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The Drummond Cup 2002
It is a long and complicated story which began on Burns Night 1886 and
commenced a new chapter on the football pitch to the south of Clayesmore lake in
September 2002. For Geoffrey Heneage Drummond, born on that day to Captain A. H.
Drummond of the Rifle Brigade and his wife Margaret Elizabeth Benson, was to
become a Chevalier de Lègion d'Honneur during the First World War and, for his
valour on the battlefield in 1918, became the first Clayesmorian to receive the
Victoria Cross. The fact that his heroism can be an inspiration to us all has
been emphasised by the Old Clayesmorians through their generous donation of the
Drummond Cup, which is to be competed for on an annual basis by the School
Football XI and an Old Clayesmorian XI.
Sunny and pleasant days in September can lead to memorable games of football on
the school pitch and the pleasure of welcoming back old friends added to the
occasion. Scott Anthony, who left in 1995, was the most senior player in the
visiting side, while Matthew Jones' annual appearance is always appreciated. As
it was, a youthful and energetic school side proved too strong for the older
legs. Mark Deacon is just fifteen, but his speed and vision in attack were
rewarded with four goals as the school side was able to record a convincing
victory. The captain Craig Stoakes, who had driven home his side's third goal,
was presented with the Drummond Cup by the Headmaster at the end of the match
and he it will be who puts together a side in twelve months time to attempt to
wrestle the trophy out of the hands of the school team.
Stephen Byrne