Graeme Duncan scored a nice goal. It did get a bit of help from the keeper but it speared in at the near post. At that stage it was 2-1 and we did have a brief attack. What happens next doesn't really bear repeating (what goes on tour stays on tour and all that). I must say the anonymous Maroon who keeps talking retirement is starting to make more and more sense. We were a sore and sorry bunch and a lot of the joy we experienced last season seems to have gone.
Anyway, none of us could land a pass in the first period. They scored from a massive shove on our defender at a corner, and then probably the best goal I've seen in 4 years. A 35 metre screamer into the top corner that never looked like missing. So far out was he, I had time to turn to the defender I was next to and say: "Oh what a goal that is".
They played very well. Good short passing. We're rubbish at that - always have been. We've always been good at winning tackles through Paul, Shaly and Jon S and lumping balls into the channels for speedy wingers to bring down and send across. We were rubbish at that on Saturday as well.
How much did we miss Dave D in the 15 minutes he took after the start to tie up his boots?
Shane looked like he was in a cartoon, his legs pumping away in vain trying to rein in their fast striker. At one stage Shane's there grabbing the guy's shirt, slapping at his waist but the guy just sped on past.
Ant tried to play a 10m pass. It went 2m. Th10 had a simple 1-2 with Dave C down the left touchline. TH10 smashed it miles into touch. Abject.
Monday, May 31, 2010
Sunday, May 30, 2010
Groundhog Day
Another game against IFS, another 1 all draw. Both teams are fairly similar, hard uncompromising backs, dogged tireless midfielders and forwards always on the lookout for any scraps coming their way. Post match feelings from both sides were a fair result.
I thought we were only going to start with 9 men, then Jono (must have lost his keys again) and Local Historian showed up to give us 11. Hucky started in the unfamiliar position of left back, Jono nearly ran on in his green jumper with shoelaces flapping in the wind, and unorganised as anything away we went. Another slow start from the whites saw IFS camped in our half for most of the first 20 minutes. Completely against the run of play came the classical Aussie Route One football goal. Dennis Grobelaar reefs a punt, Big Steve bounced it perfectly off the top of his head to go over the IFS defenders, AB wins the race and bangs it across the goalie from outside the box to cannon inside the right post. By this time Slugger and Eco-warrior had turned up to give us a couple of reserves, much appreciated by some.
As this arm wrestle went to halftime with the whites leading 1-0, we felt one more goal would kill off the opposition. Both teams, inbetween abusing each other, played some sparkling football. Dennis kept us ahead with a great 1 handed tip over. Then the pivotal play of the day. With Eco-warrior crudely brought down 15 metres out, Local Historian takes the kick. Bouncing around like a pinball machine, the ball lands in front of AB with only the goalie to beat straight in front 3 metres out, and he puts it over the bar. Next play the ball goes up the other end, IFS win a corner and a point blank unmarked header goes in. Doh!
Both teams had chances in the last 15 minutes. The lost A shot agonisingly over the bar after a nice run, laidback Phil Lally had a header off the last corner of the day just miss and Hucky tried to open his goal scoring account for the year with a savage blast that couldnt find its way through 10 IFS blokes.
A couple of special mentions. Hardman Hamill, Lost Keys, Local Historian and Laid Back Phil Lally all played most of the match, all having huge games. Mr 21 (described by IFS7 as "that orange haired scottish bloke") and "Scarface" Andres worked hard in the middle and Big Steve ran hard all day as ever.
Back to the field of dreams next week for Uni's visit. After this, the halfway point of the season, the renowned scribe Archie McSquinty may be cajoled out of semi-retirement to give his thoughts on the season so far....
I thought we were only going to start with 9 men, then Jono (must have lost his keys again) and Local Historian showed up to give us 11. Hucky started in the unfamiliar position of left back, Jono nearly ran on in his green jumper with shoelaces flapping in the wind, and unorganised as anything away we went. Another slow start from the whites saw IFS camped in our half for most of the first 20 minutes. Completely against the run of play came the classical Aussie Route One football goal. Dennis Grobelaar reefs a punt, Big Steve bounced it perfectly off the top of his head to go over the IFS defenders, AB wins the race and bangs it across the goalie from outside the box to cannon inside the right post. By this time Slugger and Eco-warrior had turned up to give us a couple of reserves, much appreciated by some.
As this arm wrestle went to halftime with the whites leading 1-0, we felt one more goal would kill off the opposition. Both teams, inbetween abusing each other, played some sparkling football. Dennis kept us ahead with a great 1 handed tip over. Then the pivotal play of the day. With Eco-warrior crudely brought down 15 metres out, Local Historian takes the kick. Bouncing around like a pinball machine, the ball lands in front of AB with only the goalie to beat straight in front 3 metres out, and he puts it over the bar. Next play the ball goes up the other end, IFS win a corner and a point blank unmarked header goes in. Doh!
Both teams had chances in the last 15 minutes. The lost A shot agonisingly over the bar after a nice run, laidback Phil Lally had a header off the last corner of the day just miss and Hucky tried to open his goal scoring account for the year with a savage blast that couldnt find its way through 10 IFS blokes.
A couple of special mentions. Hardman Hamill, Lost Keys, Local Historian and Laid Back Phil Lally all played most of the match, all having huge games. Mr 21 (described by IFS7 as "that orange haired scottish bloke") and "Scarface" Andres worked hard in the middle and Big Steve ran hard all day as ever.
Back to the field of dreams next week for Uni's visit. After this, the halfway point of the season, the renowned scribe Archie McSquinty may be cajoled out of semi-retirement to give his thoughts on the season so far....
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Farewell ... John Brandman
John B, a co-founder of the team which eventually became the Waves Maroons, and captain in the first season, has been forced into early retirement following cartilage damage in a knee. An elegant and super fit midfielder, injury (and skiing) restricted his game time. He will be remembered most for a last minute winner in a 5-4 victory over Uni last season, smashing home from a tight angle. Oh, and for missing games when he suffered a back injury burying his beloved dog.
