Considering the lateness of the hour, the morning dew remained heavy on the Potten pitch. Stillness had been replaced by the clatter of studs and burble of voices, energized, excited and expectant. The Auld Enemy was upon them; men stood eager to face their foe. A rivalry stretching back through the very shadows of time was ripe for a new chapter to be etched into legend. The wind vane depicting the figure of old father time atop the pavilion casting a foreboding finger over the assembled combatants. Who could know of the drama to unfold this day?
Detective Inspector Herring had been woken from his Saturday afternoon slumber, his auburn hair compressed on one side rather as a hat imprint from his doze. Not happy that he was out on a rest day, but oddly excited that his nemesis had returned to taunt him once again. Could he have returned to continue his reign of terror? The latest victim one: David Melhuish. Five feet ten, 12-13 stone and of slightly rounder than medium build. The consensus of eyewitness accounts seemed to indicate that the assumed silencer fired rifle shot (as there was no recorded sound) had occurred approximately 10 minutes into a game of football, which had been taking place on the recreation ground. The unassuming Hertfordshire village of Potten End had become the hunting field for this prolific shootist dubbed by locals as the “Potten End Sniper”. Herring flicked though the catalog of incidents that flashed past his minds eye. The Sniper had indeed conducted a lengthy and vicious campaign……………
5-4 Is just about all I need to say about the game this week. There are few teams to enjoy besting more than this. For those of us that have been around for a while, this game is one to seek out in the fixture list.
Players:
PC – returning to the fold after a brush with the “sniper”, outstanding! Not at fault for one of the goals. Good handling, and great communication.
PN – Solid and commanding. If you’re good enough – you’re old enough!
GC – Another solid game. Not much got past you this day.
GB – More composed at CB than in some previous games. Some good headers and interceptions. Pen & Assist.
KH – Won every header, solid in the tackle and looked to link up. Always available.
JR – Much better when sober! Worked hard in the centre. Goal, and two Assists.
RH – Combative, disciplined a powerhouse performance. Found love on the field worryingly? (did you two exchange phone numbers?).
DM – M.I.A. Last heard of heading for Nottingham having fallen victim to the Sniper.
BB – Our captain had a first half to forget. To his great credit managed to dig into his considerable reserves and pull out a worthy second half. Something for all to observe when it isn’t going your way.
AP – Wizzard. Weaving and running with great power and authority. Glad I don’t have to play against him! Two Goals.
The Machine – MOM. Unplayable today. Langlebury will not be looking forwards to you in the league. You were a f**king nuisance to them all day! Goal and two Assists.
Subs:
DR – Working back from Man Flu! Overplayed it a bit today, but worked very hard. Owes us a goal (as missed sitter – talk us through it Dan!).
RT – Little time to impress having been away for a few weeks. In fairness to Rahul, thiese two weeks are the first he’s missed in forever. Will get a good run out this coming week.
Goals conceded………. Most of our goals have come from set pieces. We really must get on this. We aren’t a lucky side, and you have to believe that if its gonna’ fall, it just aint gonn’ fall for us. So we need to be on our man. Personal battles.
Today, one goal from a line that did the harlem shuffle gifting a free header.
Outmuscled from a corner
Another from a Free Header
One that I can’t recall (but I think through the centre and not closed down?)
Lets see if we can keep a few clean sheets. Paul Nolan is having to walk miles now to find dogs that he hasn't already kicked!
Next week we are Home to Croxley - we are a little short (and not just Rahul!) so please reply to the text/email ASAP.
Keep it Rotten.
