The die is cast

Yes, it's that time of year again. The sun is out and the moment you've all been awaiting with breathless anticipation has nearly arrived. What else can I be talking about but the 2010 Wokingham District Aunt Sally season!

This year we once again have twelve fearless teams lining up to take a pop at the title, hoping to end the slightly irritating hegemony of the Wanderers. And what a line-up it is. We welcome back the Bramshill Hunt this season and look forward to some tight matches with them, provided the REME Band doesn't keep sloping off to Moscow. The mighty Elephant & Castle team has also undergone a metamorphosis, rebranding themselves as the Exiles. Their home games will take place at the Frog & Wicket, which I'm sure will have Mark rubbing his grubby little hands with glee. Here then is the list of teams playing this season. Please let me know if anyone can no longer play, or indeed if anyone else wants to.

The Wanderers (Emmbrook Inn)
The Exiles (Frog & Wicket)
Frog & Wicket
Three Brewers
Hope & Anchor
Queen's Head
Norreys Barn
Jolly Farmer
Pheasant
Bramshill Hunt
Dog & Duck
Bell & Bottle

A full schedule will be handed out at the captains' meeting on Sunday 18th, 7 p.m., at the Brewers. See you all then!

The end is nigh

Well, it's been a couple of months since the end of the season and finally I've gotten round to organising the presentation ceremony. Sorry, I've been very busy. Beer doesn't drink itself you know. Anywho, this year's end-of-season bash will take place at the Emmbrook Inn on Sunday 6th December, from 7 p.m. . There will be a buffet available for those who fancy it and the presentation itself will take place no later than 7.30. Sadly I have to dash off and run the pub quiz at the Brewers by 8 so don't expect a long ceremony!

Hopefully there'll be a few of you there, but don't worry if you can't make it as attendance is not compulsory. It'll probably be a very low-key affair anyway.

See you there!

Various loons

And that, as they say, is that

Well, it's been nearly 6 months since the start of the season but finally, with the nights drawing in and temperatures plummeting, the time has come to draw stumps on another fine season. The Wanderers were runaway winners in the end but let's also applaud the effort of the Jolly Farmer, who made up for last season's shocking performance with a fine silver medal. A 3-0 victory over the Brewers last night confirmed their runners-up status, just edging out neighbourhood rivals the Elephant & Castle. The Evil Empire will have to be content with bottom step on the podium. Better luck next year lads.

You can hopefully view the league table here. Also, above are some pictures of the Norreys Barn team, in fancy dress for their match against the Wanderers. I think I'll make it compulsory next season.

They are the champions

Hearty congratulations to the Wanderers, who roundly stuffed the Brewers this week to confirm their status as champions. Hopefully the league link will now work, but let me know if not. The end of season bash will be announced soon, and will of course take place at the Emmbrook Inn, seeing as they are deserved champions. I couldn't honestly give a shit if you don't bother sending me your results this week, or for the next two. Nobody really cares!

Hope you all enjoyed the season. Well done to the Wanderers. Feel free to call them all tossers behind their backs.

All over bar the shouting

Well, the results are in and the Wanderers proved their quality with resounding successes over both the Jolly AND the Queen's Head in the same week. With 3 points guaranteed for their final fixture against the Brams, and the Elephant sadly succumbing to the Bell & Bottle, last year's champions are now cruising to victory, and need only a victory against the Brewers this evening to officially retain their crown. Obviously there's no chance on God's green earth we have any intention of letting this happen. Rest assured, the knives will be out! (Literally, if necessary.)

Meanwhile the Brewers turned up to the Hope & Anchor with a depleted team of seven last week, but still ran roughshod over them for a comprehensive 3-0 win. What fun. The Jolly saw off the Frog & Wicket 2-1 but now have to win all their remaining fixtures 3-0 and hope for miracles from other teams just to tie with the leaders. Good luck with that!

Here are the results, and league table. Wish us luck this evening. May the force be with us.

Week 19

Jolly 2 - 1 Frog

Wanderers 3 - 0 Queen's Head

Dog 0 - 3 Norreys

Hope 0 - 3 Brewers

Brams 0 - 3 Pheasant (forfeit)

Bell 2 - 1 Elephant

Where's Derren when you need him?

Here are all the scores I have from the last two weeks. Sadly some teams have been a bit remiss in sending me their results so there are a couple of gaps. Also the Bramshill Hunt have now officially dropped out after struggling to get a team together all season. Shame. Any teams yet to play them will obviously receive 3 points for a forfeit. At the sharp end of the table, meanwhile, the Wanderers tightened their grip on proceedings with a 3-0 drubbing of the Hope & Anchor, whilst all their nearest rivals dropped at least one leg to their opponents. However, last week's crunch match between the Wanderers and the Jolly Farmer was postponed, and will quite possibly take place tonight. With the Queen's Head eagerly awaiting them on Wednesday night, this next two days will be make or break for our current leaders.

Here, then, are the results. Don't forget to click here to view the league table. I know there are a couple of missing results, but it's only the lower-placed teams so, frankly, who gives a shit?

Week 17

Jolly 3 - 0 Dog (forfeit)
Hope & A 0 - 3 Wanderers
Brams 0 - 3 Frog (forfeit)
Bell & B 1 - 2 Queen's Head
Elephant 2 - 1 Norreys
Pheasant 0 - 3 Brewers

Week 18

Wanderers P - P Jolly
Frog ? - ? Dog
Queen's Head 3 - 0 Hope & A
Norreys 3 - 0 Brams (forfeit)
Brewers 1 - 2 Bell & B
Pheasant 1 - 2 Elephant