He appeared to have arrived from a bygone era; he was short, not particularly athletic looking, and his bald head somehow seemed quite old fashioned. On top of that he had just arrived from non-league football, and his style, at first glance, appeared to be anything but cultured. So when cries of “Ernie for England” began to emanate from the Oldham fans it was with a deep irony, that some may have taken badly. The chants were greeted, not with derision, or half-hearted joviality, but with Cooksey’s trademark full-face grin; and so it was, that a new fan’s favourite was born. Born on the 11th of June 1980 in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire, Ernest George Cooksey’s introduction to football as a trainee at Colchester United didn’t result in a professional contract; it wasn’t until after a number of years of non-league football at the likes of Crawley Town and Chesham United, that he got his chance at Oldham Athletic. Whilst at Chesham, he was managed by Bob Dowie, brother of Iain; and i …
Rugby 2005 - EA Sports Manufacturer’s Description EA SPORTS Rugby 2005 incorporates all the major Rugby teams, players, and tournaments, including the Tri-Nations, Super 12 and many more authentic and prestigious events from the world of Rugby. The game incorporates a completely upgraded graphical engine with individually differentiated players, realistic motion-captured player animations, dramatic lighting and cameras, and stadiums that are accurate with details such as crowd reactions, songs, and chants. EA SPORTS Rugby 2005 plays realistically with on-the-fly play-calling, right analog stick controls for fakes and crushing hits and improved kicking control. The game also features a ‘Rugby 101′ training mode outlining the rules, controls, and tactics of the sport through videos and interactive challenges.
