SCORING FOR FUN

by Jackie Beedle

Welcome to the land of make-believe...

This must be the longest night out in the history of the world!!! Remember last time? No…? Let me refresh your memories…The disco-queens were taking a break in the loo whilst the lads were at the bar - exciting or what!!! Watch out, here they come again...

B: Well, I feel better now. Oh, thanks for the drinks.

D: Cheers, Neil's gone for some food but asked me to say 'Tarra' for him.

C: That's a shame, I quite fancied him!

D: Everyone says that, I can't quite see it myself.

C: Don't be nasty, he was cute, well I thought so anyway!

B: Each to their own I suppose. Is this another one of your team-mates then?

M: Hello, I'm Mark, could one of you lot do me a favour and go to the bar for me? I've been waiting bleedin' ages without any luck!

D: Story of your life, eh Mark?

M: Ha, ha, ha - could you get me a pint please, darlin'?

C: No problem, watch this for quick service!

M: Thanks, now that was quick, how come that never happens when I'm at the bar?

B: You've either got it or you ain't!

D: Girls, meet our goalie, the main man we call him! Mark, this is Carol and Bev, two very good mates of mine!

C: Hello, I can't believe how many of your lot is down here tonight. Hey look over there Bev, there's the famous King Karl. My little brother worships him, I wish I had a pen, I'd ask for his autograph!!

M: I doubt he'd oblige, he can be very shy can our Karl, he's a top bloke though.

B: He is the spitting image of my mate's boyfriend, Ashley Almond, don't you think Carol?

C: Well, a bit, I can see what you mean. I think you've had a bit too much to drink!!

M: Karl, come over here a minute mate.

K: What, I'm going now, my taxi is outside so you'd better be quick.

C: Oh, you're not going already are you?

K: 'Fraid so, it's not really my scene all this...

D: Come on Karl, have another drink for my birthday!!

K: Stop messing about, I've told you I've got a taxi waiting.

B: That's a shame, Carol wanted to ask you for your autograph, her brother is your biggest fan, you should see his bedroom, it's covered with pictures of you.

K: Really? Look, I can't stop now and do it, but if you ask him to write in, I'll make sure he gets a signed photo or something. What's his name?

C: Robert Sykes. Would you really do that, he'd be made up? He really loves you, he's only 14, but talk about fanatical!!

K: Sure, no problem, look I'll have to go now though, make sure he writes in.

C: That's brilliant, thanks a lot!

B: Bye....

C: Isn't he nice? He's definitely my favourite player now, wait till I tell Robert....

D: I don't know, you girls will fall for anything won't you?

C: No, King Karl is a legend in our house. I feel like I know him, I've heard so much about him from Robert. I'm glad he's a nice bloke.

B: Don't forget Carol, there is only one bloke in the Racecourse who we want to meet!

D: Who's that then, you've seen most of them here tonight?

C: You'll never guess, I don't think he is here tonight, more's the pity!

D: Go on then, who is it? It's obviously not me!

B: None other than the infamous Rockin' Robin - he is such a character, I'd love to meet him. To see who really is behind all those feathers!!

D: Bad news there I'm afraid. No-one will ever find out the identity of Rockin' - it's one of those footballing mysteries that will never be revealed!!

C: You're having us on... Anyway, it's a real bird surely???

B: Don't spoil the illusion for her, she has dreams about Rockin' that Robin!!! But you can tell me, I won't tell anyone else!

D: Sorry, it's more than my job's worth to give that one away. All I will say is that the only time he appears is on match-days.

B: What, you mean we can only see him if we go to a game?

D: 'Fraid so.

C: I'm not sure whether we can do that, it seems a bit drastic to me.

Will the girls put themselves through the torture of a game to meet their new idol? Read Issue 5 of Red Passion…