2010 Club Dinner (May)
Pensive looks as the evening begins
Bert tries to find his name in the end of season booklet.
Chats asks Smorley if he can have an extra starter as he's a growing lad.
Zoltan points the finger
Sam, Strutty and Monksy, all loved up.
I asked the old fellas to smile but they are hard of hearing and it didn't register.
Well not until the second time of asking.
Clive unleashes the speech.
Which culminated in Karl getting 4th XV Player.
Our host makes a valid point.
The famous double act of Paddy & Russ take the stage.
And Martin gets 3rd XV Player.
A natural break
Three 1st XV coaches reflecting on a fine season and pondering who will buy the next round.
Robbie gets the Colt of The Year award from James.
James makes calf chuckle.
Young Player of the Season - Sammy.
Top try scorers, Monksy and Louie with Aldo getting as close as he ever has to the award too.
Calf hands over to Fish
Fish shouts up his 2nd XV Player but who was it ?
Chats ofcourse ! .... one more season ?
Clink explains how easy it is to share information on Facebook.
Clive and Casper can't believe there is no chees on the cheeseboard.
But Casper composes himself in time for a group photo.
A lady at the dinner !!! ........... Sarah with her 2nd XV "boys"
Harry whispers some advice to Lee, well at least that's what I hope he is doing.
Port all round!
Robbie, Rich and James enjoying themselves (I think)
The glamorous bar staff
Calf tells me Daniels was the firmest handshake of the evening.
The bar staff look on.
A nailbiting time for Wayne as the awards are running out.
James reviews the season.
The audience in the palm of his hands
Phil thinks while JC decides wine or beer ?
JC about to award the most improved player award - any guesses ?
Buckie looks pleased, was it him ?
It was!
Gareth tries to get a few last votes for himself as Players' Player.
But it didn't work and Eddie got the Award for most improved player.
Unaccustomed as I am ..... blah blah blah
An emotionally drained Phil presents the Player Of the Year photo to Pin.
Rob Murdoch is up next to present the Clubman Award.
Clink tries to hand it back!
But the Facebook Award ..... sorry Clubman Award goes to Clink.
Calf again .... I'm here all week.
Aldo and Goz embrace as the latter gets his Life Award
As does Norm who gets an affectionate stroke from JC.
The legendary "Norm pants" are revealed! ..... attachments not included.
A finer example of two bearded men, you would struggle to find..... like a modern day Chas and Dave
A few reflections from Norm, hanging up the boots (and pants) after reaching 50.
The three finalist for the "Best Done Up Tie" line up to impress the judges.
Goz refuses to show his teeth.
A more knowledgeable array of "old farts" you would struggle to find!
At this point (probably, just as well), the batteries on the camera died!
Winners:
Clubman of the Year - Chris Clinkard
Player of the Season - Carl Campbell
Players' Player - Ed Mitcham
Most Improved Player - Jamie Burke
Top Try Scorers - Louie Collins & James Monks
Young Player of the Season - Sam Collins
Colt of The Year - Robbie Richardson
2nd XV Player - Simon Chatterton
3rd XV Player - Martin Jones
4th XV Player - Karl Anders
Lifetime Awards - Mark Serle & Andy Gosling