After last weekends wash out it was nice to play this week. And play you did!!!

Squard this week : Josh, Jack, Tom Morgan, Louis, Reynolds,Kevin,Faizan,Connor, Callum, Gabe, Joey & Saul. This weeks blog is brought to you by Tom Rackind.

First of all there were too many goals to talk about our missed chances.

Our first goal came from a free kick, which Tom Rackind whipped in with precision to find the head of Jack on his debut. Finally Dan’s training is paying off as Jack flicked it on into the back of net.

Soon after restarting Connor chipped a ball over the defence which Gabe buried with precision. Gabe went on to score 3 more in the first half being the clinical finisher he is. At this point we got too confident with our dominance in the game and were caught in possession with too many players up the field to allow them to score. 5-1

Just before the signal for half time Kevin scuffed his shot yet still scored against a below par keeper from outside the box. 6-1

Second half we started slowly and took our foot off the gas a bit but we weren’t punished for this as we were sound defensively. This allowed Nick to try out new positions for some of us. After about 15 minutes we got our rhythm back and proceeded to slot 2 home through Kevin, 1 more from Jack and a volley from Tom Reynolds. Then, their right back proceeded to have a belter of a shot and score! An own goal.

Right at the end their striker was through on goal with only Josh to beat, who made a spectacular one handed reflex save for Callum to clear. Top class goalkeeping.

Great performance lads!

See you at training,

P.S. I think we deserve a long match because we were really good.

Thanks Tom for doing the blog, As Tom eluded to a couple of really good debut performances from Kevin and Jack while the rest of you all had a really good came. Most of  all i like the fact that you all took on instructions that we gave you. Also i was pleased that you didn’t harass the referee even though in the second half you could of had a couple of penalties that were not given.

This weeks MoTM really could of been anyone ! so we decided it was everyone. It makes such a difference when we hit the target and take our chance, You were solid at the back,strong in midfield, Clinical upfront and reassured in Goal. Really well done everyone

Remember to let Nick or myself know if you can’t make training.

Now that was an action packed game. I think we all learnt something from the game.

The game started off very tight not much was given away by either side . The midfield was congested and packed. Tackles were tough and challenges were robust. But we kept our heads, and played football. We created the first real chance Gabe found some space down the left and played a great cross field ball to Reynolds who took it forward and round the keeper but hit the side netting. Oakhill had the next real chance a free kick just outside the box. Josh got a good hand to it and pushed it wide. With Ten minutes to go the ball broke to Joel who had a chance to shoot early however he took one touch to many and the ball got cleared by the keeper. Half Time 0.0

Second half we seemed to start really slowly for the first five minutes we gave the ball away cheaply and put our selves under pressure, however we weathered the storm and finally the ball broke to Gabe who finished well as the keeper came off his line. 1.0 Suddenly the pendlum swung again and we had all the pressure another through ball and Gabe finished well 2.0.

Very soon we lost Faizan who got a stud in the knee and Mario also got kicked in the knee. So we had to ring changes this also coincided with pressure from them. We had a few chances to clear the ball but the ball seemed to ricochet off some players and nestles in the bottom left hand corner 2.1. Now we came under more pressure and i felt some decision went against us. The referee must of gave three free kicks for hand ball which for me were never hand ball , FA guidelines ( The referee must consider the proximity of the potential offender to the person last playing the ball, the speed of the ball and importantly whether the offender’s arms are in a natural or unnatural position) for me they either kicked the ball at us or hands were down by the side. Another comment from the Referee was that’s not a foul as it was accidental – Ref i think you find most fouls are accidental or they are card-able offenses !!! Louie also got injured from a rather dangerous tackle by there tall player who they say “is learning the game” so that’s OK.

With all this going on we started to lose our heads a bit which only encouraged them on more. Kicking the ball away after a free kick is given against you only makes you a target and increases frustration. I know you get frustrated but its not the premiership, you have accept the decision and look up to make sure that you are marking someone at the free kick. Move on hurt them with football not by moaning. I don’t want to asked “Are you really gonna pay this ref” or “This Ref hasn’t got a clue”

With five minutes to go the got the equalizer, not even sure how they got so quickly in the box but they finished well. 2.2 Last five minutes and the Pendulum swung again we had two chances to score first Connor shot for outside the area with goalie off his line but it went wide, Second and last chance Reynolds beat the full back and shot, it looked like it was going in hit the post and Gabe followed in to score, however the linesman put the flag up for offside now as long as player comes from behind the player who shot then he is on side. For me it looked on-side but the referee went with linesman. Whistle went shortly after and the game finished 2.2

I was not happy that their manager had a go at our players, yes i will listen to criticism and take on board comments but i will not have them shout at our players. Also i felt that some of their tackles were just as bad if not worse than ours. Yes the game got to heated and maybe Nick & I should of done something to take the sting out of it. We didnt want to lose 3 games in row that we should of won and maybe we too got too involved in the game. We are all learning and we all make mistakes.

I refuse to end the blog on a down note. The boys played really well against the team second in the division who i believe are unbeaten. Believe me they are beatable. If you all carry on playing football then you will all be winners.

Squad this week Josh, Louie, Morgan, Edonis, Mario, Charney, Tom, Faizan,Connor, Reynolds,Gabe, Callum, Theo & Joel.

MotM – Josh he made some good saves and made some good clearances under extreme pressure. Training tomorrow night please let Nick and I know if you cannot attend.

