Shephall 2 Knobs 2

The glorious Indian summer saw some approach to form. Several players looked a bit fitter despite Friday's celebratory exertions.
Gavin left the Station on Friday night, back in the fold, he'd be there, he wasn't. John saw him Saturday and he was keeping himself for next week. Pity, he was earmarked today for a half of endeavour outfield and a half in his favourite position, goalkeeper. As it was noone wanted the gloves, so, never one to let the team down I took on the role- nice new jersey mind.
Kicking uphill against the wind and into the sun first half we played reasonably well. (The sun went in second half). We took a quick lead when Andy rounded the keeper to net. I could see things would only go awry if they started centreing and shooting. I did tip one deflected shot onto the bar but thereafter seemed to forget where my hands were and what they for. It's quite hard trying to save every shot with your feet but hey I tried. They equalised when their bustling centre forward was allowed too much room for a shot which unerringly nestled in the corner of the net- why didn't I dive? They swiftly took a lead, a ball from the left, such a small pitch, smuggled back to the left where one of the two waiting predators volleyed home. I like to think Trevor would have saved it. New player Gary was showing promise on the left but became more influential when he moved inside and upfront. Chris Wilson was buzzing in midfield, now for a passing improvement, John Boyle was having a season debut game of solidity, but needs matches and a resolution of his pinged leg. Darren at full back, keeping away from M. Boyle's Friday weekend benders and John's lagers over the back fence, was back to his youthful best.
Chris Cox was bustling and playing football on the ground and all was better. But we didn't win so not really good enough.
Second half, Darren H on for Brendan. Do you play in goal Darren?- ~#****ck **shit~*&. so I continued, I only arsked.. We defended comfortably second half. Had several chances, loads of attacks. Their keeper made some terrific , match saving saves but near the end we equalised. A Bully corner, at last headed goalwards by Gary and swept into the net by Chris Cox.
An 8-4 game for us ended 2-2.
Get Trevor!!!! Very important.
The Crown pub at Aston End was very pleasant.
(Brendan was late, but in time for kick off. Darren H was very late and missed the team photo just before kick off in the NEW KIT. For the record.)
Better than previous weeks by a long chalk but disappointing that we didn't wallop them. A good spirited game, no hastle. Next week Goldings at home. Someone remind Alistair, Goldings!!!
LOL whatever that means.