Twickenham bound

[Derek Smith]

I'm off to HQ in a couple of hours to watch my lad lead his team onto the pitch in a cup match:

[url]http://www.theargus.co.uk/sport/sportsnews/10322571.Brighton_skipper_keen_to_enjoy_his_own_taste_of_Twickenham/[/url.

Got to say that I'm really quite excited. I thought I would be all laid back and calm but no chance. We're champions and are promoted to level 6 for next season so it's been a tremendous year but this, I have to say, is the peak for me.

My lad has led and England under 19s team against a Welsh side, but this is Twickers.

[TheHeretic]

Congrats. Hope he makes you proud, (which he clearly already has!)

Fixed link

http://www.theargus.co.uk/sport/sportsnews/1032257...

Edited by TheHeretic on Saturday 4th May 15:39

[unrepentant]

Very cool Derek, congrats. A great day for you and your son.

[TheHeretic]

Is there a link between his name, and what he is wearing?

[Derek Smith]

Thanks for the good wishes and nice thoughts.

We won, but it was an exciting match. The losers, Bridlington, are a good team and took it very well. 'Old fashioned rugby team' with all that that implies about taking loses with victories. The match was sporting with an excellent ref - hardly noticed him, and if there's one thing better than your son carrying the trophy it is your son scoring the final try.



And:



I am emotionally drained.

[Derek Smith]

TheHeretic said:

Congrats. Hope he makes you proud, (which he clearly already has!)

Fixed link

http://www.theargus.co.uk/sport/sportsnews/1032257...

Thanks for that.

[magooagain]

Thats the top's Derek. Have a great weekend.

[Derek Smith]

Fron Sky News. My lad's #6

http://youtu.be/HBPuCwJWH8g

Edited by Derek Smith on Sunday 5th May 16:34

[Vocal Minority]

Top stuff. Enjoy his success!

[japzap]

Brilliant, hope you enjoyed it! Was at twickers for the first time last weekend for the army v navy match, hell of an atmosphere and a lovely pitch

[Derek Smith]

My elder daughter came along, as did all my kids, and she decided to make a day of it shopping in town. She got out at the underground station and followed the crowds only to be told, when she presented her ticket: This is the Stoop. You want the stadium on the other side of the road.

[Derek Smith]

japzap said:

Brilliant, hope you enjoyed it! Was at twickers for the first time last weekend for the army v navy match, hell of an atmosphere and a lovely pitch

Thanks for that. The atmosphere is all but overwhelming. And as the the pitch! If you can't play good rugby on that you must be one of a front five.


There's a report on the RFU website (which just happens to have my lad avoiding a tackle before scoring his try).

http://www.rfu.com/news/2013/may/news-articles/050...