Brackley Bounceback

A team of seven, a pitch full of daisies, 4 crocked ankles, one bang in the face... yep, the Brackley game was a fitting way to end our season. In the first game, we took the lead through a Ben strike, failed to close down well enough to concede the equalizer and lost to a soft winner. The boys fought but were outmuscled by a strong Brackley bunch who were protected by a novice (his words) ref. Final score: 2-1

We didn't plan on playing a second game but we did, albeit a shortened one. With the coaches leaving it to the boys to sort positions, they went on to put in one of the best performances of the season. Will and Adam defended well, Rory tore up the midfield, Toby and Ben raided the flanks and Fyn kept a clean sheet in goal. But the real revelation was Henry who was Andy Carrol-esque in the way he terrorized the Brackley back line... scoring 2 goals and setting up a beauty for Ben off Will's good run. Other goals from Rory and a rocket from Adam sealed a 5-0 thrashing and made Tim and Dave redundant.

Player of the Week: Muller!