March 2012

[Sweder]

Congratulations to Lewes Ladies FC, winners of the South East Conference League with three games to spare. Our manager Jacqui Agnew heard the news whilst having a cup of tea. Crystal Palace beat close rivals Enfield 2-1 to hand the championship to the Rookettes ahead of the shceduled title decider at The Pan this Sunday. The girls face Brighton & Hove Albion WFC in the County Cup final Thursday night. If they win that Eastbourne Town FC (Ryman League Cup) stand between them and an unprecedented Treble. Some season.

The seniors got back to winning ways, bagging 6 points in two matches this week. So the playoffs are once more on the cards. To celebrate the club have launched Rook Pies, delivered US-sports style to your seat. I shall road-test one this Saturday as we welcome high-flyers Lowestoft. The Lewes Beer Fesitival takes place in the Rook Inn immediately after the match. My position on the wagon is looking increasingly precarious ...


Match day poster for this Saturday (St Patrick's Day)

As for running, as expected this weekend was a wash-out. I consol myself with the knowledge that walking ten kilometres a day on the hardest floors known to man for three consecutive days has helped develop my road-worthiness. I'm back up there tonight, finishing on Friday (late). Sunday it is then, and a planned 17-miler.