Diss Town FC - Tangerines Can Play (FM 2010)

[MacroGuru]

Note: I have to thank Fozzie and BYU14 for this and showing me the Level 10 mod...It hooked me.

I have a buddy who grew up near Diss and he made mention that the team needed a new coach and we jokingly said I could cap it with my vast knowledge of football from FM of the past and playing in my AAA comp league as a keeper, so I quickly sent my CV to them as a joke...what I didn't expect was the phone call from the Club President Brian Collins.

"So you think you can coach at this level?" He grumbled into the phone...

"I don't see why not, I know it's football in England and the passion but nothing I can't handle."

"We don't pay that well, but you can keep your online businesses running to help with your salary however we will kick in room and board for you."

Wait a minute....did my ears deceive me, did I hear right? Did he just offer me the job....

"Um, Mr. Collins I am pretty sure Nick might have put you up to this and I truly appreciate it, but I don't need him bursting into my office and laughing at me for thinking this is rea.l."

"Dennis, this is real...do me a favor...take my number down, look it up on our website...and call me back." the distinct click of him hanging up and I quickly search for the web for the Diss Town FC website....and I see their number right on top...and I start to shake..Nick will not believe this. I quickly dial it and get the receptionist and tell her who I am and she promptly transfers me.

"So Dennis, what do you think"

"I'll take it" A large grin on my face...

"Good..I am purchasing your tickets now. See you next week."

With that, I quit my job as a Systems Analyst with Nick laughing the entire time thinking I was pulling a hoax on him...then that was when one of his classmates sent him an email....in it was a link to the local paper...With my name there and my hometown...asking if he knew me or of me and how I was around there.

"Listen Dennis they take football seriously there....people get hurt, don't do this."

"Nick, the decision is final, I am doing it...keep an eye open, I might need an assistant."

[MacroGuru]

Founded in 1888, Diss Town are an amateur English club currently playing in the English Eastern Counties League Division One. The club play their home games at Brewers Green Lane and possess basic training facilities and a very basic youth setup. The club is affectionately known as The Tangerines.

Having enjoyed success as recently as 2005, The Tangerines are a club with a growing history. Diss won the FA Vase in 1994, and won the Norfolk Senior Cup in 1996, 2003 and 2005 and finished runner-up on two occasions.

[MacroGuru]

This Dynasty will not always be a game by game breakdown but maybe a thought by thought concept...something simple and brief...but yet engaging.

[MacroGuru]

Walking into and meeting the board was definitely a unique experience for me....

I was humbled to say when informed my airfare and room and board was my pay, looks like in my off time my online business get's an entire new focus.

They also tell me they will not increase the payroll, they will not provide transfer money and they will only allow scouting in England, Ireland and France...and I seriously doubt I will torment my scout by sending him to France.

Now the expectations they lay out....

They say finish in a "respectable" position in our Division....

Minimum expectation of the 2nd round in the FA Vase this season
1st round of the Eastern Counties League Cup
Quarter Final of the Norfolk Senior Cup

I wasn't able to speak much...other than as Brian Collins was patting me on the back on my way out he managed to squeak out a Good Luck.

[MacroGuru]

Now I meet with my Staff...and the first thing that jumps out at me and that is...I need a new staff...however the report is decent.

Johnny Dormer believes that Diss Town have a squad of players capable of achieving at least a top half finish in the English Eastern Counties League Division One. He is very pleased with the amount of depth to the squad and feels we can be confident that the players we have are capable of achieving what is required of them.

Despite possessing a strong team, Dormer still feels that the weakest area of our squad is in midfield.

Dormer believes you may want to consider these players as a potential solution to the problem central midfielder area:

Ross McLaren (Braintree's 20-year old English defender, midfielder who is valued at $0)
Chris Owens (Uxbridge's 22-year old English midfielder who is valued at $0)
Ashley Caldwell (Bath's 19-year old English midfielder who is valued at $0)

In addition to his team report, Dormer has instructed the coaching staff to compile comprehensive reports on each member of the squad.

Dormer believes that when played in his favored central defender role, Elliot Greene is one of the best players in the team. Johnny has picked out Greene's coach report for you to have a look at.

Once after the meeting is complete I inform the staff I will be reviewing their files and making a decision on their future at the club...I make this statement to be up front with them and let them know that if they have other choices it might be the right time to call them.

Once I peruse through everything I decide to let Dormer and Symons my coaches go as they really didn't have what I needed in them. I also let Shaw my physio go as I think a pre-med student can perform better.

I immediately get on the phone and start searching for some staff.

[MacroGuru]

I am an attacking type style and always have been. I quickly set out with a 3-4-3 to work against our friendly the next day against our reserves.

Once the Match is complete...I will make my squad decision.

As for staff, I have some offers I have floated out there and hope they sign before we get into normal friendlies and league games.

Although one decision was made for me...As I was setting up the squad for the our friendly I removed a captain and he was pissed, this 22 year old comes into my office screaming and yelling and telling me he doubts I have the balls to do anything decisive and I smiled at him and said hows this "Your fired" and asked him if that was decisive enough.

I also met the media today and actually guided the discussion in the direction I wanted to with the approval of my players.

Onto the Match, we took a Draw 2-2 as I played with the subs in the 2nd half. However I did find one thing out...this club needs to train their Fitness up...big time.

[BYU 14]

Nice, welcome to the fray. These guys will be a challenge, will be following along and good luck.

[MacroGuru]

Well,

I was able to convince a few new coaches and a physio to show up and help us out here.

Honestly they have some great talent so I do not expect them to be here next season.

My new Asst Coach is Tom Ashford, a 30 yr old that will help shore up our defense

The new coach is Phil Wainright, a 41 yr old that is my drill sergeant. These guys will be running like no other with Phil.

And our new physio is 45 yr old Gary Lewin with a 20 Physio rating.

I also assign Tom to book all of our friendlies.

[MacroGuru]

Nice, welcome to the fray. These guys will be a challenge, will be following along and good luck.

I think the challenge will be my formation I like to use...it requires 2 strong MF and 2 strong WG's and one hell of a defense.

These guys were moving like no tomorrow on my reserves but just wore out in the second half.

[SirFozzie]

Diss Town?

Are your rivals Dat Town?

[MacroGuru]

Diss Town?

Are your rivals Dat Town?

LOL...Diss is a city in Suffolk if I remember correctly...my buddy Nick grew up pretty close to it...I picked this team because I talked about them a bit when I worked with him.

[MacroGuru]

I promote three players from the youth/reserves that torches us in the 2nd half.

D/C Phil Day
D/L Nick Connors
AM F/C Mickey Burns

All three are 16 and ready to take on the world...as for our starters it appears going into our friendly in 6 days is.

GK Neil French (16 yrs)
LD Matt Hemsley (25 yrs)
CD Elliot Greene (16 yrs)
RD Jason Houghton (16 yrs)
ML Luke Short (26 years)
MR Mick Cousins (27 yrs)
MC Alex Brock (26 yrs)
MC Tom Botley (27 yrs)
ST Michael Reeves (23 yrs)
ST Steve Higgs (16 yrs)
ST Ryan Harrison (26 yrs)

Harrison scored both of our goals in the test match. I will not hesitate to bring the youth in when needed and hit the reserves.

[MacroGuru]

As we walked into our first competitive friendly, one that wasn't going to be played behind closed doors I was nervous...shaking...butterflies, it was then I told Tom to pep the guys up as I ran into a stall and puked my guts out.

We had a new hot prospect come over on a free transfer from Braintree, Josh Clover..He is going to help our midfield out quite well. We had another prospect we received as well but he failed his medical and the board denied the transfer.

And then there was the match....

Diss Town 2 - 1 Walsham-le-Willows (Friendly)

Diss Town battled to a deserved 2 - 1 victory over Walsham-le-Willows on a fine summer's evening in their Friendly game at Brewers Green Lane.

Striker Michael Reeves gave Diss the lead with a real poacher's effort in the 23rd minute. Walsham-le-Willows' equalizer came through Danny Driver as he seized on Ryan Harrison's mistake to score a penalty. An error from Josh Holmes allowed young striker Steve Higgs to score a well timed close range finish.

Attendance: 55

A low turnout for the friendly but we are fine with it and I know this town will come to love us. As for the match, the Ref was calling this game tight, he yellow carded Harrison in our box allowing for the PK where Walsham scored their lone goal.

[MacroGuru]

I have one more friendly coming up and then I get really busy...my August is looking as such.

Assistant coach Tom Ashford has reminded you of some important dates in the month ahead:

1.8.2009 - Diss v GH Academy (Friendly)
8.8.2009 - Norfolk County FA Senior Cup First Round Draw
12.8.2009 - Holland v England (Friendly)
15.8.2009 - Thetford Under 18s v Diss Under 18s
15.8.2009 - Clacton v Diss (Eastern Counties D1)
22.8.2009 - Norfolk County FA Senior Cup First Round
22.8.2009 - English FA Vase First Qualifying Round Draw
22.8.2009 - Diss Under 18s v Wisbech Under 18s
22.8.2009 - Diss v Cornard Utd (Eastern Counties D1)
23.8.2009 - Norfolk County FA Senior Cup Second Round Draw
29.8.2009 - Boston Utd Under 18s v Diss Under 18s
29.8.2009 - Gorleston v Diss (Eastern Counties D1)

[BYU 14]

Glen Hoddle plays everyone for hells sake. They should be huge favorites against you (1-8 against me) but that match will tell you alot about your team and tactic.

[MacroGuru]

Diss Town 0 - 0 Glenn Hoddle Academy (Friendly)

Diss Town will have been the happier of the teams after a 0 - 0 draw on a fine summer's afternoon at Brewers Green Lane.

Both teams had a number of attempts at goal, which promised much, but the quality of finishing was poor throughout.

Attendance: 68


Clover played an awesome game when he came in, I am thinking he may end up getting the nod to start here soon. It was shocking to me how fast he wore out though.

I told the guys that we were happy with the result...we were not supposed to win the past 2 friendlies and right now we are sitting at 1-0-1 and are happy.

[MacroGuru]

Right now I have been working with my coaches and I now have 2 vets tutoring 2 of my younger players and they are all happy about it.

Baptist is tutoring Day and Harrison is tutoring Burns.

Meanwhile we are preparing for the Norfolk Senior Cup Draw that will be on the 8th and our match against Clacton on the 15th. This will be our first away game and it is an EC1 match.

[MacroGuru]

We head into the match as underdogs being told we would be lucky to pull a draw out of this one.

And then we shocked the EC1..

FC Clacton 1 - 3 Diss Town (Eastern Counties D1)

A sturdy defense and a battling midfield display were the foundations upon which Diss Town built their 3 - 1 victory over FC Clacton this afternoon. Two goals from Michael Reeves helped Diss to victory.

Things did not get off to a good start for Clacton as striker Michael Reeves seized on an error by Ben Joyce to score a real poacher's effort. Striker Ryan Harrison doubled Diss' lead with a real poacher's effort in the 44th minute. Reeves was able to keep his composure to score from the spot after Taylor gave away a penalty.

With Clacton staring at defeat, there was controversy as winger Ashley Pereira then had a penalty shot turned down. Reeves then had a chance to score from the penalty spot at the 67 minute mark but missed his attempt.

Things went from bad to worse for Clacton as young centre-back Chris Ribchester earned himself an early shower for persistent fouling in the 79th minute. Young centre-back Matt Smith pulled one back for Clacton after 88 minutes with a well timed close range finish.

Attendance: 80

Also of note for this first match..

Ryan Harrison impressed during Diss' 3 - 1 English Eastern Counties League Division One victory over Clacton this afternoon, according to the Diss Soccer Informer.

Harrison was a constant thorn in the side of the opposition defense during this match. He not only had a hand in two of the goals but also got on the score-sheet as well. His contribution ensured that Diss dominated proceedings here at The Rush Green Bowl.

Harrison currently has 11 months remaining on his $0 p/w deal at Brewers Green Lane.

Clacton is bitching about the officiating which they shouldn't, their tackles were brutal and the one from Taylor took Harrison down in the box not even going for the ball. I do feel that the 2nd yellow wasn't warranted.

The press wanted to talk about the penalty and I flat out told them my thoughts on it...which shortened the conference considerably.

[MacroGuru]

We prepare for the match and I try to get our new defender into the lineup for the match as a sub...I want to see what he can do and what better way than to get him involved in a match we should win easily.


Diss Town 1 - 0 Cornard United (Eastern Counties D1)

Diss Town battled to a deserved 1 - 0 victory over Cornard United on a fine summer's afternoon in their English Eastern Counties League Division One game at Brewers Green Lane.

The first incident of note was on 43 minutes as Diss were denied claims by Ryan Harrison for a penalty. Then followed controversy as Diss were denied claims by young centre-back Elliot Greene for a penalty.

Diss finally took the lead when striker Andy Roberts scored a real poacher's effort in the 64th minute. Young centre-back Elliot Greene's red card for persistent fouling in the 90th minute put Diss' position under question.

Diss had a number of attempts at goal but their profligacy meant they didn't score as many as they maybe would have liked.

Attendance: 216

A match we should have won by more than the score indicated was actually controlled by the Ref, he handed out 6 yellows and a Red...2 of those yellows and the Red went to our young defender Elliot Greene


Elliot Greene has been given an automatic one match suspension after being sent off in the Eastern Counties D1 match between Diss and Cornard Utd.

The suspension will apply for all English domestic competitions and will start on Saturday 22nd August 2009.

You have decided not to appeal against this suspension.

Matty Hemsley played well during Diss' 1 - 0 English Eastern Counties League Division One victory over Cornard Utd this afternoon, according to the Diss Soccer Informer, but in truth Diss Town could and should have won by more.

The Diss defender looked tidy and hardly put a foot wrong all game.

Hemsley, who was born in Diss, has 10 months left on his contract and has recently confirmed his happiness at playing for his local club.
Not much here, our short passing game was horrible and if we play like that against the better opposition we are screwed.

One thing to note, we are at the top of Division after two games.

Some Additional Notes:

The FA Vase draw was today and our first match is against Pilkington XXX....

For the Norfolk Senior Cup Second Round we draw Dersignham.

Hemsley and Roberts were both selected as EC1 Team of the Week first Eleven.

[MacroGuru]

When I arrived in my office I had this taped to my Monitor

Assistant coach Tom Ashford has reminded you of some important dates in the month ahead:

2.9.2009 - Gorleston v Diss (Eastern Counties D1)
4.9.2009 - Poland Under 21s v England Under 21s (Euro U21 Ch'ship Quals)
5.9.2009 - Diss Under 18s v Walsham-le-Willows Under 18s
5.9.2009 - England v Slovenia (Friendly)
5.9.2009 - Pilkington XXX v Diss (FA Vase)
6.9.2009 - Norfolk County FA Senior Cup Third Round Draw
6.9.2009 - English FA Vase Second Qualifying Round Draw
7.9.2009 - England Under 19s v Croatia Under 19s (U19 International)
9.9.2009 - England v Croatia (World Cup Quals (EUR))
9.9.2009 - Diss v Dersingham (Norfolk Senior Cup)
12.9.2009 - Bury Town Under 18s v Diss Under 18s
12.9.2009 - Whitton v Diss (Eastern Counties D1)
16.9.2009 - Eastern Counties League Cup Qualifying Round Draw
16.9.2009 - Diss v Fakenham (Eastern Counties D1)
19.9.2009 - English FA Vase Second Qualifying Round
19.9.2009 - Diss Under 18s v Fakenham Under 18s
19.9.2009 - Diss v Ipswich Wanderers (Eastern Counties D1)
20.9.2009 - English FA Vase First Round Draw
26.9.2009 - Diss Under 18s v Dereham Under 18s
26.9.2009 - Great Yarmouth v Diss (Eastern Counties D1)
26.9.2009 - Uzbekistan Under 20s v England Under 20s (U20 World Cup)
29.9.2009 - Ghana Under 20s v England Under 20s (U20 World Cup)
30.9.2009 - Eastern Counties League Cup Qualifying Round

[MacroGuru]

Heading into the match this week the team was brimming with confidence and I know that this could be a problem.

It quickly did as Gorleston was the faster squad, they played hard, ran every single minute of the game and just stuffed us...


Gorleston 1 - 0 Diss Town (Eastern Counties D1)

A fine summer's evening at Emerald Park saw Gorleston come out on top against surprisingly lackluster Diss Town.

Gorleston finally took the lead when striker Sam Thompson scored a real poacher's effort in the 61st minute.

Diss were carved open a number of times but despite the ability of their opponents to create chances, they struggled to put them away.

Attendance: 183


I tried to build them up, telling them they could win...I lost it after the match...not the blow up in the locker room lose it...but the cold, quiet I was so pissed I just walked through the locker room didn't say a damn thing to anyone and to my office pissed.

The fans were none to pleased either.

Supporter spokesperson Derek Kellaway believes the fans are disappointed with Diss' 0 - 1 English Eastern Counties League Division One defeat against Gorleston.

Jason Houghton, Tom Botley and Andy Roberts were the main targets for the fans' criticism and there were some who stated that players such as Elliot Greene, Steven Kay and Paul Emery should have been preferred in the starting lineup.

Diss have dropped one place to 4th in the English Eastern Counties League Division One, with Thetford climbing above them.

Yes, they had a right to bitch about Green, Kay and Emery not being in...but we have a cup game coming up and I didn't want to risk losing green from it and honestly, they know we should have finished this game easily.

[MacroGuru]

Having played 3 days earlier this match poses somewhat of tough situation for me. I want to win, but I don't want to wear my guys out.

Coming into the game my scouts and coaches have brought me some reports on several players I asked them to look out on, I am trying to build up our reserves and youth team to keep this club stacked....

Steve Higgs has an injured hamstring and looks to be out for 3 to 4 weeks, this sets my attacking game to a disadvantage as I had him constantly pushing the attack in the middle of the field.

Pilkington XXX 2 - 1 Diss Town (FA Vase 1st Qual. Rnd)

A fine summer's afternoon at Triplex Sports Association Ground saw Pilkington XXX come out on top against surprisingly lackluster Diss Town.

An error from Elliot Greene allowed striker Andy Scott to score a close range header. Then followed controversy as Pilkington XXX were denied claims by centre-back Julle Makengo for a penalty.

Young winger Lee Beech doubled Pilkington XXX's lead with a real poacher's effort in the 62nd minute. Cousins scored from the penalty spot after Makengo gave away a penalty.

Attendance: 107

Last match, I was controlled rage at the end of this match I lost it...This has been by far one of the most disgusting losses I have seen...they completely outplayed us, I even came in with a 3-5-2 hoping to control the midfield and push the ball up...I might have to switch to a more defensive formation if I am going to survive.

Mickey Burns has told how head coach Thomas Dennis lost his temper with the team during Diss' 1 - 2 English FA Vase First Qualifying Round defeat against Pilkington XXX.

The young striker revealed that Dennis had not been happy with the way the team had played and had made sure the team knew it.

He was lucky, Defender Elliot Greene felt my fury, I know he is only 16 but he has shown me he knows what to do...

I also let it be known that I am going to be bringing in fresh blood so people better start performing.

[MacroGuru]

Looking at the schedule and seeing that we have another match coming up I have to tone down the training to get these gentlemen rested.

My scout has managed to find 2 vets that should be able to help us and we have approached their clubs about transfers.

[MacroGuru]

We again are picked to be favorites and I head out to the press conference and I don't know if i will be to divulging in information or even happy...I am losing supporters, they are threatening to boycott the game the board is pissed about the losses and I am setting myself up for another chance to dissapoint the board and myself, maybe I am not cut out to be a coach....

Diss Town 1 - 0 Dersingham Rovers (Norfolk Senior Cup 2nd Rnd)

Diss Town taught Dersingham Rovers a lesson at Brewers Green Lane this evening.

Player Mark Collins showed a sign of things to come though as he nearly gifted Diss a goal in the 29th minute. Centre-back Matty Hemsley gave Diss the lead with a real poacher's effort in the 34th minute.

Diss had a number of attempts at goal but their profligacy meant they didn't score as many as they maybe would have liked.

Attendance: 122

I am happy with the win, I am also happy with the way we played...we just need to finish, Harrison had 2 headers go off the top bar and a shot go off the side bar...Honestly, this game should have been 4 - 0 with Harrison netting a hattrick.

We came out with the 3-5-2 again and controlled the match a lot more.

I am a little concerned though as our MR Mick Cousins sustained a twisted knee during the match and could be out for up to 2 weeks.

Now we have 3 days to prepare for a league match against Whitton.

[kobe360x]

good to see you win

[MacroGuru]

good to see you win

Thanks...I have 3 hours to kill in the Cleveland airport tonight...so I think we will be getting some great updates going on.

[MacroGuru]

We are pegged as underdogs for this match to the point Whitton would have their way with us. They were relegated to EC1 from last season, so they have had some money and talent on their team.

Before the game I tell the boys they can win this, they just have to stay focused and push through and they can do it.


Supporter spokesperson Derek Kellaway believes the fans are disappointed with Diss' 0 - 1 English Eastern Counties League Division One defeat against Whitton.

Derek believes the fans were disappointed with the amount of times the team failed to test the opposition goalkeeper.

Alex Brock, Robbie Harris and Michael Reeves were the main targets for the fans' criticism and there were some who stated that players such as Steven Kay, Chris Allen and Andy Roberts should have been preferred in the starting lineup.

Diss have dropped two places to 7th in the English Eastern Counties League Division One, with Ipswich Wanderers and Saffron Walden Town climbing above them.


Well, I can't say I was upset. We held them to a goal, which was great problem is with our shooting going on right now...we couldn't hit the broadside of a barn.

The good news is, Higgs is coming back and will allow me the power attack I have been lacking.

[MacroGuru]

We come in clear favorites to win this one but I am starting to get some decension in the ranks as I have been playing youth over vets in some areas. GK is one of them as I have been playing 16 year old French who has been amazing...I will switch it up and get 25 yr old Cobb in between the pipes. However I think I will be releasing Simon Smith if he complains some more...he does not fit with the scheme I run...

One thing I have decided to keep an eye on is who the referee will be, it allows me to tell the boys to play a little rougher if they can. This week is an unknown with Darren Cann from Norwhich.

The other important event that happened leading up to the match was the draw for the Eastern Counties Cup Qualifying Round and we drew Great Yarmouth.

I am going to be playing Ross Cobb in at GK, bringing in the Vet Simon Smith on defense and newly acquired transfer Chris Allen will have his debut.


Diss Town 1 - 1 Fakenham Town (Eastern Counties D1)

Diss Town were held to a draw by Fakenham Town in a close-fought Eastern Counties D1 match played at Brewers Green Lane.

Fakenham finally took the lead when striker Keith Duff scored an effort from the edge of the area in the 62nd minute. Diss' equalizer came through Elliot Greene as he seized on Colin Wilson's mistake to score a penalty. Better late than never for Diss and the fans were clearly delighted with Greene's impact.

Attendance: 172


Wow...we are getting out performed, it looks like the training isn't taking and potentially hurting us. These guys are tired and I feel for them, letting them know that after the match...They need a break and it's not coming up for a while as we have a match coming up with the Ipswich Wanderers at home in 3 days.

[MacroGuru]

We come into this game underdogs and I need the most from this team...I have been running the 3-5-2 hoping to control the mid better but that is not helping, I am going back to the 3-4-3 and keeping it that way hoping to score as much as possible.

Higgs will get into this game, I promise you that much, it will more than likely be off the bench though.

Kevin Ingram will be our referee and he has only called one game....handed out 3 yellows..we will keep it even, not overly aggressive and not to light..


Diss Town 0 - 2 Ipswich Wanderers (Eastern Counties D1)

Diss Town will be wondering what might have been this morning after a close encounter with Ipswich Wanderers turned into a 2 - 0 victory for their opponents.

Ipswich Wanderers finally took the lead when winger Jamie Stimson scored a close range effort in the 45th minute. Centre-back Mick Mitchell completed the scoring for Ipswich Wanderers with a fine header from pointblank range in the 68th minute.

Attendance: 167


What a rough game...Guys were tired, worn out and the challenges were brutal, both teams saw a total of 4 injuries or knocks,

Ben Baptist was a sub that came on and took the worst of the day, he is out for 3 weeks.

Reeves has been a desert as a forward and made a comment he will end the drought...I hope so, we need to badly.

[MacroGuru]

I sit with our staff and try to figure out our squad and we are strong. Tom has been sitting on the edge of his seat waiting to say something and I finally look at him with some hesitation I speak..

"Well Tom, you can't contain yourself what is it?"

"Dennis, listen up I feel our team is solid in all places except in Goal we have some talent grooming but that is it grooming. I have 3 keepers we need to check on and I am assuredly one of them will fill the position."

I look them over and assign them out between Tom, Phil and our scout David.

Getting back I look at the report cards on these three players and for some reasons Tom's comes across as a must...so I have David give him a ring and make an offer, let's see how this pans out.

Coming up is a match away at Great Yarmouth.....sounds like a funny cartoon character..

[MacroGuru]

Well here we go again...I am working on the lineup for tomorrow's match, trying to figure out...the Physio Greg Lewin informed me our vet Ben Baptist is out with a sprained wrist for at least 10 days, he offered to go the injection route however been hasn't been critical for us for a bit so no need to.

The referee will be Ryan Bray and he hasn't been involved in a EC match yet so we will see how he pans out for us. Harrison has the Flu and will not be playing while Reeves has some confidence issues right now so I want to bring him off the bench at the Striker spot and get Higgs in up front. I think I am going to be forced to run a 5-4-1 or a 4-5-1 for this match.

One thing about Great Yarmouth is we are picked to destroy them because they are coachless...I still think a player coach can work wonders for teams and this is what we have..hopefully this isn't a cohesive team of player/coaches.

[MacroGuru]

Note: Some of the above posts have been modified, I forgot to save the game last time I played (I thought it autosaved and it didn't)

We come into the game running a modified 4-5-1 with Higgs playing the Forward.


Great Yarmouth Town 2 - 0 Diss Town (Eastern Counties D1)

Diss Town were on the end of a deserved defeat at Wellesley Recreation Ground as they were completely outplayed by their opponents.

Midfielder Colin Morris got Great Yarmouth off to a flying start by scoring a header in the 7th minute. Striker Daniel Smith finally rounded off their victory in the 60th minute with an effort from the edge of the area.

Attendance: 188



Not much we can do, but try and figure this one out...I think the 3-4-3 is where we need to stick, and I will do that from here on out.

I am almost wondering if my coach isn't helping out as much as I hoped.

[MacroGuru]

It's funny, I have to laugh as we are picks as favorites despite the showing we put up against Yarmouth in our last match.

It's time to stick with a 3-4-3 and keep it that way for the rest of the season. I promoted 2 young Midfielders that look like they can be very beneficial to us, Tommy Jones and Brian Frampton. Frampton has been tearing up the U-18's lately so I think it is needed.

I am also demoting some players to reserves and sending a few youngsters that haven't panned out up here back to the U-18.

When it was all said and done we only sent down 2 players that had seen some playing time.


Great Yarmouth Town 2 - 0 Diss Town (Eastern Counties League Cup Qual.Rnd)

Diss Town were on the end of a deserved defeat at Wellesley Recreation Ground as they were completely outplayed by their opponents.

The first incident of note was on 43 minutes as Great Yarmouth were denied claims by Colin Morris for a penalty. Great Yarmouth finally took the lead when winger John Morrison scored a good header from just inside the six yard box in the 52nd minute. An error from Tom Botley allowed young striker Richard Girling to score an effort from the edge of the area.

Attendance: 106

This team is just not meshing, players are not giving it their all...I had a play were one of them a veteran walked towards the ball and didn't run, he wasn't injured, exhausted or a knock, that kind of effort is going to kill us.

I let the papers know I was pissed about the loss and they knew it, my players knew it.

We get to focus on promotion and have to win here on out, we have a match in 3 days and I don't know if this team will be ready, but I will tell you this much, it's time to shake things up.

[MacroGuru]

I am thinking this might be my assistants last email to me our philosophies just aren't cohesive together, Tom keeps bringing up being a defensive squad, I like defense, it's fine but I want a solid attack with a solid defense and he could care less about the attack.

Here is our October Schedule:


Assistant coach Tom Ashford has reminded you of some important dates in the month ahead:

3.10.2009 - Thrapston Under 18s v Diss Under 18s
3.10.2009 - Diss v Stowmarket (Eastern Counties D1)
3.10.2009 - England Under 20s v Uruguay Under 20s (U20 World Cup)
7.10.2009 - Hungary Under 19s v England Under 19s (Euro U19 Ch'ship Quals)
7.10.2009 - Long Melford v Diss (Eastern Counties D1)
9.10.2009 - England Under 19s v Montenegro Under 19s (Euro U19 Ch'ship Quals)
9.10.2009 - England Under 21s v Lithuania Under 21s (Euro U21 Ch'ship Quals)
10.10.2009 - Diss Under 18s v Boston Town Under 18s
10.10.2009 - North Walsham v Diss (Norfolk Senior Cup)
10.10.2009 - Ukraine v England (World Cup Quals (EUR))
11.10.2009 - Norfolk County FA Senior Cup Fourth Round Draw
11.10.2009 - Bulgaria Under 19s v England Under 19s (Euro U19 Ch'ship Quals)
13.10.2009 - Slovenia Under 21s v England Under 21s (Euro U21 Ch'ship Quals)
14.10.2009 - England v Belarus (World Cup Quals (EUR))
17.10.2009 - Diss Under 18s v Holbeach Under 18s
17.10.2009 - Halstead v Diss (Eastern Counties D1)
24.10.2009 - Ely Under 18s v Diss Under 18s
24.10.2009 - Diss v Swaffham (Eastern Counties D1)
31.10.2009 - Diss v Saffron Walden (Eastern Counties D1)

Before I let Tom go I get on the phone with Davies our scout and tell him to search out for a talented coach and we found one in Phil Walker, we promptly make an offer to him and call up Tom and let him know we are going in a different direction.

Speaking with the board they are happy with me, but the fans sent some mail to me...it wasn't the nicest out there, who can blame them though.

[MacroGuru]

Sitting at 10th on the ladder, I did not expect to be this low after a decent start but we will work it out and I think the man to help me is Phil Walker, he came right in and has provided some great advice for us.

I am still going to run a 3-4-3 and he is amazing for training our guys it's almost a night and day difference between assistants here.

We are favorites for this match against Stowmarket, but we know how that pans out.

After our Pre-Match presser I saw this in the paper the morning of the match.


Thomas Dennis appeared in an equivocal mood as he met journalists ahead of Diss Town's match against Stowmarket Town in the English Eastern Counties League Division One.

The Diss Soccer Informer chose the main focus point for the conference with journalist Corey Wiltshire asking, "Tom Botley has come in for some criticism from your fans recently. Do you agree with those who have been less than kind about his recent performances?"

Dennis' response was, "I think that's a little harsh."

It could well be however that Dennis' words will elicit a positive response from Tom Botley.


Getting ready for the match I let the boys know we can win this one and we head out to the game.


Diss Town 3 - 1 Stowmarket Town (Eastern Counties D1)

An efficient performance from Diss earned them a 3 - 1 win over Stowmarket Town at Brewers Green Lane.

Striker Ryan Harrison got Diss off to a flying start by scoring a real poacher's effort in the 3rd minute. Centre-back Jason Houghton doubled Diss' lead with a well timed close range finish in the 31st minute. Greene had no trouble in scoring from the spot when Lynn gave up a penalty.

Stowmarket captain Michael Rogers managed to grab the consolation for Stowmarket in the 72nd minute with a powerful effort.

Attendance: 117

What a game, it was nice to see Harrison finally net a goal after a long drought, Greene has been money in PK's and Houghton has been a pleasant surprise at defender when I move him up.


The relief on Ryan Harrison's face was plain to see as the Diss Town striker ended his goal drought at Brewers Green Lane on Saturday.

Harrison had previously played over eleven hours of competitive soccer without a goal before his 3rd minute strike against Stowmarket Town.


A display of attacking soccer saw Jason Houghton pick up the man of the match award during Diss' 3 - 1 English Eastern Counties League Division One victory over Stowmarket this afternoon.

The Diss central defender enjoyed a good game for his team and more than deserved his goal.

Houghton has looked to establish himself at Brewers Green Lane this season and the central defender has been ever-present for The Tangerines so far this season.

And Phil Walker comes in with a bang, he helped us immensely in the two days he joined before this match and having the same offensive philosophy I do has helped.

One thing I am noticing is our fitness level sucks, we are wearing out at the end of the games and letting goals in.

The post match presser was just crazy and they got pushy wanting to know if we were going to bring in any players, once I finally told them I wasn't going to answer the question twice and he pushed it a 3rd time and I told him.."How about this, see if you can understand no....damn.....comment." and walked away from the podium.

I was shocked at the paper the next day, it was nice...


Thomas Dennis appeared in an equivocal mood as he met journalists in the wake of Diss' 3 - 1 English Eastern Counties League Division One victory over Stowmarket.

The Stowmarket Soccer Free Press chose the main focus point for the conference with journalist Dean Baker asking, "Ryan Harrison's goal gave you an early lead today. Did you feel at that point that things would go well for your team?"

Dennis' response was, "An early goal is always a bonus and it helped us on our way."

The win moved us up 3 spots in the ladder to 7th, which is a sole possession and we are not sharing it.

Coming up as an EC1 away match with Long Melford who sits at 13th on the ladder.

[MacroGuru]

I received this little gem from Phil on my desk today, the sad part about it is we were one of the wins for them...


Ipswich Wanderers pile up the wins in record-breaking fashion

Ipswich Wanderers' six games won in a row between Wednesday 2nd September 2009 and Saturday 3rd October 2009 is a new English Eastern Counties League Division One record.


Well, they lead the League and we need to shoot for them big time.

[MacroGuru]

Well, no pre match presser here and if we do I think I will give Phil a crack at the media.

As for the referree of the match it's Darren Culverhouse who only threw 1 yellow down in our match against Ipswich, I think we might go a bit aggressive here in this game.


Long Melford 0 - 0 Diss Town (Eastern Counties D1)

Diss Town could count themselves somewhat fortunate to have escaped with a draw against Long Melford in their English Eastern Counties League Division One game at Stoneylands.

Diss were often prevented from playing as they wanted to due to the number of fouls committed by their enthusiastic opponents

Attendance: 149

It was a rough game on both sides but they clearly were more aggressive than we were, I should have let up on the tackles and let them get additional cards, there were a ton more verbal warnings than I have seen in any match but then on top of that he threw his yellow card at us and Houghton.

I was happy with the draw it's better than a loss but I know we should have won this one.

The draw gave us a point, we dropped to 8th in the ladder but we are now tied with 4 other clubs.

[MacroGuru]

Alright, I have had two aging vets in the reserves bitching about PT...they got their papers and are looking for a job.

Coming up is our Norfolk Senior Cup game against North Walsham at their home...yes another away game, another 3 days of rest...they are starting to get used to it now.

I am slowly seeing an improvement with training as well so Phil is hooking us up there too.

We are picked as favorites for the match and I don't like it.

[MacroGuru]

Well, we have an unknown with Kieran Chandler at ref and it's the first time we play in horrible weather too so we have two unknowns heading into this match, don't count me enthused.


North Walsham Town 1 - 1 Diss Town (Norfolk Senior Cup 3rd Rnd)

After a 1 - 1 draw at North Walsham Stadium against Diss Town, a key member of North Walsham Town claimed that his team were fortunate to escape from this Norfolk County FA Senior Cup Third Round game with a draw.

Midfielder Paddy Mumbley's red card for a vicious foul in the 45th minute put Diss' position under question. North Walsham finally took the lead when player David Dawson scored an effort from the edge of the area in the 48th minute.

Player Gary Shilton's red card for persistent fouling in the 89th minute put North Walsham's position under question. With North Walsham already beginning to celebrate, striker Michael Reeves dramatically scored a placed shot from close range in injury time to snatch the equalizer for Diss.

Better late than never for Diss and the fans were clearly delighted with Reeves' impact.

Attendance: 74


You have got to be kidding me, I hate it when a ref determines the outcome of the game. He was letting some brutal stuff go in the first 40 minutes of the game including two rough tackles that injured a forward and a midfielder (Higgs and Allen) that forced me to sub early on...then when the Red Card went up in the 45th minute I had to sub right off the bat in the 2nd half to set my team up for the ability to attack.

At that point I changed and told the guys to watch their tackles and that helped out as they started racking up yellows and eventually they got their second yellow on a player that evened out the pitch, the minute that happened we were good and Reeves finally nailed one home.


The relief on Michael Reeves' face was plain to see as the Diss Town striker ended his goal drought at Diss Stadium on Saturday.

Reeves had previously played over ten hours of competitive soccer without a goal before his 90th minute strike against North Walsham Town.


As for Paddy, I am appealing his suspension and I am taking game film and showing them what went on in the first half of the match...


Diss Town's midfielder Paddy Mumbley has been given an automatic one match suspension after being sent off in the Norfolk Senior Cup match against North Walsham.

The suspension will apply for all English domestic competitions and will start on Saturday 10th October 2009.

A disciplinary committee will be meeting on Saturday 17th October 2009 and may decide to extend the suspension.


Well we are still in a cup...it makes me happy and the replay is 3 days away at home and I think we can pull this one out.

[MacroGuru]

The Norfolk Senior Cup 4th Round Draw happened today if we win against North Walsham we will play Horsford United.

Well I figured this would happen but I had to give it a shot...


The FA disciplinary committee have considered your appeal against Paddy Mumbley's suspension.

They have ruled that you did not have valid grounds for appeal and have upheld the player's one match suspension.


