Long time readers will know the shorthand for an unexpected and quite shattering turnover in front of a big
home crowd. Just utter the phrase
Telford Day and instantly it communicates something that will evoke
shudders down the years. Having minted
the description, we found plenty of occasions to use it!
It got to the point where Telford Day decided to retire itself in protest at our tumble through the divisions. To the point where a ‘big’ home crowd was one in which you couldn’t be sure of your favourite spot if arriving one minute before kickoff.
Eventually Telford Day decided to make a comeback. However, in a twist on the old format, it chose to reinvent itself as an absolute shellacking by a former Conference rival, rudely emphasising how far we had fallen.
The pilot episode of Telford Day II: Mission Impossible was last season, when a Bucks team eyeing the playoffs strolled to the easiest of 4-0 wins. Given our previous form, almost an above par outcome.
That would probably have been that, had we not lived to fight another day in this division, but no one back then could have foreseen Telford Day III: Resurrection.
It was about time this tired old franchise had a complete reboot, and kudos to the new production team because the latest version is a massive improvement.
Spoiler alert for anyone who hasn’t yet seen the full recording, but whilst the concept remains Kettering v Telford, the format is turned on its head. Inspired casting delivers a versatile ensemble who can run, pass, defend AND score, in the process inflicting a demoralising beating. But this time it’s not the team in white!
Enough said. Five stars!!
Coming to a ground near you soon
New owners… new results… who knew
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