Blackpool 2006
We can report that the Blue Sox have all returned relatively unscathed from tour.
The Blue Sox squad headed to Blackpool for their annual tour on Friday past (1st Sept). Although based in the seaside mecca, the tour match was against Kirkby Lonsdale RFC on Saturday. Kirkby Lonsdale is a picturesque town in Cumbria about an hours drive north of Blackpool. Unfortunately the constant downpour put paid to any sightseeing.
The Blue Sox were playing a Kirkby select and it was the tourists who ran out winners on the day. Under 14's coach Mark Fisher and Senior Vice President Brian Clinghan also donned their boots and shorts for a run out. At least Marks shorts were the proper colour, something Brian paid for shortly afterwards at the tour Court.
His Honour Judge Gilmore ran a very strict court as prosecuting QC McKevitt called the defendants to answer the various charges.
Another enjoyable tour but the biggest thanks must go to Kirkby Lonsdale Chairman, David Law who along with his club were excellent hosts. David led the entertainment from the front, enjoys a song and Kirkbys Funnel drink is now legendary alongside the boot in the annals of Blue Sox history.
Kikby have been invited to Banbridge and would be excellent visitors to host.
Apologies for the poor quality of some of the photos. Our official tour photographer had 17 stitches in his hand. We think the stitches, along with his medication affected his balance, judgement and ability.
The tourists were; The tourists were; R Acheson, C Broderick, J Brown, P Cairns, B Clinghan, R Coburn, K Coleman, A Cowan, K Eadie, D Ferris, M Fisher, A Fulton, M Gilmore, S Gilmore, A Harvey, R Jennings, W Kerrigan, M Lewis, G Little, S Marshall, R Martin, G McCall, B McKevitt, J McKevitt, G McKibben, D Moorhead, W Moran, S Oldham, A Patterson, I Scott, M Sneddon, N Thompson, F Viljoen, S Wickie and R Wilson
Captain for the match was Kris Coleman
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