5:37pm Tuesday 12th January 2010
By Tom Guest
WARRIORS wing Marcel Gar-vey has been brought in from the cold at Sixways with a new two-year contract.
The former England under 21 international has dropped out of the Worcester first team squad in recent weeks, but is still firmly in Mike Ruddock’s long-term plans and has penned a new deal.
The 26-year-old speedster will return to the Warriors first XV for Saturday’s Amlin Challenge Cup dead-rubber with Olympus Rugby Madrid as director of rugby Ruddock gives him a chance to stake a claim for a return to Guinness Premiership action.
Ex-Gloucester flier Garvey, who has scored 80 points in 64 appearances for Worcester, will now remain at Sixways until at least 2012.
Ruddock said: “Marcel has signed a contract extension at the Warriors and we are delighted that he has chosen to do that. He is a class finisher and has worked really hard at his game over the last few seasons.
“There haven’t been a huge amount of try-scoring opportunities since the introduction of the new tackle law. However, when that eases off, as I am sure it will, and the wingers get more of the ball, there is no better finisher than Marcel.
“I’m sure it won’t be too long before we see him nailing down even more try-scoring opportunities for Warriors.”
Garvey, who has this season scored tries against Leeds and Sale Sharks in the Guinness Premiership, said: “I’m really pleased to agree the new contract and commit my future to Warriors.
“I feel settled at Worcester and have enjoyed my time at Sixways where my all-round game has really developed in the last few seasons under the current coaching staff.
“I’m now looking ahead to the second part of this season, playing my part to help push the club up the Premiership table, and also the coming years as the Warriors look to build on the belief and talent we have within the squad.”
Meanwhile, the annual general meeting of the Worcester Warriors Supporters’ Club, which was set to take place tonight at Sixways, has been postponed due to the inclement weather.
A club statement said: “In the interest of the safety of those wishing to attend, especially those who live a distance from the ground, and the weather forecast over the next 24 hours, the decision has been taken, in conjunction with the committee, to postpone until the end of February or early March.
“The new date will be agreed by the committee and members will be advised via the website and e-zine.”
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