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The “Throw-out" and the "Pull-out”

The Golden Age we'll then revive: 

Each man will be a brother; 

In harmony we all shall live, 

And share the earth together; 

In Virtue train'd, enlighten'd Youth 

Will love each fellow-creature; 

And future years shall prove the truth 

That Man is good by nature:

Extract from ‘Why Should We Idly Waste Our Prime’ by Robert Burns (1759–1796). Poet and lyricist from Alloway (near Coylton)


Men, the solstice has come and gone like a strong dose of halitosis and with it has swept the broom of change. I am aware there has been much hypothesizing on my current activities and indeed it is with deep regret that I have been rotated back to depot duty. However, fear not, as I am not restricted to solitary confinement and will be aiming to pass the physical near Christmas and have full flight status reinstated.

We shall not look to the past and previous battles won and lost. Our vigilance shall be purely forward with this promising and exciting new season laid before our unique cabal. The German has been handed the baton and let us get behind his lead, impressive set of Clydebank maps and love of white cheeses. Willkommen, willkommen, willkommen Sonnenschein.

To unleash the latent potential of our assembly requires two things. A stoic resolution and unequivocal attitude. Every vessel of our team represents untapped resources and I am steadfast that it is how we test our depths that will determine the scoreboard. It is the biggest test of our game that a man can question himself before the starting gunshot. Men. We have trained for this event to a point where man to opposite man there will not be a noticeable physical difference on the field. But to go out tomorrow with the slightest doubt in our head is a personal tragedy that will result in us only displaying a glimmer of what we can contribute to our great game, Rugby Union. The flowering of each mans persona and capacity is a determinate factor for everyone’s development.

Today’s anticipation of the first tackle, the first punt, the first charge, the first engage, is an exciting time indeed. The new season is upon us fresh with new characters in our ranks to get to know and a few old ones to reveal a side we have not yet seen. Runway models and weak scaphoids are not required.

The imperial Adjutant General Shambilton has assumed command and has paraded the washing basket from the off. Dirty Boy.
The Prince has gone all Coyote Ugly at Bobby Joes with three pairs of aforementioned Hamiltons. Good Boy.

The Regiment for tomorrow’s game against Marr College at Old Anniesland, 3pm kick-off, is as follows: 


15 A ‘Neil Sutherland’ Fleming

14 G ‘Mr Gilbert‘ Hawkes

13 A ‘Patrice’ Shedden

12 D ‘El Capitano’ Hoffman

11 R ‘Jay Cartwright’ Love
10 M ‘Rogan Josh’ Aird
9 D ‘Hello. Is it me you looking for ?’ Campbell
1 T ‘The Peed Lab’ Horton
2 G ‘VC’ Reid

3 C ‘Sail Away. Sail Away Sail…’ McLay

4 A ‘Very Kos-y’ Drummond

5 M ’Pleasurable’ Wiseman
6 M ’My Favourite’ Borthwick
7 E ‘Tucker’ Thow
8 R ’Tactiturn’ McCormack

16 L ‘Samantha’ MacIntyre
17 R ‘Chloe‘ Murphy
18 A ‘Carli D’Amato’ McClay

Yours as always, running towards the gunfire.

Disco

Supporting Note: Team of the Week: Miller, MacPherson and Ormsby

This article was posted on 27-Aug-2010, 09:37 by Hugh Barrow.