1995 London Monarchs season
The 1995 London Monarchs season was the third season for the franchise in the World League of American Football (WLAF). The team was led by head coach Bobby Hammond in his first year, and played its home games at White Hart Lane in London, England. They finished the regular season in fourth place with a record of four wins and six losses.
| 1995 London Monarchs season | |
|---|---|
| Head coach | Bobby Hammond |
| General manager | Gareth Moores |
| Home field | White Hart Lane |
| Results | |
| Record | 4–6 |
| Division place | 4th |
| Playoff finish | Did not qualify |
During the season, in early May 1995 London signed ex-New York Jets linebacker Dean Lytle from the WLAF's Frankfurt Galaxy.[1]
Offseason
NFL allocations
| Player name | Position | College | NFL team |
|---|---|---|---|
| LaVar Ball | TE | Cal State Los Angeles | New York Jets |
| Jim Ballard | QB | Mount Union | Cincinnati Bengals |
| Brad Johnson | QB | Florida State | Minnesota Vikings |
| Mike Moody | T | Southern California | Seattle Seahawks |
| Terrence Warren | WR | Hampton | Seattle Seahawks |
| Terrence Wisdom | G | Syracuse | New York Jets |
Personnel
In October 1994 the Monarchs appointed Bobby Hammond, ex-player and Philadelphia assistant, as their head coach.[3]
Staff
Front office
Head coaches
Offensive coaches
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Defensive coaches
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Roster
Quarterbacks
Running backs
Wide receivers
Tight ends
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Offensive linemen
Defensive linemen
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Linebackers
Defensive backs
Special teams
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National players
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Schedule
| Week | Date | Kickoff [n 1] | Opponent | Results | Game site | Attendance | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Final score | Team record | ||||||
| 1 | Saturday, April 8 | 7:00 p.m. | at Frankfurt Galaxy | L 22–45 | 0–1 | Waldstadion | 28,021 |
| 2 | Saturday, April 15 | 7:00 p.m. | at Rhein Fire | W 23–7 | 1–1 | Rheinstadion | 15,892 |
| 3 | Sunday, April 23 | 3:00 p.m. | Amsterdam Admirals | L 10–17 | 1–2 | White Hart Lane | 8,763 |
| 4 | Sunday, April 30 | 3:00 p.m. | Barcelona Dragons | L 24–39 | 1–3 | White Hart Lane | 10,287 |
| 5 | Sunday, May 7 | 4:00 p.m. | at Scottish Claymores | W 11–10 | 2–3 | Murrayfield Stadium | 10,481 |
| 6 | Monday, May 15 | 7:30 p.m. | Frankfurt Galaxy | L 7–27 | 2–4 | White Hart Lane | 8,912 |
| 7 | Saturday, May 20 | 7:00 p.m. | at Barcelona Dragons | W 27–22 | 3–4 | Estadi Olímpic de Montjuïc | 18,850 |
| 8 | Monday, May 29 | 3:00 p.m. | Rhein Fire | W 34–14 | 4–4 | White Hart Lane | 12,342 |
| 9 | Saturday, June 3 | 7:00 p.m. | at Amsterdam Admirals | L 7–17 | 4–5 | De Meer Stadion | 8,469 |
| 10 | Saturday, June 10 | 7:00 p.m. | Scottish Claymores | L 9–22 | 4–6 | White Hart Lane | 11,783 |
Standings
| World League of American Football | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team | W | L | T | PCT | PF | PA | Home | Road | STK |
| Amsterdam Admirals | 9 | 1 | 0 | .900 | 246 | 152 | 5–0 | 4–1 | W2 |
| Frankfurt Galaxy | 6 | 4 | 0 | .600 | 279 | 202 | 3–2 | 3–2 | W3 |
| Barcelona Dragons | 5 | 5 | 0 | .500 | 237 | 247 | 2–3 | 3–2 | L1 |
| London Monarchs | 4 | 6 | 0 | .400 | 174 | 220 | 1–4 | 3–2 | L2 |
| Rhein Fire | 4 | 6 | 0 | .400 | 221 | 279 | 2–3 | 2–3 | L3 |
| Scottish Claymores | 2 | 8 | 0 | .200 | 153 | 210 | 0–5 | 2–3 | W1 |
Game summaries
Week 1: at Frankfurt Galaxy
Week One: London Monarchs at Frankfurt Galaxy – Game summary
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London | 0 | 6 | 0 | 16 | 22 |
| Frankfurt | 7 | 14 | 24 | 0 | 45 |
at Waldstadion, Frankfurt, Germany
- Date: Saturday, April 8
- Game time: 7:00 p.m. CEST
- Game attendance: 28,021
- Referee: Mike Carey
Week 2: at Rhein Fire
Week Two: London Monarchs at Rhein Fire – Game summary
