Berkley Vale may have gone down 5-2 to Gosford but its worth noting that they managed to put 2 goals past Gosford during the match, something we could not do during our last encounter with Gosford.
Looking forward to it, see you at training.
Sunday, April 29, 2012
Avoca Win First Leg of the Derby
Berkley Vale may have gone down 5-2 to Gosford but its worth noting that they managed to put 2 goals past Gosford during the match, something we could not do during our last encounter with Gosford.
Looking forward to it, see you at training.
Thursday, April 26, 2012
Monday, April 23, 2012
Relics Fail to Fire
The Relics have lost their Round 2 clash 2-0 against competition favourites the Gosford Cavemen in a game of two halves. The Cavemen were able to score twice in the first half with the Relics backs finding it difficult to effectively cover the Cavemen strikers. The quality of the Relics play was further compromised with some poor passing.
The Relics had trouble controlling the midfield because the defensive four seemed to be at sixes and sevens trying to fend off wave after wave of Cavemen attack. It did not help that there was only one linesman, and in the first half he was keeping us honest! It was also clear that former great whistle-blower John Thomas Howcroft, who officiated in the 1920 FA Cup Final between Aston Villa and Huddersfield, was having trouble picking up off-side play from the centre circle. At one point it looked as though Howcroft was re-living his boyhood when, as a sixth-former at Rugby school, his mate William Webb Ellis picked up the ball in a school-game of football, ran with it, and rugby union was born. [Not that we are blaming the incomparable Howcroft for the result – the best team won on the day]
The second half was much better for the Relics. The space the Cavemen had up front in the first half disappeared in the second. As a result the Relics regained the midfield and were unlucky not to score on several occasions. Banker, Wazz and Tonk had strong games. Ass Coach Bin chased everything that moved and it was great to see the pocket dynamo Darchinyan back on the paddock.
The Relics again lost several players before the kick-off and started the match with only one fit substitute and during the match several Relics including Jet and Becks sustained ankle/calf injuries. In a show of great team spirited Jet volunteered to keep goals while the versatile Dallas took to the field to re-kindle his battle with The Ninja.
The Cavemen, who were given a last minute reprieve to stay in the ‘B’ division, have recruited well in the off-season, introducing a couple of new knuckle-draggers in their ranks.
The Relics will look forward to their return clash at Fortress Frost and with all men available it may well be a different outcome.
PS Boys – Half time was ugly. Let’s pull together. Remember the Relic way - don’t get mad, just get even (next time).
The Relics had trouble controlling the midfield because the defensive four seemed to be at sixes and sevens trying to fend off wave after wave of Cavemen attack. It did not help that there was only one linesman, and in the first half he was keeping us honest! It was also clear that former great whistle-blower John Thomas Howcroft, who officiated in the 1920 FA Cup Final between Aston Villa and Huddersfield, was having trouble picking up off-side play from the centre circle. At one point it looked as though Howcroft was re-living his boyhood when, as a sixth-former at Rugby school, his mate William Webb Ellis picked up the ball in a school-game of football, ran with it, and rugby union was born. [Not that we are blaming the incomparable Howcroft for the result – the best team won on the day]
The second half was much better for the Relics. The space the Cavemen had up front in the first half disappeared in the second. As a result the Relics regained the midfield and were unlucky not to score on several occasions. Banker, Wazz and Tonk had strong games. Ass Coach Bin chased everything that moved and it was great to see the pocket dynamo Darchinyan back on the paddock.
The Relics again lost several players before the kick-off and started the match with only one fit substitute and during the match several Relics including Jet and Becks sustained ankle/calf injuries. In a show of great team spirited Jet volunteered to keep goals while the versatile Dallas took to the field to re-kindle his battle with The Ninja.
The Cavemen, who were given a last minute reprieve to stay in the ‘B’ division, have recruited well in the off-season, introducing a couple of new knuckle-draggers in their ranks.
The Relics will look forward to their return clash at Fortress Frost and with all men available it may well be a different outcome.
PS Boys – Half time was ugly. Let’s pull together. Remember the Relic way - don’t get mad, just get even (next time).
Saturday, April 21, 2012
'Cavemen treat us like Pebbles'
But well toughed out in the second half guys, looked hard going in the heat.