Basically to me this was a stuff it, we are always right reply.

[MacroGuru]

One major thing I am noticing that Phil and even Tom have been telling me is the team isn't meshing together and I am trying to figure out what to do to help them become one.

Well, onto our Home game for North Walsham...


Diss Town 1 - 0 North Walsham Town (Norfolk Senior Cup 3rd Rnd)

Diss Town taught North Walsham Town a lesson at Brewers Green Lane this afternoon.

An error from Liam Bowyer allowed striker Ryan Harrison to score an effort from the edge of the area.

Diss were often prevented from playing as they wanted to due to the number of fouls committed by their enthusiastic opponents

Attendance: 119


Solid game where we pulled back to cautious with our tackling after seeing in the first 15 minutes how the ref was calling the game. That helped us out majorly as we started getting free kick after free kick which set us up for the win.

Our next match is an away game against Halstead who is currently tied in points with us. To me, this match is a must win.

[MacroGuru]

heading into our match we are picked to lose 1-0 although it's admitted we can go either way.

Again we are sticking with 3-4-3 I like this attacking formation and Phil agrees with me.


Halstead Town 1 - 2 Diss Town (Eastern Counties D1)

Diss Town won a hard fought battle against Halstead Town on a fine autumn afternoon at Rosemary Lane. Two goals from Robbie Harris helped Diss to victory.

Forward Robbie Harris gave Diss the lead with a good header from just inside the six yard box in the 25th minute. Young striker Harry Thomas then equalized for Halstead in the 79th minute with a real poacher's effort.

Harris clinched the winner for the away team in the 85th minute with a real poacher's effort. Harris' impact delighted the fans with his late goal.

Attendance: 167


What a great game it was close at times but we played a touch better. Our strikers had quite a few shots some from long range and our dribbling is atrocious but we are winning.

Harris ended his drought and did it in style scoring both goals for us in this match and taking home Man of the Match honors.


Robbie Harris had a fine game this afternoon during Diss' 2 - 1 English Eastern Counties League Division One victory over Halstead but it was a tight match that could really have gone either way.

Harris had the quality to put the Halstead Town defense to the sword and finished the match with two goals.

Harris is a new signing at Brewers Green Lane, having joined from injury-ravaged Dereham in September.


And I am trying to figure out the following press release that hit about me.


Dennis goes bargain hunting

New Diss boss Dennis Thomas has wasted no time in bringing fresh faces to Brewers Green Lane since his arrival at the club in July.

The current manager has signed no less than five players on free transfers and looks to be adept at raiding the transfer market for bargains.


So is he saying I am good at finding diamonds in the rough? Or is he saying I am a cheapskate? Or am I working the transfer market to much or not enough?

And then the ultimate news was dropped today as the FA finally announced their decision on the length of suspension for Paddy on his Red Card from the Norfolk Senior Cup...and it was 2 games...this hurts but will allow some of the youth to get PT in the MF.


Diss Town's midfielder Paddy Mumbley has been given a two match suspension after being sent off in the Norfolk Senior Cup match against North Walsham.

The suspension will apply for all English domestic competitions and will start on Saturday 17th October 2009.

You have decided not to appeal against this suspension.


Well, with the win we move up to 7th with 14 points, however we are tied with Great Yarmouth and Thetford. Looks like that weak club of Great Yarmouth is continuing to play well.

[BYU 14]

How are your guys holding up fatigue wise with the multitude of cup competitions in the leagues? I have had to send 3 guys home for rests due to fatigue so far.

Plus my pitch is nothing but bare dirt in both penalty areas and around the entire midfield circle. BTW I really love this feature, it is really cool to see your pitch deteriorate as the season progresses.

[MacroGuru]

How are your guys holding up fatigue wise with the multitude of cup competitions in the leagues? I have had to send 3 guys home for rests due to fatigue so far.

Plus my pitch is nothing but bare dirt in both penalty areas and around the entire midfield circle. BTW I really love this feature, it is really cool to see your pitch deteriorate as the season progresses.

My older guys have been wearing down the most nothing major but I am keeping a ton of depth moving youth between the 3 clubs and helping out that way. Some of the vets are getting PT time but I also think I wasn't focusing a lot on training, I just created a personal training program for the 4 areas of the field and I am running them on a medium intensity so we will see how that fits.

As I am thinking though I am tending to see some injuries happen to my older more tired guys more than I do the younger ones...I also won't hesitate to sub up to 2 subs early if guys get a knock, injury or exhausted.

I haven't had enough games at home to see it wear out but I did widen the field this season so we will see how it becomes here soon.

[MacroGuru]

Our next match we welcome Swaffham into Brewers Green Lane and we are picked to win.

The referee for the match is Paul Simmonds, he appears to be a little more strict calling on avg 3.6 yellow cards per game the past 10 games and .6 red cards.

We are still going to run our 3-4-3 but we are without Paddy Mumbley for the next 2 matches, I think we have the depth to handle it.

I meet the press for the pre match game....


Thomas Dennis appeared in an equivocal mood as he met journalists ahead of Diss Town's match against Swaffham Town in the English Eastern Counties League Division One.

The Diss Soccer Informer chose the main focus point for the conference with journalist Corey Wiltshire asking, "You could make a real statement about your intentions in this match and go on the attack from the opening whistle. How will you approach this game?"

Dennis' response was, "I am looking to play an open, free-flowing attacking game."

It is thought that the Diss squad should react well to Dennis' handling of the question.

Well onto the match..there is a slight drizzle for the day...I am starting Steve, he is in a goal drought but I think he can pull this one off. I also planted Nick French our young GK in so Cobb can get a rest...


Diss in control as Pedlars are brushed aside
Diss Town 1 - 0 Swaffham Town (Eastern Counties D1)

Diss Town battled to a deserved 1 - 0 victory over Swaffham Town on a fine autumn afternoon in their English Eastern Counties League Division One game at Brewers Green Lane.

Winger Mick Cousins had a chance to score from the penalty spot for The Tangerines in the 54th minute, but missed the attempt. An error from Ryan Carbon allowed forward Robbie Harris to score a real poacher's effort.

Diss were often prevented from playing as they wanted to due to the number of fouls committed by their enthusiastic opponents

Attendance: 155


What a great game and honestly it should have been by more than 1, we had some great rebound shots taking place that their keeper and fullback kept out of the net.

Our defense did just enough to force the long shots and keep clearing the corner kicks out.

Harris is starting to shine as the striker I knew he would be,


A man of the match performance from Robbie Harris proved just enough to lighten a dull game during Diss' 1 - 0 English Eastern Counties League Division One victory over Swaffham, according to the Diss Soccer Informer.

The 25 year-old Diss forward got himself on the scoresheet and could perhaps have added another had it not been for the assistant referee's flag.

Harris is a new signing at Brewers Green Lane, having joined from managerless Dereham in September.


And one thing I wasn't keeping to much track of but the press is...


Diss Town have extended their unbeaten record in the Eastern Counties D1 to four games following their 1 - 0 result against Swaffham Town.

The Tangerines have started the season reasonably, finding themselves comfortably positioned in the top half as many analysts predicted preseason.

Strong recent performances will give plenty of encouragement to the team's faithful that they can move further up the table as the season progresses.


Not bad, 4 wins in a row sitting at 6th in the ladder tied with Thetford at 17 points. Meanwhile the top 3 spots have 23+ points, it's going to be tough to get up there but it can happen.

[MacroGuru]

Wow...the emails keep piling up with praise and the latest when you add in the Cup win, we are sitting at 6 wins straight..


Diss' six games unbeaten from Saturday 3rd October 2009 is a new record.

[MacroGuru]

Alright a home game against Saffron Walden.

Paul Simmonds is refereeing this match, we had him in our Swaffham game where he let the play get rough and called 1 penalty against the home team and we won 1-0 on the PK.

We are picked as underdogs for this one and I like that role. We will stick with the 3-4-3 and Cobb in at GK. My pep talk at the beginning wasn't anything major but I told them if we keep it up, we can definitely win this one.


Quality of possession provides victory
Diss Town 2 - 0 Saffron Walden Town (Eastern Counties D1)

A highly polished performance from the Diss Town players saw their team earn a 2 - 0 win over Saffron Walden Town at Brewers Green Lane. The match was certainly not one for the purists with neither team able to keep the errors out of their game.

Things did not get off to a good start for Saffron Walden as striker Michael Reeves seized on an error by John Harrison to score a real poacher's effort. Young centre-back Elliot Greene had a chance to score from the penalty spot for The Tangerines in the 43rd minute, but missed the attempt. Greene had no trouble in scoring from the spot when Hibbert gave up a penalty.

Attendance: 154


Wow Simmonds swung the other way today and did not allow the violent play, as soon as Harrison got his yellow card for taking a dive with 11 minutes in I yelled out to be cautious in our tackling, it helped a lot as the other team came across as thugs with their agressive play with Simmonds awarding us 2 PK's, Greene nailed one and sent the other above the crossbar.

We looked the most oriented as far as a team and our play in this game dominating the possession though.

A display of attacking soccer saw Michael Reeves pick up the man of the match award during Diss' 2 - 0 English Eastern Counties League Division One victory over Saffron Walden this afternoon.

Reeves' pace and skill on the ball was a constant threat to the Saffron Walden Town defense and the striker thoroughly deserved his goal.

Reeves has featured on a regular basis for the Diss first team so far this season, making thirteen appearances.

Reeves wins MoM due to his goal, he was fast and constantly pushing the other team into mistakes.

With this win we move up into 5th with 20 points tied with Thetford and only 4 points away from 1st place.

You know whats scary is we have 7 straight wins and I can only attribute it to Phil Walker my phenom at assistant who I do not think I will be able to keep here next season.

[MacroGuru]

Rolling into November Phil has dropped the following schedule on my desk...


Assistant coach Phil Walker has reminded you of some important dates in the month ahead:

7.11.2009 - Swaffham Under 18s v Diss Under 18s
7.11.2009 - March v Diss (Eastern Counties D1)
13.11.2009 - Liechtenstein Under 21s v England Under 21s (Euro U21 Ch'ship Quals)
14.11.2009 - Diss Under 18s v Downham Under 18s
14.11.2009 - England v Brazil (Friendly)
14.11.2009 - Diss v Godmanchester (Eastern Counties D1)
17.11.2009 - England Under 21s v Poland Under 21s (Euro U21 Ch'ship Quals)
18.11.2009 - Thetford v Diss (Eastern Counties D1)
21.11.2009 - Horsford Utd v Diss (Norfolk Senior Cup)
28.11.2009 - March Under 18s v Diss Under 18s
28.11.2009 - Diss v Downham (Eastern Counties D1)

Look at that, 11 days until our next match, the boys won't know what to do...although I think that will allow enough time to see if the new training program I designed is working.

One thing that pissed me off was the October Boss Award went to March Town and their manager Wiles for his...get this...4 wins in March...I equaled that and I was not even in consideration for this one.

[MacroGuru]

Well, we play the 2nd ranked team with 24 points (Tied with Ipswich and Gorleston) and we have a healthy, well rested squad.

Rumor has it March has been playing above expectations all season long and it's time for them to fall from grace and we are the team to make it happen. How the hell can we come in favorites for a team that's ahead of us in the ladder?

The ref for the match will be Ben Holden, he has yet to call an EC1 game, however in his past 10 matches he hasn't called a PK, he has 1.8 yellow flags a match but according to his rating he has never received higher than a 6.

We will come out in the 3-4-3 and attack like we always do. Based upon Phil's analysis of March we are screwed. The play well against teams who play wide and up tempo games, which we do. March is also one of the rare teams straying from the 4-4-2 and play a 3-5-2.


Honors even at The G.E.R. Sports Ground
March Town United 0 - 0 Diss Town (Eastern Counties D1)

Diss Town were held to a draw by March Town United in a close-fought Eastern Counties D1 match played at The G.E.R. Sports Ground.

The first incident of note was on 43 minutes as Diss were denied claims by Michael Reeves for a penalty.

Diss were carved open a number of times but despite the ability of their opponents to create chances, they struggled to put them away.

Attendance: 177


Wow, what a brutal game and honestly we were lucky to come out with the draw. Although we dominated the 2nd half more than they did and should have had a few goals there. Ref Ben Holden went WAY, and I mean WAY outside his 1.8 avg and pulled the yellow card out 8 times this match with 5 of them in the first half and received a 9 rating. I was happy to get a point even though it dropped us down 1 to 6th place.

Cobb did not look well between the posts and I might bring in French for the next match.


Diss Town have extended their unbeaten record in the Eastern Counties D1 to six games following their 0 - 0 result against March Town United.

The Tangerines have started the season reasonably, finding themselves comfortably positioned in the top half as many analysts predicted preseason.

Strong recent performances will give plenty of encouragement to the team's faithful that they can move further up the table as the season progresses.


I am still pleased here...although it wasn't a win...still we are undefeated 7 games straight.


We get another week long break before our next match.

[MacroGuru]

We play Godmanchester at home during a downpour. That is not going to be healthy for our field.

Phil Sharp is our ref and he hasn't called an EC1 game yet although his yellow card avg in the last 10 games is 3.2 so I will approach this cautious with our tackling.

I also placed Barwick and Roberts on Free Transfers and offered them out to clubs I just didn't think it was fair to them to have them rot in our reserves as I am bringing in more talent and I was immediately flooded with over 100 offers between the 2 players. I figured I would have the secretary, Phil and myself place calls and accept all offers and allow the players to determine where they wanted to play, who knows one of them might get paid to play soccer.

We are continuing to play our 3-4-3 and French will sit in at Keeper for us.


Quality of possession provides victory
Diss Town 3 - 1 Godmanchester Rovers (Eastern Counties D1)

An efficient performance from Diss earned them a 3 - 1 win over Godmanchester Rovers at Brewers Green Lane.

Allen had no trouble in scoring from the spot when Ellis gave up a penalty. Young centre-back Stuart Flood then equalized for Godmanchester in the 19th minute with a real poacher's effort. An error from Peter Ruddy allowed centre-back Jason Houghton to score a close range effort.

Flood summed up his team's performance by nearly gifting Diss another goal in the 81st minute. Young striker Steve Higgs completed the scoring for Diss with a real poacher's effort in the 89th minute.

Attendance: 147


What a great game, Godmanchester was a little rough out there hence the PK we were given in the box which Chris Allen knocked home. Houghton came up from the defense and nailed a shot in from the top of the box and he played an amazing game. Higgs ends up scoring finally instead of being the assistman he has been he nets one as well.


A display of attacking soccer saw Jason Houghton pick up the man of the match award during Diss' 3 - 1 English Eastern Counties League Division One victory over Godmanchester this afternoon.

The Diss central defender enjoyed a good game for his team and more than deserved his goal.

Houghton has been good for Diss so far this season, also aiding his team's cause with two goals.

Relief and happiness were the buzzwords for Steve Higgs on Saturday as the Diss Town striker finally scored his first goal for the club at Brewers Green Lane.

Higgs had previously played over thirteen hours of soccer without a goal before his 89th minute strike against Godmanchester Rovers ended his luckless streak.


Lastly, we continue our unbeaten streak...


Diss Town have extended their unbeaten record in the Eastern Counties D1 to seven games following their 3 - 1 result against Godmanchester Rovers.

With much of the season gone The Tangerines find themselves sitting comfortably in the top half of the league - a position the bookmakers firmly expected them to claim back in preseason.

Having put in some excellent displays in recent matches, the team and its fans still hold out hope of being involved further up the table.


We sit in 4th place at 24 points tied with Thetford while March, Ipswich and Gorleston are 1,2,3 respectively with 28 points.

We play away at Thetford 4 days from now and I think this is going to test our resolved..I also bumped up the training intensity and received a few players bitching about it so I knocked it back down..but it is helping, especially the younger guys.

[MacroGuru]

In our pre-match meeting Phil feels like we are at a major disadvantage against this team.

Height
Determination
Aggression
Technique
Touch

I might as well mail this game in right? HELL NO! We are going to continue our streak and I expect us to. Robbie Harris was a little cocky last match and I hope he changes his attitude or I will sub his ass faster than anything.

Keith Coyle is our ref and has yet to cover a EC1 game. He has only called 1 PK and avgs 3.4 yellow cards per game...time to use that Aggression of Thetford to our advantage and again come in cautious with this game.

I also have to be aware as we have the Norfolk County Senior Cup match coming up in 3 days after this match. It's also time to welcome in our newest transfer on the Defense Kieran Drummond..


Honors even at The Recreation Ground
Thetford Town 1 - 1 Diss Town (Eastern Counties D1)

Diss Town were held to a draw by Thetford Town in a close-fought Eastern Counties D1 match played at The Recreation Ground.

Centre-back James Cairns gave Thetford the lead with a header in the 13th minute. Diss' equalizer came through Matty Hemsley as he seized on Paul Talbot's mistake to score a penalty. Better late than never for Diss and the fans were clearly delighted with Hemsley's impact.

Attendance: 157


We missed far to many chances Reeves bounced several shots off the top bar and had a few blocked by their keeper.We were lucky to come away with 1 point and the draw on this one though, the fortunate tackle from behind in the box is what drew the PK.

Keith called this game a little more loose at the beginning and then tightened down at the end. Botley was set as a sub because I would have needed him in the next match and I knew he was 1 yellow away from being suspended but Paddy's injury forced him to come on.


Tom Botley has picked up an automatic one match suspension after collecting 5 yellow cards.

The suspension will apply for all English domestic competitions.


It's my fault I didn't realize he racked up 5 yellows in the last 5 matches and I should have been aware, but now I will definitely let him know how this affects the team.

As for Paddy's injury..


Gary Lewin has reported that central midfielder Paddy Mumbley has suffered a torn hamstring after pulling up short while chasing the ball during the match against Thetford.

Lewin advises you that unfortunately the only course of action for a torn hamstring is for the player to see a specialist. It is likely that Mumbley will be out for between 2 months and 3 months while he is treated.


This injury definitely sucks. Since we acquired Paddy on the transfer he has been a rock for us in the MF...now I am going to be without him for the next 3 months minimum and on top of that Botley is suspended for our next game.

I think our Cup chances just got knocked down some more.

[MacroGuru]

We are picked as favorites to stomp this team into the ground and we Glenn Turner as our ref for this match and he definitely is a disciplinarian.

We introduce our newest defender in this game Kieran Drummond and continue our 3-4-3 play.


Tangerines unimpressive
Horsford United 0 - 1 Diss Town (Norfolk Senior Cup 4th Rnd)

Diss Town were almost embarrassed by Horsford United in the Norfolk County FA Senior Cup Fourth Round match at Horsford Utd Stadium.

Things turned sour for Horsford Utd when player Steve Wordsworth earned himself an early shower for persistent fouling on 36 minutes. Centre-back Kieran Drummond gave Diss the lead with a header in the 37th minute.

Diss covered a lot of ground but also gave up far too many fouls, meaning their effort was often for nothing.

Attendance: 71

As the headlines state, we really were...with a man down we should have scored consistently and it shows just how young and inexperienced we are up front, but I am happy with what we have there.



Kieran Drummond was the best player on the park during Diss' 1 - 0 Norfolk County FA Senior Cup Fourth Round victory over Horsford Utd this afternoon and the margin of victory should have been even greater.

The Diss central defender enjoyed a good game for his team and more than deserved his goal.

The new Diss signing has already made it known in recent days that he is pleased to be part of the setup at Brewers Green Lane.

Kieran had an amazing strike for the goal but he also shut down this team on any chances they had at moving forward.

Another week long break as we move to play at home against Downham.

In other news..Anthony Roberts and Joe Barwick both selected the clubs they wanted to play on and we wish them well.

Our 37 year old Left Winger Chris Allen who I brought in on a free transfer, was just offered by Herne Bay up in Division 9..I can't fault him if he takes it it is a step up..

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We are picked as favorites in this match again which the way we have been playing I feel it is right. We should be able to beat any team right now...I need to get the 3 teams ahead of us to lose so we can catch up.

Wayne McIntosh is calling our game and it is his first EC1 match, he has been brutal with the yellow card in all of his matches, another cautious approach on our end.


Diss in control as Town are brushed aside
Diss Town 1 - 0 Downham Town (Eastern Counties D1)

Diss Town battled to a deserved 1 - 0 victory over Downham Town on a fine autumn afternoon in their English Eastern Counties League Division One game at Brewers Green Lane.

Downham got off to the worst possible start as Ryan Lescott was sent off in the 23rd minute. Diss finally took the lead when young midfielder Daniel Smith scored a real poacher's effort in the 56th minute.

Diss covered a lot of ground but also gave up far too many fouls, meaning their effort was often for nothing.

Attendance: 161

So twenty three minutes into the match they lose a player to his second yellow card and we can only score one goal. Reeves hit the top bar, the side bar, the keeper....he hit everything else but the back of the damn net, the kid has to get his aim on or the other forwards have to be prepared for the rebound.

The win was nice.


Diss Town have extended their unbeaten record in the Eastern Counties D1 to nine games following their 1 - 0 result against Downham Town.

With much of the season gone The Tangerines find themselves sitting comfortably in the top half of the league - a position the bookmakers firmly expected them to claim back in preseason.

Having put in some excellent displays in recent matches, the team and its fans still hold out hope of being involved further up the table.

I actually came out and said in a press release earlier in the week that we can take promotion if we keep on form..the fan base and a couple of the players did not like that, but I will always choose that response especially when I only sit 4 points back from 1st.

Herne Bay made the offer to Allen who had called to notify me he was going to take it when he asked me to hold on....he popped back onto the phone and Great Yarmouth has made an 11th hour offer to him and he is debating...he asked my advice and I told him I would feel better with him at Herne Bay than Yarmouth...But I honestly told him I would love it if he stuck around and if he did, I would ink him for another year.

Our next match we travel to play Brantham Ath, a week out.

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December dates to remember...


Assistant coach Phil Walker has reminded you of some important dates in the month ahead:

5.12.2009 - Diss Under 18s v Mildenhall Under 18s
5.12.2009 - Brantham Ath v Diss (Eastern Counties D1)
12.12.2009 - Diss v Team Bury (Eastern Counties D1)
19.12.2009 - Diss Under 18s v Thetford Under 18s
26.12.2009 - Wisbech Under 18s v Diss Under 18s
26.12.2009 - Diss v Clacton (Eastern Counties D1)

Looks like we have a 14 day break in there, I might have to schedule a friendly or rest the boys...they have rightfully earned it so far.


Gorleston's striker Jamie Lambert has wowed the fans at Emerald Park this month with his impressive performances and has duly won the Eastern Counties D1 Player of the Month.

The 27 year old striker has been excellent, scoring an impressive three goals in four appearances.

Diss' Jason Houghton came in just behind Lambert in second place with Ed Williams of Cornard Utd rounding off the top three.

If Houghton would have played more in the last couple of matches I think he would have taken the player of the month award but bringing Drummond in put Houghton to the bench, which he is fine with...I hope so, knowing he was close to this award might piss him off some.

Again I am overlooked for the Manager of the Month award...I don't know what I am going to have to do in order to earn it, but as long as we keep winning I will keep smiling.

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We are picked to win the match and easily. based upon the pre-match report from Phil we should dominate the game...to me all the formula to drop this one on the road.

Andy Matthews is our ref and he hasn't called an EC1 game yet.

The 3-4-3 is what we will play and French will be in between the posts for us.



Tangerines made to rue missed chances
Brantham Athletic 1 - 0 Diss Town (Eastern Counties D1)

After appearing to just have the edge in this hard-fought battle, Diss Town's players and fans will be very disappointed to have lost 1 - 0 to a Brantham Athletic team they consider to be their equal.

Brantham Ath finally took the lead when striker Darren Hope scored a real poacher's effort in the 54th minute. Striker Carl Thompson's red card for ungentlemanly conduct in the 75th minute put Brantham Ath's position under question.

Diss may well look back on the number of shots they took from long range and rue their decisions, as they often proved wasteful.

Attendance: 78


That is right, they lost a man in the 75th minute and we couldn't score...it's not that they shut us down, we just couldn't get a shot.

I can't say much, just that I am disgusted by this loss and snapping our streak.

The one piece of good news was given to me after the match, when Chris Allen pulled me aside and informed me if I was serious about him staying he will, and he called and let everyone know that he is sticking with Diss.

Next up, Team Bury a week out.

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When I took over the assistant Johnny Dormer was decent but I let him go, had to put my touch on this team. Well he just accepted the head spot at Bacup Borough which is a division ahead of us.

We are still sitting at 4th, my goal is to at least hit the 2 spot and get the playoff chance to promote, because I feel we can win.

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Another game where we are picked and our injuries and illnesses are mounting on key players

Defender Matty Hemsley is out with a cold
Tom Botley is recovering from a rib injury
Paddy Mumbley is still out from his Torn Hammy

Thats a starting Defender and 2 starting MF's out...the new guys signed have yet to mesh with the team.


Team Bury win battle of Brewers Green Lane
Diss Town 0 - 1 Team Bury FC (Eastern Counties D1)

Team Bury FC battled their way to a 1 - 0 victory in this evenly-matched contest between two hard-working teams.

Team Bury finally took the lead when midfielder James Sheridan scored an effort from the edge of the area in the 56th minute.

Diss were often prevented from playing as they wanted to due to the number of fouls committed by their enthusiastic opponents

Attendance: 183


Yeah, that's right we lose again. Our forwards can not hit the broadside of a barn. I tell them I am dissappointed, they did not play like I think they could.

That settles it...I am now going to spend the next 14 days off trying to find us a forward or two that is willing to put the ball into the net.

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I have two offers out to a few forwards that have expiring contracts and are on the transfer list. They are both being paid weekly but are in reserve roles I am hoping me promising them key player roles will help them choose us.

The other thing, Allen is continuing to be courted by other teams...they keep calling to the point I think it is a distraction for him, but I see why in a couple of days as he calls me and tells me he is heading to Stansted a team that is fighting for promotion out of Division 9.

My being depressed did not last long as we were able to get both of our signings with our strikers the most important was bringing Jason Lee down to us, he was playing in the reserves for Corby a team in the Blue Square North. He is an old fart at 38, as is the other signing Leo Fortunate-West.

I think they will help us out immediately and if we can get scores from them in the 1st half and bring in the youth to rest them in the 2nd, I think we will do well.

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We will be debuting our two new forwards Leo and Jason, and because of the injuries and illnesses to the mid, I am going to run a 3-4-3 diamond for this match. It allows me to play a deep attacking group as well as a deep defending group. I know I am chancing giving up possession but if I can get control of the defense and the attack here we should win.


Diss Town 3 - 1 FC Clacton (Eastern Counties D1)

A sturdy defense and a battling midfield display were the foundations upon which Diss Town built their 3 - 1 victory over FC Clacton this afternoon.

Diss finally took the lead when midfielder Alex Brock scored a close range effort in the 72nd minute. Young winger Ricky Abbey then equalized for Clacton in the 75th minute with a close range header. An error from Matt Smith allowed centre-back Matty Hemsley to score a well timed close range finish.

The Diss fans might have been forgiven for thinking that their team would be happy with just the winner but the scoring wasn't over. Veteran striker Leo Fortune-West completed the scoring for Diss with a real poacher's effort in the 90th minute.

Attendance: 171

Wow! Leo came in and showed me why we went after him and that he does still have it in him.

Both of the new guys picked up multiple man markings all game long and still had great runs, but it also brought out the positive of Robbie Harris, who was able to exploit the gaps and get several shots off, one of these days they will go in and his confidence will take off.


Alex Brock impressed during Diss' 3 - 1 English Eastern Counties League Division One victory over Clacton this afternoon, according to the Diss Soccer Informer.

Brock put in an impressive performance for Diss and his goal will have been the icing on the cake for the central midfielder.

Brock has featured on a regular basis for the Diss first team so far this season, making twenty-two appearances.

We could have split it between one of the 3 but Brock played solid.

With the win we still sit at 4th place, 5 points behind 2nd place. We play Cornard Utd in a week and then have a chance to redeem ourselves against Gorleston the week after and honestly....I am thinking a game ahead here.

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Our January schedule...

Assistant coach Phil Walker has reminded you of some important dates in the month ahead:

2.1.2010 - Cornard Utd v Diss (Eastern Counties D1)
6.1.2010 - Diss v Gorleston (Eastern Counties D1)
9.1.2010 - Diss Under 18s v Boston Utd Under 18s
9.1.2010 - Diss v Thetford (Norfolk Senior Cup)
16.1.2010 - Walsham-le-Willows Under 18s v Diss Under 18s
16.1.2010 - Fakenham v Diss (Eastern Counties D1)
23.1.2010 - Diss v Whitton (Eastern Counties D1)
30.1.2010 - Diss Under 18s v Bury Town Under 18s
30.1.2010 - Diss v Great Yarmouth (Eastern Counties D1)



January has become a very important month for us and now we have teams from up high trying to poach our talent. It looks like our 30 yr old CD Danny Tillbury who has been stalwart for us is thinking of making a move to get paid to play.

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Our January schedule...

Assistant coach Phil Walker has reminded you of some important dates in the month ahead:


January has become a very important month for us and now we have teams from up high trying to poach our talent. It looks like our 30 yr old CD Danny Tillbury who has been stalwart for us is thinking of making a move to get paid to play.

Damn, I would kill for that schedule, lol.

You are on a good roll, so you may lose a couple of players, but that's a testament to your coaching skills :)

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Damn, I would kill for that schedule, lol.

You are on a good roll, so you may lose a couple of players, but that's a testament to your coaching skills :)

For the schedule that is simple....lose your cup matches...LOL...

I know being on the roll helps but it definitely makes playing this game a lot harder, I hate it, yet love it all wrapped up into one...

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For the schedule that is simple....lose your cup matches...LOL...

I know being on the roll helps but it definitely makes playing this game a lot harder, I hate it, yet love it all wrapped up into one...

I hear you, I have to catch up on my dynasty postings because the game is so addictive that instead of writing up as I went (which I did when I started) I got into the mindset of OK I'll sim one more match, oh wait my first Cambridgeshire Cup match, I'll just sim that one too.

Next thing you know I am friggin two months ahead of my write-ups and wondering how the hell that happened?

This 10 league mod is the best addition ever to FM IMO. It makes the game even more immersive, challenging and really ramps up the fun factor of an already great game.

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Picked as favorites and told to mark their one forward Lund tightly as he is their main man. We also play this game without Tillbury as he accepted an offer to step up a level to play soccer.

We start out running a 4-3-3, I figure I can give up possession but with Lee and Fortunate-West up front we should do just fine.


Diss fortunate to beat Cornard Utd
Cornard United 0 - 1 Diss Town (Eastern Counties D1)

Diss Town recorded a somewhat fortuitous win over Cornard United on a fine afternoon at Blackhouse Lane.

Hemsley had no trouble in scoring from the spot when Hodges gave up a penalty. Then followed controversy as Diss were denied claims by young midfielder Josh Clover for a penalty.

Diss were carved open a number of times but despite the ability of their opponents to create chances, they struggled to put them away.

Attendance: 162


This game had disaster written on it from the outset...Lund was amazing..but what sucked even more was the following:


Gary Lewin has reported that striker Jason Lee has suffered strained knee ligaments after twisting sharply during the match against Cornard Utd.

Lewin advises you that Lee will be treated at the club. It is likely that Lee will be out for between 5 weeks and 6 weeks while he is treated.

Gary Lewin has reported that Leo Fortune-West has suffered a groin strain after the striker attempted a sprint during the match against Cornard Utd.

Lewin advises you that a groin strain can either be treated by the club's physio or managed by injections.

Injections: Will get through the next game against Gorleston but could then be out for between 3 weeks and 4 weeks.
Physio: Out for between 2 weeks and 3 weeks.

Fortune-West will shortly be given a course of painkilling injections to get him through the club's next match.


I lost both strikers in the first half against this team to injury the week before we play #1 Gorleston.

Lee is gone, but I went the injection route for Fortunate-West and hit the market immediately for a replacement or two. To say this was devastating is an understatement. I try to keep an upbeat approach and say it is not that Lee's injury is not that serious and we will survive and it only ticked Lee of.

We now sit at 3rd place with 34 points, only 3 points behind March and 5 points behind Gorleston. With our match coming up against Gorleston actually determining whether or not we can take 1st or even 2nd for the season.

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Well this is one of the times I am going to listen to my assistant coach and made some tactical changes based on how Gorleston plays..

Normally, I like a quick tempo game, bringing the defense up, playing a wide field and Phil told me we would be playing right into their hands by it.

So, I lower the tempo, exploit the middle and bring our defense line back, let's hope this works.


Diss take their chances
Diss Town 4 - 1 Gorleston (Eastern Counties D1)

Gorleston succumbed to a 4 - 1 loss in this evening's English Eastern Counties League Division One clash at Brewers Green Lane. The highlight of the game was undoubtedly a superb hat trick from Diss' Ryan Harrison.

Young midfielder Daniel Smith got Diss off to a flying start by scoring an effort from the edge of the area in the 9th minute. Striker Sam Thompson then equalized for Gorleston in the 32nd minute with a real poacher's effort. An error from Terry Pratley allowed striker Ryan Harrison to score a beautiful chip.

Harrison added his 2nd goal of the game with a good header from just inside the six yard box in the 58th minute. Harrison scored from the penalty spot after Lambert gave away a penalty.

Attendance: 160


Well, those chances proved correct! What an amazing game by Ryan Harrison, I had him benched and have been playing Higgs and Harris ahead of him with Jason and Leo signed..but I have always played Ryan off the bench, looks like he has earned the next start.

As Gorleston started pushing the attack I noticed we were pressing up more so at half I ordered us to always press up on their man when they hit the zone and it really confused them, in all of our game films they had never seen us do this and it knocked them out of the element.


Harrison puts in classy performance for Diss

Ryan Harrison was one of the players to make a difference during Diss' convincing 4 - 1 English Eastern Counties League Division One victory over Gorleston this evening in a match where Diss Town showed a cutting edge.

The Gorleston defense could not cope with Harrison's finishing, as he bagged three goals for The Tangerines.

Harrison currently has 6 months remaining on his $0 p/w deal at Brewers Green Lane.


Harrison deserved the Man of the Match and he helped place us right where I want us to be, sitting at 3rd with 37 points tied with March (Whom we have beat) that sit at 2nd.

Our next match is the Norfolk County Senior Cup at home against Thetford.

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We were able to get a talented striker out on the market to take Lee's spot for at least the next 6 weeks. Anthony Robinson, graded as our 4th best striker but with Leo and Jason out he becomes our 2nd, I think everyone is thinking Robbie Harris is our best but he is just not showing the change, potential and talent that Ryan Harrison is.

We come out in a 4-4-2 against Thetford due to the fact of our injuries up front but also because Phil thinks that we can exploit one of their weaknesses here.


Dominant win for Tangerines
Diss Town 4 - 0 Thetford Town (Norfolk Senior Cup Qtr Final)

In what had been billed as a close encounter, Thetford Town were trounced 4 - 0 by Diss Town at Brewers Green Lane.

Things did not get off to a good start for Thetford as striker Ryan Harrison seized on an error by Neil Haddow to score a well executed finish. An error from Neil Haddow allowed midfielder Alex Brock to score an effort from the edge of the area. Robinson scored with an effort from the edge of the area in the 57th minute to extend the lead further.

Young midfielder Josh Clover completed the rout with a real poacher's effort in the 77th minute.

Attendance: 144

Wow...what a display by our boys today! And honestly, this could have been a lot higher...Harrison missed 2 headers from a corner and Higgs sent one just over the crossbar.

Anthony Robinson introduced himself in style to everyone else...


A display of attacking soccer saw Josh Clover pick up the man of the match award during Diss' convincing 4 - 0 Norfolk County FA Senior Cup Quarter Final victory over Thetford this afternoon.

Clover looked in sharp for Diss and his goal capped a very promising performance for the youngster.

The ex-Braintree player signed for Eastern Counties D1 side Diss on a free transfer in 2009.

Clover was masterful at his passing and leading our scorers just perfectly and then to have him come in and cap one just solidified the day for me and for him.


And now some thoughts here..

I have been brutal to one of the veteran defenders who just doesn't fit in with my philosophy of running the 3-4-3 he does not play defense in the spots I need him to and I can't afford to waste valuable time for him to train there...so I have had him on the market, no one is wanting him and I don't know if it is because I am not giving him squad time or not, but he is happy to be here. Before this match I removed him from the list and inserted him into the lineup at the right wing back and he played amazing for us.

Steve Higgs our young talented striker is becoming a bit of a pain for me...he is complaining about the workload on training, he isn't meshing with the squad and at times his play on the field borderlines on the selfish..I may put him out on the transfer market.

Michael Reeves was transfer listed and offered to all the clubs I had 45 offers that came in and were accepted, we will see who he signs with...most of them were Division 9 clubs.

Our next match is an EC1 match against Fakenham 7 days away, enough for the boys to get some rest...I also toned down the training a bit.

March picked up a win in league play today propelling them to 1st with 40 points, Gorleston is now 2nd with 39 and we sit at 3rd with 37.

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We drew Stalham Town for our Semi-Final match in the Norfolk Senior cup.

And our weekly injury update:


Gary Lewin has reported that there are still a few injury problems persisting within the Diss Town squad.

Leo Fortune-West (groin strain) and Paddy Mumbley (torn hamstring) are still a couple of weeks away from returning to full training and the English Eastern Counties League Division One match against Great Yarmouth on Saturday 30th January could be considered a realistic target for a possible return.

Jason Lee (strained knee ligaments) is our only long-term injury and it will still be a while before we can think about setting a realistic return date for him.

