Against all Odds - Odds Down F.C (FM 11)

[MacroGuru]

Joel Sutton, a name that is not well known...if at all, is being tabbed to become the new coach at Odds Down FC a team in the Western Premier League in Division 9.

Joel comes to the team as a former player, with a very short life span in the league. The 27 year old suffered a career ending injury before playing 1 match. You see, he was the victim of a mugging that left him beaten and battered on the side of the road. The villains only took a few bounds and his electronics. He was in the hospital for weeks and his back was broken to the point the docs didn't think he would walk again.

He managed to parlay his soccer knowledge into a scouting role for clubs, then into an assistant role but ultimately his goal was to manage a club. Odds Down had the position open and he jumped at the chance.

*I know FM 12 is coming out, but I doubt I will get it for a while and honestly, I haven't been able to play FM 11 yet, so I am going to run this Dynasty, and Joel will stay with the club regardless, until he is fired.*

[MacroGuru]

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Club History

As far as can be traced the club was founded in 1901 by Fred Weaver and brothers Walt and Stan Noad. Odd Down, then a self-contained village on the outskirts of Bath in Somerset, played in the Bath and District Football League. In 1920 Odd Down won the Bath City Knockout Cup, but in all its playing years the club has had little success in winning cups.

Odd Down FC spent their formative years on pitches at Stirtingale Farm and at the Quarr Ground, before moving to Combe Hay Lane in the 1930s. The club was finally able to purchase the ground in 1952 and it was re-named in memory of long-serving former President Lew Hill During the 1920s the club played in the Wiltshire Football League, but prior to World War II had graduated to playing in the Somerset Senior League. Re-grouping after the war,

Odd Down started off again in the Somerset Senior League and in the 1946-47 season finished as runners-up to Somerton. They also won the Mid-Somerset Football League that season, a league formed to make up for the shortage of Somerset Senior League fixtures at that time.

Following a bad report into the facilities at Odd Down the club were expelled from the Somerset Senior League, whereupon an application to join the Wiltshire Football League was accepted. A few years later the Wiltshire League voiced disapproval of Somerset based teams competing in their league and Odd Down found themselves re-admitted to the Somerset Senior League.

From 1967 to 1972 the club formed a steering committee which worked hard to provide a social club, eventually opening one on April 5, 1972. The hard work paid off as Odd Down gained admittance to the Western Football League for the start of the 1977-78 season. However, it was to be season 1991-92 before the club won its first major honour, lifting the Somerset Senior Cup, and further success was to come the following season as the club won promotion to the Western League Premier Division, finishing as the 1992-93 Division One Champions.

In their centenary year of 2001 Odd Down reached the final of the Somerset Premier Cup for the first time, losing 1-0 to Southern League side Clevedon Town. The feat was repeated in 2004, this time going down 5-0 to Yeovil Town at the club’s Huish Park home.

They remained in the Premier Division until relegation to Division One in 2008, but were promoted back to the Premier Division in 2010, where they remain to this day.

Club Pitch
Lew Hill Memorial Ground
Ground details
Capacity: 1,000
Seats: 160
Floodlights: Yes
Founded in 1901, Odd Down FC spent their formative years on pitches at Stirtingate Farm and at the Quarr Ground, before moving to Combe Hill Lane in the 1930s. The club was finally able to purchase the ground in 1952 and it was re-named in memory of long-serving former President Lew Hill, did much to sceure the site for The Down.

In the early days at Combe Hay Lane players changed in a small shack and washed by means of milk churns full of cold water, brought down from the Burnthouse Inn on the main road. After WW2, a redundant building which stood at the back of a house called The Limes was transported across and used until it burnt down. Today, the dressing rooms, which date from the mid-1980s are situated outside the ground itself.

Also outside the ground is the clubhouse, built by members over a five year period and opened in 1973.

The fact that the above facilities are outside the confines of the ground itself, means that the latter has a somewhat spartan appearance. The pitch slopes upwards towards the top end, as evidenced by the slightly stepped perimeter wall that encloses it.

Two rather lonely-looking dugouts straddle the half-way line on one side; whilst there is a rather basic shelter that stands behind the near goal.

Midway along the touchline opposite the dugouts is a modest, yet rather neat stand, albeit with a view slightly obstructed by supporting pillars.

The stand is named after Paul Richards, a former club member, who was also a founder member of the social club. It dates from around 1993 when the club gained promotion to the Premier Division of the Western League. Midway through the 2002-03 season it had to survive a fire after vandals broke in and set it ablaze. Fortunately, it was repaired and as a consequence, an eight foot high wall now surrounds the ground.

If visiting in winter, be warned: Odd Down is situated high above the the city of Bath to the north, and can be rather chilly.

http://www.pyramidpassion.co.uk/assets/images/Odd_Down_stand_small.jpg

[BYU 14]

Nice "Grandstand", :) looking forward to this, good luck!!

[MacroGuru]

Nice "Grandstand", :) looking forward to this, good luck!!

I did what I could here at work...Laptop is at home and when I get home tonight, I will get this thing going...I really loved doing my Diss Dynasty and hope this hits home for me as well.

[ntndeacon]

Let's Go Odds Down! I love these dynasties. do they have a nickname?

[MacroGuru]

Let's Go Odds Down! I love these dynasties. do they have a nickname?

They do, from what I can tell, they are called the Downers...

[MacroGuru]

Initial Staff Meeting

Joel meets with his staff and takes a peek at their resumes and talents...

<table align="center" width="90%"><tbody><tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Job / Role</td> <td>Name</td> <td>Gk</td> <td>Att</td> <td>Def</td> <td>Fit</td> <td>Men</td> <td>Tec</td> <td>Tac</td> <td>Man</td> <td>Youth</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Asst Coach</td> <td>Jamie Hammond</td> <td>1</td> <td>2</td> <td>4</td> <td>2</td> <td>3</td> <td>3</td> <td>3</td> <td>2</td> <td>4</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Physio</td> <td>Kris Gittings</td> <td>1</td> <td>1</td> <td>1</td> <td>1</td> <td>1</td> <td>1</td> <td>1</td> <td>1</td> <td>7</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Scout</td> <td>Ross Driver</td> <td>1</td> <td>1</td> <td>1</td> <td>1</td> <td>1</td> <td>1</td> <td>1</td> <td>1</td> <td>12</td></tr></tbody></table>
He quickly makes a decision to let them all go and begins a search for new coaches.

He quickly makes offers to..

Scout - Kerry Moore from Wales
Physio - Andy Harwood from North Ireland
Assistant Coach - Dave Harlow from England

Introduction to the Press

Obviously being down in the lower Division, Joel wasn't going to have a ton of fan fare and it wasn't impressive. Just a face to face with the journalist from The Non-League Paper. The journalist asked Joel about his approach and was flabbergasted when Joel said he was going to reshape the club from top to bottom.

Young GK Adam Hunt wasn't to pleased with the comments and is probably the sort of bloke who doesn't like change. He better get used to it.

[MacroGuru]

Meet the Players

The initial squad intro:

<table align="center" width="90%"><tbody><tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Name</td> <td>Position</td> <td>Nat</td> <td>Height</td> <td>Weight</td> <td>Age</td> <td>Value</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Robbie Hegarty</td> <td>GK</td> <td>ENG</td> <td>185 cm</td> <td>86 kg</td> <td>27</td> <td>-</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Adam Hunt</td> <td>GK</td> <td>ENG</td> <td>182 cm</td> <td>78 kg</td> <td>16</td> <td>-</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Patrick Collins</td> <td>GK</td> <td>ENG</td> <td>180 cm</td> <td>73 kg</td> <td>15</td> <td>-</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Danny Partridge</td> <td>D (RL)</td> <td>ENG</td> <td>180 cm</td> <td>77 kg</td> <td>17</td> <td>-</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Chris Woodley</td> <td>D (R)</td> <td>ENG</td> <td>174 cm</td> <td>70 kg</td> <td>16</td> <td>-</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Neil Laird</td> <td>D (RC)</td> <td>ENG</td> <td>188 cm</td> <td>82 kg</td> <td>16</td> <td>-</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Chris Tooth</td> <td>D (RC)</td> <td>ENG</td> <td>201 cm</td> <td>96 kg</td> <td>17</td> <td>-</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Simon Charity</td> <td>D (LC),WB (R),M(C)</td> <td>ENG</td> <td>176 cm</td> <td>71 kg</td> <td>35</td> <td>-</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Jason Williams</td> <td>D (LC)</td> <td>ENG</td> <td>188 cm</td> <td>89 kg</td> <td>22</td> <td>-</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Julian Keeling</td> <td>D (LC)</td> <td>ENG</td> <td>194 cm</td> <td>87 kg</td> <td>16</td> <td>-</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Paul Porter</td> <td>D (C)</td> <td>ENG</td> <td>185 cm</td> <td>86 kg</td> <td>26</td> <td>-</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Gary Gray</td> <td>DM, M (C)</td> <td>ENG</td> <td>174 cm</td> <td>73 kg</td> <td>17</td> <td>-</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Robert Lake</td> <td>M (RL)</td> <td>ENG</td> <td>169 cm</td> <td>69 kg</td> <td>22</td> <td>-</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Joe Johnson</td> <td>M (RL)</td> <td>ENG</td> <td>171 cm</td> <td>72 kg</td> <td>27</td> <td>-</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Andrew McCoy</td> <td>M (R)</td> <td>ENG</td> <td>178 cm</td> <td>73 kg</td> <td>17</td> <td>-</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Robert Hobbs</td> <td>M (C)</td> <td>ENG</td> <td>171 cm</td> <td>71 kg</td> <td>21</td> <td>$240</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Nick Spray</td> <td>M (C)</td> <td>ENG</td> <td>170 cm</td> <td>66 kg</td> <td>16</td> <td>-</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Jordan Bentham</td> <td>M (C)</td> <td>ENG</td> <td>177 cm</td> <td>72 kg</td> <td>16</td> <td>-</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Justin Pritchard</td> <td>M (C), ST</td> <td>WAL</td> <td>184 cm</td> <td>84 kg</td> <td>34</td> <td>$250</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Christopher Lever</td> <td>M/AM (L)</td> <td>ENG</td> <td>181 cm</td> <td>72 kg</td> <td>15</td> <td>-</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Richard O'Grady</td> <td>AM (L), ST</td> <td>ENG</td> <td>189 cm</td> <td>88 kg</td> <td>22</td> <td>$160</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Matt Rawlins</td> <td>ST</td> <td>ENG</td> <td>168 cm</td> <td>70 kg</td> <td>34</td> <td>-</td></tr></tbody></table>
There is some talent in the MF and Attacking for this team which fits the 3-4-3 style that Joel likes to run.

Current Reserves
<table align="center" width="90%"><tbody><tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Name</td> <td>Position</td> <td>Nat</td> <td>Height</td> <td>Weight</td> <td>Age</td> <td>Value</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Karl Allsop</td> <td>GK</td> <td>ENG</td> <td>180 cm</td> <td>82 kg</td> <td>25</td> <td>-</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Lewis Willis</td> <td>GK</td> <td>ENG</td> <td>186 cm</td> <td>85 kg</td> <td>17</td> <td>-</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Keith Wright</td> <td>D (RLC)</td> <td>ENG</td> <td>177 cm</td> <td>76 kg</td> <td>17</td> <td>-</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Neal Shelton</td> <td>D (RC)</td> <td>ENG</td> <td>179 cm</td> <td>77 kg</td> <td>17</td> <td>-</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Roy Pearson</td> <td>D (LC)</td> <td>ENG</td> <td>181 cm</td> <td>80 kg</td> <td>18</td> <td>-</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Connor Whelan</td> <td>D (C)</td> <td>ENG</td> <td>189 cm</td> <td>90 kg</td> <td>24</td> <td>-</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Craig Law</td> <td>D (C)</td> <td>ENG</td> <td>182 cm</td> <td>82 kg</td> <td>18</td> <td>-</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Shandel Gonsalves</td> <td>DM, M (C)</td> <td>ENG</td> <td>181 cm</td> <td>83 kg</td> <td>19</td> <td>-</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Ian Pitt</td> <td>M (R)</td> <td>ENG</td> <td>176 cm</td> <td>76 kg</td> <td>28</td> <td>-</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Steve Ince</td> <td>M (RC)</td> <td>ENG</td> <td>176 cm</td> <td>74 kg</td> <td>17</td> <td>-</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Matt Carr</td> <td>M (LC), AM (L)</td> <td>ENG</td> <td>171 cm</td> <td>74 kg</td> <td>18</td> <td>-</td></tr></tbody></table>
Current Youth Squad

<table align="center" width="90%"><tbody><tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Name</td> <td>Position</td> <td>Nat</td> <td>Height</td> <td>Weight</td> <td>Age</td> <td>Value</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Craig Taylor</td> <td>GK</td> <td>ENG</td> <td>175 cm</td> <td>71 kg</td> <td>16</td> <td>-</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Chris Branson</td> <td>GK</td> <td>ENG</td> <td>180 cm</td> <td>75 kg</td> <td>16</td> <td>-</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Gary McCarthy</td> <td>D (RC)</td> <td>ENG</td> <td>196 cm</td> <td>92 kg</td> <td>16</td> <td>-</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Peter Stanhope</td> <td>D (RC)</td> <td>ENG</td> <td>180 cm</td> <td>72 kg</td> <td>15</td> <td>-</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Ashley Smith</td> <td>D (RC), M (C)</td> <td>ENG</td> <td>177 cm</td> <td>67 kg</td> <td>15</td> <td>-</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Chris Lee</td> <td>D (L)</td> <td>ENG</td> <td>178 cm</td> <td>72 kg</td> <td>16</td> <td>-</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Joseph Hunt</td> <td>D (C)</td> <td>ENG</td> <td>182 cm</td> <td>75 kg</td> <td>15</td> <td>-</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Andy Garner</td> <td>D/WB (R)</td> <td>ENG</td> <td>167 cm</td> <td>62 kg</td> <td>16</td> <td>-</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Michael Ward</td> <td>DM, M (C)</td> <td>ENG</td> <td>175 cm</td> <td>67 kg</td> <td>15</td> <td>-</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Rhys Field</td> <td>M (R)</td> <td>ENG</td> <td>170 cm</td> <td>61 kg</td> <td>15</td> <td>-</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Tom Jones</td> <td>M (RC)</td> <td>ENG</td> <td>182 cm</td> <td>75 kg</td> <td>16</td> <td>-</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Lee Judd</td> <td>M (RC)</td> <td>ENG</td> <td>172 cm</td> <td>65 kg</td> <td>15</td> <td>-</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Luke Moore</td> <td>M (C)</td> <td>ENG</td> <td>182 cm</td> <td>77 kg</td> <td>16</td> <td>-</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Danny Cowan</td> <td>M/AM (RLC)</td> <td>ENG</td> <td>162 cm</td> <td>57 kg</td> <td>16</td> <td>-</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Steven Stallard</td> <td>AM (L), ST</td> <td>ENG</td> <td>180 cm</td> <td>79 kg</td> <td>17</td> <td>-</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Lee Riley</td> <td>ST</td> <td>ENG</td> <td>183 cm</td> <td>82 kg</td> <td>17</td> <td>-</td></tr></tbody></table>
Joel has a big decision on whether he wants to go youth or a solid mixture.

[MacroGuru]

Current League Table
<table align="center" width="90%"><tbody><tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Pos</td> <td>Inf</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>
</td> <td>Barnstaple</td> <td>
</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>2nd</td> <td>
</td> <td>Bishop Sutton</td> <td>
</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>3rd</td> <td>
</td> <td>Bitton</td> <td>
</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>4th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Brislington</td> <td>
</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>5th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Bristol MF</td> <td>
</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>6th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Corsham</td> <td>
</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>7th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Dawlish</td> <td>
</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>8th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Hallen</td> <td>
</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>9th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Ilfracombe</td> <td>
</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>10th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Larkhall</td> <td>
</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>11th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Longwell Green</td> <td>
</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>12th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Odd Down</td> <td>
</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>13th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Radstock</td> <td>
</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>14th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Sherborne Town</td> <td>
</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>15th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Street</td> <td>
</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>16th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Wellington</td> <td>
</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>17th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Wells</td> <td>
</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>18th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Welton Rovers</td> <td>
</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>19th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Willand</td> <td>
</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> </tbody></table>

[MacroGuru]

Downers Announce New Staff

Joel had a ground breaking moment for Odd Down with the addition of the new staff. All three of the staff members he had targeted agreed to join Odd Down.

<table align="center" width="90%"><tbody><tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Job / Role</td><td>Name</td><td>Gk</td><td>Att</td><td>Def</td><td>Fit</td><td>Men</td><td>Tec</td><td>Tac</td><td>Man</td><td>Youth</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Asst Coach</td><td>Dave Harlow</td><td>1</td><td>4</td><td>4</td><td>1</td><td>3</td><td>4</td><td>4</td><td>8</td><td>9</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Physio</td><td>Andy Harwood</td><td>1</td><td>6</td><td>4</td><td>2</td><td>5</td><td>6</td><td>6</td><td>10</td><td>7</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Scout</td><td>Kerry Moore</td><td>3</td><td>2</td><td>3</td><td>1</td><td>2</td><td>2</td><td>2</td><td>3</td><td>12</td></tr></tbody></table>
<table align="center" width="90%"><tbody><tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Job / Role</td><td>Name</td><td>Ada</td><td>Det</td><td>Judge A</td><td>Judge P</td><td>Dis</td><td>Phy</td><td>Mot</td><td>Tact</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Asst Coach</td><td>Dave Harlow</td><td>5</td><td>13</td><td>3</td><td>4</td><td>13</td><td>1</td><td>11</td><td>4</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Physio</td><td>Andy Harwood</td><td>13</td><td>14</td><td>5</td><td>5</td><td>10</td><td>15</td><td>4</td><td>4</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Scout</td><td>Kerry Moore</td><td>9</td><td>3</td><td>10</td><td>7</td><td>10</td><td>2</td><td>3</td><td>3</td></tr></tbody></table>
Joel also spoke with the board and they are allowing the hiring of a coach and he feels he should target a coach that has an emphasis on Fitness and GK.

He promptly calls up

Kevin Fallon from New Zealand and places an offer...Fallon accepts and the Staff is in place for the season.

[MacroGuru]

Friendly Matches

Big believer at bring in cash through playing international friendlies away. So the lineup of friendly matches are

6/28 - Tilford Zebras - Away
7/3 - Gungahlin Juventus - Away
7/8 - Cardiff Draconians - Home
7/12 - Egham - Home
7/14 - Viersen - Home
7/16 - Brading Town - Home
7/18 - Christchurch - Away
7/20 - Lakena Utd - Away
7/26 - AFC Womburne Utd - Home
7/29 - Heath Hayes - Home
7/31 - Fairford - Home
8/3 - Somerset - Away
8/8 - Odd Down Reserves - Home

Then we roll into the season matches

[MacroGuru]

Player Movement
Heading into the new season there were some scout suggestions on signings on forwards and listings or releases.

Signings
ST - Aaron Baldwin
ST - Joe Danvers
AM - Jeff Thomas

Both are young talented strikers picked up from their last clubs and looking to get eventually playing time and growth with this club.

Released
D - Jason Williams

22 yr old Jason Williams was given his release.


It is also becoming quite apparent that Harlow and Fallon are not going to agree on anything...we will see how it pans out through the season.

[MacroGuru]

Odds for the Season

Toolstation League Premier Division Promotion Odds from Sky Bet

Ilfracombe have been made 5-4 favorites to gain promotion. The rest of the main contenders are: Bishop Sutton (6-4), Willand (7-4), Bitton (7-4), Odd Down (3-1) and Street (5-1)

I like the look of things, smart moves and we can promote.

[MacroGuru]

I forgot to adjust the Team Settings and so Dave Harlow coached this game.

Tilford Zebras 6 : 2 Odd Down


<table align="center" width="90%"><tbody><tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Statistic</td> <td>Tilford Zebras</td> <td>Odd Down</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Shots</td> <td>10</td> <td>12</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>On Target</td> <td>7</td> <td>4</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Off Target</td> <td>2</td> <td>6</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Blocked Shots</td> <td>1</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Woodwork</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Clear Cut Chances</td> <td>4</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Long Shots</td> <td>4</td> <td>7</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Possession</td> <td>59%</td> <td>41%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Corners</td> <td>1</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Free Kicks</td> <td>12</td> <td>9</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Throw Ins</td> <td>18</td> <td>17</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Fouls</td> <td>8</td> <td>11</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Offsides</td> <td>1</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Passes Completed</td> <td>76%</td> <td>65%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Crosses Completed</td> <td>15%</td> <td>33%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Tackles Won</td> <td>63%</td> <td>64%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Headers Won</td> <td>87%</td> <td>69%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Yellow Cards</td> <td>1</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Red Cards</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Kilometers Run</td> <td>87.7</td> <td>88.2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Average Rating</td> <td>7.28</td> <td>6.12</td></tr></tbody></table>
Robert Hobbs was injured in the 27th minute

Justin Pritchard was booked a yellow card in the 46th minute

Goal Scorers were

Matt Rawlins put one in at the 24th minute, 1st goal of the game.

Richard O'Grady kicked one home in the 62nd minute.

[MacroGuru]

A rough match against the Zebra's. No injuries, but no real read on the players. Traveling to play Gungahlin Juventus in 3 days allows Joel to plan a little more.

There are 5 players with contracts expiring.

ST Richard O'Grady does not want to talk contract and will more than likely be released on a free.

27 yr GK Robbie Hegarty has been offered a spot

26 yr DC Paul Porter has been offered a spot

23 yr MF Robert Lake thinks he can do better somewhere else.

27 yr MF Joe Johnson has been offered a spot.

One thing that was forgotten, everyone plays / works for free as this club is in Level 9, they are playing to promote to generate additional revenue and bring in more talent.

[MacroGuru]

Going into the match, CMF Robert Hobbs is out for 2 to 3 weeks due to a twisted knee.

The formation that was suggested by both coaches is the 4-3-1-2 and the starting line up is as follows

GK Adam Hunt
DR Chris Woodley
DCR Chris Tooth
DCL Paul Porter
DL Danny Partridge
MR Simon Charity
MC Jeff Thomas
ML Christopher Lever
AMC Joe Danvers
STCR Aaron Baldwin
STCL Justin Pritchard

Most of the team will rotate in as subs through the game. 19 yr old ST Tyler Devlin is in on a 4 wk trial for the club and depending on how he plays, he might get an offer.

Match Time


Gungahlin starts out in a 4-4-2, and in less than a minute Odd Down are down 1-nil as Cattanach is fed a beautiful pass and hits it in from the top of the box. 5 minutes into the match Odd Down give up another goal as Smith man handles Porter to get the ball and score.

6 minutes in, Pritchard generates a great move and rockets a shot off the cross -bar. 16 minutes in Baldwin shoots toward goal and just misses to the side of the net.

30 minutes in Popovich for Juventus crushes one in, to the side net and they take the lead, 3-nil. In the 33rd minute Simon Charity with a header and the keeper just deflects it out. During the 38th minute Juventus' Nash is taken down hard in the box by Woodley and is taken off on a stretcher. Meanwhile De Felice nails the penalty shot to take Juventus up 4-nil.

In the 44th minute a magnificent cross by Simon Charity hit Lever right at the foot, a quick step and a shot and he drills it home. Juventus 4: Odd Down 1 at the half.

In the 55th minute Downers Spray heads it just over the cross bar and then in the 57th minute, Nicholas Spray gets a great centering pass from Devlin and one time's it to the net, it bounces off a Juventus player and the Downers are only down 2.

Juventus' Smith pops one out from about 25 m over the head of the Downers keeper. Juventus is up 5-2 The 75th minute Spray is issued a yellow card for tripping. In the 76th minute Rawlins has a shot go wide.

Tooth misplays a ball and is punished by Cattanach and Juventus goes up 6-2 during the 80th.


Gungahlin Juventus 6 : 2 Odd Down
<table align="center" width="90%"><tbody><tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Statistic</td><td>Gungahlin Juventus</td><td>Odd Down</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Shots</td><td>19</td><td>10</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>On Target</td><td>10</td><td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Off Target</td><td>8</td><td>7</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Blocked Shots</td><td>1</td><td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Woodwork</td><td>1</td><td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Clear Cut Chances</td><td>5</td><td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Long Shots</td><td>6</td><td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Possession</td><td>51%</td><td>49%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Corners</td><td>3</td><td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Free Kicks</td><td>13</td><td>10</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Throw Ins</td><td>19</td><td>21</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Fouls</td><td>6</td><td>12</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Offsides</td><td>4</td><td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Passes Completed</td><td>66%</td><td>67%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Crosses Completed</td><td>22%</td><td>42%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Tackles Won</td><td>75%</td><td>74%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Headers Won</td><td>62%</td><td>94%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Yellow Cards</td><td>0</td><td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Red Cards</td><td>0</td><td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Kilometers Run</td><td>95.8</td><td>97.3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Average Rating</td><td>7.55</td><td>6.20</td></tr></tbody></table>
Not to upset by this result. Juventus was a far stronger team and we played decent against them. A few of the errant shots hit their mark and we are at a tie game.



Neil Laird sustained a damaged elbow and will be out 2 to 3 weeks due to it.

[MacroGuru]

The sharks are circling and Simon Charity's play in the past couple of matches. The clubs are all a level or two higher than where Odds Down is playing.

An offer is made to trial player Tyler Devlin, he has talent.

2 players are promoted up from the defensive side of the reserves.

[MacroGuru]

And the Downers are playing their first home game this season, a friendly match against the Cardiff Draconians from Wales.

Going to try the standard 3-4-3.

GK Adam Hunt
DCR Simon Charity
DC Chris Tooth
DCL Keith Wright (Newly promoted from Reserves)
MR Joe Johnson
MCR Jeff Thomas
MCL Jordan Bentham
ML Christopher Lever
STCR Justin Pritchard
STC Tyler Devlin
STCL Aaron Baldwin

Again a deep sub team due to the amount of friendlies and how close they are. This team needs to get into football shape quickly.

Match Time

Cardiff comes out in a standard 4-4-2 setup. In the 9th minute Cardiff forward just lazily put one in the goal. Cardiff goes up 1-0. In the 40th minute Baldwin sends one over the cross bar. Halftime the score is only 1-0, for Cardiff.

In the 60th minute, Devlin is fouled in the box. Rawlins nails home the penalty kick and the game is all tied 1-1. In the 67th minute Lever puts one over the cross bar.

In the 71st minute a long pass, set up the counter attack and Rawlins grabs it and pushes it home to take the lead, 2-1.

The game goes for 8 minutes into extra time, but the Downers walk away with a 2-1 win.
Odd Down 2 : 1 Cardiff Draconians

<table align="center" width="90%"><tbody><tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Statistic</td> <td>Odd Down</td> <td>Cardiff Draconians</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Shots</td> <td>7</td> <td>16</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>On Target</td> <td>3</td> <td>4</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Off Target</td> <td>4</td> <td>7</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Blocked Shots</td> <td>0</td> <td>5</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Woodwork</td> <td>0</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Clear Cut Chances</td> <td>1</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Long Shots</td> <td>3</td> <td>8</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Possession</td> <td>36%</td> <td>64%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Corners</td> <td>1</td> <td>4</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Free Kicks</td> <td>12</td> <td>21</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Throw Ins</td> <td>19</td> <td>26</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Fouls</td> <td>21</td> <td>11</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Offsides</td> <td>0</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Passes Completed</td> <td>48%</td> <td>67%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Crosses Completed</td> <td>44%</td> <td>20%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Tackles Won</td> <td>70%</td> <td>63%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Headers Won</td> <td>76%</td> <td>72%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Yellow Cards</td> <td>1</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Red Cards</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Kilometers Run</td> <td>99.4</td> <td>99.0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Average Rating</td> <td>6.63</td> <td>6.47</td></tr></tbody></table>

Not bad to come away from this game with a win. We were picked to lose by 1 point.

[MacroGuru]

A young 19 yr old striker is brought on to help this team...Spencer Wakeman.

Simon Charity leaves the club to move on to Ardley. You can't blame the man moving up to a PT contract making some money playing the game he loves.

Expect more talent to leave as they get better.

[MacroGuru]

Egham comes to visit Coombe Hay Lane and they will hopefully help this team get into game shape.

Odd Down is going with the 3-4-3 for this game.

GK Adam Hunt
DC Paul Porter
DCR Keith Wright
DCL Chris Tooth
MR Joe Johnson
MCR Jeff Thomas
MCL Justin Pritchard
ML Christopher Lever
STCR Joe Danvers
STC Aaron Baldwin
STCL Matt Rawlins

Egham is coming out in a 4-2-1-2-1 formation, which is a new one for this entire team to see.

Match Time

9 minutes into the match J Pritchard is injured and has to be replaced. In goes Gary Gray for him. In the 17th minute Rawlins take a shot from the middle of the box and it is blocked.

A corner kick in the 23rd minute sees a scramble in front of the net. A shot by Rawlins is deflected off of a Egham player and picked up by the keeper. In the 33rd minute Andrew McCoy commits a penalty inside the box. Egham's Oldbury lines up the shot and sends it over the crossbar.

In the 38th minute Chris Tooth is injured and has to come off the field. He is replaced by Connor Whelan. In the 42nd minute Cunningham crushes one home from a perfect centering pass in the box. Egham is now up 1-0. Another long pass in extra time, the 46th minute, Cunningham knocks a 2nd goal home. 2-0, Egham.

Still extra time in the 1st half and Danvers gets the rebounded shot off their keeper and drills it home. Score is now 2-1 going in at the half.

In the 60th minute a beautiful centering pass hits Hope and he puts it in. Egham is up 3-1. McCoy is booked with a yellow in the 67th minute. In the 75th minute a diving header by Charleton puts Egham up 4-1.

Newly acquired Wakeman in the 82nd minute gets the long pass, dribbles around the defender and sends one in from about 8 out, score is now 4-2 for Egham. The whistle blows final.
Odd Down 2 : 4 Egham
<table align="center" width="90%"><tbody><tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Statistic</td> <td>Odd Down</td> <td>Egham</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Shots</td> <td>7</td> <td>11</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>On Target</td> <td>6</td> <td>6</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Off Target</td> <td>0</td> <td>5</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Blocked Shots</td> <td>1</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Woodwork</td> <td>0</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Clear Cut Chances</td> <td>3</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Long Shots</td> <td>1</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Possession</td> <td>50%</td> <td>50%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Corners</td> <td>4</td> <td>4</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Free Kicks</td> <td>16</td> <td>22</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Throw Ins</td> <td>21</td> <td>15</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Fouls</td> <td>22</td> <td>15</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Offsides</td> <td>1</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Passes Completed</td> <td>63%</td> <td>59%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Crosses Completed</td> <td>20%</td> <td>80%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Tackles Won</td> <td>78%</td> <td>62%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Headers Won</td> <td>50%</td> <td>80%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Yellow Cards</td> <td>2</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Red Cards</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Kilometers Run</td> <td>86.3</td> <td>87.4</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Average Rating</td> <td>6.44</td> <td>7.05</td> </tr> </tbody></table>
Pure domination was the name of the game today. This team needs to get in a better mood, but it is hard to do while they are tired.

[MacroGuru]

ST Tyler Devlin that was on a trial which was quickly offered decided to sign with Long Buckby and get paid to play soccer, even if it is a PT contract.

Right now, it looks like the reserves will get called up to travel with the squad as well because Viersen is played only 2 days after Egham and there is friendly upon friendly every 2 days until the 20th, 4 matches.

[MacroGuru]

Reader question...

Do you like the special events during the match breakdown or would you like to see just the stats and my input on the match?

[Alf]

I suggest you use Radii's format. He nailed down what I am looking for in a dynasty thread.

[MacroGuru]

Odd Down 2:0 Viersen

<table align="center" width="90%"><tbody><tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Statistic</td> <td>Odd Down</td> <td>Viersen</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Shots</td> <td>10</td> <td>7</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>On Target</td> <td>5</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Off Target</td> <td>3</td> <td>5</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Blocked Shots</td> <td>2</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Woodwork</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Clear Cut Chances</td> <td>2</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Long Shots</td> <td>3</td> <td>4</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Possession</td> <td>44%</td> <td>56%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Corners</td> <td>2</td> <td>5</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Free Kicks</td> <td>15</td> <td>17</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Throw Ins</td> <td>24</td> <td>25</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Fouls</td> <td>16</td> <td>7</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Offsides</td> <td>1</td> <td>8</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Passes Completed</td> <td>56%</td> <td>64%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Crosses Completed</td> <td>26%</td> <td>21%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Tackles Won</td> <td>69%</td> <td>69%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Headers Won</td> <td>70%</td> <td>65%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Yellow Cards</td> <td>1</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Red Cards</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Kilometers Run</td> <td>95.1</td> <td>95.5</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Average Rating</td> <td>6.72</td> <td>6.53</td> </tr> </tbody></table>

[MacroGuru]

Another home game and this definitely get's the team used to playing in front of the home crowd.

Steve Pembleton suffered a broken arm in the last match and will miss 6 to 8 weeks.

In order to have a healthy rested squad and see what everyone can do, there were a lot of reserve and youth players called up to step in and help, and see if they can do anything.

Having Brading Town come in, we are now odds favorite to win the match.

Lineup

GK Hegarty
D Partridge/Porter/McCarthy
DM Wright
MF Lever / Jones / Johnson
AM Thomas
ST Baldwin / Rawlins

Match Time

3' Brading Town is offside with a shot that rebounds off the cross bar

8' Johnstone of Brading Town is open in the left side of the box and completely unchallenged. His shot hits the side of the net.

17' Odd Down had a chance as Johnson took the free kick and hit it towards goal where it was deflected.

20' Johnson of Odd Down made a long run down the right side of the field and centers it. His centering pass was received by Rawlins and the shot went wide of the goal.

28' After a throw in, Brading Town takes the ball down the right side and centers it into the box where Nick Golding strikes a wonderful header over Hagerty and scores the first goal of the game. Brading Town is up 1-0.

34' What appeared to be an offside play wasn't as Mutch of Brading Town received the long pass, took it into the box, dribbled past the goalie and put it home. Brading Town 2-0.

36' A nice counter attack move by Odd Down left Baldwin alone moving forward when he was taken down from behind by Anthony. Anthony was immediately served a Red Card and Brading Town is now down a man.

37' The free kick was taken from the top of the box and the keeper managed a fingertip save.

40' A great centering pass from Johnson into the box allowed a one timer from Rawlins that went just wide.

45' Another centering pass, this time from Baldwin, that was deflected by Woodman straight to Jones who drove it home for Odd Down. Score is now 2-1 for Brading Town.

55' Field of Odd Down had the ball from a deflected shot out in the right and he took a powerful shot just outside the box on the right and barely missed the goal.

64' A soft shot from Rawlins at the top right corner of the box goes over the Brading Town keepers head and into the net. Goal for Odd Down. Score is tied at 2-2

81' A great pass from Danvers to Carr on the left side set up a great shot. It was followed by a great save and Odd Down get's a corner.

85' An all out assault on Brading Town has several offside calls happen against Odd Down within a 1 minute window.

Odd Down 2 : 2 Brading Town

<table align="center" width="90%"><tbody><tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Statistic</td> <td>Odd Down</td> <td>Brading Town</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Shots</td> <td>12</td> <td>9</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>On Target</td> <td>5</td> <td>4</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Off Target</td> <td>5</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Blocked Shots</td> <td>2</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Woodwork</td> <td>3</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Clear Cut Chances</td> <td>1</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Long Shots</td> <td>5</td> <td>4</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Possession</td> <td>58%</td> <td>42%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Corners</td> <td>4</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Free Kicks</td> <td>12</td> <td>25</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Throw Ins</td> <td>16</td> <td>17</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Fouls</td> <td>19</td> <td>9</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Offsides</td> <td>6</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Passes Completed</td> <td>74%</td> <td>56%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Crosses Completed</td> <td>31%</td> <td>25%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Tackles Won</td> <td>73%</td> <td>65%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Headers Won</td> <td>82%</td> <td>52%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Yellow Cards</td> <td>2</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Red Cards</td> <td>0</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Kilometers Run</td> <td>100.3</td> <td>96.3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Average Rating</td> <td>6.70</td> <td>6.68</td></tr></tbody></table>

Definitely a rough match at the beginning as the team started out rough. Some moves were made in the 2nd half of the game that saw the youth and talent come out and even the game out.

[MacroGuru]

A decision has been made. The club will more than likely stick with the players they have and not bring others in. They are thinking along the lines they have enough Reserve and Youth Talent that they could potential create the wins that is needed for that.

Also, as Joel has been trying to find the right formation, he has been working on several formations, and he likes the ones that take advantage of narrow fields, so when the grounds crew called him about the dimensions he asked for the narrow field, 106 m Long and 55 m W.

[MacroGuru]

An away game for Odd Down. Odd Down has decided to use a variant of the 3-4-3 for the game.

Lineup

GK Hegarty
D Partridge / Porter / Wright
MF Lever / Cowan / Johnson
AM Thomas
ST Baldwin / Pritchard / Rawlins

Christchurch is going to play with a 4-4-2. The game is being predicted as a draw.

Match Time

9' A great centering pass to Howey of Christchurch shooting into the box, where he slides and hits the shot home. Christchurch 1-0.

39' Porter of Odd Down has been having a horrible game, after being issued a yellow card earlier, he suffers his 2nd of the game taking down a player from behind. Odd Down are now a man down.

42' a free kick by Odd Down creates some mayhem in the box when an Odd Down player is knocked down hard and a penalty is called. Pritchard lines up the shot and nails it home. The game is now tied 1-1.

48' A centering pass from the right side is headed home by Christchurch and they take the lead 2-1.

58' Cowan takes down Self in the box and a penalty is called. Self lines the shot up and kicks it home. Christchurch 3-1.

73' Danvers receives a great pass from Hooper which causes the goalie to misplay the ball leaving the net wide open and Danvers forces the shot and misses to the left of the net.

77' Another cross and another goal for Christchurch. 4-1

80' Danvers misses a shot just above the cross bar.
Christchurch FC 4 : 1 Odd Down
<table align="center" width="90%"><tbody><tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Statistic</td> <td>Christchurch</td> <td>Odd Down</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Shots</td> <td>15</td> <td>4</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>On Target</td> <td>7</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Off Target</td> <td>7</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Blocked Shots</td> <td>1</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Woodwork</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Clear Cut Chances</td> <td>2</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Long Shots</td> <td>4</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Possession</td> <td>53%</td> <td>47%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Corners</td> <td>5</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Free Kicks</td> <td>15</td> <td>12</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Throw Ins</td> <td>24</td> <td>13</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Fouls</td> <td>10</td> <td>13</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Offsides</td> <td>3</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Passes Completed</td> <td>73%</td> <td>66%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Crosses Completed</td> <td>14%</td> <td>0%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Tackles Won</td> <td>77%</td> <td>72%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Headers Won</td> <td>94%</td> <td>53%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Yellow Cards</td> <td>2</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Red Cards</td> <td>0</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Kilometers Run</td> <td>95.2</td> <td>89.7</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Average Rating</td> <td>7.02</td> <td>6.23</td> </tr> </tbody></table>

A rough game for the team as the ref did not like their style of play and was on top of everyone from the get go and the amount of cards and penalties dished out made the game almost unbearable to watch. Joel did come unglued on the team at the end of the game.

[MacroGuru]

The last match after a grueling stretch. After this game it will see several players head back to the reserves and U18 squad.

Joel is looking at trying a 4-3-3 lineup in the game. Odd Down is the favorite here to win by 3 or 4 goals.

GK Rusling
D Partidge / Wright / Porter / Metcalfe
MF Morris / Murray / Johnson
ST Baldwin / Pritchard / Rawlins

Lakena will be playing a 4-4-2.

Match Time

2' Lakena gets a breakaway counter on Odd Down. Grant breaks free and sends it into the back of the net. Lakena is up 1 - 0.

14' A great cross by Grant to Warner and Odd Down is now down 2-0.

18' An amazing shot from Johnson at the right sideline bends into the box, off of the outstretched hands of the keeper and Odd Down is closer to squaring it up. 2-1.

42' Rawlins had a clean shot, but it was cleanly played by Lakena's keeper.

68' Danvers is fouled inside the box and a penalty is called. Bentham lines up for the shot and hits it home. The score is now even 2 - 2.

73' A deflected pass puts Rusling out of position and Hunter strikes it into the net for Lakena to take the lead 3-2.

77' A scramble in the box and a large collision in the air leads to a penalty being called on Lever. Lakena's Griffin lines up for the shot and scores! Lakena is now up 4-2.

84' a free kick ends up into the neck off of a crossing pass to Hunter. Lakena is up 5-2.

86' Kelley slides in on Wakerman inside the box and there is another penalty. Bentham lines up for Odd Down and scores from the spot. 5-3.

Lakena Utd 5 : 3 Odd Down
<table align="center" width="90%"><tbody><tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Statistic</td> <td>Lakena Utd</td> <td>Odd Down</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Shots</td> <td>16</td> <td>9</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>On Target</td> <td>8</td> <td>5</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Off Target</td> <td>4</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Blocked Shots</td> <td>4</td> <td>4</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Woodwork</td> <td>1</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Clear Cut Chances</td> <td>7</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Long Shots</td> <td>5</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Possession</td> <td>54%</td> <td>46%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Corners</td> <td>5</td> <td>4</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Free Kicks</td> <td>19</td> <td>10</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Throw Ins</td> <td>8</td> <td>21</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Fouls</td> <td>9</td> <td>16</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Offsides</td> <td>3</td> <td>4</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Passes Completed</td> <td>71%</td> <td>59%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Crosses Completed</td> <td>30%</td> <td>6%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Tackles Won</td> <td>52%</td> <td>77%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Headers Won</td> <td>69%</td> <td>70%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Yellow Cards</td> <td>2</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Red Cards</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Kilometers Run</td> <td>97.4</td> <td>97.6</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Average Rating</td> <td>6.86</td> <td>6.29</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>
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</td> </tr> </tbody></table>

What a brutal game to watch as an Odd Down fan. The team just did not have it in them. But it could have been the new players not meshing well or sour beer..who knows.

[MacroGuru]

A week off for this team was needed. But it is becoming apparent who the players are.

Odd Down welcomes AFC Wombourne Utd.

Odd Down will be running a 4-1-2-1-2 and take advantage of the narrow field.

GK Rusling
D Morris / Porter / Hobbs / Metcalfe
DM Wright
M Pritchard / Murray
AM Thomas
ST Baldwin / Rawlins

AFC Wombourne come out in a 4-4-2. Odd Down is the favorite for the match.

Match Time

8' Thomas gets a centering pass and his shot rockets off the bar

23' Lukic of AFC hits a great shot from the right side of the box but Rusling bears down on it and cradles it in.

30' A long pass from a stolen ball, Rawlins out run the defense and sinks it into the back of the net from about 6 m out. Odd Down is up 1-0.

42' Matt Rawlins is given a yellow card for persistent fouling.

47' Wood of AFC was given a yellow card for tripping.

50' a lot of fancy footwork and play in front of the net equates to nothing as Baldwins shot goes wide.

54' Danny Gregory of AFC was whistled for off side as his shot rebounded off the cross bar.

87' Hopper receives a heading pass into the center of the box and his shot sails on him above the goal.

89' Benthem snags a rebound from a Lever shot and sends it into the back of the net, securing the lead for Odd Down. 2-0.

Odd Down 2 : 0 AFC Wombourne
<center></center> <table align="center" width="90%"> <tbody><tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Statistic</td> <td>Odd Down</td> <td>AFC Wombourne Utd</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Shots</td> <td>10</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>On Target</td> <td>3</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Off Target</td> <td>5</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Blocked Shots</td> <td>2</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Woodwork</td> <td>0</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Clear Cut Chances</td> <td>2</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Long Shots</td> <td>4</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Possession</td> <td>47%</td> <td>53%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Corners</td> <td>1</td> <td>5</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Free Kicks</td> <td>16</td> <td>16</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Throw Ins</td> <td>28</td> <td>32</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Fouls</td> <td>14</td> <td>14</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Offsides</td> <td>2</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Passes Completed</td> <td>67%</td> <td>68%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Crosses Completed</td> <td>40%</td> <td>7%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Tackles Won</td> <td>64%</td> <td>71%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Headers Won</td> <td>84%</td> <td>55%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Yellow Cards</td> <td>1</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Red Cards</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Kilometers Run</td> <td>97.9</td> <td>96.9</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Average Rating</td> <td>6.81</td> <td>6.33</td> </tr> </tbody></table>

The game was sloppy wet, but the new field dimensions helped this team and the unorthodox style Joel ran. It confused AFC and helped the team to the win. A shift at half to a 4-2-4 threw AFC for an even bigger loop.

[MacroGuru]

Another home game and the team is starting to flesh itself out.

Running the 4-1-2-1-2 again...with an emphasis on Counter Attacking.

GK Rusling
D Metcalfe / Porter / Wright / Morris
DM Gonsalves
M Murray / Hobbs
AM Thomas
ST Pritchard / Rawlins

Heath Hayes is running a 4-1-4-1. Even with a defensive formation, Odd Down is pegged to win.

Match Time

6' Rawlins makes a positive spin move on Heath's Wood who slips and falls on the wet pitch. Rawlins is wide open and misses the shot.

7' Another counter move and Murray shoots from the top of the box missing the goal.

16' A break away for Rawlins sees him missing another opportunity.

23' Gonsalves sets up a great counter off of a failed Heath corner and Rawlins screws this one up as well.

34' Hobbs takes a clean shot missing just to the left of the net.

43' Heath Hayes had Woody open in the top right of the box and he drills a shot wide.

44' Heath is pushing the attack again and they had Hewitt miss a shot from the top left of the box.

58' Lovely move by Odd Down Rawlins who hits a shot and Heath GK Wareham barely gets the save pushing the ball out for a corner.

67' Warner from Heath hit's a straight shot to GK Rusling who casually brings it in.

79' Multiple shots from a Odd Down corner bounced off the side bar and defenders.

82' A long shot from Danvers at 25 m out has the keeper out of place but hits the crossbar. More plays happen around the net an a header from Danvers is knocked out for the corner.

88' Chris Tooth pushes his shot wide!

89' Heath had Joe Simpson receive a yellow card due to rough play.

Odd Down 0 : 0 Heath Hayes

<table align="center" width="90%"> <tbody><tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Statistic</td> <td>Odd Down</td> <td>Heath Hayes</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Shots</td> <td>19</td> <td>4</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>On Target</td> <td>2</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Off Target</td> <td>9</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Blocked Shots</td> <td>8</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Woodwork</td> <td>2</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Clear Cut Chances</td> <td>2</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Long Shots</td> <td>4</td> <td>4</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Possession</td> <td>62%</td> <td>38%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Corners</td> <td>7</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Free Kicks</td> <td>16</td> <td>12</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Throw Ins</td> <td>26</td> <td>25</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Fouls</td> <td>11</td> <td>14</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Offsides</td> <td>1</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Passes Completed</td> <td>76%</td> <td>62%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Crosses Completed</td> <td>27%</td> <td>12%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Tackles Won</td> <td>72%</td> <td>58%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Headers Won</td> <td>77%</td> <td>57%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Yellow Cards</td> <td>0</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Red Cards</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Kilometers Run</td> <td>100.6</td> <td>99.4</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Average Rating</td> <td>6.76</td> <td>6.40</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>
</td> <td>
</td> <td>
</td> </tr> </tbody></table>

What a crazy disappointing game. So many shots, most of them off target and just going wide or right off the bars. I do not think I have seen that many shots hit the posts in my life.

[BYU 14]

Lot of woodwork that last 11 minutes :mad:

[MacroGuru]

FA Vase drawing happened today and Odd Down picks up Stratford Town from the Baker-Joiners Midland Football Alliance.

The Lineup for the match will still be the 4-1-2-1-2 counter attacking.

GK Rusling
D Morris / Wright / Tooth / Metcalfe
DM Gonsalves
M Hobbs / Murray
AM Thomas
ST Rawlins / Pritchard

Fairford is going to be interesting and is running a 4-2-4 formation. Odd Down is picked as favorites to win this match.

Match Time

13' Rawlins misses a solid centering pass and Hobbs goes for a sliding kick and it is knocked out for the corner.

31' A free kick taken by Hobbs bends away from the goal.

32' Thomas as a great through pass to Rawlins who is one on one with the keeper and he sends his shot wide.

39' Thomas takes a shot from the top of the box and it looks like it goes in, but it didn't, it hit the side of the net.

64' Paul Porter takes Ashton down from behind and is immediately issued a Red Card. Odd Down is now down a man. Hardy lines up the free kick at the top of the box and takes the shot, missing just right of the net.

69' Lewington gets the pass and dribbles through the Odd Down defense and shoots from the top of the box, pushing it past Rusling and Fairford goes up 1-0.

71' Danny Partridge had an open lane to shoot from the top left of the box and he missed his shot.

73' Rusling blocks a shot from Lewiston and the rebound was picked up and hit home by Roper, deflecting off of Benthems leg, the statisticians are calling it an own goal. Fairford is now up 2-0.

80' Benthem had a shot just miss the upper right V.

89' Muldowny from Fairford misses his shot from the top of the box.

Odd Down 0 : 2 Fairford


<center></center> <table align="center" width="90%"> <tbody><tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Statistic</td> <td>Odd Down</td> <td>Fairford</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Shots</td> <td>14</td> <td>10</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>On Target</td> <td>1</td> <td>4</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Off Target</td> <td>7</td> <td>6</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Blocked Shots</td> <td>6</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Woodwork</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Clear Cut Chances</td> <td>0</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Long Shots</td> <td>7</td> <td>5</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Possession</td> <td>52%</td> <td>48%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Corners</td> <td>5</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Free Kicks</td> <td>19</td> <td>18</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Throw Ins</td> <td>20</td> <td>25</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Fouls</td> <td>16</td> <td>14</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Offsides</td> <td>2</td> <td>5</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Passes Completed</td> <td>68%</td> <td>62%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Crosses Completed</td> <td>6%</td> <td>15%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Tackles Won</td> <td>71%</td> <td>61%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Headers Won</td> <td>59%</td> <td>76%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Yellow Cards</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Red Cards</td> <td>1</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Kilometers Run</td> <td>98.7</td> <td>95.8</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Average Rating</td> <td>6.37</td> <td>6.64</td> </tr> </tbody></table>

This was a brutal match, watching shot after shot miss their mark and then seeing Fairford take advantage of their opportunities hurt. The Red Card changed the entire dynamic of the game. That is 2 Reds for Porter in pre-season, he might not make the team if that is going to continue in the regular season. He will get sent to the reserves real quick like.

[MacroGuru]

Lot of woodwork that last 11 minutes :mad:

Rawlins is killing me...He has the plays, and he isn't finishing..I might have to sit him the next game just to see if someone else can pick it up.

[MacroGuru]

As August begins, some monthly house keeping news.

Board is satisfied with what has happened so far. They do feel I had poor judgement letting Simon Charity go (as if I had a choice, they offered to pay him). However, through my shrewd moves of playing overseas friendlies and getting our asses handed to us, we made a profit of 50K in July.

Stallard is healthy with his leg...the only injury the team has now is Pembleton's broken arm which has another 3 to 4 weeks until healed.

Joe Johnson is named Captain of the team and Paul Porter is his Vice Captain.

Important August Dates

8/3 Somerset (friendly)
8/8 Seniors vs Reserves (friendly)
8/10 Western League Les Phillips Cup First Round Draw
8/11 Stratford (FA Vase)
8/14 Bedworth (FA Cup)
8/15 FA Vase Second Qualifying Round Draw
8/21 Bishop Sutton (Western Premier)
8/24 Western League Less Phillips Cup First Round
8/25 Western League Les Phillips Cup Second Round Draw
8/28 English FA Cup Second Prelim Round

[MacroGuru]

As a reward for the harsh travel and rigorous training regimen, our last friendly before the intra-squad scrimmage is against Somerset in Australia.

The team lineup will still be the 4-1-2-1-2 counter attack style

GK Hegarty
D Morris / Tooth / Wright / Metcalfe
DM Gonsalves
M Woods / Murray
AM Banton
ST Gibb / Pritchard

Brought in some new talent and benched Rawlins. Hobbs was wore down.

Somerset runs a 4-4-2 and both teams are evenly match and the play can go anyway. Skybet has Somerset as a favorite.

Match Time

8' Somerset sends a fast cross from the left to the center and barely misses the goal. On the corner kick O'Neil misses the header shot.

13' There is a scramble for the ball in the box and the Somerset player goes down and a penalty is called. The ref issues a red card to Chris Tooth and Odd Down is now down a player. Dodd lines up for the penalty and misses the shot!

17' Murray is issued a yellow card for a rough tackle. Hagerty stops the free kick as it went to the left side of the goal but he was unable to control the rebound and Nastevski sends it in. Somerset is up 1-0.

27' O'Neil shoots from a weird angle on the right side of the box and it curves in for goal. Somerset 2-0.

31' O'Neil has his shot stopped by Hegarty.

33' A great centering pass into the box from Metcalfe deep on the right side had Gibb open and his header just went over the bar.

45' Thompson of Somerset is issued a yellow card for his rough challenge on Gibb.

55' Wakeman had a great opportunity for Odd Down and pushes it just wide..

58' A freekick for Somerset from about 29 m out was burning towards the goal and Rusling was able to turn it.

63' Pritchard hit's his shot from the right side of the box off the post.

68' Reed hit it from the top of the half circle and bent it into the net, making Rusling look silly. 3-0 for Somerset.

81' Lever hits a slow roller and it nicks the edge of the post and rolls to the left of the goal. Another miss...

Somerset 3 : 0 Odd Down

<center></center> <table align="center" width="90%"> <tbody><tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Statistic</td> <td>Somerset</td> <td>Odd Down</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Shots</td> <td>13</td> <td>7</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>On Target</td> <td>8</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Off Target</td> <td>5</td> <td>4</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Blocked Shots</td> <td>0</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Woodwork</td> <td>1</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Clear Cut Chances</td> <td>4</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Long Shots</td> <td>6</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Possession</td> <td>52%</td> <td>48%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Corners</td> <td>6</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Free Kicks</td> <td>16</td> <td>7</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Throw Ins</td> <td>22</td> <td>20</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Fouls</td> <td>6</td> <td>12</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Offsides</td> <td>1</td> <td>5</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Passes Completed</td> <td>71%</td> <td>64%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Crosses Completed</td> <td>26%</td> <td>16%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Tackles Won</td> <td>65%</td> <td>78%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Headers Won</td> <td>56%</td> <td>83%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Yellow Cards</td> <td>2</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Red Cards</td> <td>0</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Kilometers Run</td> <td>100.9</td> <td>92.9</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Average Rating</td> <td>7.16</td> <td>6.37</td> </tr> </tbody></table>

The early red card doomed the Downers this game. Combine that with the missed shots and this team is definitely looking snake bit.

[MacroGuru]

It's close, this last game between the squads to determine who stays up and who drops down. This is the match to prove who wants to take this team to the next level.

Coming out for the Senior Squad

GK Rusling
D Morris / Porter / Tooth / Metcalfe
DM Hobbs
M Woods / Murray
AM Banton
ST Gibb / Pritchard

The Reserves has

GK Collins
D Kelly / Keeling / Laird / Smith
DM Gray
M Whelan / Field
AM Carr
ST Wiles / Tudor

Match Time

11' Wiles has a shot from the top of the box miss

19' Tudor has a shot just go wide of the goal. The reserves are proving they are the better squad so far.

26' Gibb makes a move, cuts to outside in the upper left of the box and takes a quick step to the inside beating his defender completely. His shot goes just wide.

43' Metcalf cranks a shot from about 30 m out and it goes over the outstretched arms of Collins who totally misplayed that. Odd Down Seniors go up 1-0.

48' A free kick from the half has Gray sending it into the box and Rusling scrambling to get the ball out. He misplays it and manages to block the second shot from point blank range from Tudor.

56' Offsides takes away the score from the Reserves Kelly...and Joel has to be pissed that was allowed.

79' A mad scramble saw several shots and passes into the box blocked and cleared out, but a great pass from Cowan to Johnson, with Johnson collecting and sending the ball into goal, puts the Seniors up 2-0.

86' Baldwin receives a pass from Danvers but his half-hearted shot went out of bounds.
Odd Down Seniors 2 : Odd Down Reserves 0

<table align="center" width="90%"><tbody><tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Statistic</td> <td>Odd Down</td> <td>Odd Down Reserves</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Shots</td> <td>7</td> <td>6</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>On Target</td> <td>2</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Off Target</td> <td>3</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Blocked Shots</td> <td>2</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Woodwork</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Clear Cut Chances</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Long Shots</td> <td>3</td> <td>4</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Possession</td> <td>54%</td> <td>46%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Corners</td> <td>4</td> <td>4</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Free Kicks</td> <td>9</td> <td>17</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Throw Ins</td> <td>29</td> <td>26</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Fouls</td> <td>16</td> <td>5</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Offsides</td> <td>1</td> <td>4</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Passes Completed</td> <td>67%</td> <td>62%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Crosses Completed</td> <td>20%</td> <td>0%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Tackles Won</td> <td>75%</td> <td>69%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Headers Won</td> <td>79%</td> <td>60%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Yellow Cards</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Red Cards</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Kilometers Run</td> <td>94.0</td> <td>91.9</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Average Rating</td> <td>6.81</td> <td>6.42</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>
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Not a great match by the senior squad, they have shots, but none of them are going on target. I don't know what to think about it, they have the talent and abilities, it's just not there right now.

[MacroGuru]

The time is here, a time to prove himself to the world. The Downers are ready for the 2010 season and they start it with the FA Vase heading to Stratford-upon-Avon to take on Stratford Town.

Right now, the Downers are the dogs and will be looking to shock the local footy community with a win.

In the pre-match meeting Kevin Fallon likes our Aggression, Flair and Touch over Stratford but feels they are our superior in Strength and Fitness.

Odd Down Lineup:

GK Rusling
D Morris / Tooth / Hobbs / Metcalfe
DM Wright
M Woods / Murray
AM Banton
ST Gibb / Pritchard

Subs: GK Hegarty, M Thomas, M Johnson, ST Baldwin, D Porter

Stratford is running a 4-1-4-1 and are the odds favorite win this match.

Match Time

2' Odd Down mid Murray takes a shot near the half circle at the top of the box and barely misses the goal. Great set up from a corner kick.

7' James Gibb the striker for Odd Down is injured and can not continue, he is replaced by Aaron Baldwin.

20' A long pass down the right flank of Stratford to Baldwin sees him run down the ball and dribble pass his defender and nailing the shot in the lower left corner of the net. Odd Down is up 1-0.

32' Hobbs receives a yellow card.

34' Stratford's Gilbert takes a shot from the top right corner of the box sending it over the net.

41' Baldwin had his chance at his second goal of the game but was called offside as his header went into the net.

At the half, Jeff Thomas is subbed in for Lucas Banton. Joel is taking his chance with Woods and Hobbs both having yellow cards.

46' Pritchard gets a shot from the middle right of the box, just missing the goal.

52' Woods receives his second yellow and is now gone for the game and Odd Down are officially a man down. It makes the match a little harder to win. Hobbs is subbed for so there is no quick risk of going down another man. Paul Porter comes on so there is now a 5-3-2 style lineup.

53' From the free kick in the result of the foul that sent Woods off, the crossing shot goes from right to left, inside the box and a header from Kelly goes wide of the goal but he is also whistled for offside.

55' Jeff Thomas of Odd Down blasts a shot from the top of the box sending it wide.

66' Murray strikes a solid shot from within the right middle of the box, just missing the goal.

68' A beautiful corner almost sees Stratford level the game but the header from Herlihy goes over the crossbar.

75' Baldwin is injured and has to go off....Odd Down subs him with Joe Johnson.

77' Stratford's Carter fights Morris for the ball and gets a shot off missing the goal.

85' A shot from Stratfords Carter has Rusling leave his feet to block it, he was unable to control the rebound and a diving Belgrave manages to kick in the shot to even the game. Replays show Belgrave was offside.

90' Pritchard is injured and has to come off. Odd Down are now officially down another man and they are heading into extra time.

107' Joe Johnson is taken down and sustains an injury. Odd Down is now down 3 players.

110' Stratfords Herlihy misses a header from in the box.

115' Downers Morris receives a pass in the box, close to the net and his shot hits the side of the net.

116' Carter is offside for Stratford, Rusling makes a great save for Odd Down.

And the game goes into PK's

PK1: Gilbert for Straford hits the Crossbar. Downers Murray strikes his straight and true. 0-1 for Odd Down

PK2: Startford's Belgrave hits his. Tooth for Odd Down hits his. 1-2 for Odd Down.

PK3: Robinson of Stratford sends his wide! Metcalfe of Odd Down sends his home. 1-3 for Odd Down.

PK4: Avill of Stratford hits his in. Downers GK Rusling sends his wide. 2-3 for Odd Down.

PK5: Dootson scores for Stratford to keep them in. Thomas for Odd Down is up for the win, and he strikes it home! Odd Down wins 3-4 off of PK's!

Stratford 1 (3) : 1 (4) Odd Down


<center></center> <table align="center" width="90%"> <tbody><tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Statistic</td><td>Stratford</td><td>Odd Down</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Shots</td><td>11</td><td>10</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>On Target</td><td>2</td><td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Off Target</td><td>7</td><td>7</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Blocked Shots</td><td>2</td><td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Woodwork</td><td>0</td><td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Clear Cut Chances</td><td>2</td><td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Long Shots</td><td>5</td><td>5</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Possession</td><td>59%</td><td>41%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Corners</td><td>8</td><td>4</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Free Kicks</td><td>11</td><td>14</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Throw Ins</td><td>33</td><td>31</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Fouls</td><td>7</td><td>10</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Offsides</td><td>7</td><td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Passes Completed</td><td>73%</td><td>60%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Crosses Completed</td><td>24%</td><td>20%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Tackles Won</td><td>68%</td><td>70%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Headers Won</td><td>63%</td><td>70%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Yellow Cards</td><td>0</td><td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Red Cards</td><td>0</td><td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Kilometers Run</td><td>131.3</td><td>117.0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Average Rating</td><td>6.96</td><td>6.66</td> </tr> </tbody></table>

The counter attack philosophy worked here with against the strength of Stratford. The team took way to many injuries and if it keeps up will definitely be digging into the Reserves soon.

What an emotionally tiring game. Seeing the team go up, and then lose a guy to a penalty, then lose 3 to injuries and playing the game and still taking the win.

OOC: This has to be one of my favorite matches I have ever played.

[MacroGuru]

The fallout from the Stratford game is pretty serious.

Ben Woods is suspended for the next match, which is the FA Cup match against Bedworth.

Joe Johnson broke his foot and will miss between 4 to 6 months.

Aaron Baldwin has a torn calf muscle and will miss 5 months.

Both were promising players that were great on the rotation, this hurts the team big time.

[bbgunn]

Man, that's a lot of serious injuries.

[MacroGuru]

Man, that's a lot of serious injuries.

Yeah, I went to bed frustrated and happy at the same time, then woke up pissed about the injuries...it's what I love about this game.

Friday night will be a long play night as I have my kids, weather is supposed to be shitty so we will watch movies until they crash, and then I will be playing out a couple of months (hopefully).

[MacroGuru]

This is a match where there will be 4 players out due to injury...Baldwin, Johnson, Pembleton and Stallard. Woods is suspended for this match too.

The players are all beat from the Vase victory. Some of the reserves have been called up and will more than likely see action in this game.

Odd Down Lineup:

GK Rusling
D Morris / Porter / Shelton / Partridge
DM Gray
M Hobbs / Jones
AM Thomas
ST Danvers / Wakeman

Subs: GK Hegarty / DR Metcalfe / M Cowan / ST Gibb / DC Wright / AM Lever / DM Gonsalves

Bedworth is coming out in a 4-4-2, The Non League Paper is saying this shouldn't be a contest, Bedworth will control and the score will be equal to a Basketball scoreline. Declan Ford is refereeing this game and he has given out 7 yellows in his 2 matches.

Match Time

4' Timmins of Bedworth hits a great crossing shot which is headed and the shot rebounds off the top post.

8' Hobbs steals an inbound pass, dribbles and feeds it to a slashing Danvers who is set up one on one with Bedworths keeper and he knocks it in. Odd Down is up 1-0.

10' Partridge is given a yellow card for persistent fouling.

14' Thomas shoots at the Bedworth net from the top of the box and the ball just sails on him over the keeper and the goal.

15' Bedworth makes a great move and centering pass on the ground but Rusling sorts it out and collects the shot.

16' Partridge lines up for the free kick at about 25 m out and rattles it off the woodwork and Wakeman going for the ball is whistled for a foul.

29' Bedworth had Riley receive a clean pass from the top of the box. He lobs the shot and Rusling catches it cleanly.

39' Partridge is issued his second yellow for a penalty in the lower left goal line area. From everything that was seen, it looked clean and if there was a penalty it was a dive. Partridge is issued the red and Odd Down is down a man again.

51' Wakeman receives a great pass from Hobbs, he turns and fires from the top of the box and the Bedforth keeper did his best to turn it away. Sets up a corner for Odd Down.

53' Wakeman receives a long pass from Shelton and is called offsides.

60' Gibss sustains an injury and has to be subbed out.

61' Riley of Bedworth had a great shot turned away by Rusling.

66' Porter is beat by a long pass and takes down Twigger from behind and the ref immediately issues a red card. Odd Down is now down 2 men.

73' Shelton passes to Thomas who has a shot blocked by a defender and Bedworths keeper pounces on the ball.

74' Bedworth's Ramsey has a shot rebound off the top part of the woodwork, he follows the play up and tries to score right at the line and Wright clears it cleanly.

78' Ramsey Scores for Bedworth, BUT offsides is called and it is waved off.

85' Lever has a free kick from 25 m out that sails over the top.

86' Shelton is issues a yellow card..this ref is card happy. Timmins takes the free kick hitting Riley who managers a rocket header and Rusling turns it over the post. But Riley is whistled for off sides.

91' A solid effort by Riley and a solid hit from the top of the box, but Rusling catches it clean.

Odd Down 1 : 0 Bedworth

<center></center> <table align="center" width="90%"> <tbody><tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Statistic</td> <td>Odd Down</td> <td>Bedworth</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Shots</td> <td>8</td> <td>11</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>On Target</td> <td>2</td> <td>5</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Off Target</td> <td>5</td> <td>5</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Blocked Shots</td> <td>1</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Woodwork</td> <td>1</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Clear Cut Chances</td> <td>0</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Long Shots</td> <td>5</td> <td>4</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Possession</td> <td>44%</td> <td>56%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Corners</td> <td>2</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Free Kicks</td> <td>19</td> <td>19</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Throw Ins</td> <td>29</td> <td>28</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Fouls</td> <td>17</td> <td>13</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Offsides</td> <td>2</td> <td>6</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Passes Completed</td> <td>56%</td> <td>71%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Crosses Completed</td> <td>20%</td> <td>43%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Tackles Won</td> <td>75%</td> <td>76%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Headers Won</td> <td>57%</td> <td>73%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Yellow Cards</td> <td>3</td> <td>4</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Red Cards</td> <td>2</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Kilometers Run</td> <td>88.6</td> <td>98.8</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Average Rating</td> <td>6.78</td> <td>6.62</td> </tr> </tbody></table>

What another brutal match. 2 red cards, another injury and an assortment of yellows to both squads. 7 yellow cards (3 for Odd Down, 4 for Bedworth, 2 Reds for Odd Down). As you can tell, Odd Down wanted it more and playing a counter attacking game is benefiting them so far.

[BYU 14]

Way to gut that win out in the Cup, even though the prize money is small it sure helps squads at this level...

[MacroGuru]

Way to gut that win out in the Cup, even though the prize money is small it sure helps squads at this level...

Yeah, between the Vase and the Cup...I know I have some fighters that can play controlled ball...I just need to temper their emotions sometimes.

I issued a warning to Partridge and I am appealing Porters suspension and I doubt it will go through. But Partridge took his warning and admitted he was wrong.

[MacroGuru]

Heading into the game, Odd Down will be without Porter and Partridge due to suspensions. Also out due to injuries are Pembleton, Baldwin, Johnson, Woodley, McCoy and Stallard.

Odd Down Lineup:

GK Rusling
D Morris / Wright / Tooth / Metcalfe
DM Gray
M Woods / Murray
AM Banton
ST Gibb / Pritchard

Subs: Hegarty / Shelton / Thomas / Danvers / Hobbs

Bishop Sutton is running a 4-1-2-1-2 as well. This will make the match interesting. Bishop Sutton are picked as the favorites for the match.

Match Time

6' Hawkins from Bishop Sutton clears out the corner kick but Banton recovers it and sends an amazing cross pass where Pritchard goes up over the defense and heads it into the lower left corner for the goal! Odd Down up 1-0.

12' A long pass has Bishop Sutton's Jenkins break free and end up on a 1 on 1 with Rusling. Rusling plays it perfect and forces the shot wide.

18' Gibb receives a long pass from Rusling and he spins and dodges a tackle, sending it to Pritchard who has broke free. He slips it right past Bishop Sutton's keeper and Odd Down are now up 2-0.

22' Metcalfe fires a shot from the top of the box and it sails on him.

26' A centering pass to Bishop Sutton's Turner has him close to Rusling and the header is taken away.

46' Tooth receives a yellow card for tripping.

48' Hobbs sends a centering pass to the middle of the box from the left side and Banton slides in with the kick, sending it into goal! Odd Down is up 3-0!

51' Bishop Sutton's Hawkins is issued a yellow card for tripping.

59' Bishop Sutton's Jenkins fires a shot from the top left side of the box missing the net wide.

69' A misplayed ball by Metcalfe leaves Hawkins one on one with Rusling and again, Rusling makes an amazing save.

81' Banton centers a pass to Shelton who heads it over the cross bar.

Bishop Sutton 0 : 3 Odd Down

<center></center> <table align="center" width="90%"> <tbody><tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Statistic</td><td>Bishop Sutton</td><td>Odd Down</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Shots</td><td>6</td><td>11</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>On Target</td><td>2</td><td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Off Target</td><td>4</td><td>4</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Blocked Shots</td><td>0</td><td>4</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Woodwork</td><td>0</td><td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Clear Cut Chances</td><td>2</td><td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Long Shots</td><td>3</td><td>5</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Possession</td><td>48%</td><td>52%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Corners</td><td>0</td><td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Free Kicks</td><td>12</td><td>18</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Throw Ins</td><td>20</td><td>25</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Fouls</td><td>17</td><td>7</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Offsides</td><td>1</td><td>5</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Passes Completed</td><td>56%</td><td>64%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Crosses Completed</td><td>28%</td><td>31%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Tackles Won</td><td>70%</td><td>74%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Headers Won</td><td>71%</td><td>55%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Yellow Cards</td><td>2</td><td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Red Cards</td><td>0</td><td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Kilometers Run</td><td>104.2</td><td>104.0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Average Rating</td><td>6.00</td><td>7.33</td> </tr> </tbody></table>

I don't want to call it domination but it was close. The Downers looked on fire and determined to make others eat crow about how poor of a team they were. Ian Greene started the talking off in the week by calling out their new coach. They weren't going to have anything to do with it and placed this one as one for their coach.

And the video highlight of the first goal scored by Pritchard.

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[MacroGuru]

Heading into the match with Hallen there are still injuries to deal with. Baldin, McCoy and Johnson are all out. The positive for the week is Tom Rusling was named as the GK for the Western Premier Team of the Week.

Odd Down Lineup:

GK Rusling
D Metcalfe / Tooth / Porter / Morris
DM Gray
M Murray / Woods
AM Banton
ST Pritchard / Gibb

Subs: Hegarty / Partridge / Thomas / Danvers / Wright

Hallen runs a 4-2-1-1 and they are picked as the dogs for this match. The Downers have not been the favorite yet. This is new ground.

Match Time

4' Woods lines up for a free kick from the top left half of the box and his shot misses.

7' Gibb receives a pass from Morris in the top of the box, he turns, dribbles a little and shoots, his shot hits the upper right V and rebounds back into the net for the goal. Odd Down is up 1-0.

10' Gray receives a yellow for tripping.

18' A goal kick gone bad leaves Pritchard one on one with the Hallen keeper who makes a great save.

25' A corner kick from Woods is crossed right to Tooth who heads it straight to goal. Hallen goalie is out of position but it is attempted to be cleared out by Goodwin. Gibb intercepts the clearing pass and rockets it home for a goal! Odd Down is up 2-0. Hallen's Carragher is issued a yellow card for harrassing the ref. It appears he thought Tooth had a handball in the box.

31' Hallen's Goodwin crosses a pass to Harrop who heads it directly to Rusling who catches it cleanly.

46' Lucas Banton is issued a yellow card and will immediately be replaced. Wright replaced Gray at the half. Connoly's free kick catches Quirk in the right spot for the header but an amazing save by Rusling shuts down the Hallen attack.

47' a precision counter attack off of the save has Rusling kick deep and over the heads of the Hallen defense as Pritchard rushes to the ball, he fires the shot from the half circle hitting it in off the lower right corner. Odd Down is up 3-0.

49' Gibb receives a clean pass from Morris and dribbles toward goal. His shot hits the side of the net.

59' A give and go between Woods and Pritchard sees Woods shoot from the top of the box and send the shot high over the net.

69' A quick in from Metcalfe to Prictchard back to Metcalf sets up the cross to Gibb who heads it in towards the goalies feet and hits a goal! Gibb scores a hat trick and the Downers are up 4-0.

72' Danvers, who subbed in for Gibb went to work immediately, taking the ball away from a Hallen defender in the top of the box. His shot is turned by the Hallen keeper and it goes to a corner.

Odd Down 4 : 0 Hallen

<center></center> <table align="center" width="90%"> <tbody><tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Statistic</td> <td>Odd Down</td> <td>Hallen</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Shots</td> <td>19</td> <td>4</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>On Target</td> <td>9</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Off Target</td> <td>6</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Blocked Shots</td> <td>4</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Woodwork</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Clear Cut Chances</td> <td>1</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Long Shots</td> <td>6</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Possession</td> <td>54%</td> <td>46%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Corners</td> <td>8</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Free Kicks</td> <td>9</td> <td>11</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Throw Ins</td> <td>30</td> <td>22</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Fouls</td> <td>10</td> <td>9</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Offsides</td> <td>1</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Passes Completed</td> <td>74%</td> <td>62%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Crosses Completed</td> <td>37%</td> <td>33%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Tackles Won</td> <td>62%</td> <td>86%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Headers Won</td> <td>72%</td> <td>69%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Yellow Cards</td> <td>2</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Red Cards</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Kilometers Run</td> <td>91.7</td> <td>92.1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Average Rating</td> <td>7.58</td> <td>5.85</td> </tr> </tbody></table>

If there ever was a definition of dominance in a match, this was it. Hallen did not know what to do. They could not stop the attack and could not pass into the box to get a clean shot. Gibb was spectacular, the defense and midfield were having their way with clean passes. All around a great game.

Pritchards Goal in the 47th was the Goal of the Match

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[MacroGuru]

The past two opposing managers have lashed out at Joel after the match...I guess getting your arse kicked tends to piss them off. Thing is, Joel is a media darling and has no problem talking with the press and expressing his feelings and he has to the other coaches. We will see how this goes later in the season though.

[MacroGuru]

Rolling into September, Joel has the confidence of the board and he has also helped them generate 35K in profit in the month of August.

Joel took second place in the Coach of the Month award. It's ok, he wouldn't trade it for the 1st place spot he is holding for the Western Premier League.

Important Dates in September

9/8 - RC Warwick (FA Vase)
9/12 - FA Vase First Round Draw
9/15 Ilfracombe (Western Premier)
9/18 - Wellington (Western Premier)
9/22 - Somerset County FA Premier Cup First Round Draw
9/25 - English FA Cup Second Qualifying Round, Brislington (Western Premier)

[MacroGuru]

Still dealing with the same long term injuries. Going into the Vase match against RC Warwick we find out the ref, Matthew Bristow, has issued 14 yellows and 1 Red in his 3 matches...it does not bode well for the Downers.

Odd Down Lineup:

GK Hegarty
D Morris / Porter / Tooth / Metcalfe
DM Gray
M Woods / Murray
AM Banton
ST Gibb / Pritchard

Subs: Rusling / Hobbs / Thomas / Danvers / Wright

RC Warwick will run a 4-4-2 and they are the dogs in this match. The Downers are picked to win.

Match Time

7' RC Warwick's Beckett manages a long pass and is able to get past the defense. His shot went over the cross bar.

14' Woods from the lower left side of the box hits a low centering pass and Pritchard gets his foot on it in the middle of a group and sends it into the back of the net. Odd Down is up 1-0.

22' Gibb shoots from about 25 m out and sends the shot high over the bar.

23' Banton has a great pass, sending it just ahead of Gibb. He runs past his defender and shoots, his shot hitting the lower left post and rebounding out.

29' Beckett manages a knock towards goal and outruns the defenders and makes his shot. Hegarty played it smartly and forced him to push the shot wide.

32' Metcalfe pushes a beautiful long ball from the right rear up the flank. Pritchard out runs his defender and jukes him setting up a one on one and he strikes true. Odd Down goes up 2-0.

36' RC Warwick's Harris receives a short throw in, dribbles into the box and shoots, missing the goal wide to the left.

52' Pritchard receives a long pass from Wright, he pushes it into the box and sends a crossing pass low to Woods who hits it right to the RC Warwick keeper who stops the shot.

59' Gibb is injured by RC Warwick's Hogg. Hogg is issued a yellow and Gibb has to be subbed by Danvers.

65' A long pass that cleared from the Downers box to Pritchard set up a 1 on 3 attack and forced Pritchard to take his shot wide.

71' A heading pass that set Pritchard up for a one on one was ruined as Pritchard rushed his shot. He was excited for the Hat Trick.


Odd Down 2 : 0 RC Warwick
<center></center>
<table align="center" width="90%"> <tbody><tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Statistic</td><td>Odd Down</td><td>RC Warwick</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Shots</td><td>11</td><td>7</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>On Target</td><td>3</td><td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Off Target</td><td>7</td><td>5</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Blocked Shots</td><td>1</td><td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Woodwork</td><td>1</td><td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Clear Cut Chances</td><td>3</td><td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Long Shots</td><td>4</td><td>4</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Possession</td><td>53%</td><td>47%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Corners</td><td>3</td><td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Free Kicks</td><td>11</td><td>10</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Throw Ins</td><td>27</td><td>33</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Fouls</td><td>8</td><td>8</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Offsides</td><td>2</td><td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Passes Completed</td><td>71%</td><td>63%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Crosses Completed</td><td>6%</td><td>10%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Tackles Won</td><td>75%</td><td>57%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Headers Won</td><td>75%</td><td>66%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Yellow Cards</td><td>0</td><td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Red Cards</td><td>0</td><td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Kilometers Run</td><td>100.9</td><td>98.2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Average Rating</td><td>7.15</td><td>6.33</td> </tr> </tbody></table>

Although the Downers were picked as the favorites here, the way the match played it could have just as been the reverse. The attack chances were missed on the Downers side, and if RC Warwick was on track, they could have ended up the victors here. Pritchard was right on target at the beginning but his anxiety to get a hat trick ruined his chance later as he rushed his shots.

Pritchards goal in the 32nd minute is the Goal of the Match

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[MacroGuru]

A great draw for the FA Cup sees Odd Down away against Penzance. The long term injuries are still there to Johnson, Baldwin and McCoy. There are no suspensions.

Odd Down Lineup:

GK Rusling
D Morris / Porter / Tooth / Metcalfe
DM Gray
M Hobbs / Murray
AM Banton
ST Gibb / Pritchard

Subs: Hegarty / Woods / Thomas / Danvers / Wright

Penzance comes out with a 4-4-2 and dog status. Odd Down will approach this game as they have any other. Important.

Match Time

4' Banton's shot from the middle of the box ricochets off the left post.

5' Banton gets a direct crosser to Gibb who one times the shot but it is blocked by the defender. Pritchard scoops the rebound and fires it into the back of the net from the middle of the box. Odd Down is up 1-0.

21' Gibb is able to take advantage of a poor pass and is dribbling into the box when his shot bounces off the top cross bar.

22' Metcalfe lofts a great pass to Pritchard whose shot goes wide just as he is whistled for off side.

34' Gibb gives a good lead to Pritchard. Pritchard speeds around the defender and his shot is barely turned by the Penzance keeper.

35' The corner by Banton is headed by Tooth and is turned out of the net. Another corner.

41' Pritchard gives to Gibb and he takes it down the left flank, his shot goes wide left of the net.

44' In a throw in, Penzances Palmer pushes Pritchard inside the box and the penalty is called. Pritchard lines up for the kick and he sends it into the lower right corner of the net! Odd Down is now up 2-0.

46' A clean crossing pass from Pritchard to Banton sets his shot up. It just goes wide of the net.

51' Some clean, direct passes leads to Hobb passing to Danvers who spins and is running with his defender. He takes the shot, squeezing it into the left side of the net past the Penzance keeper. Odd Down is now up 3-0.

60' Penzance's Toal receives a floating cross, Metcalfe does everything he can to get into the way of the header and he takes the shot off his shoulder and it goes out. Corner to Penzance.

61' The corner sets for a scramble in the box and a Penzance player tries to get it back out to Darby and he accidentally puts it out.

65' Banton is injured and will be replaced by Thomas.

66' Hindmarch of Penzance receives a yellow.

83' Metcalfe crosses to Danvers in the 6 m box. Danvers goes to shot and is knocked down. He asks for the foul but it is not coming. Danvers steals the pass and turns around and puts it in goal! Odd Down is running away with this one 4-0.


Penzance 0 : 4 Odd Down

<center></center> <table align="center" width="90%"> <tbody><tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Statistic</td> <td>Penzance</td> <td>Odd Down</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Shots</td> <td>2</td> <td>16</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>On Target</td> <td>1</td> <td>6</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Off Target</td> <td>1</td> <td>9</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Blocked Shots</td> <td>0</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Woodwork</td> <td>0</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Clear Cut Chances</td> <td>0</td> <td>5</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Long Shots</td> <td>1</td> <td>4</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Possession</td> <td>46%</td> <td>54%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Corners</td> <td>5</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Free Kicks</td> <td>18</td> <td>12</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Throw Ins</td> <td>20</td> <td>20</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Fouls</td> <td>12</td> <td>11</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Offsides</td> <td>1</td> <td>7</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Passes Completed</td> <td>59%</td> <td>68%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Crosses Completed</td> <td>11%</td> <td>16%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Tackles Won</td> <td>71%</td> <td>71%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Headers Won</td> <td>63%</td> <td>58%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Yellow Cards</td> <td>1</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Red Cards</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Kilometers Run</td> <td>95.5</td> <td>98.0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Average Rating</td> <td>5.69</td> <td>7.43</td> </tr> </tbody></table>


Penzance shouldn't have been in this game and they knew that coming in. This team was worked over from the beginning. Joel Sutton refuses to go into a defensive mode as it allows the other team chances to try and get back. He stayed counter attacking all day and it had benefited his squad. Danvers and Pritchard are the main scorers for the day with Danvers getting the goal of the match.


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[MacroGuru]

It is now the 3rd Western Premier match for Odd Down, just shortly after the FA Cup match. Some of the players will be tired, but they have to go. Wellington is now 1st in the table with 9 points.

Odd Down Lineup:

GK Rusling
D Morris / Porter / Tooth / Metcalfe
DM Gray
M Woods / Murray
AM Thomas
ST Danvers / Pritchard

Subs: Hegarty / Hobbs / Banton / Gibb / Wright

Wellington runs a 4-2-1-1 and are the favorites in the game. Odd Down will have their hands full.

Match Time

2' Woods fires a shot from 25 m out and Wellington's keeper deflects the shot. Pritchard rounds up to shot and misses wide.

13' Thomas works the ball around his man and takes it into the top part of the box where he shoots quickly, catching Wellington off guard. Their keeper barely turned the shot. Corner Kick.

14' A header by Tooth off of the corner kick is deflected out of the box.

21' Pritchard receives the ball right in the middle of the box and his shot goes straight into the keepers chest.

22' Wellington's Whelan passes around the Downer defender and Gray has no choice but to clear it behind and give up the corner. From the corner Whelan crosses it right in the middle to Herrod and he cranks the ball in. Wellington is up 1-0.

34' Woods takes a shot from the top of the box, missing completely.

40' A lot of precision passing sets Metcalfe up for an open run to the goal, his shot hits the right side of the net.

46' A long pass from Woods sees the sub Gibb break free and push the shot just to the left of the goal.

62' Wellington's Dale hits a shot above the crossbar.

63' Thomas receives a perfect pass from Wright. He takes a shot from the upper right side of the box and the Wellington keeper was lucky to turn it out. Corner kick.

64' From the corner it's a great cross and Tooth gets his head on it down to the keepers feet who coolly collects the ball.

Odd Down 0 : 1 Wellington


<center></center> <table align="center" width="90%"> <tbody><tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Statistic</td> <td>Odd Down</td> <td>Wellington</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Shots</td> <td>16</td> <td>4</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>On Target</td> <td>8</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Off Target</td> <td>5</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Blocked Shots</td> <td>3</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Woodwork</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Clear Cut Chances</td> <td>2</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Long Shots</td> <td>8</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Possession</td> <td>52%</td> <td>48%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Corners</td> <td>3</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Free Kicks</td> <td>6</td> <td>15</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Throw Ins</td> <td>26</td> <td>32</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Fouls</td> <td>14</td> <td>5</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Offsides</td> <td>1</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Passes Completed</td> <td>71%</td> <td>61%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Crosses Completed</td> <td>22%</td> <td>25%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Tackles Won</td> <td>72%</td> <td>48%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Headers Won</td> <td>76%</td> <td>53%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Yellow Cards</td> <td>1</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Red Cards</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Kilometers Run</td> <td>94.3</td> <td>94.0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Average Rating</td> <td>6.50</td> <td>6.60</td> </tr> </tbody></table>

What a rough game for the Downers. They had their chances, they just couldn't convert on any of them. It was almost like they forgot how to shoot straight. Every shot, contested or not, went every direction except for the goal. This loss is a set back for the Downers.

As much as this hurts to post, the goal of the match from Wellington.

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[MacroGuru]

Brislington is currently 8th in the table while the Downers are 9th. Injuries are still there to Badlwin, Johnson and McCoy.

