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More of The Vets Sunday Night Match Reports
Updated 25th July at 21:36
Tonight's Players
Keith Mastin
John Goodwin Keith Proudfoot Paul Garner
Chris Podmore Chris Garlick Chris Todd
Rick Pott
Nigel Caldwell Mike Adrio
Neil McClelland
Sunday 20th June 2010 : The current
World Cup is the fifth since the Vets began thrashing around at the
Leisure Centre and it was greeted with the same enthusiasm as the
first all those years ago.
Sadly the England players don't share the
same enthusiasm as the hundreds of guys who have passed through the
doors all those Sunday nights for their chance to rekindle their
football passion. The reason for their lack of commitment remains a
bit of a mystery with the manager taking the brunt of criticism
although for me, the players can't be arsed to step up and give it a
go. So next Wednesday is time to be counted for our not so glorious
heroes, I predict they'll just scrape through.
There was no 5 a side for me tonight after I aggravated my injured
knee last week. I spent half an hour at the doctors on Friday having
it pulled, stretched and twisted before asking, "how long have I got
doc, give it to me straight?" Looking somewhat perplexed
he replied, "about 30 seconds Malc, the next patients here!"
So it's gentle exercise, physiotherapy and cod liver oil tablets for
the next few weeks. Hopefully, not career threatening but believe
me, if you're fit enough then get your arse down to the Leisure
Centre each Sunday while you can, show those lazy gits in the
England shirt what enthusiasm for the game really means.
You're quite right Houghie - there was
magical dribbling, thunderbolt shots, fierce passion and no
fumbling in goal! Fabio would have been proud. Playing were Zsu
Zsu Mastin. Johnboy, Proudy, Paulo, Chris Podmore, Chris Garlick,
Chris Todd, Ricky Pott, Nigel Caldwell, Mike Adrio and a welcome
return from Neil McClelland.Keep doing the stretching exercises big boy. Sorry for the delay in
posting the guest writers report, many thanks and I'm really
pleased to see Neil McClelland back..
This weeks VIDEO TO MAKE YOU SMILE :
Grab a Stella Nelson Mandela
- Get back in the mood
LATEST - try clicking on the football icon in the bottom right hand
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COME ON ENGLAND
Sunday 27th June 2010 : Well as I predicted
last week we did indeed just scrape through against Slovenia with a
performance which can only be described as minimal against a Nation
of only two million souls, less than Wales. But, all that paled into
insignificance today as we surrendered to a very average but far
superior German team to the tune of 4-1. It is now quite obvious
that although we have bought probably the best league in the World,
without our overseas stars we are left with an average bunch of over
paid and under achieving players to represent our country. Rooney
the so called "white Pele" looked more like a Scouse Heskey if you
ask me!! If only the players had the same commitment as the
fans who were magnificent, more power to their elbows.
Again I was not able to lend my aging skills to the vets session
tonight but my knee problem is starting to improve and with
physiotherapy starting a week on Wednesday it shouldn't be too long
before my comeback takes place. Hopefully our resident guest writers
report of tonight's proceedings will appear on Tuesday or sooner.
Thanks to
our guest reporter for the following piece.......
"Where were
all these stalwart vets – clinically depressed after the England
game or just clinically pissed? Only 6 brave lions turned up for a
chance to get the angst out of their system and show Fabio how the
game should be played. John, Keith and Nigel made up one side of
seriously veteran players (average age 59) against a team of Chris’s
– Messrs Anthony, Todd and Garlick. Benches played in goal and had a
cracking game at both ends and the hall echoed with the strikers’
frustration. To everyone’s credit the games continued to pretty much
the fully allotted time but the ageing vets definitely lost their
steam towards the end and allowed the Chris’s to come back from an
initial woeful thrashing to level the games of first to 10, at 3-3.
The games were peppered with excellent displays from all players –
John kept running up front and scored some excellent goals while
Chris found his shooting form with shots from all angles going in.
Keith’s mirrored trainers have lost a bit of their sheen but his
footwork still dazzled as he blazed or fine chipped in his tally of
goals. Everyone played their part in a fine competitive session
which their battered bodies will remember for several days. Players
of the week: – everyone who had the heart to turn up and give it a
go."
