Friday, July 07, 2006
Cents Prepare for Thompson Farewell
St Albans Centurions face a daunting proposition on Saturday when they visit last seasons grand finalists Bramley Buffaloes in National League Three. The match will be a moving occasion for the team as Eugene Thompson plays his last game before returning to South Africa. The big hitter from Springs near Johannesburg has been a key member of the Cents squad and coach Alan Wheeler says he will be sorely missed
"Eugene Thompson is one of our stalwarts, one of the blokes who has been tough for us and is the sort of guy we need against Bramley."
Thompson has spent 3 years at Woolams and played in the recent home match against Buffaloes which Cents narrowly lost.
Wheeler believes the game will provide an early indication of the grand final later this summer
"I dont think Hemel will make it. Bramley have been our toughest opponents over the last 5 years. This should be our strongest side of the year and will be a big test for us."
"Eugene Thompson is one of our stalwarts, one of the blokes who has been tough for us and is the sort of guy we need against Bramley."
Thompson has spent 3 years at Woolams and played in the recent home match against Buffaloes which Cents narrowly lost.
Wheeler believes the game will provide an early indication of the grand final later this summer
"I dont think Hemel will make it. Bramley have been our toughest opponents over the last 5 years. This should be our strongest side of the year and will be a big test for us."
