Malky The Alky

If, when you were reading Marigold's Player Profile, you, too, found yourself thinking, "But what the hell is a 'Pinky P'?", this is the page for you. Read on as the Ginger Prince shares all those bizarre drinking habits he picked up while mingling with the Yahs at St Randies.

So what's a Pinky 'P', Malky?

"A Pinky 'P', or Pink Panther, is a concoction first invented by four members of the club (myself, Mark Coyle, Adam Preedy and Dave Napier) during their 1st Year at St Andrews. It is simply a pint of cider, lager and blackcurrant, however it certainly knocks your block off. It can also mutate into a 'real' Pink Panther if a shot or two of vodka is added to the top (this usually ends the night rather abruptly)."

Er, right. What other mad stuff did you drink, then?

"Other favourites include Blastaways - a pint of Castaway and cider - and, more recently, 'power shandy' - lager and Smirnoff Ice. You might be wondering why the St Andrews contingent of the club has such a sweet tooth! There is a very good reason (apart from the fact that Preedy is a bit gay) - we used to drink either a bottle of Vermouth or Tudor Rose (British fortified wine) each before we went out on the town. They cost only £2.49 and £2.19, respectively, however, they are both disgusting and the need for something sweet is acute following their consumption. "

So did the Pinky P die a death when you left Uni?

"The Pinky P remains the standard drink of choice in many St Andrews hostelries and has even appeared on the Channel 4 News!"

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