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