In honour of his service, we've dug out the interview he gave to Coastal Hogland website in the days when I had time to put together a more interesting blog.
Hello! Hello! The Coastal Hogs captain and resident muso opens up on Cat Empire, Bugs Bunny, Jennifer Hawkins and why he wants to be known as “Stud”.
Where I grew up Maroubra. Once a Coastal Hog always a CH.
My first soccer team Hakoah, earlier version of Sydney City, in Under 10s. Still trying to get it right.
My greatest soccer moment Grand final winning goal header in Engadine Eagles O35s. One of those where time slowed as perfect cross came my way and I had time to do crossword, bit of shopping etc on route to putting it away. Really should be allowed to happen more than once in life. Maybe this year . . .
WAG’s name Carol. Our 30th anniversary is coming up so that’s my excuse for being in Fiji in mid August, whilst others cement our place in finals.
KADs’ names Stuart (22). Sometimes painful child who makes occasional impressive guest appearance in goals for Coastal Hogs in training games. Accountant in Caringbah , but don’t hold that against him.
Jacqui (20). At Sydney Uni doing Liberal Studies. She was our excuse for visiting Montreal whilst she was on exchange last August.
Mitchell (15 ). Bass, drum and piano playing champ who will be the source of my early retirement fund when his band becomes famous. That’s my plan anyway.
Dog: Milly: Saved on route to pound. Cute and not capable of biting anything.
That embarrassing childhood nickname I don't want anyone to know was “Johnnies”- (yes plural). It just may have had something to do with being slightly more overweight than I am now. Should I hear the call again, I will once again examine the scales more closely.
The nickname I'd choose for myself Stud – if only for the mirth it would cause on the sidelines for those who know.
My job Engadine Music, a monster Carol and I gave birth to 28 years ago. Jury is out as to whether I’m running it or it’s running me.
My dream job Tour guide for small group (2) in exotic or erotic places I’ve yet to discover.
My favourite footy team Coastal Hogs. Because you’re just such nice guys.
My favourite (other) sport Snow Skiing – been doing that for 45 years and also still trying to get it right.
My favourite sportswoman Jennifer Hawkins. In any sport she’d like to play with me.
My favourite TV show Friends – All the ‘nice’ people remind me of the camaraderie of the Coastal Hogs.
Fave movie Monty Python’s Life of Brian. The mickey needed to be taken out of that subject.
Fave musician/band Zillions, for different reasons, but currently Cat Empire. A class act, with the most amazing live audience reaction. Catch them if you can at Enmore Theatre.
The song I like the most A piece called “New Images” from Artura Sandoval, an amazing trumpet player who escaped from Cuba and plays in octaves yet to be notated.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eOyE_3uODFE
Instructions for my funeral include playing this, followed by “Always look at the bright side
of Life” (from Life of Brian), especially the line “Life’s a piece of shit, when you look at it". Appropriate from the grave I thought. As the mourners leaves “Another One Bites The Dust” would say it all.
What I like to cook Thick, rare steak. Feed the man meat!
Last book I read Biography of Robert Kennedy. Can’t believe what that family got away with. In my next life . . . Quiet night in or big night out Depends on whether Cat Empire are playing, whether I’m in Havana ( there’s a story there ), or a shared bath is on offer.
Cheese or chocolate Neither. Ice cream.
Paris or Kylie Jennifer Hawkins – refer earlier comments.
If I was a TV character I'd be Bugs Bunny. Give me a carrot and I think I’ve worked out the sport I’d like to play with my favourite sportswoman.
If I was a fish I'd be Hooked.
My dream car is In somebody else’s driveway.
If I had $10 million I'd give it to My creditors.
The best beer is Secretly hidden inside a bottle of red wine. You’ll often see me sampling its hidden secrets.
In honour of his service, we've dug out the interview he gave to Coastal Hogland website in the days when I had time to put together a more interesting blog.
Hello! Hello! The Coastal Hogs captain and resident muso opens up on Cat Empire, Bugs Bunny, Jennifer Hawkins and why he wants to be known as “Stud”.
Where I grew up Maroubra. Once a Coastal Hog always a CH.
My first soccer team Hakoah, earlier version of Sydney City, in Under 10s. Still trying to get it right.
My greatest soccer moment Grand final winning goal header in Engadine Eagles O35s. One of those where time slowed as perfect cross came my way and I had time to do crossword, bit of shopping etc on route to putting it away. Really should be allowed to happen more than once in life. Maybe this year . . .
WAG’s name Carol. Our 30th anniversary is coming up so that’s my excuse for being in Fiji in mid August, whilst others cement our place in finals.
KADs’ names Stuart (22). Sometimes painful child who makes occasional impressive guest appearance in goals for Coastal Hogs in training games. Accountant in Caringbah , but don’t hold that against him.
Jacqui (20). At Sydney Uni doing Liberal Studies. She was our excuse for visiting Montreal whilst she was on exchange last August.
Mitchell (15 ). Bass, drum and piano playing champ who will be the source of my early retirement fund when his band becomes famous. That’s my plan anyway.
Dog: Milly: Saved on route to pound. Cute and not capable of biting anything.
That embarrassing childhood nickname I don't want anyone to know was “Johnnies”- (yes plural). It just may have had something to do with being slightly more overweight than I am now. Should I hear the call again, I will once again examine the scales more closely.
The nickname I'd choose for myself Stud – if only for the mirth it would cause on the sidelines for those who know.
My job Engadine Music, a monster Carol and I gave birth to 28 years ago. Jury is out as to whether I’m running it or it’s running me.
My dream job Tour guide for small group (2) in exotic or erotic places I’ve yet to discover.
My favourite footy team Coastal Hogs. Because you’re just such nice guys.
My favourite (other) sport Snow Skiing – been doing that for 45 years and also still trying to get it right.
