By woll
March 11 2007

 
 Fans are advised not to feed the wild animals who prowl their new surrounds

 Young Rodders and Lewis fancy a rumble.................

 but I wouldn't advise messing with Stan


 Simon gives Jonny his alarm call


 Please sir...I need a wee wee

 Jonny is It in a frantic pre match game of Tig

 Heino and Joe stomp off to fetch Mark because Wells has nicked their ball

 The Pirates faithful gather, including the Usual Suspect[s]

 The Four Musketeers enter the arena. Guess who's D'Artagnan?

 Jet edges ahead in the race to the line.

 Base Camp is established...

 An early chance for Villi to launch a missile while 2 of Donny's entourage
 wonder if DC is going to streak

 Iva's devastaing run lead to first scrum of the game

 McAtee steps in from his wing

 Kenworthy is physically restrained from an escape attempt

 The Engine Room ready for full steam ahead. Mr Newitt keeps the crowd entertained with an impromptu impersonation of Gordon Brown

 Ma'asi does a little fly swatting with Lewis ready to clear up the mess

 errrrr...so not straight sir!

 Moore gets the Pirates on the board

 Should I phone a friend? No Brainer, it's C: Kick to touch again

 Mine I believe grunts Tim

 Seconds later and the Mole goes over once more...............

 James converts to level things again

 Paves spots what looks like a stray 2p coin. Tim knows what's likely to follow

 James misses this late penalty attempt...

 ..but soon after is on hand for a more dramatic finale only a phase or two away

 Which the photographer fails miserably to anticipate, expecting a far more manly try instead:o(

 Game over. Pirates win 13-10 while Paves goes over to Heino and Stan to let them know of his find

 Then, just as he thinks the 2p is his, Steve comes over to claim the loot instead.

 Gavin warns Dan Cook that Paves is to be treated with care in this mood

 Sam couldn't give a stuff, his mind on Cow Pie.

 Paves is distraught though McAtee can see the funny side

 The players make their way over to greet the fans. Villi wonders if he should
 de-bag the mascot for good measure

 Jim with the register to make sure no-one gets left behind....Villi?!

 Adryan safely returns the Colours to the locker room

 Hyltons Senior & Junior

 The Choir now in full voice though girly wonders if the words are in the programme

 Mmmmmm Cow Pie. Adryan bravely tries to keep up with more hardened pie eaters

 The Wreck looking in good shape after a re-spray

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