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

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Weekly Notes

• Chris Lever signs with Nailsea United, he would not see first team and even backup action with us and had talent.
• Robert Hobb is sent to Bemerton on a 3 month loan
• Tom Rusling is sent to GGV Shrewton on a 3 month loan.
• Odd Down is set to play Witton Albion in the Southern League Cup Second Round

Match Notes
This is the first meeting between the two clubs. Bookham is picked as the favorite.

Odd Down is running their 4-1-2-1-2 counter attacking formation.

Bookham runs a 3-5-2 balanced formation.

Odd Down Lineup

GK Knight
D Morris / Esdaile / Ward / Metcalfe
DM Glasgow
M Tinker / Murray
AM Ogden
ST Eriksen / Cassidy

Subs: Milne / Charlton / Boakye / Davidson / Hogarth / Byrne / Rungratsamee

Match Time

28' Ogden fires from 25m out and it sails above the goal.

29' Eriksen receives a great lead pass from Ogden. He is one on one with the keeper and shoots and is blocked.

31' Kerr fires from a weird angle on the right and sends his shot wide.

33' Tinker shoots from the upper left corner of the box and hits the side net.

35' Cassidy has the ball and makes several moves in the box. He shoots and hits it to strong and goes over goal.

38' Metcalfe sends a cross to mid from the far left side. Eriksen slids and volleys it into the net. GOAL! Odd Down goes up 1-0!

45' Metcalfe sends a cross to center and Ogden goes with the header. His shot was at a weird angle and misses it.

Half: Joshua Tinker received a yellow card in the 1st half. The team is shifting to the 4-3-3 formation, Ogden comes out, Rungratsamee comes in. The team is encouraged to keep it up.

47' Murray from a free kick on the right side sends to far post. Ward goes up for the header and sends it to the left post and it's in! GOAL! Odd Down is now up 2-0!

58' Rungratsamee receives the long header from Esdaile. He is wide open and has a clear clean shot to goal and it's in! GOAL! Odd Down sets the game pretty much out of reach, 3-0!

62' Cassidy with a pass into space. Rungratsamee is up on the ball and shoots. The keeper blocks the shot and it is cleared out of bounds.

67' Eriksen is subbed by Davidson

70' Davidson leads Rungratsamee who is wide open and is set up one on one with the keeper. The keeper plays it properly and cuts the lane away quickly and blocks the shot.

73' Parr fouls Rungratsamee in the box! Penalty! The referee is pointing to the spot! Tinker lines up on the spot, he shoots and scores! Goal! Odd Down adds another goal and goes up, 4-0!

76' Byrne is subbed in for Tinker.

77' Glasgow sends a cross to Byrne right inside the 6m box and the keeper stops the point blank shot.

80' Morris sends a cross to Davidson in the middle and he half volleys it into the net. GOAL! Odd Down continues the romp, 5-0!

86' Esdaile heads to Cassidy who flicks it ahead to Davidson. Davidson has to run to the ball and win the tussle with his defender. He gets free and shoots, hitting the upper right corner. GOAL! Odd Down is relentless, 6-0!

Odd Down 6 : 0 Bookham

Statistic	Odd Down	Bookham
Shots	21	3
On Target	10	0
Off Target	9	3
Blocked Shots	2	0
Woodwork	0	0
Clear Cut Chances	7	0
Long Shots	6	2
Possession	66%	34%
Corners	4	0
Free Kicks	14	15
Throw Ins	20	12
Fouls	11	14
Offsides	4	1
Passes Completed	77%	51%
Crosses Completed	14%	0%
Tackles Won	70%	80%
Headers Won	65%	67%
Yellow Cards	2	3
Red Cards	0	0
Kilometers Run	104.3	99.9
Average Rating	8.19	5.31

Match Analysis
A dominating opening match for the Downers. They wanted to be taken serious and they definitely showed they wanted it more than Bookham. The hard work and desire was a team effort as no one was rated below 7.0

Goals
Kent Eriksen (39)
Jordan Ivey-Ward (48)
Supat Rungratsamee (59)
Joshua Tinker (pen 75)
Ross Davidson (81,87)

Man of the Match
DC Jordan Ivey-Ward (9.0) - 1 Goal, 17/23 Passing, 4/6 Headers, 10 Interceptions

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Weekly Notes

• Odd Down received $1300 for their win against Bookham
• Lucas Banton was sent to Abbey Hey on a 3 month loan
• Jamie Taylor resumes full training

Match Notes
This is the first match for Odd Down ever in the Zamaretto D1. It is their first match against Gosport. Odd Down is picked to take the win.

Odd Down will play their 4-1-2-1-2 counter attacking formation

Gosport will play a balanced 4-4-2 formation.

Odd Down Lineup

GK Knight
D Morris / Esdaile / Ward / Metcalfe
DM Glasgow
M Tinker / Murray
AM Ogden
ST Eriksen / Cassidy

Subs: Milne / Charlton / Byrne / Davidson / Harper

Match Time

1' Ogden shoots from 28m out and sends it over the goal.

7' Morris from the right edge of the box on a free kick. He sends it to far post where Ward goes up and heads it into the net, right past the keeper. GOAL! The keeper had no chance as Odd Down goes up 1-0!

10' Murray from the left side on a free kick. He sends to far post to Ward who volleys the shot. He didn't get all of it but caught the keeper out of position. Chambers was there to stop the goal and he cleared it.

14' Ogden leads Eriksen with a pass into space. He is open against the keeper and shoots. The keeper is on and blocks it.

18' Cassidy passes to Tinker who lets it lose from the top of the box and sends his shot high.

22' Morris sends a centering pass into the middle of the box and Cassidy goes up for the header. His shot hits the cross bar and bounces out and is cleared.

27' Murray sends it to far post from the right corner. Ward goes up and sends a heading pass to Esdaile who passes back to Ward. Ward's header then goes over the goal. They were trying to get to fancy there.

29' Ward sends a long pass into the box from a free kick. Cassidy runs to it beating his defenders and rattles a shot off sending it wide.

Half: Scott Metcalfe picked up a yellow card in the first half. The team should be up by more and must convert their chances better. The team is encouraged to go out and keep it up!

50' Eriksen sends a crossing pass into the 6m box. Cassidy goes up for a header against Aaron Cook. Cook sends an elbow to Cassidy's head. Penalty! The referee points to the spot and Cook gets a warning. Tinker lines up for the penalty kick, he shoots and it's true! GOAL! Odd Down moves up 2-0!

53' Mallon sends a long pass into space for Williams to run to. He gets there beating out Ward and rattles off a shot, it hits the side netting.

73' Morris sends to center with a long pass from a free kick. Ward has a step and dives heading the ball past the keeper as if it was shot out of a cannon. GOAL! Odd Down secures the win going up 3-0!

74' Ogden took a knock earlier and is replace by Byrne who is moved back to the MC. Harper subs in for Metcalfe.