My favourite sportswoman Jennifer Hawkins. In any sport she’d like to play with me.
My favourite TV show Friends – All the ‘nice’ people remind me of the camaraderie of the Coastal Hogs.
Fave movie Monty Python’s Life of Brian. The mickey needed to be taken out of that subject.
Fave musician/band Zillions, for different reasons, but currently Cat Empire. A class act, with the most amazing live audience reaction. Catch them if you can at Enmore Theatre.
The song I like the most A piece called “New Images” from Artura Sandoval, an amazing trumpet player who escaped from Cuba and plays in octaves yet to be notated.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eOyE_3uODFE
Instructions for my funeral include playing this, followed by “Always look at the bright side
of Life” (from Life of Brian), especially the line “Life’s a piece of shit, when you look at it". Appropriate from the grave I thought. As the mourners leaves “Another One Bites The Dust” would say it all.What I like to cook Thick, rare steak. Feed the man meat!
Last book I read Biography of Robert Kennedy. Can’t believe what that family got away with. In my next life . . . Quiet night in or big night out Depends on whether Cat Empire are playing, whether I’m in Havana ( there’s a story there ), or a shared bath is on offer.
Cheese or chocolate Neither. Ice cream.
Paris or Kylie Jennifer Hawkins – refer earlier comments.
If I was a TV character I'd be Bugs Bunny. Give me a carrot and I think I’ve worked out the sport I’d like to play with my favourite sportswoman.
If I was a fish I'd be Hooked.
My dream car is In somebody else’s driveway.
If I had $10 million I'd give it to My creditors.
The best beer is Secretly hidden inside a bottle of red wine. You’ll often see me sampling its hidden secrets.
I'd like to be reincarnated as A table cloth. Go on, ask.
What's Cristiano Ronaldo got, that I haven't got The $10 million I'd give it to my creditors.
Goalkeepers. Who needs 'em Coastal Hogs, Coastal Hogs, Coastal Hogs, Coastal Hogs, Coastal Hogs.
Tell us a joke Now that you’ve asked about “why a tablecloth ?”
It’s ’cause you get laid 3 times a day and pulled off after every meal.
Very revealing interview there, skip. Always thought you were a man of the cloth.
What's Cristiano Ronaldo got, that I haven't got The $10 million I'd give it to my creditors.
Goalkeepers. Who needs 'em Coastal Hogs, Coastal Hogs, Coastal Hogs, Coastal Hogs, Coastal Hogs.
Tell us a joke Now that you’ve asked about “why a tablecloth ?”
It’s ’cause you get laid 3 times a day and pulled off after every meal.
Very revealing interview there, skip. Always thought you were a man of the cloth.
Monday, May 24, 2010
Maroons 1, Balgownie 2
It was a combative and strong display against a team which has 8 wins and a draw with no losses for the season. With a former national league player sweeping at the back and another ex Wollongong Premier League pro up front, the Crows should realistically sweep through this league. To my knowledge the Maroons have only one player who has ever made money out of football - and unfortunately it's from writing about it.
We set out with a 4-5-1 formation and a plan to stifle the visitors for as long as possible before reassessing. In the shadow of halftime, they scored a cracking goal from nowhere and it's symptomatic of our latest luck that the ball skidded in from long range and off the inside of the post.
From 1-0 at the break we went 2-0 down midway through the half when Paul E was adjudged to have handled a shot which was struck hard but probably off target. The ball hit him shoulderish but rolled down his arm and new ref Henry pointed to the spot. The former Wolves player thumped in the penalty.
We got a lifeline 10 minutes from the end when Shaky's cut back was despatched into the top corner and then the rub of the green went against us twice in the final desperate surge. First a ball was kicked up into the arm of a Balgownie defender. The ref considered it but called play on. Then an excellent freekick from debutant Rory was headed against the cross bar. Once again it was a strong performance with Jon S, Rory and Shaky giving our midfield plenty of drive, but again it was rewarded with nothing.
We set out with a 4-5-1 formation and a plan to stifle the visitors for as long as possible before reassessing. In the shadow of halftime, they scored a cracking goal from nowhere and it's symptomatic of our latest luck that the ball skidded in from long range and off the inside of the post.
From 1-0 at the break we went 2-0 down midway through the half when Paul E was adjudged to have handled a shot which was struck hard but probably off target. The ball hit him shoulderish but rolled down his arm and new ref Henry pointed to the spot. The former Wolves player thumped in the penalty.
We got a lifeline 10 minutes from the end when Shaky's cut back was despatched into the top corner and then the rub of the green went against us twice in the final desperate surge. First a ball was kicked up into the arm of a Balgownie defender. The ref considered it but called play on. Then an excellent freekick from debutant Rory was headed against the cross bar. Once again it was a strong performance with Jon S, Rory and Shaky giving our midfield plenty of drive, but again it was rewarded with nothing.
Sunday, May 23, 2010
Whites 0 Azzuri 2
yesterday felt like a return to the dark old days of 2009. The intensity wasnt there and we lost to a team that is a bit of an enigma. The Azzuri started the season slowly, struggling for numbers, but will present a tough task to all teams this year.
As in all Whties matches, both teams had plenty of scoring chances. The lost A had a header in each half either cleared of the line or miss the left post by millimetres. AB should have pulled the trigger on a dodgy Azzuri goal kick that he reached first but lost control with a heavy first touch. Down 1-0 at halftime, we were confident we could get something out of the match.
The second half was pretty much a carbon copy of the first. What ever we tried didnt seem to work, it was just one of those days. The Whites will go back to the drawing board (if anyone ever turns up to training) and prepare for IFS, being played in the salubrious setting of Warrawong next weekend.
As in all Whties matches, both teams had plenty of scoring chances. The lost A had a header in each half either cleared of the line or miss the left post by millimetres. AB should have pulled the trigger on a dodgy Azzuri goal kick that he reached first but lost control with a heavy first touch. Down 1-0 at halftime, we were confident we could get something out of the match.
