Worst Dynasty Ever (WSM 2009) - Clueless on the Pitch - Retired - Page 4

EagleFan · 02-03-2010, 10:42 AM

October 27, 2009

We look to forget about our last performance as we return home to face Chesterfield. We're not the only team that has had a recent rough loss as Chesterfield lost a road match to Accrington 5-0 a week ago.

I am sitting Coulson this game as is performance is unacceptable and is hurting the team.

GK - Danny Potter
DL - Ben Mee
DC - Phil Bolland
DC - Wayne Hatswell
DR - Dan Gleeson
ML - Adam Rundle
DC - Andy Parkinson
MC - Sam Sheridan
MR - Robbie Willmott
ST - Chris Holroyd
ST - Vincent Pericard

Subs - Robert Eagle, Dean Bennett, Rory McAuley, Mark Beesley, Jonathon Hogg

- Rundle needs 2 more goals to reach 25 career league goals
- Hatswell will be making his 50th league appearance with Cambridge
- Pericard needs 3 more goals to reach 25 career league goals
- Holroyd suffers a goal drought and has not scored in 414 minutes of game time

1st half
- In the 4th minute Pericard crossed from the right win to Rundle in the box who directed the ball into the goal... GOOOOOOOOAAAAAAALLLLLL!!!! We take a 1-0 lead!!!
- In the 27th minute Potter made an ill advised diving stop on a ball that was clearly going wide, the ball bounced off him to striker Martin Gritton who had the entire net to place it into to tie the game as Potter was well out of position after the dive, 1-1
- In the 1st minute of injury time Rundle crossed from the left wing into the box but Willmott headed it just wide to the left of the goal
- We go into halftime tied 1-1

2nd half
- Beesley in for Willmott and moves to center midfield as Parkinson moves to right midfield in the 66th minute
- Hogg in for Sheridan at center midfield in the 66th minute
- In the 90th minute Holroyd one touched a pass to Pericard in stride as he got past the defense into the box and he driected a shot past the moving keeper into the net... GOOOOOOOAAAAAALLLLLLLL!!!!! We take a late 2-1 lead!!!
- We hang on for the 2-1 win!!!

- Adam Rundle is named man of the match

EagleFan · 02-03-2010, 10:45 AM

Standings

Code:

| Pos   | Inf   | Team         |       | Pld   | Won   | Drn   | Lst   | For   | Ag    | G.D.  | Pts   | 
| -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| 
| 1st   |       | Northampton  |       | 14    | 10    | 2     | 2     | 21    | 6     | +15   | 32    | 
| -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| 
| 2nd   |       | Brentford    |       | 14    | 8     | 5     | 1     | 21    | 8     | +13   | 29    | 
| -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| 
| 3rd   |       | Port Vale    |       | 14    | 9     | 2     | 3     | 18    | 9     | +9    | 29    | 
| -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| 
| 4th   |       | Stockport    |       | 14    | 8     | 3     | 3     | 27    | 11    | +16   | 27    | 
| -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| 
| 5th   |       | Shrewsbury   |       | 14    | 8     | 3     | 3     | 23    | 12    | +11   | 27    | 
| -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| 
| 6th   |       | Darlington   |       | 14    | 8     | 3     | 3     | 22    | 14    | +8    | 27    | 
| -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| 
| 7th   |       | Cambridge    |       | 14    | 7     | 3     | 4     | 23    | 23    | 0     | 24    | 
| -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| 
| 8th   |       | Bournemouth  |       | 14    | 6     | 5     | 3     | 18    | 12    | +6    | 23    | 
| -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| 
| 9th   |       | Chesterfield |       | 14    | 7     | 2     | 5     | 16    | 16    | 0     | 23    | 
| -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| 
| 10th  |       | Rotherham    |       | 14    | 6     | 4     | 4     | 19    | 16    | +3    | 22    | 
| -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| 
| 11th  |       | Yeovil       |       | 14    | 5     | 5     | 4     | 19    | 18    | +1    | 20    | 
| -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| 
| 12th  |       | Aldershot    |       | 14    | 5     | 4     | 5     | 16    | 16    | 0     | 19    | 
| -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| 
| 13th  |       | Bury         |       | 14    | 4     | 5     | 5     | 11    | 14    | -3    | 17    | 
| -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| 
| 14th  |       | Dag & Red    |       | 14    | 4     | 5     | 5     | 11    | 14    | -3    | 17    | 
| -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| 
| 15th  |       | Hereford     |       | 14    | 4     | 4     | 6     | 20    | 24    | -4    | 16    | 
| -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| 
| 16th  |       | Grimsby      |       | 14    | 4     | 4     | 6     | 11    | 17    | -6    | 16    | 
| -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| 
| 17th  |       | Notts Co     |       | 14    | 3     | 6     | 5     | 11    | 13    | -2    | 15    | 
| -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| 
| 18th  |       | Morecambe    |       | 14    | 3     | 4     | 7     | 15    | 21    | -6    | 13    | 
| -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| 
| 19th  |       | Wycombe      |       | 14    | 3     | 4     | 7     | 13    | 23    | -10   | 13    | 
| -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| 
| 20th  |       | Accrington   |       | 14    | 3     | 3     | 8     | 13    | 15    | -2    | 12    | 
| -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| 
| 21st  |       | Chester      |       | 14    | 4     | 0     | 10    | 10    | 23    | -13   | 12    | 
| -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| 
| 22nd  |       | Exeter       |       | 14    | 2     | 5     | 7     | 9     | 16    | -7    | 11    | 
| -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| 
| 23rd  |       | Oxford       |       | 14    | 1     | 5     | 8     | 13    | 27    | -14   | 8     | 
| -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| 
| 24th  |       | Macclesfield |       | 14    | 1     | 4     | 9     | 11    | 23    | -12   | 7     | 
| -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|

EagleFan · 02-03-2010, 11:05 PM

October 31, 2009

We celebrate Halloween by hosting Port Vale in a tough league match. They are in 3rd place in the league and play a smothering defensive style as they have allowed only 9 goals in their 14 league games.

I thought about sitting Potter who has not been playing up to his usual level over the past few games but decided ths would not be the game to do so as we can't afford to give up anything against this team.

GK - Danny Potter
DL - Ben Mee
DC - Phil Bolland
DC - Wayne Hatswell
DR - Dan Gleeson
ML - Adam Rundle
DC - Andy Parkinson
MC - Sam Sheridan
MR - Robbie Willmott
ST - Chris Holroyd
ST - Vincent Pericard

Subs - Robert Eagle, Dean Bennett, Jon Challinor, Mark Beesley, Jonathon Hogg

- Rundle needs 1 more goal to reach 25 career league goals
- Pericard needs 2 more goals to reach 25 career league goals
- Holroyd has not scored in 504 minutes of play

1st half
- In the 4th minute Parkinson found himself in the box with room to shoot, the keeper made the save but the ball rebounded right to Holroyd who placed the ball into the net to end his goal drought... GOOOOOOOAAAALLLL!!!! We take the 1-0 lead!
- In the 6th minute our celebration ended as midfielder Louis Dodds directed a cross into our goal to tie the game 1-1
- In the 9th minute Gleeson crossed from the right wing right into the box and Holroyd was there to head it into the goal... GOOOOAAAALLL!!! His second gal of the game makes it 2-1!!! The Port Vale fans are shocked to see 2 goals scored on their club in the first 9 minutes of the game...
- In the 24th minute Gleeson tried to intercept a pass in the box but missed, that led to a scramble and Bolland putting the ball in for an own goal as our lead vanishes again, 2-2
- In the 30th minute Paricard took a pass at the top of the box, turned and fired and put it off the keeper's fingertips and into the goal.. GOOOOAAAALLLL!!!! We take a 3-2 lead, the offensive outburst is very unexpected but the fans are loving it...
- We go to the half up 3-2

2nd half
- In the 56th minute a misplayed pass led to a counter attack in which midfielder Simon Richman received a pass on the lef side of the box with an easy tap in for the goal to tie it 3-3
- In he 68th minute a long ball played into the left wing was run down by Holroyd, he dribbled towards the box and passed to Parkinson who one touched a pass to Sheridan who fired a shot past the diving keeper into the right of the goal to give us a 4-3 lead!!! No other team has scored this much in a single game against Port Vale this season...
- Hogg in for a tiring Bolland and moves to right defender as Gleeson moves to center defender in the 69th minute
- Eagle in for Rundle at left midfield in the 69th minute
- We hold up against a late surge for the 4-3 win

- Chris Holroyd was named man of the match as he breaks his goal drought with 2 goals

EagleFan · 02-06-2010, 11:54 AM

November 7, 2009

We are a huge underdog as we travel to play and FA Cup first round match at Huddersfield. Not only are they a level above us but they are in 7th in the league and have one of the higher scoring teams in the league which will test our defense. They have also not lost in their last 8 matches, with 6 of them victories.

I am listening to my gut and sitting Potter. He has not played well as of late and he needs something to think about. We need to play a perfect game to win this game anywa and to be honest (off the record) I would rather lose a non-league competition like this than a league match (since we would need a miracle run to actually do well in the FA Cup).

GK - Alex McCarthy
DL - Anthony Tonkin
DC - Phil Bolland
DC - Ben Mee
DR - Dan Gleeson
ML - Adam Rundle
DC - Andy Parkinson
MC - Sam Sheridan
MR - Robbie Willmott
ST - Chris Holroyd
ST - Vincent Pericard

Subs - Danny Potter, Danny Crow, Josh Coulson, Mark Beesley, Wayne Hatswell, Jon Challinor, Ben Farrell

1st half
- In the 3rd minute Holroyd took a shot from about 30 yards out trying to bend it into the upper left corner of the goal but skimmed it just off the top of the goal, that would have been HUGE if he could have given us an early lead
- In the 11th minute a corner from the right wing was headed into our goal by defender Nathan Clarke who had snuck into the box as Huddersfield takes the 1-0 lead
- In the 25th minute McCarthy made a great save on a shot from deep inside the box to keep the deficit at one
- In the 29th minute Rundle sent Holroyd running into the box on te left wing side, he closed toward the keeper and then passed to Pericard on the right side for the blast intto the goal... GOOOOOAAAAAAAALLLLLL!!!! Pericard has tied the game 1-1!!!!
- Our joy was shortlived as in the 32nd minute McCarthy made a nice save but the rebound was sent past him by midfielder Jim Goodwin to give tem a 2-1 lead
- In the 43rd minute Rundle crossed into teh box to Pericard but his header hit the post, the ball rebounded out to Holroyd and his shot hit the same post as we were unable to find the equalizer
- We go into the half down 2-1

2nd half
- Challinor in for Willmott in the 72nd minute
- Farrell in for Parkinson in the 72nd minute
- In the 76th minute Pericard sent Holroyd between the defense for a good chance into the box but the keeper made the save
- In the 82nd minute striker Keigan Parker headed a cross past McCarthy and into the net to give them a 3-1 lead and pretty much wrap the game up (barring a major miracle)
- Beesley in for Sheridan in the 83rd minute
- Holroyd has a chance in extra time but puts it over the goal and we go on to lose 3-1

- Nathan Clarke is named man of he match

I am proud of the team for their effort, though the board and fans are not exactly happy.

EagleFan · 02-07-2010, 12:14 AM

November 14, 2009

Back to our league schedule as we travel to 10th place Rotherham. The have not lost in their last 5 matches but they are a streaky team as that comes right after having lost 4 consecutive matches. I hope that our league leading attack will give them all they can handle as we currently have scored the most goals in league play.

McCarty has earned another chance to start. I told him to not let the outcome bother him but to do his best. I have placed him in the game now for two difficult contests but I didn't want to have the added pressure of the impatient home fans to worry about.

Sheridan has been called away to play for the Irish 19 and under squad.

GK - Alex McCarthy
DL - Anthony Tonkin
DC - Phil Bolland
DC - Ben Mee
DR - Dan Gleeson
ML - Adam Rundle
MC - Andy Parkinson
MC - Mark Beesley
MR - Robbie Willmott
ST - Chris Holroyd
ST - Vincent Pericard

Subs - Robert Eagle, Danny Crow, Josh Coulson, Ben Farrell, Jon Shcllinor

- McCarthy is making his debut for Cambridge
- Tonkin is making his 50th league appearance for Cambridge
- Rundle is about to make his 225th career league appearance
- Rundle needs 1 more goal to reach 25 career league goals
- Pericard is about to make his 125th career league appearance
- Pericard needs 1 more goal to reach 25 career league goals

1st half
- In the 26th minute Parkinson took a corner from the right wing and found Holroyd in the box for a header but the keeper made the save to keep the game scoreless
- In the 27th minute a long pass sending Holroyd forward led to the defender making a bad play trying to pass the ball away from Holroyd before he got to it but he put the ball right to Pericard who wasted no time firing the ball into the right side of the net for the GOOOOOOAAAAAAALLLLL!!!! We take a 1-0 lead as Pericard gets his 10th goal of the season and 25th career league goal
- We go into the half up 1-0

2nd half
- In the 61st minute on a set piece after an offside, Bolland sent Pericard on a run into the right wing corner, he got by the defender and cut towards the box, as the defenders started to converge on him he passed to Beesley who was pulled down in the box and a penalty is awarded
- Pericard takes the penalty and everyone is surprised as he is stopped, the rebound is put over the end line for a corner
- Challinor in for Willmott in the 70th minute
- Eagle in for Runde in the 70th minute
- Farrell in for an injured Eagle and moves to center midfield as Parkinson moves to left midfield in the 1st minute of injury time
- We hold on for the 1-0 victory

- Defender Ian Sharps is named man of the match

EagleFan · 02-07-2010, 02:31 PM

November 21, 2009

We hope to continue our nice little run as we travel to Bournemouth. They are 2 places behind us in the standings and could leap-frog us with a victory.