“Miscarriage of Justice” that was the phrase Reynolds mum used and it just about summoned up the match !!!

First I want to thank you all for putting in the effort today as it was hard for you all today with so many substitutes. We had a full squad available today which meant 5 substitutes ! I thought Nick managed it well to give as time as he could with disrupting the match.

Starting Eleven was Josh, Louie,Morgan,Edonis,Mario, Theo, Faizan, Tom, Callum,Connor & Gabe. Subs Charney, Reynolds, Joel,Joey & Saul

The game started very similar to last week, where we had all the pressure and created the first chances. Gabe forced the keeper into a great save in the first 5 minutes and that set the tone for the first 20 minutes. We broke again and again and yes they did have a good keeper but we just didn’t take our chances. We should of had a penalty when Gabe was pushed but the referee (Who was very poor) didn’t give it. You cannot dwell on referee decision once they are made you have to move on and keep playing. After 20 minutes or so Nick ran the changes but didn’t change the game we were still in control. Reynold’s hit the post and cross bar. The chances game and went and in the end we were made to pay. We even had a bit of WWE with Tom being thrown to the floor and their player being asked to leave  the game. A hopeful ball into the box and i think Saul got a kick in the “Lower” region before they then poked the ball home for a very soft goal which was in the 40th Minute OMG !! Half-Time 1.0

Second half we had the worst start possible and they scored within three minutes Mario sold himself to easily and they crossed to a unmarked man in the box. 2.0. Now usually i start to worry about collapse if you get your heads down but today you kept playing and pushing for the goal. Gabe had another couple of chances Charney and Faizan tried from long range, Connor went through and hit the keeper. Reynolds was really unlucky not to score. I thought he did after about 15 minutes but it went just wide. We had a couple of big penalty shouts for pushes in the box but the referee turned a blind eye. Chances still came but we were never going to score. In the last 5 minutes we pushed up too much and got caught on the break. No ones fault really when we were so desperate to score. 3.0. In injury time we had another blatant penalty turned down but the referee must of felt guilty as he then gave us a penalty for nothing Tom Scored 3.1 and the referee blew for full time. It was a consolation goal but you deserved it and more.

Just a couple of points about your play:

1) When in attack unless its a through ball, come to the ball and win it !

2) Try to get the ball in the box as early as possible, Don’t run around in circles even if it means hitting it with your weaker foot.

3) Every 1st and 2nd ball should have a challenge, If you are going to clear a ball give a big shout so you don’t get in each others way.

Overall very pleased how you played again and same as last week you didnt take your chances 😦

MoTM went to Faizan who broke up play well, attacked, created chances and had an all round good game well done

Training tomorrow night will be shooting practice for the first 30 minutes

Rain Rain go away come back another day ……….

Nick started with a slight change Josh in Goal Louie, Morgan, Adonis and Joey in defence. Tom and Faizan in the middle with Connor just behind the striker, Saul & Charney on the wings and Gabe upfront. Theo, Jonathan and Callum started as subs. I think as soon as you kicked off to started to rain and looking at the photos some got on the camera.

However the rain seemed to revitalize you as you started the match fantastically. In the first 15 minutes Gabe must of had Six chances and on another day he would of taken at least three, however between some good goalkeeping and slightly wayward shooting the goal remained intact. Connor put one wide and another saved for a corner while Saul had one cleared off the line. The defense was strong with Louis excelling in his role at right back. We kept pushing for the goal that we deserved but it was one of those days. Suddenly on the break we got caught down the left and the ball got played through to their left back who scored 1.0. You all kept your heads but five mins later an almost identical goal was scored 2.0. Just want to say here that who ever is playing on the right or left of midfield/Wing you are not a forward. You must track back and help your full back. Yes i know its a tiring job but that is why we rotate the wings more than any other position to keep you fresh and working hard. Half Time 2.0

You did not deserve to be losing 2.0 😦

Second half began and you started really well again and it paid off straight away. Gabe got the goal his play deserved 2.1. A ball played through by Connor he ran and shot at the edge of the box and it slipped past. However soon after we were under a bit of pressure and we had a couple of chance to clear but we didn’t connect well with the ball 3.1.Heads didn’t drop and you kept looking dangerous on the break. Good play by Louie and Charney down the right freed Gabe again and he didn’t miss 3.2. Oakhill came back strong and you got pushed back but defended really well. A free kick was given away just outside the area the opposition put the ball over the wall but Josh made a excellent save to tip it over for a corner. Still the pressurized us but Morgan and Edonis remained strong with Tom sweeping up infront. 15 Minutes to go you broke again with Charney down the right who fed Gabe and i thought it went in but it hit the side netting……. Aarrrgh. Five minutes to go and we won a corner Connor played it in and both Louie and Charney nearly scored however after a bout of ping pong the ball broke loose and fell to there forward who broke quickly. Josh came out but he rounded him and slotted into a empty net 4.2. Last five minutes you still pushed for goal but no luck was coming. Final score 4.2 —– And the rain STOPPED

I know you came off upset and annoyed but you shouldn’t be. You all played really well and play like that you will win more than you lose. Both the Referee and there Manager said we should of been  three or four up before they even got a look in.

MoTM went to two players Louis who had a great game at right back, helped attack down the right, covered defensively and Connor worked hard in midfield closed the opposition down and played some great balls through.

Training tomorrow night see you there