September 2009

Ay up,

Well as the start of the season is being prepared by Dale, it's time to
reflect on last season.

OK enough of that.

2009-10 has all the makings of a great season, not least as we welcome a new team led by the effervescent Pedro (ex-wanderers). The team has been named SABOR LATINO which I believe means."The The taste of Latin America." I was pleasantly surprised how quickly Pedro's team was endorsed by the team managers, and I have committed myself to see their opener, wherever and whenever that takes place.

It's always fun to meet ex-players of the league and I was lucky enough to bump into a couple of them ( Marty McMyler and Dave Henderson, both ex-Wanderers) at Ray's 50th (Yes, he really is ONLY 50).

Personally, I believe the JIFL has brought a huge amount of enjoyment to the ex-pat community in Jakarta. Moreover, the league has added to the economy, whether by the usage of local refs and linesmen, local players, or more importantly the huge amounts of alcoholic beverages consumed over the years by the players.

Finally, I would like to thank all those people who have worked so hard to make the JIFL the success it has become, both past and present. Well Done!

Keep smiling,
Philip