Knobs 9 Bullsmoor All Sorts 0

A comfortable victory. Most would have preferred stronger opposition, but a strong team performance. Knebworth built from the back, largely to keep the defenders interested, kept attacking with energy and Tony was able to pop to the Co-Op for a newspaper in the second half.

Good performances all round, Tony performed a lovely dive for a shot that went over the bar, and would have given away a penalty if the referee was not a fellow keeper. 4 for Paul, 3 for Woody and 1 each for Barney and Jono.

Highlights
Paul's finishing, spectacular and aggressive Woody's crossing and finishing Greg, top team man for taking the kit complete football performance, Tony K marauding down the wing No one was injured getting the goals put, or putting them away Steady game from Martyn, didn't catch the ball in play Stuart Brown for stepping into referee at the last minute, thank you.
the fella who ran round in circles throughout the match Barney's tackling, we will make a defender out of him eventually
£17 nike tiempo boots from the Nike Store in Hatfield.

Lowlights
Martyn and Tony calamity capers - one piece of defending to do all game and they mess it up..... definite penalty Only 5 at the pub Wayne no show (again) Woody refusing to take the kit (again) Jono's first touch Jono's second touch / tackle Bully wearing gloves Bully getting injured Darren's shooting Double agent Dave Jordan defecting to Sandridge Stuart Brown's whistle, attracting attention of dogs but not footballers.

Knobs 4 Buntingford 2

It was a tale of 2 halves as Knebworth over turned a half time deficit to record a comfortable victory against Buntingford.

Knebworth started the match lacking energy and composure. Buntingford dominated with some long balls, though Tony was rarely called into action - until Dave Knights intervened.... A Buntingford through ball found the centre forward who got away from Ally. He approached the goal, Ally had the shot covered, James had the cross covered. Dave struck the cross past Tony with a heavy touch that was to reappear throughout the first half.  Barney was lively, Gavin energetic, Martyn disappointing and Rob Hanlon made a 3 minute cameo before getting injured - a dull first half.

Harsh words were needed at half time and James threw imaginary tea cups to rally the troops. Passion and composure was the message. Strategic changes were made as the midfield was upgraded with Chris Cox replacing Martyn and Banks replacing Barney.  The manager with the Midas touch was grateful when Gavin hammered home a cross for his 75th goal in 565 starts for Knebworth. The tinkerman manager then made a change to the formation with Barney replacing Dave Knights and a switch to 3 at the back. The masterstroke was rewarded as Paul quickly scored his first goal. It then became the Paul Matthews show as he completed a great hat trick. Full set of left foot, right foot and header. Buntingford managed a consolation goal as Tony watched a corner float across the 6 yard box to the far post and Darren's man headed home. 

In the end a comfortable win. 7 in the pub waited patiently for food, and James shocked everyone with the story of going to collect the kit from Dave Knights house, and being greeted by Dave in his dressing gown at 6.30pm.