Quiz and curry time

Good wins for the top 2 sides who each won the usual tight games versus Merton 1 - 0 With Wanderers and OMWs both surprisingly losing the 1st XI are back to being level on points at the top. Bank of Boka are snapping at our heels though with they and HAC the in form sides over the last 8 league games.

The ladies have challenged the men to a boat race at the quiz night but as 2 of their team of 4 are pregnant perhaps it is a ducks in the bath race..watch this space for the result.

The next stage of our club growth will take shape in the form of a Saturday creche and a Sunday colts section for U11 girls and boys if the circular email recently sent out draws enough support.

Both are in the committee's view crucial for attracting young players and new members to the club so that the old duffers can play at the correct level commensurate to their age...no names of course.

Looks as if we will have in excess of 75 at the club on Saturday night which promises to be a top evening.

Play well this weekend, on and off the pitch.

Congratulations

All I am going to mention this week are those who deserve congratulations.

First and foremost are the 3 expectant ladies in and associated with the club, Helen, George and Jenny Ripley. All seem to be due at about the same time in late spring/early summer - great news.

Secondly and close behind, the thirds who have at last notched a crucial win against fellow strugglers Purley who are I believe 6 points ahead having played a game more so can be caught in the coming weeks.

Thirdly the social committee for organising the quiz and curry night with UCL and the rugby club pitching in with teams.

Onwards and upwards at TD which is bucking the trend of gloomy Britain.

Happy New Year

Happy New Year everyone. Hope you all had a good Christmas.

The long awaited game between the school and the OCs took place on the 3rd January with a good school side beating the 2007/8 leavers 2 - 0 in a tight but entertaining game. Betty Loveland was on hand to present the Roger Loveland bowl in honour of her late husband and with a number of OCs watching and those associated with the school a good crowd was on hand to witness what I hope is the first of an annual encounter. I know that the recent lady leavers would also like to have a similar match so watch this space.

Although 2 weeks away from a league start for the bulk of the teams, the seconds play their postponed game against Epsom on Saturday whilst the firsts play Mis Sussex on Sunday having whipped Reigate Priory last weekend 5 - 1.

The next social is set for late January/early February which will be a quiz night at the club - details to follow.

All for now

Knappy