Ealing Trailfinders 1871 Podcast

Liam Mulvihill may not have been the first person in his household to attend training at Vallis Way, but he is certainly glad that he followed his girlfriend, who had signed up with Ealing 1871 Women's 'Learn to Play' course and told him to get his boots back on. After a year out of the game, he came down to training and hasn't looked back since. The Dubliner quickly found his stride, and he is now a firm fixture in the second team, with a cameo or two in the first team as well. We discuss the differences between Irish and English club rugby, West London's rivalries, and how he's adjusting to life in London. #BleedGreenSaturday 29 NovemberEaling Trailfinders 1871 1st XV v Wasps (A) - 14.00Ealing Trailfinders 1871 2nd XV v Ruislip (A) - 14.00Ealing Trailfinders 1871 3rd XV v Hanwell (A) - 14.00

Sometimes you have to scratch beneath the surface, and you'll find gold, and that is what happened in this week's episode with third team stalwart Callum Neal. We cover a range of topics, from what representing Ealing Trailfinders 1871 means to him, to growing up across La Manche, to handling pieces of rock and roll history, to finding a new flatmate on the field of play, to captaining the side under the Friday night lights. What brought him to the club, and what keeps him here. Find out in this enthralling episode. #BleedGreenSaturday 22 November Ealing 1871 1st XV v Old Streetonians (H) - 15.00Ealing 1871 2nd XV v Rosslyn Park Bs (H) - 14.00Ealing 1871 3rd XV v HAC (H) - 14.00Sunday 23 NovemberEaling 1871 Women v Wimbledon (H) - 14.00

Marquis Daly-Vidal is a young man who is making his mark with Ealing Trailfinders 1871, and it has taken his game to new heights.He recently made his Jamaica under-23 debut from the bench against Gibraltar, an experience he loved, especially after helping set up a try. Marquis tells us all about the experience, when he's next in action for Jamaica, and the possibility of matches in warmer climes. #BleedGreenFriday 14 NovemberEaling Trailfinders 1871 3rd XV v UCS (H) 19.45

Gerint Price is back on the field and loving life, but we're talking to him about his work off it, specifically in the realm of mental health.G is one of Ealing 1871's looseheadz, an ambassador for the charity Looseheadz, who train people to be the mental health lead at every club.He talks through how he became involved, what the role entails, how he's smiling now that he's over his rib injury, and what his quiz specialist subject is.#BleedGreenCLUB QUIZ - Trailfinders Sports Club, Saturday 8 November, 19.00Friday 7 NovemberEaling Trailfinders 1871 3rd XV v Northold (H) - 19.45Saturday 8 NovemberEaling Trailfinders 1871 1st XV v Old Haberdasher (H) - 14.00Ealing Trailfinders 1871 2nd XV v Old Priorian (A) - 14.15Sunday 9 NovemberEaling Trailfinders 1871 Women v Teddington Antlers (A) - 14.30

It has taken a while, but finally Dave Vater has reached his half-century, and he's holding his bat in the air and saluting the crowd.Chiswick RFC was the venue for such a major achievement, and he marked it in style, with a true second-row try.We find out where it all started, why he joined Ealing 1871, and how he hopes his next 50 appearances don't take as long to arrive.#BleedGreenSaturday 1 NovemberEaling Trailfinders 1871 2nds v London Japanese (A) 14.00Ealing Trailfinders 1871 3rds v Finsbury Park (A - at Enfield Ignatians) 14.00Quiz Night - 19.00, Saturday 8 November, Trailfinders Sports Ground

It is a sad day at Ealing Trailfinders 1871 as we say a 'see you later' to a long-time servant of the club, Alex Kritikos, who will soon be moving to Portugal. Alex has been at the club as a man and boy, and while opposition flyhalves can rest easy that their ribs may stay intact a little longer, we'll miss him. But, didn't he sign off in style, with a hat-trick of tries in the win over London Cornish? We talk about the match, the farewell drinks that followed, and what life will look like for him on the Portuguese coast. We'll miss you Al, but see you around. #BleedGreenSaturday 25 OctoberEaling Trailfinders 1871 2nds v Rosslyn Park 4th (H) 12.15Ealing Trailfinders 1871 3rds v HAC (A) 12.30

George Emerson, one of the new boys, who juggles his degree with running out every weekend. It has been a case of so far, so good for the former Leicester Tigers academy player, who has shown his class in the number 12 jersey. He tells us why it's second time lucky at Vallis Way, the secrets of East Midlands rugby, and why he won't be turned into a flanker. #BleedGreenSaturday 18 OctoberEaling Trailfinders 1871 1st XV v Saracens (A) - Hybrid match - 13.30Ealing Trailfinders 1871 2nd XV v London Cornish (A) - 14.00Ealing Trailfinders 1871 3rd XV v Old Isleworthians (A) - 14.00Sunday 19 OctoberEaling Trailfinders 1871 Women v Belsize Park (H) - 14.00

Nick Dawes has made a big impression in his short time at Vallis Way. This September, he was fresh off the plane from Australia and straight onto the pitch, but he had already made an impression with an exclusive unveiling with Pat Nash during the Lions tour. We talk over where he's played, how he's enjoying life in W13, why he left Australia for rainy England, and how much he knows about the club's rivalries. #BleedGreenSaturday 11 OctoberEaling Trailfinders 871 ist XV v Ruislip (A) 15.00

Toby Holt. He arrived as a boy and is now the man leading the squad as club captain, but where is he on the teamsheet? We get to the bottom of his absence, find out about his dalliance with the Black Ferns, and when he will be back on the pitch. #BleedGreenFriday 3 OctoberEaling 1871 3rd XV v Chiswick (H) 19.30Saturday 4 OctoberEaling 1871 1st XV v Finchley (A) 15.00Sunday 5 OctoberEaling 1871 Women v Barnes (A) 14.30