The Engine Group Derby......... another great game, The Pirates continue to rumble on through Division 1 undefeated, what more really needs to be said; the pre match banter, the buying of more booze than should ever be associated with sport, the tension building, no mention of innings 5..... But here are a few in-game and post game snippets, all the photos and videos can be found on Facebook.
Damo’s inspiring pitchside banter: If in doubt celebrate. They won’t bloody argue with that, will they? (Said with very grumbly voice and big frown) - Bex
The mini chocolate brownie off between Ange and myself (I won) - Bex
Ange’s right arm – my god that girl can throw! - Bethan
Waldie's spectacular flying leap to save yet another potential over-throw by me. Phew! - Ange
Johnny Posh dancing in to two – Andy G
Pau’s herculean fielding where he lobbed the ball back to pitcher from a position so far south he was in almost in Surbiton - Bex
Laura actually hits the ball to the right….right into Tara’s ankle! :-/ Oops!! - Laura
Forgetting how to open a can of beer... - Alan
Bex styles out her shock at catching someone out “yayayay….i mean..this happens all the time!” - Pam
Simon’s gravity defying DOWNWARD hit which, impossibly, always results in a monster out-of-the-park smash - Bex
Jas makes a play for team fashionista "Surely I’ve upped the softball fashion stakes with my red coat display? And I actually made it to fourth base!"
An excellent rendition of barbershop blues from our recently formed Pirates Performance Group: Posh Jonny as Ooompa man, Pau as baritone and starring our very own Cheryl Cole (Jess) - Bex
And of course the inaugural Pirate Rite of Passage, a challenge set to decide who would take home and wear the last of our team shirts. Bex's video footage is all available on Facebook to relive the comedy moments.
Congratulations to Stephen 'Thorn' for setting the current fastest time:
Stephen - 1:05.6
Alan - 1:06.5
Andy - 1:08.5
Remember this week is game free, but there is the first of the Rookie Trials on Monday night. Great practice for all levels, more socialising and always the chance of a free trip to the USA.
