Despite frustrating performances in the first half of the season, Jimmies turned a corner at Christmas and started to pick up their game. Beating March away started the ball rolling then two outstanding defensive performances against Westwood and Kempston (2^nd and 3^rd respectively) kept up the form. A poor day out at Vipers saw Jimmies go down 26-0 but that didn’t hinder the mood as they then hammered Thorney (50-5) and swept aside Deepings (33-14) in consecutive weeks at home.

Up next was a trip over to Saffron Lane to face rivals Aylestonians, both teams played mainly a 1^st XV but a few second string players as well. ASJ came flying out of the blocks and were about 40 points ahead by half-time, the game finished 65-26 and Jimmies had dished out their heaviest defeat of the season.

Northampton Heathens had visited Covert Lane on a coach trip at the beginning of December and after a real good booze up with the home side, left about 9pm looking a bit wobbly. Everyone was looking forward to returning the favour. But first the hob at hand, Jimmies started slowly making hard work of what should have been an easy game, going into the break just 10-0 up. Then came the onslaught, as the guests ran in five unanswered tries and converted three. Credit though to Heathens, who were brilliant hosts, the trip home was good fun too, and the back seat is now proudly owned by Tommy B, Sausage and Big Jay....for now!

The last league game of the year was at home to “the other Aylestone”, Athletic that is, after losing at their place by three points in November. Jimmies were looking for revenge. After storming into the lead the home side slackened off and allowed in two late scores but managed to hold out for a 27-14 victory meaning finishing 5^th above Athletic in 6^th.

 Job Done!

Oh and finally, a week later, Jimmies hopped over the fence and dished out a 43-17 demolition of arch rivals Stoneygate to top off a great end to the season!

SUMMARY

• Player of the Season: 2^nd Row, Ian Roscoe

• Top League Try Scorer: Fly-Half, Nathan Kirk  

• Most Improved Player: Back Row, James Cornish

• Most Outstanding Youth Player: Back Row, Sean Madden

• Ist Team Ties Awarded to: Ben Howe and Adam Watson

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