The first ever regular season NFL game to be played outside of the U.S. comes to Wembley on 28th October 2007.
The NFL will be represented by two very familiar teams in NFL history. The struggling 0 and 7 Miami Dolphins with "home field" advantage take on the 5 and 2 New York Giants, who are currently enjoying a five game winning streak and looking to make the Dolphins their sixth straight W.
To mark this momentous occassion, the Reading Renegades and Walkabout (Reading) are holding a party to celebrate.
Date - Sunday 28th October
Time - 4:30pm onwards
The Reading Renegades are pleased to announce that Phil De Monte has become the Head Coach for the 2008 season.
Coach De Monte comes to the Renegades fresh after a Championship winning season with the Farnham MH Knights, where he was Head Scout and Coaching Advisor. With over 15 years of coaching experience, Coach De Monte is working with the new coaching staff, players and team management to achieve the same success with the Renegades. The Renegades Coaching Staff will be building on the solid foundation that previous Head Coach, Russell Seymour put into place.
Renegades Coaching Lineup for 2008:
Head Coach/Offensive Co-Ordinator: Phil De Monte
Assistant Head Coach: Paul Foster
Defensive Co-Ordinator/DB Coach: Chris Denny
Assistant Offensive Co-Ordinator/WR & TE Coach: Paul Gordon
Special Team Co-Ordinator: TBA
Offensive Line Coach: Phil Bett
Quarterbacks Coach: Michael Knott
Running Backs Coach: Scott Goddard
Defensive Line Coach: Mark Smith
Linebackers Coach: Jon Sloan
The Renegades are looking for a special teams coordinator. If you are interested please contact the team at info@renegadesafc.com
All of the Renegades management, coaches and players would like to thank departing Head Coach, Russell Seymour for all his hard work and dedication over the last few years. Without his effort and commitment, we would not be where we are today.
It you're interested in joining the Renegades you can contact us at: info@renegadesafc.com
The Reading Renegades held their Annual General Meeting at the Royal County of Berkshire Sport and Social Club on Sunday 2nd September.
Included in the wrapping up the business of the 2007 season, the Renegades current General Manager, Oliver Raffle stepped down to focus his attentions on the growth of the youth organisation in the area and to expand on his playing career.
Everybody at the meeting applauded Oliver's fantastic work and effort over the last 3 years to bring Football back to Reading.
In handing over the reins of the organisation, the membership nominated and elected Player’s Representative Mike Purdham to continue the management and to direct the future of the organisation. Returning to facilitate the transition are Operations Director Mike Taylor and the Team Administrator Jo Taylor.
Date: Sunday 2nd September 2007
Location: Royal County of Berkshire Sports & Social Club
Time: 2:00PM
Please make sure you have read the Accounts & Budget spreadsheets before attending (these can be found on the AGM section of the forum). And make yourselves aware of who is running for what management positions.
If you are unable to attend the AGM, please remember to post this under the AGM section of the forum. Also, remember to PM your proxy vote to Jo Taylor (Forum name - Jo) by midnight Saturday 1st September.
The Renegades Photo Gallery has been updated with the following games:
+ Chiltern Cheetahs @ Home
+ South Wales Warriors @ Away
+ Cornish Sharks @ Home
+ Shropshire Revolution @ Away
For copies of any of our game photos please contact our Official Team Photographer - Simon Wardle (photographer@renegadesafc.com)