FACT-O-RAMA - By Nick Heath

Thursday May 30th 2009

Until 1902, it was a crime to own a pirate flag in the United States. FACT.

SUCK MY BALLS - Sledging in the 49ers' ranks

Thursday 30th April 2009

James Smart:

"Interestingly, if you translate the bible literally they weren’t actually apples, just generic fruit. According to a pretty decent book I read on food and cultural mores, the early church changed the reference during a translation so as to explicitly outlaw/discourage druidism in northern Europe – in which the apple was a sacred fruit."

Phil Evans:

"You lied, you introduced that as being interesting. And it wasn't. You're a liar."

2009 Season confirmed dates

Sunday 10th May 2009
Calypso CC
Parliament Hill, Hampstead Heath
Nearest tube: Gospel Oak

Saturday 23rd May 2009
John Minshull Invitational XI
Parliament Hill, Hampstead Heath
Nearest tube: Gospel Oak

Saturday 11th July 2009
Calypso CC
Parliament Hill, Hampstead Heath
Nearest tube: Gospel Oak

Saturday 18th July 2009
Streatley CC
Location TBC

Sunday 23rd August 2009
John Minshull Invitational XI
Parliament Hill, Hampstead Heath
Nearest tube: Gospel Oak

Saturday 5th September 2009
Midi CC
France
Nearest Tube: Woolwich Arsenal