Jokers 0 - 2 Barnes 3s (H)
By Dr Rob Stone
11th November 2023
Team: Peter Jarret GK , Dan Barnicoat, Jason Foster, Martin Ravvers, Jonny Milsted, Trevor Mallinson, Andrew Carlisle, Matthew Bloxham, Jim Sayer, Nick Sait, Harry Hodges, Dr Rob Stone, James Hey (Cpt)
Umpires: Helen Waugh and James Lloyd – many thanks
The Tale of 13 Jesters; poetry (not always) in motion.
In Surbiton's field, where shadows meet the light, a minute’s silence for those that fell in the fight.
The Jokers faced the young, a sporting sight.
Alas, a tale of woe unfurls its wings,
No goals for Jokers, alas the upright still pings.
Pete, the new keeper, a hero bold and true,
Defended his post, the skies he knew.
Yet, fate unkind, the net did bear the cost,
Two goals conceded, a solemn host.
No cards were drawn, no strife in the air,
An enjoyable game, a contest rare. Lloyd and Helen incredibly fair.
Barnes' youth prevailed, a potent brew,
In Surbiton's script, a different cue.
So ends the chapter, a score reversed,
In sport's embrace, both sides immersed.
The Jokers bowed, yet grace they found,
A tale spun, on Pitch 2’s hallowed ground.