Moseley on the Volga

The Heart of England A team made the epic journey across the Urals to Moseley CC last night, and we were greeted by a positively Siberian weather front. The sole spectator was an old Babushka

As I walked into the clubhouse to change attire I was pounced upon by Timmy Bastock - always a pleasant experience but not someone you really expect to see plying his trade in Heart of England Division 3! None of us really wanted to play Tim, and luckily Kenny Twyford drew the wrong number - mind you, from this picture it's hard to tell which one is the sprightly pensioner and which one is Ken!!

Unfortunately, there are no pictures available of Jacks game as he was so annoyed he tore the film from my camera like a bodyguard defending Britney Spears. If you see him, just ask to borrow his bobble hat.............


The game proved to be quite tight, but a couple of cards swung it Moseley's way. Four winners away at the best club in Streetsbrook Road is no mean feat though, so not too bad.

I arrived back at the Olton just in time to see CJ's last end. When asked how they had got on, I was treated to a stream of invective and vituperation that would have shamed even the rudest of sailors. The rough gist was that they had lost, which made the following tweet somewhat confusing

@Woodies21 glad you enjoyed it i am sure you will get your revenge in the return game.

— Olton Tavern BC (@OTBC21) April 17, 2014

Turns out the old man is as bad a captain as he is a dancer as his team had sneaked home comfortably

As Crags pointed out, the A team game tonight was the Olton's first defeat of the season. Early days I know, but as they barely won last year it's an improvement!!