Second team Vs Mamma’s Pizza (25/02/11)

The 2s were up at Myreside yet again to face the Mamma’s boys. Not usual 2s mob but keen for a result none the less On at 5 was super sub Andy Whitelaw who squared up to old Marco’s sparring partner Brian Clough. Brian had the fitness and Andy had the shots. A close battle ensued with some mammoth rallies. Andy kept his nose in front with some excellent shot making. Brian kept up the pressure on but it was Andy who came through at the decisive moments to snatch it 3-1

Gordon Sloan was too much against Lindsay Muir at 4 taking it 3-0 with relative ease. About time the Sloan ranger moved himself up the pecking order!??

Stokes at 3, who normally brings the “experience” to the team was up against an opponent in John Rae who was packing even more experience than our resident “match winner”. The more experienced man took it with John edging it in an edgy game. Luckily Johnny Everett kept the old boys in line!!

Elevated up to the number 2 spot Pete Cockburn took on John Davidson. A rematch from many a year ago where Pete had lost 3-2 after being 2 games up. Could revenge be had?? After losing the first and then being 7-2 down in the second things did not look good. Plus all the noise from Stokesy’s match did not fill anyone with much confidence!! Pete dug in deep and finally started to run through the gears and got back in getting the second game back. The next 2 followed but not with out some hard work from Pete and some great battling from John. 3-1 Grange

Rob Pfab, who has had a mixed season occupying the top spot (by his own admission), took on Johnny Everett at one. Both players were striking the ball nicely and both looked to get the measure of the Myreside courts straight away. Rob came out the blocks quickest and managed to keep his nose out in front despite some gritty resistance from Johnny. Rob took it 3-1 although methinks Johnny will be looking for a re-match soon!!

4-1 (13-6) to Grange which will go a long way to keeping the Grange boys safe and sound in Division 2. The usual exceptional hospitality was our reward as we hit the Grassmarket for haggis pizza and beers. A pretty descent start to the weekend!! (Report: Cockburnator)