This game will be a battle of the irresistable force meets the immovable object as they hve allowed the 3rd fewest number of goals in the league and we lead the league in goals scored.

I have not been happy with Mee and Willmott as of late as they have not been playing at the same level they were early in the season. I am sitting hem to start this match and giving Sheridan and Coulson another crack at the starting lineup. Potter is also returning to the lineup, hopefully sitting a couple games got his head back together.

GK - Danny Potter
DL - Anthony Tonkin
DC - Phil Bolland
DC - Josh Coulson
DR - Dan Gleeson
ML - Adam Rundle
MC - Sam Sheridan
MC - Mark Beesley
MR - Andy Parkinson
ST - Chris Holroyd
ST - Vincent Pericard

Subs - Robert Eagle, Jonathon Hogg, Ben Mee, Robbie Willmott, Jon Challinor

- Rundle needs 1 more goal for 25 career league goals

1st half
- In the 29th minute Bournemouth finally solved Potter (after he had made some very nice saves early) as midfielder scored into the left side of the goal from about 25 yards out to give them a 1-0 lead
- In the 43rd minute Rundle tooka corner from the left wing, sent it into the box to Holroyd who settled it, turned into space and blasted it into the left of the goal... GOOOOAAAAALLLLL!!!!! Game tied 1-1
- In the 2nd minute of injury time our celebration ended as midfielder Danny Hollands shot from about 25 yards out to the left side and snuck the ball just inside the left post to give them a 2-1 lead
- We go to the half down 2-1

2nd half
- Mee in for Tonkin at left defender to start the second half as Tonkin did not have a good first half
- Challinor in for Sheridan in the 66th minute
- In the 69th minute Pericard had a one touch pass to Holroyd in the box and he fired it past the diving keeper to tie the game 2-2!!!!!!
- In the 71st minute a long pass ito our attacking zone on a set piece has Holroyd racingthe keeper to get to the ball outside of the box, they arrived at the same time and Holroyd got the pass past the keeper and had the entire empty net to tap the ball in for his hat trick!!! GOOOOOOOOOOAAAAAALLLLL!!!!! We go up 3-2!
- Hogg in for a slightly injured Gleeseon in the 87th minute
- In the 88th minute Bournemouth had a wonderful chance from inside the box but Potter made an outstanding save diving to his right and the ball was cleared
- The game ends in a 3-2 win

- Chris Holroyd was easily named man of the match with his hattrick

EagleFan · 02-07-2010, 09:55 PM

November 24, 2009

We return home for a match against 20th place Morecambe. We are a favorite as we hope to keep our streak going.

GK - Danny Potter
DL - Ben Mee
DC - Phil Bolland
DC - Josh Coulson
DR - Dan Gleeson
ML - Adam Rundle
MC - Sam Sheridan
MC - Mark Beesley
MR - Andy Parkinson
ST - Chris Holroyd
ST - Vincent Pericard

Subs - Ben Farrell, Danny Crow, Jon Challinor, Anthony Tonkin, Robbie Willmott

- Rundle needs 1 more goal to reach 25 career league goals
- Beesley is about to make his 75th career league appearance for Cambridge

1st half
- In the 4th minute Rundle took a corner from the left wing and hooked it into the box where Holroy headed it into the goal... GOOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAALLLLLLL!!!! We take the 1-0 lead!
- In the 11th minute Pericard is mugged in the box and a penalty is called!
- Pericard scores on the penalty kick!!!! We're up 2-0 with our striers each giving us a goal!
- In the 44th minute our onslaught continues as Parkinson took a corner from the right wing and sent it into the box, Pericard knocked it down, found an open space and fired it into the right of the goal... GOAAAAAAAAAALLLL!!!! We are now up 3-0
- We go to the half up 3-0

2nd half
- Crow in for Holroyd in the 68th minute
- Willmott in for Parkinson in the 68th minute
- Farrell in for an injured Pericard and moves to midfield as Beesley moves to striker in the 71st minute as all Cambridge fans are holding their breath
- In the 90th minute Potter makes a great save on a shot from deep inside the box to keep the score 3-0
- We coast to the 3-0 victory

- Pericard is named man of the match

EagleFan · 02-07-2010, 10:15 PM

December 1, 2009

Chris Holroyd came in 3rd for player of the month for November.

I was named Manager of the Month for November in the Coca-Cola League 2. We had only 3 league matches in the month but won them all by a combined score of 7-2.

EagleFan · 02-09-2010, 07:02 PM

Decembe 5, 2009

We travel to play at under-achieving Accrington. They are in 15th place in the league. Prior to the game we made an offer for a defender as we are actively looking to improve the team once the transfer window opens in a month so we can make a legitimate run down the stretch. I credit our position to my finding and signing players who scouts think could play at a higher level than league 2 (Mee, Pericard, Sheridan and Rundle to name a few).

GK - Alex McCarthy
DL - Ben Mee
DC - Phil Bolland
DC - Josh Coulson
DR - Dan Gleeson
ML - Adam Rundle
MC - Sam Sheridan
MC - Andy Parkinson
MR - Robbie Willmott
ST - Chris Holroyd
ST - Vincent Pericard

Subs - Robert Eagle, Danny Crow, Jon Challinor, Anthony Tonkin, Mark Beesley

- Rundle needs 1 more goal for 25 career league goals
- Willmott is about to make his 50th career league appearance, all for Cambridge

1st half
- In the 27th minute Parkinson had a fine chance inside the box but hit the crossbar
- In the 30th minute midfielder Andrew Procter headed a cross past a defensless McCarthy and into out net to give them a 1-0 lead, we have controlled the game yet now we trail
- We go to the half down 1-0 thanks to missed opportunities, Holroyd has missed several good chances and is not playing up to par

2nd half
- Crow in for Holroyd who ha played a poor game and missed many chance which should have given us a lead by now in the 65th minute
- Eagle in for Rundle in the 65th minute
- We are unable to convert a chance and lose 1-0

- Midfielder Andrew Procter is named man of the match

EagleFan · 02-09-2010, 08:48 PM

Update

We now have signed 2 players that will be joining us once the transfer window opens in January. Center defender Sam Collins (32 year old, league 1, Hartlepool) and center midfielder Nicky Travis (22 year old, championship, Sheffield United).

Scouts feel Travis will become our best center midfielder as soon as he steps on the pitch. Collins should strenghten up our defense as he is rated at least as good as Mee.

EagleFan · 02-09-2010, 09:33 PM

December 12, 2009

We have just what the doctor ordered to get back into our winning ways. A home match against 22nd place Chester. They have been outscored 35-16 in league matches and look overmatched in most.

GK - Danny Potter
DL - Ben Mee
DC - Phil Bolland
DC - Josh Coulson
DR - Dan Gleeson
ML - Adam Rundle
MC - Sam Sheridan
MC - Andy Parkinson
MR - Robbie Willmott
ST - Chris Holroyd
ST - Vincent Pericard

Subs - Robert Eagle, Jonathon Hogg, Jon Challinor, Anthony Tonkin, Mark Beesley

- Rundle still needs 1 more goal to reach 25 career league goals

1st half
- In the 10th minute Gleeson made a long cross into the box to Mee who snuck in from his defensive position and directedit into the goal... but it won't count as offside is called
- In the 35th minute Rundle crossed to Pericard in the box, he dribbled once into a shooting position and fired the ball off the crossbar and out as the game remains scoreless
- We go to the half with the game scoreless

2nd half
- Beesley in for Pericard at striker who had received a small injury late int he opening half to start the second half
- Challinor in for Willmott in the 82nd minute
- We play a very poor game and only come away with a scoreless draw, I let the team have it in the post game talks, we must perform better

- Robbie Willmott was named man of the match

EagleFan · 02-09-2010, 10:04 PM

December 19, 2009

We host Exeter, a team that has been on a roll as of late winning their last three matches. We, however, have not been playing well the last couple matches and need to shake things up a bit.

GK - Danny Potter
DL - Ben Mee
DC - Phil Bolland
DC - Josh Coulson
DR - Dan Gleeson
ML - Adam Rundle
MC - Ben Farrell
MC - Andy Parkinson
MR - Robbie Willmott
ST - Chris Holroyd
ST - Vincent Pericard

Subs - Robert Eagle, Jonathon Hogg, Jon Challinor, Sam Sheridan, Mark Beesley

- Potter has not concededa goal in 225 minutes of play
- Rundle still needs 1 more goal to reah 25 career league goals

1st half
- In the 13th minute Farrell had a chance from teh top of the box but hit the crossbar and it stayed out
- Sheridan in for an injured Willmott and moves to center midfield as Parkinson moves to right midfied in the 39th minute
- In the 45th minute Pericard did a fine job finding Parkinson for a run into the box but Parkinson was unable to get the ball past the keeper
- In the 1st minute of injury time Rundle found Pericard in the box, he turned and fired just inside the riht post... GOOOOOOAAAAAALLLLL!!! We take the 1-0 lead
- We go to the half up 1-0

2nd half
- In the 53rd minute striker Richard Logan redirected a cross into the goal as Potter's shutout streak ends an the game it tied 1-1
- In the 75th minute Sheridan fired a shot from about 25 yads out off the bar, Parkinson fired home the rebound but was called offside and the goal did not count
- Challinor in for Parkinson in the 76th minute
- Eagle in for a tired Rundle in the 1st minute of injury time
- The game ends tied 1-1, another lost opportunity

- Adam Rundle was named man of the match

EagleFan · 02-10-2010, 07:02 PM

December 26, 2009

We travel to play at Stockport who have been getting mixed results as of late. We need to pick our play up as we have not been getting the results tha we would like as of late. With less than a week left before our transfers come to play for us we hope that will give us a boost for the rest of the season.

GK - Danny Potter
DL - Ben Mee
DC - Phil Bolland
DC - Josh Coulson
DR - Dan Gleeson
ML - Adam Rundle
MC - Ben Farrell
MC - Andy Parkinson
MR - Robbie Willmott
ST - Chris Holroyd
ST - Vincent Pericard

Subs - Robert Eagle, Danny Crow, Darryl McMahon, Wayne Hatswell, Mark Beesley

- Rundle still needs 1 more goal to reah 25 career league goals

1st half
- In the 27th minute Rundle made a great cross from the left wing to Pericard for the header but it went just over the goal and the game remained scoreless
- In the 1st minute of injury time midfielder Tommy Rowe took apass deep ni the box and put one past Potter to give them a 1-0 lead, that play certainly looked offisde to me
- We go to the half down 1-0

2nd half
- Going with my gut and bringing Crow in to replace Holroyd, who played poorly in the first half, to start the second half
- In the 58th minute Rundle too a free kick and passed to Crow inside the box, he dribbled for space and fired just wide to the left of the goal
- In the 62nd minute midfielder Tommy rowe brought the ball deep into the left of the box and shot the ball just insode the left post between Potter an the post to give them a 2-0 lead, Potter seemed to be expecting a cross to the striker who was in a better shooting position and was cheating in that direction
- We fall 2-0 as we are unable to convert any late chances

- Midfielder Tommy Rowe is named man of the match
- McMahon in for Farrell in the 62nd minute

EagleFan · 02-10-2010, 07:44 PM

December 30, 2009

We return home to face Notts County. We are the underdog though we are ahead of the in the standingsa they ae bee playing well and we haven't recently.

We may have made a huge signing if we can agree to terms with the player as our transfer bid for striker Shawn Harrad has been accepted by Burton. He has scored 16 goals in his 23 games this season as he is coming into his own. In his last 92 league games he has 55 goals, including a BSP leading 28 league goals last season.

GK - Danny Potter
DL - Ben Mee
DC - Phil Bolland
DC - Josh Coulson
DR - Dan Gleeson
ML - Adam Rundle
MC - Ben Farrell
MC - Andy Parkinson
MR - Robbie Willmott
ST - Chris Holroyd
ST - Vincent Pericard

Subs - Anthony Tonkin, Sam Sheridan, Darryl McMahon, Jon Challinor, Mark Beesley

- Rundle still needs 1 more goal to reah 25 career league goals
- Gleeson is about to make his 175th league appearance for Cambridge
- Challinor will make his 325th career league appearance if brought on

1st half
- In the 36th minute Mee sent Holroyd running into the box where he was tripped but the ref called it a dive and gave Holroyd a yellow
- The half ends 0-0

2nd half
- Beesley in for Holroyd to start the second half
- Sheridan in for Farrell in the 67th minute
- Tonkin in for Coulson and moves to left defender as Mee moves to center defender in the 67th minute
- In the 88th minute Willmott fed Parkinson in the box but he sho it well over the goal
- Neither team is able to score and the fans are unhappy with a scoreless draw

- Notts County defender Rober Taylor was named man of the match

EagleFan · 02-10-2010, 08:19 PM

January 1, 2010

I am told that the Shaun Harrad transfer cannot go through. Our team's balance is well into the positive, certainly we should be able to free up enough money for this deal. This deal could push the team into a true promotion contender.

