Sharkbitten

If Cumnor have a bogey team then it's Deddington Sharks. Just like last season (when they beat us twice in a cup tie) Deddington did another double rollover(2-5 and 2-4). In all fairness, they deserved their victories. According to Dave 'Statto' O'Shea, this is the first time Cumnor has been beaten in the league in 20 games. No-one would dare dispute Dave's grasp of the stats but it does prove what an incredibly tight league this is going to be. On the plus side, Adam took his two goals nicely and Ollie played valiantly between the sticks. We also played some lovely one touch football but on a tight pitch against a physical side, we were often second to the ball and suffered as a consequence. That's not taking anything away from Deddington because they took their chances exceptionally well. However, we must heed the warning and add steel to our silkiness.

The second match was much better. Cumnor were well organized with James E playing the playmaker in midfield and Binky scampering on to score two lovely goals. By keeping our shape and allowing the ball to do more of the work, we almost made the win breakthrough we've been searching for all season. One thing we didn't lack was heart, especially with Joe playing like a man possessed. He missed one tackle during the entire match and was an inspiration - and example - to all his watching Cumnor teammates.

It's Ducklington next and we know what they're all about. They are skillful, committed and probably view Cumnor as the local team they love to beat. Let's re-group, man up and show the doubters that there is more to Cumnor than pretty passing.

Player of the Week: special mention to Ollie but the undoubted winner was the mighty Joe.