Thursday, July 30, 2009
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Sunday, July 26, 2009
Case of the missing jersey.
This week we are missing shirt 11 and the Diamond is not responding to the phone text.
Seems that taking off your football jersey after the game and placing it in the jersey bag gets harder when you're over 45.
If your number shirt is not at the game on Saturdays, then you get to watch instead.
This weekend.
| Day | Date | Field | Time | Grade | Home | Away |
| Saturday | 1-Aug | KDS2 | 1145 | G45 | KDS1 | DOY |
| Saturday | 1-Aug | KDS2 | 1330 | G45 | KDS2 | BUD |
| Saturday | 1-Aug | KIN2 | 1200 | G45 | KIN | AVO |
Please be at Frost field 2 by 11:30am.
Relics Smash Kripples
Relics heavily backed to win premiership - Mickledinho under pressure
The Relics’ have been sensationally backed to win the 45s premiership. Betting agencies across the country have recorded massive interest in the Relics over the last 12 hours. A representative from Centrebet indicated that one mystery Central Coast punter had backed the Relics’ at $5.00 to win half a million dollars. According to Glenn Munsie from TAB Sportsbet the Relics have firmed from $8.00 to $4.50 and on the second line of betting after the Tossils’ who are now $3.50 favourites. He added that
“the Relics have been very impressive over the last four weeks. They smacked the Kripples’ 4-0 yesterday, and with the Smugglers' folding 3-1 against league easy beats the Gummies' and the Tossils’ drawing 1-1 with Doylo the Relics' have emerged as the team to beat. Punters have lost confidence with the Smugglers' who have blown from $2.50 to $5.00.”
The match against keen rivals the Kripples’ began in sensational circumstances when it appeared Relics’ captain Mickledinho had won the toss as the home boys had the sun at their backs in the first half. It was later confirmed by the Kripples’ skipper that Mickledinho did not win the toss, but that he had indeed lost the toss. Mickledinho’s record of 15 consecutive lost tosses is still intact.
The Relics’ came prepared for a tough match as both teams were level pegging on the league table. With the early exchanges dominated by the Kripples’ it looked as though the Relics may have been in for a long afternoon. By the ten minute mark Coach Vic had had enough and issued a sustained and savage verbal attack from the sidelines warning his players that if they did not “get their lazy arses into gear, he would physically haul them from the field.” It was clear that this was no idle threat as, at the same time, Tolly appealed to Coach Vic to be replaced as he could not breathe and appeared to be suffering a heart attack as he was gasping for breath and clutching for his chest. Coach Vic leered at him through his venomous slits for eyes (the death stare) and ordered him “to wake up to himself, grow some goolies and score a goal.” This savagery from the coach was a masterstroke as Tolly immediately responded by scoring after a goal-mouth scramble and the team lifting to a level of intensity not seen yet this season.
After claiming a 1-0 lead the Relics’ knocked the ball around with great confidence and skill. Downhill Dave and the Toe, although both a little stiff from missing the game last week, were impressive. Shadow had a magnificent game as he controlled the team from the back. He was very ably supported by MM, the Crow, Dallas, BB and Roy. It is good to see Roy playing more minutes each week and it is clear that he is coming into full fitness and is over the eye-lash strain that has plagued his season to-date. Such was the Relics’ defensive effort the Kripples’ never looked like scoring even when, on numerous occasions, their strikers managed to get away with being up to 10m offside.
The game, however, was won due to some superb attacking play in the last 20 minutes of the first half. The Relics’ midfield and strikers combined to score three classy goals. A deft left foot corner from The Silver Brumby found the head of the omnipresent Banker who steered the ball cleverly into goal. The Banker has found a home in the midfield. His blistering speed coupled with his high skill level and, as has been reported previously, his large melon makes him a danger-man for any opposition.
