Tuesday 14th July 2015, Drimnagh Castle
Réalt Dearg 'C' 2-7 v 5-12 Raheny Drimnagh Castle was again the venue as the C men were let loose on a unsuspecting Raheny team to showcase their unique brand of off the cuff and literally never-say-die hurling. It has often been known for miracles to happen on the sportsfield and tonight was no exception....but more of that anon. A particular personal magic moment in this author's night was the sight of that effervescent youth, Leon Flanagan, showing his many years of experience early in the second half. In no uncertain terms he highlighted to all of us (comparatively) young lads that team mates are a luxury not a necessity in executing a "perfectly legitimate" pass to himself which befuddled friend, foe and officials alike. This must be how it was done back in the day was the thought on everybody's minds as they watched in awe at the gracefulness of his sleight of hand in getting out of a tight spot. Expect this manoeuvre to be part of next week's training itinerary. However, Leon's exploits in luxurious hurling were not the main focus of discussion in the ale-houses after the event. Shortly before half time, an event happened that will be celebrated in the annals of this club for many many years. The miracle was not the return of the enigmatic Mike Butler to the field of play but rather his apparent demise following some "minor contact" in the small square. His first week back in the black and red and he's lying there dead on the pitch. Now Mike is no man to take death lying down (although in this case he was actually on the ground so maybe that cliché is moot) so following the referee's decision to blow for half time rather than the penalty which should result from such wanton violence leading to a fatality, he executed a move straight from the Lazarus playbook and rose majestically from the dead. To paraphrase the great Mícheal Ó'Muircheartaigh, Lazarus was a great man but he couldn't verbally abuse an official like a risen Mike Butler. "I would have scored two goals from that penalty" threatened Butler...which would have been useful as the Stars trailed at the break. Much like the Kurgan, an immortal Mike Butler is a dangerous beast and in the second half he proceeded to carry out that half-time threat and rattled the net, which was followed swiftly by another three pointer from Mark Dunphy. Dunphy is less Kurgan, more a Juan Sanchez Villa-Lobos Ramirez type without the silly Scottish accent. Yes, I'm aware there are far too many Highlander references in this match report but when you have witness a reformed Mailman on the field in the same week, 80s/90s cult-classic movies become your go-to reference point. Later in the half, Wazu who was also in a return to action, but less heralded as he's from Tipp and incapable of performing a resurrection, was considered to be fairly annoying (think Joe Pesci in the later Lethal Weapons...) by management in his midfield role so was put into goals as punishment. He promptly managed to undo good wood from Butler, Brian Finn and Dave Sheehan in scoring second half points by allowing a speculative shot sail over his head and complete the Raheny scoring. As an aside, in the team photo below, Ross and James' attempt at singing the (ahem..American) National Anthem have obviously caused Murph some discomfort...altho Marc is proudly standing to attention as is the protocol I'm led to believe. The author has based this match report on heresay and conjecture from patrons at the event. No James Kennys were harmed in this production. Interest may fall as well as rise throughout this match report. Réalt Dearg: Marc, Kev Mc, GOC, Deacon, Fireman Kely, Skippy Ruth, Goose, Wazu, Brian Finn, DOC2, Buts, Domhnall, Dave K, Dave S, Leon Subs: Kenny, DOC1, Danger, Mark Dunphy, Murph
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