The second half was pretty much a carbon copy of the first. What ever we tried didnt seem to work, it was just one of those days. The Whites will go back to the drawing board (if anyone ever turns up to training) and prepare for IFS, being played in the salubrious setting of Warrawong next weekend.
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
This weekend
Ref Ian is unable to make it this week so we will have young Hugh in charge (he did a couple of games last year, gave about five penalties in each from memory so tread very carefully).
The upshot is we need linesmen for both games - that is two whites to come early for the maroons game and two maroons to stay around afterwards.
I'll also try to get the BBQ up and going again this week if it's a nice day.
Can the Maroons please put their names down in the when I'm away if they not going to play. We look to be very short again this week.
The upshot is we need linesmen for both games - that is two whites to come early for the maroons game and two maroons to stay around afterwards.
I'll also try to get the BBQ up and going again this week if it's a nice day.
Can the Maroons please put their names down in the when I'm away if they not going to play. We look to be very short again this week.
Monday, May 17, 2010
World Cup Fantasy League
Hi all
I have set up a World Cup Fantasy League competition via SBS World Game site.
Go to The SBS Fantasy League Game at www.theworldgame.com.au/fantasyleague and go to 'Register to Play'. They will send you an email with an account activation. Once you have inputted this you can use the ‘mini-league admin' option to join our own mini-league.
When prompted for details you will need to put in this.
League Name:
Coledale Raves
League password:
Waves
You can also go there by clicking the link saying Coledale Raves atop the table on the right...
Perhaps a special trophy or award can be up for grabs for the winner on preso night. Oh and if you need a good form guide I recommend Football+ in all good newsagents only 9.95...
I have set up a World Cup Fantasy League competition via SBS World Game site.
Go to The SBS Fantasy League Game at www.theworldgame.com.au/fantasyleague and go to 'Register to Play'. They will send you an email with an account activation. Once you have inputted this you can use the ‘mini-league admin' option to join our own mini-league.
When prompted for details you will need to put in this.
League Name:
Coledale Raves
League password:
Waves
You can also go there by clicking the link saying Coledale Raves atop the table on the right...
Perhaps a special trophy or award can be up for grabs for the winner on preso night. Oh and if you need a good form guide I recommend Football+ in all good newsagents only 9.95...
Fernhill 0 - 1 Whites
The Whites arrived at the always windy Fernhill ground needing to get back to winning ways following a controversial derby defeat when they were robbed by some outrageous refereeing and blatant diving by a desperate opposition who should thank their lucky stars for a result they never deserved.....but let’s not dwell on the past.
As expected Fernhill rolled out a star studded line up with Billy Bunter up front, Punch (of ‘Chips’ fame) on the wing and Herman Munster in centre midfield. Former Portsmouth manager and world class alcoholic Jim Smith also made a cameo appearance in defence.
After some initial flirting the game soon settled down to a competition to see who could hit the woodwork the most. Fernhill looked like they might take a leading tally into halftime until Doug the Destroyer (like that one Noodles?) rattled the bar from about 50 yards and then AB sensationally hit both posts with the same strike. 0-0 at halftime.
In the second half (I never thought I’d write these words) the Whites class started to show as they kept possession for long periods. 15 mins in, after a 5 mins wonder by our ‘sweeper’, he found himself taking a corner and swung in a beauty to the back post where, leaping like the proverbial salmon, AB managed to get a flat side of his 50c on the ball and sent a bullet into the bottom corner. 1-0 ( a la David Coleman commenting on Malcolm McDonald for all the poms out there).
Apart from a couple of long range efforts we never troubled again as the Whites transformed themselves into Inter Milan for the rest of the game. Rock solid at the back, dominating possession and looking dangerous off every attack. 2-0 looked to be on the cards with 10 mins left when “The Huckster” went on a mazy run that took him past 4 players and deep into their box, but as glory beckoned and he steadied himself to pull the trigger....a sniper shot him in the arse and he dropped to the ground like a sack of spuds as the ball rolled into touch.
Special mention for Big Steve Bynon who never gave their defence a moments piece...standout Whites player in my book.
So, another 3pts, a clean sheet away from home and the Whites continue to sail through unchartered waters. Saturday can’t come quick enough!
Mr 21
As expected Fernhill rolled out a star studded line up with Billy Bunter up front, Punch (of ‘Chips’ fame) on the wing and Herman Munster in centre midfield. Former Portsmouth manager and world class alcoholic Jim Smith also made a cameo appearance in defence.
After some initial flirting the game soon settled down to a competition to see who could hit the woodwork the most. Fernhill looked like they might take a leading tally into halftime until Doug the Destroyer (like that one Noodles?) rattled the bar from about 50 yards and then AB sensationally hit both posts with the same strike. 0-0 at halftime.
In the second half (I never thought I’d write these words) the Whites class started to show as they kept possession for long periods. 15 mins in, after a 5 mins wonder by our ‘sweeper’, he found himself taking a corner and swung in a beauty to the back post where, leaping like the proverbial salmon, AB managed to get a flat side of his 50c on the ball and sent a bullet into the bottom corner. 1-0 ( a la David Coleman commenting on Malcolm McDonald for all the poms out there).
Apart from a couple of long range efforts we never troubled again as the Whites transformed themselves into Inter Milan for the rest of the game. Rock solid at the back, dominating possession and looking dangerous off every attack. 2-0 looked to be on the cards with 10 mins left when “The Huckster” went on a mazy run that took him past 4 players and deep into their box, but as glory beckoned and he steadied himself to pull the trigger....a sniper shot him in the arse and he dropped to the ground like a sack of spuds as the ball rolled into touch.
Special mention for Big Steve Bynon who never gave their defence a moments piece...standout Whites player in my book.
So, another 3pts, a clean sheet away from home and the Whites continue to sail through unchartered waters. Saturday can’t come quick enough!