Great lead-up work from the midfield was also a key factor in the Relics’ next two goals. Coach Vic leapt high into the air to intercept a wonderful cross to head the ball past the keeper and Mickledinho loomed onto another great cross to bang the ball into the back of the net.
The Relics’ went to the half-time break 4-0 up and brimful of confidence, whilst the Kripples’ were a shattered unit. Although unable to score in the second half the Relics’ completely dominated and ‘shut-up shop’ preventing any notion of a Kripples’ comeback.
The Hat had a great match and despite a short excursion down Avoca Drive in the second half dominated his opposing players and was able to find the feet of his fellow Relics’ at will with some great passing. Diamond also had a strong game and is starting to live up to his own hype finding space and actually running for some balls. His combinations with the Hat, Banker, Downhill and The Silver Brumby set the scene for the Relics’ domination in the midfield.
It was also great to see Maximillion drag himself from his sickbed to take the field. Although he did not play too many minutes he certainly played hard enough to work up a post match thirst.
Despite the win Coach Vic will need to address a number of discipline problems as the team moves towards the semis. Last week the Crow and Statue were involved in scuffles with the opposition. This week Dallas, in an apparent brain-snap, drove his shoulder into the Kripples’ keeper with the force of Wycliffe Palu earning himself a yellow card. Such was the ferociousness of the attack Dallas was lucky not to earn an early shower. Dallas obviously has ‘anger issues’ and this will need to monitored closely by Coach Vic. The Silver Brumby also earned the ire of the referee and was yellow-carded as he took umbrage at some rough-house Kripples’ tactics.
Of most concern to Coach Vic, however, is the commitment and mixed form of 2008 Central Coast 35s player of the year Mickledinho. Sources close to the team believe that he has already come to terms with the Smugglers' for 2010 (although this has been strenuously denied by his management). It was no surprise at the conclusion of yesterday’s game to see Coach Vic and senior players involved in a ‘huddle’ with him about his form and commitment. They no doubt spoke about his clearing kick on the Kripples’ goal line and his interception of a strike from The Silver Brumby which looked a certain goal before Mickledinho pushed the ball past the post. Whether he is a prospective Smuggler, or not, a committed and inform Mickledinho is vital for the Relics’ as they push toward glory in 2009. All eyes will be on Mickledinho in the next few games!!
The Relics’ have been sensationally backed to win the 45s premiership. Betting agencies across the country have recorded massive interest in the Relics over the last 12 hours. A representative from Centrebet indicated that one mystery Central Coast punter had backed the Relics’ at $5.00 to win half a million dollars. According to Glenn Munsie from TAB Sportsbet the Relics have firmed from $8.00 to $4.50 and on the second line of betting after the Tossils’ who are now $3.50 favourites. He added that
“the Relics have been very impressive over the last four weeks. They smacked the Kripples’ 4-0 yesterday, and with the Smugglers' folding 3-1 against league easy beats the Gummies' and the Tossils’ drawing 1-1 with Doylo the Relics' have emerged as the team to beat. Punters have lost confidence with the Smugglers' who have blown from $2.50 to $5.00.”
The match against keen rivals the Kripples’ began in sensational circumstances when it appeared Relics’ captain Mickledinho had won the toss as the home boys had the sun at their backs in the first half. It was later confirmed by the Kripples’ skipper that Mickledinho did not win the toss, but that he had indeed lost the toss. Mickledinho’s record of 15 consecutive lost tosses is still intact.
The Relics’ came prepared for a tough match as both teams were level pegging on the league table. With the early exchanges dominated by the Kripples’ it looked as though the Relics may have been in for a long afternoon. By the ten minute mark Coach Vic had had enough and issued a sustained and savage verbal attack from the sidelines warning his players that if they did not “get their lazy arses into gear, he would physically haul them from the field.” It was clear that this was no idle threat as, at the same time, Tolly appealed to Coach Vic to be replaced as he could not breathe and appeared to be suffering a heart attack as he was gasping for breath and clutching for his chest. Coach Vic leered at him through his venomous slits for eyes (the death stare) and ordered him “to wake up to himself, grow some goolies and score a goal.” This savagery from the coach was a masterstroke as Tolly immediately responded by scoring after a goal-mouth scramble and the team lifting to a level of intensity not seen yet this season.
