8-10-2005 - Osterley v Old Isleworthians (5 -32)

SECOND LEAGUE GAME

It was great to see some new players joining the Osterley side. With new faces and players not having played together it was going to be difficult against Old Isleworthians who train weekly together and are determined to win the league this season and return from the whence they came. Osterley had players out of their normal positions on the day and found Old I's Captain's side-steps a little difficult to handle ; If only Tommo, Tansiri, Dafyd or Gerry had been back row on the day he would have only done it once I'm sure.

The game was played well by both sides. Old Isleworthians forwards being the stronger pack on the day disrupting our possession. The game seemed to stop and start so much that there was no continuity to play at all. Mike's injury to his ankle required medical attention and with an ambulance around this stopped the play for 20 mins. It has been noted that he loves the attention.

Thankfully he hasn't broken anything except his pride. So, he will be out for a while though and we all wish him well. Lets hope he can still drive to the hospital if the labour starts. With Osterley growing stronger each week we will be looking to the return match in the later part of the Season.

GREAT EFFORT FROM ALL. WELL DONE.