29/10/06: Oaks Athletic 0 Vs Belhus Park 0

Everything was all set for a nice game of football. Nice weather, plenty of grass on the pitch (bit long in places - sort it out Thurrock Council!) and a good turn out of players. There were some decent passing moves in the first half and both teams had some goal scoring chances, but no-one could find the net. Coming closest for the Oaks was Deano, with a header which found the top of the crossbar from a Danny Allen corner. I have to say that it was our final ball into the box that let us down continually throughout the game. If we could improve on this, I believe that we could create far more opportunities for our strikers.
The second half was marred by a confrontation between Sharpy and the opposition's captain. Both of whom were sent off, along with one of the subs from the opposition. This spoilt the game and I didn't expect Sharpy to let everyone down after his pre-season statement: "I'm a changed man, I'm not going to anything like that anymore." His disciplinary record begs to differ.

I want everyone to remember that they are part of a team and as members of that team, you should support each other by being responsible for your actions. The best thing to do, is to think, before the red mist comes down and clouds your judgement. Is continuing to stand after being head-butted instead of going to ground like a sack of shit really going to help the team? Think about it lads. What do we want out of this? Do we want to win games of football? Score goals? Win divisions/leagues/cups? Or have minor scuffles with the opposition every week? If fighting is what you want to do, have a go in the ultimate fighting competitions or something, because I couldn't care less.

'P' Party

Keef is 25 on the 11th of November.... he is having a 'P' Party at his house.

This means fancy dress beginning with the letter P.

Some ideas:
The party is now a P party: Ie something to do with P:
heres a list of examples for the stupid:

Penguin
The Letter P
Pelican
Pink Lady
Phantom Of the Opera
Pigeon
Pirate
Pelican
Period Dress
Priest
Pepper / Sgt Pepper Beatles Costume
Pinnochio
Predator
Pocahontas
Pope
Prisoner
Panto Cow
Punk
Palpatine, Emperor
Pete Docherty
Pathologist
Pussycat
Poindexter
Pudsey
Postman Pat
Pringle
Pervert
Peter Pan
Paramedic
Posh Spice
Pig
pole (poland)
Pilot
Patient
Playboy
Playboy Bunny
Pixie
the Pixies
Pole Dancer
Prostitute
The Police
Poirot
Policeman
Peacock
Present
Pyjama Boy
Prince Charming
Parrot
Panto Horse
Postgrad
Partyboy
Priestess
Pappa Lazarou
Poofter
Pepper, Chilli Pepper costume
Pimp
Porn Star
Penelope Pitstop
Princess
Parker-Bowles
Pregnant
Prince
Princess Leia
Prince Charles
Padme Amidala (Star Wars)

etc
whatever you want.
Bring something 'P' aswell!

Top Scorers 2006/2007

Kenny Graves 1
Jon Horwood 1
Ian Pitney 1
Dean Wright 1

Who would have thought that Ken would be top goal scorer after 5 games eh?

Testing

Just seeing if there is any space left on this blog. There should be. If there isn't I'm gonna go and get my shotgun and kick up a stink!

22/10/06: Berman 1 Vs Oaks Athletic 1

Berman took the game to us in the first half, having the lion's share of the possession. We managed to net a goal with our first corner, which was taken by Danny Allen. Dan whipped it into the near post for Super Sharpy to head home his first goal of the season. Some of the lads pointed out to me after the game that the ball may not have been struck by Sharpy, more like Sharpy was struck by the ball! Nevertheless, it doesn't matter how they go in, as long as the go in. About five minutes before half time, Berman equalised with a soft goal from a long throw that should have been dealt with. For the next 45 minutes, we defended well and showed a lot of character to battle through the half and earn a point. Admittedly our attacking and simple passing was severely lacking, but this did help us drag them down to our level on the day. One can only hope that our lads remember how to pass and move next sunday...

We are at home on Sunday 29/10/06 at Blackshots against Belhus Park.

Parker Watch: Kept very busy by the opposition, caught well throughout the game.
Danny Allen Watch: Injured towards the end of the match, ice it up!
Shaggy Watch: Came on at half time and bolstered up the defence, "Nice One Shaggy, Nice One Son, Nice One Shaggy, Go Kick another one!"
Herman Watch: Please come to training on tuesdays mate, nuff said.