After claiming a 1-0 lead the Relics’ knocked the ball around with great confidence and skill. Downhill Dave and the Toe, although both a little stiff from missing the game last week, were impressive. Shadow had a magnificent game as he controlled the team from the back. He was very ably supported by MM, the Crow, Dallas, BB and Roy. It is good to see Roy playing more minutes each week and it is clear that he is coming into full fitness and is over the eye-lash strain that has plagued his season to-date. Such was the Relics’ defensive effort the Kripples’ never looked like scoring even when, on numerous occasions, their strikers managed to get away with being up to 10m offside.
The game, however, was won due to some superb attacking play in the last 20 minutes of the first half. The Relics’ midfield and strikers combined to score three classy goals. A deft left foot corner from The Silver Brumby found the head of the omnipresent Banker who steered the ball cleverly into goal. The Banker has found a home in the midfield. His blistering speed coupled with his high skill level and, as has been reported previously, his large melon makes him a danger-man for any opposition.
Great lead-up work from the midfield was also a key factor in the Relics’ next two goals. Coach Vic leapt high into the air to intercept a wonderful cross to head the ball past the keeper and Mickledinho loomed onto another great cross to bang the ball into the back of the net.
The Relics’ went to the half-time break 4-0 up and brimful of confidence, whilst the Kripples’ were a shattered unit. Although unable to score in the second half the Relics’ completely dominated and ‘shut-up shop’ preventing any notion of a Kripples’ comeback.
The Hat had a great match and despite a short excursion down Avoca Drive in the second half dominated his opposing players and was able to find the feet of his fellow Relics’ at will with some great passing. Diamond also had a strong game and is starting to live up to his own hype finding space and actually running for some balls. His combinations with the Hat, Banker, Downhill and The Silver Brumby set the scene for the Relics’ domination in the midfield.
It was also great to see Maximillion drag himself from his sickbed to take the field. Although he did not play too many minutes he certainly played hard enough to work up a post match thirst.
Despite the win Coach Vic will need to address a number of discipline problems as the team moves towards the semis. Last week the Crow and Statue were involved in scuffles with the opposition. This week Dallas, in an apparent brain-snap, drove his shoulder into the Kripples’ keeper with the force of Wycliffe Palu earning himself a yellow card. Such was the ferociousness of the attack Dallas was lucky not to earn an early shower. Dallas obviously has ‘anger issues’ and this will need to monitored closely by Coach Vic. The Silver Brumby also earned the ire of the referee and was yellow-carded as he took umbrage at some rough-house Kripples’ tactics.
Of most concern to Coach Vic, however, is the commitment and mixed form of 2008 Central Coast 35s player of the year Mickledinho. Sources close to the team believe that he has already come to terms with the Smugglers' for 2010 (although this has been strenuously denied by his management). It was no surprise at the conclusion of yesterday’s game to see Coach Vic and senior players involved in a ‘huddle’ with him about his form and commitment. They no doubt spoke about his clearing kick on the Kripples’ goal line and his interception of a strike from The Silver Brumby which looked a certain goal before Mickledinho pushed the ball past the post. Whether he is a prospective Smuggler, or not, a committed and inform Mickledinho is vital for the Relics’ as they push toward glory in 2009. All eyes will be on Mickledinho in the next few games!!
Saturday, July 25, 2009
Third round over.
Goals scored so far ....
