On December 30th, the annual EDIDAS Xmas bash took place.

Held at FCA HQ, the Stadium of Darkness, only the holders Brighton Buses had confirmed their intention to play so it looked like the Fascists had a 50/50 chance of taking the Ashes.

Pete – as ever – was unsure if the Soweto team bus could make it due to family commitments.

Producers’ Al said “30th looking good”.

Yeah, we’ll we’ve heard that one before!.

At least Boakes had a good excuse for not turning up – being in Australia. Still, you’d think he’d make the effort!

A bigger surprise came in the form of a text from James.

Having been kicked out for his non appearance, reigning EDIDAS champion for eleven consecutive years…..Righteous FC said they were coming!

Again, heard it all before.

Three years, one sacking and a baby later James finally turned up with his tail between his legs. Or so we thought!

Come the day, EVERYONE (except Boakes) turned up and a great time was had by all.

It was like the last 3 years hadn’t happened.

FCA (playing without prescription drugs for the first time in eight years) were shit. As usual…

Soweto had to leave early. Somehow managing to get two victories in Pete’s absence with rolls of the dice.

Producers put on a good show but couldn’t quite do it.

Brighton Buses ALMOST made it…again.

Meaning James ruled supreme once more.

James taking home the Ashes when he hadn’t even bothered to turn up to ‘create’ them in the first place seemed unfair.

But being Christmas, the 1992 Committee were feeling strangely unscrooge like enough to allow it anyway.

Leaving us all wondering how he does it. Again!