Well what a turn around in fortunes. Having suffered that lousy home reverse, we welcomed the Dragons of Wrexham to our humble abode. The weather looked favourable and a good attendance was hoped for to keep up our outstanding average this season. This was our first segregated game in the campaign and all in all it seemed to work well. With a 'members only' policy at the clubhouse, it meant the bar was slightly less crowded than a usual Saturday, giving yours truly a different role.

Happy Jack's bar was virtually empty and I was asked to cast my eye over as a certain Welsh chap was watching the Coventry cup match. "Just make sure he doesn't get hassled" was my brief so I loitered and loitered. As I stood close to a table, one of the more senior Boro fans beckoned me over. We started chatting and he was telling me how the night before he had watched this old video and on the end of the tape was a game of football going back a few years. Villa agaisnt "some Turkish lot" he said. He then went on to describe how the forward for Villa missed so many open goals. "You know who I mean?", he said, "that bloke who manages Wrexham". I nodded, and simply smiled as I pointed to "that bloke" sitting six feet away. Mr Dean Saunders turned with a wry grin on his face. I left Dean and Bill nattering away. Dean was a true gent!

Having been battered at the Racecourse Ground earlier this season, many would have feared the full-time visitors, and when the news filterd through that Andy Atkin was out and we had a forward line no taller than 5'9" another drubbing could have been expected. The fact that Dean had a full squad to pick from bar one also didn't bode well. But, hey when have we ever let things like that worry us! Big clubs bring out the best in the Sports and once again our band of happy men did the deed and took all three points. At the final whistle, I am sure the roof of the North Stand lifted a few inches.

Now last week I gave the under-18s a big plug and mentioned the cup tie at Crowborough. Well, another goalfest awaited us and unfortunately we came home again, defeated 4-3 after extra time. The Crows took the lead and we then took it 2-1 until a second penalty in the dying minutes levelled. To be fair, Boro should have it wrapped up in the 90. Two very quick goals at start of extra-time saw Crowborough go 4-2 ahead but we battled to get one back and set up a frantic end.

Now did you know that Eastbourne Borough has its own version of the Duracell rabbit? Dressed in black tracksuit, with orange shades, he never seems to sit down, stand still, stay in same place for more than two minutes at a time or stop bellowing! If you think you know the identity of said person, answers on a postcard please addressed to Simon Johnson's dad (oooops let it out the bag now!). Sorry Mr Johnson, you were warned.

This weekend see us visit The Poppies of Kettering, pastures new. Let's hope we reap a bumper reward!