Competition: Sportsmans League Division 3
Opponents: Invictus (H)
Date: 1st May 2011
Kick Off Time: 10am
Meeting Time: 9.15am
Location: Riverside Lands, Chiswick, W4 2SH
Directions: Barnes Bridge crossing is by the london platform, once at end of barnes bridge, go down the steps and turn left and follow the path by the tracks until you come to a tunnel on your left, go under and follow the road back to the river until you arrive at Chiswick Boat House.
Subs: £6 (£3 Subs/Substituted)
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Squad: Dale / Ivan / Paul / Morris / Peggy / Michael / James K / Stefano / Ismail / George / Marton / Diego / Marco
Standby: Tim
Monday, April 25, 2011
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Sportsmans Division 3 Results
Sunday 17th April 2011Invictus 4 v Worcester Park Rangers 3
Lokomotiv Londres FC 2 v Kew Antigua 'C' 5
London Rangers 5 v Parklife 'B' 1
The table has now been updated.
Sunday, April 17, 2011
Match Report: Loko v Kew Antigua 'C'
Sunday 17th April 2011
Sportsmans League Division 3
Lokomotiv Londres FC 2 v Kew Antigua 'C' 5
Loko Run Out of Steam & Collapse
Loko had fourteen men turn up including a new keeper and were quietly optimistic that they could put in a decent performance and get a result against third place Kew Antigua 'C'.
However, like most games we didn’t start too well with players giving the ball away too easily and panicking which let the opposition dominate the midfield area early on. It is fair to say that, during the first twenty five minutes, our goal led a charmed life with a few efforts just wide or hitting the post and a few saves from our new keeper James.
As the first half went on, Loko rode their luck and then started to place a few passes together and get a rhythm going with some good build-up play which resulted in some dangerous attacks. Loko could see a goal coming and it did with about ten minutes until half-time.
There was some good link-up play between Stefano and Joe and the ball was passed to Marc who took on a couple of defenders on the edge of the box and had a shot that took a slight deflection and beat the opposition keeper for a 1-0 Loko lead.
For the rest of the half Loko soaked up the pressure and went in with the lead.
Half-Time Loko 1 v Kew Antigua 'C' 0
Loko could sense that Kew did not like being down to the second bottom team and would come out strong so we carried on attacking and within five minutes we were two nil up.
There was some good link-up play in the midfield between Joe and Marc who then passed the ball to Dave (pictured above). Our forward weaved in and out left and right into the box, dribbling past two players, beating the central defender for pace and scuffed a shot goalwards. The opposition keeper had already started to dive the other way resulting in Dave's effort crossing the line and a 2-0 lead.
As soon as we had scored the second goal we relaxed too much and Kew passed the ball through our team too easily. There was a shot, which wasn’t cleared properly and it was left for their player to tap it in at the near post behind the defenders.
This goal seemed to shock Loko and we started to panic on the ball again rather than get the ball down and play football. Kew capitalised on this and they sensed an equaliser, however Loko continued to soak up the constant pressure and had a couple of attacks themselves until the last ten minutes.
On one of them, Joe sped along the touchline past his marker and crossed the ball to oncoming Roland who found himself clear on goal on the edge of the box but he scuffed his shot.
There was ten minutes left and with a combination of substitutes and losing our shape with players not knowing where they were playing or their role, we conceded a further four goals and lost 5-2.
This late collapse can only be put down to some poor defending and as new players came on, the shape changed, there was not enough communication and the Kew players were not getting picked up.
This was giving them far too much time and space on the ball and allowed them to score soft goals. It was a brave effort but yet again we were in a winning position late on in the game and threw it away to lose.
Final Score Loko 2 v Kew Antigua 'C' 5
Club Secretary Ivan Rahal's comments:
“I took myself off mid-way through the second half and watched the game from the side of the pitch where my feelings went from a mixture of excitement and anxiety to total despair. In the gaffer’s absence I recognise that I should have given the two midfield substitutes clearer instructions as to their midfield positions and roles.