Odd Down Lineup:

GK Rusling
D Morris / Porter / Tooth / Metcalfe
DM Gray
M Woods / Murray
AM Banton
ST Gibb / Pritchard

Subs: Hegarty / Hobbs / Thomas / Danvers / Wright

Brislington runs a 4-1-2-2-1, and it looks potent. It's an even game according to BBC Bristol.

Match Time

15' Tooth is issued a yellow card for holding.

18' Gibb is given a solid touch pass from gray at the top of the box. He turns and dribbles the ball in. His shot is blocked by the keeper and then cleared out.

41' Brislington's Ogan makes a nice move in the box to break free and get a shot off. Woods throws his leg into the kick and the ball goes out for a corner kick.

46' Morris plays the ball on the lower left flank and floats a centering cross into the middle of the box where Pritchard gets his head onto the pass and it flies into the right side of the net for a Goal! Odd Down is now up 1-0.

47' Morris and Gibb play a game of give and go on the lower left flank. Gibb receives the pass and takes it in hard towards the goal. His shot, hits the lower right corner and the Downers are now up 2-0!

49' Gibb outmaneuvers his defender and beats him into the box. His shot is deflected by their keeper Simpson and cleared out by Holdsworth.

57' A crossing chance from Brislington's O'Conner to Porter where the header is sent just outside the goal.

65' Danvers receives a long pass on the counter attack and is one on one with the keeper. His shot sails wide.

82' Brislington's Gordon fires a great cross from the upper left flank and sets it perfect for O'Connor to head the shot into the net. First Goal Rusling has allowed in over 400 consecutive minutes. Odd Down is still up, 2-1.

91' Gibb rifles a shot from the half circle just missing the goal to the left.

93' Lucas Banton was flagged for offside and his goal disallowed.


Brislington 1 : 2 Odd Down


<table align="center" width="90%"> <tbody><tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Statistic</td><td>Brislington</td><td>Odd Down</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Shots</td><td>6</td><td>14</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>On Target</td><td>2</td><td>5</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Off Target</td><td>3</td><td>5</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Blocked Shots</td><td>1</td><td>4</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Woodwork</td><td>0</td><td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Clear Cut Chances</td><td>1</td><td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Long Shots</td><td>2</td><td>4</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Possession</td><td>49%</td><td>51%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Corners</td><td>4</td><td>4</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Free Kicks</td><td>17</td><td>14</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Throw Ins</td><td>17</td><td>31</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Fouls</td><td>14</td><td>14</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Offsides</td><td>0</td><td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Passes Completed</td><td>64%</td><td>66%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Crosses Completed</td><td>30%</td><td>16%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Tackles Won</td><td>75%</td><td>73%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Headers Won</td><td>64%</td><td>68%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Yellow Cards</td><td>3</td><td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Red Cards</td><td>0</td><td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Kilometers Run</td><td>98.6</td><td>100.2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Average Rating</td><td>6.55</td><td>6.99</td> </tr> </tbody></table>

This was probably one of the tougher matches that went on. Pritchard is a great surprise with the amount of work and the number of goals that he is generating. Gibb is a presence, it's just that he is spotty at times.

This is Pritchards Goal starting off he scoring.

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[MacroGuru]

So now the issue of being an amateur team is starting to creep up on Joel. Paying teams are starting to eyeball Pritchard, Porter and a few others. The only thing Joel can do is give them a specific talent and worth to the club and hope they take it. Right now, everyone has been pretty content.

[MacroGuru]

Qualifying First Round FA Cup game that comes two days after a league match. The schedule is congested and players will be rotated this next week. There may be starters that people are not used to seeing.

Odd Down Lineup

GK Rusling
D Wright / Porter / Tooth / Partridge
DM Gray
M Hobbs / Thomas
AM Banton
ST Danvers / Wakeman

Subs: Hegarty / Murray / Lever / Woods / Metcalfe / Pritchard / Morris

7 subs this week will help a bit with choices on who to sit or not. Hoddesdon runs a 4-4-2 and will be entering the match as the dog according to The Non-League Paper.

Match Time

1' Danvers receives a pass into the top of the box and moves towards goal. His indecisiveness to shoot when he received ended up getting his shot blocked.

2' A clean pass from Tooth that leads Danvers as he receives the ball at the half circle allows him to set and shoot as he was one on one with the keeper. A GOAL for Odd Down! Downers up 1-0.

11' Hoddesdon's Bombele centers a pass into the box and it is cleared out but Freeman scoops the ball and fires from the top of the box missing the goal.

17' Thomas works like a surgeon, moving slowly with the ball until an opening happens on the right side and he bolts around his defender and hits s low centering pass. It's deflected but Banton is there to send the rebound into the net! Odd Down is now up 2-0!

21' An ugly play here for Hoddesdon. Hobbs receives the throw in from Wright. Takes the ball into the lower left portion of the box and shoots. Hoddesdon's keeper saves the ball but their own defender Danny Clark slides hitting the ball into the net for an own goal! Downers are up 3-0.

41' Danny Clark of Hoddesdon is issued a yellow card, he has the jist of it, get booted before the game is over.

48' A quick counter sees a two on one as Wakeman and Danvers have a solitary defender. Wakeman crosses to Danvers who is all alone against the keeper and sends the ball into the net. Odd Down is now up 4-0.

50' Danny Clark is not having a good game for Hoddesdon, he takes Danvers down in the box and a penalty is called. Danver's lines up for the shot, cox blocks it but Danvers gathers his own rebound and sends it in. Odd Down is up 5-0! Joel actually changes his tactics to a control based game trying to retain possession instead of attacking.

61' Hoddesdon's Newton has a clean shot from the middle of the box and Rusling deflects it. Wright goes to clear it and is fouled by Hoddesdon's Dennis.

73' Newton fires a shot from the top of the box just missing the goal.

77' Both teams have players off to the side being treated by the physio's. Thomas has the corner and he lines up and crosses it. Porter catches the pass with his head and it bounces off the woodwork.

91' Lever has a free kick from the top of the half circle. He shoots and hits the woodwork, and then Hobbs on the rebound shoots and hits the woodwork.


Odd Down 5 : 0 Hoddesdon Town
<table align="center" width="90%"> <tbody><tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Statistic</td><td>Odd Down</td><td>Hoddesdon Town</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Shots</td><td>11</td><td>5</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>On Target</td><td>6</td><td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Off Target</td><td>4</td><td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Blocked Shots</td><td>1</td><td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Woodwork</td><td>3</td><td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Clear Cut Chances</td><td>5</td><td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Long Shots</td><td>2</td><td>5</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Possession</td><td>53%</td><td>47%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Corners</td><td>4</td><td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Free Kicks</td><td>18</td><td>8</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Throw Ins</td><td>29</td><td>21</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Fouls</td><td>7</td><td>19</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Offsides</td><td>1</td><td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Passes Completed</td><td>66%</td><td>64%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Crosses Completed</td><td>33%</td><td>0%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Tackles Won</td><td>76%</td><td>64%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Headers Won</td><td>73%</td><td>64%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Yellow Cards</td><td>1</td><td>4</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Red Cards</td><td>0</td><td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Kilometers Run</td><td>92.8</td><td>89.8</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Average Rating</td><td>7.74</td><td>5.32</td> </tr> </tbody></table>

Not much to say in regards to this match. The team decided they wanted to keep in the FA Cup and took it to Hoddesdon. Danvers scores the Hat-trick and is in a great mood.

The Goal of the Match is the goal in the 49th minute by Danvers.

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[MacroGuru]

A tired team is headed to Marlborough Park to take on Ilfracombe. With that said. There will be several reserve players playing today.

Odd Down Lineup

GK Rusling
D Morris / Whelan / Shelton / Metcalfe
DM Gonsalves
M Woods / Murray
AM Cowan
ST Gibb / Pritchard

Subs: Hegarty / Woodley / Lever / Pembleton / Banton

Ilfracombe runs a 4-1-4-1 and are picked as the favorites however, The Non-League Paper thinks the teams are evenly matched.

Match Time

3' Cowan gives it to Gibb he spins by his defender and shoots, just missing the goal.

14' Metcalfe is kicked a pass to his spot on the top right corner of the box and he one times the shot. Ilfracombe's keeper was lucky to turn it. Corner Kick.

20' Morris fires a shot from near the sideline on the lower left side and the keeper blocks it while the defender clears the shot.

25' Morris hits a free kick from the lower left side near the box. His pass is one timed by Shelton which is blocked by Ilfracombe's keeper. Morris collects the clearing pass and fires it into Whelan. Whelan's header goes over the cross bar.

39' Morris has a centering pass from the lower left side of the box and it is cleared out.

At half, Woods and Pritchard are just flat out wore out and Pembleton and Banton replace them.

46' Gibb has a free kick that he sends which is just amazing and Murray goes for the header and it is just over the cross bar.

57' Ilfracombe's Powell sends a shot from the top of the half circle which goes wide of the goal.

67' Long fires a shot from about 25 m out and barely misses the cross bar. Ilfracombe is picking up the pace now.

71' Pembleton is working the lower left side of the box and he is one on one with the keeper and his shot is blocked by the keeper.

73' Ilfracombe's Adam has Rusling out of position and he tries to lob the shot over Rusling and it hits the top of the net, barely missing a goal.

80' A free kick for Ilfracombe has Fletcher flying in for the header, Rusling dives and manages to turn the shot over the cross bar.


Ilfracombe 0 : 0 Odd Down

<center></center> <table align="center" width="90%"> <tbody><tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Statistic</td> <td>Ilfracombe</td> <td>Odd Down</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Shots</td> <td>6</td> <td>5</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>On Target</td> <td>0</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Off Target</td> <td>6</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Blocked Shots</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Woodwork</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Clear Cut Chances</td> <td>0</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Long Shots</td> <td>5</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Possession</td> <td>41%</td> <td>59%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Corners</td> <td>3</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Free Kicks</td> <td>16</td> <td>12</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Throw Ins</td> <td>13</td> <td>27</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Fouls</td> <td>10</td> <td>12</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Offsides</td> <td>2</td> <td>4</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Passes Completed</td> <td>67%</td> <td>77%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Crosses Completed</td> <td>8%</td> <td>12%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Tackles Won</td> <td>66%</td> <td>82%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Headers Won</td> <td>73%</td> <td>74%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Yellow Cards</td> <td>1</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Red Cards</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Kilometers Run</td> <td>103.6</td> <td>103.4</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Average Rating</td> <td>6.78</td> <td>6.89</td> </tr> </tbody></table>

Honestly, the draw is a happy thing for the squad considering they were wore out, completely tired and by the end of the game it was apparent as Ilfracombe turned it up and tried to pressure the team into making mistakes, which they almost did. The draw places Odd Down in 5th with 10 points.

<center></center> <table align="center" 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>Wellington</td> <td>
</td> <td>6</td> <td>5</td> <td>0</td> <td>1</td> <td>14</td> <td>6</td> <td>+8</td> <td>15</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>2nd</td> <td>Welton Rovers</td> <td>
</td> <td>5</td> <td>4</td> <td>0</td> <td>1</td> <td>11</td> <td>6</td> <td>+5</td> <td>12</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>3rd</td> <td>Longwell Green</td> <td>
</td> <td>6</td> <td>3</td> <td>2</td> <td>1</td> <td>7</td> <td>5</td> <td>+2</td> <td>11</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>4th</td> <td>Bristol MF</td> <td>
</td> <td>5</td> <td>3</td> <td>1</td> <td>1</td> <td>14</td> <td>4</td> <td>+10</td> <td>10</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>5th</td> <td>Odd Down</td> <td>
</td> <td>5</td> <td>3</td> <td>1</td> <td>1</td> <td>9</td> <td>2</td> <td>+7</td> <td>10</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>6th</td> <td>Bitton</td> <td>
</td> <td>5</td> <td>3</td> <td>0</td> <td>2</td> <td>10</td> <td>9</td> <td>+1</td> <td>9</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>7th</td> <td>Dawlish</td> <td>
</td> <td>5</td> <td>2</td> <td>2</td> <td>1</td> <td>13</td> <td>7</td> <td>+6</td> <td>8</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>8th</td> <td>Street</td> <td>
</td> <td>6</td> <td>2</td> <td>2</td> <td>2</td> <td>18</td> <td>14</td> <td>+4</td> <td>8</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>9th</td> <td>Radstock</td> <td>
</td> <td>6</td> <td>2</td> <td>2</td> <td>2</td> <td>11</td> <td>13</td> <td>-2</td> <td>8</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>10th</td> <td>Sherborne Town</td> <td>
</td> <td>6</td> <td>2</td> <td>1</td> <td>3</td> <td>17</td> <td>15</td> <td>+2</td> <td>7</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>11th</td> <td>Bishop Sutton</td> <td>
</td> <td>5</td> <td>2</td> <td>1</td> <td>2</td> <td>9</td> <td>10</td> <td>-1</td> <td>7</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>12th</td> <td>Brislington</td> <td>
</td> <td>6</td> <td>2</td> <td>1</td> <td>3</td> <td>15</td> <td>17</td> <td>-2</td> <td>7</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>13th</td> <td>Ilfracombe</td> <td>
</td> <td>5</td> <td>1</td> <td>3</td> <td>1</td> <td>6</td> <td>5</td> <td>+1</td> <td>6</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>14th</td> <td>Barnstaple</td> <td>
</td> <td>5</td> <td>2</td> <td>0</td> <td>3</td> <td>9</td> <td>11</td> <td>-2</td> <td>6</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>15th</td> <td>Larkhall</td> <td>
</td> <td>6</td> <td>2</td> <td>0</td> <td>4</td> <td>12</td> <td>19</td> <td>-7</td> <td>6</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>16th</td> <td>Willand</td> <td>
</td> <td>5</td> <td>2</td> <td>0</td> <td>3</td> <td>10</td> <td>19</td> <td>-9</td> <td>6</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>17th</td> <td>Hallen</td> <td>
</td> <td>5</td> <td>1</td> <td>2</td> <td>2</td> <td>8</td> <td>14</td> <td>-6</td> <td>5</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>18th</td> <td>Corsham</td> <td>
</td> <td>6</td> <td>1</td> <td>1</td> <td>4</td> <td>7</td> <td>12</td> <td>-5</td> <td>4</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>19th</td> <td>Wells</td> <td>
</td> <td>6</td> <td>0</td> <td>1</td> <td>5</td> <td>6</td> <td>18</td> <td>-12</td> <td>1</td> </tr> </tbody></table>

[BYU 14]

Nice little run going, I haven't played this mod since FM 09, where would you get promoted to next season if things continue?

[MacroGuru]

Nice little run going, I haven't played this mod since FM 09, where would you get promoted to next season if things continue?

Yeah, the cup matches are what shocks me. I know the players are beat after the matches and my talent is wore out on the reserve side as well. I do have some depth in the U18 squad but I don't know if it is safe enough bringing them up.

I will have to look, but I think it would be the Zamaretto League Division One South & West.

[MacroGuru]

Important Dates in October

10/2 - Longwell Green (Western Premier)
10/5 - Welton Rovers (Les Phillips Cup)
10/6 - Western League Les Phillips Cup 3rd Round Draw
10/7 - Somerset County FA Premier Cup 2nd Round Draw
10/9 - English FA Cup 3rd Qualifying Round
10/9 - St. Andrews (FA Vase)
10/10 - FA Vase 2nd Round Draw
10/16 - Radstock (Western Premier)
10/20 - Dawlish (Western Premier)
10/23 - English FA Cup 4th Qualifying Round
10/23 - Larkhall (Western Premier)
10/30 - Barnstaple (Western Premier)

A little congested at the beginning of the month but thins out towards the end. Let's hope the players can keep it up.

The training report came back and Danny Partridge is miserable and not doing anything solid. Joel approaches Danny and tells him he is going down to Reserves due to the poor performance, Joel also tells Danny he needs to step it up to training and Danny get's defensive. Joel tells him tough and Danny storms out of the meeting.

[MacroGuru]

A tired team that will need to step it up. There have been some movement as Joel promoted a few players from the U18 team and Reserves to help rest some of the starters.

Odd Down Lineup:

GK Hegarty
D Wright / Porter / Tooth / Shelton
DM Gray
M Murray / Smith (U18 Promotion)
AM Banton
ST Hooper (U18 Promotion) / Pritchard

Subs: Rusling / Cowan / Lever / Gibb / Metcalfe

Longwell Green will play in a 4-4-2 and are playing as the dog in this game. The Non-League Paper has Odd Down winning this match easily.

Match Time

13' Longwell's Cook tries to center a pass and it is blocked back to Varney in the top left corner of the box. Varney shoots and it sails over the goal.

17' Pritchard is sent a long pass that he runs to, he gets the ball and challenges the Longwell keeper with a close shot. The keeper makes the save and the shot is cleared from the box.

22' Longwell's Roberts lets go of a scorcher from the top of the half circle 25 m out and hits the upper right V of the goal, scoring! Hegarty is flabbergasted, he had it hit his fingertips. Longwell Green is up 1-0.

34' Longwell's Guest is given a yellow card for grabbing onto Tooth's jersey.

41' Longwell's Cooke is given a yellow card for persistent fouling.

54' A free kick from banton in the lower left corner hits Tooth right on the head and the shot sails over the goal.

63' Gibb is issued a yellow card for diving in the box.

68' Wright sends a great pass over the box right to Cowan who was left open at the top of the 6 m box and sends it right into the lower right corner of the net. Game is tied 1-1.

73' Lever had a break away into the box and was taken down from behind by Longwell's Chris Brown. Brown is issued an immediate red card and Longwell is down a man. Continued protests end up getting another card issued, this one a yellow to Hemmings.

74' It's a penalty kick! Gray lines up, and sends it into the back of the net! Odd Down is now up 2-1.

78' A clean centering pass from Gibb to Lever has Lever wide open and sending the pass into the back of the net. Odd Down is now up 3-1.


Odd Down 3 : 1 Longwell Green

<center></center> <table align="center" width="90%"> <tbody><tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Statistic</td> <td>Odd Down</td> <td>Longwell Green</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Shots</td> <td>9</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>On Target</td> <td>4</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Off Target</td> <td>5</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Blocked Shots</td> <td>0</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Woodwork</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Clear Cut Chances</td> <td>3</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Long Shots</td> <td>2</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Possession</td> <td>44%</td> <td>56%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Corners</td> <td>2</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Free Kicks</td> <td>16</td> <td>13</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Throw Ins</td> <td>22</td> <td>29</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Fouls</td> <td>10</td> <td>14</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Offsides</td> <td>3</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Passes Completed</td> <td>66%</td> <td>72%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Crosses Completed</td> <td>33%</td> <td>15%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Tackles Won</td> <td>87%</td> <td>57%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Headers Won</td> <td>77%</td> <td>50%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Yellow Cards</td> <td>1</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Red Cards</td> <td>0</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Kilometers Run</td> <td>98.4</td> <td>92.5</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Average Rating</td> <td>6.94</td> <td>6.39</td> </tr> </tbody></table>

A match where it took a bit of yelling from Joel at halftime to wake this team up. The scoring really came on when Joel strategically subbed Lever and Cowan in and put them up on the flanks, so essentially it was a 4-1-1-2-1 that was being played and it caused all sorts of problems for Longwell.

The Goal of the Match was from Lever's shot in the 72nd minute

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[MacroGuru]

Some quick news...

Finally find someone worth signing. A Thai striker named Rungratsamee, he is a lot like Gibbs and has some serious speed.

At 15 yrs 332 days, Odd Down Midfielder Ashley Smith is the youngest player ever to start and play in a Western Premier game.

At 16 yrs and 80 days, Christopher Lever is the youngest ever goal scorer for Odd Down.

[MacroGuru]

Again the players are tired but they know what is at stake and Joel will have them ready to go. Another mix is set up..

GK Rusling
D Morris / Wright / Porter / Metcalfe
DM Gray
M Hobbs / Thomas
AM Banton
ST Gibb / Pritchard

Subs: Hegarty / Woods / Shelton / Rungratsamee / Cowan.

Both of the assists wanted the Thai player to start and Joel couldn't see doing that to Pritchard so he will come off the bench.

Welton Rovers will match with formations against the Downers but they are also picked as the dogs in this one. Odd Down hopes to keep it true.

Match Time

5' Morris sends a screaming pass into the box and Pritchard has a diving header connect and rockets it past the keeper. Goal! Odd Down is up 1-0

8' Welton's Strickland is issued a yellow card for an elbow to Wrights head.

18' A clean corner kick from Banton sees it head toward Porter. He goes up and connects sending the shot over the goal.

19' A free kick tap from Banton to Wright has him fire it from 25 m out and straight into the net. Odd Down is now up 2-0.

28' Welton's Beck sends a cross which is taken in the air by Porter who sends it over the net for a corner kick.

31' Hobbs sends a cross from the corner and it is blocked, Pritchard attempts to volley the shot and it ricochets off of Wright and goes out.

36' A great pass into the box towards a streaking O'Neil has him up in the air and striking a clean header, however it just misses the goal to the right.

42' Welton's O'Neil takes a shot from the 25 m area off of a free kick, barely missing the mark.

47' Labinjo tries a cross that is cleared but Brooks tries a volley and misses for Welton.

51' Strickland fires away from the top of the box but Rusling gets off his feet and manages a great diving save.

55' Rungratsamee leads Banton with a great pass. Banton gets the ball lobs it to Gibb who manages to get his head upon it and strikes it lazily into the goal. Odd Down is up 3 - 0.

59' A throw in from Morris to Banton sees Banton pass it back and a clean centering pass to the middle of the box has Woods go up and strike it cleanly with the head scoring! Odd Down 4-0.

72' Welton's Brooks has a clean shot from the top of the box and misses the goal.

78' Rungratsamee passes the ball from the bottom goal line to a moving Metcalfe up the top of the box and his shot strikes off the wood work.

80' Shelton catches Welton with a counter attack move and gets the ball down field to Banton. Banton moves the ball up and sends a clean low cross to the middle where Rangratsamee hits a volley right into the net. Odd Down is now up 5-0.

88' Another counter attack chances see's a long play from Gibb to Rangratsamee who is open and shoots. The Welton's keeper makes an acrobatic save.


Welton Rovers 0 : 5 Odd Down

<center></center> <table align="center" width="90%"> <tbody><tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Statistic</td> <td>Welton Rovers</td> <td>Odd Down</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Shots</td> <td>9</td> <td>13</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>On Target</td> <td>2</td> <td>7</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Off Target</td> <td>6</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Blocked Shots</td> <td>1</td> <td>5</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Woodwork</td> <td>0</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Clear Cut Chances</td> <td>2</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Long Shots</td> <td>6</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Possession</td> <td>50%</td> <td>50%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Corners</td> <td>1</td> <td>10</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Free Kicks</td> <td>13</td> <td>16</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Throw Ins</td> <td>17</td> <td>24</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Fouls</td> <td>12</td> <td>9</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Offsides</td> <td>4</td> <td>4</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Passes Completed</td> <td>62%</td> <td>66%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Crosses Completed</td> <td>21%</td> <td>21%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Tackles Won</td> <td>68%</td> <td>55%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Headers Won</td> <td>76%</td> <td>60%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Yellow Cards</td> <td>1</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Red Cards</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Kilometers Run</td> <td>101.0</td> <td>103.0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Average Rating</td> <td>5.88</td> <td>7.83</td> </tr> </tbody></table>

The Downers typically play better when they give up the possession because of their counter attacking capabilities. This was nothing but opportunistic move after move. It was a counter attacking clinic. It does appear that the Rungratsamee signing is definitely a positive move as he had 2 assists and a goal in the match after coming in at the 60th minute.

The Goal of the Match was the diving header by Pritchard

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[MacroGuru]

Poor St. Andrews will get to meet a somewhat well rested squad. However, with the upcoming FA Cup match only 3 days a way..there will be some reserves and potential youth playing.

Odd Down Lineup

GK Rusling
D Wright / Smith / Shelton / Woodley
DM Gray
M Hobbs
AM Lever / Cowan
ST Danvers / Rungratsamee

Subs: Hegarty / Tooth / Bentham / Pritchard / Morris

St. Andrews runs a 4-4-2. Odd Down are the odds favorite for this win, but like 30 to 1.

Match Time

1' St. Andrews defender Vincent passes back to their keeper Boswell who misses the pass and the ball goes into the net for an own goal. Odd Down is up 1-0.

23' Hobbs takes a shot from his free kick from the top of the box and misses.

33' A long floating pass from Ramsden to Baker has a rebound going off of Rusling and having Peacock volley in the shot. The match is tied 1-1.

36' Lever Receives a yellow card for diving.

40' St. Andrews Baker has a shot fly to the left of the goal.

43' A missed cross by Lever sets up a chance for Cowan and Pritchard. A great pass by Cowan to Pritchard sees a solid strike from Pritchard go in. Odd Down is up 2-1.

46' St. Andrews Ramsden has a shot bounce off the woodwork.

52' A corner kick from Morris is right to Bentham who has his volley blocked and cleared.

80' St. Andrews Pearce sends a beautiful cross to Ramsden who volleys it in. It is now tied 2-2.

100' Bentham takes a shot from his free kick at the top of the box and misses.

110' Stimson hits the shot from the top of the box catching Rusling out of place. St. Andrews goes up 3-2.

114' Bentham misses from 25 m out.

120' Morris has his shot go wide.

Odd Down 2 : 3 St. Andrews

<center></center> <table align="center" width="90%"> <tbody><tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Statistic</td> <td>Odd Down</td> <td>St Andrews</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Shots</td> <td>8</td> <td>8</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>On Target</td> <td>2</td> <td>5</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Off Target</td> <td>5</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Blocked Shots</td> <td>1</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Woodwork</td> <td>0</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Clear Cut Chances</td> <td>0</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Long Shots</td> <td>3</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Possession</td> <td>46%</td> <td>54%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Corners</td> <td>5</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Free Kicks</td> <td>24</td> <td>25</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Throw Ins</td> <td>25</td> <td>44</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Fouls</td> <td>20</td> <td>18</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Offsides</td> <td>5</td> <td>6</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Passes Completed</td> <td>62%</td> <td>66%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Crosses Completed</td> <td>15%</td> <td>23%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Tackles Won</td> <td>80%</td> <td>47%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Headers Won</td> <td>86%</td> <td>39%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Yellow Cards</td> <td>1</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Red Cards</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Kilometers Run</td> <td>138.0</td> <td>136.0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Average Rating</td> <td>6.66</td> <td>7.01</td> </tr> </tbody></table>

Total over confidence in this game. Rusling played perhaps his worth match ever and wanting to rest the main starters for the FA Cup was a mistake. This is an embarrassing defeat.

Goal of the Match is St. Andrews Stimson hitting the game winner.


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[MacroGuru]

Learning from the past a full squad of starters will be here for the game and playing.

Odd Down Lineup:

GK Rusling
D Wright / Porter / Tooth / Metcalfe
M Morris / Murray / Woods
AM Banton
ST Gibb / Rungratsamee

Subs: Hegarty / Shelton / Thomas / Danvers / Smith / Lever / Pritchard

Hastings is running a 4-4-2. Odd Down is picked to lose and lose big. They will have to gut out this match, but St. Andrews taught them to focus and work hard and the larger club can lose.

Match Time

22' A corner kick from Banton sends it across the box and Tooth rises above all and heads the ball into the goal. Odd Down is up 1-0!

35' Murray shoots from 25 m out and sends the ball over goal.

53' Rusling is hurt in a scramble for a ball in the box and Hegarty has to come in to replace him. This is a scary time if you're a Downers fan.

57' Hastings player Carney receives a yellow card for tripping.

63' Paul Porter is injured and the Downers have to sub Shelton in for him.

72' Hastings has a great cross to Forbes who volleys in the shot for a goal. It is now tied 1-1.

87' Gibb tries a shot from a free kick at 25 m and the Hastings keeper catches it.


Odd Down 1 : 1 Hastings Utd

<center></center> <table align="center" width="90%"> <tbody><tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Statistic</td><td>Odd Down</td><td>Hastings Utd</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Shots</td><td>5</td><td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>On Target</td><td>3</td><td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Off Target</td><td>1</td><td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Blocked Shots</td><td>1</td><td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Woodwork</td><td>0</td><td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Clear Cut Chances</td><td>0</td><td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Long Shots</td><td>1</td><td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Possession</td><td>57%</td><td>43%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Corners</td><td>4</td><td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Free Kicks</td><td>18</td><td>12</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Throw Ins</td><td>31</td><td>31</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Fouls</td><td>8</td><td>14</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Offsides</td><td>4</td><td>4</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Passes Completed</td><td>67%</td><td>57%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Crosses Completed</td><td>17%</td><td>12%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Tackles Won</td><td>72%</td><td>65%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Headers Won</td><td>66%</td><td>82%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Yellow Cards</td><td>0</td><td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Red Cards</td><td>0</td><td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Kilometers Run</td><td>96.8</td><td>98.4</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Average Rating</td><td>6.89</td><td>6.48</td> </tr> </tbody></table>

What a solid play by the Downers. If it wasn't for the 2 major injuries (Rusling, Porter) this game was a win for the Downers. It will now go to another game, this one at Hastings place and it will be winner moves on.


The Goal of the Match was by Odd Down and Tooth

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[MacroGuru]

Joel is going to focus on the league and promotion more than the cups. Right now there are bids coming in to Pritchard and a few of the other talents that have been shining and the only way to keep a team together is to become semi-pro and be able to pay the players.

Odd Down Lineup:

GK Hegarty
D Morris / Porter / Tooth / Metcalfe
DM Gray
M Murray / Woods
AM Banton
ST Gibb / Pritchard

Subs: Rusling / Shelton / Lever / Rungratsamee / Smith

Redstock plays a 4-1-4-1 and they are picked as the dogs for the match.

Match Time

4' Pritchard has a chance from the middle of the box and his shot goes wide.

6' A misplayed clear out in the box has the ball wind up at the feet of Woods who shoots and scores from the top of the box. Odd Down is up 1-0

16' Radstock's Matthew Babic takes Pritchard down in the box for a penalty. It's a penalty kick. Pritchard lines up and sends it into the back of the net. Odd Down is up 2-0.

20' A crossing pass from Porter to Pritchard see's Pritchard take charge and dribble past a defender and send the ball into the back of the net. Goal! Odd Down is up 3-0.

25' Gibb to Banton has Banton lobbing his shot into the goal. Odd Down is up 4-0/

29' Radstock's Fontaine takes a shot from his free kick at 25 m out. Missing the goal wide.

32' Gibb gives to Pritchard who turns and makes a move. His shot hits the side of the net.

34' Gibb dribbles and moves unopposed with the ball and shoots from the right side of the net. He shoots and scores...Odd Down is up 5-0.

39' Gibb receives a yellow for tripping.

43' A counter attack from Porter sends the ball ahead of Gibb and allows him to run under it. Radstock's keeper turns the shot for a corner.

48' Metcalfe is dribbling and dancing with the ball and moves into the box. Metcalfe is taken down and the penalty is called. Penalty Kick! Pritchard lines up, shoots and scores! Odd Down is up 6-0. Pritchard get's his hat trick!

51' Banton is injured. Rungratsamee is subbed in and moved to ST while Pritchard drops back to AM.

54' Gibb receives a pass into the middle of the box, he turns, shoots and scores!

71' Gibb fires from the top of the box and gets it in there. Odd Down is up 8-0!

93' And it piles on for Radstock as Morris fires a crossing pass and it hits their defender and bounces into the net for an own goal. Odd Down is WAY up 9-0!

Odd Down 9 : 0 Radstock

<table align="center" width="90%"> <tbody><tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Statistic</td> <td>Odd Down</td> <td>Radstock</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Shots</td> <td>18</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>On Target</td> <td>11</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Off Target</td> <td>5</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Blocked Shots</td> <td>2</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Woodwork</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Clear Cut Chances</td> <td>5</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Long Shots</td> <td>3</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Possession</td> <td>65%</td> <td>35%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Corners</td> <td>5</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Free Kicks</td> <td>11</td> <td>11</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Throw Ins</td> <td>29</td> <td>25</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Fouls</td> <td>9</td> <td>12</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Offsides</td> <td>2</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Passes Completed</td> <td>79%</td> <td>60%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Crosses Completed</td> <td>20%</td> <td>0%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Tackles Won</td> <td>84%</td> <td>80%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Headers Won</td> <td>81%</td> <td>60%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Yellow Cards</td> <td>1</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Red Cards</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Kilometers Run</td> <td>86.8</td> <td>86.0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Average Rating</td> <td>8.72</td> <td>4.81</td> </tr> </tbody></table>



Not much to say here. This was a redemption clinic. A pissed off group of players can take a team to task when they want to.

Goal of the Match..

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[MacroGuru]

Banton, Hobbs, Baldwin, Porter and Johnson are all injured and will be out for a while still. This is a do or die game. Starters are in.

Odd Down Lineup

GK Rusling
D Wright / Shelton / Tooth / Metcalfe
M Morris / Murray / Pritchard / Woods
ST Gibb / Rungratsamee

Subs: Hegarty / Smith / Thomas / Wakeman / Whelan / Lever / Danvers

Hastings is still in the 4-4-2 and they will be tough to beat. Odd Down are the underdogs in this one and playing at Hastings, it is definitely not a positive.

Match Time

4' Hastings Odgen receives a crossing pass and sinks it in...Hastings is up 1-0.

5' Gibb to Rungratsamee evens the game just as quickly with a pass and a one on one quick shot. It's even 1 to 1

16' Tooth passes a lob from a free kick to Gibb, who heads it to Rungratsamee and his shot goes just wide.

18' Morris hits Rungratsamee on an open cross. He is all alone against the keeper who took a great angle and the shot is blocked and cleared.

22' Another Gibb to Rungratsamee where the shot goes just wide..

24' Hastings Sterling had a shot from a free kick go wide.

27' Morris sends a cross and Woods has a diving header that misses the goal just barely.

31' Woods gets the pass and takes it up the right side and moves into the box, as the defenders step towards him he crosses it low to Rungratsamee who volleys it into the net for his second goal! Odd Down is now up 2-1!

32' Hastings tries to equalize quickly from the kick off and Forbes brings the ball to the goal line on the right side, lobbing cross, Upton heads it but Rusling catches it.

45' This time its a Rungratsamee to Gibb give and go where Gibb's shot just misses the net.

48' Hastings has a well crafted counter that has an Ogden to Robinson play work out where Robisnon's shot goes wide.

57' Hastings sends a long pass and Olodundra receives it, Shelton goes for the tackle from behind and he takes a dive. Shelton is issued the red card and now Odd Down must maintain their lead a man down.

58' Rungratsamee is replaced by Whelan (due to injury) who fills in the gap from Shelton on defense.

79' Tooth receives a yellow for a hard tackle.

86' Carney takes a shot from the 25m area and misses the goal.

89' Metcalfe makes a move and Gibb breaks open and has his angle taken away by the Hastings keeper. His shot is blocked. Corner Kick.

93' Gibb gets a long pass on a brilliantly executed counter attack and his shot rockets above the goal.

94' Olorunda has a point blank shot on Rusling but is blocked!
Hastings United 1 : 2 Odd Down

<center></center> <table align="center" width="90%"> <tbody><tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Statistic</td> <td>Hastings Utd</td> <td>Odd Down</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Shots</td> <td>11</td> <td>13</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>On Target</td> <td>3</td> <td>6</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Off Target</td> <td>5</td> <td>5</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Blocked Shots</td> <td>3</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Woodwork</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Clear Cut Chances</td> <td>2</td> <td>6</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Long Shots</td> <td>3</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Possession</td> <td>50%</td> <td>50%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Corners</td> <td>4</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Free Kicks</td> <td>15</td> <td>20</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Throw Ins</td> <td>13</td> <td>21</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Fouls</td> <td>14</td> <td>12</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Offsides</td> <td>6</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Passes Completed</td> <td>68%</td> <td>60%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Crosses Completed</td> <td>23%</td> <td>15%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Tackles Won</td> <td>64%</td> <td>85%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Headers Won</td> <td>61%</td> <td>60%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Yellow Cards</td> <td>0</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Red Cards</td> <td>0</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Kilometers Run</td> <td>104.8</td> <td>99.6</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Average Rating</td> <td>6.72</td> <td>7.00</td> </tr> </tbody></table>

What a perfectly executed game from a tactical stand point. Coach Fallon pointed out that Hastings did not play well against the 4-4-2, High Defensive Line, Slow tempo and narrow field. Joel took it all to heart as did all the Downers. They played the matches of their life against Hastings and extend their life and their fame. Right now, each match the stands are filled with higher level coaches looking at our talent. This is going to be tough.

Rungratsamee has been a major steal as far as a pick up goes. He has talent and is playing quite well.

The Goal of the Match is the 1st goal by Rungratsamee.

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[MacroGuru]

Some housekeeping items for now...


Chris Tooth is 1 yellow card away from a suspension.
Neal Shelton is currently suspended for the next match which it is being appealed.
A request was made to find a parent club and it was shot down as the board did not see how it would help...ARE YOU KIDDING ME! <center>Toolstation League Premier Division Table
</center> <table align="center" 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>Odd Down</td> <td>
</td> <td>7</td> <td>5</td> <td>1</td> <td>1</td> <td>21</td> <td>3</td> <td>+18</td> <td>16</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>2nd</td> <td>Wellington</td> <td>
</td> <td>6</td> <td>5</td> <td>0</td> <td>1</td> <td>14</td> <td>6</td> <td>+8</td> <td>15</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>3rd</td> <td>Welton Rovers</td> <td>
</td> <td>6</td> <td>5</td> <td>0</td> <td>1</td> <td>14</td> <td>8</td> <td>+6</td> <td>15</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>4th</td> <td>Bristol MF</td> <td>
</td> <td>7</td> <td>4</td> <td>2</td> <td>1</td> <td>19</td> <td>8</td> <td>+11</td> <td>14</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>5th</td> <td>Longwell Green</td> <td>
</td> <td>8</td> <td>4</td> <td>2</td> <td>2</td> <td>9</td> <td>8</td> <td>+1</td> <td>14</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>6th</td> <td>Bitton</td> <td>
</td> <td>7</td> <td>4</td> <td>1</td> <td>2</td> <td>16</td> <td>12</td> <td>+4</td> <td>13</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>7th</td> <td>Radstock</td> <td>
</td> <td>9</td> <td>3</td> <td>3</td> <td>3</td> <td>16</td> <td>26</td> <td>-10</td> <td>12</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>8th</td> <td>Dawlish</td> <td>
</td> <td>7</td> <td>3</td> <td>2</td> <td>2</td> <td>14</td> <td>8</td> <td>+6</td> <td>11</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>9th</td> <td>Street</td> <td>
</td> <td>8</td> <td>3</td> <td>2</td> <td>3</td> <td>23</td> <td>19</td> <td>+4</td> <td>11</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>10th</td> <td>Bishop Sutton</td> <td>
</td> <td>8</td> <td>3</td> <td>2</td> <td>3</td> <td>18</td> <td>15</td> <td>+3</td> <td>11</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>11th</td> <td>Corsham</td> <td>
</td> <td>8</td> <td>3</td> <td>1</td> <td>4</td> <td>11</td> <td>13</td> <td>-2</td> <td>10</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>12th</td> <td>Ilfracombe</td> <td>
</td> <td>8</td> <td>2</td> <td>3</td> <td>3</td> <td>7</td> <td>7</td> <td>0</td> <td>9</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>13th</td> <td>Hallen</td> <td>
</td> <td>7</td> <td>2</td> <td>3</td> <td>2</td> <td>10</td> <td>15</td> <td>-5</td> <td>9</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>14th</td> <td>Barnstaple</td> <td>
</td> <td>7</td> <td>2</td> <td>2</td> <td>3</td> <td>11</td> <td>13</td> <td>-2</td> <td>8</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>15th</td> <td>Sherborne Town</td> <td>
</td> <td>8</td> <td>2</td> <td>1</td> <td>5</td> <td>21</td> <td>23</td> <td>-2</td> <td>7</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>16th</td> <td>Brislington</td> <td>
</td> <td>7</td> <td>2</td> <td>1</td> <td>4</td> <td>15</td> <td>18</td> <td>-3</td> <td>7</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>17th</td> <td>Larkhall</td> <td>
</td> <td>8</td> <td>2</td> <td>0</td> <td>6</td> <td>13</td> <td>27</td> <td>-14</td> <td>6</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>18th</td> <td>Willand</td> <td>
</td> <td>8</td> <td>2</td> <td>0</td> <td>6</td> <td>12</td> <td>26</td> <td>-14</td> <td>6</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>19th</td> <td>Wells</td> <td>
</td> <td>8</td> <td>1</td> <td>2</td> <td>5</td> <td>11</td> <td>20</td> <td>-9</td> <td>5</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>
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The Downers are at the top of the table and they definitely want to stay there for promotion.

[MacroGuru]

A quick FA Cup match is going to see some tired players. Does Joel play for the league or the cup.

Odd Down Lineup

GK Rusling
D Morris / Wright / Tooth / Metcalfe
DM Gray
M Murray / Woods
AM Thomas
ST Gibb / Pritchard

Subs: Hegarty / Smith / Cowan / Danvers / Whelan / Lever / Rungratsamee

Bedlington plays a 3-5-2 and they are the dogs in this match.

Match Time

2' Bedlington's Sheeran had a point blank shot but Rusling blocked it turned and the ball was cleared out.

15' Metcalfe gathers a ball that was cleared from the box and fires from 30m out and the ball is a burner bouncing off of Newtons as he tried to save it. Into the goal. Odd Down is up 1-0.

18' Woods has two shots ricochet off of the woodwork as he fires away from the right side of the box.

31' Metcalfe centers to Gibb whose shot is cleared out behind the goal for a corner.

50' Woods fires from about 25m out and the shots misses over the left corner of the goal.

51' Tom Murray takes down Bedlingtons Christensen from behind with a brutal tackle and is immediately sent off, no questions asked and he doesn't even fight it. Odd Down is a man down.

57' Gibb is injured and unable to continue. Rungratsamee is brought on.

58' From the half circle Pritchard sends a shot to the left post where it bounces off the wood work and into the net for a goal! Odd Down is now up 2-0.

72' Bedlingtons keeper comes out towards the top of the box to challenge a fast Rungratsamee who sends his shot over the goal trying to catch the keeper out of position.

79' Rungratsamee forces the keeper out of position again, this time instead of shooting he back passes it to Metcalfe he sends the ball quickly over the keepers head and to the feet of a streaking Cowan who volleys the ball into the net. Odd Down is up 3-0.

81' Bedlington's Poole shoots from the top of the box and misses the goal.

85' Pritchard is injured and has to come off, Odd Down are now down 2 men.

Odd Down 3 : 0 Bedlington

<center></center> <table align="center" width="90%"> <tbody><tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Statistic</td> <td>Odd Down</td> <td>Bedlington</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Shots</td> <td>12</td> <td>7</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>On Target</td> <td>6</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Off Target</td> <td>3</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Blocked Shots</td> <td>3</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Woodwork</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Clear Cut Chances</td> <td>2</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Long Shots</td> <td>4</td> <td>4</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Possession</td> <td>55%</td> <td>45%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Corners</td> <td>7</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Free Kicks</td> <td>13</td> <td>17</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Throw Ins</td> <td>23</td> <td>23</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Fouls</td> <td>15</td> <td>12</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Offsides</td> <td>2</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Passes Completed</td> <td>73%</td> <td>60%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Crosses Completed</td> <td>21%</td> <td>0%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Tackles Won</td> <td>69%</td> <td>72%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Headers Won</td> <td>70%</td> <td>55%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Yellow Cards</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Red Cards</td> <td>1</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Kilometers Run</td> <td>93.3</td> <td>94.2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Average Rating</td> <td>7.25</td> <td>5.99</td> </tr> </tbody></table>

A solid performance by the Downers. Pritchard will get his somehow every game, the fact that he and Gibb are injured isn't going to bode well. Need the physio to let us know how bad it is. Odd Down now moves on in the FA Cup.

Goal of the Match is Cowans goal.


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[MacroGuru]

Murray is receiving at least a one match suspension, he may get more it depends on the board. Joel has issued the warning and prepared him to miss more.
Injuries are Hobbs (Thigh Strain), Gibb (Neck), Baldwin (Torn Calf), Johnson (Broken Foot), Banton (Strained Knee Ligaments)...Hobbs is the only one close to even coming back.Some tired players will not see this game.

GK Rusling
D Wright / Porter / Tooth / Metcalfe
DM Gray
M Woods / Cowan
AM Thomas
ST Rungratsamee / Danvers

Subs: Hengarty / Shelton / Lever / Wakeman / Morris

Larkhall runs a 3-5-2 and will be the underdogs in this match. Odd Down will be using their subs wisely.

Match Time

6' Larkhall's Tonge takes Cowan down inside the box for the penalty! Tonge is issued the yellow. Gray lines up for the kick and drives it straight into the net. Goal! Odd Down is up 0-1.

24' Larkhalls Murray is left alone as he receives the pass, Rusling comes out to challenge him and the shot is blocked and Wright clears it out of the box.

39' Chris Tooth trips a Larkhall player and receives a yellow card, he will now be suspended next match.

68' Danvers gets under a long pass, just barely beating his defender. He squares up and shoots, his shot is blocked by the keeper.

79' Morris is in a mad sprint and centers a low pass to Danvers whose volley is blocked and cleared.

80' A little back and forth between Gray and Wright, then Wright centers it right into the group in the middle of the box and Cowan connects with a volley that goes into goal. Odd Down is up 0-2.

83' Larkhalls Murray has a jailbreak run and his shot goes over the goal.

85' Booth gets the pass from Murray and shoots it straight. Rusling was lucky to turn it away for the corner kick.

Larkhall 0 : 2 Odd Down

<center></center> <table align="center" width="90%"> <tbody><tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Statistic</td> <td>Larkhall</td> <td>Odd Down</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Shots</td> <td>11</td> <td>8</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>On Target</td> <td>6</td> <td>4</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Off Target</td> <td>4</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Blocked Shots</td> <td>1</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Woodwork</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Clear Cut Chances</td> <td>1</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Long Shots</td> <td>6</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Possession</td> <td>43%</td> <td>57%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Corners</td> <td>5</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Free Kicks</td> <td>14</td> <td>14</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Throw Ins</td> <td>18</td> <td>21</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Fouls</td> <td>14</td> <td>10</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Offsides</td> <td>1</td> <td>4</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Passes Completed</td> <td>60%</td> <td>64%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Crosses Completed</td> <td>20%</td> <td>26%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Tackles Won</td> <td>81%</td> <td>62%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Headers Won</td> <td>74%</td> <td>58%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Yellow Cards</td> <td>1</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Red Cards</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Kilometers Run</td> <td>98.5</td> <td>98.1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Average Rating</td> <td>6.46</td> <td>7.14</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>
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A well played match by some tired players. Injuries and depth is starting to take it's toll on this team. Tooth will be out next match, Murray may not be back. Hobbs might be healthy enough to play, but then there are 4 others out.

Goal of the Match is the one in the 80' by Cowan.


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[MacroGuru]

Injury riddled, that is the only way to call this. Hobbs is back but not anywhere near 100%. 6 players down with injuries and 2 suspensions. This team is going to be a rag tag team this game.

Odd Down Lineup

GK Hegarty
D Morris / Shelton / Porter / Metcalfe
DM Gonsalves
M Murray / Woods
AM Thomas
ST Danvers / Pritchard

Subs: Rusling / Rungratsamee / Lever / Wakeman / Wright

Barnstaple has been embroiled in 2 attempts with take overs this off season and this last one succeeded. They run a 4-4-2 and are picked to be the underdogs.

Match Time

15' Barnstaples Bainbridge hits a powerful shot from the top towards the net. Hegarty was lucky to turn it. Corner kick.

21' Paul Porter is hit with a yellow card for I don't know what. The free kick is taking place just at the top of the box. Cahill lines up for the kick and shoots, his shot bends just right and goes in goal. Hegarty was left flat on his feet on this one. Barnstaple is up 1-0.

23' Pritchard places a low, smooth pass to Woods who moves in to towards the goal and fires almost point blank. His shot is blocked and it's out for a corner.

30' Murray shoots from the top of the box and just misses to the right of the goal.

57' Danvers has a clean shot and he hits it weakly going to the right of the goal.

74' Rungratsamee leads Wakeman who dribbles openly down the field. His shot is challenged and he barely misses the goal to the left.

Odd Down 0 : 1 Barnstaple

<center></center> <table align="center" width="90%"> <tbody><tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Statistic</td> <td>Odd Down</td> <td>Barnstaple</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Shots</td> <td>10</td> <td>5</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>On Target</td> <td>3</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Off Target</td> <td>5</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Blocked Shots</td> <td>2</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Woodwork</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Clear Cut Chances</td> <td>1</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Long Shots</td> <td>3</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Possession</td> <td>53%</td> <td>47%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Corners</td> <td>8</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Free Kicks</td> <td>7</td> <td>14</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Throw Ins</td> <td>32</td> <td>31</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Fouls</td> <td>11</td> <td>4</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Offsides</td> <td>3</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Passes Completed</td> <td>67%</td> <td>57%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Crosses Completed</td> <td>14%</td> <td>25%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Tackles Won</td> <td>74%</td> <td>68%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Headers Won</td> <td>75%</td> <td>53%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Yellow Cards</td> <td>1</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Red Cards</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Kilometers Run</td> <td>102.1</td> <td>99.6</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Average Rating</td> <td>6.48</td> <td>6.83</td> </tr> </tbody></table>

A disappointing loss in a game that was very winnable for the Downers. When you get a few players that haven't fit within the squad for match conditions it hurts the team. There were so many missed passes it was not funny. Joel told the boys at the end that they did not perform good enough to get the win and need to seriously step it up in league matches.

The Goal of the Match is the only goal of the game. A Barnstaple shot.

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[MacroGuru]

Tom Murray's decision game down and he is being suspended for 2 more matches due to his violent tackle.

Important Dates in November

11/3 - Dawlish (Western Premier)
11/6 - English FA Cup First Round
11/6 - Willand (Western Premier)
11/9 - Bath (Somerset Premier Cup)
11/10 - Somerset County FA Premier Quarter Final Draw
11/13 - Bitton (Western Premier)
11/20 - Welton Rovers (Western Premier)
11/27 - English FA Cup Second Round
11/27 - Sherborne Town (Western Premier)
11/30 - Portishead Town (Les Phillips Cup)

The schedule is congested up top and thins out in the 2nd half of the month.

[MacroGuru]

With injuries and penalties comes a chance to shake things up and get the talent we have out on the field at the same time. It's shift to the 3-4-3.

GK Rusling
D Porter / Shelton / Tooth
M Woods / Thomas / Gray / Morris
ST Danvers / Rungratsamee / Pritchard

Subs: Hegarty / Wright / Lever / Wakeman / Hobbs

Hobbs will be seeing playing time, just not starting minutes this week. Dawlish runs a 4-4-2 and they are picked to win this match by sky bet but the Non-League has it even.

Match Time

6' Creany of Dawlish hits a nice soft pass to Vansom who volleys the shot over the net.

14' Danvers gives a great pass to Rungratsamee who breaks free of his defender. He strikes it towards goal and it hits the wood work. Pritchard is in on the rebound and gets his head on it and Danvers loses the aerial challenge to Knight who clears it out.

26' Vicary gives to Emati-Emati and he rushes in, Rusling cuts it off and forces the shot wide.

30' Vicary lets a shot go and Rusling turns it. The team will shift back to their old formation of the 4-1-2-1-2.

46' Vicary gets underneath a long pass and out runs the defense sending it into the net. Dawlish is now up 1-0.

69' Another counter from Dawlish puts Vicary into the position to score. It is sent in beautifully. Dawlish is now up 2-0.

74' Danvers receives a soft pass from Gray at the half circle, he spins and shoots, striking it cleanly from there and it screams into the net. Goal! Odd Down closes the gap. Dawlish is up 2-1.

77' Creaney of Dawlish sends a crossing pass right into the 6m box and Vicary goes down for a sliding kick, Wright goes over the top, the ball reflects off of Wright and into the goal past Rusling...it's an own goal! Dawlish goes back up by 2, score is 3-1.

88' 3 corner kicks in a row by Dawlish. All happened to be turned away, one of them was a point blank shot at the net Pritchard managed to block.

91' Rungratsamee sends one to goal from 25m out and barely misses.
Dawlish 3 : 1 Odd Down

<center></center> <table align="center" width="90%"> <tbody><tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Statistic</td> <td>Dawlish</td> <td>Odd Down</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Shots</td> <td>15</td> <td>5</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>On Target</td> <td>5</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Off Target</td> <td>8</td> <td>4</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Blocked Shots</td> <td>2</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Woodwork</td> <td>0</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Clear Cut Chances</td> <td>3</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Long Shots</td> <td>5</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Possession</td> <td>57%</td> <td>43%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Corners</td> <td>6</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Free Kicks</td> <td>18</td> <td>8</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Throw Ins</td> <td>18</td> <td>18</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Fouls</td> <td>6</td> <td>13</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Offsides</td> <td>2</td> <td>5</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Passes Completed</td> <td>73%</td> <td>56%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Crosses Completed</td> <td>12%</td> <td>0%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Tackles Won</td> <td>65%</td> <td>70%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Headers Won</td> <td>52%</td> <td>66%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Yellow Cards</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Red Cards</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Kilometers Run</td> <td>101.9</td> <td>100.9</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Average Rating</td> <td>7.09</td> <td>6.32</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>
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Yeah, the Downers were thoroughly dominated. Initially the thought was because of the 3-4-3, but even shifting to the familiar formation it got even worse. This was not a good game at all for the team. Morale is starting to dip, it needs to pick up and pick up quick. This team can't afford a woe is me approach.

The Goal of the Match shockingly is Danvers goal

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[MacroGuru]

What a rough week. Not only are the Downers beat up, Justin Pritchard is offered a contract from Boldmere, an honest to goodness he is going to make $35/wk contract, he get's his dream of being paid to play.

The FA Cup Fourth Round Draw happens and Boreham Wood is drawn, a Blue Square Bet South Team. It's making for a rough week.

Odd Down Lineup:

GK Rusling
D Morris / Smith / Shelton / Metcalfe
DM Wright
M Hobbs / Woods
AM Thomas
ST Rungratsamee / Danvers

Subs: Hegarty / Wright / Bentham / Porter / Wakeman / Cowan / Tooth

Boreham run a 4-1-4-1 and are major odds on favorites to win this match.

Match Time

9' Neal Shelton is called for a penalty in the box. Noto nails the penalty kick for Boreham and they take the lead 1-0.

27' Thomas has a shot at goal from a free kick and misses just wide.

51' A lot of movement opens a run by Rungratsamee and his shot goes way wide.

58' Boreham's Charge has run and when he shoots from the top of the box it goes just wide of the goal.

68' Rungratsamee scores on a volley! No wait, it's called back due to offsides. Damn, this hurts.

78' Several shots by Boreham in the net are blocked and deflected by the defense and they finally clear it out.

87' Hobbs takes a shot from the top of the box and misses it.

Odd Down 0 : 1 Boreham Wood


<center></center> <table align="center" width="90%"> <tbody><tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Statistic</td> <td>Odd Down</td> <td>Boreham Wood</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Shots</td> <td>4</td> <td>7</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>On Target</td> <td>0</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Off Target</td> <td>3</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Blocked Shots</td> <td>1</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Woodwork</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Clear Cut Chances</td> <td>0</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Long Shots</td> <td>2</td> <td>4</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Possession</td> <td>47%</td> <td>53%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Corners</td> <td>1</td> <td>4</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Free Kicks</td> <td>11</td> <td>15</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Throw Ins</td> <td>24</td> <td>31</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Fouls</td> <td>13</td> <td>10</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Offsides</td> <td>3</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Passes Completed</td> <td>68%</td> <td>71%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Crosses Completed</td> <td>0%</td> <td>20%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Tackles Won</td> <td>75%</td> <td>61%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Headers Won</td> <td>85%</td> <td>52%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Yellow Cards</td> <td>0</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Red Cards</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Kilometers Run</td> <td>93.8</td> <td>94.9</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Average Rating</td> <td>6.42</td> <td>6.83</td> </tr> </tbody></table>

Both of the assistants wanted Thomas removed from the team, there was a private chat with him that told him he needed to step up and he pushed back and Joel punched back and Thomas walked out and played a great game.

A 1-0 loss isn't anything to be upset about, especially against a team that is 3 divisions above the team. The boys played their heart out and only lost to a referee calling a BS call and Joel will let it be known.

The Goal of the Match is the only goal, the one by Boreham, a PK and I will not upload it.

[MacroGuru]

Several U18's were called up to the senior squad to replace some of the talent that is under performing.

Coaches are saying let Morris and Thomas go and I'm sticking to my guns, they helped us get to where we are, we don't dump players because they under perform.

Players well receive 1 week off of training, they have to get into game shape fast.

A cup game against Bath is coming up as well.

[MacroGuru]

Bath City FC of the Blue Square Bet Premier is welcoming the Downers into Twerton Park. In all sense and essence, Odd Down should lose this match. Going into this match, a lot of backups will see playing time as the League and promotion is more important now than the county cup.

Odd Down Lineup:

GK Rusling
D Wright / Porter / Tooth / Metcalfe
DM Gonsalves
M Bentham / Murray
AM Thomas
ST Hooper / Danvers

Subs: Hegarty / Shelton / Cowan / Wakeman / Smith

Bath runs a 4-4-2 and the Downers are definite dogs in this game.

Match Time

2' Bath's Marenghi is quickly around the defense and makes a shot just going wide.

5' Cantham hits a cross and it is barely missed.

19' Danvers gets a deep pass and he is underneath it. Bath's defender chases him down and gets just enough of the shot to make the ball slow down before the net. Danvers had the keeper beat!

21' Bath had the corner kick floater and the point blank shot where Rusling made the save and Wright cleared it from the zone.

22' Danvers freezes and is stuffed at the goaline of the box and the ball is stolen from him and cleared.

23' Marenghi had the Downers defense beat but Rusling made an amazing save.

42' Rollo with an amazing centering pass to Marenghi and his header just misses the goal.

46' Danvers gets a nice leading pass from Murray and his shot is turned away by the Bath keeper. Corner kick.

50' A clean crossing pass to Taylor for Bath almost breaks the scoring open but Rusling makes an amazing save.

57' Danvers gets a great lead pass into the lower right base of the box and his centering pass is low and in front of the goal and a streaking Wakeman volleys it into goal! Odd Down is up 1-0! Odd Down is up!

60' Roll sends a great cross from the corner, Serrant heads it in off the wood work, the ball bounces down and hits Rusling and goes in...it's counted as an own goal...game is tied...

68' A horrible attempt to clear the ball from the box by Bantham almost gave up a goal. Rusling saves it again.

72' A crossing corner gives Bath their 2nd goal. Bath up 2-1

76' A misplayed ball by Rusling ends up with Bath scoring another. Bath up 3-1.

78' Danvers misses his shot.

91' Wakemans steal almost ends up in the net.
Bath 3 : 1 Odd Down

<center></center> <table align="center" width="90%"> <tbody><tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Statistic</td> <td>Bath</td> <td>Odd Down</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Shots</td> <td>18</td> <td>7</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>On Target</td> <td>8</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Off Target</td> <td>9</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Blocked Shots</td> <td>1</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Woodwork</td> <td>1</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Clear Cut Chances</td> <td>6</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Long Shots</td> <td>4</td> <td>4</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Possession</td> <td>64%</td> <td>36%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Corners</td> <td>14</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Free Kicks</td> <td>16</td> <td>15</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Throw Ins</td> <td>23</td> <td>13</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Fouls</td> <td>11</td> <td>13</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Offsides</td> <td>4</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Passes Completed</td> <td>75%</td> <td>49%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Crosses Completed</td> <td>37%</td> <td>14%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Tackles Won</td> <td>61%</td> <td>74%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Headers Won</td> <td>80%</td> <td>68%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Yellow Cards</td> <td>2</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Red Cards</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Kilometers Run</td> <td>102.7</td> <td>103.4</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Average Rating</td> <td>7.14</td> <td>6.37</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>
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Bath pretty much controlled the game and did as they wanted. however to be in it into the second half was great, to go up when we did was even better. To lose by 2 with a tired, injury riddled team and a bunch of U18's starting was shocking in a good way.

Goal of the Match is from Bath - Header from Connolly in the 73rd minute.


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[MacroGuru]

Odd Down bring in 2 new signings...Harry Hogarth to help out the tired beat up defense and Stuart Elliot a Defensive Mid that helps out in a couple of areas.

A couple of young strikers have been promoted.

Odd Down Lineup

GK Rusling
D Morris / Shelton / Hogarth / Metcalfe
DM Elliot
M Woods / Murray
AM Thomas
ST Rungratsamee / Danvers

Subs: Hegarty / Hobbs / Smith / Hooper / Porter

Bitton runs the standard 4-4-2, while it's almost even money Bitton does have the edge according to the bookies.

Match Time

11' Bittons Leach receives a yellow card

22' Rungratsamee gets an open shot from the top of the box. It misses to the left of the goal.

43' Metcalfe passes to an open Danvers who turns and takes a shot from just inside the top of the box and his shot misses.

Half-Time: Hooper subs in for a tired and injured Rungratsamee.

50' Woods had a great corner towards the far post, Hogarth hit the volley and it bounces off the woodwork.

64' Hopper heads the ball, leading Woods on a great break, Woods beats his defender and shoots, Mullen blocks but Woods gets the rebound and sends it in, bouncing it off the post! Goal! Odd Down is up 1-0.

66' Bittons Salter is left wide open on the long pass and is alone against Rusling. Rusling makes a move and forces the shot, and it goes wide.

74' Long pass to Woods who is ahead of the defense and he heads it past the keeper for the Goal! Odd Down is up 2-0!

79' Bitton's Salter gets the pass, spins around his defender and shoots. Rusling turns the shot and it's a corner kick.
Odd Down 2 : 0 Bitton

<table align="center" width="90%"> <tbody><tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Statistic</td> <td>Odd Down</td> <td>Bitton</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Shots</td> <td>7</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>On Target</td> <td>3</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Off Target</td> <td>3</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Blocked Shots</td> <td>1</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Woodwork</td> <td>1</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Clear Cut Chances</td> <td>3</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Long Shots</td> <td>1</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Possession</td> <td>59%</td> <td>41%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Corners</td> <td>3</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Free Kicks</td> <td>12</td> <td>13</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Throw Ins</td> <td>20</td> <td>28</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Fouls</td> <td>11</td> <td>9</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Offsides</td> <td>2</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Passes Completed</td> <td>70%</td> <td>61%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Crosses Completed</td> <td>7%</td> <td>0%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Tackles Won</td> <td>65%</td> <td>62%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Headers Won</td> <td>69%</td> <td>61%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Yellow Cards</td> <td>2</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Red Cards</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Kilometers Run</td> <td>97.4</td> <td>95.4</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Average Rating</td> <td>7.00</td> <td>6.31</td> </tr> </tbody></table>

The turning point in this game? It was moving Woods from the midfield up to the striker spot, bringing Hobbs on and benching Danvers. Woods proved that he should be in the striker rotation with his performance today.

The new guys ended rated 6.60 (Hogarth) and 6.90 (Elliot) and handled themselves well with the team. It will take a bit to get them to fit in, but its been a boost already.

It was a much needed win for the Downers as their morale was starting to wane.

The Goal of the Match was the header by Woods.

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[MacroGuru]

With 11 games into the season and even with a small slump (mostly in cup matches) the Downers find themselves in 3rd.

<center></center> <table align="center" width="90%"> <tbody><tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Pos</td> <td>Team</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>Bristol MF</td> <td>12</td> <td>8</td> <td>2</td> <td>2</td> <td>30</td> <td>12</td> <td>+18</td> <td>26</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>2nd</td> <td>Wellington</td> <td>11</td> <td>8</td> <td>1</td> <td>2</td> <td>21</td> <td>12</td> <td>+9</td> <td>25</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>3rd</td> <td>Odd Down</td> <td>11</td> <td>7</td> <td>1</td> <td>3</td> <td>26</td> <td>7</td> <td>+19</td> <td>22</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>4th</td> <td>Dawlish</td> <td>12</td> <td>6</td> <td>4</td> <td>2</td> <td>27</td> <td>14</td> <td>+13</td> <td>22</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>5th</td> <td>Bishop Sutton</td> <td>12</td> <td>5</td> <td>4</td> <td>3</td> <td>22</td> <td>17</td> <td>+5</td> <td>19</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>6th</td> <td>Longwell Green</td> <td>12</td> <td>5</td> <td>4</td> <td>3</td> <td>17</td> <td>15</td> <td>+2</td> <td>19</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>7th</td> <td>Barnstaple</td> <td>12</td> <td>5</td> <td>3</td> <td>4</td> <td>21</td> <td>17</td> <td>+4</td> <td>18</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>8th</td> <td>Bitton</td> <td>12</td> <td>5</td> <td>3</td> <td>4</td> <td>21</td> <td>18</td> <td>+3</td> <td>18</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>9th</td> <td>Corsham</td> <td>13</td> <td>5</td> <td>3</td> <td>5</td> <td>20</td> <td>20</td> <td>0</td> <td>18</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>10th</td> <td>Hallen</td> <td>12</td> <td>5</td> <td>3</td> <td>4</td> <td>18</td> <td>22</td> <td>-4</td> <td>18</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>11th</td> <td>Street</td> <td>12</td> <td>5</td> <td>2</td> <td>5</td> <td>29</td> <td>26</td> <td>+3</td> <td>17</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>12th</td> <td>Welton Rovers</td> <td>12</td> <td>5</td> <td>1</td> <td>6</td> <td>22</td> <td>24</td> <td>-2</td> <td>16</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>13th</td> <td>Ilfracombe</td> <td>12</td> <td>4</td> <td>3</td> <td>5</td> <td>14</td> <td>16</td> <td>-2</td> <td>15</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>14th</td> <td>Wells</td> <td>13</td> <td>4</td> <td>3</td> <td>6</td> <td>21</td> <td>29</td> <td>-8</td> <td>15</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>15th</td> <td>Brislington</td> <td>12</td> <td>4</td> <td>2</td> <td>6</td> <td>24</td> <td>26</td> <td>-2</td> <td>14</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>16th</td> <td>Radstock</td> <td>13</td> <td>3</td> <td>3</td> <td>7</td> <td>20</td> <td>36</td> <td>-16</td> <td>12</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>17th</td> <td>Larkhall</td> <td>13</td> <td>3</td> <td>1</td> <td>9</td> <td>18</td> <td>39</td> <td>-21</td> <td>10</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>18th</td> <td>Willand</td> <td>11</td> <td>3</td> <td>0</td> <td>8</td> <td>17</td> <td>31</td> <td>-14</td> <td>9</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>19th</td> <td>Sherborne Town</td> <td>11</td> <td>2</td> <td>1</td> <td>8</td> <td>25</td> <td>32</td> <td>-7</td> <td>7</td> </tr> </tbody></table>

[MacroGuru]

Injury Update - James Gibb is close to returning to full fitness, Aaron Baldwin and Lucas Banton should be ready to go by December 4th. Joe Johnson is the only long term still without a date set.

Odd Down Lineup

GK Hegarty
D Morris / Tooth / Hogarth Metcalf
DM Elliot
M Hobbs / Murray
AM Thomas
ST Rungratsamee / Woods

Subs: Rusling / Wright / Cowan / Danvers / Porter

Willand is running a 4-5-1 and the are picked as the dogs for the match. It will be tough but hopefully the boys will pull off the win.

Match Time

8' Willand's Stamp is on a breakaway and the Downer defense force him to take a poor shot and he misses.

28' Stamp receives a card for tripping.

39' Woods receives a pass into the alley from Murray, takes it into the box and strikes it home for the goal! Odd Down is up 1-0.

41' Stuart Elliot receives a yellow card for tripping Stamp.

46' Rungratsamee is caught offsides as he sends his shot towards goal.

Half-Time: Thomas is playing horribly and is subbed by Cowan and we will see how that effects the game.

48' Hogarth misplays the ball and Stamp gets it, the lucky thing was Metcalfe coming from the side and Hegarty cutting down the shooting lane and forcing Stamps shot to miss the net.

62' Murray receives a pass from Rungratsamee and he dribbles for a couple and then kicks a powerful shot from the middle of the half circle and beats the keeper. GOAL! Odd Down goes up 2-0.

72' Murray is left unchallenged and pushes the ball into the right side of the box, in about the mid area, his shot just misses the net.

74' Wannell receives the corner kick and blasts it towards the goal. Hegarty makes the save.

81' With all the subs used, Woods goes down with an injury and Odd Down is forced to go with a man down.

85' The line judge makes the call! Not even the referee and the penalty happens in the box and it's Morris that committed the foul. Stamp lines up for the penalty kick and he blasts it into the net. Odd Down is still up 2-1.

Willand 1 : 2 Odd Down

<center></center> <table align="center" width="90%"> <tbody><tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Statistic</td> <td>Willand</td> <td>Odd Down</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Shots</td> <td>5</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>On Target</td> <td>2</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Off Target</td> <td>3</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Blocked Shots</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Woodwork</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Clear Cut Chances</td> <td>1</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Long Shots</td> <td>1</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Possession</td> <td>43%</td> <td>57%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Corners</td> <td>3</td> <td>4</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Free Kicks</td> <td>21</td> <td>14</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Throw Ins</td> <td>25</td> <td>30</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Fouls</td> <td>10</td> <td>16</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Offsides</td> <td>4</td> <td>6</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Passes Completed</td> <td>60%</td> <td>68%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Crosses Completed</td> <td>13%</td> <td>15%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Tackles Won</td> <td>55%</td> <td>73%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Headers Won</td> <td>76%</td> <td>55%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Yellow Cards</td> <td>1</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Red Cards</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Kilometers Run</td> <td>104.2</td> <td>102.8</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Average Rating</td> <td>6.40</td> <td>6.84</td> </tr> </tbody></table>

Ben Woods has proven in the past two matches he is a better striker than midfielder and with Danvers and Rungratsamee playing poorly and Gibb close to healthy, we will have a log jam at the striker spot. But then again, Woods did take an injury this match and we need to see how long he is out.

The Goal of the Match was Woods and the first goal of the match.

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[BYU 14]

Goal differential is great, I have a feeling that will come in handy by seasons end.

[MacroGuru]

Goal differential is great, I have a feeling that will come in handy by seasons end.

Yeah, i believe in pouring it on and I don't pull back...it's pissed off a few coaches and they have commented negatively on me to the press and I just tell them to bugger off...

[MacroGuru]

Not much to say other than the Downers should be ready to put this team away, they have done it once already. Trying to get some rest to the starters and avoid injuries.

Odd Down Lineup:

GK Rusling
D Wright / Porter / Tooth / Metcalfe
DM Gray
M Hobbs / Cowan
AM Thomas
ST Rungratsamee / Danvers

Subs: Hegarty / Hogarth / Morris / Woods / Murray

Welton runs the same lineup as Odd Down, the 4-1-2-1-2 and are picked to get destroyed by the Downers.

Match Time

27' Wells from Welton gets a great pass centered to the box where he volleys and is blocked by Rusling.

34' Rungratsamee sends a low cross into the middle of the box and it is blocked and sent back to him, he scoops up the rebound and shoots catching the keeper way out of position and scores! Goal! Odd Down is up 1-0.

44' A crossing pass from a free kick from Brooks hit's Puckett squarely and he heads it past Rusling! Goal for Welton...the game is now tied, 1-1.

Half: Woods is subbed in for Thomas who is having a horrible game.

58' Wright sends a great pass towards Tooth, his header is just outside of the goal.

69' Hobbs sends a great cross from a free kick and Tooth's header is blocked and cleared by Welton.

77' Another free kick pass from Wright to Tooth. This time Tooths header hits the woodwork and he catches his own rebound and sinks it! Goal! Odd Down is now up 2-1.

Welton Rovers 1 : 2 Odd Down


<table align="center" width="90%"> <tbody><tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Statistic</td> <td>Welton Rovers</td> <td>Odd Down</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Shots</td> <td>5</td> <td>6</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>On Target</td> <td>2</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Off Target</td> <td>2</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Blocked Shots</td> <td>1</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Woodwork</td> <td>0</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Clear Cut Chances</td> <td>2</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Long Shots</td> <td>1</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Possession</td> <td>47%</td> <td>53%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Corners</td> <td>3</td> <td>4</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Free Kicks</td> <td>10</td> <td>18</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Throw Ins</td> <td>25</td> <td>25</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Fouls</td> <td>16</td> <td>7</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Offsides</td> <td>2</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Passes Completed</td> <td>64%</td> <td>63%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Crosses Completed</td> <td>25%</td> <td>18%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Tackles Won</td> <td>72%</td> <td>70%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Headers Won</td> <td>61%</td> <td>63%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Yellow Cards</td> <td>1</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Red Cards</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Kilometers Run</td> <td>94.5</td> <td>94.1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Average Rating</td> <td>6.53</td> <td>6.80</td> </tr> </tbody></table>

I wouldn't call this a rough game, but I wouldn't call it a great game. The Downers received their 3 points from the win, but it wasn't pretty. The lack of cohesion was apparent in the game. Rungratsamee and Tooth both picked up their first senior goals this match (league goals).

Injuries are starting to clear up and some players who have been getting PT due to the injuries will be sent back down to the reserves.

Goal of the Match was the Welton Rovers goal.

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[MacroGuru]

A week of rest helped everyone including Gibb, he gets his first start in a long time.

Odd Down Lineup

GK Rusling
D Morris / Porter / Hogarth / Metcalfe
DM Elliot
M Hobbs / Murray
AM Woods
ST Rungratsamee / Gibb

Subs: Hegarty / Tooth / Wright / Danvers / Thomas

Sherborne Town runs a 4-4-2 and are picked to struggle against the Downers. We know how this goes, the players have to play.

Match Time

4' Tuohy from Sherborne is given a yellow card for tripping.

22' Sherborne's Montacute's shot goes wide of the goal.

35' Murray shoots from the top of the box and it goes wide.

39' Murray takes the ball into the right side of the box and sends a low centering pass to Gibb who boots it in! He was missed! Goal! Odd Down is up 1-0!

45' Montacute is booked a yellow for his foul on Woods.

65' Gibb receives a clearing pass from Murray out of the box and takes off down the left flank, the rest of the team follows he sends the ball into the box and catches a streaking Thomas who heads it into goal off the post! Goal! Odd Down up now 2-0.

72' Levet runs to the ball from a long clearing pass. He is up one on one against Rusling and shoots, Rusling blocks and Hogarth clears.

73' Brookes sends a crossing pass to Rayner whose volley goes straight over the goal.

82' Woods receives a great cross from Metcalfe and his header hits the wood work and is cleared out.

91' Preece hits a shot from about 30m out and catches Rusling out of position and it goes in. Goal! Down is still up 2-1.

Odd Down 2 : 1 Sherborne Town

<center></center> <table align="center" width="90%"> <tbody><tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Statistic</td> <td>Odd Down</td> <td>Sherborne Town</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Shots</td> <td>11</td> <td>6</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>On Target</td> <td>3</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Off Target</td> <td>3</td> <td>4</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Blocked Shots</td> <td>5</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Woodwork</td> <td>1</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Clear Cut Chances</td> <td>2</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Long Shots</td> <td>3</td> <td>4</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Possession</td> <td>60%</td> <td>40%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Corners</td> <td>3</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Free Kicks</td> <td>12</td> <td>10</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Throw Ins</td> <td>19</td> <td>29</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Fouls</td> <td>9</td> <td>10</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Offsides</td> <td>1</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Passes Completed</td> <td>75%</td> <td>63%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Crosses Completed</td> <td>20%</td> <td>25%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Tackles Won</td> <td>74%</td> <td>72%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Headers Won</td> <td>65%</td> <td>61%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Yellow Cards</td> <td>0</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Red Cards</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Kilometers Run</td> <td>100.7</td> <td>99.8</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Average Rating</td> <td>7.00</td> <td>6.41</td> </tr> </tbody></table>

A decent game. The score should have been higher but Sherborne basically went into a defensive shell to stop shots and offense. The goal in the 91st minute is upsetting because Rusling was pitching the clean sheet.

The Goal of the Match was Gibbs goal.

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[MacroGuru]

Gibb, even with his long delay with his injury still leads the team with 9 goals. the team is starting to slowly come together and mesh. Some of the new acquisitions and even Gibb have to get adjusted but it will happen.

Odd Down Lineup

GK Hegarty
D Wright / Porter / Hogarth / Tooth
DM Elliot
M Woods / Cowan
AM Thomas
ST Rungratsamee / Gibb

Subs: Rusling / Metcalfe / Murray / Danvers / Morris

Portishead runs the standard 4-4-2 and the Downers are the favorites for this one.

Match Time

11' Gibb lulls his defender to sleep and then speeds around him. His shot hits the wood work next to the upper left v.

12' The throw in from Wright goes to Tooth who passes it back and Wright sends the volley to the center of the box. Gibb's diving header is blocked and then cleared out.

36' Portishead's Mitchell sends a shot and it rebounds off the wood work. Hegarty is out of position and Elliot manages to clear it out of the box.

37' Browne receives the corner and was unmarked in the box. He sends it in. GOAL! Portishead is up 1-0.

Half: Gibb and Tooth are exhausted and are subbed by Danvers and Metcalfe. The talk is all about wanting to see more from the players, they are playing piss poor.

49' Cowan fights for the ball and wins it, sends it ahead to Danvers and he was left alone and sends the ball past the keeper. GOAL! The score is tied now 1-1.

51' Phil Webb of Portishead is issued a yellow for tripping Rungratsamee.

67' Danvers receives another leading pass into the box and this time Portisheads keeper is ready and blocks the shot.

71' A corner kick is volleyed, blocked, rebound is sent off the wood work and then Browne takes the ball into the net. GOAL! Second one for Brown and Portishead are now up 2-1.

76' Woods receives the long pass from Metcalfe and is left one on one with the keeper and he wins this one. GOAL! The score is tied again 2-2.

79' Paul Porter receives a yellow for persistent fouling.

82' Metcalfe sets Woods up, but he is able to lead Danvers and get a fast attack on the goal. Danvers sends it in. GOAL! Odd Down is now up 3-2.

Odd Down 3 : 2 Portishead Town


<center></center> <table align="center" width="90%"> <tbody><tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Statistic</td> <td>Odd Down</td> <td>Portishead Town</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Shots</td> <td>10</td> <td>5</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>On Target</td> <td>5</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Off Target</td> <td>3</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Blocked Shots</td> <td>2</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Woodwork</td> <td>1</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Clear Cut Chances</td> <td>4</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Long Shots</td> <td>1</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Possession</td> <td>59%</td> <td>41%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Corners</td> <td>3</td> <td>5</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Free Kicks</td> <td>14</td> <td>11</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Throw Ins</td> <td>34</td> <td>21</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Fouls</td> <td>11</td> <td>13</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Offsides</td> <td>0</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Passes Completed</td> <td>72%</td> <td>61%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Crosses Completed</td> <td>6%</td> <td>8%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Tackles Won</td> <td>77%</td> <td>67%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Headers Won</td> <td>70%</td> <td>80%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Yellow Cards</td> <td>1</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Red Cards</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Kilometers Run</td> <td>98.9</td> <td>98.7</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Average Rating</td> <td>6.92</td> <td>6.47</td> </tr> </tbody></table>

Not happy with the bulk of the play. The guys were tired, knew that going in. Was expecting more than what happened. This game shouldn't have been 3-2. There shouldn't have been heroics needed by Danvers. He did step up, and hopefully the assistants will lay off about dropping him.

The Goal of the Match was Danvers game winner in the 82nd

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December News and Notes

Rolling into December, the League Table looks good.

<table align="center" width="90%"> <tbody><tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Pos</td> <td>Team</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>Odd Down</td> <td>14</td> <td>10</td> <td>1</td> <td>3</td> <td>32</td> <td>10</td> <td>+22</td> <td>31</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>2nd</td> <td>Bristol MF</td> <td>14</td> <td>9</td> <td>2</td> <td>3</td> <td>37</td> <td>16</td> <td>+21</td> <td>29</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>3rd</td> <td>Wellington</td> <td>14</td> <td>9</td> <td>2</td> <td>3</td> <td>26</td> <td>18</td> <td>+8</td> <td>29</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>4th</td> <td>Dawlish</td> <td>14</td> <td>8</td> <td>4</td> <td>2</td> <td>32</td> <td>15</td> <td>+17</td> <td>28</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>5th</td> <td>Bishop Sutton</td> <td>15</td> <td>7</td> <td>5</td> <td>3</td> <td>30</td> <td>20</td> <td>+10</td> <td>26</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>6th</td> <td>Barnstaple</td> <td>15</td> <td>6</td> <td>4</td> <td>5</td> <td>26</td> <td>20</td> <td>+6</td> <td>22</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>7th</td> <td>Longwell Green</td> <td>14</td> <td>6</td> <td>4</td> <td>4</td> <td>18</td> <td>18</td> <td>0</td> <td>22</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>8th</td> <td>Bitton</td> <td>14</td> <td>6</td> <td>3</td> <td>5</td> <td>26</td> <td>22</td> <td>+4</td> <td>21</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>9th</td> <td>Hallen</td> <td>14</td> <td>5</td> <td>5</td> <td>4</td> <td>24</td> <td>28</td> <td>-4</td> <td>20</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>10th</td> <td>Street</td> <td>14</td> <td>5</td> <td>4</td> <td>5</td> <td>34</td> <td>31</td> <td>+3</td> <td>19</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>11th</td> <td>Ilfracombe</td> <td>14</td> <td>5</td> <td>4</td> <td>5</td> <td>17</td> <td>18</td> <td>-1</td> <td>19</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>12th</td> <td>Corsham</td> <td>15</td> <td>5</td> <td>4</td> <td>6</td> <td>22</td> <td>26</td> <td>-4</td> <td>19</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>13th</td> <td>Brislington</td> <td>14</td> <td>5</td> <td>2</td> <td>7</td> <td>28</td> <td>30</td> <td>-2</td> <td>17</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>14th</td> <td>Welton Rovers</td> <td>14</td> <td>5</td> <td>2</td> <td>7</td> <td>24</td> <td>27</td> <td>-3</td> <td>17</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>15th</td> <td>Wells</td> <td>14</td> <td>4</td> <td>4</td> <td>6</td> <td>21</td> <td>29</td> <td>-8</td> <td>16</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>16th</td> <td>Willand</td> <td>14</td> <td>4</td> <td>0</td> <td>10</td> <td>22</td> <td>37</td> <td>-15</td> <td>12</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>17th</td> <td>Radstock</td> <td>14</td> <td>3</td> <td>3</td> <td>8</td> <td>20</td> <td>38</td> <td>-18</td> <td>12</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>18th</td> <td>Larkhall</td> <td>15</td> <td>3</td> <td>1</td> <td>11</td> <td>19</td> <td>43</td> <td>-24</td> <td>10</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>19th</td> <td>Sherborne Town</td> <td>14</td> <td>2</td> <td>2</td> <td>10</td> <td>29</td> <td>41</td> <td>-12</td> <td>8</td> </tr> </tbody></table>

Important Dates

12/1 - Western League Les Phillips Quarter Final Draw
12/4 - Street (Western Premier)
12/11 - Corsham (Western Premier)
12/18 - Bristol MF (Western Premier)

Training Report

Players trained well over the past month:
Thomas (Aerobic)
Morris (Aerobic)
McCoy (Tactics)

Players failed to impress over the past month:
Gibb (Strength)
Rusling (Shot Stopping)
Hunt (Tactics)

Youth Players trained well over the past month:
Luciani (Strength)
Riley (Strength)
Judd (Aerobic)

Youth Players failed to impress over the past month:
Keeling (Tactics)
Laird (Ball Control)
Shelton (Defending)

Award Winners
Bishop Suttons boss wins the November award, Joel Sutton ends up 3rd in voting.

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Baldwin has been out for 4 months due to a Torn Calf Muscle and he now officially resumes training. He may be able to start playing in the next couple of matches.

Odd Down Lineup

GK Rusling
D Morris / Tooth / Hogarth / Metcalfe
DM Elliot
M Hobbs / Murray
AM Cowan
ST Rungratsamee / Gibb

Subs: Hegarty / Thomas / Woods / Danvers / Porter

Street runs a 4-2-4 and have been picked to lose at home due to their recent struggles at home.

Match Time

1' Actually 23 seconds into the match, there is a quick move from Cowan to srping Rungratsamee free. He strikes an amazing shot into the net....GOAL! Odd Down is up 1-0.

4' A long pass from a Metcalfe counter and it sets Gibb and Rungratsamee up for a 2 on 1. Gibb brings the ball up the right side and lofts the ball up. Rungratsamee hits it with the header sending it into goal for the score! GOAL! Odd Down is up 2-1

8' Hobbs to Cowan, sets up a great move and shot by Cowan it is blocked by the Street keeper and the rebound is cleaned up by Gibb. GOAL! Odd Down is now up 3-0.

16' A crossing corner from Street's McKenzie is headed over the goal.

Half: Gibb was injured just as time expired at the half and will be subbed by Danvers. Metcalfe is replaced by Porter. The half time talk was all about not letting their performance drop.

85' Cowan brings the ball from close to midfield all the way into the box, dribbling through several tacklers. His shot misses to the left.

88' Hobbs sends a long kick from the right corner towards the far post. Hogarth rises in the air with the header and sends it into the right corner of the goal. GOAL! Odd Down is up 4-0.

92' A stupid penalty by Hogarth as he takes down the streaking Street player and is immediately issued a red card for his tackle from behind.

93' Reynolds lines up for the shot from the free kick and it goes wide right.

Street 0 : 4 Odd Down

<center></center> <table align="center" width="90%"> <tbody><tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Statistic</td> <td>Street</td> <td>Odd Down</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Shots</td> <td>7</td> <td>10</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>On Target</td> <td>1</td> <td>5</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Off Target</td> <td>3</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Blocked Shots</td> <td>3</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Woodwork</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Clear Cut Chances</td> <td>0</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Long Shots</td> <td>6</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Possession</td> <td>48%</td> <td>52%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Corners</td> <td>4</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Free Kicks</td> <td>21</td> <td>17</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Throw Ins</td> <td>16</td> <td>25</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Fouls</td> <td>13</td> <td>13</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Offsides</td> <td>4</td> <td>8</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Passes Completed</td> <td>61%</td> <td>64%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Crosses Completed</td> <td>21%</td> <td>22%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Tackles Won</td> <td>58%</td> <td>65%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Headers Won</td> <td>54%</td> <td>78%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Yellow Cards</td> <td>1</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Red Cards</td> <td>0</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Kilometers Run</td> <td>99.6</td> <td>100.7</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Average Rating</td> <td>5.66</td> <td>7.51</td> </tr> </tbody></table>

What a great start to the game. Street wasn't expecting a quick tempo as we have been playing a slow paced game of late. This tempo shift caught them off card initially. Once they corrected they managed to keep the ball away from us for a lot. This was a great win and the team was informed they had a sensational performance.

