March 22, 2008

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Selkirk's Lee Jones tackles a West of Scotland player during this afternoon's splendid 24-10 victory at Philiphaugh. My boys, it's fair to say, gave Mr Eugenides' boys one hell of a beating... Promotion to Scottish rugby's Division One  - for the first time in nearly 20 years! - remains a dream that will not die. On to the final game of the season next Saturday: away to third-placed Biggar who still have promotion hopes of their own...

22 Mar 2008 17:58:26 | Rugby

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Mr Eugenides

OK, let's say it plainly: God damn you to hell.

Posted by: Mr Eugenides | March 22, 2008 at 10:07 PM

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