However, we cannot take away the fact that Kew Antigua have a decent side and were probably better than us on the day. All things considered, though, conceding 4 goals in the last 10 minutes undoubtedly shows that our overall fitness is not up to scratch. If the squad players are up for it and prepared to commit, we should seriously consider training midweek.
We now have a well deserved two week break and three more games in May plus the European Tournament at Bisham Abbey to look forward to so let’s forget about today and hope for good performances once our regular players are back …"
Team Line Up
1. James F
2. Stefano
3. Ivan
4. Chris
5. Steve (c)
6. Eudimar [Y]
7. Marc
8. Joe
9. Michael
10. Dave
11. Diego
12. Greg (Replaced Michael 45th Minute)
13. Tim (Replaced Ivan 65th Minute)
14. Roland (Replaced Greg 65th Minute)
Goals
Marc (1)
35th Minute - There was some good link-up play between Stefano and Joe and the ball was passed to Marc who took on a couple of defenders on the edge of the box and had a shot that took a slight deflection and beat the opposition keeper.
Dave (1)
50th Minute - Our forward weaved in and out left and right, dribbling past two players, beating the central defender for pace and scuffed a shot goalwards. The opposition keeper had already started to dive the other way resulting in Dave's effort to cross the line.
Man of the Match
Joe - He worked tirelessly for the team and contributed some lovely passes. Plus, Joe is already setting the example with his very positive attitude. Well done!
Special mentions to James who came in at the eleventh hour and had a cracking game in goal and Marc who worked hard for the team.
Match Report by Chris Clarke edited by Ivan Rahal.
Sportsmans League Division 3
Lokomotiv Londres FC 2 v Kew Antigua 'C' 5
Loko Run Out of Steam & Collapse
Loko had fourteen men turn up including a new keeper and were quietly optimistic that they could put in a decent performance and get a result against third place Kew Antigua 'C'.
However, like most games we didn’t start too well with players giving the ball away too easily and panicking which let the opposition dominate the midfield area early on. It is fair to say that, during the first twenty five minutes, our goal led a charmed life with a few efforts just wide or hitting the post and a few saves from our new keeper James.
As the first half went on, Loko rode their luck and then started to place a few passes together and get a rhythm going with some good build-up play which resulted in some dangerous attacks. Loko could see a goal coming and it did with about ten minutes until half-time.
There was some good link-up play between Stefano and Joe and the ball was passed to Marc who took on a couple of defenders on the edge of the box and had a shot that took a slight deflection and beat the opposition keeper for a 1-0 Loko lead.
For the rest of the half Loko soaked up the pressure and went in with the lead.
Half-Time Loko 1 v Kew Antigua 'C' 0
Loko could sense that Kew did not like being down to the second bottom team and would come out strong so we carried on attacking and within five minutes we were two nil up.
There was some good link-up play in the midfield between Joe and Marc who then passed the ball to Dave (pictured above). Our forward weaved in and out left and right into the box, dribbling past two players, beating the central defender for pace and scuffed a shot goalwards. The opposition keeper had already started to dive the other way resulting in Dave's effort crossing the line and a 2-0 lead.
As soon as we had scored the second goal we relaxed too much and Kew passed the ball through our team too easily. There was a shot, which wasn’t cleared properly and it was left for their player to tap it in at the near post behind the defenders.
This goal seemed to shock Loko and we started to panic on the ball again rather than get the ball down and play football. Kew capitalised on this and they sensed an equaliser, however Loko continued to soak up the constant pressure and had a couple of attacks themselves until the last ten minutes.
On one of them, Joe sped along the touchline past his marker and crossed the ball to oncoming Roland who found himself clear on goal on the edge of the box but he scuffed his shot.
There was ten minutes left and with a combination of substitutes and losing our shape with players not knowing where they were playing or their role, we conceded a further four goals and lost 5-2.
This late collapse can only be put down to some poor defending and as new players came on, the shape changed, there was not enough communication and the Kew players were not getting picked up.