The Goal of the Match was the 1st goal of the game by Rungratsamee.

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Weekly Notes

The quick goal by Rungratsamee last week, the one in the 19th second was a record for fastest goal in the league.

Banton has resumed training after being out for 7 weeks due to a strained knee.

New Signing for the midfield, Joseph Boakye from Ghana.

Match Notes

My smack talking that was made in the press this week turned into the fact I think this match is supposed to be a walk in the park and it wasn't anything close to that.

Boakye will come off the bench. With Baldwin healthy we might see some players shift down to the reserve squad. Wright is called up to be a sub for defense with Hogarth serving his suspension.

Corsham runs a 4-4-2 and has had difficulties on the road. Because of this, the Downers are picked to be winners at home.

Odd Down Lineup
GK Rusling
D Morris / Porter / Tooth / Metcalfe
DM Elliott
M Hobbs / Murray
AM Woods
ST Rungratsamee / Gibb

Subs: Hengarty / Boakye / Banton / Baldwin / Wright

Match Time

9' James Gibb is injured and the Downers are forced to sub quickly. In comes Baldwin, about 51' earlier than planned.

19' A quick pass from Hobbs to Rungratsamee has him alone with the keeper. The keeper blocks the shot and turns it into a corner kick.

24' Stuart Elliot is knocked out with an injury. Joseph Boakye is subbed for Elliot and moved up into the MF, the team has now shifted to a 4-3-1-2.

28' Hobbs leads Woods into the box and Woods sends this one home to the back of the net! GOAL! Odd Down is now up 1-0

37' Kamara lines up for the free kick for Corsham. It's a great pass towards Fullam who is unmarked and heads it into the goal. GOAL! Game is tied 1-1

45' Fullam receives a low crossing pass from Heath. Rusling is able to turn the shot and Porter clears it for a corner.

Half: Rungratsamee was injured at the end of the half and has to come off. They are attacking our strikers and pounding them. Woods moves up to Striker and Banton will replace Rungratsamee. This sucks, we have used up our subs and the defense will be worn out by the end of the game.

46' Hobbs has another great leading pass, this one for Baldwin who takes it into the box and shoots from about the spot, sending it low and into the left corner of the net. GOAL! Odd Down is up 2-1

55' Banton receives a long pass from Metcalfe. He spins and makes a quick pass to Baldwin who volleys it right into the goal. GOAL! That is Baldwin's second of the game! Odd Down is up 3-1

66' Kamara has a corner kick and sends it to Murtagh who was unmarked and pushes it into the goal. GOAL! Corsham closes within 1, 3-2

69' Banton sends a great cross from the corner and Tooth heads it. It just goes over the cross bar.

71' Baldwin hits Woods on a great pass. Woods is fighting with his defender moving the ball towards the net. He stutters, setting his defender off the mark and fires from about 28 m out and it screams by the keeper for a goal. GOAL! Odds Down moves up 4-2

74' Porter takes Wickham down, Colliding with him in the air. The referee issues Porter a yellow card for rough play.

83' Boakye heads a pass to Woods, leading him enough to get in close but his shot sails on him.

86' Scott Metcalfe is hit with a yellow card for taking down a Corsham player.

89' Hobbs is injured and has to come off. This will leave the Downers down a man with 3' of injury time.

91' The first yellow card of the match is issued to Corsham, Wilkes was the player that was hit with it.

92' A free kick from Tooth bounces off the wood work and Boakye hits the rebound into goal! Wait, Boakye is hit with offsides? I'm confused on this one.

Odd Down 4 : 2 Corsham

<center></center> <table align="center" width="90%"> <tbody><tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Statistic</td> <td>Odd Down</td> <td>Corsham</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Shots</td> <td>8</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>On Target</td> <td>5</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Off Target</td> <td>3</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Blocked Shots</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Woodwork</td> <td>1</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Clear Cut Chances</td> <td>3</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Long Shots</td> <td>2</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Possession</td> <td>53%</td> <td>47%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Corners</td> <td>4</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Free Kicks</td> <td>9</td> <td>18</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Throw Ins</td> <td>33</td> <td>25</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Fouls</td> <td>15</td> <td>6</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Offsides</td> <td>3</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Passes Completed</td> <td>70%</td> <td>56%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Crosses Completed</td> <td>20%</td> <td>37%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Tackles Won</td> <td>78%</td> <td>61%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Headers Won</td> <td>76%</td> <td>55%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Yellow Cards</td> <td>2</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Red Cards</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Kilometers Run</td> <td>90.2</td> <td>87.7</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Average Rating</td> <td>7.28</td> <td>6.17</td> </tr> </tbody></table>

Match Analysis
What a brutal game. I don't think Corsham was there to play footy, it looked more like a mugging the entire game. They were tackling fierce, cleats up and 4 injuries in one game is proof to that.

Baldwin is healthy that is good. Woods does quite well as a striker. Boakye coming in and adding his flair was decent. We will have to see how bad our injuries are.

Goal of the Match was Baldwins goal at the 46' mark.

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Weekly Notes

Physio comes back, James Gibb damaged his spine in the game and will be out for at least 2 to 3 months. Stuart Elliot tore up his knee and will be out for 3 months.

Joe Johnson is back to full health.

Match Notes

The team may be shifting into some uncommon formations when subs come in. But for now, the will be running the 4-1-2-1-2.

Bristol is running in a 3-4-3 formation and is very attack oriented. They have played poorly on the road lately and since it is a home game for the Downers, they are picked to win.

It's a snowy, blustery day.

Odd Down Lineup

GK Rusling
D Morris / Tooth / Hogarth / Metcalfe
DM Wright
M Boakye / Murray
AM Woods
ST Baldwin / Rungratsamee

Subs: Hegarty / Hobbs / Banton / Danvers / Porter

Match Time

14' Metcalfe plays give and go with several of the Odd Down players up the right flank, finally he sets it up to send a through pass to Runratsamee. The defender nicked it and set Rungratsamee out of position, he sends it through to Baldwin who volleys it into the net! GOAL! Odd Down is up 1-0

18' Baldwin takes it across the top of the box and shoots, missing the goal.

40' Chris Tooth is issued a yellow card for holding a Britsol player.

41' A great pass to Beech was for not as he was whistled for offsides.

Half: No needed subs yet at the half and the talk was set towards encouraging the players to keep it up.

54' A misplayed ball by Murray has McGrath set up wide open in the box. Quick thinking by Tooth creates a corner kick.

55' McGrath sends a great pass from the corner to Ngwa and he volleys the shot over the top.

59' Metcalfe sends a long pass down the right flank to Rungratsamee who rushes to the ball, breaks free and send the ball to the left of the goal.

62' Woods moves the ball, to the top left corner of the box and it shoots for the upper left corner of the goal and it sinks in. GOAL! Odd Down is up 2-0.

70' Ngwa has a break away run and he centers it, the pass is partially blocked but Bird manages to get his head on the ball. Rusling covers it and gets the save. Woods is moved to the striker position and Banton is subbed in for Baldwin and is the AM.

79' Rungratsamee is worn out and Danvers is subbed for him. Hobbs is subbed for Boakye.

82' Wright sends a great cross from his free kick and Hogarth heads it towards goal and the Bristol keeper makes an amazing save and turns it out. Corner kick.

84' Another great cross off of a free kick to Hogarth and a header. This time right to the keeper.

85' Ngwa was wide open moving into the box. His shot caught Rusling out of position but it hits the wood work and Hogarth clears it.

87' Ngwa is left running for a long pass and Tooth takes him down in the box. He is lucky to not get a card. Hiner lines up for the penalty kick and he boots it over the net. He let the moment get to him!

Odd Down 2 : 0 Bristol MF

<center></center> <table align="center" width="90%"> <tbody><tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Statistic</td><td>Odd Down</td><td>Bristol MF</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Shots</td><td>12</td><td>8</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>On Target</td><td>4</td><td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Off Target</td><td>3</td><td>4</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Blocked Shots</td><td>5</td><td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Woodwork</td><td>0</td><td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Clear Cut Chances</td><td>2</td><td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Long Shots</td><td>2</td><td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Possession</td><td>55%</td><td>45%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Corners</td><td>6</td><td>7</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Free Kicks</td><td>9</td><td>8</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Throw Ins</td><td>31</td><td>33</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Fouls</td><td>6</td><td>8</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Offsides</td><td>3</td><td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Passes Completed</td><td>72%</td><td>67%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Crosses Completed</td><td>25%</td><td>20%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Tackles Won</td><td>85%</td><td>63%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Headers Won</td><td>66%</td><td>84%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Yellow Cards</td><td>1</td><td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Red Cards</td><td>0</td><td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Kilometers Run</td><td>99.4</td><td>97.3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Average Rating</td><td>7.15</td><td>6.33</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>
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Match Analysis


Not a bad game in some nasty weather. The possession was pretty lopsided in favor of the Downers up until about the 80th minute. That is when Bristol went into overload mode to attack.

Baldwin and Woods score again and it is definitely great to be able to reload at striker without missing a beat with losing Gibb.

This was the last match for the Downers of the year. next match is on New Years day.

Goal of the match was the first goal by Baldwin

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January News and Notes

Frickley makes Woods bid and we promptly counter and he decides to stay.

Wellingborough goes after team captain Joe Johnson, we let him go as we do not play with a MR or ML. He signs with them for $35 a week.

Porter is immediately promoted to captain and Tooth to vice captain.

<table align="center" width="90%"> <tbody><tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Pos</td> <td>Team</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>Odd Down</td> <td>17</td> <td>13</td> <td>1</td> <td>3</td> <td>42</td> <td>12</td> <td>+30</td> <td>40</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>2nd</td> <td>Dawlish</td> <td>17</td> <td>11</td> <td>4</td> <td>2</td> <td>38</td> <td>16</td> <td>+22</td> <td>37</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>3rd</td> <td>Wellington</td> <td>17</td> <td>11</td> <td>3</td> <td>3</td> <td>31</td> <td>19</td> <td>+12</td> <td>36</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>4th</td> <td>Bristol MF</td> <td>17</td> <td>10</td> <td>3</td> <td>4</td> <td>39</td> <td>19</td> <td>+20</td> <td>33</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>5th</td> <td>Bishop Sutton</td> <td>18</td> <td>9</td> <td>6</td> <td>3</td> <td>34</td> <td>22</td> <td>+12</td> <td>33</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>6th</td> <td>Barnstaple</td> <td>17</td> <td>7</td> <td>4</td> <td>6</td> <td>29</td> <td>22</td> <td>+7</td> <td>25</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>7th</td> <td>Longwell Green</td> <td>17</td> <td>7</td> <td>4</td> <td>6</td> <td>19</td> <td>21</td> <td>-2</td> <td>25</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>8th</td> <td>Bitton</td> <td>17</td> <td>7</td> <td>3</td> <td>7</td> <td>32</td> <td>29</td> <td>+3</td> <td>24</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>9th</td> <td>Ilfracombe</td> <td>17</td> <td>6</td> <td>4</td> <td>7</td> <td>20</td> <td>22</td> <td>-2</td> <td>22</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>10th</td> <td>Brislington</td> <td>17</td> <td>6</td> <td>3</td> <td>8</td> <td>35</td> <td>37</td> <td>-2</td> <td>21</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>11th</td> <td>Hallen</td> <td>17</td> <td>5</td> <td>6</td> <td>6</td> <td>26</td> <td>32</td> <td>-6</td> <td>21</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>12th</td> <td>Street</td> <td>17</td> <td>5</td> <td>5</td> <td>7</td> <td>35</td> <td>37</td> <td>-2</td> <td>20</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>13th</td> <td>Corsham</td> <td>17</td> <td>5</td> <td>5</td> <td>7</td> <td>25</td> <td>31</td> <td>-6</td> <td>20</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>14th</td> <td>Wells</td> <td>17</td> <td>5</td> <td>5</td> <td>7</td> <td>23</td> <td>31</td> <td>-8</td> <td>20</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>15th</td> <td>Willand</td> <td>17</td> <td>6</td> <td>0</td> <td>11</td> <td>26</td> <td>41</td> <td>-15</td> <td>18</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>16th</td> <td>Radstock</td> <td>17</td> <td>5</td> <td>3</td> <td>9</td> <td>27</td> <td>44</td> <td>-17</td> <td>18</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>17th</td> <td>Welton Rovers</td> <td>17</td> <td>5</td> <td>2</td> <td>10</td> <td>26</td> <td>34</td> <td>-8</td> <td>17</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>18th</td> <td>Sherborne Town</td> <td>17</td> <td>4</td> <td>2</td> <td>11</td> <td>34</td> <td>46</td> <td>-12</td> <td>14</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>19th</td> <td>Larkhall</td> <td>17</td> <td>3</td> <td>1</td> <td>13</td> <td>21</td> <td>47</td> <td>-26</td> <td>10</td> </tr> </tbody></table>

We currently sit in 1st and have 8 goals ahead of everyone with the goal differential. We have several teams breathing down our necks, the scary one is Bishop Sutton, they have won and tied a lot and do not lose.

Important January Dates

1/1 - Wells (Western Premier)
1/8 - Bishop Sutton (Western Premier)
1/15 - Hallen (Western Premier)
1/25 - Dawlish (Les Phillips Cup)
1/26 - Western League Les Phillips Cup Semi Final Draw
1/29 - Ilfracombe (Western Premier)

Training Report
Players that trained well the past month
Baldwin (Tactics)
Gray (Tactics)
Banton (Aerobic)

Players that failed to impress the past month
Danvers (Strength)
Morris (Attacking)
Woods (Defending)

Youth Players that trained well the past month
Wiles (Strength)
Laird (Aerobic)
Bentham (Aerobic)

Award Winners
Dawlish Town's Chris Meyers won the Western Premier Manager of the Month award while Joel Sutton of Odd Down finished in second in what was a tight battle.

[MacroGuru]

Weekly Notes

Trying to stave off bids from higher division teams looking to poach our players to secure their spot.

Match Notes
Wakeman was called up from the reserves as a just in case move. Gray was called up because he is going to be the new DM for a while.

Wells runs a 4-2-4 and are picked to be major underdogs in this match against the Downers.

Odd Down Lineup
GK Rusling
D Morris / Tooth / Hogarth / Metcalfe
DM Gray
M Woods / Murray
AM Banton
ST Baldwin / Rungratsamee

Subs: Hegarty / Porter / Boakye / Danvers / Hobbs

Match Time

4' Well's Martin hits a beautiful header toward the top right corner of the goal. Rusling does everything in his power to tip it over the goal.

23' A great header off of the long pass from Metcalfe and Baldwin is whistle for offsides.

34' Banton moves the ball and is quickly around his defender. His shot hits the side of the net.

40' A great move by Rungratsamee leaves him open for the pass from Murray. He takes the pass and is left alone against the keeper. His shot, just misses the goal.

Half: Metcalfe is subbed by Porter due to his yellow card. Murray is subbed by Hobbs due to the same reason.

50' Rungratsamee fires a 6m shot at the goal and the keeper can only turn it away and out for the corner kick.

76' Rungratsamee gets a great pass from Baldwin and his shot hits the wood work and is cleared out.

82' Tooth sends a screaming pass to Boakye and he turns and fires quickly. His shot hit the wood work and was collected by the keeper.

92' Jack Morris and Boakye scramble to an open Wells player in the box and he dives! Morris is called for the penalty and the ball goes to the spot. An injured Martin lines up for the shot and he scores! Wells is up 1-0!

Wells 1 : 0 Odd Down

<center></center> <table align="center" width="90%"> <tbody><tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Statistic</td><td>Wells</td><td>Odd Down</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Shots</td><td>5</td><td>8</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>On Target</td><td>2</td><td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Off Target</td><td>2</td><td>4</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Blocked Shots</td><td>1</td><td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Woodwork</td><td>0</td><td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Clear Cut Chances</td><td>1</td><td>4</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Long Shots</td><td>3</td><td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Possession</td><td>44%</td><td>56%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Corners</td><td>3</td><td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Free Kicks</td><td>18</td><td>14</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Throw Ins</td><td>20</td><td>24</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Fouls</td><td>11</td><td>13</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Offsides</td><td>3</td><td>6</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Passes Completed</td><td>62%</td><td>70%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Crosses Completed</td><td>11%</td><td>21%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Tackles Won</td><td>67%</td><td>76%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Headers Won</td><td>58%</td><td>60%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Yellow Cards</td><td>0</td><td>5</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Red Cards</td><td>0</td><td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Kilometers Run</td><td>99.5</td><td>103.7</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Average Rating</td><td>6.76</td><td>6.63</td> </tr> </tbody></table>

Match Analysis

This loss is a tough one to swallow. We pretty much dominated this game and to have a win given to them by a PK hurts and Joel will probably be reprimanded, fined or suspended after this press conference. 5 yellow cards to us and nothing to Wells smells like home cooking.

As we all know what the only goal was, I will not upload it.

[MacroGuru]

Weekly Notes

So Joel receives a stern warning from FA and the board to keep his gob shut about the officiating.

Right now Porter, Morris, and Boakye are bringing interest in from other clubs. Harrogate Railway ponied up an offer on Woods, and the Down quickly countered.

Players injured Gibb, Elliot and youth Luciani, Bentham.

Match Notes
The players are pissed and want to make up for their piss poor performance against Wells. They do need to do it as Bishop Sutton is 5th and Odd Down is tied for 1st and hold onto it because of GD. The last meeting between these teams the Downers won 3-0.

Bishop Sutton are a bit taller and stronger than our squad so that is going to have the Downers keep the passes down.

Bishop Sutton runs a 4-5-1 defensive lineup and the match is predicted to go either way.

Odd Down Lineup

GK Rusling
D Morris / Porter / Hogarth / Metcalfe
DM Hobbs
M Boakye / Murray
AM Banton
ST Rungratsamee / Woods

Subs: Hegarty / Wright / Cowan / Baldwin / Tooth

Match Time

16' Bishop Sutton lulls the Down defense to sleep with back and force passing then they send a deep one for Sperring to run under. He gets the ball, takes it into the box and lobs his shot over a rushing out Rusling. It's a goal! GOAL! Bishop Sutton is up 1-0

26' Bishop Sutton's Baker is issued a yellow card for tripping Murray.

32' A corner kick straight to Bishop Sutton's Eastwood goes off the head, off the wood work off the back of the diving keeper and into goal. GOAL! Bishop Sutton is now up 2-0

35' Woods shoots from the top of the circle and misses.

39' Sperring receives a low pass from Baker. His volley is blocked by Rusling but he gets the rebound and puts it into the net. GOAL! Bishop Sutton is up 3-0.

Half: Rusling is being replaced by Hegarty. The players were told in no certain order they were horrible in the 1st half and that more is expected of them in the 2nd.

45' Hogarth sends a deep pass to Woods who has his lane cut off in the box. He still shoots smartly and hits a Bishop Sutton player to get the corner.

46' Corner Kick from Banton is sent to Hogarth whose header goes over the net.

49' Woods receives a pass in the box, spins and shoots. Furniss turns the ball out and it's a corner kick.

56' Baker receives a great pass from Hawkins. His header is blocked by Hegarty and cleared out by Metcalfe.

59' A long pass from Morris down the left flank has Rungratsamee and he sends the cross to a streaking Woods who volleys it into the net. GOAL! Odd Down scores and bring it to 3-1. Banton is subbed by Baldwin and Woods steps back to play the attacking mid.

73' A sub is called. Wright comes in for Boakye. He will move to the defensive mid and Hobbs will step up to the mid.

Odd Down 1 : 3 Bishop Sutton

<table align="center" width="90%"> <tbody><tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Statistic</td> <td>Odd Down</td> <td>Bishop Sutton</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Shots</td> <td>7</td> <td>8</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>On Target</td> <td>3</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Off Target</td> <td>3</td> <td>4</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Blocked Shots</td> <td>1</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Woodwork</td> <td>0</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Clear Cut Chances</td> <td>1</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Long Shots</td> <td>0</td> <td>4</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Possession</td> <td>61%</td> <td>39%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Corners</td> <td>8</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Free Kicks</td> <td>16</td> <td>10</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Throw Ins</td> <td>26</td> <td>27</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Fouls</td> <td>7</td> <td>15</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Offsides</td> <td>3</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Passes Completed</td> <td>71%</td> <td>60%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Crosses Completed</td> <td>23%</td> <td>42%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Tackles Won</td> <td>47%</td> <td>74%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Headers Won</td> <td>57%</td> <td>69%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Yellow Cards</td> <td>0</td> <td>4</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Red Cards</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Kilometers Run</td> <td>96.6</td> <td>97.8</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Average Rating</td> <td>6.41</td> <td>7.05</td> </tr> </tbody></table>

Match Analysis

A disappointing performance by the Downers and especially their defense. Hogarth was atrocious and he let everything and everyone by him. We held possession yet could not score when we had chances. Bishop Sutton wanted this one more than our guys did. They were informed it was a disappointing performance.

Goal of the Match was Bishop Suttons 17th minute goal by Sperring.

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[Taz13]

Great read and sorry I am late to the game, but man I need to stop reading and start playing the game myself. :-) All of these FM stories are amazing and really do help promote the game. I just hope that I can figure it all out.

[MacroGuru]

Great read and sorry I am late to the game, but man I need to stop reading and start playing the game myself. :-) All of these FM stories are amazing and really do help promote the game. I just hope that I can figure it all out.

Thanks! The best piece of advice I can give you is to take it one step at a time. Jump into it and use the assistant to guide you initially, then you will get the hang of it. It took me a little bit to get there but I love this game, it's very deep and drags you into the game.

[MacroGuru]

Weekly Notes

Woods has decided he wanted to stick around and has agreed to tell the other teams to go to hell for now.

Match Notes
Hogarth will sit due to his performance and attitude in private chat. He may be brought in off the bench. Gray gets the start at DM.

Hallen plays in a 4-4-2, they are a taller team and are picked to be the underdogs in this match.

Odd Down Lineup

GK Rusling
D Morris / Porter / Tooth / Metcalfe
DM Gray
M Boakye / Murray
AM Woods
ST Rungratsamee / Baldwin

Subs: Hegarty / Danvers / Hobbs / Banton / Hogarth

Match Time

10' Baldwin receives a floater from Banton in the corner and his header is sharp and to the lower right corner but Conolly is there and clears it out.

27' Hallen's Oliver has a point blank shot against Rusling and he blocks it and his defense clears it.

38' On a throw in deep into the box, Hanley fouls Rungratsamee as he is going for the ball. Referee is pointing to the spot. Penalty Kick! Woods lines up for the shot and drives it in low to the right. GOAL! Odd Down is up 1-0

42' Morris with a long pass down the left flank leads Rungratsamee with enough room to set a perfect floater to a diving Baldwin who heads it into the goal. Odd Down is now up 2-0!

46' It's a long pass from Boakye to Baldwin. As Baldwin is rushing to it, his defender Carragher slide tackles knocking the ball to center where Woods is and he strikes the ball into the right side of the net. GOAL! Odd Down increases their lead 3-0.

61' Hobbs comes in for Boakye

72' Banton comes in for Rungratsamee and takes the role of AM while Woods move up to ST. Danvers comes in for Baldwin at ST.

73' Bishop Sutton's Oliver fires a shot from the top left corner of the box going just wide.

77' Oliver sends a cross to Hay in the middle of the box who puts it in past Rusling. But wait! It's offsides! The goal doesn't count.

78' Banton to Danvers and Danvers shoots, but he doesn't get it all and the ball sails to the left.

86' Banton to Woods on a give and go at the top of the box and Banton is all alone against the keeper and sends it in. GOAL! Odd Down moves the count up and the lead is now 4-0.

Hallen 0 : 4 Odd Down

<center></center> <table align="center" width="90%"> <tbody><tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Statistic</td> <td>Hallen</td> <td>Odd Down</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Shots</td> <td>6</td> <td>10</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>On Target</td> <td>1</td> <td>5</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Off Target</td> <td>2</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Blocked Shots</td> <td>3</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Woodwork</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Clear Cut Chances</td> <td>0</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Long Shots</td> <td>4</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Possession</td> <td>47%</td> <td>53%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Corners</td> <td>5</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Free Kicks</td> <td>11</td> <td>11</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Throw Ins</td> <td>20</td> <td>23</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Fouls</td> <td>11</td> <td>8</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Offsides</td> <td>1</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Passes Completed</td> <td>68%</td> <td>67%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Crosses Completed</td> <td>25%</td> <td>11%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Tackles Won</td> <td>76%</td> <td>72%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Headers Won</td> <td>55%</td> <td>71%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Yellow Cards</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Red Cards</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Kilometers Run</td> <td>96.6</td> <td>99.7</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Average Rating</td> <td>6.07</td> <td>7.57</td> </tr> </tbody></table>

Match Analysis
A pretty even game throughout out, Odd Down players just made the best of their chances in this game. The win was needed and boosted morale for most of the team.
No injuries and no cards make this game even better for the Downers.

The Goal of the Match was the last goal by Banton

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[MacroGuru]

Weekly Notes

New Mills offered Woods, Odd Down countered and Woods has selected to stay. Following this up is an offer for Durham, Odd Down have countered and are waiting for Woods decision.

Match Notes
Hogarth will be back in the lineup this game. Everything else is pretty much the same as the last match. Last time out against Dawlish they did beat Odd Down 3-1 and because of this, the Downers are underdogs at home.

Dawlish runs a 4-4-2 attacking formation and are looking to move on into the cup.

Odd Down Lineup

GK Rusling
D Morris / Tooth / Hogarth / Metcalfe
DM Gray
M Boakye / Murray
AM Woods
ST Rungratsamee / Baldwin

Subs: Hegarty / Danvers / Porter / Banton / Hobbs

Match Time

8' Vicary shoots and misses.

32' Boakye shots from the top of the left corner of the box and misses.

Half: No subs, just telling the players they need to score 1 more goal than Dawlish.

46' Woods shot is rocketed towards goal and blocked by the Dawlish keeper and the rebound is cleared.

57' Tooth is replaced by Porter.

71' Banton is replacing Rugratsamee and Hobbs comes in for Murray who received a knock.

89' Vicary has his shot blocked by Rusling. Cleared out by Metcalfe

Extra Time: Players are told, we need just one more goal.

95' Creaney sends a great pass from the corner and squires tries to volley it in. It is blocked by Rusling and Banton clears the rebound.

96' Morris sends a great centering pass to Baldwin, he is exhausted and his move is to slow and his shot is stopped by the keeper.

113' Lawley sends a shot to goal, It's a weak strike and floats to Rusling and he easily catches it.

Penalty Kicks

PK1:
Dawlish - Lawley lines up and shoots it in. Goal! 1-0
Odd Down - Gray lines up and shoots it in. Goal! 1-1

PK2:
Dalwish - Lartey lines up and his shot hits the cross bar!
Odd Down - Baldwin lines up and it's in! Goal! 1-2

PK3:
Dalwish - Vanson lines up and strikes true. Goal! 2-2
Odd Down - Porter lines up and drills it home. Goal! 2-3

PK4:
Dawlish - Vicary lines up and his strike is wide!
Odd Down - Woods lines up for the win and he hits it! GOAL! MATCH! 2-4

Odd Down 0 (4) : 0 (2) Dawlish

<center></center> <table align="center" width="90%"> <tbody><tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Statistic</td> <td>Odd Down</td> <td>Dawlish</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Shots</td> <td>6</td> <td>9</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>On Target</td> <td>2</td> <td>4</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Off Target</td> <td>1</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Blocked Shots</td> <td>3</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Woodwork</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Clear Cut Chances</td> <td>1</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Long Shots</td> <td>0</td> <td>4</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Possession</td> <td>53%</td> <td>47%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Corners</td> <td>2</td> <td>4</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Free Kicks</td> <td>19</td> <td>25</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Throw Ins</td> <td>25</td> <td>39</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Fouls</td> <td>19</td> <td>16</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Offsides</td> <td>6</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Passes Completed</td> <td>69%</td> <td>66%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Crosses Completed</td> <td>35%</td> <td>7%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Tackles Won</td> <td>81%</td> <td>48%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Headers Won</td> <td>80%</td> <td>47%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Yellow Cards</td> <td>1</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Red Cards</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Kilometers Run</td> <td>136.9</td> <td>138.9</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Average Rating</td> <td>6.76</td> <td>6.71</td> </tr> </tbody></table>

Match Analysis
What a back and forth match. The players on both sides were physically exhausted. They ran a total of 138 km's. Odd Down were lucky to have stopped the barrage of shots and attacks coming from Dawlish. Rusling played great.

When it came down to PKs there was slight arrangement as the second strongest PK shooter was moved to the 4th spot for a potential scenario of winning the game due to missed shots. What a move by Joel Sutton.

[MacroGuru]

Weekly Notes
Pretty exciting week for the Downers as offers flew in and out of the club house.

Woods has 2 offers from other clubs, Frickley and Durham plus Odd Down saying we want you to stay.

The big win came when Joel contacted Birmingham City about a youth player they have, Scotsman Fraser Kerr, he is a 19 yr old Defenseman and when they said he is available for loan, it was kind of like, well could we loan him for the rest of the season. Birmingham City came back, why the hell not....We now just have to convince him to play for us.

Hegarty, Porter, Morris, Murray and Boakye have also drawn a bunch of interest. If we can keep this team together before the end of the season I will be shocked.

Match Notes
From scouting and playing against Ilfracombe previously we know they do not handle the 4-4-2 that well so that will be the tactic going into the game. Looking to hit and score a lot of goals this match. The guys are a little tired after the last match.

The last match was a 0-0 draw against Ilfracombe and we need to get the 3 points.

Ilfracombe comes out in the 4-1-4-1 formation and the game is predicted to end in a draw. It is also a cold snowy day.

Odd Down Lineup

GK Hegarty
D Wright / Porter / Hogarth / Tooth
M Cowan / Hobbs / Murray / Banton
S Woods / Rungratsamee

Subs: Rusling / Metcalfe / Morris / Baldwin / Boakye

Match Time

10' Great crossing pass from Banton in a free kick on the lower right corner. Hogarth volleys it and it is blocked and cleared.

11' Cowan sends it in to Woods, his volley misses the net.

16' Tooth sends it in to Rungratsamee and he shoots and it is blocked. It doesn't matter though as he is whistled for offsides.

23' Strudwick passes to Adams who shoots and it sails over the goal.

30' Banton sends a great cross from the left corner. Murray stretches with his leg attempting the volley and trips up a defender and is called for the foul.

33' Hobbs passes to Banton who is wide open heading into the box, he must have been excited because his shot went to the right of an open net.

Half: Baldwin subs in for Woods who is exhausted. The team is told that they can win this match.

46' Goodfellow passes to Davis who shoots from 30m out and misses.

51' Powell fires at goal from the top right corner of the box. Hegarty was lucky to block. He turns it out and it is a corner.

52' Peter Adams is issued a yellow card for his aggressive tackle on Banton.

55' Hobbs has a shot blocked by a defender he gets the rebound and sends it back but it is saved by the keeper.

63' Morris is in for Banton and Cowan moves to the MR.

66' Tooth sends a great pass into the center. Morris' header hits the wood work and the rebound is cleared behind the goal. Corner kick.

69' Hobbs sends a good pass to Cowan and Cowans shot is blocked and there is a scramble for the ball in the box and Cowan is whistled for a penalty.

75' Boakye comes in for Hobbs.

81' Morris brings the ball in from the left side and his shot goes wide.

92' Cowan picks up an injury and is off the field. Odd Down is down a man.

94' Rungratsamee is taken down in the top right corner of the box, the Downers feel like it was penalty and the play continues on.

Odd Down 0 : 0 Ilfracombe

<center></center> <table align="center" width="90%"> <tbody><tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Statistic</td><td>Odd Down</td><td>Ilfracombe</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Shots</td><td>11</td><td>8</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>On Target</td><td>4</td><td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Off Target</td><td>3</td><td>4</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Blocked Shots</td><td>4</td><td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Woodwork</td><td>1</td><td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Clear Cut Chances</td><td>5</td><td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Long Shots</td><td>3</td><td>7</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Possession</td><td>53%</td><td>47%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Corners</td><td>8</td><td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Free Kicks</td><td>16</td><td>18</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Throw Ins</td><td>30</td><td>25</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Fouls</td><td>16</td><td>15</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Offsides</td><td>2</td><td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Passes Completed</td><td>73%</td><td>67%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Crosses Completed</td><td>23%</td><td>0%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Tackles Won</td><td>62%</td><td>56%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Headers Won</td><td>38%</td><td>86%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Yellow Cards</td><td>1</td><td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Red Cards</td><td>0</td><td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Kilometers Run</td><td>100.2</td><td>99.7</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Average Rating</td><td>6.63</td><td>6.85</td> </tr> </tbody></table>

Match Analysis

A tough pill to swallow here. The Downers had the bulk of the chances here and they could not convert on them. They were tired from the last match and were just not good enough against Ilfracombe. There wasn't a need to berate them, they played their hearts out so sympathy was the route that went here.

[MacroGuru]

February News and Notes

Coming into February we have Kerr telling us to go get stuffed and Woods is still committed to us.

Important games this month for us.

<center></center> <table align="center" width="90%"> <tbody><tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Pos</td> <td>Team</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>Dawlish</td> <td>22</td> <td>14</td> <td>6</td> <td>2</td> <td>47</td> <td>19</td> <td>+28</td> <td>48</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>2nd</td> <td>Wellington</td> <td>22</td> <td>13</td> <td>6</td> <td>3</td> <td>41</td> <td>24</td> <td>+17</td> <td>45</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>3rd</td> <td>Odd Down</td> <td>21</td> <td>14</td> <td>2</td> <td>5</td> <td>47</td> <td>16</td> <td>+31</td> <td>44</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>4th</td> <td>Bristol MF</td> <td>22</td> <td>13</td> <td>5</td> <td>4</td> <td>50</td> <td>27</td> <td>+23</td> <td>44</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>5th</td> <td>Bishop Sutton</td> <td>22</td> <td>12</td> <td>6</td> <td>4</td> <td>44</td> <td>26</td> <td>+18</td> <td>42</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>6th</td> <td>Bitton</td> <td>21</td> <td>9</td> <td>4</td> <td>8</td> <td>39</td> <td>36</td> <td>+3</td> <td>31</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>7th</td> <td>Longwell Green</td> <td>22</td> <td>9</td> <td>4</td> <td>9</td> <td>27</td> <td>30</td> <td>-3</td> <td>31</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>8th</td> <td>Barnstaple</td> <td>22</td> <td>8</td> <td>6</td> <td>8</td> <td>36</td> <td>30</td> <td>+6</td> <td>30</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>9th</td> <td>Ilfracombe</td> <td>22</td> <td>8</td> <td>5</td> <td>9</td> <td>25</td> <td>28</td> <td>-3</td> <td>29</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>10th</td> <td>Brislington</td> <td>22</td> <td>8</td> <td>4</td> <td>10</td> <td>43</td> <td>46</td> <td>-3</td> <td>28</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>11th</td> <td>Corsham</td> <td>22</td> <td>7</td> <td>6</td> <td>9</td> <td>32</td> <td>38</td> <td>-6</td> <td>27</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>12th</td> <td>Wells</td> <td>22</td> <td>7</td> <td>6</td> <td>9</td> <td>30</td> <td>41</td> <td>-11</td> <td>27</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>13th</td> <td>Willand</td> <td>21</td> <td>8</td> <td>0</td> <td>13</td> <td>30</td> <td>45</td> <td>-15</td> <td>24</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>14th</td> <td>Radstock</td> <td>22</td> <td>6</td> <td>5</td> <td>11</td> <td>31</td> <td>49</td> <td>-18</td> <td>23</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>15th</td> <td>Street</td> <td>22</td> <td>5</td> <td>7</td> <td>10</td> <td>38</td> <td>45</td> <td>-7</td> <td>22</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>16th</td> <td>Welton Rovers</td> <td>22</td> <td>6</td> <td>4</td> <td>12</td> <td>31</td> <td>39</td> <td>-8</td> <td>22</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>17th</td> <td>Sherborne Town</td> <td>22</td> <td>6</td> <td>4</td> <td>12</td> <td>37</td> <td>48</td> <td>-11</td> <td>22</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>18th</td> <td>Hallen</td> <td>21</td> <td>5</td> <td>7</td> <td>9</td> <td>27</td> <td>41</td> <td>-14</td> <td>22</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>19th</td> <td>Larkhall</td> <td>22</td> <td>3</td> <td>5</td> <td>14</td> <td>28</td> <td>55</td> <td>-27</td> <td>14</td> </tr> </tbody></table>

Dawlish holds a 4 point lead over us and we play Wellingtom and Dawlish this month. It's our month to secure the league.

Important February Dates

2/5 - Wellington (Western Premier)
2/12 - Brislington (Western Premier)
2/19 - Longwell Green (Western Premier)
2/26 - Dawlish (Western Premier)

Training Report
Players that trained well over the past month
Hobbs (Tactics)
Wright (Aerobic)
Carr (Tactics)

Players that failed to impress over the past month
Gray (Attacking)
Banton (Strength)
Woods (Strength)

Youth Players that trained well over the past month
Keeling (Strength)
Smith (Aerobic)
Shelton (Aerobic)

Youth Players that failed to impressed over the past month
Pembleton (Strength)
Bentham (Aerobic)

Awards
Dawlish's Head Coach wins the Boss of the month award for January

[MacroGuru]

Weekly Notes

Woods received bids this past week from Frickley, Durham and Gosport. Odd Down countered with an offer as well. The Downers can't pay him, but he is being promised he is a key player.

Gibb and Elliot still are not 100%

Match Notes
Wellington runs a 4-4-1-1 and this game should be a pretty fairly even game. There is nothing big as far as changes for the match except Tooth is not involved this week.

A couple of milestones here...Rusling hasn't allowed a goal in 216 consecutive minutes and Rungratsamee hasn't scored in 601 minutes.

Odd Down Lineup

GK Rusling
D Morris / Porter / Hogarth / Metcalfe
DM Gray
M Boakye / Murray
AM Woods
ST Rungratsamee / Baldwin

Subs: Hegarty / Wright / Banton / Danvers / Hobbs

Match Time

1' Deeks shoots and Rusling blocks. Metcalfe clears for corner.

2' Porter is issued a yellow card for tripping.

12' Whelan shoots towards goal and it goes over.

16' Deeks receives a pass and shoots, Rusling blocks but it doesn't matter as Deeks was offside.

24' Morris sends a floating pass into the center and Baldwin is streaking in and heads it into the net. Goal! Odd Down is up 1-0

29' Dugdale with a centering pass to Jones who volleys and his shot is blocked by Morris and Rusling scoops it up.

31' Murray goes for the tackle and cleanly steals the ball from Brunt. Brunt turns around and attacks Murray, elbowing him in the face....RED CARD! Wellington is now down a player.

Half: No changes are made, the team is encouraged to go out there and keep it up, Rungratsamee is pulled aside and it is let known his performance is disappointing.

47' In a counter attack from a goal kick, Rungratsamee is left one on one with the keeper. He shoots and the shot is blocked and cleared.

60' Rungratsamee is subbed by Banton. Woods moves up to striker and Banton moves to the AM spot. Danvers is subbed in for an injured Baldwin.

61' Murray shoots for goal from 25m out and it just skims the cross bar and goes over.

79' Keith Wright is subbed in for Gray.

86' On a botched header to clear a centering pass from the box, Wright collects and brings it up to the top of the box from about 20m and shoots. It screams into the net between the keeper and the wood. GOAL! Odd Down is up 2-0

89' Metcalfe is injured and has to go off. It is now an even man match.

Wellington 0 : 2 Odd Down

<center></center> <table align="center" width="90%"> <tbody><tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Statistic</td> <td>Wellington</td> <td>Odd Down</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Shots</td> <td>3</td> <td>9</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>On Target</td> <td>1</td> <td>4</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Off Target</td> <td>1</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Blocked Shots</td> <td>1</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Woodwork</td> <td>1</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Clear Cut Chances</td> <td>1</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Long Shots</td> <td>2</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Possession</td> <td>35%</td> <td>65%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Corners</td> <td>3</td> <td>4</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Free Kicks</td> <td>11</td> <td>12</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Throw Ins</td> <td>18</td> <td>19</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Fouls</td> <td>10</td> <td>6</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Offsides</td> <td>2</td> <td>5</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Passes Completed</td> <td>66%</td> <td>81%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Crosses Completed</td> <td>16%</td> <td>20%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Tackles Won</td> <td>76%</td> <td>70%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Headers Won</td> <td>68%</td> <td>53%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Yellow Cards</td> <td>2</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Red Cards</td> <td>1</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Kilometers Run</td> <td>92.6</td> <td>99.1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Average Rating</td> <td>6.27</td> <td>7.19</td> </tr> </tbody></table>

Match Analysis
What a tightly called game. Once we realized how the ref was going to call the penalties and went lightly with the tackles. I don't know what got into Brunt on Wellington's side but that was a brutal elbow and Murray might have a broken nose from it.

Unfortunately, there wasn't the ability to take advantage of the man down until the match was almost over.

The win was much needed and we will have to see where we land now and where Dawlish is at.

Goal of the Match was Baldwin and the first goal of the game.

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[MacroGuru]

Quick question for those following...do you like the youtube vids of the goal of the match for each match? Or does that bog the thread down for loading?

[Portiere]

I would advise only posting video when a really exception or important goal has been scored.

[MacroGuru]

I would advise only posting video when a really exception or important goal has been scored.

I was thinking that as well, if then....because it's bogging down this second page...I asked because we are almost onto the 3rd page.

[MacroGuru]

Weekly Notes

Gosport, Durham and Frickley are continuing to bug Woods and the Downers are continuing to counter.

Match Notes
In the prior meeting, Odd Down won 2-1. Brislington is looking to draw even with this. Brislington is running a 4-1-2-2-1 formation and is set to attack from the get go. They have also traveled poorly and because of this they are picked to be the underdog in this match.

Rusling has not conceded a goal in 306 minutes of soccer. If Danvers is brought on he will have appeared in 25 career league matches.

Odd Down Lineup

GK Rusling
D Morris / Porter / Hogarth / Metcalfe
DM Hobbs
M Boakye / Murray
AM Banton
ST Woods / Baldwin

Subs: Hegarty / Tooth / Cowan / Danvers / Wright

Match Time

5' McGloshan with a shot on goal for Brislington misses.

13' Murray shoots on goal and it sails over the bar.

26' Baldwin is the recipient of a long pass by Woods. He has to rush down to get under it and he does. He is one on one with the keeper, he shoots and the keeper barely gets a hand on it and it goes over the net for a corner.

30' Morris fires a shot from the top of the box and it hit's post, rebounds off the keeper and into the net. GOAL! Odd Down is up 1-0.

Half: Baldwin received card as did Hobbs close to the end of the half. Baldwin is subbed out by Danvers and the goal is to hope Hobbs can last with the card until about the 65th minute. The team is encouraged to keep it up.

66' Tooth is subbed in for Metcalfe and Wright is subbed in for Hobbs. Murray has a yellow card and will have to risk it for the rest of the match.

69' A deep free kick by Wright is sent to Hogarth who heads his shot over the goal.

74' Banton steals the throw in and quickly passes it to Woods. He led him enough to get Woods ahead of the defense and he shoots, scoring from about the topof the box! GOAL! Odd Down is up 2-0!
Odd Down 2 : 0 Brislington

<table align="center" width="90%"> <tbody><tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Statistic</td> <td>Odd Down</td> <td>Brislington</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Shots</td> <td>10</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>On Target</td> <td>5</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Off Target</td> <td>2</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Blocked Shots</td> <td>3</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Woodwork</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Clear Cut Chances</td> <td>1</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Long Shots</td> <td>1</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Possession</td> <td>51%</td> <td>49%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Corners</td> <td>6</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Free Kicks</td> <td>7</td> <td>13</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Throw Ins</td> <td>35</td> <td>33</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Fouls</td> <td>11</td> <td>7</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Offsides</td> <td>2</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Passes Completed</td> <td>69%</td> <td>68%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Crosses Completed</td> <td>8%</td> <td>9%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Tackles Won</td> <td>73%</td> <td>70%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Headers Won</td> <td>62%</td> <td>68%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Yellow Cards</td> <td>3</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Red Cards</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Kilometers Run</td> <td>92.6</td> <td>88.9</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Average Rating</td> <td>7.07</td> <td>6.25</td> </tr> </tbody></table>

Match Analysis



Morris scores his first ever league goal for Odd Down and this will make the fans who have been excited about his play gush even more on it. Woods leads the team in goals and just added another to his total.

Man of the Match

Odd Down DL Jack Morris (8.00 Rating)

[MacroGuru]

Weekly Notes
The positive news of the week is that the Downers were able to get a commitment from Woods as he had a barrage of offers again from Frickley, Durham and Leamington.

Stuart Elliott has returned to full training as well after being out for 2 months dues to Torn Knee Ligaments.

Match Notes
This is the second meeting between these clubs this season. The first meeting had Odd Down take the match with a 3-1 win.

Elliott if needed will come in as a sub as he still is not at 100%. Gibb and Woods will be starting at the striker spot which should give the Downers some power up front.

Longwell Green runs a 4-1-4-1 defensive type of formation. They are picked to struggle against the Downers.
Odd Down Lineup

GK Rusling
D Morris / Porter / Hogarth / Metcalfe
DM Gray
M Boakye / Murray
AM Banton
ST Woods / Gibb

Subs: Hegarty / Wright / Elliott / Baldwin / Hobbs

Match Time

12' Hogarth misplayed a clear out from a long pass to Tehrani. Tehrani took the pass and dribbled to the box, he was converged upon by the defense which forced him to shoot. His shot went wide.

21' Hogarth receives a great kick from the corner by Banton. His header is sent wide.

28' Woods has a great shot after a nice low pass from Murray. Woods shot hits the top of the wood work and is cleared. Boakye scoops up the pass by Gray and sends it into goal and it is caught.

33' The Longwell keeper misplays a pass and Gibb swoops in to the ball as he kicks it Anderson sticks his foot out and deflects it out behind the goal. It's a corner kick.

34' Murray's shot goes wide.

Half: Banton is struggling and isn't playing well, so Woods will drop back to AM and Baldwin will come in for Banton and play ST.

53' A long pass from Porter to Gibb has him scrambling to the ball in the box. He has the ball and Obi slides in taking out Gibb's legs. Penalty is called and the referee points to the spot. Woods with the shot and he sends it home! GOAL! Odd Down is up 1-0

58' Boakye sends a great pass to Hogarth from the corner and Hogarth's header goes off just the top of the wood work.

59' A pass from Metcalfe to Baldwin sees his diving header go just wide.

61' Boakye rifles a shot from the top of the half circle and it is barely turned by the keeper. Corner Kick.

77' Elliott comes in for Gray and Hobbs comes in for Woods and becomes a 3rd midfielder.

Longwell Green 0 : 1 Odd Down

<center></center> <table align="center" width="90%"> <tbody><tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Statistic</td><td>Longwell Green</td><td>Odd Down</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Shots</td><td>5</td><td>10</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>On Target</td><td>1</td><td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Off Target</td><td>3</td><td>6</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Blocked Shots</td><td>1</td><td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Woodwork</td><td>0</td><td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Clear Cut Chances</td><td>0</td><td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Long Shots</td><td>3</td><td>4</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Possession</td><td>46%</td><td>54%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Corners</td><td>4</td><td>10</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Free Kicks</td><td>13</td><td>13</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Throw Ins</td><td>27</td><td>17</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Fouls</td><td>12</td><td>12</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Offsides</td><td>2</td><td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Passes Completed</td><td>68%</td><td>65%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Crosses Completed</td><td>14%</td><td>13%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Tackles Won</td><td>67%</td><td>71%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Headers Won</td><td>74%</td><td>55%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Yellow Cards</td><td>0</td><td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Red Cards</td><td>0</td><td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Kilometers Run</td><td>103.2</td><td>101.8</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Average Rating</td><td>6.58</td><td>6.93</td> </tr> </tbody></table>

Match Analysis
Not a pretty game as the Downers controlled the ball a lot and had the shots. They could not generate anything in close as the Longwell Green defense clamped down.

Woods played great until he wore himself out. Elliot came in and took a knock with time winding down, so we do know he isn't 100% yet.

There could have been more made out of this match but the 3 points are what counts.

Man of the Match

DR Jack Morris (7.6)

[MacroGuru]

Weekly Notes
Odd Down is on a 5 game unbeaten streak. They have also set a club record for games without allowing a goal and that is at 6.

Buxton have offered Gibb while Frickley, Kiddsgrove and Sutton Coldfield have offered Woods. Both were countered with Key Player contracts and have agreed to stay.

Match Notes
This is a major key match for both clubs. If Dawlish wins this will set them at 57 points and a 4 point lead over the other teams. If Odd Down wins it puts them at 56 points and the lead with them playing a hold on game be it by winning or drawing, they could hold the League.

This is the 3rd meeting between the teams and so far Dawlish has the uppwer hand with a win and a draw.

Dawlish runs the 4-4-2 and this match is pegged to be a draw.

Odd Down Lineup

GK Rusling
D Morris / Porter / Hogarth / Metcalfe
DM Elliott
M Boakye / Murray
AM Banton
ST Woods / Gibb

Subs: Hegarty / Wright / Tooth / Baldwin / Hobbs

Match Time

1' Long pass from Hogarth to Gibb sees him set up midway in the box and send his shot wide.

7' Gary Squires of Dawlish jumps into the back of Metcalfes legs. He didn't even go for the ball. He was issued an immediate red card. Dawlish is now playing a man down.

11' Boakye forced the pass into the box and there was a scramble for the ball. Gibb and Banton both went for it, Gibb ended up getting in the way of a defender as Banton sent the ball into net. GOAL! Wait! The goal was waved off. Gibb was whistled for holding onto the defenders shirt.

19' A pass from Murray into Woods has his header going over the goal.

40' Marshall for Dawlish sends a rocket just past the goal.

Half: There are no changes and the pep talk was about how they have every opportunity to win this game.

50' Banton shoots and the Dawlish keeper catches the shot.

57' Boakye misses a shot from the top of the box.

61' Hobbs is subbed in for Boakye.

62' Murray is issued a yellow card for his rough tackle

67' Marshall shoots and misses wide.

70' Murray passes to Woods, he takes to steps and launches a shot from the top of the box and sends it into the net. GOAL! Odd Down is up 1-0.

76' Tooth comes in for Metcalfe and Wright comes in for Elliott.

77' A corner from Banton has Hogarth's header go out.

79' Reed shoots wide for Dawlish.

87' Gibb fires a shot and just misses goal.

Odd Down 1 : 0 Dawlish

<center></center> <table align="center" width="90%"> <tbody><tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Statistic</td> <td>Odd Down</td> <td>Dawlish</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Shots</td> <td>11</td> <td>6</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>On Target</td> <td>3</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Off Target</td> <td>5</td> <td>4</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Blocked Shots</td> <td>3</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Woodwork</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Clear Cut Chances</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Long Shots</td> <td>3</td> <td>5</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Possession</td> <td>58%</td> <td>42%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Corners</td> <td>4</td> <td>7</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Free Kicks</td> <td>14</td> <td>15</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Throw Ins</td> <td>16</td> <td>34</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Fouls</td> <td>13</td> <td>10</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Offsides</td> <td>2</td> <td>4</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Passes Completed</td> <td>73%</td> <td>69%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Crosses Completed</td> <td>23%</td> <td>22%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Tackles Won</td> <td>70%</td> <td>70%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Headers Won</td> <td>71%</td> <td>60%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Yellow Cards</td> <td>1</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Red Cards</td> <td>0</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Kilometers Run</td> <td>95.2</td> <td>86.2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Average Rating</td> <td>6.96</td> <td>6.41</td> </tr> </tbody></table>

Match Analysis
I am not going to say it was a good match, but it wasn't ugly either. The foul that gave Dawlish the red card was pretty brutal and Metcalfe took a big knock from it and played that way the bulk of the match.

Dawlish did a great job of keeping the attack out of the box and forcing the long shots.

All of the Downers stepped up to the occasion and managed to keep Dawlish at bay.

Man of the Match
Paul Porter (7.5)

[MacroGuru]

March News and Notes

The Downers stepped up play and ended February at the top of the ladder. It was shrewd defensive play and some choice shots that have placed them there. The goal spurts they had earlier has slowed down and they are only 6 goals ahead on GD.
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Important March Dates

3/5 - Radstock (Western Premier)
3/12 - Larkhall (Western Premier)
3/19 - Barnstaple (Western Premier)
3/22 - Wellington (Les Phillips Cup)
3/26 - Willand (Western Premier)

Training Report
The following players have trained well over the past month:
Gary Gray (Tactics)
Danny Cowan (Ball Control)
Joseph Boakye (Tactics)

The following players have failed to impress over the past month:
James Gibb (Aerobic)
Chris Tooth (Tactics)
Lucas Banton (Strength)

The following youth players have trained well over the past month:
Steve Pembleton (Aerobic)
Jordan Bentham (Aerobic)
Christopher Lever (Aerobic)

The following youth players have failed to impress over the past month:
Neil Laird (Tactics)
Rhys Field (Aerobic)
Neal Shelton (Tactics)

Awards
Jack Morris of Odd Down was third in voting for Player of the Month for February

Joel Sutton of Odd Down was second in voting for Manager of the Month for February.

[BYU 14]

Things looking good with 11 to play..

[MacroGuru]

Things looking good with 11 to play..

Yes, definitely...We need several wins here to secure it for us.

[MacroGuru]

Weekly Notes
Odd Down is coming in on a 4 win streak / 6 game unbeaten streak. They have also had 7 games without allowing a goal.

Coach Sutton is trying to bring in some solid backup and starting talent to help bolster the team but it isn't happening and he is going to ride with the players he has.

Match Notes
The last match between these two teams was just filthy. Odd Down won 9-0 at home against Radstock. The Downer look to increase their goal differential with this match.

Radstock runs a 4-4-1-1 attacking formation and as you could probably guess they are completely picked to be underdogs for this match.

Ben Woods is set to make his 25th league appearance and 25th Odd Down appearance this match.

Odd Down Lineup

GK Hegarty
D Wright / Porter / Hogarth / Metcalfe
DM Elliott
M Murray / Boakye
AM Morris / Woods
ST Gibb

Subs: Rusling / Banton / Cowan / Baldwin / Tooth

Match Time

1' Woods with a corner had his pass blocked but Elliott was there to clean it up and send the ball into the back of the net. GOAL! Odd Down is up 1 - 0.

3' Gibb is forced to shoot earlier than he wanted to and the ball sails wide.

7' Aspin passes it to Lamb who is streaking in from the right and his shot goes in! GOAL! The game is now even 1-1

36' Lamb flicks up to Lewis and his header goes over the goal.

38' Banton comes in for Gibb, Woods moves up to striker and Banton is an AMF.

42' Woods shot from the free kick sails above the goal.

Half: It's an encouraging speech for the bulk of the crew, Wright is playing horriblye and is told as much.

49' Metcalf with a long pass to Woods who had to run to get to it. He takes two steps with the ball and shoots, it strikes home. GOAL! Odd Down is now up 2-1!

51' Lewis rockets a centering pass to Aspin who volleys the shot home. GOAL! The score is all even at 2-2

56' Murray sent a crossing shot in, hoping he could catch the keeper off guard. The keeper barely turned the shot. Corner Kick

67' Banton is booked with a yellow card due to a hard charge.

69' Morris moves back to defense, Baldwin is subbed for Banton and moves up to striker as the team shifts to the 4-1-2-1-2.

70' Corner kick from Velox to Aspin. Aspin volleys it in. GOAL! Radstock steps up and takes the lead 3-2.

72' Elliott is booked to yellow for tripping.

77' Lamb sends a pass into Lewis he shoots, Murray goes to clear and his clearing rebounds off of Lewis and into the net...it counts as an own goal. Radstock is now up 4-2
Radstock 4 : 2 Odd Down

<table align="center" width="90%"> <tbody><tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Statistic</td> <td>Radstock</td> <td>Odd Down</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Shots</td> <td>6</td> <td>6</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>On Target</td> <td>3</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Off Target</td> <td>3</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Blocked Shots</td> <td>0</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Woodwork</td> <td>1</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Clear Cut Chances</td> <td>2</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Long Shots</td> <td>1</td> <td>4</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Possession</td> <td>52%</td> <td>48%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Corners</td> <td>1</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Free Kicks</td> <td>20</td> <td>11</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Throw Ins</td> <td>18</td> <td>33</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Fouls</td> <td>8</td> <td>18</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Offsides</td> <td>3</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Passes Completed</td> <td>65%</td> <td>70%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Crosses Completed</td> <td>50%</td> <td>5%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Tackles Won</td> <td>59%</td> <td>75%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Headers Won</td> <td>54%</td> <td>65%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Yellow Cards</td> <td>0</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Red Cards</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Kilometers Run</td> <td>94.9</td> <td>92.6</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Average Rating</td> <td>7.12</td> <td>6.44</td> </tr> </tbody></table>

Match Analysis
What a disappointing game. They countered every score and then stepped up and took it to the Downers. It was like the Odd Down players were over confident heading into the match. They have to recover because now, they are in a fight for the Table.

Mark Aspin tore the Downer up after being told he wasn't the only focus. Guess he wanted to show Joel Sutton.

Man of the Match
Mark Aspin (8.8)

[MacroGuru]

Weekly Notes
Scott Metcalfe was injured at the end of the last match versus Radstock and broke his collarbone. He will be out for at least 2 months.

Joel Sutton was fined by the FA for his comments on the refereeing of the Radstock game. The board was pissed it happened.

Dawlish did pass Odd Down and are back in 1st by 1 point.

Match Notes
This is the second match between these two teams. The first saw Odd Down take the 3 points with a 2-0 win at Larkhall. This match is home for the Downers and they should be able to take it.

Larkhall plays with a unique 4-3-2-1 formation and it is heavily focused on an attack. They are picked to struggle and lose to the Downers.

Odd Down Lineup

GK Rusling
D Morris / Porter / Hogarth / Tooth
DM Elliott
M Boakye / Murray
AM Woods
ST Baldwin / Gibb

Subs: Hegarty / Hobbs / Partridge / Banton / Wright

Match Time

9' Morris passes to Boakye who is moving quickly from the top left corner of the box. He shoots and sails it high.

Half: Just a pep talk letting them know they can win this match.

64' Boakye is subbed by Hobbs while Baldwin is subbed by Banton who goes to the AM while Woods steps up to striker.

78' Danny Partridge subs in for Tooth.

79' Dexter receives his second yellow for the match and is sent off. Larkhall is now down a man.
Odd Down 0 : 0 Larkhall



<table align="center" height="554" width="456"> <tbody><tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Statistic</td> <td>Odd Down</td> <td>Larkhall</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Shots</td> <td>4</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>On Target</td> <td>1</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Off Target</td> <td>2</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Blocked Shots</td> <td>1</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Woodwork</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Clear Cut Chances</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Long Shots</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Possession</td> <td>59%</td> <td>41%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Corners</td> <td>2</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Free Kicks</td> <td>12</td> <td>17</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Throw Ins</td> <td>28</td> <td>30</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Fouls</td> <td>15</td> <td>12</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Offsides</td> <td>2</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Passes Completed</td> <td>76%</td> <td>56%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Crosses Completed</td> <td>16%</td> <td>0%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Tackles Won</td> <td>78%</td> <td>68%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Headers Won</td> <td>60%</td> <td>64%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Yellow Cards</td> <td>1</td> <td>5</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Red Cards</td> <td>0</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Kilometers Run</td> <td>94.3</td> <td>93.6</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Average Rating</td> <td>6.74</td> <td>6.51</td> </tr> </tbody></table>

Match Analysis
What an ugly boring game that ended in one of the worst possible way for Odd Down. If Dawlish wins they are now four points ahead of the Downers and it will be a big hill to climb with 8 to go.

They picked up 3 yellows and a red, plus two injuries and were down 2 men for 10 minutes and the Downers were still unable to take advantage.

Man of the Match
Luke Malloy (7.2)

[MacroGuru]

Weekly Notes
The draw from last week did not help the situation, Dawlish picked up points as did Bristol MF and the Downers are now 3rd...3 pts behind Dawlish and 2 points behind Bristol. This will come to these last 9 games to see who promotes.

Woods and Gibb have both decided they wanted to stay and see this team through.

Match Notes
They have played one match against each other and Barnstaple brought home the points from that match.

Barnstaple runs a 4-4-2 and they are the favorites because this match is at home.

Odd Down Lineup
GK Rusling
D Morris / Porter / Hogarth / Tooth
DM Elliott
M Boakye / Murray
AM Woods
ST Baldwin / Gibb

Subs: Hegarty / Hobbs / Gray / Banton / Wright

Match Time

6' A long pass from the Barnstaple goalie sends Charran alone against Rusling. The angle Rusling took forced Charran's shot wide.

11' Gibb's shot from the free kick goes wide

12' Goal kick goes to Hogarth who heads it to Gibb. Gibb leads Baldwin who shoots and has his shot blocked and cleared.

16' Charran has his shot go wide.

35' Murray shoots from about 30m out and a miraculous save stops the shot.

Half: There were 3 yellow cards issued in the 1st half, all three to Odd Down players. Morris, Elliott and Gibb. Gray comes in for Elliott.

59' Bray shoots and his shot misses to the right.

71' Banton goes in for Gibb and is placed at AM while Woods moves to ST. Keith Wright fills in for Morris.

87' Tooth to Banton to Boakye and his shot goes wide.

88' Woods receives the pass and takes the ball to the lower left side of the box and centers it. Barnstaple's keeper misplays the pass and Murray gets the ball and chips it into the goal. GOAL! Odd Down is up 1-0!

90' A long pass to Charran has him one on one with Rusling and Rusling swoops in and steals the ball.

Barnstaple 0 : 1 Odd Down

<table align="center" width="90%"> <tbody><tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Statistic</td> <td>Barnstaple</td> <td>Odd Down</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Shots</td> <td>6</td> <td>6</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>On Target</td> <td>0</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Off Target</td> <td>4</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Blocked Shots</td> <td>2</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Woodwork</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Clear Cut Chances</td> <td>1</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Long Shots</td> <td>2</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Possession</td> <td>53%</td> <td>47%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Corners</td> <td>2</td> <td>4</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Free Kicks</td> <td>19</td> <td>12</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Throw Ins</td> <td>28</td> <td>21</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Fouls</td> <td>11</td> <td>17</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Offsides</td> <td>1</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Passes Completed</td> <td>69%</td> <td>65%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Crosses Completed</td> <td>4%</td> <td>6%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Tackles Won</td> <td>58%</td> <td>71%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Headers Won</td> <td>64%</td> <td>71%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Yellow Cards</td> <td>0</td> <td>5</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Red Cards</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Kilometers Run</td> <td>112.0</td> <td>114.9</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Average Rating</td> <td>6.47</td> <td>6.88</td> </tr> </tbody></table>

Match Analysis
It was a back and forth game where the Odd Down defense locked down on Barnstaple and all shots were forced from the outside of the box which didn't allow anything to go to target. There appeared to be a bit of home cooking with 5 yellows being dished to Odd down and nothing being handed to Barnstaple.

Man of the Match


Tom Murray (7.7)

[MacroGuru]

Weekly Notes
What a rough week. The Downers lose ST James Gibb to Chorley as he signs a $90/wk contract with them. With this issue, Supat Rungratsamee is called back up from the reserves.

Match Notes
With the decision that promotion is critical compared to the cup win, some of the main starters will get rest for the upcoming league match.

This will be the 3rd match this season between the teams and it is an even 1-1-0 split with them.

Wellington runs a 4-4-1-1 attacking formation and right now the game is anybodys according to the paper but the bookies have the Downers as favorites.

Odd Down Lineup

GK Rusling
D Wright / Whelan / Porter / Partridge
DM Gray
M Hobbs / Banton
AM Cowan
ST Danvers / Wakeman

Subs: Hegarty / Rungratsamee / Jones / Hogarth / Thomas

Match Time

13' Wakeman moves around his defender and fires a solid shot and it is blocked by the keeper and cleared.

30' Craig Oliver of Wellington is hit with a red card for a dangerous tackle from behind. Wellington is now playing a man down.

33' Banton is injured and has to come off. He is replaced by Tom Jones.

Half: Players are told that we need one goal to win this the way the match is going.

66' A corner kick from Hobbs is headed by Porter, it is deflected out to Wright who volleys it off the wood work and into the net. GOAL! Odd Down is up 1-0!

77' Gary Gray comes off for Jeff Thomas who moves up into the MF and Rungratsamee comes in for Wakeman.

89' Danvers makes a great pass to Rungratsamee who volleys...the shot is blocked but Rungratsamee corals the ball and fires another shot to goal and it goes in! GOAL! Odd Down is now up 2-0!

Odd Down 2 : 0 Wellington
<center></center> <table align="center" width="90%"> <tbody><tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Statistic</td> <td>Odd Down</td> <td>Wellington</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Shots</td> <td>8</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>On Target</td> <td>3</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Off Target</td> <td>2</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Blocked Shots</td> <td>3</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Woodwork</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Clear Cut Chances</td> <td>1</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Long Shots</td> <td>2</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Possession</td> <td>56%</td> <td>44%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Corners</td> <td>4</td> <td>4</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Free Kicks</td> <td>8</td> <td>9</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Throw Ins</td> <td>22</td> <td>33</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Fouls</td> <td>9</td> <td>8</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Offsides</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Passes Completed</td> <td>71%</td> <td>64%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Crosses Completed</td> <td>8%</td> <td>40%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Tackles Won</td> <td>75%</td> <td>63%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Headers Won</td> <td>67%</td> <td>66%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Yellow Cards</td> <td>0</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Red Cards</td> <td>0</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Kilometers Run</td> <td>86.3</td> <td>81.7</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Average Rating</td> <td>7.05</td> <td>6.06</td> </tr> </tbody></table>

Match Analysis
Without the bulk of the starters in, the Downers took great care of Wellington basically shutting them completely down. The loss of a player to a red card early hurt Wellington.

This win does put Odd Down into the Les Phillips Cup final.

Man of the Match
Keith Wright (8.0)

[MacroGuru]

Weekly Notes

Lucas Banton's injury is strained knee ligaments and he is out for at least 2 months.

Woods received another flurry of offers and the Downers offered with a key player tag.

One positive is Odd Down is a game behind all the teams up top..so really it could be beneficial right now as the games start to flesh out that they could take the top and continue on.

Match Notes
This is the 2nd match between these two teams. Odd Down is up on Willand as they won the last match 2-1.

Willand runs a 4-1-4-1 defensive formation. Although Odd Down has had a rough go at home of late, they are still picked to win the match.

GK Tom Rusling has not conceded a goal in 846 consecutive minutes.

Odd Down Lineup

GK Rusling
D Morris / Porter / Hogarth / Wright
DM Elliott
M Boakye / Murray
AM Woods
ST Baldwin / Rungratsamee

Subs: Hegarty / Tooth / Thomas / Danvers / Hobbs

Match Time

10' Wiseman shoots from the top of the box and it sails over

16' Corner kick from Asilje into Lynch. He volleys it into the goal. GOAL! Willand is up 1-0!

Half: The players are told they need to do better.

51' Rungratsamee receives a long pass and shoots, it goes wide of the net.

58' Rungratsamee sends a cross to Woods who volleys a shot off the wood work and into goal. GOAL! The match is now even 1-1

61' A great pass from the free kick to Webb has his header just miss the goal.

65' A streaking Asajile gets the pass and shoots, just wide of the goal.

67' Danvers comes in for Baldwin and Tooth comes in for Wright.

82' Hobbs in for Boakye

83' Elliott shoots and bends his shot the wrong way and it just misses goal.

Odd Down 1 : 1 Willand

<center></center> <table align="center" width="90%"> <tbody><tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Statistic</td><td>Odd Down</td><td>Willand</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Shots</td><td>6</td><td>13</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>On Target</td><td>3</td><td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Off Target</td><td>2</td><td>10</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Blocked Shots</td><td>1</td><td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Woodwork</td><td>0</td><td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Clear Cut Chances</td><td>0</td><td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Long Shots</td><td>2</td><td>6</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Possession</td><td>50%</td><td>50%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Corners</td><td>2</td><td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Free Kicks</td><td>9</td><td>18</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Throw Ins</td><td>31</td><td>31</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Fouls</td><td>13</td><td>8</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Offsides</td><td>5</td><td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Passes Completed</td><td>74%</td><td>75%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Crosses Completed</td><td>21%</td><td>22%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Tackles Won</td><td>74%</td><td>72%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Headers Won</td><td>66%</td><td>67%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Yellow Cards</td><td>3</td><td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Red Cards</td><td>0</td><td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Kilometers Run</td><td>98.5</td><td>96.4</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Average Rating</td><td>6.59</td><td>6.76</td> </tr> </tbody></table>

Match Analysis
Very sloppy game for the Downers as they picked up 5 more fouls than Willand. It was a weird game as the shots just weren't there and were going wide. Rungratsamee has talent, but he just isn't able to convert when it matters.
Getting 1 point instead of 3 hurts here. But 1 pt is better than nothing and still keeps the Downers in the running.

Man of the Match
Saulo Asajile (7.7)

[MacroGuru]

April News and Notes
Dawlish is still in the lead and they maintain a 3 pt lead and now have a +1 GD as well. But they are also a game ahead of some of the other teams. The Downers have to pick it up...wins are needed, draws are ok but loses are not tolerated.
<table align="center" width="90%"> <tbody><tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Pos</td> <td>Team</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>Dawlish</td> <td>30</td> <td>19</td> <td>7</td> <td>4</td> <td>63</td> <td>26</td> <td>+37</td> <td>64</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>2nd</td> <td>Odd Down</td> <td>29</td> <td>19</td> <td>4</td> <td>6</td> <td>57</td> <td>21</td> <td>+36</td> <td>61</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>3rd</td> <td>Bristol MF</td> <td>29</td> <td>18</td> <td>5</td> <td>6</td> <td>70</td> <td>39</td> <td>+31</td> <td>59</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>4th</td> <td>Wellington</td> <td>29</td> <td>16</td> <td>8</td> <td>5</td> <td>51</td> <td>34</td> <td>+17</td> <td>56</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>5th</td> <td>Barnstaple</td> <td>30</td> <td>14</td> <td>7</td> <td>9</td> <td>60</td> <td>40</td> <td>+20</td> <td>49</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>6th</td> <td>Bishop Sutton</td> <td>30</td> <td>13</td> <td>10</td> <td>7</td> <td>48</td> <td>34</td> <td>+14</td> <td>49</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>7th</td> <td>Bitton</td> <td>29</td> <td>12</td> <td>6</td> <td>11</td> <td>51</td> <td>50</td> <td>+1</td> <td>42</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>8th</td> <td>Willand</td> <td>29</td> <td>12</td> <td>2</td> <td>15</td> <td>42</td> <td>53</td> <td>-11</td> <td>38</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>9th</td> <td>Ilfracombe</td> <td>29</td> <td>10</td> <td>7</td> <td>12</td> <td>32</td> <td>36</td> <td>-4</td> <td>37</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>10th</td> <td>Longwell Green</td> <td>29</td> <td>10</td> <td>7</td> <td>12</td> <td>33</td> <td>38</td> <td>-5</td> <td>37</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>11th</td> <td>Corsham</td> <td>30</td> <td>10</td> <td>7</td> <td>13</td> <td>44</td> <td>54</td> <td>-10</td> <td>37</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>12th</td> <td>Wells</td> <td>30</td> <td>10</td> <td>6</td> <td>14</td> <td>45</td> <td>61</td> <td>-16</td> <td>36</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>13th</td> <td>Radstock</td> <td>30</td> <td>9</td> <td>8</td> <td>13</td> <td>44</td> <td>61</td> <td>-17</td> <td>35</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>14th</td> <td>Street</td> <td>29</td> <td>9</td> <td>7</td> <td>13</td> <td>56</td> <td>61</td> <td>-5</td> <td>34</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>15th</td> <td>Brislington</td> <td>29</td> <td>9</td> <td>6</td> <td>14</td> <td>45</td> <td>55</td> <td>-10</td> <td>33</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>16th</td> <td>Welton Rovers</td> <td>29</td> <td>9</td> <td>5</td> <td>15</td> <td>38</td> <td>47</td> <td>-9</td> <td>32</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>17th</td> <td>Hallen</td> <td>29</td> <td>7</td> <td>9</td> <td>13</td> <td>38</td> <td>59</td> <td>-21</td> <td>30</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>18th</td> <td>Sherborne Town</td> <td>29</td> <td>7</td> <td>5</td> <td>17</td> <td>45</td> <td>63</td> <td>-18</td> <td>26</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>19th</td> <td>Larkhall</td> <td>30</td> <td>4</td> <td>8</td> <td>18</td> <td>36</td> <td>66</td> <td>-30</td> <td>20</td> </tr> </tbody></table>

Important April Dates

4/2/11 - Bitton (Western Premier)
4/9/11 - Street (Western Premier)
4/16/11 - Welton Rovers (Western Premier)
4/30/11 - Sherborne Town (Western Premier)

Training Report
The following players have trained well over the past month:
Chris Tooth (Tactics)
Tom Jones (Aerobic)
Ian Pitt (Aerobic)

The following players have failed to impress over the past month:
Gary Gray (Aerobic)
Ben Woods (Strength)
Stuart Elliott (Strength)

The following youth players have trained well over the past month:
Jean-Pierre Luciani (Strength)
Julian Keeling (Ball Control)
Neal Shelton (Strength)

The following youth players have failed to impress over the past month:
Lee Judd (Aerobic)
Gary McCarthy (Aerobic)
Ashley Smith (Tactics)

[MacroGuru]

Weekly Notes
Stuart Elliott received an offer which Odd Down promptly countered.

Banton and Metcalfe are still out with their injuries and are going to be out until the last game of the season.

Match Notes
This is the second meeting between these two teams. Odd Down took home the three points from the last match they played.

Odd Down is going to come out attacking with a 4-3-3 lineup which is different from their past lineups. Bitton comes out with a 4-4-2 lineup and are picked to win the match.

Odd Down Lineup

GK Rusling
D Morris / Porter / Hogarth / Tooth
M Boakye / Hobbs / Murray
ST Woods / Rungratsamee / Baldwin

Subs: Hegarty / Wakeman / Thomas / Danvers / Wright

Match Time

6' Tooth has a deep pass to Rungratsamee who takes the ball all alone and is one on one with the keeper and wins, shooting into the lower right corner. GOAL! Odd Down is up 1-0

17' Hogarth receives a great floater from Woods in the corner. His header goes over the net.

32' Porter sends a deep pass that bounces into the box, Woods has to run to get underneath it, he does and he shoots. It is blocked and Baldwin gets the rebound, his shot goes wide.

33' Hobbs leads Baldwin into the box. He shoots and the Bitton keeper is able to get his hands on it. The rebound is cleared out.

Half: Boakye took a knock and is shaking it off. The team is encouraged to keep it up and stick to it.

55' Rungratsamee is there for the long pass, his shot misses the goal.

56' Wright subs in for Tooth.

57' Coyne shoots for goal from the free kick. It hits the wall and he gets the rebound and his shot sails over the net.

58' Salter gets the ball deep, beats Hogarth but is forced to shoot by Porter and his shot goes wide.

65' Woods sends a great pass to Porter from the corner. Porter heads it to goal and it is blocked, rebound is cleared out.

66' Danvers is subbed in for Baldwin.

77' Hobbs is subbed by Thomas

89' Stevens with the long pass from corner to Leach who heads in towards goal. GOAL! The game is knotted up 1-1

Bitton 1 : 1 Odd Down


<center></center> <table align="center" width="90%"> <tbody><tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Statistic</td> <td>Bitton</td> <td>Odd Down</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Shots</td> <td>7</td> <td>13</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>On Target</td> <td>2</td> <td>4</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Off Target</td> <td>4</td> <td>6</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Blocked Shots</td> <td>1</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Woodwork</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Clear Cut Chances</td> <td>2</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Long Shots</td> <td>1</td> <td>4</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Possession</td> <td>47%</td> <td>53%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Corners</td> <td>3</td> <td>8</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Free Kicks</td> <td>19</td> <td>10</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Throw Ins</td> <td>22</td> <td>23</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Fouls</td> <td>8</td> <td>17</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Offsides</td> <td>2</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Passes Completed</td> <td>59%</td> <td>71%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Crosses Completed</td> <td>23%</td> <td>20%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Tackles Won</td> <td>56%</td> <td>83%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Headers Won</td> <td>75%</td> <td>73%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Yellow Cards</td> <td>0</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Red Cards</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Kilometers Run</td> <td>100.7</td> <td>101.9</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Average Rating</td> <td>6.56</td> <td>6.81</td> </tr> </tbody></table>

Match Analysis


It was a game of missed chances that should have been in Odd Down's favor. They had the shots on and just missed or the Bitton goalie was playing out of his mind.

The 1 point helps, but the Downers need 3 pts.

Man of the Match
Sean Leach (7.4)

[MacroGuru]

Weekly Notes
Boakye suffered a gashed leg last match and is out for 3 weeks, he is scheduled to appear right around the time Metcalfe can.

Elliott and Woods have a flurry of offers in and Joel Sutton has sat down with them and explained what he sees for their future at the club.

Match Notes
This will be the second match for the two teams. Odd Down took the three points last match with a 4-0 win.

Another 4-3-3 lineup for Odd Down as they are going on the offensive for this game.

Street runs a 4-2-4 attacking formation. They are picked as the underdogs for thei match and watch them play like their lives depended on it.

Odd Down LineupGK Hegarty
D Morris / Hogarth / Tooth / Wright
M Elliott / Woods / Murray
ST Rungratsamee / Baldwin / Danvers

Subs: Rusling / Hobbs / Partridge / Wakeman / Porter

Match Time

4' A bad goal kick leaves a fast break for Rungratsamee and the defense. He blows past and is one on one with the keeper and his shot goes in. GOAL! Odd Down is now up 1-0!

7' Lyon shoots, Hegarty makes a diving save and the ball is cleared out.

11' Danvers sends a bending cross into the box and Baldwin is able to head it in. GOAL! Odd Down is now up 2-0!

27' Reynolds shoots from the top of the box and misses.

35' Elliot shoots and is blocked.

36' Woods gets the ball and moves into the box. He tries to move around his defender but he is tripped. Penalty! The referee is pointing to the spot. Woods lines up and sends his shot wide.

39' Rungratsamee has his shot go wide.

41' A great pass from Rungratsamee has Baldwin volley and his shot is blocked and cleared.

Half: The best thing that is done over the half is an encouraging pep talk telling the guys to keep it up.

57' A corner kick from Browett is sent in to a wide open Taylor. His header goes over the crossbar.

59' Hughes is one on one with Hegarty who slides into the shot. It is blocked and sent out towards the edge. Hegarty is a little dangerous and runs to it and covers the ball.

64' Flynn shoots and it rebounds off the wood work. Sherlock sends it in. GOAL! Street is now within a goal, score is 2-1

65' Hobbs comes in for an exhausted Woods.

75' Morris moves up to the midfield and Partridge comes in for Elliot and moves to the defense.

80' Taylor's shot goes wide.

85' Hogarth sends in a floater for Partridge who goes in with a solid header. It was deflected and turned out by goal. It's a corner kick.

90' Wakeman receives pass from Hogarth off of a rebound he is all alone as he crosses the halfway line and has a defender finally catch up as he hit the top of the box and shoots. His shot hits the wood work but the keeper is way out of position and Rungratsamee cleans it up. GOAL! Odd Down is now up 3-1

Odd Down 3 : 1 Street


<table align="center" width="90%"> <tbody><tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Statistic</td> <td>Odd Down</td> <td>Street</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Shots</td> <td>9</td> <td>12</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>On Target</td> <td>4</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Off Target</td> <td>4</td> <td>5</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Blocked Shots</td> <td>1</td> <td>4</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Woodwork</td> <td>1</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Clear Cut Chances</td> <td>3</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Long Shots</td> <td>3</td> <td>5</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Possession</td> <td>52%</td> <td>48%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Corners</td> <td>4</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Free Kicks</td> <td>13</td> <td>18</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Throw Ins</td> <td>27</td> <td>24</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Fouls</td> <td>18</td> <td>10</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Offsides</td> <td>0</td> <td>4</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Passes Completed</td> <td>69%</td> <td>65%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Crosses Completed</td> <td>17%</td> <td>26%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Tackles Won</td> <td>51%</td> <td>76%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Headers Won</td> <td>61%</td> <td>75%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Yellow Cards</td> <td>0</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Red Cards</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Kilometers Run</td> <td>101.1</td> <td>98.7</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Average Rating</td> <td>7.04</td> <td>6.54</td> </tr> </tbody></table>

Match Analysis

Hegarty played out of his mind this game. He turned several shots that were one on one chances and was diving all over to get to the balls. The goal that snuck in was because he ended up pulled out of position and the rebound is what got the good spot.

Woods had an abysmal game and will be talked to in regards to that. He is a key player and isn't allowed bad games.

Man of the Match
Supat Rungratsamee (8.8)

[MacroGuru]

Weekly Notes

2 new signings have been announced by Odd Down. Both are from D.R. Congo. 18 yr old striker Christian Bulembi and 20 year old striker Aristote Guerin-Lokoga. 1 is a new replacement for Gibb and the other is a backup plan if Woods decides to get paid.


Match Notes

This is the third match between the teams and Odd Down have won the previous 2 meetings with a 7-1 aggregate.

Odd Down is going to stick with the 4-3-3 as there is a push to create goals by the coach. Goal Differential may be the point for winning the League or not. The 2 new strikers are set for this match as they need to get into the matches as soon as possible. Metcalfe is playing just to shake some of the rust off and will definitely be subbed early.

Welton Rovers play a 4-1-4-1 defensive formation and have traveled poorly. Odd Down is being picked to run away with this game.

Odd Down Lineup

GK Rusling
D Morris / Porter / Hogarth / Metcalfe
M Elliott / Woods / Murray
ST Rungratsamee / Lokoga / Baldwin

Subs: Hegarty / Partridge / Tooth / Bulembi / Hobbs

Match Time

5' Metcalfe shoots a looping shot from about 35m out and it floats over the head of the keeper and drops into goal. GOAL! Odd Down is up 1-0!

7' Carroll receives a crossing pass from a corner kick. He is challenged in the air by Hogarth and his header goes over the goal.

22' Elliott strikes to goal from a free kick at about 25m out and he just barely misses the goal.

45' Higgins shoots from the top of the box and his shot goes wide.

Half: Danny Partridge subs in for Metcalfe. The team is told to not get complacent and careless out there. They have the lead and they need to keep it.

50' Partridge sends a low screaming pass to Woods in the box. Woods volleys the shot and it heads into the lower left corner of the net. GOAL! Odd Down is now up 2-0.

66' Rungratsmee makes a break on a long pass from Morris. He sends a cross to Lokoga who shoots and sends it wide.

67' Bulembi is subbed in for Rungratsamee and Hobbs comes in for Elliott.

89' Bulembi receives a long pass from Porter. He runs under the pass and gets the ball, he is alone and forces the keeper to come out to meet him, as the keeper leaces the 6m box Bulembi fires a shot from 25m out and sinks the goal, catching the keeper out of position. GOAL! Odd Down is now up 3-0.

Odd Down 3 : 0 Welton Rovers

<center></center> <table align="center" width="90%"> <tbody><tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Statistic</td> <td>Odd Down</td> <td>Welton Rovers</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Shots</td> <td>8</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>On Target</td> <td>4</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Off Target</td> <td>4</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Blocked Shots</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Woodwork</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Clear Cut Chances</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Long Shots</td> <td>5</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Possession</td> <td>53%</td> <td>47%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Corners</td> <td>5</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Free Kicks</td> <td>9</td> <td>18</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Throw Ins</td> <td>32</td> <td>25</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Fouls</td> <td>14</td> <td>9</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Offsides</td> <td>4</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Passes Completed</td> <td>69%</td> <td>61%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Crosses Completed</td> <td>9%</td> <td>11%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Tackles Won</td> <td>74%</td> <td>68%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Headers Won</td> <td>84%</td> <td>57%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Yellow Cards</td> <td>1</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Red Cards</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Kilometers Run</td> <td>101.2</td> <td>98.9</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Average Rating</td> <td>7.24</td> <td>6.29</td> </tr> </tbody></table>

Match Analysis
The shift to the 4-3-3 has caught the league by surprise and the hesitancy is causing the defense to shine and clamp down and not allowing anything towards goal. It is a total defensive domination in an attacking style which makes it amazing.

The 3 points here are a big capture for the Downers as it could propel them to 1st, if not it will only put them 1 point behind Dawlish. Paul Porter was the captain of the defense and directed a lot and sent some great passes forward.

Man of the Match
Paul Porter (8.5)

[MacroGuru]

Weekly Notes
It was officially announced that Larkhall has been relegated, they are so far back there was no gaining ground for them.

Metcalfe and Boakye have both resumed full training after their long injuries.

Ben Wood is in the running for Western Premier Player of the Season.

Dawlish plays Larkhall and are up on Odd Down by 2 pts. It will take a win by the Downers to stay in contention. Here is hoping Dawlish goes into their match overconfident.

Match Notes
This is the second match between the two teams and Odd Down took the first match 2-1 to capture the three points and hope to do it here as well.

With a 2 week rest the entire lineup is ready to go. Odd Down will be running their new 4-3-3 attack formation to try and get more goals while Sherborne Town is running a 4-1-2-2-1 attacking formation. Sherborne are picked to struggle against Odd Down and the Downers should win this one.

Odd Down LineupGKRusling
D Morris / Porter / Hogarth / Metcalfe
M Boakye / Elliott / Murray
ST Rungratsamee / Woods / Lokoga

Subs: Hegarty / Tooth / Bulembi / Baldwin / Hobbs

Match Time

3' Clarke sends a crossing pass from the corner and Levet hits it with a diving header. GOAL! No wait, he dove through Hogarth taking out his legs...it's a foul. Hogarth is out of the match and Tooth comes in for him.

11' Murray passes to Elliott in the box, Elliott takes a few steps towards the 6m turns and passes to a wide open Murray at the top right corner of the box and he volleys it into the net. Bending it right past the keeper. GOAL! Odd Down is up 1-0!

16' Lokonga breaks free and is one on one with the keeper his shot goes wide.

