The final few weeks

Hello everyone It occurs to me that now Charlie and Steve have left we have lost our match reports, so unless anyone else fancies their hand at doing the match report then I will try my best. This tough season seems to get tougher each week. Having lost Brandon and Charlie mid season has made our challenge of being able to produce a team each week even more difficult. We started the season with 17 which I felt was enough but clearly not. Our mid-week match was made tricky by parents evening at both Isca and St Peters and meant that we had to start the match with only 10 players. Whilst the Isca express dashed up the motorway (speeding tickets in the post I am sure!!) a well organised and disciplined Twyford team had managed to drive past our stand in goal keeper Max. We started the second half well and pressed consistently on their goal, for 20 minutes, alas without success and despite all efforts the ball just didn’t run for us. However to concede another three second half goals felt unfair and not a fair reflection on us at all. Football is a cruel game at times! Anyway onward and upward and we have a testing 6 pointer on Saturday away at Sidford. The pitch at Byes Lane, Sidford EX10 9QX) should be nice and allow for a fast match. We should have a full squad available for this match and it is a must win! Sadly I am working but John B will be leading the boys and I really really hope that we can come away with 3 big points. Also just to mention the Plate Cup final. This has now been confirmed for 3.30pm kick off at Tiverton Town’s ground. This should be a great occasion and nice to be able to play on a quality pitch with what could be a nice sized crowd! I am still none the wiser about who our opposition will be however!! Please invite as many family and friends as you can/want. I was going to propose that we go out for some dinner after the match. Does anyone have any ideas or suggestions of a suitable venue? Might be worth trying to book something up? Can you text any ideas through to me asap, thanks. Many thanks for your on-going commitment and support Mark