83' Eriksen is exhausted and subbed by Davidson.

84' Cassidy receives a volley pass from Glasgow deep in the box. He shoots and it hits the left post and ricochets in! It looks like Cassidy was offside but the linesman isn't flagging it. GOAL! Odd Down moves up 4-0!

88' Murray takes an injury and has to come off. Glasgow moves up to the MF and Odd Down will play the last 5 minutes a man down.

Odd Down 4 : 0 Gosport

Statistic	Odd Down	Gosport
Shots	14	4
On Target	7	0
Off Target	6	1
Blocked Shots	1	3
Woodwork	1	0
Clear Cut Chances	8	1
Long Shots	4	3
Possession	54%	46%
Corners	2	2
Free Kicks	19	13
Throw Ins	23	18
Fouls	10	18
Offsides	3	2
Passes Completed	65%	62%
Crosses Completed	31%	7%
Tackles Won	70%	75%
Headers Won	73%	68%
Yellow Cards	1	4
Red Cards	0	0
Kilometers Run	93.6	90.7
Average Rating	7.66	5.75

Match Analysis
I don't know if Gosport will be middle or bottom of the table but they were manhandled this match. There were some close to offside goals by the Downers and one of them Gosport may have an excuse but they were dominated this match. The defense and the mids were on fire. Cassidy and Tinker both score their first ever goals in league play for the Downers.

Goals
Jordan Ivey-Ward (8,73)
Joshua Tinker (pen 51)
Jake Cassidy (85)

Man of the Match
DC Jordan Ivey-Ward (9.3) - 2 Goals, 5/5 Headers

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August News and Notes
Not much happened league wise in August due to only the first week playing out. The biggest piece of news was the win over Bookham in the FA Cup.

Pos	Inf	Team		Pld	Won	Drn	Lst	For	Ag	G.D.	Pts
1st		Bideford		1	1	0	0	4	0	+4	3
2nd		Odd Down		1	1	0	0	4	0	+4	3
3rd		Bridgwater		1	1	0	0	4	1	+3	3
4th		Burnham		1	1	0	0	2	1	+1	3
5th		Frome		1	1	0	0	2	1	+1	3
6th		Taunton		1	1	0	0	1	0	+1	3
7th		Poole Town		1	0	1	0	2	2	0	1
8th		Shortwood		1	0	1	0	2	2	0	1
9th		Wimborne		1	0	1	0	2	2	0	1
10th		Winchester		1	0	1	0	2	2	0	1
11th		Clevedon		1	0	1	0	1	1	0	1
12th		Paulton		1	0	1	0	1	1	0	1
13th		Mangotsfield		1	0	1	0	0	0	0	1
14th		Totton		1	0	1	0	0	0	0	1
15th		Abingdon Utd		0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
16th		Aylesbury		0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
17th		Almondsbury		1	0	0	1	1	2	-1	0
18th		Dawlish		1	0	0	1	1	2	-1	0
19th		Thatcham		1	0	0	1	0	1	-1	0
20th		Swindon S		1	0	0	1	1	4	-3	0
21st		Gosport		1	0	0	1	0	4	-4	0
22nd		Yate		1	0	0	1	0	4	-4	0

Important Dates in September

9/1 - English FA Cup Second Preliminary Round
9/1 - Wimborne (Zamaretto D1SW)
9/8 - Swindon S (Zamaretto D1SW)
9/10 - FA Youth Cup Preliminary Round
9/15 - Abingdon (Zamaretto D1SW)
9/15 - English FA Cup First Qualifying Round
9/19 - Almondsbury (Zamaretto D1SW)
9/22 - Poole Town (Zamaretto D1SW)
9/23 - FA Youth Cup First Qualifying Round Draw
9/24 - FA Youth Cup First Qualifying Round
9/26 - Somerset County FA Premier Cup First Round Draw
9/29 - English Southern League Cup Third Round Draw
9/29 - English FA Cup Second Qualifying Round
9/29 - Witton (Southern League Cup)

August Training Report
The following players have trained well over the past month:
Keith Wright (Aerobic)
Asa Charlton (Tactics)
Glyn Halsall (Strength)

The following players have failed to impress over the past month:
Shandel Gonsalves (Ball Control)
Julian Keeling (Tactics)
Lee Riley (Strength)

The following youth players have trained well over the past month:
Paul Weaver (Strength)
Mick Gibbs (Shooting)
Michael Heath (Ball Control)

The following youth players have failed to impress over the past month:
Stuart Hooper (Aerobic)
Paul Ryder (Tactics)
Patrick Collins (Aerobic)

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Weekly Notes

• Tom Murray sustained a Twisted Knee in the last match and is out for 4 weeks
• Hired a defensive coach, Aneurin Thomas from Wales
• Hired an attacking coach, Ryan Semple from Northern Ireland
• Signed youth GK Doug Milne to a 80/wk contract due to Rusling going out on loan and needing a back up for Knight.

Match Notes
This is the first match between the clubs. Odd Down has been picked to win this match going away.

Odd Down will run their famed 4-1-2-1-2 counter attacking formation.

Wimborne runs a balanced 4-4-2 formation.

Odd Down Lineup

GK Knight
D Morris / Esdaile / Ward / Metcalfe
DM Glasgow
M Tinker / Byrne
AM Boakye
ST Eriksen / Cassidy

Subs: Charlton / Ogden / Davidson / Hogarth

Match Time

11' Byrne leads Cassidy into space. Cassidy takes a shot and the keeper does well to turn it wide and out for a corner kick.

14' Morris sends it to center from the left corner. Eriksen goes up for the header and is pushed down by Bettinelli. PENALTY! The referee points to the spot. Tinker lines up for the shot and drives it home. GOAL! Odd Down goes up 1-0

17' Bayless is able to move around Morris and gets off a shot. It does go wide though.

26' Williams from the corner sends his pass over the goal and out.

Half: Kent Eriksen received a yellow card in the first half. Boakye took a knock and is subbed by Ogden at half. Morris was tired there towards the end and will probably be subbed around the 65th by Charlton. The team is encouraged to crank it up.

63' Ward was hit with his second yellow of the match and turned into a red and sent off! Odd Down is now a man down. Glasgow is subbed by Hogarth and moves into the spot vacated by Ward. To avoid another issue, yellow carded Eriksen is subbed in by Davidson.

92' Davidson steals the ball from the defender and moves to the box, he sends a low cross to a streaking Cassidy who shoots it just wide.

Wimborne 0 : 1 Odd Down

Statistic	Wimborne	Odd Down
Shots	6	9
On Target	0	4
Off Target	3	3
Blocked Shots	3	2
Woodwork	0	0
Clear Cut Chances	0	1
Long Shots	5	2
Possession	45%	55%
Corners	4	4
Free Kicks	19	14
Throw Ins	30	21
Fouls	12	15
Offsides	3	4
Passes Completed	58%	65%
Crosses Completed	12%	18%
Tackles Won	61%	70%
Headers Won	54%	66%
Yellow Cards	3	4
Red Cards	0	1
Kilometers Run	98.7	96.3
Average Rating	6.55	6.77

Match Analysis
What a brutal match. We should have won this one out of the gates but the referee wasn't having any kind of play. We all needed to wear frilly pink dresses and skip around and say excuse me and please and thank you as the match was being played.