Michael Reeves finally decided at where he wanted to end up, East Thurrock, a team in the Isthmian League 1st Division North (Basically a Div 8 squad, and he is getting paid to play...$30 a week, $15 bonus per appearance, $3 bonus per goal.

The kid is happy, left with good words for our club and we are excited for him. Our fans on the other hand...were quite pissed at him.

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Well I think this one has ominous signs written all over it, any tactic I decide on Phil Walker tells me the Fakenham is great against teams that play it...LOL...so they are perfect.

Running the 3-4-3 here to play to our strengths.


Diss powerless to resist as Fakenham dominate
Fakenham Town 3 - 0 Diss Town (Eastern Counties D1)

Diss Town were on the end of a deserved defeat at Clipbush Lane as they were completely outplayed by their opponents. Two goals from Adie Hayes helped Fakenham to victory.

The match began in controversial circumstances as Fakenham were denied claims by Craig Leigh for a penalty. Hayes scored from the penalty spot after Greene gave away a penalty. Hayes was able to keep his composure to score from the spot after Smith gave away a penalty. An error from Anthony Robinson allowed striker Neil Pettinger to score a powerful effort from the edge of the area.

Attendance: 167


Craig Leigh is an ass, he bitched and moaned at the ref all game long and he finally got his way...Hayes 2 goals were both PK's one of them was a result of an offside play on their part.

I give this win not to Fakenham but to the Ref...and I let it be known in the post match presser.

We still sit at 3rd with 37 points and 2 points behind Gorleston but Ipswich pulled a draw and is now tied with us in points.

Our next match is at home against Whitton.

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We are now entering our return games for the league and we lost our first match to Whitton just as we were starting out.

We get Leo back for the match but Lose reservist Paul Emery on a Free Transfer, he requested it.

Going with the 3-4-3, playing a high defensive line, slow tempo game based upon the suggestions of Phil Walker.


Quality of possession provides victory
Diss Town 2 - 0 Whitton United (Eastern Counties D1)

An efficient performance from Diss earned them a 2 - 0 win over Whitton United at Brewers Green Lane.

The match began in controversy with Diss seeing a goal disallowed in controversial circumstances. Striker Ryan Harrison gave Diss the lead with a real poacher's effort in the 27th minute.

Harrison completed the scoring for Diss with a close range header in the 45th minute.

Attendance: 175

Harrison is beginning to create a man crush for me with the way he is playing....however he and Kieran both took injuries this match with Harrison taking the worst of it.


Gary Lewin has reported that striker Ryan Harrison has sustained fractured ribs following a collision with Mark McManus during the game against Whitton.

Lewin advises you that Harrison will be treated at the club. It is likely that Harrison will be out for around 4 weeks while he is treated.

Gary Lewin has reported that central defender Kieran Drummond has suffered a bruised thigh after a late tackle during the match against Whitton.

Lewin advises you that Drummond will be treated at the club. It is likely that Drummond will be out for between 4 days and 5 days while he is treated.

However, the MoM goes to no other than Ryan Harrison...


A display of attacking soccer saw Ryan Harrison pick up the man of the match award during Diss' 2 - 0 English Eastern Counties League Division One victory over Whitton this afternoon.

Harrison had the quality to put the Whitton United defense to the sword and finished the match with two goals.

Harrison currently has 5 months remaining on his $0 p/w deal at Brewers Green Lane.

We now sit at my target spot of 2nd place with 40 points while March sits at 1st with 46. My entire goal here is to hold on to this position and keep it, I know it is going to be tough with the injuries but the boys have proven that they can compete with the best of this league...sign in point was our earlier win of March.

Our next match is at home against Great Yarmouth.

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I feel I am going to be spoiled and won't find an equal when/if I lose Phil Walker, but he guides me again in this match.

We are sticking with the 3-4-3, Quick Tempo, Wide Field, Deep Defense against Great Yarmouth.


Diss in control as Bloaters are brushed aside
Diss Town 1 - 0 Great Yarmouth Town (Eastern Counties D1)

Diss Town battled to a deserved 1 - 0 victory over Great Yarmouth Town on a fine afternoon in their English Eastern Counties League Division One game at Brewers Green Lane.

Centre-back Kieran Drummond gave Diss the lead with a good header from just inside the six yard box in the 37th minute. Great Yarmouth's Dale Breach received the red card for a professional foul with 75 minutes on the clock.

Diss had a number of attempts at goal but their profligacy meant they didn't score as many as they maybe would have liked.

Attendance: 172


Kieran had an amazing header but you could see as he pushed off for it his knee twisted weird, the goal went in but Kieran stayed down, grabbing at his knee.

The physio report on him...


Gary Lewin has reported that Kieran Drummond has sustained a twisted knee after turning awkwardly during the match against Great Yarmouth.

Lewin advises you that Drummond will be treated at the club. It is likely that Drummond will be out for between 12 days and 2 weeks while he is treated.


And it wasn't to hard to determine who the Man of the Match was.


Kieran Drummond had a fine game this afternoon during Diss' 1 - 0 English Eastern Counties League Division One victory over Great Yarmouth but it was a tight match that could really have gone either way.

The Diss central defender enjoyed a good game for his team and more than deserved his goal.

Drummond is a new signing at Brewers Green Lane, having joined from injury-ravaged Bugbrooke in November.


The win gets us 3 points and sets us only 3 points behind March and we take a 3 point step ahead of Ipswich for 2nd place.

Ipswich is our next match 7 days out.

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February is now here and I am handed this by my assistant.


Assistant coach Phil Walker has reminded you of some important dates in the month ahead:

6.2.2010 - Fakenham Under 18s v Diss Under 18s
6.2.2010 - Ipswich Wanderers v Diss (Eastern Counties D1)
10.2.2010 - Stowmarket v Diss (Eastern Counties D1)
13.2.2010 - Stalham T v Diss (Norfolk Senior Cup)
20.2.2010 - Dereham Under 18s v Diss Under 18s
20.2.2010 - Diss v Halstead (Eastern Counties D1)
27.2.2010 - Holbeach Under 18s v Diss Under 18s
27.2.2010 - Swaffham v Diss (Eastern Counties D1)


Ipswich and Stalham will be definite top important games for us this month, but every win we achieve places us that much closer towards promotion.


Thetford Town's centre-back James Cairns has wowed the fans at The Recreation Ground this month with his impressive performances and has duly won the Eastern Counties D1 Player of the Month.

While it isn't really the centre-back's job to score goals, the three he tucked away this month have helped his club immeasurably.

Godmanchester's Stuart Flood came in just behind Cairns in second place with Ryan Harrison of Diss rounding off the top three.


I truly feel that Harrison deserved the award with his play for the past month.


March Town United's David Wiles has won the Eastern Counties D1 Manager of the Month award.

The award was made after the Marchingmen boss led his team to three league victories in their last four games.

(EC1) March 1 - 1 Stowmarket (2nd Jan)
(EC1) March 4 - 0 Halstead (9th Jan)
(EC1) March 1 - 0 Swaffham (16th Jan)
(EC1) March 2 - 0 Long Melford (23rd Jan)

There was nothing to choose between the top three and the award could easily have gone to either Brantham Ath's Martin Cooke or Lee Relish from Saffron Walden, who came second and third respectively.


Honestly what do I have to do to even get consideration for the manager of the month...Is it a nationality bias they have against me here? Do they hate the Diss Club? Or were we supposed to be this good.

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The weekly injury update is provided and I am torn in how I should react..

I am happy because Paddy Mumbley is now back to full training...


Mumbley resumes full training
Paddy Mumbley has returned to full training following his thigh injury.

The central midfielder had been out for 3 months after sustaining the injury.

The ex-Liversedge player signed for high-flying Diss on a free transfer in 2009.


Yet disheartened because of the 3 players injured and their length..


Gary Lewin has reported that there are still a few injury problems persisting within the Diss Town squad.

Jason Lee (strained knee ligaments), Ryan Harrison (fractured ribs) and Kieran Drummond (twisted knee) are still a couple of weeks away from returning to full training and the English Eastern Counties League Division One match against Halstead on Saturday 20th February could be considered a realistic target for a possible return.

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Setting up a 3-4-3, High Line, Slow tempo, narrow field based upon the discussion with Phil Walker.

However the ref appears to be influenced by the crowds and home field as he has called a penalty on the away team in almost every game he has called.


Diss' poor performance adds to disappointing defeat
Ipswich Wanderers 1 - 0 Diss Town (Eastern Counties D1)

Ipswich Wanderers' fans left Humber Doucy Lane wondering quite how their team had only managed to win 1 - 0.

When Harris gave away a penalty, Wright confidently stepped up to score the opportunity.

Diss were carved open a number of times but despite the ability of their opponents to create chances, they struggled to put them away.

Attendance: 195


We were not carved like the Diss Town informer says...their only shots came from beyond the box and just at the top, the damn ref had some home cooking going on as he called a Penalty on Robbie Harris who wasn't even near the guy who dove and ended up getting a penalty.

I was furious and probably shouldn't have said a few things I did in the press conference because the email came down a few days later.


Diss head coach Dennis Thomas has been warned by the Football Association for his comments following Diss' 0 - 1 English Eastern Counties League Division One defeat against Ipswich Wanderers.

Dennis had reacted angrily to Ipswich Wanderers being awarded a controversial penalty.


So this puts us in a bind...two losses to Ipswich we are tied with them in points knocks us down to 3rd place. We have to win and gain the point advantage over Ipswich because a tie concedes 2nd place to them.

We play Stowmarket four days from now and Stalham Town in the Norfolk Senior Cup a week from now, all on the road...some tired players after this next week.

[MacroGuru]

A brief weekly update before heading into our next match..

I received a letter that Cameroon was looking for a new head coach and I though hell why not apply, I know I am a long shot for it, but it would definitely be awesome coaching a national club.

Gary Lewin the Physio provides an update for me...


Gary Lewin has reported that there are still a few injury problems persisting within the Diss Town squad.

Jason Lee (strained knee ligaments) and Kieran Drummond (twisted knee) are close to a return to full fitness and should soon be available for selection.

Ryan Harrison (fractured ribs) is still a couple of weeks away from returning to full training and the English Eastern Counties League Division One match against Swaffham on Saturday 27th February could be considered a realistic target for a possible return.


Getting Lee and Drummond back soon would be a major blessing for us, I need Harrison back because he is going to be awesome for us as a sub and a 4th attack if I ever need one.

They will probably be back in time for Cup play...

[MacroGuru]

Still running the 3-4-3, we are bringing Paddy Mumbley back in to start.


Tangerines made to rue missed chances
Stowmarket Town 1 - 0 Diss Town (Eastern Counties D1)

After appearing to just have the edge in this hard-fought battle, Diss Town's players and fans will be very disappointed to have lost 1 - 0 to a Stowmarket Town team they consider to be their equal.

Striker John Lewis gave Stowmarket the lead with a placed shot from close range in the 29th minute.

Diss were often prevented from playing as they wanted to due to the number of fouls committed by their enthusiastic opponents

Attendance: 144


Honestly, I have to say this game was well played on our end and Stowmarket just matched us run by run. However the goal did come in on a play that was close to offsides, I will have to look at the game film and see if I have a grievance to file. With the amount of Yellow cards and offsides we get called while the other side doesn't I am beginning to think the ref's do not like me.

We have our cup match in 3 days against Stalham Town and we should have all players back for this match, whether they are in playing shape will be a different story.

[MacroGuru]

We are picked as favorites to win and we also get Drummond and Lee back for this game, I figure I play them for the 1st half and rotate subs in at the half.

Going with our 3-4-3. High Defensive Line, Wide field, quick tempo play like we normally do.


Victory doesn't hide awful display from Diss
Stalham Town 0 - 1 Diss Town (Norfolk Senior Cup Semi Final)

A 1 - 0 win over Stalham Town was all a distinctly off-colour Diss Town could manage in their Norfolk County FA Senior Cup Semi Final game at Stalham T Stadium.

An error from Sam Byrne allowed veteran striker Leo Fortune-West to score a real poacher's effort. Then followed controversy as Diss were denied claims by forward Robbie Harris for a penalty.

Diss were often prevented from playing as they wanted to due to the number of fouls committed by their enthusiastic opponents

Attendance: 61


Wow, they do not pull any punches...but I did not see them out on the worst pitch possible in the worst weather possible playing this match.

We made it to the Final of the Norfolk County Senior Cup! The boys are excited and know that it will bring some cash to the club and maybe pay for a team dinner or a night at the pub.

We finally get a home game in a week against Halstead. Meanwhile we still sit at 3rd tied in points at 43 with Ipswich.

[MacroGuru]

The midweek news was kind of fun...

We play Swaffham in the Norfolk County Senior Cup final...

My application for the position of Cameroon HC was unsuccessful

and

Gary Lewin our Physio informed me that Ryan Harrison is close to full recovery.

[MacroGuru]

This is a must draw or win game for us. Zero points is not an option for us right now.

3-4-3, Quick Tempo, Wide Field, Deep Defensive Line for this match.


Honors even at Brewers Green Lane
Diss Town 2 - 2 Halstead Town (Eastern Counties D1)

Diss Town were held to a draw by Halstead Town in a close-fought Eastern Counties D1 match played at Brewers Green Lane.

Striker Terry Campbell got Halstead off to a flying start by scoring a fine header from pointblank range in the 2nd minute. Campbell doubled Halstead's lead with a real poacher's effort in the 16th minute. An error from Nick Paul allowed striker Anthony Robinson to score a real poacher's effort. Diss' equalizer came through Elliot Greene as he seized on David Hedges' mistake to score a penalty.

Attendance: 184


Looks like the boys are starting to get complacent and cocky...they were owned in the 1st half...

The second half is where we came back after I tore into them in the locker room. The fans have to be pissed at this, Halsted is in 17th place and we played down to their level.

The one positive in this match:


The relief on Anthony Robinson's face was plain to see as the Diss Town striker ended his goal drought at Brewers Green Lane on Saturday.

Robinson had previously played over ten hours of competitive soccer without a goal before his 59th minute strike against Halstead Town.


That was a long time to go without scoring for us.

Our next match is away in a week against Swaffham. We have to win this match, right now we sit at 3rd with 44 points tied in points with Ipswich and Thetford now.

[MacroGuru]

Well, Simon Smith our veteran central defender who has squat for talent and was a captain played the card of play me or else and I removed his captaincy and sent him packing with a free transfer. I do not care if it pisses the fan base off or the players he was beginning to bitch and moan to the press and they started asking me questions about it.

We promoted young central defender Phil Day to the squad as a rotating defender, he will be more useful than Simon was.

As for our match against Swaffham, we will stick with our 3-4-3, Quick Tempo, Wide play, high defensive line play as usual. However we are going to put Nick French in at GK as Cobb is having some issues.


Pedlars beaten despite domination
Swaffham Town 0 - 3 Diss Town (Eastern Counties D1)

Experts are still wondering quite how Diss Town ended up 3 - 0 victors over Swaffham Town after a game in which their opponents almost totally dominated.

Veteran striker Leo Fortune-West gave Diss the lead with a good header from just inside the six yard box in the 13th minute. An error from Bobby Latham allowed veteran striker Jason Lee to score a close range effort. Diss captain Kieran Drummond completed the rout with a close range header in the 60th minute.

Attendance: 114


I do not know what domination he means. They had possession advantage which meant they should have won right, but every time we got the ball we were running towards goal and forcing their keeper or defender to get it out for a corner or a throw in on their end.

All three of our veterans got involved today, including Lee who had a knock when he scored his goal.


Kieran Drummond impressed during Diss' convincing 3 - 0 English Eastern Counties League Division One victory over Swaffham this afternoon, according to the Diss Soccer Informer.

The Diss central defender enjoyed a good game for his team and more than deserved his goal.

Drummond has made fifteen appearances so far this season for The Tangerines, scoring three goals.


Kieran deserved the MoM, he was all over the pitch stopping balls, marking their star striker whenever he made a run and then the goal was just the icing on the cake for this one.

Diss Town have beaten Swaffham Town 3 - 0 to record their first win in the Eastern Counties D1 for four games.

The Tangerines' vital win ended their terrible run and renewed the fans' belief that this could be their year.

Having endured such a long run without a win, the team expected to do little better than break into the top half this season now look a good bet to be playing at a higher level next season.

This win was truly needed as it placed us in second still tied with Ipswich at 47 points.

Our next match is at home in a week against Long Melford.

[MacroGuru]

We have rolled into March and we now have some important dates coming from Phil...


Assistant coach Phil Walker has reminded you of some important dates in the month ahead:

6.3.2010 - Diss v Long Melford (Eastern Counties D1)
13.3.2010 - Diss Under 18s v Ely Under 18s
13.3.2010 - Saffron Walden v Diss (Eastern Counties D1)
20.3.2010 - Diss Under 18s v Thrapston Under 18s
20.3.2010 - Diss v March (Eastern Counties D1)
27.3.2010 - Downham v Diss (Eastern Counties D1)

Well, obviously each match is important but the biggest I think this month is the one on the 20th versus March...I think that will be for the league title...if I can, I would prefer an Auto-promotion vs a playoff match.

Again we have a player in the top 3 of the month but not getting the selection and honestly this past month we stunk it up so I did not deserve any kind of thought for an award.


Daventry have offered a contract to Leo Fortune-West.

Interest in Fortune-West is thought to be high, with Moneyfields, Great Yarmouth, Hadleigh and Kentish Town among the clubs rumored to be looking at the player.


Winning and playing well tends to be a double edged sword down here...since all the players are on an amateur contract they can come and go as they please and right now, Leo is being wined and dined from a team a division higher.

[MacroGuru]

After we heard the offers were coming in, we sat down and offered a longer contract to Leo and he said he is sticking with us, we will see.

Entering the game we will be running a 3-4-3, Slow Tempo, Normal width, High defensive line game.


Diss in control as Villagers are brushed aside
Diss Town 1 - 0 Long Melford (Eastern Counties D1)

Diss Town battled to a deserved 1 - 0 victory over Long Melford on a fine spring afternoon in their English Eastern Counties League Division One game at Brewers Green Lane.

An error from Ollie Dowson allowed striker Anthony Robinson to score a real poacher's effort.

Diss were often prevented from playing as they wanted to due to the number of fouls committed by their enthusiastic opponents

Attendance: 169

We are getting to the point the only way to stop Lee, Fortunate-West and Robinson is foul them because they run and run...and Skelton up front in an AM role, and it's even better.


Phil Skelton had a fine game this afternoon during Diss' 1 - 0 English Eastern Counties League Division One victory over Long Melford but it was a tight match that could really have gone either way.

Skelton looked a constant threat to the Long Melford defense and his assist was no more than the attacking midfielder deserved for his persistence.

The ex-Haverhill player signed for Eastern Counties D1 team Diss on a free transfer in 2009.

Skelton got the assist and set up several runs deserving the MoM award for the game.

Our next match is away against Saffron Walden in a week.

Capturing the 3 points puts us in at 2nd place with 50 points, Ipswich is at 3rd with 47 and March is at 1st with 51 points.....Right now we are only 1 point away from 1st...It's going to be a fun March!

[MacroGuru]

A game we are picked to be the underdogs in...

We approach it with a 4-4-2 based upon Phil's suggestion.


Diss lucky to draw
Saffron Walden Town 1 - 1 Diss Town (Eastern Counties D1)

Following their 1 - 1 draw with Saffron Walden Town at The Meadows, an ex-Diss player claimed that his former team must improve if they are to succeed this season.

Veteran striker Leo Fortune-West gave Diss the lead with a placed shot in the 16th minute. With Saffron Walden staring at defeat, there was controversy as winger David Arnold then had a penalty shot turned down.

With time rapidly running out however, striker Oliver Flynn then scored a fine header from pointblank range to equalize for Saffron Walden. Better late than never for Saffron Walden and the fans were clearly delighted with Flynn's impact.

Attendance: 150


We weren't lucky to draw, Saffron was lucky to put that one in when they did. It pissed me off to no end and I think the players knew I was pissed. They took it in stride though. I hate the 4-4-2 and I honestly do not think I will run it, even if Phil thinks it is a good idea.


Diss Town have extended their unbeaten record in the Eastern Counties D1 to four games following their 1 - 1 result against Saffron Walden Town.

With the league season reaching its climax, The Tangerines are on course for promotion, reinforcing their credentials with some tremendous recent displays.

Despite being picked to finish little better than the middle of the standings back in preseason, Dennis' men look set to defy these predictions by featuring strongly in the end-of-season run-in.


And we sit at 51 points while March has 54...meaning a win next week will tie us for 1st and a loss will force us to lock on to the 2nd place spot and hold onto it for dear life. The most important game of the season is now here.

[MacroGuru]

We picked up a top notch Keeper that is supposed to be twice the player our current keeper is. Not wanting to disrespect Cobb I delayed the signing for a week.

Here we are picked to win but according to Phil outclassed tactically through the entire match.

The two teams have traded barbs all week through the press and this game is getting billed as one of the top matches of the season.

We are coming in with our 3-4-3 Normal defensive line depth, slow tempo and a narrow field.


Honors even at Brewers Green Lane
Diss Town 2 - 2 March Town United (Eastern Counties D1)

Diss Town were held to a draw by March Town United in a close-fought Eastern Counties D1 match played at Brewers Green Lane.

Veteran striker Jason Lee gave Diss the lead with a placed shot in the 21st minute. Winger James Townsend then equalized for March in the 24th minute with a close range header.

Striker Anthony Robinson put the home team in front in the 52nd minute with a well timed close range finish. March's equalizer came through Robert Hughes as he seized on Jason Houghton's mistake to score a screamer from the edge of the area.

Attendance: 232


Well we should have had this match won however, every time we scored they came right back and matched us. We had the possession advantage for the match they had the speed advantage it was definitely a good thing we slowed the pace of the match up.

We are still 3 points back of March, 3 points ahead of Gorleston and needing to hold on to the 2nd place spot for the rest of the season. Our next match is a week away against Downham.

[Coffee Warlord]

Diss Town?

Are your rivals Dat Town?

In a couple years, Diss Town and Dat Town will merge squads, to make Dose Towns United FC.

[MacroGuru]

I have been getting email notifications and phone calls from people about the offers flying into Leo Fortunate-West, I have told him we would love to keep him and have him but there is no way I can pay him the club doesn't have the budget. I assigned him a tutoring spot and he was excited with it...let's see if that keeps him grounded here.

We are picked as favorites heading into the match where we will run our 3-4-3, Quick Tempo, Wide Field, High D line....we have the new keeper but he will not get the start, Cobb still gets it.


Downham hold out for draw
Downham Town 1 - 1 Diss Town (Eastern Counties D1)

After a 1 - 1 draw at Memorial Field against Diss Town, a key member of Downham Town claimed that his team were fortunate to escape from this English Eastern Counties League Division One game with a draw.

An error from Mark Gilfillan allowed striker Anthony Robinson to score a real poacher's effort. Striker Richard Holland equalized for Downham in the 74th minute with a fine header from pointblank range.

Attendance: 174


I am starting to believe in home cooking for the refs here in the EC1. This pitch was the most water logged and destroyed I have ever been on. Guys were falling down just trying to get footing while the ball was taking awkward angles at times.

I am slightly disappointed we weren't able to capture three points here but at least getting a point does help.

We sit at 2nd, 2 points ahead of Gorleston and there are only 4 league games left. We have to secure 3 points from at least 2 of the games and we definitely can not lose.

We play in a week against Godmanchester at their place.

[MacroGuru]

I am livid, Leo Fortunate-West was a two faced dog. He went and signed with Arundel a team facing relegation for $30 dollars a week. Pissed doesn't describe what a feel, anger towards him doesn't describe what I feel.

It leaves a big gap for me that Ryan Harrison or Steve Higgs must feel immediately.

Our important dates for April:


Assistant coach Phil Walker has reminded you of some important dates in the month ahead:

3.4.2010 - Boston Town Under 18s v Diss Under 18s
3.4.2010 - Godmanchester v Diss (Eastern Counties D1)
10.4.2010 - Diss Under 18s v Swaffham Under 18s
10.4.2010 - Diss v Thetford (Eastern Counties D1)
14.4.2010 - Diss v Swaffham (Norfolk Senior Cup)
17.4.2010 - Diss v Brantham Ath (Eastern Counties D1)
24.4.2010 - Downham Under 18s v Diss Under 18s
24.4.2010 - Team Bury v Diss (Eastern Counties D1)


We need the win @ Thetford and the Cup Final, plus we should be able to pull the wins off against Brantham and Team Bury...that allows for a potential draw to happen at this upcoming match.

[MacroGuru]

Not much to say 3-4-3 going full out to get the points. Higgs is replacing Leo and he needs to shine.


Diss fortunate to beat Godmanchester
Godmanchester Rovers 1 - 2 Diss Town (Eastern Counties D1)

Diss Town recorded a somewhat fortuitous win over Godmanchester Rovers on a fine spring afternoon at Bearscroft Lane.

Young striker Steve Higgs gave Diss the lead with a real poacher's effort in the 35th minute. Lee scored from the penalty spot after Flood gave away a penalty. Young striker Jimmy Kennedy's 69th minute strike proved the only consolation for Rovers.

Attendance: 168


I don't feel we were fortunate, they were fortunate that Harris or Robinson couldn't convert today or it would have been a higher score. Steve Higgs goal though was a beauty from the top of the box to the lower right post into the net.


A man of the match performance from Steve Higgs proved just enough to lighten a dull game during Diss' 2 - 1 English Eastern Counties League Division One victory over Godmanchester, according to the Diss Soccer Informer.

The 16 year-old Diss striker got himself on the scoresheet and could perhaps have added another had it not been for the assistant referee's flag.

Higgs has made twenty-nine appearances for Diss so far this season, scoring two goals.


We still sit at 2nd with 56 points, while March is 1st with 61 points and Thetford is at 3rd with 52 points.

We also play Thetford next week at home.

[MacroGuru]

Talking with Phil we have these guys tactically so it should be ok. I prefer to like the fact we are at home.

3-4-3, Quick, Deep, Wide with the new keeper Bowles playing.


Quality finishing the difference at Brewers Green Lane
Diss Town 2 - 0 Thetford Town (Eastern Counties D1)

Thetford Town succumbed to a 2 - 0 loss in this afternoon's English Eastern Counties League Division One clash at Brewers Green Lane.

Veteran striker Jason Lee gave Diss the lead with a powerful effort in the 21st minute. Young midfielder Phil Skelton finally rounded off their victory in the 76th minute with a real poacher's effort.

Attendance: 214


What a solid well played game by everyone involved. Skelton was a beast, Lee and Higgs forced some runs and Botley uses his body well forcing players off the dribble.


Phil Skelton impressed during Diss' 2 - 0 English Eastern Counties League Division One victory over Thetford this afternoon, according to the Diss Soccer Informer.

The 17 year-old attacking midfielder took his goal well for Diss and generally looked lively.

Skelton has made eighteen appearances so far this season for The Tangerines, scoring two goals.


Skelton is playing quite well and deserved the MoM.

We sit at 2nd with 59 points. March is in 1st with 62 points and Great Yarmouth is 3rd with 54 points.

Our next match is the Norfolk County Senior Cup Match in 4 days.

[MacroGuru]

As we start ticking to the last two games of the season the player of the season shortlist is announced and we have 2 of our defenders on there with Kieran Drummond and Matty Hemseley.

Props to those two for a great season and here is hoping I get to keep them for next.

Also our Cup match was postponed due to a waterlogged field. So we will move on to Brantham Athletic at Home.

[MacroGuru]

We are picked as favorites but still running everything the same.

Robbie Harris has an offer out to him to play up a level...I offered him a first team contract, let's see if he takes it.


Diss in control as Brams are brushed aside
Diss Town 2 - 1 Brantham Athletic (Eastern Counties D1)

Diss Town battled to a deserved 2 - 1 victory over Brantham Athletic on a fine spring afternoon in their English Eastern Counties League Division One game at Brewers Green Lane. The match was certainly not one for the purists with neither team able to keep the errors out of their game.

Young goalkeeper Matt Bowles was left red-faced in the 45th minute as he managed to put the ball into his own net. Striker Anthony Robinson then equalized for Diss in the 49th minute with a good header from just inside the six yard box.

Diss also saw their 62nd minute strike disallowed in controversial circumstances. An error from Gareth Futcher allowed veteran striker Jason Lee to score a real poacher's effort.

Attendance: 235


Their only goal was an own goal as Matt Bowles punched the ball into the cross bar. Other than that they really did not compete this game.


Tom Botley was the best player on the park during Diss' 2 - 1 English Eastern Counties League Division One victory over Brantham Ath this afternoon and the margin of victory should have been even greater.

The Diss central midfielder played intelligently and, although he didn't get on the scoresheet himself, showed good awareness to create a goal.

Botley currently has 15 months remaining on his $0 p/w deal at Brewers Green Lane.


Not a bad game for Botley with a goal and an assist.

Next up is our Cup match in 4 days.

March secured a playoff spot with 65 points and 1st place....we sit at 62 points in 2nd place and Great Yarmouth is in 3rd with 57 points.

[MacroGuru]

Not much to say here...just going to jump into the results:


Quality of possession provides victory
Diss Town 2 - 0 Swaffham Town (Norfolk Senior Cup Final)

An efficient performance from Diss earned them a 2 - 0 win over Swaffham Town at The Walks Stadium. The match was certainly not one for the purists with neither team able to keep the errors out of their game.

Veteran winger David Farrell showed a sign of things to come though as he nearly gifted Diss a goal in the 11th minute. Farrell's sloppy performance led to a mistake which nearly gifted Diss a goal in the 11th minute. An error from Joe May allowed veteran striker Jason Lee to score a placed shot.

Diss captain Kieran Drummond finally rounded off their victory in the 79th minute with a good header from just inside the six yard box.

Attendance: 1453

The nerves were there as the crowd of close to 1500 was chanting, cheering, singing the club songs...it was crazy...but we won. Lee and Drummond were both critical pick ups for us and I am happy they were here to help us achieve a cup win!

The win secured us an additional $3,330.


Diss have won the Norfolk County FA Senior Cup after a 2 - 0 win over Swaffham at The Walks Stadium.

Despite being underdogs, Diss has pulled off an outstanding achievement and Tangerines fans will celebrate this for some time to come. Head coach Thomas Dennis has been labeled the mastermind behind the success and must surely go down as a legend in the history of the club.

Diss overcame Dersingham, North Walsham and Horsford Utd along their path to glory.

The Diss Town board have issued a statement declaring that they are very happy with victory in the Norfolk County FA Senior Cup and are grateful to head coach Dennis Thomas for doing the club proud.

They stated their surprise at this achievement and wished to thank Dennis for leading the club to this unexpected success.

Kieran Drummond takes home the MoM award!


Kieran Drummond impressed during Diss' 2 - 0 Norfolk County FA Senior Cup Final victory over Swaffham this evening, according to the Diss Soccer Informer.

The Diss central defender enjoyed a good game for his team and more than deserved his goal.

Drummond has made twenty-three appearances so far this season for The Tangerines, scoring four goals.

We are down to our last match of the season against Team Bury at their place. A win for us followed by a March loss actually would secure 1st place for us. Other than that, anything else and we are locked in at 2nd place.

[MacroGuru]

Again, not wanting to type up much, just want to get to the game!


Tangerines made to rue missed chances
Team Bury FC 2 - 1 Diss Town (Eastern Counties D1)

After appearing to just have the edge in this hard-fought battle, Diss Town's players and fans will be very disappointed to have lost 2 - 1 to a Team Bury FC team they consider to be their equal.

Young striker David Robson got Team Bury off to a flying start by scoring a fine header from pointblank range in the 2nd minute. Young striker Steve Higgs then equalized for Diss in the 7th minute with a placed shot.

Midfielder Russell Ashman then clinched a late winner for the home team in the 89th minute with a fine header from pointblank range. Ashman's impact delighted the fans with his late goal.

Attendance: 143


We came out flat, tired and that sealed it. Although we picked up steam in the 2nd half on increasing our opportunities their keeper was on fire all game long.

The loss gives March the auto promotion and we now have to play to promote. The draw is in 10 days.

Now the scary part about this one is trying to keep the squad together. Jason Lee has 5 other offers from clubs out there while we are looking at other players getting nipped. I need to comb the transfer lists and secure some more talent at the striker position.

[MacroGuru]

Our important dates in May:


Assistant coach Phil Walker has reminded you of some important dates in the month ahead:

1.5.2010 - Diss Under 18s v March Under 18s
8.5.2010 - Mildenhall Under 18s v Diss Under 18s
9.5.2010 - English Eastern Counties League Division One Promotion Playoff Semi Final
10.5.2010 - English Eastern Counties League Division One Promotion Playoff Final Draw
10.5.2010 - Finland Under 19s v England Under 19s (Euro U19 Ch'ship Quals)
12.5.2010 - English Eastern Counties League Division One Promotion Playoff Final
12.5.2010 - England Under 19s v Scotland Under 19s (Euro U19 Ch'ship Quals)
15.5.2010 - Czech Republic Under 19s v England Under 19s (Euro U19 Ch'ship Quals)

[MacroGuru]

We were given $10,000 for our finish in EC1.

We are now playing against Goodrich on May 9th which is 8 days away.Goodrich is in the English West Midlands League Premier Division. Looks like they run a 4-4-2 and finished 2nd in their division.

We have immediately gone out and made some offers to players that are talented strikers because we need to make sure we are protected for if/when Lee leaves.

We set up a friendly with Deal so the team doesn't get rusty and played on the 4th so it gives them 6 days of rest leading up to the game and it allowed me to get the whole team some PT. We ended up in a draw 1-1 vs Deal, who is Div 9 team.

[MacroGuru]

In all aspects we dominate except for the determination which this team is better than us on.

I stick with the old standby of 3-4-3, Quick, Wide, And High.


Goodrich pay the penalty
Diss Town 1 - 1 Goodrich FC (Level 10 Divisions Pro. Playoff Semi Final)

(Diss won 5-4 on penalties)

In a match involving two very evenly-matched teams, Diss Town recorded a somewhat fortuitous win over Goodrich FC at Diss Stadium this afternoon.

Veteran striker Paul Furlong gave Diss the lead with a powerful close range effort which was deflected on its way in in the 19th minute. Winger Greg Dickinson then equalized for Goodrich after 35 minutes with an effort from the edge of the area.

Then followed controversy as Goodrich were denied claims by young striker David Walsh for a penalty. In the shootout that followed it was left to goalkeeper Ross Cobb to keep a cool head and smash home the winning penalty for Diss.

Attendance: 424


We Win! We Win! Diss Wins! What an amazing game, our boys were worn out at the end of the match and almost let a few go by in the extra time. Good thing Cobb stood fast and played awesome. I felt he deserved Man of the Match but it was given to a Goodrich player.


Dennis leads Diss to promotion

Diss fans are in jubilant mood after Dennis Thomas led them to the incredible feat of promotion from the English Eastern Counties League Division One.

A fans' spokesman announced that Dennis was undoubtedly one of the best head coaches around and are desperately hoping that he stays with the club for years to come.
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Diss delight at 'unexpected' promotion

The Tangerines board announced to the press that they are extremely pleased that the team have secured promotion from the English Eastern Counties League Division One.

In a brief statement, a spokesperson for the board declared that promotion had not been on the cards at the start of the season and the board wanted to put on record their gratitude to head coach Dennis Thomas for delivering the unthinkable.


Sitting out on the field just relishing the victory in the rainstorm and I am tapped on the shoulder, turning around to see who would disturb me in my moment of joy I am greeted by the big jovial man that encouraged me to apply for this job.

"Nick! What the hell are you doing here?" I stutter, completely stunned to see my former co-worker that has traveled close to 5000 miles in front of me.

"Well, you see I could not sit at home while one of my favorite mates is running the club I support into promotion now can I?" He cracks a smile and we start laughing.

We slap each other on the back and start heading for the locker room.

"You know Dennis, things are going to get pretty lively around here with this promotion, I think I will stick around."

I look at him and smile "You quit your job?"

"Actually my father recently passed and I didn't know about the fund he set up for me and the family, we are moving back and I am going to run my own business out here, and why not look over your shoulder, support you and have someone to vent to?"

I smile knowing that what he says is true. I have a stack of offers for Harris and others sitting on my desk waiting for me, the can do just that for a night, wait.

[MacroGuru]

Here we sit in the middle of June and we have lost:

Jason Lee - Alsager
Robbie Harris - Guildford

The thing that pisses me off is that they both jumped to Division 9 teams...granted they are getting paid versus not.

We have managed to bring in two new midfielders to help out with the depth issues that we experienced towards the end of the season.

Cameron from Gorleston and Jackson came to us from a Division club.

I also ended up promoting a couple of youth as well for the club.

I didn't have the ability to arrange friendlies last season but to reward the guys and boost our coffers we are traveling to several overseas friendlies. We have 4 of them we are traveling to the farthest being to South Korea. When all is said and done we will be paid out close to $80,000 for the trips.

Phil managed to book another 4 friendlies so we have 8 altogether.

I also asked the board to find us a parent club which they were unable to do. The other thing is our shirt sponsor deal we were able to close was for $3,000 a year, a slight boost above the $1,000 we were getting.

[MacroGuru]

Diss' Fans' Player of the Year decided

Diss supporter spokesperson, Derek Kellaway, has announced that Jason Houghton has been voted Diss' Player of the Year by the fans.

Diss Best Eleven announced

The Best Eleven for this season has been announced by the Diss supporter spokesperson, Derek Kellaway.

Jason Houghton was the pick of the players, the defender having made 42 appearances and scored 2 goals for the team at an average rating of 7.07 this season.