This was giving them far too much time and space on the ball and allowed them to score soft goals. It was a brave effort but yet again we were in a winning position late on in the game and threw it away to lose.
Final Score Loko 2 v Kew Antigua 'C' 5
Club Secretary Ivan Rahal's comments:
“I took myself off mid-way through the second half and watched the game from the side of the pitch where my feelings went from a mixture of excitement and anxiety to total despair. In the gaffer’s absence I recognise that I should have given the two midfield substitutes clearer instructions as to their midfield positions and roles.
However, we cannot take away the fact that Kew Antigua have a decent side and were probably better than us on the day. All things considered, though, conceding 4 goals in the last 10 minutes undoubtedly shows that our overall fitness is not up to scratch. If the squad players are up for it and prepared to commit, we should seriously consider training midweek.
We now have a well deserved two week break and three more games in May plus the European Tournament at Bisham Abbey to look forward to so let’s forget about today and hope for good performances once our regular players are back …"
Team Line Up
1. James F
2. Stefano
3. Ivan
4. Chris
5. Steve (c)
6. Eudimar [Y]
7. Marc
8. Joe
9. Michael
10. Dave
11. Diego
12. Greg (Replaced Michael 45th Minute)
13. Tim (Replaced Ivan 65th Minute)
14. Roland (Replaced Greg 65th Minute)
Goals
Marc (1)
35th Minute - There was some good link-up play between Stefano and Joe and the ball was passed to Marc who took on a couple of defenders on the edge of the box and had a shot that took a slight deflection and beat the opposition keeper.
Dave (1)
50th Minute - Our forward weaved in and out left and right, dribbling past two players, beating the central defender for pace and scuffed a shot goalwards. The opposition keeper had already started to dive the other way resulting in Dave's effort to cross the line.
Man of the Match
Joe - He worked tirelessly for the team and contributed some lovely passes. Plus, Joe is already setting the example with his very positive attitude. Well done!
Special mentions to James who came in at the eleventh hour and had a cracking game in goal and Marc who worked hard for the team.
Match Report by Chris Clarke edited by Ivan Rahal.
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Match Preview: Loko v Kew Antigua 'C'
Competition: Sportsmans League Division 3
Opponents: Kew Antigua 'C' (H)
Date: 17th April 2011
Kick Off Time: 10am
Meeting Time: 9.15am
Location: Riverside Lands, Chiswick, W4 2SH
Directions: Barnes Bridge crossing is by the london platform, once at end of barnes bridge, go down the steps and turn left and follow the path by the tracks until you come to a tunnel on your left, go under and follow the road back to the river until you arrive at Chiswick Boat House.
Subs: £6 (£3 Subs/Substituted)
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Squad: Stefano / Chris / Steve / Ivan / Marc / Eudimar / Diego / James F / Tim / Roland / Dave / Greg / Joe / Michael
Opponents: Kew Antigua 'C' (H)
Date: 17th April 2011
Kick Off Time: 10am
Meeting Time: 9.15am
Location: Riverside Lands, Chiswick, W4 2SH
Directions: Barnes Bridge crossing is by the london platform, once at end of barnes bridge, go down the steps and turn left and follow the path by the tracks until you come to a tunnel on your left, go under and follow the road back to the river until you arrive at Chiswick Boat House.
Subs: £6 (£3 Subs/Substituted)
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Squad: Stefano / Chris / Steve / Ivan / Marc / Eudimar / Diego / James F / Tim / Roland / Dave / Greg / Joe / Michael
Sportsmans Division 3 Results
Sunday 10th April 2011Invictus 3 v Mass 4
Lokomotiv Londres FC 1 v Worcester Park Rangers 4
London Rangers 0 v Greyhound 2
Putney Ferrets v Real Northern 'B' [Away Win Awarded]
The table has now been updated.
Sunday, April 10, 2011
Match Report: Loko v Worcester Park Rangers
Sunday 10th April 2011
Sportsmans League Division 3
Lokomotiv Londres FC 1 v Worcester Park Rangers 4
Good Effort Despite Let Down's Again
The team should have had thirteen players and we even had the luxury of naming three players on standby, but yet again we had two players not turn up and not even let us know so that we had no time to ask any of the standby players to come along.