Mr 21
Sunday, May 16, 2010
Jamberoo 1, Maroons 0
A brave yet ultimately futile performance. The 10 Maroons left standing fought hard and ran all day (except for the lone striker who pulled a calf muscle inside 30 seconds and hobbled all day). Jamberoo's first half goal followed a clear foul on goalie Pete but as the game wore on we had the chances to grab a point, coming closest when a bullet header from the always excellent and inspirational Paul E shaved the top of the bar and TH10's lob cleared the stranded keeper but also the bar. It's true that Jamberoo could have easily added a second as the Maroons tired and threw an extra man forward in the final 15 minutes but they missed a few clear cut chances and we were lucky not to concede a penalty.
The 15 opponents and ref expressed their admiration for our efforts at the finish, but you don't get competition points for never giving up.
The 15 opponents and ref expressed their admiration for our efforts at the finish, but you don't get competition points for never giving up.
Sunday, May 9, 2010
Maroons 4, Whites 3
Growing pains and some canny summer transfer business behind them, the Whites have emerged as an impressive force this season. The Maroons have struggled, but with a strong 16-man squad for the first time, they had the legs to just see out the best derby game so far.
Rivalries can lead to impassioned arguments and the odd "clumsy" challenge but they also make for exciting games and ones which live in the memory.
The Maroons have not had a a problem starting well this season, and they were off to another flyer. Trev stormed into the box and was about to pull the trigger when he went down. A white eye might put this down to a sudden loss of coordination but the linesman felt the defender missed the ball and clipped the player. Fergus converted his penalty for his first goal of the season.
It might have been two pens soon after. To a Maroon eye Gary Hardie had his legs taken, to the linesman it was a fair challenge.
Ant's header from a cute corner - Dave C played it short to Gary J who whipped in a perfect cross from the right - did make it 2-0 and the Whites messed up a couple of decent chances. First the ball bobbled on AB when he looked through on goal and then Mr 21 nodded wide with the goal at his mercy.
So far so normal from the Maroons, and what happened next also followed the pattern of the season as a lack of concentration let their opponents in.
A few minutes into the second half, Mr 21 weaved through the box. It was a Matrix moment with the Maroons seemingly frozen as the Whites midfield maestro went through uncontested and dinked a simple shot past Pete.
The goal put the sail behind the Whites and they dominated the next 20 minutes before being caught on the break. Dave C's through ball curled in from the left and TH10 got there ahead of the defence and advancing keeper Dennis. From 3-1 it was soon 4-1 as Ant claimed a second, a powerful shot at the near post.
It is a sign of the new Whites confidence and ability that they stormed back again. First through AB's blinding corner, flying in untouched and then, from another corner, Gary J bundling in the first OG (and hopefully the last) of his career. Steve B hit the bar and a draw looked a likely result.
It was 4-3 with seven minutes to play and the Maroons hung on but just.
Rivalries can lead to impassioned arguments and the odd "clumsy" challenge but they also make for exciting games and ones which live in the memory.
The Maroons have not had a a problem starting well this season, and they were off to another flyer. Trev stormed into the box and was about to pull the trigger when he went down. A white eye might put this down to a sudden loss of coordination but the linesman felt the defender missed the ball and clipped the player. Fergus converted his penalty for his first goal of the season.
It might have been two pens soon after. To a Maroon eye Gary Hardie had his legs taken, to the linesman it was a fair challenge.
Ant's header from a cute corner - Dave C played it short to Gary J who whipped in a perfect cross from the right - did make it 2-0 and the Whites messed up a couple of decent chances. First the ball bobbled on AB when he looked through on goal and then Mr 21 nodded wide with the goal at his mercy.
So far so normal from the Maroons, and what happened next also followed the pattern of the season as a lack of concentration let their opponents in.
A few minutes into the second half, Mr 21 weaved through the box. It was a Matrix moment with the Maroons seemingly frozen as the Whites midfield maestro went through uncontested and dinked a simple shot past Pete.
The goal put the sail behind the Whites and they dominated the next 20 minutes before being caught on the break. Dave C's through ball curled in from the left and TH10 got there ahead of the defence and advancing keeper Dennis. From 3-1 it was soon 4-1 as Ant claimed a second, a powerful shot at the near post.
It is a sign of the new Whites confidence and ability that they stormed back again. First through AB's blinding corner, flying in untouched and then, from another corner, Gary J bundling in the first OG (and hopefully the last) of his career. Steve B hit the bar and a draw looked a likely result.
It was 4-3 with seven minutes to play and the Maroons hung on but just.
Friday, May 7, 2010
Coledale in state comp for first time
Hi all
If anyone is in the Corrimal area on Sunday get on down to have a look at this. A couple of our linesmen will be in action. I suggest dressing up in black and bringing a flag to stick up whenever they're near the ball...
COLEDALE 18’S UP AGAINST STATE’S BEST
Our under 18 boys are playing this Sunday 9th in the first round of the State Cup.
We play Bangor – a team from Sutherland Shire
Where: Corrimal (Memorial Park)
When: kick off at 1.30pm
This is the first time Coledale has had a team in a state knockout.
Come along and cheer our boys on, and watch a great game of soccer
If anyone is in the Corrimal area on Sunday get on down to have a look at this. A couple of our linesmen will be in action. I suggest dressing up in black and bringing a flag to stick up whenever they're near the ball...
COLEDALE 18’S UP AGAINST STATE’S BEST
Our under 18 boys are playing this Sunday 9th in the first round of the State Cup.
We play Bangor – a team from Sutherland Shire
Where: Corrimal (Memorial Park)
When: kick off at 1.30pm
This is the first time Coledale has had a team in a state knockout.
Come along and cheer our boys on, and watch a great game of soccer
Coledale Cup
With the resumption of the Coledale Cup tomorrow let's recap a few details.
There is an actual cup. It won't change hands tomorrow however but will be presented on July 3.
