Thursday 9th October 2008 (8.20pm) – Flair Play v Sherwood Oak

It all started very positively for the Oakers, with a run through from Twinkle Toes Peters followed by a deft pass to the left hand side of the pitch to Perry Mason who ballooned it over the bar from 4 yards...This was past the 1 legged goalkeeper...No this is not a joke, he had a thigh high leg plaster cast!!!

Perry Mason was later confused by the referee who was wearing the same colours as the Oakers.

The first half showed very dogged resistance from the boys. The first goal against us was very unfortunate in that it squirmed past the body of Colin who thus far had pulled off some great saves.

Unfortunately it all went badly downhill in the second half when the opposition scored directly from the kick off although this was much in contention as to whether the goal should stand. From there on the Sherwood Oakers became Sherwood Crumble.

There was much entertainment from Chris who had a great game of Subbuteo by pirouetting on the ball to avert the attention away from the game.

First half score 2-0 to the opposition
Final Score 6-0

In the words of Twinkle Toes Peters the outcome did not justify the effort.

The woodwork was hit 3 times...Twice by Asda Dave, once by Perry Mason...

Quote of the match was by Ken Dobson who commented to Bob Scott in the Bar after the game “You hit the post didn't you Bob?”

Bob replied “I wasn't playing Ken!”

I’m not sure what game Ken was at!!!

A big thank you to our guest reporter Di who took over the reins this week.

Next game: Thursday 16th October at 8.41pm against Ditton Utd.

No photos this week I understand. Next week should be the official unveiling of the new team kit and the photos will include the official team photo.