Fife Constabulary are appealing for help in locating a previously reliable batting order that went missing between the hours of 1pm and 3pm Saturday afternoon. Apparently several Edinburgh men clad in white were seen lacking backbones and guts, looking lost and forlorn in the vicinity of East Road, Largo.
Onlookers said there was little of interest to report between the hours of 1 and 3 apart from some resistance from the bats of Quinn and Pope. However even with the distinct stench of endofseasonitis emanating from the Edinburgh men a number of other mysteries still remain unanswered. Early investigations appear to indicate that the Edinburgh team had regarded Largo as a happy hunting ground in previous years but may have been lethargic and under prepared for the Fifers they encountered fighting for their Division One lives. Whilst police are linking yesterday's events to those in a Edinburgh pub on the previous Monday and scouring KF's latest missive for clues, they still can't understand how any team that selects only 3 recognised batsmen can expect to enjoy any success. Insiders described getting scuppered for 84, as being a disgrace, an embarrassment, a shambles and "total shit".
Witnesses did report a definite change of attitude after tea, when a tongue lashing from the skipper prompted some fight/spirit in the Edinburgh men, with Pat and Andy K emerging with particular credit. The above events have lead the police to surmise that this is a one off event and they will be watching intently the events of the next two Saturdays ready to swoop should any of yesterday's traits be repeated.
Police are also investigating the loss of Bainbro's radar, several exaggerated send offs, numerous moments of highly dubious decision making, breach of the peace and the skipper's brake lights.
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Some photos in the Holy Cross Group now.
ReplyDeleteBainbro also forgets the resolute defence of Andyu Killey who also made 9.
We've been taking a humping from struggling sides for as long as I can remember, I used to mastermind a few myself. Personally, I can't wait to take a hiding from Boroughmuir next week.
ReplyDeleteAs I said last week in the latest of my benchmark scribings:
6. When playing for the 1st XI, it is unsporting to beat any team in or near relegation difficulty. All victories must be obtained versus title-chasing sides only (but not Fauldhouse).
Good points Popester and Frazerio both. I should also clarify, 3 recognised first team batsman, although in the authour's opinion Andy "safe hands" Quinn is up there and Norrie looked good for his runs!
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ReplyDeleteYou're doing yourself a disservice, as surely a recognised 1st team allrounder can be considered a recognised batsman? But my main concern is that you withdraw that scandalous allegation about my hands ;-)