David Hicks

Cracking post!

Drove down fro Newcastle for the game - well worth it - great atmosphere. Loved it when the Fev fans gave some ironic applause to the Fax try. Also loved the constant announcement of the scores over the tannoy - particular the almost apologetic tone for the Fax score.

Whilst I love the great tries we're scoring at the moment, it's the defense that's the most impressive thing for me - thought we absolutely knocked the stuffing out of them in the first half last night. It's as if they've been told they'll be shot if they miss a tackle - the enthusiasm and commitment never altered throughout the match. Morrison in particular looks like he was born just to tackle - I thought he was going to break some of their forwards in half - reminds me of Tuuta the way he picks people out of the line and then tries to run straight through them - awesome stuff. Best defense I've seen in years - it's saying something when you feel disappointed to concede a try in a 44-4 win against one of our biggest (apparently!) rivals.

Have to agree with Grayshon - thought he was outstanding last night. Started a bit shaky in the blue'n'white, but is now looking like a quality signing. Can't wait until the grounds firm up some more - he's going to scare some people running out wide!

You can't beat those "crazy horses" for me - glad to hear it made a welcome return the other week!

I've been putting some photos up in the dining room and I wondered whether anybody had a good quality snap of the post office road street sign, preferably with the immortal "fev punks" piece of graffiti underneath it? Being exiled in the North East I get these occasional pangs of nostalgia.... Second question - who picks the music for the matchdays? Crazy Horses popped up my iPod over Christmas and I for one would welcome it's return to the matchday experience. There was something strangely Fev about it.... Happy New Year to one and all!

Hope they do stay up - as a Fev lad exiled in Newcastle it's my only chance for a short trip to a Fev match!

Any news on the work permits for our two PNG players?