The Well runneth dry

IN A SEASON when their centenary (1906-2006) has been celebrated in style off the field, Sunday’s Well are living the ultimate nightmare on it. A side on the way up and just out of junior ranks, Rainey Old Boys, planted another kick in the solar plexus of a team seemingly heading in the opposite direction.

The Well lost 23-19 on Saturday, leaving them perilously close to the trapdoor leading to junior rugby. The ‘Well’ is certainly running dry: one win from ten, second from bottom in AIB League Division Three, and without a change in results, the frightening vista of Sunday rugby awaits one of Ireland’s best loved clubs.

But just what are the reasons behind their fall from grace?