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Match report  by Stephen Conway !

CLASH of the TITANS!

Due to a late call-off 11 amigos assembled under welcome overcast skies for the Thursday session. 5 lemons against 6 tangerines was agreed, with Keith in a dual role as player and ref. As this was Bob’s last game for a few weeks he was allocated an “easy shift” with the tangerines. This decision also pleased the Crocodile as he was getting scunnerd with Bob’s recent close defensive attentions!

Kick-off….. The lemons were soon a goal down, a spectacular OG from Steve (Wrexham) which will live long in our short term memories.In his defence he remarked that he was not “au fait” with the concept of a rush goalie.

Game on…throughout the end to end game the tangerines just managed to keep their noses in front running out circa 16-9 winners.

Midway through the game there was an “explosive” incident following an accidental coming together of Big Al and Mick the Cherry.

After the mandatory count of 8 Mick rose from the canvas and dusted himself down play on..

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Goal scorers for the tangerines included Mike, who regained his 5-goal hero status although most of these were into an empty net except for the back heeler which came off for once.

Mick netted 4 blasters and Dave the Owl nabbed 4 or 5. In addition, Terry who probably needed a kip more than a run around notched a couple.

For the Lemons, shooting from distance was their most effective strategy and there were a couple of raspers from Alan and Dazza who continues to keep the ball below the 40ft high fence.

Steve nabbed one to balance up his earlier OG. Keith, who may be struggling with his recent childminding responsibilities, had a bit of a tetchy game, muttering something about “spirit of the game”, culminating in an expletive which would have had H reaching for his truncheon!

POST MATCH…jugs of beer a go-go ordered to wash down the huge empanadas provided by Dave the Owl.

To accompany the pies “Hendos” sauce, sourced locally by Dave, allowed the assembled drinking crew to assess the validity of the hype surrounding this condiment. If you’re tuning in agent Kevo, your mission has been terminated.

Please return to base asap you are needed to make up the numbers. Hopefully see you with the rest of us on Monday 23rd.

For those who think that the job of a pre match team photographer is beer and skittles....