Settling The Pre-Match Nerves

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The players are now finally seated and ready for some hot poker action. All we need now is for the man with the power, who I believe is Mr. Roy Houghton, to blow that whistle and we'll be off.

At the moment, I feel as though I'm more tense than the players who seem to possess the patience of a millipede having a pedicure. The reason for this relaxed status, however, may be evident in the neighbouring picture, the likes of Roy Brindley, James Dempsey, Dan Carter and company all enjoying a bit of Dutch courage to settle any pre-match nerves.

I do spot the odd Pepsi on the table, so not everyone's jumped on the Booze Bus.

Tags: Dan Carter James Dempsey Roy Brindley