24' Levet hits from the corner the header by Clowes goes over the bar.

44' Metcalfe recovers a clearing kick and moves up around the top right corner of the box. He centers a pass to Rungratsamee sitting in the half circle. Rungratsamee hits a volley low to the right and it strikes home. GOAL! Odd Down is now up 2-0!

Half: The squad is playing well, but even though they are up 2-0 they are told to not let their performance drop.

49' Rungratsamee receives a long pass from Porter and he is off to the races, no one is catching up to him. He is one on one with the keeper he shoots for the lower right corner and it hits the wood work and rebounds out.

54' Rungratsamee passes to Woods in the lower left corner. Woods dribbles and hit towards goal. It's a rocket and it just misses.

72' Clowes shoots and it is a soft floater Rusling easily gathers.

75' Rungratsamee is subbed by Bulembi.

79' Hobbs steps on for Elliott

85' Woods leads Bulembi up the left. Bulembi takes the ball into the box and the defense collapses forgetting about a streakign Hobbs who Bulembi passes to. Hobbs volleys it into the net. GOAL! Odd Down is now up 3-0!

Sherborne Town 0 : 3 Odd Down


<table align="center" width="90%"> <tbody><tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Statistic</td> <td>Sherborne Town</td> <td>Odd Down</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Shots</td> <td>7</td> <td>8</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>On Target</td> <td>2</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Off Target</td> <td>2</td> <td>4</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Blocked Shots</td> <td>3</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Woodwork</td> <td>0</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Clear Cut Chances</td> <td>0</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Long Shots</td> <td>5</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Possession</td> <td>46%</td> <td>54%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Corners</td> <td>7</td> <td>4</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Free Kicks</td> <td>17</td> <td>9</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Throw Ins</td> <td>24</td> <td>19</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Fouls</td> <td>9</td> <td>12</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Offsides</td> <td>0</td> <td>5</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Passes Completed</td> <td>59%</td> <td>67%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Crosses Completed</td> <td>14%</td> <td>18%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Tackles Won</td> <td>63%</td> <td>69%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Headers Won</td> <td>61%</td> <td>75%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Yellow Cards</td> <td>0</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Red Cards</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Kilometers Run</td> <td>97.6</td> <td>99.2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Average Rating</td> <td>6.29</td> <td>7.24</td> </tr> </tbody></table>

Match Analysis

Defense was a little rusty this match and wore out down towards the end. The loss of Hogarth was big and we won't know until the end of the week what his status is. It's actually a tough loss for the defense.

Tom Murray controlled to midfield for the Downers and was like a demon with his possession and fight. You can tell he wants to promote.

Man of the Match
Tom Murray (8.3)

[MacroGuru]

May News and Notes
The win over Sherborne sits Odd Down up top, but it may not be for long. There are 3 more matches to play. This will come down to the last couple of matches for the 3 teams up top, Odd Down, Dawlish and Bristol MF.

<center></center> <table align="center" width="90%"> <tbody><tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Pos</td> <td>Inf</td> <td>Team</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>
</td> <td>Odd Down</td> <td>33</td> <td>22</td> <td>5</td> <td>6</td> <td>67</td> <td>23</td> <td>+44</td> <td>71</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>2nd</td> <td>
</td> <td>Dawlish</td> <td>32</td> <td>21</td> <td>7</td> <td>4</td> <td>71</td> <td>26</td> <td>+45</td> <td>70</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>3rd</td> <td>
</td> <td>Bristol MF</td> <td>33</td> <td>20</td> <td>7</td> <td>6</td> <td>77</td> <td>43</td> <td>+34</td> <td>67</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>4th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Wellington</td> <td>33</td> <td>17</td> <td>8</td> <td>8</td> <td>57</td> <td>48</td> <td>+9</td> <td>59</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>5th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Barnstaple</td> <td>34</td> <td>17</td> <td>7</td> <td>10</td> <td>70</td> <td>47</td> <td>+23</td> <td>58</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>6th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Bishop Sutton</td> <td>34</td> <td>15</td> <td>11</td> <td>8</td> <td>56</td> <td>37</td> <td>+19</td> <td>56</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>7th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Bitton</td> <td>33</td> <td>14</td> <td>7</td> <td>12</td> <td>61</td> <td>54</td> <td>+7</td> <td>49</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>8th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Willand</td> <td>33</td> <td>14</td> <td>4</td> <td>15</td> <td>48</td> <td>56</td> <td>-8</td> <td>46</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>9th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Ilfracombe</td> <td>33</td> <td>11</td> <td>9</td> <td>13</td> <td>35</td> <td>42</td> <td>-7</td> <td>42</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>10th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Street</td> <td>33</td> <td>11</td> <td>7</td> <td>15</td> <td>67</td> <td>68</td> <td>-1</td> <td>40</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>11th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Longwell Green</td> <td>33</td> <td>11</td> <td>7</td> <td>15</td> <td>37</td> <td>45</td> <td>-8</td> <td>40</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>12th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Corsham</td> <td>33</td> <td>11</td> <td>7</td> <td>15</td> <td>46</td> <td>62</td> <td>-16</td> <td>40</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>13th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Radstock</td> <td>33</td> <td>10</td> <td>9</td> <td>14</td> <td>48</td> <td>67</td> <td>-19</td> <td>39</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>14th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Brislington</td> <td>33</td> <td>10</td> <td>8</td> <td>15</td> <td>51</td> <td>60</td> <td>-9</td> <td>38</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>15th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Wells</td> <td>33</td> <td>10</td> <td>7</td> <td>16</td> <td>47</td> <td>67</td> <td>-20</td> <td>37</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>16th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Welton Rovers</td> <td>33</td> <td>10</td> <td>6</td> <td>17</td> <td>42</td> <td>55</td> <td>-13</td> <td>36</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>17th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Hallen</td> <td>33</td> <td>8</td> <td>10</td> <td>15</td> <td>41</td> <td>67</td> <td>-26</td> <td>34</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>18th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Sherborne Town</td> <td>33</td> <td>7</td> <td>6</td> <td>20</td> <td>47</td> <td>70</td> <td>-23</td> <td>27</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>19th</td> <td>R</td> <td>Larkhall</td> <td>33</td> <td>4</td> <td>10</td> <td>19</td> <td>39</td> <td>70</td> <td>-31</td> <td>22</td> </tr> </tbody></table>

Important Dates in May

05/07 - Bristol MF (Western Premier)
05/17 - Sherborne Town (Les Phillips Cup Final)
05/21 - Wells (Western Premier)
05/28 - Corsham (Western Premier)

Training Report
The following players trained well over the past month:
Stuart Elliott (Aerobic)
Andrew McCoy (Ball Control)
Shandel Gonsalves (Aerobic)

The following players failed to impress over the past month:
Aaron Baldwin (Strength)
Chris Tooth (Aerobic)
Ben Woods (Strength)

The following youth players have trained well over the past month:
James Wiles (Strength)
Gary McCarthy (Strength)
Neal Shelton (Aerobic)

The following youth player failed to impress over the past month:
Julian Keeling (Tactics)

Awards
Paul Porter was 3rd in votes for the player of the month
Odd Down's head coach Joel Sutton picked up Western Premier Manager of the Month for April! Finally!

[MacroGuru]

Dawlish just drew with Larkhall, the points are tied now between Odd Down and Dawlish at 71. Dawlish owns the Goal Differential by 1 goal. The Downers need to pick up several goals each match and hope that Dawlish stumbles down the stretch.

[Grover]

The number of goals scored in the last 5 minutes of your matches is really rather incredible.

[MacroGuru]

The number of goals scored in the last 5 minutes of your matches is really rather incredible.

I think it's a combination of the fact we are level 9 teams playing and I am constantly attacking and the defenders are wearing down. The one thing I have noticed and I am guilty of this too, is that the computer subs strikers and mids but not a lot of defenders lately.

I have been trying the past month to sub 1 ST, 1 Mid and 1 Defender so I have fresh legs on in the last five minutes.

[MacroGuru]

Weekly Notes
Hogarth sustained a sprained knee in the match and will be out for 3 more weeks.

Match Notes
This is the second meeting between the two teams and Odd Down owned the first one collecting the 3 points off of a 2-1 victory.

Odd Down will come out in their new 4-3-3 attack formation. Bristol plays a 3-4-3 attacking formation and are picked as the dogs today.

Odd Down Lineup

GK Rusling
D Morris / Tooth / Porter / Metcalfe
M Boakye / Hobbs / Murray
ST Rungratsamee / Bulembi / Woods

Subs: Hegarty / Lokonga / Elliott / Baldwin / Wright

Match Time

8' What a rough game for Hobbs he goes up to send the header out of the box and it goes the wrong way, into the goal. GOAL! Bristol is now up 1-0

11' Boakye shots from the free kick at 25m out and his shot sails on him.

14' Woods sends a pass from the corner and Porter heads it, it bounces of the top bar and the defense sends it out of bounds for a corner kick.

23' Woods with a corner kick sends the ball to far post and Porters header misses the goal just barely.

Half: 5 yellow cards handed out in the half, 4 of them to the Downers. Tooth is subbed by Wright. They are told they aren't hacking it there needs to be more done in the 2nd half.

49' Corner kick by Pigott to Daniels, his header dies towards the goal but Beech cleans it up and sends it in. GOAL! Bristol is now up 2-0.

51' Morris sends a great pass to Woods. His strike towards goal wasn't clean and it misses.

63' Wright is injured and has to be subbed. The shift sends Woods to AM Baldwin in for Wright and moved to striker and Lokonga in for Bulembi.

64' Pigott fires from the free kick spot about 25m out and it goes in. GOAL. Bristol is up 3-0.

67' Paul Porter is issued his second yellow, which equals the Red and is sent off the pitch. Hobbs has to drop back and play defense. This is getting ridiculous.

72' Lokonga lobs it up for Baldwin. His header is weak and barely caught by the keeper. A little harder and that was a goal.

88' Baldwin wit Rungratsamee and his shot goes wide.
Bristol 3 : 0 Odd Down

<center></center> <table align="center" width="90%"> <tbody><tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Statistic</td> <td>Bristol MF</td> <td>Odd Down</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Shots</td> <td>7</td> <td>12</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>On Target</td> <td>2</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Off Target</td> <td>4</td> <td>8</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Blocked Shots</td> <td>1</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Woodwork</td> <td>0</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Clear Cut Chances</td> <td>0</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Long Shots</td> <td>4</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Possession</td> <td>41%</td> <td>59%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Corners</td> <td>4</td> <td>4</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Free Kicks</td> <td>23</td> <td>13</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Throw Ins</td> <td>25</td> <td>17</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Fouls</td> <td>12</td> <td>17</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Offsides</td> <td>1</td> <td>6</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Passes Completed</td> <td>64%</td> <td>75%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Crosses Completed</td> <td>30%</td> <td>30%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Tackles Won</td> <td>66%</td> <td>78%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Headers Won</td> <td>71%</td> <td>63%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Yellow Cards</td> <td>1</td> <td>6</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Red Cards</td> <td>0</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Kilometers Run</td> <td>100.2</td> <td>99.0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Average Rating</td> <td>7.20</td> <td>6.36</td> </tr> </tbody></table>

Match Analysis

Horrible play, as you can see the shots were going every where but to the goal. The players were sloppy and played horribly. There was a lot of yelling and throwing things around by Joel Sutton at the end. It's been the only time this season he has been upset.

It was a mistake to start Bulembi over Lokonga as he completely collapsed this match and placing Hobbs instead of Elliott as a starter was a bad move to.

The one thing that may get Joel suspended and fined is the fact he was ready to murder referee Matthew Bristow who didn't have the best game of his career. There may be choice words said at the conference.

This may put all hopes of promotion and even being in the hunt out of it for Odd Down.

Man of the Match
Robert Daniels (8.3)

[MacroGuru]

Weekly Notes
Porter is suspended for two matches due to his red card at the last match. The appeal did not work.

Wright is out for 3 weeks due to a damaged elbow.

Match Notes

This is a historic match for both teams. In Odd Down's 110 year history they have never been to the final and the same is to be said with Sherborne Town and their 117 year history.

This will be the third meeting of the two teams this season and Odd Down have owned the prior two in Western Premier play.

Sherborne runs a 4-1-2-2-1 Attacking formation. Odd Down is picked to win but with the injuries and suspensions to the defensive side of the team, it will be tough.

Odd Down Lineup

GK Hegarty
D Morris / Whelan / Tooth / Metcalfe
M Boakye / Elliott / Murray
ST Lokonga / Woods / Rungratsamee

Subs: Rusling / Hobbs / Bulembi / Baldwin / Partridge

Match Time

2' Rungratsamee sends a low cross to Woods who volleys a shot that hits the wood work.

8' Preece passes to Brookes who sneaks past Whelan and sends the kick into the net. GOAL! Sherborne Town is up 1-0

37' Rungratsamee hits Woods with a great pass in the 6m box, he steps and shoots. GOAL! The score is even 1-1!

41' Preece steals the ball from Tooth and takes off, Metcalfe finally corals him and forces the shot, it goes wide.

43' Rayner gets a crossing pass from Preece who acted like he was going to shoot and he nails it home.GOAL! Sherborne Town is up 2-1!

47' Tooth with a header from Woods in the corner. It is caught by the keeper.

Half: No changes, but there could be more from the players and they are informed as much.

51' Rungratsamee steals the ball from a long pass, takes it in, passes to Woods. Woods shoots and his shot is blocked. He gets the rebound and buries it into the net. GOAL! The score is even at 2-2!

67' Hobbs comes in for Elliott.

72' Woods leads Hobbs as he streaks. He is all alone and his shot goes wide! What a waste of a great opportunity!

83' Lokonga goes off and Bulembi comes on.

85' Baldwin comes on for Rungratsamee

87' Boakye steals the throw in and quickly passes to Woods. He takes two steps spins and shoots. The shot goes just wide.

92' A pass from Morris to Bulembi has him step and run across. He fires a scorcher across the box and it hits Brookes square in the shoulder and rockets into the net. They are counting it an own goal. GOAL! Odd Down is now up 3-2!

Sherborne Town 2 : 3 Odd Down
<table align="center" width="90%"> <tbody><tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Statistic</td> <td>Sherborne Town</td> <td>Odd Down</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Shots</td> <td>6</td> <td>17</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>On Target</td> <td>3</td> <td>4</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Off Target</td> <td>2</td> <td>7</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Blocked Shots</td> <td>1</td> <td>6</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Woodwork</td> <td>0</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Clear Cut Chances</td> <td>2</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Long Shots</td> <td>3</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Possession</td> <td>48%</td> <td>52%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Corners</td> <td>0</td> <td>5</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Free Kicks</td> <td>9</td> <td>8</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Throw Ins</td> <td>22</td> <td>22</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Fouls</td> <td>7</td> <td>8</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Offsides</td> <td>1</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Passes Completed</td> <td>68%</td> <td>72%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Crosses Completed</td> <td>28%</td> <td>34%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Tackles Won</td> <td>74%</td> <td>70%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Headers Won</td> <td>62%</td> <td>63%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Yellow Cards</td> <td>1</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Red Cards</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Kilometers Run</td> <td>94.0</td> <td>96.1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Average Rating</td> <td>6.60</td> <td>6.90</td> </tr> </tbody></table>

Match Analysis

Sherbone was up for this match big time. They were striking true when they could. The Downer had a ton of shots, but not a lot of them were on the mark.

Woods was amazing out on the pitch today as he was involved in everything today.

Bulembi with some luck at the end sealed the cup win for the Downers.

ODD DOWN WINS THE LES PHILLIPS CUP FOR THE FIRST TIME IN TEAM HISTORY

Man of the Match
Ben Woods (8.8)

[MacroGuru]

Alright, here is where we stand for wining the league.

1st Dawlish 74 points
2nd Odd Down 71 points
3rd Bristol MF 70 Points

It is no secret that Odd Down has to win their last 2 games. Dawlish has to lose at least 1 of their games or draw both of them to benefit Odd Down. Right now Dawlish has a +6 on GD. Odd Down will have to score a bunch of goals in order to win on the tie breaker that way.

Bristol can take Odd Down if they win and Odd Down loses.

There is a potential right now that Odd Down can be in 3rd after the last game or they could take the League.

[Grover]

Nice tight race, how did Dawlish do against their opponents earlier in the year?

[MacroGuru]

Weekly Notes
Not much going on other than Hucknall making a bid on Woods.

Match Notes
In the last meeting, Wells took the three points with a 1-0 win over Odd Down.

Odd Down is coming out in the 4-3-3 with a focus on scoring as many goals as possible. Hogarth is still a little dinged but will be set to come on late.

Wells is a 4-2-4 attacking team that is picked to be the underdog for this match.

Odd Down Lineup

GK Rusling
D Morris / Whelan / Tooth / Metcalfe
M Boakye / Elliott / Murray
ST Lokonga / Woods / Rungratsamee

Subs: Hegarty / Hogarth / Banton / Bulembi / Partridge

Match Time

5' Lokonga is injured and Bulembi is brought in.

15' Grace shoots for goal from the top of the box and it sails wide.

19' From the corner kick Woods sends a great floater to far post that Tooth goes up for and his header goes over the goal.

25' Woods sends a cross to Tooth who volleys the ball right into the net. GOAL! Odd Down is now up 1-0!

37' Rungratsamee sends a great low crossing pass to Woods who is open and dribbles to the top right corner of the 6m box and shoots the ball home. GOAL! Odd Down is now up 2-0!

Half: The players are told to not let their performance drop.

54' Elliott is replaced by Lucas Banton

72' Beckham gets a clear shot at goal from the middle of the box. Rusling stops the shot and Tooth clears the ball out of bounds for a corner kick.

73' Rungratsamee gets the clear run up the right side and passes to Woods. Woods works it into the box and shoots. The keeper is able to turn it. Corner Kick!

77' Rungratsamee shoots and it goes wide..

83' Partridge comes in for Metcalfe.

92' Woods is injured! It's a travesty! He has to come off and the Downers are down a guy.

Odd Down 2 : 0 Wells

<center></center> <table align="center" width="90%"> <tbody><tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Statistic</td> <td>Odd Down</td> <td>Wells</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Shots</td> <td>11</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>On Target</td> <td>4</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Off Target</td> <td>5</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Blocked Shots</td> <td>2</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Woodwork</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Clear Cut Chances</td> <td>3</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Long Shots</td> <td>1</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Possession</td> <td>57%</td> <td>43%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Corners</td> <td>11</td> <td>5</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Free Kicks</td> <td>7</td> <td>15</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Throw Ins</td> <td>31</td> <td>17</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Fouls</td> <td>13</td> <td>7</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Offsides</td> <td>2</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Passes Completed</td> <td>73%</td> <td>56%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Crosses Completed</td> <td>23%</td> <td>0%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Tackles Won</td> <td>80%</td> <td>57%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Headers Won</td> <td>65%</td> <td>77%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Yellow Cards</td> <td>2</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Red Cards</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Kilometers Run</td> <td>102.5</td> <td>97.5</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Average Rating</td> <td>7.22</td> <td>6.40</td> </tr> </tbody></table>

Match Analysis

What a game, the 2 goals should have been 5 or 6 goals. Woods tore them up until he was injured.

Man of the Match
Ben Woods (8.1)

[MacroGuru]

Ok, this last game is going to be the deciding factor.

1st Dawlish 77 points
2nd Odd Down 74 points
3rd Bristol MF 71 points

Dawlish must lose this game and Odd Down must win and score a bunch of goals..the best part of this would be if Dawlish takes an ass kicking and Odd Down pours it on.

[MacroGuru]

Weekly Notes
Lokonga is barely recovering from a gashed leg. Hogarth and Wright both have resumed full training.

Offers were made on talent that will bolster this squad for next season.

Match Notes
This is the second meeting between the teams. Odd Down took the 3 points in a 4-2 win at home.

Odd Down is still with the 4-3-3 and going full out attack. Corsham plays a 4-2-4 attacking formation as well. Odd Down is picked to win, but who cares...this is for everything.

Odd Down Lineup

GK Rusling
D Morris / Porter / Hogarth / Metcalfe
M Boakye / Elliott / Murray
ST Baldwin / Woods / Rungratsamee

Subs: Hegarty / Partridge / Banton / Tooth / Bulembi

Match Time

4' Blenkinsopp receives a good pass and shoots, his shot sails wide.

8' Woods sends a rocket from the half circle and it is still orbiting.

19' Woods beats his man and shoots, sending it wide.

28' Baldwin sends a cross, Rungratsamee heads it and it hits the wood work and then is cleared out behind goal. Corner Kick.

29' Boakye brings the ball down in the box to the bottom and centers it to Elliott who strikes it home. GOAL! Odd Down is now up 1-0

Half: The players are told to do this for the fans!

45' Metcalfe sends a cross to Baldwin, his header goes over the goal.

72' Banton comes in for Woods and steps back to the AM and Bulembi comes in for Rungratsamee

76' Paul Johnson of Corsham takes down Boakye in the Odd Down box from behind. He is hit with a Red Card and Corsham is down a man.

79' Partridge comes in for Boakye and moves to DR while Morris moves up to attack.

80' Bulembi performs the give and go with Banton and Bantons shot is wide.

81' Morris sends a great cross to Murray who gets to much on the header as it goes over.

85' Morris sends a great cross to Elliott who slide kicks the ball into net. GOAL! Odd Down is now up 2-0!

89' Wickham is alone and Rusling runs out. The shot is forced wide.

Corsham 0 : 2 Odd Down


<table align="center" width="90%"> <tbody><tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Statistic</td> <td>Corsham</td> <td>Odd Down</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Shots</td> <td>4</td> <td>16</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>On Target</td> <td>0</td> <td>4</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Off Target</td> <td>4</td> <td>10</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Blocked Shots</td> <td>0</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Woodwork</td> <td>0</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Clear Cut Chances</td> <td>0</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Long Shots</td> <td>2</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Possession</td> <td>44%</td> <td>56%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Corners</td> <td>4</td> <td>4</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Free Kicks</td> <td>19</td> <td>15</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Throw Ins</td> <td>23</td> <td>10</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Fouls</td> <td>7</td> <td>14</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Offsides</td> <td>8</td> <td>5</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Passes Completed</td> <td>60%</td> <td>66%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Crosses Completed</td> <td>11%</td> <td>17%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Tackles Won</td> <td>53%</td> <td>62%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Headers Won</td> <td>46%</td> <td>81%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Yellow Cards</td> <td>0</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Red Cards</td> <td>1</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Kilometers Run</td> <td>99.0</td> <td>106.9</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Average Rating</td> <td>6.44</td> <td>7.17</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>
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Match Analysis
Domination. That is what happened here and the issue were shots not going home. The team must work on this next season. All of this was moot as Dawlish pulled off their win and took the League.

Man of the Match
Stuart Elliott (8.8)

[MacroGuru]

Final Housekeeping for End of Season

Dawlish picked up promotion with 80 points and a +50 GD while Odd Down came in 2nd with 77 points and +45 GD. Sad to see Sherborne Town get relegated considering they played for the Les Phillips Cup. Larkhall was a lost cause a while ago.

<table align="center" height="482" width="456"> <tbody><tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Pos</td><td>Inf</td><td>Team</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>C</td><td>Dawlish</td><td>36</td><td>24</td><td>8</td><td>4</td><td>80</td><td>30</td><td>+50</td><td>80</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>2nd</td><td>
</td><td>Odd Down</td><td>36</td><td>24</td><td>5</td><td>7</td><td>71</td><td>26</td><td>+45</td><td>77</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>3rd</td><td>
</td><td>Bristol MF</td><td>36</td><td>22</td><td>8</td><td>6</td><td>83</td><td>45</td><td>+38</td><td>74</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>4th</td><td>
</td><td>Barnstaple</td><td>36</td><td>18</td><td>8</td><td>10</td><td>74</td><td>48</td><td>+26</td><td>62</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>5th</td><td>
</td><td>Wellington</td><td>36</td><td>18</td><td>8</td><td>10</td><td>60</td><td>56</td><td>+4</td><td>62</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>6th</td><td>
</td><td>Bishop Sutton</td><td>36</td><td>16</td><td>11</td><td>9</td><td>60</td><td>41</td><td>+19</td><td>59</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>7th</td><td>
</td><td>Bitton</td><td>36</td><td>15</td><td>8</td><td>13</td><td>69</td><td>60</td><td>+9</td><td>53</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>8th</td><td>
</td><td>Willand</td><td>36</td><td>15</td><td>5</td><td>16</td><td>50</td><td>59</td><td>-9</td><td>50</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>9th</td><td>
</td><td>Ilfracombe</td><td>36</td><td>12</td><td>10</td><td>14</td><td>38</td><td>46</td><td>-8</td><td>46</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>10th</td><td>
</td><td>Brislington</td><td>36</td><td>12</td><td>9</td><td>15</td><td>57</td><td>62</td><td>-5</td><td>45</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>11th</td><td>
</td><td>Corsham</td><td>36</td><td>12</td><td>7</td><td>17</td><td>50</td><td>68</td><td>-18</td><td>43</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>12th</td><td>
</td><td>Wells</td><td>36</td><td>12</td><td>7</td><td>17</td><td>51</td><td>70</td><td>-19</td><td>43</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>13th</td><td>
</td><td>Longwell Green</td><td>36</td><td>11</td><td>9</td><td>16</td><td>38</td><td>49</td><td>-11</td><td>42</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>14th</td><td>
</td><td>Radstock</td><td>36</td><td>10</td><td>11</td><td>15</td><td>52</td><td>74</td><td>-22</td><td>41</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>15th</td><td>
</td><td>Street</td><td>36</td><td>11</td><td>7</td><td>18</td><td>68</td><td>74</td><td>-6</td><td>40</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>16th</td><td>
</td><td>Welton Rovers</td><td>36</td><td>10</td><td>8</td><td>18</td><td>45</td><td>60</td><td>-15</td><td>38</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>17th</td><td>
</td><td>Hallen</td><td>36</td><td>9</td><td>10</td><td>17</td><td>45</td><td>72</td><td>-27</td><td>37</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>18th</td><td>R</td><td>Sherborne Town</td><td>36</td><td>8</td><td>7</td><td>21</td><td>55</td><td>74</td><td>-19</td><td>31</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>19th</td><td>R</td><td>Larkhall</td><td>36</td><td>4</td><td>12</td><td>20</td><td>40</td><td>72</td><td>-32</td><td>24</td> </tr> </tbody></table>
The final stats for Odd Down. Woods lead the team with 17 goals.
<table align="center" width="90%"> <tbody><tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Pkd</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>Tom Rusling</td> <td>29</td> <td>0</td> <td>1</td> <td>0</td> <td>42%</td> <td>-</td> <td>-</td> <td>-</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>6.72</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>DR</td> <td>Scott Metcalfe</td> <td>28</td> <td>1</td> <td>4</td> <td>1</td> <td>71%</td> <td>4.64</td> <td>0.52</td> <td>0%</td> <td>4</td> <td>0</td> <td>7.31</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>DCR</td> <td>Harry Hogarth</td> <td>21 (1)</td> <td>1</td> <td>1</td> <td>1</td> <td>60%</td> <td>1.46</td> <td>0.10</td> <td>31%</td> <td>1</td> <td>1</td> <td>6.98</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>DCL</td> <td>Paul Porter</td> <td>27 (4)</td> <td>0</td> <td>2</td> <td>2</td> <td>59%</td> <td>0.81</td> <td>0.04</td> <td>0%</td> <td>8</td> <td>1</td> <td>6.96</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>DL</td> <td>Jack Morris</td> <td>32 (2)</td> <td>1</td> <td>8</td> <td>5</td> <td>72%</td> <td>3.70</td> <td>0.44</td> <td>18%</td> <td>3</td> <td>0</td> <td>7.25</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>MC</td> <td>Stuart Elliott</td> <td>15 (1)</td> <td>3</td> <td>1</td> <td>1</td> <td>79%</td> <td>1.71</td> <td>0.08</td> <td>33%</td> <td>5</td> <td>0</td> <td>6.94</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>MCR</td> <td>Tom Murray</td> <td>33 (1)</td> <td>3</td> <td>4</td> <td>3</td> <td>80%</td> <td>4.59</td> <td>0.43</td> <td>17%</td> <td>8</td> <td>0</td> <td>7.01</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>MCL</td> <td>Joseph Boakye</td> <td>16 (3)</td> <td>0</td> <td>2</td> <td>0</td> <td>77%</td> <td>2.80</td> <td>0.38</td> <td>20%</td> <td>1</td> <td>0</td> <td>6.67</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>STC</td> <td>Ben Woods</td> <td>33 (2)</td> <td>17</td> <td>6</td> <td>4</td> <td>76%</td> <td>2.42</td> <td>0.76</td> <td>44%</td> <td>2</td> <td>0</td> <td>7.15</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>STCR</td> <td>Supat Rungratsamee</td> <td>22 (2)</td> <td>7</td> <td>7</td> <td>2</td> <td>81%</td> <td>1.64</td> <td>1.39</td> <td>40%</td> <td>5</td> <td>0</td> <td>6.89</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>STCL</td> <td>Aaron Baldwin</td> <td>12 (6)</td> <td>6</td> <td>2</td> <td>0</td> <td>77%</td> <td>1.72</td> <td>1.10</td> <td>66%</td> <td>2</td> <td>0</td> <td>6.89</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>S1</td> <td>Robbie Hegarty</td> <td>7 (1)</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>49%</td> <td>-</td> <td>-</td> <td>-</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>6.74</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>S2</td> <td>Danny Partridge</td> <td>0 (5)</td> <td>0</td> <td>1</td> <td>0</td> <td>74%</td> <td>3.18</td> <td>-</td> <td>-</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>6.85</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>S3</td> <td>Lucus Banton</td> <td>11 (10)</td> <td>3</td> <td>3</td> <td>0</td> <td>76%</td> <td>1.73</td> <td>0.69</td> <td>45%</td> <td>2</td> <td>0</td> <td>6.77</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>S4</td> <td>Chris Tooth</td> <td>22 (4)</td> <td>2</td> <td>1</td> <td>0</td> <td>55%</td> <td>2.25</td> <td>0.14</td> <td>40%</td> <td>6</td> <td>0</td> <td>7.12</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>S5</td> <td>Christian Bulembi</td> <td>1 (4)</td> <td>1</td> <td>1</td> <td>0</td> <td>88%</td> <td>2.66</td> <td>0.44</td> <td>0%</td> <td>1</td> <td>0</td> <td>6.72</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>-</td> <td>Robert Hobbs</td> <td>10 (15)</td> <td>1</td> <td>5</td> <td>0</td> <td>76%</td> <td>3.39</td> <td>0.29</td> <td>27%</td> <td>4</td> <td>0</td> <td>6.79</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>-</td> <td>Artistote Guerin-Lokonga</td> <td>3 (1)</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>77%</td> <td>0.85</td> <td>0.42</td> <td>0%</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>6.73</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>-</td> <td>Jeff Thomas</td> <td>7 (3)</td> <td>1</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>78%</td> <td>1.76</td> <td>0.16</td> <td>0%</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>6.51</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>-</td> <td>Spencer Wakeman</td> <td>0 (3)</td> <td>0</td> <td>1</td> <td>0</td> <td>0%</td> <td>0.00</td> <td>0.00</td> <td>0%</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>6.73</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>-</td> <td>Joe Danvers</td> <td>7 (12)</td> <td>1</td> <td>1</td> <td>0</td> <td>77%</td> <td>2.05</td> <td>0.65</td> <td>23%</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>6.48</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>-</td> <td>Connor Whelan</td> <td>2</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>64%</td> <td>5.00</td> <td>-</td> <td>0%</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>7.40</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>-</td> <td>Gary Gray</td> <td>13 (1)</td> <td>2</td> <td>2</td> <td>0</td> <td>72%</td> <td>2.01</td> <td>-</td> <td>0%</td> <td>2</td> <td>0</td> <td>6.99</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>-</td> <td>Danny Cowan</td> <td>5 (3)</td> <td>2</td> <td>3</td> <td>1</td> <td>76%</td> <td>1.56</td> <td>1.56</td> <td>0%</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>7.11</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>-</td> <td>Keith Wright</td> <td>9 (13)</td> <td>1</td> <td>2</td> <td>0</td> <td>65%</td> <td>2.09</td> <td>0.08</td> <td>0%</td> <td>1</td> <td>0</td> <td>6.66</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>-</td> <td>Tom Jones</td> <td>-</td> <td>-</td> <td>-</td> <td>-</td> <td>-</td> <td>-</td> <td>-</td> <td>-</td> <td>-</td> <td>-</td> <td>-</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>
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Ben Woods walks away as the Western Premier Player of the Season Award.

[Grover]

A fullback leading in assists, love to see that.

[MacroGuru]

A fullback leading in assists, love to see that.

Yeah, that was Jack and he also leads in Man of the Match nominations. He is good at the long pass down the flank, let the striker run to it and take the keeper on one on one.

[MacroGuru]

The goal is promotion this season...it's going to be tough as several teams have declared semi-pro status and paying players in the league this season.

Part of this means changing staff, bringing in new players and that is what was done in the off season.

Players Out
Stuart Elliot left to Shepshed for $70/wk contract
Ian Pitt released on a free
Connor Whelan released on a free
Karl Allsop released on a free

Players In
Lacquan Esdaile 19 yr old DC from Stalybridge (Valued at $3k)
Jamie Taylor 20 yr old ST from Bath
Paul Booth 34 yr old ST from Farnborough
Adie Harris 20 yr old MC from Bath
James Martin 22 yr old MC from Chippenham
Kent Eriksen 20 yr old ST from Norway
Asa Charlton 33 yr old DLC from Corby
Wayne Evans 39 yr old DR from Newton

Staff
The staff situation was unique as there was a feeling of not enough coaches to the players last season. The board was asked for more coaches and they agreed. They also agreed to more scouts as well.

Staff Out
Dave Harlowe was terminated, he just wasn't agreeable with anyone.

Staff In
Assistant Coach Ricky O'Flaherty
Coach Paul Mooney
Coach Robert Curran
Scout James Tipping (New Zealand)
Scout Craig Lindsey (Scotland)
Scout Neil Morris (Wales)
Scout Colin Gallagher (Ireland)

Expectations
Western Premier - Win Promotion
English FA Cup - Reach the English FA Cup of the FA Cup
FA Vase - Reach the second round of the FA Vase
Somerset County FA Premier Cup - Reach the second round of the Somerset Premier Cup
Les Phillips Cup - Read the semi final of the Les Phillips Cup.

[MacroGuru]

I do so much substitution that the friendly matches would be a pain to write. So I figured I would provide a fast run down of the friendlies for the season.

6/27/11 - Clarence Utd 1 : 5 Odd Down (Banton, Eriksen, Hogart, Eriksen, Cowan) played in Australia

7/4/11 - PS Mataram 0 : 5 Odd Down (Eriksen, Eriksen, Eriksen, Wright, Rungratsamee) played in Indonesia. Scott Metcalfe lost for 4 months due to a Torn Hamstring

7/9/11 - Pegasus Juniors 1 : 2 Odd Down (Murray, Eriksen) played at Hereford, England

7/11/11 - Odd Down 4 : 2 East Budleigh (Taylor, Charlton, Cowan, Lever) played at Home.

7/18/11 - Capital City Suns 2 : 4 Odd Down (Eriksen, Booth, Boakye, Lokonga) played in Australia

7/24/11 - Shoreham 0 : 2 Odd Down (Taylor, Booth) played in West Sussex, England

7/25/11 - Odd Down 4 : 1 Harold Wood (Eriksen, Booth, Lokonga, Bulembi) played at home

7/28/11 - Odd Down 2 : 1 Sileby Rangers (Charlton, Bulembi) played at Home.

8/2/11 - Arorangi 3 : 1 Odd Down (Ivey-Ward) played in Cook Islands

[MacroGuru]

August News and Notes

Ben Woods decided he had enough of the back and forth with Odd Down and other clubs and made a decision to sign with Wakefield for a $90/wk contract.

Teams in the Western Premier Division
<table align="center" width="90%"> <tbody><tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Pos</td> <td>Inf</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>
</td> <td>Barnstaple</td> <td>
</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>2nd</td> <td>
</td> <td>Bishop Sutton</td> <td>
</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>3rd</td> <td>
</td> <td>Bitton</td> <td>
</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>4th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Brislington</td> <td>
</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>5th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Bristol MF</td> <td>
</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>6th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Buckland</td> <td>
</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>7th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Corsham</td> <td>
</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>8th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Hallen</td> <td>
</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>9th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Ilfracombe</td> <td>
</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>10th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Longwell Green</td> <td>
</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>11th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Merthyr T</td> <td>
</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>12th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Odd Down</td> <td>
</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>13th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Radstock</td> <td>
</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>14th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Street</td> <td>
</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>15th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Wellington</td> <td>
</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>16th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Wells</td> <td>
</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>17th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Welton Rovers</td> <td>
</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>18th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Westfields</td> <td>
</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>19th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Willand</td> <td>
</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>
</td> <td>
</td> <td>
</td> <td>
</td> <td>
</td> <td>
</td> <td>
</td> <td>
</td> <td>
</td> <td>
</td> <td>
</td> <td>
</td> </tr> </tbody></table>

Important Dates in August

8/9 - Les Phillips Cup First Round Draw
8/10 - Warlingham (FA Vase)
8/13 - Flackwell Heath (FA Cup)
8/14 - FA Vase Second Qualifying Round
8/20 - Merthyr T (Western Premier)
8/23 - Les Phillips Cup First Round
8/24 - Les Phillips Cup Second Round Draw
8/27 - English FA Cup Second Prelim Round
8/27 - Hallen (Western Premier)

Training Report
The following players have trained well over the past month:
Keith Wright (Aerobic)
Aristote Guerin-Lokonga (Aerobic)
Martin Whelan (Aerobic)

The following players have failed to impress over the past month:
Chris Tooth (Strength)
Lacquan Esdaile (Tactics)
Matt Carr (Strength)

The following youth players have trained well over the past month:
Steve Pembleton (Aerobic)
Paul Ryder (Strength)

[MacroGuru]

Weekly News and Notes

Scott Metcalfe out due to a Torn Hamstring
Adie Harris out due to a Hip InjuryThe new look Downers are ready to unveil themselves to the FA Vase.

Match Notes
This is a first ever match up between the two teams.

Odd Down will come out with a standard 4-4-2 formation as Warlingham has a hard time against teams that use this formation.

Warlingham runs a 4-2-4 attacking formation.

Right now, the odds makers, papers and generally everyone have Odd Down as the underdogs that they will not be able to win this game. In fact, the words dominated by Warlingham were used.

Odd Down Lineup

GK Rusling
D Charlton / Hogarth / Esdaile / Glasgow
M Morris / Murray / Boakye / Banton
S Eriksen / Taylor

Subs: Hegarty / Martin / Lever / Lokonga / Ivey-Ward

Match Time
11' Murray moves to pass the ball to Taylor, who looked to be off side, but he steps back just as the defense comes up. Murray continues on with the ball and fights for position and shoots. GOAL! Odd Down is up 1-0!

17' Robinson shoots and his shot is wide.

24' Banton is injured and has to come off. Lever subs on for him and is out of position playing at the MR position.

26' Murray is given the yellow card for tripping

35' Murray from the corner sends a great pass to far post. Esdaile goes up for the header and sends it down. The Warlingham keepers grabs the shot.

36' Lever is issued a yellow card for tripping.

38' Murray flicks on to Taylor who is around the defender and into the box, he forces the keeper to come out and challenge him, once the keeper does he fires the shot home. GOAL! Odd Down is now up 2-0!

Half: Murray is worn out and with a card so he is replaced by James Martin. The team is encouraged to keep it up and warned that Warlingham will push the attack.

47' Taylor shoots from the half circle and it is caught by the keeper.

48' Harrison breaks lose and Hogarth takes a bad line but still is able to force the shot. It hits the wood work and is cleared.

50' Morris from the corner with a great pass to Esdaile whose powerful header hits the wood work out goes out.

59' Another great pass from the corner by Morris to Esdaile. The header is scooped up by the keeper.

61' Morris to Martin on the give and go inside the box. Morris is open on the pass back and fires his shot straight into the back of the net. GOAL! Odd Down is now up 3-0.

65' Taylor with a centering pass from the right side of the pitch near the box. Morris streaks in with a header and the keeper barely turned it out of bounds for the corner kick.

66' Morris with a great pass from the corner to Esdaile, the header barely misses the goal. Esdaile will get one of these soon.

71' Glasgow is tuckered out and the sub happens. Ivey-Ward comes in to play and he is out of position at the DR, he is normally a DC. Morris is exhausted as well but the Downers are out of subs and Morris has been dominant.

80' Konate is given a yellow card.

91' Miles to Kelly and the header by Kelly gets by Rusling. GOAL! Warlingham is able to bring it to 3-1!
Odd Down 3 : 1 Warlingham

<center></center> <table align="center" width="90%"> <tbody><tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Statistic</td> <td>Odd Down</td> <td>Warlingham</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Shots</td> <td>12</td> <td>4</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>On Target</td> <td>8</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Off Target</td> <td>3</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Blocked Shots</td> <td>1</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Woodwork</td> <td>1</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Clear Cut Chances</td> <td>4</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Long Shots</td> <td>2</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Possession</td> <td>56%</td> <td>44%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Corners</td> <td>10</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Free Kicks</td> <td>18</td> <td>13</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Throw Ins</td> <td>22</td> <td>17</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Fouls</td> <td>9</td> <td>13</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Offsides</td> <td>4</td> <td>5</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Passes Completed</td> <td>72%</td> <td>62%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Crosses Completed</td> <td>23%</td> <td>16%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Tackles Won</td> <td>72%</td> <td>67%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Headers Won</td> <td>52%</td> <td>78%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Yellow Cards</td> <td>2</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Red Cards</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Kilometers Run</td> <td>105.7</td> <td>99.9</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Average Rating</td> <td>7.02</td> <td>6.36</td> </tr> </tbody></table>

Match Analysis
Where did the team that was supposed to dominate the Downers go? Very curious. This game is still no determination on how well this squad will play in the league but a 3-1 win with the only goal coming in extra minutes shows how solid this Odd Down team is.

Murray, Esdaile and Morris were all over the place and Warlingham could not stop them.

Man of the Match


Tom Murray (8.1) - 1 goal, 1 assist.

[MacroGuru]

Weekly Notes

Lucas Banton out for 4 weeks with a twisted knee
Match Notes
First match ever between these two teams.

Odd Down will run a 4-3-3 in this match with a goal to push the line, slow the match down and play narrow.

Flackwell Heath runs a 4-2-4 attacking formation. This game is picked to go either way.

Odd Down Lineup

GK Rusling
D Charlton / Esdaile / Ivey-Ward / Glasgow
M Boakye / Martin / Murray
ST Eriksen / Taylor / Booth

Subs: Hegarty / Evans / Hogarth / Morris / Hobbs / Rungratsamee / Lokonga


Match Time

2' Taylor leads Boakye on a run into the box. His shot goes just wide

4' Charlton sends a crossing pass into the middle, Martin volleys the blocked pass into the stands behind the goal.

27' Boakye shoots wide

39' Charlton lobs the ball over the defenders to Booth who powers the header into the net. GOAL! Odd Down is up 1-0.

46' Ivey-Ward is whistled for a penalty in the box competing against Jones for a ball in the air. Everyone is scratching their head on where the penalty took place. Jones is on the spot and shoots. The shot goes straight in. GOAL! The score is now even 1-1!

Half: Glasgow is worn out and Evans is subbed in for him at half. The players are encouraged to go out and score just one more goal over Flackwell.

46' Olatunde gets behind the defenders on a pass and is wide open and sinks his shot into the net. GOAL! Flackwell Heath is now up 2-1

49' A goal kick is intercepted by Murray to Booth. Booths shot is a hard ricochet off of the wood work.

51' Tom Murray is slapped with a Red Card after his hard tackle. Odd Down are now down a man. Evans is subbed by Hobbs and moves up to the midfield. The line up is 3-3-3 lineup now.

69' Lokonga comes in for Eriksen.

90' Hutton is hit with a red card with his tackle from behind on Lokonga. Probably the smartest card. It prevented a break away goal.
Odd Down 1 : 2 Flackwell Heath

<center></center> <table align="center" width="90%"> <tbody><tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Statistic</td> <td>Odd Down</td> <td>Flackwell Heath</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Shots</td> <td>12</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>On Target</td> <td>1</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Off Target</td> <td>8</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Blocked Shots</td> <td>3</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Woodwork</td> <td>1</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Clear Cut Chances</td> <td>2</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Long Shots</td> <td>7</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Possession</td> <td>55%</td> <td>45%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Corners</td> <td>1</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Free Kicks</td> <td>17</td> <td>16</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Throw Ins</td> <td>23</td> <td>20</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Fouls</td> <td>10</td> <td>11</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Offsides</td> <td>7</td> <td>6</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Passes Completed</td> <td>73%</td> <td>61%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Crosses Completed</td> <td>22%</td> <td>28%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Tackles Won</td> <td>70%</td> <td>60%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Headers Won</td> <td>78%</td> <td>59%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Yellow Cards</td> <td>0</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Red Cards</td> <td>1</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Kilometers Run</td> <td>102.4</td> <td>103.4</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Average Rating</td> <td>6.63</td> <td>6.70</td> </tr> </tbody></table>

Match Analysis
Do not know what to take away from this match other than Odd Down couldn't finish and the referee was the true effect of the outcome of this match. The fact the Downers were able to keep it close down a man for as long as they were without him says something.

The loss hurts as it doesn't meet expectations with the board and knocks the Downers out. The only way to spin it is that it allows focus on the other competitions.

Man of the Match
Ayoola Olatunde (7.2) 1 goal

[MacroGuru]

Weekly Notes
The suspension for Murray was upheld and he is missing this match, which hurts.

Match Notes
This is Odd Downs first match against newly promoted Merthyr T. Merthyr is actually the odds favorite to promote as well this season. This is a juggernaut that is going to be tough to beat supposedly.

Odd Down will be going with their 4-3-3 attacking formation. Morris will be used as an out of position Mid if needed.

Merthyr T runs a base 4-4-2 and are picked to win this match.

Odd Down Lineup

GK Rusling
D Charlton / Hogarth / Esdaile / Glagow
M Hobbs / Martin / Boakye
ST Booth / Taylor / Eriksen

Subs: Hegarty / Morris / Porter / Rungratsamee / Ivey Ward

Match Time

3' Boakye has a bad pass intercepted, Taylor steals it back and hits Booth moving in. Booth's shot goes wide.

6' Hogarth with a long pass to Taylor. Taylor had to run to get to it. He is one on one with the keeper. His shot hits the wood work and is cleared out.

18' Tully has his shot go over.

26' Cleary's centering pass was blocked by Hogarth but Tully recovers it and shoots. Again his shot sails on him.

29' Charlton with a long centering cross to Eriksen who powers the header into the lower right of the goal. GOAL! Odd Down is up 1-0!

34' Taylor powers a shot to goal. It is deflected by the keeper and Booth is there to clean it up and drive the ball into the back of the net. GOAL! Odd Down is now up 2-0!

43' Tully takes another shot, this time it goes wide.

Half: Asa Charlton is worn out a is James Martin, the sub choice is going to be Jack Morris in for Charlton. The team is told to not let their performance drop in the 2nd half.

59' Taylor passe to open space and Booth runs up to it. He moves the ball into the box and shoots from about the spot. GOAL! Odd Down is up 3-0!

62' Morris sends a low centering pass to the middle of the box. Taylor grabs the pass at the spot, takes three steps to the left and fires. His shot goes right into the net. GOAL! Odd Down is now up 4-0!

65' Morris sends it to far post from a corner kick. Esdaile goes up and heads it, he is fouled as he heads it, the header goes in, but the foul causes it to be waved off. The referee is pointing to the spot. Booth lines up for the shot and sends it home for his hat-trick! GOAL! Odd Down is up 5-0!

76' Rusling sends a long pass to Taylor who has to run to the ball. He is in a one on one situation and his shot is blocked but he continues through and recovers the rebound and hits the shot. GOAL! Odd Down is now up 6-0!

77' Rungratsamee is subbed in for a tired Eriksen. Glasgow is worse off than martin but Martin is still getting the sub. It will be a defense man (Ivey-Ward) as the squad will go into a defensive position to counter attack the flurry of attacks that will be coming.

Odd Down 6 : 0 Merthyr T

<center></center>
<table align="center" width="90%"> <tbody><tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Statistic</td> <td>Odd Down</td> <td>Merthyr T</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Shots</td> <td>16</td> <td>6</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>On Target</td> <td>11</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Off Target</td> <td>3</td> <td>4</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Blocked Shots</td> <td>2</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Woodwork</td> <td>1</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Clear Cut Chances</td> <td>7</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Long Shots</td> <td>4</td> <td>4</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Possession</td> <td>45%</td> <td>55%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Corners</td> <td>2</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Free Kicks</td> <td>13</td> <td>9</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Throw Ins</td> <td>11</td> <td>24</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Fouls</td> <td>7</td> <td>10</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Offsides</td> <td>2</td> <td>4</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Passes Completed</td> <td>66%</td> <td>73%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Crosses Completed</td> <td>40%</td> <td>16%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Tackles Won</td> <td>77%</td> <td>55%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Headers Won</td> <td>60%</td> <td>64%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Yellow Cards</td> <td>0</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Red Cards</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Kilometers Run</td> <td>110.4</td> <td>104.7</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Average Rating</td> <td>8.19</td> <td>5.54</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>
</td> <td>
</td> <td>
</td> </tr> </tbody></table>
Match Analysis
Welcome to the next level Merthyr T! It was a complete all around performance from all players on the pitch for Odd Down. The newbies up front put their foot on the throat and never let it up.

Taylor was amazing with his movements and the 3 midfielders were dedicated to proving they could handle it without Murray in the lineup.

Man of the Match
Paul Booth (9.6) - 3 Goals

Jamie Taylor had the same rating and had earned 2 goals and 2 assists in the match. The defense was rated in the 8's as well. It was a great performance all around.

[Grover]

7 CCC and 6 goals... now that's making them count. Very nice.

[MacroGuru]

7 CCC and 6 goals... now that's making them count. Very nice.

Yeah made me happy...

[MacroGuru]

Weekly Notes
Odd Down draw Bristol MF away for the 2nd round of the Les Phillips Cup...not to kind to the Downers.

The FA slammed Murray with a 2 game suspension for his red card penalty. Funny thing, when Joel bitched about it, they held their tongues. So this extra suspension is baffling.

Match Notes

Based upon feed back from the coaches the Downers will run a 4-1-2-1-2 against Hallen.

Hallen comes out with a 4-4-1-1 lineup and it is focused on circling the wagons. The Downers are picked to take it to Hallen.

Odd Down Lineup

GK Rusling
D Morris / Hogarth / Esdaile / Evans
DM Glasgow
M Martin / Boakye
AM Booth
ST Eriksen / Taylor

Subs: Hegarty / Charlton / Hobbs / Rungratsamee / Ivey-Ward

Match Time

36' Cousins shoots and sends the ball wide.

44' Hobbs comes in for an injured Glasgow the lineup shifts to a 4-3-3 attacking lineup.

45' Morris sends a corner kick to far post and it is headed by Esdaile and it goes over the goal.

47' Martin heads a throw in that was sent into the box, his header was intercepted by Davis and sent over the goal.

Half: No subs happen and the team is told they can win this game.

60' Hobbs fires a shot from about 30m out and it hits the top of the wood work and comes down past the line. GOAL! Odd Down is up 1-0!

62' Morris hits it far post from the right corner. Esdaile goes up for the header and sends it to the right side of the goal where Hogarth powers it back in catching the keeper out of position. GOAL! Odd Down is up 1-0.

65' Hay has a clear shot and he sends it wide.

66' Asa Charlton comes in for Jack Morris.

69' Hobbs sends a leading pass to Taylor. He was stopped in the box and he sends a pass to Eriksen who volleys his shot into the net. GOAL! Odd Down steps up 3-0!

72' Supat Rungratsamee comes in for James Martin and steps up into the AM position.

78' Hogarth sends a counter pass deep into the field as Taylor breaks through and gets the ball in the lower right side of the box. He sends a crossing pass back to Eriksen who volleys into the net. GOAL! Odd Down goes up 4-0!

88' Eriksen to the far post from the right corner. Esdaile with the header sent wide.

Hallen 0 : 4 Odd Down

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<table align="center" width="90%"> <tbody><tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Statistic</td> <td>Hallen</td> <td>Odd Down</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Shots</td> <td>8</td> <td>10</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>On Target</td> <td>0</td> <td>5</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Off Target</td> <td>6</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Blocked Shots</td> <td>2</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Woodwork</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Clear Cut Chances</td> <td>0</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Long Shots</td> <td>7</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Possession</td> <td>58%</td> <td>42%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Corners</td> <td>1</td> <td>6</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Free Kicks</td> <td>14</td> <td>12</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Throw Ins</td> <td>22</td> <td>21</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Fouls</td> <td>7</td> <td>11</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Offsides</td> <td>5</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Passes Completed</td> <td>69%</td> <td>60%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Crosses Completed</td> <td>26%</td> <td>27%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Tackles Won</td> <td>36%</td> <td>75%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Headers Won</td> <td>68%</td> <td>76%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Yellow Cards</td> <td>1</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Red Cards</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Kilometers Run</td> <td>98.0</td> <td>103.8</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Average Rating</td> <td>5.88</td> <td>7.52</td> </tr> </tbody></table>
Match Analysis
Odd Down was beaten in possession and passes completed but they took advantage of their chances and made them count in the 2nd half of the game.

2 forwards and 2 defenders had 8.0 rated game while the bulk of Hallen was around 6.

Man of the Match
Kent Eriksen (8.8) 2 goals

[MacroGuru]

September News and Notes

Odd Down is leading the league due to a +10 goal differential.

<table align="center" width="90%"> <tbody><tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Pos</td> <td>Inf</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>
</td> <td>Odd Down</td> <td>
</td> <td>2</td> <td>2</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>10</td> <td>0</td> <td>+10</td> <td>6</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>2nd</td> <td>
</td> <td>Bitton</td> <td>
</td> <td>2</td> <td>2</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>6</td> <td>2</td> <td>+4</td> <td>6</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>3rd</td> <td>
</td> <td>Barnstaple</td> <td>
</td> <td>2</td> <td>2</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>6</td> <td>3</td> <td>+3</td> <td>6</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>4th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Westfields</td> <td>
</td> <td>2</td> <td>2</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>4</td> <td>1</td> <td>+3</td> <td>6</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>5th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Wellington</td> <td>
</td> <td>2</td> <td>1</td> <td>0</td> <td>1</td> <td>3</td> <td>4</td> <td>-1</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>6th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Corsham</td> <td>
</td> <td>2</td> <td>1</td> <td>0</td> <td>1</td> <td>2</td> <td>3</td> <td>-1</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>7th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Merthyr T</td> <td>
</td> <td>2</td> <td>1</td> <td>0</td> <td>1</td> <td>3</td> <td>7</td> <td>-4</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>8th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Wells</td> <td>
</td> <td>2</td> <td>0</td> <td>2</td> <td>0</td> <td>4</td> <td>4</td> <td>0</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>9th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Willand</td> <td>
</td> <td>2</td> <td>0</td> <td>2</td> <td>0</td> <td>2</td> <td>2</td> <td>0</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>10th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Radstock</td> <td>
</td> <td>2</td> <td>0</td> <td>2</td> <td>0</td> <td>1</td> <td>1</td> <td>0</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>11th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Buckland</td> <td>
</td> <td>2</td> <td>0</td> <td>2</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>12th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Street</td> <td>
</td> <td>1</td> <td>0</td> <td>1</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>13th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Brislington</td> <td>
</td> <td>2</td> <td>0</td> <td>1</td> <td>1</td> <td>4</td> <td>5</td> <td>-1</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>14th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Welton Rovers</td> <td>
</td> <td>2</td> <td>0</td> <td>1</td> <td>1</td> <td>1</td> <td>2</td> <td>-1</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>15th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Bristol MF</td> <td>
</td> <td>2</td> <td>0</td> <td>1</td> <td>1</td> <td>4</td> <td>6</td> <td>-2</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>16th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Ilfracombe</td> <td>
</td> <td>2</td> <td>0</td> <td>1</td> <td>1</td> <td>2</td> <td>4</td> <td>-2</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>17th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Hallen</td> <td>
</td> <td>2</td> <td>0</td> <td>1</td> <td>1</td> <td>3</td> <td>7</td> <td>-4</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>18th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Bishop Sutton</td> <td>
</td> <td>1</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>1</td> <td>2</td> <td>3</td> <td>-1</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>19th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Longwell Green</td> <td>
</td> <td>2</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>2</td> <td>1</td> <td>4</td> <td>-3</td> <td>0</td> </tr> </tbody></table>
Important September Dates
9/7 - Bishop Sutton (Western Premier)
9/10 - Knaresborough T (FA Vase)
9/11 - FA Vase First Round Draw
9/17 - Bristol MF (Western Premier)
9/21 - Somerset County FA Premier Cup First Round Draw
9/21 - Barnstaple (Western Premier)

Training Report
The following players impressed in training during the past month:
Jack Morris (Aerobic)
Matt Carr (Aerobic)
Gary Gray (Tactics)

The following players have failed to impress in training during the past month:
Tom Rusling (Aerobic)
Jamie Taylor (Strength)
Paul Booth (Strength)

The following youth players have trained well during the past month:
Jean-Pierre Luciani (Strength)
Marc Kelly (Aerobic)
Danny Clancy (Aerobic)

One youth player in particular failed to impress in training during the past month:
Lee Riley (Aerobic)

Awards
Kent Eriksen of Odd Down won the Western Premier Player of the Month for August.

[MacroGuru]

Weekly Notes
Banton has resumed full training and Keith Wright was injured in training. He strained his calf muscle and will be out for 4 weeks.

Odd Down made an offer on Ilfracombe's GK Anthony White as a rotation GK...no money was offered but it is being delayed due to funds.

Match Notes
This will be the 3rd match between these teams. They are matched up at 1-1 and Odd Down owns the goal differential by +1. The last match Bishop Sutton walked away with the win.

Odd Down will be playing with their 4-3-3 attacking formation. Banton is back in the lineup, this week he is a sub.

Bishop Sutton runs a 4-1-2-1-2 defensive formation. Odd Down is picked to be the winner for this match.

Odd Down Lineup

GK Rusling
D Morris / Esdaile / Hogarth / Glasgow
M Hobbs / Martin / Boakye
ST Booth / Taylor / Eriksen

Subs: Hegarty / Charlton / Banton / Lokonga / Ivey-Ward

Match Time

5' Morris sends it to far post from the right corner. Hobbs goes up for the header and it is sent over the goal.

10' Eriksen moves to the lower left and sends a crossing pass to Taylor who volleys it into the net. GOAL! Odd Down is up 1-0!

14' Eriksen sends another pass to Taylor who is forced to shoot without setting up for a shot. It's forced wide.

20' Glasgow sends a crossing pass to the far post. Booth goes up and powers the header into goal. GOAL! Odd Down is up 2-0!

33' Morris sends a long cross to Eriksen. His header hits the cross bar and goes over.

36' Cooper to Ansell and he powers it from 25m out and it sails over the goal.

Half: The talk was with how pleased Joel was at their performance.

48' Sperring receives a long pass and takes it into the box, the defense stands off to force him to make the move. He shoots and Rusling deflects the shot out for a corner kick.

50' Sperring has another shot towards goal and he is stonewalled by Rusling again.

51' Glasgow sends a long cross from right to left to Booth sitting in the far post. His header goes over the bar.

56' Sperring is alone again going up against Rusling and this time he triumphs. GOAL! Bishop Sutton brings the game within 2-1!

57' Banton subs in for James Martin and Charlton subs in for Jack Morris.

61' Sperring is given another chance. Rusling comes out and forces him to shoot wide. He hits the wood work and it is rebounded and cleared by Esdaile.

62' Ivey-Ward subs in for Glagow.

75' Turner with the loft to center of the penalty box Oliver with the header. Rusling barely got his fingers on it, but not with enough strength to turn it. The ball almost falls into goal but Charlton recovers it and clears it. A miraculous save!

79' Banton with a pass towards far post from the free kick and Hobbs dives. His header was a little weak and was blocked and cleared.
Bishop Sutton 1 : 2 Odd Down

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<table align="center" width="90%"> <tbody><tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Statistic</td> <td>Bishop Sutton</td> <td>Odd Down</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Shots</td> <td>6</td> <td>10</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>On Target</td> <td>3</td> <td>4</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Off Target</td> <td>3</td> <td>6</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Blocked Shots</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Woodwork</td> <td>2</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Clear Cut Chances</td> <td>2</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Long Shots</td> <td>1</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Possession</td> <td>45%</td> <td>55%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Corners</td> <td>4</td> <td>4</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Free Kicks</td> <td>18</td> <td>17</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Throw Ins</td> <td>25</td> <td>22</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Fouls</td> <td>14</td> <td>11</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Offsides</td> <td>3</td> <td>7</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Passes Completed</td> <td>56%</td> <td>67%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Crosses Completed</td> <td>14%</td> <td>36%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Tackles Won</td> <td>64%</td> <td>74%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Headers Won</td> <td>65%</td> <td>71%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Yellow Cards</td> <td>2</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Red Cards</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Kilometers Run</td> <td>114.1</td> <td>115.9</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Average Rating</td> <td>6.52</td> <td>6.91</td> </tr> </tbody></table>
Match Analysis
What a tale of two halves. The first half was dominance by Odd Down, the second half was all Bishop Sutton. The Downers were lucky to escape with a win with the way they played in the second half.

Man of the Match
Lee Sperring (7.4) 1 goal

[MacroGuru]

Weekly Notes
Nothing has gone on for the past 2 days

Match Notes
This is the first meeting between the two squads and Odd Down is picked to win.

Odd Down is bringing in some back ups to start and play this match. The promotion is the most important thing to Joel Sutton.

Odd Down is running the 4-3-3 lineup.

Knaresborough T is running a 4-4-2

Odd Down Lineup

GK Hegarty
D Charlton / Porter / Tooth / Evans
M Murray / Martin / Banton
ST Lokonga / Bulembi / Rungratsamee

Subs: Rusling / Boakye / Morris / Eriksen / Ivey-Ward

Match Time

4' Bulembi receives a pass from Murray. Bulembi's shot goes wide.

6' Lokonga crosses to Banton and the shot goes over.

19' Banton sends a cross towards Lokonga. The pass is blocked and it goes to Murray who fires a shot into the net. GOAL! Odd Down is up 1-0!

32' A horrible pass by Porter allow MacDonald into a one on one situation. He sends it past Hegarty. GOAL! The score is now even, 1-1!

Half: Eriksen comes on for Bulembi and Boakye comes on for Martin. Players are told they need to score 1 more goal.

46' Lokonga sends a cross towards far post and Eriksen heads it over.

49' Eriksen shots and it is deflected and cleared.

57' Lokonga shoots and misses

66' Marshall gets a break. He moves the ball into the box and shoots. His shot goes wide.

67' Morris is subbed in for Rungratsamee.

70' Banton to the far post from the corner. Tooth has his header blocked and Boakye sends the shot over the goal.

72' Lokonga has his shot blocked and cleared.

77' Lokonga crosses to Boakye. His header is shoft and scooped up by the keeper.

78' Boakye to Morris, his first shot is blocked, he moves around and takes it into the box and shoots and it finds the net. GOAL! Odd Down is now up 2-1!

85' Lokonga crosses and it is missed by all. Morris steals the ball back and his shot hits the side of the net.

86' Eriksen is alone with a lead pass from Boakye. He shoots, unchallenged and it goes in. GOAL! Odd Down is now up 3-1!

88' Marshall shoots and it goes wide to the left.

90' Paul Porter fouls Marshall in the box. The ref points to the spot. McLaughlin lines up for the shot and drills it home. GOAL! Knaresborough brings it to 3-2!

Knaresborough 2 : 3 Odd Down

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<table align="center" width="90%"> <tbody><tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Statistic</td> <td>Knaresborough T</td> <td>Odd Down</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Shots</td> <td>7</td> <td>17</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>On Target</td> <td>3</td> <td>6</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Off Target</td> <td>4</td> <td>9</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Blocked Shots</td> <td>0</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Woodwork</td> <td>1</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Clear Cut Chances</td> <td>2</td> <td>5</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Long Shots</td> <td>3</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Possession</td> <td>53%</td> <td>47%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Corners</td> <td>3</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Free Kicks</td> <td>19</td> <td>12</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Throw Ins</td> <td>25</td> <td>15</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Fouls</td> <td>9</td> <td>16</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Offsides</td> <td>3</td> <td>4</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Passes Completed</td> <td>65%</td> <td>64%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Crosses Completed</td> <td>16%</td> <td>33%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Tackles Won</td> <td>64%</td> <td>59%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Headers Won</td> <td>52%</td> <td>83%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Yellow Cards</td> <td>1</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Red Cards</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Kilometers Run</td> <td>93.7</td> <td>95.8</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Average Rating</td> <td>6.67</td> <td>6.76</td> </tr> </tbody></table>
Match Analysis
This one is a little hard to read because it was mainly backups playing. When the normal starters were subbed in is when the team played better. It is a scary thought thinking additional injuries may destroy this team.

Man of the Match
Tom Murray (7.6) - 1 goal

[MacroGuru]

Rough week..will resume tonight...I hope to accomplish at least 3 matches tonight.

[MacroGuru]

Weekly Notes

Scott Metcalfe (Torn Hamstring), Keith Wright (Calf Strain), Adie Harris (Hip Injury) are a couple of weeks away from returning from their injuries.Match Notes
This will be the 3rd match between these teams in the league. It is split 1-1 and Bristol MF owns the goal differential.

Odd Down will go with their 4-3-3 attacking lineup and is picked to win with ease.

Bristol MF runs a 3-4-3 attacking lineup.

Odd Down Lineup

GK Rusling
D Morris / Hogarth / Esdaile / Glasgow
M Boakye / Martin / Murray
ST Taylor / Booth / Eriksen

Subs: Hegarty / Charlton / Hobbs / Rungratsamee / Evans

Match Time

2' Boakye shoots from the half circle and it goes just wide to the left.

4' Ngwa is left alone on the left side and he gets the pass and shoots. Rusling was lucky to turn the pass and it goes out for a corner.

7' A nice counter from a free kick has Hogarth leading Taylor who is one on one with his defender all the way down to the middle of the right side of the penalty box. He crosses to Murray who volleys it in. GOAL! Odd Down is now up 1-0!

11' Gorman with the corner and Mortimer sends it over the goal.

21' Martin with the interception of the goal kick, He heads it out ahead of everyone and Booth beats the defense to the ball. He forces the keeper out and lobs it uphigh and over the keeper. GOAL! Odd Down goes up 2-0!

35' Long throw in has Taylor try a cross from deep within the box. It is blocked and Murray tries a quick shot from the half circle and misses.

Half: Glasgow and Esdaile received yellows in the first half. Evans is subbed in for Glasgow.

49' Eriksen receives the long pass from Murray. He moves the ball up field and crosses it to Taylor who hits the half volley. GOAL! Odd Down is in a commanding position up 3-0!

71' Gorman from the corner. He sends a great cross to Ngwa whose header is just turned by Rusling and is cleared out behind the goal by Morris.

73' Asa Charlton subs in for Martin as Morris moves up to the MF. Hobbs comes in for Boakye.

75' Beech receives the pass from McMullen and he shoots from the middle of the box. His shot is forced and it heads outside the goal.

79' A quick in to Booth, who passes back to Evans with a one time cross to Taylor who half volleys the shot into net. GOAL! Odd Down is up 4-0!

84' Booth to Eriksen to Taylor. Taylor moves in and shoots and his shot is turned by the keeper.

90' McMullen is all alone with Hogarth trying to catch up behind him. Rusling steps out and forces the shot. It goes over the net.

Odd Down 4 : 0 Bristol MF

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<table align="center" width="90%"> <tbody><tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Statistic</td> <td>Odd Down</td> <td>Bristol MF</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Shots</td> <td>12</td> <td>5</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>On Target</td> <td>6</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Off Target</td> <td>4</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Blocked Shots</td> <td>2</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Woodwork</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Clear Cut Chances</td> <td>2</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Long Shots</td> <td>6</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Possession</td> <td>50%</td> <td>50%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Corners</td> <td>7</td> <td>5</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Free Kicks</td> <td>14</td> <td>14</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Throw Ins</td> <td>17</td> <td>22</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Fouls</td> <td>9</td> <td>12</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Offsides</td> <td>5</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Passes Completed</td> <td>68%</td> <td>70%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Crosses Completed</td> <td>25%</td> <td>14%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Tackles Won</td> <td>74%</td> <td>69%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Headers Won</td> <td>45%</td> <td>83%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Yellow Cards</td> <td>4</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Red Cards</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Kilometers Run</td> <td>111.0</td> <td>106.6</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Average Rating</td> <td>7.63</td> <td>6.11</td> </tr> </tbody></table>
Match Analysis


6 shots on target and 4 goals, not a bad a conversion for a team that was tortured by Bristol MF at the end of the season. The smack was flying by both coaches before the game, but when Sutton asked his players to back him up they did.

Bristol walked into a pissed off Buzz Saw that wants to promote.

Man of the Match
MF Jamie Taylor (9.4) 2 Goals, 1 Assist

The midfield averaged a 7.75 rating and the forwards were around an 8.

[MacroGuru]

Weekly Notes
Players of the week for the past week from Odd Down: Rusling, Murray, Taylor and Booth.

Match Notes
This is the third game between the teams and they have an even split on their past two matches.

Odd Down is running a 4-3-3 attacking formation and is the favorite for this match.

Barnstaple runs a 4-4-2 standard formation.
Odd Down Lineup

GK Rusling
D Morris / Hogarth / Esdaile / Glasgow
M Boakye / Martin / Murray
ST Booth / Eriksen / Taylor

Subs: Hegarty / Hobbs / Banton / Rungratsamee / Charlton

Match Time

5' Boakye to Murray on the outside right corner of the box. Murray turns and fires a shot from 25 m out and sinks it. GOAL! Odd Down is up 1-0!

12' Morris centers to the penalty box and it is blocked. Martin with the one time volley and it sails wide.

15' Watt moves across the top of the box and fires. His shot is caught by Rusling.

18' Eriksen to Booth. Booth pushes the ball to the top of the circle and fires a long shot. The keeper gave it all he could to turn the ball out of goal and over the net. Corner Kick.

25' Booth moves through three defenders getting open in the box and forces the keeper to come out. The keeper was in a bad position as Booth pushes the ball past him. GOAL! Odd Down goes up 2-0!

35' Murray from the corner sends the pass to the far post. Esdaile hits the header and the keeper barely turns it over the goal. Corner Kick.

Half: Booth received a yellow card in the half. Jack Morris is subbed by Asa Charlton. The team is encouraged to keep it up!

50' Weller sends it ahead to Charran. He pushes down the field into the box. Rusling steps way out to play the ball and pays no attention to the streaking Bainbridge who is wide open and receives the pass and hits the open net with ease. GOAL! Barnstaple closes the gap to 2-1!

51' Booth fires from the top of the box and the keeper deflects it. Taylor is right there to scoop up the rebound and send it home. GOAL! Odd Down goes up again, this time the score is 3-1!

56' Charran gets another long pass and is left one on one with Rusling who manages to block the shot and it is cleared.

57' Charran shoots and his shot sails on him.

64' Murray from the corner to the far post. Esdaile goes up for the header and it is sent to the keeper who catches it.

66' Banton comes in for Martin. Hobbs comes in for Boakye.

79' Taylor received a pass from Murray and was left wide open with the keeper. His shot goes wide.

Odd Down 3 : 1 Barnstaple

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<table align="center" width="90%"> <tbody><tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Statistic</td> <td>Odd Down</td> <td>Barnstaple</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Shots</td> <td>15</td> <td>5</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>On Target</td> <td>7</td> <td>4</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Off Target</td> <td>8</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Blocked Shots</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Woodwork</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Clear Cut Chances</td> <td>4</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Long Shots</td> <td>6</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Possession</td> <td>51%</td> <td>49%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Corners</td> <td>5</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Free Kicks</td> <td>9</td> <td>10</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Throw Ins</td> <td>24</td> <td>23</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Fouls</td> <td>7</td> <td>8</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Offsides</td> <td>3</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Passes Completed</td> <td>65%</td> <td>66%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Crosses Completed</td> <td>28%</td> <td>15%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Tackles Won</td> <td>68%</td> <td>51%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Headers Won</td> <td>83%</td> <td>47%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Yellow Cards</td> <td>1</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Red Cards</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Kilometers Run</td> <td>107.1</td> <td>101.6</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Average Rating</td> <td>7.12</td> <td>6.46</td> </tr> </tbody></table>
Match Analysis
The Downers have been absolutely unforgiving with shooting. They know if they throw enough at the keeper he can't stop it all. Domination in the air today helped with this game.

Man of the Match
Tom Murray (8.3) - 1 Goal

Tom displayed amazing skills in the midfield with 3 interceptions and going 14/23 on his passes.

[MacroGuru]

October News and Notes

Not a lot to report. The Downers are currently undefeated in the league with a +17 GD.

<table align="center" width="90%"> <tbody><tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Pos</td> <td>Inf</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>
</td> <td>Odd Down</td> <td>
</td> <td>5</td> <td>5</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>19</td> <td>2</td> <td>+17</td> <td>15</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>2nd</td> <td>
</td> <td>Bitton</td> <td>
</td> <td>6</td> <td>4</td> <td>2</td> <td>0</td> <td>12</td> <td>5</td> <td>+7</td> <td>14</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>3rd</td> <td>
</td> <td>Westfields</td> <td>
</td> <td>5</td> <td>4</td> <td>1</td> <td>0</td> <td>8</td> <td>3</td> <td>+5</td> <td>13</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>4th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Barnstaple</td> <td>
</td> <td>6</td> <td>4</td> <td>0</td> <td>2</td> <td>12</td> <td>9</td> <td>+3</td> <td>12</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>5th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Merthyr T</td> <td>
</td> <td>5</td> <td>4</td> <td>0</td> <td>1</td> <td>11</td> <td>10</td> <td>+1</td> <td>12</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>6th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Ilfracombe</td> <td>
</td> <td>6</td> <td>3</td> <td>1</td> <td>2</td> <td>9</td> <td>9</td> <td>0</td> <td>10</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>7th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Corsham</td> <td>
</td> <td>6</td> <td>3</td> <td>1</td> <td>2</td> <td>7</td> <td>7</td> <td>0</td> <td>10</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>8th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Wellington</td> <td>
</td> <td>6</td> <td>3</td> <td>0</td> <td>3</td> <td>6</td> <td>7</td> <td>-1</td> <td>9</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>9th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Buckland</td> <td>
</td> <td>5</td> <td>2</td> <td>2</td> <td>1</td> <td>4</td> <td>1</td> <td>+3</td> <td>8</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>10th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Wells</td> <td>
</td> <td>6</td> <td>1</td> <td>3</td> <td>2</td> <td>13</td> <td>16</td> <td>-3</td> <td>6</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>11th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Radstock</td> <td>
</td> <td>6</td> <td>0</td> <td>5</td> <td>1</td> <td>5</td> <td>6</td> <td>-1</td> <td>5</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>12th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Willand</td> <td>
</td> <td>5</td> <td>1</td> <td>2</td> <td>2</td> <td>4</td> <td>5</td> <td>-1</td> <td>5</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>13th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Bristol MF</td> <td>
</td> <td>5</td> <td>1</td> <td>2</td> <td>2</td> <td>6</td> <td>10</td> <td>-4</td> <td>5</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>14th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Welton Rovers</td> <td>
</td> <td>4</td> <td>1</td> <td>1</td> <td>2</td> <td>2</td> <td>5</td> <td>-3</td> <td>4</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>15th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Longwell Green</td> <td>
</td> <td>6</td> <td>1</td> <td>1</td> <td>4</td> <td>4</td> <td>8</td> <td>-4</td> <td>4</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>16th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Brislington</td> <td>
</td> <td>6</td> <td>0</td> <td>3</td> <td>3</td> <td>7</td> <td>10</td> <td>-3</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>17th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Bishop Sutton</td> <td>
</td> <td>5</td> <td>0</td> <td>2</td> <td>3</td> <td>7</td> <td>11</td> <td>-4</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>18th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Street</td> <td>
</td> <td>3</td> <td>0</td> <td>1</td> <td>2</td> <td>1</td> <td>4</td> <td>-3</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>19th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Hallen</td> <td>
</td> <td>6</td> <td>0</td> <td>1</td> <td>5</td> <td>6</td> <td>15</td> <td>-9</td> <td>1</td> </tr> </tbody></table>
Important Dates in October

10/1 - Wells (Western Premier)
10/4 - Bristol MF (Les Phillips Cup)
10/5 - Western League Les Phillips Cup Third Round Draw
10/6 - Somerset County FA Premier Cup Second Round Draw
10/8 - Liversedge (FA Vase)
10/9 - FA Vase Second Round Draw
10/12 - Ilfracombe (Western Premier)
10/15 - Wellington (Western Premier)
10/22 - Corsham (Western Premier)
10/29 Westfields (Western Premier)

Training Report
The following players have trained well over the past month:
Lucas Banton (Aerobic)
Joseph Boakye (Aerobic)
Shandel Gonsalves (Aerobic)

The following players have failed to impress over the past month:
Kent Eriksen (Strength)
Wayne Evans (Strength)
Joe Danvers (Strength)

The following youth players have trained well over the past month:
Louis Baverstock (Ball Control)
Ali Griffin (Aerobic)
Christopher Lever (Aerobic)

The following youth player has failed to impress over the past month:
Julian Keeling (Tactics)

Awards
Odd Down Manager Joel Sutton runs away with the Manager of the Month award for September.

Odd Down players Paul Booth and Jamie Taylor took 2nd and 3rd in the player of the month voting for September.

[MacroGuru]

Weekly Notes

Keith Wright, Scott Metcalfe and Adie Harris return to full training
Tom Murray is a player of the weekMatch Notes
This is the third match between these teams. Odd Down owns the goal differential with a +1

Odd Down will be going with a 4-3-3 attacking formation.

Wells will be using a 4-2-4 attacking formation and is picked to be the big time dogs in this match.

Odd Down Lineup

GK Rusling
D Morris / Esdaile / Hogarth / Metcalfe
M Boakye / Martin / Murray
ST Booth / Taylor / Eriksen

Subs: Hegarty / Ivey-Ward / Glasgow / Rungratsamee / Banton

Match Time

1' Morris to Taylor in the middle of the box who spins and shoots and it is blocked and cleared.

2' Foster is open on the right side and is forced to shoot. His shot goes wide.

3' Morris sends a centering pass into the box and Taylor slide kicks the ball. It hist the wood work and is cleared behind the goal for a corner kick.

14' Taylor receives a centering pass from Murray. He is knocked off the ball and Booth intercepts the pass and crushes the ball into the back of the net. But wait! The linesman has his flag up. Offsides.

18' Palmer gets a clean pass and fires it at goal. Rusling blocks it and Morris clears the ball.

35' A give and go between Taylor and Booth sees Booth's shot goes wide.

43' Metcalfe moves the ball up the right side, goes to the bottom and crosses and hits Booth in the box and he pushes into the

Half: So the team is told to not get complacent.

53' Eriksen receives a smooth pass and is instantly challenged. He shoots with his off foot and it is blocked and cleared.

56' Eriksen receives the pass from Martin. Eriksen shoots and it is blocked and he cleans up his own shot and sends the rebound home. GOAL! Odd Down is now up 2-0!

62' Taylor gets a rebound from a blocked pass and turns and shoots. The ball flies by the keeper. GOAL! Odd Down steps up 3-0!

69' Double Sub, Glasgow goes in for Metcalfe. Banton in for Martin

71' Palmer gets by Hogarth and shoots. His shot sails high.

79' Banton gets Eriksen on a break to the right. Eriksen's shot goes wide.

87' Rungratsamee is sent in for Murray

Odd Down 3 : 0 Wells

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<table align="center" width="90%"> <tbody><tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Statistic</td> <td>Odd Down</td> <td>Wells</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Shots</td> <td>13</td> <td>5</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>On Target</td> <td>7</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Off Target</td> <td>4</td> <td>4</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Blocked Shots</td> <td>2</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Woodwork</td> <td>1</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Clear Cut Chances</td> <td>3</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Long Shots</td> <td>2</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Possession</td> <td>54%</td> <td>46%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Corners</td> <td>6</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Free Kicks</td> <td>7</td> <td>14</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Throw Ins</td> <td>12</td> <td>20</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Fouls</td> <td>8</td> <td>6</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Offsides</td> <td>6</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Passes Completed</td> <td>75%</td> <td>65%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Crosses Completed</td> <td>21%</td> <td>0%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Tackles Won</td> <td>77%</td> <td>63%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Headers Won</td> <td>60%</td> <td>75%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Yellow Cards</td> <td>1</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Red Cards</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Kilometers Run</td> <td>95.0</td> <td>90.1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Average Rating</td> <td>7.26</td> <td>6.22</td> </tr> </tbody></table>
Match Analysis
A tough match in the first half with a wake up call in the second. The team looked completely different and more determined in the second half of the game. The strength of the team in the past matches have been the midfield but that was weak and the strikers and defenders picked up the slack.
Man of the Match
DR Scott Metcalfe (8.1), 1 Assist, 13/15 passes, 5 tackles, 8 Interceptions.

Scott came back from his injury on fire and was bound and determined to show why he is a starter.

[MacroGuru]

Weekly Notes

Scott Metcalfe was named as a player of the week
Paul Booth received an offer from Skelmersdale. Odd Down countered.
Match Notes
This is the fourth match between the teams and Odd Down has a 2-1 record against Bristol and a +3 in goal differential in their matches.

With the matches so close there will be some starters that rest.

Odd Down will go with a 4-3-3 attacking lineup.

Bristol runs an attacking 3-4-3 formation and have been picked to lose this game.

Odd Down Lineup

GK Hegarty
D Charlton / Porter / Tooth / Glasgow
M Boakye / Hobbs / Banton
ST Lokonga / Bulembi / Rungratsamee

Subs: Rusling / Ivey-Ward / Martin / Booth / Morris


Match Time

8' Short sends a centering pass from his free kick to Mortimer who volleys the shot to the net. GOAL! Bristol MF is up 1-0!

14' Boakye gets the ball to Lokonga before he is tackled and Lokonga is left in space and sends the ball hard into the side of the net. GOAL! The score is even 1-1!

16' Glasgow sends it to far post from the right side. Lokonga goes up and his header is blocked by the keeper and the ball is cleared.

20' Short from the corner to far post. Daniels goes up for the header and Hegarty barely blocks it and the ball is cleared.

38' Glasgow is injured and is subbed by Ivey-Ward. Tooth moves to the DR spot and Ward is in the DC.

Half: Morris comes in for Tooth and Martin in for Hobbs. There is going to have to be some tough work for the team in the second half to win this match.

71' Rungratsamee turns and gets the pass and shoots sending his shot wide.

74' Redmond sends a centering pass to McMullen. McMullens volley is blocked, there is a scramble in front of the net and he is able to poke the ball home. GOAL! Bristol goes up 2-1!

Bristol MF 2 : 1 Odd Down

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<table align="center" width="90%"> <tbody><tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Statistic</td> <td>Bristol MF</td> <td>Odd Down</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Shots</td> <td>8</td> <td>5</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>On Target</td> <td>2</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Off Target</td> <td>5</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Blocked Shots</td> <td>1</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Woodwork</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Clear Cut Chances</td> <td>2</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Long Shots</td> <td>2</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Possession</td> <td>54%</td> <td>46%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Corners</td> <td>4</td> <td>5</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Free Kicks</td> <td>17</td> <td>14</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Throw Ins</td> <td>24</td> <td>25</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Fouls</td> <td>12</td> <td>13</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Offsides</td> <td>2</td> <td>4</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Passes Completed</td> <td>61%</td> <td>57%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Crosses Completed</td> <td>25%</td> <td>4%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Tackles Won</td> <td>65%</td> <td>63%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Headers Won</td> <td>70%</td> <td>63%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Yellow Cards</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Red Cards</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Kilometers Run</td> <td>104.5</td> <td>106.3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Average Rating</td> <td>6.78</td> <td>6.32</td> </tr> </tbody></table>


Match Analysis
The board may not be to happy on this loss but it was one that doesn't matter much due to the fact the team will make more money if they can last longer in the vase. They do that with healthy starters. Needless to say, this is going to be a rough game to swallow because obviously, the depth on the squad isn't that good.

Man of the Match
ST Adam Mortimer (7.3) 1 Goal

[MacroGuru]

Match Notes
This is the first ever match between these two teams.

Odd Down will run the 4-3-3 attacking formation. They are picked as the favorites for this match.

Liversedge runs a base 4-4-2 formation
Odd Down Lineup

GK Rusling
D Morris / Hogarth / Esdaile / Metcalfe
M Harris / Martin / Murray
ST Booth / Taylor / Martin

Subs: Hegarty / Charlton / Boakye / Rungratsamee / Ivey-Ward

Match Time

5' Murray from the corner to far post. Esdaile goes up and his header goes over goal.

10' Rusling blocks a shot from 25 m out and he didn't catch it. Long runs in and scoops the rebound into the net. GOAL! Liversedge is up 1-0!

37' Eriksen sends a cross to Booth who powers a header that the keeper barely turns over the cross bar. Corner Kick.

39' Taylor gets the long pass on the intercepted goal kick. He is alone and his shot hits the post and is cleared for a corner kick.

40' Murray sends it to far post from the corner and Esdaile heads it towards goal and it is blocked and cleared.

41' Eriksen receives the long pass on an intercepted corner kick and he is left one on one and he fires the ball into the net. WAIT! It's offsides and it doesn't count.

45' Taylor gets the long pass on the intercepted goal kick. He is alone and his shot hits the post and is cleared for a corner kick.

Half: Ivey-Ward comes in for Esdaile. The players are told they need to produce more.

56' Morris fires from a free kick and his shot goes wide.

60' Morris sends a far cross to Eriksen whose header goes over the net.

68' Rungratsamee comes in for Eriksen and Boakye comes in for Martin.

74' Booth's shot hits the wood work and Murray's follow up sails.

75' Another cross, this time from Harris and Rungratsamee heads it into goal. It is disallowed though due to offsides.

86' Wood sends a cross to far post from the corner and Brodie volleys it in. GOAL! Liversedge goes up 2-0!

87' Taylor has a chance and it is blocked and cleared!

