Many inspections led to the view the pitch was playable. Wet yes, gluey certainly, up for purists possibly not. Nevertheless a somewhat later kick off led to an absorbing game on a hauntingly empty Rec. A well fought game was only settled 6 minutes from time by their rather bizarre winner. What impressed me about them was that they were fit, hard working and , shiver me timbers, gentlemanly! Both to us and between themselves. You never heard them disparaging each other just encouraging. Well that's one way of playing.
I hope everyone enjoyed the game on such a stamina sapping surface it looked absorbing from my position- off the pace as usual. Hey no, I was knackered afterwards 'sprinting' up and down to keep up with play. Lots of players contributed well, and were awarded high marks for ENDEAVOUR- Chris Wilson was our man of the match by a high street mile (in my opinion).
If you think back they hardly, if at all, created a chance but they did work their socks off all over the field and never gave up trying to play and compete. We, on the other hand, missed at least 7 one on one with the keeper chances and their keeper, a little guy resembling a beardless Ben Gunn, saving several others. Give him the Cheddar. There were distinct culprits who will remain nameless so close to Christmas. Needless to say back in the forties , my forties, I would have worn me burka for a week if I'd had spurned so many! Yet that was so long ago. (When was that by the way?- so long ago I said).
Half time said 0-0 after a hard fought first half of easy chances for us yet pressure by them. Defensively as a team we must take credit.
They took the lead from a looping header in from an indirect free kick in , by the elusive black guy who Alistair and I thought rather crafty and good. (He actually volunteered to put the nets up before the game! Worra gent- picking his spot probably.) At last we equalised when the real Gavin opened his legs and showed his class. Swooping northwards he slalomed past defenders before slamming home a high unstoppable equaliser (so gleeful- he took the kit home).
Noone seemed to congratulate him until he returned to the half way line- probably stupefied by such grace and skill. Many returns Gavin. Probably relieved we were back in it! It was not the end. With 6 minutes to go, or was that 16 or was it minus 6 - I don't know, I was using Maggie's dinky watch, could hardly see it and lost count- she hadn't put it back an hour in October which hardly helped. Also explains why I dared not go to the pub afterwards I was still sailing through summertime! Their equaliser was somewhat weird and yes, lucky, coming from a tricky Gary Owen under the crossbar, semi dealt with by Trevor but hoofed high into the net by the one player following it in. He happened to be theirs! So it ended. Kelvin and Mark Mills singlehandely took down the top nets whilst others were already showered! Dave hid the ground keys and went deaf for half an hour. We lost all three balls, one up a tree and two in cadger's garden and we went home. Hope you enjoyed the rest of your Sunday- I don't think I did. I can't remember. Two games next Sunday- if you have a mate or a wife who fancies a game, contact me. If you have a mate or a wife who fancies............... what am I on about....... climbing up a tree to retrieve a ball....... Bye bye......
Ron
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could'nt string 3 passes together, centre fowards who don't know where the goal is and no one at the Fox. Poor morning all round. It can only get better.
I should have brought Twiggy on for Mike- I forgot- perhaps he's such a good linesman.
Sorry I didn't make the Fox- life and death issue- were any of theoppo there. Was there bread and marge and potatoes and salt?
Think Twiggy was unhappy on the line. Did'nt lift his arm for offsides at the end.
Can we make a special allowance for Bully to play in both games. Say, hire a courier bike so he can keep his 100% record!!
If there are 2 games next Sunday then 1 can start at 10.30 but the other must start at 11. Bully will play the first half of the 10.30 ko game and then be whisked to the 11 ko game for the 2nd half. Bully must not be allowed to drive as he must keep his concentration so we need a driver ready and waiting.
Alternatively both games must be played at the same venue.
We cannot allow Bully to lose his 100% record as doing so will ruin the club and all that it stands for! There can be no compromise here I'm afraid.
Could we have not played one of these teams two weeks ago when we had to play Ashwell. Who's at fault for double booking?
Im available anytime night or day. We even have a 7 seater so theres room for changing.
i'm not playing for the stiffs next sunday
We are Knobs without balls I'm afraid- literally!
Im only playing in the team that has Bully,Matt and John B other wise you can forget it.
