Ascension : Thank You From Cable & Wireless
Submitted by The Islander (Islander Internet Editor) 02.10.2008 (Article Archived on 16.10.2008)

Cable & Wireless would like to congratulate the Winners and Runners-up of the ‘Flipper’ Trophy Tournament which took place on Saturday 27th September 2008.

Cable & Wireless would like to congratulate the Winners and Runners-up of the ‘Flipper’ Trophy Tournament which took place on Saturday 27^th September 2008.

Winners                                              -           VC Milan

Runners-up                                        -           Retards

Score at Full Time                             -           VC Milan 1 – Retards 1

Score at Extra Time                           -           VC Milan 3 – Retards 3

Score at Penalty shoot-out                 -           VC Milan 4 – Retards 1

Man of the Match                              -           Gavin Parr - VC Milan

Once again Cable & Wireless would like to thank the following people who contributed in helping with the organising and running of this event:

Caroline Yon for the presentation and speech

The Teams and Team Captains for participating and showing good sportsmanship throughout and for organising the excellent banners

To Dutch for representing both Teams on the day

The Referees Melvyn Moyce, Martin Andrews and Martin Joshua and the Linesmen Johnny Hobson, Darren Reynolds, Julian Fuller, Colin Kimbo, Nicky John, Errol Thomas and Anthony ‘Nails’ Thomas all of  whom gave up their time to participate throughout the Tournament and on the day.

A special thank-you to Martin Joshua who has fully supported this tournament into the seventh year.  Thank-you and Good Luck to you and your family for the future from all of the Cable & Wireless Staff, Team Players of the ‘Flipper’ Tournament and Spectators alike – you will be missed!

Russell Yon and Guy Barallon for their assistance with the ordering of the trophies

Denny Leo and Justin Coleman for the loan of the stage and to Nicky Herne for his help with setting up.

Anthony George and Colin ‘Kimbo’ for their help and support throughout

Penny Bennett for presentation of the trophies

Kristian Green for presenting the Bouquet to Penny Bennett – well done Kristian!

Samantha Arms- Lawrence for the lovely bouquet

‘Blue-coat’ and Dutch for the lovely food and to Delphia Leo and Tracy Yon for the snacks

Ceddie and Sylvia for the Bar Services

‘Smudge’ for the music and keeping everyone entertained with some good sounds

Peter Williams and his gang for preparing the field

Johnny and the Scouts for the use of the tent

To AIG for the use of the ‘scissors’ and to David Lawrence for operating

The Police for their presence

Geoff Jones our roving Reporter for his entertaining write-ups throughout the whole Tournament,

Patrick Benjamin for the selection of Man of the Match - Congratulations to Gavin Parr

To all the participants in the ‘rest of the island’ team for a good game and thank-you for being such a good Sport.

Johnny Hobson for refereeing ‘fairly’ in the ‘friendly’ match

Special thanks to Joy and Patrick for picking up the litter from the night before

And last but not least, to you all, spectators, players, work colleagues, family and friends – we are grateful for your support towards this event which has resulted in yet another successful ‘Flipper’ Tournament.  The support received from everyone was overwhelming and thank you all for staying on and joining in with the celebrations.