NOT QUITE A WONDER BRA: BUT A TRIUMPH FOR PARK

VALE OF LUNE  12  BROUGHTON PARK  22
NORTH TWO WEST

Above the tree line on the East Terrace at Powder House Lane, sheep safely graze in their paddock, that is until the other night, when they decided to widen their horizons and seek pastures new with a stroll down Watery Lane. Led by Sean they began to munch their way through the herbaceous borders and chew on well manicured lawns.

The ever vigilant Neighbourhood Watch were quickly on the scene to head 'em up and move 'em out. Bo Peep Entwistle was woken from his dream of becoming Gordon Brown's senior tax adviser by flashing a huge torch in his dressing gown.
'That's a funny place to put a torch,' mused Enty, before grabbing his crook and a well thumbed copy of 'One Man and His Dog'

Eventually all were safely gathered in and pointed in the right direction - peace once more descended on a moonlit Watery Lane and its good citizens, who, after a bracing cup of Horlicks returned to their Slumberlands.

There was no Lamb Henry on the menu at the pre match lunch, only a choice of Steak and Guinness Pie or Fresh Salmon. As always the Alies opted to fur up their arteries and ignored the healthy option. Conversations quickly turned to matters medical.
A rumour was spreading around that some Viagra tablets were just asprins covered with blue paint. This snippet of information was duly swallowed with a few snorts of derision and comments such as, it would take more than the real thing to unchain the beast and take up Mae West's invitation, 'Why don't you come up sometime, and see me'

And now the rugby, briefly!!

The second home North Two West game of the season began at a cracking pace with the Vale scampering and evading all Broughton Park's attempts to round them up and pen them in. Unfortunately, as every good shepherd knows, the flock must be protected at all times and there is always a wolf in sheep's clothing licking their chops. Scott Manning bravely halted one predator, a kick pass found Joe Kennedy lurking with intent, bright eyed and bushy tailed wide on the right flank. Body tight with anticipation he gathered the ball cleanly and with a yell of mint sauce he was over for an unconverted try with four minutes remaining. Ronan O'Brien kicked a penalty goal in injury time to complete the first half scoring,

With Luke Ford in the sin bin early in the second half the Vale were given the run around but they did not bleat or stampede. Park failed to run amok, Ian Bird doubled up in the back row and centre while Ford kicked his heels, but in an eight minute spell Park turned up the heat and their hot pot bubbled merrily away.
In the sixty ninth minute Steve O'Connor slipped under the radar for an easy looking try, which O'Brien converted. Centre Paddy O'Donnell hurdled over the fences for a powerful try again converted by O'Brien.

Just when it appeared that the Vale were heading for the shearing shed, they kicked over the traces and briefly turned the tables on Park. Mike Huntington, never one who could be described as mutton dressed up as lamb, bravely darted over for a try after the Vale pack had trundled their opposite numbers back over the line.
Deep in injury time Adam Armstrong conjured up a thrilling solo try. He collected his own kick in full stride to race away for his try, which he converted with the final kick of the game.

Before the Wales v Fiji fixture at the Millennium Stadium, Fiji's stand off, Nicky Little, was at a loss to work out how the team would perform. 'It just depends whether we are sleeping under the coconut tree or rowing the boat.' Well, all the rugby world knows that the oars were out and thrashing through the water, now is the time for the Vale to ride the rollers before the tide goes out on their aspirations.

P.S How do you get blue paint off your tongue??

VALE OF LUNE  S.Manning, J.Bryan (Rep J.Hodder 50), A.Garnett, I.Bird (Capt), A.Richards, A.Armstrong, H.Huntington, P.Jackson, D.Schuyler, A.Cowey (Rep D.Halliwell 50), D.Perry, L.Acton, J.Clarkson, L.Ford, G.Barton (Rep L.Farnworth 61)

Match Sponsor  -  British Energy
Ball Sponsor  -  Brian Warrington
Man of the Match  -  Dave Kidd did not have time to make a selection before he was fired 'by mutual consent'!!!