Two matches, two defeats, two teams conceding 5 goals. In many ways, Saturday's match against Middleton Cheney summed up what's been going wrong with the 'A' team this season: no noise, no desire in the tackle, no care of the ball. Time and again we stood and watched and waited whilst a skillful - and committed - MC, cut us apart. The reality is this: we've gone from league champions to hovering just about the relegation zone. Our reputation meant we became a prize scalp and that tag has given other teams an incentive to beat us.
However, there were some genuine glimmers of hope (and not just Henry S' goal kick goal!). The 'A' team were energized by the arrival of Henry M and Ed and at least James S took care with the ball rather than just knocking out a hopeful pass. The use of subs showed we have game changers now competing for a place. Most pleasing of all was the guts, determination and grit displayed by the whole 'B' team... led magnificently by an inspired Joe. Football isn't just about skill, it's about bravery... being brave in the tackle, being brave enough to take ownership of the ball.
We did deserve to lose both games although 5-0 and 5-2 flattered MC. But as coaches, we know what we have to do and that's blend skill with spirit. Let's start against Brackley.
Player of the Week: for a barnstorming back two partnership with a bloodied Rory, Henry M.
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