Matchday
On a home Matchday it is nice to see the parents/supporters muck in to get things ready for match (such as the putting up of the goal posts).
Of course its only really nice to SEE, if it is you actually doing it, 'nice' perhaps isn't the word. We don't have a rota system, we use the tried and tested 'Guilt gambit', you know, where you don't actually want to do it but you feel a bit guilty if you haven't done a turn in a while. Thanks to all that help.
Away fixtures can prove even more entertaining. For those members who are not going directly to the away ground the morning beginings with a 'meet' of parents & players. This ritual starts with several dads staring at various maps, discussing the best way to get lost.. Concentration at this stage is a must and discussion can be intense. Phrases such as;
"what do the blue lines mean?",
"Don't allow Darren to lead !" and
"I think a map of this county would be more useful."
does, I think, give a flavour of the skills employed at this 'Meet'. The morning progresses into a convoy of vehicles which almost immediately breaks up and drives to the opposite points of the compass. Marvel as we wave at each other passing in opposite directions..yes! join us and see the county... all of it!
Amazingly, not one player has ever been late for a fixture,(well not in body anyhow).
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