new 5ths Captain
Donald McDuff

5ths March 06; click to enlarge

Northampton 1 Nottingham 6

Having lost the week before we feared the worst, but miraculously Coventry slipped up and promotion was still in our hands. Northampton, already relegated, were playing for pride and started off with a huddle and some kind of prime-evil chant to try and challenge the raw nerve-endings of the 5th team. We conceded an early goal against the run of play and momentarily tasted the insipid flavour of failure. However, whereas in the past we would have felt sorry for ourselves and indulged in some mid-afternoon handbag shopping, an inner-strength prevailed and we led 2-1 at the break through goals from Edward (majestic despite another hard spell of pre-match gardening) and Graham.

The second half was a victory parade as Northampton wilted under the barrage of free-flowing assaults on their net. 6-1 was the final result with a hatrick from Graham (17 in the season to claim the "golden gob") and further goals from Robin and James, both back from mid-season rejuvenation breaks. Giles, Thommo, Donald, Jim, Ben and Duncan (remarkably awarded players' player) provided security at the back. Tim and Greg had great games in midfield and the goal-scorers have previously been mentioned - clinical boys. Watch out Rogers.

The 4th's deserved collection of the Ben Ridding trophy has been over-shadowed by the 5th's achievements and who knows what is possible next
season. Donald we love you..

Duncan Burd

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