The Dads are set to play the Crom Family.  They have played Securicor a few times and come recommended - a good bunch of lads, no problems.
    Unfortunately, the Dads are a bit light on the ground and might not be able to put out a full side.  However, Robbie is available in goal again - lucky, because the Dads broke the last two.  Harry got concussion and broken ribs after the Securicor match (nice and friendly) and Les is having extensive treatment by a specialist in his field at The South Hants Hospital.  Didn't know the contagious deseases clinic dealt with football injuries?
    More good news, it seems the latest talent trawl through the Springhill Newsletter has unearthed a few budding talents.
    Chris Andrews, a rusty goalkeeper but quite keen - we'll soon knock that out of him.  See how his back holds out.
     Sean Welan, all round superstar and at 37 will reduce the Dads average age by a large amount.
     Carlos Garcia, not really a footballer (despite the image his name might conjure up) but a recent arrival from Manilla, Phillipines and looking for a sporting outlet.
    Bernie Carroll, keen to have a go but a shift worker and might not be able to make all the matches.
    Dermot Stevens, quite keen to play but can only make it when his wife isn't out on the beer.
    And of course, towards the end of last season we welcomed, Jason Franklin who assures me is absolutely leathal in front of goal.  He's even had some coaching from Dave Hedges.  Jason is an Estate Agent by profession, but don't hold that against him, he's quite keen.

SPRINGHILL DADS
Robbie Thorpe
Brian Medway - Tony Pascoe -
Jason Franklin -
Dave Smith - Tony O'Neill
Oh. . . I don't know
Chris Andrews maight appear, you never know.

    I'm lead to believe that the Dads were a bit short but The Croms lent them one of their players.  Also that the Dads held their own until hlaf time when the score was only 0 - 1 but after the break the old legs stared to give way to their younger opposition.   As aways against youngsters if the Dads don't manage to get a few goals in the first half then they fade badly in the second.

I'll try to add a bit on, soon.