Who Are The Daddies?

In a hard fought festive clash the Cumnor parents showed the U9s a thing or two about football with a thrilling 5-4 win. Here's a player report on the oldies:

Laurinda H
Strong at the back and held the defensive line whilst all crumbled around here. Excellent distribution skills too... especially with the wine and chocolates.

Steve E
Fancy tricks and showboating flicks... like son like father, Steve was an excellent target man and ever willing for his teammates to do his running for him.

Will L
Out wide, up against the twin threats of Matthew and Henry S, Will did well not to deploy his rugby tackling instincts and therefore avoid any pre-Christmas trip to Abingdon Minor Injuries Unit.

Tim C
Hung back supposedly in goal. Got down (eventually) to make a save and used the high ball whenever he could, which is quite an effective tactic against 8 and 9 year olds.

Phil M
Opened the scoring with a rasper when his shot beat the three U9 keepers. Did well to stay off his backside.

Graham S
All energy and effort... worked hard but couldn't replicate his Peter Barnes-esque display of last year.

Dave O'S
Frustrated somewhat, especially when nutmegged by Henry S. Looked a little cold and maybe should consider wearing (support) tights next year?

Andrew P
Hung around in front of the goal and scored two. There was a rumour that he passed the ball but no-one was sure when?

Steve H
Another two goal hero. The first was a beautiful lob, the second a desperate reposte to the threat of substitution.

Richard S
Fuelled by Mojitos and Red Bull, Richard left a trail of carnage behind him. Ploughed the right channel well and set up 4 goals.

Rob H
Like Mark Hughes he had an eye for the spectacular scissor kick. Unlike Mark Hughes, he still has a manager's job. Bad luck, Rob.

David R
Vision, control, execution... it was like watching Jari Litmanen with a fridge on his back.

Player of the Week: Steve H's first goal, Dave O'S' embarrassment, Rob H's trouser-splitting triple salco... but PoW for the way he absolutely terrorised a group of young boys, Richard S.