Ahoy there, Bristol fans! As the Buccaneers ready ourselves for a grand season on the squash seas, another team be steppin' up with high hopes and a powerful lineup—Leamington Royals, that is. Hailin’ from the storied grounds of Leamington Lawn Tennis & Squash Club, the Royals be ready to charge into the Super League with their crew o’ top-tier talent and local young guns.
Royals Assemble: The 2024 Leamington Lineup
Feast yer eyes on the Royals' crew, a hearty blend o’ pros and local prodigies, each ready to make their mark:
Victor Crouin
Satomi Watanabe
Declan James
Salma Eltayeb
Sam Osborne-Wylde
Abdallah Eissa
Rory Richmond
Mariam Eissa
Owain Taylor
Jason Pike
Howard Lancashire
Sam Miller
Sam Cross
A Crew of Legends and Rising Stars
At the helm, the Royals boast Victor Crouin, the reigning European Individual Champion, and Satomi Watanabe, the first Japanese player to break into the world’s top 20. These two, World No.12s, be ready to lead the charge with skill and might. Add to this the sharp game of club favourite Declan James and the powerful presence of Egyptian reserve pro Salma Eltayeb, and ye can see why the Royals be a threat not to be taken lightly!
Future Stars of the League
The Royals also bring a mighty crew of young talent from their own shores, includin’ Sam Osborne-Wylde, Abdallah Eissa, and Rory Richmond, who stand ready to represent the next wave of British squash stars. And let’s not forget young Mariam Eissa, only 15 summers old but already poised to be one of the Super League’s brightest stars.
"Big Names o' Tomorrow"
The Royals’ head coach, Jason Pike, has his sights set high fer the season:
“We’re thrilled to finally showcase our team and facilities, bringin' the spirit of Leamington to the Super League. With an eye on the Olympics, we’ve got players like Victor and Satomi who are quickly becoming stars in their own right, and a lineup of U25s who be the big names o' tomorrow. Leamington fans are in for a spectacular season of squash!”
A Historic Year Fer the Royals
As Leamington Lawn Tennis & Squash Club celebrates its 150th anniversary, the Royals be markin' this season as a momentous one in their history. With top-notch facilities and six squash courts—two of 'em glass-backed—Leamington is ready to welcome fans to a landmark season on home turf.
Inspiring the Next Generation
Like the rest o' the Squash Super League, the Royals are committed to inspirin' young scallywags to pick up the sport, with a Bronze Junior event and a one-hour coaching clinic to be held before home matches. Junior Development Officer Steve Cross shared his excitement fer this golden opportunity:
“With around 100 juniors in weekly coaching and a performance group primed to take their game to the next level, these clinics are a rare chance fer our young talent to learn from the best and see their squash heroes up close.”
So mark yer maps, Bristol! When the Buccaneers clash with the Royals, it’ll be a showdown of mighty proportions. But rest assured, we’ll be the crew that sends ’em packin’ as we carve our way to glory. Arrr, onward to victory!
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