After much thought I decide to push the issue and give the team an ultimatum. I am in good standing with the gans and in general so I can't see them letting me walk over this.

January 2, 2010

The board calls me in to discuss my ultimatum. I am met with very angry faces and they ask me to sit down. They say they cannot increase our transfer budget. I did my homework and present my case, including the very comfortable amount of funds available to the team. I remind them of where the team was at when I started and where thye are now, in the running for an incredible feat of back to back promotions.

Unfortunately they do not budge and hand me my walking papers. I cannot believe it, it all happened so fast. The timeline I was waiting for had arrived and I expected to have 3 new players and they could become the best striker, midfielder and defender on the team which would improve us immensely. Now I am on the oustside looking in. One stupid decision. Now I need to hit the pavement and find a new team. There must be teams that would want me after what I have done in my short tenure...

EagleFan · 02-10-2010, 09:10 PM

January 22, 2010

No luck with the job hunt yet. I have been watching Cambridge and feel a little bit justified by the fact that in the three matches since I have been let go they have 1 win and 2 losses and in their last 2 matches they have been outscored 7-0.

There are currently no job openings for manager.

EagleFan · 02-10-2010, 10:05 PM

March 14, 2010

I have been offered a job at Worcester City. They are a struggling in 22nd place in Blue Square South.

After thinking it over I have decided to accept as it will get me back "in the game". If nothing else I can use this job to parlay into something better.

Definitely no ultimatums this time around.

MacroGuru · 02-10-2010, 10:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EagleFan

January 1, 2010

I am told that the Shaun Harrad transfer cannot go through. Our team's balance is well into the positive, certainly we should be able to free up enough money for this deal. This deal could push the team into a true promotion contender.

After much thought I decide to push the issue and give the team an ultimatum. I am in good standing with the gans and in general so I can't see them letting me walk over this.

January 2, 2010

The board calls me in to discuss my ultimatum. I am met with very angry faces and they ask me to sit down. They say they cannot increase our transfer budget. I did my homework and present my case, including the very comfortable amount of funds available to the team. I remind them of where the team was at when I started and where thye are now, in the running for an incredible feat of back to back promotions.

Unfortunately they do not budge and hand me my walking papers. I cannot believe it, it all happened so fast. The timeline I was waiting for had arrived and I expected to have 3 new players and they could become the best striker, midfielder and defender on the team which would improve us immensely. Now I am on the oustside looking in. One stupid decision. Now I need to hit the pavement and find a new team. There must be teams that would want me after what I have done in my short tenure...

Ouch! ...That has to hurt...I always remember in the older version it was instant walking papers. I think you have to be like a god to the franchise to issue something like that.

I know you found another gig per a later post but good luck getting them on the right track.

EagleFan · 02-10-2010, 10:43 PM

Squad

GK - Jamie Turner (30, England) - solid keeper but he tends to be inconsistent

GK - James O'Neill (17, England) - Not presently as good as Turner but is believed to have the potential to be much better, a player to watch

D RC - Duncan Jupp (35, Scotland) - Hard working, aggressive but lacks speed

D C - Martin Riley (23, England) - Good in the air but does not alwas show a good head for the game

D C - Dexter Bell (17, England) - Very athletic but doesn't quite have the skills to be a full time starter, may have the potential to get there

D C - Peter Grey (17, England) - Very fast, athletic and aggressive but gets out of position too often, has the potential to be very good however

D C, DM , M C - David Bampton (26, England) - Determined, strong, very aggressive, plysbest as a defensive midfielder

M RC - Rob Davies (22, Wales) - solid player with as many strengths as weaknesses, plays best at center midfield but can handle right as needed

M C - Danny Morgan (18, England) - Has some speed but does not have a huge upside and shouldn't be much more than an emergency role player (though is thrust into the starting lineup on this squad)

AM R - Andre Francis (24, England) - Has good speed and flair but lacks aerial ability and much else

AM C - Ricardo Fernandes (20, Portugal) - Fast, fit and shows very good technique, one of the best players on the squad, need to find a way to keep him actively involved in each match

ST - Matt Dinsmore (19, England) - Standard striker for this division and currently our best, has good speed but lacks field vision, decision making and is inconsistent

ST - John Garner (18, England) - Extremely determined, quick and brave but in inconsistent, has potential to be decent

ST - Charlie Holsgrove (18, England) - Has some speed but lacks intelligence on the pitch, has okay potential

Youngsters to watch that are not yet on the main squad:

D C, DM, M C - Grant Cook (16, England) - Does not quite have the skills yet but is expected to become our best defender on the squad as he has the speed, fitness and leadership already but needs to develope a bit more

D/WB L, AM L - Chris Kennedy (16, England) - Very fast, fit and has a great work ethic, needs to refine his game for another couple seasons however

ST - Luke Buckley (16, England) - Good speed and flair but a very selfish player that needs to mature, has potential to be a good striker in this league

EagleFan · 02-10-2010, 10:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MacroGuru

Ouch! ...That has to hurt...I always remember in the older version it was instant walking papers. I think you have to be like a god to the franchise to issue something like that.

I know you found another gig per a later post but good luck getting them on the right track.

I wasn't going to make the demand either, it was just that I had my eye on trying to get that player all season and finally got Butron to accept a price a little closer to what I was hoping to get the board to be okay with. When the season started they wanted a quarter of a million which was way out of our price range.

It's going to be rough getting this new team turned around, they don't have much to work with. Time to hit the free transfer list (at least they still have plenty of room in their weekly salary budget).

EagleFan · 02-10-2010, 11:02 PM

March 16, 2010

My first signing is a free transfer. I brought in left midfielder Bryan Ingram. Once he reaches match fitness he will have a spot in the starting lineup. I know there are only 9 games left in the season but I needed to do something to jumpstart the team. So far this season they have won just 3 matches, this is an uphill battle.

EagleFan · 02-10-2010, 11:11 PM

March 19, 2010

Already having issues with the team. David Bampton didn't show for training and has told the press that he is not happy with the team and is "considering his options".

I want to set a tone early so I have fined him 2 weeks salary.

Bampton seems to accept the punishment.

EagleFan · 02-10-2010, 11:57 PM

March 20, 2010

My first match as manager of Worcester City. We face St. Albans on the road. They are 16th in the BSS. Our last 4 games have been all losses and the team lost by a combined score of 10-0. Scoring may be a win in and of itself.

GK - Jamie Turner
DL - David Bampton
DC - Martin Riley
DC - Carl Heeley
DR - Duncan Jupp
ML - Bryan Ingram
MC - Rob Davies
MC - Ricardo Fernandes
MR - Andre Francis
ST - Matt Dinsmore
ST - John Garner

Subs - Danny Morgan, Dexter Bell, Peter Grey, James O'Neill

- Turner is making his 25th league appearance for Worcester
- Jupp is set to make his 25th league appearance for Worcester
- Ingram is set to make his league debut for Worcester
- Davies is set to make his 75th career league appearance for Worcester
- Garner has not scored in 1129 minutes
- Dinsmore has not scored in 439 minutes
- O'Neill will play in his first league game if he comes off the bench

1st half
- In the 2nd minute Garner tried to loop the ball over the keeers head frmo about 25 yards out but hit the to of the goal
- In the 8th minute striker Terry Fearns found the back of our net to give St. Albans a 1-0 lead
- In the 27th minute Garner had a chance to tie from inside the box but put it over the goal
- In the 30th minute Garner found Dinsmore breaking into the box, Dinsmore fired the ball pas the diving keeper to break the team's goal scoring drought... GOOOOOOOAAAAAAALLLLLL!!!!! Game tied 1-1
- We go to the half tied 1-1

2nd half
- Bell in for an exhausted Jupp to start the second half
- Morgan in for an exhausted Davies to start the second half
- Gray in for an injured Fernandez and moves to center defender as we shift to a 5-3-2 in the 73rd minute
- We hold on for the 1-1 draw

- Jamie Turner was named man of the match

EagleFan · 02-11-2010, 10:42 AM

March 27, 2010

We are at home for a match against 11th place Braintree. We again are an underdog (and should be) and have an uphill battle ahead of us.

I had a few more issues with players between games, the biggest coming from Garner as he wants a new contract. I told him that he can get one but he has to earn it with his play for the remainder of the season. He seems okay with that, but time and performance will tell.

I hve decided to give youngster Chris Kennedy a chance to prove himself witah some league action.

GK - Jamie Turner
DL - Chris Kennedy
DC - Martin Riley
DC - Carl Heeley
DR - Duncan Jupp
ML - Bryan Ingram
MC - Rob Davies
MC - Ricardo Fernandes
MR - Andre Francis
ST - Matt Dinsmore
ST - John Garner

Subs - Danny Morgan, Charlie Holsgrove, Peter Gray, James O'Neill, David Bampton

- Garner continues his drought and has not scored in 1219 minutes
- O'Neill will play in his 1st league match if brought on

1st half
- In the 24th minute striker Jordan Sutcliffe received a pass in traffic at the top of the box and managed to get off a perfectly places shot into the left side of the goal as we now trail 1-0
- In the 30th minute off a free kick set piece Sutcliffe received a pass in teh box, turned and fired into the goal to give them a 2-0 lead, our troubles continue
- In the 43rd minute Fernandes took afree kick from about 25 yards out to the left wing side and hooked the shot just insode the left post for the GOOOOOOOAAAAAAAAAALLLL!!!!! We are back to within 1 at 2-1
- We go to the half down 2-1

2nd half
- In the 60th minute Garner heads a pass to Dinsmore in the box where he has a clear shot and fires the ball into the net.. GOOOOOOOOAAAAALLL!!!!! We have tied the match 2-2
- Morgan in for an injured Francis and moves to center midfield as Davies moves to right midfield in the 62nd minute
- In the 77th minute Fernandes takes a corner from the right wing and swings it into the box where Jupp heads it past the keeper and into the net... GOOOOOAAAAAALLLLLLL!!!! We have come back to take a 3-2 lead!!!!!
- In the 81st minute Jupp is called for a penalty in the box, a poor call in my opinion and he is given a yellow card
- Defender Gavin Hurren took the penalty and scores into the left of the goal to tie the game 3-3
- Gray in for Davies in the 82nd minute
- Bampton in for Ingram in the 82nd minute
- The game ends in a 3-3 draw, we were robbed by the ref

- Jordan Sutcliffe was named man of the match

EagleFan · 02-13-2010, 12:45 AM

April 3, 2010

We travel to play at Bishop's Stortford. They are two places above us in teh standings so maybe we have a chance, though we are the underdog.

GK - Jamie Turner
DL - Chris Kennedy
DC - Martin Riley
DC - Carl Heeley
DR - Duncan Jupp
ML - Bryan Ingram
MC - Danny Morgan
MC - Ricardo Fernandes
MR - Rob Davies
ST - Matt Dinsmore
ST - John Garner

Subs - Dexter Bell, Charlie Holsgrove, Peter Gray, James O'Neill, David Bampton

- Garner has not scored in 1309 minutes
- O'Neill will play his first career league match if brought on
- Davies will come within 4 games of an all-time record for appearances for Worcester City

1st half
- In the 34th minute Duane Jackman found a clear shot from just inside the box and beat Turner into the left side of the goal to give them a 1-0 lead
- In the 37th minute a defensive breakdown let midfielder Caig Edwards have a clear chance inside thebox and he buried it to give them a 2-0 lead
- We go to the half down 2-0

2nd half
- Holsgrove in for Morgan and we shift to a 4-3-3 as he moves to forward
- Bampton in for a tired Ingram an switches with Kennedy to move to defense as Ingram moves to attacking left midfielder
- In the 85th minute striker Simon Smith had an open shot on a counter attack and scores easily past Turner (who is shell shocked at this point) as we now trail 3-0
- Bell in for Heeley in the 86th minute
- We fall 3-0, we were outshot 21-7 (8-0 in shots on target), in a nushell this team is REALLY bad

- Duane Jackman is named man of the match

EagleFan · 02-13-2010, 12:49 AM

Update

With our recent loss the team has set a new club record for games without a win at 13. They have also clinched relegation. Futility isn't even the word for it at this point as they are 15 points behind the team that is in front of them.

EagleFan · 02-14-2010, 11:55 PM

Update

This team is awful, and that is being kind. We lost the next two games and I apply for 2 other jobs as I can't begin to deal with this mistake (accepting this position) as players are trying to make contract demands and skipping training. The team is imploding and I want out to be honest.

The board calls me in and they are not happy that I have looked into other openings. I am warned after the first one and let go after the second one.

The press conference is anything but kind as both the board and I have nasty things to say about each other. Next time I need to do more research before accepting a position instead of grabbing the fist thing that comes around.

