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Tonight's Teams
Mary's Moaners
Bryn Meredith
Keith Mastin
Martin Wilde
Ron Buttery
The Blue & Whites
Chris Anthony
Keith Proudfoot
Malc Hough
Steve Gerrard
All Stars
Chris Todd
Karl English
Paul Garner
Robbie Westwood
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Sunday 6th January 2008 : Great to be back at the Leisure Centre
after the Christmas and New Year break. As Mary's Moaners kicked off
2008 I gingerly moved my expanded frame into action. It soon became
apparent that three weeks of over indulgence was going to take it's
toll and sitting here typing this report confirms my early fear.
I wasn't on my own as I looked around at the expanding waistlines,
Scouse Ron looked like a reflection you used to see in those mirrors
at the Fun House in Blackpool. Still none of this stopped the lads
giving it large (couldn't resist that one) and the action was
started at a furious pace, well reasonably quick. Proudy hit the
first goal of 2008 in a very tight 2-2 draw with the Moaners in the
first game as they fought back from being 2 down. Proudy's team were
on song tonight as they only lost one game, 2-1 to the All Stars
with the returning Steve Gerrard making all the difference with a
very busy contribution. Although Proudy hit the Lions share of his
teams goals, a back to form Chris , Steve and myself all
managed to contribute when needed. The Moaners blew hot and cold and
definitely missed the assassin who was probably sunning himself on a
winter break which probably helped us ease our way back into the
flow. Bryn, 2007's Player of the Year, bagged his usual quota of
goals but didn't get the support of his team mates who gave a new
meaning to hitting the heights. Scouse Ron chose the 75th minute to
bag his first of the year, a superbly executed toe ender into the
bottom corner, captured on movie for all time. The All Stars
finished well but as has been the rule of thumb in the past, you
need to be a regular squad to knit together and by the time they
knitted, it was all over. Chris Todd continues to improve, some neat
strikes this evening, and Paul was up and down the pitch with his
usual fervour as was Robbie but an early ankle injury to Karl saved
the goalkeepers from serious punishment. Paul whacked in his
traditional long ranger from his own half whilst Robbie managed to
whip one past Proudy. It was quite unusual that every player
found the net tonight but the highlight of a very enjoyable night
was a trickler of a pass back to Robbie in nets which he some how
managed to let through his legs before diving backwards and juggling
it into the goal in comical style. Poor old Robbie but, he left us
all laughing and that's not bad for the first week back. Proudy wore
his new Blackburn shirt emblazoned with Santa Cruz who will probably
be transferred in the January window. Hoping to see Steve Hart back
next week, I believe he has been in Edinburgh performing in Jock and
the Beanstalk - his team need him back, the final piece of the
jigsaw.....
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Tonight's Players
Bryn Meredith
Keith Mastin
Paul Garner
Richard Evans
Rick Pott
John Goodwin
Chris Anthony
Keith Proudfoot
Malc Hough
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Sunday 13th January 2008 : Short report tonight as I'm off to the
Bombay Café in Chinley for a last blow out before my career saving
diet starts tomorrow. It's getting bloody hard work carting round
all that excess lard and there were moments tonight when my body
tried to tell me that it was also getting pissed off with it. Still
I did manage a couple of hat tricks back to back which cheered me up
a
tad. Bryn was also on a goal scoring fest as the lads put on a good
show in spite of the disappointing turn out. With Bolton playing
Blackburn there seemed to be little on offer as an alternative
especially as both those clubs rarely draw more than a spattering of
fans. Proudy resisted the temptation to watch the second half with
his beloved Rovers just starting to make a comeback after going a
goal down, his decision to get his arse down to the Leisure Centre
was rewarded with a win at full time. Chris Todd obviously couldn't
resist the chance to watch the Trotters, Chris's team, on one of
their rare Sunday afternoon appearances and he was rewarded with a
defeat - bad choice mate. We were indeed short of one player to make
up the ten so played four a side with the players rotating. One
thing about four a side is there are no hiding places and most of
the lads were on their knees at the end of this gruelling ninety
minutes. Even Richard found it tough in his first showing this year
although in between he covered every inch of the pitch as usual. Zsu
Zsu was phenomenal in goal getting his size 12's onto everything,
Chris ran himself to a standstill (after half an hour) and Rick
Pott, the man who never gives up a lost cause, was bounced into the
wall chasing another one for the umpteenth time since joining the
vets. Paul and Proudy both had their moments and both found the net
regularly although the benches were given a rest this week so the
main obstacle was Zsu Zsu. John Goodwin back from Lanzagrottie had a
smooth return to the fold and should benefit the Moaners when
hopefully, they reform next week with the rest of the missing vets.
