Mens E 2 - 2 Dutch B

Often in teams, one acquires a nickname - toothless jim for example (who is not even in our team), or airshot, or bomber or hulk. Last year we called Matt Burke "Donny" because he was the "new kid on the block". Now, sadly, our goalkeeper has suggested your captain should be called Costas, as in "he costas the game", presumably due to undeciferable formations and a penchant for giving away unnecessary short corners.

Bah humbug to DT! I thought we all played admirably. Moments to cherish?:

1) Martin's sublime cross to Scott,

2) Alfred's unique form of self refereering justice

3) Josh's dribbling around the D (as opposed to in the pub)

4) Neil's fine goal

5) Paul occasionally meandering into the their D unchallenged

6) Mike finally distributing to the left wing

7) James Ws slightly scary runs up the pitch

8) the whole team getting that 50:50 ball

9) martin haigh turning up to support even though he couldnt play. (James Dick did nothing of note)

No MOTM this match - it doubles up after next match to be Man of the Month with accompanying picture and fawning write up in Club magazine.

Things to work on? short corners at both ends, not watching the ball arrive, but instead going to get it, maintaining the 50:50 mongrel, and flicking the ball over the goaly. Paul commented after that if we run like that against the Fs we should have them.

We have a potential workout this Friday evening to be confirmed and Ill now ask for availability for the 21st, thursday, 8.30 derby against the Fs.