Knobs 3 Ashwell 0

Easy game, in other words we weren't trying hard enough. Perhaps it was the pre-match preambles. "This is an easy opposition go easy on them", considering I turned out for them it was a wise strategy. Comfortable win but more than a hint that it wasn't that enjoyable. Well there was a lack of togetherness, teamwork overall methinks. Won on spasms of individuality. OK for this game!
It has to be said that Ashwell were a team of gentlemen, resplendent in their outrageous Sunderland kit. Do I look good in this? Nah I don't think so.
Anyway it was a close first half refereed by a neutral or should that be neutered Dave Jordan. Ashwell failed to score on the opportunities made and presented and Knobs went one up with probably their only salient 'attack'. Ball falls into area to feet of deadly John who nonchalently bobbles it home. The second was a bit iffy. I wasn't the only one to silently wonder about the penalty decision as Matt (another assist) was bundled over by a body that could hardly defy gravity by getting out of his way. Steve, after regaling us on his penalty prowess on Friday night, proved his point by finding the bottom corner, with perhaps even more power than usual.
Half time 2-0.
A carefully re-jigged set up in the second half saw Roy with the flag and Phil 's brother Robin on in his place. To no avail. Ashwell's passing deteriorated in the second half as tiredness set in and they were no match. Though a stupendous blocked save by Gavin prevented embarrassment.
A Gary Owen unchallenged by Mark Mills, playing for them, found its way to the edge of the area where Matt shot home unerringly via a post. A neat finish I thought. That's the way it ended.
What else can one say except next week's opposition will be a different option.
Chris W had risen from his sick bed to get drunk the previous night before turning out and playing well within himself. Steve ambled to good effect- not getting enough of the ball.
Bill the bastard couldn't resist fouling Mark Mills- Dave missed it or was it play on advantage?
John Boyle was so starved of service he declared himself bored. He had to have cheese rolls before going to the Fox- honest. Gavin was faultless in goal, handling so sure. He's up front next week mind. Richard returned- he will be back- he needs to be.
Dave was surprised at the table manners of Ashwell, excuse me was that a foul, please referee surely that's our throw in, shiver me timbers surely no pen!
At this stage of the season no doubt minds will be pondering "man of the season", I know I'm sleepless with the worry. Keep pondering. It's an open race.
Most of the oppo came to the Fox, except don't think Mark was there, no he weren't. He took some ribbing- they wont ask him back in a hurry. Are we or are we not bastards, yes I am- only fun.
Our social arrangements keep collapsing- the French tour, the Stevenage-Wembley trip, the races, the summer cricket team. Thank God for the pub crawl. I like the pub bit, it's the crawl that's a drag. That fire in the Fox was so enticing
The latest is the Quiz- innit?
Where's Dave's tenner?