A Match to Remember for the Third Team
Bounty so far this season were unbeaten and top of the league….you know what’s coming don’t you! Mac knew Richards opponent and he said he was keen to watch the match. Unfortunately Mac’s opponent had arrived and so he had to go on at the same time as Richard. Fortunately he was stuffed 3-0 and so got to watch Richards game after all. Richard was however 1-1, having lost the first game (never a good sign). But, buoyed by the responsibility of the No.1 spot (yes I know it’s the 3rd team) he continued to grind down his opponent, and the marker, who walked off in a huff, and won, yes won!!!!!!!!! 3-1, 6-9, 9-3 9-3 9-2.. On went The Smith (Ashley), and blimey was he on form. There’s little to say about the ‘match’ as The Smith played so bloody well. I have to concede that it’s a long time since I’ve seen anybody middle the ball on practically every shot played, he was GOOD. Only allowing his opponent 5 serves The Smith won 3-0, 27-0. Superb squash!! One more win and we would done what no other team had managed this year, and what Adrian must only have dreamed about. Next up Elliot who managed a comfortable win 3-0. However the elder statesmen of the team conceded that in fact Elliot needed to be a little more brutal in his squash and questioned why he walks around the court with his chin stuck to his chest?? He was also given a few stern words on his etiquette, “remember Elliot when you loose a point you give the ball back to your opponent!!” So there you have it, we couldn’t lose. Paul at 5 had nothing to gain and everything to lose…he didn’t want to sit with Mac in ‘****ers corner’. However, he was quickly 2-0 down and looking beaten. With the return of his team mates from the shower (make your own mind up but Mac, Smith and Stanton all appeared together), Paul found a new lease of life and took the third. Quite frankly Richard was miffed as he was marking and was keen to experience the delightful beers on offer. The Smith took over & Paul rapped up his match in fine fashion playing some great shots, winning 3-2, and Hart, the winners 4~1. Fantastic!