Think I am joking, there were 8 yellow cards handed out and 1 red card. 5 to Odd Down and 3 to Wimborne. Ward who did not have one yellow or red card at all last season picked up two? I don't know what to think on this match.

Wimborne did keep the flow of the game away from where we wanted it by making it chippy and hard to get the movement we wanted.

Goals
Joshua Tinker (pen 15)

Man of the Match
DL Jack Morris (7.1) - 26/40 Passing, 4/5 Tackles, 8 Interceptions

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Weekly Notes

• Martin and Halsall were both sent out on 3 month loans to Highgate United
• Morris and Ward were named to the Weekly 11
• Norton & Stockton Ancients were pulled in the draw for FA Cup 2nd Prelim Round on 9/19
• Odd Down is on a 27 game unbeaten run.

Match Notes
This is the first meeting between the clubs. Murray is injured and Ward is suspended. Odd Down are picked to win this match even without their star in Ward.

Odd Down will run a 4-3-3 attacking formation.

Swindon will run a balanced 4-4-2 formation.

Odd Down Lineup

GK Knight
D Morris / Hogarth / Esdaile / Metcalfe
M Boakye / Byrne / Tinker
ST Eriksen / Taylor / Cassidy

Subs: Thomas / Glasgow / Ogden / Davidson / Charlton

Match Time

2' Dossou sends a rifle from a blocked pass from 25m out and sinks it into goal. GOAL! Swindon moves up 1-0!

6' Boakye leads Cassidy just perfect into the box. Cassidy strikes it true and sends it home. GOAL! Odd Down with the equalizer! 1-1!

24' Taylor leads Eriksen. Eriksen takes a few steps and shoots, it ricochets off the right post and into the goal. GOAL! Odd Down goes up 2-1!

30' McNamara sends to far post from the right corner. Casey goes up for the header and sends it over the goal.

36' Tinker with skilled dribbling. He gets by his defenders and shoots right into the keepers arms.

40' Taylor to Cassidy. Cassidy moves to the upper right corner of the box and shoots. It gets by the keeper and into the net. GOAL! Odd Down is now up 3-1!

Half: Esdaile, Taylor and Boakye all received yellow cards in the 1st half. Esdaile is subbed by Charlton. The squad is notified that I am pleased with their play and to keep it up.

61' Boakye is able to get by his defenders and shoots. His shot goes wide.

65' Eriksen with a long leading pass to Cassidy who is left one on one with the keeper. He is open and takes the shot. GOAL! Odd Down adds another point. 4-1!

68' Boakye is taken down in the box as he made a move around his defender. Gernon pushes him down and the whistle blows. The referee is reaching for his card and pulls a yellow and then points at the spot. Dossou receives a yellow as well for arguing the foul. PENALTY KICK! Charlton lines up and sends it right into the back of the net. GOAL! Odd Down is up 5-1!

74' Boakye is replaced by Ogden and Eriksen is replaced by Davidson.

81' Morris sends the pass to far post from deep on the left side with a free kick. Cassidy goes up for the header and barely misses his fourth goal.

Odd Down 5 : 1 Swindon

Statistic	Odd Down	Swindon S
Shots	16	2
On Target	9	1
Off Target	4	1
Blocked Shots	3	0
Woodwork	0	0
Clear Cut Chances	6	0
Long Shots	1	0
Possession	51%	49%
Corners	7	1
Free Kicks	13	19
Throw Ins	16	25
Fouls	14	12
Offsides	5	2
Passes Completed	70%	56%
Crosses Completed	31%	27%
Tackles Won	70%	61%
Headers Won	61%	61%
Yellow Cards	4	3
Red Cards	0	0
Kilometers Run	98.9	92.9
Average Rating	7.65	5.82

Match Analysis
An early goal had me concerned and then that was dispelled right quick when Cassidy took it on his shoulders and said we will not lose and he made sure of it. The referee had a hey day with his cards. He handed out 7 yellow cards in the match.

Goals
ST Jake Cassidy (7,41,66)
ST Kent Eriksen (25)
DC Asa Charlton (pen 69)

Man of the Match
ST Jake Cassidy (9.6) - 3 Goals, 11/14 Passing

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Weekly Notes

• Boakye and Cassidy were named to the Weekly 11

Match Notes
This is the first match between the clubs. Tom Murray is still out with the twisted knee. Odd Down is the team picked to win the match.

Odd Down runs their attacking 4-3-3 formation.

Abingdon Utd runs a balanced 4-4-2 formation.

Odd Down Lineup

GK Knight
D Morris / Esdaile / Ward / Metcalfe
M Boakye / Byrne / Tinker
ST Taylor / Eriksen / Cassidy

Subs: Thomas / Charlton / Ogden / Davidson / Rungratsamee

Match Time

11' Taylor works hard and gets into the box. He takes a shot and it goes wide.

23' Morris sends a cross to Cassidy who was open. He takes a shot with his off foot and it goes wide.

25' Byrne passes to Eriksen at the top of the box and Eriksen volleys it. It is caught by the keeper.

34' Main sends a cross to far post from the left side. Allen goes up for the header and it is cleared by Esdaile. Corner Kick.

35' Davies sends to the far post from the right corner. Allen goes up for the header and it goes over the bar.

36' Taylor receives a pass off the goal kick and sends a lead to Cassidy who works into the box. He is one on one with the keeper and sends it into the net. GOAL! Odd Down moves up 1-0!

42' Ward is injured and has to come off. Charlton is sent in for him.

Half. Taylor received a yellow card in the first half. The team is encouraged to keep it up.

48' Eriksen sends a pass into space for Cassidy to move to. Cassidy shoots and it goes wide.

58' Taylor moves into the box and shoots, his footwork was great, his finishing has something to be desired.

76' Rungratsamee and Davidson come in for Eriksen and Cassidy.

82' Rungratsamee sends a low pass to Davidson. Davidson sends it wide! He had a wide open goal.

92' Asa Charlton takes down Main on a clear breakaway opportunity. There is no denying this one, it's a red card! And Charlton is walking off before the referee has the card out. He saved a clear goal.

Abingdon 0 : 1 Odd Down

Statistic	Abingdon Utd	Odd Down
Shots	7	10
On Target	4	2
Off Target	2	7
Blocked Shots	1	1
Woodwork	0	1
Clear Cut Chances	1	3
Long Shots	2	3
Possession	47%	53%
Corners	9	2
Free Kicks	14	13
Throw Ins	26	24
Fouls	8	7
Offsides	5	7
Passes Completed	61%	62%
Crosses Completed	16%	23%
Tackles Won	47%	72%
Headers Won	52%	74%
Yellow Cards	1	1
Red Cards	0	1
Kilometers Run	111.7	113.8
Average Rating	6.61	7.00

Match Analysis
It was a pretty tight game and not a lot of cards although the fouls were increased more than I thought they would. Cassidy is making some great moves, Eriksen is not finishing properly. Charlton saved a goal with his red card push and I will not punish him for it.

