Apologies

Firstly and most importantly of all I must aoplogise if I offended anyone at last Saturday's dinner when appearing not to give anyone else the chance to speak. This was not an intentional affront with my assuming that anyone wishing to speak would step up and grab the microphone as in previous years. My whole aim when taking over the post of captain was to try and engender a real club spirit with that being the prime intention rather than success on the pitch. A thriving social club however will translate into better pitch performances.

On the field we approach what should have been the first weekend of the season break but as it is there are games to be played. The 1s and 2s can both secure promotion this weekend with the 2s having one more game after Easter with a win possibly winning them the title - a remarkable change around in fortunes from 12 months ago. This was one of the reasons for Rob Merry being awarded the club captain's award for 2009 with Eds winning the inauagural Loveland club member of the year award for his unstinting work through thick and thin over the last 6 years.

One season ends and another will shortly start as the summer leagues are being finalised - more details to follow.

For those of you who have now finished your hockey until September have a good summer and see you in 6 months time.

Knappy