On behalf of everyone involved with the Lions, I would like to say a massive thanks and farewell to our coach and team captain, Blair Dubyk.

Blair has made the decision to relocate back to his native Canada and he will be sorely missed at the Den. Under his leadership the Lions have seen definite, marked improvement and have had some great games over the past two seasons, including some shock results (I don’t think anyone would have predicted a 12-1 win over Bristol, for a start).

The Canadian National Anthem was played before last night’s match and Blair received the send-off he deserved over at the Princess of Wales pub afterwards.

Farewell, Blair, have a safe flight home and thanks so much for everything you have done for our team.