The rest of the Best Eleven squad was: Tom Botley, Alex Brock, Josh Clover, Ross Cobb, Mick Cousins, Phil Day, Kieran Drummond, Neil French, Elliot Greene, Robbie Harris, Ryan Harrison, Matty Hemsley, Steve Higgs, Anthony Robinson, Luke Short, Phil Skelton and Danny Tilbury.

Diss announce new intake of youth players

Your assistant coach Phil Walker has informed you that the following players have been promoted to your youth team.

Paul Young (Diss), D/DM R; Gary Charnock (Diss), AM LC; Scott Poole (Diss), F C; Edward Parkinson (Diss), D C; Edward Ward (Colchester), S C; Paul Hall (Diss), D C; John Wakefield (Diss), M C; Ian Hearn (Diss), S C; Tommy Browne (Diss), GK; Steve Barton (Diss), AM L; John Halliday (Diss), D RL.

Walker is excited by Paul Hall whom he feels has the potential to be one of the most gifted players to come through the youth ranks at Diss in recent years.

Diss turn semi-professional

With the club playing in the English Eastern Counties League Premier Division, the Diss board have decided to make the step up and turn the club semi-professional.

They have indicated that in the future, players and staff are likely to be given part-time contracts.

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With the addition of salaries I ask the club to open up the coffers so I can make additional offers to current players, however they denied me.

It looks like I get to play with tight purse strings and move players around now.

Right now we have 3 players on P/T contracts:


DC Matty Hemesley
GK Ross Cobb
DC Jason HoughtonI promptly offer Phil a P/T contract worth the $75 a week he is asking just to get him out of the Amateur contract aspect.

Sky Bet has released their odds of promotion...
English Eastern Counties League Premier Division promotion odds from Sky Bet

You and Carlton have been made 1.20 joint favorites to gain promotion from the English Eastern Counties League Premier Division this season.

The rest of the main contenders are priced at: 1.67 - Arnold, 1.67 - King's Lynn Reserves, 1.80 - Leiston and 1.80 - Dereham.

WOW! We are one of the odds on favorites at promotion this season, I am excited but I do not know if the players are ready for that kind of pressure.

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We are at the end of July and just starting to ramp up to prepare for the season with our friendlies and league matches coming up.

I needed to get this group together a few days before our match against Marist in the Solomon Islands.

I also have six players that are wanted by other clubs:


Jason Houghton
Mick Cousins
Alex Brock
Luke Short
Ryan Harrison
Kieran DrummondI offer up PT contracts to Houghton, Cousins, Brock, and Drummond. I do know I am over contract but I hope the board allows for the signings these 4 are critical to our success.

Going into our game Phil thinks we should run a 4-3-1-2 which I agree with.


The Tangerines shocked by superb Diss
Diss Town 2 - 0 Diss Town Under 18s (Friendly)

A fantastic performance by Diss Town saw overcome a disappointing Diss Town Under 18s.

Diss finally took the lead when striker Anthony Robinson scored a real poacher's effort in the 54th minute. Young centre-back Edward Parkinson then summed up his team's performance by nearly gifting Diss another goal in the 77th minute.

Robinson completed the scoring for Diss with a powerful effort in the 90th minute.

Attendance: 0


The thing is the scoring did not take place until I moved back into the 3-3-1-3 that I have been running for the past year.

It was a good game and I got a look at the talent and these friendlies we play will allow me to determine some more where I need to be, plus give us some much needed cash.

[MacroGuru]

Alright we roll into July and here is our Calendar email from Phil:


Assistant coach Phil Walker has reminded you of some important dates in the month ahead:

2.7.2010 - Marist (SOL) v Diss (Friendly)
3.7.2010 - Slovakia v England (World Cup)
10.7.2010 - Uncles v Diss (Friendly)
11.7.2010 - Lowestoft v Diss (Friendly)
13.7.2010 - England Under 19s v Croatia Under 19s (Euro U19 Ch'ship)
13.7.2010 - Brache Sparta v Diss (Friendly)
15.7.2010 - Spain Under 19s v England Under 19s (Euro U19 Ch'ship)
15.7.2010 - Diss v Billericay (Friendly)
18.7.2010 - Korean FA v Diss (Friendly)
18.7.2010 - Portugal Under 19s v England Under 19s (Euro U19 Ch'ship)
21.7.2010 - Diss v GH Academy (Friendly)
23.7.2010 - Diss v Redbridge (Friendly)
26.7.2010 - Diss v Chobham (Friendly)
29.7.2010 - Diss v Concord Rangers (Friendly)
31.7.2010 - English FA Cup First Qualifying Round Draw


What a busy month and I am thankful I can cycle through the team to allow for rest and such and get them all into game shape.

I was offered a contract from the club. They wanted me to ink for 3 years at 180/pw and I want to make them sweat but not to hard so I asked for 2 instead of 3. If I can get the promotion this season again we will hit them hard on a contract.

I am getting slightly concerned that the four players I offered that are wanted have yet to sign while other players have signed their PT contract.

[MacroGuru]

Note: I didn't want to break down each friendly match in depth like I do my regular matches...so I am going to provide the cliff notes...

2.7.2010 - Marist (SOL) v Diss (Friendly) W 3-0
10.7.2010 - Uncles v Diss (Friendly) D 1-1
11.7.2010 - Lowestoft v Diss (Friendly) L 1-0
13.7.2010 - Brache Sparta v Diss (Friendly) W 2-1
15.7.2010 - Diss v Billericay (Friendly) L 4-0
18.7.2010 - Korean FA v Diss (Friendly) D 0-0
21.7.2010 - Diss v GH Academy (Friendly) L 2-1
23.7.2010 - Diss v Redbridge (Friendly) W 2-0
26.7.2010 - Diss v Chobham (Friendly) W 3-1
29.7.2010 - Diss v Concord Rangers (Friendly) W 1-0
3.8.2010 - Diss v Dartford (Friendly) D 1-1
We played teams that were our equal or better than us for most of the month and to come out 5-3-4 made me happy.

Also, with all of our friendlies we generated an income of about $68,000 from us willing to travel overseas and to other countries. That windfall set us up for the board to allow for $2,000 a week in salaries.

So I went from being yelled out about having a $1100 a week payroll to being a saint for keeping it so low.

At the end of the month the guys were tired but they were definitely getting into match shape and that made for all the difference in the world rolling into the Division games.

[MacroGuru]

Our schedule and important dates to keep track of for August...

Assistant coach Phil Walker has reminded you of some important dates in the month ahead:

7.8.2010 - Norfolk County FA Senior Cup First Round Draw
11.8.2010 - Diss v Needham Market (Eastern Counties Premier)
14.8.2010 - Dalton Utd Under 18s v Diss Under 18s
14.8.2010 - Diss v Hanworth Villa (FA Cup)
15.8.2010 - English FA Cup Second Qualifying Round Draw
18.8.2010 - Hadleigh v Diss (Eastern Counties Premier)
21.8.2010 - Norfolk County FA Senior Cup First Round
21.8.2010 - English FA Vase First Qualifying Round Draw
21.8.2010 - Diss Under 18s v Thetford Under 18s
21.8.2010 - Diss v Thackley (Eastern Counties Premier)
22.8.2010 - Norfolk County FA Senior Cup Second Round Draw
28.8.2010 - English FA Cup Second Qualifying Round
28.8.2010 - Dereham Under 18s v Diss Under 18s
28.8.2010 - Norwich Utd v Diss (Eastern Counties Premier)
29.8.2010 - English FA Cup Third Qualifying Round Draw

The Hanworth Villa draw for the cup is interesting..

Our fans are a little cheeky as we only managed to sell 56 season tickets..5 more than last season.

Up next is the ECP match versus Needham Market

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Going into the game we are picked to win the game by the Diss Informer and I am happy we are starting out at home..the other thing is...we are looking at record attendance for the game as well with us expecting around 210 spectators.

We approach the game with the 3-4-3, Normal depth on the Defense, Wide field and a Quick tempo. Our starting team will be

GK Martin Bowles
CD Kieran Drummond
CD Liam Teraud (Off season signing)
CD Phil Day (Youth Team promotion)
MR Steven Horsey (Off Season Signing)
ML Gavin Cameron (Off Season Signing)
MC Paddy Mumbley
MC Callum Kearns (End of Season Signing, Ineligible to play the last 3 matches)
ST Paul Furlong
ST Anthony Robinson
ST Clive Moyo Modise (South African Off Season Signing)

Almost every goal scored in the friendlies came from Clive or our backup ST Steve Higgs.


Diss edge narrow Needham Market game
Diss Town 1 - 0 Needham Market (Eastern Counties Premier)

Diss Town won a hard fought battle against Needham Market on a fine summer's evening at Brewers Green Lane.

Veteran striker Paul Furlong gave Diss the lead with a powerful close range effort in the 36th minute.

Diss were often prevented from playing as they wanted to due to the number of fouls committed by their enthusiastic opponents

Attendance: 236


We aren't that aggressive of a team in our challenges and I think the other teams pick up on it, the other thing I note is they try to disrupt our play with ticky tack fouls.

Diss scrape victory with Furlong on song
A man of the match performance from Paul Furlong proved just enough to lighten a dull game during Diss' 1 - 0 English Eastern Counties League Premier Division victory over Needham Market, according to the Diss Soccer Informer.

The striker netted the only goal of the game to round off his performance by applying the finishing touches to a great team move by scoring a powerful close range effort.

Furlong belied his increasing years with some delightful touches and capped his performance with a goal.

Furlong, 41, has recently declared himself delighted with the way the club is performing in the league.


Paul at 41 years old nailed the goal it was a thing of beauty. He is being pegged as an coach on our side when he wants to hang it up.

Not a bad showing in the 1st game in Division 9.

Up next is our FA Cup 3 days away against Hanworth Villa at home.

[MacroGuru]

Well it certainly hasn't been our first match to be picked as an underdog and it won't be our last. The one thing I have to say is this team has always managed to play up for a game and based upon what I am seeing and the reports we will have to.

Still sticking with the 3-4-3, going with a deep line, Wide field and Quick Tempo against this team.

Same starters as last match except we brought Josh Clover on for Paddy who was still a little tired from the match 3 days ago.


Quality of possession provides victory
Diss Town 3 - 1 Hanworth Villa (FA Cup 1st Qual. Rnd)

A highly polished performance from the Diss Town players saw their team earn a 3 - 1 win over Hanworth Villa at Brewers Green Lane. The highlight of the game was undoubtedly a superb hat trick from Diss' Steve Higgs.

Veteran centre-back Steve Payne showed a sign of things to come though as he nearly gifted Diss a goal in the 56th minute. Diss finally took the lead when young striker Steve Higgs scored a well timed close range finish in the 63rd minute.

Striker Jody Webb then equalized for Hanworth Villa in the 69th minute with a close range header. Higgs then added his 2nd goal of the game with a good header from just inside the six yard box in the 82nd minute.

The Diss fans might have been forgiven for thinking that their team would be happy with just the winner but the scoring wasn't over. Higgs completed the scoring for Diss with a placed shot in the 90th minute.

Attendance: 398


Steve Higgs is the man...wow what a display, he stepped up when needed coming in as a sub at the half for a tired Anthony Robinson. The whole team did quite well. The disaster was our sub for Paul Furlong, Mickey Burns broke his ankle and will be out for 2 to 3 months.

The attendance of 398 was amazing to have for this match and I hope to keep on seeing that increase.

Our next match is against Hadleigh 4 days out and it is an away game.

As we move towards that match the 2nd round draw for the FA Cup happens and we draw Runcorn Linnets at Home.

[MacroGuru]

Diss powerless to resist as Hadleigh dominate
Hadleigh United 2 - 0 Diss Town (Eastern Counties Premier)

Diss Town were on the end of a deserved defeat at Millfield as they were completely outplayed by their opponents.

An error from Matt Bowles allowed young striker Ryan Fox to score a close range effort. The young striker went on to complete his hat trick with a well timed close range finish in the 53rd minute.

Attendance: 188


What an ugly loss. Matt Bowles has probably played his worst game I have seen so far and I didn't bring Ross Cobb with me to sub so we had to stick by Bowles. The players were tired and worn out.

The scary thing is, we play Thackley in 3 days at home...I hope I can figure out a solid enough rotation for the match.

[MacroGuru]

Diss miss chance to win
Diss Town 1 - 1 Thackley (Eastern Counties Premier)

Diss Town fans will have been frustrated by their team's 1 - 1 draw with Thackley at Brewers Green Lane.

Young striker Scott Giblett gave Thackley the lead with a long range effort in the 26th minute. Young striker Steve Higgs equalized for Diss in the 69th minute with a powerful effort.

Attendance: 213


Honestly, this should have been an easy win for us. Their keeper took a knock right at the start of the match, stayed in and stopped almost everything sent his way.

Higgs is proving to be a young amazing talent for us...I hope he sticks with us and grows...I plan on keeping him happy.

We at least get a week to rest before our FA Cup match versus Runcorn at home.

[MacroGuru]

Five-star Diss triumph
Diss Town 5 - 1 Runcorn Linnets (FA Cup 2nd Qual. Rnd)

A close-fought game at Brewers Green Lane ended in a one-sided result as Diss Town defeated Runcorn Linnets 5 - 1. The highlight of the game was undoubtedly a superb hat trick from Diss' Steve Higgs.

Young midfielder Josh Clover gave Diss the lead with a placed shot in the 12th minute. Striker Troy Hayder then equalized for Runcorn L in the 13th minute with a well timed close range finish.

Young striker Steve Higgs put the home team in front in the 17th minute with an effort from the edge of the area. Higgs added his 2nd goal of the game with a placed shot in the 53rd minute. Higgs scored from the penalty spot after Hayder gave away a penalty.

Centre-back Liam Teraud completed the rout with a header in the 71st minute. Runcorn L's Ben Cooke received the red card for a professional foul with 90 minutes on the clock.

Attendance: 779


For a game that we were picked to be destroyed in we shocked ourselves as well as the 780 people at Brewers Green Lane.

When we scored the first goal and they equalized a minute later I was figuring this would be one of those back and forth games but Higgs just poured it on and would not stop.


Higgs puts in classy performance for Diss

Steve Higgs was one of the players to make a difference during Diss' convincing 5 - 1 English FA Cup Second Qualifying Round victory over Runcorn L this afternoon in a match where Diss Town showed a cutting edge.

The Runcorn Linnets defense could not cope with Higgs' finishing, as he bagged three goals for The Tangerines.

Higgs, who is valued at $5K, currently has 10 months remaining on his $8 p/w deal at Brewers Green Lane.


He has gone up in value this season alone and I will be giving him a raise here real soon.

[MacroGuru]

A couple of notes for the season so far:

There is a takeover action happening with the board and it is looking like it is on the rocks.

They will not relay the field, they keep telling me that it does not need it yet it is turning into a dust bowl right now and when the rains hit, it will be a muddy mess.

Three of our best players on the Senior Squad are youngsters, actually U-18's to be exact. Paul Hall and Phil Day, both defenders and Hall starts and anchors the center of the defense while Phil comes in and subs out to give either three of the CD's a breather. Steve Higgs rounds out the Trifecta with solid play up front as a striker.

[MacroGuru]

Honors even at Plantation Road
Norwich United 1 - 1 Diss Town (Eastern Counties Premier)

Diss Town were held to a draw by Norwich United in a close-fought Eastern Counties Premier match played at Plantation Road. The match was certainly not one for the purists with neither team able to keep the errors out of their game.

When Baker gave away a penalty, Furlong confidently stepped up to score the opportunity. Striker Steve Oleksewycz equalized for Norwich Utd in the 71st minute with a fine header from pointblank range.

Norwich Utd were nearly gifted a goal in the 79th minute after Clive Moyo Modise's lapse in concentration, but they failed to capitalize on the opportunity presented to them.

Attendance: 160


What an ugly, sloppy game and what a let down from the performance we had last match.

They slowed us down with foul after foul and we just could not get into our groove.

Our next match is the Norfolk County Senior Cup 2nd Round against Wells Town at home.

[MacroGuru]

Comfortable 4 - 1 win for The Tangerines
Diss Town 4 - 1 Wells Town (Norfolk Senior Cup 2nd Rnd)

Diss Town produced a good display this afternoon to see off the challenge of Wells Town at Brewers Green Lane. Two goals from Paddy Mumbley helped Diss to victory.

Veteran striker Paul Furlong got Diss off to a flying start by scoring a powerful close range effort in the 4th minute. Midfielder Paddy Mumbley doubled Diss' lead with a placed shot in the 10th minute. Mumbley had no trouble in scoring from the spot when Moogan gave up a penalty.

Player Gavin Torpey pulled one back for Wells Town after 47 minutes with a real poacher's effort. Striker Clive Moyo Modise completed the rout with a powerful effort in the 61st minute.

Attendance: 126


We did what we were expected to do and that was destroy a team that was way below us. Clive finally broke his scoring drought and helped us in this win. Mumbley played amazing and took the MoM.

Next up is Walsham-le-Willows away..

[MacroGuru]

Diss beat Walsham-le-Willows in thrilling encounter
Walsham-le-Willows 4 - 5 Diss Town (Eastern Counties Premier)

Both teams served up a game to remember as Diss Town came out on top in this 5 - 4 goal-fest.

One expert commented that this match should be taped and shown to any doubters of the beautiful game. Two goals from Clive Moyo Modise helped Diss to victory.

Striker Clive Moyo Modise gave Diss the lead with a real poacher's effort in the 29th minute. Striker James Marrow then equalized for Walsham-le-Willows in the 33rd minute with a real poacher's effort.

Young striker Ryan Hall put the home team in front in the 34th minute with a curling shot from the edge of the area. Veteran striker Paul Furlong then equalized for Diss in the 38th minute with a freak goal.

Young winger Jamie Brewster showed a sign of things to come though as he nearly gifted Diss a goal in the 49th minute. Marrow then added his 2nd goal of the game with a real poacher's effort in the 62nd minute. Driver was able to keep his composure to score from the spot after Clover gave away a penalty.

Striker Anthony Robinson then managed to pull one back for Diss after 73 minutes with a real poacher's effort. Moyo Modise then equalized for Diss after 82 minutes with a well timed close range finish.

Midfielder Aaron Allanson then clinched a late winner for the away team in the 90th minute with a real poacher's effort. Allanson's impact delighted the fans with his late goal.

Attendance: 171


What an amazing, awesome awe inspiring game from both teams. My boys never gave up, even when we were sitting 2 goals down at the 70 minute mark. They kept pushing and pushing and we finally nailed it...scoring three goals in the final 17 minutes with the last goal scored by newly acquired MF Aaron Allanson who just lobbed the ball over the keeper from about 12 yards out.

The next match is a FA Cup 3rd Qual Round against North Greenford at home..

[MacroGuru]

Diss edge narrow North Greenford game
Diss Town 1 - 0 North Greenford United (FA Cup 3rd Qual. Rnd)

Diss Town won a hard fought battle against North Greenford United on a fine summer's afternoon at Brewers Green Lane.

When Sharps gave away a penalty, Teraud confidently stepped up to score the opportunity. Diss also saw their 85th minute strike disallowed in controversial circumstances.

Both teams had a number of attempts at goal, which promised much, but the quality of finishing was poor throughout.

Attendance: 379


A back and forth even game where honestly, I question the Penalty that was called it is a piss poor way to win but I will take it...

Our next match is an ECP match at home against 1st place New Mills.

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Sitting at my desk in the late hours, my light being the only one on I am jolted out of my thought process by the ringing of my cell phone....looking at the phone it's the clubs Board, well actually it's the Chairman...

"Hey Dennis listen up, the takeover has happened and I am no longer in control of things, I just wanted to say good luck and you have done an awesome job."

"Well thank you...who is going to be the new chairman?" I quip back

"That would be me" came the familiar voice from the doorway. I hit the end call button, dumbfounded at who is standing before me.

"I told you, my father squirreled away a bit of cash" Nick managed to sheepishly squeak out.

"So what, you thought you would by a Club?"

"Well no any club, one you have on the cusp of being a money maker and I am going to be with you every step of the way unless someone offers me a ton of money to move on..."

I sit back and laugh, it's going to be nice to have someone on my side with the board.

"Listen though Dennis, I know we are mates and all, but you have to keep the budgets tight, I spent a ton of my money to get this club so the cash isn't as liquid as where I want it, but you keep on winning and we will solve that issue."

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On top of the new ownership I managed to ship out Mick Cousins and Ben Baptist who just were not fitting in with our plans.

I have also sent the youth I could back down to the U-18's, Botley and Burns are still injured and working with what little reserves I have.

As for the ECP we are sitting in 8th place with 8 points and only 4 points away from New Mills who are in 1st.

But the shocker that might count us out of the FA Cup in the 4th round is we drew Basingstoke, a Blue Square South club.

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What an amazing, awesome awe inspiring game from both teams. My boys never gave up, even when we were sitting 2 goals down at the 70 minute mark. They kept pushing and pushing and we finally nailed it...scoring three goals in the final 17 minutes with the last goal scored by newly acquired MF Aaron Allanson who just lobbed the ball over the keeper from about 12 yards out.

The next match is a FA Cup 3rd Qual Round against North Greenford at home..

Offensive explosion in this one, nice fight back!

[MacroGuru]

Offensive explosion in this one, nice fight back!

Thanks, I am beginning to like this squad and their ability to bounce back and overcome almost any obstacle that is thrown out in front of them.

[MacroGuru]

Diss fortunate to beat New Mills
Diss Town 3 - 2 New Mills (Eastern Counties Premier)

Diss Town recorded a somewhat fortuitous win over New Mills on a fine summer's evening at Brewers Green Lane. The highlight of the game was undoubtedly a superb hat trick from Diss' Steve Higgs.

New Mills finally took the lead when attacking full back Shaun Bainbridge scored a real poacher's effort in the 45th minute. Young centre-back Joe Holdsworth showed a sign of things to come though as he nearly gifted Diss a goal in the 55th minute.

Midfielder Stephen Shaw doubled New Mills' lead with an effort from the edge of the area in the 56th minute. Young striker Steve Higgs pulled one back for Diss after 63 minutes with a placed shot.

Young striker Steve Higgs then equalized for Diss in the 64th minute with a placed shot. Higgs scored what proved to be the winner for the hosts in the 72nd minute with a powerful effort.

Then followed controversy as Diss were denied claims by striker Anthony Robinson for a penalty.

Attendance: 196

A classy performance from Steve Higgs was the difference this evening during Diss' 3 - 2 English Eastern Counties League Premier Division victory over New Mills.

Higgs scored a marvelous hat trick as the New Mills defense simply failed to cope with the skillful striker's explosive finishing.

The Diss top scorer, with 10 goals so far this season, has recently signed a new deal which will keep him at Brewers Green Lane until June 2012.


Higgs is our young savior right now and the money is going to be offered to the club soon for him...He put this club on his shoulders and brought the win to us.

Beating the 1st place club was nice and it helped move us closer. However we are in the Vase and the FA Cup and our normal games we would be playing have been moved.

Up next is Thames in the 2nd qualifying round for the FA Vase at home.

[MacroGuru]

Quality of possession provides victory
Diss Town 3 - 1 Thame United (FA Vase 2nd Qual. Rnd)

An efficient performance from Diss earned them a 3 - 1 win over Thame United at Brewers Green Lane.

Centre-back Daniel Corrigan showed a sign of things to come though as he nearly gifted Diss a goal in the 2nd minute. Thame finally took the lead when Thame captain Ian Tunnicliffe scored a header in the 66th minute. Diss' equalizer came through Callum Kearns as he seized on Colin Gower's mistake to score a well timed close range finish.

Young midfielder Phil Skelton put the home team in front in the 83rd minute with a well executed finish. The Diss fans might have been forgiven for thinking that their team would be happy with just the winner but the scoring wasn't over.

Young striker Steve Higgs completed the scoring for Diss with a placed shot in the 90th minute.

Attendance: 137


I was hoping for better attendance for a Vase match but it's ok..Our cup runs are longer than they were last season so I am happy there. This team is just coming together at the right time.

Up next is our 4th qualifying round FA Cup game against Blue Square South team Basingstoke.

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We are the definite underdogs going into this match and I let the players know it, however I give an aura of confidence to the press that I have faith in the guys and if we go out and execute, we can win.


Basingstoke triumph in goal bonanza
Basingstoke Town 4 - 3 Diss Town (FA Cup 4th Qual. Rnd)

Basingstoke Town come out on top in a 4 - 3 goal extravaganza against Diss Town.

With neither side concentrating on defense, the goals flowed freely at both ends and the crowd will have gone home happy at the entertainment provided. Two goals from Steve Brinkhurst helped Basingstoke to victory.

Striker Anthony Robinson got Diss off to a flying start by scoring a powerful freekick from the edge of the area in the 10th minute. An error from Tutu Henriques allowed striker Clive Moyo Modise to score a well timed close range finish. Young winger Steve Brinkhurst pulled one back for Basingstoke after 29 minutes with a well timed close range finish.

Allanson scored with a good header from just inside the six yard box in the 37th minute to extend the lead further. Striker Matty Barlow pulled one back for Basingstoke after 44 minutes with a well timed close range finish.

Young winger Steve Brinkhurst then equalized for Basingstoke in the 61st minute with a good header from just inside the six yard box. Midfielder Tom Williamson scored what proved to be the winner for the home team in the 74th minute with a freekick.

Attendance: 612


What an awesome match, we had it but the experience, talent and speed finally wore us out in the last minutes of the second half. We had this game and you know what, I wasn't disappointed with our players, the fans may be. The result should have been in our favor we took this team to the house and made them earn their win.

The one thing I do feel is we got a little complacent being up on them as much as we we were with so much time left.

[MacroGuru]

That pays end to the FA Cup for us, one round more than the boards expectations. The fans on the other hand are pretty fickle and are still holding the Hadleigh loss against us.

We are going to have to string up an impressive string of undefeated matches...oh wait, we have five straight matches without a loss in league play.

Next up for us is a ECP match against Harwich at their place and with only 4 days of rest.

[MacroGuru]

Diss powerless to resist as Harwich dominate
Harwich & Parkeston 2 - 0 Diss Town (Eastern Counties Premier)

Diss Town were on the end of a deserved defeat at Royal Oak as they were completely outplayed by their opponents. The match was certainly not one for the purists with neither team able to keep the errors out of their game.

The match started tentatively for Diss with John Howarth nearly handing the opposition the lead in the 18th minute. Harwich also saw their 45th minute strike disallowed in controversial circumstances.

Harwich finally took the lead when young winger Ross Rowland scored a placed shot from close range in the 47th minute. When Teraud gave away a penalty, Farmer confidently stepped up to score the opportunity.

Attendance: 106

We were flat out worked, the let down of the Basingstoke game must have hurt us or rather worn us out.....OR we could just suck ass on the road in league play.

I wasn't to happy with this loss and let the players and press know it...I am usually so outgoing and positive with these guys they usually respond when I get pissed, lets see if that is the case for our next match which is FA Vase 1st round match against Shrewton United at their place.

[MacroGuru]

Diss edge out opponents in close encounter
Shrewton United 1 - 2 Diss Town (FA Vase 1st Rnd)

Diss Town won a hard fought battle against Shrewton United on a fine autumn afternoon at The Recreation Ground. Two goals from Steve Higgs helped Diss to victory.

Young striker Steve Higgs got Diss off to a flying start by scoring a powerful close range effort in the 6th minute. Shrewton Utd's equalizer came through Mark Weston as he seized on Phil Day's mistake to score a powerful penalty. Higgs scored what proved to be the winner for the guests in the 55th minute with a well timed close range finish.

Things went from bad to worse for Shrewton Utd as young striker Mark Pearson earned himself an early shower for persistent fouling in the 84th minute.

Attendance: 98

This game was a close fought battle with fouls rampant throughout the entire game from both sides.


Higgs sharp in narrow Diss win

Steve Higgs had a fine game this afternoon during Diss' 2 - 1 English FA Vase First Round victory over Shrewton Utd but it was a tight match that could really have gone either way.

The striker netted the winning goal to round off his performance by applying the finishing touches to a good team move by scoring a well timed close range finish.

Higgs had the quality to put the Shrewton United defense to the sword and finished the match with two goals.

The Diss top scorer, with 13 goals so far this season, has recently signed a new deal which will keep him at Brewers Green Lane until June 2012.

Higgs is turning into a cup player...he has 9 goals, 2 assists and 3 MoM's now. I think the bigger clubs are going to start sniffing around here soon for him and knowing my buddy Nick if the offer is good enough, he will take it.

Our next match is an ECP match at home against Leiston.

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Quality finishing the difference at Brewers Green Lane
Diss Town 2 - 0 Leiston (Eastern Counties Premier)

Leiston succumbed to a 2 - 0 loss in this evening's English Eastern Counties League Premier Division clash at Brewers Green Lane.

Striker Anthony Robinson got Diss off to a flying start by scoring a real poacher's effort in the 10th minute. Striker Clive Moyo Modise finally rounded off their victory in the 69th minute with a real poacher's effort.

Attendance: 175

There we go, the two vets I brought over at the start of the season finally show up. Actually they have been playing well, just getting the assists for Higgs.

Robinson takes home the MoM award for his goal he scored in the 10th minute.

Our fans love us at home and the Jekyll and Hyde BS that we are showing on the road is frustrating. Our next match is a Norfolk Counties Senior Cup at home against Dersingham.

[MacroGuru]

Quality of possession provides victory
Dersingham Rovers 0 - 3 Diss Town (Norfolk Senior Cup 3rd Rnd)

An efficient performance from Diss earned them a 3 - 0 win over Dersingham Rovers at Dersingham Stadium.

An error from Matt Rudge allowed veteran striker Paul Furlong to score a fine header from pointblank range. Player Paul Harris compounded the misery for Dersingham in the 31st minute with an embarrassing own-goal.

Striker Anthony Robinson completed the rout with a freekick from the edge of the area in the 82nd minute.

Attendance: 72


We knew the turnout would be low. Our fans expected this win, especially with us in a Division higher.

I do have to say the own goal really wasn't one. Josh Clover hit a corner and bent it in shocking the hell out of their keeper Paul Harris and it bounced off of his hands, hit the post and back into the net.

The schedule is still congested and we play an ECP match away against Arnold in 3 days.

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I haven't forgot this, I had RL intervene a bit last week.

[BYU 14]

Still got a lot of cup action going here. What are your fatigue levels at now and curious uf you ever use "take a breather" as one of your shouts.

[MacroGuru]

Still got a lot of cup action going here. What are your fatigue levels at now and curious uf you ever use "take a breather" as one of your shouts.

I have a fairly deep squad and I am bringing up some U18's if I need to give the guys a breather but this last run they were worn out in the league matches.

[MacroGuru]

Eagles win battle of Eagle Valley
Arnold Town 2 - 1 Diss Town (Eastern Counties Premier)

Arnold Town battled their way to a 2 - 1 victory in this evenly-matched contest between two hard-working teams.

Young full-back Bill Connell got Arnold off to a flying start by scoring a powerful effort from the edge of the area in the 2nd minute. Veteran striker Chris Freestone doubled Arnold's lead with a real poacher's effort in the 9th minute.

Midfielder Aaron Allanson managed to grab the consolation for Diss in the 15th minute with a screamer from the edge of the area.

Attendance: 128


What a disappointing match and again it's another away loss. We are not playing well outside of our home pitch, this is not boding well for us.

[MacroGuru]

Sleaford hold out for draw
Diss Town 0 - 0 Sleaford Town (Eastern Counties Premier)

After a 0 - 0 draw at Brewers Green Lane against Diss Town, a key member of Sleaford Town claimed that his team were fortunate to escape from this English Eastern Counties League Premier Division game with a draw.

Diss had a number of attempts at goal but their profligacy meant they didn't score as many as they maybe would have liked.

Attendance: 191


We had the shots, their keeper was dead on in this game. It poses a bit of a problem as some of the age and wear and tear of where we are at is killing our older forwards.

Up next is our Eastern Counties League Cup match at home against Norwich United in 3 days.

[MacroGuru]

Diss fortunate to beat Norwich Utd
Diss Town 2 - 1 Norwich United (Eastern Counties League Cup 1st Rnd)

Diss Town recorded a somewhat fortuitous win over Norwich United on a fine autumn evening at Brewers Green Lane.

Striker Grant Parkinson got Norwich Utd off to a flying start by scoring a close range header in the 9th minute. Striker Anthony Robinson then equalized for Diss in the 18th minute with a real poacher's effort. Hall was able to keep his composure to score from the spot after Marsden gave away a penalty.

Attendance: 114

Did the PK help, definitely but we survived a major late rally there at the end where our defenders were wore out, all the subs had been used and Norwich went all out attack on us moving everyone up.

It's a solid win, we do move on in another cup and I don't think our boys will be getting a rest anytime soon. I must be wearing out as well, I only submitted 4 subs for this game instead of the typical 5.

Next up is Wroxham in a league match at home. We will be without our young stud at forward Steve Higgs as he sustained a leg gash and will be out for 6 days.

Also a brief update of where we are at in the table. We presently sit at 8th with 15 points tied with 7th, 9th and 10th. 1st place is New Mills with 24 points while Wimborne is 2nd with 20 points.

[MacroGuru]

Yachtsmen strike lucky
Diss Town 0 - 2 Wroxham (Eastern Counties Premier)

Diss Town will be wondering what might have been this morning after a close encounter with Wroxham turned into a 2 - 0 victory for their opponents.

Centre-back Jason Houghton was left red-faced in the 56th minute as he managed to put the ball into his own net. Winger Ashley Pereira's red card for persistent fouling in the 73rd minute put Wroxham's position under question.

Young striker Tom Boden completed the scoring for Wroxham with a fine header from pointblank range in the 86th minute.

Attendance: 171

Our first league home loss and our boys are looking tired. I don't have the depth to support this kind of cup play combined with league.

The board is starting to get pissed as we are now 14th in the table with 15 points. We need a miracle to bring us back up to contention.

We play Silsden at home in a league match in 4 days.

[MacroGuru]

Superior finishing provides cutting edge for Diss
Diss Town 3 - 1 Silsden (Eastern Counties Premier)

Silsden succumbed to a 3 - 1 loss in this evening's English Eastern Counties League Premier Division clash at Brewers Green Lane. Two goals from Anthony Robinson helped Diss to victory.

Striker Anthony Robinson gave Diss the lead with a powerful effort in the 18th minute. Robinson doubled Diss' lead with a placed shot in the 34th minute.

Moyo Modise scored with a real poacher's effort in the 49th minute to extend the lead further. Young striker Nigel Saunders managed to grab the consolation for Silsden in the 83rd minute with a real poacher's effort.

Attendance: 167


The vets stepped up and took over the game which had to happen with Higgs being injured. But we lost our best young talent on the defense for a week with a gashed leg. Paul Hall shares the same injury that Higgs took. In fact right after the knock he took and was down, that is when Saunders managed to score.

The win propels us a lot further than I thought it would and we sit at 9th in the table with 18 points and sit outside of 2nd place by 2 points.

Our next match is a league match at home in 3 days against Kirkley & Plakefield.

[MacroGuru]

Kirkley & Pakefield hold out for draw
Diss Town 1 - 1 Kirkley & Pakefield (Eastern Counties Premier)

After a 1 - 1 draw at Brewers Green Lane against Diss Town, a key member of Kirkley & Pakefield claimed that his team were fortunate to escape from this English Eastern Counties League Premier Division game with a draw.

Striker Anthony Robinson gave Diss the lead with a long range effort in the 39th minute. Young midfielder Michael Firth then equalized for Kirkley & Pakefield after 78 minutes with a freak goal.

Attendance: 209


K&P were ranked 16th in the table they have stunk it up. This is going to show you how worn out we are...I played half of my backups in this match hoping to give some of the starters a rest. I brought Higgs off the bench who had just come off of injury.

This is not going to go well until we win out or lose out of the cups. I can handle sitting down here for another season if I get the cup wins and make the cash. I would like to promote though.

Still sitting at 9th with 19 points while 2nd has 25 points and 1st place has 33 points.

Next up is a league match versus Debenham at their place in 4 days.

[MacroGuru]

As we roll into November Coach Walker dropped the calendar for the month on my desk.


Assistant coach Phil Walker has reminded you of some important dates in the month ahead:

3.11.2010 - Debenham v Diss (Eastern Counties Premier)
6.11.2010 - Diss Under 18s v Mildenhall Under 18s
6.11.2010 - Dereham v Diss (Eastern Counties Premier)
9.11.2010 - Carlton v Diss (Eastern Counties Premier)
13.11.2010 - Wisbech Under 18s v Diss Under 18s
13.11.2010 - Brigg v Diss (FA Vase)
14.11.2010 - English FA Vase Third Round Draw
15.11.2010 - Georgia Under 19s v England Under 19s (U19 International)
16.11.2010 - Georgia Under 21s v England Under 21s (U21 International)
17.11.2010 - Georgia v England (Euro Ch'ship Quals)
17.11.2010 - Diss v Bridgnorth (Eastern Counties Premier)
20.11.2010 - Diss v Norwich Utd (Norfolk Senior Cup)
24.11.2010 - Walsham-le-Willows v Diss (Eastern Counties League Cup)
25.11.2010 - Eastern Counties League Cup Quarter Final Draw
27.11.2010 - Diss Under 18s v Dalton Utd Under 18s
27.11.2010 - Shifnal v Diss (Eastern Counties Premier)


3 League matches 3 days apart of each other followed up with a FA Vase match 4 days after that.

What a congested schedule we play. I am feeling it for our guys. I might have to dial back on training.

