It is difficult to find a starting point on where it all went wrong!
We turned up on time and felt confident and organized in the changing room having beaten them last season. Some of us even warmed up with some dynamic stretching (stretching on the move) and started fairly well although we failed to hold on to the ball and keep possession in the early stages.
The artificial pitch seemed to favour their style and they passed the ball around well and found their players with ease. We created very little around their goal and had to resort to some stout defending until we conceded the first goal. This gave them further impetus to pile on the pressure and score a second from a corner to go two up at half time.
We re-grouped in the afternoon heat and discussed where we were going wrong and came up with plan B.
We went back out thinking we had a trick up our selves and would play a holding game to stifle their play but all we succeeded in doing was to open up and provide an access route to goal which they duly obliged and carved us apart every five minutes!
We huffed and puffed and produced one or two good moves and carved out a couple of half chances but in truth we lacked the application, the innovation and determination to change things around, although it was not down to lack of effort by everyone.
I t was a hot day, it was in the afternoon and it was the penultimate game of a very good season up to then, but in truth they were fitter, more organized, showed greater movement and clearly knew each other’s game. They also had the advantage of playing regularly on the artificial pitch.
What lessons can we learn from this performance? We seemed to drop our heads too early having conceded only two goals and our will to compete evaporated in the afternoon heat. . It did not seem a proper game on this pitch and I feel we did not adjust accordingly or play our usual game of getting down the flanks as we normally do well. They were a good footballing side but perhaps if it had been a league game played on grass and we had a larger squad to keep things fresh, the outcome may have been different?
That game has now gone and we must now focus on the next one against Kevin’s team from Potters Bar.The game on Sunday was never going to have a bearing on our season so we move on and upwards. I sound like a Premiership manager, perhaps I should be on the telly!
Mark
18 comments:
Good. But who wants their moat cleaning and yes I do a pretty cheap chandelier replacement.
Why wasn't I there when my inspired performance , gob uber alles, inspired us to our wonderful victory last year? I blame John Boyle he should realise that a gob on the pitch is worth two in any bush. (I am still ashamed by the way, but needs must). Next season let's do them and even invite them to play on a proper pitch, Knebworth Rec.
Did they provide food and convivial banter by the way?
As Mark says lets put this game behind us and move on. It was after all I feel was always going to be a chance for them to give us a good beating after last year and we did not put up much of a fight really. I still think even in our old age its about how you approach and prepare for the game not what players we have. This starts from the time we meet up, constantly we are late or waiting for the players and or kit etc. Then when we eventually make it out on to the pitch to stand and have a chat about the weeks going on's.
We are not ready to play the game and it takes us 20 mins to get into the game... I know I am not playing well but at our age we are still playing because we love the game, some have more ability than others but commitment should be a must. This year has not been as much fun as last year and results do dictate how much fun you can have but let's do the simple things right on and off the pitch and the results and the fun will come back... Would be great to finish on Suday with a good winning team performance and a good drink after?
A couple of things i have noticed since the blog finally appeared. "Bully" You have had your best season to date! and "Mark Camel Mills" You stay as the class footballer we all know you to be. If i ever saw you on my telly i would make sure that i have moved all my ornaments.
Bully and Shearer must be a relationship shurely!
TWELVE NIL
You fucking wankers!!!!
Any more info on the FA cup Final drink. I thought Bully came up with a good idea to hire out the Fox for the afternoon. Would save any hassle for Bill. We could take our own bbq in the car park. What do you think social sec?
See you Sunday Ron. Potters Bar will be looking for 13 goals! we wish!
Who was Knobs man of the match last Sunday?
i was man of the fucking match you fucking dickhed. i blame roN, i blame the fuckin name stupid fucking knobs deserve being beet
bolloks
Ooooh! Someones tired.
how do we know it was twelve- who was counting?
amend the record if there was no proper adjudicator.0-0 then.
Come prepared to play or not at all.
Play the game, play fair and win.
Say what you like....
Fuck off then....
The League has not yet been completed! Therefore no final table.
Next season 2 extra teams Old Michendenians and Harpenden Rovers.
A League meeting in St Albans June 2nd, anyone want to go ?
Ron
Whats the squad for Sunday?
After their split earlier this week. Joradn said that she will miss the tv shows they starred in The talk shows they hosted and the companianship they shared. Peter said he will miss the tit wanks!
after another inept performance last week surely i must have a chance to play this week but i'm still waiting for the call
Dear inept useless but never forgotten please come and play on Sunday and reveal yourself.
Players available check your e-mails.
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