The Old and Bold

The club President DANNY SMITH made his annual pilgrimage to the club on 20th July during our 1st XI fixture v Tutbury. You may think this run of the mill except that Danny is 103 years old and has been visiting non stop for over 10 years !! He is still hale and hearty and although somewhat unsteady at times he soon cottoned on to his surroundings.

He was joined by his old buddy JIM SUMNER ,no spring chicken himself , weighing in at 90. Again perhaps not remarkable in this day and age except that Jim has just published a paperback book of his Collected poems. A lovely edition, beautifully illustrated by Viv ( Jim's wife). We hope to advertise this book shortly and funds will go to their local church.

I feel a youngster at 86  but the 3 of the oldies have nearly reached 300. Thanks to Carole for the bites.

Whilst our current players may not see the visit of two grandees with much regard it is important to recognise that members of that ilk played a vital part in the history of the club- a history which current players should now carry on and cherish