Fingers Crossed
Posted on March 24th, 2008 by Bruce CookWell, it’s been way to long since I logged a blog, so I figured there was no better time than today. It’s the Easter holiday weekend and most of you are hopefully relaxing with family. I’ve had a bit of that, but today I’m back in the office and I’m a bit anxious.
Wednesday is the biggest day of the season so far and the biggest day for the organisation since our move to Braehead 6 years ago. Our opportunity to host the first ever BBL game live on Setanta 1 is both an honour and a massive challenge. I’m very excited and a bit on edge.
The BBL have had 3 games on Setanta 2 so far this season and each one just seems to get better. Rarely do you see a crowd bigger than a big game in Newcastle, but Everton really pulled out the stops and filled the Echo Arena. A fantastic effort that really set the bar high for us.
Now, I know we won’t have 5,800 fans like they did - we only have about 3,500 seat available - but I’m really hoping for a good showing. I keep asking myself; “have we done enough?”
After a week’s worth of poor sleep and constant pondering, I’ve come up with my answer. It’s a 3-part answer:
1) Have we done everything? No. we don’t have the time, personnel, or money to execute every good idea that we or any of you come up with. Hopefully someday.
2) Have we done everything we can? So far, yes. And we’ve got another couple days to go.
3) Have we done enough? Well, to quote a line from an old Jim Belushi movie; “At this point, we don’t know.” We’ll find out on Wednesday.
We’ll keep plugging away here in the office. All I can ask of you is that you remember that it’s never too late to invite someone new. Tickets are still available and everyone in the building on Wednesday night will definitely have a good time. Also, keep in mind that if you work with any kind of group (youth, social, work, etc.), why not bring them along? Call the office and we’ll work out a special deal for this special game.
It’s coming down to the wire now. This game means so much in so many ways. Milton Keynes pulled one out of their ______ on Friday, which I guess is the mark of a good team. Sterl and the guys will do their part on the court and its up to us to do our part off the court.
I’m taking a holiday after this game to catch my breath. Until then it’s full steam ahead…
P.S. If we get the win, secure 4th place and get a home playoff game, we just might get that one on TV too. If so, I can’t wait to do this all again. C’mon. . . let’s Rock!