By PAUL REES

Dave Walder spent 10 years working under Dean Richards but is now in charge at Newcastle and determined to put his stamp on the Falcons who have promised more than they have delivered in recent seasons.
Walder graduated to head coach but is now running the playing side after Richards stood down last summer. The Falcons have started the last two seasons strongly only to fade and slide down the table.

New boss: Dave Walder

“I’m really excited about the new season,” said Walder. “I worked with Dean for a long time and he was brilliant for me. He is still in the area and I hav...