Goals
ST Jake Cassidy (37)

Man of the Match
DC Scott Metcalfe (7.7) - 8 Interceptions, 5/6 Tackles, 16/24 Passing

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Weekly Notes

• This is my 100th game as coach of the Downers. I have a 68% win rate.
• Tom Murray resumes full training.

Match Notes
This is the first meeting between the clubs. Asa Charlton is suspended and will miss this match. The Downers are picked as the underdogs in this match but not much.

Odd Down will run their 4-1-2-1-2 counter attacking formation.

Norton & Stockton runs a balanced 4-4-2 formation.
Odd Down Lineup

GK Knight
D Morris / Esdaile / Ward / Metcalfe
DM Glasgow
M Tinker / Byrne
ST Eriksen / Cassidy

Subs: Thomas / Wright / Harper / Taylor / Hogarth / Boakye / Davidson

Match Time

1' Cassidy with a give and go with Eriksen. Eriksen is open and shoots wide.

6' Tinker passes into space for Eriksen to run to. Eriksen gets to the ball inside the box and is taken down from behind. Lawson receives the Red Card for the tackle from behind and a dangerous play! Norton & Stockton are a man down! . Tandy, Cardoza and Sadler are all hit with yellow cards as they roar and tear into the referee for his call. Wow, this will take a bit to sort out. The referee points to the spot

7' PENALTY KICK! Tinker lines up the shot at the spot. He shoots and it went in unchallenged in the lower right of the goal. GOAL! Odd Down is now up 1-0!

9' Cassidy is running down the field unchallenged and he sends a cross to Eriksen who volleys his shot wide.

21' Pollard sends it to far post from the left corner. Morgan goes up for the header and sends it over the bar.

Half: Morris is exhausted and is subbed by Wright. With Norton & Stockton down a man, we shift to a 4-3-3

48' Ogden from the left corner sends it to the far post. Ward goes up for the header and powers it into the net. GOAL! Odd Down moves up to 2-0!

54' Tinker fires a rocket from 30m out and it hits the wood work.

57' Ogden from 25m out and the keeper barely turns it out for a corner kick.

58' Ogden from the left corner sends it to the far post. Ward goes up for the header and it was almost deja vu but Morgan cleared it out right off the line.

63' Ogden passes to Cassidy and he shoots and is stopped. There is a scramble and pile for the ball in front of the goal. It is cleared out behind the goal for a corner kick.

65' Boakye is subbed in for Tinker

71' Taylor subs in for Metcalfe as Glasgow drops back to DR and Ogden goes from AM to MF.

77' Cassidy has a point blank shot and it is blocked and cleared.

Odd Down 2 : 0 Norton & Stockton

Statistic	Odd Down	Norton & Stockton Ancients
Shots	15	2
On Target	8	0
Off Target	5	2
Blocked Shots	2	0
Woodwork	1	0
Clear Cut Chances	5	0
Long Shots	5	1
Possession	54%	46%
Corners	8	4
Free Kicks	11	18
Throw Ins	19	15
Fouls	13	9
Offsides	5	3
Passes Completed	71%	54%
Crosses Completed	19%	37%
Tackles Won	73%	60%
Headers Won	72%	55%
Yellow Cards	2	6
Red Cards	0	1
Kilometers Run	94.5	84.6
Average Rating	7.06	6.33

Match Analysis
Not bad play for a match where we were picked to either draw or lose. We definitely proved we wanted it more. But playing almost the entire game a man down had to hurt for Norton & Stockton. Cassidy is getting in there and is a major threat anytime he gets the ball. Referee dished out 5 yellow cards and 1 Red, 3 of the yellows and the red came at one time.

Goals
MF Joshua Tinker (pen 8)
DC Jordan Ivey-Ward (48)

Man of the Match
AM Chris Ogden (8.2) - 1 Assist, 14/21 Passing, 4/5 Crosses, 3/4 Headers

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Weekly Notes

• Nothing major to report this week except for some whiney brats complaining about their training.
• Odd Down is on a 9 game win streak and a 30 game undefeated streak

Match Notes
This is the first match between the clubs. Some of the starters are tired from the last couple of matches and there will be some backups in this match. Odd Down is picked to win this match.

Odd Down is running a 4-3-3 attacking formation.

Poole runs a 4-3-1-2 attacking formation.

Odd Down Lineup

GK Knight
D Charlton / Esdaile / Ward / Metcalfe
M Tinker / Ogden / Boakye
ST Davidson / Taylor / Cassidy

Subs: Thomas / Morris / Byrne / Rungratsame / Hogarth

Match Time

13' Taylor from the right corner sends a cross to the 6m box and Boakye goes up and wins the header, powering it into the goal. GOAL! Odd Down takes the lead, 1-0!

17' Ogden from a free kick on the left side sends a cross towards the far post. Ward goes up and hits a header into goal. GOAL! Odd Down adds another point, 2-0!

34' Davidson moves into the box and shoots, his shot is barely stopped by the keeper.

Half: Ogden and Cassidy picked up yellows in the first half. Davidson is exhausted and is subbed by Rungratsamee. The team is told that the way they have played is pleasing and to keep it up.

57' Sumner from the right side on a free kick sends it deep into center and Murray sends a header to goal. He is unlucky as it hits the wood work and bounces out.

60' Cassidy leads Rungratsamee into space. Rungratsamee hits the shot and sends it to goal where it is blocked and cleared.

62' Cassidy is subbed by Byrne. Ogden moves up to the AM spot and Byrne comes in at MF.

76' Theo Stair pushes Ward as they are battling for the ball and is whistled for a foul. The referee calls him over and hits him with his second yellow. That means he is hit with a red and is sent off. Poole is now down a man.

77' Morris subs in for Boakye and moves to the AML.

78' Morris receives a leading pass from Ogden and he passes to Byrne whose shot is blocked at close range and cleared out.

Poole Town 0 : 2 Odd Down

Statistic	Poole Town	Odd Down
Shots	2	8
On Target	0	7
Off Target	2	1
Blocked Shots	0	0
Woodwork	1	0
Clear Cut Chances	0	3
Long Shots	1	1
Possession	46%	54%
Corners	5	9
Free Kicks	21	14
Throw Ins	21	20
Fouls	13	16
Offsides	1	5
Passes Completed	57%	64%
Crosses Completed	23%	27%
Tackles Won	75%	54%
Headers Won	50%	88%
Yellow Cards	4	3
Red Cards	1	0
Kilometers Run	102.9	107.1
Average Rating	6.32	7.13

Match Analysis
We basically dominated this match. The only chances they got were a couple of counter attacking options and a few corners. 7 yellows and a red means it was a tightly called game. We do tend to push the lines and seeing the offside penalties creeping up are not good. We need to finish like we did in the other division.