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Tonight's Teams
Mary's Moaners
John Goodwin
Keith Mastin
Martin Wilde
Paul Garner
Nigel Caldwell
The Blue & Whites
Chris Anthony
Keith Proudfoot
Malc Hough
Steve Gerrard
The All Stars
Matt Pink
Chris Todd
Richard Evans
Malcolm Stubbs
Robbie Westwood
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Sunday 21st January 2008 : A better turn out tonight with three
teams pretty equal in standard and a close contest for the team of
the night. Mary's started off really well only losing one of their
first five games. Without Bryn Meredith it looked like they may
struggle for goals but this wasn't the case with John in particular
hitting the target with great regularity. It wasn't only the net
that felt the full might of John's presence as myself and Chris were
reminded that the assassin is alive and well and liable to strike
when least expected. Martin braved a nasty back problem and
put in a lively ninety minutes and was well supported by Moaner's
guests for the night, Nigel and Paul. I thought Nigel in particular
worked hard in his first game of the New Year. Matt and Malc Stubbs
also made their first showing this year and combined well for the
All Stars. Robbie as usual ran the equivalent of a couple
of marathons but it was Richard that caught the eye for his team as
he fired in a number of important goals plus Robbie weighed in with
a double. Chris Todd took on the last line of defence duties and
like Nigel quietly got on with doing the simple things until he took
a nasty fall in the last ten minutes. The Todd knee took the brunt
of the fall and it looks like Chris may miss a couple of weeks. I
hope it isn't serious and doesn't put him off as he has
slotted in very nicely with the lads and has become part of the
team, even though he supports Bolton Wanderers. As for my team, the
Blue and Whites we had a mixed night sometimes unstoppable and
sometimes unstartable. Proudy and Steve took on the scoring
responsibilities with mixed success whist Chris and myself settled
for a more supporting role. We're still missing our foreign team
mate from across the border, we may be forced to take
advantage of the the open transfer window in search of the final
piece of the jigsaw. On that note the assassin was approached in the
dressing room after tonight's action with a view to switching his
allegiance, but he couldn't afford the fee. So at the end of the day
it was honours even after a rare old session which most of us
enjoyed in one way or another - and another week where Zsu Zsu the
Cockney hippie excelled in nets with his huge feet which are
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Tonight's Teams
Mary's Moaners
John Goodwin
Keith Mastin
Martin Wilde
Ron Buttery
The Blue & Whites
Chris Anthony
Keith Proudfoot
Malc Hough
Steve Gerrard
Mike Adrio
The All Stars
Matt Pink
Paul Garner
Richard Evans
Nigel Caldwell
Paul Dennis |
Sunday 27th January 2008 : All the City lads were here tonight in
spite of their team being 2-1 down to Sheffield United live on Sky
with 30 minutes to go. There's something special about the FA Cup
allegedly, but for me it's missing these days. Three teams including
a first showing this year by Paul Denis. The Blue and Whites ruled
the roost with a vengeance tonight losing only in the final game to
The All Stars. Chris was on the mark tonight benefitting
from the inclusion of Mike Adrio who certainly made his mark
on his
Vets debut. Proudy and Steve Gerrard were quick and incisive as they
cut through the opposition with great skill. Mary's Moaners to be
fair were under strength, Bryn was not available and they were
further weakened by the return of Scouse Ron. To their credit they
accepted their plight and gave it a decent crack but the lack of a
goal scorer inevitably left them struggling. Martin again braved the
back trouble and worked as hard as anybody in spite of his handicap.