Tuesday
29th June 2010 - I received the worst possible call today today when
Sonia Westwood rang me to break the terrible news that Robbie has
taken his own life. I haven't got any details yet but suffice to say
Robbie will be hugely missed by us all. The Coroner's hearing will
take place before Sonia can arrange for Robbie's funeral but it
looks like sometime next week. Like all of us I am absolutely
stunned and numb to hear such sad news, I had no idea the lad was so
troubled although it seems his father's passing was a particularly
hard thing to deal with. I struggle to find words to comfort
Robbie's family especially Richard but I will miss the little fella
for more reasons than I care to mention here. I will post further
news here as I receive it.
Robbie's ex wife Sonia has been in touch and told
me today that there will be a service at St Mary's Disley next
Thursday 8th July at 12:30 which follows the Cremation at Altrincham
earlier that morning. We propose to do a collection on the next two
Sundays
Last
Sunday's report 27th June delayed in its production by a swift
visit to see Stevie Wonder at the MEN, this is written with a heavy
heart after news of Robbie's death. In some ways, though, the
attendance of 6 vets - ready to go despite the temptation of
drowning sorrows following the miserable performance against the
Germans a few hours earlier, reflects the spirit that Robbie brought
to our Sunday evening football. Like the rest of us, Robbie was not
there for the glory and the acclaim nor, like the rest of us, was he
blessed with startling turns of speeds, dazzling ball control and a
fierce shot. He came because he loved playing, and he always gave it
all he's got. This remains the essence of vets football, and
Robbie's spirit lives on in this simple fact. As it was, the six
Lions ran their hearts out for the full 90 minutes, with the 3
Chris's - Todd, Garlick and Anthony - taking on the weighty
experience of Zsu Zsu, Johnboy and Nigel. Games were fierce and
competitive, as they should be, with nothing to play for but
everything. The evening concluded even, each team with 3
first-to-ten games apiece. Robbie would have been proud.
Thanks Keith - Malc
Tonight's Teams
Rick Evans
Paul Garner
John Goodwin
Chris Podmore
Chris Todd
Keith Proudfoot
Chris Anthony
Chris Garlick
Rick Pott
Mike Adrio
Nigel Caldwell
Keith Mastin
Sunday 4th July 2010 : The news of Robbie's
passing has stunned the Vets to the core with emails dropping into
my
inbox on a regular basis. The eleven vets who drifted down
tonight were all in a sombre mood but still gave the 90 minutes
their best shift. Tony Moore chose this evening to make an
appearance as a spectator and joined me on the balcony, good to see
the old boy looking so well. Can't say much about the games, my
attentions were elsewhere, suffice to say that Mike Adrio once again
showed us an exhibition of how the game should be played, a class
act. Just before the end of the session Robbie's son Richard popped
in with his sister for a few words. There aren't any words I can
find to help them in their time of need but I can honestly say hand
on heart, we will never forget Robbie.
Just to remind anyone who wishes to attend the service to celebrate
his life, it's at St Mary's church Disley at 12:30 this Thursday 8th
July, if you can - be there.
Thursday 8th July 2010 :
The Celebration of Robbie's life took place today at St Mary's
Church, Disley today. The vets were well represented at a packed
church where we heard the address from the reverend Janet Parker who
gave us an insight to Robbie's life. Robbie had many interests from
all sports, railway preservation, travel, walking, motor racing
plus a love for his dream car acquired a year ago, an Australian
Holden which is a bit of a beast by all accounts. Richard spoke on
behalf of the family with a very moving speech which left us
all gasping in admiration - his dad would have been so proud. We all
know of Robbie's passion for West Bromwich Albion so it came as no
surprise to me that his family entered to church to the Baggies
match day music, The Liquidator by the Harry J All Stars.
After the Hymns and final prayers we left the church to the sound of
the Kinks singing "Days" and I couldn't forget that poignant chorus
as it echoed around the church :
Days I'll remember all my life,
Days when you can't see wrong from right.