Speaking of training the report came in and Striker Paul Furlong has lost a step and I think this will be his last season playing soccer.

Good news though. With our play last week our Striker Anthony Robinson and GK Matt Bowles were named to the ECP Team of the week.

[MacroGuru]

Quality of possession provides victory
Debenham LC 0 - 2 Diss Town (Eastern Counties Premier)

An efficient performance from Diss earned them a 2 - 0 win over Debenham LC at Maitlands.

The match began in controversial circumstances as Diss were denied claims by Anthony Robinson for a penalty. Then followed controversy as Diss were denied claims by striker Clive Moyo Modise for a penalty. When Dolman gave away a penalty, Hemsley confidently stepped up to score the opportunity.

The Diss fans might have been forgiven for thinking that their team would be happy with just the winner but the scoring wasn't over. Young striker Steve Higgs completed the scoring for Diss with a placed shot in the 90th minute.

Attendance: 96

What a brutal match. No wonder they have the injuries they have, I honestly think Debenham is playing rugby and not soccer. Anthony had every reason to bitch about the lack of a call, then there was another on Clive and he complained to. I think that set up the take down on Clover being called a penalty. It was good to see Hemsley crack that one home for the one up.


Higgs stellar as Diss score easy victory
A display of attacking soccer saw Steve Higgs pick up the man of the match award during Diss' 2 - 0 English Eastern Counties League Premier Division victory over Debenham this evening.

Higgs' pace and skill on the ball was a constant threat to the Debenham LC defense and the striker thoroughly deserved his goal.

Higgs is Diss' top scorer with 14 goals so far this season.

Back from injury and playing in his first full game since he rolls right back into form and does well for us!

The win sets us at 4th place in the table with 22 points while 2nd place is Wimborne with 28 points.

Next up is Dereham at their place 3 days away.

[MacroGuru]

Quality of possession provides victory
Dereham Town 0 - 2 Diss Town (Eastern Counties Premier)

Diss Town ensured an early start to head coach Thomas Dennis' birthday celebrations as they beat Dereham 2 - 0 at Aldiss Park.

An error from Adam Gusterson allowed young striker Steve Higgs to score a powerful effort. Higgs completed the scoring for Diss with a real poacher's effort in the 61st minute.

Attendance: 97

Wow, we were cranking the ball today. I haven't seen powerful shots like that in a long time. In fact, Higgs first goal went off the top bar, off the back of the keeper and into the net, it was a crazy shot.

His second goal was off an assist of Robinson whose shot was deflected to him.


Higgs stellar as Diss score easy victory
A display of attacking soccer saw Steve Higgs pick up the man of the match award during Diss' 2 - 0 English Eastern Counties League Premier Division victory over Dereham this afternoon.

Higgs had the quality to put the Dereham Town defense to the sword and finished the match with two goals.

Higgs is Diss' top scorer with 16 goals so far this season.

2 games back, 2 MoM awards not bad there.

Robinson is 2 goals away from a career 25 and he keeps missing the easy shots.

We are now 3rd with 25 points while Wimborne is still at 2nd with 28 points. A win by us and a loss by them will tie us. Meanwhile New Mills still sits at 1st with 34 points.

As I have said last season, I do not mind playing for promotion.

Next match is a league match against Carlton at their place.

[MacroGuru]

Carlton hammered by Diss
Carlton Town 0 - 4 Diss Town (Eastern Counties Premier)

The final score of 4 - 0 didn't flatter Diss Town as they totally controlled their English Eastern Counties League Premier Division game against Carlton Town at Stoke Lane. The highlight of the game was undoubtedly a superb hat trick from Diss' Paul Furlong.

An error from Grant Normington allowed forward Steven Horsey to score a close range header. Veteran striker Paul Furlong doubled Diss' lead with a powerful effort in the 64th minute.

Furlong added his 2nd goal of the game with a powerful effort in the 82nd minute. Furlong completed the rout with a powerful effort in the 90th minute.

Attendance: 42

It's a good thing Carlton only had 42 people there to watch this one. It was a well played game by us. Carlton had some great moves at the beginning but once we got into the groove and understood how they are we managed to manhandle them.


Classy Furlong stellar for Diss
A comfortable win for Diss Town saw Paul Furlong named man of the match after Diss' convincing 4 - 0 English Eastern Counties League Premier Division victory over Carlton this evening.

The Carlton Town defense could not cope with Furlong's finishing, as he bagged three goals for The Tangerines.

Furlong has made nineteen appearances so far this season for The Tangerines, scoring eight goals.

Furlong losing a step on speed didn't matter he used his knowledge and intelligence to get the scores. He played an amazing game today and was clinical in how he did it.


Fans jubilant after Carlton result
Supporter spokesperson Derek Kellaway feels the fans are delighted with Diss' convincing 4 - 0 English Eastern Counties League Premier Division victory over Carlton.

Particularly impressive were players like Matt Bowles, Paddy Mumbley and Paul Furlong and they quite rightly look to be keeping players like Ross Cobb, Aaron Allanson and Steve Higgs out of the team.

Diss have notched up three straight wins and the promotion contenders lie in 2nd place in the English Eastern Counties League Premier Division.

Taking the tiebreaker and overcoming 2nd was awesome and we are only 6 points behind New Mills for 1st place and I think we can do it. The question is can we sustain it with the cup matches coming up.

Coming up is a FA Vase match against Brigg Town at their place.

[MacroGuru]

Brigg hold out for draw
Brigg Town 1 - 1 Diss Town (FA Vase 2nd Rnd)

After a 1 - 1 draw at The Hawthorns against Diss Town, a key member of Brigg Town claimed that his team were fortunate to escape from this English FA Vase Second Round game with a draw.

Striker Kerry Giddings gave Brigg the lead with a placed shot from close range in the 28th minute. Midfielder Paddy Mumbley then equalized for Diss after 68 minutes with a placed shot.

Midfielder Paddy Mumbley's red card for persistent fouling in the 87th minute put Diss' position under question.

Attendance: 93


Not a bad showing against a team that was picked to destroy us. We were able to keep the possession to around 50%.


Mumbley suspended for one match
Diss Town's midfielder Paddy Mumbley has been given an automatic one match suspension after being sent off in the FA Vase match against Brigg.

The suspension will apply for all English domestic competitions and will start on Saturday 13th November 2010.

You have decided not to appeal against this suspension.

Mumbley shines even as Diss fail to win
A man of the match performance from Paddy Mumbley was not enough to secure a win during Diss' English FA Vase Second Round 1 - 1 draw with Brigg this afternoon, according to the Diss Soccer Informer.

Mumbley put in an impressive performance for Diss and his goal will have been the icing on the cake for the central midfielder.

Mumbley has been attracting the interest of clubs such as injury-ravaged Thetford Town in recent times.


Well this is a touch bittersweet for me. Mumbley gets the MoM but is suspended for the replay due to the red card he received last match. He earned the card, but I will tell you this...half their squad deserved it as well....it's why they all had yellows.

We get a 3 day rest before Brigg is back at our place for the replay.

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Quality of possession provides victory
Diss Town 2 - 0 Brigg Town (FA Vase 2nd Rnd)

A highly polished performance from the Diss Town players saw their team earn a 2 - 0 win over Brigg Town at Brewers Green Lane.

Young centre-back Elliot Greene had a chance to score from the penalty spot for The Tangerines in the 6th minute, but missed the attempt. Diss' Josh Clover however made the Diss fans forget the miss by scoring a screamer from the edge of the area shortly after.

Midfielder Alex Brock finally rounded off their victory in the 37th minute with a placed shot from close range. With Brigg staring at defeat, there was controversy as winger Mike McPherson then had a penalty shot turned down.

Things went from bad to worse for Brigg as young centre-back James Rowlands earned himself an early shower for persistent fouling in the 89th minute.

Attendance: 118


Wow....is all I can say. We dominated this game. Possession was all ours and we took shot after shot on their goal. Their keeper deserves the MoM just for keeping the score down to 2-0. He stopped a PK and 4 shots that were basically point blank.

We achieved the FA Vase goal of making it to the 3rd round set by our board anything else will make them happy.

In 4 days we have the Norfolk County Senior Cup against Norwich United at home.

[MacroGuru]

Quality of possession provides victory
Diss Town 4 - 1 Norwich United (Norfolk Senior Cup 4th Rnd)

An efficient performance from Diss earned them a 4 - 1 win over Norwich United at Brewers Green Lane.

Goalkeeper Lee Duke was left red-faced in the 17th minute as he managed to put the ball into his own net. Veteran striker Paul Furlong doubled Diss' lead with a diving header from within the six yard box in the 22nd minute.

Robinson scored with an effort from the edge of the area in the 30th minute to extend the lead further. Midfielder Callum Kearns then added to the lead with a powerful effort from the edge of the area in the 36th minute. When Teraud gave away a penalty, Clegg confidently stepped up to score the opportunity.

With Norwich Utd staring at defeat, there was controversy as winger Robert French then had a penalty shot turned down.

Attendance: 128


We went into the match 1-1-1 vs Norwich and I was hesitant to rest some of the starters and it killed me. We lost striker Anthony Robinson due to injury and the news is not good.


Gary Lewin has reported that striker Anthony Robinson broke down during the match against Norwich Utd and looks to be suffering from a damaged achilles tendon.

Lewin advises you that unfortunately the only course of action for a damaged achilles tendon is for the player to see a specialist. It is likely that Robinson will be out for between 2 months and 3 months while he is treated.


So the new 15 year old Welsh striker I just signed to the youth squad will probably get the start there as I promote Scott Poole our second best young striker.

I am reeling from the loss of the forward.

Our next match is away in an Eastern Counties Cup match against Walsham-le-Willows and it is in 4 days.

[MacroGuru]

Walsham-le-Willows grab deserved win
Walsham-le-Willows 2 - 1 Diss Town (Eastern Counties League Cup 2nd Rnd)

A fine autumn evening at The Walsham Sports Club Ground saw Walsham-le-Willows come out on top against surprisingly lackluster Diss Town.

Enthusiastic striker Andy Rix gave Walsham-le-Willows the lead with a close range effort in the 14th minute. Winger Darren Lindley doubled Walsham-le-Willows' lead with a placed shot in the 47th minute.

Veteran striker Paul Furlong managed to grab the consolation for Diss in the 60th minute with a real poacher's effort.

Attendance: 130


Not much to say here. A game we should have won turned into one where we were outplayed and I know it's because we are tired and worn out. There was nothing we could do about it. It was a fresh legs vs tired legs match.

I let the guys and press know this will allow us to focus more on promotion. Some took it well others not as much. I know it pisses people off to no end to lose, but this was coming.

Speaking of league, due to the nature of a bunch of cup matches we managed to drop to 5th in the table with 28 points while Wimborne took 2nd with 35 points. New Mills still sits at 1st with 38.

Our next match is a league match in 3 days versus Shifnal on their pitch. Shifnal is sitting at 9th right now.

[MacroGuru]

Diss steal narrow Shifnal win
Shifnal Town 2 - 3 Diss Town (Eastern Counties Premier)

Diss Town won a hard fought battle against Shifnal Town on a fine autumn afternoon at Phoenix Park.

Striker Clive Moyo Modise gave Diss the lead with a fine header from pointblank range in the 14th minute. Veteran striker Paul Furlong doubled Diss' lead with a screamer from the edge of the area in the 21st minute.

Striker Ricky Chard gave the Shifnal fans a glimmer of hope after 29 minutes with a placed shot. Midfielder Matthew Barnes then equalized for Shifnal in the 44th minute with a powerful close range effort.

Forward Steven Horsey scored what proved to be the winner for the away team in the 63rd minute with a well timed close range finish.

Attendance: 162

For a team that didn't have possession for but 40% of the match we did well to make it count when we had our chances.

With Robinson injured we are having to try variants of the 4-4-2 and the 3-4-3 that gets the best players out on the pitch.

Paul Furlong was our general out on the field and was responsible as an assist man for 2 of the 3 goals plus scoring his own. Funny thing is, he didn't win MoM.

The win moves us up to 4th on the table. Our next match is a league match that is 4 days out against Needham Market at their pitch.

[MacroGuru]

While we were pretty successful in November we need our December to be even better. Phil Walker dropped the schedule for the month on my desk.


Assistant coach Phil Walker has reminded you of some important dates in the month ahead:

1.12.2010 - Needham Market v Diss (Eastern Counties Premier)
4.12.2010 - English FA Vase Third Round
4.12.2010 - Thetford Under 18s v Diss Under 18s
4.12.2010 - Diss v Alton (FA Vase)
5.12.2010 - English FA Vase Fourth Round Draw
8.12.2010 - Diss v Wimborne (Eastern Counties Premier)
15.12.2010 - Woodbridge v Diss (Eastern Counties Premier)
18.12.2010 - Diss Under 18s v Walsham-le-Willows Under 18s
18.12.2010 - Diss v Norwich Utd (Eastern Counties Premier)
22.12.2010 - Diss v Bridgnorth (Eastern Counties Premier)
26.12.2010 - Thackley v Diss (Eastern Counties Premier)
29.12.2010 - Diss v Hadleigh (Eastern Counties Premier)


One other noteworthy accomplishment for a player from our squad in November:


Higgs claims November
Diss Town's young striker Steve Higgs has wowed the fans at Brewers Green Lane this month with some outstanding performances and has duly won the Eastern Counties Premier Player of the Month.

The young striker has been lethal this month, scoring over a goal a game.

With not much to choose between the top three, Norwich Utd's Damian Jones took second place and Paddy Mumbley of Diss came third.


Look at that, 2 of the top 3 were from our Squad but I am extremely happy for Higgs. The kid has a lot of soccer to play, he is only 16 and I think he is going to move up and will more than likely leave us for greener pastures soon.

[MacroGuru]

Diss fortunate to beat Needham Market
Needham Market 1 - 2 Diss Town (Eastern Counties Premier)

Diss Town recorded a somewhat fortuitous win over Needham Market on a fine evening at Bloomfields. Two goals from Paul Furlong helped Diss to victory.

The first incident of note was on 59 minutes as Needham Market were denied claims by Daniel Lyth for a penalty. An error from Ross Cobb allowed striker Kevin Towey to score a well executed finish. Diss' equalizer came through Paul Furlong as he seized on Stephen Roberts' mistake to score a powerful close range effort. Things turned sour for Needham Market when young centre-back Craig Elliott earned himself an early shower for ungentlemanly conduct on 78 minutes.

Midfielder Callum Kearns' red card for persistent fouling in the 82nd minute put Diss' position under question. Furlong clinched the winner for the away team in the 90th minute with a powerful effort.

Furlong's impact delighted the fans with his late goal.

Attendance: 98

So we started Poole, Higgs and Moyo Modise as our forwards...2 16 year olds out there and it showed a little bit with Poole not having the tenacity initially. It was when I brought Furlong off the bench and he started being a coach on the field and Poole started making moves. I also brought Cobb on to start at keeper to get Bowles some rest.

In fact, Poole picked up both assists on the goals he fed them perfectly to Paul who just rocketed them into the back of the net.

The main complaint with this match was the ref, he was card happy and pulled out 12 yellow cards with two players getting consecutive cards converting to the Red. One from each side.

A good game, a nice win even if we are tired. It still sees us in 4th place only a point behind 2nd.

Our next match is the FA Vase against Alton at home and it is in 3 days.

[MacroGuru]

The match versus Alton was postponed due to a Waterlogged pitch at our place. I have been asking the Board to relay it all season and even before and they said no. I hope this helps them understand it has to happen.

The one positive is the rest we get before our next match.

[MacroGuru]

I gave the boys a week off of training after the last match to rest up a bit. They are worn out and I need them in a bit better shape for the upcoming game against Wimborne.


Quality of possession provides victory
Diss Town 3 - 1 Wimborne Town (Eastern Counties Premier)

A highly polished performance from the Diss Town players saw their team earn a 3 - 1 win over Wimborne Town at Brewers Green Lane. Two goals from Scott Poole helped Diss to victory.

Young centre-back Ritchie Phillips gave Wimborne the lead with a close range effort in the 27th minute. Veteran striker Paul Furlong then equalized for Diss in the 52nd minute with a powerful effort.

Young striker Scott Poole put the home team in front in the 84th minute with an effort from the edge of the area. The Diss fans might have been forgiven for thinking that their team would be happy with just the winner but the scoring wasn't over.

Poole completed the scoring for Diss with a well timed close range finish in the 87th minute.

Attendance: 162

We played flat in the first half going in down 1-0, assistant coach Phil Walker and myself asked them where their passion was and low and behold the second half was amazing. We brought in the 16 yr old striker at the 73rd minute to take over for Modise who was struggling and he quickly earned himself the MoM.


Poole stellar as Diss score easy victory
A display of attacking soccer saw Scott Poole pick up the man of the match award during Diss' 3 - 1 English Eastern Counties League Premier Division victory over Wimborne this evening.

Poole had the quality to put the Wimborne Town defense to the sword and finished the match with two goals.

The promising youngster has been something of a creative force for Diss so far this season, assisting on two goals for his teammates.

As proven, the rest was definitely needed and we are now 3rd in the table with us only being 2 points behind Norwich United at the 2nd place spot and 3 points behind New Mills which is in 1st place still. Alton is up next in the FA Vase match at home, 6 days from now.

[MacroGuru]

Diss miss chance to win
Diss Town 0 - 0 Alton Town (FA Vase 3rd Rnd)

Diss Town fans will have been frustrated by their team's 0 - 0 draw with Alton Town at Brewers Green Lane.

Midfielder Kevin Ward's red card for persistent fouling in the 61st minute put Alton's position under question.

Diss had a number of attempts at goal but their profligacy meant they didn't score as many as they maybe would have liked.

Attendance: 115

We couldn't pull off the win at home with Alton having a guy down for the last 30 minutes of the match. It was rough and we had our chances...with the possession domination we had we should have won. We will play in 3 days at their place for the replay...we can not do it again...we have to win...but we don't deserve it.

[MacroGuru]

Have to take a slight break as I am working on the laptop for repair.

[BYU 14]

When you get it going again can you do a mid season stats update?

[MacroGuru]

When you get it going again can you do a mid season stats update?

Will do!

[MacroGuru]

When you get it going again can you do a mid season stats update?

I have the laptop back...what stats do you want to know so I can compile them and post them tonight when I get to my hotel in CT.

[MacroGuru]

Diss edge narrow Alton game
Alton Town 0 - 1 Diss Town (FA Vase 3rd Rnd)

Diss Town won a hard fought battle against Alton Town on a fine evening at Bass Sports Ground.

The first incident of note was on 75 minutes as Diss were denied claims by Paddy Mumbley for a penalty. With the game nearing an end, it was Steve Higgs who scored a real poacher's effort to give Diss the lead in the 88th minute.

Higgs' impact delighted the fans with his late goal.

Diss were often prevented from playing as they wanted to due to the number of fouls committed by their enthusiastic opponents

Attendance: 134

Higgs finally broke through his slump and scored the game winning goal that puts us through the next round.

[MacroGuru]

Quality of possession provides victory
Diss Town 2 - 0 Bridgnorth Town (Eastern Counties Premier)

A highly polished performance from the Diss Town players saw their team earn a 2 - 0 win over Bridgnorth Town at Brewers Green Lane.

Diss finally took the lead when veteran striker Paul Furlong scored a placed shot in the 48th minute. Midfielder Aaron Allanson finally rounded off their victory in the 78th minute with an effort from the edge of the area.

Attendance: 210

Furlong's header was a thing of beauty and it was nice to see over 200 in the stadium.

[MacroGuru]

Thackley profit from wasteful Tangerines
Thackley 5 - 2 Diss Town (Eastern Counties Premier)

Despite having the better of the match at Dennyfield, Diss Town were unable to profit as they went down to Thackley. The greater incisiveness of the victors resulted in a comfortable 5 - 2 scoreline against Diss, who failed to turn their superior possession into goals. Two goals from Kyle Fores-Chambers helped Thackley to victory.

Things did not get off to a good start for Diss as young centre-back John Bowen seized on an error by Matty Hemsley to score a real poacher's effort. An error from Jason Houghton allowed striker Kyle Fores-Chambers to score a freak goal. Fores-Chambers was able to keep his composure to score from the spot after Hall gave away a penalty. Striker Duncan Willetts then added to the lead with a glorious lob over the keeper in the 43rd minute.

Young striker Scott Poole pulled one back for Diss after 46 minutes with a screamer from the edge of the area. McNeil then increased Thackley's advantage further with a well timed close range finish in the 48th minute.

Poole managed to pull one back for Diss after 59 minutes with a placed shot but it was to be nothing more than a consolation.

Attendance: 249


We were wore out, torn down and could not convert on our chances. This was the worst the defense has played all season long. Hopefully it doesn't dash our chances at promotion.

[MacroGuru]

Diss lucky to draw
Diss Town 0 - 0 Hadleigh United (Eastern Counties Premier)

Following their 0 - 0 draw with Hadleigh United at Brewers Green Lane, an ex-Diss player claimed that his former team must improve if they are to succeed this season.

The first incident of note was on 80 minutes as Hadleigh were denied claims by Ryan Fox for a penalty. Then followed controversy as Hadleigh were denied claims by young full-back Liam Coyne for a penalty.

Diss were carved open a number of times but despite the ability of their opponents to create chances, they struggled to put them away.

Attendance: 157


Uggh, still tired and I don't know if we can pull ourselves out of it. We have a match against the 1st place New Mills in 4 days and I am hoping we can pull our heads out and play amazing for it.

[MacroGuru]

The stats at just past the Halfway point for League...


<table align="center" bordercolor="#000000" width="90%"><tbody><tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"><td>Pkd</td> <td>Inf</td> <td>Name</td> <td>Apps</td> <td>Gls</td> <td>Ast</td> <td>MoM</td> <td>Pas R</td> <td>Tck</td> <td>Drb</td> <td>Sh T</td> <td>Yel</td> <td>Red</td> <td>Av Rat</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>GK</td> <td>PR</td> <td>Ross Cobb</td> <td>6</td> <td>-</td> <td>-</td> <td>-</td> <td>52%</td> <td>-</td> <td>-</td> <td>-</td> <td>-</td> <td>-</td> <td>6.52</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>DC</td> <td>PR</td> <td>Liam Teraud</td> <td>17 (1)</td> <td>-</td> <td>-</td> <td>-</td> <td>59%</td> <td>4.31</td> <td>0.06</td> <td>-</td> <td>3</td> <td>-</td> <td>6.79</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>DC</td> <td>Yel</td> <td>Paul Hall</td> <td>17</td> <td>-</td> <td>-</td> <td>-</td> <td>56%</td> <td>2.42</td> <td>0.06</td> <td>-</td> <td>1</td> <td>-</td> <td>6.83</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>DC</td> <td>Tut</td> <td>Kieran Drummond</td> <td>20 (1)</td> <td>-</td> <td>-</td> <td>-</td> <td>63%</td> <td>3.43</td> <td>0.10</td> <td>-</td> <td>-</td> <td>-</td> <td>7.08</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>MR</td> <td>Tut</td> <td>Steven Horsey</td> <td>16</td> <td>2</td> <td>2</td> <td>-</td> <td>58%</td> <td>4.15</td> <td>0.54</td> <td>-</td> <td>-</td> <td>-</td> <td>6.69</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>ML</td> <td>Yel</td> <td>Josh Clover</td> <td>8 (8)</td> <td>-</td> <td>2</td> <td>-</td> <td>55%</td> <td>4.93</td> <td>0.10</td> <td>-</td> <td>2</td> <td>-</td> <td>6.65</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>MC</td> <td>Yth</td> <td>Callum Kearns</td> <td>15 (1)</td> <td>-</td> <td>2</td> <td>-</td> <td>63%</td> <td>4.68</td> <td>0.07</td> <td>-</td> <td>6</td> <td>1</td> <td>6.97</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>MC</td> <td>Lrn</td> <td>Oliver Wheatley-Jones</td> <td>3</td> <td>-</td> <td>-</td> <td>-</td> <td>57%</td> <td>4.14</td> <td>0.34</td> <td>-</td> <td>-</td> <td>-</td> <td>6.87</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>ST</td> <td>
</td> <td>Clive Moyo Modise</td> <td>19 (2)</td> <td>5</td> <td>1</td> <td>-</td> <td>62%</td> <td>2.08</td> <td>2.35</td> <td>42%</td> <td>-</td> <td>-</td> <td>6.76</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>ST</td> <td>PR</td> <td>Steve Higgs</td> <td>11 (7)</td> <td>7</td> <td>1</td> <td>3</td> <td>65%</td> <td>0.72</td> <td>1.19</td> <td>46%</td> <td>1</td> <td>-</td> <td>6.80</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>ST</td> <td>Yth</td> <td>Scott Poole</td> <td>3 (2)</td> <td>4</td> <td>2</td> <td>2</td> <td>74%</td> <td>1.30</td> <td>0.97</td> <td>80%</td> <td>-</td> <td>-</td> <td>7.50</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>S1</td> <td>Tut</td> <td>Liam Cattermole</td> <td>3 (4)</td> <td>-</td> <td>-</td> <td>-</td> <td>63%</td> <td>5.29</td> <td>1.11</td> <td>-</td> <td>-</td> <td>-</td> <td>6.82</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>S2</td> <td>PR</td> <td>Paddy Mumbley</td> <td>8 (6)</td> <td>-</td> <td>3</td> <td>-</td> <td>61%</td> <td>5.35</td> <td>1.24</td> <td>-</td> <td>1</td> <td>-</td> <td>6.90</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>S3</td> <td>Wnt</td> <td>Jason Houghton</td> <td>5 (3)</td> <td>-</td> <td>-</td> <td>1</td> <td>68%</td> <td>4.79</td> <td>-</td> <td>-</td> <td>1</td> <td>-</td> <td>6.70</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>S4</td> <td>Tut</td> <td>Paul Furlong</td> <td>16 (4)</td> <td>11</td> <td>7</td> <td>3</td> <td>72%</td> <td>2.03</td> <td>0.59</td> <td>60%</td> <td>-</td> <td>-</td> <td>6.94</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>S5</td> <td>PR</td> <td>Matty Hemsley</td> <td>5 (1)</td> <td>1</td> <td>-</td> <td>-</td> <td>51%</td> <td>2.54</td> <td>-</td> <td>-</td> <td>-</td> <td>-</td> <td>6.45</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>-</td> <td>Tut</td> <td>Aaron Allanson</td> <td>13 (2)</td> <td>3</td> <td>5</td> <td>1</td> <td>64%</td> <td>3.68</td> <td>0.35</td> <td>-</td> <td>-</td> <td>-</td> <td>7.05</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>-</td> <td>Tut</td> <td>Matt Bowles</td> <td>16</td> <td>-</td> <td>-</td> <td>-</td> <td>65%</td> <td>-</td> <td>-</td> <td>-</td> <td>-</td> <td>-</td> <td>6.69</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>-</td> <td>PR</td> <td>Gavin Cameron</td> <td>16 (2)</td> <td>-</td> <td>1</td> <td>-</td> <td>64%</td> <td>4.04</td> <td>0.15</td> <td>-</td> <td>3</td> <td>-</td> <td>6.54</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>-</td> <td>Yel</td> <td>Alex Brock</td> <td>4 (7)</td> <td>-</td> <td>1</td> <td>-</td> <td>58%</td> <td>6.96</td> <td>0.36</td> <td>-</td> <td>1</td> <td>-</td> <td>6.58</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>-</td> <td>Lrn</td> <td>Mickey Burns</td> <td>0 (2)</td> <td>-</td> <td>-</td> <td>-</td> <td>-</td> <td>-</td> <td>-</td> <td>-</td> <td>-</td> <td>-</td> <td>6.70</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>-</td> <td>PR</td> <td>Phil Skelton</td> <td>3 (7)</td> <td>-</td> <td>-</td> <td>-</td> <td>62%</td> <td>2.36</td> <td>0.59</td> <td>-</td> <td>1</td> <td>-</td> <td>6.46</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>-</td> <td>Rsv</td> <td>Daniel Smith</td> <td>1 (1)</td> <td>-</td> <td>-</td> <td>-</td> <td>75%</td> <td>1.82</td> <td>1.82</td> <td>-</td> <td>-</td> <td>-</td> <td>6.70</td></tr></tbody></table>

[MacroGuru]

Our stats so far this season for Cup Matches...


<table align="center" bordercolor="#000000" width="90%"><tbody><tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"><td>Pkd</td> <td>Inf</td> <td>Name</td> <td>Apps</td> <td>Gls</td> <td>Ast</td> <td>MoM</td> <td>Pas R</td> <td>Tck</td> <td>Drb</td> <td>Sh T</td> <td>Yel</td> <td>Red</td> <td>Av Rat</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>GK</td> <td>PR</td> <td>Ross Cobb</td> <td>1</td> <td>-</td> <td>-</td> <td>-</td> <td>-</td> <td>-</td> <td>-</td> <td>-</td> <td>-</td> <td>-</td> <td>6.90</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>DC</td> <td>PR</td> <td>Liam Teraud</td> <td>10</td> <td>2</td> <td>-</td> <td>1</td> <td>68%</td> <td>3.40</td> <td>-</td> <td>-</td> <td>1</td> <td>-</td> <td>7.01</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>DC</td> <td>Yel</td> <td>Paul Hall</td> <td>12</td> <td>1</td> <td>-</td> <td>-</td> <td>66%</td> <td>2.52</td> <td>-</td> <td>-</td> <td>3</td> <td>-</td> <td>7.13</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>DC</td> <td>Tut</td> <td>Kieran Drummond</td> <td>14</td> <td>-</td> <td>-</td> <td>1</td> <td>64%</td> <td>2.92</td> <td>0.15</td> <td>-</td> <td>1</td> <td>-</td> <td>6.94</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>MR</td> <td>Tut</td> <td>Steven Horsey</td> <td>11 (1)</td> <td>-</td> <td>-</td> <td>-</td> <td>60%</td> <td>3.96</td> <td>0.61</td> <td>-</td> <td>1</td> <td>-</td> <td>6.86</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>ML</td> <td>Yel</td> <td>Josh Clover</td> <td>7 (3)</td> <td>2</td> <td>3</td> <td>-</td> <td>54%</td> <td>4.55</td> <td>0.28</td> <td>45%</td> <td>2</td> <td>-</td> <td>7.01</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>MC</td> <td>Yth</td> <td>Callum Kearns</td> <td>8 (2)</td> <td>2</td> <td>3</td> <td>2</td> <td>71%</td> <td>4.39</td> <td>0.69</td> <td>27%</td> <td>2</td> <td>-</td> <td>7.23</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>MC</td> <td>Lrn</td> <td>Oliver Wheatley-Jones</td> <td>1 (1)</td> <td>-</td> <td>-</td> <td>-</td> <td>72%</td> <td>4.89</td> <td>0.98</td> <td>-</td> <td>-</td> <td>-</td> <td>6.80</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>ST</td> <td>
</td> <td>Clive Moyo Modise</td> <td>9 (5)</td> <td>2</td> <td>3</td> <td>-</td> <td>70%</td> <td>1.30</td> <td>3.35</td> <td>57%</td> <td>-</td> <td>-</td> <td>6.89</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>ST</td> <td>PR</td> <td>Steve Higgs</td> <td>9 (6)</td> <td>10</td> <td>5</td> <td>3</td> <td>65%</td> <td>1.48</td> <td>1.11</td> <td>57%</td> <td>3</td> <td>-</td> <td>7.13</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>ST</td> <td>Yth</td> <td>Scott Poole</td> <td>3</td> <td>-</td> <td>-</td> <td>-</td> <td>66%</td> <td>1.20</td> <td>2.80</td> <td>-</td> <td>-</td> <td>-</td> <td>6.47</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>S1</td> <td>Tut</td> <td>Liam Cattermole</td> <td>0 (3)</td> <td>-</td> <td>-</td> <td>-</td> <td>65%</td> <td>5.51</td> <td>1.84</td> <td>-</td> <td>-</td> <td>-</td> <td>6.80</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>S2</td> <td>PR</td> <td>Paddy Mumbley</td> <td>6 (5)</td> <td>3</td> <td>2</td> <td>3</td> <td>60%</td> <td>5.32</td> <td>0.65</td> <td>-</td> <td>4</td> <td>1</td> <td>6.95</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>S3</td> <td>Wnt</td> <td>Jason Houghton</td> <td>3 (1)</td> <td>-</td> <td>-</td> <td>-</td> <td>53%</td> <td>4.56</td> <td>0.30</td> <td>-</td> <td>1</td> <td>-</td> <td>6.83</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>S4</td> <td>Tut</td> <td>Paul Furlong</td> <td>8 (2)</td> <td>4</td> <td>2</td> <td>-</td> <td>70%</td> <td>2.33</td> <td>0.82</td> <td>73%</td> <td>-</td> <td>-</td> <td>7.07</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>S5</td> <td>PR</td> <td>Matty Hemsley</td> <td>1 (1)</td> <td>-</td> <td>-</td> <td>-</td> <td>66%</td> <td>8.00</td> <td>-</td> <td>-</td> <td>1</td> <td>-</td> <td>7.00</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>-</td> <td>
</td> <td>Aaron Allanson</td> <td>11 (1)</td> <td>1</td> <td>3</td> <td>-</td> <td>72%</td> <td>3.94</td> <td>0.23</td> <td>-</td> <td>2</td> <td>-</td> <td>7.09</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>-</td> <td>Tut</td> <td>Matt Bowles</td> <td>14</td> <td>-</td> <td>-</td> <td>-</td> <td>63%</td> <td>-</td> <td>-</td> <td>-</td> <td>-</td> <td>-</td> <td>6.83</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>-</td> <td>PR</td> <td>Gavin Cameron</td> <td>9</td> <td>-</td> <td>5</td> <td>-</td> <td>66%</td> <td>5.31</td> <td>0.26</td> <td>-</td> <td>1</td> <td>-</td> <td>7.07</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>-</td> <td>Yel</td> <td>Alex Brock</td> <td>4 (3)</td> <td>1</td> <td>2</td> <td>1</td> <td>62%</td> <td>4.74</td> <td>0.39</td> <td>-</td> <td>-</td> <td>-</td> <td>7.13</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>-</td> <td>Lrn</td> <td>Mickey Burns</td> <td>0 (2)</td> <td>-</td> <td>-</td> <td>-</td> <td>-</td> <td>-</td> <td>-</td> <td>-</td> <td>-</td> <td>-</td> <td>6.70</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>-</td> <td>PR</td> <td>Phil Skelton</td> <td>4 (4)</td> <td>1</td> <td>-</td> <td>-</td> <td>66%</td> <td>3.33</td> <td>0.89</td> <td>-</td> <td>-</td> <td>-</td> <td>6.91</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>-</td> <td>Rsv</td> <td>Daniel Smith</td> <td>1 (1)</td> <td>-</td> <td>-</td> <td>-</td> <td>-</td> <td>2.34</td> <td>-</td> <td>-</td> <td>-</td> <td>-</td> <td>6.40</td></tr></tbody></table>

[MacroGuru]

Steve Higgs has been pretty brilliant for his young age and I am happy to have been getting the production I have out of the older guys, I think I have found the good mix for these lower levels, but the competition is getting a little tougher the deeper we go into the cups because we are just worn out.

