Match Info/Team News
The Slade welcome back Lepsons AWR for the fourth time in just over a season and hopefully the last time. Captain Sammy returns at left back with the new look Paul 'Pato' Tille coming in at centre half, sporting a rugged bearded look, but unfortunately, it still doesnt make him stop playing football like a ballerina.. Armour was a surprising choice at right midfield, making way for Sharky to convert to centre mid. Knowing that Lepsons only really have one decent player, as long as he is out of the game, it would surely be another victory for the boys.
First Half
With the Slade once again starting slow, it was Lepsons who took an early lead through a simple cross that was flicked on at the front post and tapped in by their striker. A poor goal to concede, falling asleep so early, but maybe it was the kick up the backside we needed as the boys were pressing for the equaliser and found one with Pierce finding space in the area to beat the defender to the ball to scuff home to make it 1-1. For a scuff though, it was a good scuff, especially with his left peg, but thats enough compliments for sharky for one season. A fairly uneventful first half was only made entertaining with S.Beetlestone sparking Lee O'Brien out, busting his nose but it was deserved for such a shite defending header to be fair. The second time OB has been bossed already today with Rossy flooring him before the game. Ponce. Especially with the tampons shoved up his nostrils. Before the half was out, there was just enough time for Lepsons to score a volley on the edge of the box to take the lead. Great goal and out of the blue. 2-1 Lepsons at half time.
Second Half
Lee O'Brien watch out, we have a new screamer on the pitch in gaffer Harris who genuinely loves a false aggy and a girly scream after every decision against him. And this was a repeating pattern of the game, the gap toothed ref not letting the game flow and this was frustrating Lepsons who were beginning to argue with eachother. Using this to our advantage, the Slade began to create more chances and it wasn't long before the impressive Marques kept his composure around the edge of the box to fire home past the poorly positioned keeper to bring the boys level with over 20 minutes to go. Not long after this, O'Brien scooped wide even though he was practically on the goal line, and soon after that, Piercey released Armour down the wing who crossed for Bruno to surely finish from 3 yards out... but he had clearly been watching Rich Coney (and Lee O'B) too much and duly copied him (obviously by missing). Talking of woeful shooting, enter Matt Stockbridge. Enough said. Defintely wouldent have got 19 out of 10 for his shooting today. But he did put a quality through ball for Rich Coney to mis control home for his third shit goal of the season. At least he's scoring now so hopefully he can aim for the 20 goal mark before the end of the season. 3-2 Walderslade. There was just about enough time for Mitch Beetlestone to chase the kepper and theatrically fall over. Die hard commitment chasing the goalkeeper down, even if he did look like a melt tumbling over. Full Time.
Match Analysis
One person more than most epitomised what the Slade should be all about today and that was Sam Beetlestone, putting in 110% effort, chasing down, flying into tackles and bossing their mouthy right back doing his standard 'get tackled and follow through hard' challenge. Pierce becomes the new top goalscorer and there was another excellent performance from Bruno Marques. The boys should show their appreciation to the lads who didn't play long or didnt even get on, as they didnt complain and still supported the boys, even though they hadn't done anything wrong in the previous weeks. Ticehurst once again played his part, always looking to hold the ball up at every opportunity. Warner was also back on form after his merde performance the previous week. Not an amazing performance, but a job done. Plenty of impreovement on the previous week though. Up the Wanderers
