The 2nds visited the largest sauna in England otherwise known as Holmer Green Squash Club. Toby and Antti almost expired but mercilessly the heaters were turned off early.
Antti v Mark Mellett – I arrived when the match was already over (I wasn’t playing) and saw a very subdued Mark doing press ups in the viewing gallery. He looked dry and Antti all sweaty. I went up to Antti to discover he had won 9-2, 9-3 & 9-4! Very few people do that to Mark who is a very decent club player who grinds out the results, normally! 3-0 well played Antti.
Seb v Nick Saegar – Seb is unbeaten for the 2nds and this was likely to be his sternest test so far. Seb was 2-1 up with a match ball for 3-1 but that would have been too easy and into a fifth we went. It was 7-7 and Seb took the next 2 points to record an excellent win, 3-2. Well played Seb. We were 2-0 up against a very good Holmer Green side.
Neil v Darren Thompson – never before has a team captain so wished time would march, no gallop to 2nd January. Neil’s yearly pilgrimage to the “Body for Life” starts again. No beer, booze of any kind, a strict diet and endless hours toiling in the gym. He’s looking for a buddy to buddy up with? Toby cannot oblige anymore so are there any volunteer chubsters. Could do you the world of good Dan. Neil huffed and puffed and the first 2 games raced by with Neil going for early winners or playing boasts that sat up nicely for Darren. Neil finally made a match of in it the third and at 7-7, I thought some team points were coming. Both at the front of the court Neil drove the ball towards Darren’s face – he closed his eyes, used his racquet to shield himself and somehow the ball rolled into the nick of the opposite front corner. That was it and Neil lost 0-3.
Toby v Ross – Momentous! Andy Longman would surely have shed a tear or three as his Sunday afternoon protégée toppled Ross 3-1. Ross took the first and Toby came back brilliantly to go 1-1. Toby then took the 3rd 9-6. Long and tough rallies and Ross kept taking Toby to the front and Toby answered all those questions with interest. Ross was visibly tiring and Toby raced away in the fourth to win it easily, 9-2. A great win, well played Toby.
Chris v Dan Proctor – the match was won but our Chris went on last not sure of how is body would hold up. No need to worry, the sauna/squash court is exactly what Chris needs and he was soon into his stride. A comfortable win, 9-4, 9-1 & 9-3.
So a surprisingly comfortable 4-1 and 16-6 result that helps to keep the top of the table interesting.
Gazza
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