The Golden Neep IC

I feel like I haven't said enough about this Neep match but here are some things I'd like to point out.

We are coming into this match full speed. Montrose is coming into this match with no wind in their sails. They've got a lot of injured players, especially in their Chaser line. I want to see some hard pushing on them both from our Chasers and from the Beater team. Also ride hard on their Beaters, since we know their reserve is still recovering.

They've burned a lot of their depth against Wigtown and their backup Keeper is still injured. Don't play dirty, but be aggressive on offence and make Savage work for every save. And with Campbell on a new broom, I expect to see that Snitch in a Portree hand. Pip and Maddie, you both have experience and talent to stand up to Campbell when he was on his trusty old broom. You can for sure get past him now.

I am here for you today, tonight, and tomorrow before the match if you want specific and personal guidance, or a last run-through on form. We beat most of this lineup two years ago and four years ago, and I know we can do it tomorrow.

Following our previous discussion on the wearing of Uplift pink, I'm announcing our agreement that players are permitted and even encouraged, if they are so moved, to wear pink for the Caerphilly match, but they are not required to. Also that Graham and Terry Edevane of the Catapults are talking about this as a joint exercise for the two teams.

Owen, please be ready to assist with league-approved methods of decorating brooms, uniforms, and accessories. I know this is short notice, but I have faith in you.

Anybody else who has questions or comments, let me know, and if necessary I can add to or amend my message to the team. Thanks.

Team:

This is to let you all know that management and ownership are aware of the discussions in the league following on the incident at the Falmouth/Wigtown match, and further to that, the show of support for Muggleborns that has resulted during this bloc.

Mr Urquhart is speaking with Mr Edevane of the Catapults so that Portree and Caerphilly players and staff can jointly express their support by wearing pink along with their regulation uniforms. Any player or staff member who wants to wear pink will receive help in accessorising in ways that meet League regulations. You don't have to charm it on your own.

That having been said, there is no requirement to wear pink and anyone who does not feel it appropriate to wear pink for whatever reason does not have to. If you do feel it appropriate, I personally encourage you to do so. If you're not sure, please feel free to talk to me about it. I can explain my own reasons for doing so. If they're not good enough for you, or you don't feel moved, we're square. It will make no difference in how Coach MacFusty or I coach or play you.

Thanks for your attention to this matter. Please feel free to speak to me or Coach MacFusty with any questions.

Portree management is in for pink for the Caerphilly match. I just announced it to the team and we'll see how it goes. I think we'll get some support and some pushback but I'm hoping most of the players will go for it.

I met with Coach MacFusty this morning. She'll be returning to the practice pitch on the 22nd.

We're still working out how we'll be doing things for the rest of the season but she's planning to do as much as she can.

You may have seen this in the locker room, and Lorna, you may already be aware of this, but I'm telling you directly in case there are things we need to discuss: Coach MacFusty is back from Vienna and will be on the pitch as of the 22nd.

We're still working out how we'll be doing things for the rest of the season but she's planning to do as much as she can.

Also if there are any last-minute things you can think of, I can still change the plans for tomorrow.

Ellie's coming back to the pitch on the 22nd. I met with her this morning. I'm still thinking about what I think, but she definitely needs someone to help her stop burning her broom's brush.

That kid's got more issues than a full print run of Quidditch Quarterly but I'm going to do what I can to get her in shape to coach.

When you have a chance, I'd like to have a brief word with you. Nothing wrong, no bad news. Just want to follow up on the news about Coach MacFusty.