Casting my mind back quite a few years, I remember seeing
two old dears struggling through the departure lounge at Manchester
Airport. Both were using walking sticks, so they weren't the
quickest on their feet. I reckon they must have been in their
eighties. Helpful airport staff eased them into a couple of the
comfy chairs for their pre-flight wait.
At the time, I was working in the new Alpha retail duty free shop.
It was the grand opening that day. We had booked Barbara Knox (Yes,
that Barbara Knox, Coronation Street's Rita Sullivan) for the
ribbon cutting duties. Surprisingly, for two hours of her time, she
was good value at £1,000 and her taxi fares.
But what really surprised me that day, were the reactions of the
two old dears once they spotted Barbara. The Coronation Street star
was making her way to meet the expectant crowd who had been waiting
patiently for the grand opening. From that point on there was only
going to be a 'certain' two people at the front. It was truly
impressive to see the speed in which those two old-girls covered
the 250 yards!
See, age doesn't come into it. Once you have your sights set on
something, you can overcome most physical or mental barriers.
Glory's Barbara Knox is the Champion's trophy. We have seen it
glinting In the distance. We feel we can almost touch it. We
believe it should be ours.
It will probably surprise quite a few jaded Glory fans, but watch
us go next season. Nothing will get in our way. Season twenty, it
has to be 1st spot and the Champion's trophy.
Inspired by the tale of the two old dears, I'm happy to report to
those jaded Glory fans that it's now odds on that we have a date
with our own Barbara Knox on the 16th February.
It appears no one can stop Glory during season twenty. Our record:
won nine, drawn one.
Last week, our opponents 4s Majeure, were so fearful of playing us
they opted for the easy option. They didn't show up, accepting a
five-nil walkover.
It was probably a wise move on their part. The week before, Red
Star Relo (who to their credit, turned up) tried to stop
Glory.
They didn't.
9-2 to the 'men in black'. Maybe they should have accepted a
five-nil walkover?
Only four points required from four remaining games for the Glory
'Invincibles'.
Pop along this week and cheer Glory on. Those jaded Glory fans from
seasons past will tell you it's an agreeable way to waste away your
Thursday lunchtime.
PS: Carl, it's time to stock up on the silverware polish and
see if Kevin will dust down the trophy cabinet.