Match Report (18-10-09)

Hi Everyone,

I'm afraid it was a case of 'same old', 'same old' on Sunday against a very big and robust footballing side in Mynydd Isa Galaxy. We started exceptionally well and even went a goal to the good but, as in our friendly game against the same side, we gifted them a few goals which then sank us into the depths of despair until the Boy's realised that they could match this team in every department.
Subsequently, we ended the game as we started with the score line not really reflecting the performance. At the moment we do have a confidence problem but I am sure we can turn this around with a couple of wins under our belt.

Well done to the Boy's though for their effort, attitude and commitment, which can never be called into question.

Also, many thanks to Alan who has provided us with some excellent and very amusing photograph's of the games so far, they are very much appreciated. (I thought the beach ball one was good)

See you at Training on Tuesday...Don't Forget it's at the High School

Mark

Deja Vue... (almost)

FAB Juniors Versus Mynydd Isa Galaxy

FAB Scorers
Ryan, Dylan, Michael

Click for a bigger view... its almost ART!

Unfortunately the Galaxy goalkeeper is less distracted by the
beach ball than Pepe Reina was as Sam closes in to score

Kieran takes control of the ball.

The Galaxy player charges in like Usain Bolt as Dan clears up.

The surprise alien invasion of Earth is thwarted
by the rogue beachball as the players watch on.

You can tell winter is coming when the hail stones are THIS BIG!

Lewis marches down the wing.

A bad day at the office.

FAB Juniors Vs Penyffordd

FAB Scorers
Michael(2), Charlie.

Ellis seems confused over where his own arms and legs are
but manages to whip in a good corner anyway!

Confusion reigns in the defence ahead of conceding our first goal.

Maybe the guys weren't sure WHICH goal to defend.

Playing under the Flags!

I'm no expert but does anyone else think our defence is playing a bit deep when all of them are behind the goalkeeper?

Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No its a..... eh? WHAT is THAT???

Steve, so bemused by our performance decides to cover his eyes.

Charlie and a Penyffordd player try out for the three legged race!

"Just like that",

Dylan practices his Tommy Cooper impression when he finds a bit of space.

Dylan protects the ball with his body.

Ryan takes a throw-in.

I'm worried when our own reserve goalkeeper is too scared to look!

"Eeek! It's a football-spider - Get it away from me... GET IT AWAY!!"

Match Report (4-10-09)

Hello Everyone,

Firstly, a big thank you to our kit Sponsor Dave, who came to watch the boys today. Unfortunately, we are not in the same financial position yet as Man City so, we couldn't offer him the 'Executive Box' (or any Executive Box for that matter) or prawn sandwiches for the visit. But I am sure he would have been tempted by the waft of 'Bacon Butties' emanating from the main stand area . Hope you enjoyed the game Dave, and many thanks again for your support.

So, it's on to the game. It wasn't the result we might of hoped for against a decent Penyffordd side who instinctively knew what to do in front of our goal. Yet again we where off to a sluggish start with the boys seemingly lacking the football 'nous' to deal with the opposition. The boys where all over the place position wise but I have to say we did show a marked improvement in the final two quarters with good performance's from some of the guy's. Consequently, it was too late to claw back the overall goal difference needed for a win. I keep repeating myself but, we will have to find a way of turning the skill and attitude that the guy's put into training and convert it into match winning performances on a Sunday.

We will have the full 'investigation' (and press-ups) on Tuesday. But I do believe we have to go through this albeit painful process of making mistakes in order for us to develop into better players for the future.

Many thanks to the Penyffordd Coaches and Players for their sportsmanship, which contributed to a good game of football.

See you at Training!!

Mark