TJ BEST 'STRIKER' SINCE CHIPPY

Match Report: 27.1.09

Colours: Rob, TJ, Andy, Paul B, Heath, Rupert (1st half)

Yellows: Rich, Rock, Mark GM, James, Jim, Rupert (2nd half)

Score: Colours 7-5 Yellows

TJ has displayed the art of striking the ball and never has a ball whistled so fast into a net since the days of Chippy. But to be fair the ball was made of pig skin then and Chippy had hair. Indeed TJ struck a nice few goals tonight which the keeper(s) had no chance.

The Colours deserved their win with TJ and Andy on fine form running the show from midfield and linking well and scoring some nice goals at the same time. The Yellows were a bit more huff and puff and found it difficult to break down a resolute defence excellently marshalled by Paul.

The Colours were in complete control in the first part of the game going 5 up, the only surprise was that the Yellows scored 2 quick goals when for about the only time the Colours defence had a lapse of concentration.

Rupert joined the Yellows at halfway and this had some initial reward, but as soon as the outstanding Andy and TJ scored further goals the game was up.

Man of the Match: A very tough call as both TJ and Andy had great games, but it goes to the headline maker TJ for some very well taken goals.

COLOURS RUE MISSED OPPORTUNITIES

Match Report: 13.1.09

Colours: James, Andy, Rupert, Heath, Paul B, Rob, Badge, Jimmer

Yellows: TJ, Mark GM, Steve C, Matt (I think?), Stuart, Rock, Paul P

Score: Colours 5-6 Yellows

The Colours will be wondering how they lost this game, so many chances, but so many missed, poor Rupert will want to forget this game as he missed 3 guilt edge chances spooning 2 over from close in and missing with a point blank header. I don't think his mind was on the game as earlier he was in goal texting a friend!

The game was a tight affair with the scores being 1 all at the half way mark. After another exchange of goals the Colours seemed to be cruising after Andy slotted in the 4th to make it 4-2. In fact they should have added to this but were guilty of over playing it and taking one too many touches in front of goal. One incident summed the game up when Rupert nicked the ball off Stuart leaving a 3 0n 1, he fed Andy, who was denied by Steve and then Badge had a goal to aim at, but Steve again saved with his feet.

This in fact could have been the turning point as soon after Andy went in goal, James made a blunder, goal machine scored and before you could say Prince Charles said Sooty, the Colours went 5-4 up. Back came the Colours and Badge did finally score to level up, though the Yellows were not done and TJ let fly with a fine shot and that was the game won and with one less man....fair play.

Man of the Match: A close call but young Stuart wins this for a good game and a fine individual goal to cap his night.

FAMILIAR FACES RETURN TO FACE THE COLD

Match Report: 1.6.09

Colours: Stew, Rock, Paul P, Rupert, Mark GM, James, Bob, Jimmer

Yellows: Felix, Andy, Paul B, Steve C, Rich, TJ, Badge, Heath

Score: Colours: 7-6 Yellows

Well, well, well, new year but some old faces (no pun intended) returned it was good to see GM, Rich and TJ (who is back temporarily before going on a world tour in the spring). Hopefully this year the numbers will be up. One noticeable absentee was John M who, on the curry night, badgered me to turn up as he was going to be there and I could make no excuses. Now that he is sober he obviously did not fancy it. Whereas I left my walking stick in the car and braved the elements.

It was a cold night and diving on the ground was like diving on concrete, it rather reminded me of my bed as a youngster and waking up with ice on the carpet. I also noticed how the earlier flem I discharged (all good footballers do this Frank Lampard did it the other day and Wayne Rooney) iced up, that made me laugh.

Sorry there was a game to discuss. It was a good game and very close. Goal Machine (who said I could do the write up today) was in fine form and one goal was a cracker giving Felix no chance in goal. The Colours did maintain their lead for most of the game due to some good defending and saves, yes my arm now hurts. However Rich started to find some space and punished the Colours with a few goals of his own, one was a soft one as Bob lost control gifting a goal to Rich. That made it 6-5 to the Yellows and you felt then that they would go on and win it.

However an uncharacteristic mistake in midfield from Andy led to the Colours leveller and they topped this off with a late goal to win it 7-6. Good game lads and this bodes well for the year ahead.

Man of the Match: A close one as there were some good individual performances on both sides, but Goal Machine wins it with a fine performance and one cracking goal.