Penky came into the banqueting suite after the game and it was nice to get the opportunity to thank him for his time with us. I am a big fan of Penky and the reception he received was brilliant. We presented him with a pack of Coors Light and I think he was chuffed to bits because he loves a free beer!

His dad Phil is a great bloke and although his team lost he was happy with his day out. We also presented a nice picture of Penky to his son and the little fella looked chuffed to bits.

We had almost 200 diners in today and I think they all really enjoyed their afternoon. We have a few places left for next Sunday's Tetley's Challenge Cup game with Barrow so if you would like to come and join us please contact the club on 342792. Members of the 1987 Challenge Cup winning team will be present so it should be a day to remember. I will be trying to get a photo and an autograph from the one and only - Graham 'The Wombat' Eadie!

Wayne Rettie and Rikki Sheriffe popped in for a pre match chat and both spoke about how much they are enjoying life at Halifax. There's a good feel about the club at the moment and Karl Harrison really is doing a fantastic job.

I enjoyed catching up with Paul Rowley, he kindly made himself available for a post match interview. Paul is a very likeable bloke and he always gets a warm reception form the fans, he gave us lots of nice memories.

Tony Tonks collected the hitman award and the unassuming forward is a very nice bloke off the field. It's hard to believe he's such a handful when he crosses that whitewash. The man is a big pussycat, just like Halicat!

Scott Murrell was the man of the match. Speaking with Karl Harrison, he said that any one of the lads could have got man of the match today, I am sure we'd all agree on that one. Scott has been brilliant for the club, not just on the field but off it as well. He really lifts the mood around the place and he loves a laugh too - he's been a great signing for us.

Finally, a massive thanks to all our new sponsors. Things are going well off the field and I shall try and keep you all posted on happenings at the club.

If you message me your address I will stick one in the post for you free of charge. Don't worry I'm not a stalker or owt! Just get me a pint every time you come to the Shay and that should suffice

Glad that you fans seem to like the stuff I've posted on here. I will try and keep you all informed of club news every week. Oh and also the funny stuff that goes on behind the scenes.

Hide yer booze and lock up your women, Syd's on his way.

Nice one Pete and good to hear things are going well off the pitch as that is hugely important as the club needs the income and needs to have a professional set up.
Glad Penky got a good reception we never got the chance to do anything for him as he left after last season had more or less ended.