Season 33 - Division 3 (out of 8)
Start of season thoughts:
This season I think we will finish outside the relegation zone, whether that it is in mid table or top 2 depends on our start. Having not won a a game last season, we will be chomping at the bit to have a good opening. It should be a strong league this season with 2 Ecko teams, Eastwood Allstars (previously JFK I believe) all within a good chance of promotion. An outside bet maybe Nita Nitros who have risen up through the divisions quietly and I am looking forward to playing them again after 5 years. The last team is the Usual Suspects and like us did not have a good showing in division 2, but there is no reason why either team can't challenge. I am relishing this season and it could go anyway.
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Match
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Dates
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Opponent
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Result (SS - Opp)
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| Match 1 |
21/07/2008 |
Usual Suspects |
0 - 2
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| Match 2 |
28/07/2008 |
Nita Nitros |
3 - 1
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| Match 3 |
04/08/2008 |
Ecko Whitecaps |
1 - 3
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| Match 4 |
11/08/2008 |
Ecko |
1 - 2
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| Match 5 |
18/08/2008 |
Eastwood Allstars |
2 - 5
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| Match 6 |
01/09/2008 |
Usual Suspects |
2 - 1
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| Match 7 |
08/09/2008 |
Nita Nitros |
4 - 1
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| Match 8 |
15/09/2008 |
Eastwood Allstars |
0 - 0
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| Match 9 |
22/09/2008 |
Ecko Whitecaps |
1 - 0
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| Match 10 |
29/09/2008 |
Fruityloops |
2 - 0
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Match 1
Squad: Daniel B, Spanton (Gk), Fung C, Tom N, Paul M, Andy R, James C
Goal Scorers: None
How the match went: This was an appalling match , which we rightly deserved to lose and showed our complete loss of form.
Match 2
Squad: Daniel B, Spanton (Gk), Fung C, Tom N, Paul M, Andy R, Matt E
Goal Scorers: Paul M (2), Own Goal (1)
How the match went: This was our 1st victory in over 11 weeks and was vital to our season. 2 goals from Paul and an own goal ensured a deserved victory.
Match 3
Squad: Daniel B, Spanton (Gk), Fung C, Tom N, Paul M, Andy R, Matt E
Goal Scorers: Andy R (1)
How the match went: This weeks match was against a top 11-a-side team, that formed to play 6aside.They even had a manager! Our only bright note was Andys goal.
Match 4
Squad: Daniel B, Spanton (Gk), Fung C, Paul M, Andy R, Tom N, Matt E
Goal Scorers: Andy R (1 pen)
How the match went: This match was one we had potential to win, but they kept the ball much better. On our day we could have given a much better performance.
Match 5
Squad: Daniel B, Spanton (Gk), Fung C, Paul M, Andy R, James C, Steve B
Goal Scorers: Daniel B (1), James C (1)
How the match went: Although we took the lead, we were outclassed and they took a deserved victory. Had we taken our chances and gone 2-1 ahead, who knows%u2026%u2026
Match 6
Squad: Paul M, Spanton (Gk), Fung C, Andy R, Tom N, Michael M
Goal Scorers: Paul M (1), Tom N (1)
How the match went: Neither Coley or I played tonight as both on holiday separately. This was as an important victory with goals from Tom & Paul M.
Match 7
Squad: Daniel B, Spanton (Gk), Paul M, Andy R, Tom N, Matt E
Goal Scorers: Paul M (2), Andy (1), Tom (1)
How the match went: This was a good victory in which we played our best football in ages, a well deserved and crucial 3 points.
Match 8
Squad: Daniel B, Spanton (Gk), Paul M, Andy R, Tom N, James C, Matt E
Goal Scorers: None
How the match went: This was a close match that we should have won, after Paul M missed a crucial penalty. Overall a good point was earnt.
Match 9
Squad: Daniel B, Spanton (Gk), Fung C, Paul M, Andy R, Tom N, James C
Goal Scorers: Andy (1)
How the match went: Before tonight Ecko were 35 games unbeaten, but despite there superior possession/chances, we earnt a victory with Spanton having a stormer in goal.
Match 10
Squad: Andy R, Spanton (Gk), Fung C, Tom N, James C, Matt E
Goal Scorers: Tom (1), Andy (1)
How the match went: I didnt play tonight, so from talking to my team we played well and could have had 6 This was an important result
End of season thoughts:
This season my prediction was achieved, we finished outside the bottom 2 and managed to gain promotion. This was definitely a season of 2 halves, the first winning 1 and losing 4, being bottom at the half way stage. In the 2nd half we managed 4 wins and 1 draw, the most points of any team. The most impressive result was beating Ecko Whitecaps who have lost 3 in 50 games down their and were previously on a 35 game unbeaten run. Overall a good season, straight back to division 2 at the 1st attempt.