Friday, April 20, 2012
Thursday, April 19, 2012
Monday, April 16, 2012
Table
| Rank | Team | P | W | L | D | F | A | GD | Pts Adj | Pt | |
| 1 | Kincumber Roos F.C. | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 3 | ||
| 2 | Avoca Football Club Inc | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 3 | ||
| 3 | Gosford City Football Club Inc | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 | ||
| 4 | Woy Woy Football Club | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -3 | 0 | ||
| 5 | Berkeley Vale Soccer Club | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | -4 | 0 | ||
| 6 | Doyalson Wyee Soccer Club | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 7 | -5 | 0 | ||
| Results | ||||||||||||
| Age Group/Div | Home Team | H | A | Away Team | Round | Date | Comments | |||||
| M45 / M45A | Killarney District Soccer Club Incorporated | 3 | 1 | Doyalson- Wyee Soccer Club | 14/04/12 | |||||||
| M45 / M45B | Kincumber Roos F.C. | 7 | 2 | Doyalson Wyee Soccer Club | 14/04/12 | |||||||
| M45 / M45A | Berkeley Vale Soccer Club | 2 | 4 | Umina United Soccer Club | 14/04/12 | |||||||
| M45 / M45B | Avoca Football Club Inc | 4 | 0 | Berkeley Vale Soccer Club | 14/04/12 | |||||||
| M45 / M45B | Woy Woy Football Club | 0 | 3 | Gosford City Football Club Inc | 14/04/12 | |||||||
Sunday, April 15, 2012
Relics Demolish Wolves in Season Opener
The mighty Kincumber Relics have hit the ground running in season 2012 with a resounding win over the Doyalson Wolves in front of a smallish but appreciative crowd at Fortress Frost. The result was even more stunning considering the number of Relics unavailable for the match. Smokey (strained gluteus), Banker (sore groin), Dallas (work) and Blackbeard (work) were ruled out during the week. Prior to the match strikers Darchinyan and new boy Tonk withdrew due to illness. The Relics also lost Howler in the first half with a strained calf.
The Relics were very impressive in the opening stages pushing the ball to each other with confidence and conviction. It wasn’t long before the Wolves were at sixes and sevens and no doubt regretting leaving their Doyalson den to make the trip south on the F3.
The Relics had numerous shots on goal in the opening period but could not put one past the agile wolf in goals. The deadlock was finally broken when Shadow put a neat strike into the net after some terrific lead-up work down the right flank. The Relics were clearly outclassing their lupine foe.
The Relics new formation was holding fast with Wild Thing, Old Crow, Toe and Becks looking impenetrable. At the 20 minute mark, however, disaster struck when a lone wolf run onto a speculative kick to send one past stand-in keeper Reckin ‘iron gloves’ Ball. The crowd was stunned as the Wolves drew even.
It wasn’t long, however, before the Relics ascendancy continued as Mickledildo banged one home for a 2-1 lead. Mickledildo was desperately unlucky not to have had a brace of goals as many of his attempts just failed to find the target. Even though the Relics went to the half time break with only a one goal lead they looked to be holding their opposition safely.
The Relics went on the attack straight away in the second half and it wasn’t long before club stalwart Hat mesmerised the Wolves defence to convert a glorious and poignant goal. At 3-1 it was a case of the Relics by how many! Completely against the run of play, however, the Wolves managed to scrounge a second goal after a Relics mix-up in front of their goal.
Down 2-3 the Wolves tried to rally but they were having difficulty getting the ball out of their own half. Old Crow and Axe were combining well with new recruit JJ The Jet Plane to put pressure on the Wolves defence to secure possession in the attacking half and apply extreme pressure. This pressure ultimately led to a penalty when Micklediver was brought down just outside the penalty area. Even though this did not lead to a goal another penalty in similar circumstances a few minutes later saw former ace Wazz place the ball for a second penalty 30 metres from goal. Even though Wazz was unable to make solid contact, the ball deviated from the shoulder of a defender to take a track back to the goal and beat the helpless goalie who had already dived the other way.
The Relics had numerous shots on goal in the opening period but could not put one past the agile wolf in goals. The deadlock was finally broken when Shadow put a neat strike into the net after some terrific lead-up work down the right flank. The Relics were clearly outclassing their lupine foe.
The Relics new formation was holding fast with Wild Thing, Old Crow, Toe and Becks looking impenetrable. At the 20 minute mark, however, disaster struck when a lone wolf run onto a speculative kick to send one past stand-in keeper Reckin ‘iron gloves’ Ball. The crowd was stunned as the Wolves drew even.
It wasn’t long, however, before the Relics ascendancy continued as Mickledildo banged one home for a 2-1 lead. Mickledildo was desperately unlucky not to have had a brace of goals as many of his attempts just failed to find the target. Even though the Relics went to the half time break with only a one goal lead they looked to be holding their opposition safely.
The Relics went on the attack straight away in the second half and it wasn’t long before club stalwart Hat mesmerised the Wolves defence to convert a glorious and poignant goal. At 3-1 it was a case of the Relics by how many! Completely against the run of play, however, the Wolves managed to scrounge a second goal after a Relics mix-up in front of their goal.
Down 2-3 the Wolves tried to rally but they were having difficulty getting the ball out of their own half. Old Crow and Axe were combining well with new recruit JJ The Jet Plane to put pressure on the Wolves defence to secure possession in the attacking half and apply extreme pressure. This pressure ultimately led to a penalty when Micklediver was brought down just outside the penalty area. Even though this did not lead to a goal another penalty in similar circumstances a few minutes later saw former ace Wazz place the ball for a second penalty 30 metres from goal. Even though Wazz was unable to make solid contact, the ball deviated from the shoulder of a defender to take a track back to the goal and beat the helpless goalie who had already dived the other way.
