A squad of only ten came from Mowden Hall so we had to have reduced numbers on the pitch for this game. It wasn't too much of a concern as I wanted to rotate players anyway, in order to give everyone some match time. It was a cold day so the subs and myself needed to wrap up.
We started strongly, attacking Mowden's penalty area frequently but were a little slap dash with our short passing and too often tried to dribble the ball almost to the goal line before committing to shoot. When I was a lad (said in an old man's drawl) I couldn't wait to get a shot in, trying to score spectacularly, like Peter Lorimer (when Leeds used to win more times than they drew or lost) - so what is wrong with these kids?!
We scored a headed goal to take the lead. It's a pity that the one who scored it was wearing a Mowden Hall shirt. Steven had decided it was easier to let him do the job, watching him jump to get his head on it than bothering himself with the effort. Still, a goal is a goal.
Cameron finally decided to have a go and scored another beauty from just inside their area to make it two nil. We were beginning to get a little cocky, though, and could easily have conceded a couple of goals when forgetting to defend. Thankfully, Jack was quickly off his line to snuff out the chances of the strikers making any meaningful shots. His opposite number was also making brave saves at the feet of our own attackers but couldn't stop Charlie Tannahill getting on the scoresheet to put us three ahead. Young Charlie had made a heroic recovery from sickness to be here and was determined to make the effort worth his while.
After half time CT hit his second and our fourth, having seen the keeper way out of position, quickly deciding not to pass but to calmly glide the ball into the net. He collected his hat-trick with his toe poked chip (now there's a clever trick!) clearing the keeper. Mowden continued to press for a consolation but were held at bay. Numerous substitutions had been made throughout the match and everyone available got a chance to kick the ball, making for a very satisfactory afternoon. Mowden Hall's boys were sporting in defeat and did themselves credit with their endeavour.
So, that's all the footy for now - rugby sevens takes over for a few weeks, leaving only Minster School and Sedbergh to play before the end of Spring Term. We've had some highs and lows so far. I hope we can pick up another couple of wins before the season ends and finish with more victories than defeats.
We started strongly, attacking Mowden's penalty area frequently but were a little slap dash with our short passing and too often tried to dribble the ball almost to the goal line before committing to shoot. When I was a lad (said in an old man's drawl) I couldn't wait to get a shot in, trying to score spectacularly, like Peter Lorimer (when Leeds used to win more times than they drew or lost) - so what is wrong with these kids?!
We scored a headed goal to take the lead. It's a pity that the one who scored it was wearing a Mowden Hall shirt. Steven had decided it was easier to let him do the job, watching him jump to get his head on it than bothering himself with the effort. Still, a goal is a goal.
Cameron finally decided to have a go and scored another beauty from just inside their area to make it two nil. We were beginning to get a little cocky, though, and could easily have conceded a couple of goals when forgetting to defend. Thankfully, Jack was quickly off his line to snuff out the chances of the strikers making any meaningful shots. His opposite number was also making brave saves at the feet of our own attackers but couldn't stop Charlie Tannahill getting on the scoresheet to put us three ahead. Young Charlie had made a heroic recovery from sickness to be here and was determined to make the effort worth his while.
After half time CT hit his second and our fourth, having seen the keeper way out of position, quickly deciding not to pass but to calmly glide the ball into the net. He collected his hat-trick with his toe poked chip (now there's a clever trick!) clearing the keeper. Mowden continued to press for a consolation but were held at bay. Numerous substitutions had been made throughout the match and everyone available got a chance to kick the ball, making for a very satisfactory afternoon. Mowden Hall's boys were sporting in defeat and did themselves credit with their endeavour.
So, that's all the footy for now - rugby sevens takes over for a few weeks, leaving only Minster School and Sedbergh to play before the end of Spring Term. We've had some highs and lows so far. I hope we can pick up another couple of wins before the season ends and finish with more victories than defeats.
Team: Charters, Lodge (sub. Lister), Kaitoga (Elliott), Thompson (sub. R. Jones), Pycock (sub. Wright), S. Jones, Chapman, Buchanan, Keanurico, Nordli, Tannahill.
Score: Won 5 - 0
