The Ramblers led 13-12 at the break but Withernsea had too much pace out wide and outscored them comfortably after the break. The match provided excellent entertainment for the home crowd making up for the disappointment of the Buccaneers having a walk over as Morley suffered from the ever present issue of unable to raise a full team.

Blunt by name, Blunt by nature- firing from the hip!
I went to the club yesterday in the hope
of watching our 2nd XV play against Morley 2nd's. Unfortunately, Morley
had called off at 11:30 am as they could only raise 11 players (a sad
sign of the times).

Gaunt was still determined to set up the outside bar and also sell
burgers, the 2nds were having a training session before we were
entertained by the Ramblers versus Withernsea 1st XV.

I think there was a nervous look to the Ramblers as they ran out to
probably the largest crowd they had played in front of for many a year.
There were plenty of rotund figures lined up for the kick off lead by
The Vicar who had just made it in time for kick off from performing at a
Carty Family wedding ceremony in Hessle. As the game started we were
surprised by the vast range of ages playing for the Ramblers. There were
a few 20 year olds in the side to do the running, a grossly overweight
Rhys Duerden turned out in white shorts because he could not get into
his club blue shorts, it was also claimed his shirt had been spray
painted onto his torso. Then we had several players aged 50 + including
Mabbett, Lutu, Latus and others. The ref hobbled onto the pitch with
both knees heavily strapped to keep upper and lower legs bonded
together.

The roof was not closed but the atmosphere must have been very humid on
the pitch as there were many dropped passes, I can only think the ball
was very slippy because of the humidity. Perhaps we should provide
better non slip balls for the Ramblers.

The first half was a close game and our Men held on against a much
fitter set of Boys. However, following the fag break (and a sleck for
Rhys) the 2nd half went from bad to worse as we lost our way and began
to puff and pant rather a lot. Highlights of the game was Mabbetts 2
tries and his efforts to make a hat trick and then on 60 minutes when
the Vicar removed his shirt when he was substituted and Mally Tempest
shouted that the Vicar had bigger tits than his missus. The ref was
rather cruel when he insisted on playing the full 80 minutes and would
not stop the flow of tries from Withernsea.

The good news is that Hull Ionians benefited because we had a game to
watch, the heavy drinkers were on the touchline and therefore the club
kept the till running

Hull Ionians RUFC

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