At 4-2 the Wolves looked safely held but the Relics’ co-coaches were worried about the number of shots that were failing to find their mark. In what ultimately turned out to be a coaching master stroke noted defender Becks was moved to the attacking zone. It wasn’t long before the move paid dividends as Becks loomed onto a wayward cross from Wild Thing to fire a deliberate and decisive strike 40 metres from goal. The ball left Beck’s foot like an Exocet Missile quickly cannoning into the top right corner of the net. Onlookers delirious with delight were heard to say that no goal-keeper in football history could have stopped such a well-timed and targeted shot. Unfortunately the goal was not captured on camera but similar, albeit inferior, strikes can be found at
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9foCJDVTbYg
Beck’s goal broke the Wolves spirit. Soon after Hat landed a double and the Axeman ran into space to convert a neat goal.
The final score of 7-2 actually flattered the opposition but all in Relics colours seemed satisfied with their first hit out for the season.
While he was on the field Howler played well and Head was solid in defence. The best on field for the Relics, however, were without doubt Hat the ageless mystro Shadow.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9foCJDVTbYg
Beck’s goal broke the Wolves spirit. Soon after Hat landed a double and the Axeman ran into space to convert a neat goal.
The final score of 7-2 actually flattered the opposition but all in Relics colours seemed satisfied with their first hit out for the season.
While he was on the field Howler played well and Head was solid in defence. The best on field for the Relics, however, were without doubt Hat the ageless mystro Shadow.
Saturday, April 14, 2012
Pink and Black- Not just for the Caviar !
Whilst Black with pink spots is popular for Black Caviar, today the Relics made a great fashion statement thanks to Grant. His organisation of the wrist sweatbands, one black for Statue, one Breast Cancer pink for Rosanna made me sook before the game, but we wore them proudly and I was unashamed to kiss my pink, along with a few others when I scored my first goal Words cannot express how delighted I was with everybodys reaction to my joy. Thanks Guys, but especially thanks Grant and Kathy for the hard work putting the packs together. I will wear mine for the rest of the season. I love you'se all.
Thursday, April 12, 2012
Friday, April 6, 2012
Sunday, April 1, 2012
An Error of Comedies (with apologies to the bard)
Aside from Posh ,Grant and Hat we're not a very literary bunch, however the game against the Gosford cavemen reminded me mostly of Shakespearean comedies viz:
"So I will turn his virtue into the pitch, and out of his goodness make the net",Othello Act 2, Scene 3
and more recently Victor Darchinyan, who after the Gosford keeper had retrieved the ball from out of bounds and set it at his feet for a goal kick, looked on bemusedly as Darchinyan raced in and kicked it into the net. Somehow our resident goal sneak had decided to take his craft to new heights, completely ignoring the fact that his team mates had retreated toward midfield for the Gosford goal kick! Side splittingly funny stuff. You had to be there !
"Better three hours too soon than a minute late", Merry Wives of Windsor, Act 2, Scene 2
or more recently, Posh, on discovering that he had been sitting at home, looking forward to Sundays game, when it was indeed played on Saturday.
"Oft Expectation fails and most oft here...,Alls Well that ends Well ,Act1, Scene 2
or more recently, Wiz and Phil after viewing their highly unsuccessful experiment to turn Tolly into a fullback
"for my part its all Greek.." Julius Caesar, Act 1, Scene 2
or more recently, The Relics when trying to understand Phil's game plan and charts.
However, with a comfortable 5-2 victory, one could say that "Alls Well that Ends Well" and that after the game the feeling was very much "Come Gentlemen, Lets Drink down all Unkindness, Merry Wives of Windsor, Act 1, Scene 1.
Finally I'm sure our brains trust is hoping that this will not "Be the winter of our Discontent"
"So I will turn his virtue into the pitch, and out of his goodness make the net",Othello Act 2, Scene 3
and more recently Victor Darchinyan, who after the Gosford keeper had retrieved the ball from out of bounds and set it at his feet for a goal kick, looked on bemusedly as Darchinyan raced in and kicked it into the net. Somehow our resident goal sneak had decided to take his craft to new heights, completely ignoring the fact that his team mates had retreated toward midfield for the Gosford goal kick! Side splittingly funny stuff. You had to be there !
"Better three hours too soon than a minute late", Merry Wives of Windsor, Act 2, Scene 2
or more recently, Posh, on discovering that he had been sitting at home, looking forward to Sundays game, when it was indeed played on Saturday.
"Oft Expectation fails and most oft here...,Alls Well that ends Well ,Act1, Scene 2
or more recently, Wiz and Phil after viewing their highly unsuccessful experiment to turn Tolly into a fullback
"for my part its all Greek.." Julius Caesar, Act 1, Scene 2
or more recently, The Relics when trying to understand Phil's game plan and charts.
However, with a comfortable 5-2 victory, one could say that "Alls Well that Ends Well" and that after the game the feeling was very much "Come Gentlemen, Lets Drink down all Unkindness, Merry Wives of Windsor, Act 1, Scene 1.
Finally I'm sure our brains trust is hoping that this will not "Be the winter of our Discontent"
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