Source: Angling Trust
England Veteran’s Team
There is no change from the squad that fished last year in Bosnia and Herzegovina and those selected are: Dick Clegg (manager), Joe Roberts, Dicky Carr, Roger Marlow, Steve Sanders and Terry Lancaster. Danny Sixsmith will also be travelling with the squad.
Manager Dick Clegg commented:
“Last year in Bosnia the venue was extremely difficult and a couple of bad draws each day scuppered the team’s chances of a podium place and finishing in 6th was a huge disappointment for the defending champions.
In October 2013 we ran an assessment on the River Trent in Nottingham, which was successful in that it allowed me see other anglers who qualified by being the necessary minimum 60 years of age. The quality of those taking part was excellent, but I saw no reason to make any changes to the previous year’s squad.
According to my information the river in Rome will be a huge test and international experience will play a major part. Bream, carrassio, bleak and the odd carp are expected to be the main species, and depending on the flow floats from 2g up to big, flat floats will be used at the limit of 11.5m.”
England Disabled Team
The England Disabled team will see one change this year with Bill Galt making his début.
The team comprises: John Weeden (manager), Mark Eves, Mick Cove, Alan Chadbone and Bill Galt. Helpers are: Mark Wells, Mick Gibbs, Geoff Lewis, and Tony Troth.
Last year was a disappointment for the team when they finished in 9th place in Bosnia and Herzegovina but now that the two events are run simultaneously both teams can save costs and, perhaps more importantly, pool information on practice days leading up to the match.
Last year Mick Gibbs and Geoff Lewis doubled up as both drivers (taking the equipment over land) and helpers on match days and they will do the same again for this competition.
The Angling Trust is still looking for sponsorship for both teams and welcome donations.
