3 Points in the Offering
Last Sunday saw the last game of 2011 against Offerton Green at The Sewerage Works Ground. When the last time these two teams met Offerton beat the home side 4-2. Despite the result it was an evenly matched game, and this match wasn’t going to prove any different. With Barnstoneworth needing 3 points the game got underway in glorious sunshine with Barnstoneworth kicking towards the famous Cathedral View End. And the pitch was in fine fettle. Straight from the off both teams got stuck in, and it was Barnstoneworth that saw more of the ball and created more chances all of which went missing, but at least they hadn’t conceded an early 5 minute goal. Then in the 25th minute against the run of play... disaster! Offerton broke through the Inglorious Back Four Bastards. Big Phil came off his line to reduce the angle, but it wasn’t enough and Offerton slotted in the opener. The remainder of play was fairly even and the 1st half finished Barnstoneworth 0 v 1 Offerton Green.
The 2nd half kicked off with Barnstoneworth playing into the sun and right from the whistle they piled on the pressure playing really nice comfortable football. After 20 minutes Barnstoneworth started to dominate and created some grate chances, one of which Echo should have converted to equal the game, but his new white “ecco” branded boots let him down and he drove the ball across the face of goal just missing the left hand upright. Despite Barnstoneworth dominance the much 3 points in the offering were slowly dwindling away. Frustration was starting to tell as Paul shouted out “somebody fuckin’ move you lazy shower of cunts” which rang out around The Sewerage Works, immediately followed by an apology to the ladies in the crowd. And there the game ended - Barnstoneworth 0 v Offerton 1 and Barnstoneworth green with envy. A fair result? I think not, Barnstoneworth were the better side particularly in the 2nd half. A good all round performance from Barnstoneworth particularly from Jono who is now on international duties after key hole surgery on his knee.
Beers, bacon and sausage butties and chips (a welcomed change from the usual acidic chilli) were consumed in The Pen after the game and no injuries to report other than Jono. And Robo who supplies the scratch cards won both – Suspicious or what?!!! BUFC board will be holding an enquiry.
Next game, the all important race for 2nd place and promotion against Mossley Hill. No prisoners shall be taken!!! BUFC ‘till we die!!!