Odd Down 0 : 2 Liversedge

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<table align="center" width="90%"> <tbody><tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Statistic</td> <td>Odd Down</td> <td>Liversedge</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Shots</td> <td>19</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>On Target</td> <td>5</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Off Target</td> <td>10</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Blocked Shots</td> <td>4</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Woodwork</td> <td>2</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Clear Cut Chances</td> <td>2</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Long Shots</td> <td>3</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Possession</td> <td>66%</td> <td>34%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Corners</td> <td>6</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Free Kicks</td> <td>13</td> <td>17</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Throw Ins</td> <td>22</td> <td>14</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Fouls</td> <td>11</td> <td>11</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Offsides</td> <td>6</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Passes Completed</td> <td>78%</td> <td>53%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Crosses Completed</td> <td>36%</td> <td>50%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Tackles Won</td> <td>70%</td> <td>58%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Headers Won</td> <td>70%</td> <td>62%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Yellow Cards</td> <td>2</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Red Cards</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Kilometers Run</td> <td>104.1</td> <td>104.9</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Average Rating</td> <td>6.48</td> <td>6.84</td> </tr> </tbody></table>
Match Analysis
With the Downers in complete control, this was a shocker. However, the referee's were piss poor. Both offsides calls were not even close. On the replay the attacking players were at least 5 steps behind the line. In fact, it is being said that the goal in the 42nd minute should have stood. That would have caused a lot of different choices in subs and tactics if it would have stood.

Man of the Match
ST Geoff Long (7.1) - 1 Goal

[MacroGuru]

Weekly Notes

The FA was very quiet when Joel unleashed verbal hell about the officiating at the last match.
Paul Booth commits to Odd DownMatch Notes
In the two prior matches played between the teams, both results have ended up as a draw with no goals scored.

Odd Down is running the 4-3-3 formation. The Downers are picked to win this game with ease.

Ilfracombe will bring an assault with a 4-3-2-1 attacking formation.

Odd Down Lineup

GK Rusling
D Charlton / Hogarth / Esdaile / Evans
M Boakye / Banton / Murray
ST Booth / Taylor / Eriksen

Subs: Hegarty / Martin / Wright / Rungratsamee / Ward

Match Time

24' Evans to Taylor who turns and shoots and his shot sails wide.

38' Evans with another cross into center and Taylor with the volley and it goes off the wood work and is then cleared.

Half: The team is encouraged and told they can win this match!

56' Doyle crosses and Esdaile gets a head on it and sends it out of bounds. corner kick.

58' Martin shoots and Rusling blocks it. It is cleared out.

74' Taylor shoots and it is blocked and cleared.

75' Rungratsamee in for Eriksen. Banton moves up to AM and Martin subs in for Taylor and moves to the MF.

81' Ward is in for Hogarth

Ilfracombe 0 : 0 Odd Down

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<table align="center" width="90%"> <tbody><tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Statistic</td> <td>Ilfracombe</td> <td>Odd Down</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Shots</td> <td>3</td> <td>4</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>On Target</td> <td>1</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Off Target</td> <td>1</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Blocked Shots</td> <td>1</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Woodwork</td> <td>0</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Clear Cut Chances</td> <td>1</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Long Shots</td> <td>2</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Possession</td> <td>58%</td> <td>42%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Corners</td> <td>8</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Free Kicks</td> <td>19</td> <td>10</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Throw Ins</td> <td>31</td> <td>24</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Fouls</td> <td>9</td> <td>16</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Offsides</td> <td>1</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Passes Completed</td> <td>67%</td> <td>58%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Crosses Completed</td> <td>14%</td> <td>16%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Tackles Won</td> <td>56%</td> <td>82%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Headers Won</td> <td>86%</td> <td>48%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Yellow Cards</td> <td>1</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Red Cards</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Kilometers Run</td> <td>103.2</td> <td>105.3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Average Rating</td> <td>6.68</td> <td>6.69</td> </tr> </tbody></table>
Match Analysis

There were several questionable no calls in this game including two penalties that were not called in the box. If the penalties would have been called, this would be a 2-0 win for Odd Down.

Other than that. This was a boring game.

Man of the Match
DC Lacquan Esdaile (7.3) - 12 interceptions, 16/26 passes.

[MacroGuru]

Weekly Notes

Joel Sutton is given a 1 match suspension from the sideline due to his incessant bitching about the officiating. The board is upset with him about this as well.Match Notes
This will be the fourth match between the two clubs. Odd Down holds the advantage at 2-1 with a +3 GD. With being suspended from the match. No tactics can be called from the sideline.

Odd Down will be running a 4-3-3.

Wellington runs a 4-4-1-1 defensive formation and are the dogs in this match.

Odd Down Lineup

GK Rusling
D Morris / Porter / Hogarth / Metcalfe
M Hobbs / Martin / Harris
ST Eriksen / Rungratsamee / Taylor

Subs: Hegarty / Thomas / Lokonga / Booth / Ward

Match Time

1' Metcalfe sends a great pass over the defense to Taylor and he shoots. The keeper catches the shot.

2' Rungratsamee has a wide open net and misses!

8' Hobbs has a clean shot from a misplayed corner and his shot is stopped and cleared by a defender at the goal line.

27' Rungratsamee receives a great pass from Taylor and misplays it. He then shoots and it is easily blocked and cleared.

28' Hobbs receives a centering pass, he corrals it, pushes it and then fires from the 6m box. GOAL! Odd Down is up 1-0!

32' Morris sends a crossing floater from the lower left side and Harris goes up and drives the shot into the net with his head. GOAL! Odd Down goes up 2-0!

Half: Since nothing can be done...There is nothing to inform of.

45' Morris shoots from the free kick and it sails on him.

47' Taylor receives the pass from Hobbs and he pushes it, forcing the keeper to come out of the box and he then lobs it over the keeper. GOAL! Odd Down is up 3-0!

59' Porter misplays a bad pass from Metcalfe. Thurgood steals it and shoots. Rusling luckily covers it up.

66' Allen shoots from 25 m out and it goes wide.

78' Jack Morris is called for a penalty in the box. He is issued a yellow card. The referee points to the spot and Morgan lines up and sends the ball home. GOAL! Wellington adds a goal, bringing it 3-1!

90' Lokonga receives a leading pass. He gets the ball within the box and is pushed down and fouled by Franklin. The referee points to the spot. Penalty Kick! Booth lines up for the shot and sinks it! GOAL! Odd Down goes up 4-1!

Wellington 1 : 4 Odd Down

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<table align="center" width="90%"> <tbody><tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Statistic</td> <td>Wellington</td> <td>Odd Down</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Shots</td> <td>4</td> <td>11</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>On Target</td> <td>3</td> <td>7</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Off Target</td> <td>1</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Blocked Shots</td> <td>0</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Woodwork</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Clear Cut Chances</td> <td>2</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Long Shots</td> <td>1</td> <td>5</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Possession</td> <td>43%</td> <td>57%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Corners</td> <td>2</td> <td>8</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Free Kicks</td> <td>14</td> <td>9</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Throw Ins</td> <td>21</td> <td>20</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Fouls</td> <td>6</td> <td>5</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Offsides</td> <td>4</td> <td>10</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Passes Completed</td> <td>61%</td> <td>74%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Crosses Completed</td> <td>8%</td> <td>7%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Tackles Won</td> <td>61%</td> <td>68%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Headers Won</td> <td>70%</td> <td>56%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Yellow Cards</td> <td>1</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Red Cards</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Kilometers Run</td> <td>91.9</td> <td>97.0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Average Rating</td> <td>6.00</td> <td>7.25</td> </tr> </tbody></table>
Match Analysis
The match was pretty much controlled by the Downers throughout. It was definitely rough not being able to control the game and the subs but the assistant did a great job.

Man of the Match


MC Adie Harris (8.3) 1 Goal, 1 assist, 16/18 passes completed.

[MacroGuru]

Weekly Notes

Lacquan Esdaile and Adie Harris end up with player of the week honors
Odd Down sign 18 yr old Midfielder Chris Ogden. He will strengthen up the middle of the field.Match Notes
This is the third match between the two clubs and Odd Down is up 2-0 with a +4 GD against Corsham.

Odd Down will run a 4-3-3 attacking formation. Odd Down are the definite favorites for this match.

Corsham prefers to run a 4-2-4 attacking formation.

Odd Down Lineup

GK Rusling
D Morris / Hogarth / Esdaile / Metcalfe
M Martin / Ogden / Murray
ST Eriksen / Taylor / Booth

Subs: Hegarty / Harris / Glasgow / Rungratsamee / Ward

Match Time

2' Eriksen runs down the left line and into the box unopposed and shoots. His shot goes wide.

5' Booth and Taylor work the give and go. Taylors shot is blocked and cleared.

8' Metcalfe passes to Booth inside the box and he fires a shot from the middle and it screams past the keeper. GOAL! Odd Down is now up 1-0!

11' Ogden takes a shot from the top of the box and it misses.

16' Pitcher on a counter and is forced to shoot. Rusling barely turns it and saves the goal. Corner Kick.

22' Murray hits a cross to near post from the corner. Hogarth powers the header and it was barely blocked and pushed out of of bounds for another corner.

24' Morris on the free kick shoots towards goal and it hits the wall. The rebound goes to Esdaile and his header hits the wood work on the right side and bounces to Taylor who kicks it wide.

25' Rawlings with a cross to O'Brien. O'Brien volleys it towards goal and Rusling barely turns it out of bounds for a corner. He was out of position but luck was with him.

27' Eriksen takes the ball to the lower left side and crosses to Taylor who heads it in. GOAL! Odd Down is now up 2-0!

30' Ogden sends a great leading pass to Eriksen who sees his shot wide.

39' Morris sends a cross from the left side to Murray and his header hits the lower right corner. GOAL! Odd Down goes up 3-0!

Half: The squad is told to not let their performance drop.

51' Booth sends a cross to the middle. Murray launches himself into a dive, heading the ball into the far left post and the rebound is volleyed by Eriksen at close to point blank and the keeper blocks it. The ball is then cleared.

52' Eriksen is pushed down in the box and the referee blows his whistle and points to the spot. Booth lines up and sends it home. GOAL! Odd Down is now up 4-0!

61' Chris Ogden is replaced by Adie Harris.

77' Ward in for Hogarth and Glasgow in for Martin.

79' Murray shoots from the half circle and it slips by the keeper. GOAL! Odd Down is up 5-0!

Odd Down 5 : 0 Corsham

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<table align="center" width="90%"> <tbody><tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Statistic</td> <td>Odd Down</td> <td>Corsham</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Shots</td> <td>21</td> <td>6</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>On Target</td> <td>8</td> <td>4</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Off Target</td> <td>10</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Blocked Shots</td> <td>3</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Woodwork</td> <td>2</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Clear Cut Chances</td> <td>3</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Long Shots</td> <td>6</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Possession</td> <td>52%</td> <td>48%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Corners</td> <td>4</td> <td>5</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Free Kicks</td> <td>11</td> <td>12</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Throw Ins</td> <td>20</td> <td>16</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Fouls</td> <td>8</td> <td>11</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Offsides</td> <td>4</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Passes Completed</td> <td>70%</td> <td>63%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Crosses Completed</td> <td>15%</td> <td>6%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Tackles Won</td> <td>72%</td> <td>76%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Headers Won</td> <td>65%</td> <td>64%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Yellow Cards</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Red Cards</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Kilometers Run</td> <td>98.5</td> <td>93.8</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Average Rating</td> <td>7.97</td> <td>5.84</td> </tr> </tbody></table>
Match Analysis
Not much to say here except for total domination. I have no complaints about this match. The new guy, Chris Ogden, rated out at 7.2

Man of the Match
MC Tom Murray (9.3) - 2 goals, 13/16 passing.

[MacroGuru]

Weekly Notes

Rusling, Murray and Booth all have made the weekly 11 players of the week.
Odd Down is on an 11 match unbeaten streak
Chorley and AFC Fylde have made offers to Asa Charlton. Odd Down has countered.
Match Notes
Odd Down sits in 1st, Westfield sits in 2nd. The winner of this match ends up in 1st because the two teams are tied in points. This is the first match between the clubs too.

Odd Down runs a 4-3-3 attacking formation and are picked to win.

Westfield runs a 4-4-2 base formation.
Odd Down Lineup

GK Rusling
D Metcalfe / Esdaile / Hogarth / Morris
M Murray / Ogden / Harris
ST Taylor / Booth / Eriksen

Subs: Hegarty / Glasgow / Martin / Rungratsamee / Ivey-Ward

Match Time

1' Morris pushes a pass to Booth in the upper corner of the box and Booth shoots, sending the shot wide.

24' An intercepted goal kick is headed back deep by Hogarth and Eriksen runs to the ball. He doesn't set as he shoots and the ball sails to the right.

31' Moreton sends a cross from the free kick and Sparey heads the ball to the upper right corner and Rusling barely gets to it and Hogarth clears it.

Half: Ogden picked up a yellow in the first half. Martin subs in for Ogden. The players are encouraged and told they can win this match if they keep it up.

48' Crocker sends a cross an it slides off of Hogarths head and to Moreton who cranks the shot home. GOAL! Westfields goes up 1-0!

56' Wilson gets behind the defense and receives the pass and takes it down and shoots. Rusling corrals the shot.

59' Murray sends to far post from the corner. The header by Esdaile is sent wide.

68' Harris is subbed by Glasgow. Booth is subbed by Rungratsamee.

85' A cross from the corner by Murray goes to Esdaile whose header hits the far post and is covered by the keeper.

89' Stocco sends the cross to Wilson who heads it in. GOAL! Westfields is up 2-0!

Westfields 2 : 0 Odd Down

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<table align="center" width="90%"> <tbody><tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Statistic</td> <td>Westfields</td> <td>Odd Down</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Shots</td> <td>9</td> <td>7</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>On Target</td> <td>6</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Off Target</td> <td>1</td> <td>5</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Blocked Shots</td> <td>2</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Woodwork</td> <td>0</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Clear Cut Chances</td> <td>1</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Long Shots</td> <td>4</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Possession</td> <td>48%</td> <td>52%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Corners</td> <td>6</td> <td>7</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Free Kicks</td> <td>19</td> <td>13</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Throw Ins</td> <td>20</td> <td>20</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Fouls</td> <td>13</td> <td>14</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Offsides</td> <td>0</td> <td>5</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Passes Completed</td> <td>62%</td> <td>64%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Crosses Completed</td> <td>31%</td> <td>19%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Tackles Won</td> <td>57%</td> <td>68%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Headers Won</td> <td>64%</td> <td>65%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Yellow Cards</td> <td>1</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Red Cards</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Kilometers Run</td> <td>103.7</td> <td>104.4</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Average Rating</td> <td>7.05</td> <td>6.40</td> </tr> </tbody></table>
Match Analysis
What a brutal match. This team had zero heart today. The shots were taken from ridiculous areas and were not pushing anything into the box to force plays to the net. All the Downers had between 6.0 and 6.5 ratings while the bulk of Westfields team were 7.0 and higher.

Man of the Match
MR Jimmy Moreton (7.7) - 1 Goal, 5 tackles and 11/16 passing.

[MacroGuru]

November News and Notes

The loss to Westfields was a brief set back and came out of a rough congested schedule. Hopefully the guys will take the week of rest from training they are being given to recover, stretch and be ready for games.

<table align="center" width="90%"> <tbody><tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Pos</td> <td>Inf</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>
</td> <td>Westfields</td> <td>
</td> <td>11</td> <td>9</td> <td>1</td> <td>1</td> <td>25</td> <td>9</td> <td>+16</td> <td>28</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>2nd</td> <td>
</td> <td>Odd Down</td> <td>
</td> <td>10</td> <td>8</td> <td>1</td> <td>1</td> <td>31</td> <td>5</td> <td>+26</td> <td>25</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>3rd</td> <td>
</td> <td>Bitton</td> <td>
</td> <td>10</td> <td>6</td> <td>4</td> <td>0</td> <td>18</td> <td>7</td> <td>+11</td> <td>22</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>4th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Buckland</td> <td>
</td> <td>10</td> <td>6</td> <td>2</td> <td>2</td> <td>17</td> <td>4</td> <td>+13</td> <td>20</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>5th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Merthyr T</td> <td>
</td> <td>11</td> <td>6</td> <td>1</td> <td>4</td> <td>20</td> <td>20</td> <td>0</td> <td>19</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>6th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Radstock</td> <td>
</td> <td>11</td> <td>4</td> <td>5</td> <td>2</td> <td>11</td> <td>10</td> <td>+1</td> <td>17</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>7th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Barnstaple</td> <td>
</td> <td>11</td> <td>5</td> <td>1</td> <td>5</td> <td>17</td> <td>19</td> <td>-2</td> <td>16</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>8th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Corsham</td> <td>
</td> <td>11</td> <td>5</td> <td>1</td> <td>5</td> <td>17</td> <td>20</td> <td>-3</td> <td>16</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>9th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Ilfracombe</td> <td>
</td> <td>11</td> <td>4</td> <td>3</td> <td>4</td> <td>17</td> <td>15</td> <td>+2</td> <td>15</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>10th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Bishop Sutton</td> <td>
</td> <td>10</td> <td>4</td> <td>2</td> <td>4</td> <td>21</td> <td>17</td> <td>+4</td> <td>14</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>11th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Bristol MF</td> <td>
</td> <td>10</td> <td>4</td> <td>2</td> <td>4</td> <td>18</td> <td>21</td> <td>-3</td> <td>14</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>12th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Willand</td> <td>
</td> <td>9</td> <td>3</td> <td>2</td> <td>4</td> <td>9</td> <td>9</td> <td>0</td> <td>11</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>13th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Welton Rovers</td> <td>
</td> <td>8</td> <td>2</td> <td>4</td> <td>2</td> <td>10</td> <td>9</td> <td>+1</td> <td>10</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>14th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Wells</td> <td>
</td> <td>10</td> <td>2</td> <td>4</td> <td>4</td> <td>17</td> <td>27</td> <td>-10</td> <td>10</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>15th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Brislington</td> <td>
</td> <td>10</td> <td>2</td> <td>3</td> <td>5</td> <td>14</td> <td>20</td> <td>-6</td> <td>9</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>16th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Wellington</td> <td>
</td> <td>10</td> <td>3</td> <td>0</td> <td>7</td> <td>9</td> <td>20</td> <td>-11</td> <td>9</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>17th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Longwell Green</td> <td>
</td> <td>10</td> <td>2</td> <td>2</td> <td>6</td> <td>9</td> <td>16</td> <td>-7</td> <td>8</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>18th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Street</td> <td>
</td> <td>10</td> <td>0</td> <td>4</td> <td>6</td> <td>8</td> <td>22</td> <td>-14</td> <td>4</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>19th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Hallen</td> <td>
</td> <td>11</td> <td>0</td> <td>2</td> <td>9</td> <td>9</td> <td>27</td> <td>-18</td> <td>2</td> </tr> </tbody></table>
Important November Dates

11/5 - Radstock (Western Premier)
11/8 - Frome (Somerset Premier Cup)
11/9 - Somerset County FA Premier Cup Quarter Final Draw
11/12 - Street (Western Premier)
11/19 - Buckland (Western Premier)
11/26 - Welton Rovers (Western Premier)

Training Report
The following players have trained well over the past month:
Jordan Ivey-Ward (Aerobic)
Supat Rungratsamee (Aerobic)
Martin Whelan (Aerobic)

The following players have failed to impress over the past month:
Scott Metcalfe (Aerobic)
Kent Eriksen (Strength)
Wayne Evans (Strength)

The following youth players have trained well over the past month:
Julian Keeling (Aerobic)
Danny Clancy (Strength)

The following youth players have failed to impress over the past month:
Jean-Pierre Luciani (Tactics)
Neil Laird (Tactics)
Joe Murray (Aerobic)

[MacroGuru]

Weekly Notes

Slough, East Thurrock and Ossett Albion have all offered Booth. Odd Down countered and Booth committed to Odd Down.
Skelmersdale offered for Charlton. Odd Down countered and Charlton has committed to Odd Down.
Glossop offers for Evans.
Match Notes
This will be the third match between the two clubs. It's tied at 1-1 but Odd Down has a +7 GD.

Odd Down is running a 4-1-2-1-2 formation with focusing on a counter attack. Odd Down is picked to win and win big.

Radstock runs a 4-1-4-1 defensive formation.

Odd Down Lineup

GK Rusling
D Morris / Hogarth / Esdaile / Metcalfe
DM Glasgow
M Boakye / Murray
ST Taylor / Booth

Subs: Hegarty / Charlton / Martin / Eriksen / Evans

Match Time

1' Boakye shoots from 25m and the keeper does his best to block it.

22' Coleman sends a cross to King who heads it past Rusling. GOAL! Radstock goes up 1-0!

31" Murray shoots from about 30m out and it bends into the net and the keeper was left grasping for air. GOAL! Odd Down evens the game 1-1!

38' Booth sends a centering pass, Ogden goes for it and is pushed from behind, no penalty and Taylor on the volley sends it into the stands!

41' Booth sends a cross from the right side. Boakye goes up by far post and heads it to goal. the keeper blocks the shot but Ogden is there to clean up the rebound! GOAL! Odd Down goes up 2-1!

Half: Murray received a yellow card in the first half. The team is told to not get complacent in the game.

49' Taylor leads Booth enough but he just isn't able to outrun the defenders and is forced to shoot at 25m out and his shot goes wide.

70' Murray from the corner sends a pass to near post. Hogarth goes up and his header screams towards the far post and barely misses.

78' Eriksen comes in for Booth. Martin in for Glasgow who took a knock.

91' Eriksen hits a low pass to Ogden who volleys the shot into the upper left corner. GOAL! Odd Down secure the win going up 3-1!

Odd Down 3 : 1 Radstock

<center></center>
<table align="center" width="90%"> <tbody><tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Statistic</td> <td>Odd Down</td> <td>Radstock</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Shots</td> <td>18</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>On Target</td> <td>6</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Off Target</td> <td>9</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Blocked Shots</td> <td>3</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Woodwork</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Clear Cut Chances</td> <td>2</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Long Shots</td> <td>9</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Possession</td> <td>56%</td> <td>44%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Corners</td> <td>6</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Free Kicks</td> <td>10</td> <td>10</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Throw Ins</td> <td>27</td> <td>20</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Fouls</td> <td>9</td> <td>10</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Offsides</td> <td>1</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Passes Completed</td> <td>78%</td> <td>67%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Crosses Completed</td> <td>29%</td> <td>14%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Tackles Won</td> <td>73%</td> <td>75%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Headers Won</td> <td>70%</td> <td>69%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Yellow Cards</td> <td>1</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Red Cards</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Kilometers Run</td> <td>105.4</td> <td>102.1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Average Rating</td> <td>7.34</td> <td>6.29</td> </tr> </tbody></table>
Match Analysis
Definitely a complete performance from the Downers in almost all areas except finishing. The shots that were took were from outside the box. There were about 5 shots from within the box and 3 of those went in. It says something there. It was great to see the youngster do well in only his second match as Radstock had no answer for his speed.

Man of the Match
AM Chris Ogden (8.8) - 2 Goals, 11/14 passing.

[MacroGuru]

Weekly Notes

Glasgow bruised his shin last match and is out for 2 weeks
Shepshed and Skelmersdale have offered for Booth. Odd Down has countered.
Chris Ogden and Tom Murray were players of the week this past week.
Match Notes
This is the first match ever between the two clubs.

Odd Down will run the 4-3-3 attacking formation.

Frome is running a 4-4-2 balanced formation and are picked to win this match.

Odd Down Lineup

GK Rusling
D Charlton / Hogarth / Esdaile / Evans
M Martin / Harris / Hobbs
ST Rungratsamee / Eriksen / Taylor

Subs: Hegarty / Morris / Banton / Booth / Ward

Match Time

21' A blocked shot leads to the rebound going to Cheeseman and he volleys it into the net. Rusling was out of position. GOAL! Frome is up 1-0!

31' Guthrie with a floating pass towards far post that hits the post and goes in. GOAL! Frome is up 2-0!

Half: Wayne Evans received a yellow card in the 1st half. Ward comes in for Hogarth. The players are told that they need to do more.

47' Esdaile is injured and is replaced by Morris.

64' Morris sends a near post cross from the corner and Charlton's header was blocked and cleared.

75' Taylor is replaced by Booth.

92' Rungratsamee sends a cross to Hobbs who knocks it in. GOAL! Odd Down brings it within 1, 2-1!

Frome 2 : 1 Odd Down


<center></center>
<table align="center" width="90%"> <tbody><tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Statistic</td> <td>Frome</td> <td>Odd Down</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Shots</td> <td>3</td> <td>6</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>On Target</td> <td>2</td> <td>5</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Off Target</td> <td>1</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Blocked Shots</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Woodwork</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Clear Cut Chances</td> <td>0</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Long Shots</td> <td>1</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Possession</td> <td>53%</td> <td>47%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Corners</td> <td>4</td> <td>5</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Free Kicks</td> <td>17</td> <td>16</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Throw Ins</td> <td>30</td> <td>16</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Fouls</td> <td>14</td> <td>15</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Offsides</td> <td>2</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Passes Completed</td> <td>68%</td> <td>63%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Crosses Completed</td> <td>15%</td> <td>29%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Tackles Won</td> <td>65%</td> <td>68%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Headers Won</td> <td>57%</td> <td>70%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Yellow Cards</td> <td>4</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Red Cards</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Kilometers Run</td> <td>97.8</td> <td>100.5</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Average Rating</td> <td>6.96</td> <td>6.65</td> </tr> </tbody></table>
Match Analysis
There is something inherently wrong with the forwards not moving into the box. It's like they are afraid of taking an injury. The defense stunk this one up. We are now out of all of the extra matches besides league games. We need to play for promotion and leave it at that.

Man of the Match
DC Ian Storan (8.8) - 2 Assists and 30/41 passing

[MacroGuru]

Weekly Notes

Wayne Evans left and signed with Glossop, making $35 a week
Odd Down offered 32 yr old ST Gez Murphy and he accepted.
Booth leads the league with 10 goals and Taylor is second with 9
Match Notes
This is the third meeting between the clubs and Odd Down is 2-0 so far. They do hold a +6 goal differential in the meetings as well.

Odd Down will run the 4-3-3 attacking formation and are picked to be heavy favorites.

Street will run a 4-2-4 attacking formation.

Odd Down Lineup

GK Hegarty
D Morris / Hogarth / Ogden / Murray
M Boakye / Ogden / Murray
ST Taylor / Booth / Eriksen

Subs: Rusling / Charlton / Harris / Rungratsamee / Ward

Match Time

2' Murray from the corner, sends the kick to far post and Esdaile finally puts it into the net. GOAL! Odd Down goes up 1-0!

20' Taylor of Street hits a shot from the 25m mark and it goes wide.

25' Booth with a give and go to Ogden. Ogden shoots and it goes wide.

26' Boakye with a rocket from the 25m and it hits the wood work.

36' Murray from the corner towards the far post. Esdaile goes up but this time the keeper is ready and catches the shot.

43' Metcalfe crosses from the right side and Eriksen hits it on the volley. GOAL! Odd Down goes up 2-0!

Half: Murray received a yellow card in the first half. Booth is exhausted and will be subbed by Rungratsamee. The team is told to not let their performance drop.

56' Harris comes in for Murray.

63' Ogden with a perfect pass to Taylor who works the ball into the box and fires from almost the 6m box. GOAL! Odd Down is up 3-0!

67' Morris moves up to the midfield and Charlton comes in for Boakye and is the DR.

71' Street's Taylor shoots from the 25m point and it goes wide.

82' Morris with a centering pass to Harris. His volley goes wide.

91' Taylor recovers a rebound from a poorly played Rungratsamee ball and his shot sails over the goal.

Street 0 : 3 Odd Down


<table align="center" width="90%"> <tbody><tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Statistic</td> <td>Street</td> <td>Odd Down</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Shots</td> <td>5</td> <td>17</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>On Target</td> <td>1</td> <td>7</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Off Target</td> <td>3</td> <td>8</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Blocked Shots</td> <td>1</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Woodwork</td> <td>0</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Clear Cut Chances</td> <td>0</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Long Shots</td> <td>4</td> <td>6</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Possession</td> <td>43%</td> <td>57%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Corners</td> <td>1</td> <td>5</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Free Kicks</td> <td>13</td> <td>20</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Throw Ins</td> <td>25</td> <td>21</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Fouls</td> <td>17</td> <td>8</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Offsides</td> <td>3</td> <td>5</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Passes Completed</td> <td>63%</td> <td>72%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Crosses Completed</td> <td>0%</td> <td>21%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Tackles Won</td> <td>74%</td> <td>78%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Headers Won</td> <td>62%</td> <td>64%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Yellow Cards</td> <td>3</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Red Cards</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Kilometers Run</td> <td>99.9</td> <td>103.4</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Average Rating</td> <td>6.22</td> <td>7.42</td> </tr> </tbody></table>
Match Analysis
Well, Tom Murray hit his max on yellow cards. It looks like he will be sitting next match. His aggressiveness is what makes him, him. It was good to finally see the far post cross hit on a corner kick to. Ogden has been a great pickup for the team as well.

Man of the Match
DC Lacquan Esdaile (8.6) - 1 Goal, 16/22 passing and 5/5 on tackles.

[MacroGuru]

Weekly Notes

Metcalfe, Esdaile and Murray were on the weekly eleven players of the week.
Match Notes
This is the first ever meeting between the clubs.

Odd Down will run with a 4-3-3 attacking formation.

Buckland will run with a 4-1-4-1 defensive formation

The match is being predicted as a draw.

Odd Down Lineup

GK Rusling
D Morris / Hogarth / Esdaile / Metcalfe
M Boakye / Ogden / Martin
ST Booth / Taylor / Eriksen

Subs: Hegarty / Charlton / Glasgow / Rungratsamee / Ivey-Ward

Match Time

3' Morris sends to near post from the corner. Hogarth receives it, turns and drills the shot from the 6m box edge. GOAL! Odd Down is up 1 - 0!

6' Fearon crossing to Chaplin who heads it to goal. Rusling catches it with ease.

10' Chaplin from the far corner sends a pass to middle of the box. Driver powers the header toward goal and it hits the wood work and is cleared.

Half: The team is told to not get careless.

48' Morris powers a shot from the free kick, 30m out. It goes wide to the right.

50' Eriksen to Taylor and it's a run. The keeper comes out and forces Taylor to shoot early and it goes wide.

52' Booth is led perfectly from Metcalfe on a long cross. Booth is moving close to moving into the box when he is pushed from behind by Drake. FOUL! Drake is slapped with a red card immediately for a professional foul. Buckland is now a man down.

54' Rungratsamee subs in for Taylor.

62' Morris from the right corner with a far post cross. Esdaile goes up and drives the header to goal. The keeper barely turns it over the top bar. Corner Kick!

63' Glasgow goes in for Chris Ogden and Asa Charlton goes in for Martin. The move has Morris go up into the midfield and Charlton plays DR.

72' Metcalfe crosses to center and Rungratsamee heads it over goal.

81' Morris from a free kick powers a cross to Esdaile who sends it home with a diving header. GOAL! Odd Down steps up 2-0!

88' Morris sends the kick to near post from the corner. Hogarth spins and heads the ball to goal and it slides it. GOAL! Odd Down goes up 3-0!
Odd Down 3 : 0 Buckland

<table align="center" width="90%"> <tbody><tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Statistic</td> <td>Odd Down</td> <td>Buckland</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Shots</td> <td>15</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>On Target</td> <td>8</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Off Target</td> <td>6</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Blocked Shots</td> <td>1</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Woodwork</td> <td>0</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Clear Cut Chances</td> <td>2</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Long Shots</td> <td>8</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Possession</td> <td>56%</td> <td>44%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Corners</td> <td>10</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Free Kicks</td> <td>17</td> <td>13</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Throw Ins</td> <td>22</td> <td>11</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Fouls</td> <td>6</td> <td>14</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Offsides</td> <td>7</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Passes Completed</td> <td>79%</td> <td>61%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Crosses Completed</td> <td>22%</td> <td>18%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Tackles Won</td> <td>76%</td> <td>73%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Headers Won</td> <td>77%</td> <td>51%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Yellow Cards</td> <td>0</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Red Cards</td> <td>0</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Kilometers Run</td> <td>109.0</td> <td>100.5</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Average Rating</td> <td>7.41</td> <td>6.04</td> </tr> </tbody></table>
Match Analysis
A truly dominating game from the Downers. Really it was the defensive line that played solid sending the pass up the line and providing a lock down approach. The defense of Metcalfe (7.8), Esdaile (8.3), Hogarth (9.3) and Morris (9.1) were amazing and actually own all goals and assists in this match.

Man of the Match
DC Harry Hogarth (9.3) - 2 goals, 8/9 Headers

[MacroGuru]

Weekly Notes

Offered 18 yr old goalkeeper Jake Night
Morris and Hogarth are on the weekly 11.
Jamie Taylor leads the league with a 62% Shots on Target rating.
Match Notes
This is the third match between the clubs. Odd Down owns the Rovers with a 3-0 record and a +9 GD.

Odd Down will run their 4-1-2-1-2 attacking formation.

Welton Rovers run a 4-1-4-1 defensive formation and are picked to be the dogs of the match.

Odd Down Lineup

GK Rusling
D Morris / Hogarth / Esdaile / Metcalfe
DM Glasgow
M Boakye / Murray
AM Ogden
ST Eriksen / Taylor

Subs: Hegarty / Charlton / Martin / Booth / Ivey-Ward

Match Time

8' Boakye leads Eriksen on a great pass and Eriksen strikes it home. GOAL! Odd Down goes up 1-0!

11' Taylor gets a header from Hogarth and runs to the ball. He fires the shot from the top of the box and it sinks in. GOAL! Odd Down adds to the lead, 2-0!

23' Carroll sends a cross from the right side and it hits a defender in the back, getting Rusling out of position. Brookfield corrals the rebound and sends it in. GOAL! Welton Rovers bring it within one, 2-1!

40' Metcalfe sends a cross into Taylor. His header goes wide and hits the far post and is cleared.

44' Metcalfe with another cross to Taylor who hits the volley into the back of the net. GOAL! Odd Down is up 3-1!

Half: The squad is told to not let their performance drop.

49' Morris sends a low cross to a streaking Eriksen who slide kicks the ball into the back of the net. GOAL! Odd Down goes up 4-1!

52' Jamie Taylor takes down a Rover from behind as they are scrambling to the ball. He is hit with a red card! Odd Down is now a man down. The loss of a forward has Ogden drop to the MF and Metcalfe is replaced by Booth and Booth is a striker. Glasgow takes Metcalfes spot, so the formation is a 4-3-2.

58' Glasgow floats a cross to Boakye who hits a lazy header down low away from the keeper. GOAL! Odd Down is up now 5-1!

71' Kabongo sends his shot over the goal.

89' Morris misplays the ball and Davis shoots. Rusling turns. Martin in for Boakye and Charlton in for Morris.

Welton Rovers 1 : 5 Odd Down
<center></center>
<table align="center" width="90%"> <tbody><tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Statistic</td> <td>Welton Rovers</td> <td>Odd Down</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Shots</td> <td>7</td> <td>10</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>On Target</td> <td>3</td> <td>6</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Off Target</td> <td>1</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Blocked Shots</td> <td>3</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Woodwork</td> <td>0</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Clear Cut Chances</td> <td>1</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Long Shots</td> <td>2</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Possession</td> <td>44%</td> <td>56%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Corners</td> <td>3</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Free Kicks</td> <td>16</td> <td>14</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Throw Ins</td> <td>21</td> <td>21</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Fouls</td> <td>12</td> <td>12</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Offsides</td> <td>2</td> <td>4</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Passes Completed</td> <td>63%</td> <td>72%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Crosses Completed</td> <td>41%</td> <td>33%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Tackles Won</td> <td>78%</td> <td>67%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Headers Won</td> <td>62%</td> <td>73%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Yellow Cards</td> <td>3</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Red Cards</td> <td>0</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Kilometers Run</td> <td>98.1</td> <td>96.9</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Average Rating</td> <td>6.14</td> <td>7.88</td> </tr> </tbody></table>
Match Analysis
I can't say a dominating performance. This one was more of a precision performance than in the past. It was good to see Taylor (2 goals) getting involved and Eriksen (2 goals) as well. It was rough to see him get the card and he will have a talk.

Man of the Match
MC Joseph Boakye (8.9) - 1 goal, 1 assist, 11/17 passing.

[MacroGuru]

December News and Notes
A game down on Westfields and still ahead by 4 points and having a goal differential of +38 is solid. It will be the Downers league to lose.

<table align="center" width="90%"> <tbody><tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Pos</td> <td>Inf</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>
</td> <td>Odd Down</td> <td>
</td> <td>14</td> <td>12</td> <td>1</td> <td>1</td> <td>45</td> <td>7</td> <td>+38</td> <td>37</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>2nd</td> <td>
</td> <td>Westfields</td> <td>
</td> <td>15</td> <td>10</td> <td>3</td> <td>2</td> <td>31</td> <td>13</td> <td>+18</td> <td>33</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>3rd</td> <td>
</td> <td>Bitton</td> <td>
</td> <td>14</td> <td>8</td> <td>5</td> <td>1</td> <td>26</td> <td>14</td> <td>+12</td> <td>29</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>4th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Buckland</td> <td>
</td> <td>14</td> <td>8</td> <td>2</td> <td>4</td> <td>23</td> <td>10</td> <td>+13</td> <td>26</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>5th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Merthyr T</td> <td>
</td> <td>14</td> <td>8</td> <td>2</td> <td>4</td> <td>26</td> <td>22</td> <td>+4</td> <td>26</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>6th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Radstock</td> <td>
</td> <td>15</td> <td>6</td> <td>6</td> <td>3</td> <td>17</td> <td>13</td> <td>+4</td> <td>24</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>7th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Bristol MF</td> <td>
</td> <td>14</td> <td>7</td> <td>2</td> <td>5</td> <td>24</td> <td>26</td> <td>-2</td> <td>23</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>8th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Willand</td> <td>
</td> <td>14</td> <td>6</td> <td>4</td> <td>4</td> <td>18</td> <td>11</td> <td>+7</td> <td>22</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>9th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Bishop Sutton</td> <td>
</td> <td>14</td> <td>6</td> <td>2</td> <td>6</td> <td>29</td> <td>28</td> <td>+1</td> <td>20</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>10th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Welton Rovers</td> <td>
</td> <td>14</td> <td>5</td> <td>4</td> <td>5</td> <td>17</td> <td>18</td> <td>-1</td> <td>19</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>11th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Corsham</td> <td>
</td> <td>14</td> <td>5</td> <td>3</td> <td>6</td> <td>21</td> <td>25</td> <td>-4</td> <td>18</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>12th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Barnstaple</td> <td>
</td> <td>15</td> <td>5</td> <td>3</td> <td>7</td> <td>19</td> <td>25</td> <td>-6</td> <td>18</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>13th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Ilfracombe</td> <td>
</td> <td>14</td> <td>4</td> <td>5</td> <td>5</td> <td>19</td> <td>19</td> <td>0</td> <td>17</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>14th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Wellington</td> <td>
</td> <td>14</td> <td>5</td> <td>1</td> <td>8</td> <td>11</td> <td>22</td> <td>-11</td> <td>16</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>15th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Brislington</td> <td>
</td> <td>14</td> <td>3</td> <td>4</td> <td>7</td> <td>20</td> <td>25</td> <td>-5</td> <td>13</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>16th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Wells</td> <td>
</td> <td>14</td> <td>3</td> <td>4</td> <td>7</td> <td>19</td> <td>38</td> <td>-19</td> <td>13</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>17th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Longwell Green</td> <td>
</td> <td>14</td> <td>2</td> <td>3</td> <td>9</td> <td>16</td> <td>27</td> <td>-11</td> <td>9</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>18th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Street</td> <td>
</td> <td>14</td> <td>1</td> <td>4</td> <td>9</td> <td>12</td> <td>27</td> <td>-15</td> <td>7</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>19th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Hallen</td> <td>
</td> <td>15</td> <td>1</td> <td>2</td> <td>12</td> <td>13</td> <td>36</td> <td>-23</td> <td>5</td> </tr> </tbody></table>
Important Dates
12/3 - Longwell Green (Western Premier)
12/10 - Brislington (Western Premier)
12/17 - Bitton (Western Premier)
12/31 - Willand (Western Premier)

Training Report
The following player have trained well over the past month:
Lucas Banton (Aerobic)
Joseph Boakye (Tactics)
Stuart Glasgow (Tactics)

The following players have failed to impress during the past month:
Kent Eriksen (Strength)
Adie Harris (Strength)
Asa Charlton (Aerobic)

The following youth players have trained well over the past month:
Alex Coulson (Tactics)
Ali Griffin (Aerobic)
Dougie Milne (Strength)

The following youth players have failed to impress in training during the past month:
Jordan Bentham (Tactics)
Louis Baverstock (Aerobic)
Julian Keeling (Aerobic)

Awards
Odd Down's centre-back Harry Hogarth won Western Premier Player of the Month

Odd Down's Joel Sutton has won the Western Premier Manager of the Month for November.

[MacroGuru]

Weekly Notes

Odd Down signs 18 yr old goalkeeper Jake Knight
Hogarth, Boakye and Eriksen were named to the weekly 11.
Match Notes
This will be the third meeting between the clubs and Odd Down hold a 2-0 record with a +3 GD. It is a snowy day today too.

Odd Down will run a 4-1-2-1-2 attacking formation

Longwell Green run a 4-1-4-1 defensive formation and are picked to be the dogs for this match.

Odd Down Lineup

GK Rusling
D Morris / Hogarth / Esdaile / Metcalfe
DM Glasgow
M Boakye / Murray
AM Ogden
ST Booth / Eriksen

Subs: Knight / Charlton / Martin / Rungratsamee / Ward

Match Time

7' Eriksen to Booth and his shot sails high.

8' Boakye intercepts the goal kick and his header leads Eriksen. The keeper comes out and challenges him and Eriksen pushes it wide.

10' Metcalfe crosses to Boakye who has a weak header that was stopped.

38' Payne to Johnson on a cross from the corner and it goes out.

Half: Murray was booked in the 1st half. Morris is exhausted and is subbed by Charlton

58' Boakye sends a lob over the head of the defense and leads Eriksen just fine. Eriksen moves into the box and shoots with his off foot. GOAL! Odd Down goes up 1 - 0!

68' There is a scramble for the ball in the Longwell Green penalty box and booth slides and takes down Shorey. He is immediately whistled and given a red card. It was a rough foul but not worth a red card. Odd Down is a man down! Rungratsamee comes on for Boakye and moves to ST. Ogden drops back and the formation is a 4-3-2.

81' Martin in for Murray.

84' Rungratsamee with a powerful cross. Smith steps in it's way to block it and it rebounds off of him and into his own net. OWN GOAL! Odd Down goes up 2-0! They will take it!

Odd Down 2 : 0 Longwell Green


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<table align="center" width="90%"> <tbody><tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Statistic</td> <td>Odd Down</td> <td>Longwell Green</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Shots</td> <td>7</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>On Target</td> <td>2</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Off Target</td> <td>4</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Blocked Shots</td> <td>1</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Woodwork</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Clear Cut Chances</td> <td>1</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Long Shots</td> <td>3</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Possession</td> <td>54%</td> <td>46%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Corners</td> <td>4</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Free Kicks</td> <td>7</td> <td>12</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Throw Ins</td> <td>20</td> <td>30</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Fouls</td> <td>8</td> <td>4</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Offsides</td> <td>4</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Passes Completed</td> <td>68%</td> <td>63%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Crosses Completed</td> <td>15%</td> <td>20%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Tackles Won</td> <td>79%</td> <td>63%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Headers Won</td> <td>56%</td> <td>76%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Yellow Cards</td> <td>1</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Red Cards</td> <td>1</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Kilometers Run</td> <td>87.7</td> <td>88.1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Average Rating</td> <td>7.00</td> <td>6.41</td> </tr> </tbody></table>
Match Analysis
Looks like that there will have to be discussions with the team about discipline and using their head while playing. This was a game that should have been won by more points.

Man of the Match
Scott Metcalfe (7.9) - 1 assist, 18/18 passing.

[MacroGuru]

Weekly Notes
Jamie Taylor is suspended for 2 additional matches due to his red card
Scott Metcalfe was named to the Weekly Eleven
Jack Morris leads the league with 8 assists and Kent Eriksen is tied for 2nd with 6 assistsMatch Notes
This will be the third meeting between the clubs. Odd Down owns a 2-0 record against Brislington and a +3 GD. Paul Booth and Jamie Taylor are both suspended for this match.

Odd Down will be going with a 4-1-2-1-2 attacking formation. They will be starting Jake Knight at keeper to see how he handles the pressure.

Brislington runs a 4-4-2 balanced formation. They are picked to be the underdogs today without a chance.

Odd Down Lineup

GK Knight
D Morris / Hogarth / Esdaile / Metcalfe
DM Glasgow
M Boakye / Murray
AM Ogden
ST Rungratsamee / Eriksen

Subs: Rusling / Charlton / Harris / Lokonga / Ward

Match Time

3' Porter with a cross to Circuit and his header is past Knight! GOAL! Brislington goes up 1-0!

15' Morris crosses to center to Eriksen whose header is blocked and cleared behind the goal. Corner Kick.

20' Murray sends a cross to center and Rungratsamee heads it straight at the keepers feet and it bounces in. GOAL! Odd Down evens it up 1-1!

29' Glasgow intercepts a goal kick and heads it ahead to Rungratsamee who is one on one with the keeper. He shoots from his off foot and it hits the left post and is cleared.

32' Ogden to Rungratsamee who fires from the top of the box. His powerful shot goes over goal.

34' Rungratsamee back heels to Eriksen who moves into the box and shoots. It is blocked and cleared out.

Half: Knight is beating himself up over the goal he allowed. He is told he has done fine and that what he has done so far is pleasing. The rest of the team is told to get out there and win this game.

53' Ogan maneuvers through the defense and shoots from the top of the box. Knight blocks the shot and it is cleared out.

56' Morris sends a low centering pass to Eriksen who shoots from the middle of the box and it is blocked and cleared out.

59' Weir sends a cross into center to Porter. Porter heads it towards goal and it hits the cross bar. Knight was in place if it was lower. It is cleared.

60' Rungratsamee is exhausted and is subbed by Lokonga. Metcalfe is worn out so Glasgow drops back to his defensive spot and Adie Harris is subbed to the midfield.

61' Ogan sends a far post pass from the free kick and Rowe heads to goal. It is just wide.

69' Ward subs in for Glasgow.
Brislington 1 : 1 Odd Down

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<table align="center" width="90%"> <tbody><tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Statistic</td><td>Brislington</td><td>Odd Down</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Shots</td><td>8</td><td>9</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>On Target</td><td>2</td><td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Off Target</td><td>6</td><td>5</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Blocked Shots</td><td>0</td><td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Woodwork</td><td>1</td><td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Clear Cut Chances</td><td>0</td><td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Long Shots</td><td>4</td><td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Possession</td><td>50%</td><td>50%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Corners</td><td>2</td><td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Free Kicks</td><td>17</td><td>14</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Throw Ins</td><td>21</td><td>25</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Fouls</td><td>13</td><td>15</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Offsides</td><td>1</td><td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Passes Completed</td><td>68%</td><td>66%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Crosses Completed</td><td>14%</td><td>21%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Tackles Won</td><td>59%</td><td>79%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Headers Won</td><td>75%</td><td>48%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Yellow Cards</td><td>2</td><td>4</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Red Cards</td><td>0</td><td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Kilometers Run</td><td>102.7</td><td>107.8</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Average Rating</td><td>6.76</td><td>6.79</td> </tr> </tbody></table>
Match Analysis
I don't know whether to be upset, frustrated or fine with the results. It was a fairly even match throughout, neither team was able to convert their chances. So yes the frustration is there for the offense, but when your 2 best strikers are not dressed what kind of offense did I expect.

Jake Knight did well after giving up that first goal and we still picked up a point so it does help in the table as well.

Man of the Match
MF Doug Porter (7.4) 1 assist, 14/18 passing.

[MacroGuru]

Weekly Notes

Paul Booth is suspended for 2 additional matches for the severity of his red card foul.
Match Notes
This is the third meeting between the clubs and the Odd Down record is 1-0-1 and there is a +2 GD. This match had some smack being thrown from Bittons head coach, I have been exchanging barbs with most of them this season, but it's time to shut up and throttle this team.

With the loss of the top 2 forwards Odd Down will run the 4-1-2-1-2 formation. The Downers are picked to win this match.

Bitton runs a 4-4-2 balanced formation.

Odd Down Lineup

GK Rusling
D Morris / Esdaile / Hogarth / Metcalfe
DM Glasgow
M Boakye / Murray
AM Ogden
ST Rungratsamee / Eriksen

Subs: Knight / Charlton / Harris / Lokonga / Ward

Match Time

12' Rungratsamee sends one to a cutting Eriksen who shoots and his shot is block and cleared.

13' Metcalfe sends a floater to near post and Ogden heads it over the diving keeper. GOAL! Odd Down goes up 1-0!

19' Rungratsamee receives the long pass from Murray, makes a move around the keeper and taps the ball into a wide open net. GOAL! Odd Down adds another to their score, 2-0!

21' McLaggon shoots from the top of the box, his shot goes wide.

23' Eriksen shoots from 30m out hoping to catch the keeper out of position and he did, however the shot catches the top part of the wood work.

38' McLaggon receives a clean low pass in the middle of the box, He shoots and Rusling read it perfectly and blocks the shot. The rebound is then cleared.

43' Eriksen leads Rungratsamee who quickly takes the ball to the top right side of the box and fires a shot, turning it into goal. GOAL! Odd Down moves up another point, 3-0!

Half: Hogarth took a couple of knocks in the first half and is subbed by Ward in the second. The squad is told to not let their performance drop.

46' Boakye sends a pass to a moving Rungratsamee who gets the ball at the 6m box and fires it point blank past the keeper. GOAL! The Rungratsamee hat-trick takes Odd Down to 4-0!

57' Rungratsamee hits an open Eriksen in the box who shoots and hits the back of the net! Oh wait! Eriksen was offsides.

67' Esdaile misplays a counter pass and Nayee takes it by him, shooting from the left corner of the box, Rusling barely gets his hands on it and turns it out. Corner Kick.

69' Lokonga subs in for a tired Rungratsamee. Harris subs in for Metcalfe and goes to the mid while Glasgow drops to a DR.

71' Davis screams a shot and it hits off of Harris and goes by Rusling. It's ruled as an own goal. GOAL! Bitton adds a score, 4-1

76' Chris Ogden is whistled for a foul within the box. The referee is pointing to the spot. Nayee lines up for the shot, he shoots, and it goes off the post! McLaggon gets the rebound and fires but Rusling has regained his feet and makes a diving save!

Bitton 1 : 4 Odd Down

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<table align="center" width="90%"> <tbody><tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Statistic</td> <td>Bitton</td> <td>Odd Down</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Shots</td> <td>10</td> <td>13</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>On Target</td> <td>6</td> <td>7</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Off Target</td> <td>3</td> <td>4</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Blocked Shots</td> <td>1</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Woodwork</td> <td>1</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Clear Cut Chances</td> <td>2</td> <td>4</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Long Shots</td> <td>4</td> <td>7</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Possession</td> <td>50%</td> <td>50%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Corners</td> <td>4</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Free Kicks</td> <td>22</td> <td>16</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Throw Ins</td> <td>27</td> <td>18</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Fouls</td> <td>12</td> <td>15</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Offsides</td> <td>4</td> <td>8</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Passes Completed</td> <td>69%</td> <td>68%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Crosses Completed</td> <td>25%</td> <td>23%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Tackles Won</td> <td>62%</td> <td>73%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Headers Won</td> <td>62%</td> <td>60%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Yellow Cards</td> <td>1</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Red Cards</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Kilometers Run</td> <td>100.5</td> <td>104.6</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Average Rating</td> <td>6.01</td> <td>7.48</td> </tr> </tbody></table>
Match Analysis
Another even played match but one where we took advantage of our chances. This is how an Odd Down match should look like when we have all the shots we get.

Rungratsamee was a demon today netting a hat-trick, but Metcalfe was feeding a lot of the passes forward to the mids and strikers for this. Only two Odd Down players were rated below a 7.0 in this game.

Man of the Match
ST Supat Rungratsamee (9.6) 3 goals, 16/18 passing

[MacroGuru]

With a 14 day break, figured we would set up a holiday treat for the Odd Down fans and play a friendly with the U18's. See how they are progressing and keep the rust off the guys. This took place on the 23rd. This also allows Booth and Taylor to knock the rust off too.

The issue that happened is one of the U18's Marc Kelley suffered a broken foot and is out for 5 to 6 months

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Weekly Notes

Harry Hogarth is out for 4 weeks with a pulled hamstring
Metcalfe and Rungratsamee earned Weekly 11 honors.
Match Notes
This will be the third meeting between the clubs and Odd Down has a 1-0-1 record against Willand with a +1 GD. Paul Booth is suspended for this match and Harry Hogarth is out.

Odd Down will run a 4-3-3 attacking formation. The Downers are picked to be the winners for this match.

Willand runs a 4-1-4-1 defensive formation.

Odd Down Lineup

GK Rusling
D Morris / Ward / Esdaile / Metcalfe
M Boakye / Hobbs / Murray
ST Rungratsamee / Taylor / Eriksen

Subs: Knight / Ogden / Glasgow / Lokonga / Charlton

Match Time

2' Eriksen to Murray. Murray's shot goes wide!

16' Morris sends a cross to Taylor who lightly heads it and it is caught by the keeper.

18' Hobbs shoots from 25m and it goes over the bar.

37' Murray leads Hobbs who is alone in the box. His shot is blocked.

Half: A dominant first half that should have seen the Downers in the lead doesn't. The team is told to keep the pressure going. We can win this.

47' Murray sends a cross from the corner to near post. Ivey-Ward is there to head it home. GOAL! Odd Down goes up 1-0!

64' Rungratsamee receives a long throw in, turns and sends the cross to Taylor. Taylors shot is stopped by the keeper.

66' Lokonga subs in for Taylor. Ogden subs in for Boakye.

77' Rungratsamee is subbed by Glasgow who goes to the midfield and Ogden goes to the AM position.

84' Morris sends a great cross to Eriksen and Eriksen heads it into goal. WAIT! The linesman flag is up. Offsides!
Odd Down 1 : 0 Willand

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<table align="center" width="90%"> <tbody><tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Statistic</td> <td>Odd Down</td> <td>Willand</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Shots</td> <td>9</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>On Target</td> <td>3</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Off Target</td> <td>4</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Blocked Shots</td> <td>2</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Woodwork</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Clear Cut Chances</td> <td>1</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Long Shots</td> <td>4</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Possession</td> <td>63%</td> <td>37%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Corners</td> <td>9</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Free Kicks</td> <td>12</td> <td>22</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Throw Ins</td> <td>23</td> <td>11</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Fouls</td> <td>15</td> <td>7</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Offsides</td> <td>7</td> <td>5</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Passes Completed</td> <td>78%</td> <td>56%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Crosses Completed</td> <td>14%</td> <td>22%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Tackles Won</td> <td>66%</td> <td>68%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Headers Won</td> <td>65%</td> <td>75%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Yellow Cards</td> <td>1</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Red Cards</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Kilometers Run</td> <td>112.2</td> <td>111.5</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Average Rating</td> <td>7.04</td> <td>6.49</td> </tr> </tbody></table>
Match Analysis
Willand went into pure defensive mode the entire game. They knew a barrage would come from the Downers and they just kept as much traffic in the way of the goal as possible. The score should have been by a lot more, but it is still a win and 3 points.

Man of the Match
DC Jordan Ivey-Ward (8.2) - 1 goal, 3/3 tackles and 26/33 passing.

[MacroGuru]

January News and Notes
A 5 point lead over Westfields and a 7 point lead over Merthyr T has the Downers in a nice spot. Worst case scenario the +44 GD will win any tie breaker.
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<table align="center" width="90%"> <tbody><tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Pos</td> <td>Inf</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>
</td> <td>Odd Down</td> <td>
</td> <td>18</td> <td>15</td> <td>2</td> <td>1</td> <td>53</td> <td>9</td> <td>+44</td> <td>47</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>2nd</td> <td>
</td> <td>Westfields</td> <td>
</td> <td>18</td> <td>13</td> <td>3</td> <td>2</td> <td>37</td> <td>14</td> <td>+23</td> <td>42</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>3rd</td> <td>
</td> <td>Merthyr T</td> <td>
</td> <td>18</td> <td>10</td> <td>4</td> <td>4</td> <td>33</td> <td>25</td> <td>+8</td> <td>34</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>4th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Buckland</td> <td>
</td> <td>18</td> <td>10</td> <td>2</td> <td>6</td> <td>28</td> <td>12</td> <td>+16</td> <td>32</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>5th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Bitton</td> <td>
</td> <td>18</td> <td>9</td> <td>5</td> <td>4</td> <td>31</td> <td>24</td> <td>+7</td> <td>32</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>6th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Willand</td> <td>
</td> <td>18</td> <td>8</td> <td>4</td> <td>6</td> <td>22</td> <td>13</td> <td>+9</td> <td>28</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>7th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Bristol MF</td> <td>
</td> <td>18</td> <td>8</td> <td>3</td> <td>7</td> <td>27</td> <td>30</td> <td>-3</td> <td>27</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>8th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Corsham</td> <td>
</td> <td>18</td> <td>7</td> <td>4</td> <td>7</td> <td>23</td> <td>28</td> <td>-5</td> <td>25</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>9th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Welton Rovers</td> <td>
</td> <td>18</td> <td>6</td> <td>6</td> <td>6</td> <td>18</td> <td>20</td> <td>-2</td> <td>24</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>10th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Radstock</td> <td>
</td> <td>18</td> <td>6</td> <td>6</td> <td>6</td> <td>18</td> <td>21</td> <td>-3</td> <td>24</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>11th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Bishop Sutton</td> <td>
</td> <td>18</td> <td>7</td> <td>2</td> <td>9</td> <td>30</td> <td>35</td> <td>-5</td> <td>23</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>12th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Brislington</td> <td>
</td> <td>18</td> <td>5</td> <td>5</td> <td>8</td> <td>27</td> <td>30</td> <td>-3</td> <td>20</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>13th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Barnstaple</td> <td>
</td> <td>18</td> <td>5</td> <td>5</td> <td>8</td> <td>25</td> <td>32</td> <td>-7</td> <td>20</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>14th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Wellington</td> <td>
</td> <td>18</td> <td>6</td> <td>2</td> <td>10</td> <td>14</td> <td>26</td> <td>-12</td> <td>20</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>15th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Ilfracombe</td> <td>
</td> <td>18</td> <td>4</td> <td>7</td> <td>7</td> <td>20</td> <td>24</td> <td>-4</td> <td>19</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>16th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Wells</td> <td>
</td> <td>18</td> <td>5</td> <td>4</td> <td>9</td> <td>24</td> <td>44</td> <td>-20</td> <td>19</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>17th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Longwell Green</td> <td>
</td> <td>18</td> <td>4</td> <td>4</td> <td>10</td> <td>19</td> <td>29</td> <td>-10</td> <td>16</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>18th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Street</td> <td>
</td> <td>18</td> <td>3</td> <td>5</td> <td>10</td> <td>19</td> <td>29</td> <td>-10</td> <td>14</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>19th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Hallen</td> <td>
</td> <td>18</td> <td>2</td> <td>3</td> <td>13</td> <td>20</td> <td>43</td> <td>-23</td> <td>9</td> </tr> </tbody></table>

Important January Dates
1/7 - Merthyr T (Western Premier)
1/14 - Hallen (Western Premier)
1/21 - Barnstaple (Western Premier)
1/28 - Bishop Sutton (Western Premier)

Training Report
The following players have trained well over the past month:
Supat Rungratsamee (Tactics)
James Martin (Aerobic)
Neal Shelton (Aerobic)

The following players have failed to impress over the past month:
Aristote Guerin-Lokonga (Strength)
Paul Booth (Strength)
Kent Eriksen (Strength)

The following youth players have trained well over the past month:
Danny Clancy (Strength)
Danny Cowan (Strength)
Dougie Milne (Strength)

The following youth players have failed to impress over the past month:
Steven Stallard (Tactics)
Patrick Collins (Tactics)

Awards
Odd Down Striker Supat Rungratsamee claims Western Premier Player of the Month for December. If it wasn't for Booth and Taylor taking suspensions, he wouldn't have gotten the PT to win this award.

Odd Down boss Joel Sutton wins the Western Premier Manager of the Month award for December.

[MacroGuru]

Weekly Notes

Jordan Ivey-Ward named to the Weekly 11
Match Notes
The smack is flying between both coaches in this game that will be the second match between the clubs and a promotion battle match. Odd Down won the last meeting 6-0, so you know that Merthyr T is itching to even it up. Hogarth will be out this match as well.

Odd Down will come out in the 4-3-3 attacking formation.

Merthyr T comes out in a 4-4-2 balanced formation and have been picked to win this match at home.

Odd Down Lineup

GK Rusling
D Morris / Ward / Esdaile / Metcalfe
M Ogden / Boakye / Murray
ST Booth / Taylor / Eriksen

Subs: Knight / Martin / Glasgow / Rungratsamee / Charlton

Match Time

14' Morris sends a cross and Eriksen with a volley sends the shot wide.

19' Eriksen with a pass from Taylor moves into the box and shoots. It hits the back of the net. GOAL! Odd Down goes up 1-0!

23' McColligan sends a great cross to Lavery. Lavery volleys from the spot and it is blocked by Rusling and pushed out for the corner kick.

27' Boakye leads Eriksen on a counter. Eriksen is all alone with the keeper as he enters the top right of the box. His shot goes wide.

40' Harris with a centering pass to McColligan whose header goes right to Rusling.

41' Ivey-Ward misplays a pass and Levery runs it down to the box and sends a centering pass to Tully who volleys a shot. Rusling was lucky to turn it. Corner kick.

Half: The team is told to not get complacent and then Booth is pulled aside and told there is no pressure on him today.

58' Formation shift to a 4-1-2-1-2, which means Glasgow comes on for Booth.

76' Rungratsamee subs in for Erisken. Martin subs in for Murray.

80' Rugratsamee receives a long counter pass from Esdaile. Rungratsamee is one on one with the keeper and he dominates sending the ball into the back of the net. GOAL! Odd Down goes up 2-0!

89' Forde shoots from the top of the box and it goes wide.

Merthyr T 0 : 2 Odd Down

<table align="center" width="90%"><tbody><tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Statistic</td> <td>Merthyr T</td> <td>Odd Down</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Shots</td> <td>9</td> <td>6</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>On Target</td> <td>5</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Off Target</td> <td>2</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Blocked Shots</td> <td>2</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Woodwork</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Clear Cut Chances</td> <td>2</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Long Shots</td> <td>3</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Possession</td> <td>56%</td> <td>44%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Corners</td> <td>13</td> <td>5</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Free Kicks</td> <td>15</td> <td>17</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Throw Ins</td> <td>24</td> <td>16</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Fouls</td> <td>12</td> <td>10</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Offsides</td> <td>5</td> <td>5</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Passes Completed</td> <td>68%</td> <td>57%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Crosses Completed</td> <td>26%</td> <td>12%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Tackles Won</td> <td>66%</td> <td>64%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Headers Won</td> <td>55%</td> <td>72%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Yellow Cards</td> <td>1</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Red Cards</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Kilometers Run</td> <td>98.3</td> <td>102.1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Average Rating</td> <td>6.48</td> <td>6.93</td> </tr> </tbody></table>
Match Analysis
An ugly game played by the Downers but resulted in a win. It was a matter of wanting the win more than anything else. The other team had their chances and could not convert. Eriksen had a great game, Booth is in some sort of a funk and will get rotation slot next time.

Man of the Match
DC Lacquan Esdaile (8.0) - 1 assist and 8 interceptions.

[MacroGuru]

Weekly Notes

Hogarth resumes full training
Match Notes
This is the fourth meeting between the clubs. Odd Down has a 3-0-0 record against Hallen and a +12 GD.

Odd Down will run a 4-3-3 attacking formation and are picked to destroy Hallen at home.

Hallen runs a 4-4-1-1 formation.

Odd Down Lineup

GK Knight
D Morris / Ward / Esdaile / Metcalfe
M Boakye / Ogden / Murray
ST Rungratsamee / Taylor / Eriksen

Subs: Rusling / Charlton / Glasgow / Booth / Martin

Match Time

4' Taylor shoots from the top of the box and it sails on him.

6' Eriksen shoots from the penalty dot and it is blocked by the keeper and Taylor comes in for clean up duty, sending the ball into an open net. GOAL! Odd Down starts it off, going 1-0!

27' Morris sends a crossing pass to center from the left side. Eriksen goes up and hits the ball cleanly with his head. It goes to the left of the net and in. GOAL! Odd Down goes up 2-0!

30' Murray with a shot from just inside the box on the right and it sails wide.

34' Murray with a cross from the left corner to far post. Esdaile with a strong header that went over.

38' Metcalfe comes in from behind on a tackle, taking down a player. The referee starts reaching for his cards, Metcalfe sees it's a red and gives the ref his back. Red Card to Metcalfe and Odd Down is now a man down. Rungratsamee is subbed by Glasgow who takes Metcalfes spot on defense. Ogden shifts up to an attacking mid.

Half: The squad is told to not let their performance drop.

51' Lamb sends a cross to Chappell who volleys it past Knight. GOAL! Hallen brings it closer, 2-1!

55' Hay receives a long pass, moves into the box and is challenged by Knight. He fires point blank and Knight blocks it. Ward clears it.

75' Paul Booth in for Taylor and Martin in for Ogden and drops back to midfield.

84' Davis sends to mid from the right corner. Sanderson's header goes over the goal.

Odd Down 2 : 1 Hallen

<table align="center" width="90%"> <tbody><tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Statistic</td> <td>Odd Down</td> <td>Hallen</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Shots</td> <td>13</td> <td>5</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>On Target</td> <td>5</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Off Target</td> <td>6</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Blocked Shots</td> <td>2</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Woodwork</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Clear Cut Chances</td> <td>1</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Long Shots</td> <td>4</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Possession</td> <td>47%</td> <td>53%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Corners</td> <td>2</td> <td>6</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Free Kicks</td> <td>13</td> <td>20</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Throw Ins</td> <td>21</td> <td>25</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Fouls</td> <td>10</td> <td>10</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Offsides</td> <td>10</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Passes Completed</td> <td>68%</td> <td>64%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Crosses Completed</td> <td>45%</td> <td>16%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Tackles Won</td> <td>77%</td> <td>63%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Headers Won</td> <td>71%</td> <td>72%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Yellow Cards</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Red Cards</td> <td>1</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Kilometers Run</td> <td>94.1</td> <td>96.5</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Average Rating</td> <td>7.00</td> <td>6.57</td> </tr> </tbody></table>
Match Analysis
With Metcalfe going out, Odd Down was playing on the back of their heals for the rest of the match. The score should have been by more before the half but after Hallen took over and the Downers were lucky to escape with a win.

Man of the Match
ST Kent Eriksen (8.0) - 1 goal, 1 assist, 13/15 passing.

[MacroGuru]

I haven't forgotten about this....but just getting the hands around things since getting back from vacation....

[MacroGuru]

Weekly Notes

FA Considering the appeal of Metcalfes suspension
MF Adie Harris has signed with Tipton for $35 a week
Eriksen was named to the Weekly 11
Odd Down is on a 4 game winning streak and a 9 game unbeaten streak.
Match Notes
This will be the fourth match between the clubs, Odd Down has a 2-1 record with a +2 goal differential in the match up. Metcalfe is suspended for this match.

Odd Down will be running their 4-3-3 attacking formation.

Barnstaple will run a 4-4-2 balanced formation.

The Downers are picked to be the winners on this one due to their play away from home as of late.

Odd Down Lineup

GK Rusling
D Morris / Hogarth / Esdaile / Glasgow
M Boakye / Ogden / Murray
ST Booth / Taylor / Eriksen

Subs: Knight / Charlton / Martin / Rungratsamee / Ivey-Ward

Match Time

2' Glasgow sends a crossing pass from the right side to the far post and Booth heads it just over the bar.

3' Evans crosses to Williams and he heads it into net. GOAL! Barnstaple goes up 1-0

19' Booth sends a lead pass to Taylor, he shoots and the shot hits the post and he hits the rebound over the goal.

36' Ogden hits Booth on a short pass. Booth moves into the box unchallenged and shoots. The ball settles into the back of the net. GOAL! Odd Down evens the score 1-1.

Half: With the game tied, the players are told they can win this one today. Booth is told the team is pleased with his play and Esdaile is being told his play is atrocious and that he better get his ass into gear.

46' Murray sends a cross from the left corner to mid box and Ogden goes for the header and hits the wood work. It rebounds and is cleared.

63' Evans with a cross to far post from a free kick on the right side. Lord goes up for the header and sends it over.

64' Taylor is subbed by Rungratsamee and Boakye is replaced by Martin

71' Ogden gets the pass from Morris in the center, he makes a move into the box and shoots hitting the side of the net.

80' Charlton comes in for Morris.
Barnstaple 1 : 1 Odd Down

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<table align="center" width="90%"> <tbody><tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Statistic</td> <td>Barnstaple</td> <td>Odd Down</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Shots</td> <td>5</td> <td>9</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>On Target</td> <td>2</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Off Target</td> <td>2</td> <td>7</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Blocked Shots</td> <td>1</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Woodwork</td> <td>0</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Clear Cut Chances</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Long Shots</td> <td>2</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Possession</td> <td>51%</td> <td>49%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Corners</td> <td>1</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Free Kicks</td> <td>14</td> <td>12</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Throw Ins</td> <td>29</td> <td>31</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Fouls</td> <td>11</td> <td>10</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Offsides</td> <td>1</td> <td>4</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Passes Completed</td> <td>69%</td> <td>67%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Crosses Completed</td> <td>38%</td> <td>16%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Tackles Won</td> <td>60%</td> <td>74%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Headers Won</td> <td>60%</td> <td>63%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Yellow Cards</td> <td>1</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Red Cards</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Kilometers Run</td> <td>106.5</td> <td>107.3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Average Rating</td> <td>6.83</td> <td>6.73</td> </tr> </tbody></table>
Match Analysis
2 clear cut shots that hit the wood work are the difference makers in this game. The Downers looked a little over confident in this match. Although it was a draw it is still a loss in the eyes of the fans and the coaches. This should have been an easy win and it wasn't. Booth finally broke his over 600 minute goal drought with the only goal by Odd Down.

Man of the Match
MR Steven Evans (7.6) - 1 assist, 16/21 passing, 3/3 crosses, 3/3 headers

[MacroGuru]

Weekly Notes

Metcalfe suspended for 2 games
Charlton has several offers, Odd Down has countered.
Match Notes
This will be the fourth match between the clubs and Odd Down is 2-1 with a +2 goal differential.

Odd Down is running with the 4-1-2-1-2 attacking formation.

Bishop Sutton is using a 4-1-4-1 defensive formation. Bishop Sutton is the underdog in the match.

Odd Down Lineup

GK Knight
D Morris / Hogarth / Esdaile / Wright
DM Glasgow
M Boakye / Murray
AM Ogden
ST Taylor / Eriksen

Subs: Rusling / Ward / Martin / Charlton / Booth

Match Time

1' Boakye shoots at goal from about 25m and misses the goal.

3' Taylor quickly passes to Ogden who volleys it and his shot is barely turned to the outside behind goal. Corner Kick!

13' Murray sends a long pass perfectly into the box to Eriksen who takes a step and fires a shot into the back of the net. GOAL! Odd Down goes up 1 - 0!

19' Taylor is injured and is replaced by Paul Booth.

Half: The team is told to not get complacent and Booth is told that the team has faith in him.

52' Hodges fires a shot at net from about 10m out and it is blocked and sent out of bounds by Knight. Corner Kick!

53' Collins sends it to far post from the left corner. Gaunt goes up for the header and it is blocked by Knight and then cleared.

76' Charlton comes in for Ogden and goes to defense and Morris moves up to the AML. Glasgow is subbed by Martin and is moved to the MF.

81' Oliver shoots at goal and Knight knocks it away. Holloway fouls Charlton.

90' Long pass from Charlton to a tired Erisken who sends a weak shot and it is stopped by the keeper.

Odd Down 1 : 0 Bishop Sutton

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<table align="center" width="90%"> <tbody><tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Statistic</td> <td>Odd Down</td> <td>Bishop Sutton</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Shots</td> <td>9</td> <td>5</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>On Target</td> <td>5</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Off Target</td> <td>1</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Blocked Shots</td> <td>3</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Woodwork</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Clear Cut Chances</td> <td>1</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Long Shots</td> <td>4</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Possession</td> <td>48%</td> <td>52%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Corners</td> <td>3</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Free Kicks</td> <td>17</td> <td>10</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Throw Ins</td> <td>22</td> <td>24</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Fouls</td> <td>6</td> <td>15</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Offsides</td> <td>4</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Passes Completed</td> <td>73%</td> <td>70%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Crosses Completed</td> <td>15%</td> <td>20%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Tackles Won</td> <td>76%</td> <td>48%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Headers Won</td> <td>70%</td> <td>76%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Yellow Cards</td> <td>0</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Red Cards</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Kilometers Run</td> <td>105.1</td> <td>103.1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Average Rating</td> <td>6.93</td> <td>6.64</td> </tr> </tbody></table>
Match Analysis
It was a tougher game at home than it should have been but the win was just that, a win. The 3 pts helps the squad get closer to securing promotion. The game was a solid defensive affair by the Downers and it was needed with Metcalfe gone. His return will help this team.

Man of the Match
MF - Tom Murray (7.4) - 1 Assist, 19/26 passing, 7/9 tackles
Not bad for someone I was told should be benched due to his poor play of late.

[MacroGuru]

February News and Notes
One match lost so far. That pleases me and scares the hell out of me at the same time. Are we going to hit that bad run here towards the end? Are we going to hit it here in the middle...I would rather have the losing streak now than later.

If the other teams lose though, I am not to concerned but we sit with a 6 point lead and a +24 goal differential between Westfields.

With only three matches this month there is the chance of rust or complacency.
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<table align="center" width="90%"> <tbody><tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Pos</td> <td>Inf</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>
</td> <td>Odd Down</td> <td>
</td> <td>22</td> <td>18</td> <td>3</td> <td>1</td> <td>59</td> <td>11</td> <td>+48</td> <td>57</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>2nd</td> <td>
</td> <td>Westfields</td> <td>
</td> <td>22</td> <td>15</td> <td>4</td> <td>3</td> <td>42</td> <td>18</td> <td>+24</td> <td>49</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>3rd</td> <td>
</td> <td>Buckland</td> <td>
</td> <td>21</td> <td>13</td> <td>2</td> <td>6</td> <td>35</td> <td>13</td> <td>+22</td> <td>41</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>4th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Merthyr T</td> <td>
</td> <td>22</td> <td>12</td> <td>4</td> <td>6</td> <td>40</td> <td>31</td> <td>+9</td> <td>40</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>5th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Bitton</td> <td>
</td> <td>22</td> <td>10</td> <td>6</td> <td>6</td> <td>39</td> <td>33</td> <td>+6</td> <td>36</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>6th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Willand</td> <td>
</td> <td>22</td> <td>10</td> <td>5</td> <td>7</td> <td>27</td> <td>16</td> <td>+11</td> <td>35</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>7th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Bristol MF</td> <td>
</td> <td>21</td> <td>10</td> <td>4</td> <td>7</td> <td>34</td> <td>34</td> <td>0</td> <td>34</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>8th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Welton Rovers</td> <td>
</td> <td>22</td> <td>8</td> <td>7</td> <td>7</td> <td>24</td> <td>24</td> <td>0</td> <td>31</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>9th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Corsham</td> <td>
</td> <td>22</td> <td>9</td> <td>4</td> <td>9</td> <td>29</td> <td>34</td> <td>-5</td> <td>31</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>10th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Brislington</td> <td>
</td> <td>22</td> <td>7</td> <td>6</td> <td>9</td> <td>32</td> <td>35</td> <td>-3</td> <td>27</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>11th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Barnstaple</td> <td>
</td> <td>22</td> <td>7</td> <td>6</td> <td>9</td> <td>31</td> <td>36</td> <td>-5</td> <td>27</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>12th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Bishop Sutton</td> <td>
</td> <td>21</td> <td>7</td> <td>3</td> <td>11</td> <td>31</td> <td>39</td> <td>-8</td> <td>24</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>13th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Radstock</td> <td>
</td> <td>22</td> <td>6</td> <td>6</td> <td>10</td> <td>21</td> <td>33</td> <td>-12</td> <td>24</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>14th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Wellington</td> <td>
</td> <td>22</td> <td>7</td> <td>2</td> <td>13</td> <td>20</td> <td>35</td> <td>-15</td> <td>23</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>15th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Ilfracombe</td> <td>
</td> <td>22</td> <td>4</td> <td>10</td> <td>8</td> <td>23</td> <td>29</td> <td>-6</td> <td>22</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>16th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Wells</td> <td>
</td> <td>22</td> <td>6</td> <td>4</td> <td>12</td> <td>28</td> <td>53</td> <td>-25</td> <td>22</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>17th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Longwell Green</td> <td>
</td> <td>22</td> <td>5</td> <td>6</td> <td>11</td> <td>24</td> <td>32</td> <td>-8</td> <td>21</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>18th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Street</td> <td>
</td> <td>21</td> <td>3</td> <td>7</td> <td>11</td> <td>22</td> <td>34</td> <td>-12</td> <td>16</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>19th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Hallen</td> <td>
</td> <td>22</td> <td>4</td> <td>3</td> <td>15</td> <td>30</td> <td>51</td> <td>-21</td> <td>15</td> </tr> </tbody></table>
Important February Dates
2/4 - Bristol MF (Western Premier)
2/18 - Wellington (Western Premier)
2/25 - Wells (Western Premier)
Training Report
The following players have trained well over the past month:
Tom Murray (Aerobic)
Aaron Baldwin (Aerobic)
The following players have failed to impress over the past month:
Harry Hogarth (Aerobic)
Asa Charlton (Attacking)
Paul Booth (Strength)
The following youth players have trained well over the past month:
Stuart Hooper (Strength)
Danny Clancy (Strength)
Dougie Milne (GK-Shot Stopping)
The following youth players have failed to impress over the past month:
Rhys Field (Tactics)
Louis Baverstock (Ball Control)
Danny Cowan (Tactics)

Award Report
The Downers coach Joel Sutton ran away with the January Western Premier Manager of the Month award.

[MacroGuru]

Weekly Notes

GK Jake Knight was voted to the Weekly 11
Asa Charlton reaffirmed his desire to stay at Odd DownMatch Notes
This is the fifth meeting between the clubs and it is at a 2-2 record so far however Odd Down has a +2 goal differential between the teams. Scott Metcalfe is suspended still and will be missing this match.

Odd Down will be using a 4-3-3 attacking formation. The Downers are listed as the favorites due to their play on the road but I think it can go either way.

Bristol MF runs a 3-4-3 attacking formation.

Odd Down Lineup

GK Knight
D Morris / Hogarth / Esdaile / Glasgow
M Boakye / Ogden / Murray
ST Rungratsamee / Taylor / Eriksen

Subs: Rusling / Charlton / Martin / Booth / Ward

Match Time

14' Taylor fires a shot from about 28m out and it was a rocket. The keeper was lucky to get his hands up and block it in time.

23' Off of a free kick pass Esdaile lofts a kick hoping to drop it over the keeper and it almost does but he is able to turn it out of bounds. Corner Kick!

30' Taylor is led perfectly with a pass and shoots almost point blank and the keeper gets his hands on it and the ball is cleared.

36' Hiner leads Logan with a great pass. Logan is left alone and shoots, Knight gets up and blocks it.

38' Another solid lead pass to Logan leaves him all alone with Knight and he has Knight beat. His shot goes wide though!

Half: Bristol had a run of pressure there at the end of the half. It was a disappointing performance in the first half. The team is all rated at 6.5, which is not good and they are told that their performance was not up to snuff.

55' Taylor is injured and has to go off. Booth comes in for him.

66' Glasgow sends a pass to the far post from the right side. Rungratsamee goes up for the header and it goes over the net.

76' The team shifts to a 4-1-2-1-2 formation. Esdaile moves to the the DR side, Glasgow goes to the DM, Ogden goes to the AM and Ward comes in for Rungratsamee and goes to the DC.

81' Booth gets the ball on a breakaway counter and is running down the left side and he sends a centering pass to the middle and a streaking Tom Murray goes up and connects with a header that goes in at the top left corner. GOAL! Odd Down goes up 1-0!

83' Eriksen is exhausted an beat up, he is subbed by Martin. the line up shifts to a 4-1-3-1-1 counter attacking.

87' Glasgow is injured and is being forced to come off. There are no subs left and the Downers are playing the final minutes of the game a man down.

Bristol MF 0 : 1 Odd Down

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<table align="center" width="90%"> <tbody><tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Statistic</td> <td>Bristol MF</td> <td>Odd Down</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Shots</td> <td>3</td> <td>12</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>On Target</td> <td>1</td> <td>5</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Off Target</td> <td>2</td> <td>4</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Blocked Shots</td> <td>0</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Woodwork</td> <td>1</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Clear Cut Chances</td> <td>2</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Long Shots</td> <td>1</td> <td>9</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Possession</td> <td>44%</td> <td>56%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Corners</td> <td>3</td> <td>5</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Free Kicks</td> <td>14</td> <td>15</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Throw Ins</td> <td>29</td> <td>21</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Fouls</td> <td>12</td> <td>9</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Offsides</td> <td>3</td> <td>5</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Passes Completed</td> <td>62%</td> <td>68%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Crosses Completed</td> <td>6%</td> <td>20%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Tackles Won</td> <td>66%</td> <td>72%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Headers Won</td> <td>65%</td> <td>58%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Yellow Cards</td> <td>4</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Red Cards</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Kilometers Run</td> <td>106.2</td> <td>108.2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Average Rating</td> <td>6.61</td> <td>6.85</td> </tr> </tbody></table>
Match Analysis
I don't know what to think. This team had to be told they were being disappointing for them to step up, and it took a shift in the formation and bringing in someone who wanted to prove he was a difference to win this match. We dominated this match and we should have won by at least 3 or 4. The team did step up and win, but not convincingly enough.

Man of the Match
MF Tom Murray (7.6) - 1 goal, 4 interceptions, 20/28 passing.

[MacroGuru]

Injury Update
DM/DR Scott Glasgow broke his ankle in the last match and will be missing at least 4 months before he is back healthy.

This is a big time blow to the squad and right now, there is a search on for his replacement. There are two young talented guys in the reserves that can play and Gary Gray was called up from the reserves.

They Downers have 2 weeks to find a replacement.

[MacroGuru]

Weekly Notes
Glasgow is out for 4 months
13 game unbeaten streak
Lokonga and Bulembi were released on a Free
Gary Gray was promoted from the reserves to replace Glasgow
Dane Harper was signed to help replace Glasgow as wellMatch Notes
This is the fifth match between the the two clubs and Odd Down has a 3-1 record here with a +6 goal differential. The field at Coombe Home Lane is a mess and it needs to be relayed. The board has agreed to it, only in the off season. Odd Down is picked to win this win.

Odd Down is going to go with the 4-1-2-1-2 counter attacking formation.

Wellington is running a balanced 4-4-2 formation.

Odd Down Lineup

GK Knight
D Morris / Esdaile / Hogarth / Metcalfe
DM Gray
M Boakye / Murray
AM Ogden
ST Eriksen / Taylor

Subs: Rusling / Martin / Ward / Booth / Charlton

Match Time

10' Benbow shoots from the outside of the box on the left side with a weird angle. Knight is unable to get a hand on it and it bounces out to Weir who drills it in. GOAL! Wellington goes up 1-0!

13' Morris sends to far post from a free kick and Erisken goes up for the header and misses just wide.

15' Esdaile is injured. Ward comes in for him.

18' Eriksen receives a great pass on the left wing from Murray. He shoots, it's blocked and cleared.

Half: What an uneventful half. The squad is going to switch to the 4-3-3 attacking for the second half. Booth comes in for Gray. Knight is struggling and is told he can make the different, Booth is told that a performance is expected of him and the rest of the team, their passion to win is questioned.

53' Boakye sends a soft heel pass to Eriksen who takes two steps and fires a low shot to the right bottom corner of the net, hitting it true. GOAL! Odd Down brings the game even, 1-1!

60' Murray sends it to near post from the left corner. Ward goes up for the header and sends it just wide.

64' Boakye is looking exhausted and is subbed by Martin.

65' Eriksen with a give and go with Taylor. Taylor is open but sends his shot wide!

78' Benbow sends it far post from the right corner. Weir goes up and heads it. Knight gets his hands on it and blocks it down and Metcalfe clears it.

86' Booth to Eriksen, who is racing down the left side, he is looking beat out there. However he is able to loft the ball in the air, he almost caught the keeper coming out. The keeper makes an acrobatic save. Corner Kick!

Odd Down 1 : 1 Wellington

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<table align="center" width="90%"> <tbody><tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Statistic</td><td>Odd Down</td><td>Wellington</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Shots</td><td>14</td><td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>On Target</td><td>5</td><td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Off Target</td><td>6</td><td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Blocked Shots</td><td>3</td><td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Woodwork</td><td>0</td><td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Clear Cut Chances</td><td>1</td><td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Long Shots</td><td>5</td><td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Possession</td><td>54%</td><td>46%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Corners</td><td>8</td><td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Free Kicks</td><td>8</td><td>19</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Throw Ins</td><td>21</td><td>22</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Fouls</td><td>15</td><td>7</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Offsides</td><td>4</td><td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Passes Completed</td><td>73%</td><td>65%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Crosses Completed</td><td>20%</td><td>22%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Tackles Won</td><td>71%</td><td>57%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Headers Won</td><td>69%</td><td>68%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Yellow Cards</td><td>1</td><td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Red Cards</td><td>0</td><td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Kilometers Run</td><td>100.9</td><td>97.3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Average Rating</td><td>6.82</td><td>6.72</td> </tr> </tbody></table>
Match Analysis
This team needs a loss. They are getting complacent. They need to lose so they get the smugness out of them. This should have been a win, and it wasn't. A point is a point but if we play like this for the rest of the season, I foresee us barely winning.