You took my life,
But then I knew that very soon you'd leave me,
But it's all right,
Now I'm not frightened of this world, believe me. Days
We all hope the little
fella has now found peace, he'll always be remembered by the vets as
one of the good guy's who always did his best and never stopped
trying to improve.
Robin Neil Westwood 1954-2010
The £50.00 collected by the vets went into the collection box at the
Rams Head for the Peak Rail Fund where Robbie was a member.
Tonight's Teams
Richard Westwood
Paul Garner
John Goodwin Chris Garlick
Chris Todd
Keith Proudfoot
Chris Anthony Nigel Caldwell
Rick Pott
Mike Adrio
Neil McClelland
Bud Jackson
Sunday 11th July 2010 : Back to normality this
week as the vets rolled up for another ninety minutes of gut busting
action in the summer heat. Three teams battled it out in stifling
conditions watched by Moi who decided
to take the Physiotherapist's advise and be patient rather than
foolhardy. Maybe another couple of weeks frustration will do the
trick as I continue my strict exercise regime to build up the
damaged ligament. Lots of good stuff this evening down
there on the pitch, Rick Pott's return to scoring form, Neil
McClelland banging them in for fun, Chris Todd chipping in with his
three pennyworth (couldn't spell penne'th) and I kicked every ball.
Game of the night had to be the final one when Proudy's team blasted
into a three goal lead against Mike Adrio's side in the blink of an
eye. Mike was having none of that and began to peg the score back.
Neil Mac & Rick Pott joined in and they soon took the lead at 4-3.
Back came Proudy's team to equalise before Nigel rifled in a
screamer to nudge 5-4 ahead. It looked done and dusted until with
the final attack of the night led to Neil Mac hitting the net to
make it 5-5. Ten goals in a five minute game can't be bad, great
entertainment on a night of very enjoyable sport all round.
So home to watch the World Cup Final and see Spain get a good
working over by Van Brommel and Nigel De Jong before snatching a
deserved winner in the last minutes. So that's it for another four
years but hang on...... the European qualifiers start in September
so ....... COME ON ENGLAND - here we go
again!!
Tonight's Teams
Rick Evans
Paul Garner Rick Pott Chris Garlick
Malc Hough
Chris Todd
Keith Proudfoot John Goodwin
Mike Adrio
Chris Podmore
Sunday 18th July 2010 : Down to nine players for some unknown reason
so I was badgered into playing in nets to make up the numbers.
Although the teams were pretty much evenly matched my team found
themselves on the wrong end of three best of ten games. Proudy's
team certainly had the edge when it came to finding the net with all
five players hitting the target. Young Chris Podmore had a seriously
good night taking advantage of Mike Adrio's clever passing. My own
team mates played well enough but just couldn't match our opponents
when it came to shooting. Rick Evans is paying the penalty of newly
married life as fatigue took it's toll on his overworked body,
leaving him a limp wreck after ninety minutes. Paulo was the victim
of top notch goalkeeping as many of his efforts were heading
goal-wards only to be picked off by agile net minders as opposed to
my statuesque attempts at the other end. All in all a worth while
session although many players found the slippery surface hard to
deal with. I enjoyed the night though I was somewhat relieved to
come through unscathed. Another couple of frustrating weeks for me
before I can add my fading skills to the outfield. Hopefully we will
see the return of our hippie leader next week and maybe a few others
with a bit of luck.....
John Goodwin
Rick Evans
Paul Garner Chris Garlick
Keith Mastin
Chris Podmore
Steve Gerrard Mike Adrio
Rick Pott
Rick Westwood
Bud Jackson
Neil McClelland
Malc Stubbs
Nigel Caldwell
Sunday 25th July 2010 : The old hippie
returned from The Republic of Ireland suitably drained of all colour
but rested and ready for action at the Leisure Centre. His
controversial team selections were the main talking points when I
arrived as spectator mainly due to one of the teams consisting of
over 50's players.
After
half an hour Richard Westwood was controversially transferred from
his team for an undisclosed fee to add at least one pair of legs
that still worked to the over 50's squad. I did enjoy watching some
very well contested games with quality goals from many players.
