The long wait is nearly over and a better game to break the fast could not have been wished for. The North Midlands Vase competition has drawn us away to one our closest neighbours in Old Yardleians RFC in the first round on Saturday 11th September 2021.

The Tilehouse Lane outfit were formed in 1927 and currently ply their trade in Midlands 4 West (South). They have had some their most successful seasons in the last 10 years:
Midlands 4 West South Champions 2012/13
North Midlands Vase Winners 2012/13
Midlands Junior Vase Winners 2012/13
Midlands 3 South (West) Champions 2013/14
North Midlands Shield Plate Winners 2015/16

During those halcyon years, many of their players cut their teeth with Bees or the then recently folded Solihull RUFC, players like Phil “Horse”Watson, Rob Bastock, Jason “Ace” Goodwin, Tommo Thompson and Nick “Barrel” Palmer, all being coached by the Bees legend, Richard “Grinner” McCrainor.

Head Coach, Clive Chapman, has selected a squad for next week’s game containing a few of last years colts, who make their first team debut. Congratulations to Lewis Edwards, Morgan Hennessey and Jake Lowe. The mixture of youth and experience should make for a competitive game. The address of the ground is Tilehouse Lane, Shirley, Solihull, West Mids. B90 1PW and kick off is at 3.00pm.

Match day squad
1. Ryan Sleaford
2. Joe Davies
3. Luke Atwell
4. Liam Dunne
5. Adam Trombley
6. Connall Maye
7. Will Steele
8. Will Robson
9. Joe Rogers
10. Lewis Edwards
11. Kody Turner
12. Josh Reader (c)
13. Brad Sinclair
14. Gabe Lupoli
15. PJ Hatch
16. Morgan Hennessey
17. Pete Gordon
18. Callum Johnson
19. Jake Lowe
20. Lee Crutchley