The gaffer was planning an attacking 4-3-3 formation but the lack of personal for this system now meant reverting to the usual 4-4-2 with Dale now having to go in goal, a back four of Marc, Ivan, Paul and Stefano. Roger and Ed were centre midfield with Diego and Morris on the flanks, with Joe and Artjom up front.
The team started relatively well, we weren't able to get forward much because the opposition were playing the ball around well, but we were solid at the back and other than a couple of long range efforts they didn't really look like breaking the back line.
Unfortunately, only fifteen minutes in Joe started to run for a ball over the top but pulled up with a muscle problem around his hip area and he was now struggling to get around the pitch so he dropped into midfield to provide us with an extra body as he wasn't able to move around up front.
They took the lead about twenty minutes in and it was a goal that could have so easily have been avoided, they worked the ball through midfield but a good challenge saw Morris pick up the ball on the right side of the penalty box, he had plenty of time to clear his lines but dwelt on the ball, was robbed of possession and the ball across the area was hit home at the back post.
Loko kept competing and just about stayed in the game as they hit a few shots wide and didn't really test Dale in goal again during the half. The railwaymen had a couple of forays into their penalty area but didn't create to much and failed to get shots away.
Half-Time Loko 0 v Worcester Park Rangers 1
The talk at half-time was all positive, we re-organised and went back to 4-4-2, with the same back four, Roger and Morris in the centre of midfield, Ed and Artjom on the wings with Diego and Joe up front. Everyone was up for the second half.
Loko started the second half much better than the first and spent the first ten minutes pressurising higher up the pitch and we managed to get the ball in the box on a few occasions but failed to get on the end of anything.
Fifteen minutes into the second half and a break away by Rangers saw men attack the box and a ball into the area was tucked into the bottom corner quite sweetly by their unmarked player and the hill back became a mountain. The third followed shortly after when one of their players got past Paul and Stefano by the corner flag too easily and laid it into the striker at the near post who miskicked it through Dale's attempted block.
Stefano's knee was hurting so he went in goal for Dale after 75 minutes, and a bit of reshuffling followed allowing Dale to play alongside Roger in midfield. Ivan was playing well now at left back and Marc started putting the tackles in in central defence.
Ed and Diego started to get some joy in the opposition half and Dale almost immediately made an impact when he dribbled past a couple of challenges in the area and tried to pull the ball back for Joe but he was crowded out by the defenders.
Loko eventually pulled a goal back when Ed was fouled by the left touchline 35 yards from goal, Roger swung in a ball to the back post, DALE ran in unmarked and called for the ball, Ivan kindly ducked and the gaffer drilled a header into the roof of the net.
Almost immediately, another Roger free kick from just inside Rangers half also found Dale at the back post tussling with his marker but this time he could only head into the side netting under pressure. Loko kept going and Artjom beat his marker well down the right, ran into the box but tried to pass when he could have shot and the chance was lost.
With Loko pushing men forward, another breakaway completed the scoring when they played a ball over the top, the striker looked way offside but the referee who had given little our way during the game said play on, he ran through but they hit the crossbar and we had chances to clear but didn't take them and one of their players jinked into the box and had an easy shot into the bottom corner to complete the scoring.
Final Score Loko 1 v Worcester Park Rangers 4
Manager Dale Mellor's comments:
"It is getting to a point where players need to really consider whether they want to play Sunday morning football. We have a lot of players playing 1 in 3 games, others who don't respond to emails and recently a spate of players saying yes then not turning up.
It is making our life hell trying to put a team out on the pitch each week, and even harder to put out one that is going to be competitive. We will only start winning games when we can get the same team out every game, as we have to get used to each other and get an understanding out on the pitch.
In regards to this morning, I thought everyone worked really hard and put in a good shift despite players playing out of position and with no subs. If Joe hadn't have got injured so early on I think we would have had more options up front and wouldn't have been penned back so much. We had a new defence and new players but performed admirably. Well done."
