VICTORY over Hunslet has really created a buzz at the club.

At first we were looking at the Arriva Trains Cup as a 'warm-up' for the league, now we are within 80 minutes of qualifying for the quarter-finals and everybody is looking forward to this weekend's trip to Batley.

I'm sure the 'Cougar Army' will be there in force to cheer us on - roll on Sunday.

Former referee and now Cougar match video commentator Phil Robinson was telling anybody that would listen that he had recorded a hole-in-one at Riddlesden Golf Club.

Mick Westerman, the video cameraman, wondered if he was a better golfer than commentator.

I didn't want to get drawn into that one, but I did remind Phil that it was golfing etiquette to buy the drinks for everyone in the clubhouse if you score a hole-in-one. Phil claimed to be unaware of this time honoured tradition, but promised to make amends in the bar at our next home game -- nice one Phil!

IT'S all been going a bit pear-shaped at Turf Moor recently, the Clarets went down 7-4 at home to Watford last weekend, but Mossy is confident there is nothing to worry about.

He says their coach Stan 'The Man' Ternent is busy making plans for next season.

"What are those plans then Mossy?" asked a voice in the changing rooms. "Plans to build a supermarket on Turf Moor," said another.

Now I may be wrong, but I have a funny feeling that next Tuesday night's training session could be a little painful, or event down right brutal, for those involved.

If you're passing the ground about 7.30pm you may just hear the sound of grown men begging for mercy - as Mossy takes revenge.

PAUL Royston turned back the clock when he showed the Cubs Under-9s around Cougar Park.

They wanted a look behind the scenes and the chance to watch one of our training sessions. The thought of controlling all those youngsters brought me out in a cold sweat.

But Paul's an ex-teacher and did a great job. Conditioner, businessman, kindergarten cop - is there no end to his talents?