Voice of Reason: 29 April 2009

May 1 2009 by VoR

FOR so long, Saturday promised to deliver so much.

Indeed, it was rather like winning a date with Kimberley from Girls Aloud. Then discovering she couldn’t make it.

And getting Anne Widdecombe as her replacement.

Raith’s run of form is as baffling as it is impressive. If the Fifers do win their last nine games to take the title, hats will have to be off.

But excitement was sweeping Somerset as they looked like choking at the weekend.

No such luck, and now we rely on Queen’s Park to do us one almighty favour.

Sources at Hampden tell me the Spiders will, much like Steve Backley, be giving it their all.

Let’s hope it’s enough.

WAS in touch with my former client Gareth Wardlaw last week.

Had to reign in my emotions as he talked gleefully about shooting his new side to the title.

I may have lost control momentarily and called him a “Judas”. And for that, I unreservedly apologise.

Nonetheless, Mr G Dawg is making an untimely re-appearance in a Raith shirt after a season in the wilderness.

But if he scores the goal that sends them up, the once hero-worshipped postmaster will never grace these column inches again.

THE VoR took a bold step this week and got some ink. Joining the ranks of Ryan Stevenson, I am now sporting a glorious tattoo.

Some way to go until the all-over body art of our midfield general, but it’s a start.

The Stevonator is my official tattoo consultant. Which possibly isn’t a wise move.

My tat’s looking good but I fear Stevo may have plans for the rest of my body. Steady now...

CONGRATS are owed to Ayr United’s Douglas Cameron. Newly hitched to his lovely bride Lauren at a stunning Friday ceremony.

And the honeymoon? At Somerset Park for the East Fife game.

Respect, Mr Cameron. Ultimate respect.

LIKE a high class tease in a strip club, I’m playing with Dougie Morton over in betting corner.

The wily lottery veteran was getting himself in a lather last week as I moved into view.

But that was merely a publicity stunt to keep selling papers.

Normal service has been resumed and I lead by four points with two weeks to travel.

We could go to extra time if Ayr enter the play-offs.That would mean a further fortnight of action.

But the same sorry outcome is still heading Morton’s way.

As a last roll of the dice, he plunges in with Aberdeen 1, Celtic 2.

A ballsy manoeuvre from the man who this week celebrated his 52nd birthday.

The VoR? He goes Ayr 4, Alloa 0.

Get writing that cheque.