Team Line Up
1. Dale
2. Marc
3. Stefano (c)
4. Ivan
5. Paul
6. Eudimar
7. Morris [Y]
8. Roger
9. Artjom
10. Joe
11. Diego
Goal
Dale (1)
80th Minute - Roger swung a great free kick to the back post and Dale arrived unmarked and drilled a header into the top of the net.
Man of the Match
Roger - It was his first game for quite a while but it showed us what we were missing. Plenty of hard work, communication and organisation. Well played. Special mention to Ivan and Paul who both did really well as our new centre back partnership on very little notice.
Match Report by Dale Mellor.
Sportsmans League Division 3
Lokomotiv Londres FC 1 v Worcester Park Rangers 4
Good Effort Despite Let Down's Again
The team should have had thirteen players and we even had the luxury of naming three players on standby, but yet again we had two players not turn up and not even let us know so that we had no time to ask any of the standby players to come along.
The gaffer was planning an attacking 4-3-3 formation but the lack of personal for this system now meant reverting to the usual 4-4-2 with Dale now having to go in goal, a back four of Marc, Ivan, Paul and Stefano. Roger and Ed were centre midfield with Diego and Morris on the flanks, with Joe and Artjom up front.
The team started relatively well, we weren't able to get forward much because the opposition were playing the ball around well, but we were solid at the back and other than a couple of long range efforts they didn't really look like breaking the back line.
Unfortunately, only fifteen minutes in Joe started to run for a ball over the top but pulled up with a muscle problem around his hip area and he was now struggling to get around the pitch so he dropped into midfield to provide us with an extra body as he wasn't able to move around up front.
They took the lead about twenty minutes in and it was a goal that could have so easily have been avoided, they worked the ball through midfield but a good challenge saw Morris pick up the ball on the right side of the penalty box, he had plenty of time to clear his lines but dwelt on the ball, was robbed of possession and the ball across the area was hit home at the back post.
Loko kept competing and just about stayed in the game as they hit a few shots wide and didn't really test Dale in goal again during the half. The railwaymen had a couple of forays into their penalty area but didn't create to much and failed to get shots away.
Half-Time Loko 0 v Worcester Park Rangers 1
The talk at half-time was all positive, we re-organised and went back to 4-4-2, with the same back four, Roger and Morris in the centre of midfield, Ed and Artjom on the wings with Diego and Joe up front. Everyone was up for the second half.
Loko started the second half much better than the first and spent the first ten minutes pressurising higher up the pitch and we managed to get the ball in the box on a few occasions but failed to get on the end of anything.
Fifteen minutes into the second half and a break away by Rangers saw men attack the box and a ball into the area was tucked into the bottom corner quite sweetly by their unmarked player and the hill back became a mountain. The third followed shortly after when one of their players got past Paul and Stefano by the corner flag too easily and laid it into the striker at the near post who miskicked it through Dale's attempted block.
Stefano's knee was hurting so he went in goal for Dale after 75 minutes, and a bit of reshuffling followed allowing Dale to play alongside Roger in midfield. Ivan was playing well now at left back and Marc started putting the tackles in in central defence.
Ed and Diego started to get some joy in the opposition half and Dale almost immediately made an impact when he dribbled past a couple of challenges in the area and tried to pull the ball back for Joe but he was crowded out by the defenders.
Loko eventually pulled a goal back when Ed was fouled by the left touchline 35 yards from goal, Roger swung in a ball to the back post, DALE ran in unmarked and called for the ball, Ivan kindly ducked and the gaffer drilled a header into the roof of the net.
Almost immediately, another Roger free kick from just inside Rangers half also found Dale at the back post tussling with his marker but this time he could only head into the side netting under pressure. Loko kept going and Artjom beat his marker well down the right, ran into the box but tried to pass when he could have shot and the chance was lost.
