Team News
The Slade went into the game with four players missing in S.Beetle (work), M.Beetlestone (Man Flu), Tille (Injured) and Stockbridge (holiday??). The team remained the same from the previous week apart from the inclusion of temporary ex manager Harris. Caretaker manager Armour steps in to pick the team of which Sharkey already had his typical criticisms. The Slade had a new found gangster in the team in screamer O'Brien staking an early claim for D.O.D with a ridiculous flat cap, the one's you bin when you turn 16... Ben Lewis just about keeps his place after some ridiculous facebook status, make sure you click 'like' on it to show your embarassment towards him...you will know what one it is..Back to the game and lining up for Cliffe was 4 other players from Cliffe Lions who we know all too well. Typical Cliffe.
First Half
After a very slow start, it was the Wanderers who created the first few chances with Ticehurst going close after a goalkeeping cock up. The first goal came from the newly prolific Stevie B who wrapped his right club foot around a Rob Warner cross, to hit the underside of the bar and bounce in. 1-0 Slade. Soon after, Dave Harris made it 2-0 with a half volley 30 yards out with the keeper doing his best to flap at it and push it in. Good strike nonetheless. The game was becoming scrappy with the typical Slade traits coming out in Pierceys shocking dribbling, rodgers constant flicking and Warner putting in some standard munches. Without really getting out of first gear, Walderslade made it 3-0 due to an unlucky own goal after Bergass flicked on Daves corner. 3-0, and surely game over. Cruising, but definitely not deserved. Half Time
Second Half
Early into the second half the Slade made 2 changes replacing Coney and Bergess with Ross and Marques but in truth, it just interrupted the flow of play, but not to the fault of the two who came on it must be said. It was a very boring and uneventful second half in which the Slade missed chance after chance, and appearing scared of receiving the ball and expressing themselves. The only exciting parts were maizy runs by CB Lee O'Brien who in truth just didnt know what to do expet run for his life with the ball straight forward..and a heated argument between Armour and the Shuffler, with the Shuffler using his favourite come back.."fuck off". And with that the final whistle came and although it was a very dissapointing performance from the Slade, we done what we had to do, and that was come out with a win against very boring opponents and remain unbeaten. Final Whistle. Cliffe Reserves 0-3 Walderslade.
Match Analysis
Not much to say about the game, poor passing and composure let the boys down, and everyone was included in this. A few players showed up, with Warner putting in a solid effort, Ticehurst battling hard (although even reverse psychology doesn't work in getting him to score...) and, although its' getting boring, skipper O'Brien again marshalled the back 4 well. Special mention to the back five for another clean sheet. Let's look forward to next week though, see off Medway Athletic and have a mad one in Brighton. Eeeeooo up the Slade