Round 1,
1, __ Shadow W 1-0 v AVO
2, __Adrian, Vic, Mick W 3-0 v DOY
3, __ 0 L o-1 v KDS2
4, __ 0 L 0-6 v BUD
5, __Adrian L 1-3 v KDS1
Round 2,
6, __washed out - v AVO
7, __washed out - v DOY
8, __ 0 L 0-2 v KDS2
9, __ 0 L 0-3 v BUD
10,__ washed out - v KDS1
Round 3,
11,__ D.Gray, Vic, S.Dunlop W 3-0 v AVO
12,__Vic, Mick, Mick, Vic W 4-0 v DOY
13,__washed out - v KDS2
14,__Peter, (Budgie O.G.) L 2-3 v BUD
15,__Tolly, Vic, D.Gray, Mick W 4-0 v KDS1
Friday, July 24, 2009
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
This weekend.
| Day | Date | Field | Time | Grade | Home | Away |
| Saturday | 25-Jul | BUD1 | 1345 | G45 | BUD | AVO |
| Saturday | 25-Jul | KDS2 | 1145 | G45 | KDS2 | DOY |
| Saturday | 25-Jul | KIN2 | 1515 | G45 | KIN | KDS1 |
Please be at Frost field 2 by 2:45pm.
We are packing the field after our game.
Sunday, July 19, 2009
Smugglers Steal Match at Frost
A rejuvenated Relics’ were left wondering what might have been after un-backable competition favourites, the Budgie Smugglers, stole a 3-2 win at Frost Reserve. The match, originally set down for Budgewoi, was transferred to Frost Reserve because of the poor state of the Smugglers home turf. The Relics’ were left lamenting the missed opportunity to stick it to the Smugglers in their backyard.
Coach Vic had to make a couple of team changes before kick-off due to the late withdrawal of ace midfielder Downhill Dave and defensive star The Toe. It is understood that both players were forced to withdraw due to initial positive results after random drug testing by the Australian Sports and Anti Doping Authority (ASADA) during a raid at the Kincumber Hotel late on Friday night. Both players are very confident that their ‘B’ samples will return a negative result and clear their names. Both players have been accused of consuming copious quantities of beer as a masking agent for the banned stimulant Viagara.
The late withdrawals forced Coach Vic to bring BB from the bench into the right back position and shift the Diamond into the right midfield. The Relics’ again found themselves under the pump early running uphill, into the wind and facing the blazing setting sun after skipper Mickledinho lost his fifteenth toss in succession. The opening 30 minutes were dominated by the Smugglers who mounted numerous attacking raids. The stoic Relics’ defence, however, was equal to the challenge with dominant defensive displays from the Banker, Roy and the Crow. The Man Mountain was also brilliant pulling off some fantastic saves. In the 31st minute, however, the Smugglers broke the dead-lock forcing a shot into the back of the net.
The opening Smugglers goal only served to galvanise the Relics’ and five minutes later the Relics’ struck back through a deft lob over the keeper from the Crow who swooped onto a loose ball 20m from goal. The Relics’ finished the first half strongly and were unlucky not to score for a second time.
The second half was a very torrid affair with the Smugglers continually challenging the authority of the referee, which eventually went in their favour, as they seemed to get the advantage in all 50/50 calls. It seems constant whingeing and sniping can pay off. One can only wonder what the atmosphere was like on the team bus when the referee joined them for the trip back home to Budgewoi.
Despite this the Relics’ in the second half matched their opponents in all facets of the game and were extremely unlucky to surrender the lead as soccer tyro Mickledinho accidently found the back of his own net as he attempted to clear the ball with his head deep in the Relics’ defensive area. Shortly afterward Mickledinho had a chance to redeem himself as he found himself unchallenged in the six yard box with only the keeper to beat…only to stub his toe into the Frost Reserve clay as he took the shot.
With 15 minutes remaining the Relics’ equalized after some great midfield pressure from the Shadow which saw a Smugglers player squirt the ball backwards as it cannoned off Shadow's foot 40m into their own goal! Great work Shadow!
