Ian joined the club's coaching staff in 2006, having been forced to retire as a player due to a serious neck injury picked up in training.

The Yorkshireman made 135 competitive appearances for the Falcons as a player after joining the club in the summer of 1998 from his local club Wharfedale, and twice tasted Twickenham Cup success in 2001 and 2004.

Now in charge of the club's young forwards, Peel's considerable knowhow in the dark arts of scrummaging make him a valuable resource for the first team as well.

 
School/university: Brunel University College
 
Nicknames: Peely / Quails unit (ask Sparks)
 
Favourite TV show: Hollyoaks/Grand Design
 
Favourite film: Lost Boys/Smokey and the Bandit 1&2
 
Favourite music: The Smiths
 
Favourite book: Lord of the Rings
 
Favourite food: Steak
 
Most like to meet: Joshua Tetley
 
Best moment in rugby: Winning Tetley Bitter cup final
 
Best moment outside of rugby: Night out after cup final
 
Favourite place to visit: Yorkshire dales 
 
I hate: Having to go home after a night out