EagleFan · 02-15-2010, 12:17 AM

April 20, 2010

A much better situation drops into my lap as Hampton & Richmond have offered me a position. They are also in the Blue Square South but are presently in 3rd and have clinched a playoff spot. With 3 games remaining in the regular season the best they can do is 3rd as Woking have wrapped up the league championship.

I will take time to pour over their squad to see what is their best strength and weakness but at first glance I can see the following:

They have scored the most goals in the league (something that I like and something that I preach).

That have allowed the 6th fewest number of goals (a good sign).

They are 3rd in goal differential at +30.

Danny Forrest (AM R, ST) is tied for the league lead with 20 goals.

Ian Hodges (ST) is tied for 4th with 18 goals.

Alan Inns (D, M C) is tied for 5th with 10 assists.

Jay Lovett (D, M R) is tied for 8th with 9 assists.

Danny Forrest has the 4th best average rating at 7.08.

It looks like I am going to have anough tools to begin working with.

EagleFan · 02-15-2010, 02:34 AM

Hampton & Richmond

GK - Michael Oakes (36, England) - Solid keeper and the starter, good reflexes, very athletc and has a good head for the game, has been iven 4 yellows and is one away from a suspension

GK - Robert Murray (21, England) - Far from Oakes' current level, gets out of position and needs to improve but shows that he could become a decent replacement for Oakes once his career with the club ends

SW, D C - Dean Wells (25, England) - Determined, aggressive, good tackler and a great work ethic, best central defender on the squad, only real weakness is his lack of speed, has been named man of the match 5 times in league play and 2 times in Cup play this season

D C - Joe Connor (25, England) - Fit and quick, marks well but not a good tackler, 1 yellow away from a suspension

D/WB/M R - Jay Lovett (32, England) - Good team player, no real standout strengths, in league play this season has 4 goals, 9 assists and named man of the match 3 times

D/WB/M L - Craig Tanner (24, England) - Fit, good with the ball, good crossing ability, in league play this season he has 8 assists, 7 yellow cards and was named man of the match 2 times

D/WB/AM L - Jamie Price (21, Wales) - Very good all around player but lacks speed and stamina, in league play this season he has 3 goals and 4 assists, is currently out with a chest injury

D/M C - Alan Inns (27, England) - Very good in the air, lacks skill in dribblingaround an opponent, in league play this season he has 2 goals and 10 assists and has been named man of the match 5 times, is 1 yellow away from a suspension

DM, M C - Danny Brown (29, England) - One of the stars of the team, great with the ball, great team player, does lack speed which can be a hinderance, in league play this season he has 10 goals and 4 assists

M C - Bai Mas Lettejallow (26, England) - Average player, used in rotation, no real strengths

M C - Nathan Burke (18, England) - Has speed, lacks in most other areas, has seen limited playing time

AM RLC, FC - Craig Johnston (27, England) - Has some speed, lacks aerial ability, has only seen time in 15 games as a sub

AM R, ST - Danny Forrest (25, England) - One of our stars, has some speed an solid all around, has played mostly at striker but may be better a a right midfielder, in league play this season has 20 goals and 6 assists and has been named man of the match 5 times

AM LC, F C - Joel Byrum (23, England) - Has some speed but no major stengths, has been okay for us as a starter in 25 games but we could definitely use an upgrade

AM C - Jamie Smith (20, England) - Has good speed and from what I can see looks like he should be one of the top players on the squad, he is on loan fro Crystal Palace and has not appared in a match for us as he has been placed on the reserves (I will be changing that)

ST - Ian Hodges (27, England) - Another one of our stars, very good team player, in league play this season he has 18 goals and 3 assists and has been named man of the match 4 times

ST - Mohammed Dikuiza (20, England) - Has some speed but little else presently, has potential to develop into an okay player

EagleFan · 02-15-2010, 03:15 AM

April 20, 2010

I have no time to get settled in as we have a match already against Maidenhead at home. I will be getting judged already by the home fans and hope to make a good impression.

GK - Michael Oakes
DL - Craig Tanner
DC - Joe Connor
DC - Dean Wells
DR - Jay Lovett
ML - Joel Byrom
MC - Alan Inns
MC - Bai Mas Lettejallow
MR - Craig Johnston
ST - Danny Forrest
ST - Ian Hodges

Subs - Danny Brown, Nathan Burke, Mohammed Dikuiza, Robert Murray

- Brown needs 3 more goals to reach 25 career league goals
- If we avoid defeat today we will have gone a season high 8 matches in a row without a loss

1st half
- In the 30th minute Forrest raced the keeer to the ball outside of the box, bet him there and fired but hit the post as he had the entire net but the game stay scoreless
- In the 41st minute Johston finds Hodges near the top of the box at the right sde, he dribbles into space and places a shot into the upper left corner for the GOOOOOAAAAALLLL!!!! We take a 1-0 lead!
- In the 45th minute Hodges was mugged in the box on a corner and a penalty was called
- Hodges takes the penalty and scores into the left of the goal... GOOOOOAALLLL!!!!! We are up 2-0!
- We go into the half up 2-0

2nd half
- In the 50th minute striker Richard Pacquette headed a cross into the goal to make the score 2-1
- In the 70th minute Johnston crossed from teh right side of the box and defender Max Pearson headed the ball into his own goal on an attempted clear to give us a 3-1 lead
- Brown in for an exhausted Tanner in the 71st minute
- In the 73rd minute striker Lee Newman fires a rebound past Oakes to make the score 3-2
- Burke in for Inns in the 74th minute
- We hang on for the 3-2 win

- Ian Hodges was named man of the match

EagleFan · 02-15-2010, 12:26 PM

April 24, 2010

We play host to Woking who have wrapped up the league championship in their first season in the league after being relegated from Blue Square Premier last season. We are a rare underdog in this match as they handled us 3-0 on their turf earlier in the season. Hopefully I can help change that this time around.

GK - Michael Oakes
DL - Craig Tanner
DC - Joe Connor
DC - Dean Wells
DR - Jay Lovett
ML - Joel Byrom
MC - Alan Inns
MC - Bai Mas Lettejallow
MR - Craig Johnston
ST - Danny Forrest
ST - Ian Hodges

Subs - Danny Brown, Nathan Burke, Mohammed Dikuiza, Robert Murray

- Brown needs 3 more goals to reach 25 career league goals
- We have a chance to extend our unbeaten streak to 9 games

1st half
- In the 36th minute midfielder Matt Pattison fired a shot from 30 yards out and hooked it into the upper left corner of the goal to give Woking a 1-0 lead
- We go to the half down 1-0

2nd half
- Brown in for an injured Byrom to start the second half
- Burke in for an exhausted Inns in the 75th minute
- Dikuiza in for an exausted Johnson and moves to striker as we switch to a 4-3-3 in the 75th minute
- We have a few chances but they go over the goal and we fall 1-0 to end our unbeaten streak

- Matt Pattison is named man of the match

EagleFan · 02-15-2010, 01:12 PM

May 1, 2010

Our last match of the regular season and we play at AFC Wimbledon, one of our bitter rivals. We are both even in the points standings but they have a better goal differential. If we win, we finish 2nd, anything else and we finish 3rd.

GK - Michael Oakes
DL - Craig Tanner
DC - Joe Connor
DC - Dean Wells
DR - Jay Lovett
ML - Joel Byrom
MC - Alan Inns
MC - Bai Mas Lettejallow
MR - Craig Johnston
ST - Danny Forrest
ST - Ian Hodges

Subs - Danny Brown, Nathan Burke, Mohammed Dikuiza, Robert Murray, Jamie Price

- Johnston is about to make his 50th career league appearance
- Inns is about to make his 100th career league appearance
- Brown needs 3 goals to reach 25 career league goals

1st half
- In the 40th minute midfielder Goma Lambu received a pass from striker Jon Main in the box and ripped the ball past Oakes to give them a 1-0 lead, Lovett missed the interception and left Lambu open for that shot
- In the 44th minute Byrum crossed from the left wing into the box, Lettejallow headed the ball to Inns' feet and Inns easily directed the ball into the goal... GOOOOAAAAAAALLLLLL!!!! We get a late equalizer in the first half, 1-1
- The half ends 1-1 though we are being outplayed, Oakes has kept us in this one as they have a 5-1 edge in shots on target

2nd half
- In the 65th minute Jon Main took a pass in the box on a counter attack and fired past Oakes to give them a 2-1 lead
- Price, Burke and Brown in for tiring Johnston, Byrum and Inns in the 66th minute
- Burke is seriously injured in the 75th minute and we are down to 10 men
- In the 85th minute midfielder Reece Jones tooka pass in the box and beat Oakes with a quick shot to make it 3-1 as it is looking like we are going to fall for the 2nd straight match
- We are unable to mount an attack and fall 3-1

- Reece Jones was named man of the match

EagleFan · 02-15-2010, 01:50 PM

May 7, 2010

We travel to play at Team Bath for the first leg of our playoff semi-final. They do not have a premier scoring threat but play very solid defensively and have anough of a counter-attack to make them a playoff team.

GK - Michael Oakes
DL - Craig Tanner
DC - Joe Connor
DC - Dean Wells
DR - Jay Lovett
ML - Joel Byrom
MC - Alan Inns
MC - Bai Mas Lettejallow
MR - Craig Johnston
ST - Danny Forrest
ST - Ian Hodges

Subs - Danny Brown, Nathan Burke, Mohammed Dikuiza, Robert Murray, Jamie Price

1st half
- We play defensively and Oakes comes up with a couple saves but we give up no real threat or mount no real threat and go to the half scoreless

2nd half
- In the 51st minute midfielder Andy Caton received a pass in the box and put the ball past Oakes to give them a 1-0 lead, how was he not called offside, it wasn't even close, I need to be careful or I will probably get in trouble for my views on that non-call
- Brown in for an exhausted Johnston in the 51st minute
-In the 60th minute Lettejallow hd a chance inside the box but hit the right post
- Burke and Price in for Inns and Byrum in the 75th minute
- In the 86th minute Hodges is injured and taken out of the game as we are down to 10 players
- We are unable to mount an attack with just 10 players and fall 1-0, we need to have a good home match to advance

- Andy Caton is named man of the match

EagleFan · 02-15-2010, 01:51 PM

Update

Hodges is going to miss the remainder of the playoffs with a fractured wrist.

EagleFan · 02-15-2010, 02:17 PM

May 11, 2010

The biggest match of the season for the squad but unfortunately one of our best players will miss the match. We must win to advance. I brought Tehrani up for an emergency sub.

GK - Michael Oakes
DL - Craig Tanner
DC - Joe Connor
DC - Dean Wells
DR - Jay Lovett
ML - Joel Byrom
MC - Alan Inns
MC - Bai Mas Lettejallow
MR - Craig Johnston
ST - Danny Forrest
ST - Mohammed Dikuiza

Subs - Danny Brown, Nathan Burke, Soheil-Vosough Tehrani, Robert Murray, Jamie Price

1st half
- In the 5th minute Wells took a free kick from teh left wing, he fired it into the box and after a couple of rebounds off players Dikuiza found it and fired it into the net... GOOOOAAAAAALLLL!!!! We take a 1-0 lead!!
- We are unable to crack the defense again and go to the half up 1-0

2nd half
- In the 66th minute Forrest is tripped in the box and a penalty is called
- Johnston took the penalty and scored into the left side of the goal.. GOOOOALLLL!!!! We are up 2-0!!!
- Brown and Burke in for tiring Inns and Lettejallow in the 68th minute
- Price in for Byrum in the 81st minute
- We hold on for the 2-0 win (2-1 aggregate) and advance to the final!!!

- Craig Johnston was named man of the match

We will face Basingstoke, who beat our rivals AFC Wimbledon in penalties, in the final.

EagleFan · 02-15-2010, 02:52 PM

May 23, 2010

Playoff final against Basington. Basington has been on a 9 game unbeaten streak and has gotten the better of us this season. We had a 1-1 draw at home against them early in the season and lost 3-0 on the road to them.

GK - Michael Oakes
DL - Craig Tanner
DC - Joe Connor
DC - Dean Wells
DR - Jay Lovett
ML - Jamie Price
MC - Alan Inns
MC - Bai Mas Lettejallow
MR - Craig Johnston
ST - Danny Forrest
ST - Mohammed Dikuiza

Subs - Danny Brown, Nathan Burke, Soheil-Vosough Tehrani, Robert Murray, Joel Byrom

1st half
- In the 34th minute Inns had a great opportunity from inside the box but shot it right into the keeper's chest
- The match goes to the half scoreless

2nd half
- In the 58th minute Dizuika fired from 20 yards out and beat the keeper into the left of the goal... GOOOOOOOAAAAAALLLLL!!!!! We take a 1-0 lead!!!
- Brown and Byrum in for Inns and Price in the 72nd minute
- Burke in for an injured Connor in the 1st minute of injury time
- We keep the pressure on through injury time and when thefinal whistle blows we are up 1-0 for the win!!!!!!!

