Desparate for fresh air, Birthday Boy DC resorts to drastic measures
Whilst in attendance at Captain Benbow's team talk, Dickies attention is caught by one or two incidents at the bar...
...Robin gamely brushes aside comment about the PINK sweater by Moseleys President, Mr Nutt. Something about Breast Cancer Awareness Day seemed to do the trick.
Simaltaneously, McPirate dismisses the commonly held belief about the Scots and Thrift by brazenly buying everyone a drink.....some 800+ straws were just being rustled up as this picture was taken for posterity.
Ladock understands Juniors dilemma as the selection of pies, sandwiches and pasties are carefully studied.
The long journey finally catches up with Sancreed who nods off mid meal.
Whatters strides purposefully out with mini matresses for the sunbeds to quash any plans by any passing Germans.
Mr Rose in his capacity as Wheelie Bin Monitor, delegates rubbish collection duties to the respective team captains. The Two Marks upon sussing the situation quietly sneak into the Pirates dressing room to avoid being roped in too
Rainsey briefs new boy Brett of his duties...
...although needs a gentle reminder from Mark of the important stuff re: water bottles
Ferg may well looked pleased with himself having relieved a Moseley fan of his beer; something which he is just realising upon a quick pocket check
Heigh ho - heigh ho - it's off to........
The main Press Gang contingent take their places
Vunga tries to hide in vain
Cap'n Steve having got the bins out, proudly leads his players onto the pitch
Iva hopes the goatee impresses Woll and so spare him any online embarrassment...nah!!!
Mr Rose forgets himself temporarily as he slots into the centres and chases down Ollies kick off
Rehearsals for an artistic interpretation of Swan Lake don't get off to an auspicious start
Medical assistance Of Jamacian Origin (MOJO) is required to help repair this broken Moseley player
Moving on to the second act, the chaps wait for the music to begin
Rhodders takes advantage of Rodwells insistence on doing the okey-kokey and putting his left foot 'in' and shaking it all about.
Ollie tempestuously aims the ball at Woll while the others aren't watching.
With a watchful Mr Rose hovering, Taylor attempts the Heimlich Manouvre on Cracknell who obligingly coughs up the pill to score.
A Sleeping Sickness epidemic looms as Marshy goes into delayed hibernation at half time
...as do the Moseley defence much to Scott's amusement and Brian's surprise.
Key Figures in the Press Gang's 'protection' service look on as Steeno slots over two more points and plot as to how best 'deliver' their prodigy to Exeter
Evans, egged on by that second row rogue Arnold impose themselves in front of the lens.
Brave faces from under the brollie as one Pirate fan decides which player gets the bell round the bonce
Moseley hooker Caves takes a moment to reflect...
...while the judges tot up the points at the end of a contest that very nearly ended in the last round.
Crackers' Seconds step into the ring
...as Chris 'Terminator' Cracknell takes the plaudits for a textbook South Paw performance
The list and running order of next weeks public executions is read out to a sombre audience
Bert texts staff and family at the Admiral Benbow to cancel extra straw and newspaper for bedding
Ferg demonstrates the latest cup holder technology
A minutes silence is held in memory of the last Pirates win
Rhodders gasps in awe and states the top thing on his Wedding Pressie list - a Press Gang Beanie
Jimmy explains in words of one syllable to Arnold that he holds the key to a successful modelling career in Littlewoods catalogues
....Arnold poses with Jimmy for the leisure wear section
Press Gangs Man of the Match, Brooce displays symptoms of drowsiness whilst seranading Landlubber
One of the officials' guidedog waits patiently outside the club house for his master, while enjoying a beer or two with fellow Mose...with Moseley fans
With the guidance of Rob's finger, maybe this will teach Ollie the earlier error of his ways by kicking the ball at Woll
"You too can have a face like this" says Rob, proudly showing off the rewards for pointing Woll at the former players picture gallery. Out of shot, Ollie thanks Chris for the extra coaching.
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