TO ALL EX PLAYERS / COACHES / STAFF & FANS OF THE PORTSMOUTH WARRIORS, I PROPOSE TO SET UP A WEBSITE OF OUR ILLUSTRIOUS TEAM IN ??? 2009 ! (Have not got enough material to launch a full website ) AND WANT YOU TO SEND ME PICS,CUTTINGS AND STORIES ANYTHING YOU HAVE ON THE WARRIORS FROM THE TEAMS CONCEPTION TO ITS DEMISE ,... SO COME ON LADS GET POSTING AND GET IN TOUCH .BIFF # 69 LEFT TACKLE . MANY THANKS TO JOHN HANNAH AND ROB DAVIS FOR SUPPLYING ME WITH MATERIAL FOR THE FORTHCOMMING WEBSITE !!!! 
EMAIL ME " BIFF " ON brightlingseaes@btinternet.com even if its just to say Hello ! You wont be asked to do anything just reminisce its just a nostalgia thing going on !
GO TO THE FOOT OF THIS PAGE TO SEE THE ROSTER OF THE PLAYERS WHOM ARE IN TOUCH !
YEAR BY YEAR SEASON HISTORY
1990 NDMA Southern Conference 1-9-0
1989 CGL Crown National Division Southern Conference 9-1-0*
1988 Budweiser Premier Division Southern Conference 7-3-0*
1987 Budweiser Premier Division Southern Conference 4-6-0
1986 BAFL National League Southern Conference 4-8-0
1985 AFL South West Division 4-6-0
1984 Merit Table 1-1-0
TEAM MEMBERS (SORRY TO THOSE MANY TO WHOM I HAVE FORGOT TO LIST ! EMAIL ME FOR INCLUSION, I NEED FROM EVERYBODY THE YEAR YOU JOINED THE WARRIORS AND THE TIME YOU LEFT,ALSO YOUR JERSEY NUMBER,CHEERS BIFF )
'89' OFFENCE
'89' OFFENCE
#7 ..S OSIECKI (QB) AMERICAN..(EX NFL)
#89 E THOENNES (WIDE RECEIVER) AMERICAN
#57 G PROSSER (RIGHT GUARD)
#54 J MONK (RIGHT TACKLE)
#89 E THOENNES (WIDE RECEIVER) AMERICAN
#57 G PROSSER (RIGHT GUARD)
#54 J MONK (RIGHT TACKLE)
#51 P BOOTHROYED (CENTER) GB INTERNATIONAL
#77 D MENDOZA (LEFT GUARD) GB INTERNATIONAL
#69 C BILLINGS (LEFT TACKLE)
#77 D MENDOZA (LEFT GUARD) GB INTERNATIONAL
#69 C BILLINGS (LEFT TACKLE)
#34 G FOSTER (RUNNING BACK)
#30 E GRANT (RUNNING BACK)
#87 M BILLINGS (KICKER)
#30 E GRANT (RUNNING BACK)
#87 M BILLINGS (KICKER)
#88 E NEWTON (TIGHT END) GB INTERNATIONAL
#16 M SPONG (QUARTER BACK) GB INTERNATIONAL
#16 M SPONG (QUARTER BACK) GB INTERNATIONAL
#13 AGE ROBINSON (QUARTER BACK)
#26 J RODGERS (RUNNING BACK) AMERICAN
#37 K SADDLER (RUNNING BACK)
#26 J RODGERS (RUNNING BACK) AMERICAN
#37 K SADDLER (RUNNING BACK)
#42 REEFIE ODARANILE (RUNNING BACK) (D Safety )
#71 S SCOTT (LINEMAN)
#4..M FENTON (TIGHTEND) U.S COLLEGE
#33 M ADEY (FULLBACK)
'89' DEFENCE
'89' DEFENCE
........B BONATATI (L BACKER/D END) AMERICAN(EX NFL)
........B LENANE (LINE BACKER) AMERICAN
#74 E EARNSHAW (TACKLE) GB INTERNATIONAL
........B LENANE (LINE BACKER) AMERICAN
#74 E EARNSHAW (TACKLE) GB INTERNATIONAL
#48 M RICHIE (LINEBACKER)
#24 B SPARKES (GREMLIN) CORNER BACK
........I BRAY (TOSSER) (LINEBACKER)
........I DAY (TACKLE)
#50 D GREEN (LINEBACKER) GB INTERNATIONAL
#82 P RUDDER (SAFETY)
........I BRAY (TOSSER) (LINEBACKER)
........I DAY (TACKLE)
#50 D GREEN (LINEBACKER) GB INTERNATIONAL
#82 P RUDDER (SAFETY)
#90 R DAVIS (D END) + (TIGHT END OFFENCE) GB INTERNATIONAL
#53 M MILLS-GOODLET (TACKLE/LINEBACKER) U.S COLLEGE
#65 J NORRIS (TACKLE) AMERICAN + BRITISH PASSPORT.(EX NFL)
........R MORRIS (TACKLE)
#53 M MILLS-GOODLET (TACKLE/LINEBACKER) U.S COLLEGE
#65 J NORRIS (TACKLE) AMERICAN + BRITISH PASSPORT.(EX NFL)
........R MORRIS (TACKLE)
........K DAVIS (CORNER BACK/ RECEIVER OFFENCE)
........JOLLIFFE (LINEBACKER)
........J BROWN (D END)
........J BROWN (D END)
#55 S ASKHAM (LINEBACKER) CHAIRMAN
........S SAMWAYS (CORNERBACK) (LINEBACKER)
#65 J BOSSOUT (NOSE TACKLE) FOUNDER MEMBER
#65 J BOSSOUT (NOSE TACKLE) FOUNDER MEMBER
........M KEOUGH(LINEBACKER)
........SCOTTIE (SAFETY)
#25 JOHN ETHERINGTON ( D BACK)
COACHES
P FAIRCLOUGH (COACH) 1984
R NARDINI (ASS COACH) 1984
M OSBOURNE (COACH) 1985
T EASTER (HEAD COACH) AMERICAN 1986 - 1988
RED (ASS COACH) AMERICAN 1986 - 1988
JON NORRIS/SANDY OSIECKI/ERIK THEONNES 1988-1989 WINNING SEASON
JIM ROBERSON (HEAD COACH) AMERICAN 1990 -
TEAM PHYSIOTHERAPIST
TED LEBROCK
STADIUMS
JUBILEE PARK WATERLOOVILLE 1986 - 1987
MOUNTBATTEN CENTRE PORTSMOUTH 1987 - 1990
CAMS ALDERS FAREHAM 1990 - 1991
NEWS********
JOHNNY RODGERS # 26. I was sad and sorry to hear of the passing of Johnny Rodgers whom is no longer with us, Johnny was a great player with a great sense of humour and knowledge of the game he and Bill Bonatati stayed with me for a while and there was never a dull moment when he was around, I give my heart felt condolences to his family and loved ones he will never be forgotten in Warriors History. Johnny Rodgers. Running Back #26 Portsmouth Warriors 1987 to 1989.