Man of the Match
ST Kent Eriksen(7.6) - 1 Goal, 6/6 Headers, 19/24 passing

[MacroGuru]

Weekly Notes

Esdaile was injured in the last match. He has a fractured wrist and is now out for 2 months.
Match Notes
This is the fourth match between the teams. Odd Down is 2-1 over Wells with a +4 goal differential. The scouts have suggested a 4-4-1-1 lineup for this game but that will not happen unless we are getting destroyed and it will be worth the test.

Odd Down will play a 4-3-3 attacking formation. The Downers are picked to destroy Wells and the thought is, they do not even have to try.

Wells runs a 4-2-4 attacking formation.

Odd Down Lineup

GK Rusling
D Morris / Ward / Hogarth / Metcalfe
M Boakye / Ogden / Murray
ST Eriksen / Booth / Taylor

Subs: Knight / Martin / Wright / Rungratsamee / Charlton

Match Time

5' Eriksen receives a pass from Booth. He was set, all alone and one on one with the keeper. He also had Booth and Taylor crashing, but Eriksen shoots and misses.

13' Murray sends to middle box from the left corner. Hogarth goes up and heads it, it bounces off the cross bar and is cleared out.

Half: Booth is told to go out and prove a point, the rest of the players are told they can win this. They just have to work hard.

50' Taylor sends a cross from the right side. Eriksen goes up with a header and it is caught by the keeper.

51' Booth side steps Steele who blows his tackle and leaves a gaping hole. Booth hits a streaking Eriksen. This time Eriksen is patient and lets the keeper come out more before he shoots. GOAL! Odd Down goes up 1-0!

53' Meade shoots to goal, it hits the wood work, bounces and hits Ward and goes in. GOAL! It's an own goal to Odd Down, as Wells now evens the match 1-1!

60' Murray sends it to far post from the right corner. Ward goes up for the header and forces the keeper to make an acrobatic save. Corner Kick!

62' Eriksen passes to Boakye who volleys wide

63' Boakye is subbed by Martin.

77' Booth is subbed by Rungratsamee.

84' Ogden fires from 30m out and the keeper turns it. Corner Kick!

Wells 1 : 1 Odd Down
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<table align="center" width="90%"> <tbody><tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Statistic</td> <td>Wells</td> <td>Odd Down</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Shots</td> <td>4</td> <td>10</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>On Target</td> <td>0</td> <td>6</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Off Target</td> <td>3</td> <td>4</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Blocked Shots</td> <td>1</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Woodwork</td> <td>2</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Clear Cut Chances</td> <td>1</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Long Shots</td> <td>3</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Possession</td> <td>41%</td> <td>59%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Corners</td> <td>1</td> <td>5</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Free Kicks</td> <td>20</td> <td>14</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Throw Ins</td> <td>23</td> <td>20</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Fouls</td> <td>12</td> <td>14</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Offsides</td> <td>2</td> <td>6</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Passes Completed</td> <td>60%</td> <td>72%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Crosses Completed</td> <td>21%</td> <td>18%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Tackles Won</td> <td>66%</td> <td>75%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Headers Won</td> <td>72%</td> <td>50%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Yellow Cards</td> <td>3</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Red Cards</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Kilometers Run</td> <td>104.4</td> <td>108.1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Average Rating</td> <td>6.57</td> <td>6.89</td> </tr> </tbody></table>
Match Analysis
I don't know what to do. This squad is not reacting to the talks. The end of this one, Anger was the only way to take it. This is not looking good as the Downers are giving up ground.

Man of the Match
DC Jordan Ivey-Ward (7.5) - Despite giving up an own goal. 13/23 passing, 5/5 Tackles, 5/6 headers and 9 interceptions.

[MacroGuru]

March News and Notes
What a rough month. February was not kind as we 1-0-2 for the month. The team is still winning but I need them to capture this without thinking, If I drop two games I am now in second place. This team needs to plant their foot on the throats of their opposition and not let them breathe.

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<table align="center" width="90%"> <tbody><tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Pos</td> <td>Inf</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>
</td> <td>Odd Down</td> <td>
</td> <td>25</td> <td>19</td> <td>5</td> <td>1</td> <td>62</td> <td>13</td> <td>+49</td> <td>62</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>2nd</td> <td>
</td> <td>Westfields</td> <td>
</td> <td>26</td> <td>17</td> <td>6</td> <td>3</td> <td>50</td> <td>22</td> <td>+28</td> <td>57</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>3rd</td> <td>
</td> <td>Merthyr T</td> <td>
</td> <td>26</td> <td>15</td> <td>4</td> <td>7</td> <td>47</td> <td>36</td> <td>+11</td> <td>49</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>4th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Buckland</td> <td>
</td> <td>25</td> <td>15</td> <td>3</td> <td>7</td> <td>44</td> <td>16</td> <td>+28</td> <td>48</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>5th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Bitton</td> <td>
</td> <td>26</td> <td>11</td> <td>8</td> <td>7</td> <td>42</td> <td>40</td> <td>+2</td> <td>41</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>6th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Willand</td> <td>
</td> <td>26</td> <td>11</td> <td>7</td> <td>8</td> <td>33</td> <td>21</td> <td>+12</td> <td>40</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>7th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Bristol MF</td> <td>
</td> <td>25</td> <td>11</td> <td>4</td> <td>10</td> <td>36</td> <td>40</td> <td>-4</td> <td>37</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>8th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Corsham</td> <td>
</td> <td>26</td> <td>10</td> <td>6</td> <td>10</td> <td>34</td> <td>39</td> <td>-5</td> <td>36</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>9th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Barnstaple</td> <td>
</td> <td>26</td> <td>8</td> <td>9</td> <td>9</td> <td>38</td> <td>39</td> <td>-1</td> <td>33</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>10th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Welton Rovers</td> <td>
</td> <td>25</td> <td>8</td> <td>9</td> <td>8</td> <td>26</td> <td>27</td> <td>-1</td> <td>33</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>11th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Brislington</td> <td>
</td> <td>26</td> <td>8</td> <td>8</td> <td>10</td> <td>39</td> <td>44</td> <td>-5</td> <td>32</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>12th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Wellington</td> <td>
</td> <td>25</td> <td>9</td> <td>3</td> <td>13</td> <td>26</td> <td>37</td> <td>-11</td> <td>30</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>13th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Ilfracombe</td> <td>
</td> <td>26</td> <td>6</td> <td>11</td> <td>9</td> <td>30</td> <td>32</td> <td>-2</td> <td>29</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>14th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Wells</td> <td>
</td> <td>26</td> <td>8</td> <td>5</td> <td>13</td> <td>32</td> <td>58</td> <td>-26</td> <td>29</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>15th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Longwell Green</td> <td>
</td> <td>25</td> <td>6</td> <td>8</td> <td>11</td> <td>27</td> <td>33</td> <td>-6</td> <td>26</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>16th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Radstock</td> <td>
</td> <td>26</td> <td>6</td> <td>8</td> <td>12</td> <td>23</td> <td>43</td> <td>-20</td> <td>26</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>17th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Bishop Sutton</td> <td>
</td> <td>25</td> <td>7</td> <td>4</td> <td>14</td> <td>32</td> <td>44</td> <td>-12</td> <td>25</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>18th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Street</td> <td>
</td> <td>25</td> <td>4</td> <td>8</td> <td>13</td> <td>30</td> <td>40</td> <td>-10</td> <td>20</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>19th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Hallen</td> <td>
</td> <td>26</td> <td>4</td> <td>4</td> <td>18</td> <td>33</td> <td>60</td> <td>-27</td> <td>16</td> </tr> </tbody></table>
Important Dates in March
3/3 - Ilfracombe (Western Premier)
3/10 - Corsham (Western Premier)
3/17 - Westfields (Western Premier)
3/24 - Street (Western Premier)
3/31 - Buckland (Western Premier)

Training Report
The following players have trained well over the past month:
Chris Ogden (Tactics)
Jordan Ivey-Ward (Tactics)

The following players failed to impress over the past month:
Jamie Taylor (Strength)
Aaron Baldwin (Strength)
Paul Booth (Strength)

The following youth players have trained well over the past month:
Danny Clancy (Strength)
Paul Ryder (Strength)

The following youth players have failed to impress over the past month:
Nick Spray (Aerobic)
Ashley Smith (Tactics)
Stuart Hooper (Aerobic)

[MacroGuru]

Weekly Notes

Dane Harper sprained ankle in training, out for 6 weeks.
Match Notes
This will be the fourth meeting between the clubs. The past three meetings have ended up as draws with no goals scored. Pretty boring games.

Odd Down is going to start with a 4-3-3 attacking formation. The Downers are picked to win at home.

Ilfracombe is using a 4-1-4-1 defensive formation.

Odd Down Lineup

GK Knigth
D Morris / Hogarth / Ward / Metcalfe
M Boakye / Ogden / Murray
ST Rungratsamee / Taylor / Eriksen

Subs: Rusling / Baldwin / Martin / Booth / Charlton

Match Time

5' Metcalfe sends a long pass to Ogden who turns, moves into the box and shoots. The keeper turns the ball out. Corner Kick!

6' Murray sends it to near post from the right corner. Hogarth sends it over the goal.

9' Murray sends it to far post from the left corner. Ivey-Ward goes up with the header and puts it into the net. GOAL! Odd Down goes up 1-0!

43' Morris sends a cross into the middle from the left side. It is blocked by Camm but hits Boakye and he sends it into the back of the net. GOAL! Odd Down goes up 2-0!

Half: Rungratsamee took a few knocks in the first half and is subbed by Booth. Boakye will be subbed at around the 55th - 60th minute. The team is encouraged to keep their play up!

48' Ince dives in the box and a penalty is called on Boakye, looks like he gets subbed earlier than planned. The referee points to the dot. Penalty Kick! O'Malley lines up and hits it true. GOAL! Ilfracombe brings it close, 2-1!

51' Martin comes in for Boakye

55' Taylor makes moves on the left side and sends a cross to the middle to Eriksen who goes up for the header and he has it blocked.

65' Odgen sends a long header pass to Taylor. He is free and running alone against the keeper. He makes a move and sends the ball into the back of the net. GOAL! Odd Down moves up another point, 3-1!

66' Charlton subs in for Morris.

76' Charlton sends a cross to far post from the left side. Eriksen goes up for the header and puts it into the back of the net. GOAL! Odd Down is now up 4-1!

82' Eriksen sends it to far post from a free kick on the right side. Ward goes up with a diving header and sends it into the net. GOAL! Odd Down has secured this one going up 5-1!

Odd Down 5 : 1 Ilfracombe

<center></center>
<table align="center" width="90%"> <tbody><tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Statistic</td> <td>Odd Down</td> <td>Ilfracombe</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Shots</td> <td>15</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>On Target</td> <td>9</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Off Target</td> <td>3</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Blocked Shots</td> <td>3</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Woodwork</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Clear Cut Chances</td> <td>5</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Long Shots</td> <td>4</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Possession</td> <td>53%</td> <td>47%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Corners</td> <td>7</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Free Kicks</td> <td>11</td> <td>19</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Throw Ins</td> <td>19</td> <td>21</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Fouls</td> <td>18</td> <td>10</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Offsides</td> <td>2</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Passes Completed</td> <td>72%</td> <td>61%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Crosses Completed</td> <td>24%</td> <td>7%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Tackles Won</td> <td>77%</td> <td>46%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Headers Won</td> <td>79%</td> <td>62%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Yellow Cards</td> <td>4</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Red Cards</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Kilometers Run</td> <td>107.3</td> <td>103.3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Average Rating</td> <td>7.72</td> <td>5.93</td> </tr> </tbody></table>

Match Analysis
This is how the team should be playing. This was a major turn around and what domination should equal. 5 clear cut chances to 5 goals....I like that. Ward has stepped in and been big while Esdaile and Glasgow is out hurt.

This team might have had their resolved shaken with the angry tirade that was thrown last match. They responded like I hoped they would.

Man of the Match
DC Jordan Ivey-Ward (9.3) - 2 goals. 6 interceptions, 12/25 passing, 6/6 headers.

[MacroGuru]

Weekly Notes
Odd Down is in a 16 game unbeaten streak
Knight, Ward and Ogden were named to the weekly 11Match Notes
This will be the fourth match between the clubs. Odd Down leads the series 3-0 with a +9 goal differential. Corsham has been in 3 take overs this season already and fired a manager yet sit in 9th place. Odd Down has been picked to win and win with ease.

Odd Down will run a 4-3-3 attacking formation.

Corsham will run a 4-2-4 attacking formation.

Odd Down Lineup

GK Rusling
D Morris / Hogarth / Ward / Metcalfe
M Boakye / Ogden / Murray
ST Taylor / Booth / Eriksen

Subs: Knight / Banton / Martin / Rugratsamee / Charlton

Match Time

12' Booth has a point blank shot at a tight angle and it is blocked.

16' Murray sends it to far post from the left corner. Ward heads it and it hits the wood work and is cleared.

17' Morris to Taylor. Taylor shoots and hits the side of the net.

23' Tait takes a shot from about 25m out and it sails on him.

30' Morris sends a centering cross from the left side of the field. Eriksen goes up with the header and it misses the goal.

33' On a great counter opportunity Metcalfe sends a center cross from the right side. Boakye goes up and is challenged and he is unable to get a head shot to go where he wants it and misses the goal.

38' O'Brien passes to Fullam from a free kick. Fullam shoots and sends it wide.

Half: The team is told they can win this game and to stay focused.

51' Murray heads to Ogden's feet and he volleys a shot wide.

54' Eriksen receives they pass and moves into the box and shoots. His shot goes wide.

65' Silver sends a centering cross from the right side of the field and Donegan heads it into goal. GOAL! Corsham goes up 1-0!

66' Martin in for Boakye.

68' Morris lobs a centering pass to Eriksen who volleys the shot into the net. WAIT! It doesn't count, he is being flagged for being offside. Replays shows he was not offsides!

77' Rungratsamee comes in for Eriksen and Banton comes in for Ogden.

82' Booth to Taylor and Taylor has his shot sail.

93' Banton to center from the right corner. There is a crowd and someone hits the ball to goal. The keeper blocks it but Hogarth gets the rebound! GOAL! Odd Down brings the game even! 1-1!
Corsham 1 : 1 Odd Down

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<table align="center" width="90%"> <tbody><tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Statistic</td><td>Corsham</td><td>Odd Down</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Shots</td><td>5</td><td>21</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>On Target</td><td>2</td><td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Off Target</td><td>2</td><td>14</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Blocked Shots</td><td>1</td><td>5</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Woodwork</td><td>0</td><td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Clear Cut Chances</td><td>0</td><td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Long Shots</td><td>2</td><td>8</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Possession</td><td>46%</td><td>54%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Corners</td><td>1</td><td>5</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Free Kicks</td><td>16</td><td>17</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Throw Ins</td><td>20</td><td>22</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Fouls</td><td>13</td><td>12</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Offsides</td><td>4</td><td>4</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Passes Completed</td><td>59%</td><td>70%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Crosses Completed</td><td>40%</td><td>29%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Tackles Won</td><td>50%</td><td>63%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Headers Won</td><td>72%</td><td>54%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Yellow Cards</td><td>4</td><td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Red Cards</td><td>0</td><td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Kilometers Run</td><td>103.3</td><td>106.6</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Average Rating</td><td>6.55</td><td>6.66</td> </tr> </tbody></table>
Match Analysis
What a rough game to watch. It was a controlled game but the only shots that we got were long shots. There were very few that actually had a chance. That was good defense by Corsham. We were lucky to get this draw and the team knows it.Their form is starting to come down to earth.

Man of the Match
DC Harry Hogarth (7.8) - 1 goal

[MacroGuru]

Weekly Notes
Charlton had a ton of bids and he reaffirmed his commitment to Odd Down.
21 points is needed from the remaining fixtures to secure the Western Premier Title.
DR Glyn Halsall was signed to back up Metcalfe.Match Notes
This will be the second match ever between the two clubs. Westfields won the first one 2-0. This is for the league right here. If Odd Down wins, they secure the first place spot pretty much for the rest of the season. If they lose, it becomes a tie and the only reason Odd Down would hold first place would be goal differential. This is a pick em game.

Odd Down is running the 4-1-2-1-2 counter attacking formation.

Westfields will run with 4-4-2 balanced formation.

Odd Down Lineup

GK Knight
D Morris / Hogarth / Ward / Metcalfe
DM Hobbs
M Boakye / Murray
AM Ogden
ST Taylor / Eriksen

Subs: Rusling / Wright / Charlton / Booth / Lever

Match Time

4' Ogden sends a soft pass back to Boakye who fires a shot from the 30m area and it is low and a worm burner, right into the net. GOAL! Odd Down goes up 1-0!

Half: the team is encouraged to go out there and keep the play going. Taylor received a yellow card in the first half.

54' Eriksen sends a shot from 25m out and hits the cross bar and sends it straight in the air. It is cleared.

66' Morris sends a cross to mid. Taylor heads it in for a goal. Wait! It's being disallowed. Taylor was offsides!

77' Booth comes in for Eriksen. Lever comes in for Ogden.

79' Hylton sends a shot wide from 25m out.

80' Morris is subbed by Charlton.

93' Hobbs sends a header forward so Taylor can run to it. He gets the ball, is one on one with the keeper and sends a low shot to goal. GOAL! Odd Down goes up 2-0!

Odd Down 2 : 0 Westfields
<center></center>
<table align="center" width="90%"> <tbody><tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Statistic</td> <td>Odd Down</td> <td>Westfields</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Shots</td> <td>10</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>On Target</td> <td>2</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Off Target</td> <td>4</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Blocked Shots</td> <td>4</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Woodwork</td> <td>1</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Clear Cut Chances</td> <td>1</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Long Shots</td> <td>8</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Possession</td> <td>52%</td> <td>48%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Corners</td> <td>2</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Free Kicks</td> <td>17</td> <td>16</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Throw Ins</td> <td>20</td> <td>24</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Fouls</td> <td>12</td> <td>14</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Offsides</td> <td>4</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Passes Completed</td> <td>66%</td> <td>67%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Crosses Completed</td> <td>30%</td> <td>5%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Tackles Won</td> <td>80%</td> <td>62%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Headers Won</td> <td>71%</td> <td>65%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Yellow Cards</td> <td>1</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Red Cards</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Kilometers Run</td> <td>103.1</td> <td>98.5</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Average Rating</td> <td>7.01</td> <td>6.38</td> </tr> </tbody></table>


Match Analysis
This was a game that determined the players will of wanting to promote. They showed and proved they do. They want that semi-pro contract. Westfields wasn't able to do anything for the game. But the secret here was solid offense and defense.

Man of the Match
MF Joseph Boakye (7.5) - 1 goal

[MacroGuru]

Weekly Notes
8 more games left in the season. Need 18 points to secure the title.
18 game unbeaten streak is a league record.Match Notes
This will be the fourth meeting between the clubs. Odd Down is 3-0 in the series with a +9 goal differential. Odd Down is picked to win this game easily.

Odd Down will run a 4-3-3 attack formation.

Street will run a 4-2-4 attacking formation

Odd Down Lineup

GK Knight
D Morris / Hogarth / Ward / Metcalfe
M Boakye / Ogden / Murray
ST Taylor / Booth / Eriksen

Subs: Rusling / Hobbs / Lever / Rungratsamee / Charlton

Match Time

1' Booth with a quick pass to Taylor and he sends it into the back of the net from the 6m box. GOAL! Odd Down goes up 1-0!

28' Morris sends a cross to far post, the keeper goes up and tries for it and it slips out of his wet hands and Booth is there for the rebound and hits it true. GOAL! Odd Down adds another goal. 2-0!

34' Taylor hits Murray in the center of the field at the top of the box. Murray spins and beats his defender and shots from halfway in the box. His shot hits the cross bar and the rebound is cleared out of bounds behind the goal. Corner Kick!

35' Murray sends it to far post from the left corner. Ward goes up for the header and it goes over the goal.

42' Murray leads Booth with a perfect pass. Booth sends the shot into the side net and it is good. GOAL! Odd Down goes up 3-0!

Half: The team is told that it is pleasing to see them play this well.

57' Taylor is injured and has to come off. Rungratsamee comes on for him.

64' Rungratsamee sends an amazing shot from the left side, it bends and hits at the keepers feet. He was lucky to make the stop. It is cleared out.

87' Lynch is lead perfectly on his pass. He has a clear shot and sends it wide.

88' Booth is subbed by Lever and Boakye is subbed by Hobbs

Odd Down 3 : 0 Street
<center></center>
<table align="center" width="90%"> <tbody><tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Statistic</td> <td>Odd Down</td> <td>Street</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Shots</td> <td>11</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>On Target</td> <td>4</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Off Target</td> <td>2</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Blocked Shots</td> <td>5</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Woodwork</td> <td>1</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Clear Cut Chances</td> <td>2</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Long Shots</td> <td>4</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Possession</td> <td>50%</td> <td>50%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Corners</td> <td>4</td> <td>4</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Free Kicks</td> <td>11</td> <td>13</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Throw Ins</td> <td>22</td> <td>28</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Fouls</td> <td>9</td> <td>8</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Offsides</td> <td>4</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Passes Completed</td> <td>68%</td> <td>66%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Crosses Completed</td> <td>30%</td> <td>7%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Tackles Won</td> <td>80%</td> <td>59%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Headers Won</td> <td>79%</td> <td>52%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Yellow Cards</td> <td>1</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Red Cards</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Kilometers Run</td> <td>93.8</td> <td>88.6</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Average Rating</td> <td>7.32</td> <td>6.00</td> </tr> </tbody></table>


Match Analysis
In a game that was supposed to be easy it ended up being tough as Street is playing for the life and avoiding relegation. The win puts us one step closer to the title.

Man of the Match
ST Paul Booth (9.0) - 2 Goals, 17/20 passing, 1 assist

[MacroGuru]

Weekly Notes

Dane Harper resumes full trainingMatch Notes
This is the second match between the clubs. Odd Down is 1-0 and has a +3 goal differential. Buckland sits in 4th place and could pose a challenge for the Downers and that is evident with them being the favorite for the match.

Odd Down is going with a 4-3-3 attacking formation.

Buckland runs a 4-4-2 balanced formation.

Odd Down Lineup

GK Knight
D Morris / Hogarth / Ward / Metcalfe
M Boakye / Ogden / Murray
ST Eriksen / Booth / Taylor

Subs: Rusling / Charlton / Lever / Rungratsamee / Martin

Match Time

16' Jackson sends a low cross to Carlyle who manages to get a foot on it close to the net and send it in. GOAL! Buckland goes up 1-0!

43' Murray moves around the right side of the defense and sends his shot wide.



Match Analysis


A good solid game by the Downers. It was good to see Taylor and Rungratsamee get involved and then seeing Boakye nail the shot from deep was impressive. This is the type of game that is needed all the time.

Half: Metcalfe is worn out and taken some knocks. Charlton will step in and play, although it will be out of position on the right side. The team is told that I need to see more from them.

61' Ogden brings the ball down and fires a rocket to the upper right v and it is barely turned by the keeper. Corner Kick!

66' Boakye sends a blast from 30m out and the keeper deflects it. Taylor gets the rebound and shoots wide.

68' Booth is replaced by Rungratsamee and Hobbs subs in for Ogden

87' Rungratsamee receives a great pass and moves into the box. He steps and sends the shot past the keeper. It hits the wood work and rebounds out. Taylor hits the shot and it is blocked and cleared.

93' Rungratsamee gets a jail break counter with Taylor and Eriksen. They run down the field together, and Rungratsamee forces the keeper and a defender to move to him, he passes to Taylor and Taylor hits it true.GOAL! Odd Down equalizes it with no time left! 1-1!

Buckland 1 : 1 Odd Down

<center></center>
<table align="center" width="90%"> <tbody><tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Statistic</td> <td>Buckland</td> <td>Odd Down</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Shots</td> <td>9</td> <td>12</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>On Target</td> <td>3</td> <td>4</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Off Target</td> <td>5</td> <td>4</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Blocked Shots</td> <td>1</td> <td>4</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Woodwork</td> <td>0</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Clear Cut Chances</td> <td>0</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Long Shots</td> <td>3</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Possession</td> <td>53%</td> <td>47%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Corners</td> <td>1</td> <td>4</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Free Kicks</td> <td>18</td> <td>10</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Throw Ins</td> <td>27</td> <td>23</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Fouls</td> <td>9</td> <td>15</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Offsides</td> <td>1</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Passes Completed</td> <td>69%</td> <td>62%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Crosses Completed</td> <td>21%</td> <td>33%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Tackles Won</td> <td>54%</td> <td>63%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Headers Won</td> <td>77%</td> <td>41%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Yellow Cards</td> <td>0</td> <td>4</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Red Cards</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Kilometers Run</td> <td>107.8</td> <td>111.3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Average Rating</td> <td>6.81</td> <td>6.68</td> </tr> </tbody></table>
Match Analysis

A good solid game by the Downers. It was good to see Taylor and Rungratsamee get involved. This was frustrating to watch as we had the bulk of the positive plays but could not convert. The fact we pulled a draw in this game was lucky. It was an amazing goal.



Man of the Match
DC Jordan Ivey-Ward (7.5) - 7/9 Tackling, 4/5 Headers, 7 Interceptions

[MacroGuru]

April News and Notes
March was a solid month for the Downers as they picked it up and are on the way to securing their chances of promotion. Right now the 1 loss is starting to piss me off. It does look like Hallen is going to be relegated.


<table align="center" width="90%"> <tbody><tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Pos</td> <td>Inf</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>
</td> <td>Odd Down</td> <td>
</td> <td>30</td> <td>22</td> <td>7</td> <td>1</td> <td>74</td> <td>16</td> <td>+58</td> <td>73</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>2nd</td> <td>
</td> <td>Westfields</td> <td>
</td> <td>31</td> <td>20</td> <td>7</td> <td>4</td> <td>59</td> <td>25</td> <td>+34</td> <td>67</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>3rd</td> <td>
</td> <td>Buckland</td> <td>
</td> <td>30</td> <td>18</td> <td>5</td> <td>7</td> <td>55</td> <td>20</td> <td>+35</td> <td>59</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>4th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Merthyr T</td> <td>
</td> <td>31</td> <td>18</td> <td>4</td> <td>9</td> <td>54</td> <td>39</td> <td>+15</td> <td>58</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>5th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Bitton</td> <td>
</td> <td>30</td> <td>14</td> <td>9</td> <td>7</td> <td>49</td> <td>42</td> <td>+7</td> <td>51</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>6th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Willand</td> <td>
</td> <td>30</td> <td>14</td> <td>7</td> <td>9</td> <td>38</td> <td>24</td> <td>+14</td> <td>49</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>7th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Bristol MF</td> <td>
</td> <td>30</td> <td>13</td> <td>5</td> <td>12</td> <td>41</td> <td>49</td> <td>-8</td> <td>44</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>8th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Welton Rovers</td> <td>
</td> <td>30</td> <td>11</td> <td>10</td> <td>9</td> <td>35</td> <td>30</td> <td>+5</td> <td>43</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>9th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Wellington</td> <td>
</td> <td>30</td> <td>13</td> <td>3</td> <td>14</td> <td>40</td> <td>43</td> <td>-3</td> <td>42</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>10th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Barnstaple</td> <td>
</td> <td>31</td> <td>10</td> <td>11</td> <td>10</td> <td>47</td> <td>49</td> <td>-2</td> <td>41</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>11th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Corsham</td> <td>
</td> <td>30</td> <td>10</td> <td>7</td> <td>13</td> <td>37</td> <td>46</td> <td>-9</td> <td>37</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>12th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Ilfracombe</td> <td>
</td> <td>31</td> <td>7</td> <td>13</td> <td>11</td> <td>36</td> <td>44</td> <td>-8</td> <td>34</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>13th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Brislington</td> <td>
</td> <td>30</td> <td>8</td> <td>9</td> <td>13</td> <td>42</td> <td>51</td> <td>-9</td> <td>33</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>14th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Wells</td> <td>
</td> <td>30</td> <td>9</td> <td>6</td> <td>15</td> <td>36</td> <td>66</td> <td>-30</td> <td>33</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>15th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Longwell Green</td> <td>
</td> <td>30</td> <td>8</td> <td>8</td> <td>14</td> <td>31</td> <td>42</td> <td>-11</td> <td>32</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>16th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Bishop Sutton</td> <td>
</td> <td>30</td> <td>9</td> <td>4</td> <td>17</td> <td>35</td> <td>50</td> <td>-15</td> <td>31</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>17th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Street</td> <td>
</td> <td>30</td> <td>6</td> <td>9</td> <td>15</td> <td>43</td> <td>50</td> <td>-7</td> <td>27</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>18th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Radstock</td> <td>
</td> <td>31</td> <td>6</td> <td>8</td> <td>17</td> <td>24</td> <td>51</td> <td>-27</td> <td>26</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>19th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Hallen</td> <td>
</td> <td>31</td> <td>4</td> <td>4</td> <td>23</td> <td>34</td> <td>73</td> <td>-39</td> <td>16</td> </tr> </tbody></table>

Important April Dates
4/7 - Radstock (Western Premier)
4/14 - Welton Rovers (Western Premier)
4/28 - Longwell Green (Western Premier)

Training Report
The following players have trained well over the past month:
Jack Morris (Aerobic)
Joseph Boakye (Aerobic)
Matt Carr (Aerobic)

The following players have failed to impress during the past month:
Kent Eriksen(Strength)
Paul Booth (Strength)
James Martin (Defending)

The following youth player have trained well over the past month:
Steven Ferdinand (Strength)
Danny Clancy (Strength)

The following youth players have failed to impress over the past month:
Doug Milne (Aerobic)
Gary McCarthy (Tactics)
Chris Tooth (Aerobic)

[MacroGuru]

I had a recent update install on my anti-virus, I wasn't rebooting my laptop yet...was typing up something and the window popped up as I hit the enter key...it started to reboot the machine which shut down the dynasty just as I was going to save it.

I am going to have to replay the past 4 matches...

[MacroGuru]

Actually, it's going to be back to the Westfields game I have to play out again...I am saving after every single game instead of monthly now...

[MacroGuru]

Weekly Notes
18 yr old Striker Ross Davidson from Scotland just signed with Odd Down
20 Game Unbeaten Streak
Ward received Weekly 11 honors
Esdaile resumes full trainingMatch Notes
This will be the fourth match up between the two clubs. Odd Down has a record of 2-1 with a +9 on goal differential. Odd Down is expected to win this match with ease.

Odd Down sticks to their 4-3-3 attacking formation.

Radstock is running a 4-4-1 defensive formation.

Odd Down Lineup

GK Knight
D Morris / Hogarth / Ward / Metcalfe
M Boakye / Ogden / Murray
ST Taylor / Booth / Eriksen

Subs: Rusling / Hobbs / Halsall / Rungratsamee / Charlton

Match Time

12' Taylor shoots from 25m out and it is caught by the keeper.

16' Ward heads the goalies drop kick out past the defense and Eriksen runs to it. He is challenged by the keeper and he sends a low cross to Booth who knocks it past the keeper and then drills it home. GOAL! Odd Down takes the lead, 1-0!

30' Booth leads Taylor perfectly into the box and Ireland takes Taylor down. The referee points to the spot. Penalty Kick! Booth lines up and hits true! GOAL! Odd Down moves up to 2-0!

43' Lewis crosses to Morris and he volleys it close to the goal. Knight stretches out and catches the ball as it is near the line.

44' Morris sends the ball long to Taylor. Taylor takes it to the goal line and passes back to Boakye who volleys to the keeper. The keeper catches it.

45' Taylor cuts across the field without a challenge, he passes back to Ogden who shoots it just wide.

Half: The squad is told that I don't expect their performance to drop.

46' Ogden sends a short pass to Taylor who takes his open shot and sends it just wide.

59' Lewis sends to far post from the left corner. Neville is there to volley it in. GOAL! Radstock brings it within one. 2-1!

62' Hendely sends a cross into the box and it goes to Lamb who appears to be offside and he hits it into the back of the net. GOAL! Radstock evens it up! 2-2!

64' Eriksen sends a cross to Boakye who volleys it over the net.

65' Charlton comes in for Morris.

76' Rungratsamee subs for Ogden and is playing at the AM. Hobbs in for Boakye

82' Booth sends a low cross to Eriksen who volley's it into the net from close to 25m out. GOAL! Odd Down takes the lead again! 3-2!

83' Eriksen leads Rungratsamee who shoots and misses.

Radstock 2 : 3 Odd Down

<center></center>
<table align="center" width="90%"> <tbody><tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Statistic</td><td>Radstock</td><td>Odd Down</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Shots</td><td>4</td><td>10</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>On Target</td><td>2</td><td>5</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Off Target</td><td>0</td><td>5</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Blocked Shots</td><td>2</td><td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Woodwork</td><td>0</td><td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Clear Cut Chances</td><td>1</td><td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Long Shots</td><td>1</td><td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Possession</td><td>48%</td><td>52%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Corners</td><td>4</td><td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Free Kicks</td><td>9</td><td>14</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Throw Ins</td><td>29</td><td>20</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Fouls</td><td>13</td><td>8</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Offsides</td><td>2</td><td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Passes Completed</td><td>63%</td><td>64%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Crosses Completed</td><td>23%</td><td>11%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Tackles Won</td><td>59%</td><td>75%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Headers Won</td><td>55%</td><td>69%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Yellow Cards</td><td>3</td><td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Red Cards</td><td>0</td><td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Kilometers Run</td><td>101.0</td><td>102.0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Average Rating</td><td>6.29</td><td>7.02</td> </tr> </tbody></table>
Match Analysis
Radstock gave us a run for our money. The players felt they had the game sealed up with a 2-0 lead at half time and I thought my warning would help but it didn't. There was a lot of leniency in this match by the ref's. Booth was on fire and it was a good thing to see.

Man of the Match
ST Paul Booth (8.6) - 2 Goals, 1 Assist, 10/16 Passing, 4/6 Tackles

[MacroGuru]

Weekly Notes

Booth was named to the Weekly 11
Lever was injured in training and is out for 2 weeks
We need 6 points to win the title.
Match Notes
This will be the fifth match for the clubs. Odd Down owns Welton Rovers with a 4-0 record and a +13 goal differential. This could be the game that Welton pulls off the win, but everyone doubts it.

Odd Down is sticking with their 4-3-3 attacking formation.

Welton Rovers run a 4-4-2 balanced formation.

Odd Down Lineup

GK Knight
D Morris / Ward / Esdaile / Metcalfe
M Boakye / Ogden / Murray
ST Eriksen / Booth / Taylor

Subs: Rusling / Charlton / Martin / Davidson / Hogarth

Match Time

5' Eriksen leads Boakye perfectly into the box. Boakye sends his shot wide.

32' Taylor flies up the middle of the field and gives the ball to Eriksen. Eriksen brings the keeper off the line and shoots. It hits the wood work and is cleared out for a corner kick.

34' Morris sends a pass to far post from the free kick on the left. Taylor shoots from point blank ensuring he wasn't going to miss this one. GOAL! Odd Down draws first blood. 1-0!

39' Murray sends to far post from the right corner. Ward heads the ball, it is blocked and he gets the rebound and shoots. The shot is stopped and corralled by the keeper.

40' On a counter attack Johnson runs into the box and is forced to shoot, his shot sails wide.

43' Ogden shots a missile from 30m out and it hits the cross bar.

Half: Ogden, Booth and Eriksen all received cards in the half. The team is encouraged to keep it up.

48' Ogden shoots and sends it wide

60' Johnson sends a shot to goal from 25m out and it hits the cross bar, Metcalfe clears it.

61' Ogden is subbed by Martin. Booth is replaced by Davidson.

72' Charlton in for Morris.

74' Taylor takes a shot from just inside the box and it is blocked. Davidson gets the rebound on a volley and sends it wide.

88' Johnson gets into the box, Knight comes out and challenges him and gets the block. Unable to control the rebound Brookefield sends it in. GOAL! Welton Rovers equalize the match! 1-1!

90' Esdaile sends a header deep for Davidson, he is one on one with the keeper and sends it wide.

Odd Down 1 : 1 Welton Rovers


<table align="center" width="90%"> <tbody><tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Statistic</td> <td>Odd Down</td> <td>Welton Rovers</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Shots</td> <td>14</td> <td>4</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>On Target</td> <td>4</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Off Target</td> <td>7</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Blocked Shots</td> <td>3</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Woodwork</td> <td>2</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Clear Cut Chances</td> <td>3</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Long Shots</td> <td>6</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Possession</td> <td>52%</td> <td>48%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Corners</td> <td>7</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Free Kicks</td> <td>11</td> <td>15</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Throw Ins</td> <td>18</td> <td>28</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Fouls</td> <td>12</td> <td>8</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Offsides</td> <td>3</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Passes Completed</td> <td>73%</td> <td>67%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Crosses Completed</td> <td>14%</td> <td>0%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Tackles Won</td> <td>70%</td> <td>65%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Headers Won</td> <td>68%</td> <td>58%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Yellow Cards</td> <td>3</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Red Cards</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Kilometers Run</td> <td>98.4</td> <td>95.5</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Average Rating</td> <td>6.81</td> <td>6.61</td> </tr> </tbody></table>
Match Analysis
What more could one want. This was a dominant controlled game by the Downers yet they failed to secure the 3 points and put the next game to seal the title. Now it will be at least 2 more matches. This team is getting to sure of themselves. Youngster Davidson hand several chances and they went wide.

Man of the Match
DL Jack Morris (7.9) - 1 Assist, 18/24 Passing, 6/6 Tackles, 8 Interceptions.

[MacroGuru]

Weekly Notes

Hallen is officially relegated
Morris was named to the Weekly 11
Glasgow has resumed full training
Coach Kevin Fallon has announced his intention to retire at the end of season
Odd Down is only 5 points away from securing the title and promotion
Match Notes
This is the fourth match between the clubs. Odd Down has a 3-0 record with a +5 goal differential between the teams. The 2 week break might be a positive for this team. Odd Down is predicted to win this one big.

Odd Down will run with a 4-1-2-1-2 counter attack formation.

Longwell Green will run a 4-1-4-1 defensive formation.

Odd Down Lineup

GK Knight
D Morris / Ward / Esdaile / Metcalfe
DM Harper
M Boakye / Murray
AM Ogden
ST Eriksen / Taylor

Subs: Rusling / Charlton / Glasgow / Booth / Hogarth

Match Time

5' Morris passes to Boakye who shoots from the top of the box and sends it high over the goal.

11' Harper leads Taylor with a great long pass. Taylor takes it to the bottom right side and sends a low cross to Eriksen who puts it into the net. GOAL! Odd Down goes up 1-0!

17' Metcalfe with a high lob into the box and Eriksen heads to the upper right v. It catches wood work and is cleared out.

24' Esdaile took a knock and is pretty beat, Hogarth subs in for him.

37' Murray sends to far post from the right corner. Ward goes up with a header and catches the keeper out of position. However Ward passes it to Hogarth who heads it in! GOAL! Odd Down is now up 2-0!

41' Eriksen receives the long pass in the box from Metcalfe. He passes back out quickly to Boakye who sends a burner low and to the left. The keeper does his best to turn it. Corner Kick!

Half: Murray received a yellow card in the first half. The team is encouraged to go out and continue playing like they have been.

47' Harper sends a great leading pass to Eriksen who gets the ball and tries to lob it over the keeper and sends it out wide instead.

49' Morris sends a centering pass to Taylor. He goes up and is challenged by the keeper. It must have startled him as he flicked the ball over the net.

63' Harper is injured and has to come off. Glasgow is subbed in.

67' Caldwell shoots and is wide.

68' Booth comes in for Ogden.

72' Murray sends to far post from the left corner. Ward goes up and sends the header down low and to the right. GOAL! Odd Down has added another point, 3-0!

83' Morris sends a long curving pass towards goal. The keeper goes up to stop it and misplays it. The ball goes into the net. GOAL! Odd Down goes 4-0 now! Morris should be given the goal but it is being counted as an own goal!

88' Metcalfe takes an injury and is forced off. Odd Down is playing a man down for the final few minutes.

Longwell Green 0 : 4 Odd Down

<center></center>
<table align="center" width="90%"> <tbody><tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Statistic</td> <td>Longwell Green</td> <td>Odd Down</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Shots</td> <td>3</td> <td>12</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>On Target</td> <td>0</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Off Target</td> <td>1</td> <td>6</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Blocked Shots</td> <td>2</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Woodwork</td> <td>0</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Clear Cut Chances</td> <td>0</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Long Shots</td> <td>3</td> <td>6</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Possession</td> <td>50%</td> <td>50%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Corners</td> <td>1</td> <td>5</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Free Kicks</td> <td>11</td> <td>11</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Throw Ins</td> <td>16</td> <td>25</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Fouls</td> <td>11</td> <td>6</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Offsides</td> <td>0</td> <td>5</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Passes Completed</td> <td>68%</td> <td>63%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Crosses Completed</td> <td>36%</td> <td>33%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Tackles Won</td> <td>65%</td> <td>70%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Headers Won</td> <td>62%</td> <td>75%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Yellow Cards</td> <td>1</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Red Cards</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Kilometers Run</td> <td>90.1</td> <td>91.7</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Average Rating</td> <td>5.96</td> <td>7.49</td> </tr> </tbody></table>
Match Analysis
A dominant performance like it should have been was good to see. Young Harper taking another injury and Metcalfe a knock is not good. We will have to see what the Physio says about the injuries, hopefully nothing major. Ward played great as did Hogarth. Defensively, the whole team played well.

Man of the Match
DC Jordan Ivey-Ward (9.1) - 1 goal, 11/17 passing, 7/9 Headers, 1 assist

[MacroGuru]

May News and Notes
3 matches left. A win in any of the 3 secures the title for Odd Down.
<center></center>
<table align="center" width="90%"> <tbody><tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Pos</td> <td>Inf</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>
</td> <td>Odd Down</td> <td>
</td> <td>33</td> <td>24</td> <td>8</td> <td>1</td> <td>82</td> <td>19</td> <td>+63</td> <td>80</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>2nd</td> <td>
</td> <td>Westfields</td> <td>
</td> <td>33</td> <td>22</td> <td>7</td> <td>4</td> <td>65</td> <td>25</td> <td>+40</td> <td>73</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>3rd</td> <td>
</td> <td>Buckland</td> <td>
</td> <td>33</td> <td>19</td> <td>6</td> <td>8</td> <td>58</td> <td>23</td> <td>+35</td> <td>63</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>4th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Merthyr T</td> <td>
</td> <td>33</td> <td>19</td> <td>5</td> <td>9</td> <td>58</td> <td>40</td> <td>+18</td> <td>62</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>5th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Bitton</td> <td>
</td> <td>33</td> <td>16</td> <td>10</td> <td>7</td> <td>56</td> <td>44</td> <td>+12</td> <td>58</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>6th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Willand</td> <td>
</td> <td>33</td> <td>14</td> <td>9</td> <td>10</td> <td>39</td> <td>27</td> <td>+12</td> <td>51</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>7th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Welton Rovers</td> <td>
</td> <td>33</td> <td>13</td> <td>11</td> <td>9</td> <td>42</td> <td>31</td> <td>+11</td> <td>50</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>8th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Bristol MF</td> <td>
</td> <td>33</td> <td>13</td> <td>7</td> <td>13</td> <td>44</td> <td>56</td> <td>-12</td> <td>46</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>9th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Wellington</td> <td>
</td> <td>33</td> <td>14</td> <td>3</td> <td>16</td> <td>42</td> <td>51</td> <td>-9</td> <td>45</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>10th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Barnstaple</td> <td>
</td> <td>34</td> <td>10</td> <td>12</td> <td>12</td> <td>48</td> <td>54</td> <td>-6</td> <td>42</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>11th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Corsham</td> <td>
</td> <td>33</td> <td>11</td> <td>7</td> <td>15</td> <td>40</td> <td>51</td> <td>-11</td> <td>40</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>12th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Brislington</td> <td>
</td> <td>33</td> <td>9</td> <td>11</td> <td>13</td> <td>47</td> <td>55</td> <td>-8</td> <td>38</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>13th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Ilfracombe</td> <td>
</td> <td>33</td> <td>8</td> <td>13</td> <td>12</td> <td>41</td> <td>50</td> <td>-9</td> <td>37</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>14th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Bishop Sutton</td> <td>
</td> <td>33</td> <td>10</td> <td>5</td> <td>18</td> <td>39</td> <td>53</td> <td>-14</td> <td>35</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>15th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Street</td> <td>
</td> <td>33</td> <td>8</td> <td>10</td> <td>15</td> <td>52</td> <td>53</td> <td>-1</td> <td>34</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>16th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Longwell Green</td> <td>
</td> <td>33</td> <td>8</td> <td>10</td> <td>15</td> <td>33</td> <td>48</td> <td>-15</td> <td>34</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>17th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Wells</td> <td>
</td> <td>33</td> <td>9</td> <td>6</td> <td>18</td> <td>38</td> <td>74</td> <td>-36</td> <td>33</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>18th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Radstock</td> <td>
</td> <td>34</td> <td>7</td> <td>8</td> <td>19</td> <td>30</td> <td>58</td> <td>-28</td> <td>29</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>19th</td> <td>R</td> <td>Hallen</td> <td>
</td> <td>34</td> <td>4</td> <td>6</td> <td>24</td> <td>37</td> <td>79</td> <td>-42</td> <td>18</td> </tr> </tbody></table>
Important May Dates
5/5 - Bitton (Western Premier)
5/19 - Willand (Western Premier)
5/26 - Brislington (Western Premier)

Training Report
The following players have trained well over the past month
James Martin (Aerobic)
Martin Whelan (Tactics)
Tom Jones (Aerobic)

The following players have failed to impress during the past month:
Paul Booth (Strength)
Kent Eriksen (Strength)
Neal Shelton (Tactics)

The following youth players have trained well over the past month:
Neil Laird (Strength)
Dougie Milne (Tactics)

The following youth player failed to impress during the past month:
Mark Tudor (Aerobic)

[MacroGuru]

Weekly Notes

Harper sustained bruised ribs and is out for 2 weeks
Ward and Murray were both named to the Weekly 11
Odd Down is only 2 points away from winning the league.
Match Notes
This will be the fourth meeting between the clubs. Odd Down has a record of 2-0-1 against Bitton. They also own a +5 goal differential. Odd Down is being picked to win this one and become the league champions.

Odd Down will run with a 4-1-2-1-2 counter attacking formation.

Bitton runs a balanced 4-4-2 formation.

Odd Down Lineup

GK Knight
D Morris / Esdaile / Ward / Metcalfe
DM Glasgow
M Boakye / Murray
AM Ogden
ST Eriksen / Taylor

Subs: Rusling / Charlton / Booth / Rungratsamee / Hogarth


Match Time

4' Sanders sends a shot from about 35m out and it curves and hits the cross bar and drops straight down into the goal. GOAL! Bitton takes the lead 1-0 on a lucky shot!

6' Taylor shoots from the penalty spot and it is blocked and cleared out for a Corner Kick.

15' Morris sends a cross from a free kick on the left side. Ward goes up and meets it with a header and sends it in hard to the left post. GOAL! Odd Down evens it up! 1-1!

26' Metcalfe steals the pass and gets a long pass out to Taylor on a counter attack. Taylor runs past Collins who misplays the ball and is one on one with the keeper. He shoots a perfect shot right into net. GOAL! Odd Down goes up 2-1!

41' Glasgow sends a centering pass from a free kick. Eriksen plays it poorly and it is taken from him and cleared out behind the goal. Corner Kick.

Half: Metcalfe and Murray received yellow cards in the first half. The players are encouraged to keep it up.

48' Taylor steals the ball and is alone in the box when he shoots, it is blocked and cleared out.

50' Ogden shoots from the top of the box and it goes just wide.

57' Boakye leads Eriksen perfectly. Eriksen is in a one on one situation and shoots. The shot is blocked but not secured. Taylor on the rebound with a volley into the net. GOAL! Odd Down moves up 3-1!

63' Rungratsamee is subbed in for Murray and moves to the AM. Ogden drops back to play MF.

75' Booth subs in for Metcalfe and moves into a 3rd striker role. Glasgow moves to the DR spot. Charlton subs in for Morris.

80' Booth leads to Eriksen who shoots and sends it wide.

90' Bedford fires a shot from about 36m out and it sails high over the goal.

92' Glasgow gets the loose ball in the box and shoots. The shot goes wide.

Odd Down 3 : 1 Bitton

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<table align="center" width="90%"> <tbody><tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Statistic</td> <td>Odd Down</td> <td>Bitton</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Shots</td> <td>11</td> <td>4</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>On Target</td> <td>7</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Off Target</td> <td>3</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Blocked Shots</td> <td>1</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Woodwork</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Clear Cut Chances</td> <td>3</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Long Shots</td> <td>4</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Possession</td> <td>49%</td> <td>51%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Corners</td> <td>4</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Free Kicks</td> <td>11</td> <td>15</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Throw Ins</td> <td>23</td> <td>26</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Fouls</td> <td>13</td> <td>9</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Offsides</td> <td>2</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Passes Completed</td> <td>66%</td> <td>63%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Crosses Completed</td> <td>11%</td> <td>27%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Tackles Won</td> <td>79%</td> <td>75%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Headers Won</td> <td>50%</td> <td>67%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Yellow Cards</td> <td>2</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Red Cards</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Kilometers Run</td> <td>99.4</td> <td>96.0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Average Rating</td> <td>7.20</td> <td>6.51</td> </tr> </tbody></table>
Match Analysis


The win secures the Western Premier Title and Promotion for the Downers! Nothing much to say here other than besides the lucky goal right off the bat, the Downers dominated and controlled this game. Ward is continuing to produce in the far post spot on set pieces. Taylor was true to form.

Man of the Match
ST Jamie Taylor (8.8) - 2 Goals, 17/21 Passing.

[MacroGuru]

ODD DOWN wins Toolstation League Premier Title!

Promotion to Zamaretto League Division One Central has been earned.

This also sets the team into semi-pro status and paid contracts will now happen with the players.

The Downers achieved this result rattling off a 24 game unbeaten streak which has also set team and league records.

[MacroGuru]

Weekly Notes

ST Paul Booth announced his retirement effective July 4, 2012. He will be offered a coaching position within the team when Fallon retires.
Ward and Taylor were named to the Weekly 11
Match Notes
This will be the fourth match between the clubs. Odd Down has a 3-0-1 record and a +2 goal differential. This match is a good match for some of the reserves and backups to get playing time and some of them will definitely see that. The press doesn't know it yet so they have us pegged to win.

Odd Down will run with a 4-3-3 attacking formation

Willand will run with a balanced 4-4-2

Odd Down Lineup

GK Rusling
D Charlton / Hogarth / Ward / Halsall
M Lever / Ogden / Murray
ST Rungratsamee / Baldwin / Davidson

Subs: Knight / Wright / Hobbs / Booth / Glasgow

Match Time

11' Lever sends a crossing pass to Baldwin who steps and shoots sending it just wide.

17' There is a scramble within the box and Murray gets the ball. He steps to shoot and is taken down. PENALTY! The referee is pointing to the spot. Charlton lines up for the shot and hits it true! GOAL! Odd Down goes up 1-0! It was Asa Charltons first goal for Odd Down!

24' Ironside steals a poor pass and runs in for the shot. His shot sails wide.

38' Davidson sends a smooth low pass to a crashing Rungratsamee. He volleys it into the back of the net. GOAL! Odd Down is now up 2-0!

Half: Murray and Lever received yellow cards in the first half. Hobbs comes on for Lever and Wright comes on for Hogarth. Both received pretty serious knocks in the first half.

55' Lazarus sends it to far post from the left corner. Strong goes up for the header and sends it over goal.

65' Jones shot goes wide of the goal.

68' A nice counter attack break sees Jones send a cross to Stamp wide open in the box. Stamp has all the time in the world and gets Rusling to commit before he shoots. GOAL! Willand brings it within one, 2-1!

69' Booth comes in for Baldwin.

76' Murray sends to far post from the left corner. Ward goes up and his header goes just over goal.

83' Hobbs passes into space and Booth gets to it and shoots. The shot hits the side of the net.

86' Rungratsamee is injured and has to come off. Odd Down is down a man for about 6 more minutes.
Willand 1 : 2 Odd Down


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<table align="center" width="90%"> <tbody><tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Statistic</td> <td>Willand</td> <td>Odd Down</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Shots</td> <td>8</td> <td>6</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>On Target</td> <td>3</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Off Target</td> <td>4</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Blocked Shots</td> <td>1</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Woodwork</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Clear Cut Chances</td> <td>1</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Long Shots</td> <td>3</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Possession</td> <td>57%</td> <td>43%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Corners</td> <td>6</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Free Kicks</td> <td>16</td> <td>14</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Throw Ins</td> <td>26</td> <td>18</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Fouls</td> <td>10</td> <td>12</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Offsides</td> <td>5</td> <td>4</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Passes Completed</td> <td>68%</td> <td>49%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Crosses Completed</td> <td>20%</td> <td>28%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Tackles Won</td> <td>61%</td> <td>72%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Headers Won</td> <td>50%</td> <td>76%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Yellow Cards</td> <td>1</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Red Cards</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Kilometers Run</td> <td>104.8</td> <td>106.1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Average Rating</td> <td>6.64</td> <td>6.84</td> </tr> </tbody></table>
Match Analysis
Not much to say other than some of the reserves and backups played quite well.

Man of the Match
DC Jordan Ivey-Ward (7.8) - 11 interceptions, 4/5 Tackles, 7/9 Headers

[MacroGuru]

So, I need to put this out there as I am thinking out loud (in a sense) about next season. Contracts will have to be offered to all players on the team if I want them. Do I cut a bunch of players before we receive semi-pro status and then wait and go out and sign? Keep who I have and move forward.

I have a large squad. About 15 I keep up on the starting squad, I think there are 11+ in reserves and then the youth team.

These are the tough issues I love about this game.

[MacroGuru]

Weekly Notes

Ward was named to the Weekly 11
20 yr old MF Callum Byrne was signed by Odd Down, he is of equal talent and better potential than Murray
19 yr old MF Johsua Tinker was signed by Odd Down, he is of equal talent and better potential than MurrayMatch Notes
This is the fourth meeting between the clubs. Odd Down has a 2-0-1 record and a +3 goal differential. The new MF's will get a chance to play today. Odd Down is picked to win with ease.

Odd Down will run a 4-3-1-2 attacking formation

Brislington runs with a 4-1-2-2-1 attacking formation.

Odd Down Lineup

GK Rusling
D Morris / Esdaile / Ward / Metcalfe
M Tinker / Boakye / Murray
AM Ogden
ST Taylor / Eriksen

Subs: Knight / Harper / Davidson / Glasgow / Booth

Match Time

5' Taylor sends a cross from the left side. Eriksen goes up and heads it. It is blocked and cleared out behind the goal for a corner kick.

6' Murray sends it to far post. Ward sends it over goal.

11' Eriksen fires a rocket at the keeper from the top right corner. Keeper turns it and it goes out behind the goal. Corner Kick.

12' Murray sends it to far post. Ward sends it over goal.

13' Goal kick happens. Ogden intercepts the kick and heads the ball forward to Eriksen. Eriksen shoots from 25m out. GOAL! Odd Down is up 1-0!

19' Murray from a free kick on the left side sends the cross to far post. Ward volleys the pass right into the back of the net. GOAL! The Downers add another goal to their total. 2-0!

26' Morris passes to Esdaile who sends it into the box to Boakye who turns a sends the ball immediately into the net. GOAL! Odd Down is commanding now. 3-0!

37' McDonald sends it to far post from the right corner. Swales crashes in with a screaming header to goal. Rusling deflects the ball and it is cleared out by the defense.

Half: A flawless first half has the players being told that the coaches are pleased and to keep it up.

47' Hazard sends a pass to Cross who evades Ward and shoots. Rusling is on his game and blocks the shot. Ward clears it out.

48' Morris sends a cross to the center of the box from about 40m out on the left side. Eriksen goes up and hits the header. It sails into the upper left v for a score. GOAL! Odd Down is taking Brislington out behind the woodshed. 4-0!

69' Esdaile is subbed by Harper and Harper moves to the DM spot to give Odd Down a 3-5-2 formation.

76' Glasgow goes in for Boakye and Eriks has Davidson in for him.

87' Murray sends it to near post from the left corner. Ward comes in with a diving header and sinks it. GOAL! Odd Down is up 5-0!

Odd Down 5: 0 Brislington

<center></center>
<table align="center" width="90%"> <tbody><tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Statistic</td> <td>Odd Down</td> <td>Brislington</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Shots</td> <td>13</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>On Target</td> <td>8</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Off Target</td> <td>2</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Blocked Shots</td> <td>3</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Woodwork</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Clear Cut Chances</td> <td>1</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Long Shots</td> <td>6</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Possession</td> <td>54%</td> <td>46%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Corners</td> <td>5</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Free Kicks</td> <td>10</td> <td>14</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Throw Ins</td> <td>20</td> <td>15</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Fouls</td> <td>10</td> <td>10</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Offsides</td> <td>4</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Passes Completed</td> <td>62%</td> <td>58%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Crosses Completed</td> <td>35%</td> <td>22%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Tackles Won</td> <td>70%</td> <td>66%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Headers Won</td> <td>74%</td> <td>61%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Yellow Cards</td> <td>0</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Red Cards</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Kilometers Run</td> <td>101.3</td> <td>96.4</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Average Rating</td> <td>8.03</td> <td>5.65</td> </tr> </tbody></table>
Match Analysis
Probably one of the most pure games this team has played all season. It was great to see. Last game for the season. The fans at the stadium got a great showing and thank you. Onto next season!

Man of the Match
DC Jordan Ivey-Ward (9.4) - 2 goals, 7/7 headers

[MacroGuru]

End Of Season Notes


Odd Down receive $16,500 for finishing first in the Toolstation Premier League Division.
ST Jamie Taylor has won the Western Premier Top Goalscorer Award with 20 goals.
ST Jamie Taylor has also won the Western Premier Player of the Season award.
Odd Down End of Season Stats (Overall, sorted by Goals)
<center></center>
<table align="center" width="90%"> <tbody><tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Pkd</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>STCL</td> <td>Jamie Taylor</td> <td>36</td> <td>21</td> <td>9</td> <td>2</td> <td>79%</td> <td>2.39</td> <td>1.93</td> <td>52%</td> <td>3</td> <td>1</td> <td>7.32</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>STCR</td> <td>Kent Eriksen</td> <td>38 (2)</td> <td>18</td> <td>11</td> <td>3</td> <td>79%</td> <td>2.37</td> <td>1.45</td> <td>55%</td> <td>3</td> <td>0</td> <td>7.17</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>S5</td> <td>Paul Booth</td> <td>23 (12)</td> <td>16</td> <td>5</td> <td>3</td> <td>74%</td> <td>2.56</td> <td>1.10</td> <td>54%</td> <td>3</td> <td>1</td> <td>7.10</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>MCR</td> <td>Tom Murray</td> <td>35</td> <td>8</td> <td>12</td> <td>6</td> <td>75%</td> <td>3.92</td> <td>0.12</td> <td>25%</td> <td>10</td> <td>1</td> <td>7.27</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>DCR</td> <td>Jordan Ivey-Ward</td> <td>16 (13)</td> <td>7</td> <td>1</td> <td>7</td> <td>52%</td> <td>2.57</td> <td>-</td> <td>57%</td> <td>1</td> <td>0</td> <td>7.36</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>-</td> <td>Supat Rungratsamee</td> <td>11 (17)</td> <td>6</td> <td>3</td> <td>1</td> <td>78%</td> <td>1.92</td> <td>2.48</td> <td>42%</td> <td>1</td> <td>0</td> <td>6.87</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>-</td> <td>Harry Hogarth</td> <td>32 (1)</td> <td>5</td> <td>0</td> <td>2</td> <td>59%</td> <td>1.48</td> <td>-</td> <td>0%</td> <td>6</td> <td>0</td> <td>7.18</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>MC</td> <td>Joseph Boakye</td> <td>35 (2)</td> <td>4</td> <td>9</td> <td>2</td> <td>77%</td> <td>2.84</td> <td>0.40</td> <td>29%</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>6.90</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>AMC</td> <td>Chris Ogden</td> <td>27 (1)</td> <td>3</td> <td>5</td> <td>1</td> <td>79%</td> <td>2.39</td> <td>0.57</td> <td>29%</td> <td>5</td> <td>0</td> <td>6.95</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>-</td> <td>Robert Hobbs</td> <td>7 (8)</td> <td>3</td> <td>1</td> <td>0</td> <td>72%</td> <td>3.21</td> <td>0.34</td> <td>31%</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>6.90</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>DCL</td> <td>Lacquan Esdaile</td> <td>31</td> <td>2</td> <td>3</td> <td>3</td> <td>63%</td> <td>1.80</td> <td>0.11</td> <td>48%</td> <td>3</td> <td>0</td> <td>7.29</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>DL</td> <td>Jack Morris</td> <td>35 (4)</td> <td>2</td> <td>13</td> <td>1</td> <td>64%</td> <td>4.68</td> <td>0.35</td> <td>23%</td> <td>5</td> <td>0</td> <td>7.23</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>-</td> <td>Asa Charlton</td> <td>8 (16)</td> <td>1</td> <td>3</td> <td>0</td> <td>61%</td> <td>3.37</td> <td>0.43</td> <td>0%</td> <td>3</td> <td>0</td> <td>6.62</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>-</td> <td>Keith Wright</td> <td>1 (1)</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>57%</td> <td>3.33</td> <td>-</td> <td>-</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>6.50</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>-</td> <td>Christopher Lever</td> <td>2 (3)</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>66%</td> <td>2.59</td> <td>1.11</td> <td>0%</td> <td>2</td> <td>0</td> <td>6.77</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>-</td> <td>Glyn Halsall</td> <td>1</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>60%</td> <td>3.00</td> <td>-</td> <td>-</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>6.10</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>-</td> <td>Robbie Hegarty</td> <td>3</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>40%</td> <td>-</td> <td>-</td> <td>-</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>6.67</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>-</td> <td>Aaron Baldwin</td> <td>1</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0%</td> <td>-</td> <td>-</td> <td>0%</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>6.70</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>-</td> <td>James Martin</td> <td>13 (17)</td> <td>0</td> <td>3</td> <td>0</td> <td>80%</td> <td>2.78</td> <td>0.14</td> <td>0%</td> <td>1</td> <td>0</td> <td>6.75</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>S4</td> <td>Ross Davidson</td> <td>1 (2)</td> <td>0</td> <td>1</td> <td>0</td> <td>0%</td> <td>2.06</td> <td>0.69</td> <td>0%</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>6.65</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>S3</td> <td>Stuart Glasgow</td> <td>17 (9)</td> <td>0</td> <td>3</td> <td>0</td> <td>71%</td> <td>4.37</td> <td>0.37</td> <td>0%</td> <td>2</td> <td>0</td> <td>6.96</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>S1</td> <td>Jake Knight</td> <td>13</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>46%</td> <td>-</td> <td>-</td> <td>-</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>6.68</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>MCL</td> <td>Joshua Tinker</td> <td>1</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0%</td> <td>2.00</td> <td>1.00</td> <td>0%</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>7.30</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>S2</td> <td>Dane Harper</td> <td>1 (1)</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>62%</td> <td>2.14</td> <td>-</td> <td>-</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>6.75</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>GK</td> <td>Tom Rusling</td> <td>26</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>49%</td> <td>-</td> <td>-</td> <td>-</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>6.72</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>DR</td> <td>Scott Metcalfe</td> <td>27</td> <td>0</td> <td>7</td> <td>2</td> <td>72%</td> <td>4.60</td> <td>0.45</td> <td>0%</td> <td>7</td> <td>1</td> <td>7.39</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>-</td> <td>Lucus Banton</td> <td>4 (4)</td> <td>0</td> <td>1</td> <td>0</td> <td>61%</td> <td>3.05</td> <td>0.70</td> <td>0%</td> <td>1</td> <td>0</td> <td>6.56</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>-</td> <td>Callum Byrne</td> <td>-</td> <td>-</td> <td>-</td> <td>-</td> <td>-</td> <td>-</td> <td>-</td> <td>-</td> <td>-</td> <td>-</td> <td>-</td> </tr> </tbody></table>
The squad is out on vacation until the friendly season begins.

[MacroGuru]

Off Season News

Scott Metcalfe was named the Odd Down Player of the Year by the fans
Odd Down has declared official Semi-Pro status
Odd Down hasOff Season Moves

1st Team Coach Hired - Aidan Davison
Scout Hired - Barry Hunter
Scout Hired - Harry Joyce
Coach Hired - Glen Little
Coach Hired - Paul Balsom
Youth Coach Hired - Paul Booth
Wales U19 ST- Jake CassidyOff Season Losses
Coach Retired - Kevin Fallon

[NoSkillz]

Congratulations on the promotion!

[MacroGuru]

Congratulations on the promotion!

Thanks...much needed.

Now it's time to see if I can move up another level this season.

[MacroGuru]

Contract Stage

It's hitting the friendlies stage of the season, and it's contract time to me. The board is being tight fisted with the money I have brought in (367K for the past 2 years) and I am bringing in the same with foreign traveling friendlies this season.

So in order to avoid the massive amount of bidding wars I was in last season for my players I am going to offer the starters and their backups (not reserves, but backups) contracts. Reserve players can be plucked by others if they choose to.

Staff Offers

Asst Coach Rick O'Flaherty 90/wk
1st Team Coach Aidan Davison 85/wk
Youth Coach Paul Booth 80/wk
All other staff refuses to talk contracts
Squad Offers

AM Chris Ogden 25/wk
MC Tom Murray 160/wk
GK Jake Knight 45/wk
DR Scott Metcalfe 65/wk
DC Harry Hogarth 30/wk
DC Jordan Ivey-Ward 45/wk
DC Lacquan Esdaile 60/wk
DL Asa Charlton 45/wk
MC Callum Byrne 100/wk
DM Stuart Glasgow 15/wk
ST Supat Rungratsamee 15/wk
ST Jamie Taylor 75/wk
ST Ross Davidson 110/wk
GK Tom Rusling 20/wk
DL Jack Morris 90/wk
ML Christopher Lever 15/wk
ST Kent Eriksen 30/wk
MC Joseph Boakye 15/wk
MC Joshua Tinker 140/wk
DR Glyn Halsall 120/wk after 20 league games played 190/wk
DM Dane Harper 25/wk
MC James Martin 25/wk
DC Keith Wright 15/wk
MC Robert Hobbs 25/wk
MR Lucas Banton 15/wk

[MacroGuru]

Friendlies

I am just going to post the friendly scores up and if any major injuries or news for each match.

6/25/12 - Odd Down U18's 1 @ 2 Odd Down
7/1/12 - Odd Down 2 @ 1 Salisbury United
7/8/12 - Worcester 4 @ 2 Odd Down
7/9/12 - Odd Down 0 @ 0 Ulverstone
News came that 19 yr old Striker from Wales, Jake Cassidy agreed to a contract with Odd Down. $500/wk and is now the best striker on the squad.7/11/12 - Odd Down 1 @ 2 Bracknell
7/16/12 - Odd Down 2 @ 1 AFC Hinksey
Striker Ross Davidson suffered a twisted knee and will miss 4 weeks.7/17/12 - Odd Down 2 @ 0 Olympians
7/23/12 - Easington Sports 1 @ 0 Odd Down
7/25/12 - Arundel 1 @ 0 Odd Down
Striker Jamie Taylor suffered shin splints at the end of the last match. He was sent to a specialist at a cost of $825 and will be out for 6 weeks. If I didn't send him to a specialist he would have been out for 6 months.7/28/12 - Colliers Wood 0 @ 4 Odd Down
8/3/12 - Odd Down 0 @ 1 Suva
8/11/12 - Odd Down 2 @ 0 PS Mataram
8/15/12 - Redhill @ Odd Down - Cancelled

[MacroGuru]

June News and Notes

Not much to say other than trying to get coaches and players under contract. The Zamaretto League Division One South & West has the standard league rules of 5 subs names, 3 maximum used, no player restrictions. League Sorting is by GD, GS, Results between Teams, Games Won. 1st place wins $25,000, 2nd $16,500 and 3rd $12,500. The top two teams promote to the Southern Premier and the Bottom two teams relegate to Level 9 Divisions.

The league does look like the following:
<center></center>
<table align="center" width="90%"> <tbody><tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Pos</td><td>Inf</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>
</td><td>Abingdon Utd</td><td>
</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>2nd</td><td>
</td><td>Almondsbury</td><td>
</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>3rd</td><td>
</td><td>Aylesbury</td><td>
</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>4th</td><td>
</td><td>Bideford</td><td>
</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>5th</td><td>
</td><td>Bridgwater</td><td>
</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>6th</td><td>
</td><td>Burnham</td><td>
</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>7th</td><td>
</td><td>Clevedon</td><td>
</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>8th</td><td>
</td><td>Dawlish</td><td>
</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>9th</td><td>
</td><td>Frome</td><td>
</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>10th</td><td>
</td><td>Gosport</td><td>
</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>11th</td><td>
</td><td>Mangotsfield</td><td>
</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>12th</td><td>
</td><td>Odd Down</td><td>
</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>13th</td><td>
</td><td>Paulton</td><td>
</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>14th</td><td>
</td><td>Poole Town</td><td>
</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>15th</td><td>
</td><td>Shortwood</td><td>
</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>16th</td><td>
</td><td>Swindon S</td><td>
</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>17th</td><td>
</td><td>Taunton</td><td>
</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>18th</td><td>
</td><td>Thatcham</td><td>
</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>19th</td><td>
</td><td>Totton</td><td>
</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>20th</td><td>
</td><td>Wimborne</td><td>
</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>21st</td><td>
</td><td>Winchester</td><td>
</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>22nd</td><td>
</td><td>Yate</td><td>
</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td> </tr> </tbody></table>
July Training Report
The following player trained well over the past month:
Neal Shelton (Aerobic)
Shandel Gonsalves (Aerobic)
Robbie Hegarty (Tactics)

The following players have failed to impress over the past month:
Joseph Boakye (Strength)
Aaron Baldwin (Strength)
Kent Eriksen (Strength)

The following youth players have trained well over the past month:
Mark Tudor (Strength)
Jean-Pierre Luciani (Tactics)
Paul Ryder (Strength)

The following youth players have failed to impress over the past month:
Steven Ferdinand (Strength)
Dougie Milne (Aerobic)

[MacroGuru]

July News and Notes

Nothing changes in the standings due to league play not starting until the end of August. Taylor wont be back from injury until league play.

Captain Selections happened at the beginning of August. Scott Metcalfe currently keeps his role as captain and Lacquan Esdaile is promoted to vice captain.

Important August Dates
8/17 - English Southern League Cup First Round
8/18 - English Southern League Cup Second Round Draw
8/18 - Bookham (FA Cup)
8/29 - Gosport (Zamaretto D1SW)

July Training Report
The following players have trained well over the past month:
Joseph Boakye (Tactics)
Spencer Wakeman (Aerobic)
Matt Car (Aerobic)

The following players have failed to impress over the past month:
Keith Wright (Aerobic)
Kent Eriksen (Strength)
Jake Knight (Aerobic)

The following youth players have trained well over the past month:
Marc Kelly (Tactics)
Jordan Turner (Aerobic)
Liam Ross (Aerobic)

One youth player failed to impress over the past month:
Jean-Pierre Luciani (Aerobic)

[MacroGuru]

Weekly Notes

Chris Lever signs with Nailsea United, he would not see first team and even backup action with us and had talent.
Robert Hobb is sent to Bemerton on a 3 month loan
Tom Rusling is sent to GGV Shrewton on a 3 month loan.
Odd Down is set to play Witton Albion in the Southern League Cup Second RoundMatch Notes
This is the first meeting between the two clubs. Bookham is picked as the favorite.

Odd Down is running their 4-1-2-1-2 counter attacking formation.

Bookham runs a 3-5-2 balanced formation.

Odd Down Lineup

GK Knight
D Morris / Esdaile / Ward / Metcalfe
DM Glasgow
M Tinker / Murray
AM Ogden
ST Eriksen / Cassidy

Subs: Milne / Charlton / Boakye / Davidson / Hogarth / Byrne / Rungratsamee

Match Time

28' Ogden fires from 25m out and it sails above the goal.

29' Eriksen receives a great lead pass from Ogden. He is one on one with the keeper and shoots and is blocked.

31' Kerr fires from a weird angle on the right and sends his shot wide.

33' Tinker shoots from the upper left corner of the box and hits the side net.

35' Cassidy has the ball and makes several moves in the box. He shoots and hits it to strong and goes over goal.

38' Metcalfe sends a cross to mid from the far left side. Eriksen slids and volleys it into the net. GOAL! Odd Down goes up 1-0!

45' Metcalfe sends a cross to center and Ogden goes with the header. His shot was at a weird angle and misses it.

Half: Joshua Tinker received a yellow card in the 1st half. The team is shifting to the 4-3-3 formation, Ogden comes out, Rungratsamee comes in. The team is encouraged to keep it up.

47' Murray from a free kick on the right side sends to far post. Ward goes up for the header and sends it to the left post and it's in! GOAL! Odd Down is now up 2-0!

58' Rungratsamee receives the long header from Esdaile. He is wide open and has a clear clean shot to goal and it's in! GOAL! Odd Down sets the game pretty much out of reach, 3-0!

62' Cassidy with a pass into space. Rungratsamee is up on the ball and shoots. The keeper blocks the shot and it is cleared out of bounds.

67' Eriksen is subbed by Davidson

70' Davidson leads Rungratsamee who is wide open and is set up one on one with the keeper. The keeper plays it properly and cuts the lane away quickly and blocks the shot.

73' Parr fouls Rungratsamee in the box! Penalty! The referee is pointing to the spot! Tinker lines up on the spot, he shoots and scores! Goal! Odd Down adds another goal and goes up, 4-0!

76' Byrne is subbed in for Tinker.

77' Glasgow sends a cross to Byrne right inside the 6m box and the keeper stops the point blank shot.

80' Morris sends a cross to Davidson in the middle and he half volleys it into the net. GOAL! Odd Down continues the romp, 5-0!

86' Esdaile heads to Cassidy who flicks it ahead to Davidson. Davidson has to run to the ball and win the tussle with his defender. He gets free and shoots, hitting the upper right corner. GOAL! Odd Down is relentless, 6-0!

Odd Down 6 : 0 Bookham


<table align="center" width="90%"> <tbody><tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Statistic</td> <td>Odd Down</td> <td>Bookham</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Shots</td> <td>21</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>On Target</td> <td>10</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Off Target</td> <td>9</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Blocked Shots</td> <td>2</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Woodwork</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Clear Cut Chances</td> <td>7</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Long Shots</td> <td>6</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Possession</td> <td>66%</td> <td>34%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Corners</td> <td>4</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Free Kicks</td> <td>14</td> <td>15</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Throw Ins</td> <td>20</td> <td>12</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Fouls</td> <td>11</td> <td>14</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Offsides</td> <td>4</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Passes Completed</td> <td>77%</td> <td>51%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Crosses Completed</td> <td>14%</td> <td>0%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Tackles Won</td> <td>70%</td> <td>80%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Headers Won</td> <td>65%</td> <td>67%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Yellow Cards</td> <td>2</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Red Cards</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Kilometers Run</td> <td>104.3</td> <td>99.9</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Average Rating</td> <td>8.19</td> <td>5.31</td> </tr> </tbody></table>
Match Analysis
A dominating opening match for the Downers. They wanted to be taken serious and they definitely showed they wanted it more than Bookham. The hard work and desire was a team effort as no one was rated below 7.0

Goals
Kent Eriksen (39)
Jordan Ivey-Ward (48)
Supat Rungratsamee (59)
Joshua Tinker (pen 75)
Ross Davidson (81,87)

Man of the Match
DC Jordan Ivey-Ward (9.0) - 1 Goal, 17/23 Passing, 4/6 Headers, 10 Interceptions

[MacroGuru]

Weekly Notes

Odd Down received $1300 for their win against Bookham
Lucas Banton was sent to Abbey Hey on a 3 month loan
Jamie Taylor resumes full trainingMatch Notes
This is the first match for Odd Down ever in the Zamaretto D1. It is their first match against Gosport. Odd Down is picked to take the win.

Odd Down will play their 4-1-2-1-2 counter attacking formation

Gosport will play a balanced 4-4-2 formation.

Odd Down Lineup

GK Knight
D Morris / Esdaile / Ward / Metcalfe
DM Glasgow
M Tinker / Murray
AM Ogden
ST Eriksen / Cassidy

Subs: Milne / Charlton / Byrne / Davidson / Harper

Match Time

1' Ogden shoots from 28m out and sends it over the goal.

7' Morris from the right edge of the box on a free kick. He sends it to far post where Ward goes up and heads it into the net, right past the keeper. GOAL! The keeper had no chance as Odd Down goes up 1-0!

10' Murray from the left side on a free kick. He sends to far post to Ward who volleys the shot. He didn't get all of it but caught the keeper out of position. Chambers was there to stop the goal and he cleared it.

14' Ogden leads Eriksen with a pass into space. He is open against the keeper and shoots. The keeper is on and blocks it.

18' Cassidy passes to Tinker who lets it lose from the top of the box and sends his shot high.

22' Morris sends a centering pass into the middle of the box and Cassidy goes up for the header. His shot hits the cross bar and bounces out and is cleared.

27' Murray sends it to far post from the right corner. Ward goes up and sends a heading pass to Esdaile who passes back to Ward. Ward's header then goes over the goal. They were trying to get to fancy there.

29' Ward sends a long pass into the box from a free kick. Cassidy runs to it beating his defenders and rattles a shot off sending it wide.

Half: Scott Metcalfe picked up a yellow card in the first half. The team should be up by more and must convert their chances better. The team is encouraged to go out and keep it up!

50' Eriksen sends a crossing pass into the 6m box. Cassidy goes up for a header against Aaron Cook. Cook sends an elbow to Cassidy's head. Penalty! The referee points to the spot and Cook gets a warning. Tinker lines up for the penalty kick, he shoots and it's true! GOAL! Odd Down moves up 2-0!

53' Mallon sends a long pass into space for Williams to run to. He gets there beating out Ward and rattles off a shot, it hits the side netting.

73' Morris sends to center with a long pass from a free kick. Ward has a step and dives heading the ball past the keeper as if it was shot out of a cannon. GOAL! Odd Down secures the win going up 3-0!

74' Ogden took a knock earlier and is replace by Byrne who is moved back to the MC. Harper subs in for Metcalfe.

83' Eriksen is exhausted and subbed by Davidson.

84' Cassidy receives a volley pass from Glasgow deep in the box. He shoots and it hits the left post and ricochets in! It looks like Cassidy was offside but the linesman isn't flagging it. GOAL! Odd Down moves up 4-0!

88' Murray takes an injury and has to come off. Glasgow moves up to the MF and Odd Down will play the last 5 minutes a man down.

Odd Down 4 : 0 Gosport
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<table align="center" width="90%"> <tbody><tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Statistic</td> <td>Odd Down</td> <td>Gosport</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Shots</td> <td>14</td> <td>4</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>On Target</td> <td>7</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Off Target</td> <td>6</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Blocked Shots</td> <td>1</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Woodwork</td> <td>1</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Clear Cut Chances</td> <td>8</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Long Shots</td> <td>4</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Possession</td> <td>54%</td> <td>46%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Corners</td> <td>2</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Free Kicks</td> <td>19</td> <td>13</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Throw Ins</td> <td>23</td> <td>18</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Fouls</td> <td>10</td> <td>18</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Offsides</td> <td>3</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Passes Completed</td> <td>65%</td> <td>62%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Crosses Completed</td> <td>31%</td> <td>7%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Tackles Won</td> <td>70%</td> <td>75%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Headers Won</td> <td>73%</td> <td>68%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Yellow Cards</td> <td>1</td> <td>4</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Red Cards</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Kilometers Run</td> <td>93.6</td> <td>90.7</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Average Rating</td> <td>7.66</td> <td>5.75</td> </tr> </tbody></table>

Match Analysis
I don't know if Gosport will be middle or bottom of the table but they were manhandled this match. There were some close to offside goals by the Downers and one of them Gosport may have an excuse but they were dominated this match. The defense and the mids were on fire. Cassidy and Tinker both score their first ever goals in league play for the Downers.

Goals
Jordan Ivey-Ward (8,73)
Joshua Tinker (pen 51)
Jake Cassidy (85)

Man of the Match
DC Jordan Ivey-Ward (9.3) - 2 Goals, 5/5 Headers

[MacroGuru]

August News and Notes
Not much happened league wise in August due to only the first week playing out. The biggest piece of news was the win over Bookham in the FA Cup.


<table align="center" width="90%"> <tbody><tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Pos</td> <td>Inf</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>
</td> <td>Bideford</td> <td>
</td> <td>1</td> <td>1</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>4</td> <td>0</td> <td>+4</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>2nd</td> <td>
</td> <td>Odd Down</td> <td>
</td> <td>1</td> <td>1</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>4</td> <td>0</td> <td>+4</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>3rd</td> <td>
</td> <td>Bridgwater</td> <td>
</td> <td>1</td> <td>1</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>4</td> <td>1</td> <td>+3</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>4th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Burnham</td> <td>
</td> <td>1</td> <td>1</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>2</td> <td>1</td> <td>+1</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>5th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Frome</td> <td>
</td> <td>1</td> <td>1</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>2</td> <td>1</td> <td>+1</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>6th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Taunton</td> <td>
</td> <td>1</td> <td>1</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>1</td> <td>0</td> <td>+1</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>7th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Poole Town</td> <td>
</td> <td>1</td> <td>0</td> <td>1</td> <td>0</td> <td>2</td> <td>2</td> <td>0</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>8th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Shortwood</td> <td>
</td> <td>1</td> <td>0</td> <td>1</td> <td>0</td> <td>2</td> <td>2</td> <td>0</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>9th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Wimborne</td> <td>
</td> <td>1</td> <td>0</td> <td>1</td> <td>0</td> <td>2</td> <td>2</td> <td>0</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>10th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Winchester</td> <td>
</td> <td>1</td> <td>0</td> <td>1</td> <td>0</td> <td>2</td> <td>2</td> <td>0</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>11th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Clevedon</td> <td>
</td> <td>1</td> <td>0</td> <td>1</td> <td>0</td> <td>1</td> <td>1</td> <td>0</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>12th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Paulton</td> <td>
</td> <td>1</td> <td>0</td> <td>1</td> <td>0</td> <td>1</td> <td>1</td> <td>0</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>13th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Mangotsfield</td> <td>
</td> <td>1</td> <td>0</td> <td>1</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>14th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Totton</td> <td>
</td> <td>1</td> <td>0</td> <td>1</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>15th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Abingdon Utd</td> <td>
</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>16th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Aylesbury</td> <td>
</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>17th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Almondsbury</td> <td>
</td> <td>1</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>1</td> <td>1</td> <td>2</td> <td>-1</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>18th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Dawlish</td> <td>
</td> <td>1</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>1</td> <td>1</td> <td>2</td> <td>-1</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>19th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Thatcham</td> <td>
</td> <td>1</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>1</td> <td>0</td> <td>1</td> <td>-1</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>20th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Swindon S</td> <td>
</td> <td>1</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>1</td> <td>1</td> <td>4</td> <td>-3</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>21st</td> <td>
</td> <td>Gosport</td> <td>
</td> <td>1</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>1</td> <td>0</td> <td>4</td> <td>-4</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>22nd</td> <td>
</td> <td>Yate</td> <td>
</td> <td>1</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>1</td> <td>0</td> <td>4</td> <td>-4</td> <td>0</td> </tr> </tbody></table>
Important Dates in September

9/1 - English FA Cup Second Preliminary Round
9/1 - Wimborne (Zamaretto D1SW)
9/8 - Swindon S (Zamaretto D1SW)
9/10 - FA Youth Cup Preliminary Round
9/15 - Abingdon (Zamaretto D1SW)
9/15 - English FA Cup First Qualifying Round
9/19 - Almondsbury (Zamaretto D1SW)
9/22 - Poole Town (Zamaretto D1SW)
9/23 - FA Youth Cup First Qualifying Round Draw
9/24 - FA Youth Cup First Qualifying Round
9/26 - Somerset County FA Premier Cup First Round Draw
9/29 - English Southern League Cup Third Round Draw
9/29 - English FA Cup Second Qualifying Round
9/29 - Witton (Southern League Cup)

August Training Report
The following players have trained well over the past month:
Keith Wright (Aerobic)
Asa Charlton (Tactics)
Glyn Halsall (Strength)

The following players have failed to impress over the past month:
Shandel Gonsalves (Ball Control)
Julian Keeling (Tactics)
Lee Riley (Strength)

The following youth players have trained well over the past month:
Paul Weaver (Strength)
Mick Gibbs (Shooting)
Michael Heath (Ball Control)

The following youth players have failed to impress over the past month:
Stuart Hooper (Aerobic)
Paul Ryder (Tactics)
Patrick Collins (Aerobic)

[MacroGuru]

Weekly Notes

Tom Murray sustained a Twisted Knee in the last match and is out for 4 weeks
Hired a defensive coach, Aneurin Thomas from Wales
Hired an attacking coach, Ryan Semple from Northern Ireland
Signed youth GK Doug Milne to a 80/wk contract due to Rusling going out on loan and needing a back up for Knight.
Match Notes
This is the first match between the clubs. Odd Down has been picked to win this match going away.

Odd Down will run their famed 4-1-2-1-2 counter attacking formation.

Wimborne runs a balanced 4-4-2 formation.

Odd Down Lineup

GK Knight
D Morris / Esdaile / Ward / Metcalfe
DM Glasgow
M Tinker / Byrne
AM Boakye
ST Eriksen / Cassidy

Subs: Charlton / Ogden / Davidson / Hogarth

Match Time

11' Byrne leads Cassidy into space. Cassidy takes a shot and the keeper does well to turn it wide and out for a corner kick.

14' Morris sends it to center from the left corner. Eriksen goes up for the header and is pushed down by Bettinelli. PENALTY! The referee points to the spot. Tinker lines up for the shot and drives it home. GOAL! Odd Down goes up 1-0

17' Bayless is able to move around Morris and gets off a shot. It does go wide though.

26' Williams from the corner sends his pass over the goal and out.

Half: Kent Eriksen received a yellow card in the first half. Boakye took a knock and is subbed by Ogden at half. Morris was tired there towards the end and will probably be subbed around the 65th by Charlton. The team is encouraged to crank it up.

63' Ward was hit with his second yellow of the match and turned into a red and sent off! Odd Down is now a man down. Glasgow is subbed by Hogarth and moves into the spot vacated by Ward. To avoid another issue, yellow carded Eriksen is subbed in by Davidson.

