Chairman’s Chisel

"Here we go again" - I feel a song coming on - not with quite the dislocation of the previously well-documented effort though I trust. Welcome back to Fairfax Park and the green, green grass of 2009-10 courtesy of Charlie and a massive saving in the water bills! Back to a new season; some new faces; a new league sponsor 'The Zamaretto League' - worth a tasty shot or two of the coloured liquor no doubt; a new cup sponsor 'Red Insure'; but much of the old returning to make every one feel comfortable. Hopefully all the familiar faces, virtually all volunteers, will be in position picking up where they left off all knowing exactly what job they do and what is expected without any rehearsal.

That includes Thatcham Town our visitors today making a return as in the first game two years ago, our first back at this level. A bit like the Ashes openers walking back to the middle but rather more enduring over two years and at least 90 minutes, of course, - not that imaginative the fixture computer. Welcome all and enjoy - but let's have a Robins result to kick off what is our Silver Jubilee season here so justifiably celebrated in May.

We also say “Goodbye” for the time being at least to Triple Total who have served us really well and thanks for that. The time of change brings on board St Austell Brewery so do sample some of the new wares. What else: Well we look for positive results in each and every game and the test today is exactly right both clubs having finished together last year. A good measure awaits today of what is to follow - and follow quickly it does with Mangotsfield coming up on Tuesday. See you there as well.

Last season was the quotes - and well received they were - at least some! This season we'll try some INVENTIONS - both those that ought to be invented and those that should not have been. Start with the latter. Veterans football half time. Definitely not in Laner's book. In the recent classic Old Bridgwater v Street Vets (though ours were rather older) half time arrived with no problem apart from Trav's pull. Laner with no heavy coat playing out of his skin like he'd never been away and a 1-0 lead. Twenty seconds into the re-start, Mr Ian Lane is found on the deck ball nowhere near. Yes you've guessed - ruptured achilles and 12 weeks of plaster. Not all bad though as Laner can now watch Sky at home! Bad invention half time!!

So why the change of Choice to Chisel - read on with the next programme to find out. In the meantime – enjoy. And a wish for the season: no whingeing - from anywhere - or at least leave it to Charity and Sir Alex, no cautions and no send offs. Oh I wish.
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