[MacroGuru]

The Eastern Counties Premier League Table


<table align="center" bordercolor="#000000" width="90%"><tbody><tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"><td>Pos</td> <td>Team</td> <td>
</td> <td>Pld</td> <td>Won</td> <td>Drn</td> <td>Lst</td> <td>For</td> <td>Ag</td> <td>G.D.</td> <td>Pts</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>1st</td> <td>New Mills</td> <td>
</td> <td>24</td> <td>15</td> <td>4</td> <td>5</td> <td>39</td> <td>24</td> <td>+15</td> <td>49</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>2nd</td> <td>Norwich Utd</td> <td>
</td> <td>24</td> <td>12</td> <td>8</td> <td>4</td> <td>28</td> <td>15</td> <td>+13</td> <td>44</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>3rd</td> <td>Thackley</td> <td>
</td> <td>22</td> <td>12</td> <td>6</td> <td>4</td> <td>37</td> <td>18</td> <td>+19</td> <td>42</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>4th</td> <td>Diss</td> <td>
</td> <td>22</td> <td>12</td> <td>5</td> <td>5</td> <td>38</td> <td>27</td> <td>+11</td> <td>41</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>5th</td> <td>Shifnal</td> <td>
</td> <td>25</td> <td>11</td> <td>8</td> <td>6</td> <td>26</td> <td>21</td> <td>+5</td> <td>41</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>6th</td> <td>Walsham-le-Willows</td> <td>
</td> <td>24</td> <td>9</td> <td>10</td> <td>5</td> <td>30</td> <td>19</td> <td>+11</td> <td>37</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>7th</td> <td>Wroxham</td> <td>
</td> <td>24</td> <td>10</td> <td>7</td> <td>7</td> <td>27</td> <td>25</td> <td>+2</td> <td>37</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>8th</td> <td>Wimborne</td> <td>
</td> <td>24</td> <td>10</td> <td>5</td> <td>9</td> <td>23</td> <td>23</td> <td>0</td> <td>35</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>9th</td> <td>Harwich</td> <td>
</td> <td>25</td> <td>8</td> <td>10</td> <td>7</td> <td>16</td> <td>15</td> <td>+1</td> <td>34</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>10th</td> <td>Arnold</td> <td>
</td> <td>24</td> <td>9</td> <td>6</td> <td>9</td> <td>18</td> <td>20</td> <td>-2</td> <td>33</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>11th</td> <td>Silsden</td> <td>
</td> <td>25</td> <td>8</td> <td>7</td> <td>10</td> <td>23</td> <td>22</td> <td>+1</td> <td>31</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>12th</td> <td>Hadleigh</td> <td>
</td> <td>25</td> <td>6</td> <td>13</td> <td>6</td> <td>20</td> <td>21</td> <td>-1</td> <td>31</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>13th</td> <td>Kirkley & Pakefield</td> <td>
</td> <td>25</td> <td>8</td> <td>7</td> <td>10</td> <td>20</td> <td>25</td> <td>-5</td> <td>31</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>14th</td> <td>Debenham</td> <td>
</td> <td>25</td> <td>6</td> <td>11</td> <td>8</td> <td>21</td> <td>29</td> <td>-8</td> <td>29</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>15th</td> <td>Bridgnorth</td> <td>
</td> <td>25</td> <td>7</td> <td>8</td> <td>10</td> <td>21</td> <td>30</td> <td>-9</td> <td>29</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>16th</td> <td>Sleaford</td> <td>
</td> <td>25</td> <td>5</td> <td>13</td> <td>7</td> <td>21</td> <td>20</td> <td>+1</td> <td>28</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>17th</td> <td>Leiston</td> <td>
</td> <td>24</td> <td>6</td> <td>10</td> <td>8</td> <td>13</td> <td>18</td> <td>-5</td> <td>28</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>18th</td> <td>Needham Market</td> <td>
</td> <td>25</td> <td>6</td> <td>8</td> <td>11</td> <td>23</td> <td>21</td> <td>+2</td> <td>26</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>19th</td> <td>Carlton</td> <td>
</td> <td>24</td> <td>7</td> <td>5</td> <td>12</td> <td>21</td> <td>32</td> <td>-11</td> <td>26</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>20th</td> <td>Dereham</td> <td>
</td> <td>25</td> <td>4</td> <td>12</td> <td>9</td> <td>19</td> <td>25</td> <td>-6</td> <td>24</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>21st</td> <td>Woodbridge</td> <td>
</td> <td>24</td> <td>4</td> <td>10</td> <td>10</td> <td>16</td> <td>25</td> <td>-9</td> <td>22</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>22nd</td> <td>King's Lynn Reserves</td> <td>
</td> <td>24</td> <td>0</td> <td>11</td> <td>13</td> <td>12</td> <td>37</td> <td>-25</td> <td>11</td></tr></tbody></table>

[MacroGuru]

Honors even at Church Lane
New Mills 0 - 0 Diss Town (Eastern Counties Premier)

Diss Town were held to a drew by New Mills in a close fought Easter Counties Premier match player at Church Lane.

Diss were often prevented from playing as they wanted to due to the number of fouls committed by their enthusiastic opponents

Attendance: 99

In all honesty, we were wore out. The only player rested was GK Matt Bowles. The rest of the team were tired and wore out and it showed, sad thing is with New Mills holding the possession we still had 3 shots bounce off the posts and missed the follow up.

Next match is against Kings Lynn in 4 days at their place.

[MacroGuru]

Diss miss chance to win
Kings Lynn 0 - 0 Diss Town (Eastern Counties Premier)

Diss Town fans will have been frustrated by their teams 0-0 draw with Kings Lynn. In the 62nd minute their were shouts among the Diss team, with Josh Clover being the loudest for the foul which would have set up a PK.

Attendance: 17

Well, we missed a lot of shots are still wore out and I do not think we can hang with the remainder of the schedule even though we sit out 2 points from promotion playoff.

Our next match is a Norfolk Senior County Cup against Scole United.

[MacroGuru]

Rumor had it that Reading chairman Ron Young was in the stands for the Kings Lynn game...well, I noticed him there, it wasn't to hard to miss him.

The next day he made an appearance just outside my flat.

"Dennis, I need to speak with you for a second."

"Yeah, sure thing" I said, a little nervous, not sure what was going on....I know they sacked their coach but I figured I was going to be tabbed for an assistant spot.

"Listen up, I have been following your rise, skill set and how you have managed to bring Diss up to where they are and fighting for a spot at potential promotion, I would love to see your talent running my club."

"What...you mean...you mean managed Reading?"

"Yeah, it's the only club I refer to as mine."

"I'm honored sir..I don't know what to say...I do owe a lot to Diss and my mate that runs the club, Nick....he will fight to keep me."

"I know, it's what I figured and we are prepared to offer a tidy sum for you...just wanted to gauge the interest before I have the offer faxed on over."

"Well, its there...let me see what you are offering and I will get back with you."

He turns to leave and I hear him "The fax should be on your desk by the time you get there."

I hurry to my office, not wanting to wait around..bypassing players, coaches and fans ignoring everyone. I fumble with my keys in a hurry to open the door, wanting to see what is offered.

I rush to the fax machine and there it is, hanging out of the machine.....

Mr. Dennis Thomas,

The Reading Football Club are extending to you an offer to be their manager and guide the club to promotion or at least a winning and profitable place in the Coca-Cola Championship.

The terms we are prepared to offer you are for three years at $2,200/week. On top of that you will have a transfer budget of $425,000 and a weekly payroll budget of $200,000.

We look forward to hearing from you as soon as possible as we are not able to leave this offer on the table for long as we are needing to fulfill this position as quickly as we can.

Best Regards,

Ron Young

I sit there...an income of $114,000 yearly compared to what I am making right now close to $10,000 plus a chance to manage at a very top...competitive level.

[MacroGuru]

Alright everyone...I need the vote....


1) Sign with Reading

2) Stick with Diss

3) Delay with Reading and see if Diss ponies up anything. Which I will sign with Diss if they do.

[gi]

Go with Reading, it's a great offer compared to what you're making now.

[Tellistto]

Depends on what your goal for this dynasty is, for me. If your goal is the story of Dennis Thomas the football manager, then absolutely go to Reading for the huge push up. If it's more about the team Diss FC and it's owner and the story behind all that, then stick with Diss.

Want to see Diss up the league structure or see you up the league structure?

Tell

[MacroGuru]

I have been doing a lot of walking this night after receiving the fax, I have to call Nick and talk to him, but I also have to formulate a game plan. I grab my cell and punch him up on my speed dial.

"Dennis, you in the poke and need me to bail you out?" what a way to answer the phone, I guess it's what I get for calling him at 2 am.

"Naw Nick, I need to talk to you though, I have some pressing stuff on my mind."

"It's Reading isn't it?"

"What? How did you know?"

"Ron called me and told me he was extending an offer to you, I told him he was wasting his time, you would stick with me and he laughed and said he would be able to get you, so how large was the offer to get you to stroll, think and call me at 2 am?"

"About a $100,000 more than what you are paying me."

"Whew, I don't blame you" I can hear the tension in his voice on the other end, the weariness, the defeat. "So when are you going to head to Reading?"

"Well Nick, see that's the thing. I don't think I am. Honestly, you encouraged me to do this. You then followed up, bought the team and have been very free with what I do and how I do it. I think loyalty is called for here."

"What? Are you serious? I would take the money and run! The board won't do anything until the end of the season, and they may do nothing there! Dennis, you are crazy!" I can hear the relief in his voice, but why the hell is he telling me to take the money?

"Nick, the sites are doing fine for me, my family is helping fulfill the orders, the dropshippers are happy. the money is enticing but it's not why I am doing this wholly. I am here to take Diss as high as I can or until you and the board decide I can't. I am sticking with Diss."

"Haha, have you told Reading yet?"

"No, I asked for a week to think about it and they were ok with that."

"Dennis."

"Yes?"

"Thanks for hanging with us, I promise I will reward you when I can."

"I know Nick, we just need to wake these guys up and get them rested so we can win promotion."

With that, we say our goodbyes and I head home, knowing I am going to sleep better, knowing in a world of greed I was able to overcome the foul temptress and make the right decision based upon loyalty.

[gi]

Of course whatever makes the better story is great too. :)

[MacroGuru]

Diss ease to 3-0 win
Diss Town 3-0 Scole United (Norfolk Senior Cup Qtr Final)

Despite Diss Town's comfortable 3-0 victory over Scole United, Some experts were unimpressed with the manner of victory, with the underdogs causing Diss far more problems than had been expected. Two goals from Steve Higgs helped Diss to victory.



Higgs scored two goals while our young striker Mickey Burns finally got in to give some rest to our vets and he netted his first goal for us.

We are on to the semi's against Swaffham in the Norfolk cup and we play Walsham in 3 days time at home.

[MacroGuru]

Honors even at Brewers Green Lane
Diss Town 0 - 0 Walsham-le-Willows (Eastern Counties Premier)

Diss Town were held to a draw by Walsham in a close fought Eastern Counties Premier match.

Diss were often prevented from playing the way they wanted to due to the number of fouls by their opposition.

Again, we are just plain old worn out. Some of the strikes from our MF were not powerful at all and the ones by the strikers rebounded off the post. Another match we should have won.

The major loss is veteran striker Paul Furlong and his injury today as he will be out for 2 to 3 weeks, missing the remainder of the season.

Our next match is a FA Vase cup againt Hythe & Dibden at their pitch in 3 days.

[MacroGuru]

Diss hold Hythe & Dibden to draw
Hythe & Dibden 1-1 Diss Town (FA Vase 4th Rnd)

Diss Town could count themselves somewhat fortunate to have escaped with a draw against Hythe & Dibden in their FA Vase 4th round game at the Ewart Recreation Ground.

Winger Jason Futcher gave Hythe & Dibden the lead with a weak close range effort in the 37th minute. Young striker Steve Higgs then equalized for Diss after 62 minutes with a real poachers effort.

Attendance: 127


We were lucky to bring this back home with a replay. I have give the boys a week off of training hoping the rest will help. Higgs goal ends up being his 20th of the season so far.

Our fans weren't happy with the result because we were picked to slaughter these guys. We are just tired.

[MacroGuru]

I think Reading is hoping to find that diamond in the rough for a Head Coach as their new hire was from a Division 10 club. interesting, I am going to be keeping my eyes on the club to see where he takes them.

[MacroGuru]

Dominant Diss steal penalty win
Diss Town 0-0 Hythe & Dibden (FA Vase 4th Rnd)
(Diss won 5-3 on penalties)

Diss Town taught Hythe & Dibden a lesson in the English FA Vase Fourth Round at Brewers Green Lane this afternoon by holding their nerve when it really mattered

In the shootout that followed it was left to yon centre-back Paul Hall to keep a cool head and smash home the winning penalty for Diss.

Diss had more of the ball, which was to force their opponents into shooting from long range when they saw an opening.

Attendance: 130


What a match, we had to goals called back due to offsides. GK Matt Bowles blocked a shot and scored his PK in succession to set this up. Paul Hall received the Man of the Match and I truly think it should have gone to Matt Bowles.

With the win we face Abbey Hey in the 5th round. Our next match is an Eastern Counties Premier match against Debenham at home in 4 days. We need the win as we sit 5 points outside of 2nd place.

[MacroGuru]

Debenham dominates Diss
Diss 0 - 2 Debenham (Eastern Counties Premier)

Debenham took the match with the quality of possession. The Diss squad looked lost out on the pitch and could not generate the opportunities they wanted.

Attendance: 194

Wow, we had our ass handed to us in this match. It was pure total domination and I applaud Debenham.

Our next match is against 2nd place Norwich United in 4 days.

[MacroGuru]

I simmed a few games and forgot to tag some of the messages and they are gone, so I will show you the game stats...and I may start adding this in to each game writeup.


<center></center> <table align="center" bordercolor="#000000" width="90%"> <tbody><tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>Diss</td> <td>Statistic</td> <td><table align="center" bordercolor="#000000" width="90%"><tbody><tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"><tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"><td>
</td><td>Norwich Utd</td></tr></tr></tbody></table></td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>7</td> <td>Shots</td> <td>8</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>4</td> <td>On Target</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>3</td> <td>Off Target</td> <td>7</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>0</td> <td>Blocked Shots</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>1</td> <td>Woodwork</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>2</td> <td>Clear Cut Chances</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>3</td> <td>Long Shots</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>48%</td> <td>Possession</td> <td>52%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>6</td> <td>Corners</td> <td>5</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>15</td> <td>Free Kicks</td> <td>21</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>22</td> <td>Throw Ins</td> <td>11</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>14</td> <td>Fouls</td> <td>10</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>7</td> <td>Offsides</td> <td>5</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>60%</td> <td>Passes Completed</td> <td>66%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>5%</td> <td>Crosses Completed</td> <td>31%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>82%</td> <td>Tackles Won</td> <td>72%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>42%</td> <td>Headers Won</td> <td>76%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>0</td> <td>Yellow Cards</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>0</td> <td>Red Cards</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>122.3</td> <td>Kilometers Run</td> <td>126.5</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>6.67</td> <td>Average Rating</td> <td>6.71</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>
</td> <td>
</td> <td>
</td> </tr> </tbody></table>



Diss 1 - 0 Norwich United

This was a needed win as it puts us 3 points closer to the 2nd place spot, which we are shooting for. I think New Mills has captured 1st place and has held on to it for the entire season.

[MacroGuru]

<table style="width: 456px; height: 530px;" align="center" bordercolor="#000000"><tbody><tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"><td>Leiston</td> <td>Statistic</td> <td>Diss</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>13</td> <td>Shots</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>3</td> <td>On Target</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>10</td> <td>Off Target</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>0</td> <td>Blocked Shots</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>1</td> <td>Woodwork</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>1</td> <td>Clear Cut Chances</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>6</td> <td>Long Shots</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>60%</td> <td>Possession</td> <td>40%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>8</td> <td>Corners</td> <td>4</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>19</td> <td>Free Kicks</td> <td>12</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>22</td> <td>Throw Ins</td> <td>9</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>10</td> <td>Fouls</td> <td>16</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>2</td> <td>Offsides</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>70%</td> <td>Passes Completed</td> <td>53%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>30%</td> <td>Crosses Completed</td> <td>0%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>68%</td> <td>Tackles Won</td> <td>86%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>47%</td> <td>Headers Won</td> <td>72%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>0</td> <td>Yellow Cards</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>0</td> <td>Red Cards</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>118.4</td> <td>Kilometers Run</td> <td>115.2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>7.18</td> <td>Average Rating</td> <td>6.28</td></tr></tbody></table>


We could not generate an offense as I had to bring in the backups to play. Another rough match that I think may have set us outside of promotion...if not, it means we have to win out.

[MacroGuru]

<table align="center" bordercolor="#000000" width="90%"><tbody><tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"><td>Silsden</td> <td>Statistic</td> <td>Diss</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>15</td> <td>Shots</td> <td>6</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>3</td> <td>On Target</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>7</td> <td>Off Target</td> <td>4</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>5</td> <td>Blocked Shots</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>0</td> <td>Woodwork</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>2</td> <td>Clear Cut Chances</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>7</td> <td>Long Shots</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>54%</td> <td>Possession</td> <td>46%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>9</td> <td>Corners</td> <td>7</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>14</td> <td>Free Kicks</td> <td>10</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>17</td> <td>Throw Ins</td> <td>16</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>10</td> <td>Fouls</td> <td>11</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>1</td> <td>Offsides</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>69%</td> <td>Passes Completed</td> <td>59%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>20%</td> <td>Crosses Completed</td> <td>23%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>66%</td> <td>Tackles Won</td> <td>80%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>69%</td> <td>Headers Won</td> <td>49%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>0</td> <td>Yellow Cards</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>0</td> <td>Red Cards</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>112.3</td> <td>Kilometers Run</td> <td>115.7</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>6.53</td> <td>Average Rating</td> <td>6.92</td></tr></tbody></table>


Matt Bowles played an amazing game taking the barrage of shots meanwhile our 1 of our 2 shots that mattered went in, while the other one was right off the top bar.

Clive Moyo Modise is sucking it up and having a major issue trying to score, I am getting close to calling him out in the press hoping that forces him to wake up, if not..he will be sent packing.

[MacroGuru]

Diss edge narrow Abbey Hey game
Diss Town 1 - 0 Abbey Hey (FA Vase 5th Rnd)

Diss Town won a hard fought battle against Abbey Hey on a fine afternoon at Brewers Green Lane.

Diss finally took the lead when young striker Scott Poole scored a powerful close range effort in the 48th minute.

Diss were often prevent from playing as they wanted to due to the number of fouls committed by their enthusiastic opponents.

Attendance: 126


This win puts us into the FA Vase Qtr finals. Scott Poole finally breaks his drought and begins to recover his confidence.

Our next match is an Eastern Counties Premier away match against Bridgnorth in 4 days. We should have our 2 veteran players back in the striker spot.

[MacroGuru]

Diss edge narrow Bridgnorth game
Bridgnorth Town 0 - 1 Diss Town

Diss Town won a hard fought battle against Bridgnorth Town on a fine evening at Crown Meadow

The first incident of note was on 25 minutes as Bridgnorth were denied claims by Simon Stevenson for a penalty. An error from Sam Watts allowed veteran striker Paul Furlong to score a freak goal.

Both teams had a number of attempts at goal, which promised much much, but the quality of finishing was poor throughout.

Attendance: 106


Wow, this win was needed and we sit only 4 points away from that coveted 2nd place spot. It was nice to see both the vets back out there and playing and having Paul and his powerful shot out there was awesome.

Our next match is the Norfolk Senior Cup Semi Final match against Swaffham at their field in 3 days.

[MacroGuru]

Honors even at Shoemakers Lane
Swaffham Town 1-1 Diss Town (Norfolk Senior Cup Semi Final)

Diss Town were held to a draw by Swaffham Town in a close fought Norfolk Senior Cup Semi Final match.

Swaffham finally took the lead when striker Danny Wilkinson scored a real poachers effort in the 58th minute. Forward Steven Horsey then equalized for Diss after 81 minutes with a powerful close range effort.

Attendance: 80


I was just happy to get away with the win considering we lost Paul Furlong again, this time for up to 10 days due to a groin strain. With how worn out the team is I have brought some of the youth up and getting them in allowing me to move some of the players around in different positions to help out.

Our replay against Swaffham is rained out and rescheduled for March 2nd (it's Feb 19th right now). It's nice because we get a full week of rest between matched but then the schedule gets congested.

[MacroGuru]

Diss in control as Eagles are brushed aside
Diss Town 1 - 0 Arnold Town (Eastern Counties Premier)

Diss Town battled to a deserved 1-0 victory over Arnold Town an a fine spring afternoon in their Easter Counties League match at Brewers Green Lane.

The first incident of note was on the 65th minute as Diss were denied claims by Oliver Wheatley-Jones for a penalty. With the game nearing the end, it was Josh Clover who scored a close range header to give Diss the lead in the 90th minute.

Clover's impact delighted the fans with his late goal.

Diss covered a lot of ground but also gave up far to many fouls, meaning their effort was often for nothing.

Attendance: 189

Another win we needed that sets us up for the 2nd place spot as we are now only 1 point away from taking it over. The guys loved the rest, in fact I think it took an edge off of them. Next match is 4 days against Harwich back at Brewers Green Lane.

[MacroGuru]

Diss demolish Harwich in Eastern Counties Premier encounter
Diss Town 4 - 0 Harwich & Parkeston (Eastern Counties Premier)

A close fought game at Brewers Green Lane ended in a one-sided result as Diss Town defeated Harwich & Parkeston 4-0. Two goals from Clive Moyo Modise helped Diss to victory.

Things did not get off to a good start for Harwich as striker Clive Moyo Modise seized on an error by Neil Allan to score a real poachers effort. Roberts had no trouble scoring from the spot when O'Donnell gave up a penalty. An error from Jon Franks allowed Moyo Modise to score a powerful effort. Young striker Scott Poole complete the rout with a placed shot in the 89th minute.

Attendance: 166

The boys told me they wanted to secure 2nd with a lot of noise and that they did...they are starting to climb up and crest right now. I think it has to do with some talented additions I have managed to bring in over the past week at the midfield / winger spot and defense. They meshed right with the club.

As for transfers I am looking for some younger talent to go with the Poole, Higgs and Modise because I see Furlong and Robinson retiring at the end of the season...In fact I plan on offering Furlong a coaching position.

3 days rest and we then face Wooton BC in the FA Vase qtr final match at Brewers Green.

[MacroGuru]

Diss fortunate to beat Wootton BC
Diss Town 2 - 1 Wootton Blue Cross (FA Vase Qtr Final)

Diss Town recorded a somewhat fortuitous win over Wootton Blue Cross on a fine spring afternoon at Brewers Green Lane.

Experienced striker Anthony Robinson got Diss off to a flying start by scoring an effort from the edge of the area after just one minute. With Wootton BC staring at defeat, there was controversy as young winger Michael Peel then had a penalty shot turned down.

Striker Paul Hope then equalized for Wootton BC in the 30th minute with a real poachers effort. Jones was able to keep his composure to score from the spot after Pegler gave away a penalty.

Attendance: 142

Well, I will tell you this much..I don't mind the win and going deeper in the FA Vase but losing wouldn't have bothered me here. It was nice to see Robinson contribute again.

With us playing the Vase while the rest of the division played against each other we saw our placement drop down to 4th...however only a couple of points now keep us from the 1st place spot as New Mills has been in a downward spiral of late.

Next up is our Norfolk Senior Cup Semi Final at home against Swaffham.

[MacroGuru]

Swaffham hammered by Diss
Diss Town 4 - 0 Swaffham Town (Norfolk Senior Cup Semi Final)

The final score of 4-0 didn't flatter Diss Town as they totally controlled their Norfolk County FA Senior Cup Semi Final game against Swaffham Town at Brewers Green Lane.

Furlong had no trouble in scoring from the spot when Wright gave up a penalty. With Swaffham staring at defeat, there was controversy as young winger Keith Nicholls had a penalty shot turned down.

Furlong saw a penalty beat the keeper but hit the post at the 20 minute mark allowing the shot to bounce off of young goalkeeper Mark Williams which added to the misery. Higgs score with a placed shot in the 69th minute to extend the lead further.

Experienced striker Anthony Robinson completed the rout with a placed shot in the 84th minute.

Attendance: 146

Wow, I think the veterans are definitely in form as they forced the two penalties in the box and there were two more that could have been called as well.

I think Swaffham was tired and worn out and just not ready for this match.

3 days of rest and onto Woodbridge, which will be at Brewers Green Lane.

[BYU 14]

Looks like you're doing well in the cup competitions, nice job!

[MacroGuru]

Lucky Diss celebrate unlikely victory
Diss Town 1 - 0 Woodbridge Town (Eastern Counties Premier)

Lady luck smiled on Diss Town this afternoon as they somehow managed to snatch an unlikely 1-0 victory against Woodbridge Town.

The match began in controversy with Diss seeing a goal disallowed in controversial circumstances. This was followed up as Diss were denied claims by young striker Scott Poole for a penalty.

Diss continued to push for another penalty as striker Anthony Robinson asked for another. An error from Paul Liddle allowed midfielder Paddy Mumbley to score a freak goal.

Attendance: 198

Well, the team was working hard, pushing the limits of their acting and almost getting 3 different chances for the penalties. Mumbley's goal was definitely controversial as the replay showed him behind the line and definitely offside.

The win sets us in 1ST PLACE! We are tied with New Mills for points with 62 and the autopromote is now in our hands. With five ECP matches left we are now officially in the drivers seat for where we finish.

We head back to Woodbridge in 4 days, then on to Wroxham after that.

[MacroGuru]

Looks like you're doing well in the cup competitions, nice job!

Thanks...It took me calling up some youth to play in some matches to provide some rest for the congestion as well as giving a few weeks off throughout the season from training.

[MacroGuru]

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ACK! Going to try and recover this.

[MacroGuru]

Diss' poor performance adds to disappointing defeat
Woodbridge Town 1-0 Diss Town (Eastern Counties Premier)

Woodbridge Town's fans left Notcutts Parkwondering quite how their team had only managed to win 1-0.

Young striker David Llewellyn gave Woodbridge the lead with a real poacher's effort in the 36th minute.

Diss were carved open a number of times but despite the ability of their opponents to create chances, they struggled to put them away.

Attendance: 102

Dominated in possession again. We are giving the ball up, acting disinterested out there. We were lucky that everyone else up top lost this week or we would have dropped. Instead we still sit at 1st tied with New Mills at 62 points.

Our next match is in 3 days against Wroxham at their place.

[MacroGuru]

Diss hold Wroxham to draw
Wroxham 1 - 1 Diss Town (Eastern Counties Premier)

Diss Town could count themselves somewhat fortunate to have escaped with a draw against Wroxham in their English Counties League Premier Division game at Trafford Park.

Young midfielder Josh Clover gave Diss the lead with a long range freekick in the 25th minute. With Wroxham staring at defeat, there was controversy as young striker Tom Boden then had a penalty shot turned down.

Wroxham were nearly gifted a goal in the 48th minute after Matt Bowles' lapse in concentration, but they failed to capitalize on the opportunity present to them. Young centre-back James Leach equalized for Wroxham in the 69th minute with a close range header.

Diss midfielder Callum Kearns' red card for persistent fouling in the 90th minute put Diss' position under question.

Attendance: 155

Honestly, we were equal in possession but they had the better options towards goal. They shut us down. The red card Callum received was utter BS as it was handed out as just before time expired.

The tie still gave us a point and we are now sitting in 1st with 63 points, one point ahead of 2nd.

We face Sleaford in 4 days in an Eastern Counties Premier away match.

[MacroGuru]

Sleaford hold out for draw
Sleaford Town 1 - 1 Diss Town (Eastern Counties Premier)

After a 1-1 draw at Elsaforde Park against Diss Town, a key member of Sleaford Town claimed that his team were fortunate to escape from the game with a draw. The match was certainly not one for the purists with neither team able to keep the errors out of their game.

Sleaford's Sam Clark received the red card for a professional foul with 29 minutes on the clock. Diss were nearly handed the lead in the 35th minute after John Stein's lapse in concentration but failed to capitalize. Vine had no trouble scoring from the spot when Wheatley-Jones gave up the penalty.

Young Striker Steve Higgs then equalized for Diss after 82 minutes with a well timed close range finish.

Attendance: 160

The boys are just not into it...their heart they had is gone right now. I don't know what to say. An 11 on 10 advantage from most of the match and we couldn't do a thing about it. At the beginning, it would have been murder, as of recent they have lost their killer instinct.

Up next is an away match against Kirkley & Pakefield. We get a week long break because our game against Dereham was rained out (water logged pitch).

[MacroGuru]

Diss lucky to draw
Kirkley & Pakefield 1-1 Diss Town (Easter Counties Premier)

Following their 1-1 draw with K&P at Walmer Road, an ex-Diss player claimed that his former team must improve if they are to succeed this season.

Young striker Scott Poole gave Diss the lead with a placed shot in the 15th minute. With time rapidly running out however, midfielder Kyle Armstrong then scored a fine header from pointblank range to equalize.

Better late than never for K&P and the fans were cleaerly delighted with Armstrong's impact.

Attendance: 1978

We should have had this match. But the foundation of our team, the defense has disappeared. They have been top notch since the beginning of the season, and without the offensive output happening that we have been used to, we are drawing games or losing ones we shouldn't.

Our next match is the FA Vase Semi Final Leg 1 match against Shawbury United at Brewers Green Lane.

[MacroGuru]

Honors even at Brewers Green Lane
Diss Town 1 - 1 Shawbury United (FA Vase Semi Final)

Diss Town were held to a draw by Shawbury United in a close fought FA Vase Semi Final match played at Brewers Green Lane.

Young goalkeeper Matt Bowles was left red-faced in the 16th minute as he managed to put the ball into his own net. Midfielder Callum Kearns equalized for Diss in the 58th minute with a real poacher's effort.

Attendance: 148

Another match a dumb mistake cost us the win. I am thankful it is a Leg based match up, even though we are heading back to their place, I feel we can win there.

Our next match is in 3 days against Carlton at home. We should and need to win the Eastern Counties Match to take back the 1st place spot.

[MacroGuru]

Diss edge out opponents in close encounter
Diss Town 2-1 Carlton Town (Eastern Counties Premier)

Diss Town won a hard fought battle against Carlton Town on a fine spring evening at Brewers Green Lane. Two goals from Paul Furlong helped Diss to victory.

Veteran striker Paul Furlong gave Diss the lead with a powerful close range effort in the 37th minute. Furlong doubled Diss' lead with a close range effort in the 45th minute.

Striker Tristram Whitman managed to grab the consolation for Carlton in the 87th minute with a close range header.

Attendance: 176

We withstood a late barrage of shots and pressure from Carlton to secure the win and us going back to 1st place in the ladder. Furlong made himself known again by scoring. If it weren't for injuries I feel he would be in the talks for player of the year.

Up next is the 2nd leg of the FA Vase against Shawbury and the that is in 3 days.

[MacroGuru]

Shawbury United pay the penalty
Shawbury United 0 - Diss Town (FA Vase Semi Final)

(Diss won 4-2 on penalties)

In a match involving two very evenly-matched teams, Diss Town recorded a somewhat fortuitous win over Shawbury United at the Butler's Sports Centre this afternoon.

In the shootout that followed it was left to young goalkeeper Matt Bowles to keep a cool head and smash home the winning penalty for Diss.

Attendance: 98

Not only did Matt hit the game winning penalty shot, he stopped the shot right before to set it up for the win. So we wait to see who we play in the Vase final as it will be either Shirebrook or Hartley Wintney with Shirebrook holding the 2-1 lead over Hartley Wintney.

Next up for us is an Eastern Counties home match against Dereham in four days.

[Tellistto]

Come on Diss!

[MacroGuru]

Dereham hold out for draw
Diss Town 0 - 0 Dereham Town (Eastern Counties Premier)

After a 0-0 draw at Brewers Green lane against Diss Town, a key member of Dereham Town claimed that his team were fortunate to escape the match with a draw.

Diss covered a lot of ground but also gave up far to many fouls making their effort often for nothing.

Attendance: 164

Our field is destroyed and we will have to relay it in the off season. Again another match where we do not capitalize on our chances. We are sitting at 2nd right now with Norwich United in 1st beating us by one point.

Next up is an Easter Counties match against Wimborne at their place.

[MacroGuru]

Diss powerless to resist as Wimborne dominate
Wimborne Town 2 - 0 Diss Town (Eastern Counties Premier)

Diss Town were on the end of a deserved defeat at The Cuthbury as they were completely outplayed by their opponents.

Young midfielder Mark Lowe gave Wimborne the lead with a powerful effort in the 34th minute. An error from Matt Bowles allowed striker Chris Downey to score a well timed close range finish.

Attendance: 214

Well, I think we have finally sunk to our low as a team. The morale isn't bad some of the players are letting the pressure get to them but others aren't. The error by Matt was him not holding onto the ball tight enough as he came down with it allowing the striker to kick it out.

Hopefully they were looking ahead to our next match because that is the Norfolk Senior Cup Final against Thetford.

[MacroGuru]

Come on Diss!

I think I have been saying this for the past 3 days I have been playing...they are not making me to happy...the PK wins are nice though.

[MacroGuru]

Diss beat Thetford in Norfolk Senior Cup Final penalty thriller
Thetford Town 1 - 1 Diss Town
Diss Won 4-1 on penalties

Diss Town needed nerves of steel to claim a hard-fought victory over Thetford Town at The Walks Stadium this evening.

The match began in controversial circumstances as Thetford were denied claims by Armel Kudimbana for a penalty. An error from Simon Docherty allowed midfielder Oliver Wheatley-Jones to score a real poachers effort. Young centre-back Paul Hall suffered the agony of putting the ball into his own net after 72 minutes to deny his team the win.

In the shootout it was left to Hall to keep the cool head and smash home the winning penalty for Diss.

Attendance: 1546

There we go! 2 Norfolk Cup wins in a row! I hated having to win in PK's but Paul Hall redeemed himself with a real beauty of a shot from the spot.

The celebration will be lively tonight, but we have to prepare for our next match which is an Eastern Counties contest against King's Lynn Reserves at Brewers Green Lane.

[MacroGuru]

Quality of possession provides victory
Diss Town 3 - 0 King's Lynn (Eastern Counties Premier)

A highly polished performance from the Diss Town players saw their team earn a 3-0 win over King's Lynn.

Young centre-back Steve Lyons showed a sign of things to come though as he nearly gifted Diss a goal in the 11th minute. An error from Graeme Lancaster allowed young midfielder Josh Clover to score a real poachers effort. Young striker Steve Higgs doubled Diss' lead with a placed shot in the 45th minute.

The followed controversy as Diss were denied claims by winger Lee Smyth for a penalty. Things went from bad to worse for King's Lynn Reserves as young midfielder Sam Hunter earned himself an early shower for persistent fouling in the 56th minute.

Young striker Onome Ogaga completed the rout with a real poacher's effort in the 75th minute.

Attendance: 209

Onome Ogaga was our newest acquisition and is honestly our most talented striker now. He is definitely going to be Furlongs replacement next season. This win was needed and it helps set up an exciting finish for the season.

Our next and final Eastern Counties match is in a week against Shifnal at home. However, we are tied with Shifnal at 72 points where we hold the tie breaker right now and 1st place. A loss and we could drop to 4th and out of promotion altogether. So it's a win or bust for this game.

[MacroGuru]

Solid defense foundation for memorable Tangerines victory
Diss Town 3 - 0 Shifnal Town (Eastern Counties Premier)

A sturdy defense and a battling midfield display were the foundations upon which Diss Town built their 3-0 victory over Shifnal Town this afternoon. Two goals from Clive Moyo Modise helped Diss to victory.

Striker Clive Moyo Modise gave Diss the lead with a placed shot in the 28th minute. Moyo Modise doubled Diss' lead with a real poachers effort in the 44th minute. An error from Louis Tilbury allowed midfielder Callum Kearns to score a placed shot.

Attendance: 289

And we PROMOTE to the English Regional First Division. We needed a solid performance from all aspects of the field and it happened today.

I have been extremely proud of this team and how they performed. I was getting slightly concerned about how they were performing down the stretch.

We do have one last final match...the FA Vase Final, I want to win this match bad. Winning 2 cups and a promotion will set us up for the next season quite well.

[bbgunn]

Congratulations on the promotion!

[MacroGuru]

Congratulations on the promotion!

Thanks! After the Vase final, I will post all the stats for the season and my thoughts on the future.

[MacroGuru]

Diss pay the penalty
Hartley Wintney 1 - 1 Diss Town (FA Vase Final)
Hartley Wintney won 4-2 on penalties

In a match involving two very evenly matched team, Hartley Wintney recorded a somewhat fortuitous win over Diss Town at Wembley this afternoon.

An error from David Roberts allowed young winger Jim Smith to score a placed shot. Diss' equalizer came through Paul Hall as he seized on Ian Edwards' mistake to score a real poachers effort. In the shootout that followed, it was left to centre-back Jordan Mumford to keep a cool head and smash home the winning penalty for Hartley Wintney.

Attendance: 1883

An amazing back and forth match where we had the bulk of the chances over Hartley but were a little rusty. I can't be mad at the guys for losing this game. We made it this far in the Vase where we were pegged to only go to the 3rd round.

[MacroGuru]

Alright, we roll into our down time. Well, it's the down time for the players but not me.

I book our away friendlies to foreign countries. Not only do I see it as a reward for our players but we get a nice payday out of them as well.

One thing I am going to do this season is keep basically some depth over in the reserves and have that help with the cup runs.

Board Requests
Relay Field (Complete)
Improve Training Facilities (Denied, Money)
Improve Youth Facilities (Denied, Money)
Find Parent Club (Complete: Deal Signed)
Stadium Expansion (Denied, City says lack of space)

Friendlies
Finance & Revenue (Myanmar)
Puaikura (Cook Islands)
Vientiane (Laos)
AS Magenta (New Caledonia)
Taipei PEC (Chinese Taipei)
Monte Carlo (Macau China PR)
KA 1 (Macau China PR)
Gresley (Domestic)
Heybridge (Domestic)
Enfield (Domestic)



The China trips pay anywhere from 18K to 22K per match, so it is a must have for us and I don't think the guys will complain to much.

New Players & Staff
Scout Ian Furlong
Scout Amara Simba
Scout Grant Phillips
DC Phil Day
AM RLC Adam Jackson
AM RC, F C Tim Davies
GK Leigh Brown
Coach Paul Furlong
Scout David Roberts
GK Coach Nick Falco
Midfielder Luke Dean
Coach Tom Gosling
Coach Adam Perry
Physio Peter Dugmore
D RC Ashley Lyth
ST Trevor Benjamin (Jamaica)
DM MC Ben Laslett
MC James Owen (Wales)
ST Jack Defty

I need to bring the amount of Scouts up to 4, maximize it for our next role. Amara brings us the French scout we need since the Board will let us scout in France.

It is more than likely Gary Lewin will be leaving as our Physio unless the Board loosens the purse strings. Why? Well, Gary is one of the team Physio's for the England Team and is now demanding some coin.

Jackson, Davies and Brown were all youth squad promotions that have proven they have the talent and the ability to play up. Jackson and Brown are both 18 so they are stuck up with the seniors. Tim can move back down to the Youth if he needs to as he is only 15.

The goalkeeping coach was needed big time and Luke Dean comes in to make the squad stronger in the middle.

We now have 7 coaches on staff to help with the training, I think this will do well.

Exiting Players & Staff
DC Jason Houghton
Scout David Davies
GK Ross Cobb
ST Alex Ridley
M R Tommy Jones
ST Paul Furlong (Retired)
MC David Roberts (Retired)
DC Matty Hemsley
Scout Chris Waters
Physio Gary Lewin
M RLC Alex Brock

As we started building the team Jason became the odd man out here. David was just beat in his skills and talent by our Chris Waters.

Ross just lost the spirit and was beat out in talent by our future GK Brown.

