Fleece 'B' Vs. Ryecroft sports FC.
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(New job plus up and down sleeping pattern finally caught up on my good self and 40 winks turned into considerably longer - l was late for the kick-off. Apologies.)
On arrival the game was 3 apiece and 10 minutes to go in the first half. Fleece reserves had pulled back from 3-1 down and battling well against top of the table opposition; centre forward Andy Williams bagging all 3 Fleece goals.
Parker Road - our field of dreams (and occasional nightmares) - situated west of the M1 between junctions 39 and 40 is a wide open boggy plain and subject to the elements; the wind high and howling, the pitch cut up and bobbly so skills a la premiership/championship are hard come by.
This didn't stop Ryecroft playing well and looking good for their top of the table status - tighter passing, better control and passing, use of flanks, more height and better commited to the 50-50 ball and confidenct throughout. This paid off 3 minutes into the second half when a breakthrough on the left was cut back in for an admittedly well taken 4th. Another 3 minutes later and it was 3-5.
Shit - this was looking like it was going to be a rout. However, Fleece dug in and managed to stem the flow, although they were always up against it; cohesion lost and Ryecroft rampant. The boys defended doggedly - Tony 'baldhead' standing out well in defence and Graeme Hardwick booked (again!) for his usual Loki-ism in the shape of an ankle tap - you bad boy! Still, he managed a wry smile.
Fleece B's battling began to take its toll and players were picking up knocks - Hardwick's groin, Craig Kellett, Tony Baldhead and Dave 'no. 7' all copping for a whack. Reserve keeper Dave came on for Kellett and it even looked like yours truly might get a second appearance under my belt. But the lads were having none of it and l was confined to the sidelines as unused 2nd sub and much abused (cheers Kyle) 2nd half linesman, ball-boy, water carrier, home crowd and match reporter/photographer; the other 3 home supporters retiring to the comforts of the ad hoc tea bar/pigeon shed (yerbastardsyer!).
Handbagging award (and oscar nomination) goes to a Ryecroft midfilder for trip, roll and gobbing off.
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This leaves Fleece 'B' in 10th position (out of 12) with 3 games in hand over 9th placed Sandal athletic reserves.
Last 5 league fixture are -
THU 13 APR 2006 18:15 Home Vs. Snydale Athletic Res at Parker Road, Horbury.
TUE 18 APR 2006 18:15 Jolly Miller FC Vs. Away at Slack Lane, Newmillerdam.
SAT 22 APR 2006 14:30 Ossett Panthers Vs. Away at Green Park, Horbury.
SAT 29 APR 2006 14:30 Home Vs. Ferrybridge Amateurs at Parker Road, Horbury.
SAT 06 MAY 2006 14:30 Stanley Arms FC Vs. Away at Coach Road, Outwood.
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Fleece 'A' won 2-8 away at bottom placed Morley C and SC and 'played crap'.
Scorers were -
Carl Walker - hat trick,
Jamie Brearley,
Rich Hardwick,
Ash MacGhee,
Stuart Jones
and an own goal.
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(* nude shower photos of Craig Kellett are available to highest bidder).
(New job plus up and down sleeping pattern finally caught up on my good self and 40 winks turned into considerably longer - l was late for the kick-off. Apologies.)On arrival the game was 3 apiece and 10 minutes to go in the first half. Fleece reserves had pulled back from 3-1 down and battling well against top of the table opposition; centre forward Andy Williams bagging all 3 Fleece goals.
Parker Road - our field of dreams (and occasional nightmares) - situated west of the M1 between junctions 39 and 40 is a wide open boggy plain and subject to the elements; the wind high and howling, the pitch cut up and bobbly so skills a la premiership/championship are hard come by.
This didn't stop Ryecroft playing well and looking good for their top of the table status - tighter passing, better control and passing, use of flanks, more height and better commited to the 50-50 ball and confidenct throughout. This paid off 3 minutes into the second half when a breakthrough on the left was cut back in for an admittedly well taken 4th. Another 3 minutes later and it was 3-5.
Shit - this was looking like it was going to be a rout. However, Fleece dug in and managed to stem the flow, although they were always up against it; cohesion lost and Ryecroft rampant. The boys defended doggedly - Tony 'baldhead' standing out well in defence and Graeme Hardwick booked (again!) for his usual Loki-ism in the shape of an ankle tap - you bad boy! Still, he managed a wry smile.
Fleece B's battling began to take its toll and players were picking up knocks - Hardwick's groin, Craig Kellett, Tony Baldhead and Dave 'no. 7' all copping for a whack. Reserve keeper Dave came on for Kellett and it even looked like yours truly might get a second appearance under my belt. But the lads were having none of it and l was confined to the sidelines as unused 2nd sub and much abused (cheers Kyle) 2nd half linesman, ball-boy, water carrier, home crowd and match reporter/photographer; the other 3 home supporters retiring to the comforts of the ad hoc tea bar/pigeon shed (yerbastardsyer!).
Handbagging award (and oscar nomination) goes to a Ryecroft midfilder for trip, roll and gobbing off.
***
This leaves Fleece 'B' in 10th position (out of 12) with 3 games in hand over 9th placed Sandal athletic reserves.
Last 5 league fixture are -
THU 13 APR 2006 18:15 Home Vs. Snydale Athletic Res at Parker Road, Horbury.
TUE 18 APR 2006 18:15 Jolly Miller FC Vs. Away at Slack Lane, Newmillerdam.
SAT 22 APR 2006 14:30 Ossett Panthers Vs. Away at Green Park, Horbury.
SAT 29 APR 2006 14:30 Home Vs. Ferrybridge Amateurs at Parker Road, Horbury.
SAT 06 MAY 2006 14:30 Stanley Arms FC Vs. Away at Coach Road, Outwood.
***
Fleece 'A' won 2-8 away at bottom placed Morley C and SC and 'played crap'.
Scorers were -
Carl Walker - hat trick,
Jamie Brearley,
Rich Hardwick,
Ash MacGhee,
Stuart Jones
and an own goal.
***
(* nude shower photos of Craig Kellett are available to highest bidder).
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