92' Davidson steals the ball from the defender and moves to the box, he sends a low cross to a streaking Cassidy who shoots it just wide.
Wimborne 0 : 1 Odd Down
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<table align="center" width="90%"> <tbody><tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Statistic</td> <td>Wimborne</td> <td>Odd Down</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Shots</td> <td>6</td> <td>9</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>On Target</td> <td>0</td> <td>4</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Off Target</td> <td>3</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Blocked Shots</td> <td>3</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Woodwork</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Clear Cut Chances</td> <td>0</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Long Shots</td> <td>5</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Possession</td> <td>45%</td> <td>55%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Corners</td> <td>4</td> <td>4</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Free Kicks</td> <td>19</td> <td>14</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Throw Ins</td> <td>30</td> <td>21</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Fouls</td> <td>12</td> <td>15</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Offsides</td> <td>3</td> <td>4</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Passes Completed</td> <td>58%</td> <td>65%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Crosses Completed</td> <td>12%</td> <td>18%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Tackles Won</td> <td>61%</td> <td>70%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Headers Won</td> <td>54%</td> <td>66%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Yellow Cards</td> <td>3</td> <td>4</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Red Cards</td> <td>0</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Kilometers Run</td> <td>98.7</td> <td>96.3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Average Rating</td> <td>6.55</td> <td>6.77</td> </tr> </tbody></table>

Match Analysis
What a brutal match. We should have won this one out of the gates but the referee wasn't having any kind of play. We all needed to wear frilly pink dresses and skip around and say excuse me and please and thank you as the match was being played.

Think I am joking, there were 8 yellow cards handed out and 1 red card. 5 to Odd Down and 3 to Wimborne. Ward who did not have one yellow or red card at all last season picked up two? I don't know what to think on this match.

Wimborne did keep the flow of the game away from where we wanted it by making it chippy and hard to get the movement we wanted.

Goals
Joshua Tinker (pen 15)

Man of the Match
DL Jack Morris (7.1) - 26/40 Passing, 4/5 Tackles, 8 Interceptions

[MacroGuru]

Weekly Notes

Martin and Halsall were both sent out on 3 month loans to Highgate United
Morris and Ward were named to the Weekly 11
Norton & Stockton Ancients were pulled in the draw for FA Cup 2nd Prelim Round on 9/19
Odd Down is on a 27 game unbeaten run.Match Notes
This is the first meeting between the clubs. Murray is injured and Ward is suspended. Odd Down are picked to win this match even without their star in Ward.

Odd Down will run a 4-3-3 attacking formation.

Swindon will run a balanced 4-4-2 formation.

Odd Down Lineup

GK Knight
D Morris / Hogarth / Esdaile / Metcalfe
M Boakye / Byrne / Tinker
ST Eriksen / Taylor / Cassidy

Subs: Thomas / Glasgow / Ogden / Davidson / Charlton

Match Time

2' Dossou sends a rifle from a blocked pass from 25m out and sinks it into goal. GOAL! Swindon moves up 1-0!

6' Boakye leads Cassidy just perfect into the box. Cassidy strikes it true and sends it home. GOAL! Odd Down with the equalizer! 1-1!

24' Taylor leads Eriksen. Eriksen takes a few steps and shoots, it ricochets off the right post and into the goal. GOAL! Odd Down goes up 2-1!

30' McNamara sends to far post from the right corner. Casey goes up for the header and sends it over the goal.

36' Tinker with skilled dribbling. He gets by his defenders and shoots right into the keepers arms.

40' Taylor to Cassidy. Cassidy moves to the upper right corner of the box and shoots. It gets by the keeper and into the net. GOAL! Odd Down is now up 3-1!

Half: Esdaile, Taylor and Boakye all received yellow cards in the 1st half. Esdaile is subbed by Charlton. The squad is notified that I am pleased with their play and to keep it up.

61' Boakye is able to get by his defenders and shoots. His shot goes wide.

65' Eriksen with a long leading pass to Cassidy who is left one on one with the keeper. He is open and takes the shot. GOAL! Odd Down adds another point. 4-1!

68' Boakye is taken down in the box as he made a move around his defender. Gernon pushes him down and the whistle blows. The referee is reaching for his card and pulls a yellow and then points at the spot. Dossou receives a yellow as well for arguing the foul. PENALTY KICK! Charlton lines up and sends it right into the back of the net. GOAL! Odd Down is up 5-1!

74' Boakye is replaced by Ogden and Eriksen is replaced by Davidson.

81' Morris sends the pass to far post from deep on the left side with a free kick. Cassidy goes up for the header and barely misses his fourth goal.


Odd Down 5 : 1 Swindon

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<table align="center" width="90%"> <tbody><tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Statistic</td> <td>Odd Down</td> <td>Swindon S</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Shots</td> <td>16</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>On Target</td> <td>9</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Off Target</td> <td>4</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Blocked Shots</td> <td>3</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Woodwork</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Clear Cut Chances</td> <td>6</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Long Shots</td> <td>1</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Possession</td> <td>51%</td> <td>49%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Corners</td> <td>7</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Free Kicks</td> <td>13</td> <td>19</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Throw Ins</td> <td>16</td> <td>25</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Fouls</td> <td>14</td> <td>12</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Offsides</td> <td>5</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Passes Completed</td> <td>70%</td> <td>56%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Crosses Completed</td> <td>31%</td> <td>27%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Tackles Won</td> <td>70%</td> <td>61%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Headers Won</td> <td>61%</td> <td>61%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Yellow Cards</td> <td>4</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Red Cards</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Kilometers Run</td> <td>98.9</td> <td>92.9</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Average Rating</td> <td>7.65</td> <td>5.82</td> </tr> </tbody></table>


Match Analysis
An early goal had me concerned and then that was dispelled right quick when Cassidy took it on his shoulders and said we will not lose and he made sure of it. The referee had a hey day with his cards. He handed out 7 yellow cards in the match.

Goals
ST Jake Cassidy (7,41,66)
ST Kent Eriksen (25)
DC Asa Charlton (pen 69)

Man of the Match
ST Jake Cassidy (9.6) - 3 Goals, 11/14 Passing

[MacroGuru]

Weekly Notes
Boakye and Cassidy were named to the Weekly 11Match Notes
This is the first match between the clubs. Tom Murray is still out with the twisted knee. Odd Down is the team picked to win the match.

Odd Down runs their attacking 4-3-3 formation.

Abingdon Utd runs a balanced 4-4-2 formation.

Odd Down Lineup

GK Knight
D Morris / Esdaile / Ward / Metcalfe
M Boakye / Byrne / Tinker
ST Taylor / Eriksen / Cassidy

Subs: Thomas / Charlton / Ogden / Davidson / Rungratsamee

Match Time

11' Taylor works hard and gets into the box. He takes a shot and it goes wide.

23' Morris sends a cross to Cassidy who was open. He takes a shot with his off foot and it goes wide.

25' Byrne passes to Eriksen at the top of the box and Eriksen volleys it. It is caught by the keeper.

34' Main sends a cross to far post from the left side. Allen goes up for the header and it is cleared by Esdaile. Corner Kick.

35' Davies sends to the far post from the right corner. Allen goes up for the header and it goes over the bar.

36' Taylor receives a pass off the goal kick and sends a lead to Cassidy who works into the box. He is one on one with the keeper and sends it into the net. GOAL! Odd Down moves up 1-0!

42' Ward is injured and has to come off. Charlton is sent in for him.

Half. Taylor received a yellow card in the first half. The team is encouraged to keep it up.

48' Eriksen sends a pass into space for Cassidy to move to. Cassidy shoots and it goes wide.

58' Taylor moves into the box and shoots, his footwork was great, his finishing has something to be desired.

76' Rungratsamee and Davidson come in for Eriksen and Cassidy.

82' Rungratsamee sends a low pass to Davidson. Davidson sends it wide! He had a wide open goal.

92' Asa Charlton takes down Main on a clear breakaway opportunity. There is no denying this one, it's a red card! And Charlton is walking off before the referee has the card out. He saved a clear goal.

Abingdon 0 : 1 Odd Down

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<table align="center" width="90%"> <tbody><tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Statistic</td><td>Abingdon Utd</td><td>Odd Down</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Shots</td><td>7</td><td>10</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>On Target</td><td>4</td><td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Off Target</td><td>2</td><td>7</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Blocked Shots</td><td>1</td><td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Woodwork</td><td>0</td><td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Clear Cut Chances</td><td>1</td><td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Long Shots</td><td>2</td><td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Possession</td><td>47%</td><td>53%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Corners</td><td>9</td><td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Free Kicks</td><td>14</td><td>13</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Throw Ins</td><td>26</td><td>24</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Fouls</td><td>8</td><td>7</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Offsides</td><td>5</td><td>7</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Passes Completed</td><td>61%</td><td>62%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Crosses Completed</td><td>16%</td><td>23%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Tackles Won</td><td>47%</td><td>72%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Headers Won</td><td>52%</td><td>74%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Yellow Cards</td><td>1</td><td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Red Cards</td><td>0</td><td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Kilometers Run</td><td>111.7</td><td>113.8</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Average Rating</td><td>6.61</td><td>7.00</td> </tr> </tbody></table>


Match Analysis
It was a pretty tight game and not a lot of cards although the fouls were increased more than I thought they would. Cassidy is making some great moves, Eriksen is not finishing properly. Charlton saved a goal with his red card push and I will not punish him for it.

Goals
ST Jake Cassidy (37)

Man of the Match
DC Scott Metcalfe (7.7) - 8 Interceptions, 5/6 Tackles, 16/24 Passing

[MacroGuru]

Weekly Notes

This is my 100th game as coach of the Downers. I have a 68% win rate.
Tom Murray resumes full training.Match Notes
This is the first meeting between the clubs. Asa Charlton is suspended and will miss this match. The Downers are picked as the underdogs in this match but not much.

Odd Down will run their 4-1-2-1-2 counter attacking formation.

Norton & Stockton runs a balanced 4-4-2 formation.
Odd Down Lineup

GK Knight
D Morris / Esdaile / Ward / Metcalfe
DM Glasgow
M Tinker / Byrne
ST Eriksen / Cassidy

Subs: Thomas / Wright / Harper / Taylor / Hogarth / Boakye / Davidson

Match Time

1' Cassidy with a give and go with Eriksen. Eriksen is open and shoots wide.

6' Tinker passes into space for Eriksen to run to. Eriksen gets to the ball inside the box and is taken down from behind. Lawson receives the Red Card for the tackle from behind and a dangerous play! Norton & Stockton are a man down! . Tandy, Cardoza and Sadler are all hit with yellow cards as they roar and tear into the referee for his call. Wow, this will take a bit to sort out. The referee points to the spot

7' PENALTY KICK! Tinker lines up the shot at the spot. He shoots and it went in unchallenged in the lower right of the goal. GOAL! Odd Down is now up 1-0!

9' Cassidy is running down the field unchallenged and he sends a cross to Eriksen who volleys his shot wide.

21' Pollard sends it to far post from the left corner. Morgan goes up for the header and sends it over the bar.

Half: Morris is exhausted and is subbed by Wright. With Norton & Stockton down a man, we shift to a 4-3-3

48' Ogden from the left corner sends it to the far post. Ward goes up for the header and powers it into the net. GOAL! Odd Down moves up to 2-0!

54' Tinker fires a rocket from 30m out and it hits the wood work.

57' Ogden from 25m out and the keeper barely turns it out for a corner kick.

58' Ogden from the left corner sends it to the far post. Ward goes up for the header and it was almost deja vu but Morgan cleared it out right off the line.

63' Ogden passes to Cassidy and he shoots and is stopped. There is a scramble and pile for the ball in front of the goal. It is cleared out behind the goal for a corner kick.

65' Boakye is subbed in for Tinker

71' Taylor subs in for Metcalfe as Glasgow drops back to DR and Ogden goes from AM to MF.

77' Cassidy has a point blank shot and it is blocked and cleared.

Odd Down 2 : 0 Norton & Stockton


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<table align="center" width="90%"> <tbody><tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Statistic</td> <td>Odd Down</td> <td>Norton & Stockton Ancients</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Shots</td> <td>15</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>On Target</td> <td>8</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Off Target</td> <td>5</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Blocked Shots</td> <td>2</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Woodwork</td> <td>1</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Clear Cut Chances</td> <td>5</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Long Shots</td> <td>5</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Possession</td> <td>54%</td> <td>46%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Corners</td> <td>8</td> <td>4</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Free Kicks</td> <td>11</td> <td>18</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Throw Ins</td> <td>19</td> <td>15</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Fouls</td> <td>13</td> <td>9</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Offsides</td> <td>5</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Passes Completed</td> <td>71%</td> <td>54%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Crosses Completed</td> <td>19%</td> <td>37%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Tackles Won</td> <td>73%</td> <td>60%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Headers Won</td> <td>72%</td> <td>55%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Yellow Cards</td> <td>2</td> <td>6</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Red Cards</td> <td>0</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Kilometers Run</td> <td>94.5</td> <td>84.6</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Average Rating</td> <td>7.06</td> <td>6.33</td> </tr> </tbody></table>
Match Analysis
Not bad play for a match where we were picked to either draw or lose. We definitely proved we wanted it more. But playing almost the entire game a man down had to hurt for Norton & Stockton. Cassidy is getting in there and is a major threat anytime he gets the ball. Referee dished out 5 yellow cards and 1 Red, 3 of the yellows and the red came at one time.

Goals
MF Joshua Tinker (pen 8)
DC Jordan Ivey-Ward (48)

Man of the Match
AM Chris Ogden (8.2) - 1 Assist, 14/21 Passing, 4/5 Crosses, 3/4 Headers

[MacroGuru]

Weekly Notes

Nothing major to report this week except for some whiney brats complaining about their training.
Odd Down is on a 9 game win streak and a 30 game undefeated streakMatch Notes
This is the first match between the clubs. Some of the starters are tired from the last couple of matches and there will be some backups in this match. Odd Down is picked to win this match.

Odd Down is running a 4-3-3 attacking formation.

Poole runs a 4-3-1-2 attacking formation.

Odd Down Lineup

GK Knight
D Charlton / Esdaile / Ward / Metcalfe
M Tinker / Ogden / Boakye
ST Davidson / Taylor / Cassidy

Subs: Thomas / Morris / Byrne / Rungratsame / Hogarth

Match Time

13' Taylor from the right corner sends a cross to the 6m box and Boakye goes up and wins the header, powering it into the goal. GOAL! Odd Down takes the lead, 1-0!

17' Ogden from a free kick on the left side sends a cross towards the far post. Ward goes up and hits a header into goal. GOAL! Odd Down adds another point, 2-0!

34' Davidson moves into the box and shoots, his shot is barely stopped by the keeper.

Half: Ogden and Cassidy picked up yellows in the first half. Davidson is exhausted and is subbed by Rungratsamee. The team is told that the way they have played is pleasing and to keep it up.

57' Sumner from the right side on a free kick sends it deep into center and Murray sends a header to goal. He is unlucky as it hits the wood work and bounces out.

60' Cassidy leads Rungratsamee into space. Rungratsamee hits the shot and sends it to goal where it is blocked and cleared.

62' Cassidy is subbed by Byrne. Ogden moves up to the AM spot and Byrne comes in at MF.

76' Theo Stair pushes Ward as they are battling for the ball and is whistled for a foul. The referee calls him over and hits him with his second yellow. That means he is hit with a red and is sent off. Poole is now down a man.

77' Morris subs in for Boakye and moves to the AML.

78' Morris receives a leading pass from Ogden and he passes to Byrne whose shot is blocked at close range and cleared out.

Poole Town 0 : 2 Odd Down

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<table align="center" width="90%"> <tbody><tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Statistic</td> <td>Poole Town</td> <td>Odd Down</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Shots</td> <td>2</td> <td>8</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>On Target</td> <td>0</td> <td>7</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Off Target</td> <td>2</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Blocked Shots</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Woodwork</td> <td>1</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Clear Cut Chances</td> <td>0</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Long Shots</td> <td>1</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Possession</td> <td>46%</td> <td>54%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Corners</td> <td>5</td> <td>9</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Free Kicks</td> <td>21</td> <td>14</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Throw Ins</td> <td>21</td> <td>20</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Fouls</td> <td>13</td> <td>16</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Offsides</td> <td>1</td> <td>5</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Passes Completed</td> <td>57%</td> <td>64%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Crosses Completed</td> <td>23%</td> <td>27%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Tackles Won</td> <td>75%</td> <td>54%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Headers Won</td> <td>50%</td> <td>88%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Yellow Cards</td> <td>4</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Red Cards</td> <td>1</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Kilometers Run</td> <td>102.9</td> <td>107.1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Average Rating</td> <td>6.32</td> <td>7.13</td> </tr> </tbody></table>

Match Analysis
We basically dominated this match. The only chances they got were a couple of counter attacking options and a few corners. 7 yellows and a red means it was a tightly called game. We do tend to push the lines and seeing the offside penalties creeping up are not good. We need to finish like we did in the other division.

Goals
MF Joseph Boakye (14)
DC Jordan Ivey-Ward (17)

Man of the Match
DC Jordan Ivey-Ward (8.6) - 1 Goal, 13 Interceptions, 4/6 Tackles, 7/9 Headers, 15/31 Passing

[MacroGuru]

Weekly Notes

Ward was named to the Weekly 11
Maidstone United was drawn away for the FA CUP 1st Qualifying roundMatch Notes
This is the first match between the clubs. Odd Down is picked as the underdogs for this match.

Odd Down will run a 4-3-3 attacking formation.

Witton Albion run a 4-4-2 balanced formation.

Odd Down Lineup

GK Knight
D Morris / Esdaile / Ward / Metcalfe
M Murray / Byrne / Tinker
ST Taylor / Eriksen / Cassidy

Subs: Thomas / Charlton / Ogden / Davidson / Boakye

Match Time

3' Tinker leads to Eriksen. Eriksen strikes it and it passes the keeper into the net. GOAL! Odd Down is up 1-0!

5' Cassidy makes a couple of moves around his defenders and shoots, the keeper stops it and it is cleared.

9' A long throw in from Morris to Tinker in the box has Keats push him down. Tinker has a little gamesmanship and the whistle is blown. The referee is pointing to the spot. He has a card in his hand, and Keats is issued a yellow! PENALTY KICK! Tinker lines up and shoots, it goes low and to the left and is in the goal. GOAL! Odd Down adds another goal to their total, 2-0!

16' Buttery is moving down the left side and shoots. Knight leaps and makes the save pushing it out for a corner kick.

28' Stockhall from the left corner sends a pass to far post. Jones goes up and heads it over goal.

31' Taylor receives a great pass from Esdaile and he is moving towards goal. He is one on one with the keeper and sends his shot wide.

Half: Morris took an injury as time expired and can't continue. Charlton will come on for him. The team is told that I am pleased and to continue their run.

49' Murray takes an injury and is done with the game. Boakye comes on to replace him.

65' Taylor sends a cross to a streaking Byrne who volleys, it is blocked and Taylor gets the rebound and sends it home. GOAL! But WAIT, the linesman has his flag down and is calling offsides on Taylor. The goal is disallowed.

70' Eriksen is on a counter attack run by himself. He is wide open and alone against the keeper. He shoots and hits the left post and it goes out. He hangs his head in shame!

75' Ogden subs in for Byrne and moves to the AM spot.

83' Ogden sends a pass into space and a wide open Eriksen gets it and shoots it wide. He is having a poor day with his finishing.

87' Boakye shoots and it is corralled by the keeper.

88' Ward heads a long pass to Eriksen on a counter attack. Eriksen has his dribble knocked but Taylor is there to put it into goal with authority. GOAL! Odd Down is now up 3-0!

Witton Albion 0 : 3 Odd Down

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<table align="center" width="90%"> <tbody><tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Statistic</td> <td>Witton</td> <td>Odd Down</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Shots</td> <td>4</td> <td>16</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>On Target</td> <td>2</td> <td>8</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Off Target</td> <td>1</td> <td>5</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Blocked Shots</td> <td>1</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Woodwork</td> <td>0</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Clear Cut Chances</td> <td>0</td> <td>6</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Long Shots</td> <td>1</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Possession</td> <td>47%</td> <td>53%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Corners</td> <td>6</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Free Kicks</td> <td>12</td> <td>19</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Throw Ins</td> <td>21</td> <td>20</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Fouls</td> <td>19</td> <td>5</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Offsides</td> <td>1</td> <td>7</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Passes Completed</td> <td>65%</td> <td>65%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Crosses Completed</td> <td>10%</td> <td>28%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Tackles Won</td> <td>53%</td> <td>74%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Headers Won</td> <td>64%</td> <td>64%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Yellow Cards</td> <td>3</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Red Cards</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Kilometers Run</td> <td>98.4</td> <td>99.1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Average Rating</td> <td>6.08</td> <td>7.14</td> </tr> </tbody></table>
Match Analysis
I love when teams do not take us serious. We get games like we had today. Where we dominate it because we wanted it more. Today was the case of the Downers working their arses off and getting the result because of it. If the Downers would have converted on their chances this game would have been ugly and gotten out of hand.

Goals
ST Kent Eriksen (3)
MF Joshua Tinker (pen 10)
ST Jamie Taylor (89)

Man of the Match
ST Jamie Taylor (8.3) - 1 Goal, 1 Assist, 8/14 Passing, 3/4 Headers, 8 runs.

[MacroGuru]

September News and Notes

Sitting at the top of the League table is a nice feeling, especially with 5 games in and having played a game less than most of the teams. I need the GD to be higher though, for when the tie breakers hit. This league is tougher to score in.

Some good news was handled this past month as I asked the Board for new Training Facilities and they agreed to it. Construction has began and they will be completed by July 1st, 2013.

<table align="center" width="90%"> <tbody><tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Pos</td><td>Inf</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>
</td><td>Odd Down</td><td>
</td><td>5</td><td>5</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>13</td><td>1</td><td>+12</td><td>15</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>2nd</td><td>
</td><td>Bridgwater</td><td>
</td><td>6</td><td>4</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>13</td><td>3</td><td>+10</td><td>14</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>3rd</td><td>
</td><td>Gosport</td><td>
</td><td>6</td><td>4</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>9</td><td>7</td><td>+2</td><td>13</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>4th</td><td>
</td><td>Frome</td><td>
</td><td>6</td><td>3</td><td>2</td><td>1</td><td>13</td><td>8</td><td>+5</td><td>11</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>5th</td><td>
</td><td>Burnham</td><td>
</td><td>5</td><td>3</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>9</td><td>6</td><td>+3</td><td>10</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>6th</td><td>
</td><td>Clevedon</td><td>
</td><td>7</td><td>3</td><td>1</td><td>3</td><td>8</td><td>9</td><td>-1</td><td>10</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>7th</td><td>
</td><td>Swindon S</td><td>
</td><td>7</td><td>3</td><td>1</td><td>3</td><td>11</td><td>13</td><td>-2</td><td>10</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>8th</td><td>
</td><td>Mangotsfield</td><td>
</td><td>5</td><td>2</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>5</td><td>2</td><td>+3</td><td>9</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>9th</td><td>
</td><td>Winchester</td><td>
</td><td>6</td><td>2</td><td>3</td><td>1</td><td>12</td><td>13</td><td>-1</td><td>9</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>10th</td><td>
</td><td>Bideford</td><td>
</td><td>5</td><td>2</td><td>1</td><td>2</td><td>10</td><td>7</td><td>+3</td><td>7</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>11th</td><td>
</td><td>Almondsbury</td><td>
</td><td>5</td><td>2</td><td>1</td><td>2</td><td>12</td><td>11</td><td>+1</td><td>7</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>12th</td><td>
</td><td>Taunton</td><td>
</td><td>6</td><td>2</td><td>1</td><td>3</td><td>8</td><td>7</td><td>+1</td><td>7</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>13th</td><td>
</td><td>Paulton</td><td>
</td><td>5</td><td>2</td><td>1</td><td>2</td><td>5</td><td>5</td><td>0</td><td>7</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>14th</td><td>
</td><td>Abingdon Utd</td><td>
</td><td>5</td><td>2</td><td>1</td><td>2</td><td>4</td><td>6</td><td>-2</td><td>7</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>15th</td><td>
</td><td>Dawlish</td><td>
</td><td>5</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>3</td><td>6</td><td>7</td><td>-1</td><td>6</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>16th</td><td>
</td><td>Yate</td><td>
</td><td>6</td><td>1</td><td>3</td><td>2</td><td>6</td><td>10</td><td>-4</td><td>6</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>17th</td><td>
</td><td>Totton</td><td>
</td><td>6</td><td>0</td><td>4</td><td>2</td><td>5</td><td>8</td><td>-3</td><td>4</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>18th</td><td>
</td><td>Poole Town</td><td>
</td><td>6</td><td>0</td><td>4</td><td>2</td><td>6</td><td>10</td><td>-4</td><td>4</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>19th</td><td>
</td><td>Aylesbury</td><td>
</td><td>6</td><td>0</td><td>4</td><td>2</td><td>9</td><td>14</td><td>-5</td><td>4</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>20th</td><td>
</td><td>Shortwood</td><td>
</td><td>6</td><td>0</td><td>3</td><td>3</td><td>8</td><td>13</td><td>-5</td><td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>21st</td><td>
</td><td>Wimborne</td><td>
</td><td>5</td><td>0</td><td>2</td><td>3</td><td>5</td><td>11</td><td>-6</td><td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>22nd</td><td>
</td><td>Thatcham</td><td>
</td><td>5</td><td>0</td><td>1</td><td>4</td><td>5</td><td>11</td><td>-6</td><td>1</td> </tr> </tbody></table>
Important October Dates
October looks to be a busy month

10/3 - Maidstone (FA Cup)
10/6 - Winchester (Zamaretto D1SW)
10/8 - English FA Trophy Second Round Qualifying Draw
10/11 - Somerset County FA Premier Cup Second Round Draw
10/13 - FA Cup Third Qualifying Round
10/13 - Frome (Zamaretto D1SW)
10/17 - Almondsbury (Zamaretto D1SW)
10/20 - Aylesbury (Zamaretto D1SW)
10/21 - English FA Trophy Second Qualifying Round
10/22 - English FA Trophy Third Qualifying Round Draw
10/27 - English FA Cup Fourth Qualifying Round
10/27 - Bridgwater (Zamaretto D1SW)
10/31 - Shortwood (Zamaretto D1SW)

September Training Report
The following players have trained well over the past month:
Daryl Thomas (GK-Handling)
Martin Whelan (Tactics)

The following players have failed to impress over the past month:
Supat Rungratsamee (Strength)
Kent Eriksen (Aerobic)
Chris Tooth (Tactics)

The following youth players have trained well over the past month:
Liam Ross (Strength)
Danny Danby (Strength)
Michael Heath (Tactics)

The following youth players have failed to impress over the past month:
Danny Clancy (Aerobic)
Ali Griffin (Tactics)
Danny Cowan (Aerobic)

September Awards
Odd Down manager Joel Sutton won the Southern League South/West Manager of the Month award.

[MacroGuru]

Weekly Notes

Tom Murray broke his collarbone last match and is out for 2 monthsMatch Notes
This is the first ever match between the clubs. Tom Murray is out and the Downers are picked to lose, but not by much.

Odd Down will run their 4-1-2-1-2 counter attacking formation.

Maidstone runs a balanced 4-4-2.

Odd Down Lineup
GK Knight
D Morris / Esdaile / Ward / Metcalfe
DM Glasgow
M Tinker / Boakye
AM Ogden
ST Eriksen / Cassidy

Subs: Thomas / Morris / Byrne / Davidson / Hogarth / Harper / Taylor

Match Time

3' Bradshaw sends a cross to far post from the right side on a free kick. Orr goes up for the header and sends it over the post.

27' Bradshaw hits a strike from 30m out and Knight is unable to get to it. GOAL! Maidstone goes up 1-0!

32' Eriksen hits Ogden in space and Ogden shoots. The keeper blocks it and the shot is cleared.

33' Ogden lets a shot loose from 25m out and hits it almost identical to Bradshaws. GOAL! Odd Down equalizes the match, 1-1!

48' Tinker from the right corner sends a pass to far post. Esdaile goes up for the header and sends it over goal.

Half: Glasgow and Charlton received yellow cards in the first half. Glasgow is subbed by Taylor and the team switches to the 4-3-3 attacking formation. The team is told to keep it up, one more goal than the other team wins this.

47' Bradshaw from the right side on a free kick sends it to far post. Saunders goes up for the header and it hits the cross bar and is cleared.

69' Bradshaw rifles from 25m out and catches Knight sleeping. Knight barely turns it.

79' Morris sends a cross to far post from the right corner. Esdaile goes up for the header and it goes over the goal.

83' Taylor is fed a long pass from Metcalfe on the right side. He is running to goal with the ball and is tackled from behind by Harris. Harris is hit with red card and is sent off. Maidstone is playing a man down now. The foul happened just outside the box. Harris did save a goal. Anderson is slapped with a yellow for continuing to argue.

86' Lamb sends a cross to Orr whose header is sent just wide.

90' Ogden shoots from 25m out and his shot goes wide.
Maidstone 1 : 1 Odd Down

<center></center>
<table align="center" width="90%"> <tbody><tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Statistic</td> <td>Maidstone</td> <td>Odd Down</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Shots</td> <td>9</td> <td>6</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>On Target</td> <td>4</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Off Target</td> <td>5</td> <td>5</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Blocked Shots</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Woodwork</td> <td>1</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Clear Cut Chances</td> <td>1</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Long Shots</td> <td>2</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Possession</td> <td>56%</td> <td>44%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Corners</td> <td>2</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Free Kicks</td> <td>22</td> <td>14</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Throw Ins</td> <td>23</td> <td>22</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Fouls</td> <td>11</td> <td>18</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Offsides</td> <td>3</td> <td>4</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Passes Completed</td> <td>67%</td> <td>57%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Crosses Completed</td> <td>23%</td> <td>33%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Tackles Won</td> <td>70%</td> <td>75%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Headers Won</td> <td>80%</td> <td>51%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Yellow Cards</td> <td>2</td> <td>5</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Red Cards</td> <td>1</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Kilometers Run</td> <td>94.1</td> <td>98.2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Average Rating</td> <td>6.65</td> <td>6.69</td> </tr> </tbody></table>

Match Analysis
The thing that stands out right off the bat is the 7 yellow cards and a red that were handed out. The big discrepancy here is the fact we picked up 5 of those yellows. Both teams played an ugly match.

Goals
AM Chris Ogden (34)

Man of the Match
MF Dean Bradshaw (7.4) - 1 Goal, 19/26 Passing,

[MacroGuru]

Weekly Notes

Match Notes
This is the first match between the clubs. Tom Murray is still out with his broken collarbone. With playing a cup match 4 days prior this might be a match with some backups getting the start, some starters resting for the next match.

Odd Down is picked to take this match.

Odd Down will play a 4-1-2-1-2 counter attacking formation. Despite being told a 4-5-1 formation will beat them (We don't have the talent for the formation)

Winchester run a 4-2-4 attacking formation.

Odd Down Lineup

GK Thomas
D Charlton / Esdaile / Ward / Harper
DM Glasgow
M Tinker / Byrne
AM Ogden
ST Taylor / Davidson

Subs: Knight / Morris / Eriksen / Rungratsamee / Hogarth

Match Time

2' Tinker with a free kick from the left side sends a cross in to Esdaile. Esdaile volleys it into the net. GOAL! Odd Down takes the lead 1-0!

27' Ogden leads Tinker into space. Tinker moves into the box and shoots. His shot goes wide.

30' Ansah from a free kick on the left side sends a cross to far post. Cuthbertson hits the volley past Thomas. GOAL! Winchester with an equalizer! 1-1!

35' Davidson moves into the box on the right side. Fancy footwork sees him launch a shot. It is blocked and cleared out!

37' Tinker from the right corner to the far post. Ward powers the header towards goal. It is blocked by the defender at the post and cleared out.

Half: Jamie Taylor is struggling, so I pull him aside and tell him there is no pressure on him today, just go out there and play. The rest of the team is told that we are outplaying them and we should see more goals.

59' Harper is injured and has to come off. With that, it forces Odd Down into a 4-3-3 formation. Glasgow moves to the DR, Harper is subbed by Eriksen. Eriksen is told he can make the difference here.

63' Cockerill from a free kick on the left sends a cross to far post. Cuthbertson goes up for the header and power it past Thomas. GOAL! Winchester take the lead, 2-1!

64' Rungratsamee comes in for Ogden and plays at the AM.

67' Wardle receives a pass and drives it through Thomas for another goal. GOAL! Winchester extends their lead, 3-1!

68' Hogarth subs in for Esdaile.

78' Eriksen sends a cross to Davidson and he powers his shot just wide of the goal.
Odd Down 1 : 3 Winchester



<table align="center" width="90%"> <tbody><tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Statistic</td> <td>Odd Down</td> <td>Winchester</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Shots</td> <td>14</td> <td>8</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>On Target</td> <td>4</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Off Target</td> <td>6</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Blocked Shots</td> <td>4</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Woodwork</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Clear Cut Chances</td> <td>1</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Long Shots</td> <td>5</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Possession</td> <td>53%</td> <td>47%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Corners</td> <td>5</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Free Kicks</td> <td>14</td> <td>20</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Throw Ins</td> <td>18</td> <td>15</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Fouls</td> <td>13</td> <td>9</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Offsides</td> <td>7</td> <td>5</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Passes Completed</td> <td>68%</td> <td>64%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Crosses Completed</td> <td>33%</td> <td>30%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Tackles Won</td> <td>78%</td> <td>54%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Headers Won</td> <td>57%</td> <td>60%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Yellow Cards</td> <td>1</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Red Cards</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Kilometers Run</td> <td>100.6</td> <td>99.4</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Average Rating</td> <td>6.11</td> <td>7.04</td> </tr> </tbody></table>

Match Analysis
Despite actually dominating the first half and most of the second, we caved in this game and completely underperformed. I did stay away from letting them know the result was embarrassing and just stuck with that we weren't good enough. I will unleash hell if we lose to Maidstone at home. We will have a healthy rested squad.

Odd Down Goals
DC Lacquan Esdaile (3)

Man of the Match
MF T.J. McClory-Cuthbertson (8.8) - 2 Goals

[MacroGuru]

Weekly Notes

Dane Harper suffered a sprained ankle last match and will miss 8 weeks
11 game winning streak and 31 game unbeaten run was snapped in the loss to Winchester
Aylesbury United was drawn in the FA Trophy 2nd Qualifying Round. This match will be played at home.Match Notes
This is the second match to be played against this club. The first was a 1-1 draw for the cup, it's why we are here. Tom Murray and Dane Harper are out with injuries. The rest of the club is well rested and ready for this match. Maidstone is picked to win.

Odd Down will be playing their 4-3-3 attacking formation.

Maidstone will run their 4-4-2 balanced formation.

Odd Down Lineup

GK Knight
D Morris / Esdaile / Ward / Metcalfe
M Boakye / Byrne / Tinker
ST Taylor / Eriksen / Cassidy

Subs: Thomas / Charlton / Glasgow / Davidson / Hogarth / Ogden / Rungratsamee

Match Time

9' Taylor sends a powerful cross to the center and it hits a defender, Coyle, and goes into the goal! GOAL! Odd Down goes up 1-0, and Coyle is given an own goal!

14' Morris sends a cross to center and Cassidy goes up and challenges the keeper for the ball in the air. The keeper was late and the header is powered into the goal. GOAL! Odd Down moves up to 2-0!

17' Esdaile sends a long pass down the left side and Taylor runs to it. He moves into the box and shoots. It is blocked and cleared out.

26' Tinker leads Cassidy into space in the box. Cassidy gets there and shoots t o goal. It is blocked and cleared out.

40' Orr is sent a long pass up the right side. He crushes a shot and it goes wide right.

Half: Morris has taken a knock but should be able to continue. The team has played exceptional in the first half and I tell them to not let their performance drop.

55' Cassidy sends a shot wide from 25m out.

61' Byrne sends a shot at goal. It is blocked but Taylor is there for the rebound and hits it with a diving header, sending the ball into the net. GOAL! Odd Down moves up 3-0!

71' Byrne is injured and has to come off. He is subbed by Ogden and Morris is subbed by Charlton.

78' Taylor from the left corner sends a cross to far post and Ward goes up and sends the header into net. GOAL! Odd Down has taken this game out of reach, 4-0!
88' Metcalfe is injured and can't continue. Glasgow is subbed in for him.

Odd Down 4 : 0 Maidstone
<center></center>
<table align="center" width="90%"> <tbody><tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Statistic</td> <td>Odd Down</td> <td>Maidstone</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Shots</td> <td>7</td> <td>4</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>On Target</td> <td>6</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Off Target</td> <td>1</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Blocked Shots</td> <td>0</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Woodwork</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Clear Cut Chances</td> <td>3</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Long Shots</td> <td>1</td> <td>4</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Possession</td> <td>56%</td> <td>44%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Corners</td> <td>5</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Free Kicks</td> <td>15</td> <td>16</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Throw Ins</td> <td>24</td> <td>22</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Fouls</td> <td>11</td> <td>14</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Offsides</td> <td>5</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Passes Completed</td> <td>68%</td> <td>54%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Crosses Completed</td> <td>18%</td> <td>0%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Tackles Won</td> <td>75%</td> <td>63%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Headers Won</td> <td>76%</td> <td>58%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Yellow Cards</td> <td>0</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Red Cards</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Kilometers Run</td> <td>101.6</td> <td>99.9</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Average Rating</td> <td>7.57</td> <td>5.87</td> </tr> </tbody></table>


Match Analysis
Wow, the team wanted this and was surgical in their attacks. It was a great sight to see. Only a couple of players were rated below a 7 and they were 6.8's. This win was an all around team effort and they wanted to prove that the draw in the 1st game was a fluke and they should have won.

Odd Down Goals
Jamie Coyle (own goal 10)
ST Jake Cassidy (15)
ST Jamie Taylor (62)
DC Jordan Ivey-Ward (79)

Man of the Match
DL Jack Morris (8.8) - 2 Assists, 8/9 Tackles, 17/32 Passing, 7 Interceptions

[MacroGuru]

Weekly Notes

Jack Morris sprained his ankle in the last match and is out for 6 weeks
Scott Metcalfe has shin splints and is out for 6 weeks
Leamington was drawn for the FA Cup 2nd Qualifying round
RWB Marvin Dennis was signed from Southport Trinity, an expensive transfer at $12k but needed to replace an injured Metcalfe and HarperMatch Notes
This is the first meeting with the clubs. Odd Down has Murray, Harper, Morris and Metcalfe out for a while. This match is pegged to be a battle but Leamington is picked to be slight favorites, but only by a goal.

Odd Down will run their 4-3-3 attacking formation.

Leamington will run a 3-2-3-2 defensive formation.

Odd Down Lineup

GK Knight
D Charlton / Esdaile / Ward / Glasgow
M Boakye / Byrne / Tinker
ST Taylor / Eriksen / Cassidy

Subs: Thomas / Wright / Ogden / Davidson / Hogarth / Dennis / Rungratsamee

Match Time

8' Banks from the left corner sends a pass to near post and Awoyomi heads it over the goal.

12' Taylor from the right corner sends a center cross. Esdaile goes up for the header and sends it into goal. GOAL! Odd Down moves up 1-0!

16' Eriksen with a free kick on the left side sends a low cross to Esdaile. Esdaile volleys and it is blocked and cleared out.

37' Awoyomi leads Deakin into space. Ward misplays the stop and Deakin gets by and shoots it right past an advancing Knight. GOAL! Leamington with the equalizer! 1-1!

39' Byrne with a shot from 25m out and it is stopped.

Half: Taylor and Charlton are pretty worn out. Taylor will be subbed by Rungratsamee. The team is told that one more goal should win this match, get out there and get it and hold Leamington.

47' Deakin has an open shot at goal and pushes it to the left.

49' Rungratsamee has a shot and it goes wide to the left.

61' Esdaile with a long pass to Rungratsamee who leads Eriksen into space. Eriksen gets into the box and sends a shot into the net. GOAL! Odd Down takes the lead 2-0! Eriksen breaks his goal scoring drought!

68' Eriksen from the right corner sends a cross to near post. Esdaile goes up for the header and just misses the goal.

69' Ogden subs in for a worn out Byrne.

74' Wright subs in for Charlton.

89' Cassidy sends a rocket at goal and the keeper barely turns it out. Corner kick.

91' Tuck sends a long pass down the right side. Deakin races to it and sends it into center. Davidson crushes it and Knight does his best to block it and turn it out. corner kick.

93' Davidson shoots to goal just as the whistle blows.

Leamington 1 : 2 Odd Down

<center></center>
<table align="center" width="90%"> <tbody><tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Statistic</td> <td>Leamington</td> <td>Odd Down</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Shots</td> <td>8</td> <td>11</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>On Target</td> <td>2</td> <td>5</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Off Target</td> <td>4</td> <td>4</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Blocked Shots</td> <td>2</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Woodwork</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Clear Cut Chances</td> <td>3</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Long Shots</td> <td>1</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Possession</td> <td>44%</td> <td>56%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Corners</td> <td>4</td> <td>4</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Free Kicks</td> <td>15</td> <td>11</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Throw Ins</td> <td>29</td> <td>20</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Fouls</td> <td>7</td> <td>12</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Offsides</td> <td>4</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Passes Completed</td> <td>63%</td> <td>68%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Crosses Completed</td> <td>11%</td> <td>30%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Tackles Won</td> <td>67%</td> <td>63%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Headers Won</td> <td>37%</td> <td>80%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Yellow Cards</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Red Cards</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Kilometers Run</td> <td>100.3</td> <td>99.5</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Average Rating</td> <td>6.29</td> <td>6.88</td> </tr> </tbody></table>
Match Analysis


We definitely proved we wanted it more and that almost wasn't enough. The barrage at the end was tough to withstand. This match would have been a run away with Morris, Murray and Metcalfe in it. Eriksen broke his goal drought. Wright came in and played quite well for Charlton as a sub. We move on in the FA Cup.

Odd Down Goals
DC Lacquan Esdaile (13)
S Kent Eriksen (62)

Man of the Match
DC Lacquan Esdaile (7.7) - 1 Goal, 13/17 Passing, 7/7 Headers

[MacroGuru]

Weekly Notes
Nothing to report for the week.

Match Notes
This is the first meeting for the clubs. It is taking place at Coombe Hay Lane and is a home game for the Downers. The Downers are without 4 players right now. The match is a pick em match as the teams are even.

Odd Down will run an attacking 4-3-3 formation.

Aylesbury will run a balanced 4-4-2 formation.

Odd Down Lineup

GK Knight
D Charlton / Esdaile / Ward / Dennis
M Boakye / Byrne / Tinker
ST Taylor / Eriksen / Cassidy

Subs: Thomas / Glasgow / Ogden / Davidson / Hogarth

Match Time

11' Byrne to Taylor who cracks a shot and sends it high.

13' Eriksen passes into space and a streaking Cassidy attempts a volley and sends it wide.

15' Byrne sends it to goal from the top of the box and it sails high.

22' Ward heads the ball ahead to Eriksen who is left one on one with the keeper and he thinks about the shot as he sends it wide. He is going to beat himself up over that one.

27' Boakye sends a shot high above the goal.

38' Robinson leads Arnold into space. Arnold has an open shot and misses to the right.

45' Boakye leads Taylor. Taylor takes a crack with his off foot and it was a screamer. The keeper got it and it was cleared out for the corner.

Half: Esdaile received a yellow in the first half. The team is told with the way they are playing only 1 goal will win this one.

54' James takes a shot at goal from 25m out and it goes wide left.

56' Davidson subs for Eriksen and Ogden subs for Boakye.

57' Esdaile is hit with a penalty. Another yellow which gives him two and converts to the Red...he is sent off! Odd Down is now a man down.

58' Glasgow is subbed in for Dennis and the Downers are running a 3-3-3 formation.

68' Ward misplays and misses a tackle against Buisson who is wide open against Knight. He shoots and his shot is uncontested and goes into net. GOAL! Aylesbury United goes up 1-0.

72' Arnold takes a shot and Knight blocks it. Tinker clears it out for a corner.

Odd Down 0 : 1 Aylebury Utd

<center></center>
<table align="center" width="90%"> <tbody><tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Statistic</td> <td>Odd Down</td> <td>Aylesbury Utd</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Shots</td> <td>11</td> <td>8</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>On Target</td> <td>2</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Off Target</td> <td>7</td> <td>4</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Blocked Shots</td> <td>2</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Woodwork</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Clear Cut Chances</td> <td>3</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Long Shots</td> <td>2</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Possession</td> <td>47%</td> <td>53%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Corners</td> <td>3</td> <td>5</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Free Kicks</td> <td>14</td> <td>16</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Throw Ins</td> <td>19</td> <td>28</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Fouls</td> <td>11</td> <td>11</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Offsides</td> <td>5</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Passes Completed</td> <td>61%</td> <td>61%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Crosses Completed</td> <td>12%</td> <td>6%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Tackles Won</td> <td>51%</td> <td>47%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Headers Won</td> <td>75%</td> <td>48%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Yellow Cards</td> <td>5</td> <td>4</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Red Cards</td> <td>1</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Kilometers Run</td> <td>108.1</td> <td>110.0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Average Rating</td> <td>6.61</td> <td>6.90</td> </tr> </tbody></table>

Match Analysis
11 shots, 7 off target lead to this teams demise. It didn't help that the second yellow on Esdaile was a ticky tack penalty and will probably result in my suspension or fine as I am going to bitch about it in the press.

Odd Down Goals

Man of the Match
DC John Tillen (7.9) - 1 Assist, 13/26 Passing, 8 Interceptions

[MacroGuru]

Weekly Notes

Odd Down offered a contract to Liam Bailey, a 24 year old DR from BriggMatch Notes
This is the first match between the clubs. Odd Down will have four starters out this match. Esdaile is suspended for this match. Murray, Metcalfe and Morris are all out due to injuries. Odd Down is picked to win the match even though they sit at 7th in the table and Bridgwater is 1st.

Odd Down will run with an attacking 4-3-3 formation.

Bridgwater play a 4-4-2 balanced formation.

Odd Down Lineup

GK Knight
D Charlton / Hogarth / Ward / Glasgow
M Boakye / Byrne / Tinker
S Taylor / Eriksen / Cassidy

Subs: Thomas / Rungratsamee / Ogden / Davidson / Wright
Match Time

9' Tinker cracks a shot from 25m out and screams it toward the lower left corner of the goal. Their keeper does everything he can to turn it. He does and it goes out for a corner.

16' Cassidy recovers a rebound from a blocked pass in the lower right of the box and moves towards goal. It was enough to pull the keeper and he crosses it quickly to Eriksen who volleys it right into an open goal. GOAL! Odd Down goes up 1 - 0!

24' Gedling from the left corner sends it to far post. Manangu goes up for the header and sends it over the goal.

28' Hogarth heads the goal kick in front of Eriksen. It's a wrestling match for the ball and Eriksen gets it back at the top of the box and shoots. It is caught by the keeper.

Half: Hogarth is exhausted but is going to be forced to push it for another five or ten minutes into the next half. The team is told I am pleased and to keep it up.

45' Glasgow trips the Bridgwater player going for the ball and is hit with a yellow. The ensuing free kick sends it from Coombes into the center of the box and Moses parts the sea and hits it with a diving header, sending the ball right past Knight. GOAL! Bridgwater evens it up,1-1!

56' Wright is subbed in for Hogarth.

63' Cassidy shoots from 25m out and sends it over the goal.

64' Ogden subs in for Byrne.

68' Glasgow is jostling with the midfielder for the ball and the midfielder dives. Glasgow is hit with a yellow, that is his second and he is off the pitch with the converted red.Odd Down is a man down! Rungratsamee comes in for Eriksen and the team is playing a 3-3-3.

73' Tinker is led by Taylor. Tinker cracks a shot off from the right side of the box and sends it wide.

74' Cassidy receives a leading pass by Ogden and is in the box. He shoots with his off foot and it flutters away from the goal. He is kicking himself over that one.

80' Crumpton sends an open cross to center and Thompson hits the volley pushing it to the right of the box.

89' Taylor from the right corner sends a center cross to Boakye who goes up for the header. It is sent straight to the middle of the goal and the keeper catches it.

Bridgwater 1 : 1 Odd Down

<center></center>
<table align="center" width="90%"> <tbody><tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Statistic</td> <td>Bridgwater</td> <td>Odd Down</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Shots</td> <td>3</td> <td>11</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>On Target</td> <td>1</td> <td>5</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Off Target</td> <td>2</td> <td>5</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Blocked Shots</td> <td>0</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Woodwork</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Clear Cut Chances</td> <td>3</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Long Shots</td> <td>0</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Possession</td> <td>51%</td> <td>49%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Corners</td> <td>2</td> <td>6</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Free Kicks</td> <td>22</td> <td>15</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Throw Ins</td> <td>25</td> <td>19</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Fouls</td> <td>12</td> <td>14</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Offsides</td> <td>3</td> <td>8</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Passes Completed</td> <td>65%</td> <td>65%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Crosses Completed</td> <td>26%</td> <td>29%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Tackles Won</td> <td>73%</td> <td>66%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Headers Won</td> <td>52%</td> <td>70%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Yellow Cards</td> <td>1</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Red Cards</td> <td>0</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Kilometers Run</td> <td>99.8</td> <td>97.9</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Average Rating</td> <td>6.63</td> <td>6.69</td> </tr> </tbody></table>

Match Analysis
Not much to say here. I am tired of the players getting two yellows a game. I can't sub them because of the injuries that we have to weather through right now. This was a game we should have won. I told the team I was disappointed. Defensively we played a tight game until Glasgow got the penalty.

2 games in a row with players sent off...I might not be nice to the officiating in my presser, if given the chance.

Odd Down Goals
ST Kent Eriksen (17)

Man of the Match
DC Jordan Ivey-Ward (7.4) - 13/23 Passing, 3/4 Tackles, 3/5 Headers, 9 Interceptions.

[MacroGuru]

Weekly Notes

Odd Down singed 24 year old DR Liam Bailey for immediate help and need. When everyone is healthy, he will be in the rotation.Match Notes
This is the first meeting between the clubs. Glasgow is suspended for the match and the Downers are without Morris, Murray and Metcalfe. Odd Down are picked as favorites to win this one at home.

Odd Down will run their 4-3-3 attacking formation

Shortwood will run a balanced 4-4-2

Odd Down Lineup

GK Knight
D Charlton / Esdaile / Ward / Bailey
M Boakye / Byrne / Tinker
ST Taylor / Eriksen / Cassidy

Subs: Thomas / Wright / Ogden / Rungratsamee / Hogarth

Match Time

1' Fitzgerald sends a shot from 25m out and it goes over the bar.

8' McCarthy passes to Murphy in space. Murphy was all alone and hits it to the lower left corner of the net. GOAL! Shortwood takes the lead, 1-0!

13' Tinker is sent a nice pass into space. He volleys it and the keeper barely turns it. Corner kick.

15' Tinker gets to the goal line on the right and sends a cross to Cassidy who shoots and tries to fit it in between the keeper and the post and it hit the post and goes out.

34' Pugh sends an amazing cross to Reid who goes up for the header and powers it to goal. Knight barely got a hand up to block it. The ball was then cleared.

45' Murphy sends cross to Fitsgerald. His volley goes wide.

Half: They are controlling the game over us. This team needs to step it up. Ogden replaces an exhausted Tinker. The team is told that I want to see more from them.

46' Taylor shoots and has his shot blocked. Taylor gets the rebound and shoots again, sending the shot over the net.

48' Taylor on a free kick on the left side sends a low cross to Ward on far post. Ward has his shot blocked. He gets the rebound and lets it loose. GOAL! Odd Down equalizes the game, 1-1!

72' Charlton sends a cross to Cassidy who heads it over the goal.

73' Rungratsamee subs in for Eriksen.

77' Rungratsamee is led into space. He gets the ball and sends a rocket to the net. Their keeper is lucky to turn it but he does. Corner Kick!

80' Wright subs in for Charlton.

87' Taylor from the right corner sends a cross to far post and Ward heads it over the goal.
Odd Down 1 : 1 Shortwood

<center></center>
<table align="center" width="90%"> <tbody><tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Statistic</td> <td>Odd Down</td> <td>Shortwood</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Shots</td> <td>12</td> <td>9</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>On Target</td> <td>5</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Off Target</td> <td>7</td> <td>5</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Blocked Shots</td> <td>0</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Woodwork</td> <td>0</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Clear Cut Chances</td> <td>0</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Long Shots</td> <td>2</td> <td>5</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Possession</td> <td>41%</td> <td>59%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Corners</td> <td>7</td> <td>6</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Free Kicks</td> <td>13</td> <td>17</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Throw Ins</td> <td>15</td> <td>29</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Fouls</td> <td>11</td> <td>10</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Offsides</td> <td>6</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Passes Completed</td> <td>61%</td> <td>70%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Crosses Completed</td> <td>22%</td> <td>13%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Tackles Won</td> <td>80%</td> <td>57%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Headers Won</td> <td>75%</td> <td>44%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Yellow Cards</td> <td>1</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Red Cards</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Kilometers Run</td> <td>102.0</td> <td>96.7</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Average Rating</td> <td>6.65</td> <td>6.65</td> </tr> </tbody></table>

Match Analysis
Can't be to upset, they controlled the bulk of the game from us. The loss of our starters is hurting us. However, being able to at least pull a point instead of a loss still helps. Bailey played well in his first ever game.


Odd Down Goals
DC Jordan Ivey-Ward (49)

Man of the Match
DC Jordan Ivey-Ward (7.5) - 1 Goal, 11/12 Headers, 12/21 Passing, 4/4 Tackles

[MacroGuru]

October News and Notes

We sit at 7th, 2 games behind everyone else. We do have a goal differential of +10 in only 8 games, we need to have that at around a +15 to +16 in 10 games.

Still in several cup and tourneys.

<table width="90%" align="center"> <tbody><tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Pos</td> <td>Inf</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>
</td> <td>Almondsbury</td> <td>
</td> <td>10</td> <td>7</td> <td>1</td> <td>2</td> <td>23</td> <td>14</td> <td>+9</td> <td>22</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>2nd</td> <td>
</td> <td>Frome</td> <td>
</td> <td>10</td> <td>6</td> <td>3</td> <td>1</td> <td>25</td> <td>12</td> <td>+13</td> <td>21</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>3rd</td> <td>
</td> <td>Swindon S</td> <td>
</td> <td>12</td> <td>6</td> <td>3</td> <td>3</td> <td>18</td> <td>17</td> <td>+1</td> <td>21</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>4th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Winchester</td> <td>
</td> <td>10</td> <td>5</td> <td>4</td> <td>1</td> <td>21</td> <td>16</td> <td>+5</td> <td>19</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>5th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Bridgwater</td> <td>
</td> <td>10</td> <td>5</td> <td>3</td> <td>2</td> <td>17</td> <td>7</td> <td>+10</td> <td>18</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>6th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Abingdon Utd</td> <td>
</td> <td>10</td> <td>5</td> <td>3</td> <td>2</td> <td>9</td> <td>8</td> <td>+1</td> <td>18</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>7th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Odd Down</td> <td>
</td> <td>8</td> <td>5</td> <td>2</td> <td>1</td> <td>16</td> <td>6</td> <td>+10</td> <td>17</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>8th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Gosport</td> <td>
</td> <td>12</td> <td>5</td> <td>2</td> <td>5</td> <td>14</td> <td>18</td> <td>-4</td> <td>17</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>9th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Mangotsfield</td> <td>
</td> <td>10</td> <td>3</td> <td>6</td> <td>1</td> <td>9</td> <td>6</td> <td>+3</td> <td>15</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>10th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Yate</td> <td>
</td> <td>11</td> <td>4</td> <td>3</td> <td>4</td> <td>10</td> <td>16</td> <td>-6</td> <td>15</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>11th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Bideford</td> <td>
</td> <td>10</td> <td>4</td> <td>2</td> <td>4</td> <td>17</td> <td>16</td> <td>+1</td> <td>14</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>12th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Burnham</td> <td>
</td> <td>9</td> <td>4</td> <td>2</td> <td>3</td> <td>12</td> <td>11</td> <td>+1</td> <td>14</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>13th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Paulton</td> <td>
</td> <td>10</td> <td>4</td> <td>1</td> <td>5</td> <td>10</td> <td>12</td> <td>-2</td> <td>13</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>14th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Taunton</td> <td>
</td> <td>11</td> <td>3</td> <td>2</td> <td>6</td> <td>15</td> <td>15</td> <td>0</td> <td>11</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>15th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Clevedon</td> <td>
</td> <td>12</td> <td>3</td> <td>2</td> <td>7</td> <td>11</td> <td>18</td> <td>-7</td> <td>11</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>16th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Totton</td> <td>
</td> <td>9</td> <td>2</td> <td>4</td> <td>3</td> <td>11</td> <td>13</td> <td>-2</td> <td>10</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>17th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Shortwood</td> <td>
</td> <td>11</td> <td>1</td> <td>7</td> <td>3</td> <td>17</td> <td>20</td> <td>-3</td> <td>10</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>18th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Aylesbury</td> <td>
</td> <td>11</td> <td>2</td> <td>4</td> <td>5</td> <td>16</td> <td>27</td> <td>-11</td> <td>10</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>19th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Dawlish</td> <td>
</td> <td>9</td> <td>3</td> <td>0</td> <td>6</td> <td>13</td> <td>15</td> <td>-2</td> <td>9</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>20th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Wimborne</td> <td>
</td> <td>11</td> <td>2</td> <td>3</td> <td>6</td> <td>10</td> <td>16</td> <td>-6</td> <td>9</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>21st</td> <td>
</td> <td>Poole Town</td> <td>
</td> <td>10</td> <td>1</td> <td>5</td> <td>4</td> <td>10</td> <td>14</td> <td>-4</td> <td>8</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>22nd</td> <td>
</td> <td>Thatcham</td> <td>
</td> <td>12</td> <td>2</td> <td>2</td> <td>8</td> <td>11</td> <td>18</td> <td>-7</td> <td>8</td> </tr> </tbody></table>
Important Dates in November

11/7 - Totton (Zamaretto D1SW)
11/10 - English FA Cup 1st Round
11/10 - Yate (Zamaretto D1SW)
11/13 - Radstock (Somerset Premier Cup)
11/14 - Robert Hobbs Loan Finishes
11/14 - Somerset County FA Premier Cup Quarter Final Draw
11/15 - Tom Rusling Loan Finishes
11/17 - English Southern League Cup Fourth Round Draw
11/17 - Chippenham (Southern League Cup)
11/21 - Paulton (Zamaretto D1SW)
11/24 - Dawlish (Zamaretto D1SW)
11/27 - Lucas Banton Loan Finishes
11/28 - Taunton (Zamaretto D1SW)

October Training Report
The following players have trained well over the past month:
Julian Keeling (Aerobic)
Chris Tooth (Strength)

The following player has failed to impress in training over the past month:
Robbie Hegarty (Aerobic)

The following youth players have trained well over the past month:
Jordan Turner (Tactics)
Mick Gibbs (Shooting)
Stuart Lee (Strength)

The following youth players have failed to impress in training over the past month:
Louis Baverstock (Tactics)
Dougie Milne (Aerobic)

[nfg22]

Love the dynasty. What kind of players do you look for at lower levels?

[MacroGuru]

Love the dynasty. What kind of players do you look for at lower levels?

Thanks, medical and family issues have kept me away from it and I plan on resuming it here this weekend.

I look for specialists in the lower level..someone that is above and beyond in one area and then segment that based off of the groups.

Forwards I want speed, I want to force them to run. Shooting is the other ability I look at

My mids, since I typically run only 2 or 3, They funnel my forwards with quick passes so I look for the sets for that.

I am very demanding on my defense though, they have to defend and they have to be pinpoint long passers.

[MacroGuru]

Match Notes
This is the first ever match between Gloucester and Odd Down. Odd Down has 4 players out due to injury while Gloucester has Darren Mullings suspended and Stewart Divine Doubtful. Gloucester are the heavy favorites for this one.

Odd Down will be using their attacking 4-3-3 formation

Gloucester is using a 4-4-2 base formation.

Odd Down Lineup

GK Knight
D Charlton / Esdaile / Ward / Bailey
M Boakye / Byrne / Tinker
ST Taylor / Eriksen / Cassidy

Subs: Thomas / Davidson / Ogden / Rungratsamee / Hogarth / Glasgow / Dennis

Match Time

3' Ivey-Ward misplays his tackle and lets Davidson run free. Davidson shoots and Knights cut off the shot and it goes out of bounds. Goal Kick.

13' Boakye goes down like he has been shot and Gloucesters Mitchell Bryant is slapped with a yellow card.

14' Cassidy recovers the header off the goal kick and dribbles and only being challenged at the top of the box which he easily moved around. His shot goes wide. Goal Kick.

18' Taylor receives the pass from Charlton and he takes the ball across the top of the box. When he hits the half circle he fires a shot at goal and it blasts past the keeper. GOAL! Odd Down takes the lead! 1-0!

20' Taylor with a centering pass to Tinker. Tinker shoots from about 20m out. The shot is stopped by Donnelly.

30' Erickson sends a cross to the near post from the right corner. It hits Esdaile awkwardly as he goes up for a header. Gloucesters Osifuwa was in the air and it glanced off his calf and into the net, catching Donnelly completely unaware. GOAL! Odd Down goes up 2-0 on the own goal by Osifuwa!

35' Cassidy receives the throw in on the right side near the goal line. He makes a move and gets into the box. He cracks a shot and it hits the post. It is cleared out behind the net for a corner kick.

42' Symons is able to get behind the line on a pass and has most of the defenders beat. Knight is able to take away the angle and forces Symons shot to go over the net. Goal Kick.

44' Cassidy receives a long pass down the right side by Bailey. He takes to about the mid of the box on the right sides and sends a centering pass to Eriksen. Eriksen brings a powerful header onto the ball and it glances off the right post and goes out. Goal kick.

Halftime: We go in with the lead. A great half by us. A horrible half by Gloucester as they picked up a total of 4 yellow cards in the half. The squad is told to not let their performance drop as they are sent back out there for the second half.

45' Tinker sends a long pass to Cassidy up the right side. Cassidy has a centering pass that is volleyed by Taylor. It is blocked and cleared out behind the net for a corner kick.

46' Taylor sends a cross to the far post where Ivey-Ward goes up for the header and sends it over the cross bar. Goal Kick.

48' Boakye sends a center cross to Tinker. Tinker goes after the goal with a diving header sending it wide. Goal Kick.

52' Gloucesters Mitchell Bryant stomps on Chartltons foot and is caught. He receives his second yellow which converts to the red and he is sent off! Gloucester is now a man down!

53' Rungratsamee is subbed in for Cassidy.

66' Taylor sends a centering pass where Tinker connects with a volley. It is blocked back out to Byrne who half volleys it into the crossbar and is cleared out.

72' Davidson receives a long pass from Osifuwa and moves to the goal. He sends a long shot at goal and it goes wide.

73' Ogden subs in for Boakye an moves up to an AMF. Glasgow comes in for Eriksen and moves to a DM. We shift from an attacking mentality to a counter attacking.

74' Taylor sends a long header to Rungratsamee who receives the pass running. He beats the defensive line and is able to chip a shot past Donnelly. GOAL! Odd Down has all but secured this win as they go up 3-0!

83' Charlton makes a wonderful pass to Byrne who cuts in front and moves into the box. His lane is taken away from him and the shot goes into the side of the net. Goal Kick.

83' Esdaile is slapped with a yellow card with rough play.

87' Taylor moves in close and rockets a shot off. Donnelly gets his hands up and the ball is blocked straight up. There is a play for the ball but Donnelly jumps up and takes it from everyone.

Odd Down 3 : 0 Gloucester

<center></center>
<table width="90%" align="center"> <tbody><tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Statistic</td> <td>Odd Down</td> <td>Gloucester</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Shots</td> <td>15</td> <td>8</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>On Target</td> <td>5</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Off Target</td> <td>8</td> <td>5</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Blocked Shots</td> <td>2</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Woodwork</td> <td>2</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Clear Cut Chances</td> <td>3</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Long Shots</td> <td>2</td> <td>4</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Possession</td> <td>56%</td> <td>44%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Corners</td> <td>5</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Free Kicks</td> <td>13</td> <td>19</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Throw Ins</td> <td>29</td> <td>12</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Fouls</td> <td>13</td> <td>13</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Offsides</td> <td>6</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Passes Completed</td> <td>71%</td> <td>54%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Crosses Completed</td> <td>14%</td> <td>6%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Tackles Won</td> <td>68%</td> <td>73%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Headers Won</td> <td>67%</td> <td>69%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Yellow Cards</td> <td>2</td> <td>5</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Red Cards</td> <td>0</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Kilometers Run</td> <td>111.9</td> <td>104.5</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Average Rating</td> <td>7.40</td> <td>6.20</td> </tr> </tbody></table>
Match Analysis
What a great game by the Downers. Gloucester probably played one of the worst games I have seen in a long time. We frustrated them and got into their head from the get go. It was great to see the defense play as tight as they did.

Odd Down Goals
Jamie Taylor (19)
Supat Rungratsamee (75)

Man of the Match
DC Jordan Ivey-Ward (8.9) - 8/9 Tackles, 9/10 Headers, 9 Interceptions, 1 shot, 18/28 passing

[MacroGuru]

Weekly Notes

12K awarded for FA Cup 3rd Qualifying Win
Record Fans at the match against Gloucester, setting the gate record to 761
Jack Morris is close to return
Metcalfe, Murray, Harper are a couple of weeks away.
Esdaile is 1 yellow away from suspensionMatch Notes
This is the first match between AFC Totton and Odd Down. Odd Down has 3 players out (Metcalfe, Murray and Harper) while Morris is Doubtful. Totton has Burton suspended and Davies is doubtful. The Downers are picked to lose vs Totton this week.

Odd Down will be going with a very narrow, slow tempo attacking game with a 4-3-3 formation.

Totton will be using a base 4-4-2.

Odd Down Lineup

GK Knight
D Wright / Esdaile / Hogarth / Glasgow
MF Ogden / Boakye / Byrne
ST Cassidy / Taylor / Eriksen

Subs: Thomas / Ward / Bailey / Rungratsamee / Cassidy

Match Time

4' Chimes with a free kick just at the top of the half circle crushes it into the upper right v. GOAL! Totton takes the lead 1-0!

11' Manneh with a cross to far post from the right corner to Echanomi. Echanomi sends the header over goal. Goal Kick.

19' Echanomi receives the long pass and has a one on one with Knight. Knights cuts his area and forces him to shoot outside. Goal Kick.

23' Taylor shoots from the top of the box at about 25m out. The shot goes wide. Goal Kick.

33' Byrne receives the back pass from Eriksen. Byrne sends it towards goal and Totton's keeper is lucky to turn it. Corner Kick.

Halftime: What a rough first hald. We picked up 4 cards like Gloucester did last week. Esdaile (Which means he is suspended for our next match), Boakye, Ogden and Erisken. Knight and Glasgow are not feeling it and have been at each other all game. We sub Bailey with Byrne and Ward with Esdaile at the half. They are done.The team is told I want to see better play after half.

59' Battersby sends a far cross to Manneh who volleys it home. GOAL! Totton just struck a dagger going up 2-0!

64' Glasgow takes an injury and has to come off. We shift the formation to a 3-3-4 and bring in Rungratsamee at the AMF position.

68' Boakye sends a cross to far post from the right corner. Ward goes up and gets it with a header. He powers it to the lower right corner. GOAL! Ward brings Odd Down within a goal. 2-1!

72' Ward takes an injury and is forced off. The Downers are now playing a man down. Bailey shifts to the defense as Odd Down moves to a 3-2-4.

82' Ogden with a free kick just outside the top right corner of the box. He sends it to far post and Hogarth hits it with a diving header. He powers it to the same spot Ward did. GOAL! Hogarth with the equalizer for Odd Down. It's tied up, 2-2!

84' Manneh sends a free kick cross to far post. White goes up for the header. His shot hits the post and is cleared out.

92' Reid hits a shot from the half circle and drives it past Knight. GOAL! Totton takes the lead and is sure to win this one. 3-2!

Odd Down 2 : 3 Totton

<table width="90%" align="center"><tbody><tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Statistic</td> <td>Odd Down</td> <td>Totton</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Shots</td> <td>9</td> <td>9</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>On Target</td> <td>4</td> <td>4</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Off Target</td> <td>4</td> <td>5</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Blocked Shots</td> <td>1</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Woodwork</td> <td>0</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Clear Cut Chances</td> <td>1</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Long Shots</td> <td>5</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Possession</td> <td>49%</td> <td>51%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Corners</td> <td>4</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Free Kicks</td> <td>9</td> <td>21</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Throw Ins</td> <td>24</td> <td>19</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Fouls</td> <td>19</td> <td>6</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Offsides</td> <td>2</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Passes Completed</td> <td>69%</td> <td>59%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Crosses Completed</td> <td>21%</td> <td>25%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Tackles Won</td> <td>65%</td> <td>65%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Headers Won</td> <td>52%</td> <td>68%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Yellow Cards</td> <td>6</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Red Cards</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Kilometers Run</td> <td>100.1</td> <td>99.4</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Average Rating</td> <td>6.53</td> <td>6.94</td> </tr> </tbody></table>


Match Analysis
Frustrated is the best way to describe this loss. We clawed back, fought and did everything we could to try and get the draw. In the end the extra 5 minutes of injury time killed us. Our guys are worn out and it was apparent with 2 injuries and 6 yellow cards. The loss drops us to 9th place. I also feel the 19 to 6 ratio of fouls hurt us. I wonder who the ref wanted to win.

Odd Down Goals
Jordan Ivey-Ward (69)
Harry Hogarth (83)

Man of the Match
ML Musa Manneh (7.6) - 1 Goal, 2 Shots, 8/15 Passing, 3/6 crosses.

[MacroGuru]

Weekly Notes

Lacquan Esdaile suspended for next match
Recall Glynn Halsall from Loan, we need his talent on defense.
Recall James Martin from Loan we need his talent in the midfield
Another 3 day turn for games. November is going to be brutalMatch Notes
The first ever match between Odd Down and Yate. Odd Down is without Lacquan Esdaile as he is suspended due to getting to many yellow cards. Morris, Metcalf, Murray and Harper are all doubtful for this match. Odd Down is still an underdog and people think they have been performing above expectations.

Odd Down will run a 4-4-2 attacking formation. There will be some players out of position in order to get some starters a rest

Yate will run a standard 4-4-2.

Odd Down Lineup

GK Thomas
D Wright / Hogarth / Ward / Halsall
M Charlton / Martin / Tinker / McCoy
ST Rungratsamee / Cassidy

Subs: Knight / Morris / Ogden / Dennis / Bailey

Match Time

4' Lewis from the right corner sends a pass to the middle of the penalty box. Hall comes flying in with a header which is blocked by Thomas.

5' Plummer cracks a shot from 25m out and sends it wide. Goal Kick.

6' Plummer takes another long shot, this one bounces off the cross bar and goes straight up. Thomas was out of position but still managed to get his hand on it and turn it out of bounds. Corner Kick.

7' Moore with a long shot from about 30m out sends it over the goal. Goal Kick.

10' Adams with a long shot of the cross bar. The rebound is cleared out of the box.

11' Moore with a centering pass to a cutting McVeigh. McVeigh slide kicks it at point blank range. Thomas manages to get in front of it and block the shot, clearing it out.

14' Rungratsamee with a long pass gets by the defense and breaks into the box. His shot is blocked and cleared.

16' McCoy sends a wonderful cross to far post. Charlton goes up and heads it down into the lower left corner. GOAL! Odd Down takes the lead 1-0!

45' Doyle sends a cross to the mid and Plummer goes up for the header. His shot cuts cross to the left and out of bounds. Goal Kick.

46' McVeigh receives the long pass and gets by the defense. He is one on one with Thomas. Thomas makes a sliding block on the shot and stops it, gathering the rebound.

Halftime: We come in ahead and only because of our outstanding keeper play. Ward and Charlton both received yellow cards. Wright is worn out and Ogden is brought in and moved to the AMF. We do have a gap on the left side for a little bit. I want to bring in the other subs in about the 65th or 70th minute.

50' Plummer gets by the defensive line and is able to lob a shot by Thomas from about 15m outs. GOAL! The game is now even. 1-1!

54' Adams with a cross to the far post from the right corner. Plummer goes up for the header and sends it wide. Goal Kick.

65' McCoy has his crossing pass blocked out of bounds. Corner Kick.

70' Morris is brought in for Cassidy and sent to the ML and Liam Bailey is subbed in for Tinker at the MF. Odd Down changes to a 4-4-1-1.

77' Ward is injured and has to come off. Morris drops down to DL and Charlton moves to DC.

84' Adams sends to far post from the right corner. Hall goes up for the header and drives it over the net. Goal Kick.

90' Rungratsamee dribbles down to the byline on the left side and sends a centering pass to Ogden who has his volley blocked.

92' Morris has his centering pass blocked out of bounds behind the goal. Corner Kick.

93' Morris sends it to the top of the box to Bailey. There is enough traffic in front of the goal that it pulls the keeper out of position. Bailey shoots to the lower right and it looks like it's open but Adams is there to clear it and save the game for Yate.

94' It's a counter and Ferry is alone against Thomas who manages to get the block and save the game for Odd Down.

Yate 1 : 1 Odd Down

<table width="90%" align="center"> <tbody><tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Statistic</td> <td>Yate</td> <td>Odd Down</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Shots</td> <td>22</td> <td>6</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>On Target</td> <td>7</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Off Target</td> <td>11</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Blocked Shots</td> <td>4</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Woodwork</td> <td>4</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Clear Cut Chances</td> <td>5</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Long Shots</td> <td>9</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Possession</td> <td>56%</td> <td>44%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Corners</td> <td>7</td> <td>4</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Free Kicks</td> <td>19</td> <td>7</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Throw Ins</td> <td>24</td> <td>16</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Fouls</td> <td>5</td> <td>12</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Offsides</td> <td>2</td> <td>7</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Passes Completed</td> <td>74%</td> <td>61%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Crosses Completed</td> <td>39%</td> <td>36%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Tackles Won</td> <td>68%</td> <td>67%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Headers Won</td> <td>72%</td> <td>64%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Yellow Cards</td> <td>3</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Red Cards</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Kilometers Run</td> <td>109.4</td> <td>110.3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Average Rating</td> <td>6.87</td> <td>6.77</td> </tr> </tbody></table>


Match Analysis
Yate dominated us today. Our keeper kept us in the game. The call ups and recalls played a great game and it sucked we couldn't pull off the win with the limited chances we had. Asa Charlton was all over the field today as he started out as a left defender and ended up finishing as a central defender.

Odd Down Goals
Asa Charlton (17)

Man of the Match
DC Asa Charlton (7.5) - 15/30 passing, 4/5 tackles, 4/4 headers, 1 Goal, 6 Interceptions

[MacroGuru]

Weekly Notes

Jack Morris resumes full training
Metcalfe, Murray and Harper are close to returnMatch Notes
This will be the fifth match between the two clubs. Odd Down has a 3-1 ration with a +10 GD over the series. Odd Down has Metcalfe, Murray and Harper that are all doubtful. Radstock has Anthony Ireland that is suspended. With the team as wore down as they are, Radstock is picked as the favorites here.

Odd Down will be using the 4-1-2-1-2 counter attacking formation.

Radstock runs a defensive 4-4-1-1

Odd Down Lineups

GK Knight
D Partridge / Esdaile / Ward / Bailey
DM Glasgow
MF Tinker / Byrne
AMF Ogden
ST Taylor / Cassidy

Subs: Thomas / Hogarth / Boakye / Rungratsamee / Morris

Match Time

1' Taylor sends it across to Bynre who sends a shot wide from anout 25m out. Goal Kick!

3" Cassidy has his goal waved off due to off sides, it was close!

12' A long pass down the left side of the field leaves Everitt one on one with Knight. Ward and Bailey bring the pressure and force the shot to go off quickly and wide. Goal Kick.

16' Partridge, the sub brought up to rest Morris was injured. It looks like Morris will be brought earl than wanted.

37' Morris lines up for the free kick. He sends it cross to far post and our flying defenseman comes in high and powers the header past the goal. GOAL! Odd Down goes up 1-0!

Half Time: Morris is playing great but exhausted. Tinker is wore out, but nothing like Morris.We will work on getting Morris out around the 60th mark and shifting formation. The team is told to not get careless.


46' Byrne dribbles into the box. His shot goes wide. Corner Kick.

52' Morris lines up for a corner kick on the right side. He sends it far post where Ward goes up for it, Unfortunately, the shot is stopped and blocked. A lot of talent sends shots towards the box. Glasgow has one the rebounds off the crossbar.

53' Bailey sends a long pass to Ogden who manages to lob a shot over the keeper who was way out of position. Radstock owes that defensive move to Howe.

59' Boakye Subs in for Morris. Hogart comes in for Bailey. We shift to a 3-1-3-1-2 and it's going to be an attacking type defense.

62' Taylor brings the ball down to the left side of the box and shoots wide.

64' some garbage and noise in front of the goal almost lead to Radstock securing the win or tiebreaker here. Knight was able to rise above it.

69' Boakye sends a clean shot to Taylor who turns to shoot from point blank. The shot is blocked and rebounds to Tinker. Tinker receives it and sends it home. GOAL! Odd Down steps it up, 2-0!

73' Byrne passes a back pass from Ogden and sends him on a quick turn. Ogden shuts it home. GOAL! Odd Down, with the leg of Ogden, just went up 3-0


88' There is pushing and shoving going on in the box and one of the contestants was a little overzealous. Tinker lines up for the penalty kick snd he strikes it home! Odd Down is now up 4-1!

<center>Radstock 1 : 4 Odd Down
</center>
<table width="90%" align="center"> <tbody><tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Statistic</td> <td>Radstock</td> <td><table width="90%" align="center"><tbody><tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Odd Down</td></tr></tbody></table></td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Shots</td> <td>5</td> <td>15</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>On Taret</td> <td>1</td> <td>8</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Off Target</td> <td>3</td> <td>4</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Blocked Shots</td> <td>1</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Woodwork</td> <td>0</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Clear Cut Chances</td> <td>1</td> <td>5</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Long Shots</td> <td>3</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Possession</td> <td>47%</td> <td>53%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Corners</td> <td>2</td> <td>4</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Free Kicks</td> <td>10</td> <td>10</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Throw Ins</td> <td>27</td> <td>27</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Fouls</td> <td>10</td> <td>8</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Offsides</td> <td>1</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Passes Completed</td> <td>66%</td> <td>71%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Crosses Completed</td> <td>23%</td> <td>22%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Tackles Won</td> <td>80%</td> <td>73%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Headers Won</td> <td>59%</td> <td>71%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Yellow Cards</td> <td>1</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Red Cards</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Kilometers Run</td> <td>98.4</td> <td>99.5</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Average Rating</td> <td>5.81</td> <td>7.52</td> </tr> </tbody></table>

Match Analysis
A team that was down several players shouldn't have won this match. It was our ability to counter their moves and focus on ours.

Odd Down Goals
DC Jordan Ivey-Ward (38)
MF Joshua Tinker (70, pen 89)
AMF Chris Ogden (74)
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Man of the Match
DC Jordan Ivey-Ward (8.9) - 13/23 Passing, 5/6 Headers, 9 Interceptions.1 Goal.

[MacroGuru]

Weekly Notes
Given $6750 for Somerset Cup 2nd Round
Odd Down draws Yeovill Reserves for Somerset Cup Qtr Final
Metcalf resumes full training.
Harper Resumes Full Training
Rusling Loan Finishes
Hobbs loan finishes
Odd Down to play Bath in 4th Qualifying Round of the FA CupMatch Notes
First meeting between the 2 clubs. Chippenham has 3 players out due to injury. While Tom Rusling is out.

Odd Down will use a 4-1-2-1-2 attacking formation.

Chippneham will use a standard 4-4-2.

Odd Down Lineup

GK Knight
D Charlton / Hogarth / Esdaile / Metcalfe
DM Glasgow
MF Hobbs / Boakye
AMF Ogden
ST Taylor / Cassidy

Subs: Thomas / Morris / Byrne / Rungtratsamee / Ward

Match Time

15' Wright and a great shot and sent it wide. goal kick!

21' Ogden from 25m out hits the post.

22' Boakye sends a shot from 20m out that goes over

30' Calvert spins and wakes the Odd Down team up! Goal! Chippinenham take the lead 1-0!

43' Cassidy receives the pass in the top of the box, he moves to the left and fires. GOAL! Odd Down draws the game and evens it out 1-1!

45 (+2) Herber hits a low cross to the left near post and Law heads it in for a Goal. GOAL! Chippenham takes the lead 2-1!

Halftime: We want it, and there is no secret there for that. Esdaile slides over to the DR while Ward steps in for Metcalfe.

55' Cassidy gets the ball from a great run down the right side. His shot goes long.

75' A crossing pass from the right saw Hobbs go up and sends the ball home with a header. GoAL! Odd Down is now even, 2-2!

86' Esdaile is hit with a Red Card, which was a poor call. That means we have to think of what changes we wanted to do . Dropped Glasgow to defense and brought Morris in for Ward. Rungratsamee for Taylor.

Into a shoot out!
Chi dean - Scores
Odd Charlton - Misses off post
Chip ONeill - Scores
Odd Rungratsamee - Misses
Chip Harber - Score
Odd Ogden - Scores
Chip Maberely For the win!- Scores!

Chippenham 2(4) : 2(1) Odd Down
<center></center>
<table width="90%" align="center"> <tbody><tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Statistic</td> <td>Chippenham</td> <td>Odd Down</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Shots</td> <td>12</td> <td>12</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>On Target</td> <td>3</td> <td>4</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Off Target</td> <td>6</td> <td>4</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Blocked Shots</td> <td>3</td> <td>4</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Woodwork</td> <td>0</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Clear Cut Chances</td> <td>1</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Long Shots</td> <td>4</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Possession</td> <td>51%</td> <td>49%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Corners</td> <td>4</td> <td>7</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Free Kicks</td> <td>26</td> <td>18</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Throw Ins</td> <td>26</td> <td>32</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Fouls</td> <td>14</td> <td>23</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Offsides</td> <td>4</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Passes Completed</td> <td>69%</td> <td>68%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Crosses Completed</td> <td>30%</td> <td>21%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Tackles Won</td> <td>63%</td> <td>67%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Headers Won</td> <td>52%</td> <td>80%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Yellow Cards</td> <td>1</td> <td>4</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Red Cards</td> <td>0</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Kilometers Run</td> <td>137.7</td> <td>135.4</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Average Rating</td> <td>6.87</td> <td>6.91</td> </tr> </tbody></table>


Match Analysis
Pretty much an even game throughout. Not bad for a team so worn out. Hobb stepped up and was a big welcome back for us. Only reason I was upset was the choking that took place in the shoot out.

Odd Down Goals
ST Jake Cassidy (44)
MF Robert Hobbs (76)

Man of the Match
MF Robert Hobb (7.8) - 1 Goal, 27/31 passing, 4/5 tackles. 5/5 headers.

[MacroGuru]

Weekly Notes

Murray resumes full training
New Milton loan offer for Robert HobbsMatch Notes
This will be the second game between Bath and Odd Down. Bath won the first one 3-1. Esdaile is suspended this match for Odd Down and Bath has three players out due to injury. Bath is superior and should win this game hands down.

Odd Down will come out with a 4-3-3 counter attacking formation.

Bath will run with a balanced 4-4-2

Odd Down Lineup

GK Knight
D Morris / Hogarth / Ward / Metcalfe
M Murray / Byrne / Tinker
ST Taylor / Rungratsamee / Eriksen

Subs: Thomas / Charlton / Martin / Davidson / Bailey / Ogden / Cassidy

Match Time

6' Ward with a long pass to Eriksen. Eriksen from a weird angle in the right side of the box shoots it wide to the left. Goal Kick.

11' McAleny with a long cross to far post to Watkins who has a half volley sending it into a wide open net. GOAL! Bath goes up 1-0!

19' McAleny with a header into the net but it is waved off due to offsides.

26' Taylor with a long pass from Morris is left one on one with the keeper and it must be nerves because he misses wide and far. Goal Kick.

36' Murray with a long shot from about 25m out sends it over the goal. Goal Kick.

41' Marenghi with a centering pass to McAleny and Knight is there to stop the point blank shot.

Halftime: Our defense is looking a bit ragged with Morris and Hogarth looking to come out. We sub Charlton in for Morris and tell Hogarth he has to tough it out for a bit. I know we are down and are expected to lose but I tell the boys to go out and win this one for the fans.

53' Rungratsamee with a great cross from Taylor has his shot blocked and sent out of bounds. It's a corner kick.

59' Bath's keeper is injured and has to come off. We take the opportunity to sub an injured Rungratsamee with Cassidy.

70' Ward is injured. We shift to 3 defenders and bring in Ogden and make him an AMF.

75' Watkins with a cross to center from the left corner. McAleny goes up and heads it into goal. GOAL! Bath goes up 2-0!

Bath 2 : 0 Odd Down


<table width="90%" align="center"> <tbody><tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Statistic</td> <td>Bath</td> <td>Odd Down</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Shots</td> <td>13</td> <td>8</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>On Target</td> <td>5</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Off Target</td> <td>4</td> <td>5</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Blocked Shots</td> <td>4</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Woodwork</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Clear Cut Chances</td> <td>4</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Long Shots</td> <td>5</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Possession</td> <td>55%</td> <td>45%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Corners</td> <td>6</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Free Kicks</td> <td>16</td> <td>14</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Throw Ins</td> <td>21</td> <td>13</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Fouls</td> <td>11</td> <td>10</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Offsides</td> <td>3</td> <td>6</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Passes Completed</td> <td>70%</td> <td>64%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Crosses Completed</td> <td>37%</td> <td>35%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Tackles Won</td> <td>51%</td> <td>77%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Headers Won</td> <td>56%</td> <td>70%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Yellow Cards</td> <td>1</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Red Cards</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Kilometers Run</td> <td>106.3</td> <td>106.3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Average Rating</td> <td>7.22</td> <td>6.44</td> </tr> </tbody></table>
Match Analysis
What a rough loss, I should have just played the scrubs to give them some PT and because I didn't we took a beating. We do have a few days for a rest. The defense was ran ragged in this match and we are quite a was away from playing at a higher level.