The All Stars failed to live up to their name despite being graced
with the paciest players on view. The two Paul's were always in the
thick of the action whilst Richard and Matt were the chief goal
scorers. Nigel continues to take the plaudits for the player who
never seems to get the credit his play deserves, although John
Goodwin did say he was missed by the Moaners after his excellent
contribution last week as a guest. John yet again slipped past Matt
early doors to net a blinder which probably was the highlight of his
night. Sadly Matt had to leave the session half way through as a
message arrived that Eva his baby daughter was ill at home -
hopefully she has made a swift recovery.
As we left the Leisure Centre we heard that City had indeed lost to
the Blades confirming that indeed, there is nothing special about
the FA CUP!!!
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Mary's Moaners
John Goodwin
Keith Mastin
Martin Wilde
Ron Buttery
Bryn Meredith
The Blue & Whites
Chris Anthony
Nigel Caldwell
Malc Hough
Steve Gerrard
Malcolm Stubbs
The All Stars
Rick Pott
Robbie Westwood
Paul Garner
Richard Evans
Rick Westwood
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Sunday 3rd February 2008 : Just managed to make the Leisure Centre
tonight after a weekend in London. Managed to miss Arsenal's
exhibition at the COMSTAD which was a shame because they are
probably one of the best Premier teams ever. Chris was full
of praise for them after having watched the game in the Corporate
section, lucky fella.
The Vets again turned out in their numbers with a very respectable
15 players in three teams. No team dominated tonight but there were
some tasty games with no quarter given. Sadly Scouse Ron chose
tonight to launch into one of his disgusting temper tantrums. After
an obvious handball by one of his team mates he chose to abuse Paul
Garner who was refereeing for not blowing up quickly enough with
such venom that Paul refused to carry on refereeing the game. Paul
is probably one of the most inoffensive and pleasant guy's the vets
have had the privilege of playing alongside so it was all the more
galling to witness Ron's vile verbal attack. If this was a one off
it would probably not warrant a response but sadly it has been a
regular occurrence over the years leading to a number of players
choosing to drop out. Ron paints himself as a well educated
intelligent guy which he may well be but, in these ugly moments of
madness his brain must shrink to the size of a small pea, for if he
could stand back and witness his own torrid behaviour surely he
would die of embarrassment.
Thankfully we had plenty of good football played tonight by players
whose pleasure is gleaned from the privilege of a good spirited
ninety minutes of fair play and good humour. Good performances from
the father and son partnership of Robbie and Rick Westwood.
Rick in particular showed some really nice touches for his age.
Chris had a good night both in and out of goals and Malc Stubbs was
on target more than usual. Zsu Zsu Mastin slipped back into his
playmaking role to supply the bullets for the Moaners strikers with
one particular little gem that Bryn rattled in with some style.
Only managed a couple of minutes filming this week but I was so
chuffed to capture Robbie whacking in a beauty past Zsu Zsu which
hopefully by next week we'll have on YouTube. The website hit a
milestone 2½ million hits this week with this
page being one of the busiest so we must be doing something right.
If anyone thinks I've been a bit hard on Scouse Ron this week feel
free to email me and that includes the man himself - I feel my inbox
will be noticeable only for it's emptiness.
Injury update - Chris Todd is on the mend and should be back
with us in the next couple of weeks, shaken but not stirred. |
Tonight's Teams
Mary's Moaners
Bryn Meredith
John Goodwin
Keith Mastin
Martin Wilde
Mike AdrioThe Whites
Chris Anthony
Keith Proudfoot
Malc Hough
Matt Pink
Rick Pott
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Sunday 10th February 2008 : Oh what a day - normal service has
resumed as Manchester City regained their rightful place as Greater
Manchester's top team after completing a league double over Alex
Ferguson's title pretenders. The much hyped minutes silence was
respected by all and then the boys in Blue gave the rags a good
gubbing - perfect, just perfect.
With only two teams turning out for the vets tonight it was always
going to be a hard slog but thankfully the peace was restored after
last weeks unsavoury incident, mainly due to the instigator not
playing. The lads got stuck into a very hard fought first game with
the Moaners just shading it 10-9 after a blistering start by Mike
Adrio who hit four tasty goals in quick succession. They
didn't have it all their own way as the Whites fought back and took
the lead at 8-7. Still Mary's hit a deserved winner when Keith
Mastin finished off a good flowing move. The second game was equally
close but this time the White's nicked it 10-9 when I whipped in a
flying header from Chris 's fine cross. So it was all set up
for a grandstand decider. Mary's never had a look in this time as
Matt and Proudy ran riot and with Rick Pott and Chris also finding
the target the Whites took it 10-2. Overall a worthy ninety minutes
and the perfect finish to the day for me, when I got home I was
faced with my 32 year old son Dylan who had a smile as wide as some
of Uni£ed's shots after seeing City finally win at Old Tra££ord in
his lifetime. Sad but worth the wait.
