The beginning of the end. Durable Pipe red carded in Asbestos’ last Materials Cup Final
At this time of the season, when your team may be scrapping for every point, either aiming for promotion, or, God forbid, to avoid the trapdoor, all genuine supporters should spare a thought for the fall from grace of the all conquering Team Asbestos.
The rise of Asbestos was unprecedented, with regular promotions, championships and cup success. Asbestos established a formidable reputation, based on solid performance in all weather conditions. Their style was based on sound and fire proof keeping by Sound Absorption; a corrosive resistant defence (marshalled by the ever reliable Insulation); a versatile and creative midfield centred on the interplay of Linings and Coatings (with an uncanny knack of losing their markers); and a lethal combination upfront of Pipe, Trough and Roofing.
However, at the height of their power, reports started to circulate of tapes of illegal payments and rule infringements, and the hierarchy at Asbestos was labelled dangerous and poisonous, and this shook the very fabric of Asbestos. The tabloids, governing bodies and pundits turned on their former darlings. Asbestos reeled from the bad publicity leading to a loss of sponsorship contracts, diverse legal and medical claims, a failure to adapt to new rules, and a drift in support. The signs were not good, with loss of form leading to a slide down the divisions. Fair weather fans failed to tag along with their hardcore supporters, as crowd levels plummeted.
To demonstrate your duty of care, and to inform all lovers of the beautiful game of the risks associated from the fall of Asbestos, show your support by using our stickers, labels, markers, tapes, tags and signs to remind you of this former giant.