Goals
MF Joseph Boakye (14)
DC Jordan Ivey-Ward (17)

Man of the Match
DC Jordan Ivey-Ward (8.6) - 1 Goal, 13 Interceptions, 4/6 Tackles, 7/9 Headers, 15/31 Passing

[MacroGuru]

Weekly Notes

• Ward was named to the Weekly 11
• Maidstone United was drawn away for the FA CUP 1st Qualifying round

Match Notes
This is the first match between the clubs. Odd Down is picked as the underdogs for this match.

Odd Down will run a 4-3-3 attacking formation.

Witton Albion run a 4-4-2 balanced formation.

Odd Down Lineup

GK Knight
D Morris / Esdaile / Ward / Metcalfe
M Murray / Byrne / Tinker
ST Taylor / Eriksen / Cassidy

Subs: Thomas / Charlton / Ogden / Davidson / Boakye

Match Time

3' Tinker leads to Eriksen. Eriksen strikes it and it passes the keeper into the net. GOAL! Odd Down is up 1-0!

5' Cassidy makes a couple of moves around his defenders and shoots, the keeper stops it and it is cleared.

9' A long throw in from Morris to Tinker in the box has Keats push him down. Tinker has a little gamesmanship and the whistle is blown. The referee is pointing to the spot. He has a card in his hand, and Keats is issued a yellow! PENALTY KICK! Tinker lines up and shoots, it goes low and to the left and is in the goal. GOAL! Odd Down adds another goal to their total, 2-0!

16' Buttery is moving down the left side and shoots. Knight leaps and makes the save pushing it out for a corner kick.

28' Stockhall from the left corner sends a pass to far post. Jones goes up and heads it over goal.

31' Taylor receives a great pass from Esdaile and he is moving towards goal. He is one on one with the keeper and sends his shot wide.

Half: Morris took an injury as time expired and can't continue. Charlton will come on for him. The team is told that I am pleased and to continue their run.

49' Murray takes an injury and is done with the game. Boakye comes on to replace him.

65' Taylor sends a cross to a streaking Byrne who volleys, it is blocked and Taylor gets the rebound and sends it home. GOAL! But WAIT, the linesman has his flag down and is calling offsides on Taylor. The goal is disallowed.

70' Eriksen is on a counter attack run by himself. He is wide open and alone against the keeper. He shoots and hits the left post and it goes out. He hangs his head in shame!

75' Ogden subs in for Byrne and moves to the AM spot.

83' Ogden sends a pass into space and a wide open Eriksen gets it and shoots it wide. He is having a poor day with his finishing.

87' Boakye shoots and it is corralled by the keeper.

88' Ward heads a long pass to Eriksen on a counter attack. Eriksen has his dribble knocked but Taylor is there to put it into goal with authority. GOAL! Odd Down is now up 3-0!

Witton Albion 0 : 3 Odd Down

Statistic	Witton	Odd Down
Shots	4	16
On Target	2	8
Off Target	1	5
Blocked Shots	1	3
Woodwork	0	1
Clear Cut Chances	0	6
Long Shots	1	2
Possession	47%	53%
Corners	6	2
Free Kicks	12	19
Throw Ins	21	20
Fouls	19	5
Offsides	1	7
Passes Completed	65%	65%
Crosses Completed	10%	28%
Tackles Won	53%	74%
Headers Won	64%	64%
Yellow Cards	3	1
Red Cards	0	0
Kilometers Run	98.4	99.1
Average Rating	6.08	7.14

Match Analysis
I love when teams do not take us serious. We get games like we had today. Where we dominate it because we wanted it more. Today was the case of the Downers working their arses off and getting the result because of it. If the Downers would have converted on their chances this game would have been ugly and gotten out of hand.

Goals
ST Kent Eriksen (3)
MF Joshua Tinker (pen 10)
ST Jamie Taylor (89)

Man of the Match
ST Jamie Taylor (8.3) - 1 Goal, 1 Assist, 8/14 Passing, 3/4 Headers, 8 runs.

[MacroGuru]

September News and Notes

Sitting at the top of the League table is a nice feeling, especially with 5 games in and having played a game less than most of the teams. I need the GD to be higher though, for when the tie breakers hit. This league is tougher to score in.

Some good news was handled this past month as I asked the Board for new Training Facilities and they agreed to it. Construction has began and they will be completed by July 1st, 2013.

Pos	Inf	Team		Pld	Won	Drn	Lst	For	Ag	G.D.	Pts
1st		Odd Down		5	5	0	0	13	1	+12	15
2nd		Bridgwater		6	4	2	0	13	3	+10	14
3rd		Gosport		6	4	1	1	9	7	+2	13
4th		Frome		6	3	2	1	13	8	+5	11
5th		Burnham		5	3	1	1	9	6	+3	10
6th		Clevedon		7	3	1	3	8	9	-1	10
7th		Swindon S		7	3	1	3	11	13	-2	10
8th		Mangotsfield		5	2	3	0	5	2	+3	9
9th		Winchester		6	2	3	1	12	13	-1	9
10th		Bideford		5	2	1	2	10	7	+3	7
11th		Almondsbury		5	2	1	2	12	11	+1	7
12th		Taunton		6	2	1	3	8	7	+1	7
13th		Paulton		5	2	1	2	5	5	0	7
14th		Abingdon Utd		5	2	1	2	4	6	-2	7
15th		Dawlish		5	2	0	3	6	7	-1	6
16th		Yate		6	1	3	2	6	10	-4	6
17th		Totton		6	0	4	2	5	8	-3	4
18th		Poole Town		6	0	4	2	6	10	-4	4
19th		Aylesbury		6	0	4	2	9	14	-5	4
20th		Shortwood		6	0	3	3	8	13	-5	3
21st		Wimborne		5	0	2	3	5	11	-6	2
22nd		Thatcham		5	0	1	4	5	11	-6	1

Important October Dates
October looks to be a busy month

10/3 - Maidstone (FA Cup)
10/6 - Winchester (Zamaretto D1SW)
10/8 - English FA Trophy Second Round Qualifying Draw
10/11 - Somerset County FA Premier Cup Second Round Draw
10/13 - FA Cup Third Qualifying Round
10/13 - Frome (Zamaretto D1SW)
10/17 - Almondsbury (Zamaretto D1SW)
10/20 - Aylesbury (Zamaretto D1SW)
10/21 - English FA Trophy Second Qualifying Round
10/22 - English FA Trophy Third Qualifying Round Draw
10/27 - English FA Cup Fourth Qualifying Round
10/27 - Bridgwater (Zamaretto D1SW)
10/31 - Shortwood (Zamaretto D1SW)

September Training Report
The following players have trained well over the past month:
Daryl Thomas (GK-Handling)
Martin Whelan (Tactics)

The following players have failed to impress over the past month:
Supat Rungratsamee (Strength)
Kent Eriksen (Aerobic)
Chris Tooth (Tactics)

The following youth players have trained well over the past month:
Liam Ross (Strength)
Danny Danby (Strength)
Michael Heath (Tactics)

The following youth players have failed to impress over the past month:
Danny Clancy (Aerobic)
Ali Griffin (Tactics)
Danny Cowan (Aerobic)

September Awards
Odd Down manager Joel Sutton won the Southern League South/West Manager of the Month award.

