The Big Match

Good Morning followers!

Yesterday was a Big Day Out in Oxford for the organisers so tastings have been postponed.  More news to follow as the day progresses.

But of course, today everyone is focused on the Big Match. Yes, today is the final of the inaugural Village League 2010 at the Oratory School Real Tennis Court in Woodcote. Attendance is expected to reach 30.

Woodcote plays Shillingford. First up will be the singles at 7 p.m. Mike Brooksbank for Woodcote v Simon Nickson for Shillingford.  The doubles follows at approximately 8 p.m. with Mike Box (Captain) and Tom Huelin representing Woodcote v David Fox and Ian Glyn for Shillingford.

The Woodcote Broadcasting Society (WBC) secured an interview with the Captain of "the Woodies", Mike Box, over breakfast earlier this morning......

How are you feeling about the match tonight?

The team are all fit and raring to go.  We will all be taking care not to get too carried away by the England Slovenia match, nor Wimbledon.  Whatever the result it will not affect the way we play tonight.

What's the nickname for the Shillingford team?

We call them "the Shysters".  No bad feelings of course, they are a great bunch of guys.  David "Wily" Fox, Ian "Thumper" Glyn and Simon "Tricky" Nickson.

Is it true that you don't live in Woodcote?

Technically yes, but I buy my papers and groceries there and it's the nearest village to the hamlet of Collins End where I live.  I have been made very welcome by the Woodcote team.


We've heard a rumour via the Shillingford Bugle about bribery allegations.  Is there any truth in this?
It's certainly true that Ross Brown stands to get a six figure sum if the Woodies go through. But it's not been announced that he will be marking on the evening.  In any case this is all part of the cut and thrust of real tennis at the Oratory. 

What's with the facial hair?

Well Mike and I were born with our moustaches, but Tom has not been able to grow one because he's taking exams at the moment and the Board don't permit it.


Thanks Mike and good luck with the match - punish those Shysters!