Elliot Stands Out (And Adrian?)
Having risen from 3rd string in the 3rd’s to 5th string in the 2nd’s (follow!!), I knew we were in for another tough night. Coupled with the fact we were playing the Army my worries were only compounded.
There was of course a knock-on effect for the third team & before I go on, I should just mention Adrian won 3-1 playing at 5 for the 3rd’s (Ed.: O shucks, it was nothing!)
On first was Rob W, playing some cr*p squash. After a first game drubbing, he regrouped & came back on – and again played cr*p squash. No amount of shouting moaning and smacking the ball around the court (in between points I might add) helped. He appeared for the 3rd in a much better frame of mind, however he again continued to play cr*p squash and lost the third, 0-3.
Did I mention Adrian won 3-1 playing at 5 for the 3rd’s! (Ed: cant say I remember!)
On the other court Elliot was strutting his stuff, and it seemed that the superglue holding his chin to his chest had been removed. His recent elevation in the Order of Merit had obviously rubbed off well & he played like a new man, even returning the ball to his opponent when he lost a point. He was made to work hard for his points but always seemed in control. Can’t remember who won what and when but I do know he won the last game! 3-1 WELL DONE ELLIE!!!!!!
Next on was Paul K at 1, looking very bemused at his opponents multi coloured strings. Trouble was he spent the first game looking at them too much and didn’t notice the ball. After getting contact numbers for his opponents ‘re-stringer’ (could be a made up word!) Paul returned to his casual clinical style and took the second quite comfortably. However it wasn’t to last and he succumbed to the pressure of not offering a multi coloured re-stringing service and lost the next 2, 1-3.
You’ll never guess what but Adrian has just come off court playing at 5 for the 3rd’s and had won 3-1 (Ed: How does he do it?!!!)
Next on was Richard and Hilmar. For Richard see Rob above!!!!!!!!!!
For Hilmar I have know idea as I didn’t see his game and he never made it to the pub. I did here the usual roar of a pussy cat, and no doubt the marker was rubbish, other than that I can’t offer much insight in to his demise, 1-3 (I think).
Overall a 4~1 defeat.
P.S. Paul would like to point out that it was just a coincidence that the rackets used by the 4 losers were re-strung by him and he continues to offer an excellent service (make your own mind up) He will also be offering a multi coloured string in the New Year.
P.P.S. Adrian won at No.5 for the 3rd’s, 3-1
Didn’t see much of the third team action but think it went like this:
Mac 1-3 – Loads of effort, minimal reward
Kerry 3-2 – It was an “epic”, a match that Kerry enjoyed, not sure about the spectators!
Paul B. 3-0 – Maintaining a 100% record
Dave 3-1 – A winning return to the team
ADRIAN 3-1 – Its all been said before!