Paul Furlong retired and I promptly turned around and offered him a coaching role for the team which he accepted. David Roberts retired as well and we talked him into taking a scout role.

What a dumb move on my part, I thought I offered both Jones and Ridley their professional contract and I did not...I was hoping to have them both for depth.

Matty wanted the transfer and I had to give it to him. He had to much talent to rot on our bench and he had been a player for us from the get go.

[MacroGuru]

We were promoted in Isthmian D1N where I feel we have a decent chance of finishing in the top half.

With the board, their minimum expectation is we achieve a respectable league position within the league and I let them know that we can finish in the top. With that, they have given us a transfer budget of $9,000 and a payroll budget of $4,200/weekly.

Right now we are only spending $2,100 a week on salaries but I expect that to go up here as I have 8 players with contracts expiring plus Gary Lewin and Chris Waters on the staff side.

I honestly do not think I will be able to sign Gary or Chris and will be prepared to offer to others asap.

Gary and Chris turned us down and I asked them to step down 3 days early so I can bring in their replacements. They both agreed to it and wished us the best and us to them.

[MacroGuru]

I am sitting on the team flight to China for our first international friendly against KA and Nick walks over to my seat and sits down. Nice of him to come out of first class and sit with me.

"Listen Dennis, the board wants to make you an offer. Having one of the big boys offer you has them spooked they want to secure you for a bit longer. They are willing to offer you $325 a week to extend the contract."

"$325,come on Nick, that's an insult. Give me at least $600?"

"I can't do $600 Dennis, they told me know chance in hell they were going to budge from the $325."

"Well Nick, no chance in hell I am going to sign on for $325 right now, I am to hot of a commodity and I will prove it to the board, and you call tell them that. You know I stuck around because of you. But they didn't even double my old salary."

"I know, I know. Well, how do you want me to word your response to the club?"

"I don't care Nick, just tell them 2 straight promotions, 2 straight Norfolk cups, FA Vase final and winning with some god awful talent should deserve at least $500 a week."

"Will do."

He rises, heading back to first class turning to look back at me with a look of, regret.

That about sums it up there...I have rejected their offers for only $325, I have loyalty here. But reward someone for their work!

My current deal ends when the season is over. Let's hope they pull their head out of their ass.

[Tellistto]

Nice job, coach. Board either ponies up or finds a new manager!

Tell

[MacroGuru]

For those following along...as I sim out the friendlies and move on to the regular season what information would you like to see on a match, weekly, monthly or whatever basis?

I went back and started reading through some of the prior matches when I first started and I am debating on going back to that form.


Nice job, coach. Board either ponies up or finds a new manager!

Tell

Yeah...I was thinking stick through it all, but when they don't even double the salary after what I have brought this team...It might be time to look elsewhere.



Also, I just found a nice pic of Brewers Green Lane....this place will be packed and crazy this next season...

http://www.tmwmtt.com/blog-extreme-groundhopping/2006-04-01DissTown3.jpg

[MacroGuru]

4 friendlies into the new season and we have received 2 somewhat major injuries.

Midfielder Daniel Smith who has been on the reserves has a twisted ankle and will be out for 4 weeks.

Oliver Wheatley-Jones, our best all around midfielder suffered a torn groin and will be out for up to 2 months. This one is critical now, but if a few of our offers are accepted on a couple of top flight midfielders we should be ok...but right now, this hurts.

[MacroGuru]

Brentford announces link with Diss

Greg Dyke and Diss chairman Nick Faber are pleased to announce a new link between Brentford and Diss Town. Under the terms of the agreement the following will apply with immediate effect:

Brentford will be able to send players on loan to Diss Town. During the loan spell the players salary will be paid in full by Brentford. Diss have no obligations to play the player and he may be recalled by Brentford at any time.

Diss will host an annual friendly between the two clubs with all gate receipts to be kept by Diss. Brentford will be under no obligation to field a full strength team.
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I look at this as a win situation for us. We get a parent club in the Coca-Cola League 2 that may have talent they want to improve without having to take time away from others. It brings them into our squad.

The gate receipts are just gravy on this deal right now.

I had the choice to recommend Brentford or Rushden & Diamonds and I went with the higher level club with the most money to spend.

[MacroGuru]

Right now I am definitely debating...

Argentina
Boliva
Brazil

are all now vacant of their head coaching positions.

[MacroGuru]

Diss Under 18 2-0 Win
Ka 1 1-3 Loss
Finance & Revenue 1-1 Draw
Enfield 1-1 Draw
Puaikura 1-3 Loss
Gresley 1-1 Draw
Vientiane 1-2 Loss
Heybridge 0 - 2 Loss
AS Magenta 5-3 Win
Taipei PEC 1-0 Win
Enfield Town 0-1 Loss
Monte Carlo 2-0 Win

4 Wins 5 Losses 3 Draws

I am not going to complain as we had to mesh as a team and bring in some quality players.

I think this level of play will be a bit much for my younger guys so I set some of them up as available for loan, so far the only players that have been picked up are Scott Poole and Adam Jackson.

Josh Clover took an injury in training recently and he will be out for 8 weeks.

Our first league match is on the 20th against Concord Rangers at Brewers Green Lane.

[MacroGuru]

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We have released our 2011 Diss Town Tangerines. We have some depth and I will be shifting players around between the Reserves and Youth Squad...I may even ship some of the players out.

We will see, but right now this is where we are with the first match team already selected.

We are sticking with our primary formation of a 3-4-3, Deep Line, Wide Field and Slow Tempo. We can move to a 4-4-2 and do well that way as well.

[Tellistto]

Looking forward to the new season!

[MacroGuru]

Here we are, first game of the season...the excitement is upon us as we have managed to bring in some talent but on top of that our home grown talent is getting a lot better.

We are pegged as favorites to beat Concord, especially at home.


Superior finishing provides cutting edge for Diss
Diss Town 3 - 0 Concord Rangers (Isthmian D1N)

Concord Rangers succumbed to a 3-0 loss in this afternoons English Isthmian League First Division North clash at Brewers Green Lane. Two goals from Onome Ogaga helped Diss to victory.

The first incident of note was on 33 minutes as Diss were denied claims by Luke Dean for a penalty. Diss finally took the lead when young striker Onome Ogaga scored a well executed finish in the 67th minute.

Striker Jack Defty doubled Diss' lead with a close range header in the 81st minute. There were no prizes for guessing who completed the rout in the 86th minute as that man Ogaga popped up again with a placed shot from close range.

Attendance: 270


Not a bad way to start the season, Ogaga was worrying me towards the end of last season that he was a bad transfer grab, but he has proved over the preseason and now here he wasn't.


<table align="center" bordercolor="#000000" height="530" width="374"><tbody><tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"><td>Diss</td> <td>Statistic</td> <td>Concord Rangers</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>15</td> <td>Shots</td> <td>12</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>8</td> <td>On Target</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>3</td> <td>Off Target</td> <td>8</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>4</td> <td>Blocked Shots</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>0</td> <td>Woodwork</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>3</td> <td>Clear Cut Chances</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>4</td> <td>Long Shots</td> <td>6</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>50%</td> <td>Possession</td> <td>50%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>11</td> <td>Corners</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>4</td> <td>Free Kicks</td> <td>13</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>14</td> <td>Throw Ins</td> <td>15</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>11</td> <td>Fouls</td> <td>4</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>2</td> <td>Offsides</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>67%</td> <td>Passes Completed</td> <td>67%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>21%</td> <td>Crosses Completed</td> <td>28%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>83%</td> <td>Tackles Won</td> <td>60%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>75%</td> <td>Headers Won</td> <td>52%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>0</td> <td>Yellow Cards</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>0</td> <td>Red Cards</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>122.9</td> <td>Kilometers Run</td> <td>121.1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>7.11</td> <td>Average Rating</td> <td>6.40</td></tr></tbody></table>


As you can see we handled our shots quite well towards their goal. Their keeper did well to turn five of the eight shots that went on target.

We are going to continue with the same setup for our next match against Ware. It is a league match at home in 4 days.

[MacroGuru]

As we approach the game against Ware, we are informed that we draw Downham in the second round of the Norfolk County FA Senior Cup.

Back onto the game, most of the players are rested and we keep the flow going.


Ware hold out for draw
Diss Town 2-2 Ware (Isthmian D1N)

After a 2-2 draw at Brewers Green Lane against Diss Town, a key member claimed that his team were fortunate to escape from this league match with a draw.

Experienced striker Trevor Benjamin gave Diss the lead with an effort which was deflected on it's way in during the 13th minute. With Ware staring at defeat, there was controversy as striker Kalim Ali then had a penalty shot turned down. Ware's equalizer came through Paul Kennett as he seized on Ben Laslett's mistake to score a well time close range finish. An error from Ben Laslett allowed journeyman striker Lyseden Christie to score a well timed close range finish.

Diss captain Aaron Allanson equalized for Diss in the 63rd minute with a real poacher's effort.

Attendance: 256


Yeah, they were fortunate that Ben Laslett was on the pitch. The bugger ended up with a 3.3 rating! How the hell do you do that? He played worse than a youth player coming up for the first time...I even think my dear old mum could play better than that in her ill-stricken state.


<table align="center" bordercolor="#000000" height="540" width="381"><tbody><tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"><td>Diss</td> <td><table align="center" bordercolor="#000000" width="90%"><tbody><tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"></tr><tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"><td>Statistic</td></tr></tbody></table></td> <td>Ware</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>13</td> <td>Shots</td> <td>10</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>5</td> <td>On Target</td> <td>4</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>6</td> <td>Off Target</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>2</td> <td>Blocked Shots</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>0</td> <td>Woodwork</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>0</td> <td>Clear Cut Chances</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>3</td> <td>Long Shots</td> <td>4</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>53%</td> <td>Possession</td> <td>47%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>5</td> <td>Corners</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>16</td> <td>Free Kicks</td> <td>9</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>22</td> <td>Throw Ins</td> <td>15</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>8</td> <td>Fouls</td> <td>15</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>1</td> <td>Offsides</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>70%</td> <td>Passes Completed</td> <td>65%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>36%</td> <td>Crosses Completed</td> <td>14%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>75%</td> <td>Tackles Won</td> <td>80%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>66%</td> <td>Headers Won</td> <td>50%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>0</td> <td>Yellow Cards</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>0</td> <td>Red Cards</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>126.5</td> <td>Kilometers Run</td> <td>123.9</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>6.61</td> <td>Average Rating</td> <td>6.48</td></tr></tbody></table>


As you can see, we actually dominated the match and should have pulled out the win. However, I will take the point.

We have the first of many cup games coming up, Hengrove is a FA Cup 2nd Qualification Round at Brewers Green Lane and we only get three days of rest on the this. We will shift starters around because it will be needed, an early bow out and I get handed a note saying the board is unhappy.

[MacroGuru]

Alright, this match concerns me and I am going to start Ben in the MF, and he is told right from the start he must perform and I am not happy with how he played last week and he has to perform.


Clinical finishing the difference at Brewers Green Lane
Diss Town 2 - 0 Hengrove Athletic (FA Cup 2nd Qual. Rnd)

Diss Town overcame resilient Hengrove Athletic in the English FA Cup Second Qualifying Round game at Brewers Green Lane this afternoon.

Young midfielder Luke Dean gave Diss the lead with a real poacher's effort in the 20th minute. Experienced striker Trevor Benjamin finally rounded off their victory in the 90th minute with an effort from the edge of the area.

Attendance: 389


Well Ben shocks us as he plays out of his mind and wins the Man of the Match with an 8.3 rating. He set up both goals with great crosses. Bowles is amazing between the wood.


<table align="center" bordercolor="#000000" width="90%"><tbody><tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"><td>Diss</td> <td>Statistic</td> <td>Hengrove</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>9</td> <td>Shots</td> <td>8</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>6</td> <td>On Target</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>3</td> <td>Off Target</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>0</td> <td>Blocked Shots</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>0</td> <td>Woodwork</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>1</td> <td>Clear Cut Chances</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>5</td> <td>Long Shots</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>49%</td> <td>Possession</td> <td>51%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>2</td> <td>Corners</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>12</td> <td>Free Kicks</td> <td>17</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>15</td> <td>Throw Ins</td> <td>20</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>15</td> <td>Fouls</td> <td>12</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>2</td> <td>Offsides</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>67%</td> <td>Passes Completed</td> <td>65%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>0%</td> <td>Crosses Completed</td> <td>30%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>69%</td> <td>Tackles Won</td> <td>80%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>62%</td> <td>Headers Won</td> <td>66%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>1</td> <td>Yellow Cards</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>0</td> <td>Red Cards</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>128.1</td> <td>Kilometers Run</td> <td>130.1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>6.99</td> <td>Average Rating</td> <td>6.59</td> </tr> </tbody></table>


Hengrove gave us a fit and honestly they were the more aggressive squad against the combo of backups and starters. One thing I am noticing is our shots on goal are on target, just not hard enough for rebounds or we are not getting to the rebounds.

We have another league match coming up in four days. This season I am going to use my backup keeper every 3 or 4 games so he stays match fit as well and grows in his talent, so Leigh Brown will get the start again Brentwood at their place.

[MacroGuru]

Oliver Wheatley-Jones has resumed training and we will probably use him for the next match as a sub and gradually bring him back. We are dead even match-ups for Brentwood so it's a pick it type game.


Diss lucky to draw
Brentwood Town 1-1 Diss Town (Isthmian D1N)

Following their 1-1 draw with Brentwood Town at Brentwood Centre, an ex-Diss player claimed that his former team must improve if they are to succeed this season.

Striker Jack Defty got Diss off to a flying start by scoring a well timed close range finish in the 5th minute. Centre-back Darren Blewitt equalized for Brentwood in the 34th minute with a freekick from the edge of the area.

Attendance: 178

Great play by Leigh Brown in at keeper for the match, I didn't expect as solid as a showing and had Bowles in as a sub. Bowles has been a great teacher and mentor for him.


<table align="center" bordercolor="#000000" width="90%"><tbody><tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"><td>Brentwood</td> <td>Statistic</td> <td>Diss</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>17</td> <td>Shots</td> <td>5</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>3</td> <td>On Target</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>13</td> <td>Off Target</td> <td>4</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>1</td> <td>Blocked Shots</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>2</td> <td>Woodwork</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>1</td> <td>Clear Cut Chances</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>8</td> <td>Long Shots</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>55%</td> <td>Possession</td> <td>45%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>7</td> <td>Corners</td> <td>4</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>13</td> <td>Free Kicks</td> <td>9</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>21</td> <td>Throw Ins</td> <td>10</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>8</td> <td>Fouls</td> <td>13</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>1</td> <td>Offsides</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>67%</td> <td>Passes Completed</td> <td>57%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>20%</td> <td>Crosses Completed</td> <td>30%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>73%</td> <td>Tackles Won</td> <td>72%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>49%</td> <td>Headers Won</td> <td>62%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>0</td> <td>Yellow Cards</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>0</td> <td>Red Cards</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>118.2</td> <td>Kilometers Run</td> <td>115.8</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>6.63</td> <td>Average Rating</td> <td>6.54</td></tr></tbody></table>

Brentwood dominated us this match. Several of the players came into it cocky and not really here. Their passes were lackadaisical and constantly intercepted and our ex-player is right, if we don't clean up our act we are screwed this season.

We play in 4 days against Downham at their place in the 2nd round of the Norfolk Senior Cup.

[MacroGuru]

We have played Downham twice in the past with 1 draw and 1 loss. This is not a good match-up for us and I am not to happy with it.


Diss struggle to draw
Downham Town 2-2 Diss Town (Norfolk Senior Cup 2nd Rnd)

Diss Town came close to suffering an unexpected defeat at the hand of Downham Town at Memorial Field.

Striker Tommy King gave Downham the lead with a well timed close range finish in the 11th minute. Striker Jack Defty then equalized for Diss in the 17th minute with a fine header from pointblank range.

Defty put the away team in front after 43 minutes with an effort from the edge of the area. Player Craig Fleming equalized for Downham in the 54th minute with a close range effort.

Attendance: 140


Defty played awesome for us and another sub-par performance from our midfield. I am thinking of making some moves here soon.


<table align="center" bordercolor="#000000" width="90%"><tbody><tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"><td>Downham</td> <td>Statistic</td> <td>Diss</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>16</td> <td>Shots</td> <td>12</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>5</td> <td>On Target</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>10</td> <td>Off Target</td> <td>5</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>1</td> <td>Blocked Shots</td> <td>4</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>0</td> <td>Woodwork</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>3</td> <td>Clear Cut Chances</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>6</td> <td>Long Shots</td> <td>6</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>54%</td> <td>Possession</td> <td>46%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>4</td> <td>Corners</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>10</td> <td>Free Kicks</td> <td>6</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>12</td> <td>Throw Ins</td> <td>20</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>5</td> <td>Fouls</td> <td>7</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>1</td> <td>Offsides</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>68%</td> <td>Passes Completed</td> <td>68%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>22%</td> <td>Crosses Completed</td> <td>12%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>72%</td> <td>Tackles Won</td> <td>66%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>52%</td> <td>Headers Won</td> <td>69%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>0</td> <td>Yellow Cards</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>0</td> <td>Red Cards</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>126.6</td> <td>Kilometers Run</td> <td>123.8</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>6.73</td> <td>Average Rating</td> <td>6.65</td></tr></tbody></table>


With home field advantage they outplayed us and it showed. We dominated in the air but we couldn't complete squat as far as crosses go and Downham shut us down.

We will be playing Downham at Brewers Green Lane in 3 days to determine who moves on.

[MacroGuru]

We come into this match wore out and tired but we are deep. The problem here is no one on this team starting to mesh well...especially in the depth area.

I think it's going to hurt us.


Penalty thriller for Diss in Norfolk Senior Cup 2nd Round match
Diss Town 0-0 Downham Town
Diss won 4-1 on penalties

Diss Town produced a solid performance at Brewers Green Lane this afternoon but they were pushed all the way by gutsy Downham Town.

The first incident of note was on 105 minutes as Downham were denied claims by Mark Gilfillan for a penalty. In the shootout that followed it was left to young goalkeeper Matt Bowles to keep a cool head and smash home the winning penalty.

Diss maintained a high pass completion rate which allowed them to keep possession, and created a greater number of chances at goal.

Attendance: 147


Matt Bowles deserved the MoM as he turned 2 shots away in the shootout and scored the winning shot. It's my reward I like to give my keepers during the match.

This match and set up has me spooked. The fans are not liking Ashley Lyth and Trevor Benjamin as they have been playing poor as of late.


<center></center> <table align="center" bordercolor="#000000" width="90%"> <tbody><tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>Diss</td> <td>Statistic</td> <td>Downham</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>12</td> <td>Shots</td> <td>9</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>2</td> <td>On Target</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>6</td> <td>Off Target</td> <td>5</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>4</td> <td>Blocked Shots</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>1</td> <td>Woodwork</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>1</td> <td>Clear Cut Chances</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>5</td> <td>Long Shots</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>45%</td> <td>Possession</td> <td>55%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>2</td> <td>Corners</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>13</td> <td>Free Kicks</td> <td>13</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>30</td> <td>Throw Ins</td> <td>33</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>11</td> <td>Fouls</td> <td>11</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>2</td> <td>Offsides</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>64%</td> <td>Passes Completed</td> <td>63%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>33%</td> <td>Crosses Completed</td> <td>35%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>70%</td> <td>Tackles Won</td> <td>75%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>53%</td> <td>Headers Won</td> <td>63%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>1</td> <td>Yellow Cards</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>0</td> <td>Red Cards</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>171.5</td> <td>Kilometers Run</td> <td>174.9</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>6.70</td> <td>Average Rating</td> <td>6.95</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>
</td> <td>
</td> <td>
</td> </tr> </tbody></table>




Downham still outplayed us and we should have lost this match but Bowles kept us in it. Also our passes were probably the best I have seen in a long time.

next up is the FA Cup 3rd Qual Rnd match at home against Gresley. We only have 4 days to prep for it.

[MacroGuru]

Walking into this match I am slightly confused by this squad...we have all the talent right now to handle a lot of different scenarios but they aren't. I tell them before the match to get out there and win it, I know they can.


Duss edge narrow Gresley game
Diss Town 1-0 Gresley (FA Cup 3rd Qual. Rnd)

Diss Town won a hard fought battle against Gresley FC on a fine summer's afternoon at Brewers Green Lane.

The match began in controversial circumstances as Gresley were denied claims by Andy Howard for a penalty. Diss finally took the lead when young striker Steve Higgs scored a good diving header from close range in the 68th minute.

Diss were often prevented from playing as they wanted due to the number of fouls committed by their enthusiastic opponents.

Attendance: 359


A hard fought match where we actually deserved the win. Higgs header was an amazing goal and a rocket of a shot that hit the net.

I need that kind of play from our newer, more talented strikers that are not hacking it right now.


<center></center> <table align="center" bordercolor="#000000" width="90%"><tbody><tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>Diss</td> <td>Statistic</td> <td>Gresley</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>11</td> <td>Shots</td> <td>14</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>4</td> <td>On Target</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>6</td> <td>Off Target</td> <td>7</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>1</td> <td>Blocked Shots</td> <td>5</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>0</td> <td>Woodwork</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>4</td> <td>Clear Cut Chances</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>1</td> <td>Long Shots</td> <td>7</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>52%</td> <td>Possession</td> <td>48%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>3</td> <td>Corners</td> <td>5</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>16</td> <td>Free Kicks</td> <td>14</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>23</td> <td>Throw Ins</td> <td>25</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>12</td> <td>Fouls</td> <td>16</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>2</td> <td>Offsides</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>68%</td> <td>Passes Completed</td> <td>64%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>35%</td> <td>Crosses Completed</td> <td>16%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>73%</td> <td>Tackles Won</td> <td>59%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>55%</td> <td>Headers Won</td> <td>66%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>2</td> <td>Yellow Cards</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>0</td> <td>Red Cards</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>124.6</td> <td>Kilometers Run</td> <td>127.0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>6.89</td> <td>Average Rating</td> <td>6.33</td></tr></tbody></table>


This is probably one of the better games we played this season. We were solid all around and I feel we should have won by more than 1 goal.

We hit back to league competition in four days with our match against Stanstead at Hargrave Park.

[MacroGuru]

Well, time to give Matt Bowles his time off for the past few matches. We are bringing in the youngster Leigh Brown at keeper.

As for the match, it's being pegged as pick your winner and we are very even with Stanstead.


Diss fortunate to beat Stansted
Stansted 0-1 Diss Town (Isthmian D1N)

Diss Town recorded a somewhat fortuitous win over Stansted on a fine summer's evening at Hargrave Park.

Diss finally took the lead when midfielder Ben Laslett scored a powerful effort from the edge of the area in the 55th minute.

Diss were carved open a number of times despite the ability of their opponents to create chances, they struggled to put them away.

Attendance: 177


An ugly win but three points none the less. Brown was amazing in between the wood, and Ben Laslett took away MoM honors. Benjamin and Ogaga probably played their worst match ever and I am not happy with either as they are slacking off.


<center></center> <table align="center" bordercolor="#000000" width="90%"> <tbody><tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>Stansted</td> <td>Statistic</td> <td>Diss</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>15</td> <td>Shots</td> <td>7</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>5</td> <td>On Target</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>7</td> <td>Off Target</td> <td>5</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>3</td> <td>Blocked Shots</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>0</td> <td>Woodwork</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>0</td> <td>Clear Cut Chances</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>4</td> <td>Long Shots</td> <td>6</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>55%</td> <td>Possession</td> <td>45%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>6</td> <td>Corners</td> <td>7</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>18</td> <td>Free Kicks</td> <td>16</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>18</td> <td>Throw Ins</td> <td>12</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>11</td> <td>Fouls</td> <td>18</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>5</td> <td>Offsides</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>71%</td> <td>Passes Completed</td> <td>58%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>20%</td> <td>Crosses Completed</td> <td>5%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>78%</td> <td>Tackles Won</td> <td>72%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>67%</td> <td>Headers Won</td> <td>50%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>1</td> <td>Yellow Cards</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>0</td> <td>Red Cards</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>112.8</td> <td>Kilometers Run</td> <td>112.6</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>6.65</td> <td>Average Rating</td> <td>6.71</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>
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As you can see they worked us over and if it wasn't for our defense and their outstanding play we would have recorded this one as a loss.

Chatham is up next at their place in three days for a league match.

[MacroGuru]

well, not really going to do much here yet...relying on my assistants to let me know if we are screwing things up.

I do bring Elliott Greene in to start at the right side of my DC alignment.


Diss hold Chatham to draw
Chatham Town 1 - 1 Diss Town (Isthmian D1N)

Diss Town could count themselves somewhat fortunate to have escaped with a draw against Chatham Town in their match at Maidstone Road Sports Ground.

Benjamin has not trouble scoring from the spot when Cliff gave up a penalty. Striker Billy Bricknell equalized for Chatham in the 26th minute with a real poacher's effort.

Attendance: 116

I was happy to walk away from this match with a draw as we were slight underdogs going into this match. Benjamin was gifted his first goal for Diss with the Penalty shot. Jack Defty played a horrible game for us.


<center></center> <table align="center" bordercolor="#000000" width="90%"> <tbody><tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>Chatham</td> <td>Statistic</td> <td>Diss</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>11</td> <td>Shots</td> <td>6</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>3</td> <td>On Target</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>7</td> <td>Off Target</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>1</td> <td>Blocked Shots</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>1</td> <td>Woodwork</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>0</td> <td>Clear Cut Chances</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>7</td> <td>Long Shots</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>54%</td> <td>Possession</td> <td>46%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>5</td> <td>Corners</td> <td>4</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>20</td> <td>Free Kicks</td> <td>15</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>15</td> <td>Throw Ins</td> <td>19</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>13</td> <td>Fouls</td> <td>13</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>3</td> <td>Offsides</td> <td>7</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>67%</td> <td>Passes Completed</td> <td>65%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>11%</td> <td>Crosses Completed</td> <td>16%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>61%</td> <td>Tackles Won</td> <td>90%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>53%</td> <td>Headers Won</td> <td>68%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>1</td> <td>Yellow Cards</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>0</td> <td>Red Cards</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>113.5</td> <td>Kilometers Run</td> <td>112.7</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>6.55</td> <td>Average Rating</td> <td>6.54</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>
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Worked over, I am thinking the 3-4-3 is what is killing us and I may make the shift next match to the 4-4-2 to give us that extra little boost on the defensive side of the ball.

Also, I feel the strikers aren't meshing with three of them on the field at the same time.

We play Harrow in a league match at Brewers Green Lane. Lack of rest will be there because we play them in four days.

[MacroGuru]

Going into this match pegged as underdogs I am sitting with coach Walker discussing what we should do.

"You know Dennis, I think we can hit them with a 4-4-2, it's a formation that their 4-2-4 has been struggling with lately."

I look up from my notepad in our meeting and stare right at him. "You know my philosophy on formations....sell me on the 4-4-2 and we will try it."

"Well listen, the players, especially the strikers are not coming together with three of them out there. We have some diva's on this team and keeping it to minimum will help. Plus match striker to defender against them is a perfect fit for this. Lastly, the 3-4-3 hasn't been working for us properly."

Laughing, I slap the table..."I was thinking the same thing, let's make it happen."

And with that, we shift into this match with the 4-4-2, going very deep, narrow and slow with a twist. Instead of going out with an attacking mentality we are going to focus on the counter-attack.


Superior finishing provides cutting edge for Diss
Diss Town 3 - 0 Harrow Borough (Isthmian D1N)

Young midfielder Luke Dean got Diss off to a flying start by scoring a close range header in the 6th minute. With Harrow staring at defeat, there was controversy as young striker Richard Stevens then had a penalty shot turned down.

Striker Jack Defty doubled Diss' lead with a placed shot in the 18th minute. young centre-back Paul Hall had a chance to score from the dot for the Tangerines in the 48th minute but missed the attempt.

Diss' Steve Higgs made them forget the miss however by scoring a real poacher's effort on the 67th minute.

Attendance: 226


Jack woke up as did Luke Dean. Luke took the MoM award with 1 goal and 2 assists. The penalty miss was my fault as I forgot to arrange with Coach Walker the new penalty shot takers.


<center></center> <table align="center" bordercolor="#000000" width="90%"> <tbody><tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>Diss</td> <td>Statistic</td> <td>Harrow</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>11</td> <td>Shots</td> <td>10</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>4</td> <td>On Target</td> <td>4</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>4</td> <td>Off Target</td> <td>4</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>3</td> <td>Blocked Shots</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>0</td> <td>Woodwork</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>3</td> <td>Clear Cut Chances</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>2</td> <td>Long Shots</td> <td>5</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>51%</td> <td>Possession</td> <td>49%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>3</td> <td>Corners</td> <td>6</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>7</td> <td>Free Kicks</td> <td>12</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>18</td> <td>Throw Ins</td> <td>15</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>9</td> <td>Fouls</td> <td>8</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>3</td> <td>Offsides</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>67%</td> <td>Passes Completed</td> <td>61%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>23%</td> <td>Crosses Completed</td> <td>4%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>81%</td> <td>Tackles Won</td> <td>65%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>81%</td> <td>Headers Won</td> <td>41%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>0</td> <td>Yellow Cards</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>0</td> <td>Red Cards</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>118.4</td> <td>Kilometers Run</td> <td>116.8</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>7.25</td> <td>Average Rating</td> <td>5.91</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>
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</td> </tr> </tbody></table>




With the edge in possession and a determination to not lose this game it turned into a big win for us. We clicked on all cylinders and it was almost as if the players preferred the 4-4-2 over the 3-4-3.

Our next match is an FA Cup, 4th Qual Round match against Boreham Wood at home. We were pegged to get to this spot in the FA Cup and right now we have matched expectations. A win builds up additional confidence from the board.

[MacroGuru]

I don't know if I should approach this match serious or not as we are picked as major underdogs in the match and with scouting Boreham we are not that outmatched.

I take the approach with the team as one for them to enjoy and tell them that if they loosen up, they could win this one tonight.


Tangerines made to rue missed chances
Diss Town 1-2 Boreham Wood (FA Cup 4th Qual. Rnd)

After appearing to just have the edge in the hard fought battle, Diss Town's players and fans will be disappointed to have lost 2-1 to a Boreham Wood team they consider to be their equal. Two goals from Paul Fildes helped Boreham Wood to victory.

Striker Paul Fildes got Boreham Wood off to a flying start by scoring a powerful close range freekick in the 5th minute. The striker was able to add to his tally soon after with another strike in the 14th minute.

Young striker Steve Higgs 86th minute strike proved the only consolation for The Tangerines.

Attendance: 645

What a match, we finally got our head around it in the 2nd half. The Fildes goal in the 5th minute was a rocket that shocked everyone including Fildes, he didn't realize it went in.


<center></center> <table align="center" bordercolor="#000000" width="90%"> <tbody><tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>Diss</td> <td>Statistic</td> <td>Boreham Wood</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>19</td> <td>Shots</td> <td>11</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>4</td> <td>On Target</td> <td>5</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>9</td> <td>Off Target</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>6</td> <td>Blocked Shots</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>1</td> <td>Woodwork</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>1</td> <td>Clear Cut Chances</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>11</td> <td>Long Shots</td> <td>6</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>55%</td> <td>Possession</td> <td>45%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>6</td> <td>Corners</td> <td>6</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>6</td> <td>Free Kicks</td> <td>13</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>24</td> <td>Throw Ins</td> <td>12</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>12</td> <td>Fouls</td> <td>5</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>1</td> <td>Offsides</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>71%</td> <td>Passes Completed</td> <td>60%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>27%</td> <td>Crosses Completed</td> <td>17%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>76%</td> <td>Tackles Won</td> <td>70%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>71%</td> <td>Headers Won</td> <td>51%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>0</td> <td>Yellow Cards</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>0</td> <td>Red Cards</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>127.6</td> <td>Kilometers Run</td> <td>129.2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>6.61</td> <td>Average Rating</td> <td>6.86</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>
</td> <td>
</td> <td>
</td> </tr> </tbody></table>


In a game we held the edge in, we just couldn't convert our chances against this team. We matched the board expectations just to get here, but I wanted to go deeper in this cup. I have a deep squad that can handle the rotations and understand where they are at.

Our next match is a league match against Aveley who holds the 1st place spot on the league table and have run off 5 straight wins. We will be traveling to Mill Field for this one in four days.

[MacroGuru]

Another game where we are picked to be the underdogs but from now on I am assuming we can win every match regardless of how we are viewed. I am going with a 4-4-2 because Walker informs me it's Aveley's weakness, the other thing that is new for us is coming out of the gate counter attacking.


Honors even at Mill Field
Aveley 0 - 0 Diss Town (Istmian D1N)

Diss Town were held to a draw by Aveley in a close-fought Isthmian D1N mach played at Mill Field.

Diss were carved open a number of time but despite the ability of their opponents to create chances, they struggled to put them away.

Attendance: 64


For a one versus sixth game it was our traveling 50 that showed up versus their 14, kind of turned it into a home match for us. Our defense and keeper Bowles played great for us as they managed to stop a ton of crosses and passes working into the box.


<center></center> <table align="center" bordercolor="#000000" width="90%"> <tbody><tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>Aveley</td> <td>Statistic</td> <td>Diss</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>9</td> <td>Shots</td> <td>6</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>2</td> <td>On Target</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>5</td> <td>Off Target</td> <td>4</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>2</td> <td>Blocked Shots</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>1</td> <td>Woodwork</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>0</td> <td>Clear Cut Chances</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>4</td> <td>Long Shots</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>45%</td> <td>Possession</td> <td>55%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>4</td> <td>Corners</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>19</td> <td>Free Kicks</td> <td>7</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>19</td> <td>Throw Ins</td> <td>17</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>6</td> <td>Fouls</td> <td>12</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>1</td> <td>Offsides</td> <td>7</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>64%</td> <td>Passes Completed</td> <td>70%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>13%</td> <td>Crosses Completed</td> <td>9%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>80%</td> <td>Tackles Won</td> <td>66%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>38%</td> <td>Headers Won</td> <td>74%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>1</td> <td>Yellow Cards</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>0</td> <td>Red Cards</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>120.4</td> <td>Kilometers Run</td> <td>121.8</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>6.71</td> <td>Average Rating</td> <td>6.91</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>
</td> <td>
</td> <td>
</td> </tr> </tbody></table>



Another match statistically we should have won but we just couldn't convert our chances when it counted. I was happy with getting a point, don't get me wrong.

Our first FA Trophy match is coming up in four days as we travel to Short Lane to take on Ashford (Middx) in the FA Trophy 1st Qual. Rnd match.

[MacroGuru]

What a way to start out in October a FA Trophy match against a team in same level, just a different division. We are major underdogs for this match and we hear things such as take it easy, time to go home, don't worry about this one in regards to our play against them. In fact, the presser before the match I was asked about Ashford's ability and talent that is better than ours.

It fires me and the boys up.


Honors even at Short Lane
Ashford Town (Middlesex) 1 - 1 Diss Town (FA Trophy 1st Qual. Rnd)

Diss Town were held to a draw by Ashford Town in a close fought match at Short Lane.

Young midfielder James Owen gave Diss the lead with a placed shot in the 29th minute. Ashford 's equalizer came through Lee Tuck as he seized on Paul Hall's mistake to score a screamer from the edge of the area. Then followed controversy as Ashfor we denied claims by young striker Warren Harris for a penalty.

Attendance: 91


The match proved exactly what I have been telling everyone so far. We can hang with anyone, regardless. We should have won this, but because of our prior match some of our starters were tired so I basically played our 2nd team against Ashford.


<center></center> <table align="center" bordercolor="#000000" width="90%"> <tbody><tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>Ashford (Middx)</td> <td>Statistic</td> <td>Diss</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>7</td> <td>Shots</td> <td>5</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>2</td> <td>On Target</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>5</td> <td>Off Target</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>0</td> <td>Blocked Shots</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>0</td> <td>Woodwork</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>0</td> <td>Clear Cut Chances</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>4</td> <td>Long Shots</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>39%</td> <td>Possession</td> <td>61%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>5</td> <td>Corners</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>14</td> <td>Free Kicks</td> <td>15</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>17</td> <td>Throw Ins</td> <td>22</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>15</td> <td>Fouls</td> <td>12</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>0</td> <td>Offsides</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>62%</td> <td>Passes Completed</td> <td>74%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>9%</td> <td>Crosses Completed</td> <td>16%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>67%</td> <td>Tackles Won</td> <td>76%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>63%</td> <td>Headers Won</td> <td>59%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>0</td> <td>Yellow Cards</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>0</td> <td>Red Cards</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>120.5</td> <td>Kilometers Run</td> <td>121.3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>6.53</td> <td>Average Rating</td> <td>6.75</td> </tr> </tbody></table>



Our replay at Brewers Green Lane is in three days.

[MacroGuru]

Time for the replay and our manhandling of them still did not change perception other than we have become slight underdogs. How the hell can you call us an underdog against this team when we are at home?


Diss beat Ashford (Middx) in thrilling encounter
Diss Town 4 - 3 Ashford Town (Middlesex) (FA Trophy 1st Qual. Rnd)

Both teams served up a game to remember as Diss Town came out on top in this 4-3 goal fest.

One expert commented that this match should be taped and shown to any doubters of the beautiful game. Two goals from Jack Defty helped Diss to victory.

Striker Jack Defty got Diss off to a flying start by scoring a placed shot in the 3rd minute. Then followed controversy as Diss were denied claims by fullback Steve Adams for a penalty.

