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Newsletter No.20c
Loud & Proud!!!
Dear Squash players,
In the cold light of day, I have now had
the opportunity to sit back and reflect on one of the most amazing evenings of
squash that I have been involved with. The level of support for both
sides, which surfaced last night was breath taking. I am not disappointed to
be on the loosing side, but feel privileged to have been part of a team that
overcame a great hurdle (Sue Rose's withdrawal on the day, due to Chicken
Pox!) to push a very experienced Lexden team, so close.
It would not have been possible this
season, but for the huge financial support of Norman Elliott of Triage
and Geoff Long of TVS. Many thanks to both of them on behalf of the team.
When we left Broxbourne Sports Club
yesterday afternoon, I was confident enough to say to Gordon Wyper that I
thought our winning margin could be 4-1. But for a gnat's whisker, that
prediction almost came true. Danny Meddings who is currently on a family
holiday in Ibiza, flew back just for the match, before flying back out to
rejoin his family this morning! Commitment like that, along with sheer dogged
determination provided by Alister Walker, who despite being match ball down,
and came back to win in the fifth, made all the hard work put in during
the season worthwhile. His win was the icing on the cake, and he could
arguably be referred to as the National League Player of the Year (11 wins
from 12 matches this season).
The heartache that Rod & Mark must feel
is tremendous. Rod, unbeaten this season, until last night, had his chance to
repeat the 3-0 drubbings that he has handed Simon Parka, twice this season,
but let his grip slip in the second game to open the door for Parke to gain a
foothold, which proved decisive.
Mark, always give 110% and thrives in a
pressure cooker atmosphere. But when you live 'on the edge', sometimes you
have to accept that things won't go your way. His defeat last night, by David
Evans, will be avenged in their next meeting, I have no doubt of
that.
We will now look forward to hosting another
'SeaFresh' Tournament later this year with a substantially increased
prize fund, and a much larger field of players. Further news to follow.
Many thanks also to Grant & Helen
who managed to get everyone into their seats & back on the coach's at the
end of the night. My head has just stopped
thumping!
Andy Booth
Full match report, click here >>>
Lexden beats Broxbourne 3-2
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