Stew Mel vs Kelso, 27/9/08

Inverleith Angle

I extend a very warm welcome to Kelso RFC, their President Ewan Brewis, his committee and all their supporters to Inverleith for this round 5 match in the Scottish Hydro Electric Premier 2 League.

After an encouraging start to the season in winning both opening games, we have been brought back to reality with a couple of disappointing performances against GHA and Jed-Forest. If we are to figure in the promotion race this season, we really must get our act together quickly, hopefully beginning with a 5 pointer this afternoon against Kelso - who have yet to win, but will be keen to change that record.

The 1st XV cannot hope to emulate the feats of the 2nd XV, who, in winning their opening 4 matches, have amassed a total of 240 points for with a mere 10 against, making a mockery of their 2nd Division placing.

The 3rd XV lost their second league encounter in a high scoring 31-40 game away to Grangemouth. Comfortably in the lead early in the second half, injury and fitness then affected them, and, with only 15 players in attendance, they inevitably went down. No fewer than 28 players were unavailable!

Please note our annual black tie event, the Christmas Dinner Dance, will be held in the Corn Exchange at 7 pm on Saturday 29th November. There will be a licence until 2 am. Tickets are now available from Gordon Rigby, priced £37.50. Tables of 10 can be reserved for £375, and it should be stressed that the maximum number of guests per table is 10. Full and final payment should be made by Friday 14th November, with cheques made out to 'SMFPRFC'.

Mike Sims

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