[MacroGuru]

Weekly Notes

• Tom Murray broke his collarbone last match and is out for 2 months

Match Notes
This is the first ever match between the clubs. Tom Murray is out and the Downers are picked to lose, but not by much.

Odd Down will run their 4-1-2-1-2 counter attacking formation.

Maidstone runs a balanced 4-4-2.

Odd Down Lineup
GK Knight
D Morris / Esdaile / Ward / Metcalfe
DM Glasgow
M Tinker / Boakye
AM Ogden
ST Eriksen / Cassidy

Subs: Thomas / Morris / Byrne / Davidson / Hogarth / Harper / Taylor

Match Time

3' Bradshaw sends a cross to far post from the right side on a free kick. Orr goes up for the header and sends it over the post.

27' Bradshaw hits a strike from 30m out and Knight is unable to get to it. GOAL! Maidstone goes up 1-0!

32' Eriksen hits Ogden in space and Ogden shoots. The keeper blocks it and the shot is cleared.

33' Ogden lets a shot loose from 25m out and hits it almost identical to Bradshaws. GOAL! Odd Down equalizes the match, 1-1!

48' Tinker from the right corner sends a pass to far post. Esdaile goes up for the header and sends it over goal.

Half: Glasgow and Charlton received yellow cards in the first half. Glasgow is subbed by Taylor and the team switches to the 4-3-3 attacking formation. The team is told to keep it up, one more goal than the other team wins this.

47' Bradshaw from the right side on a free kick sends it to far post. Saunders goes up for the header and it hits the cross bar and is cleared.

69' Bradshaw rifles from 25m out and catches Knight sleeping. Knight barely turns it.

79' Morris sends a cross to far post from the right corner. Esdaile goes up for the header and it goes over the goal.

83' Taylor is fed a long pass from Metcalfe on the right side. He is running to goal with the ball and is tackled from behind by Harris. Harris is hit with red card and is sent off. Maidstone is playing a man down now. The foul happened just outside the box. Harris did save a goal. Anderson is slapped with a yellow for continuing to argue.

86' Lamb sends a cross to Orr whose header is sent just wide.

90' Ogden shoots from 25m out and his shot goes wide.

Maidstone 1 : 1 Odd Down

Statistic	Maidstone	Odd Down
Shots	9	6
On Target	4	1
Off Target	5	5
Blocked Shots	0	0
Woodwork	1	0
Clear Cut Chances	1	1
Long Shots	2	1
Possession	56%	44%
Corners	2	1
Free Kicks	22	14
Throw Ins	23	22
Fouls	11	18
Offsides	3	4
Passes Completed	67%	57%
Crosses Completed	23%	33%
Tackles Won	70%	75%
Headers Won	80%	51%
Yellow Cards	2	5
Red Cards	1	0
Kilometers Run	94.1	98.2
Average Rating	6.65	6.69

Match Analysis
The thing that stands out right off the bat is the 7 yellow cards and a red that were handed out. The big discrepancy here is the fact we picked up 5 of those yellows. Both teams played an ugly match.

Goals
AM Chris Ogden (34)

Man of the Match
MF Dean Bradshaw (7.4) - 1 Goal, 19/26 Passing,

[MacroGuru]

Weekly Notes

Match Notes
This is the first match between the clubs. Tom Murray is still out with his broken collarbone. With playing a cup match 4 days prior this might be a match with some backups getting the start, some starters resting for the next match.

Odd Down is picked to take this match.

Odd Down will play a 4-1-2-1-2 counter attacking formation. Despite being told a 4-5-1 formation will beat them (We don't have the talent for the formation)

Winchester run a 4-2-4 attacking formation.

Odd Down Lineup

GK Thomas
D Charlton / Esdaile / Ward / Harper
DM Glasgow
M Tinker / Byrne
AM Ogden
ST Taylor / Davidson

Subs: Knight / Morris / Eriksen / Rungratsamee / Hogarth

Match Time

2' Tinker with a free kick from the left side sends a cross in to Esdaile. Esdaile volleys it into the net. GOAL! Odd Down takes the lead 1-0!

27' Ogden leads Tinker into space. Tinker moves into the box and shoots. His shot goes wide.

30' Ansah from a free kick on the left side sends a cross to far post. Cuthbertson hits the volley past Thomas. GOAL! Winchester with an equalizer! 1-1!

35' Davidson moves into the box on the right side. Fancy footwork sees him launch a shot. It is blocked and cleared out!

37' Tinker from the right corner to the far post. Ward powers the header towards goal. It is blocked by the defender at the post and cleared out.

Half: Jamie Taylor is struggling, so I pull him aside and tell him there is no pressure on him today, just go out there and play. The rest of the team is told that we are outplaying them and we should see more goals.

59' Harper is injured and has to come off. With that, it forces Odd Down into a 4-3-3 formation. Glasgow moves to the DR, Harper is subbed by Eriksen. Eriksen is told he can make the difference here.

63' Cockerill from a free kick on the left sends a cross to far post. Cuthbertson goes up for the header and power it past Thomas. GOAL! Winchester take the lead, 2-1!

64' Rungratsamee comes in for Ogden and plays at the AM.

67' Wardle receives a pass and drives it through Thomas for another goal. GOAL! Winchester extends their lead, 3-1!

68' Hogarth subs in for Esdaile.

78' Eriksen sends a cross to Davidson and he powers his shot just wide of the goal.

Odd Down 1 : 3 Winchester

Statistic	Odd Down	Winchester
Shots	14	8
On Target	4	3
Off Target	6	3
Blocked Shots	4	2
Woodwork	0	0
Clear Cut Chances	1	2
Long Shots	5	3
Possession	53%	47%
Corners	5	3
Free Kicks	14	20
Throw Ins	18	15
Fouls	13	9
Offsides	7	5
Passes Completed	68%	64%
Crosses Completed	33%	30%
Tackles Won	78%	54%
Headers Won	57%	60%
Yellow Cards	1	2
Red Cards	0	0
Kilometers Run	100.6	99.4
Average Rating	6.11	7.04

Match Analysis
Despite actually dominating the first half and most of the second, we caved in this game and completely underperformed. I did stay away from letting them know the result was embarrassing and just stuck with that we weren't good enough. I will unleash hell if we lose to Maidstone at home. We will have a healthy rested squad.

