Bramhall Rangers 1 Paul Stockton 16
Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer!
They say that God is a vengeful God. God will strike you down. People fear God. Our God is a vengeful God. If this is the case then the BRFC boys must have done something particularly wicked in previous lives to warrant feeling the wrath of God on Thursday 9th February 2006. Going in against top of the league was never going to be an easy game, but God’s relentless bolts of lighting did their utmost to ensure the Rangers had little or no chance. It was a biblical clash between Paul Stockton, the Goliath of the league and BRFC, the David. Only in this scenario, God had equipped Goliath with a sub-machine gun, and cursed David with leprosy and a bout of dysentery!
Seven would make the journey to the battle ground. Mini was in the sticks to allow Pie an outfield game. Piggy, Nev, Mr T, Lifey and Rascle were also drafted in. However, even before the game the gods concocted to foil the plans. With Shiz already absent to complete his carpentry, a phone call from Lifey 15 minutes before Kick Off, confirmed his absence as previous engagements and time constraints kept him away. Depleted but nevertheless eager, it was still possible with 6. But alas, no! Jehovah’s powers rumbled in the sky and fire reigned from the heavens, depriving Mr T of one of the wheels to his Chariot of Fire on the outskirts of the holy land of Marple. Then there were 5. Staying with the theme of cars, Allah did his level best to remove Nev from the equation just the day before, sending him careening from the road at speed due to a pair of stray ladders! What had we done to deserve this? Calls to instate Charlotte as a makeshift defensive midfielder were dismissed, as she had forgotten her shin pads! 5 it would be!
Lining up it was clear this was going to be a massacre. Thrown to the lions! Standing before the Rangers were 6 quite athletic looking gladiators, who had run away with the league. It was not going to be pretty! As expected Rangers were on the back foot, not for the first ten minutes or the first half, but the whole encounter, breaking into the opposition danger area rarely.
Mini stood like a bread thief preparing to be stoned, and as the spherical objects reigned in from every angle he could have been forgiven for wanting to pack up and go home. In truth Mini saved a lot more than he conceded, keeping the score looking a tad more respectable than maybe it could have been. Nev was doing an excellent job in defence, taking short passes and distributing well into the feet of Piggy and Pie. Rascle, who had not played for a considerable period got a baptism of fire, but was impressive, showing strength and stamina to last the full 50 minutes. He also provided an outlet in attack on occasions, better connections on shots could have registered him with a goal. Piggy was busy, battling and fighting and looked the most likely scorer, just failing on a few chances.
Stockton’s keeper was stretched furthest when a strong throw from Mini, looking for Pie, took a wicked deflection off a defender which sent it spinning toward goal. Doing well to keep an eye on it their keeper gathered at the second attempt! So close!
Toward the end of the half, with Rangers trailing by a few, BRFC were gifted a chance. The Stockton keeper handled the ball outside the area, only for a penalty to be awarded. Piggy, who despite a good strike and goal record had not taken a penalty since the days of Vida (IIRC), was eager to take this. Stepping up confidently, Piggy struck the ball right footed. What a penalty! It flew a good couple of feet wide! Dragged horribly to the right of the keeper, who didn’t even move. Amen!
Half time came. Despite the onslaught it was just a respectable 7-0 to Paul Stockton. The Rangers were clearly and understandably jaded. Although outplayed in terms of skill, passing, movement and finishing Rangers were matching them for sheer determination and passion. That could not be faulted. A rallying call to keep going and not let heads drops sent the Rangers out, in search of that elusive goal.
As expected the game continued in a similar vein. Mini repelled efforts on goal with determination, the laws of probability dictating that the score would rise. Pie felt this was the opportune moment to showboat, and why not? Pulling some tricks out of the bag he deceived the opposition with some cute touches and cheeky flicks! It was party time for the Rangers!
With 5 minutes to go, Rangers switched keepers. Mini eager to get his 30th goal of the season and Pie eager to take a breather after a long hard game. Mini’s impact was immediate, buzzing around the pitch trying to get a goal or create a chance. He had a couple of chances but the finish eluded him. It looked like a big 0 for this game. But then, Piggy received a short pass from Mini and with more time and space than he had had in the whole game. The net bulged like Piggy’s tighty-whities in Cork! What a goal!
The game drew to a close, Paul Stockton riding out comfortable winners. Rangers were tired but had every reason to be, not giving up even into the final minutes.
Remember people, if you don’t say your prayers God with strike you down. And even if you do he will probably strike you down anyway…just for a laugh!
Final Score: Bramhall Rangers 1 Paul Stockton 16
Goals: Piggy (1)
Nev goal watch - 21 games
Report by Mini
They say that God is a vengeful God. God will strike you down. People fear God. Our God is a vengeful God. If this is the case then the BRFC boys must have done something particularly wicked in previous lives to warrant feeling the wrath of God on Thursday 9th February 2006. Going in against top of the league was never going to be an easy game, but God’s relentless bolts of lighting did their utmost to ensure the Rangers had little or no chance. It was a biblical clash between Paul Stockton, the Goliath of the league and BRFC, the David. Only in this scenario, God had equipped Goliath with a sub-machine gun, and cursed David with leprosy and a bout of dysentery!