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Tonight's Teams
Mary's Moaners
John Goodwin
Keith Mastin
Martin Wilde
Ron Buttery
Bryn Meredith
The Blue & Whites
Chris
Anthony
Nigel Caldwell
Malc Hough
Steve Gerrard
Keith Proudfoot
The All Stars
Rick Westwood
Robbie Westwood
Paul Garner
Richard Evans
Matt Pink
Michael Adrio
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Sunday 17th February 2008 : A great turnout tonight with sixteen
lads making the effort, probably due to there being no important
football played this weekend. Other than a few minor cup games,
involving the likes of Bristol Rovers and Barnsley that is. How
bothered are the Premier League teams about the FA Cup anymore,
seems very little to me. Anyway back to the real football at the
Leisure
Centre contested by three pretty even teams. It looked like the Blue
and Whites were going to cruise it after the first two games when
they rattled in eight goals in their two two wins. Fast passing and
quality striking left the opposition bemused. However in the third
game Mary's Moaners came back with a vengeance utilising their more
direct route one style to great effect. When The All Stars started
their own comeback with another reversal the pattern for the night
was set. It was that sought of session although I think the Blue and
Whites may just have shaded things overall. Another fine example of
how to play the game was demonstrated by young Rick Westwood who
tackled like a veteran and used his youthful energy to great effect,
scoring freely and linking well with his team mates. I must say the
All Stars with five of the youngest players in their line up were a
little disappointing failing to take advantage of their pace and not
passing as well as usual. Maybe with the players having to rotate,
leaving their sixth player out every game was a little unsettling,
never ideal but we all have to take our turn when we are over
subscribed, which isn't often thankfully. On the playing side John
Goodwin as always was full of running plus he netted some important
goals and was well supported by Bryn and Martin. For the All Stars
Paul and Richard were up and down like a brides nightie, I wish I
had half their energy. My own squad the Blue and Whites drafted in
Nigel Caldwell who defended superbly all night. Chris was in fine
form supporting Proudy and Steve Gerrard in a very enjoyable session
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Tonight's Teams
The Blue & Whites
Chris Anthony
Chris Todd
Malc Hough
Steve Gerrard
Michael Adrio
The All Stars
Rick Westwood
Robbie Westwood
Paul Garner
Malcolm Stubbs
Matt Pink |
Sunday 24th February 2008 : After watching Martin Taylor break
Eduardo's leg it made me wonder if it was worth the risk at my age
to play football. We've all seen horrific injuries on TV over the
years that left us with a sick feeling in the stomach but this one
was so bad that SKY to their credit didn't replay
the incident in all it's gory detail. In my opinion the players are
that hyped up in the Premiership that these tackles are always
liable to happen especially when a lower club meets a top side.
Thankfully the vets play at a more sedate pace, in my own case
tonight, very sedate. Traditionally the first two games are the
benchmark for the rest of the evening and my team, the Blue and
Whites ripped into the opposition with a swagger that belied what
was to happen for the rest of the night. In fairness it was the All
Stars led by Matt Pink and the Mary's Moaners who shared the honours
as my team faded from sight. The Moaners certainly came back with a
vengeance with some high scoring wins as Keith, Martin and Bryn all
hit the goal trail. The all stars were also hitting form with young
Rick Westwood showing great confidence in font of goal showing his
elders how to take chances from all angles. Matt Pink hit the
heights this evening as he found his true position, in goal. Some
outstanding saves left more than a few of us speechless and
frustrated.
No football for me next week as Janice and I are off for a weekends
R&R so I will have to draft in a guest reporter for the day. Guest
reports are always welcome and any time you fancy a go just let me
know, the world awaits you. On a final note Steve Hart's email
address isn't responding so if you read this Steve, get in touch
mate, you are missed.
