LBi officially declares Twitter the best thing ever
The final league game of the Black Eagle’s season was begun long before we reached Regent’s Park. Whilst we channelled our superior creative efforts into a propaganda program the like of which is rarely seen in a democracy, Facebook quickly established themselves as the team of dirty tricks, whilst at the same time undermining their efforts to convince us of their value as an ad platform.
On Wednesday 21st July, record numbers of LBiers descended on the pitch, in a last desperate effort to end Facebook’s unbeaten winning streak, we discovered someone had put up a marquee next to the pitch, taking up a large chunk of the playing area and requiring some ad-hoc rule tweaking. We don’t know why it was there, but we would certainly never assume that Facebook commissioned another underhand move to throw us off our game. We chose to bat first, and quickly realised that if nothing else Facebook are very good at catching balls. However our own opening fielding was strong as well, and things were shaping up for a close-fought battle.
Our expanded roster continued the proud Black Eagles tradition of a ragtag band of rebels taking on the uniformed all-conquering empire. In post-match analysis Facebook’s second innings in particular was definitively proven to be the result of a quasi-Faustian pact with the unspeakable creatures that dwell beyond, but we kept giving our all, with Darling and an especially Angry Bambi risking their very lives (or at least general leg health) for the cause. However as time went on it became woefully clear that Facebook were top of the league for a reason, whilst pluck and hurling verbal abuse could only take us so far.
The final score was 19-14 to the dark ones, with Facebook declining their last go at bat in order to get to the pub… and then failing to join us at the pub. For some reason I thought they’d be a more sociable bunch. But whilst we failed to top the league, ultimate glory can still be ours: the best teams now enter into an almost-definitely-metaphorical battle to the death, so we still need our new legions of supporters (maybe some cheerleaders next time would help – just a thought).
Catch of the Match – Boris’s spectacular save – what a hero!
MVP – Jason Grant: some great play, and even brought his family along to support
Best Joint Effort – Johnny running for Darling, who twisted his ankle in pursuit of victory
Dick of the Day – the entire Facebook team, using their ad platform as a weapon for pre-match banter – nice work!
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