Still a few months away from a driving licence and the promise of bowling alleys and multiplex cinemas further afield, the four limit their socialising to Porth and the surrounding villages. The geographical intensity of the area breeds local rivalries. Trealaw, where Ross and Matthew live, has a rough reputation locally. So does Trebanog, Wayne's home patch. Lads from each village look after their own.
Nobody knows of any boxing clubs around.
Bodybuilding is popular,' says Ross. This comes from the guy who wanted to give up drink to keep his six-pack, by the way,' laughs Ross. A couple of years ago, Matthew, Ashley, Ross and Wayne would have spent Friday night knocking back a few cans of beer in Trealaw Cemetery before trying their luck in a local pub or club. But we don't get any hassle. It's not just to get hammered.