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Mary's Moaners
Keith Mastin
Martin Wilde
Ron Buttery
Bryn MeredithThe Rest
Chris Anthony
Mike Adrio
Richard Evans
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Sunday 2nd
March 2008 :
A brave band of just seven vets forsook the evening Mother’s Day
celebrations to do battle at the Leisure Centre, with Mary’s
Moaners well represented by Bryn, Scouse Ron, Martin and Zsu Zsu
and only Chris present to fly a feeble flag for Houghie’s
warriors. Chris was joined by Mike and Richard to create an
interesting 3 versus 4 event, to which spice was added by
abandoning the head-high rule, allowing for looping shots from
50 yards, pin-point crosses and piercing headers, with Ron
Buttery’s backwards head flip into the furthest corner of the
hall from in front of an open goal being the highlight. The
sparse numbers didn’t dull the Moaners’ capacity for moaning,
with Zsu Zsu coming in for regular stick despite startling
defensive play, but overall the extra man told and victory was
secured when the Golden Goal rule was brought forward to 6.45.
Further action
next week with hopefully a better turn-out, with Houghie, Paulo
and Johnboy likely to be back but without Zsu Zsu’s velvety
skills as he takes a rain-break in Ireland.
Thanks to Our Guest writer for this report and sorry for the
delay in posting due to the said reporter failing a post match
drug test after testing positive with an abnormal amount of
Philosan present in his ever aging cockney body.
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The Reds
Bryn Meredith
John Goodwin
Bud Jackson
Kevin EnglishThe Whites
Chris Anthony
Mike Adrio
Steve Gerrard
Malc Hough
The Yellows
Matt Pink
Rick Pott
Richard Evans
Chris Todd
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Sunday 9th March 2008 : What a weekend of surprises in the FA Cup.
Barnsley knock out Chelsea, Cardiff City knock out Boro' and the ref
awards the away team a penalty at Old Tra££ord for the first time
this century. Pompey duly scored it and knocked the rags out of the
Cup to leave themselves as the sole Premier League team left in the
competition. And they reckon that the Premier League is the best in
the world, they're 'avin a laugh!! On a more serious note it was
business as usual at the
Leisure centre tonight with the re appearance of Kevin English, his
first game since early last October. Bud Jackson also made his first
showing this year and played pretty well to boot. Plenty of cracking
action this evening with three well matched teams doing battle. No
particular team dominated although the Reds and Yellows just about
shaded the overall honours. John Goodwin back from a couple of weeks
lounging about in the Caribbean on Barbados hit a hat trick. Again
the youth team players all congregated in the same team and knitted
together pretty well with Rick Pott notching a splendid hat trick in
one game. I had to wait until ten minutes from the end to score my
only goal of the night but thankfully Steve Gerrard, Mike and Chris
were a little more prolific. All in all one of the most
enjoyable sessions for many a moon.
I was so pleased to receive an email from Chris Wilson this week, he
sends his regards to all the lads. Chris was one of the original
vets and played in the very first session nearly twenty years ago.
He was also an important cog in the Mary's Moaners team. A dedicated
Celtic fan this old Jocko has been to my mind the best goal scorer
to ever grace the vets 5 a side sessions and any of the older vets
would agree with me 100%. It's always good to hear from any of the
past vets so drop us a line if any of you get to read this, you're
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Tonight's Players Bryn Meredith
John Goodwin
Bud Jackson
Chris Anthony
Mike Adrio
Steve Gerrard
Malc Hough
Chris Todd
Malcolm Stubbs
Richard Evans
Nigel Caldwell
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Sunday 16th March 2008 : Another one of those weeks when Sky decide
to make things awkward for the City fans amongst the vets by
scheduling yet another fixture that clashes with our weekly thrash.
After watching them draw level just after half time it was time to
leave for the Leisure centre and leave the glorious Blues to the
mercy of Sky Plus.