At 2-2 it was game on. Both teams stepped up a gear. Again all 50/50 calls seemed to go in favour of the visitors, and in one particular incident, Statue was pole-axed by a Smuggler’s shoulder charge and elbow, more akin to State of Origin rugby league than O/45s football only to see the penalty go the other way. Statue did well to retain his composure and not retaliate.
Late in the match the Smugglers sealed the match with an opportunist strike 35m from goal. The same player several minutes later forced a penalty shot after a calculated dive in the penalty box which would have done Matthew Mitcham or Greg Louganis proud. With poetic justice the penalty shot was pushed well wide of the goals.
Post match Coach Vic, although disappointed with the loss, was buoyed with the way his men continued to rally and he complimented all players on their performances.
In a first for Central Coast Soccer both teams nominated Kincumber Roos player # 9 as their opponents best player!!
Bring on Killarney!
BB
Coach Vic had to make a couple of team changes before kick-off due to the late withdrawal of ace midfielder Downhill Dave and defensive star The Toe. It is understood that both players were forced to withdraw due to initial positive results after random drug testing by the Australian Sports and Anti Doping Authority (ASADA) during a raid at the Kincumber Hotel late on Friday night. Both players are very confident that their ‘B’ samples will return a negative result and clear their names. Both players have been accused of consuming copious quantities of beer as a masking agent for the banned stimulant Viagara.
The late withdrawals forced Coach Vic to bring BB from the bench into the right back position and shift the Diamond into the right midfield. The Relics’ again found themselves under the pump early running uphill, into the wind and facing the blazing setting sun after skipper Mickledinho lost his fifteenth toss in succession. The opening 30 minutes were dominated by the Smugglers who mounted numerous attacking raids. The stoic Relics’ defence, however, was equal to the challenge with dominant defensive displays from the Banker, Roy and the Crow. The Man Mountain was also brilliant pulling off some fantastic saves. In the 31st minute, however, the Smugglers broke the dead-lock forcing a shot into the back of the net.
The opening Smugglers goal only served to galvanise the Relics’ and five minutes later the Relics’ struck back through a deft lob over the keeper from the Crow who swooped onto a loose ball 20m from goal. The Relics’ finished the first half strongly and were unlucky not to score for a second time.
The second half was a very torrid affair with the Smugglers continually challenging the authority of the referee, which eventually went in their favour, as they seemed to get the advantage in all 50/50 calls. It seems constant whingeing and sniping can pay off. One can only wonder what the atmosphere was like on the team bus when the referee joined them for the trip back home to Budgewoi.
Despite this the Relics’ in the second half matched their opponents in all facets of the game and were extremely unlucky to surrender the lead as soccer tyro Mickledinho accidently found the back of his own net as he attempted to clear the ball with his head deep in the Relics’ defensive area. Shortly afterward Mickledinho had a chance to redeem himself as he found himself unchallenged in the six yard box with only the keeper to beat…only to stub his toe into the Frost Reserve clay as he took the shot.
With 15 minutes remaining the Relics’ equalized after some great midfield pressure from the Shadow which saw a Smugglers player squirt the ball backwards as it cannoned off Shadow's foot 40m into their own goal! Great work Shadow!
At 2-2 it was game on. Both teams stepped up a gear. Again all 50/50 calls seemed to go in favour of the visitors, and in one particular incident, Statue was pole-axed by a Smuggler’s shoulder charge and elbow, more akin to State of Origin rugby league than O/45s football only to see the penalty go the other way. Statue did well to retain his composure and not retaliate.
Late in the match the Smugglers sealed the match with an opportunist strike 35m from goal. The same player several minutes later forced a penalty shot after a calculated dive in the penalty box which would have done Matthew Mitcham or Greg Louganis proud. With poetic justice the penalty shot was pushed well wide of the goals.
Post match Coach Vic, although disappointed with the loss, was buoyed with the way his men continued to rally and he complimented all players on their performances.
In a first for Central Coast Soccer both teams nominated Kincumber Roos player # 9 as their opponents best player!!
