5-a-side Selection

I have been accused of 'team fixing'.

I acknowledge that I decided (after consulting with Richard) that Clive should play for the Rag Tags and either Phil or Will should play for the Whites. This was to give a better balance to the sides. I admit that had Clive replaced Mitchy the Whites would probably have suffered a heavy defeat and I didn't want that.

Whilst the Whites are leading about 4-2 I think, all the games have been competitive with no sure winner at 9am based on the sides playing that night. That is all I was seaking to achieve tonight.

To say I changed the sides to ensure the Whites would win is difficult to accept as I had no idea how either side would play as the teams had never played together before.

I am extremely competitive and my desire to win is obvious to all so to ensure fair play from now on I will no longer be involved in team selection. I am pleased, however, to advise that Nick Hudson will be taking over from me.

Finally, for the record, whilst preferring to play for the Whites I will play were selected if it will help 'balance up' the sides.