Odd Down Goals
DC Lacquan Esdaile (3)

Man of the Match
MF T.J. McClory-Cuthbertson (8.8) - 2 Goals

[MacroGuru]

Weekly Notes

• Dane Harper suffered a sprained ankle last match and will miss 8 weeks
• 11 game winning streak and 31 game unbeaten run was snapped in the loss to Winchester
• Aylesbury United was drawn in the FA Trophy 2nd Qualifying Round. This match will be played at home.

Match Notes
This is the second match to be played against this club. The first was a 1-1 draw for the cup, it's why we are here. Tom Murray and Dane Harper are out with injuries. The rest of the club is well rested and ready for this match. Maidstone is picked to win.

Odd Down will be playing their 4-3-3 attacking formation.

Maidstone will run their 4-4-2 balanced formation.

Odd Down Lineup

GK Knight
D Morris / Esdaile / Ward / Metcalfe
M Boakye / Byrne / Tinker
ST Taylor / Eriksen / Cassidy

Subs: Thomas / Charlton / Glasgow / Davidson / Hogarth / Ogden / Rungratsamee

Match Time

9' Taylor sends a powerful cross to the center and it hits a defender, Coyle, and goes into the goal! GOAL! Odd Down goes up 1-0, and Coyle is given an own goal!

14' Morris sends a cross to center and Cassidy goes up and challenges the keeper for the ball in the air. The keeper was late and the header is powered into the goal. GOAL! Odd Down moves up to 2-0!

17' Esdaile sends a long pass down the left side and Taylor runs to it. He moves into the box and shoots. It is blocked and cleared out.

26' Tinker leads Cassidy into space in the box. Cassidy gets there and shoots t o goal. It is blocked and cleared out.

40' Orr is sent a long pass up the right side. He crushes a shot and it goes wide right.

Half: Morris has taken a knock but should be able to continue. The team has played exceptional in the first half and I tell them to not let their performance drop.

55' Cassidy sends a shot wide from 25m out.

61' Byrne sends a shot at goal. It is blocked but Taylor is there for the rebound and hits it with a diving header, sending the ball into the net. GOAL! Odd Down moves up 3-0!

71' Byrne is injured and has to come off. He is subbed by Ogden and Morris is subbed by Charlton.

78' Taylor from the left corner sends a cross to far post and Ward goes up and sends the header into net. GOAL! Odd Down has taken this game out of reach, 4-0!
88' Metcalfe is injured and can't continue. Glasgow is subbed in for him.

Odd Down 4 : 0 Maidstone

Statistic	Odd Down	Maidstone
Shots	7	4
On Target	6	0
Off Target	1	3
Blocked Shots	0	1
Woodwork	0	0
Clear Cut Chances	3	0
Long Shots	1	4
Possession	56%	44%
Corners	5	2
Free Kicks	15	16
Throw Ins	24	22
Fouls	11	14
Offsides	5	1
Passes Completed	68%	54%
Crosses Completed	18%	0%
Tackles Won	75%	63%
Headers Won	76%	58%
Yellow Cards	0	3
Red Cards	0	0
Kilometers Run	101.6	99.9
Average Rating	7.57	5.87

Match Analysis
Wow, the team wanted this and was surgical in their attacks. It was a great sight to see. Only a couple of players were rated below a 7 and they were 6.8's. This win was an all around team effort and they wanted to prove that the draw in the 1st game was a fluke and they should have won.

Odd Down Goals
Jamie Coyle (own goal 10)
ST Jake Cassidy (15)
ST Jamie Taylor (62)
DC Jordan Ivey-Ward (79)

Man of the Match
DL Jack Morris (8.8) - 2 Assists, 8/9 Tackles, 17/32 Passing, 7 Interceptions

[MacroGuru]

Weekly Notes

• Jack Morris sprained his ankle in the last match and is out for 6 weeks
• Scott Metcalfe has shin splints and is out for 6 weeks
• Leamington was drawn for the FA Cup 2nd Qualifying round
• RWB Marvin Dennis was signed from Southport Trinity, an expensive transfer at $12k but needed to replace an injured Metcalfe and Harper

Match Notes
This is the first meeting with the clubs. Odd Down has Murray, Harper, Morris and Metcalfe out for a while. This match is pegged to be a battle but Leamington is picked to be slight favorites, but only by a goal.

Odd Down will run their 4-3-3 attacking formation.

Leamington will run a 3-2-3-2 defensive formation.

Odd Down Lineup

GK Knight
D Charlton / Esdaile / Ward / Glasgow
M Boakye / Byrne / Tinker
ST Taylor / Eriksen / Cassidy

Subs: Thomas / Wright / Ogden / Davidson / Hogarth / Dennis / Rungratsamee

Match Time

8' Banks from the left corner sends a pass to near post and Awoyomi heads it over the goal.

12' Taylor from the right corner sends a center cross. Esdaile goes up for the header and sends it into goal. GOAL! Odd Down moves up 1-0!

16' Eriksen with a free kick on the left side sends a low cross to Esdaile. Esdaile volleys and it is blocked and cleared out.

37' Awoyomi leads Deakin into space. Ward misplays the stop and Deakin gets by and shoots it right past an advancing Knight. GOAL! Leamington with the equalizer! 1-1!

39' Byrne with a shot from 25m out and it is stopped.

Half: Taylor and Charlton are pretty worn out. Taylor will be subbed by Rungratsamee. The team is told that one more goal should win this match, get out there and get it and hold Leamington.

47' Deakin has an open shot at goal and pushes it to the left.

49' Rungratsamee has a shot and it goes wide to the left.

61' Esdaile with a long pass to Rungratsamee who leads Eriksen into space. Eriksen gets into the box and sends a shot into the net. GOAL! Odd Down takes the lead 2-0! Eriksen breaks his goal scoring drought!

68' Eriksen from the right corner sends a cross to near post. Esdaile goes up for the header and just misses the goal.

69' Ogden subs in for a worn out Byrne.

74' Wright subs in for Charlton.

89' Cassidy sends a rocket at goal and the keeper barely turns it out. Corner kick.

91' Tuck sends a long pass down the right side. Deakin races to it and sends it into center. Davidson crushes it and Knight does his best to block it and turn it out. corner kick.

93' Davidson shoots to goal just as the whistle blows.

Leamington 1 : 2 Odd Down

Statistic	Leamington	Odd Down
Shots	8	11
On Target	2	5
Off Target	4	4
Blocked Shots	2	2
Woodwork	0	0
Clear Cut Chances	3	2
Long Shots	1	1
Possession	44%	56%
Corners	4	4
Free Kicks	15	11
Throw Ins	29	20
Fouls	7	12
Offsides	4	3
Passes Completed	63%	68%
Crosses Completed	11%	30%
Tackles Won	67%	63%
Headers Won	37%	80%
Yellow Cards	0	0
Red Cards	0	0
Kilometers Run	100.3	99.5
Average Rating	6.29	6.88

Match Analysis

We definitely proved we wanted it more and that almost wasn't enough. The barrage at the end was tough to withstand. This match would have been a run away with Morris, Murray and Metcalfe in it. Eriksen broke his goal drought. Wright came in and played quite well for Charlton as a sub. We move on in the FA Cup.

