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2004


December saw the usual clash of the titans in the annual Officers Vs Sergeants Mess Festive Match.

The morning broke early this December morning with a little frost and a wind chill factor that could have sent Eskimos into hiding!

The match was planned, referees and linesmen were organised, strips were washed - the only thing that stood in the way of the match was the Battalion Marquee!  This was still erected  from the Christmas ball, which had finished hours before (well about 48), before.



The Marquee Team - a small bunch of dedicated men, had set to work early that morning and had managed to pull everything off the pitch just as the Officers Mess Team walked onto the pitch.  But, there was no sign of the Sergeants Mess Team!

Boom, Boom - Bang, Tush (that was the sound of the Corps of Drums by the way!).



Marching onto the pitch, led by the Corps of Drums came the Sergeants Mess.  The Officers Mess could do nothing but look on in amazement, and confusion - it looked as though they hadn't yet even filled their team!

After a bit of shirt throwing and voiced opinions, teams were filled and the match was about to start - the coin was tossed.



The game was on, and it looked as though it was going to be a 'bit of a battle'.

Images from the game are shown below:






Goal!
The first goal goes to the Sergeants Mess (well done Dougy).





Then it's time for a quick break, mince pies for the Officers - port for the 'big boys'!



Then a climatic moment, a penalty is awarded to the Officers Mess,  he shoots - and Jacko 'dive the wrong way' Jackson did the best he could!



The match ends - closer than some of us thought!



4 - 2 to the Sergeants Mess (another victorious year!!!)

Now the awards for the best face pulled in a football match.

In THIRD place, goes to 'Mask' the AQMS - good effort (we know ........ you were trying for the ball!)




SECOND place goes to the MTWO (Decker), giving his all in one of only a few legitimate throw-ins of the game,



FIRST PLACE has got to go to the RP SGT (Fen), without doubt.  I think the stance gave him his victory!



As a consolation prize, Capt Lloyd Owen takes the most 'laid back goalie' of the year award. 



Can't wait for next year!