The cup is decided on aggregate score across the two legs. In the event of a draw on aggregate, away goals count double. If the scores are still level after taking into account away goals then we will have a penalty shootout at the end of the second leg to decide the winners (no extra time!)
The Maroons are the HOME team tomorrow.
Kickoff is 3pm tomorrow and 1pm on July 3.
Please don't bring your own beers to this or other home games. I know it's cheaper and better quality but... We need to pay about $220 per game in refs and ground hire fees and the meagre returns on our beer box helps us pay these fees. Bottled wine or duty free litres of Jack Daniels are fine of course.
Did you know? Neither the Whites or Maroons have ever won a Coledale Cup match at their home ground.
There is an actual cup. It won't change hands tomorrow however but will be presented on July 3.
The cup is decided on aggregate score across the two legs. In the event of a draw on aggregate, away goals count double. If the scores are still level after taking into account away goals then we will have a penalty shootout at the end of the second leg to decide the winners (no extra time!)
The Maroons are the HOME team tomorrow.
Kickoff is 3pm tomorrow and 1pm on July 3.
Please don't bring your own beers to this or other home games. I know it's cheaper and better quality but... We need to pay about $220 per game in refs and ground hire fees and the meagre returns on our beer box helps us pay these fees. Bottled wine or duty free litres of Jack Daniels are fine of course.
Did you know? Neither the Whites or Maroons have ever won a Coledale Cup match at their home ground.
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
Football more important than relationships?
ok its not Coldelae related in any way whatsoever but is a bloody funny read, it's genuine - the whole email conversation happened on Wednesday last week and after this episode he actually split up with her !!!!
Read from the bottom up
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Ok then.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
I think its best you go and do your Oxford thing and we speak once they've won / lost in the play off's because I can't handle you behaving like a child anymore.
Have a good weekend, see your mates and get ENGERLAND or whatever you always call it and I'll speak to you next week.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
For Christ’s sake, I've offered you an olive branch. Do you want to see me this weekend or not? Either we have a weekend together or we dont but I cant be bothered with a petty row anymore.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Simon, you don't understand do you? If Swindon win you'll probably come home in a foul mood.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Come on your being a bit melodramatic, lets have a good night on Saturday. Plus it's not like I would choose to go to Swindon on Saturday, its only because Im being paid to!!!
Come on chill out.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
No you didn't. You've been acting like an a***hole for the last month now, I don't know whats been the matter with you. Your going on the piss all day on Sunday, your going to Swindon on Saturday and your going to Oxford on Monday and don't tell me you wont get pissed because I remember what happened when you went to Tamworth just because you got offered free tickets and we should have gone to Stowe.
Its quite obvious where your priorities lie and im sick and tired of you to be honest.
Have a good weekend with your mates.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
FYI, the game's sold out now. Sorry I did try to get you one. Really hope you can let this go though, it was a genuine mistake and I dont want it to ruin the rest of the weekend.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
No way am I, your basically having a go at me and demanding I pay for you to come to the biggest game of our season so you can sit there 50 seats from me looking miserable.
Sorry you've missed the boat, I spoke to you last week about the nightmare I had getting tickets, I told you my dad and Julie were coming to the game, this isn't my fault and you getting pissed off is not to do with me.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
No can you do it please seeing as though your happy to sort everyone else out other then your own girlfriend. Not once did you actually ask me if I would like to come and unlike you I don't have the Oxford fixture list enscribed into my head so i dont know when they play or dont play. If it was a weekday i wouln't give a shit but when it inturrups a day off that we could spend together then it does bother me.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Well if there was space there would be a ticket, but seeing as you hate them you can sort yourself out.
https://www.eticketing.co.uk/oxfordunited/default.aspx?utm_source=InitialRelease&utm_medium=OAFCTickets
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
So where I thought I would at least get Saturday and monday with you this weekend I now get nothing! Apart from Sat night and Mon night if im lucky?!
I do hate them and when you turn around and tell me that i dont give you anywhere near the same buzz that Oxford give you when they win do you think you can really blame me?! The reason I want to come is so I get to see you, otherwise this bank holiday 4 or 6 hours will be lost on bloody Oxford AGAIN. You can get me the ticket, im sure one of the lads wont mind swapping places plus there will probably be plently of space near you anyway.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Well that's not me it's you, I dont need you turning what was a nice conversation about the weekend into a horrible one. You told me 3 weeks ago you fucking hate Oxford and don't want to watch any more games again, so when you mentioned nothing about coming to the match whenever it cropped up in conversation I didn't really take that as a "I want to come". I even had a rant about the tickets to you last week - Wembley is only if we win (which we probably wont) these next 2 matches, so that was hypothetical. Where did you think I was getting tickets for on Monday for christs sake?
There's no point in you coming, it's not my fault though.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
I havent heard you once say that you are watching oxford on bank holiday monday, i know you have been going on about them being in Wembley and I assumed thats what you had got tickets for at some point.
Im gonna be sat like a billy f'ing no mates.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
This is the list I had when I bought my tickets, I've been telling you about it for weeks and never have you piped up and said you want to come.
Me
Dad
Julie
Clive
Ben
Adam
Ollie
Sam
Craig
Neil
= 8 adults
= 2 junior
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
So how many people are sat with you then?
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
I can get a ticket but its the row behind and about 50 seats away from us!!!
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Not once did i get invited or did you tell me when it was! Yes but i would like to sit with you guys i am not going to be a billy no mates
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
No baby, not once did you say you wanted to come to the game!!!!
Do you want one yes or no, I will try and book it now.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
I thought you had 10 tickets, am i not having one of them?
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
At Oxford . 3pm kick off. The first leg is away at Rushden (where we went on NY day only for it to be called off!) on Thursday night xx
Let me know cos I may struggle to get a seat near where we are but reckon I still can
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Where are they playing?
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Well Monday is the second leg of Oxford 's play off remember!!!
