The U13s enjoyed their cross-border trip to Cheshunt, having enjoyed another productive morning on a par with the clashes against Datchworth, Letchworth and Hemel Hempstead, and they clearly remain with considerable potential.

County protocols prevent us from reporting scores. Needless to say, everyone had a good game, with Eddie, Freddie J, Neo and Sonny, proving particularly instrumental in tipping the scales in favour of the visitors.

A superb performance by Stefan earned him the Man of the Match accolade. “He had an awesome game in the front row,” enthused coach Scott Fitzgerald.

Meanwhile, at the club's Donkey Lane HQ, Santa Fun Run’s went down like a storm. Not just well subscribed to by the various age groups in the minis, youth and girls’ sections, but also boasting a special appearance from the pacesetting Grinch.

The latter clearly possesses a fair set of wheels as he exited the traps like a scalded cat. It’s enough to make us slower athletes green with envy. Mystery surrounds his exact identity, but rumours were rife that he was a fair player in his time!

A great morning at the club was rounded off with mulled wine, soft drinks for the youngsters and mince pies.

It remains for me to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.