Tuesday 7 May 2013

West of Scotland Summer Doubles Match Report


First Team, First Defeat!

Given the weather during the build-up to the competitive season, it was pleasant to find a beautiful, sunny evening awaiting the Gents 1st team at Bearsden.  The weather, however, was to be the only beautiful thing about the evening.  Given the departures of some regulars, and the call-up of some “aging” replacements, the first team face the season realistic about the job in front of them.  

Three fantastic sets were secured at second couple, where David Evans was ably partnered by a resurgent Eric “Dateinthe” Marginson.  Unfortunately they received little support from the other two couples, leaving a final result of a 5-4 loss. Had this been in the Vets’ League the humane thing would probably have been to put us to sleep!  Dogged determination is needed as we face the next challenge!  Onwards and upwards!

Mark Weir

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