The Accies Roll on some more

The mighty Edinburgh Accies continue their good form with wins over Gala and Kirkcaldy.

I was slightly apprehensive before the Gala game as they posed a real threat to our unbeaten run. Gala themselves were unbeaten but we were playing them at Raeburn Place. Over the course of the last few seasons, the Accies have made really good starts to the league campaigns before coming unstuck in the first big test and then the wheels have fallen off. This is what I was fearful of.

Gala did pose us problems but they only really scored from our mistakes - an interception try and a dodgy lineout. It was pleasing to win by the margin that we did, securing a bonus point and denying them one.

Kirkcaldy posed us different problems. We are top of the league and now everyone wants a piece of us. Beveridge Park is also never an easy place to pick up points. It was a glorious day for some good rugby though and we ran in three tries in the first half to lead 22-6 going into the break.

We made so many errors in the first half and conceded too many needless infringements so it was frustrating not to lead by more.

Kirkcaldy then got going and we continued to make errors. Defensively, we were just letting them come to us rather than closing the space and tackling them behind the gain line. They made their way up the field on a couple of occasions and scored two tries through the forwards to make it 20 - 22.

We then camped in their half for a while and scored what we thought was the bonus point try but it was chalked off for a foot in touch.

It was deeply disappointing not to put in a better performance but a win away from home is invaluable at any level of sport.

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This weekend we play Peebles at Raeburn Place. They are also unbeaten but they have drawn to Falkirk and sit third in the table. Another big test.

I wasn't going to go out after the Gala game but a few beers in the clubhouse led to me sleeping on the toilet in my flat, spewing Jagerbombs up. The spontaneous nights out are always dangerous. Drinking heavily on an empty stomach is not to be recommended either.

A lot of the Accies were in Dropkick Murphy's having a rare old time, sinking some peeve and attempting to trap a few quines. The Brothers Grimm got lucky with a few SWAMPS so I am told.

Dropkick Murphy's used to be called Bertie's which was the spiritual home of the original SWAMP DONKEY. I don't think much has changed to be fair.

Well after too many shots at the bar I decided to get my top off and start flailing aggressively on the dancefloor.

My moves were rudely interrupted when a small chubby fellow approached me and tapped me on the arm. We had the following conversation;

Him - "Is it hot in here?"

Poke - "Get fucked you fat little cunt."

Him - "Oh you are such a genial gentleman aren't you."

OFFENSIVE AND OUT.