Young striker Warren Harris then equalized for Ashford in the 41st minute with a placed shot from close range. Midfielder Matthew Travers then put the guests in front after 46 minutes with a placed shot. Diss' equalizer came through Luke Dean as he seized on Paul Johnson's mistake to score a solid diving header.

Defty then added his 2nd goal of the game witha powerful effort in the 54th minute. Striker James Folkes then equalized for Ashford in the 64th minute with a powerful close range header.

Young striker Steve Higgs scored what proved to be the winner for the home team in the 69th minute with an effore from the edge of the area.

Attendance: 169


I don't know if my heart will be able to handle to many back and forth games like this. I loved the fact that we dug deep to overcome some of the obstacles and pull out this win. It was big to me that Steve is hanging in there with everyone else at 18 years of age.


<center></center> <table align="center" bordercolor="#000000" width="90%"> <tbody><tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>Diss</td> <td>Statistic</td> <td>Ashford (Middx)</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>16</td> <td>Shots</td> <td>13</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>5</td> <td>On Target</td> <td>5</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>7</td> <td>Off Target</td> <td>6</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>4</td> <td>Blocked Shots</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>1</td> <td>Woodwork</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>3</td> <td>Clear Cut Chances</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>4</td> <td>Long Shots</td> <td>5</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>59%</td> <td>Possession</td> <td>41%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>8</td> <td>Corners</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>12</td> <td>Free Kicks</td> <td>10</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>15</td> <td>Throw Ins</td> <td>12</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>8</td> <td>Fouls</td> <td>12</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>2</td> <td>Offsides</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>77%</td> <td>Passes Completed</td> <td>68%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>25%</td> <td>Crosses Completed</td> <td>66%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>77%</td> <td>Tackles Won</td> <td>65%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>53%</td> <td>Headers Won</td> <td>66%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>2</td> <td>Yellow Cards</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>0</td> <td>Red Cards</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>116.9</td> <td>Kilometers Run</td> <td>115.7</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>7.03</td> <td>Average Rating</td> <td>6.40</td> </tr> </tbody></table>



What an offensive showcase for both teams as some great runs and shots happened all game long. The win helped bolster the spirits.

Rolling on the next match will be our Norfolk Senior Cup 3rd Round match against Swaffham at Brewers Green Lane. We have four whole days to prepare for this one.

[Tellistto]

Nice win there!

[MacroGuru]

Nice win there!

Thanks....This Dynasty has to take a slight break....I am taking my laptop into the shop, the damn thing will not boot up, I am hoping it will recover.

[Tellistto]

Here's to hoping! Would be an absolute shame to see this dynasty end due to computer issues. Tell

[MacroGuru]

Here's to hoping! Would be an absolute shame to see this dynasty end due to computer issues. Tell

I will find out tomorrow what they can do...If I can save the data on the HD I will move it over to this laptop and move forward with it.

I just hope I can get the laptop fixed, it's my gaming laptop.

[MacroGuru]

We have been pegged to win out in the Norfolk County Senior Cup again this year. Swaffham has felt the brunt of us in the cup....in the semi-final and finals of the past 2 seasons. We have are 4-0-1 heading into this match and we do not want to lose it.


Clinical finishing the difference at Brewers Green Lane
Diss Town 2 - 0 Swaffham Town (Norfolk Senior Cup 3rd Rnd)

Diss Town overcame resilient Swaffham Town in the Cup game at Brewers Green Lane.

Striker Jack Defty gave Diss the lead with a well timed close range finish in the 26th minute. With Swaffham staring at defeat, there was controversy as young centre-back Richard Williams then had a penalty shot turned down.

Defty completed the scoring for Diss with a close range header in the 90th minute.

Attendance: 185


Defty is turning it on for us. He is definitely doing what we brought him in here to do and that is score. We need the others around him to step up.


<center></center> <table align="center" bordercolor="#000000" width="90%"> <tbody><tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>Diss</td> <td>Statistic</td> <td>Swaffham</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>9</td> <td>Shots</td> <td>14</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>2</td> <td>On Target</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>3</td> <td>Off Target</td> <td>9</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>4</td> <td>Blocked Shots</td> <td>5</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>0</td> <td>Woodwork</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>1</td> <td>Clear Cut Chances</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>2</td> <td>Long Shots</td> <td>6</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>55%</td> <td>Possession</td> <td>45%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>3</td> <td>Corners</td> <td>6</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>12</td> <td>Free Kicks</td> <td>16</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>20</td> <td>Throw Ins</td> <td>14</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>13</td> <td>Fouls</td> <td>9</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>3</td> <td>Offsides</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>72%</td> <td>Passes Completed</td> <td>63%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>53%</td> <td>Crosses Completed</td> <td>16%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>70%</td> <td>Tackles Won</td> <td>77%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>71%</td> <td>Headers Won</td> <td>41%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>2</td> <td>Yellow Cards</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>0</td> <td>Red Cards</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>117.7</td> <td>Kilometers Run</td> <td>119.3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>7.05</td> <td>Average Rating</td> <td>6.26</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>
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We worked them over pretty well. We crossed, got the ball in the air and controlled it pretty well. We need more of our matches to have this kind of statistical advantage.

Our next match is an Isthmian match at home against Great Wakering in 4 days.

[MacroGuru]

Time to rotate keepers and Leigh Brown gets in for the start. We rest a few players for this match as we will need them for the cup and I need everyone sharp.


Five-star Diss triumph
Diss Town 5 - 1 Great Wakering Rovers (Isthmian D1N)

Great Wakering had more of the game in the latest match, but were still on the wrong end of a 5 - 1 thrashing at the hands of Diss Town. Two goals from Steve Higgs helped Diss to victory.

Things did not get off to a good start for Great Wakering as Diss' Jack Defty scored from the spot after Paul Loader had given away a penalty. Young striker Steve Higgs doubled Diss' lead with a powerful effort in the 12th minute.

Young centre-back Ryan Malone pulled one back for Great Wakering after 23 minutes with a freak goal. An error from Craig Davis allowed Higgs to score a placed shot. Young striker Onome Ogaga then added to the lead with a placed shot in the 77th minute.

There were no prizes for guessing who completed the route in the 87th minute as that man Ogaga popped up again with a placed shot.

Attendance: 244


Holy cow! There we go...Youth stood out and did what we have been hoping all along and that is score. Higgs proved why we have been keeping a hold of him and not shopping him around, he is the face of our team.


<center></center> <table align="center" bordercolor="#000000" width="90%"> <tbody><tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>Diss</td> <td>Statistic</td> <td>Great Wakering</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>9</td> <td>Shots</td> <td>15</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>5</td> <td>On Target</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>3</td> <td>Off Target</td> <td>7</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>1</td> <td>Blocked Shots</td> <td>6</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>1</td> <td>Woodwork</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>5</td> <td>Clear Cut Chances</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>0</td> <td>Long Shots</td> <td>12</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>51%</td> <td>Possession</td> <td>49%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>6</td> <td>Corners</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>9</td> <td>Free Kicks</td> <td>11</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>9</td> <td>Throw Ins</td> <td>15</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>6</td> <td>Fouls</td> <td>10</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>5</td> <td>Offsides</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>72%</td> <td>Passes Completed</td> <td>67%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>25%</td> <td>Crosses Completed</td> <td>23%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>67%</td> <td>Tackles Won</td> <td>74%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>75%</td> <td>Headers Won</td> <td>43%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>0</td> <td>Yellow Cards</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>0</td> <td>Red Cards</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>112.5</td> <td>Kilometers Run</td> <td>110.3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>7.49</td> <td>Average Rating</td> <td>5.62</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>
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Another dominant match where we controlled everything and we really didn't feel to threatened by Great Wakering. We need to stay strong when we play them at their place, they will have us in their cross hairs.

We will play VT F.C. in 3 days for the 2nd Qual Rnd of the FA Trophy at home.

[MacroGuru]

We are happy to be in the 2nd Qualification round of the FA Trophy, and want the win badly.


Diss fortunate to beat VT F.C.
Diss Town 1 - 0 VT F.C.

Diss Town recorded a somewhat fortuitous win over VT F.C on a fine autumn afternoon at Brewers Green Lane.

Diss finally took the lead when a young striker Onome Ogaga scored a real poacher's effort in the 79th minute.

Diss covered a lot of ground but also gave up far to many fouls, meaning their effort was often for nothing.

Attendance: 209


Ogaga has stepped up his game after being talked to and told he needs to step it up. Our defense has performed quite well for the past few matches and we need them to keep it up.


<center></center> <table align="center" bordercolor="#000000" width="90%"> <tbody><tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>Diss</td> <td>Statistic</td> <td>VT F.C.</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>10</td> <td>Shots</td> <td>20</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>4</td> <td>On Target</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>3</td> <td>Off Target</td> <td>11</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>3</td> <td>Blocked Shots</td> <td>7</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>1</td> <td>Woodwork</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>1</td> <td>Clear Cut Chances</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>2</td> <td>Long Shots</td> <td>10</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>49%</td> <td>Possession</td> <td>51%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>3</td> <td>Corners</td> <td>10</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>13</td> <td>Free Kicks</td> <td>14</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>11</td> <td>Throw Ins</td> <td>18</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>11</td> <td>Fouls</td> <td>12</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>3</td> <td>Offsides</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>66%</td> <td>Passes Completed</td> <td>68%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>25%</td> <td>Crosses Completed</td> <td>11%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>86%</td> <td>Tackles Won</td> <td>63%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>78%</td> <td>Headers Won</td> <td>50%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>0</td> <td>Yellow Cards</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>0</td> <td>Red Cards</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>129.9</td> <td>Kilometers Run</td> <td>127.4</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>7.07</td> <td>Average Rating</td> <td>6.33</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>
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We lost in possession this game and the one thing that kept us in it and ahead was our aggressiveness. We need to combine the aggressiveness with our offensive power and we win more games.

Our next match is a Isthmian match against March at Brewers Green Lane in 4 days.

[Tellistto]

Nice to see it back! Tell

[MacroGuru]

Nice to see it back! Tell

Thanks Tell! It's good to be back...I was spooked I wouldn't be able to save it. I figured it out and made it happen...Good to know you are hanging in there.

[MacroGuru]

Rolling into this game, we needed the win to keep ourselves up in the upper half of the ladder.


Diss in control as Marchingmen are brushed aside
Diss Town 2 - 1 March Town United (Isthmian D1)

Diss Town battled to a deserved 2-1 victory over March Town United on a fine autumn evening at Brewers Green Lane.

Young striker Onome Ogaga got Diss off to a flying start by scoring a real poacher's effort in the 2nd minute. Defty was able to keep his composure to score from the spot after Claydon gave away a penalty. Young winger Ryan Kennedy managed to grab the consolation for March in the 75th Minute with a well executed finish.

Attendance: 242


Uggh...Steve Higgs is injured in the game and will miss about 2 weeks because of it. It was great to watch Bowles sustain the barrage he did right at the end.


<center></center> <table align="center" bordercolor="#000000" width="90%"> <tbody><tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>Diss</td> <td>Statistic</td> <td>March</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>9</td> <td>Shots</td> <td>8</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>4</td> <td>On Target</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>2</td> <td>Off Target</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>3</td> <td>Blocked Shots</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>0</td> <td>Woodwork</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>3</td> <td>Clear Cut Chances</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>5</td> <td>Long Shots</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>56%</td> <td>Possession</td> <td>44%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>8</td> <td>Corners</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>12</td> <td>Free Kicks</td> <td>15</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>13</td> <td>Throw Ins</td> <td>17</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>11</td> <td>Fouls</td> <td>12</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>4</td> <td>Offsides</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>70%</td> <td>Passes Completed</td> <td>66%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>11%</td> <td>Crosses Completed</td> <td>12%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>71%</td> <td>Tackles Won</td> <td>85%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>65%</td> <td>Headers Won</td> <td>60%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>0</td> <td>Yellow Cards</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>0</td> <td>Red Cards</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>119.3</td> <td>Kilometers Run</td> <td>116.2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>6.84</td> <td>Average Rating</td> <td>6.29</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>
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We managed possession but they were more the aggressor in the match. We need that edge in aggression to take a match over. We were lucky to pull this one out.

We have another league match at home in three days against Romford.

[MacroGuru]

Going into this match as favorites, I am not a big fan with the injuries and energy issues the guys are experiencing.


Quality of possession provides victory
Diss Town 3 - 0 Romford (Isthmian D1N)

An efficient performance from Diss earn them a 3-0 win over Romford at Brewers Green Lane. Two goals from Clive Moyo Modise helped Diss to victory.

Striker Clive Moyo Modise got Diss off to a flying start by scoring a placed shot after just one minute. Young striker Onome Ogaga doubled Diss' lead with a real poachers effort in the 54th minute.

With Romford staring at defeat, there was controversy as centre-back Jonathan Crompton then had a penalty shot turned down. An error from Leon Hibbert allowed Moyo Modise to score a real poachers effort.

Attendance: 309


We had Lyth come back from injury for this match on the defense, we gave some of the vets a rest by bringing on Clive and Onome and they did not disappoint.


<center></center> <table align="center" bordercolor="#000000" width="90%"> <tbody><tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>Diss</td> <td>Statistic</td> <td>Romford</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>11</td> <td>Shots</td> <td>6</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>3</td> <td>On Target</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>5</td> <td>Off Target</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>3</td> <td>Blocked Shots</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>0</td> <td>Woodwork</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>2</td> <td>Clear Cut Chances</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>5</td> <td>Long Shots</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>60%</td> <td>Possession</td> <td>40%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>4</td> <td>Corners</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>9</td> <td>Free Kicks</td> <td>9</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>19</td> <td>Throw Ins</td> <td>12</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>7</td> <td>Fouls</td> <td>8</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>2</td> <td>Offsides</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>76%</td> <td>Passes Completed</td> <td>63%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>19%</td> <td>Crosses Completed</td> <td>15%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>68%</td> <td>Tackles Won</td> <td>80%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>70%</td> <td>Headers Won</td> <td>55%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>0</td> <td>Yellow Cards</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>0</td> <td>Red Cards</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>132.5</td> <td>Kilometers Run</td> <td>131.3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>7.19</td> <td>Average Rating</td> <td>6.01</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>
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The had the better aggression while we controlled the tempo. I am not going to complain about the result here.

We are playing a league match at Wivenhoe in 3 days.

[MacroGuru]

Diss pile up the wins in record-breaking fashion

Diss' 6 games won in a row between Tuesday October 4th 2011 and Saturday October 22nd 2011 is a new record

We end up getting George Hinds on loan from MK Dons, he is a great MC, DM, DC that will help take some strain off of our guys. We give him the nod as well to start as we have a cup match coming up after this one.


Diss lucky to draw
Wivenhoe Town 0 - 0 Diss Town (Isthmian D1N)

Following their 0-0 draw with Wivenhoe Town at Broad Lane Ground, an ex-Diss player claimed that his former team must improve if they are to succeed this season.

Striker Jack Defty's red card for a vicious foul in the 23rd minutes put Diss' position under question. Striker Harry Hunt saw a penalty beat the keeper but hit the post on the 52nd mark.

Diss were often prevented from playing as they wanted to due to the number of fouls committed by their enthusiastic opponents.

Attendance: 95

I am livid at the way this game was called. Yeah, he called some fouls against them, but nothing like the one's he kept calling against us. It felt like home cooking to the highest extent, and I did not spare any punches about my thoughts behind it in the press conference.


<center></center> <table align="center" bordercolor="#000000" width="90%"> <tbody><tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>Wivenhoe</td> <td>Statistic</td> <td>Diss</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>15</td> <td>Shots</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>0</td> <td>On Target</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>8</td> <td>Off Target</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>7</td> <td>Blocked Shots</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>3</td> <td>Woodwork</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>1</td> <td>Clear Cut Chances</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>11</td> <td>Long Shots</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>58%</td> <td>Possession</td> <td>42%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>10</td> <td>Corners</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>11</td> <td>Free Kicks</td> <td>9</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>25</td> <td>Throw Ins</td> <td>18</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>8</td> <td>Fouls</td> <td>9</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>1</td> <td>Offsides</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>72%</td> <td>Passes Completed</td> <td>61%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>15%</td> <td>Crosses Completed</td> <td>50%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>84%</td> <td>Tackles Won</td> <td>73%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>39%</td> <td>Headers Won</td> <td>81%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>1</td> <td>Yellow Cards</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>0</td> <td>Red Cards</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>120.4</td> <td>Kilometers Run</td> <td>110.0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>6.51</td> <td>Average Rating</td> <td>6.73</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>
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It's hard to say we were out played this match, but they kept us out of rhythm all game long.

I received a reprimand by the governing body for bitching about the red card but I have also appealed the 1 game suspension for Jack, and I doubt it will stand.

Our next match in 3 days is against Cambridge City at the City Ground. It is the FA Trophy 3rd Qual. Rnd match which I am pretty sure we will be underdogs.

An update on the league table...we sit in 2nd right now by 1 point and are behind 1st place Aveley by 5 points. We promised to finish in the top half of the ladder, if we can play for promotion, all that much better.

[MacroGuru]

Sorry about the delay of playing...I will be updating over the weekend and throughout the week as I travel for work as well...I have been missing this....but being back on my ancient laptop pisses me off. I might get me a new one today.

[MacroGuru]

Lucky Diss celebrate unlikely victory
Cambridge City 0 - 1 Diss Town (FA Trophy 3rd Qual. Rnd)

Lady luck smiled on Diss Town this afternoon as they somehow managed to snatch an unlikely 1-0 victory against Cambridge City.

Cambridge captain Rob Nightingale had a chance to score from the spot for the Lilywhites in the 45th minute but missed the attempt. An error by Charlie Allen allowed attacking full back Ashley Lyth to score an effort which was deflected on it's way in. Lyth's impact delighted fans with his late goal.

Diss were carved open a number of times but despite the ability of their opponents to create chances, they struggled to put them away.

Attendance: 287


Tired and beat up we still manage to win. Our keeper Bowles still has it going on and was able to keep this game safe for us. Our mid and forwards need to sink it when they get the chance.


<center></center> <table align="center" bordercolor="#000000" width="90%"> <tbody><tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>Cambridge C</td> <td>Statistic</td> <td>Diss</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>20</td> <td>Shots</td> <td>6</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>3</td> <td>On Target</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>10</td> <td>Off Target</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>7</td> <td>Blocked Shots</td> <td>4</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>0</td> <td>Woodwork</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>1</td> <td>Clear Cut Chances</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>10</td> <td>Long Shots</td> <td>5</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>55%</td> <td>Possession</td> <td>45%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>8</td> <td>Corners</td> <td>4</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>16</td> <td>Free Kicks</td> <td>12</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>22</td> <td>Throw Ins</td> <td>16</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>9</td> <td>Fouls</td> <td>11</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>3</td> <td>Offsides</td> <td>6</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>69%</td> <td>Passes Completed</td> <td>60%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>13%</td> <td>Crosses Completed</td> <td>0%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>87%</td> <td>Tackles Won</td> <td>78%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>64%</td> <td>Headers Won</td> <td>61%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>1</td> <td>Yellow Cards</td> <td>4</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>0</td> <td>Red Cards</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>119.5</td> <td>Kilometers Run</td> <td>117.9</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>6.45</td> <td>Average Rating</td> <td>6.81</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>
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We were dominated as far as possession and total control. They even cranked more shots at goal than us, but we took our time and played it methodically...however that won't win them all.

Our next match is at home against Wisbech and it is a league match.

[MacroGuru]

Diss fortunate to beat Wisbech
Diss Town 2 - 1 Wisbech Town (Isthmian D1N)

Diss Town recorded a somewhat fortuitous win over Wisbech Town on a fine autumn evening at Brewers Green Lane.

Young striker Onome Ogaga gave Diss the lead with a real poachers effort in the 17th minute. With Wisbech staring at defeat, there was controversy as young centre-back Gary Donnelly then had a penalty shot turned down.

Midfielder Brett Kinch then equalized for Wisbech in the 44th minute with a real poacher's effort. Young striker Steve Higgs scored what proved to be the game winner for the home team in the 46th minute with a powerful effort.

Attendance: 239


Our young strikers stepped up like they were supposed to and squared a couple of them home.


<center></center> <table align="center" bordercolor="#000000" width="90%"> <tbody><tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>Diss</td> <td>Statistic</td> <td>Wisbech</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>8</td> <td>Shots</td> <td>12</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>3</td> <td>On Target</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>4</td> <td>Off Target</td> <td>8</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>1</td> <td>Blocked Shots</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>2</td> <td>Woodwork</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>1</td> <td>Clear Cut Chances</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>4</td> <td>Long Shots</td> <td>6</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>51%</td> <td>Possession</td> <td>49%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>4</td> <td>Corners</td> <td>7</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>10</td> <td>Free Kicks</td> <td>14</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>17</td> <td>Throw Ins</td> <td>11</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>6</td> <td>Fouls</td> <td>7</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>8</td> <td>Offsides</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>68%</td> <td>Passes Completed</td> <td>61%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>11%</td> <td>Crosses Completed</td> <td>16%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>73%</td> <td>Tackles Won</td> <td>72%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>66%</td> <td>Headers Won</td> <td>53%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>1</td> <td>Yellow Cards</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>0</td> <td>Red Cards</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>127.5</td> <td>Kilometers Run</td> <td>126.7</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>6.79</td> <td>Average Rating</td> <td>6.52</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>
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We took the edge with everything this game but our defense is getting worn down as they are allowing more shots...we are beginning to counter really well, and hope that this keeps us going on a solid run.


Diss maintain unbeaten record

Diss Town have extended their unbeaten record in the Isthmian D1N to twelve games following their 2-1 result against Wisbech Town.

Although they were widely predicted at the start of the campaign to just finish in the top half, The Tangerines have not wasted any time in climbing to the top of the table.

Although it is still early in the season, their current winning stream confirms their ambitions to finish as high as possible.


Obviously I would love to see us push this as far as possible and it is helping everything we are trying to do as a squad. I think we can compete at a couple levels higher...and we will be given the chance, if we prove it.

in 3 days we play Lowestoft at home in a league match, here is hoping we keep the streak going.

[Tellistto]

Nice to see this return!

[MacroGuru]

Diss edge narrow Lowestoft game
Diss Town 1 - Lowestoft Town (Isthmian D1N)

Diss Town won a hard fought battle against Lowestoft Town on a fine autumn afternoon at Brewers Green Lane

With the game nearing an end, it was Trevor Benjamin who scored a close range header to give Diss the lead in the 90th minute. Benjamins impact delighted the fans with his late goal.

Diss covered a lot of ground but also gave up far to many fouls, meaning their effort was for nothing.

Attendance: 299


It's about time Trevor does something...the fans hate him and think he was a catastrophe of a pick up, I have had him on the list and Phil thinks he can still help us...he has proven it very little, although I think he pulled his head out of his arse and used it properly here.


<center></center> <table align="center" bordercolor="#000000" width="90%"> <tbody><tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>Diss</td> <td>Statistic</td> <td>Lowestoft</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>12</td> <td>Shots</td> <td>15</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>3</td> <td>On Target</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>8</td> <td>Off Target</td> <td>9</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>1</td> <td>Blocked Shots</td> <td>4</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>1</td> <td>Woodwork</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>2</td> <td>Clear Cut Chances</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>2</td> <td>Long Shots</td> <td>9</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>55%</td> <td>Possession</td> <td>45%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>7</td> <td>Corners</td> <td>5</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>15</td> <td>Free Kicks</td> <td>15</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>20</td> <td>Throw Ins</td> <td>11</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>12</td> <td>Fouls</td> <td>14</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>3</td> <td>Offsides</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>70%</td> <td>Passes Completed</td> <td>63%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>33%</td> <td>Crosses Completed</td> <td>18%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>65%</td> <td>Tackles Won</td> <td>78%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>53%</td> <td>Headers Won</td> <td>57%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>0</td> <td>Yellow Cards</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>0</td> <td>Red Cards</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>123.2</td> <td>Kilometers Run</td> <td>120.9</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>6.81</td> <td>Average Rating</td> <td>6.65</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>
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Our defense did what they were supposed to do, force the long shots however we weren't nearly all around aggressive as I would like us to be.

Also news about Defty and his red card came down


Defty suspended for two matches

Jack Defty has been given a two match suspension after being sent off in the Isthmian D1N match between Diss and Wivenhoe.

The suspension will apply for all English domestic competitions and will start on Wednesday November 2nd 2011


Which means he sat the Wisbech and Lowestoft matches and should be back for our next match against Waltham Abbey at Capershotts for an Isthmian D1N match in 4 days.

We lead the league with 29 points tied with Aveley who is 2nd and six points ahead of Lowestoft, Wisbech, Harrow and AFC Sudbury which are 3rd - 6th respectively.

[MacroGuru]

I sit our starting keeper Bowles as it is our young and upcoming keeper Brown's turn in the rotation and we also have Defty back for the match.


Diss fortunate to beat Waltham Abbey
Waltham Abbey 0 - 1 Diss Town (Isthmian D1N)

Diss Town recorded a somewhat fortuitous win over Waltham Abbey on a fine autumn evening at Capershotts.

Young midfielder Luke Dean gave Diss the lead with an effort which hit the inside of the post before crossing the line in the 29th minute.

Diss were carved open a number of times but despite the ability of their opponents to create chances, they struggled to put them away.

Attendance: 39


GK Lehigh Brown played phenomenal, he stopped several head up shots and deflected a few out of the box. We also bounced a few shots off the woodwork as well.


<center></center> <table align="center" bordercolor="#000000" width="90%"> <tbody><tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>Waltham Abbey</td> <td>Statistic</td> <td>Diss</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>13</td> <td>Shots</td> <td>9</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>4</td> <td>On Target</td> <td>5</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>5</td> <td>Off Target</td> <td>4</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>4</td> <td>Blocked Shots</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>0</td> <td>Woodwork</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>3</td> <td>Clear Cut Chances</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>6</td> <td>Long Shots</td> <td>4</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>52%</td> <td>Possession</td> <td>48%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>12</td> <td>Corners</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>14</td> <td>Free Kicks</td> <td>11</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>25</td> <td>Throw Ins</td> <td>17</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>10</td> <td>Fouls</td> <td>9</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>1</td> <td>Offsides</td> <td>5</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>68%</td> <td>Passes Completed</td> <td>59%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>14%</td> <td>Crosses Completed</td> <td>14%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>69%</td> <td>Tackles Won</td> <td>72%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>67%</td> <td>Headers Won</td> <td>56%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>3</td> <td>Yellow Cards</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>0</td> <td>Red Cards</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>121.1</td> <td>Kilometers Run</td> <td>122.1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>6.60</td> <td>Average Rating</td> <td>6.93</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>
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We took quality shots with five out of our nine on target and 2 of those hitting the woodwork. Waltham was lucky it was only 1-0 and not 3-0, but then again...Brown blocked 4 direct shots so I guess it can go either way.

Up next is Enfield Town coming to Brewers Green Lane in 3 days for a league match.

[MacroGuru]

Bowles back in as keeper, Defty took a knock last game and I yanked him at the 22 minute mark so he is 100% healthy for this match.


Diss fortunate to beat Enfield Town
Diss Town 2 - 1 Enfield Town (Isthmian D1N)

Diss Town recorded a somewhat fortuitous win over Enfield Town on a fine autumn afternoon at Brewers Green Lane. Two goals from Jack Defty helped Diss to victory.

Striker Jack Defty gave Diss the lead with a placed shot in the 13th minute. Defty had no trouble scoring from the spot when Carpenter gave up a penalty.

Striker Chris Blakeley managed to grab the consolation for Enfield Town in the 63rd minute with a close range effort.

Enfield Town also saw their 85th minute strike disallowed in controversial circumstances.

Attendance: 341


Hell, we dominated the first half and they dominated the second, which I knew was coming. Also, doesn't the Diss Informer writing staff have an ounce of creativity. Blakeley killed us in the second, the controversial play on the 85th minute was an offsides ball which I was yelling at the line judge non stop that they were continually lining up offsides all game long, to bad it took over 85 minutes to get the call.


<center></center> <table align="center" bordercolor="#000000" width="90%"> <tbody><tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>Diss</td> <td>Statistic</td> <td>Enfield Town</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>4</td> <td>Shots</td> <td>10</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>2</td> <td>On Target</td> <td>4</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>2</td> <td>Off Target</td> <td>5</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>0</td> <td>Blocked Shots</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>1</td> <td>Woodwork</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>3</td> <td>Clear Cut Chances</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>1</td> <td>Long Shots</td> <td>5</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>47%</td> <td>Possession</td> <td>53%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>8</td> <td>Corners</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>13</td> <td>Free Kicks</td> <td>8</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>22</td> <td>Throw Ins</td> <td>19</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>7</td> <td>Fouls</td> <td>12</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>1</td> <td>Offsides</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>61%</td> <td>Passes Completed</td> <td>68%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>19%</td> <td>Crosses Completed</td> <td>4%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>73%</td> <td>Tackles Won</td> <td>74%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>70%</td> <td>Headers Won</td> <td>50%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>0</td> <td>Yellow Cards</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>0</td> <td>Red Cards</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>125.1</td> <td>Kilometers Run</td> <td>124.3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>7.15</td> <td>Average Rating</td> <td>6.55</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>
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Honestly we were outplayed and it was out talent that kept us in this game...amazing runs in the 1st half that kept Enfield on their heels allowed us to take the lead and basically anchor down and hold on to it.


Diss maintain winning streak

Diss Town have extended their run of straight wins in the Isthmian D1N to four games following their 2-1 victory against Enfield town.

Although they were widely predicted at the start of the campaign to just finish in the top half, The Tangerines have not wasted any time in climbing to the top of the table.

Although it is still early in the season, their current winning streak confirms their ambitions to finish as high as possible.


Four straight wins and 14 straight games without a loss, we are riding a high and I have asked about the loan player we have George Hinds...I want him on the squad full time...let's see if it's granted.

Next up is a jaunt in 4 days to Chapel Road to take on Tiptree in a league match.

We own the 1st place spot outright at 35 points. Aveley sits at 2nd with 30, then AFC Sudbury is 3rd with 29.

[MacroGuru]

Quality finishing the difference at Chapel Road
Tiptree United 0 - 2 Diss Town (Isthmian D1N)

Tiptree United succumbed to a 2-0 loss in this evening's English Isthmian League First Division North clash at Chapel Road.

The match began in controversial circumstances as Diss we denied claims by Ashley Lyth for a penalty. An error from Alex Tiesse allowed young midfielder Luke Dean to score a real poachers effort. Young striker Steve Higgs completed the scoring for Diss with a placed shot in the 73rd minute.

Attendance: 91


A solid game all around for the boys, Dean is looking a confident now on a lot of his plays and Higgs is just Higgs, a machine that won't quit.


<center></center> <table align="center" bordercolor="#000000" width="90%"> <tbody><tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>Tiptree</td> <td>Statistic</td> <td>Diss</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>8</td> <td>Shots</td> <td>7</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>1</td> <td>On Target</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>4</td> <td>Off Target</td> <td>4</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>3</td> <td>Blocked Shots</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>2</td> <td>Woodwork</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>2</td> <td>Clear Cut Chances</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>2</td> <td>Long Shots</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>47%</td> <td>Possession</td> <td>53%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>5</td> <td>Corners</td> <td>5</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>15</td> <td>Free Kicks</td> <td>4</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>32</td> <td>Throw Ins</td> <td>23</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>3</td> <td>Fouls</td> <td>12</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>1</td> <td>Offsides</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>60%</td> <td>Passes Completed</td> <td>65%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>27%</td> <td>Crosses Completed</td> <td>16%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>64%</td> <td>Tackles Won</td> <td>83%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>64%</td> <td>Headers Won</td> <td>59%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>0</td> <td>Yellow Cards</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>0</td> <td>Red Cards</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>119.7</td> <td>Kilometers Run</td> <td>120.8</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>6.47</td> <td>Average Rating</td> <td>6.91</td> </tr> </tbody></table>



We were definitely the aggressive ones in this match and it showed and worked into our favor. Tiptree did not know what to do after Bowles stonewalled them twice and their shots started moving out hitting the woodwork and then missing altogether.


Diss Town to play Ashford in Second Round

Diss Town will play Ashford Town in the English Isthmian League Cup Second Round.

The game will be played at Brewers Green Lane on Wednesday November 30th 2011.


Not much to say here besides bring it on. Our next match is a Norfolk Senior Cup match against Horsford United at Horsford United Stadium. We are picked as the winner but I hope we are not looking ahead to our match after, which is a FA Trophy match against Blue Square North Alfreton Town.

[MacroGuru]

Comfortable 3-1 win for Tangerines
Horsford United 1 - 3 Diss Town (Norfolk Senior Cup 4th Round)

Diss Town produced a good display this afternoon to see off the challenge of Horsford United at Horsford United Stadium.

Experienced striker Trevor Benjamin gave Diss the lead with a placed shot in the 11th minute. An error from Micky Bryant allowed young striker Onome Ogaga to score a placed shot. Player Micky Bryant then summed up his teams performance by nearly gifting Diss another goal in the 23rd minute.

An error from Ben Laslett allowed player Terry Henderson to score a powerful effort from the edge of the area. An error from Micky Bryant allowed centre-back Terry Stewart to score a good header from just inside the six yard box.

Attendance: 80



Horsford stunk it up and we took advantage of Micky Bryant consistently and the score shows. He looked lost in this game against our talent.


<center></center> <table align="center" bordercolor="#000000" width="90%"> <tbody><tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>Horsford Utd</td> <td>Statistic</td> <td>Diss</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>6</td> <td>Shots</td> <td>15</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>3</td> <td>On Target</td> <td>6</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>2</td> <td>Off Target</td> <td>6</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>1</td> <td>Blocked Shots</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>0</td> <td>Woodwork</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>0</td> <td>Clear Cut Chances</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>3</td> <td>Long Shots</td> <td>6</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>37%</td> <td>Possession</td> <td>63%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>2</td> <td>Corners</td> <td>10</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>13</td> <td>Free Kicks</td> <td>16</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>14</td> <td>Throw Ins</td> <td>27</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>16</td> <td>Fouls</td> <td>8</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>0</td> <td>Offsides</td> <td>5</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>57%</td> <td>Passes Completed</td> <td>68%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>25%</td> <td>Crosses Completed</td> <td>21%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>66%</td> <td>Tackles Won</td> <td>77%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>67%</td> <td>Headers Won</td> <td>60%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>0</td> <td>Yellow Cards</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>0</td> <td>Red Cards</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>110.6</td> <td>Kilometers Run</td> <td>113.0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>6.06</td> <td>Average Rating</td> <td>7.27</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>
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Total domination and I won't dig to much into this as we head quickly back home to figure out our next game.


Unbeatable Diss enter the record books

Diss' eighteen games unbeaten from Wednesday September 9th 2009 is a new Norfolk County FA Senior Cup record.


Wow, eighteen straight game without a loss in the Norfolk Cup...can we say dominant team?

We draw Dereham Town for our next match in Norfolk County Senior Cup. It is a quarter final match played at home.

Time for our FA Trophy focus on Alfreton Town and the FA Trophy 4th Qual round. They are a Blue Square North team and we are major underdogs.

[MacroGuru]

Quality of possession more important than quantity
Diss Town 2 - 0 Alfreton Town (FA Trophy 4th Qual. Rnd)

The media is claiming a triumph of tactics for the Diss Town head coach after defeating Alfreton Town 2 - 0.

The first noteworth incident of the match proved to be controversial, with Alfreton seeing a goal disallowed. Diss finally took the lead when striker Jack Defty scored a placed shot in the 51st minute. An error from Grant Cooper allowed midfielder Callum Kearns to score a close range effort.

Attendance: 195


Holy cow! We did it...and it was all the players, I stuck to my guns and what we have been doing all season long and they pulled it off. Keeper Matt Bowles handled the net just fine and wasn't intimidated. This win helps me secure some negotiating room though for the contract that is up at the end of the season.


<center></center> <table align="center" bordercolor="#000000" width="90%"> <tbody><tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>Diss</td> <td>Statistic</td> <td>Alfreton</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>5</td> <td>Shots</td> <td>9</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>3</td> <td>On Target</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>2</td> <td>Off Target</td> <td>5</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>0</td> <td>Blocked Shots</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>0</td> <td>Woodwork</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>2</td> <td>Clear Cut Chances</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>0</td> <td>Long Shots</td> <td>4</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>53%</td> <td>Possession</td> <td>47%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>9</td> <td>Corners</td> <td>4</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>12</td> <td>Free Kicks</td> <td>18</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>19</td> <td>Throw Ins</td> <td>12</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>14</td> <td>Fouls</td> <td>10</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>4</td> <td>Offsides</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>65%</td> <td>Passes Completed</td> <td>66%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>14%</td> <td>Crosses Completed</td> <td>23%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>78%</td> <td>Tackles Won</td> <td>76%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>48%</td> <td>Headers Won</td> <td>72%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>1</td> <td>Yellow Cards</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>0</td> <td>Red Cards</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>123.4</td> <td>Kilometers Run</td> <td>120.4</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>7.08</td> <td>Average Rating</td> <td>6.50</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#eeeeee"> <td>
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A little bit more aggressive on our end...We just wanted this more and definitely proved it to the entire UK.

We have now lost any chance of surprise as Corby, another Blue Square North team is our FA Trophy 1st round match.

Our next match is a league match away against Redbridge.

[MacroGuru]

OK, as I am moving through...

I know my contract expires at the end of the season. The Diss board isn't talking to me until the season is over about it....I see Coca Cola and BS teams open and want to apply but hold off thinking they will take care of me...What do you think...wait it out? Or start applying and forcing their hand?