Bring on Killarney!
BB
Friday, July 17, 2009
Line up 14.
Its now changed to our home ground Frost fied 1, at 1:30pm kick off please be there by 1pm.
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
This weekend.
| Day | Date | Field | Time | Grade | Home | Away |
| Saturday | 18-Jul | DOY2 | 1200 | G45 | DOY | AVO |
| Saturday | 18-Jul | KDS2 | 1330 | G45 | KDS1 | KDS2 |
| Saturday | 18-Jul | BUD1 | 1515 | G45 | BUD | KIN |
Please be at Budgie field 1 by 2:45pm
Monday, July 13, 2009
Premier League Fantasy Football
Hey fellas,
New season about to start and I have a fantasy league competition every year.The website is: http://fantasy.premierleague.com/
Go to website and join up, pick your team and try to beat Vic the maestro.
Gotta pick 15 players from English premier league teams (no more than 3 from 1 team) and stay within budget.
After picking team go to leagues and join private league using this code: 132937-36396. League name is Mix Masters. Invite any of your friends and see if you can beat them at least ;).
If you got any questions ask me or Vic.
Saturday, July 11, 2009
Thursday, July 9, 2009
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Catch up game v Avoca
Sat 5th Sept....is a field & time change REPLAY for the 23rd May.
| Saturday | 23-May | KIN1 | 1345 | G45 | | KIN | AVO | old | washout |
| Saturday | 5-Sep | KIN2 | 1500 | G45 | | KIN | AVO | new | Rev'd as of 24/6/09 |
This weekend.
| Day | Date | Field | Time | Grade | Home | Away |
| Saturday | 11-Jul | BUD1 | 1200 | G45 | BUD | DOY |
| Saturday | 11-Jul | KDS2 | 1345 | G45 | AVO | KDS1 |
| Saturday | 11-Jul | JUB | 1200 | G45 | KIN | KDS2 |
Please be at Jubilee by 11:30am
Our home game away funny that.
Monday, July 6, 2009
Relics Resurgence Continues
A rejuvenated Relics have recorded their second easy win in succession smashing Doyalson 4-0 at Frost Reserve. Playing the graveyard shift the Relics had to withstand the blinding setting sun in the first half courtesy of another failed toss from skipper Mickledinho. Mickledinho is known far and wide as a good tosser, but his form in the tossing department has been well below his usual high standard in recent weeks.
The Relics have now scored seven un-answered goals in the last two matches and have clearly signalled that they are ready to have another crack at competition heavyweights the Smuggers and the Tossils.
The Relics entered the match without club stalwart Maximillion and were further hampered with the late withdrawal of The Silver Brumby and a fitness cloud over Diamond and Banker. Pre-match Diamond looked worse than usual, and obviously feeling the effects of a recent visit to the Melbourne, the Pig Flu capital of the World. Diamond wheezed and spluttered his way through the match. Note to Relics - If you feel like crap today, your tail is beginning to curl and you have ‘flu like symptoms’ - thank Diamond!
The opening ten minutes was dominated by the Relics who were unlucky not to score on several occasions. The match then shifted noticeably when Doylo realised that the Relics right defence was severely hampered by the Sun and they began to almost exclusively use their left side attack. Despite Doylo dominating possession for the next twenty minutes the Relics managed to score after Coach Vic loomed on a loose ball close to goals to find the back of the net. Many on ground had thought that Coach Vic had pushed his shot wide, however, a fortuitous deflection off a Doylo defender saw the ball head goal-ward and evade the desperate keeper.
The second half was all Relics - complete domination. The backs including Shadow, The Hat, MM, Roy and BB were impregnable. The Relics’ halves swooped on any loose ball, delivering razor sharp short passes to the feet of team-mates. The Crow and The Toe completely dominated their respective halves and were poetry in motion. Downhill, again, stunned the crowd with his magnificent control and poise under pressure.
