LOCAL OPTIMIST AWAITS SIX-NATIONS CALL-UP

Submitted by Editor on Mon, 15/02/2010 - 15:22

The Treacle monkey on Broughton Street is undeterred by last-minute defeat against Wales.

Despite finishing an enormous piece of rock over Christmas, he is now back in peak physical condition and looks forward to swapping a bandana for international caps in games against England, Ireland, and a resurgent Italy.

He looks more confident than many Scottish fans feel.