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London | 3 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 23 |
| Rhein | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
at Rheinstadion, Düsseldorf, Germany
- Date: Saturday, April 15
- Game time: 7:00 p.m. CEST
- Game attendance: 15,892
- Referee: Larry Nemmers
Week 3: vs Amsterdam Admirals
Week Three: Amsterdam Admirals at London Monarchs – Game summary
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amsterdam | 7 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 17 |
| London | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
at White Hart Lane, London, England
- Date: Sunday, April 23
- Game time: 3:00 p.m. BST
- Game attendance: 8,763
Week 4: vs Barcelona Dragons
Week Four: Barcelona Dragons at London Monarchs – Game summary
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barcelona | 3 | 9 | 14 | 13 | 39 |
| London | 0 | 7 | 3 | 14 | 24 |
at White Hart Lane, London, England
- Date: Sunday, April 30
- Game time: 3:00 p.m. BST
- Game attendance: 10,287
Week 5: at Scottish Claymores
Week Five: London Monarchs at Scottish Claymores – Game summary
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London | 4 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 11 |
| Scotland | 0 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 10 |
at Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh, Scotland
- Date: Sunday, May 7
- Game time: 4:00 p.m. BST
- Game attendance: 10,481
Week 6: vs Frankfurt Galaxy
Week Six: Frankfurt Galaxy at London Monarchs – Game summary
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frankfurt | 7 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 27 |
| London | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
at White Hart Lane, London, England
- Date: Monday, May 15
- Game time: 7:30 p.m. BST
- Game attendance: 8,912
Week 7: at Barcelona Dragons
Week Seven: London Monarchs at Barcelona Dragons – Game summary
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London | 14 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 27 |
| Barcelona | 6 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 22 |
at Estadi Olímpic de Montjuïc, Barcelona, Spain
- Date: Saturday, May 20
- Game time: 7:00 p.m. CEST
- Game attendance: 18,850
Week 8: vs Rhein Fire
Week Eight: Rhein Fire at London Monarchs – Game summary
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhein | 0 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 14 |
| London | 0 | 3 | 24 | 7 | 34 |
at White Hart Lane, London, England
- Date: Monday, May 29
- Game time: 3:00 p.m. BST
- Game attendance: 12,342
Week 9: at Amsterdam Admirals
Week Nine: London Monarchs at Amsterdam Admirals – Game summary
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 7 |
| Amsterdam | 7 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 17 |
at De Meer Stadion, Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Date: Saturday, June 3
- Game time: 7:00 p.m. CEST
- Game attendance: 8,469
Week 10: vs Scottish Claymores
Week Ten: Scottish Claymores at London Monarchs – Game summary
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scotland | 0 | 7 | 10 | 5 | 22 |
| London | 0 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 9 |
at White Hart Lane, London, England
- Date: Saturday, June 10
- Game time: 7:00 p.m. BST
- Game attendance: 11,783
Notes
- All times local to where the game was played.
References
- "American football: London Monarchs have signed the linebacker Dead Lytle". The Independent. 6 May 1995. Retrieved 30 May 2014.
- Associated Press (February 23, 1995). "NFL allocations to WLAF". European Stars and Stripes. p. 27. Retrieved July 6, 2012.
- "Sporting Digest: American Football". The Independent. 26 October 1994. Retrieved 29 May 2014.
- The Official 1996 World League of American Football Fact Book. pp. 36, 62–66.
- "1995 WLAF Standings". The Football Database. Retrieved January 29, 2011.
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