INTERINSULAR 2010
The Jersey team arrived to a bright sunny day with a stiff breeze blowing, which made the trip over just a little bumpy. Arriving only 35 minutes late, (which may be a record for inter insular travel) they all seemed in good spirits and ready for the big match. The team were soon transported to the club where tea and cakes were waiting, then the draw was made and the games begun. After the first 12 games the Jersey team were winning 7 to Guernsey's 5, some by a big margin, not a good start for the home team! Round two ended up 6 games each, still giving the advantage to the away team. Round three saw Jersey stretch the lead by winning 8 to 4, which meant a 6 game lead into the final round. Needing only 4 games from the last 12, the Jersey team were relaxed and confident. The Guernsey team tried everything they could to get back into the match, but they could not overcome Jersey's final onslaught and won only 2 of the 12 games giving Jersey a comfortable and well deserved victory.
Guernsey interinsular team 2010
The triumphant Jersey interinsular team
This year's interinsular started with the usual delay, as condor was running about an hour late! The Guernsey team still arrived in good spirits, as the occasion is always a good day out, no matter in which island it is held. With the weather a little iffy and overcast and just a hint of rain, the draw was made and the matches began. The visitors, having a slightly under strength team didn't make the best start, being 7 games to 5 down after the first round. Next was the high light of the day - lunch, as usual the ladies put on a really fabulous spread with a cheese and pate salad with lovely, fresh French bread, and to follow - cakes to die for! Then on with the battle - the home team pushed to their advantage taking the next round 8 to 4. With the long terrains, deep gravel in places and a light drizzle developing, the Guernsey team could not match the play of the opposition. The third round 7 to 5, again to Jersey, proved it was going to take a miracle for the visitors to turn this around needing to win 11 of the last 12 games. With the last round going 8 to 4 in favour of the home team, it became a convincing win to Jersey, 30 games to 18.
Guernsey interinsular team 2009
Captain for the day Neville Jehan receiving the runners up trophy