With Loko pushing men forward, another breakaway completed the scoring when they played a ball over the top, the striker looked way offside but the referee who had given little our way during the game said play on, he ran through but they hit the crossbar and we had chances to clear but didn't take them and one of their players jinked into the box and had an easy shot into the bottom corner to complete the scoring.
Final Score Loko 1 v Worcester Park Rangers 4
Manager Dale Mellor's comments:
"It is getting to a point where players need to really consider whether they want to play Sunday morning football. We have a lot of players playing 1 in 3 games, others who don't respond to emails and recently a spate of players saying yes then not turning up.
It is making our life hell trying to put a team out on the pitch each week, and even harder to put out one that is going to be competitive. We will only start winning games when we can get the same team out every game, as we have to get used to each other and get an understanding out on the pitch.
In regards to this morning, I thought everyone worked really hard and put in a good shift despite players playing out of position and with no subs. If Joe hadn't have got injured so early on I think we would have had more options up front and wouldn't have been penned back so much. We had a new defence and new players but performed admirably. Well done."
Team Line Up
1. Dale
2. Marc
3. Stefano (c)
4. Ivan
5. Paul
6. Eudimar
7. Morris [Y]
8. Roger
9. Artjom
10. Joe
11. Diego
Goal
Dale (1)
80th Minute - Roger swung a great free kick to the back post and Dale arrived unmarked and drilled a header into the top of the net.
Man of the Match
Roger - It was his first game for quite a while but it showed us what we were missing. Plenty of hard work, communication and organisation. Well played. Special mention to Ivan and Paul who both did really well as our new centre back partnership on very little notice.
Match Report by Dale Mellor.
Tuesday, April 05, 2011
Match Preview: Loko v Worcester Park Rangers
Competition: Sportsmans League Division 3
Opponents: Worcester Park Rangers (H)
Date: 10th April 2011
Kick Off Time: 10.30am
Meeting Time: 9.30am
Location: Westminster Schools, Tamworth Lane, Mitcham, CR4 1EH
Directions: Trains every 30 minutes from London Victoria to Mitcham Eastfields calling at Clapham Junction, Balham, and Mitcham Eastfields. The journey is only approx 20 minutes from Victoria or 12 minutes from Clapham Junction. The pitches are a ten minute walk down Tamworth Lane and the turn in is directly off the main road. Alternatively, email the team as someone who lives close by maybe driving down and will be able to pick you up.
Subs: £6 (£3 Subs/Substituted)
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Squad: Dale / Stefano / Paul / Ivan / Morris / Marc / Eudimar / Diego / Roger / Joe / Artjom
Standby: Marco / Michael / Tim
Opponents: Worcester Park Rangers (H)
Date: 10th April 2011
Kick Off Time: 10.30am
Meeting Time: 9.30am
Location: Westminster Schools, Tamworth Lane, Mitcham, CR4 1EH
Directions: Trains every 30 minutes from London Victoria to Mitcham Eastfields calling at Clapham Junction, Balham, and Mitcham Eastfields. The journey is only approx 20 minutes from Victoria or 12 minutes from Clapham Junction. The pitches are a ten minute walk down Tamworth Lane and the turn in is directly off the main road. Alternatively, email the team as someone who lives close by maybe driving down and will be able to pick you up.
Subs: £6 (£3 Subs/Substituted)
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Squad: Dale / Stefano / Paul / Ivan / Morris / Marc / Eudimar / Diego / Roger / Joe / Artjom
Standby: Marco / Michael / Tim
Sportsmans Division 3 Results
Sunday 3rd April 2011Greyhound 5 v Lokomotiv Londres FC 0
Mass 0 v Kew Antigua 'C' 1
Parklife 'B' v Wee Hoose Celtic [Away Win Awarded]
Putney Ferrets v Invictus [Away Win Awarded]
Real Northern 'B' 2 v Valtaro Wasteels 'B' 1
Worcester Park Rangers 2 v Invictus 3
The table has now been updated.