- Mohammed Dikuiza was named man of the match

EagleFan · 02-15-2010, 04:17 PM

World Cup 2010 - Groups

Group A
Angola
Chile
Ireland
Italy

Group B
Japan
Paraguay
Spain
Turkey

Group C
Greece
Nigeria
Serbia
South Korea

Group D
Czech Republic
Germany
Ivory Coast
Saudi Arabia

Group E
Cameroon
England
USA
Uruguay

Group F
Holland
Iran
Mali
Switzerland

Group G
Argentina
France
Mexico
South Africa

Group H
Australia
Brazil
Costa Rica
Portugal

EagleFan · 02-15-2010, 04:20 PM

June 11, 2010

Ireland 2
Italy 4

Angola 2
Chile 3

EagleFan · 02-15-2010, 04:22 PM

June 12, 2010

Japan 2
Turkey 3

Paraguay 0
Spain 2

Greece 2
South Korea 1

EagleFan · 02-15-2010, 04:24 PM

June 13, 2010

Nigeria 1
Serbia 1

Ivory Coast 0
Czech Republic 3

Germany 1
Saudi Arabia 1

EagleFan · 02-15-2010, 04:26 PM

June 14, 2010

Cameroon 0
Uruguay 2

England 2
USA 1

Mali 0
Holland 0

EagleFan · 02-15-2010, 04:27 PM

June 15, 2010

Switzerland 2
Iran 1

France 2
Mexico 0

South Africa 1
Argentina 4

EagleFan · 02-15-2010, 04:29 PM

June 16, 2010

Chile 3
Ireland 1

Portugal 1
Australia 1

Brazil 2
Costa Rica 1

EagleFan · 02-15-2010, 04:59 PM

World Cup 2010 - Standings

Code:

Group A         W  D  L  GF  GA  Dif  Pt
Chile           2  0  0   6   3   +3   6
Italy           1  0  0   4   2   +2   3
Angola          0  0  1   2   3   -1   0
Ireland         0  0  2   3   7   -4   0
 
Group B         W  D  L  GF  GA  Dif  Pt
Spain           1  0  0   2   0   +2   3
Turkey          1  0  0   3   2   +1   3
Japan           0  0  1   2   3   -1   0
Paraguay        0  0  1   0   2   -2   0
 
Group C         W  D  L  GF  GA  Dif  Pt
Greece          1  0  0   3   0   +3   3
Nigeria         0  1  0   1   1    0   1
Serbia          0  1  0   1   1    0   1
South Korea     0  0  1   0   3   -3   0
 
Group D         W  D  L  GF  GA  Dif  Pt
Czech Republic  1  0  0   3   0   +3   3
Germany         0  1  0   1   1    0   1
Saudi Arabia    0  1  0   1   1    0   1
Ivory Coast     0  0  1   0   3   -3   0
 
Group E         W  D  L  GF  GA  Dif  Pt
Uruguay         1  0  0   2   0   +2   3
England         1  0  0   2   1   +1   3
USA             0  0  1   1   2   -1   0
Cameroon        0  0  1   0   2   -2   0
 
Group F         W  D  L  GF  GA  Dif  Pt
Switzerland     1  0  0   2   1   +1   3
Holland         0  1  0   0   0    0   1
Mali            0  1  0   0   0    0   1
Iran            0  0  1   1   2   -1   0
 
Group G         W  D  L  GF  GA  Dif  Pt
Argentina       1  0  0   4   1   +3   3
France          1  0  0   2   0   +2   3
Mexico          0  0  1   0   2   -2   0
South Africa    0  0  1   1   4   -3   0
 
Group H         W  D  L  GF  GA  Dif  Pt
Brazil          1  0  0   2   1   +1   3
Australia       0  1  0   1   1    0   1
Portugal        0  1  0   1   1    0   1
Costa Rica      0  0  1   1   2   -1   0

EagleFan · 02-15-2010, 05:02 PM

June 17, 2010

Italy 2
Angola 1

Paraguay 3
Japan 0

Spain 2
Turkey 1

With Italy's win, both Italy and Chile qualify for the next round from Group A.

EagleFan · 02-15-2010, 05:04 PM

June 18, 2010

Serbia 1
Greece 2

South Korea 2
Nigeria 2

Saudi Arabia 0
Czech Republic 1

With their win, Greece qualifies or the next round from Group C

EagleFan · 02-15-2010, 05:07 PM

June 19, 2010

Germany 2
Ivory Coast 2

Uraguay 1
England 1

USA 3
Cameroon 0

With the tie beween Germany and Ivory Coast the Czech Republic have qualified for the next round in Group D.

EagleFan · 02-15-2010, 05:12 PM

June 20, 2010

Iran 1
Holland 1

Switzerland 1
Mali 0

Mexico 2
South Africa 0

Switzerland qualifies for the next round in Group F.

EagleFan · 02-15-2010, 05:14 PM

June 21, 2010

Argentina 1
France 3

Costa Rica 0
Portugal 3

Australia 0
Brazil 3

Brazil has qualified for the next round from Group H with their victory.

EagleFan · 02-15-2010, 05:27 PM

World Cup 2010 - Standings

Code:

Group A         W  D  L  GF  GA  Dif  Pt
x-Chile         2  0  0   6   3   +3   6
x-Italy         2  0  0   6   3   +3   6
Angola          0  0  2   3   5   -2   0
Ireland         0  0  2   3   7   -4   0
 
Group B         W  D  L  GF  GA  Dif  Pt
Spain           2  0  0   4   1   +3   6
Paraguay        1  0  1   3   2   +1   3
Turkey          1  0  1   4   4    0   3
Japan           0  0  2   2   6   -4   0
 
Group C         W  D  L  GF  GA  Dif  Pt
x-Greece        2  0  0   4   2   +2   6
Nigeria         0  2  0   3   3    0   2
South Korea     0  1  1   3   4   -1   1
Serbia          0  1  1   1   2   -1   1
 
Group D         W  D  L  GF  GA  Dif  Pt
x-Czech Republic2  0  0   4   0   +4   6
Germany         0  2  0   3   3    0   2
Saudi Arabia    0  1  1   1   2   -1   1
Ivory Coast     0  1  1   2   5   -3   1
 
Group E         W  D  L  GF  GA  Dif  Pt
Uruguay         1  1  0   3   1   +2   4
England         1  1  0   3   2   +1   4
USA             1  0  1   4   2   +2   3
Cameroon        0  0  2   0   5   -5   0
 
Group F         W  D  L  GF  GA  Dif  Pt
x-Switzerland   2  0  0   3   1   +2   6
Holland         0  2  0   1   1    0   2
Iran            0  1  1   2   3   -1   1
Mali            0  1  1   0   1   -1   1
 
Group G         W  D  L  GF  GA  Dif  Pt
France          2  0  0   5   1   +4   6
Argentina       1  0  1   5   4   +1   3
Mexico          1  0  1   2   2    0   3
South Africa    0  0  2   1   6   -5   0
 
Group H         W  D  L  GF  GA  Dif  Pt
x-Brazil        2  0  0   5   1   +4   6
Portugal        1  1  0   4   1   +3   4
Australia       0  1  1   1   4   -3   1
Costa Rica      0  0  2   1   5   -4   0

02-06-2010, 11:54 AM	#154
EagleFan Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Mays Landing, NJ USA	November 7, 2009 We are a huge underdog as we travel to play and FA Cup first round match at Huddersfield. Not only are they a level above us but they are in 7th in the league and have one of the higher scoring teams in the league which will test our defense. They have also not lost in their last 8 matches, with 6 of them victories. I am listening to my gut and sitting Potter. He has not played well as of late and he needs something to think about. We need to play a perfect game to win this game anywa and to be honest (off the record) I would rather lose a non-league competition like this than a league match (since we would need a miracle run to actually do well in the FA Cup). GK - Alex McCarthy DL - Anthony Tonkin DC - Phil Bolland DC - Ben Mee DR - Dan Gleeson ML - Adam Rundle DC - Andy Parkinson MC - Sam Sheridan MR - Robbie Willmott ST - Chris Holroyd ST - Vincent Pericard Subs - Danny Potter, Danny Crow, Josh Coulson, Mark Beesley, Wayne Hatswell, Jon Challinor, Ben Farrell 1st half - In the 3rd minute Holroyd took a shot from about 30 yards out trying to bend it into the upper left corner of the goal but skimmed it just off the top of the goal, that would have been HUGE if he could have given us an early lead - In the 11th minute a corner from the right wing was headed into our goal by defender Nathan Clarke who had snuck into the box as Huddersfield takes the 1-0 lead - In the 25th minute McCarthy made a great save on a shot from deep inside the box to keep the deficit at one - In the 29th minute Rundle sent Holroyd running into the box on te left wing side, he closed toward the keeper and then passed to Pericard on the right side for the blast intto the goal... GOOOOOAAAAAAAALLLLLL!!!! Pericard has tied the game 1-1!!!! - Our joy was shortlived as in the 32nd minute McCarthy made a nice save but the rebound was sent past him by midfielder Jim Goodwin to give tem a 2-1 lead - In the 43rd minute Rundle crossed into teh box to Pericard but his header hit the post, the ball rebounded out to Holroyd and his shot hit the same post as we were unable to find the equalizer - We go into the half down 2-1 2nd half - Challinor in for Willmott in the 72nd minute - Farrell in for Parkinson in the 72nd minute - In the 76th minute Pericard sent Holroyd between the defense for a good chance into the box but the keeper made the save - In the 82nd minute striker Keigan Parker headed a cross past McCarthy and into the net to give them a 3-1 lead and pretty much wrap the game up (barring a major miracle) - Beesley in for Sheridan in the 83rd minute - Holroyd has a chance in extra time but puts it over the goal and we go on to lose 3-1 - Nathan Clarke is named man of he match I am proud of the team for their effort, though the board and fans are not exactly happy. Last edited by EagleFan : 02-06-2010 at 11:39 PM.

02-07-2010, 02:31 PM	#156
EagleFan Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Mays Landing, NJ USA	November 21, 2009 We hope to continue our nice little run as we travel to Bournemouth. They are 2 places behind us in the standings and could leap-frog us with a victory. This game will be a battle of the irresistable force meets the immovable object as they hve allowed the 3rd fewest number of goals in the league and we lead the league in goals scored. I have not been happy with Mee and Willmott as of late as they have not been playing at the same level they were early in the season. I am sitting hem to start this match and giving Sheridan and Coulson another crack at the starting lineup. Potter is also returning to the lineup, hopefully sitting a couple games got his head back together. GK - Danny Potter DL - Anthony Tonkin DC - Phil Bolland DC - Josh Coulson DR - Dan Gleeson ML - Adam Rundle MC - Sam Sheridan MC - Mark Beesley MR - Andy Parkinson ST - Chris Holroyd ST - Vincent Pericard Subs - Robert Eagle, Jonathon Hogg, Ben Mee, Robbie Willmott, Jon Challinor - Rundle needs 1 more goal for 25 career league goals 1st half - In the 29th minute Bournemouth finally solved Potter (after he had made some very nice saves early) as midfielder scored into the left side of the goal from about 25 yards out to give them a 1-0 lead - In the 43rd minute Rundle tooka corner from the left wing, sent it into the box to Holroyd who settled it, turned into space and blasted it into the left of the goal... GOOOOAAAAALLLLL!!!!! Game tied 1-1 - In the 2nd minute of injury time our celebration ended as midfielder Danny Hollands shot from about 25 yards out to the left side and snuck the ball just inside the left post to give them a 2-1 lead - We go to the half down 2-1 2nd half - Mee in for Tonkin at left defender to start the second half as Tonkin did not have a good first half - Challinor in for Sheridan in the 66th minute - In the 69th minute Pericard had a one touch pass to Holroyd in the box and he fired it past the diving keeper to tie the game 2-2!!!!!! - In the 71st minute a long pass ito our attacking zone on a set piece has Holroyd racingthe keeper to get to the ball outside of the box, they arrived at the same time and Holroyd got the pass past the keeper and had the entire empty net to tap the ball in for his hat trick!!! GOOOOOOOOOOAAAAAALLLLL!!!!! We go up 3-2! - Hogg in for a slightly injured Gleeseon in the 87th minute - In the 88th minute Bournemouth had a wonderful chance from inside the box but Potter made an outstanding save diving to his right and the ball was cleared - The game ends in a 3-2 win - Chris Holroyd was easily named man of the match with his hattrick Last edited by EagleFan : 02-07-2010 at 09:25 PM.

