From the first whistle, we pressed with intent. Passes flowed, tackles were fierce, and for long stretches, Deeping were pinned back. Yet as the Weird Sisters might have whispered, fate can be cruel — three counterattacks, three goals, and the scoreline became an unjust reflection of the play.

Deeping’s keeper, surely touched by some witchly enchantment, turned away chance after chance — stick, pad, and glove all conspiring to deny what seemed certain.

Despite the result, the spirit of the team shone bright. Every player gave heart and sweat; no man shirked his duty. As Sandy – our Macbeth – declared at the end, “We played well, Deeping played well, and they had a very good Keeper.”

A fair summary of a noble contest. The result may read 3–0, but the performance spoke of courage, teamwork, and belief — proof that even in defeat, greatness stirs.

The Cast of Characters:

 Macbeth (Sandy) – Led with fierce determination, rallying his troops through storm and struggle. His post-match words rang with wisdom: “We played well, Deeping played well, and they had a very good Keeper.” 

Banquo (James H) – Tireless in defence, cutting through opposition runs with righteous energy.

Macduff (James P) –  Calm and composed, ever the loyal ally, reading the game’s flow as if guided by prophecy itself  .

Lady Macbeth (Jan) – The spirit and heart of the midfield, urging the team to “screw their courage to the sticking place” and press ever forward.

Fleance (Keishi) – Youthful speed and unpredictable flair; one for the future, destined to cause havoc in many matches to come.

Lennox (Stuart) – Stalwart in the midfield, steady as Birnam Wood, refusing to yield ground easily.

Ross (Martin) – Quick-witted at centre back, ever ready to turn defence into attack with cunning passes.

Siward (Paul) – Commanded South forward with conviction and strategic tackles

Donalbain (Craig) – Quietly effective, a shadow out wide whose runs kept Deeping guessing.

Angus (Rob) – Reliable and resilient, his work rate embodied the noble toil of the team.

Young Siward (Jordan) – Brave in the tackle, never flinching even when faced with Deeping’s sharpest blades.

Seyton (Nuwan) – A rock in defence, loyal to the captain’s cause, sweeping up danger like a true soldier of Dunsinane.

The Doctor (Seb) – Calm and composed in the chaos, diagnosing the game’s rhythm and applying the right passes at the right time.

The Porter (Toby) – Guardian of the gates and last line of defence, Toby stood firm between the posts with courage and composure. Though three slipped through, he turned aside many more with sharp saves and steady hands — a true keeper in every sense. 

Malcolm (James M) – Tireless on the wing, racing up and down the field like a man born for battle.