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Fans turn out for Wilko
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A 5,000-strong crowd turned out to watch Jonny Wilkinson take part in his first training session for his new club, French Top 14 side Toulon, here on Thursday.
The England scrum-half, speaking in the language of his adopted homeland, said: "It was fantastic, a unique atmosphere, lots of energy.
"The fans here are a big support to the side. For me it's a nice experience and I hope it will be a memorable season and fantastic also for the supporters."
Toulon president Mourad Boudjellal, watching his latest catch in kicking practice, said: "It's Wilkinson who is for the first time on the pitch at Mayol, kicking, it's an important moment!"
Boudjellal added: "For sure there's a lot of proud at seeing so many people in the stand waiting for Wilkinson but this isn't a project designed to have pride it's designed to bring happiness."
Thursday's training was taken by Philippe Saint-Andre who said of Wilikinson: "He's in fine form, he comfortably passed the medical tests, he proved that he was very well. He's hungry for rugby."
Wilkinson ended a 12-year spell with English Premiership side Newcastle, the only club he has ever played for as a professional, in May when he signed for Toulon in a deal worth up to one million euros.
Since kicking the drop-goal that won England the 2003 World Cup final against Australia in Sydney, Wilkinson's career has been blighted by a succession of injuries.
But he said on arriving in Toulon that he felt a decade younger.
New Wallpapers
I've made 3 new wallpapers for you guys...
check them out in out
Graphics section
Edit added some new icons too!
Layout up on all pages
The new colourss/layout is up on the whole of the site now. You may have noticed that we now have a wilkomedia section (not finished). This will now house our video and audio files of Jonny. I need you guys to test this out for me because I'm not sure if my server I am on is up to it and if it depends on your internet connection as I am finding it a bit slow. So comment this post when you have tested it with your experiences. If it doesn't work out I may have to look at something else or I may have to just keep them on youtube.
I have also changed the media section to Graphics. This will have avatars/icons of Jonny to use in forums or on your MSN, Wallpapers, Calendar wallpapers and Signatures which can be used on messagesboards/forums. I will hopefully be updating these with new graphics in all of those sections but this might not be for a few weeks. I'm moving house so will have no internet after this weekend.
So hope you guys like it...not sure if Jonny is back home yet and got our birthday/good luck book I haven't heard anything from him but I'll let you guys know when/if I do.
New layout ish
New layout...well new colours and graphic on the front page what do you guys think?
Updating the site
Just to let you guys know the forum will no longer be on the site as it never gets used. So I am using the server to create a better media section to hold all the video and audio files we have as Jonny so you can view them when you wish. I am also working on a new layout so if some pages don't work please be patient.
A minute with Jonny Wilkinson in Red and Black
Just a little video of him warming up
Jonny Interview Video
He answers some questions in French and English
‘Reborn’ Jonny Wilkinson savours French leave
Jonny Wilkinson arrived in the South of France yesterday to start house hunting in preparation for his new life on the Côte d’Azur. He will today be formally presented to an expectant public in Toulon who still cannot quite believe that one of the world’s greatest players is joining them next season.
“I don’t think Jonny appreciates how excited people are by him coming here,” Tom Whitford, the Toulon team manager, said. “He is an icon. The town is so unbelievably passionate about rugby and for him to be here is a real coup for us and the region.”
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TimesOnline
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