United they stood, the Old Boys superheros in midfield and defence battled all night against the forces of  Brickhouse enroute to a 6 - 1 victory.
	The camera captures Finn's shear joy after realizing that on his 6th try, he's finally   scored without the use of his hands.

Thurs 31 Jul -Supporters at the Kings Arena were last night treated to a guest appearance by the leading superhero from the much awaited new summer blockbuster. Whilst there may be lines around Camana Bay tonight as fee paying moviegoers queue up to see the Dark Knight Returns, the Dark Knight himself was well and truly on display for the Old Boys showing the power and athleticism and ability to right wrongs that has made him such a popular man in Gotham City. Thankfully leaving the leather and rubber combo for his work or non-football playing free time, the Dark Knight playing in the Thistle Construction sponsored all white strip, dazzled the opponents Brickhouse. This was the second match up between Old Boys and Brickhouse, the first, following an emotionally charged game, ending up in a 3-1 win and the Old Boys, with the Dark Knight at the helm, were wanting more of the same.

The line up was the same formation as last weeks encounter with DDL who succumbed for the first time to the Old Boys rampant start to the season. This result was in a large part due to a very clear separation of midfield duties and a collectiveness from the squad to achieve on a special occasion. However, missing the influential Ord, the Old Boys had to look elsewhere for a match winner against Brickhouse. This might have been tough for most teams, missing players the caliber of Ludford-Thomas, Silvester, Deriso and Chiazza but not the Old Boys who have proven depth in every position. The defence looked solid, the midfield industrious and creative, and the forwards hungry. The scene was set for a comic book showdown where the good guys would win. As is the case, every superhero needs a villain and in this case, despite the undercurrents from past encounters, Brickhouse did not provide. Instead it was up to the men in yellow to provide a moment of evil worthy of the Dark Knight's adversary, the Joker.

The game started without an indication of what was to follow: it was a fairly gentile opening five minutes with the Old Boys slow to hit their devastating attacking best and Brickhouse content to let play continue in front of them. However, although there was no Batmobile in the car park or utility belts and wings hung up in the locker room, the Dark Knight was clearly present. Despite what the comic books and endless films would have you believe, the man behind Batman is not a reclusive billionaire who fights crime in the evenings and has a penchant for clothing normally found in only the most discreet and frankly weird boutiques in Soho, but Cayman's very own Brian Hydes. Not content with going box to box, making and riding tackles, simply unhappy with only setting up goal scoring opportunities, and restricted by the confines of being an attacking midfield player, Hydes, the Dark Knight, the summers most recent superhero, was everywhere. He covered every tile of the hard and unforgiving Kings surface as he helped Old Boys stretch their unbeaten run at the top of the division. So often a silent guardian and a watchful protector, Hydes demonstrated that his alter ego was every bit worthy of a box office blockbuster.

After the first five minutes, the Dark Knight encouraged the Old Boys to up the tempo and they raced into a three-goal lead. Cummings powered the first one in from a free kick to maintain his goal scoring momentum; his presence all night caused the Brickhouse defenders obvious consternation. The second followed quickly after a powerful run down the right from Roughead; taking the ball from the back and as the defenders backed away from him, he unleashed a shot that was eventually turned into the goal by a hapless defender. Ever the gentlemen, Roughead played down his involvement but did claim his second assist in as many weeks. This goal was all the more noteworthy as the Old Boys were playing with a man down following the needless but deserved red card for Henshaw. An experienced player and multiple league winner, he should have known better than to enter into discussions with the referee over his parentage. Brickhouse took advantage pulling one back after a long range effort found it's way in.  Even with this going a man down was clearly a turning point for the Old Boys and the third goal, when it came, belonged to the Dark Knight. In a run that left mortals in its wake, the Dark Knight surged through the middle and although his first shot was saved, he steered the rebound between the 'keepers legs and into the goal.

The two-goal cushion was only fitting after the Dark Knight undid Brickhouse. He squeezed them, hammered them to the point of desperation. And in their desperation they turned to a man they didn't fully understand. Often the target of unfair criticism and a point for others to dump their own failings, this writer is quick to defend those courageous men in yellow. However, in this particular instance, with the awarding of a penalty after shameful Brickhouse appeals, the referees got it wrong. Brickhouse had just scored after the Old Boys had carelessly slowed down and lost their shape and concentration. Capitalising on the errors, and sensing an opportunity to get back into the game, Brickhouse pressed and pressed. A tame shot struck clearly struck Rogers in the chest but the unsighted referee relied on the unsporting calls of Brickhouse and a penalty was awarded. Having stared obvious defeat in the face, Brickhouse now sensed something special. It was an opportunity for them to get back into the game and attempt to claim equal footing with the best football team in the division. After minor disagreements about where to stand, the referee blew the whistle and the Brickhouse player stepped up. Sives, a fundamental element in the backbone of the meanest defence in the league, was not prepared to give away another goal without effort. In an athletic effort worthy of the Dark Knight himself, and in a moment straight out of the original comic books, Sives hurled himself full length to his right to ensure that the two-goal cushion was maintained.

At half time, the game looked over with Brickhouse trailing 3-1 and apparently bereft of ideas. The Old Boys had enforced a necessary position change due to the first half dismissal and Comins took his brand of defensive play into the midfield for the second half, along side the resolute Gardner, the deceptive Shakespeare and the tireless Gaffin. All four players have been known to score some remarkable goals, two of them are previous winners of the Goal of the Season, and any of the persons who saw the opening day strike by Comins against HSBC consider him to be next in line. The midfield and forwards said goals and the defense said no goals but bizarrely it was a defender who scored next.

In reality it was not too bizarre as it was Whitaker who bagged his third of the season with a run and finish that is becoming synonymous with his number 23 jersey. Inevitably it was his left foot, inevitably it was a run down the left and inevitably it was celebrated with the clenched fist kept low and the nonchalant jog back to the half way line. When there are goals like that happening, the Dark Knight is obviously going to be part of the action. Although he drew the man for Whitakers strike, he went one better for the next goal, jinxing around the edge of the box and then scoring in the smallest of areas with skill and aplomb. There's clearly no area too small for this caped crusader to find. To complete the evening, the Old Boys were able to find the resources to score one more goal, courtesy of O'Connor. As the Dark Knight broke forward having received the ball from the 'keeper, he crossed the half way line and then released O'Connor down the riight who took a touch before rifling home for his first goal in the Old Boys colours. It was fitting that O'Connor chose this moment to score as the Dark Knight is clearly looking for a new sidekick. The question now on everyone's lips, "Is O'Connor the new Robin?"

With so many comic books with their so-called superheroes littering the genre it was pleasing to see one in real life take charge and demonstrate what really makes a hero super as Old Boys calmly dispatched Brickhouse and finished up as 6-1 winners and undefeated with 6 wins & 0 losses and at the top of the Division. It's not a black car full of rocket launchers and lasers, or a rubber codpiece the size of a small African country, or even a cool name that makes a superhero. It's talent, dedication and that little touch of genius that brings out the best in themselves and others around them that elevates a man's status to hero. It's keeping that going that makes them super. Never mind the cinema, keep your money in your pockets, bring the children and come down and watch Cayman's own Dark Knight play next week. You'll be glad you did.