Nick Barton’s performance with the boot was a plus point for the defeated Guernsey side. (Picture by Tony Pike, 0434619)

London Irish Amateur 23, Guernsey 22
HAVING seen his side pipped at London Irish Amateur and lose third spot in the London Three South-West ladder, Guernsey skipper Andy Bailey was left bemoaning their luck.

‘Yes, a disappointing result and another one-point loss is very frustrating,’ said Bailey.

‘I felt we were the victim of a couple of poor refereeing decisions, particularly the penalty given in the last minute for them to win the game.  That said, we did not start well and were playing catch-up in the second half.  We actually played some great rugby in the second half, Nick Barton, Blair Campbell and Jim Elliott, in particular, standing out.

‘‘Barts’’ also produced his best goal-kicking performance of the year, so there were positives to take from the game.’