Odd Down Goals

Man of the Match
MR Marley Watkins (8.5) - 1 Goal, 18/26 passing, 2/10 crosses,

[MacroGuru]

Weekly Notes

Jordan Ivey-Ward out for 2 months due to strained knee ligaments
Supat Rungratsamee out for 2 weeks due to bruised ribsMatch Notes
This is the fourth match between the two clubs. The record is a resounding 1-1-1 with Dawlish owning the +1 over Odd Down. Odd Down will be without Esdaile due to suspension and Ivey-Ward and Rungratsame. Dawlish will be without Smart (Suspended), Marshall and Gowdy (injury). Odd Down has been picked to win.

Odd Down will run a 4-1-2-1-2 counter attacking formation.

Dawlish will run a base 4-4-2.

Odd Down Lineup

GK Thomas
D Morris / Charlton / Hogarth / Metcalfe
DM Glasgow
M Byrne / Boakye
AM Ogden
ST Taylor / Cassidy

Subs: Knight / Eriksen / Martin / Laird / Bailey

Match Time

30' Taylor strikes a far shot from the left side and the keeper does well to turn it out. Corner Kick.

Half: Not a great match. We have controlled most of possession, we just need to knock it in. Taylor gets the sub and Eriksen comes in for him.

57' Morris sends a near post cross from the left side. Cassidy goes up for the header and it is struck cleanly and hit's the cross bar, as he comes down he pushes the keeper and is whistled.

65' Cassidy with a one touch pass to Ogden who volleys towards a wide open net sends his shot wide. Goal Kick.

68' Martin comes in for Boakye and Laird comes in for Metcalfe

77' Tweedie sends it to goal. Thomas dives and saves it. Ogden comes in and accidentally knocks the ball into goal. GOAL! it's an own goal that gives Dawlish the lead 1-0!

Odd Down 0 : 1 Dawlish
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<table width="90%" align="center"> <tbody><tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Statistic</td> <td>Odd Down</td> <td>Dawlish</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Shots</td> <td>7</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>On Target</td> <td>0</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Off Target</td> <td>2</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Blocked Shots</td> <td>5</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Woodwork</td> <td>1</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Clear Cut Chances</td> <td>1</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Long Shots</td> <td>5</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Possession</td> <td>51%</td> <td>49%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Corners</td> <td>3</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Free Kicks</td> <td>14</td> <td>16</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Throw Ins</td> <td>19</td> <td>38</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Fouls</td> <td>14</td> <td>13</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Offsides</td> <td>2</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Passes Completed</td> <td>66%</td> <td>67%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Crosses Completed</td> <td>10%</td> <td>0%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Tackles Won</td> <td>75%</td> <td>58%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Headers Won</td> <td>47%</td> <td>69%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Yellow Cards</td> <td>2</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Red Cards</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Kilometers Run</td> <td>103.9</td> <td>100.5</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Average Rating</td> <td>6.63</td> <td>6.69</td> </tr> </tbody></table>

Match Analysis
I wouldn't say we completely dominated this game, but it should have been ours with a goal in hand. Instead we are left sitting here wondering what could have been. Granted we are without our top 3 defensive players and the rest of the group has yet to gel, they should be able to. There might be some shake ups happening hear soon. I let the team know this loss was embarrassing as I stormed out of the room.

Odd Down Goals

Man of the Match
DC Daniel Braithwaite &.2) - 36/45 Passes, 4/5 Tackles, 3/3 headers

[MacroGuru]

Weekly Notes

Odd Down Offers to Jamie Forshaw of LowestoftMatch Notes
This will be the first match between the clubs. Odd Down is missing Ward (Injury) and Rungratsamee (injury). Odd Down sitting at 12th are picked as the dogs for this one, even at home.

Odd Down will run a 4-3-3 attacking formation.

Taunton will run a balanced 4-4-2

Odd Down Lineup

GK Knight
D Morris / Laird / Esdaile / Metcalfe
M Boakye / Murray / Tinker
ST Taylor / Eriksen / Davidson

Subs: Rusling / Charlton / Ogden / Cassidy / Bailey

Match Time

1' Murray with a free kick from the left side sends it to far post. Esdaile goes at it with a diving header. He should have scored but sent it wide. Goal Kick.

7' Murray from the right side sends a centering pass to the middle of the box and Boakye sends it home to the back of the net. GOAL! Odd Down goes up 1-0!

9' Tinker receives the pass from Metcalfe and takes it up the right side. He is one on one with his defender and shoots, sending it wide. Goal Kick.

12' Ford from about 25m out sends a rocket above the net. Goal Kick.

14' Boakye from the top of the box sends this one wide. Goal Kick.

21' Evans volley's a blocked shot above the net. Goal Kick.

24' Evans with a corner kick from the right side sends a pass to far post. Dow goes up for the header and it goes just wide. Goal Kick.

25' Davidson sends a short pass to Taylor. Taylor launches it from about 20m out and hits the upper left V. GOAL! Odd Down steps up 2-0!

29' Ford from the top of the box shoots it wide. Goal Kick.

33' Taylor to Eriksen on a break away. Eriksen shoots and the keeper meets the ball out deep. Metcalfe comes in from the right side and sends the rebound into an open net. GOAL! Odd Dow is now up 3-0!

Halftime: What a way to make up for last game. I let the squad know I am pleased with the way they are playing. Eriksen is frustrated with the fact he had his shot blocked and I pull him aside and tell him I have faith in him.

67' Tinker with a shot from the top right corner of the box sends it wide.

76' Finlay from the right corner sends it to near post. Newberry hits it over the crossbar with his head. Goal Kick.

77' Charlton subs in for Morris and Cassidy subs in for Davidson.

84' Ogden comes on for Murray.

Odd Down 3 : 0 Taunton


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<table width="90%" align="center"> <tbody><tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Statistic</td> <td>Odd Down</td> <td>Taunton</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Shots</td> <td>15</td> <td>6</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>On Target</td> <td>6</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Off Target</td> <td>8</td> <td>6</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Blocked Shots</td> <td>1</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Woodwork</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Clear Cut Chances</td> <td>3</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Long Shots</td> <td>5</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Possession</td> <td>46%</td> <td>54%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Corners</td> <td>3</td> <td>5</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Free Kicks</td> <td>11</td> <td>14</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Throw Ins</td> <td>17</td> <td>23</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Fouls</td> <td>11</td> <td>8</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Offsides</td> <td>3</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Passes Completed</td> <td>58%</td> <td>62%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Crosses Completed</td> <td>20%</td> <td>18%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Tackles Won</td> <td>60%</td> <td>52%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Headers Won</td> <td>64%</td> <td>65%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Yellow Cards</td> <td>2</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Red Cards</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Kilometers Run</td> <td>100.8</td> <td>94.6</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Average Rating</td> <td>7.29</td> <td>6.12</td> </tr> </tbody></table>
Match Analysis
Guess a little fit throwing was needed to wake this club up. It was a great result and it looked liked this team wasn't about to be kept down. They fought hard. It is also good to see the players that were out from injury earlier on in the season contribute now. Knight did great and has another clean sheet. Charlton did receive a yellow card and is at his limit, he will miss the next game.

Odd Down Goals
M Joseph Boakye (8)
ST Jamie Taylor (25)
DR Scott Metcalfe (34)

Man of the Match
DR Scott Metcalfe (8.0) - 1 Goal, 16/26 passing, 3/3 tackles, 2/2 headers, 5 interceptions.

[MacroGuru]

November News and Notes
A few rough games in November with some tired legs and a couple of brutal injuries. Sitting in 9th and having played an average of 3 less games than most other teams in the league is a positive. The +11 in GD needs to kick up a bit. December does look like it's going to be just as tiring as November.
<center></center>
<table width="90%" align="center"> <tbody><tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Pos</td> <td>Inf</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>
</td> <td>Almondsbury</td> <td>
</td> <td>17</td> <td>12</td> <td>2</td> <td>3</td> <td>39</td> <td>22</td> <td>+17</td> <td>38</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>2nd</td> <td>
</td> <td>Frome</td> <td>
</td> <td>15</td> <td>9</td> <td>3</td> <td>3</td> <td>38</td> <td>19</td> <td>+19</td> <td>30</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>3rd</td> <td>
</td> <td>Bridgwater</td> <td>
</td> <td>16</td> <td>9</td> <td>3</td> <td>4</td> <td>28</td> <td>14</td> <td>+14</td> <td>30</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>4th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Abingdon Utd</td> <td>
</td> <td>16</td> <td>8</td> <td>4</td> <td>4</td> <td>17</td> <td>14</td> <td>+3</td> <td>28</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>5th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Swindon S</td> <td>
</td> <td>18</td> <td>7</td> <td>7</td> <td>4</td> <td>28</td> <td>26</td> <td>+2</td> <td>28</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>6th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Bideford</td> <td>
</td> <td>15</td> <td>8</td> <td>3</td> <td>4</td> <td>28</td> <td>20</td> <td>+8</td> <td>27</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>7th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Gosport</td> <td>
</td> <td>16</td> <td>7</td> <td>4</td> <td>5</td> <td>22</td> <td>23</td> <td>-1</td> <td>25</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>8th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Mangotsfield</td> <td>
</td> <td>15</td> <td>5</td> <td>8</td> <td>2</td> <td>18</td> <td>13</td> <td>+5</td> <td>23</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>9th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Odd Down</td> <td>
</td> <td>12</td> <td>6</td> <td>3</td> <td>3</td> <td>22</td> <td>11</td> <td>+11</td> <td>21</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>10th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Winchester</td> <td>
</td> <td>16</td> <td>5</td> <td>6</td> <td>5</td> <td>26</td> <td>28</td> <td>-2</td> <td>21</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>11th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Burnham</td> <td>
</td> <td>15</td> <td>6</td> <td>3</td> <td>6</td> <td>17</td> <td>21</td> <td>-4</td> <td>21</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>12th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Yate</td> <td>
</td> <td>16</td> <td>5</td> <td>5</td> <td>6</td> <td>16</td> <td>25</td> <td>-9</td> <td>20</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>13th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Poole Town</td> <td>
</td> <td>14</td> <td>4</td> <td>6</td> <td>4</td> <td>16</td> <td>14</td> <td>+2</td> <td>18</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>14th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Taunton</td> <td>
</td> <td>17</td> <td>5</td> <td>3</td> <td>9</td> <td>19</td> <td>22</td> <td>-3</td> <td>18</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>15th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Totton</td> <td>
</td> <td>14</td> <td>4</td> <td>5</td> <td>5</td> <td>18</td> <td>22</td> <td>-4</td> <td>17</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>16th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Aylesbury</td> <td>
</td> <td>16</td> <td>3</td> <td>8</td> <td>5</td> <td>24</td> <td>33</td> <td>-9</td> <td>17</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>17th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Paulton</td> <td>
</td> <td>14</td> <td>4</td> <td>3</td> <td>7</td> <td>15</td> <td>19</td> <td>-4</td> <td>15</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>18th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Wimborne</td> <td>
</td> <td>16</td> <td>4</td> <td>3</td> <td>9</td> <td>17</td> <td>25</td> <td>-8</td> <td>15</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>19th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Clevedon</td> <td>
</td> <td>15</td> <td>4</td> <td>3</td> <td>8</td> <td>14</td> <td>23</td> <td>-9</td> <td>15</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>20th</td> <td>
</td> <td>Shortwood</td> <td>
</td> <td>13</td> <td>2</td> <td>7</td> <td>4</td> <td>20</td> <td>22</td> <td>-2</td> <td>13</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>21st</td> <td>
</td> <td>Dawlish</td> <td>
</td> <td>16</td> <td>4</td> <td>0</td> <td>12</td> <td>17</td> <td>27</td> <td>-10</td> <td>12</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>22nd</td> <td>
</td> <td>Thatcham</td> <td>
</td> <td>18</td> <td>3</td> <td>3</td> <td>12</td> <td>19</td> <td>35</td> <td>-16</td> <td>12</td> </tr> </tbody></table>Important December Dates

12/1 - Clevedon
12/5 - Frome
12/8 - Thatcham
12/12 - Paulton
12/15 - Gosport
12/19 - Aylesbury
12/22 - Wimbourne
12/26 - Almondsbury
12/29 - Swindon S

November Training Report
The following players have trained well over the past month:
Callum Byrne (Tactics)
Daryl Thomas (Tactics)
Jeff Thomas (Tactics)

The following players have failed to impress over the past month:
Shandel Gonsalves (Ball Control)
Julian Keeling (Tactics)
Gary McCarthy (Aerobic)

The following youth players have trained well over the past month:
Jean-Pierre Luciani (Strength)
Louis Baverstock (Strength)
Steven Ferdinand (Strength)

The following youth player has failed to impress over the past month:
Paul Ryder (Tactics)

[MacroGuru]

Weekly Notes

ST / MR Jamie Forshaw has accepted the $170/wk offer from Odd Down.
Match Notes
This will be the first match between the two clubs. Odd Down has Charlton (Suspended) and Ward (Injury) out for this match. Forshaw will be seeing his first match as a Downer. Odd Down are the dogs in this match.

Odd Down will be running an attacking 4-3-3 formation.

Clevedon will play a balanced 4-4-2

Odd Down Lineup

GK Rusling
D Wright / Hogarth / Esdaile / Bailey
M Ogden / Byrne / Tinker
ST Forshaw / Cassidy / Eriksen

Subs: Knight / Morris / Murray / Taylor / Metcalfe


Match Time

5' Wright crosses from the left side to the center and Eriksen goes in with the header and it is blocked. Forshaw with the rebound has it blocked as well.

6' Cassidy snags an errant pass in the box and crushes the ball into the net. GOAL! Odd Down starts the scoring early, 1-0!

9' Marks receives the pass and is one on one with Rusling and beats him. GOAL! Clevedon ties it up! 1-1

30' Reid is one on one with Rusling and his shot is blocked. Clarke cleans up the rebound though. GOAL! Clevedon moves into the lead on that play! 2-1!

42' Marks on the long pas beats the defense and rockets it in from 25m out. GOAL! Clevedon extends the lead 3-1!

Halftime: A tightly called first half with 4 yellow cards forced the tackling to ease up and not play as tight as I like to. Marks has destroyed us and will be played tough the second half. Tinker and Eriksen are beat. Tinker is subbed by Murray. Knight replaces Rusling. Leaving us with one sub in the second half.

62' Eriksen fires away and sends his shot wide.

76' Taylor subs in for Byrne and Forshaw drops back to AMF while Taylor is a ST.

78' Murray with a free kick from the lower left side sends it to far post. Esdaile goes up with the header and it hits the cross bar.

82' Murray with a corner kick from the left side sends it to far post. Esdaile goes up with the header and hits it over the cross bar.

Clevedon 3 : 1 Odd Down

<table width="90%" align="center"> <tbody><tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Statistic</td> <td>Clevedon</td> <td>Odd Down</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Shots</td> <td>9</td> <td>7</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>On Target</td> <td>6</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Off Target</td> <td>2</td> <td>6</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Blocked Shots</td> <td>1</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Woodwork</td> <td>0</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Clear Cut Chances</td> <td>4</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Long Shots</td> <td>3</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Possession</td> <td>52%</td> <td>48%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Corners</td> <td>7</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Free Kicks</td> <td>14</td> <td>21</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Throw Ins</td> <td>17</td> <td>23</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Fouls</td> <td>16</td> <td>11</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Offsides</td> <td>5</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Passes Completed</td> <td>74%</td> <td>60%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Crosses Completed</td> <td>18%</td> <td>18%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Tackles Won</td> <td>64%</td> <td>75%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Headers Won</td> <td>75%</td> <td>69%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Yellow Cards</td> <td>4</td> <td>5</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Red Cards</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Kilometers Run</td> <td>102.8</td> <td>100.9</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Average Rating</td> <td>7.23</td> <td>6.31</td> </tr> </tbody></table>

Match Analysis
What a truly brutal and horrible reffed game. There were 9 yellow cards and you couldn't breath on a guy without a foul being called. In fact, it has been said the referee did not have the best game of his career. It still comes to the point we stunk it up. Not a good intro for Forshaw either.


Odd Down Goals
ST Jake Cassidy (7)

Man of the Match
ST James Marks (8.8) - 2 Goals, 15/17 passing

[MacroGuru]

Weekly Notes

Ogden suspended next match due to yellow card limit
Rusling sent to Ossett Albion on Loan
Stokesley's DC Chris Mullen has agreed to terms with Odd Down
Billingham Syn's DL Lewis McCardle has agreed to terms with Odd DownMatch Notes
This will be the second match between the two clubs. Frome won the first match 2-1. Odd Down will be without Ogden (Suspension), Ward (Injury) and Woodle (illness). McCardle and Mullen are set for their debuts. From has 3 players out with injury. Odd Down is picked to win.

Odd Down will run a 4-3-3 attacking formation.

Frome will run a strategic 4-4-2

Odd Down Lineup

GK Knight
D McCardle / Charlton / Mullen / Metcalfe
M Boakye / Murray / Tinker
ST Forshaw / Taylor / Davidson

Subs: Thomas / Banton / Morris / Rungratsamee / Hogarth

Match Time

1' Mansaram manages to steal an errant pass from Charlton and outruns the defense and chips it past Knight. GOAL! Frome goes up 1-0!

11' Sackey fires a rocket from 25m out and Knight does his best to turn it. Corner Kick.

26' Davidson receives a pass and runs into the box, he takes a bad angle but shoots. It is blocked and cleared.

32' Mansaram runs free again with a long pass and it's another chip shot past Knight. GOAL! From moves up 2-0!

Halftime: Charlton is playing like crap and I let him know it, but I also let the team know that they all are playing like crap. Tinker is beat, I move Rungratsamee in for him and move him into a ST spot at drop Forshaw into an AM role so we are a 4-2-4 counter attacking.

45' A misplayed pass allows Rungratsamee to steal and shoot. It is blocked.

63' Mansaram shoots it high from the top left corner of the box.

64' Morris subs in for Charlton and Banton subs in for Murray.

66' And my early subbing bites me in the ass as Metcalfe gets his second yellow and a red. He is sent off and we are playing a man down.

87' Sackey shoots and has it blocked by Knight.

Frome 2 : 0 Odd Down

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<table width="90%" align="center"> <tbody><tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Statistic</td> <td>Frome</td> <td>Odd Down</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Shots</td> <td>15</td> <td>5</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>On Target</td> <td>8</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Off Target</td> <td>5</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Blocked Shots</td> <td>2</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Woodwork</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Clear Cut Chances</td> <td>2</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Long Shots</td> <td>5</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Possession</td> <td>54%</td> <td>46%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Corners</td> <td>5</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Free Kicks</td> <td>19</td> <td>15</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Throw Ins</td> <td>27</td> <td>15</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Fouls</td> <td>12</td> <td>15</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Offsides</td> <td>3</td> <td>4</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Passes Completed</td> <td>70%</td> <td>62%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Crosses Completed</td> <td>16%</td> <td>0%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Tackles Won</td> <td>61%</td> <td>82%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Headers Won</td> <td>67%</td> <td>57%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Yellow Cards</td> <td>3</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Red Cards</td> <td>0</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Kilometers Run</td> <td>106.3</td> <td>102.2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Average Rating</td> <td>7.11</td> <td>6.47</td> </tr> </tbody></table>

Match Analysis
I know I will get in trouble this week. This ref is the same one that pulled 5 yellows on us earlier. But I don't blame him, Taylor and Forshaw both played like crap as did most of the team. Metcalfe pissed me off with his sloppy play and will be issued a warning as well. I let lose in the locker room at the team in a fit of rage. They know I am pissed.

Odd Down Goals

Man of the Match
ST Darren Mansaram (8.8) - 2 Goals, 16/19 passing, 3/6 headers

[MacroGuru]

Weekly Notes

Neal Shelton is on loan to Shrewton United
James Martin is on loan to Basildon
Lucas Banton is on loan to HintonMatch Notes
This is the first ever match between the two teams. Odd Down is with out Metcalfe (Suspended), Ward (injury) and Woodle (illness). Thatcham is missing Alpaslan (illness) and Taylor (injury). Cassidy, Eriksen and Morris are all a yellow card away from getting a 1 game suspension. Down is picked to win.

Odd Down will run a counter attacking 4-1-2-1-2 formation.

Thatcham is running a base 4-4-2.

Odd Down Lineup

GK Knight
D McCardle / Hogarth / Esdaile / Bailey
DM Glasgow
M Byrne / Murra
AM Ogden
ST Eriksen / Cassidy

Subs: Thomas / Charlton / Morris / Forshaw / Mullen


Match Time

7' Bailey has a clean pass to Cassidy who is involved in a scrum in the box. he strikes it clean and the keeper gets the block.

33' Bailey sends a middle cross to Eriksen who tryies for the volley. Shot is turned, corner kick.

35' Warner with a long shot out sends it over the goal.

38' Centering pass to Graves who uses his head to bring down the shot and just sends it wide.

Halftime: The team is playing well. Eriksen is struggling a bit so we bring in Forshaw for his spot. Told the team at half that we can win this.

77' Morris in for McCardle

88' Ogden with a long shot sends it over goal.

89' Charlton in for Glasgow and Morris moves up to AML

Odd Down 0 : 0 Thatcham

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<table width="90%" align="center"> <tbody><tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Statistic</td> <td>Odd Down</td> <td>Thatcham</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Shots</td> <td>7</td> <td>4</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>On Target</td> <td>1</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Off Target</td> <td>2</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Blocked Shots</td> <td>4</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Woodwork</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Clear Cut Chances</td> <td>1</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Long Shots</td> <td>4</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Possession</td> <td>52%</td> <td>48%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Corners</td> <td>6</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Free Kicks</td> <td>12</td> <td>15</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Throw Ins</td> <td>22</td> <td>30</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Fouls</td> <td>10</td> <td>10</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Offsides</td> <td>5</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Passes Completed</td> <td>65%</td> <td>57%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Crosses Completed</td> <td>15%</td> <td>30%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Tackles Won</td> <td>71%</td> <td>66%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Headers Won</td> <td>52%</td> <td>71%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Yellow Cards</td> <td>2</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Red Cards</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Kilometers Run</td> <td>101.7</td> <td>101.0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Average Rating</td> <td>6.67</td> <td>6.71</td> </tr> </tbody></table>

Match Analysis
What a weird little match. We managed the control of the game, just couldn't punch it in. Our defense was solid and offense wasn't. This time will be interesting once everyone gels together.

Odd Down Goals

Man of the Match
DC Lacquan Esdaile (7.5) - 19/25 passing, 1/1 tackles, 4/9 Headers, 10 interceptions

[MacroGuru]

Weekly Notes

Halsall on loan to Malvern
The 10 yellow cards and 2 red cards received by Esdaile sets a new record for discipline.Match Notes
This will be the first match between the two clubs. Odd Down is without Ward (injury) and Woodley (illness). Paulton is without Olorunda (injury) and Cooper (injury). Odd Down has been picked to win but with Declan Ford reffing the game, who knows.

Odd Down will run a 4-1-2-1-2 counter attacking formation.

Paulton will run a 4-1-2-1-2 formation.

Odd Down Lineup

GK Knight
D McCardle / Esdaile / Mullen / Metcalfe
DM Glasgow
M Tinker / Murray
AM Boakye
ST Forshaw / Eriksen

Subs: Thomas / Charlton / Morris / Taylor / Byrne

Match Time

1' Boakye receives the pass down low in the left side of the box and he shoots. It's blocked and cleared out. Corner Kick.

2' Murray from the left corner sends it far post. Mullen hits it with a volley. It is blocked and Esdaile with the rebound hits the post and it's cleared.

7' Cleverly with a blast from 30m out sends it wide right.

34' Tinker to Eriksen who is open. Eriksen moves to the left and down near the byline. He steps back a few feet and shoots, it is blocked and cleared.

Halftime: Murray received a yellow card, which is better than most matches with Ford calling it. The team has played decent, just not enough to close it out. Esdaile is exhausted and we sub him with Morris.

45' Murray moves in to take the ball. He doesn't trip the player or anything and is hit with a second yellow which means a red card. Murray is gone! We are now a man down. We drop Boakye down to the MF and are now 4-1-2-2

66' Morris centers to Boakye who passes back to Tinker. Tinker moves into the box and send it to net. It hits the crossbar and shoots in the air and goes out. Goal Kick.

67' Taylor subs in for Eirksen and Byrne subs in for Boakye.

71' Morris sends it to far post from the right corner. Mullen goes up for the header and sends a rocket to the goal. The keeper is able to get in front of it.

80' Morris sends it to far post from a free kick on the lower left side. Mullen goes up and crushes another header towards goal. This time he catches the keeper out of position. GOAL! Odd Down takes the lead 1-0!

83' Cleverly sends a blast from 35m out and the power of the shot bends the keepers hands back. Goal! An equalizer from Paulton! 1-1!

85' Forshaw is able to lead Byrne on a break away. Byrne moves into the box and chips the ball past the keepers. GOAL! Odd Down takes the lead again. 2-1!

90(+5)' In extra time Tinker sends a cross to far post from the lower left side free kick. Mullen goes up and strikes this one true. GOAL! Odd Down secures their lead and the match! 3-1!

Paulton 1 : 3 Odd Down

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<table width="90%" align="center"> <tbody><tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Statistic</td> <td>Paulton</td> <td>Odd Down</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Shots</td> <td>8</td> <td>10</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>On Target</td> <td>2</td> <td>6</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Off Target</td> <td>4</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Blocked Shots</td> <td>2</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Woodwork</td> <td>0</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Clear Cut Chances</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Long Shots</td> <td>6</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Possession</td> <td>47%</td> <td>53%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Corners</td> <td>3</td> <td>7</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Free Kicks</td> <td>16</td> <td>12</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Throw Ins</td> <td>22</td> <td>34</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Fouls</td> <td>10</td> <td>12</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Offsides</td> <td>2</td> <td>4</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Passes Completed</td> <td>64%</td> <td>67%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Crosses Completed</td> <td>35%</td> <td>16%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Tackles Won</td> <td>68%</td> <td>71%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Headers Won</td> <td>73%</td> <td>59%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Yellow Cards</td> <td>1</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Red Cards</td> <td>0</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Kilometers Run</td> <td>106.1</td> <td>100.2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Average Rating</td> <td>6.41</td> <td>7.06</td> </tr> </tbody></table>


Match Analysis
Losing Murray early to the red card set us behind but the team responded amazingly. They were able to recover and score 3 goals in the second half. Mullen was amazing at the far post. His height and strength took control of the game. Ford is a horrible ref and I am always concerned whenever he is calling our games. So Mullen and Byrne both score their first ever goals for Odd Down. The win was good to get and broke our downward cycle. Mullen played close to a perfect game.

Odd Down Goals
Chris Mullen (81, 90+5)
Callum Byrne (86)

Man of the Match
DC Chris Mullen (9.2) - 2 Goals, 7/15 passing, 5/8 Headers, 6 interceptions.

[MacroGuru]

Weekly Notes
No major news this week.

Match Notes
This will be the second match between the two clubs. Odd Down won the first one 4-0. Odd Down will be without Murray (Suspension), Ward (injury) and Woodley (illness). Gosport will be without Williams (Suspension) and Taylor (injury). This is a pick em type game and Odd Down is given the edge. Declan Ford must have paid someone to continue to ref our matches.

Odd Down will run a 4-1-2-1-2

Gosport will run a base 4-4-2 formation

Odd Down Lineup

GK Knight
D Morris / Esdaile / Mullen / Metcalfe
DM Glasgow
M Byrne / Boakye
AM Forshaw
ST Cassidy / Taylor

Subs: Thomas / McCardle / Ogden / Eriksen / Hogarth

Match Time

2' Proctor off the rebound nails it home. GOAL! Gosport moves up 1-0!

8' Forshaw off the rebound chips it towards goal. The keeper barely turns it and it's a corner kick.

18' Cassidy snaps off a quick shot from 25m out and it goes just wide. Goal Kick.

22' Cassidy hits a shot just close to the penalty spot. He hits it to the right and into the goal. GOAL! Odd Down equalizes 1-1!

28' Wheatle with a center cross to Proctor. Proctor sends it over the goal. Goal Kick.

37' Morris with a cross to far post from the right corner. Mullen goes up for the header and it is stopped by the keeper.

44' Forshaw with a shot from the spot. It is blocked and the rebound is cleared out.

Halftime: Its been a solid game for the team there have been a few tough spots on the wings for defense. The offense has had some opportunities to convert. I let the team know I am pleased with the way they play. I will need to get about 15 minutes more out of a tired Metcalfe and Boakye before I can sub them.

46' A mistake by Mullen leads to an own goal. GOAL! Gosport moves up 2-1!

48' Taylor from a pass turns and fires at net from 20m out, it just grazes the crossbar.

57' Odgen subs in for Boakye

64' Byrne from 35m out with a rocket blast. The keeper is barely able to turn it. Corner Kick.

65' Cassidy with a chip shot over the keeper on a break away. GOAL! Odd Down brings it even again. 2-2!

68' Byrne with a centering pass to Odgen who is running in at the half circle. Ogden sends it to the right side into the net! GOAL! Odd Down takes the lead! 3-2!

78' Eriksen subs in for Taylor and McCardle subs in for Metcalfe. Morris moves over to DR and will be playing out of position.

82' Forshaw with a blast from 30m out sends it over the bar.

Gosport 2 : 3 Odd Down

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<table width="90%" align="center"> <tbody><tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Statistic</td> <td>Gosport</td> <td>Odd Down</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Shots</td> <td>6</td> <td>12</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>On Target</td> <td>2</td> <td>7</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Off Target</td> <td>1</td> <td>5</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Blocked Shots</td> <td>3</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Woodwork</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Clear Cut Chances</td> <td>1</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Long Shots</td> <td>2</td> <td>5</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Possession</td> <td>53%</td> <td>47%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Corners</td> <td>2</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Free Kicks</td> <td>17</td> <td>11</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Throw Ins</td> <td>26</td> <td>17</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Fouls</td> <td>9</td> <td>15</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Offsides</td> <td>2</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Passes Completed</td> <td>67%</td> <td>64%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Crosses Completed</td> <td>21%</td> <td>12%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Tackles Won</td> <td>54%</td> <td>80%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Headers Won</td> <td>63%</td> <td>66%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Yellow Cards</td> <td>2</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Red Cards</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Kilometers Run</td> <td>102.7</td> <td>105.6</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Average Rating</td> <td>6.58</td> <td>7.18</td> </tr> </tbody></table>


Match Analysis
What an edge on our seat game. The team stepped up when it was needed and we received goals from players that have been silent lately. The own goal to Mullen was a heart breaker for him but he was able to rise above that and played tough defense. Jake Cassidy was finally involved and worked hard.

Odd Down Goals
Jake Cassidy (23,66)
Chris Ogden (69)

Man of the Match
ST Jake Cassidy (8.8) - 2 Goals, 14/18 passing

[MacroGuru]

Weekly Notes

Eriksen reaches yellow card limit and will be suspended from the next match
Chris Mullen and Callum Byrne were selected for the Weekly 11Match Notes
This is the first match between the clubs. Odd Down will be without Eriksen (Suspended) and Ward (injury). Aylesbury will be missing six players due to injury. Odd Down are favorites for this match.

Odd Down will run a 4-1-2-1-2 formation.

Aylesbury will run a balanced 4-4-2

Odd Down Lineup

GK Thomas
D McCardle / Esdaile / Hogarth / Metcalfe
DM Glasgow
M Murray / Tinker
AM Ogden
ST Taylor / Forshaw

Subs: Knight / Charlton / Bailey / Cassidy / Byrne

Match Time

8' Metcalfe sends a centering pass in to Forshaw who heads it over goal.

25' Taylor sends a pass to far post to Forshaw who heads it into goal.GOAL! Odd Down takes the lead! 1-0!

28' Metcalfe sends a centering pass to Forshaw. Forshaw with a volley misses it wide to the left.

Halftime: We definitely should be up by more. Metcalfe has been very active but he is worn out. I sub Bailey in for Metcalfe. I tell the team to keep it up and become complacent.

45' Taylor chips a shot to goal and it goes just wide.

51' Ide strikes it true. Into the back of the net and past Thomas. GOAL! Ayelsbury pulls even. 1-1!

64' Ogden sends a centering pass and Taylor slides into the shot bouncing it past the keeper. GOAL! Odd Down takes the lead again. 2-1!

67' Cassidy subs in for Forshaw.

77' Byrne subs in for Glasgow and moves up to the midfield.

Odd Down 2 : 1 Aylesbury


<table width="90%" align="center"> <tbody><tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Statistic</td> <td>Odd Down</td> <td>Aylesbury</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Shots</td> <td>13</td> <td>5</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>On Target</td> <td>3</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Off Target</td> <td>6</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Blocked Shots</td> <td>4</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Woodwork</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Clear Cut Chances</td> <td>1</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Long Shots</td> <td>4</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Possession</td> <td>49%</td> <td>51%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Corners</td> <td>5</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Free Kicks</td> <td>9</td> <td>24</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Throw Ins</td> <td>23</td> <td>24</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Fouls</td> <td>17</td> <td>9</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Offsides</td> <td>7</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Passes Completed</td> <td>67%</td> <td>69%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Crosses Completed</td> <td>22%</td> <td>15%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Tackles Won</td> <td>75%</td> <td>53%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Headers Won</td> <td>77%</td> <td>61%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Yellow Cards</td> <td>2</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Red Cards</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Kilometers Run</td> <td>105.7</td> <td>101.6</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Average Rating</td> <td>6.95</td> <td>6.53</td> </tr> </tbody></table>

Match Analysis
It was a match to where we played down to the competition. We should have won this by a bit more. I was still happy with the win as they have been a little tough to come by. Taylor was surprise with his play today, it's definitely nice to see the guys start to gel.

Odd Down Goals
Jamie Forshaw (26)
Jamie Taylor (65)

Man of the Match
ST Jamie Taylor (8.0) - 1 Goal, 10/15 passing, 1 Assist

[MacroGuru]

Weekly Notes
Nothing major happened this week.

Match Notes
This will be the second match between the two clubs. Odd Down won the first meeting 1-0. Odd Dow will be without Ward (injury). Wimborne will be without Rose (injury) and Ashton (injury). Kent Eriksen has a major goal drought as he hasn't scored in over 731 minutes. Odd Down has been picked as the favorites for this match.

Odd Down will run with 4-1-2-1-2 attacking formation.

Wimborne will run a 4-4-2

Odd Down Lineup

GK Knight
D Morris / McCardle / Mullen / Metcalfe
DM Glasgow
M Byrne / Boakey
AM Forshaw
ST Eriksen / Cassidy

Subs: Thomas / Ogden / Charlton / Taylor / Murray

Match Time

1' Forshaw with a give and go from Byrne. Forshaw strikes it hard and the keeper gets his hands up and blocks it.

3' Metcalfe with a centering cross, Cassidy goes up and heads it. The keeper gets the block and it is a battle in the box and cleared.

12' Morris from the right corner sends it to far post. Mullen goes up for the header and just hits it over the crossbar.

18' Evans leads Roche just perfect. Roche is alone against the keeper and it wasn't a challenge. Roche hits it past Knight. GOAL! Wimborne goes up 1-0!

23' Cassidy rockets it from 25m out. It goes over the goal.

31' Forshaw sends a centering cross. The keeper goes up to catch the cross and mishandles it. Eriksen is there for the rebound and strikes it home! GOAL! Eriksen with the equalizer for Odd Down! 1-1!

41' Forshaw was allowed to run alone into the top of the box. He sends a shot towards net and bends it into the net. The keeper had no chance. GOAL! Odd Down goes up 2-1!

Halftime: It was a little concerning as Wimborne scored that goal quickly. It was nice to see the two forwards get into it and Eriksen breaking his drought. I encourage the team to keep it up.

66' Eriksen with a shot from the 25m mark sends it wide to the left. Taylor subs in for Cassidy and Charlton subs in for Morris.

79' Taylor Byrne and Eriksen have a great move to where Eriksen gets a clean shot, the keeper is able to hold on to it.

83' Ogden subs in for Forshaw.

85' Charlton with a long centering pass to Eriksen. Eriksen goes up with the header and drives it past the keeper. GOAL! Odd Down goes up 2-1 with Eriksen's second of the game.

87' Ogden runs free and makes a move and a shot. It hits the left side of the net.

Odd Down 3 : 1 Wimborne

<table width="90%" align="center"> <tbody><tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Statistic</td> <td>Odd Down</td> <td>Wimborne</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Shots</td> <td>14</td> <td>5</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>On Target</td> <td>6</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Off Target</td> <td>6</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Blocked Shots</td> <td>2</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Woodwork</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Clear Cut Chances</td> <td>3</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Long Shots</td> <td>3</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Possession</td> <td>56%</td> <td>44%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Corners</td> <td>4</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Free Kicks</td> <td>9</td> <td>18</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Throw Ins</td> <td>21</td> <td>29</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Fouls</td> <td>14</td> <td>9</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Offsides</td> <td>4</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Passes Completed</td> <td>76%</td> <td>69%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Crosses Completed</td> <td>29%</td> <td>20%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Tackles Won</td> <td>85%</td> <td>66%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Headers Won</td> <td>66%</td> <td>63%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Yellow Cards</td> <td>1</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Red Cards</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Kilometers Run</td> <td>98.0</td> <td>92.4</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Average Rating</td> <td>7.06</td> <td>6.26</td> </tr> </tbody></table>


Match Analysis
That first goal by Wimborne was really all they were able to generate. It woke the squad up. Eriksen was the biggest surprise as he managed to come out of his funk and in a big way. This was a big game for the offense as they were responsible for all 3 goals.

Odd Down Goals
Kent Eriksen (32,86)
Jamie Forshaw (42)

Man of the Match
ST Kent Eriksen (8.8) - 2 Goals, 9/12 passing, 4/6 tackles, 3/5 headers,

[MacroGuru]

Weekly Notes

Jamie Forshaw and Kent Eriksen were named to the Weekly 11Match Notes
This is the first match between the clubs. Odd Down will be without Ward (injury). Almondsbury will be without Waugh (injury) and three other players. Odd Down is picked to win even though Almondsbury is 1st in the table.

Odd Down will run a 4-1-2-1-2 attacking formation.

Almondsbury will run a 4-4-2

Odd Down Lineup

GK Knight
D McCardle / Esdaile / Mullen / Bailey
DM Glasgow
M Murray / Tinker
AM Forshaw
ST Taylor / Cassidy

Subs: Thomas / Morris / Metcalfe / Boakye / Eriksen

Match Time

2' Forshaw is injured and for some reason he is given a red card. We are now down a man for this match.

8' Cassidy sends a shot over the goal.

12' Cassidy sends it long for Taylor. Taylor is all alone and shoots at a weird angle and it is blocked.

14' Murray has a shot at the net from the spot and it's blocked.

36' Murray heads a goal kick ahead to Cassidy. Cassidy is left wide open and runs ahead to the ball. He is alone and crushes a shot past the keeper. GOAL! Odd Down scores a shorthanded goal and takes the lead 1-0!

38' Sesay shoots from 25m out and sends it over the goal.

Halftime: The red card was ridiculous and if given a chance I will take the fine as I will rip this ref in the press. Cassidy's goal was a life saver. We have to work harder in this second half and I encourage the the team to do this.

46' Tinker sends a nice little pass to Taylor. Taylor moves across the top of the box and sends a blast to the lower right corner of the goal. GOAL! Odd Down extends the lead to 2-0!

60' Murray is hit with a red card for a dangerous tackle. We are now down two guys. This referee is a joke. With the 2nd red card we move to a 3-3-2, Boakye subs in for Esdaile and moves to the MF and Metcalfe comes in for Bailey.

80' Eriksen subs in for Taylor

87' Eriksen with a shot from a bad angle on the right. It is blocked and goes out. Corner Kick.

89' Cassidy breaks away and drives up the right side. He sends a cross into the box and hits a wide open Eriksen who volleys into the net. GOAL! Odd Down moves up 3-0!

Odd Down 3 : 0 Almondsbury

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<table width="90%" align="center"> <tbody><tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Statistic</td> <td>Odd Down</td> <td>Almondsbury</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Shots</td> <td>10</td> <td>5</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>On Target</td> <td>5</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Off Target</td> <td>3</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Blocked Shots</td> <td>2</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Woodwork</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Clear Cut Chances</td> <td>2</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Long Shots</td> <td>2</td> <td>4</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Possession</td> <td>42%</td> <td>58%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Corners</td> <td>3</td> <td>5</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Free Kicks</td> <td>11</td> <td>12</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Throw Ins</td> <td>25</td> <td>23</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Fouls</td> <td>9</td> <td>10</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Offsides</td> <td>3</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Passes Completed</td> <td>65%</td> <td>74%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Crosses Completed</td> <td>8%</td> <td>9%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Tackles Won</td> <td>69%</td> <td>66%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Headers Won</td> <td>64%</td> <td>64%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Yellow Cards</td> <td>2</td> <td>5</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Red Cards</td> <td>2</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Kilometers Run</td> <td>98.2</td> <td>108.8</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Average Rating</td> <td>7.18</td> <td>6.31</td> </tr> </tbody></table>


Match Analysis
7 yellow cards, 2 red cards. What a horribly called game by the ref. I thought Declan Ford called a bad game, this guy was worse. They amazing part of this win is we did it 1 to 2 men down. Our strikers did what they were supposed to do, knife in and attack.

Odd Down Goals
Jake Cassidy (37)
Jamie Taylor (47)
Kent Eriksen (90)

Man of the Match
ST Jake Cassidy (8.3) - 1 goal, 1 assist, 13/17 passing, 4/9 tackles, 2/5 headers

[MacroGuru]

Weekly Notes

Jamie Forshaw suffered a twisted knee and is out for 4 weeks
Tom Murray issued 1 weeks salary fine for his red card. He is suspended for 2 games and may receive more.
Jamie Forshaw's appeal was denied, 1 game suspensionMatch Notes
This is the second match between the clubs. Odd Down won the first game 5-1. Odd Down will be without Murray (Suspended), Forshaw (Suspended), Ward (injury). Swindon is without Dossou (Suspended) and Needham (injury). Swindon are the favorites for this match, but barely.

Odd Down will run a 4-1-2-1-2

Swindon will run a 4-4-2

Odd Down Lineup

GK Knight
D Morris / Hogarth / Esdaile / Metcalfe
DM Wright
M Boakye / Byrne
AM Ogden
ST Taylor / Eriksen

Subs: Thomas / McCardle / Glasgow / Cassidy / Bailey

Match Time

17' Matthews sends a cross to far post. Gernon goes up to head it and it goes over the bar.

27' A long pass to Knight has him all alone with the keeper and his shot goes wide.

33' Metcalfe sends it in to Eriksen. Eriksen takes to the right and shoots from a bad angle and it goes out.

36' Smith rockets a shot from 30m out. Its a burner and hits the upper left V. GOAL! Swindon goes up 1-0!

Halftime: Hogarth is playing a horrible game as well as Esdaile. We are down a point and have some fatigue issues. Taylor is subbed by Cassidy.

46' Ogden leads Cassidy just a little, it's enough for Cassidy to force the keeper to commit and he taps it into the lower right of the net. GOAL! Odd Down with the equalizer! 1-1!

53' Morris from the left corner to near post. Esdaile goes up for the header and sends it just over the bar.

55' Matthews chips it to Sayce. Sayce from a hard angle on the left gets it into net. GOAL! Swindon moves up 2-1!

56' Bailey subs in for Boakye.

59' McCardle subs in for Hogarth

Swindon 2 : 1 Odd Down

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<table width="90%" align="center"> <tbody><tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Statistic</td> <td>Swindon S</td> <td>Odd Down</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Shots</td> <td>8</td> <td>10</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>On Target</td> <td>4</td> <td>4</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Off Target</td> <td>3</td> <td>4</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Blocked Shots</td> <td>1</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Woodwork</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Clear Cut Chances</td> <td>0</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Long Shots</td> <td>3</td> <td>5</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Possession</td> <td>51%</td> <td>49%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Corners</td> <td>1</td> <td>6</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Free Kicks</td> <td>23</td> <td>9</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Throw Ins</td> <td>29</td> <td>11</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Fouls</td> <td>7</td> <td>15</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Offsides</td> <td>2</td> <td>8</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Passes Completed</td> <td>71%</td> <td>68%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Crosses Completed</td> <td>28%</td> <td>23%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Tackles Won</td> <td>65%</td> <td>70%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Headers Won</td> <td>52%</td> <td>74%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Yellow Cards</td> <td>1</td> <td>5</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Red Cards</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Kilometers Run</td> <td>102.8</td> <td>104.8</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Average Rating</td> <td>6.97</td> <td>6.49</td> </tr> </tbody></table>


Match Analysis
Wow, what a rough loss. It was in the cards though because of tired legs and the congested schedule. Again, aggression is killing us as yellow cards and fouls go to us. I need to calm the guys down, but I like the fact we are willing to be "thuggish" on the pitch.

Odd Down Goals
Jake Cassidy (47)

Man of the Match
M Richard Smith (7.9) - 1 goal, 21/23 passing, 4/4 tackles, 2/5 headers

[MacroGuru]

December News and Notes
What a crazy December with a match played every 3 to 4 days. The guys are tired and beat, we have had some rough penalty strewn stretches. We are safe from relegation and Almondsbury has a pretty tight hold on #1. We are still 2 to 3 games behind the other teams because of a deeper than usual run in some of the cups.
<center></center>
<table width="90%" align="center"> <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>Almondsbury</td> <td>
</td> <td>24</td> <td>16</td> <td>3</td> <td>5</td> <td>49</td> <td>29</td> <td>+20</td> <td>51</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>2nd</td> <td>Bridgwater</td> <td>
</td> <td>24</td> <td>13</td> <td>4</td> <td>7</td> <td>43</td> <td>25</td> <td>+18</td> <td>43</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>3rd</td> <td>Frome</td> <td>
</td> <td>23</td> <td>12</td> <td>6</td> <td>5</td> <td>46</td> <td>25</td> <td>+21</td> <td>42</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>4th</td> <td>Abingdon Utd</td> <td>
</td> <td>23</td> <td>12</td> <td>6</td> <td>5</td> <td>37</td> <td>20</td> <td>+17</td> <td>42</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>5th</td> <td>Bideford</td> <td>
</td> <td>22</td> <td>12</td> <td>5</td> <td>5</td> <td>39</td> <td>28</td> <td>+11</td> <td>41</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>6th</td> <td>Swindon S</td> <td>
</td> <td>24</td> <td>11</td> <td>8</td> <td>5</td> <td>39</td> <td>34</td> <td>+5</td> <td>41</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>7th</td> <td>Odd Down</td> <td>
</td> <td>21</td> <td>11</td> <td>4</td> <td>6</td> <td>38</td> <td>23</td> <td>+15</td> <td>37</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>8th</td> <td>Burnham</td> <td>
</td> <td>21</td> <td>10</td> <td>5</td> <td>6</td> <td>30</td> <td>25</td> <td>+5</td> <td>35</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>9th</td> <td>Poole Town</td> <td>
</td> <td>22</td> <td>9</td> <td>7</td> <td>6</td> <td>32</td> <td>24</td> <td>+8</td> <td>34</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>10th</td> <td>Gosport</td> <td>
</td> <td>23</td> <td>9</td> <td>6</td> <td>8</td> <td>35</td> <td>35</td> <td>0</td> <td>33</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>11th</td> <td>Winchester</td> <td>
</td> <td>23</td> <td>7</td> <td>8</td> <td>8</td> <td>38</td> <td>45</td> <td>-7</td> <td>29</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>12th</td> <td>Yate</td> <td>
</td> <td>23</td> <td>7</td> <td>8</td> <td>8</td> <td>24</td> <td>33</td> <td>-9</td> <td>29</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>13th</td> <td>Mangotsfield</td> <td>
</td> <td>22</td> <td>5</td> <td>12</td> <td>5</td> <td>28</td> <td>31</td> <td>-3</td> <td>27</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>14th</td> <td>Wimborne</td> <td>
</td> <td>22</td> <td>7</td> <td>4</td> <td>11</td> <td>24</td> <td>32</td> <td>-8</td> <td>25</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>15th</td> <td>Clevedon</td> <td>
</td> <td>23</td> <td>7</td> <td>4</td> <td>12</td> <td>25</td> <td>35</td> <td>-10</td> <td>25</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>16th</td> <td>Dawlish</td> <td>
</td> <td>23</td> <td>7</td> <td>2</td> <td>14</td> <td>26</td> <td>34</td> <td>-8</td> <td>23</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>17th</td> <td>Taunton</td> <td>
</td> <td>23</td> <td>6</td> <td>4</td> <td>13</td> <td>27</td> <td>34</td> <td>-7</td> <td>22</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>18th</td> <td>Totton</td> <td>
</td> <td>21</td> <td>5</td> <td>7</td> <td>9</td> <td>19</td> <td>32</td> <td>-13</td> <td>22</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>19th</td> <td>Shortwood</td> <td>
</td> <td>20</td> <td>4</td> <td>9</td> <td>7</td> <td>29</td> <td>35</td> <td>-6</td> <td>21</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>20th</td> <td>Aylesbury</td> <td>
</td> <td>23</td> <td>4</td> <td>8</td> <td>11</td> <td>27</td> <td>48</td> <td>-21</td> <td>20</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>21st</td> <td>Paulton</td> <td>
</td> <td>22</td> <td>4</td> <td>7</td> <td>11</td> <td>24</td> <td>33</td> <td>-9</td> <td>19</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>22nd</td> <td>Thatcham</td> <td>
</td> <td>24</td> <td>3</td> <td>7</td> <td>14</td> <td>22</td> <td>41</td> <td>-19</td> <td>16</td> </tr> </tbody></table>
January Important Dates

1/2 - Bideford
1/9 - Mangotsfield
1/12 - Abingdon Utd
1/16 - Burnham
1/19 - Almondsbury
1/23 - Poole Town
1/30 - Totton

December Training Report
The following players trained well in the past month:
Daryl Thomas (GK-Handling)
Shandel Gonsalves (Tactics)
Joe Danvers (Ball Control)

The following players have failed to impress over the past month:
Asa Charlton (Ball Control)
Matt Carr (Strength)
Gary Gray (Ball Control)

The following youth have trained well over the past month:
Stuart Hooper (Strength)
Paul Ryder (Strength)
Ali Griffin (Strength)

The following youth have failed to impress over the past month:
Craig McWeeny (Aerobic)
Danny Darby (Aerobic)

[MacroGuru]

Weekly Notes

Jake Morris reached yellow card limit
Jake Cassidy reached yellow card limit
Cliftonville of the Northern Irish Premier have approached me for head coach position. $750 per week. Rejected.
All coaches have accepted contract renewals until 2014
Cristiano Ronaldo named ad World Golden Ball Winner
Cristiano Ronaldo claims Player of the Year
Robin Van Persie wins striker of the year
Ashley Cole wins Defender of the Year
Xavi wins Middie of Year
Iker Casillas wins Keeper of the Year
Tom Murray is issued an additional 2 more matches
Jamie Forshaw is issued an extra game suspensionMatch Notes
This is the first match between the two clubs. Odd Down will be without Morris (suspension), Forshaw (suspension), Murray (suspension), Cassidy (suspension) and Ward (injury). Bideford will be without Curry (injury). Odd Down is picked as the favorite for the match.

Odd Down will run a 4-1-2-1-2

Bideford will run a a 4-4-2

Odd Down Lineup

GK Knight
D Bailey / Mullen / Hogarth / McCardle
DM Glasgow
M Boakye / Tinker
AM Ogden
ST Taylor / Eriksen

Subs: Thomas / Charlton / Davidson / Byrne / Wright

Match Time

4' Bailey with a long pass up the right to Eriksen. Eriksen takes it hard down to the byline and sends a centering pass to Taylor. Taylor volleys it right into the back of the net. GOAL! Odd Down is the first to score! 1-0!

16' Taylor receives a pass right at the spot, he wheels to the right and sends it into net on the right. GOAL! Odd Down extends their lead! 2-0!

22' Eriksen and Boakye with a give and go. Boakye manages to separate himself and is one on one. He messes it up and sends it to the left.

Halftime: We are playing really well right now. Coach O'Flaherty is concerned about our fouls and has asked me to tell the players to be more cautious. I can't do that the aggression is what makes this team tick. I let the team know I don't expect their performance to drop.

57' Taylor receives a pass on the left wing from Tinker. Taylor knifes in from the left and fires away, he beats the keeper and the ball settles in the net. GOAL! Odd Down moves up 3-0! Taylor with a Hat Trick!

60' Bailey receives a pass from Glasgow as he cuts in from the right, he shoots and it's blocked and cleared.

69' Boakye is injured and Byrne is subbed in for him. I also send Davidson in for Taylor.

73' Ogden is wide open in the box. He turns and shoots and the shot goes wide. It should have been a goal.

80' Wright is subbed in for Bailey.

86' Stirland with a blast from 30m out. It goes just wide.
Bideford 0 : 3 Odd Down

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<table width="90%" align="center"> <tbody><tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Statistic</td> <td>Bideford</td> <td>Odd Down</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Shots</td> <td>5</td> <td>13</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>On Target</td> <td>1</td> <td>6</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Off Target</td> <td>2</td> <td>6</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Blocked Shots</td> <td>2</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Woodwork</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Clear Cut Chances</td> <td>0</td> <td>4</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Long Shots</td> <td>3</td> <td>4</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Possession</td> <td>52%</td> <td>48%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Corners</td> <td>6</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Free Kicks</td> <td>22</td> <td>13</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Throw Ins</td> <td>28</td> <td>24</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Fouls</td> <td>11</td> <td>18</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Offsides</td> <td>2</td> <td>4</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Passes Completed</td> <td>71%</td> <td>65%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Crosses Completed</td> <td>22%</td> <td>20%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Tackles Won</td> <td>66%</td> <td>71%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Headers Won</td> <td>53%</td> <td>75%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Yellow Cards</td> <td>2</td> <td>6</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Red Cards</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Kilometers Run</td> <td>106.7</td> <td>108.9</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Average Rating</td> <td>6.37</td> <td>7.37</td> </tr> </tbody></table>

Match Analysis
Bideford really had no chance this game. Our guys were coming out running and gunning and Taylor was on fire. This was his first ever Hat Trick.

Odd Down Goals
Jamie Taylor (5,17,58)

Man of the Match
ST Jamie Taylor (9.5) - 3 goals, 23/28 passing, 2/3 headers

[MacroGuru]

Weekly Notes

Boakye sustained a dead leg and will be out for a week
Lewis McCardle, Chris Mullen and Jamie Taylor were named to the Weekly 11
Jordan Ivey-Ward resumes full training.
Match Notes
This is the first match between the two clubs. Odd Down will be without Murray (suspended) and Forshaw (Suspended). Mangotsfield will be without Hinchcliffe (injury) and Greenwood (injury). Traded barbs with Mangotsfield coach via the press. One thing is positive, we had a week between matches which is a first all season. This is a pick em type game.

Odd Down will run a 4-4-2 formation.

Mangotsfield will run a 4-4-2

Odd Down Lineup

GK Knight
D McCardle / Esdaile / Mullen / Metcalfe
M Morris / Byrne / Tinker / Bailey
ST Cassidy / Taylor

Subs: Thomas / Charlton / Ogden / Eriksen / Glasgow

Match Time

21' Cassidy receives a clear pass at the top of the box and dribbles in to shoot. Flag is down on the side. Offsides!

34' Birtles is in the mess of bodies in the box and somehow shoots it. Knight blocks it out.

35' Tong from a left side corner kick goes up with the header and takes it off the crossbar.

38' Briggs is wide open in the box, receives the pass and volleys into the net. It's waved off, Briggs was offside.

Halftime: We switched to a 4-4-2 based upon scouting information and we look lost. We switch to the 4-1-2-1-2 with Glasgow subbing in for Morris moving to the DM. Byrne moves up to the AM spot. I tell the guys to keep it up, we can win.

50' Byrne snaps a shot off from the 25m part and sends it wide.

52' Taylor with a centering pass from the right side byline. Varnavas goes up to block it and it goes off of him at an odd angle and into the net, an own goal! GOAL! Odd Down moves up 1-0!

56' Briggs with a blast from 30m out. Knight gets up and turns it.

58' Burns sends a pass to far post from the left side. Briggs goes up for the header and sends it over goal.

61' Briggs from the right corner sends a centering pass. Willcock goes up with the header and sends it into the net. GOAL! Mangotsfield evens things up. 1-1!

62' Ogden comes in for Tinker.

73' Charlton subs in for Mullen.

Mangotsfield 1 : 1 Odd Down
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<table width="90%" align="center"> <tbody><tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Statistic</td> <td>Mangotsfield</td> <td>Odd Down</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Shots</td> <td>11</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>On Target</td> <td>5</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Off Target</td> <td>4</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Blocked Shots</td> <td>2</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Woodwork</td> <td>1</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Clear Cut Chances</td> <td>2</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Long Shots</td> <td>3</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Possession</td> <td>53%</td> <td>47%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Corners</td> <td>7</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Free Kicks</td> <td>17</td> <td>9</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Throw Ins</td> <td>23</td> <td>25</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Fouls</td> <td>7</td> <td>12</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Offsides</td> <td>2</td> <td>5</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Passes Completed</td> <td>67%</td> <td>60%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Crosses Completed</td> <td>22%</td> <td>5%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Tackles Won</td> <td>52%</td> <td>80%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Headers Won</td> <td>68%</td> <td>52%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Yellow Cards</td> <td>0</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Red Cards</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Kilometers Run</td> <td>103.3</td> <td>106.3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Average Rating</td> <td>6.72</td> <td>6.60</td> </tr> </tbody></table>

Match Analysis
Another match with card happy Declean Ford. It doesn't matter, we played like crap today. I was upset with the guys but sympathized with them in the draw.

Odd Down Goal
Jamie Taylor (53) - I will count it since he was the last Odd Down player to hit it.

Man of the Match
D Scott Metcalfe (7.5) - 21/35 passing, 8/10 tackles, 10 interceptions, 1 assist

[MacroGuru]

Weekly Notes
Nothing to note this week

Match Notes
This is the second match between our clubs. We won the first match 1-0. We are going to be without Murray (suspended) and Forshaw (injury). Abingdon will be without Collins (suspension, injury). We are favored for this match but who knows as my least favorite ref is calling this game.

Odd Down will run a 4-1-2-1-2 attacking formation

Abingdon will run a balanced 4-4-2

Odd Down Lineup

GK Knight
D Morris / Mullen / Hogarth / Bailey
DM Glasgow
M Tinker / Ogden
AM Boakye
ST Davidson / Erikson

Subs: Thomas / Metcalfe / Taylor / Byrne / Charlton

Match Time

5' Eriksen is led perfectly by Boakye. His shot is blocked and Boakye on the rebound makes a mess of it.

6' Glasgow sends header way ahead of Eriksen. Eriksen gets to it and is able to beat the keeper and send it into the back of the net. GOAL! Odd Down takes the lead 1-0!

23' Eriksen leads Ogden. Odgen moves into the box and dribbles down on the left side. He shoots and the keeper blocks it.

29' Davidson receives a pass at the spot from Morris. Davidson spins and shoots, keeper blocks it and it is cleared.

33' Boakye sends it in from the right side on a centering cross. Boakye goes up and heads it. It slips right over the bar.

41' Glasgow sends a rocket from 40m out hitting the crossbar. Boakye goes up for the rebound and heads it down to Davidson. Davidson volleys it into the net. GOAL! Odd down goes up 2-0!

Halftime: What a solid first half from the team. I am extremely pleased. Bailey is tired and I sub him with Metcalfe.

55' Kay sends a shot from 30m out, it strikes the post and goes out.

61' Webster from the left corner sends a pass to far post. McCarthy goes up with the header and sends it wide.

77' Byrne subs in for Boakye and Taylor for Eriksen.

78' Murray receives the pass at the dot and sends it in. Knight is there and catches the shot.

Odd Down 2 : 0 Abingdon Utd

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<table width="90%" align="center"> <tbody><tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Statistic</td> <td>Odd Down</td> <td>Abingdon Utd</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Shots</td> <td>14</td> <td>8</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>On Target</td> <td>7</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Off Target</td> <td>5</td> <td>5</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Blocked Shots</td> <td>2</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Woodwork</td> <td>1</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Clear Cut Chances</td> <td>2</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Long Shots</td> <td>5</td> <td>4</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Possession</td> <td>48%</td> <td>52%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Corners</td> <td>2</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Free Kicks</td> <td>26</td> <td>15</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Throw Ins</td> <td>18</td> <td>24</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Fouls</td> <td>11</td> <td>19</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Offsides</td> <td>4</td> <td>7</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Passes Completed</td> <td>62%</td> <td>64%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Crosses Completed</td> <td>13%</td> <td>25%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Tackles Won</td> <td>65%</td> <td>60%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Headers Won</td> <td>55%</td> <td>65%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Yellow Cards</td> <td>2</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Red Cards</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Kilometers Run</td> <td>103.7</td> <td>99.9</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Average Rating</td> <td>7.07</td> <td>6.28</td> </tr> </tbody></table>


Match Analysis
Great solid play in the first half, we dialed it back in second half. Davidson played great for someone who hasn't played a ton in games. Eriksen was, well Eriksen. Since he broke his drought he has been scoring regularly. Surprisingly Ford called a great game.

Odd Down Goals

Kent Eriksen (7)
Ross Davidson (41)

Man of the Match
ST Kent Eriksen (8.1) - 1 goal, 1 assist, 14/15 passing, 1/1 crosses

[MacroGuru]

Weekly Notes
Nothing to report this week.

Match Notes
This will be the first match between the clubs. It is also being called by my least favorite official, Declan Ford. Odd Down will be without McCoy (injury) and Burnham will be without Stevie Miller (suspended), Peter Gee (injury) and Cavell Coo (injury). Odd Down have been selected to win this match.

Odd Down is running a 4-1-2-1-2 attacking formation.

Burnham will run a 4-4-2

Odd Down Lineup

GK Knight
D McCardle / Esdaile / Mullen / Bailey
DM Glasgow
MF Murray / Byrne
AM Ogden
ST Cassidy / Eriksen

Subs: Thomas / Ward / Boakye / Taylor / Metcalfe

Match Time

1' Eriksen with a solid shot from 30m out and just sends it over the bar.

2' Green receives a pass at the top of the box, he steps and turns, sending a blast to the upper left v and over Knight. GOAL! Burnham goes up on a quick goal. 1-0!

9' Cassidy down the right sends cuts in a little and leads Eriksen just fine. Eriksen shots and hits the upper right corner. GOAL! Odd Down draws even. 1-1!

22' Ogden receives a pass from Cassidy in the box. Ogden shoots and sends it far to the left.

30' Wells cracks a shot off from 30m out and sends it over.

31' Green is given a long pass and left open. He shoots and Knight blocks it.

40' Glasgow to Eriksen on the left side. Eriksen shoots and tries to bend it, the angle is to tight.

42' Edaile misplays the ball in the box and Johnson gets it back and shoots. He barely misses.

Halftime: What a back and forth match. It is tight and both teams have made mistakes. It will be a mistake that will give the win. I tell them to keep it up and they win it. Bailey is worn out and I sub in Metcalfe.

46' Metcalfe sends a center cross from the right side. Byrne goes up for the header and sends it wide to the left.

61' Eriksen is subbed by Taylor.

66' Byrne sends it to center from a free kick. Murray goes for the header and it is stopped.

74' Boakye subbed in for Ogden.

81' Murray from the right corner sends it to far post and Mullen heads it off the cross bar.

Burnahm 0 : 0 Odd Down

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<table width="90%" align="center"> <tbody><tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Statistic</td> <td>Burnham</td> <td>Odd Down</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Shots</td> <td>8</td> <td>13</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>On Target</td> <td>3</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Off Target</td> <td>5</td> <td>10</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Blocked Shots</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Woodwork</td> <td>0</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Clear Cut Chances</td> <td>1</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Long Shots</td> <td>4</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Possession</td> <td>47%</td> <td>53%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Corners</td> <td>3</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Free Kicks</td> <td>25</td> <td>13</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Throw Ins</td> <td>29</td> <td>21</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Fouls</td> <td>11</td> <td>17</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Offsides</td> <td>2</td> <td>8</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Passes Completed</td> <td>63%</td> <td>67%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Crosses Completed</td> <td>18%</td> <td>26%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Tackles Won</td> <td>64%</td> <td>72%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Headers Won</td> <td>56%</td> <td>71%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Yellow Cards</td> <td>4</td> <td>4</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Red Cards</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Kilometers Run</td> <td>109.4</td> <td>110.9</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Average Rating</td> <td>6.71</td> <td>6.79</td> </tr> </tbody></table>


Match Analysis
Declan Ford keeps up the pace of issuing his cards. He hit both teams for 4 a piece. We played a decent game, not great. I was happy with the initial play, but we wore down in the second half. Our legs are wearing out.

Odd Down Goals
Kent Eriksen (10)

Man of the Match
DC Lacquan Esdaile (7.5) - 19/24 passing, 2/4 tackles, 7/9 headers, 8 interceptions

[MacroGuru]

Weekly Notes
Nothing special this week

Match Notes
This is our second meeting this season. We won the first one 3-0 and did it convincingly. We will be without McCoy (injury) which is ok. Almondsbury is without Hobbs (injury), Wilcox (injury) and four others. This is a pick em match by the bookies. Almondsbury sits at 58 points and in 1st place. They are a game ahead of us. We sit with 45 points. Basically, Almondsbury solidifies their spot with a win.

Odd Down will run a 4-1-2-1-2 attacking formation.

Almondsbury will run a standard 4-4-2 formation.

Odd Down Lineup

GK Knight
D Morris / Hogarth / Ward / Metcalfe
DM Wright
MF Boakye / Tinker
AM Ogden
ST Eriksen / Taylor

Subs: Thomas / Esdaile / Forshaw / Charlton / Davidson

Match Time

6' Taylor centers to Boakye who was running up the middle. He volleys and misses.

19' Boakye leads Taylor. Taylor moves in to shoot and is forced to let it go before he wanted to. He sends it wide.

32' Menga sends a cross to Stearn. Stearn volleys it in. GOAL! Almondsbury goes up 1-0!

Halftime: Metcalfe is worn out and the only person I have to take his place is Wright, which means I would have to shift someone up front and I am not ready for that yet. I let the players know they can win this one.

52' Eriksen is subbed by Davidon and Wright drops to DR and is subbed by Forshaw.

56' Taylor gives a lead pass to Davidson. Davidson makes a move and makes a move towards goal and shoots it past the keeper. GOAL! Odd Down evens up the game! 1-1!

65' Esdaile subs in for Wright and is playing slightly out of position.

67' Reid leads Stearn on a great pass. Stearn runs right by Ward, gets into the box, makes a move and shoots. GOAL! Almondsbury moves up 2-1!

Almondsbury 2 : 1 Odd Down

<table align="center" width="90%"> <tbody><tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Statistic</td> <td>Almondsbury</td> <td>Odd Down</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Shots</td> <td>10</td> <td>7</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>On Target</td> <td>3</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Off Target</td> <td>5</td> <td>4</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Blocked Shots</td> <td>2</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Woodwork</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Clear Cut Chances</td> <td>2</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Long Shots</td> <td>3</td> <td>4</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Possession</td> <td>56%</td> <td>44%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Corners</td> <td>6</td> <td>5</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Free Kicks</td> <td>24</td> <td>9</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Throw Ins</td> <td>33</td> <td>16</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Fouls</td> <td>9</td> <td>22</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Offsides</td> <td>0</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Passes Completed</td> <td>70%</td> <td>55%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Crosses Completed</td> <td>27%</td> <td>5%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Tackles Won</td> <td>65%</td> <td>69%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Headers Won</td> <td>80%</td> <td>57%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Yellow Cards</td> <td>3</td> <td>5</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Red Cards</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Kilometers Run</td> <td>106.5</td> <td>108.3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Average Rating</td> <td>7.06</td> <td>6.53</td> </tr> </tbody></table>

Match Analysis
Our favorite referee Declan Ford called this game and you can tell with a 22:9 ratio on the fouls. It was a disappointing match on our end. We did not play like I thought we could. We are worn out and need a little break. Hopefully we have one coming up.

Odd Down Goals
ST Ross Davidson (57)

Man of the Match
ST Ross Stearn (8.8) - 2 Goals, 10/15 Passing, 6/9 Headers

[MacroGuru]

Weekly Notes

I was finally asked about the officiating as one of the goals by Almondsbury was questionable and I unleashed, answering 4 questions in the negative about the officiating and tossing in my own comments. The FA warned me.
We bid out our final transfer budget on new 18 yr AMCMatch Notes
This is the second game between the two teams. We won the first one 2-0. Poole Town is without Morris (injury) and three others. We are still without McCoy. This will be a pick em type game but the bookies are leaning towards us.

Odd Down will run an attacking 4-1-2-1-2 formation.

Poole Town will run a defensive 4-1-4-1 formation

Odd Down Lineup

GK Knight
D McCardle / Esdaile / Mullen / Metcalfe
DM Glasgow
MF Murray / Byrne
AM Forshaw
ST Cassidy / Eriksen

Subs: Thomas / Bailey / Ogden / Taylor / Ward

Match Time

10' Parry sends it to center from a free kick on the left side. Cole with a diving header pushes it past Knight. GOAL! Poole Town goes up quickly 1-0!

33' Byrne leads Forshaw who is wide open. Forshaw with the shot and it's blocked!

Halftime: We are playing poorly and Metcalfe is extremely worn out. We bring Bailey on for him. I tell the players I want to see more from them before we go out.

66' Jamie Taylor comes on for Kent Eriksen.

67' Hayhurts on a free kick sends it to far post. Hodge goes up for the header and sends it in. GOAL! Poole Town goes up 2-0!

80' Ogden comes in for Forshaw.

81' Murray is taken down in the box, no whistle and he retaliates. Murray gets his second yellow card and is sent to the bench. We are now a man down and need to catch up 2 goals.

83' Hayhurst strikes it from 30m out and bends it past Knight.

Odd Down 0 : 3 Poole Town

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<table align="center" width="90%"> <tbody><tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Statistic</td> <td>Odd Down</td> <td>Poole Town</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Shots</td> <td>9</td> <td>6</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>On Target</td> <td>2</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Off Target</td> <td>3</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Blocked Shots</td> <td>4</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Woodwork</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Clear Cut Chances</td> <td>1</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Long Shots</td> <td>4</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Possession</td> <td>50%</td> <td>50%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Corners</td> <td>6</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Free Kicks</td> <td>9</td> <td>16</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Throw Ins</td> <td>27</td> <td>33</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Fouls</td> <td>12</td> <td>9</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Offsides</td> <td>4</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Passes Completed</td> <td>68%</td> <td>65%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Crosses Completed</td> <td>4%</td> <td>27%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Tackles Won</td> <td>74%</td> <td>66%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Headers Won</td> <td>79%</td> <td>51%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Yellow Cards</td> <td>2</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Red Cards</td> <td>1</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Kilometers Run</td> <td>103.3</td> <td>104.6</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Average Rating</td> <td>6.38</td> <td>7.27</td> </tr> </tbody></table>

Match Analysis
We played complete crap, and I was angry at the end and tore into the team. We need to play better. Right now I don't think we have a chance of promoting but we can at least end in the top of the table. But we won't if we can't play better. I will be sitting Knight in the next match to give him a break. Murray is going to be fined for 2 weeks of salary for getting the boot. He is also suspended for 3 matches.

[MacroGuru]

Weekly Notes

Murray is pissed by his 2 weeks fine, we have a discussion and he pushes a little and I tell him I am in charge and will make the decisions, he steps back and apologizes.
Went to the board and picked up permission for more money on Payroll and Transfer budget so we can sign Ali.Match Notes
This is the second match between the clubs. We lost the first one 3-2. We are itching to win and prove it wasn't a fluke. We are without Murray (Suspended) and McCoy (injury). Totton is without Echanomi (injury). Totton are favorites for this one due to their prior win and our poor play of late. Hopefully the week off helped us. Knight will be sitting.

Odd Down will be running a 4-1-2-1-2 attacking formation

Totton will run a standard 4-4-2

Odd Down Lineup

GK Thomas
D McCardle / Ward / Mullen / Metcalfe
DM Glasgow
M Byrne / Tinker
AM Forshaw
ST Taylor / Cassidy

Subs: Knight / Eriksen / Boakye / Morris

Match Time

7' Cassidy chips a shot over the keeper and it hits the crossbar and is cleared out.

Half-Time: There was a lot of us putting the ball into the box, just no conversions or attempts, they were all cleared out. I tell the players to keep it up.

52' Poate with a free kick on the right side sends it to far post. Chines went up for the header and gets it past Thomas. GOAL! Totton goes up 1-0!

74' We go for a triple sub. Eriksen for Cassidy, Boakye for Glasgow and Morris in for Mullen.

Totton 1 : 0 Odd Down
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<table align="center" width="90%"> <tbody><tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Statistic</td> <td>Totton</td> <td>Odd Down</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Shots</td> <td>9</td> <td>9</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>On Target</td> <td>2</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Off Target</td> <td>7</td> <td>6</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Blocked Shots</td> <td>0</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Woodwork</td> <td>0</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Clear Cut Chances</td> <td>2</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Long Shots</td> <td>1</td> <td>6</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Possession</td> <td>53%</td> <td>47%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Corners</td> <td>8</td> <td>5</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Free Kicks</td> <td>13</td> <td>15</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Throw Ins</td> <td>29</td> <td>19</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Fouls</td> <td>11</td> <td>13</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Offsides</td> <td>4</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Passes Completed</td> <td>64%</td> <td>57%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Crosses Completed</td> <td>31%</td> <td>11%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Tackles Won</td> <td>53%</td> <td>77%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Headers Won</td> <td>73%</td> <td>53%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Yellow Cards</td> <td>0</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Red Cards</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Kilometers Run</td> <td>98.7</td> <td>102.5</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Average Rating</td> <td>6.98</td> <td>6.76</td> </tr> </tbody></table>


Match Analysis
What a weird game. We had our chances and just couldn't convert. It's amazing what happens when the referee lets you play. We had some of our best talent out there and couldn't convert. We even picked up the MoM.

Man of the Match
DC Jordan Ivey-Ward (7.7) - 8/20 passing, 4/4 Tackles, 3/4 headers, 6 interceptions

[MacroGuru]

January News and Notes

We are happy to be sitting in 7th place but we are 16 points behind Almondsbury. It is more than likely we have a chance at 2nd but we need to step it up and play better. This mid-season fog has pretty much killed any momentum we have had. We also will get a weeks rest in between our matches now.

<table align="center" width="90%"> <tbody><tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>Pos</td><td>Inf</td><td>Team</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>
</td><td>Almondsbury</td><td>28</td><td>19</td><td>4</td><td>5</td><td>56</td><td>32</td><td>+24</td><td>61</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>2nd</td><td>
</td><td>Frome</td><td>28</td><td>15</td><td>7</td><td>6</td><td>54</td><td>27</td><td>+27</td><td>52</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>3rd</td><td>
</td><td>Abingdon Utd</td><td>28</td><td>15</td><td>6</td><td>7</td><td>43</td><td>24</td><td>+19</td><td>51</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>4th</td><td>
</td><td>Bideford</td><td>28</td><td>15</td><td>6</td><td>7</td><td>51</td><td>36</td><td>+15</td><td>51</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>5th</td><td>
</td><td>Burnham</td><td>28</td><td>14</td><td>6</td><td>8</td><td>39</td><td>33</td><td>+6</td><td>48</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>6th</td><td>
</td><td>Bridgwater</td><td>28</td><td>14</td><td>4</td><td>10</td><td>47</td><td>32</td><td>+15</td><td>46</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>7th</td><td>
</td><td>Odd Down</td><td>28</td><td>13</td><td>6</td><td>9</td><td>46</td><td>31</td><td>+15</td><td>45</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>8th</td><td>
</td><td>Poole Town</td><td>28</td><td>12</td><td>8</td><td>8</td><td>43</td><td>32</td><td>+11</td><td>44</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>9th</td><td>
</td><td>Gosport</td><td>28</td><td>11</td><td>9</td><td>8</td><td>41</td><td>38</td><td>+3</td><td>42</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>10th</td><td>
</td><td>Swindon S</td><td>28</td><td>11</td><td>8</td><td>9</td><td>41</td><td>43</td><td>-2</td><td>41</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>11th</td><td>
</td><td>Winchester</td><td>28</td><td>10</td><td>10</td><td>8</td><td>50</td><td>48</td><td>+2</td><td>40</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>12th</td><td>
</td><td>Mangotsfield</td><td>28</td><td>7</td><td>15</td><td>6</td><td>34</td><td>38</td><td>-4</td><td>36</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>13th</td><td>
</td><td>Taunton</td><td>28</td><td>10</td><td>5</td><td>13</td><td>37</td><td>37</td><td>0</td><td>35</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>14th</td><td>
</td><td>Yate</td><td>28</td><td>8</td><td>9</td><td>11</td><td>30</td><td>42</td><td>-12</td><td>33</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>15th</td><td>
</td><td>Clevedon</td><td>28</td><td>9</td><td>5</td><td>14</td><td>29</td><td>42</td><td>-13</td><td>32</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>16th</td><td>
</td><td>Wimborne</td><td>28</td><td>8</td><td>7</td><td>13</td><td>31</td><td>42</td><td>-11</td><td>31</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>17th</td><td>
</td><td>Shortwood</td><td>28</td><td>6</td><td>12</td><td>10</td><td>42</td><td>49</td><td>-7</td><td>30</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>18th</td><td>
</td><td>Dawlish</td><td>28</td><td>8</td><td>4</td><td>16</td><td>31</td><td>42</td><td>-11</td><td>28</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>19th</td><td>
</td><td>Totton</td><td>28</td><td>6</td><td>9</td><td>13</td><td>26</td><td>44</td><td>-18</td><td>27</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>20th</td><td>
</td><td>Paulton</td><td>28</td><td>5</td><td>10</td><td>13</td><td>28</td><td>41</td><td>-13</td><td>25</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>21st</td><td>
</td><td>Aylesbury</td><td>28</td><td>4</td><td>10</td><td>14</td><td>31</td><td>56</td><td>-25</td><td>22</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"><td>22nd</td><td>
</td><td>Thatcham</td><td>28</td><td>4</td><td>8</td><td>16</td><td>26</td><td>47</td><td>-21</td><td>20</td> </tr> </tbody></table>
February Important Dates
02/02 - Mangotsfield
02/09 - Winchester
02/16 - Frome
02/18 - Robert Hobbs loan finishes
02/23 - Bridgwater

January Training Report
The following players have trained well over the past month:
Stuart Glasgow (Tactics)
Daryl Thomas (Tactics)
Dane Harper (Tactics)

The following players have failed to impress over the past month:
Matt Carr (Strength)
Shandel Gonsalves (Ball Control)
Chris Tooth (Aerobic)

The following youth have trained well over the past month:
Louis Baverstock (Strength)
Craig McWeeny (Strength)
Paul Weaver (Tactics)

The following youth players have failed to impress over the past month:
Rhys Field (Tactics)
Paul Ryder (Tactics)
Marvin Dennis (Aerobic)

[MacroGuru]

Weekly Notes

We are in a 4 game losing streak right now.Match Notes
This will be our second match against Mangotsfield. Our first meeting ended up in a 1-1 draw. Right now we are without Murray (suspended). Mangotsfield is without Gorrin (injury), Ryan (injury), Hinchcliffe (injury) and Greenwood (injury). Mangotsfield are the favorites for this match.

Odd Down will run a 4-4-2 base formation.

Mangotsfield will run a 4-4-2

Odd Down Lineup

GK Knight
D McCardle / Hogarth / Esdaile / Bailey
M Morris / Boakye / Ogden / Forshaw
ST Cassidy / Eriksen

Subs: Thomas / Charlton / Tinker / Taylor / Mullen

Match Time

13' Murray from a free kick about 30m out. He takes shot and sends the rocket towards the net. He bends it into the upper right corner. GOAL! Odd Down goes up 1-0!

16' McCardle takes an injury and has to come off. He is subbed by Charlton.

38' Morris is left wide open coming in off the left. He is excited because he was wide open and sends the shot over the net.

39' Morris sends a center cross to Eriksen. Eriksen volleys and the shot hits the post and rolls across the goal line and is picked up.

Halftime: Charlton picked up a yellow in the half. We played a great first half taking the attack to Mangotsfield. I let the players know I am happ with their play.

75' Taylor subs in for Cassidy. Charlton is worn out but we need to keep him in for a touch longer.

77' Birtles keeps the ball and moves surgically amongst the defense. He sends a chip over the defense and keeper into the right side of the net. GOAL! Mangotsfield with the equalizer! 1-1!

87' Taylor with a shot off the post.

88' Eriksen is subbed by Tinker. Forshaw moves up to the striker spot and Tinker plays the MR.
Odd Down 1 : 1 Mangotsfield

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<table align="center" width="90%"> <tbody><tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Statistic</td> <td>Odd Down</td> <td>Mangotsfield</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Shots</td> <td>19</td> <td>5</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>On Target</td> <td>5</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Off Target</td> <td>8</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Blocked Shots</td> <td>6</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Woodwork</td> <td>3</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Clear Cut Chances</td> <td>2</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Long Shots</td> <td>12</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Possession</td> <td>56%</td> <td>44%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Corners</td> <td>6</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Free Kicks</td> <td>19</td> <td>15</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Throw Ins</td> <td>31</td> <td>21</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Fouls</td> <td>12</td> <td>16</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Offsides</td> <td>3</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Passes Completed</td> <td>73%</td> <td>61%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Crosses Completed</td> <td>10%</td> <td>25%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Tackles Won</td> <td>69%</td> <td>54%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Headers Won</td> <td>65%</td> <td>71%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Yellow Cards</td> <td>2</td> <td>4</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Red Cards</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Kilometers Run</td> <td>106.5</td> <td>105.1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Average Rating</td> <td>6.69</td> <td>6.55</td> </tr> </tbody></table>

Match Analysis
We dominated the match as far as possession and shots. We should have won this game but I can't be upset with the draw. It's the best the squad has played in a while. We need to pick it up though and play a complete game and win more.

Odd Down Goals
ML Jack Morris (14)

Man of the Match
ML Jack Morris (7.5) - 1 Goal, 19/25 passing, 13 crosses, 4/5 tackles, 2/2 headers,

[MacroGuru]

Just bumping to the top...I have a week off of work. I will be getting a lot done in the Dynasty.

[MacroGuru]

Weekly Notes

Lewis McCardle is out for 3 weeks due to a twisted kneeMatch Notes
In our first match against Winchester we lost 3-1. We are without Murray (Suspension) and McCardle (Injury). Winchester will be without Fitter (Suspended), Hinds (Injury) and Devonshire (Injury). We are picked as the dogs in the match due to recent form.

Odd Down will run an attacking 4-1-2-1-2

Winchester will run an attacking 4-2-4.

Odd Down Lineup

GK Knight
D Morris / Mullen / Ward / Metcalfe
DM Glasgow
M Tinker / Byrne
AM Ogden
ST Eriksen / Cassidy

Subs: Thomas / Taylor / Boakye / Forshaw / Esdaile

Match Time

7' Morris sends a centering pass to Byrne who is in there and walks the ball into the net. The flag is down though and We are called for Offsides.

12' Corner Kick for Winchester. Keenan sends to far post. Ferris gets up in the air and sends the pall into the net. GOAL! Winchester takes the lead, 1-0!

21' Morris with a lead pass to Eriksen in the box. Eriksen turns, makes a couple of moves and sends it past the keeper and into the net. GOAL! Odd Down draws even 1-1!

27' Ogden with a shot, it's blocked and cleared out.

35' Ogden with a shot, it's blocked, he gets the rebound and shoots again and it's blocked and cleared.

43' Cassidy is injured and has to come off. Taylor is subbed in.

45(+1)' Taylor receives a leading pass from Eriksen. He moves and is forced to shoot just a tad early and the ball sails wide.

Halftime: I let Byrne know I m pleased with his performance. I come down on Ward for his yellow card and I let Eriksen know he is doing well. The rest of the team I tell them that they can do this.

47' Tinker sends a pass deep into Winchesters end. It is a foot race with Taylor and Jones. Taylor gets to the ball, makes his moves into the box and forces his shot. It goes wide left.

63' Mullen is subbed by Esdaile

72' Ansah receives a leading past. Is in the box one on one with Knight and he makes the move and sends it to Knights right. GOAL! Winchester moves up by 1, 2-1!

73' Forshaw subs in for Eriksen.

90' Taylor receives a long leading pass by Tinker. Taylor is in the box, he is patient this time, makes his move and shoots. GOAL! Odd Down evens the game at 2-2!

90(+1)' Metcalfe intercepts the pass at kick off and sends a far pass to Taylor. Taylor makes his moves and shoots for the upper left V, it hits the corner and rebounds out and is cleared.

Winchester 2 : 2 Odd Down


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<table align="center" width="90%"> <tbody><tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Statistic</td> <td>Winchester</td> <td>Odd Down</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Shots</td> <td>3</td> <td>13</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>On Target</td> <td>2</td> <td>5</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Off Target</td> <td>1</td> <td>7</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Blocked Shots</td> <td>0</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Woodwork</td> <td>0</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Clear Cut Chances</td> <td>0</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Long Shots</td> <td>1</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Possession</td> <td>48%</td> <td>52%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Corners</td> <td>2</td> <td>7</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Free Kicks</td> <td>16</td> <td>14</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Throw Ins</td> <td>22</td> <td>21</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Fouls</td> <td>9</td> <td>12</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Offsides</td> <td>5</td> <td>4</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Passes Completed</td> <td>66%</td> <td>64%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Crosses Completed</td> <td>18%</td> <td>19%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Tackles Won</td> <td>68%</td> <td>78%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Headers Won</td> <td>65%</td> <td>66%</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Yellow Cards</td> <td>2</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Red Cards</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Kilometers Run</td> <td>100.7</td> <td>105.0</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EEEEEE"> <td>Average Rating</td> <td>6.90</td> <td>6.85</td> </tr> </tbody></table>
Match Analysis
Problem here was converting shots. Don't get me wrong, I was happy with the draw and the dramatic comeback in the last minute and the close to winning goal in extra time. Jaime Taylor and Kent Eriksen both had a 7.2 rating. After yelling at my defense they stepped it up as well. Morris was the best on the team with a 7.7 but it wasn't enough to win us the Man of the Match.

Odd Down Goals
ST Kent Eriksen (22)
ST Jamie Taylor (90)

Man of the Match
DC Andy Jones (8.3) - 20/30 passing, 7/7 tackles, 3/4 headers, 11 Interceptions