Monday, April 04, 2011
Match Report: Greyhound v Loko
Sunday 3rd April 2011
Sportsmans League Division 3
Greyhound 5 v Lokomotiv Londres FC 0
More New Players, Same Old Result
The team lined up with another four new players, with Chris's brother Henry in goal, a back four of Stefano, Ivan, Chris and Ismail, a midfield containing Diego, Dale, Morris and Artjom with James and new signing Joe up front. Tim and late arriving George started on the bench. Stefano (pictured below) was made captain for the day in recognition of his fantastic commitment this season, missing just the one game.
Loko started relatively well with them beginning with nine, but a couple of minutes in they were back upto a full eleven but we had started focused and continued that early on. Joe almost got through on goal a couple of times but was unable to beat the last defender, then Dale played Diego in down the left but he tried to dribble into the box instead of taking an early shot.
Greyhound gradually got into the game and started to push the makeshift Loko team backwards. The Railwaymen were keeping the shape well but unfortunately went behind after half an hour when the opposition scored a goal direct from a corner and it was such a soft goal to gift them the lead when we had been in the game.
Within five minutes Henry did well to tip a close range shot over the bar but shortly after the striker got free down the edge of the box and Chris caught his back leg and sent him tumbling to the ground. The referee didn't hesitate pointing to the spot, and after some niggling with one of their players in regard to edge of box position, their player shot down the middle but Henry was unable to get to it.
Half-Time Greyhound 2 v Loko 0
George replaced Artjom at the break and the team came out with a fighting spirit and enjoyed some early territorial possession in and around the Greyhound box without ever really threatening to score. Joe, James and Dale all had shots wide or blocked by defenders.
As the half progressed, the Railwaymen got tired and started to lose the shape that had been there for much of the game and started to get overrun at the back. Ismail and Chris were getting the tackles in but were drifting deeper as the half progressed which left a lot of space in midfield for them to pass the ball in triangles and get the midfield chasing the ball around.
James dropped deeper and started putting in some tackles which really helped out and he was playing well, and kept winning the ball and finding the wingers.
The game ended when a long hopeful ball to the back post resulted in Stefano heading into his own goal, Henry had started to come but didn't get there and with the striker right behind him, Stef lost his bearings and headed into the empty net.
Tim came on for his debut and replaced Morris, and immediately made a nuisance of himself. Joe continued to keep working but as the team dropped deeper to try and contain the opposition he became more and more isolated.
The fourth was a long ball over the top and with Chris and Ismail chasing back, it was a straight race between Henry coming out and the striker, which the latter won when he put in a strong challenge and the ball bounced kindly to allow him to tap home just before Chris could get back on the line.
Dale and Ismail changed positions but their final goal came when the winger came in off the touchline and was afforded far too much space and he curled a ball to the back post which went straight in, whether he meant it only he will know.
Loko kept battling gamely, and despite another couple of chances for Greyhound, finished the game with some pressure in the opposition half. James was high tackled in the box and Loko were given a penalty. Diego stepped up but his shot was straight at the keeper with little power and was easily saved.
It was a tough morning, with lots of players missing again and more new faces that didn't have time to blend into the squad. It was good to see people trying right until the end.
Final Score Greyhound 5 v Loko 0
Manager Dale Mellor's comments:
"It was a difficult week for us, missing a lot of players and having four new faces join the squad. We started quite well but faded as the game went on. Greyhound were gifted their first three goals and after that it was a case of damage limitation.
Thanks to the new guys for coming along and helping us out and they have been added to the squad list to increase competition for places. Let's try to get a settled team for the remainder of the season and head into our summer tournament in positive fashion."
Team Line Up
1. Henry
2. Stefano (c)
3. Ivan
4. Chris
5. Ismail
6. Morris
7. Artjom
8. Dale
9. James
10. Joe
11. Diego
12. George (Replaced Artjom 45th Minute)
13. Tim (Replaced Morris 60th Minute)
Man of the Match
James - He kept going throughout and got involved with everything we did well. He was vocal and even drifted back into midfield to help everyone else out. Well played.
Match Report by Dale Mellor.
