As with policemen with those of an older disposition, referees seem to be much younger these days. How long before the conversation turns towards acne??

 Safely out of earshot, you just know Harvey isn't passing on commentary tips to Morgs.

 No such worries for this hardened Titans season ticket holder who has come prepared for anything...even a screen test for future Star Wars prequels to be set in various South Yorkshire locations

 Steve seems pleased with the assembled local pundits who seem willing to add their opinions live on air at the drop of a cloth cap

 On the terraces and the really urgent business about whether it's cold enough for coats is well underway

 Obviously it is if the locals see fit.

 Though the jury was still out amongst the coaching staff. Harvey clearly things it's mild enough to leave his undone, while Craig must have hailed from Noocassle or somewhere Geordie like.

 Blair looks apprehensive as he leads out his troops ready for the first battle of the day...

 Namely Rotherham's Juniors who charge towards the nervy Pirates like a herd of rampaging wildebeest. Bwian tries to hide behind the corner flag but you get the feeling it's a lost cause

 Gav and Wardy know the answer and have to avert their eyes at the scene of the tragedy.

 Mark sees the funny side but you can just tell it's just a cover for some underlying PTSD.

 Judging by this image it would seem a similar tale for his colleagues who emerge from their hand to hand combat with those unruly youngsters. A passing rambler feels really out of place now

 Things ain't much better on the sidelines as Rainsey tries to deflect his season long Ashes banter with comment on his homelands recent success on the Rugby league front.

 Always bound to end in tears as Simon finds himself in Billy No-Mates Land

 Mark and Llyr Apergeraint Roberts wait patiently for the missing plug socket to be located before discussing the events so far

 "Well of course in my day, I always found Clearasil eased the old spot situation so I hope Andrew manages to find a solution of his own soon for his own peace of mind" The lady in the background nods approvingly

 Robin fields a call confident that he is out of camera range

 Bu**er!

 Kelvin finds this all a wheeze until he realises he's been Wolled too. Somehow you feel this may be the lensman's fatal mistake

 Over on the stand side Bruce n Shelia surveys his triumphant domain. Older more enlightened heads ignore this wanton display of legs, whilst the younger females can only look on in horror at the choice of shoes!

 Jimmy bravely keeps his focus in the face of such horrors while Ben and Rob begin to think this kicking lark can't be that difficult

 Then it all gets messy as at the Cricket Club corner as some idiot mention the Tazorac remedy in front of Sir who raises his arm in protest. Rob and Prescott re-acquaint themselves on facial matters too.

 Farmer is inconsolable and is accompanied away from the goalposts by Mr Wilson at having failed to have made a worthwhile contribution to the debate

 Although relieved at a chance at not having to dodge the traffic retrieving the ball Fred t' Ballboy doesn't look chuffed at now having to clear up the bodyparts after Cowans trademark try.

 Burrell checks out the stitches but can't you just hear the Old Matron muttering something about "pulling off the plaster in one swift move" after all it isn't as if there's much hair in the way you wimp ;o)

 Mark and Morgs lighten proceedings as the latter works out a reposte to the formers observation re: boots and laces and the tying up of

 "We'll sort out the laces things at a later date Mark, Mate. Got a few other things higher up on the agenda"......says Dick

 In the clubhouse and hygiene is the talking point

 Val promises to attend to this forthwith though you suspect by Alan's reaction behind that this may have to wait until after party time

 More suitably attired, Bruce n Sheila finds female curiosity a little too intimate although Chairman Craggs spots a feature opportunity for the next match programme too tempting

 Woll takes the picture too far

 The look on Robins face suggest that the contents of the box could signal the end of an era. Woll's reign of ridicule on the road looks decidedly iffy

 Alan on his best behaviour, poses with family members seemingly relieved that he may no longer be a target......

....or is The Hood from Thunderbirds really that safe??????????

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