Buxton 10 Burnage 38 and a big thank you from your stand in skipper

There was a moment during the first half when they had scored their third try and we were resembling the village of the dammed that I had an overwhelming urge to run away. (Well okay limp pathetically and collapse on the touchline)We had players lying around all over the place, Johnnies leg was gashed open and his knee looked like a balloon, Tay was writhing on the ground (though Lizzie says he does this a lot) Rob had a nasty head wound, Tom had undergone major reconstructive surgery, Ali B was being brave about his hamstrings, (have I mentioned my Groin?) It could have turned into a farce. Instead we do what we know we can do. Put a brave face on it and battle away regardless of what the opposition can throw at us. Only there were moments today when we looked really good and had them flailing around on the back foot, as we off loaded the ball out of contact and supported each other. Some of the tackling was poor but some of it (stand up Chris Ford and Dan Rose) was bone jarring. We are not far off being a descent side. Seriously if we can get to training on a Thursday and put a couple of things together it will make a big difference. Remember last season and how a few simple things turned the season round. So thanks for the past couple of weeks,lets make it a winning return for Chris, and get the season back on track.

For what its worth my MOTM was Geoff. You have a difficult job to do on the wing and you do it better with every game. And you also got wound up and put it to effective use. (Good captaincy?)

By the way don't miss Ali Bearmans lectures on "Why sat nav is crap and all you need to do is follow my directions for getting to and leaving Burnage RUFC" Its riveting stuff especially when you are behind him, oh no your're in front of him now!