02-03-2010, 10:42 AM	#151
EagleFan Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Mays Landing, NJ USA	October 27, 2009 We look to forget about our last performance as we return home to face Chesterfield. We're not the only team that has had a recent rough loss as Chesterfield lost a road match to Accrington 5-0 a week ago. I am sitting Coulson this game as is performance is unacceptable and is hurting the team. GK - Danny Potter DL - Ben Mee DC - Phil Bolland DC - Wayne Hatswell DR - Dan Gleeson ML - Adam Rundle DC - Andy Parkinson MC - Sam Sheridan MR - Robbie Willmott ST - Chris Holroyd ST - Vincent Pericard Subs - Robert Eagle, Dean Bennett, Rory McAuley, Mark Beesley, Jonathon Hogg - Rundle needs 2 more goals to reach 25 career league goals - Hatswell will be making his 50th league appearance with Cambridge - Pericard needs 3 more goals to reach 25 career league goals - Holroyd suffers a goal drought and has not scored in 414 minutes of game time 1st half - In the 4th minute Pericard crossed from the right win to Rundle in the box who directed the ball into the goal... GOOOOOOOOAAAAAAALLLLLL!!!! We take a 1-0 lead!!! - In the 27th minute Potter made an ill advised diving stop on a ball that was clearly going wide, the ball bounced off him to striker Martin Gritton who had the entire net to place it into to tie the game as Potter was well out of position after the dive, 1-1 - In the 1st minute of injury time Rundle crossed from the left wing into the box but Willmott headed it just wide to the left of the goal - We go into halftime tied 1-1 2nd half - Beesley in for Willmott and moves to center midfield as Parkinson moves to right midfield in the 66th minute - Hogg in for Sheridan at center midfield in the 66th minute - In the 90th minute Holroyd one touched a pass to Pericard in stride as he got past the defense into the box and he driected a shot past the moving keeper into the net... GOOOOOOOAAAAAALLLLLLLL!!!!! We take a late 2-1 lead!!! - We hang on for the 2-1 win!!! - Adam Rundle is named man of the match

02-03-2010, 11:05 PM	#153
EagleFan Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Mays Landing, NJ USA	October 31, 2009 We celebrate Halloween by hosting Port Vale in a tough league match. They are in 3rd place in the league and play a smothering defensive style as they have allowed only 9 goals in their 14 league games. I thought about sitting Potter who has not been playing up to his usual level over the past few games but decided ths would not be the game to do so as we can't afford to give up anything against this team. GK - Danny Potter DL - Ben Mee DC - Phil Bolland DC - Wayne Hatswell DR - Dan Gleeson ML - Adam Rundle DC - Andy Parkinson MC - Sam Sheridan MR - Robbie Willmott ST - Chris Holroyd ST - Vincent Pericard Subs - Robert Eagle, Dean Bennett, Jon Challinor, Mark Beesley, Jonathon Hogg - Rundle needs 1 more goal to reach 25 career league goals - Pericard needs 2 more goals to reach 25 career league goals - Holroyd has not scored in 504 minutes of play 1st half - In the 4th minute Parkinson found himself in the box with room to shoot, the keeper made the save but the ball rebounded right to Holroyd who placed the ball into the net to end his goal drought... GOOOOOOOAAAALLLL!!!! We take the 1-0 lead! - In the 6th minute our celebration ended as midfielder Louis Dodds directed a cross into our goal to tie the game 1-1 - In the 9th minute Gleeson crossed from the right wing right into the box and Holroyd was there to head it into the goal... GOOOOAAAALLL!!! His second gal of the game makes it 2-1!!! The Port Vale fans are shocked to see 2 goals scored on their club in the first 9 minutes of the game... - In the 24th minute Gleeson tried to intercept a pass in the box but missed, that led to a scramble and Bolland putting the ball in for an own goal as our lead vanishes again, 2-2 - In the 30th minute Paricard took a pass at the top of the box, turned and fired and put it off the keeper's fingertips and into the goal.. GOOOOAAAALLLL!!!! We take a 3-2 lead, the offensive outburst is very unexpected but the fans are loving it... - We go to the half up 3-2 2nd half - In the 56th minute a misplayed pass led to a counter attack in which midfielder Simon Richman received a pass on the lef side of the box with an easy tap in for the goal to tie it 3-3 - In he 68th minute a long ball played into the left wing was run down by Holroyd, he dribbled towards the box and passed to Parkinson who one touched a pass to Sheridan who fired a shot past the diving keeper into the right of the goal to give us a 4-3 lead!!! No other team has scored this much in a single game against Port Vale this season... - Hogg in for a tiring Bolland and moves to right defender as Gleeson moves to center defender in the 69th minute - Eagle in for Rundle at left midfield in the 69th minute - We hold up against a late surge for the 4-3 win - Chris Holroyd was named man of the match as he breaks his goal drought with 2 goals

02-07-2010, 12:14 AM	#155
EagleFan Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Mays Landing, NJ USA	November 14, 2009 Back to our league schedule as we travel to 10th place Rotherham. The have not lost in their last 5 matches but they are a streaky team as that comes right after having lost 4 consecutive matches. I hope that our league leading attack will give them all they can handle as we currently have scored the most goals in league play. McCarty has earned another chance to start. I told him to not let the outcome bother him but to do his best. I have placed him in the game now for two difficult contests but I didn't want to have the added pressure of the impatient home fans to worry about. Sheridan has been called away to play for the Irish 19 and under squad. GK - Alex McCarthy DL - Anthony Tonkin DC - Phil Bolland DC - Ben Mee DR - Dan Gleeson ML - Adam Rundle MC - Andy Parkinson MC - Mark Beesley MR - Robbie Willmott ST - Chris Holroyd ST - Vincent Pericard Subs - Robert Eagle, Danny Crow, Josh Coulson, Ben Farrell, Jon Shcllinor - McCarthy is making his debut for Cambridge - Tonkin is making his 50th league appearance for Cambridge - Rundle is about to make his 225th career league appearance - Rundle needs 1 more goal to reach 25 career league goals - Pericard is about to make his 125th career league appearance - Pericard needs 1 more goal to reach 25 career league goals 1st half - In the 26th minute Parkinson took a corner from the right wing and found Holroyd in the box for a header but the keeper made the save to keep the game scoreless - In the 27th minute a long pass sending Holroyd forward led to the defender making a bad play trying to pass the ball away from Holroyd before he got to it but he put the ball right to Pericard who wasted no time firing the ball into the right side of the net for the GOOOOOOAAAAAAALLLLL!!!! We take a 1-0 lead as Pericard gets his 10th goal of the season and 25th career league goal - We go into the half up 1-0 2nd half - In the 61st minute on a set piece after an offside, Bolland sent Pericard on a run into the right wing corner, he got by the defender and cut towards the box, as the defenders started to converge on him he passed to Beesley who was pulled down in the box and a penalty is awarded - Pericard takes the penalty and everyone is surprised as he is stopped, the rebound is put over the end line for a corner - Challinor in for Willmott in the 70th minute - Eagle in for Runde in the 70th minute - Farrell in for an injured Eagle and moves to center midfield as Parkinson moves to left midfield in the 1st minute of injury time - We hold on for the 1-0 victory - Defender Ian Sharps is named man of the match

02-07-2010, 09:55 PM	#157
EagleFan Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Mays Landing, NJ USA	November 24, 2009 We return home for a match against 20th place Morecambe. We are a favorite as we hope to keep our streak going. GK - Danny Potter DL - Ben Mee DC - Phil Bolland DC - Josh Coulson DR - Dan Gleeson ML - Adam Rundle MC - Sam Sheridan MC - Mark Beesley MR - Andy Parkinson ST - Chris Holroyd ST - Vincent Pericard Subs - Ben Farrell, Danny Crow, Jon Challinor, Anthony Tonkin, Robbie Willmott - Rundle needs 1 more goal to reach 25 career league goals - Beesley is about to make his 75th career league appearance for Cambridge 1st half - In the 4th minute Rundle took a corner from the left wing and hooked it into the box where Holroy headed it into the goal... GOOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAALLLLLLL!!!! We take the 1-0 lead! - In the 11th minute Pericard is mugged in the box and a penalty is called! - Pericard scores on the penalty kick!!!! We're up 2-0 with our striers each giving us a goal! - In the 44th minute our onslaught continues as Parkinson took a corner from the right wing and sent it into the box, Pericard knocked it down, found an open space and fired it into the right of the goal... GOAAAAAAAAAALLLL!!!! We are now up 3-0 - We go to the half up 3-0 2nd half - Crow in for Holroyd in the 68th minute - Willmott in for Parkinson in the 68th minute - Farrell in for an injured Pericard and moves to midfield as Beesley moves to striker in the 71st minute as all Cambridge fans are holding their breath - In the 90th minute Potter makes a great save on a shot from deep inside the box to keep the score 3-0 - We coast to the 3-0 victory - Pericard is named man of the match

02-07-2010, 10:15 PM	#158
EagleFan Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Mays Landing, NJ USA	December 1, 2009 Chris Holroyd came in 3rd for player of the month for November. I was named Manager of the Month for November in the Coca-Cola League 2. We had only 3 league matches in the month but won them all by a combined score of 7-2.

02-09-2010, 07:02 PM	#159
EagleFan Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Mays Landing, NJ USA	Decembe 5, 2009 We travel to play at under-achieving Accrington. They are in 15th place in the league. Prior to the game we made an offer for a defender as we are actively looking to improve the team once the transfer window opens in a month so we can make a legitimate run down the stretch. I credit our position to my finding and signing players who scouts think could play at a higher level than league 2 (Mee, Pericard, Sheridan and Rundle to name a few). GK - Alex McCarthy DL - Ben Mee DC - Phil Bolland DC - Josh Coulson DR - Dan Gleeson ML - Adam Rundle MC - Sam Sheridan MC - Andy Parkinson MR - Robbie Willmott ST - Chris Holroyd ST - Vincent Pericard Subs - Robert Eagle, Danny Crow, Jon Challinor, Anthony Tonkin, Mark Beesley - Rundle needs 1 more goal for 25 career league goals - Willmott is about to make his 50th career league appearance, all for Cambridge 1st half - In the 27th minute Parkinson had a fine chance inside the box but hit the crossbar - In the 30th minute midfielder Andrew Procter headed a cross past a defensless McCarthy and into out net to give them a 1-0 lead, we have controlled the game yet now we trail - We go to the half down 1-0 thanks to missed opportunities, Holroyd has missed several good chances and is not playing up to par 2nd half - Crow in for Holroyd who ha played a poor game and missed many chance which should have given us a lead by now in the 65th minute - Eagle in for Rundle in the 65th minute - We are unable to convert a chance and lose 1-0 - Midfielder Andrew Procter is named man of the match

02-09-2010, 08:48 PM	#160
EagleFan Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Mays Landing, NJ USA	Update We now have signed 2 players that will be joining us once the transfer window opens in January. Center defender Sam Collins (32 year old, league 1, Hartlepool) and center midfielder Nicky Travis (22 year old, championship, Sheffield United). Scouts feel Travis will become our best center midfielder as soon as he steps on the pitch. Collins should strenghten up our defense as he is rated at least as good as Mee.

02-09-2010, 09:33 PM	#161
EagleFan Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Mays Landing, NJ USA	December 12, 2009 We have just what the doctor ordered to get back into our winning ways. A home match against 22nd place Chester. They have been outscored 35-16 in league matches and look overmatched in most. GK - Danny Potter DL - Ben Mee DC - Phil Bolland DC - Josh Coulson DR - Dan Gleeson ML - Adam Rundle MC - Sam Sheridan MC - Andy Parkinson MR - Robbie Willmott ST - Chris Holroyd ST - Vincent Pericard Subs - Robert Eagle, Jonathon Hogg, Jon Challinor, Anthony Tonkin, Mark Beesley - Rundle still needs 1 more goal to reach 25 career league goals 1st half - In the 10th minute Gleeson made a long cross into the box to Mee who snuck in from his defensive position and directedit into the goal... but it won't count as offside is called - In the 35th minute Rundle crossed to Pericard in the box, he dribbled once into a shooting position and fired the ball off the crossbar and out as the game remains scoreless - We go to the half with the game scoreless 2nd half - Beesley in for Pericard at striker who had received a small injury late int he opening half to start the second half - Challinor in for Willmott in the 82nd minute - We play a very poor game and only come away with a scoreless draw, I let the team have it in the post game talks, we must perform better - Robbie Willmott was named man of the match

02-09-2010, 10:04 PM	#162
EagleFan Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Mays Landing, NJ USA	December 19, 2009 We host Exeter, a team that has been on a roll as of late winning their last three matches. We, however, have not been playing well the last couple matches and need to shake things up a bit. GK - Danny Potter DL - Ben Mee DC - Phil Bolland DC - Josh Coulson DR - Dan Gleeson ML - Adam Rundle MC - Ben Farrell MC - Andy Parkinson MR - Robbie Willmott ST - Chris Holroyd ST - Vincent Pericard Subs - Robert Eagle, Jonathon Hogg, Jon Challinor, Sam Sheridan, Mark Beesley - Potter has not concededa goal in 225 minutes of play - Rundle still needs 1 more goal to reah 25 career league goals 1st half - In the 13th minute Farrell had a chance from teh top of the box but hit the crossbar and it stayed out - Sheridan in for an injured Willmott and moves to center midfield as Parkinson moves to right midfied in the 39th minute - In the 45th minute Pericard did a fine job finding Parkinson for a run into the box but Parkinson was unable to get the ball past the keeper - In the 1st minute of injury time Rundle found Pericard in the box, he turned and fired just inside the riht post... GOOOOOOAAAAAALLLLL!!! We take the 1-0 lead - We go to the half up 1-0 2nd half - In the 53rd minute striker Richard Logan redirected a cross into the goal as Potter's shutout streak ends an the game it tied 1-1 - In the 75th minute Sheridan fired a shot from about 25 yads out off the bar, Parkinson fired home the rebound but was called offside and the goal did not count - Challinor in for Parkinson in the 76th minute - Eagle in for a tired Rundle in the 1st minute of injury time - The game ends tied 1-1, another lost opportunity - Adam Rundle was named man of the match