Sportsmans League Division 3
Greyhound 5 v Lokomotiv Londres FC 0
More New Players, Same Old Result
The team lined up with another four new players, with Chris's brother Henry in goal, a back four of Stefano, Ivan, Chris and Ismail, a midfield containing Diego, Dale, Morris and Artjom with James and new signing Joe up front. Tim and late arriving George started on the bench. Stefano (pictured below) was made captain for the day in recognition of his fantastic commitment this season, missing just the one game.
Loko started relatively well with them beginning with nine, but a couple of minutes in they were back upto a full eleven but we had started focused and continued that early on. Joe almost got through on goal a couple of times but was unable to beat the last defender, then Dale played Diego in down the left but he tried to dribble into the box instead of taking an early shot.
Greyhound gradually got into the game and started to push the makeshift Loko team backwards. The Railwaymen were keeping the shape well but unfortunately went behind after half an hour when the opposition scored a goal direct from a corner and it was such a soft goal to gift them the lead when we had been in the game.
Within five minutes Henry did well to tip a close range shot over the bar but shortly after the striker got free down the edge of the box and Chris caught his back leg and sent him tumbling to the ground. The referee didn't hesitate pointing to the spot, and after some niggling with one of their players in regard to edge of box position, their player shot down the middle but Henry was unable to get to it.
Half-Time Greyhound 2 v Loko 0
George replaced Artjom at the break and the team came out with a fighting spirit and enjoyed some early territorial possession in and around the Greyhound box without ever really threatening to score. Joe, James and Dale all had shots wide or blocked by defenders.
As the half progressed, the Railwaymen got tired and started to lose the shape that had been there for much of the game and started to get overrun at the back. Ismail and Chris were getting the tackles in but were drifting deeper as the half progressed which left a lot of space in midfield for them to pass the ball in triangles and get the midfield chasing the ball around.
James dropped deeper and started putting in some tackles which really helped out and he was playing well, and kept winning the ball and finding the wingers.
The game ended when a long hopeful ball to the back post resulted in Stefano heading into his own goal, Henry had started to come but didn't get there and with the striker right behind him, Stef lost his bearings and headed into the empty net.
Tim came on for his debut and replaced Morris, and immediately made a nuisance of himself. Joe continued to keep working but as the team dropped deeper to try and contain the opposition he became more and more isolated.
The fourth was a long ball over the top and with Chris and Ismail chasing back, it was a straight race between Henry coming out and the striker, which the latter won when he put in a strong challenge and the ball bounced kindly to allow him to tap home just before Chris could get back on the line.
Dale and Ismail changed positions but their final goal came when the winger came in off the touchline and was afforded far too much space and he curled a ball to the back post which went straight in, whether he meant it only he will know.
Loko kept battling gamely, and despite another couple of chances for Greyhound, finished the game with some pressure in the opposition half. James was high tackled in the box and Loko were given a penalty. Diego stepped up but his shot was straight at the keeper with little power and was easily saved.
It was a tough morning, with lots of players missing again and more new faces that didn't have time to blend into the squad. It was good to see people trying right until the end.
Final Score Greyhound 5 v Loko 0
Manager Dale Mellor's comments:
"It was a difficult week for us, missing a lot of players and having four new faces join the squad. We started quite well but faded as the game went on. Greyhound were gifted their first three goals and after that it was a case of damage limitation.
Thanks to the new guys for coming along and helping us out and they have been added to the squad list to increase competition for places. Let's try to get a settled team for the remainder of the season and head into our summer tournament in positive fashion."
Team Line Up
1. Henry
2. Stefano (c)
3. Ivan
4. Chris
5. Ismail
6. Morris
7. Artjom
8. Dale
9. James
10. Joe
11. Diego
12. George (Replaced Artjom 45th Minute)
13. Tim (Replaced Morris 60th Minute)
Man of the Match
James - He kept going throughout and got involved with everything we did well. He was vocal and even drifted back into midfield to help everyone else out. Well played.
Match Report by Dale Mellor.
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