Chris Riddle played his last game for Land Rovers today and achieved a hat-trick of dismissals for the club when he was sensationally sent off with minutes to go against defending champions AMP. Riddle known for his gammy leg and his ability to retaliate against opponents got his marching orders after responding to a dodgey tackle by an opponent. "We expected him to get sent off during the match and the referee even predicted it at the start" said Rovers Manager Hall "so he did a great job in getting the opponent sent off with him".The fixture at the Shed of Dreams was a tough affair and both teams tussled early for dominance. Rovers were down 2 - 0 and then 3 -1 before launching a revival to lead 5 - 4 with a couple of minutes to go. Rovers then attracted their fifth foul through Riddle giving AMP an automatic penalty. Charlie Smith in goal did a Bruce Grobellar knee wobble and then saved the penalty. Rovers put the ball in the net right on full time but it was disallowed as the full time whistle went a second early.
Riddle said he couldn't have done it without the supporters and said they'd helped him through tough times with his dodgey knee. "I wanted to go out like a great like Zidane" said Riddle "although I didn't quite manage the head butt to the chest, but we're not that subtle in Southampton". Charlie Smith spoke affectionately about his team mate "That's the end of the dirty scummer" said Smith
Final Score: Land Rovers 5 AMP 4
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That's my Charlie in the middle
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