02-10-2010, 07:02 PM	#163
EagleFan Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Mays Landing, NJ USA	December 26, 2009 We travel to play at Stockport who have been getting mixed results as of late. We need to pick our play up as we have not been getting the results tha we would like as of late. With less than a week left before our transfers come to play for us we hope that will give us a boost for the rest of the season. GK - Danny Potter DL - Ben Mee DC - Phil Bolland DC - Josh Coulson DR - Dan Gleeson ML - Adam Rundle MC - Ben Farrell MC - Andy Parkinson MR - Robbie Willmott ST - Chris Holroyd ST - Vincent Pericard Subs - Robert Eagle, Danny Crow, Darryl McMahon, Wayne Hatswell, Mark Beesley - Rundle still needs 1 more goal to reah 25 career league goals 1st half - In the 27th minute Rundle made a great cross from the left wing to Pericard for the header but it went just over the goal and the game remained scoreless - In the 1st minute of injury time midfielder Tommy Rowe took apass deep ni the box and put one past Potter to give them a 1-0 lead, that play certainly looked offisde to me - We go to the half down 1-0 2nd half - Going with my gut and bringing Crow in to replace Holroyd, who played poorly in the first half, to start the second half - In the 58th minute Rundle too a free kick and passed to Crow inside the box, he dribbled for space and fired just wide to the left of the goal - In the 62nd minute midfielder Tommy rowe brought the ball deep into the left of the box and shot the ball just insode the left post between Potter an the post to give them a 2-0 lead, Potter seemed to be expecting a cross to the striker who was in a better shooting position and was cheating in that direction - We fall 2-0 as we are unable to convert any late chances - Midfielder Tommy Rowe is named man of the match - McMahon in for Farrell in the 62nd minute

02-10-2010, 07:44 PM	#164
EagleFan Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Mays Landing, NJ USA	December 30, 2009 We return home to face Notts County. We are the underdog though we are ahead of the in the standingsa they ae bee playing well and we haven't recently. We may have made a huge signing if we can agree to terms with the player as our transfer bid for striker Shawn Harrad has been accepted by Burton. He has scored 16 goals in his 23 games this season as he is coming into his own. In his last 92 league games he has 55 goals, including a BSP leading 28 league goals last season. GK - Danny Potter DL - Ben Mee DC - Phil Bolland DC - Josh Coulson DR - Dan Gleeson ML - Adam Rundle MC - Ben Farrell MC - Andy Parkinson MR - Robbie Willmott ST - Chris Holroyd ST - Vincent Pericard Subs - Anthony Tonkin, Sam Sheridan, Darryl McMahon, Jon Challinor, Mark Beesley - Rundle still needs 1 more goal to reah 25 career league goals - Gleeson is about to make his 175th league appearance for Cambridge - Challinor will make his 325th career league appearance if brought on 1st half - In the 36th minute Mee sent Holroyd running into the box where he was tripped but the ref called it a dive and gave Holroyd a yellow - The half ends 0-0 2nd half - Beesley in for Holroyd to start the second half - Sheridan in for Farrell in the 67th minute - Tonkin in for Coulson and moves to left defender as Mee moves to center defender in the 67th minute - In the 88th minute Willmott fed Parkinson in the box but he sho it well over the goal - Neither team is able to score and the fans are unhappy with a scoreless draw - Notts County defender Rober Taylor was named man of the match

02-10-2010, 08:19 PM	#165
EagleFan Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Mays Landing, NJ USA	January 1, 2010 I am told that the Shaun Harrad transfer cannot go through. Our team's balance is well into the positive, certainly we should be able to free up enough money for this deal. This deal could push the team into a true promotion contender. After much thought I decide to push the issue and give the team an ultimatum. I am in good standing with the gans and in general so I can't see them letting me walk over this. January 2, 2010 The board calls me in to discuss my ultimatum. I am met with very angry faces and they ask me to sit down. They say they cannot increase our transfer budget. I did my homework and present my case, including the very comfortable amount of funds available to the team. I remind them of where the team was at when I started and where thye are now, in the running for an incredible feat of back to back promotions. Unfortunately they do not budge and hand me my walking papers. I cannot believe it, it all happened so fast. The timeline I was waiting for had arrived and I expected to have 3 new players and they could become the best striker, midfielder and defender on the team which would improve us immensely. Now I am on the oustside looking in. One stupid decision. Now I need to hit the pavement and find a new team. There must be teams that would want me after what I have done in my short tenure...

02-10-2010, 09:10 PM	#166
EagleFan Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Mays Landing, NJ USA	January 22, 2010 No luck with the job hunt yet. I have been watching Cambridge and feel a little bit justified by the fact that in the three matches since I have been let go they have 1 win and 2 losses and in their last 2 matches they have been outscored 7-0. There are currently no job openings for manager.

02-10-2010, 10:05 PM	#167
EagleFan Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Mays Landing, NJ USA	March 14, 2010 I have been offered a job at Worcester City. They are a struggling in 22nd place in Blue Square South. After thinking it over I have decided to accept as it will get me back "in the game". If nothing else I can use this job to parlay into something better. Definitely no ultimatums this time around.

02-10-2010, 10:43 PM	#169
EagleFan Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Mays Landing, NJ USA	Squad GK - Jamie Turner (30, England) - solid keeper but he tends to be inconsistent GK - James O'Neill (17, England) - Not presently as good as Turner but is believed to have the potential to be much better, a player to watch D RC - Duncan Jupp (35, Scotland) - Hard working, aggressive but lacks speed D C - Martin Riley (23, England) - Good in the air but does not alwas show a good head for the game D C - Dexter Bell (17, England) - Very athletic but doesn't quite have the skills to be a full time starter, may have the potential to get there D C - Peter Grey (17, England) - Very fast, athletic and aggressive but gets out of position too often, has the potential to be very good however D C, DM , M C - David Bampton (26, England) - Determined, strong, very aggressive, plysbest as a defensive midfielder M RC - Rob Davies (22, Wales) - solid player with as many strengths as weaknesses, plays best at center midfield but can handle right as needed M C - Danny Morgan (18, England) - Has some speed but does not have a huge upside and shouldn't be much more than an emergency role player (though is thrust into the starting lineup on this squad) AM R - Andre Francis (24, England) - Has good speed and flair but lacks aerial ability and much else AM C - Ricardo Fernandes (20, Portugal) - Fast, fit and shows very good technique, one of the best players on the squad, need to find a way to keep him actively involved in each match ST - Matt Dinsmore (19, England) - Standard striker for this division and currently our best, has good speed but lacks field vision, decision making and is inconsistent ST - John Garner (18, England) - Extremely determined, quick and brave but in inconsistent, has potential to be decent ST - Charlie Holsgrove (18, England) - Has some speed but lacks intelligence on the pitch, has okay potential Youngsters to watch that are not yet on the main squad: D C, DM, M C - Grant Cook (16, England) - Does not quite have the skills yet but is expected to become our best defender on the squad as he has the speed, fitness and leadership already but needs to develope a bit more D/WB L, AM L - Chris Kennedy (16, England) - Very fast, fit and has a great work ethic, needs to refine his game for another couple seasons however ST - Luke Buckley (16, England) - Good speed and flair but a very selfish player that needs to mature, has potential to be a good striker in this league

02-10-2010, 11:02 PM	#171
EagleFan Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Mays Landing, NJ USA	March 16, 2010 My first signing is a free transfer. I brought in left midfielder Bryan Ingram. Once he reaches match fitness he will have a spot in the starting lineup. I know there are only 9 games left in the season but I needed to do something to jumpstart the team. So far this season they have won just 3 matches, this is an uphill battle.

02-10-2010, 11:11 PM	#172
EagleFan Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Mays Landing, NJ USA	March 19, 2010 Already having issues with the team. David Bampton didn't show for training and has told the press that he is not happy with the team and is "considering his options". I want to set a tone early so I have fined him 2 weeks salary. Bampton seems to accept the punishment.

02-10-2010, 11:57 PM	#173
EagleFan Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Mays Landing, NJ USA	March 20, 2010 My first match as manager of Worcester City. We face St. Albans on the road. They are 16th in the BSS. Our last 4 games have been all losses and the team lost by a combined score of 10-0. Scoring may be a win in and of itself. GK - Jamie Turner DL - David Bampton DC - Martin Riley DC - Carl Heeley DR - Duncan Jupp ML - Bryan Ingram MC - Rob Davies MC - Ricardo Fernandes MR - Andre Francis ST - Matt Dinsmore ST - John Garner Subs - Danny Morgan, Dexter Bell, Peter Grey, James O'Neill - Turner is making his 25th league appearance for Worcester - Jupp is set to make his 25th league appearance for Worcester - Ingram is set to make his league debut for Worcester - Davies is set to make his 75th career league appearance for Worcester - Garner has not scored in 1129 minutes - Dinsmore has not scored in 439 minutes - O'Neill will play in his first league game if he comes off the bench 1st half - In the 2nd minute Garner tried to loop the ball over the keeers head frmo about 25 yards out but hit the to of the goal - In the 8th minute striker Terry Fearns found the back of our net to give St. Albans a 1-0 lead - In the 27th minute Garner had a chance to tie from inside the box but put it over the goal - In the 30th minute Garner found Dinsmore breaking into the box, Dinsmore fired the ball pas the diving keeper to break the team's goal scoring drought... GOOOOOOOAAAAAAALLLLLL!!!!! Game tied 1-1 - We go to the half tied 1-1 2nd half - Bell in for an exhausted Jupp to start the second half - Morgan in for an exhausted Davies to start the second half - Gray in for an injured Fernandez and moves to center defender as we shift to a 5-3-2 in the 73rd minute - We hold on for the 1-1 draw - Jamie Turner was named man of the match

02-11-2010, 10:42 AM	#174
EagleFan Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Mays Landing, NJ USA	March 27, 2010 We are at home for a match against 11th place Braintree. We again are an underdog (and should be) and have an uphill battle ahead of us. I had a few more issues with players between games, the biggest coming from Garner as he wants a new contract. I told him that he can get one but he has to earn it with his play for the remainder of the season. He seems okay with that, but time and performance will tell. I hve decided to give youngster Chris Kennedy a chance to prove himself witah some league action. GK - Jamie Turner DL - Chris Kennedy DC - Martin Riley DC - Carl Heeley DR - Duncan Jupp ML - Bryan Ingram MC - Rob Davies MC - Ricardo Fernandes MR - Andre Francis ST - Matt Dinsmore ST - John Garner Subs - Danny Morgan, Charlie Holsgrove, Peter Gray, James O'Neill, David Bampton - Garner continues his drought and has not scored in 1219 minutes - O'Neill will play in his 1st league match if brought on 1st half - In the 24th minute striker Jordan Sutcliffe received a pass in traffic at the top of the box and managed to get off a perfectly places shot into the left side of the goal as we now trail 1-0 - In the 30th minute off a free kick set piece Sutcliffe received a pass in teh box, turned and fired into the goal to give them a 2-0 lead, our troubles continue - In the 43rd minute Fernandes took afree kick from about 25 yards out to the left wing side and hooked the shot just insode the left post for the GOOOOOOOAAAAAAAAAALLLL!!!!! We are back to within 1 at 2-1 - We go to the half down 2-1 2nd half - In the 60th minute Garner heads a pass to Dinsmore in the box where he has a clear shot and fires the ball into the net.. GOOOOOOOOAAAAALLL!!!!! We have tied the match 2-2 - Morgan in for an injured Francis and moves to center midfield as Davies moves to right midfield in the 62nd minute - In the 77th minute Fernandes takes a corner from the right wing and swings it into the box where Jupp heads it past the keeper and into the net... GOOOOOAAAAAALLLLLLL!!!! We have come back to take a 3-2 lead!!!!! - In the 81st minute Jupp is called for a penalty in the box, a poor call in my opinion and he is given a yellow card - Defender Gavin Hurren took the penalty and scores into the left of the goal to tie the game 3-3 - Gray in for Davies in the 82nd minute - Bampton in for Ingram in the 82nd minute - The game ends in a 3-3 draw, we were robbed by the ref - Jordan Sutcliffe was named man of the match

02-13-2010, 12:45 AM	#175
EagleFan Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Mays Landing, NJ USA	April 3, 2010 We travel to play at Bishop's Stortford. They are two places above us in teh standings so maybe we have a chance, though we are the underdog. GK - Jamie Turner DL - Chris Kennedy DC - Martin Riley DC - Carl Heeley DR - Duncan Jupp ML - Bryan Ingram MC - Danny Morgan MC - Ricardo Fernandes MR - Rob Davies ST - Matt Dinsmore ST - John Garner Subs - Dexter Bell, Charlie Holsgrove, Peter Gray, James O'Neill, David Bampton - Garner has not scored in 1309 minutes - O'Neill will play his first career league match if brought on - Davies will come within 4 games of an all-time record for appearances for Worcester City 1st half - In the 34th minute Duane Jackman found a clear shot from just inside the box and beat Turner into the left side of the goal to give them a 1-0 lead - In the 37th minute a defensive breakdown let midfielder Caig Edwards have a clear chance inside thebox and he buried it to give them a 2-0 lead - We go to the half down 2-0 2nd half - Holsgrove in for Morgan and we shift to a 4-3-3 as he moves to forward - Bampton in for a tired Ingram an switches with Kennedy to move to defense as Ingram moves to attacking left midfielder - In the 85th minute striker Simon Smith had an open shot on a counter attack and scores easily past Turner (who is shell shocked at this point) as we now trail 3-0 - Bell in for Heeley in the 86th minute - We fall 3-0, we were outshot 21-7 (8-0 in shots on target), in a nushell this team is REALLY bad - Duane Jackman is named man of the match

02-13-2010, 12:49 AM	#176
EagleFan Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Mays Landing, NJ USA	Update With our recent loss the team has set a new club record for games without a win at 13. They have also clinched relegation. Futility isn't even the word for it at this point as they are 15 points behind the team that is in front of them.

