They do say that the key to success is preparation!

The signs were not good then when I arrived and realised I had forgotten my shorts. And it was perhaps inevitable that it was not going to be my night. Thanks to Chris for lending me a pair.

The coin toss was the only thing I won all night, and opted to pick first as numbers were even. I thought I had picked a great side - I hadn't.

A goal conceded within the first 30 seconds and some top class finishing from Gary and Ali meant we were convincingly pummelled. As I have tried to forget Wednesday night I can't give a detailed report. Only that there were lots of goals at one end and just a solitary consolation goal at the other

A 7 goal deficit to turn around next time. Watch out Ali!