NOT SO FAST...
So, after last night`s results, you would be forgiven for assuming that the bragging rights now belong to Slightly and his Gills supporting chums. But not so fast.
Whilst the Saints were held to a 0-0 draw against table topping Brighton before 27,000 fans at St. Mary`s and whilst Charlton, pacy flanker and all, were held to a 1-1 draw against lowly Brizzle Rovers before 13,000 fans at the Valley, the Gills went to Barnet, managed by former Gills manager Mark Stimson, and came away with a 2-1 win before a dumbfounded crowd of 2,500 at Underhill.
So, well done to Gillingham for being the only team out of the Snopper Street Three to win last night and they now seem to be on a roll after two straight wins, all of which will please Chairman Paul Scally, rock-hewn manager Andy Hessenthaler and their devoted followers.
And whilst Slightly is happily basking in the capture of the bragging rights, I am left groping for some kind of consolation as I try desperately to avoid my grapes turning sour. And I think I may have found it in royal circles no less. According to reliable palace sources the date of the royal wedding was fixed only after careful scrutiny of the League One fixture list. It seems there is at least one hardened Saints fan either in the vicinity of Bucklebury or closely connected with the Middleton clan.
On seeing that the Saints are due to play the Bees of Brentford at Griffin Park on Saturday 30th April, the wedding date was brought forward to the Friday before so as to maintain the proper protocol and sense of priority. But it would be curmudgeonly of me to reclaim the bragging rights on the strength of such flimsy `evidence,` so I will merely shrug my shoulders, wish Slightly all the best and hope he enjoys his moment while it lasts. To be fair.
On seeing that the Saints are due to play the Bees of Brentford at Griffin Park on Saturday 30th April, the wedding date was brought forward to the Friday before so as to maintain the proper protocol and sense of priority. But it would be curmudgeonly of me to reclaim the bragging rights on the strength of such flimsy `evidence,` so I will merely shrug my shoulders, wish Slightly all the best and hope he enjoys his moment while it lasts. To be fair.
2 comments:
To be fair indeed. Bragging rights resting with me, sandwiched between the promotion chasing heavyweights of League One either side of me in Snopper Street, is a rare event. Do I make the most of it and brag to the hilt? Or do I accept that the fall is just around the corner and brag, well, slightly? I'll opt for the latter. This time last week, I was left wondering if fate was to play its eerie hand. On Tuesday 23 November 2004, Mr Hess resigned as manager of GFC, with the club too close to the relegation zone in the Championship. On Sat 20 Nov 2010, GFC went in search of their first away victory in 35 attempts. A defeat would mean trying for the 36th time on Tues 23 Nov 2010, six years to the day of Mr Hess's departure. A defeat that evening, away to former manager Stimmo, at relegation rivals Barnet, would surely see Mr Hess walking / being pushed. How would he face 23 November ever again. As it happens ........
Not so much a comment, more a blog post - time for the introduction of SlightlySays? However, spoken like the true gentleman you are, displaying modesty, restraint and dignity whilst inwardly punching the air and whispering `Yeah!`
I seriously hope it lasts for you. To be fair.
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