Did you want to come to that? I have bought tickets but could get you another one - even Dad and Julie are coming!
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
I dont mind you going over at that time lovely, so long as i get sat night and monday with you xx
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Cinema on Sat night would be nice, I'm up for doing something chilled ahead of what is looking like a massive session on Sunday!!
Coop wants the lads round for 1pm on Sun but not sure I will go that early thoughx x
Read from the bottom up
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Ok then.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
I think its best you go and do your Oxford thing and we speak once they've won / lost in the play off's because I can't handle you behaving like a child anymore.
Have a good weekend, see your mates and get ENGERLAND or whatever you always call it and I'll speak to you next week.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
For Christ’s sake, I've offered you an olive branch. Do you want to see me this weekend or not? Either we have a weekend together or we dont but I cant be bothered with a petty row anymore.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Simon, you don't understand do you? If Swindon win you'll probably come home in a foul mood.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Come on your being a bit melodramatic, lets have a good night on Saturday. Plus it's not like I would choose to go to Swindon on Saturday, its only because Im being paid to!!!
Come on chill out.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
No you didn't. You've been acting like an a***hole for the last month now, I don't know whats been the matter with you. Your going on the piss all day on Sunday, your going to Swindon on Saturday and your going to Oxford on Monday and don't tell me you wont get pissed because I remember what happened when you went to Tamworth just because you got offered free tickets and we should have gone to Stowe.
Its quite obvious where your priorities lie and im sick and tired of you to be honest.
Have a good weekend with your mates.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
FYI, the game's sold out now. Sorry I did try to get you one. Really hope you can let this go though, it was a genuine mistake and I dont want it to ruin the rest of the weekend.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
No way am I, your basically having a go at me and demanding I pay for you to come to the biggest game of our season so you can sit there 50 seats from me looking miserable.
Sorry you've missed the boat, I spoke to you last week about the nightmare I had getting tickets, I told you my dad and Julie were coming to the game, this isn't my fault and you getting pissed off is not to do with me.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
No can you do it please seeing as though your happy to sort everyone else out other then your own girlfriend. Not once did you actually ask me if I would like to come and unlike you I don't have the Oxford fixture list enscribed into my head so i dont know when they play or dont play. If it was a weekday i wouln't give a shit but when it inturrups a day off that we could spend together then it does bother me.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Well if there was space there would be a ticket, but seeing as you hate them you can sort yourself out.
https://www.eticketing.co.uk/oxfordunited/default.aspx?utm_source=InitialRelease&utm_medium=OAFCTickets
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
So where I thought I would at least get Saturday and monday with you this weekend I now get nothing! Apart from Sat night and Mon night if im lucky?!
I do hate them and when you turn around and tell me that i dont give you anywhere near the same buzz that Oxford give you when they win do you think you can really blame me?! The reason I want to come is so I get to see you, otherwise this bank holiday 4 or 6 hours will be lost on bloody Oxford AGAIN. You can get me the ticket, im sure one of the lads wont mind swapping places plus there will probably be plently of space near you anyway.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Well that's not me it's you, I dont need you turning what was a nice conversation about the weekend into a horrible one. You told me 3 weeks ago you fucking hate Oxford and don't want to watch any more games again, so when you mentioned nothing about coming to the match whenever it cropped up in conversation I didn't really take that as a "I want to come". I even had a rant about the tickets to you last week - Wembley is only if we win (which we probably wont) these next 2 matches, so that was hypothetical. Where did you think I was getting tickets for on Monday for christs sake?
There's no point in you coming, it's not my fault though.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
I havent heard you once say that you are watching oxford on bank holiday monday, i know you have been going on about them being in Wembley and I assumed thats what you had got tickets for at some point.
Im gonna be sat like a billy f'ing no mates.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
This is the list I had when I bought my tickets, I've been telling you about it for weeks and never have you piped up and said you want to come.
Me
Dad
Julie
Clive
Ben
Adam
Ollie
Sam
Craig
Neil
= 8 adults
= 2 junior
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
So how many people are sat with you then?
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
I can get a ticket but its the row behind and about 50 seats away from us!!!
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Not once did i get invited or did you tell me when it was! Yes but i would like to sit with you guys i am not going to be a billy no mates
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
No baby, not once did you say you wanted to come to the game!!!!
Do you want one yes or no, I will try and book it now.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
I thought you had 10 tickets, am i not having one of them?
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
At Oxford . 3pm kick off. The first leg is away at Rushden (where we went on NY day only for it to be called off!) on Thursday night xx
Let me know cos I may struggle to get a seat near where we are but reckon I still can
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Where are they playing?
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Well Monday is the second leg of Oxford 's play off remember!!!
Did you want to come to that? I have bought tickets but could get you another one - even Dad and Julie are coming!
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
I dont mind you going over at that time lovely, so long as i get sat night and monday with you xx
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Cinema on Sat night would be nice, I'm up for doing something chilled ahead of what is looking like a massive session on Sunday!!
Coop wants the lads round for 1pm on Sun but not sure I will go that early thoughx x
Monday, May 3, 2010
Why derby will be played at 3pm for the final time
Hi all
Those who played last season will recall that the derby game is played at 1pm for several reasons. The first is, it's winter and it gets quite cold and dark after 5pm so it's better socially to finish at 2.45 and have a beer and a snag after it.
The second is because the juniors wrap up around midday which means Shane and I can hang around after that for not too long without worrying that some local knob is going to come steal the nets in the three hour window if we leave the ground set up. No, we don't fancy sitting around waiting.
Unfortunately, while I always knew in my mind that we would play all derby games including this one at 1pm, I didn't actually spell this out before now. Because it seems some players have other commitments ruling them out of an early start we will, for the sake of club harmony, stick with the intended 3pm kickoff time, for this derby only. We are within our rights to change the game time on the IAFA draw - they are okay with an early start, or a later start for that matter.
