FUNDRAISER RACE NIGHT - SATURDAY 22/01/2005

REPORT
The Alive and Kicking Fund was set up to provide the club with some much needed income. So far it has raised a lot. OK, I'm not sure exactly how much, but its quite a bit. The lovely Liz Costa decided to help swell the coffers by organising a race night at Brighton Racecourse - races were shown live on the big screen, which you were able to bet on. It just wouldn't be racing without McCarthy and Witham in the arena

Tom Witham looks forward to the big night Liz Costa, working away at the betting table
Witham was wearing a fantastic t-shirt depicting Kevin Keegan's face These tickets handily told you what horse and what race you had placed a bet on. Ingenious
Witham urges a horse onto victory The man in charge thought he was Bruce Forsyth at one point, delving into the world of 'Play Your Cards Right'
Randy Jim was an interesting entrant McCarthy can hardly contain his excitement. Both him and Witham have £1 on the 10/1 of Kilmarnock
And it only goes and wins! Sheer delight, as they are joined by Mark, also a winner McCarthy kisses the money gloriously
This 'lovely' meal made up McCarthy's dinner. And yes, that is a sausage, not one of Tom Cuttings sex toys Withams burger contained onions that weren't even partially cooked. Flashbacks to the pies at QPR occured
Chief Executive, and the man charged with the job of delivering a new stadium to Brighton: Martin Perry ques for some food This man was obviously having a fine evening - Martin Perry is in the left, at the back of the picture

The man we usually mount for each away game, John hard at work These were 2 particularly nice rears
The lovely barmaid 'Audrey' collects glasses This man had a nice arse
These people were enjoying the evening in front of the Paddock Bar Barman 'Clive', hard at work. You could tell he'd been pulling pumps for years
He does a fine job collecting empties This man was wearing a fetching tight-fitting green t-shirt. Draw your own conclusions
Martin Perry discusses things with some fans Clive returns to his bar
The hall was thriving as the evening draws to the end McCarthy is shocked, as he loses let another race. However, they would go onto win £2 in the last race
 
McCarthy and Witham applaud the fans after a thrilling evening