The main reason that the Accies was formed was to allow a group of friends to meet regularly, have a game of football, a few beers and a chat in a friendly, non-hostile environment. Winning is important to all of us but NOT at the expense of fairness and friendship.

Absolutely understand and back 100 per cent Thorny's decision to stand down as captain of the Accies.  As you know I recently said that at the end of this calendar year I will in all likelihood be standing down from my own role, so it would be hypocritical to say the least for me to criticise or even disagree with Andy for doing the same.  Anyone with an ounce of good sense will have nothing but praise for Thorny who has been a truly fantastic team captain from start to finish.  Lest we forget, while he was unable to play for a considerable spell, he still came to footy week in, week out to try to help us improve as a team. It's a thankless task and whoever does it next has my sympathies.

My thoughts about the other, far more significant part of Thorny's announcement - him leaving the club completely - are less straightforward.  Not even sure I can put those thoughts into words.  Certainly not going to try right now.