Bizarre Love Street Triangle

Legends and Sagas!

The inaugural Love Street Charity Cup, sponsored by Brian Kelly Solicitors (Did you trip over that dodgy kerbstone?) has been added to the Ulidia Trophy Cabinet after Sunday's match saw the Ormeau Road outfit run out 2-1 winners in a tightly contested game with Inst Legends. It took a penalty from McKenna to separate the sides but, on the day, the real winner was love, friendship, camaraderie and Action for Pulmonary Fibrosis. The purpose of the game was to raise awareness of the disease and simultaneously raise some money for the charity. Our own goalie, who is a sufferer of the disease was there to present the trophy and join in the general mayhem that ensues after these matches. As expected, there was a bigger than normal crowd of well wishers who cheered on both teams but were especially impressed by the dancing feet of Conor O'Keefe who dived dramatically to win the penalty that ended up the difference between the teams. Conor was frustrated again at his inability to get onto the score sheet but he can be satisfied that he ended up on the winning team for once.


Some good performances from the blind stopper and the makeshift keeper built the platform from which the rest of the team took confidence as they carried the game to the opposition. Inst decided to dispense with formal positions and revert to total football but unfortunately this approach backfired when the team of liberos conceded early doors. A smart strike from Ferryman beat the young keeper who was caught cold. There were chances for both teams to add to the tally but as half time beckoned the only score was from the flute band who played a selection of Weiry's fireside favourites.


Referee Maxi blew for the start of the second half and at once Inst pressed forward looking for the elusive equaliser. However, when the breakthrough came it was for Ulidia and the penalty decision that swung the game. Conor paid Maxi and Paddy Power paid Brian Kelly as McKenna slotted home from the spot. A late consolation for Inst's lone striker, Gordy, meant the game went over 2.5 goals and some respectability was earned.

Weiry, Willie and John McKenna photobomb!

The fundraising page is still live at www.justgiving.com/weirysbuffs so please have a look and cough up if you haven't already done so. There are lots more photos on the charity page so it is worth a visit even if you have already contributed. I am also pleased to report that Weiry has been added to the waiting list for a new buff which could mean that he may be back on his line next year if everything falls into place. Without doubt yesterday was a huge success and I would like to thank everyone who attended or who has contributed to the fundraising total thus far. We have almost passed £6000 which, as was pointed out on the charity page, almost exceeds the financial budget of a club the size of St. Mirren, although it would not approach Girly Bhoy's Hamburg sex budget! Again, the said sex tourist was conspicuous by his absence as he saves his pennies for the upcoming bonanza of depravity. Look out ladies!