Men’s B v Cardiff A
The return match and a chance for Cardiff to get revenge for the 9-0 drubbing earlier in the season. Alas, for Cardiff, not everything worked out as planned!
Team Capt Glyn passed the mighty responsibility of 1st pairing to Nathan and Byron. They did not disappoint. The newly appointed firsts played to the crowd by allowing two rubbers to go to 3. Byron “I’m only going to hit it if it comes to me” Edwards got the opposition lifting and Nathan “Howitzer” Willcox put the shuttle repeatedly on the opposition floor.
Nige’ and Glyn seemed back on good form only losing out to a tricky home 1st pair after 3 games which all went the full distance. Dispatching 2nds and 3rds without too much drama.
Matt was introducing himself to his latest partner when a flicker of recognition came over him and he realised it was his actual, partner on paper, the mythical Rob John. Presumably Rob had thought there was tournament on at Eastern Leisure Centre? ;-)
Reunited at last the 3rds took the fight to the opposition and left them whimpering for mercy. Ok I may be bigging it up a tiny bit. They took two games without fuss and only just missed out to the 1st pair after a tough 3rd game.
Will Nige’ ever accept it’s just a game?
Will Rob and Matt play another game together before the end of the season?
Will Nathan ever get warm enough to play wearing only one top?
Will Byron ever move to a shuttle more than 6 ft away?
Will Glyn stop blaming his racquet?
Stay tuned to find out the answer to all these questions and more…
Final score Vale 7 Cardiff 2. Well done all, good to be back on winning form.