Monday, July 28

Lads,

Just to echo the comments below, a fantastic performance on Saturday, very proud of you all. Some excellent performances from ALL ELEVEN, though Dickie P was distraught with his duck ... but his contribution was immense, keeping me going through my early batting struggles and urging me not to chuck it away. Cheers, Rich. Need to echo Cliff's comments and thank Rob Ablett for kindly picking up Shaggy too, that was vital!

Great also to see Vice down at the game with rapidly de-swelling eye. He'll be back soon!

What a stupendous catch from Cliff to get rid of Stapleton too, a vital wicket. Must congratulate darren from Robbies on his ton, a very hard-hitting knock indeed. Nellie Butt rolling back the years with a superb performance with the ball, we had Dasher "I'm an icon" Deegan's superman impersonation on the boundary (not to mention him being caught out by a 5 year old), young Jedi's coolness in the field and big Garvey's fantastic game-winning knock at the death.

Well done all, and no fines this week as a reward for a superb run chase, and indeed comeback from Robbie's 140odd for 1 at half way! Bring on the Catholics!

Oh yes, and me and Hels, Dickie and Kaye, and Cliff had a lovely time at Ross' do on Saturday night - some lovely food, good company and Ross in a kilt!!!! ;-)