Bear Necessities - the official Coventry Bears podcast!

Time for another bonus episode for you. Fittingly, our 23rd episode of 2021 is a special with the bears number 23…yes, it’s Reece Rance! Dave sat down with Reece to talk about an ever-present year in 2021, his international career, and a few others things too.

In this special, post-season bonus episode, we chat to the new Coventry Bears record points scorer in a single season...the one and only Dan Coates! In this interview, we learn more about Dan's decision to come to Coventry, his route into the game, and some of his stand-out moments from a stand-out year.

The Bears weren’t able to round off their season with a win away at Rochdale, although Dan Coates *did* become the club’s all-time top points scorer in a single season, which is incredible. Co-hosts Dave Musson and Craig Cathcart reflect on Sunday’s 50-22 loss and also hear from head coach Rich Squires. Also up for discussion are Ralph Rimmer’s comments about the future of the Bears specifically, from a press conference at the weekend. Bears 2021.jpeg [https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/543855d7e4b0dfc8685d705d/1631617525742-3O1NYVPSSDHYAK2QZ4HM/Bears+2021.jpeg?format=1000w]

We’re back to reflect on another narrow loss for the Bears, who were just edged out 18-13 by Doncaster at the weekend. Co-hosts Dave Musson & Craig Cathcart look back on that one and look ahead to this weekend’s season finale away to Rochdale. We’re also joined by Bears head coach Rich Squires.

Better late than never, our podcast is back with all the reaction and analysis from last weekend’s agonising 32-30 loss away to Hunslet. We also preview the Bears’ upcoming trip to Doncaster this weekend, as the end of the season draws nearer.