02-14-2010, 11:55 PM	#177
EagleFan Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Mays Landing, NJ USA	Update This team is awful, and that is being kind. We lost the next two games and I apply for 2 other jobs as I can't begin to deal with this mistake (accepting this position) as players are trying to make contract demands and skipping training. The team is imploding and I want out to be honest. The board calls me in and they are not happy that I have looked into other openings. I am warned after the first one and let go after the second one. The press conference is anything but kind as both the board and I have nasty things to say about each other. Next time I need to do more research before accepting a position instead of grabbing the fist thing that comes around.

02-15-2010, 12:17 AM	#178
EagleFan Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Mays Landing, NJ USA	April 20, 2010 A much better situation drops into my lap as Hampton & Richmond have offered me a position. They are also in the Blue Square South but are presently in 3rd and have clinched a playoff spot. With 3 games remaining in the regular season the best they can do is 3rd as Woking have wrapped up the league championship. I will take time to pour over their squad to see what is their best strength and weakness but at first glance I can see the following: They have scored the most goals in the league (something that I like and something that I preach). That have allowed the 6th fewest number of goals (a good sign). They are 3rd in goal differential at +30. Danny Forrest (AM R, ST) is tied for the league lead with 20 goals. Ian Hodges (ST) is tied for 4th with 18 goals. Alan Inns (D, M C) is tied for 5th with 10 assists. Jay Lovett (D, M R) is tied for 8th with 9 assists. Danny Forrest has the 4th best average rating at 7.08. It looks like I am going to have anough tools to begin working with.

02-15-2010, 02:34 AM	#179
EagleFan Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Mays Landing, NJ USA	Hampton & Richmond GK - Michael Oakes (36, England) - Solid keeper and the starter, good reflexes, very athletc and has a good head for the game, has been iven 4 yellows and is one away from a suspension GK - Robert Murray (21, England) - Far from Oakes' current level, gets out of position and needs to improve but shows that he could become a decent replacement for Oakes once his career with the club ends SW, D C - Dean Wells (25, England) - Determined, aggressive, good tackler and a great work ethic, best central defender on the squad, only real weakness is his lack of speed, has been named man of the match 5 times in league play and 2 times in Cup play this season D C - Joe Connor (25, England) - Fit and quick, marks well but not a good tackler, 1 yellow away from a suspension D/WB/M R - Jay Lovett (32, England) - Good team player, no real standout strengths, in league play this season has 4 goals, 9 assists and named man of the match 3 times D/WB/M L - Craig Tanner (24, England) - Fit, good with the ball, good crossing ability, in league play this season he has 8 assists, 7 yellow cards and was named man of the match 2 times D/WB/AM L - Jamie Price (21, Wales) - Very good all around player but lacks speed and stamina, in league play this season he has 3 goals and 4 assists, is currently out with a chest injury D/M C - Alan Inns (27, England) - Very good in the air, lacks skill in dribblingaround an opponent, in league play this season he has 2 goals and 10 assists and has been named man of the match 5 times, is 1 yellow away from a suspension DM, M C - Danny Brown (29, England) - One of the stars of the team, great with the ball, great team player, does lack speed which can be a hinderance, in league play this season he has 10 goals and 4 assists M C - Bai Mas Lettejallow (26, England) - Average player, used in rotation, no real strengths M C - Nathan Burke (18, England) - Has speed, lacks in most other areas, has seen limited playing time AM RLC, FC - Craig Johnston (27, England) - Has some speed, lacks aerial ability, has only seen time in 15 games as a sub AM R, ST - Danny Forrest (25, England) - One of our stars, has some speed an solid all around, has played mostly at striker but may be better a a right midfielder, in league play this season has 20 goals and 6 assists and has been named man of the match 5 times AM LC, F C - Joel Byrum (23, England) - Has some speed but no major stengths, has been okay for us as a starter in 25 games but we could definitely use an upgrade AM C - Jamie Smith (20, England) - Has good speed and from what I can see looks like he should be one of the top players on the squad, he is on loan fro Crystal Palace and has not appared in a match for us as he has been placed on the reserves (I will be changing that) ST - Ian Hodges (27, England) - Another one of our stars, very good team player, in league play this season he has 18 goals and 3 assists and has been named man of the match 4 times ST - Mohammed Dikuiza (20, England) - Has some speed but little else presently, has potential to develop into an okay player

02-15-2010, 03:15 AM	#180
EagleFan Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Mays Landing, NJ USA	April 20, 2010 I have no time to get settled in as we have a match already against Maidenhead at home. I will be getting judged already by the home fans and hope to make a good impression. GK - Michael Oakes DL - Craig Tanner DC - Joe Connor DC - Dean Wells DR - Jay Lovett ML - Joel Byrom MC - Alan Inns MC - Bai Mas Lettejallow MR - Craig Johnston ST - Danny Forrest ST - Ian Hodges Subs - Danny Brown, Nathan Burke, Mohammed Dikuiza, Robert Murray - Brown needs 3 more goals to reach 25 career league goals - If we avoid defeat today we will have gone a season high 8 matches in a row without a loss 1st half - In the 30th minute Forrest raced the keeer to the ball outside of the box, bet him there and fired but hit the post as he had the entire net but the game stay scoreless - In the 41st minute Johston finds Hodges near the top of the box at the right sde, he dribbles into space and places a shot into the upper left corner for the GOOOOOAAAAALLLL!!!! We take a 1-0 lead! - In the 45th minute Hodges was mugged in the box on a corner and a penalty was called - Hodges takes the penalty and scores into the left of the goal... GOOOOOAALLLL!!!!! We are up 2-0! - We go into the half up 2-0 2nd half - In the 50th minute striker Richard Pacquette headed a cross into the goal to make the score 2-1 - In the 70th minute Johnston crossed from teh right side of the box and defender Max Pearson headed the ball into his own goal on an attempted clear to give us a 3-1 lead - Brown in for an exhausted Tanner in the 71st minute - In the 73rd minute striker Lee Newman fires a rebound past Oakes to make the score 3-2 - Burke in for Inns in the 74th minute - We hang on for the 3-2 win - Ian Hodges was named man of the match

02-15-2010, 12:26 PM	#181
EagleFan Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Mays Landing, NJ USA	April 24, 2010 We play host to Woking who have wrapped up the league championship in their first season in the league after being relegated from Blue Square Premier last season. We are a rare underdog in this match as they handled us 3-0 on their turf earlier in the season. Hopefully I can help change that this time around. GK - Michael Oakes DL - Craig Tanner DC - Joe Connor DC - Dean Wells DR - Jay Lovett ML - Joel Byrom MC - Alan Inns MC - Bai Mas Lettejallow MR - Craig Johnston ST - Danny Forrest ST - Ian Hodges Subs - Danny Brown, Nathan Burke, Mohammed Dikuiza, Robert Murray - Brown needs 3 more goals to reach 25 career league goals - We have a chance to extend our unbeaten streak to 9 games 1st half - In the 36th minute midfielder Matt Pattison fired a shot from 30 yards out and hooked it into the upper left corner of the goal to give Woking a 1-0 lead - We go to the half down 1-0 2nd half - Brown in for an injured Byrom to start the second half - Burke in for an exhausted Inns in the 75th minute - Dikuiza in for an exausted Johnson and moves to striker as we switch to a 4-3-3 in the 75th minute - We have a few chances but they go over the goal and we fall 1-0 to end our unbeaten streak - Matt Pattison is named man of the match

02-15-2010, 01:12 PM	#182
EagleFan Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Mays Landing, NJ USA	May 1, 2010 Our last match of the regular season and we play at AFC Wimbledon, one of our bitter rivals. We are both even in the points standings but they have a better goal differential. If we win, we finish 2nd, anything else and we finish 3rd. GK - Michael Oakes DL - Craig Tanner DC - Joe Connor DC - Dean Wells DR - Jay Lovett ML - Joel Byrom MC - Alan Inns MC - Bai Mas Lettejallow MR - Craig Johnston ST - Danny Forrest ST - Ian Hodges Subs - Danny Brown, Nathan Burke, Mohammed Dikuiza, Robert Murray, Jamie Price - Johnston is about to make his 50th career league appearance - Inns is about to make his 100th career league appearance - Brown needs 3 goals to reach 25 career league goals 1st half - In the 40th minute midfielder Goma Lambu received a pass from striker Jon Main in the box and ripped the ball past Oakes to give them a 1-0 lead, Lovett missed the interception and left Lambu open for that shot - In the 44th minute Byrum crossed from the left wing into the box, Lettejallow headed the ball to Inns' feet and Inns easily directed the ball into the goal... GOOOOAAAAAAALLLLLL!!!! We get a late equalizer in the first half, 1-1 - The half ends 1-1 though we are being outplayed, Oakes has kept us in this one as they have a 5-1 edge in shots on target 2nd half - In the 65th minute Jon Main took a pass in the box on a counter attack and fired past Oakes to give them a 2-1 lead - Price, Burke and Brown in for tiring Johnston, Byrum and Inns in the 66th minute - Burke is seriously injured in the 75th minute and we are down to 10 men - In the 85th minute midfielder Reece Jones tooka pass in the box and beat Oakes with a quick shot to make it 3-1 as it is looking like we are going to fall for the 2nd straight match - We are unable to mount an attack and fall 3-1 - Reece Jones was named man of the match

02-15-2010, 01:50 PM	#183
EagleFan Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Mays Landing, NJ USA	May 7, 2010 We travel to play at Team Bath for the first leg of our playoff semi-final. They do not have a premier scoring threat but play very solid defensively and have anough of a counter-attack to make them a playoff team. GK - Michael Oakes DL - Craig Tanner DC - Joe Connor DC - Dean Wells DR - Jay Lovett ML - Joel Byrom MC - Alan Inns MC - Bai Mas Lettejallow MR - Craig Johnston ST - Danny Forrest ST - Ian Hodges Subs - Danny Brown, Nathan Burke, Mohammed Dikuiza, Robert Murray, Jamie Price 1st half - We play defensively and Oakes comes up with a couple saves but we give up no real threat or mount no real threat and go to the half scoreless 2nd half - In the 51st minute midfielder Andy Caton received a pass in the box and put the ball past Oakes to give them a 1-0 lead, how was he not called offside, it wasn't even close, I need to be careful or I will probably get in trouble for my views on that non-call - Brown in for an exhausted Johnston in the 51st minute -In the 60th minute Lettejallow hd a chance inside the box but hit the right post - Burke and Price in for Inns and Byrum in the 75th minute - In the 86th minute Hodges is injured and taken out of the game as we are down to 10 players - We are unable to mount an attack with just 10 players and fall 1-0, we need to have a good home match to advance - Andy Caton is named man of the match

02-15-2010, 01:51 PM	#184
EagleFan Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Mays Landing, NJ USA	Update Hodges is going to miss the remainder of the playoffs with a fractured wrist.

02-15-2010, 02:17 PM	#185
EagleFan Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Mays Landing, NJ USA	May 11, 2010 The biggest match of the season for the squad but unfortunately one of our best players will miss the match. We must win to advance. I brought Tehrani up for an emergency sub. GK - Michael Oakes DL - Craig Tanner DC - Joe Connor DC - Dean Wells DR - Jay Lovett ML - Joel Byrom MC - Alan Inns MC - Bai Mas Lettejallow MR - Craig Johnston ST - Danny Forrest ST - Mohammed Dikuiza Subs - Danny Brown, Nathan Burke, Soheil-Vosough Tehrani, Robert Murray, Jamie Price 1st half - In the 5th minute Wells took a free kick from teh left wing, he fired it into the box and after a couple of rebounds off players Dikuiza found it and fired it into the net... GOOOOAAAAAALLLL!!!! We take a 1-0 lead!! - We are unable to crack the defense again and go to the half up 1-0 2nd half - In the 66th minute Forrest is tripped in the box and a penalty is called - Johnston took the penalty and scored into the left side of the goal.. GOOOOALLLL!!!! We are up 2-0!!! - Brown and Burke in for tiring Inns and Lettejallow in the 68th minute - Price in for Byrum in the 81st minute - We hold on for the 2-0 win (2-1 aggregate) and advance to the final!!! - Craig Johnston was named man of the match We will face Basingstoke, who beat our rivals AFC Wimbledon in penalties, in the final.