DAN'S MATCH 19 MAY 2012: ACCIES 2 PLANNERS 0

After successive draws in the opening 2 years of this fixture, a decisive result at last with what was by common consent a well deserved win for the Accies. 


Fittingly, Devine Junior opened the scoring midway through the first half with a rasping low drive.. and Ian Stephenson added a second early in the second period. The Planners rallied second half, but their impressive pre match warm up proved no match in the end for the Accies, boosted by the return of young McDowell & Sadler.


Apologies were received from Big Bob who was suffering at Wembley seeing the Tangerine Dream fade away for this season... and from Steve Hall who was not only celebrating the Hammers promotion - but also attending the birth of his new daughter...

Highlight off the pitch was definitely the appearance of mini-Brocky: 8 month old Xander being a big hit with the ladies (Like father like son)... Not so pretty was the sight of Mr Outram still very much in recovery from falling out his bath chair earlier in the week... here's to swift restoration of those good looks and a return next year. 



Special shout outs to Mark C, Steph, Geordie, Stan and Eamon who I know all came pretty decent distances to be there.. speaks volumes in itself gents. Also to those not playing who still came down to support the event - families, Stevie P, Mr Kendall et al... To the ladies on the BBQ - & Lucy 'Preno' for floggin' the raffle tickets. 


Grateful also to Tony McKenna and Nad for giving us the use of the great facilities at Alwoodley.

And special thanks also to Mr Scaife for reffing - despite taking dog's abuse, mainly from a potty mouthed Mr Clarkie, the Art Teacher.


The word I was getting at the end is that this rapidly ageing bunch of middle aged men are willing to give it a go again next May...If so I'm still up for organising.. it's a privilege to keep Dan's memory alive.. many of you commented how much he would have loved Saturday... especially the BBQ... and yes, that tackle of Keith's on Eamon... 




The final shakedown is that we will be sending some £350 to the British Heart Foundation this week... Thanks again for all your generous support.


Cheers  


Mike Preno & the 2 Daves.

Gaffer