Thoroughly enjoyable day today at York. My driver picked me up at 11 and we got there in good time for the pre-match hospitality. I was lucky enough to be hosted by Mr President who had just flown in from his yacht to lead the hospitality and what a fabulous job he did. Excellent company, food and a wee tipple meant that the day would have been enjoyable regardless of the result. Some questions were raised about the legitimacy of the raffle when the club Chairman, Secretary, main sponsor and barman were all winners - however when the prizes where pointed out we were assured it clearly wasn't a fix!
Most around the table were expecting a close and scrappy match and that's what it was. Not of the highest quality but when Scarborough managed to get into 3rd gear in the 2nd half we at last pulled away a bit. Very pleasing bonus point win at a ground we rarely get anything.
One incident of interest was a drunken farmer being dragged out of the ground for rather aggressively trying to get my autograph - thankfully the President had left entertaining his ladies by then to assure me that chap was a known trouble maker and often seen breaking into cars with DAA.
Joking aside great win and great company from some true rugby gents at York who lost with good grace and were perfect hosts.
No sign of DAA - apparently his new day release ankle tag doesn't allow access to the ground.
