Lots of enthusiasm amongst the team as we waited expectantly in the car park at the station. Manager Dave was only slightly late due to chasing his dog through the streets and arrived with news that Nick Took Took had again cried off the night before. All was not lost though as Dave had picked up a young chap on the way who just needed to borrow some size 8 boots and put some talc in his hair so he looked old enough to play.
Amazingly though we arrived on time for the first time this season to an away game (well most of us did). What we found was the world’s longest football pitch waiting for us and an opposition with a squad of about 16 players who made changes every 10 minutes.
Manager Dave gave a rousing speech – “You all know what you’re doing”.
Mascot Billy won the toss and chose that the Knobs kick off. That we did, promptly lost the ball attacking down the right, the oppo attacked down their left, crossed to the left back post and scored. Less than a minute in and 1-0. Things didn’t get much better after that.
We had quite a few shots early on. None of them within 30 yards though. The midget keeper may well have been tested if the ball hadn’t rolled along the floor to him every time.
Brendan was subbed by Dave after doing his best Danny Rose impression against Stoke and trying to fight the player who fouled him. At least he showed some fight!
Lee ran his heart out in his pair of new £95 boots. He asked if we can make a mention that he is washing the kit.
Martyn gave away a penalty which was scored. Tony tried to give another away pushing a goal bound shot past the post with his hand but the ref by this point had clearly lost the plot having moments earlier allowed Welwyn an offside goal which he claimed was because one of the Knobs played the scorer, when we clearly didn’t and he couldn’t tell us which one of us it was!
Manager Dave said there were lots of positives and was happy with the performance. Clearly chasing his dog round the streets and being out in the sun had sent him mad!
Next week we have the boring, rigid and physical Buntingford coming to town. Ron is playing up front so expect some goals!
11 comments:
At least Steve Bull was innocent, OK?
Respect!
Impotent you mean?
Knebworth School Year 1 "Show and Tell" - my Dad played football and they lost 7-0. The shame.
Can yi not score a goal and mek it 7-1, yer not trying, surely. Perhaps not as good as you think you'd are?
Come on, show!
Everyone put a shift in and we showed the competitive side of our game for once. We had spells of dominance which panicked the opposition for a short while. Any lesser team would have folded. Im hoping the same 12/13 reply to my txt for Sunday.
I agree with the dog handler, though significantly more panic was seen in our tough tackling full back's eyes after 'that' tackle. Apologies for not joining the fracas as I usually do but I didn't see the tackle / my mum was about to arrive with the kids / it was a shocking tackle - delete as appropriate, I am told all are true.
we attempted a Mourinho tactical masterclass but it went wrong after 20 seconds and there was no plan B. I gave up after that and could not be bothered.
It was great to see both the manager and captain remaining positive and encouraging us to keep playing and battling despite the score. Both led by example and this helped keep the mood positive. The previous game needed these characters and if Gavin plays this week hopefully they can prevent him giving up after 10 minutes again.
Don't worry. I'm out for the season.
We're not
That's more like it, a bit of passion. Mind same 12/13 next week? Off to the bookies to forecast an 8-0 away win.
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