Quote Originally Posted by Tuerto View Post
Nice story, not many people can say that they played against derek tapscott. Old pro's are like lions playing with their cubs when it comes to playing against eager youngsters. They'll let you get away with a bit, but don't get to confident or try taking the piss as you'll get a paw to the head, pretty much like you did!
In the two seasons I spent at Newport I also played against the great Ivor Allchurch when he was at the end of his career with Haverfordwest. He didn't run very far (or fast!) and generally stayed in or near the centre circle spraying passes around at will.