Thurs 04-Oct-07
Pre-Season Issue 02
Match reports from other pre-season games.
Reports by: Kate Leckie, Alex Fishwick & Billy Dowie
Womens 5s vs. London Wayfarers 5s: Won 7-2
Another sunny Saturday and T5 were raring to go and get some more
goals in before the start of the season. Despite the opposition not
having a goalie, we found ourselves down 2-1 by the end of the first
half as the Wayfarers got off to strong start with lots of shots on
goal.
However, in true T5 style, we came back strong in the second half,
maintaining possession and scoring a number of goals in quick succession.
Some of the set pieces from training came into play and there was
some great passing, and working of the ball up the pitch. The culmination
of the match came from a superb goal from Fatima who, bored of the
lack of activity in defence, decided to nip up the pitch for a few
minutes!
With 7 goals and a sun-tan, T5 went home happy and feeling prepared
for the season ahead. (KL)
Team: Helen B, Del, Kate L, Charlotte, Alanna, Andrea,
Charlie, Fatima, Rachael, Kate S, Sally
Scorers: Helen B, Del, Kate L, Fatima
PoM: Charlotte
Next match: 6th October vs. London Wayfarers 4s
Tornados vs H&W 6s: Lost 4-1
Ideal match preparation...
1) Convene early evening in the Magdalene, drinking beer/lager/cider.
Happy Birthday Coleman!
2) Cheer Argentina's victory over France in RWC2007. Hang head in
shame at supporting Argentina.
3) Drink more booze.
4)* Accidentally attempt to set yourself on fire by sitting on a lit
candle. Attempt failed.
5) Drink more booze to dull the pain
6) Taxi!
7) Dance badly in the Living Rooms, Brixton.
8) Drink lager, it's bound to help with the dancing
9) Enough with the dancing, beer is the order of the day
10) Exit bar.
11)* Enter McDonalds for a light, refreshing healthy snack (2 double
cheeseburgers)
12)* Taxi/Night bus/Shanks' pony home
13)* Fell asleep and missed stop - Night Bus Mark 2
14)* Missed stop again.
15)* Taxi!
Outcome of ideal match preparation - lost 4-1. We were great though,
considering half the side were truly slaughtered come 4am. (AF)
* Not necessarily attempted by everyone present
Team: Piggy (GK), Ram, Toby Rolph, MJ, Axel F, Wilsh,
Tom Cooper, Will Pendrill, Coleman, Tom Alexander, Nozza, Will Lucas
Scorer: Alex Fishwick
Umpire: Riley
Diamonds/Royals vs. Old Loughts: Won 9-2
TH&D sides don’t put nine goals past anybody, let alone
Old Loughts. This was a bit of a one-off though; both the Diamonds
& Royals were due to play OL oppo, but neither club could raise
two full sides in the September void, so we agreed to combine resources
and play one game. We took 10 outfield players up, with OLs promising
to provide us with a keeper; however, he decided he’d rather
watch the TV Rugby, so they ditched their own goalie, and we played
with 10-a-side, no short corners.
An even first half saw us go in at 1-1, and five minutes later it
was 2-2, looking for all the world like a close match. Three or four
of the OLs guys had played in the previous match, however, and suddenly
tired, leaving gaping holes in midfield which TH&D exploited mercilessly.
The most positive aspect of our performance was precisely this ability
to capitalise on that weakness; we held our shape and passed intelligently,
ramping up another seven goals without reply.
Whilst it’s nice to dream, none of us would bet on repeating
this result in the League. (BD)
Team (and goals scored): Mike McKinnon, Stuart Craig
(1), Will Pendrill, Adam Smith (1), Conor Bond (1), Rob Thomas (1),
Ben Slater (1), Stephen Ireton (2), Adam Bond (1), Kim Keats (2)
Umpire: Billy Dowie
Social Events
2007/08
Regardless of what happens on the pitch this season we have a massive
amount of social stuff already planned to help you celebrate/commiserate
away from the pitch.
Awards Dinner
Saturday 13 October
Bonfire Night
Saturday 03 November
Quiz Night
Saturday 17 November
Xmas Party
Saturday 08 December
Dragons' Drinks
Saturday 15 December
Kurry-Oke Night
Saturday 26 January
Race Night
Saturday 23 Februrary
End of Season Dinner
April
see www.thehockeyclub.co.uk/social/events.shtml
for more details on each events.
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