ERIK THOENNES is now in touch and is going to provide some pieces for the web site when he gets back to the States, he is in Hungary at the moment with work.
Dr Erik Thoennes is now a Professor teaching at the Biola University in La Mirada, California..
SANDY OSIECKI's son Ryan was only 4 months old when Sandy came over here to play for us as our starting Quarterback leading us to the greatest season ever ! Reaching the Crown Final Superbowl in Birmingham, Ryan has followed in Sandy's footsteps and is now a QB at the Milford Academy formerly a QB at Seymour High School CT and is hoping to continue his playing career at UConn University (Connecticut)
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RYAN HAS NOW SIGNED FOR THE LOUISVILLE CARDINALS (COLLEGE) 2008-2009 # 7 QB click onto the websites below for further details
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Also click onto this brilliant VIDEO piece by;
NBC30.com - CONNECTICUT'S NEWS LEADER !
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This other news article mentions Sandy's time over here click onto,
CONNECTICUT POST
Ryan came over with his Mom when he was 4 months old and lived here while Sandy played for the Warriors in the UK , He has certainly come of age, a chip off the old block so to speak .
SANDY OSIECKI played for the NFL's KANSAS CITY CHIEFS prior to playing for the Warriors here are links to Sandy's STATS;
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It seems that the Osieki Family have another star in the making Mike younger brother to Ryan
WHO — Mike Osiecki WHAT — Seymour High senior running back/linebacker Height/weight — 6-foot-2, 227 pounds College choice — UConnRESUME — Collected a team-high 161 total tackles (115 solo stops, 46 assists) last season. Rushed for 759 yards and 13 touchdowns. Also caught 11 passes for 180 yards and four TDs. Has 247 total tackles in two seasons at middle linebacker, including 179 solo stops. Older brother Ryan is a quarterback at Louisville, father Sandy Osiecki played at Arizona State and with the Kansas City Chiefs. Admires the Baltimore Ravens' Ray Lewis and Chicago Bears' Brian Urlacher. Favorite all-time player is former Bear Dick Butkus.QUOTABLE — "I think I read the ball well, I read fast and I don't hesitate. Plus, I like to hit people." — Mike Osiecki
— WILLIAM S. PAXTON / Connecticute Post source =
JON NORRIS is now the Head Coach of the AFL (Arena Football)
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SHREVEPORT BATTLEWINGS . Jon is an Ex Chicago Bear / New England Pat and Arena football Star, And has duel nationality he was Born in the UK and holds a UK as well as a US passport, here are some links for the Battlewings.
JON'S NFL STATS
BRIAN LENANE
Is now in touch ! Brian lives in Boston ,he has 4 kids and married his girlfriend Jamie. His daughter is going to college next year, he also has three sons a sophomore and a freshman in HS as well as an 11 year old .
The kids all play sports and he coaches and officiates everything he can . He's also refereeing men's college lacrosse, Women's HS lacrosse, HS soccer (your football) HS football and HS basketball as well coaching his own kids in hockey, soccer, football and basketball
The kids all play sports and he coaches and officiates everything he can . He's also refereeing men's college lacrosse, Women's HS lacrosse, HS soccer (your football) HS football and HS basketball as well coaching his own kids in hockey, soccer, football and basketball
Part of Brians email
Is Max still cutting hair? Shit I'd love to see all you guys. Now that I have your e-mail address I am going to stay in touch. Tell whoever you see that I said Hi and have them e-mail if they get a chance !
IN TOUCH ROSTER !.Brits
Ernie Earnshaw
Max Richie
Max Richie
Paul Boothroyed
Mark Fenton
Mark Spong
Mark Mills-Goodlet
Mark Mills-Goodlet
Phil Rudder
Ian Day
Gary Foster
Graham Prosser
Elliot Newton
Rob Davies
Mick Billings
Kev Davies
Reefie Odaranile
Stephen Scott
Barry Sparkes (GREMLIN)
Steve Samways
John Etherington
Yanks
Erik Theonnes
Jon Norris
Brian Lenane
I did send Sandy Osiecki a letter mid January as I know his home address.... As of yet i have not had any response from Ryan or Sandy...
NEWSPAPER CLIPS
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GENERAL PICS
VIDEO'S / Double Click on arrow below pics > to watch video
Al Pacino in the Movie Any Given Sunday ,Giving the -
GREATEST FOOTBALL SPEECH EVER !
........ SUBWAY AD ! FUNNY OFFICIAL !
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