I tried on the shorts last night in a more realistic situation i.e. without jeans on underneath.

I think they'll be fine for most of us. I have pretty chunky thighs too, though not on the same scale as Lewis and they were fine around my waist and fine around my thighs, they just don't flap around like the old shorts. So I think they'll be good for most of us and I got 4 pairs of larger ones so we can try stuff on on Thursday and then I'll exchange/buy more as needed.

Getting the socks swapped too, phew!

Yeah - and I only tried on one of the smaller pairs, not the larger ones. And even then they were on over my jeans. Hopefully it'll just encourage players to stay slim :-) but then like you say it's the issue of your thigh-girth...

We'll see, but it all looks quite smart and good quality, except the socks, which are blue but even when we get the right colour ones they look as though someone's nan has knitted them.

The kit looks good. The test for the shorts will be if they manage to fit my tree trunks most other people will be fine....

Our new kit has arrived...



Bit of an issue with the socks (Navy and yellow rather than black and yellow) so they're going back and a potential issue with the shorts (they look kinda small) so we'll all try a pair on on Thursday night and see if we need to get different sizes or not. I tried a pair on over my jeans and they felt fine, they just look small when you hold them up... Hopefully they'll be fine.

Satanic thoughts, Sillsy. Dark, dark, satanic thoughts allegedly.

A Cub Scouts jamboree during one of the most important moments in Shefford F.C.'s history?

WHAT ARE THEY THINKING?!

Breaking NDSFL news!

Shefford FC in discussions with West Berkshire County Council about a groundshare agreement at Fortress Northcroft.

Two newly elected clubs are bidding for a lucrative groundshare agreement with Shefford FC at their Fortress Northcroft home.

Details were leaked by the council when Asst Manager Shane Bellamy phoned up to enquire about booking a pitch for an upcoming friendly.

The unnamed source at the council said "Hold on, I've dropped my pen" but then went on to explain that The Lion are frontrunners for the groundshare given the pub's proximity to the ground. Shefford squads of old have been known to drink in The Lion after games, but as it's a bit minging and the new owners aren't as good as the old owners they don't tend to do that anymore.

The NDSFL were unavailable for comment as senior figures were hosting a Cub Scouts jamboree at a private residence at the time.

Oh, and it seems that there are no pitches readily available for friendlies with the possible exception of Bucklebury. Shefford's board have attempted to make contact with the necessary people to secure a booking...

Okay I've booked The Raj in Reading for 6.30pm on Saturday 18th August, for 15 people.

I know that's a little early but I figured by the time we've got there, eaten and done the presentations it'd be nice to have time for a few beers afterwards. Plus if people have difficulty getting there for that time cos they work Saturdays then we can always move it back a bit, easier than trying to move it forwards.

So there.

Yeah it'll probably be ok, I'd imagine one eye Jack saw the opportunity to get a few days off, so has cancelled everything.

Hmm... Surely there'd be some room somewhere at Henwick just to do a few shuttle runs and set up a small pitch?

Maybe we see how the weather goes tomorrow and get someone who lives nearby to take a look as early as they can in the evening...

My 5v5 league has been moved from the astro to the grass at Henwich while the new astro-turf is being done. But it's been cancelled tonight due to being flooded, so I don't know what it'll be like tomorrow night if it continues to rain.

Can't remember which of you it was that said that Hermione was cute - but look what Harry's doing to her...

DAVE!!!!

How Jonny Lamb surprised Megan on the first night of their honeymoon...

(anyone who has never seen League Of Gentlemen won't understand this)

Superb videos, I was struggling to spot Neil, but the giant finger really helped...

Nice!

We should go see em somewhere soon and make a night of it.

(Who did the puppies belong to?)

Paul's Band Video 3

There's a cameo from Neil Curtis in this one. See if you can spot him.

Paul's band were actually very good and I recommend that you all go and see them.

(Listen out for the singer shouting "TWOOO" after about 20 seconds. He did this when they were sound checking and then once or twice through every song!)

Paul's Band Video 2

Its bad quality video i know but it shows Paul playing the guitar very well.

Paul's Band Video 1

(Yes the lead singer is wearing a jacket and sunglasses inside a dark pub that was about 300 degrees)

Pauls Band 2