Manager 1 - Under 17's 6

MATCH REPORT

The Under 17's turned out looking fit and strong and despite a strong squad of veterans and managers alike the Under 17's ran out worthy winners 5-0 in the second half.

A creditable 1-1 draw in the first half was interrupted by half time, when the most notable event was the entire team complaining to the manager that if he continued with his inspirational team talk, they would not be able to stand, talk or move during the second half.

And so this proved to be the case, despite some noteworthy performances from the managers team as the years were rolled back.

We would like to congratulate the Under 17's second half performance, enhanced by a refereeing decision of some "stuffed brown envelope" proportions with the award of a dubious penalty.

Goal Scorer for the Managers was the Birthday Boy - Geoff Airey

Goal Scorers for the U17's - Matthew Mann (hat trick), Nick Whybrow (pen), Alex Lyons, Chris Bilsby.

I think next year we will play 45 minutes one way....either that or we are in need of masseurs at half time....any willing volunteers???!!!

I would like to thank the NHS who were able to cope with a rush of patients to casualty at the end of the game, notable Nick Bury (concussion), Steve Barnes (swollen ankle), Neil Barnes (swollen and bruised foot), and others who suffered on the day with shoulder injuries and knees collapsing!

Too old....never too old...!??

We hope you enjoyed the game!

Paul Barnard