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NRFC Players Dinner, 06/05/06

This years’ dinner began with a welcome happy hour and moved onto a sumptuous meal. Soup followed by roast beef and veg. washed down by ‘chilled’ white and red wine. Cheese and some ‘flying’ crackers topped it off. Then the fun began. Speeches by Bob ‘the boss’ Harcourt and Ben ‘the skip’ Harrison contained some sensible comments about the past season and future ambitions of the club. Keith ‘the guest’ Foster rounded the formal section of the evening well by making some equally sensible comments about our local rival Old L’s and our beloved team mate ‘Chipshop’, who for some reason had a comment about everything that was said, you’ve got to love ‘im.

Presentations were made, (see below) and John Cockerill made a tear-jerking speech about his season as 2nd Team captain.

After the formalities the ‘Irish’ bingo started in urnest. As some of us readied our pens, two scantly clad ladies enter the room and started parading around the tables. To great cheers, Blakey was guided to the seat, stripped to the waist to cries of ‘he’s got bigger breasts than you love’. Once the ladies had used Blakey’s ample body they looked for their next victim. Who else but young Mark Todd, was pushed forward. Fair play to the young chap who endured 20 minutes of bouncing and rubbing without a twitch. Daz Dean wanted more, Dago wasn’t all that impressed, but the ladies finished themselves off in style.

As men on the raz do, many taxi’d it to ‘a local dancing establishment’. The night went quickly, Paulo graced us with his presence and for some reason a bouncer decided to attack Dago. After putting down my drinks, I assisted where I could, but could only find Boldy players involved in the scuffle. I haven’t a clue who the other guy was, but he must of lost.

At closing time we made our way back to the club for some cards, banter and ‘breakfast. To be honest, I don’t know much else about the night, I’m sitting here at 4.30 am writing this report before I get on a plane to Spain. Yes my head hurts as much as my wallet and Yes I will make the flight, my kids will make sure of that. Thanks all for a great season. The best it yet to come I’m sure.

Damian Gray 07/05/06

Awards

1st Team
Man of the Match 2005/06 – Damien Taylor
2nd Team
Man of the Match 2005/06 – John Cockerill
Most Improved Player 2005/06 – Darren Dean
Squad Player of the year 2005/06 – Darren Dean
2nd Team Players Player 2005/06 – Neil Wilson