The eleven players who graced the Sports Hall tonight were rewarded
with a fine nights football which everyone seemed to enjoy. We
played the Ron Buttery rotation system which has stood the test of
time unlike it's creator who only makes spasmodic appearances these
days. Lots of well contested games this evening although maybe
lacking in that edge that the three teams bring but, on the other
hand a more relaxed atmosphere and plenty of good crack. Bryn
Meredith hit his old goal scoring form with a vengeance, hitting
them from all angles. Chris Todd continues to improve and found the
net with some stinging drives. Chris was also initiated into
refereeing for the first time and true to form the lads weren't over
kind but, the lad did ok. Steve Gerrard, myself, Chris and
Mike Adrio had our best spells when we were together with Chris in
particular taking advantage to raise his goal tally.
Overall a good run out made all the better when we heard that City
had beaten Spurs 2-1, at least the for the Blues amongst us.
No Paulo Garner or Proudy again this week and still no sign of
Stevie Hart.... Zsu Zsu Mastin will be returning next week after
another rain soaked fortnight in that God forsaken bog they call the
Republic of Ireland. Stevie Gerrard is off to Northumberland (one of
the few counties in England without a football league team) to look
at some old castles. Amazing just how diverse the vets are!!
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Tonight's Players John Goodwin
Chris Anthony
Mike Adrio
Alex Adrio
Malc Hough
Malcolm Stubbs
Richard Evans
Ron Buttery
Martin Wilde
Keith Mastin
Chris ?
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Sunday 23rd March 2008 : With the Vets session threatened by the
twin attractions of the so called big four playing each other,
conveniently arranged by the Premier League and Sky to coincide with
Easter. Easter is the most important
religious feast in the Christian liturgical year but neither of
these over hyped events prevented nine hardy vets from turning out
at the Leisure Centre. They were supplemented by Zsu Zsu's
daughter's boyfriend Chris and Mike Adrio's son Alex. Alex in
particular had a superb session scoring goals at will and belying
his 12 years as he showed many of the Adrio family skills of the
beautiful game. Ron returned for another appearance but clearly
wasn't enjoying proceedings so called it a night half way through. A
couple of the lads clearly were nervous of tackling the young Adrio
and in fairness I had sympathy with them but I had the luxury of
having him in my team most of the evening. On the playing side we
rotated the teams but it was a strange kind of a night and the usual
edge was missing. Young Chris was busy but it was Chris Senior who
revelled on the night scoring more goals in one evening that I can
ever remember. Starting off with a hat trick early on he just
couldn't stop scoring, prolific comes to mind. Having seen his
Liverpool side lose to Uni£ed early in the day Richard played well
and Malc Stubbs had a decent night. Zsu Zsu was quite subdued which
was probably due to a combination of spending two weeks sampling the
dismal weather of the West coast of Ireland and trying in vein to
impress his daughters suitor on the pitch.
We need all our three squads to turn out next week so we can get the
barrel rolling again, that means Proudy, Paulo, Matt and especially
Lord Lucan Hart!!
See you all next week - PS Hoping to get our YouTube working
properly tonight, I believe its not been loading for some reason.
YouTube - Bryn misses a sitter
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Tonight's Teams
Mary's Moaners
John Goodwin
Keith Mastin
Bryn Meredith
Ron Buttery
The Blue & Whites
Chris Anthony
Keith Proudfoot
Malc Hough
Steve Gerrard
The All Stars
Chris Todd
Richard Evans
Nigel Caldwell
Mike Adrio |
Sunday 30th March 2008 : Watching the Johstone's Paint Trophy final
this afternoon I couldn't help thinking that this is the real
English football. A full blooded game with loads of incident, a high
level of skill and all played by mainly British players. Compare
that to the miserable show put on by my not so glorious City with
all their so called foreign stars, it beggars belief.
Their was a fair measure of true footy roots at the Leisure centre
tonight as Mary's Moaners emerged from the shadows to dominate the
session. Although Martin Wilde was unavailable they put in a
seriously gritty ninety minutes. Zsu Zsu Mastin provided much of the
ammunition for Bryn and John up front while Ron Buttery provided
much of the encouragement in his own inimitable style. Proudy's
return added a certain amount of stability to the Blue and Whites
but overall the teams inability to finish was their downfall. Lots
of chances were scorned or thwarted by excellent goalkeeping. The
All Stars were solid enough and performed very well. Chris and Nigel
make a more than decent defensive partnership at the back with Mike
and Richard always a threat going forward.
