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Hit the Bar Vs Edgeley Wreckheads
Wednesday 10th Hit The Bar's third game in 8 days meant that some weary legs took to the field against the bunch of scrawny scallies, known collectively as the Edgeley Wreckheads. Ricky Organ was approaching the game with a perhaps unjustified feeling of confidence and seemed to be under the bizarre impression that a win was on the cards. The game started at a lively tempo with both sides hitting a few well-worked goals, and few mistakes being made. Some dubious challenges from the scallies towards the end of the first half earnt them a well-deserved rebuke from the ref. As the second half began, with the sides pretty much even, there was a sense of "been here before" for Hit The Bar as the scallies scored a training ground move straight from the kick-off, resulting in heads beginning to drop and legs tiring further. Suddenly, as if from nowhere, Hit The Bar stumbled across something they had been searching for all season - a real desire to win. Steadily, they got their game together and some great goals were scored, last ditch tackles went in, and outstanding saves were made. As the game approached the dying minutes, Hit The Bar refused to lose this one, and clung on to a brilliant 10-8 victory, thereby completing the double this season against those local lads.
Squirrel - Dennis Norden turned up to watch but went home early as there wasn't a blooper in sight this week. Time and again he kept Hit The Bar in the game with a series of first class saves, in addition his distribution was accurate if not somewhat illegal. The unsung hero of the match, and deservedly: SURERANDOMALITY STARMAN - 8
Nez - Another fine performance. Showed real passion to win the game and was determined to win every tackle. Scored a couple of excellent goals and is starting to show some staying-power throughout the match. Almost ruined his effort by getting involved in some heated exchanges with, well, anyone that would listen really. - 8
Turkish - His recent absence from the team was evident, as at times he lacked sharpness and fitness. However, late on he provided a valuable outlet up front and did some sterling work in holding the ball up and winding down the clock. Constantly fouled by the opposition, he did well to cap his display with a couple of goals. - 7
Dancing - A good all-round performance although still needs more conviction in the tackle. Scored a clever goal by working out the angle required to strike both posts and then the back of the keeper's head in order to land the ball in the back of the net. Made some valuable interceptions and good runs, but should perhaps have put away more of the chances on goal - 8
G-Man - Slotted straight back into the team after Sunday's absence and straight back onto the score sheet as well. Was instrumental in the come-on-boys-lets-win-this attitude of the second half and rarely stopped running. A couple of wasted chances, including a glorious "spooner" were the only obvious faults. - 8
Ricky Organ - His confidence before the game may well have instilled some much needed self-belief in the team. Despite a few chances, there were no goals to his name. However, provided some selfless and valuable support work to allow others to score and chipped in with some excellent defending. Good stamina throughout, but needs to add the clinical finish to his game. - 7