I was at the Fox...late. No one there apart from 6 of the oppo. Ho-hum. Enjoyed my pint and glad I took my copy of 'Bellies and Bulleseyes' by Sid Waddell. A cracking read.
I was'nt there and can i play up front again this weekend?
Yes "Couldn't score with a banjo"- contact Ron. You can play anywhere you like.
Don't think there will be a team with me, Bully and Matt in as I don't seem to get selected anymore. Might have a chance now we need at least 22 players but probably be overlooked again.
By the way...I just thought we were a bit unlucky. Their keeper played really well. Again we lost a game we should have won but how many times have we done that to other teams? This is classic regression to the mean. I think we've over-achieved in the past and so we expect too much of ourselves. That's not being negative by the way, just realistic.
I've got a banjo. Got it off a guy in the village for £25. Was I ripped off?
Went to the new Station. Couldn't get over it. One screen to watch the footie and hardly any seating. No dartboard either. Place has gone to the dogs. It is mutton dressed up as lamb. I WANT MUTTON!! Although I was offered some DVDs by Mr Chinese man. That was pleasing.
Did your banjo come with a barn door? If so sell it back to one of our forwards. If they can't use it im sure you can't.
New Station? Fewer trains. Fucking nothing new in fact. Worst quiz in the universe, may as well just play cock or hen , fanny or willie and the noise of that portly "quizmaster" , some people go to the pub to have a quiet drink or even a drink and a chat. Give up , stay at home the days of community socialisation are over.
As Mike is leaving for the U.S this weekend can i play up front with Matt?
shall i go direct to standon and are we starting at 11?
ONLY ONE GAME NOW ON SUNDAY> Old Owens away in the League.
Those who replied through conventional means know where they are going and what to do. The rest? Have a rest- a long one.
Who will play up front alongside Matty?
Answers on a very small postcard.
BEST wishes to Roy going under the knife this week. Shudder shudder!
Whats going on with Roy. Is he having replacement Knees? Or just surgery on his missed timed tackles.
Hello my name is Mike
Kick the ball at the goal- you score- it's easy.
attempt to kick the ball at the goal, fallover said ball, miss goal - easy
Im not a centre forward, but i have the best goals ratio this season. Played in that position for 20 minutes and scored 2 goals. Can anyone work out the percentages.
Are we working out the chance of Dave playing up front again or the chance that Dave will ever score 2 goals in 20 minutes again or that he'll ever be close to being the clubs top scorer again?
To quote pele 'I do dis, I do dis, I do dis, goal.'
i hope he's sub on sunday
You can guarantee it.
Wat about the 90 mins no goals up top against therfield?
Unfortunately there were only a few of us who were commited to the cause that day. A couple wanted to suck their thumbs and no one wanted pass me the ball. Theres a Chinese proverb that say's "Man who has no balls, wears small pants"
20.12.09 AWAY v ASHWELL 10.30 ko. Either on grass at Ashwell or astroturf in Baldock.
Get your place booked now- I have!
Good assessment of the Therfield game.
I always buy extra large y fronts
Im available for the Ashwell game if theres a spare place.
i am available for the ashwell game
NEWCASTLE DISUNITED
The new Joey Barton!
Centre forward Carroll,20, married with one child- dropped for Coventry game after placing a glass in someone'sface at a night club.
They learn nowt, thus win nowt.
It seems that we could be back to the Station Hotel after games. The Trussells sausages have been ordered and Ronald is pleased!
All we need now is for our spokesperson Debbie7 to tell the current establishment that the hot food was nice but that the time has come to move onwards and upwards.
Is this democracy in action? I thought we had to have a vote for the Cricket Club which no -one was interested in. Ron happy!! that'll be day. Hope you enjoy your tainted drivvle in the Station.
It were like old times in the Station!
Knobs won the quiz and returned to the culinary fold.
Chris was stuck in the Fox, explaining no doubt the new arrangements, and Brendan rescued him (just) from a potentially life threatening situation. Phew! There'll be no meat in the Fox again this weekend, I never did fancy curried Chris. Only salt and the ubiquitous margarine.
Who hates The Daily Mail?
I do. Who will join the club?
The paper that loved Hitler and still holds people in its propagandist thralkl.
Please take no notice of it.
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