“Last time I played this opponent he apologised after the game for acting like a jerk.

I suggested that I hoped he would have grown up by the next match, that clearly had not happened.

Early in the game after the Elves had some good early dice and took the lead my opponent went into melt-down, complaining about the dice and the world. I pointed out that the game was far from over for which I was roundly criticised.

All this despite the Elves starting the second half with 5 players and playing most of the second half with 3, and shock horror, no doubt to the utter astonishment of my opponent it was not in fact a win for the Elves, but a draw, which could easily have been a loss.

I requested after his melt down that we play the game in silence. Although I prefer to chat during the game, this coach will remain the exception, so I fully hope in future he will be able to control himself enough to follow that simple request.”