Young Chris Podmore kicked off with a hat trick in his first game
and the goal of the night followed shortly after. Mike Adrio played
a superb pass the length of the hall to pick out Steve Gerrard who
with his back to goal, flicked in a very neat back heeler. Strikes
from Paulo Garner, Bud Jackson and Nigel Caldwell also caught the
eye but all the lads weighed in with their share over a very
enjoyable 90 minutes. Seeing Mike Adrio nut megged was a pleasant
change and watching John Goodwin still running round like a twenty
year old on the day he celebrated his fifty-ninth birthday was a
lesson to us all, take note you youngsters, the assassin has raised
the bar. Talking of Bars, we are trying to set the Xmas EGM for one
Friday early in September at the White Hart, watch this space......
Sadly the England players don't share the
same enthusiasm as the hundreds of guys who have passed through the
doors all those Sunday nights for their chance to rekindle their
football passion. The reason for their lack of commitment remains a
bit of a mystery with the manager taking the brunt of criticism
although for me, the players can't be arsed to step up and give it a
go. So next Wednesday is time to be counted for our not so glorious
heroes, I predict they'll just scrape through.
Tuesday
29th June 2010 - I received the worst possible call today today when
Sonia Westwood rang me to break the terrible news that Robbie has
taken his own life. I haven't got any details yet but suffice to say
Robbie will be hugely missed by us all. The Coroner's hearing will
take place before Sonia can arrange for Robbie's funeral but it
looks like sometime next week. Like all of us I am absolutely
stunned and numb to hear such sad news, I had no idea the lad was so
troubled although it seems his father's passing was a particularly
hard thing to deal with. I struggle to find words to comfort
Robbie's family especially Richard but I will miss the little fella
for more reasons than I care to mention here. I will post further
news here as I receive it.
inbox on a regular basis. The eleven vets who drifted down
tonight were all in a sombre mood but still gave the 90 minutes
their best shift. Tony Moore chose this evening to make an
appearance as a spectator and joined me on the balcony, good to see
the old boy looking so well. Can't say much about the games, my
attentions were elsewhere, suffice to say that Mike Adrio once again
showed us an exhibition of how the game should be played, a class
act. Just before the end of the session Robbie's son Richard popped
in with his sister for a few words. There aren't any words I can
find to help them in their time of need but I can honestly say hand
on heart, we will never forget Robbie.
ided
to take the Physiotherapist's advise and be patient rather than
foolhardy. Maybe another couple of weeks frustration will do the
trick as I continue my strict exercise regime to build up the
damaged ligament. Lots of good stuff this evening down
there on the pitch, Rick Pott's return to scoring form, Neil
McClelland banging them in for fun, Chris Todd chipping in with his
three pennyworth (couldn't spell penne'th) and I kicked every ball.
Game of the night had to be the final one when Proudy's team blasted
into a three goal lead against Mike Adrio's side in the blink of an
eye. Mike was having none of that and began to peg the score back.
Neil Mac & Rick Pott joined in and they soon took the lead at 4-3.
Back came Proudy's team to equalise before Nigel rifled in a
screamer to nudge 5-4 ahead. It looked done and dusted until with
the final attack of the night led to Neil Mac hitting the net to
make it 5-5. Ten goals in a five minute game can't be bad, great
entertainment on a night of very enjoyable sport all round.
After
half an hour Richard Westwood was controversially transferred from
his team for an undisclosed fee to add at least one pair of legs
that still worked to the over 50's squad. I did enjoy watching some
very well contested games with quality goals from many players.
Young Chris Podmore kicked off with a hat trick in his first game
and the goal of the night followed shortly after. Mike Adrio played
a superb pass the length of the hall to pick out Steve Gerrard who
with his back to goal, flicked in a very neat back heeler. Strikes
from Paulo Garner, Bud Jackson and Nigel Caldwell also caught the
eye but all the lads weighed in with their share over a very
enjoyable 90 minutes. Seeing Mike Adrio nut megged was a pleasant
change and watching John Goodwin still running round like a twenty
year old on the day he celebrated his fifty-ninth birthday was a
lesson to us all, take note you youngsters, the assassin has raised
the bar. Talking of Bars, we are trying to set the Xmas EGM for one
Friday early in September at the White Hart, watch this space......
