Return of the Mac

Let's be Frank!

At our age, it's not common for football comebacks to be successful. More often the trapped sciatic nerve or the recurring dodgy hamstring put paid to a serious long term run, but Frank McKenna might be the exception that proves the rule as, on his return, he galloped to and fro like one of the nascent spring lambs in the nearby Castlereagh Hills. Despite the spring in his step, there was no answer to the pressing onslaught of the Bogman's selection. The choice of Hendy in goal might have been the difference between the sides as he saved everything that Ron Manager's wards could muster.

More importantly, both teams completed the trial without succumbing to injury although Marty "Bite yer Legs" McFlynn did try to secure his team selection with a late challenge on tricky Deeno and Magic was concerned about a high foot as he has the upcoming photo shoot in mind and didn't fancy a bloody nose. Girly Bhoy was absent as he has been resting in anticipation of his star striking role - he is taking advice from Arthur Scargill.

This being the last intra squad game before the Weiry Love Street Charity Cup which takes place this Sunday 24th April - the real centenary of the 1916 Rising, Ron will be putting the finishing touches to his team selection. Bribes were in evidence but there is no doubt that squad rotation will be necessary on the day as the opposition have admitted that they have an average age in the thirties which gives them a significant advantage. The point of the game is to raise money for the Pulmonary Fibrosis charity so, in effect, nobody loses. The game will kick off at 1.30pm (after the centenary parade) and food and drinks will be available afterwards in the Big House. It is worth mentioning that the cup has been sponsored by Brian Kelly Solicitors (no claim too small) of the Ormeau Road and Brian will be available for injury consultations after the match. If you haven't put your hand in your pockets yet, and you know who you are, please do at www.justgiving.com/weirysbuffs.

Enough said, let's make Sunday a proper celebration, centenary or not!

Lions       3 - 0       Lambs

Hendy                    Ron

Bogman                 Frank

The Don(1)            Tank

McFlynn                 Noel

Sean                      Deeno

Texas(1)                Lorenzo

Ferryman               Jolinho

Ultan                      Fuzz

Magic(1)                Gaz