11th September: 2 matches won from 2 played and this division 2 caper is nothing but a walk in the park.

13th November: 2 matches won from 6 played - NO! IT ISN'T!

We had everything for our jaunt to the seaside last night.

Motorway warning signs telling us of a 30 minute delay (actual delay time: 0); occasional torrential rain on the journey; our international board one being so cold (or was it time trouble?) that on one queen move he not only missed the right square, but the whole board; and an opposition team that outplayed us on the top boards.

A mention for Mike Passmore who kindly stood in as a replacement, and added a little respectability to our effort, and a special mention for Time Trouble Tipper, who actually won on time!

No, dear reader, that is NOT a misprint.

He has been a fortress in the team and may that continue.

We have three more matches before Christmas and it would be good to pick up some results.

Sack the manager.