Seven would make the journey to the battle ground. Mini was in the sticks to allow Pie an outfield game. Piggy, Nev, Mr T, Lifey and Rascle were also drafted in. However, even before the game the gods concocted to foil the plans. With Shiz already absent to complete his carpentry, a phone call from Lifey 15 minutes before Kick Off, confirmed his absence as previous engagements and time constraints kept him away. Depleted but nevertheless eager, it was still possible with 6. But alas, no! Jehovah’s powers rumbled in the sky and fire reigned from the heavens, depriving Mr T of one of the wheels to his Chariot of Fire on the outskirts of the holy land of Marple. Then there were 5. Staying with the theme of cars, Allah did his level best to remove Nev from the equation just the day before, sending him careening from the road at speed due to a pair of stray ladders! What had we done to deserve this? Calls to instate Charlotte as a makeshift defensive midfielder were dismissed, as she had forgotten her shin pads! 5 it would be!
Lining up it was clear this was going to be a massacre. Thrown to the lions! Standing before the Rangers were 6 quite athletic looking gladiators, who had run away with the league. It was not going to be pretty! As expected Rangers were on the back foot, not for the first ten minutes or the first half, but the whole encounter, breaking into the opposition danger area rarely.
Mini stood like a bread thief preparing to be stoned, and as the spherical objects reigned in from every angle he could have been forgiven for wanting to pack up and go home. In truth Mini saved a lot more than he conceded, keeping the score looking a tad more respectable than maybe it could have been. Nev was doing an excellent job in defence, taking short passes and distributing well into the feet of Piggy and Pie. Rascle, who had not played for a considerable period got a baptism of fire, but was impressive, showing strength and stamina to last the full 50 minutes. He also provided an outlet in attack on occasions, better connections on shots could have registered him with a goal. Piggy was busy, battling and fighting and looked the most likely scorer, just failing on a few chances.
Stockton’s keeper was stretched furthest when a strong throw from Mini, looking for Pie, took a wicked deflection off a defender which sent it spinning toward goal. Doing well to keep an eye on it their keeper gathered at the second attempt! So close!
Toward the end of the half, with Rangers trailing by a few, BRFC were gifted a chance. The Stockton keeper handled the ball outside the area, only for a penalty to be awarded. Piggy, who despite a good strike and goal record had not taken a penalty since the days of Vida (IIRC), was eager to take this. Stepping up confidently, Piggy struck the ball right footed. What a penalty! It flew a good couple of feet wide! Dragged horribly to the right of the keeper, who didn’t even move. Amen!
Half time came. Despite the onslaught it was just a respectable 7-0 to Paul Stockton. The Rangers were clearly and understandably jaded. Although outplayed in terms of skill, passing, movement and finishing Rangers were matching them for sheer determination and passion. That could not be faulted. A rallying call to keep going and not let heads drops sent the Rangers out, in search of that elusive goal.
As expected the game continued in a similar vein. Mini repelled efforts on goal with determination, the laws of probability dictating that the score would rise. Pie felt this was the opportune moment to showboat, and why not? Pulling some tricks out of the bag he deceived the opposition with some cute touches and cheeky flicks! It was party time for the Rangers!
With 5 minutes to go, Rangers switched keepers. Mini eager to get his 30th goal of the season and Pie eager to take a breather after a long hard game. Mini’s impact was immediate, buzzing around the pitch trying to get a goal or create a chance. He had a couple of chances but the finish eluded him. It looked like a big 0 for this game. But then, Piggy received a short pass from Mini and with more time and space than he had had in the whole game. The net bulged like Piggy’s tighty-whities in Cork! What a goal!
The game drew to a close, Paul Stockton riding out comfortable winners. Rangers were tired but had every reason to be, not giving up even into the final minutes.
Remember people, if you don’t say your prayers God with strike you down. And even if you do he will probably strike you down anyway…just for a laugh!
Final Score: Bramhall Rangers 1 Paul Stockton 16
Goals: Piggy (1)
Nev goal watch - 21 games
Report by Mini
posted by Pie at 9:57 am
5 Comments:
All credit to everyone last night. It was going to be a difficult game anyway, and we battled through.
I thought Nev was fantastic, especially considering what he has been through only a day earlier!
Russ was great on his first game back, and did well to last the full game. I bet he's feeling it this morning though!!
Piggy battled hard, and was unlucky not to get a couple of goals. He shouldn't take penalties again though! :)
Haha, great report Mini. Sounds like you all did very well despite the score. Hope Nev is alright with his.. (what exactly was it?).
One last thing, I take it Mini is up for Golden Boot this season?
Sure am Belly...29 I believe for this season!
The Golden Boot is coming home to papa!!
Count the stats on the results page Belly like everyone else has to do!
Oh, and add one on for Piggy for last night because won't get to update till the weekend at the earliest!
Not too bad this morning. Tho i def couldnt get a jog in today!! calves being a lil tight!! I felt i gave my all, tho i certainly didnt play as well as my previous games. I had about 8 shots on goal, all on target. Tho def all under powered. I was passing ok, tackling with force, and spent a lot of the game sprinting up to get passes that piggy never gave, and then sprinting back again to defend! Tho this did leave me short of energy at times, i did replenish using my glucose and carbohydrate stores!!
So in closing, i felt the team played well. We did push up a lil more than mini is suggesting! Tho it wasnt anything threatening!!! And to add insult to injury the team we played went to play a friendly just after they played us.. Damn we're unfit!!
Rascle
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