Horley crumble, collapse and concede victory to Magdalen Park

Was it the snow? Plain lack of organisation? Or Magdalen Park Vth team's reputation for tough, no-frills tennis? The details will be lost in the minutiae of history and the Vth team juggernaut will totter on...

Marcus Clay was cheated of a record straight appearances. Disappointed, but relieved: "To be perfectly frank, I'm knackered. The season has practically lasted all winter." Paulo Schmetzer, an opportunistic sales professional, tasted victory: "Does this means we won the league?" No, Paulo, you've got more work to do.