So, in a nutshell, this week's game will kick off as planned at 3pm. The July 3 match will be at 1pm. And, if we are in the same position next season (if the whites somehow manage to blow promotion) we will play at 1pm as well.
Hope that clarifies.
Cheers
Those who played last season will recall that the derby game is played at 1pm for several reasons. The first is, it's winter and it gets quite cold and dark after 5pm so it's better socially to finish at 2.45 and have a beer and a snag after it.
The second is because the juniors wrap up around midday which means Shane and I can hang around after that for not too long without worrying that some local knob is going to come steal the nets in the three hour window if we leave the ground set up. No, we don't fancy sitting around waiting.
Unfortunately, while I always knew in my mind that we would play all derby games including this one at 1pm, I didn't actually spell this out before now. Because it seems some players have other commitments ruling them out of an early start we will, for the sake of club harmony, stick with the intended 3pm kickoff time, for this derby only. We are within our rights to change the game time on the IAFA draw - they are okay with an early start, or a later start for that matter.
So, in a nutshell, this week's game will kick off as planned at 3pm. The July 3 match will be at 1pm. And, if we are in the same position next season (if the whites somehow manage to blow promotion) we will play at 1pm as well.
Hope that clarifies.
Cheers
Sunday, May 2, 2010
Whites 2 Figtree 0
BTW ATM AFAIK if stats man Rod is right, the Whites are sitting 4th after 6 rounds. OMG! WTF! LOL! (little old lady?) LMAO! JK! FFS!
enough of that bollocks. For the fourth time this season while shaking hands with the opposition I hear " geez we didnt play well" or "thats our worst game so far". Are the whites riding a golden wave of luck? Hardly. My theory is they arent playing well because we arent letting them. We are no longer the easy beats of the competition. Last years nightmare has galvanised the team, and its showing on the pitch.
The general mood after yesterdays game was it was our worst performance of the year, but hey, we are still at the stage of being eternally grateful for every point. To play like that, were we didnt get out of second gear at all, and still win, makes a nice change from 2009.
Another historic peformance. Our first ever clean sheet, so take a bow Dennis Grobbelaar, Local Historian, Handball, GG, Stiffarm and Vinnie (hows that one Dougie?). Both our goals came in the first half. After 20 minutes Stiffarms immaculately floated dead ball was pounced on by the Gaffer with pretty much his first touch of the game for a cool as a cucumber finish from 5 metres out. As the half drew to a close, the Lost A worked well with Slugger to find himself in space and deftly slid the ball in the low left hand corner from the edge of the box. Mr 21 also had a prime scoring opportunity, completely missing a corner with no one around him and giving away a handball instead. Oh well.
The second half didnt set the world on fire. Mostly it was the figtree no9 falling over in tackles, getting free kicks and missing the goal. Hope he brought the ref a beer after the match. We had fleeting moments, Jono should have opened his goal scoring account when another floated dead ball landed at his toes 2 metres out and couldnt beat the keeper. Gaffer went for glory in the closing stages with Mr 21 screaming for a cross (and eco warrior next to him unmarked, speak up Steve!) and ended up high wide and handsome. Byno and Andres (nickname pending) played strong all day and Hip Replacement got in the oppositions road at the right times.
The Whites march on. Not sure who we play next week......
enough of that bollocks. For the fourth time this season while shaking hands with the opposition I hear " geez we didnt play well" or "thats our worst game so far". Are the whites riding a golden wave of luck? Hardly. My theory is they arent playing well because we arent letting them. We are no longer the easy beats of the competition. Last years nightmare has galvanised the team, and its showing on the pitch.
The general mood after yesterdays game was it was our worst performance of the year, but hey, we are still at the stage of being eternally grateful for every point. To play like that, were we didnt get out of second gear at all, and still win, makes a nice change from 2009.
Another historic peformance. Our first ever clean sheet, so take a bow Dennis Grobbelaar, Local Historian, Handball, GG, Stiffarm and Vinnie (hows that one Dougie?). Both our goals came in the first half. After 20 minutes Stiffarms immaculately floated dead ball was pounced on by the Gaffer with pretty much his first touch of the game for a cool as a cucumber finish from 5 metres out. As the half drew to a close, the Lost A worked well with Slugger to find himself in space and deftly slid the ball in the low left hand corner from the edge of the box. Mr 21 also had a prime scoring opportunity, completely missing a corner with no one around him and giving away a handball instead. Oh well.
The second half didnt set the world on fire. Mostly it was the figtree no9 falling over in tackles, getting free kicks and missing the goal. Hope he brought the ref a beer after the match. We had fleeting moments, Jono should have opened his goal scoring account when another floated dead ball landed at his toes 2 metres out and couldnt beat the keeper. Gaffer went for glory in the closing stages with Mr 21 screaming for a cross (and eco warrior next to him unmarked, speak up Steve!) and ended up high wide and handsome. Byno and Andres (nickname pending) played strong all day and Hip Replacement got in the oppositions road at the right times.
The Whites march on. Not sure who we play next week......
Saturday, May 1, 2010
IFS 3 Maroons 1
I'll leave it to others to write a detailed report. We took the lead early on, they equalised just before the break. They then took the lead heading in a free kick (that never was) and finally wrapped it up in the dying stages as we pushed forward for an equaliser. Flattering scoreline but IMO, they probably deserved the win - others diasagree.
What I will say, is that this is an over 35 competition. Sure it's nice to win (beats losing anytime) but when you get an opposition player offering to "take me on" you have to wonder at the mentality of certain people. Snide comments, deliberately ignoring the ball and running into players backs. FFS it's not the bloody premier league. Grow up.
What I will say, is that this is an over 35 competition. Sure it's nice to win (beats losing anytime) but when you get an opposition player offering to "take me on" you have to wonder at the mentality of certain people. Snide comments, deliberately ignoring the ball and running into players backs. FFS it's not the bloody premier league. Grow up.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
