First Half Having beaten KCL twice previously, the boys headed into Jubilee on Wednesday evening hoping to make it three from three. Unfortunately, Southampton had apparently decided that playing water polo was optional, and getting wrapped was the main objective. The first quarter actually started well, with KCL picking up the opening exclusion. Finn Thomas, clearly inspired, decided to collect two of his own, helping … Continue reading We Thought It Was Man-Down Training

The day began with the arduous drive up to the world’s most vertically challenged pool, featuring only one emergency piss break. Upon arrival, the boys were riled up and raring for a fight. Little did we know, Barts were too, although we soon discovered they were considerably more interested in scrapping than actually playing water polo. After getting changed, it became apparent that the Barts … Continue reading A Shallow Victory

The Biggest Boys returned to Jubilee for the final home game (they thought) of the season, a match thick with sentimentality and the faint smell of chlorine-induced nostalgia. (who has ever felt sentimental going into a match). With several of the squad preparing to graduate and leave the hallowed waters of Southampton. (Full stop here, should be a comma). It was never going to be … Continue reading Essex-ive Force at Jubilee