Match report, re 13th August 2020 v Harlestone at Harlestone, by Simon Cherry, in lyrical style of a classic song from the film "Grease" :-
“After last night’s superb win at Harlestone, I have prepared the following match report. I assume all of you have seen Grease so know how this song flows……………….. “
“Thirsty Knights” - Olivia Newton-Tom & Bob Travolta
Away at Harlestone, we had a blastAway at Harlestone, we scored so fastIain Ryan “run” was the shoutPoor old Dunc, he got run outAverages drifting away For, uh oh, those Thirsty Knights Gunn & Moore, Gunn & MooreWho was next into bat?Gunn & Moore, Gunn & MooreWas it Bob in his hat? Bob went quickly, in came big DaveHe scored quickly, the innings was saved4’s and 6’s all over the placeWith Iain, they picked up the paceRecords tumbling, something’s begunFor, uh oh, those Thirsty Knights Gunn & Moore, Gunn & MooreWas the bowling that shit?Gunn & Moore, Gunn & MooreBeing honest, was it easy to hit? Those that followed, continued the flow,Dan was superb, blow after blowTel and Stig gave it a fling,Clubber Laing, didn’t see a thing140 plus was not a mean scoreFor, uh oh, those Thirsty Knights Gunn & Moore, Gunn & MooreDid Malc keep the book?Gunn & Moore, Gunn & MooreDid we let ‘em off the hook? Clubber got bowling, striking the padThe finger went up, a wicket we hadWurz took three, one was a stumpingHarlestone’s batting was getting a humping4 down and getting quite dark,Against, uh oh, those Thirsty Knights Gunn & Moore, Gunn & MooreDid we get them all out?Gunn & Moore, Gunn & MooreWas it ever in doubt? Harlestone rallied, Chez’s bowling was direFour fours in an over relighted their fireOn came Dan with his looping high flightThe batsmens’ eyes, lit up at the sightWinning dreams, ripped at the seams?For, uh oh, those Thirsty Knights Gunn & Moore, Gunn & MooreDid we throw it away?Gunn & Moore, Gunn & MooreWhat did Tel have to say? Wurz’s catch was simply top drawThe batsman’s head dropped to the floorThe next followed suit, first ball for a duckDan was beaming, enjoying his luckAt last, victory was sureFor, uh oh, those Thirsty Knights Gunn & Moore, Gunn & Moore