The Whites make it 4 out of 4

The Whites fielded another strong side as competition for places continues to be high after the Christmas break.

The Reds without Danny, fill the whole with another new face, proving that the red camp is far from settled and suggesting there is a rift in the back room staff.

The game promised to be another fantastic clash in what can only be described as freezing temperatures. The prospect of snow was high, but the prospect of the reds competing was low! They lacked the killer instinct they had some months ago and all too easily put there heads down and argued amongst themselves.

Maybe tides were turning…the Reds go one up!

However the whites were quick to retaliate. For the best part of the fixture the score was locked at 2-2, and then the Whites found there 5 gear! A combination of fitness and pace saw the Whites take advantage and find gaps in the Reds defence. Joe doing all he could alone at the back echoed the frustration of the whole team.

5-3 it finished.
The Whites dominate, whilst the Reds try to find their feet!

The Reds in search of a win

The reds met the whites for the 3rd time on the newly re-surfaced pitch, the reds still for first in 2007! With a team cobbled together in the absence of the Torquay boys (cheers for turning up this time and the Reds at full strength, it was going to be an uphill struggle for the white team who had never played together before.

In the early moves of the match, Justin (cue high pitched Justin Timberlake-esque EEE-HEE!!) left Walker almost nothing to do after a perfectly executed back heel into his path opened the scoring for the whites, 1-0. 2 more were added to Guy's personal tally the whites were stringing the ball around nicely the deck. Tim (Suggy's girlfriend's brother) was tireless at the back leaving the reds to shoot from range which, more of than not, came to nothing and was forever encouraging all of his team mates (Ahem!) especially Afro - I thought they were going to make love there and then on the pitch! The reds got themselves back into the game with some good movement by Nick up front and textbook defending from Neil at the back but once again the whites had the upper hand moved the scoring tally up to 7after Suggy "skinned 3 people" and hit the right angle!

The game finished 7-5 which was a fair representation on the game - the whites had the edge. Thanks to Justin, Tim and Poya for filling in at the last moment.

Reds?! When will your first win come? It doesn't look like happening any time soon.

By Guy Walker

The Whites continue to dominate

In the second game of the year and after a convincing win last week The Whites were on a high, although expecting The Reds to come back fighting. With The Whites hit by a the 'working late' excuse, as a missing Tom Parker could have proved disasterous, however with moral high and the excitement burning The Whites started well.

The Reds had a full strength squad and were eager to bounce back after last weeks loss, alas their efforts were in vein. The Whites went 1-0 up with a clinical strike from Woody, which then opened the flood gates. Superb finishing from Guy, Almy and Swifty kept The Reds at sufficient distance.

"Stick that in your blog" shouted Almy as he hammered home the third. It was not easy though! The Whites fought hard, defending well and counter attacking superbly.

The frustration was evident, and the effort unfruitful. The Reds will need to raise their game if they are to compete next week!

Eagles end 2006 on top

Bank of England 4's vs BB Eagles 5's 1-4

Sugg 1
Guy 2
Dan 1

Man of match - Woody

Eagles kept up their winning ways with a trip to the immaculate grounds of Bank of England. Not to be overwhelmed by their surroundings Eagles stuck to the task at hand and started the match well.

Eagles looked the more comfortable on the ball, playing out of defence and putting good passing moves together. Eagles were most effective down the wings and it wasn't long before it was to pay off. With Woody and Ronan linking well down the left Woody found space down the left flank and after evading one challenge crossed to Guy who had time to tee up and shoot to put Eagles ahead, 0-1.

B of E tried to get themselves in the game but found a robust Eagles defence and terrier like tackling midfied in their way. 15 minutes later and Eagles extended their lead with probably the move and goal of the seaon so far.
Charles chased a lost cause down the right and with Eagles comfortable playing the ball back worked the ball from the right around the Eagles back for up the left side where once again Woody sent in another cross. Suggs sneaked in to send a well placed header into the bottom right corner, superb!

Eagles keeper was never tested as Guy hit the post and Dan also went close.

Half time: 0-2

B of E pushed forward in the second half to salvage a result, Eagles became lazy and a little too much time spent on the ball cost them a goal. B of E won a free kick which was glanced in for 1-2. A wake up call for Eagles as this was only the 5th minute of the second half. Eagles duly responded, Tom sent a chipped through ball to Guy who beat the defence and lobbed the advancing keeper for 1-3.

Again B of E tried to rally but were reduced to long shots as Eagles defence held firm. Eagles then wrapped up the game when Guy found room on the right to send a cross/shot to the back post which was cleaned up by Dan at the far post 1-4.

Eagles had produced a great display of football to keep them top going into 2007, watch out for the pie over Christmas and keep up the good work for the New Year.

POM goes to Woody in a close run contest between 2 other guys who also had great games.

Woody's FA Cup predictions

Liverpool v Arsenal 1-2 1-3
Notts Forest v Charlton 1-0 2-0
Torquay v Southampton 1-1 0-2
Man Utd v Aston Villa 3-1
Sheffield Utd v Swansea 1-0 0-3

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The Whites welcome the New Year with a BANG!

After the prolonged Christmas break, the eager prospect of playing Wednesday footy was upon us.

Wednesday, 3rd January saw the first game for almost 6 weeks being played at the new Wandle Stadium. The newly laid pitch promised to produce some sublime football...and it did!

The Whites turned out their first and strongest team for some months, with the Reds boasting a team of equal stature with the return of Danny, and a fully fit Neil. It promised to be a truly epic clash, as ambitions were high and the excitement could be felt as far away as GJ's.

The game kicked of in festive style, with both teams welcoming each other back to the epic, new, Wandle Stadium.

The Red's soon went 1-0 up after some forgettable goal keeping from Tricky!! However when the teams became all square with 7 men a-piece, the Whites began to show their fitness by commanding a comfortable lead.

With the game poised at 4-3 Woodsy made an epic run to get on the end of a pin point, telepathic ball from Parker to make it 5-3 to The Whites, upon which Guy and Swifty added to make it 7-3 with only minutes to spare.

Danny, back from international duty down under, and some what lacking match fitness, secured a late consolation goal for The Reds after being denied 3 times by the wood-work.

7-4 it finished, with The Whites looking strong and The Reds lacking fitness after the festive break...to many mince pies me thinks!