Paulo Garner dropped me an email this week to let me know that he
picked up an ankle injury whilst playing with his other group in
what he termed a
session that got a bit more physical than usual. It's not just our
lot that sometimes get carried away (or off) then.
Still no sign of our old Jocko, Steve Hart although I believe a
reward of an old Scottish pooond note has been offered as a reward
to anyone who can cast any light as to his whereabouts.
Next Week - Was it a penalty? On film the incident that could have
put the Vets 2-0 up at Furness Vale and on the way to certain
victory. The ref was way behind play but you be the judge, were we
robbed of certain victory or was the Mary's Moaner guilty of diving?
The clip is at present being edited for submission to YouTube. The
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Tonight's Players John Goodwin
Chris Anthony
Malc Hough
Bryn Meredith
Keith Mastin
Chris Todd
Paul Garner
Chris
Keith Proudfoot
Bud Jackson
Steve Gerrard
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Sunday 6th April 2008 : It's Portsmouth v Cardiff City in the FA Cup
Final and I for one will actually look forward to watching this one
for the first time in years. The supposed big four had bigger fish
to fry this season and good riddance to them for what used to be the
highlight of the season before they started to dominate it.
Meanwhile back at the leisure Centre tonight where the real action
takes place, we had a blinding ninety minutes. It was interesting to
see who would win the big shoot out as in form hit men, Bryn and
Steve Gerrard slugged it out with a plethora of goals between them.
In the end it was Steve who never let up with hat tricks and a four
in one game blast. It was irrelevant who were in their teams as the
peppered the goals from the beginning to the last minute. Not that
there weren't any other goal-scorers of note. Proudy and Bud Jackson
both had a decent haul to show for their ninety minutes. Other than
a few games on the hour the matches were pretty even and a good
standard was maintained. Although it was good to see Paul Garner
return from his ankle injury, it was maybe a bit too soon as he
pulled up alarmingly after unsuccessfully trying to out pace me in a
tussle for the ball. Fingers crossed it won't be long before he's
back.
The new YouTube,
Penalty or What? has been
posted. Click the link or type Bryn Meredith into the YouTube search
box. More coming soon including, Paulo's Strike, Oh Robbie, Ron
Buttery's Toe Ender and the classic John's going to deck him!!
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Tonight's Players John Goodwin
Chris Anthony
Malc Hough
Bryn Meredith
Keith Mastin
Richard Evans
Chris
Michael Adrio
Steve Gerrard
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Sunday 6th April 2008 : Not the best turnout at the Leisure Centre
tonight but a thoroughly enjoyable bash all the same. Rotating the
teams in a four a side contest provided us with a good mix of games
which kept us all going for the full ninety minutes. The extra space
gained by the loss of two players was always going to suit the
playmakers so myself and Zsu Zsu Mastin were able to demonstrate our
full repertoire of passing skills. Michael Adrio was also on the
ball with some quite delightful skills which to most of us find
quite impossible. Steve Gerrard was never going to repeat last weeks
striking rate but still managed a fair tally. Bryn stepped up to the
mark though as he swept them in from all angles as he linked up with
his Moaners partner Martin Wilde. Martin looked more like his old
self after a couple of weeks rest and some treatment on his dodgy
back. He astounded us all with his goal of the night when he skipped
past John the assassin not once but twice, before deftly flicking in
a back heeler past the keeper, wonderful. Richard Evans turned out
in spite of his beloved Liverpool playing earlier in the day and put
in a full bloodied hour and a half covering every inch of the pitch
and more besides. Proudy and Paul Dennis were at Anfield, Paolo
injured and Chris Todd, Budd, Nigel, Matt, Robbie and Malc Stubbs
not showing we were a bit on the light side but a good session left
the lads ready for more next week.
On a sour note it seems the leisure centre is about to be taken over
by a private management company as the Borough are unable to make it
pay. There aren't likely to be any visible changes for 12 months but
after that who knows. The Squash Club are already making enquiries
at other local sports clubs and are likely to move next season as
the new company's plans involve closing the squash courts, building
new gyms and exercise areas plus a crèche. What I would like
to know is how the hell can this happen to a facility the people of
New Mills financed through fund raising, without any consultation?
We need to know. |
