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| Report: | The date was the 27th February 2025. The place, Whitby! A day that will forever live in our memories for those of us who didn’t get too intoxicated to forget everything that is. I’m going to struggle remembering what happened on court that’s for sure!
Clash of the Titans at Whitby tonight and Division 4 bragging rights is on the line.
The Whitby Squash Supporters Club were out in force and the balcony had more blokes on it than the queue outside Bonnie Blues house.
Graciously, Chester showed up early to get proceedings underway and it was Charlie taking on Robbie Blair the 1st? Senior? The original? I don’t know what number you are sorry.
First game went completely as expected with Charlie dominating the tee and keeping the ball tight down the lines. Second game however Robbie decided to remind us all what a player he was (and still is to be fair) and dislocated his wrists to bamboozle Charlie and make him have to actually work for his supper. Charlie didn’t mind though and true to form stepped it up to take the 2nd game. The 3rd was much more comfortable and just like Arne Slots men all season he made seeing out the match look effortless to take Whitby 1-0 up on the night.
Next up is Dave v young (compared to us anyway) Lewis. What a start to this match with both players producing great squash keeping their opponent pinned at the back, it was always going to be a case of whoever got as loose as Bonnie Blue would lose and at 2-2 it was anyone’s guess. Unfortunately for Dave it was Lewis who was tighter than a ducks arse with his drives and forced Dave into too many mistakes handing Chester a lifeline.
Up next and as eager as ever with his wife cheering him on from the rafters was Hembo taking on David Carlise. Pretty edgy match this with Hembo pulling out all the stops only for David to find a way to match him with unbelievable lobs and pick ups. Hembo struggling to get the job done leaned on the balcony and the sight of his missus cheering him on to get over the line in the first 2 games. Third game nerves didn’t seem to bother Hembo who was much more composed and controlled, seen the match out comfortably and embraced his true love like a hero in a fairy-tale. We need a new sign on the Balcony now. !No Petting!
So, the match delicately poised at 2-1, up steps loyal Liverpool supporter & child of Anfield John v’s yet another bitter foreign Manc supporter Mo Gomes. John like his Liverpool team was getting a little excited and didn’t quite control his eagerness which gave Mo his opportunity to impose his game sending John to get a few Ubers making it 1-0. Liverpool sorry John however steadied the ship and started to play controlled squash almost bageling Mo and putting him in his place (which I believe is about 15th at the minute) to tie the game. Mo proved to have more fight in him than United seem to have and despite losing the tie break in the 3rd, gave himself a bit of hope by squaring the match 2-2 and taking it to the wire, which is hopefully what happens to United in their relegation battle. Like United Mo crumbled when it mattered most and like Champions elect Liverpool John was able to find that 5th (got any) gear to win the tie for his beloved Whitby to the rupture of noise and support from the Kop sorry Balcony who made their voices heard and throughout the season has done its part in getting us over the line. Bonus points to Whitby!
So last up and the match in the bank for Whitby was Joe v’s old Whitby compatriot Nigel who’s probably played for more clubs than Bonnie Blues had di…... you know where I’m going with that. Joe looking trimmer and slicker than ever wasted no time setting the standard on court and Nigel who owns a very nice Porche was trying to impose his unorthodox style of play but was getting nowhere allowing Joe to take the 1st. 2nd game and Nigel has just bought a new BMW but with no effect as Joe remains dominant not letting Nigel’s leisure centre boasts catch him out and taking the match to 2-0. Joe feeling fresh and looking unstoppable is ready to go whilst Nigel purchasing his 3rd car of the night, an Audi QZX 12 500, steps back on court. The balcony is ready to explode at this stage as the inevitable Joe victory edges ever near and despite Nigel valiant efforts it arrives and the roof is blown off by the rapturous cheers and chants of “Liverpool, top of the league, Liverpool, Liverpool sorry “Whitby top of the league Whitby, Whitby top of the league“
Well with Whitby back on their perch we head to the extended bar feeling less guilty about the ski trip we took. Shout out to Chester who were great sports, its going to be a very close run in to the end of the season to clinch the title unlike for Liverpool ey Mo!
Jobs not done yet lads but enjoy the moment and the memories! El Capitan.
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| Author: | John Hamilton |
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