Banker, despite playing with a torn hamstring, groin strain, medial ligament damage and a suspicious looking cold sore on his lip still managed to out-sprint and out-manoeuvre his opponent. Diamond was relentless, repeatedly turning his opponent, so much so, that by the end of the match he had picked up the nickname “turnstile” from his Doylo comrades.
Statue was anything but a statue. He was simply outstanding. A key player in attack, Statue was always in perfect position to receive the ball. Every time the ball was turned over though Statue sprinted like a Christmas turkey back into a defensive position to support his backs. Dallas, too, has returned to career best form and will certainly be looking to Coach Vic for a move to striker in coming weeks.
The play of the day, however, went to Tolly who, after a long run fell to his knees, motionless over the ball. It was as if he either ran out of battery power, or was shot by a sniper. Concerned team-mates looked at each other wondering who was going to deliver mouth-to-mouth resuscitation to get their fallen comrade back into the land of the living. No immediate volunteers! Then, again, for no apparent reason, Tolly lifted his body from the soggy Frost Reserve soil, gave a grin, and sprinted back into position.
By the way, Coach Vic scored another goal and Mickledinho bagged a double.
Relics 4 Doyalson 0
BB
The Relics have now scored seven un-answered goals in the last two matches and have clearly signalled that they are ready to have another crack at competition heavyweights the Smuggers and the Tossils.
The Relics entered the match without club stalwart Maximillion and were further hampered with the late withdrawal of The Silver Brumby and a fitness cloud over Diamond and Banker. Pre-match Diamond looked worse than usual, and obviously feeling the effects of a recent visit to the Melbourne, the Pig Flu capital of the World. Diamond wheezed and spluttered his way through the match. Note to Relics - If you feel like crap today, your tail is beginning to curl and you have ‘flu like symptoms’ - thank Diamond!
The opening ten minutes was dominated by the Relics who were unlucky not to score on several occasions. The match then shifted noticeably when Doylo realised that the Relics right defence was severely hampered by the Sun and they began to almost exclusively use their left side attack. Despite Doylo dominating possession for the next twenty minutes the Relics managed to score after Coach Vic loomed on a loose ball close to goals to find the back of the net. Many on ground had thought that Coach Vic had pushed his shot wide, however, a fortuitous deflection off a Doylo defender saw the ball head goal-ward and evade the desperate keeper.
The second half was all Relics - complete domination. The backs including Shadow, The Hat, MM, Roy and BB were impregnable. The Relics’ halves swooped on any loose ball, delivering razor sharp short passes to the feet of team-mates. The Crow and The Toe completely dominated their respective halves and were poetry in motion. Downhill, again, stunned the crowd with his magnificent control and poise under pressure.
Banker, despite playing with a torn hamstring, groin strain, medial ligament damage and a suspicious looking cold sore on his lip still managed to out-sprint and out-manoeuvre his opponent. Diamond was relentless, repeatedly turning his opponent, so much so, that by the end of the match he had picked up the nickname “turnstile” from his Doylo comrades.
Statue was anything but a statue. He was simply outstanding. A key player in attack, Statue was always in perfect position to receive the ball. Every time the ball was turned over though Statue sprinted like a Christmas turkey back into a defensive position to support his backs. Dallas, too, has returned to career best form and will certainly be looking to Coach Vic for a move to striker in coming weeks.
The play of the day, however, went to Tolly who, after a long run fell to his knees, motionless over the ball. It was as if he either ran out of battery power, or was shot by a sniper. Concerned team-mates looked at each other wondering who was going to deliver mouth-to-mouth resuscitation to get their fallen comrade back into the land of the living. No immediate volunteers! Then, again, for no apparent reason, Tolly lifted his body from the soggy Frost Reserve soil, gave a grin, and sprinted back into position.
By the way, Coach Vic scored another goal and Mickledinho bagged a double.
Relics 4 Doyalson 0
BB
Sunday, July 5, 2009
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