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15th December 2009 —
For whom the bell tolls and it tolls for thee at The VCC !
The VCC AGM held in the Crouch End Tower of Williamson. Huddled around a glass table ready to crack to the very thought of changes of Officers at the helm of the club. Unswerving loyalty put to the test. Treachery enacted by past noblemen of the club upon each other like men possessed. Yes the VCC AGM was in full swing.
The clock struck twelve and riches turned to rags as a new format of Co Captains for the 2010 season unravelled itself upon the assembled members present. Club ethos ignored was heard all around. Shouts of betrayal and democracy flouted ......but yet Rooky survived. With prospects of Maharajas, Opulence and palaces all but heard in some far off distant land we returned to the less distinguished facilities that La Manga has on offer ...oh how absurd. With Pink Mercedes and plastic palms and echoes of Essex tones is this the right location for The VCC herds?
The Hat Committee resigned notable by absence!!. The Hat Committee reinstated. Gasps from the members as Saint waving his club badge took control again. - A quick return after two years in the wilderness. But still the best was yet to come. In a plot to rival Guy Fawkes but this time succeeding a light shone forth - he jumped like a genie out of the lamp as Co Captain of The VCC. With cries of derision from those unfamiliar with this role from down the table came another cry of “so am I”. And so The VCC find themselves without a Vice and Two Captain’s a plenty. ! What a treat. Tea for two will be the cry at future games ! Served on a bed of thorns from those now of yesteryear who reside in Notting Hill Gate irate of what has happened.
And so like a stage set with a cast of thousands and with four “Officerships” a plenty in their spinning fingers, the Beast gone long ago to tender to his newly born loved one and Madness relegated to rank & file searching for a long lost wedding date in Latvia, the club finds itself lead by two spin twins of fashion and style and lungs screaming for fresh air. A visit to Saville Row is next up but with new Iron Chancellor to boot ( the writer) their trip delayed until the members have all but paid up !
And oh our mighty Chairman, who sits on high, confused with Secretary and then back again as Chairman the night continued long into the darkness that was The VCC on the damp December Monday night. Hemmingway would turn in his grave...for whom the bell tolls !
Jonty.
The VCC Iron Chancellor and VCC Digital Tycoon ...in other words Money & Media !
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Match reports
The VCC v Hit & Miss CC — 2nd August 2009
Dearest Saint Dear Mr Graham Ref; The VCC v Hit & Miss CC — 2nd August 2009 I am writing to you to confirm my appreciation of the events that have I write this letter more in sorrow than in anger regarding the events that unfolded over the past seven days since your esteemed appointment as have unfolded over the past seven days since your dubious appointment captain and that of your excellent choice of nominating for the day your as Captain. Of my many concerns you can include your decision to Vice Captain, Mr Richard Barker... nominate for the day your Vice Captain, Mr Richard Barker...
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Injuries
Injuries are mounting.....
Metalhammer has received a direct hit on his big toe (see image). Puppy Walrus (alias The Beast) has done some unknown damage to his left shoulder in attempting to stop a boundary. His surrogate Father “The Walrus” has strangely damaged his shoulder as well whilst failing to grasp slip catch (must run in the fishy family) and Poff Poff has bruised his left instep. The Cobra is also nursing a bruised hand and has recoiled into his basket. ↑ Back to the top of the page
Useful information
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