If the league season had started in January, we would be top of the league by now. What a run we are on. 3 more points in the bag and a beautiful game to watch. I say that with all seriousness. All those who were substituted couldn’t believe the standard of play on the pitch!
After a delayed start, it was clear that we were going to be the dominant team throughout this contest. They had a couple of decent players but overall, we looked fitter, stronger and more skilful. That’s not to say that we shouldn’t have been 1-0 down, after Ron had denied the Old Minchendians what looked like a clear penalty as Tony parried away a shot/cross with his hands. As the lino Brendan said ‘He does it so often now, it’s not worth flagging.’ – I’m sure they would agree.
It was a game of bobbly balls and missed chances and at half-time it was 0-0. A stirring speech by Chris meant that we came out in the 2nd half with renewed vigour. Alistair (acting manager) was using his roll-on/roll-off subs system as a motivational tool. You were told that you had 15 minutes to do something before you were hauled off. This inspired the players on the pitch. And Dave Jordan on the sidelines.
The first goal was controversial. After Bully crossed in a corner, a shot came in and one of their defenders parried the shot much like Tony had done in the first half. Ron called penalty. They were up in arms. And that was the problem in the first place. Ho! Ho! Bully stepped up and rattled it home. The second was a nice-ish goal. Richard held the ball up well and played it off to Bully who played a lovely ball through for Gavin to chase. It was 50/50 with the keeper and as the ball bounced up, Gavin hooked it back in to the box for Darren A to score from close range. His first goal in the league. A lovely moment. The third goal was another through ball by Bully (I think or it might have been Richard or Chris W.) and Gavin raced on to it and slotted it through the keepers legs. 3-0. Game over. Or so we thought.
We looked quite solid throughout the game. Chris Wilson was having an excellent game in midfield and Tony and Chris looked yet again very stable at the back. I have to admit, after the third goal I didn’t see much more of the game but I was reliably informed that Old Minchendians could have easily come back in to it, by Chris Wilson, who by that time had been rolled off. Was it no surprise that they scored with Chris and Tony off the pitch? Maybe but maybe not. We might have thought the game was won. I think we created a couple more chances. Mike was unlucky, just putting one past the post. And that was it. Oh…RON HAD A MARVELLOUS GAME AS REFEREE.
As the league games are about to end, here is some information:
Top League goal scorers – Andy Castle (6), Gavin Simpson (4), Steve Bull (3) and John Boyle (3)
7 comments:
Great blog Gavin. Many Thanks
Dubious decision of the week? Ron and the hand of Tony or the Barcelona ref and the deafness of Van Persie? You decide.
Dubiuos decision of the week? Tony asking Dave to order a round of drinks in the pub.
This weeks blog has been shit. Come home ron knebworth misses you and you ramblings. No one else talks to them selves as much as you do.
i am available this sunday
I'm back what's up ? Nowt/ Am gannin away again.
Tony handballl
? Clearly unintentional- blasted at him from less than a yard i gave benefit of doubt to defence on this occasion. Lest you forget I sent Tony off for a clear handball which led to a twice taken penalty by the opposition some weeks ago. No bias by this fucking ref.
Their handball - more distance between our shot and the defender's effort to make himself big by putting arms above his head. Clear penalty no comparison with earlier situation only it was Knobs who receieved a penalty and Minchendenians who weere refused one.
Tony of Old M's showed a real class when he came on as sub. which shows not old dogs are dead.
Yi twats!
Yir probably on the piss or hev berrer things ti dae. Still yer twats,
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