3rd XI Report Dheeraj Khiatani, 3rd XI Captain Let me start off by quoting my predecessor Saarth Shiralkar; “This has been something of a record breaking year for the 3’s. In all competitions, we have conceded 98 goals”. The first half of the season has been somewhat record breaking, but in a good way. We have got off to an amazing start, being unbeaten in our last 4 games. With a squad so massive it makes Susan Boyle look anorexic, I have had a tough time picking 16 from my 33 men. Trying to emulate our beloved 1st team captain DJ Dan Cromb, I have introduced a new motto of “The more dedication you show, the more match time you get”. As such, the 3’s have consistently had a strong attendance at training sessions and a much greater presence at all social events. With the help of Mankinder (our coach), the training sessions have paid off. We have had the best start to a season in recent history, and I am damn proud to call myself a 3’s player. We stared off the season slowly, losing 6-0 to Greenwich 1st team (who were wrongfully put into our league due to administrative errors). A week later, we travelled many a mile on the tube to face Bart’s 1st team in a BUCS cup game, only to loose 10-0. It was difficult to keep spirits high but the fact that both team were way above our league helped. Confidence was quickly restored when we beard the polytechnic University of the Arts 2 nd team, 8 -0, with Oscar Barnick and Dominic Aldridge each scoring hat-tricks. We then went on to beat imperial 4th team 5-0, and ICSM 3s (scum) 2-0 in a ULU cup game. The last match of the season, we played City 1st team and drew 0-0. With our spirits high, we went to the GKTHC Christmas dinner later that night dressed as LMFAO so we could PARTY ROCK! All in all, I must say I am very proud of the GKT 3 rd XI team and I look forward to playing alongside with them in the New Year. A special mention goes out to Hannes “IKEA” Hagson for being an astounding vice-captain and his contribution to the success of the team thus far.
GKT Alumni Newsletter Dec 2011
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