On the day that the Olympic torch arrives in our Dear Green Place memories of the Corinthian age are awakened when the glory was not so much in winning but in taking part --and if you believe that you will believe anything
However despite the cynicism of modern sport the corinthian ideal still exists and will be on display at Old Anniesland tomorrow when Hawks take on GHK at cricket
Where else but in Britain can you referee a rugby test match at Twickenham wearing a Glasgow Accie cricket blazer as did Malcolm Allan
An insider informs the Diary that Hawks have some firepower in their ranks and not just Ian Noble but a player of some note with strong Irish links
Security however will not be as tight as it was a few years back when the Israeli cricket team played at New Anniesland

This article was originally posted on 8-Jun-2012, 07:40 by Hugh Barrow.
Last updated by Hugh Barrow on 8-Jun-2012, 07:51.