Odd Down Goals
DC Lacquan Esdaile (13)
S Kent Eriksen (62)

Man of the Match
DC Lacquan Esdaile (7.7) - 1 Goal, 13/17 Passing, 7/7 Headers

[MacroGuru]

Weekly Notes
Nothing to report for the week.

Match Notes
This is the first meeting for the clubs. It is taking place at Coombe Hay Lane and is a home game for the Downers. The Downers are without 4 players right now. The match is a pick em match as the teams are even.

Odd Down will run an attacking 4-3-3 formation.

Aylesbury will run a balanced 4-4-2 formation.

Odd Down Lineup

GK Knight
D Charlton / Esdaile / Ward / Dennis
M Boakye / Byrne / Tinker
ST Taylor / Eriksen / Cassidy

Subs: Thomas / Glasgow / Ogden / Davidson / Hogarth

Match Time

11' Byrne to Taylor who cracks a shot and sends it high.

13' Eriksen passes into space and a streaking Cassidy attempts a volley and sends it wide.

15' Byrne sends it to goal from the top of the box and it sails high.

22' Ward heads the ball ahead to Eriksen who is left one on one with the keeper and he thinks about the shot as he sends it wide. He is going to beat himself up over that one.

27' Boakye sends a shot high above the goal.

38' Robinson leads Arnold into space. Arnold has an open shot and misses to the right.

45' Boakye leads Taylor. Taylor takes a crack with his off foot and it was a screamer. The keeper got it and it was cleared out for the corner.

Half: Esdaile received a yellow in the first half. The team is told with the way they are playing only 1 goal will win this one.

54' James takes a shot at goal from 25m out and it goes wide left.

56' Davidson subs for Eriksen and Ogden subs for Boakye.

57' Esdaile is hit with a penalty. Another yellow which gives him two and converts to the Red...he is sent off! Odd Down is now a man down.

58' Glasgow is subbed in for Dennis and the Downers are running a 3-3-3 formation.

68' Ward misplays and misses a tackle against Buisson who is wide open against Knight. He shoots and his shot is uncontested and goes into net. GOAL! Aylesbury United goes up 1-0.

72' Arnold takes a shot and Knight blocks it. Tinker clears it out for a corner.

Odd Down 0 : 1 Aylebury Utd

Statistic	Odd Down	Aylesbury Utd
Shots	11	8
On Target	2	2
Off Target	7	4
Blocked Shots	2	2
Woodwork	0	0
Clear Cut Chances	3	3
Long Shots	2	2
Possession	47%	53%
Corners	3	5
Free Kicks	14	16
Throw Ins	19	28
Fouls	11	11
Offsides	5	3
Passes Completed	61%	61%
Crosses Completed	12%	6%
Tackles Won	51%	47%
Headers Won	75%	48%
Yellow Cards	5	4
Red Cards	1	0
Kilometers Run	108.1	110.0
Average Rating	6.61	6.90

Match Analysis
11 shots, 7 off target lead to this teams demise. It didn't help that the second yellow on Esdaile was a ticky tack penalty and will probably result in my suspension or fine as I am going to bitch about it in the press.

Odd Down Goals

Man of the Match
DC John Tillen (7.9) - 1 Assist, 13/26 Passing, 8 Interceptions

[MacroGuru]

Weekly Notes

• Odd Down offered a contract to Liam Bailey, a 24 year old DR from Brigg

Match Notes
This is the first match between the clubs. Odd Down will have four starters out this match. Esdaile is suspended for this match. Murray, Metcalfe and Morris are all out due to injuries. Odd Down is picked to win the match even though they sit at 7th in the table and Bridgwater is 1st.

Odd Down will run with an attacking 4-3-3 formation.

Bridgwater play a 4-4-2 balanced formation.

Odd Down Lineup

GK Knight
D Charlton / Hogarth / Ward / Glasgow
M Boakye / Byrne / Tinker
S Taylor / Eriksen / Cassidy

Subs: Thomas / Rungratsamee / Ogden / Davidson / Wright
Match Time

9' Tinker cracks a shot from 25m out and screams it toward the lower left corner of the goal. Their keeper does everything he can to turn it. He does and it goes out for a corner.

16' Cassidy recovers a rebound from a blocked pass in the lower right of the box and moves towards goal. It was enough to pull the keeper and he crosses it quickly to Eriksen who volleys it right into an open goal. GOAL! Odd Down goes up 1 - 0!

24' Gedling from the left corner sends it to far post. Manangu goes up for the header and sends it over the goal.

28' Hogarth heads the goal kick in front of Eriksen. It's a wrestling match for the ball and Eriksen gets it back at the top of the box and shoots. It is caught by the keeper.

Half: Hogarth is exhausted but is going to be forced to push it for another five or ten minutes into the next half. The team is told I am pleased and to keep it up.

45' Glasgow trips the Bridgwater player going for the ball and is hit with a yellow. The ensuing free kick sends it from Coombes into the center of the box and Moses parts the sea and hits it with a diving header, sending the ball right past Knight. GOAL! Bridgwater evens it up,1-1!

56' Wright is subbed in for Hogarth.

63' Cassidy shoots from 25m out and sends it over the goal.

64' Ogden subs in for Byrne.

68' Glasgow is jostling with the midfielder for the ball and the midfielder dives. Glasgow is hit with a yellow, that is his second and he is off the pitch with the converted red.Odd Down is a man down! Rungratsamee comes in for Eriksen and the team is playing a 3-3-3.

73' Tinker is led by Taylor. Tinker cracks a shot off from the right side of the box and sends it wide.

74' Cassidy receives a leading pass by Ogden and is in the box. He shoots with his off foot and it flutters away from the goal. He is kicking himself over that one.

80' Crumpton sends an open cross to center and Thompson hits the volley pushing it to the right of the box.

89' Taylor from the right corner sends a center cross to Boakye who goes up for the header. It is sent straight to the middle of the goal and the keeper catches it.

Bridgwater 1 : 1 Odd Down

Statistic	Bridgwater	Odd Down
Shots	3	11
On Target	1	5
Off Target	2	5
Blocked Shots	0	1
Woodwork	0	0
Clear Cut Chances	3	3
Long Shots	0	1
Possession	51%	49%
Corners	2	6
Free Kicks	22	15
Throw Ins	25	19
Fouls	12	14
Offsides	3	8
Passes Completed	65%	65%
Crosses Completed	26%	29%
Tackles Won	73%	66%
Headers Won	52%	70%
Yellow Cards	1	2
Red Cards	0	1
Kilometers Run	99.8	97.9
Average Rating	6.63	6.69

Match Analysis
Not much to say here. I am tired of the players getting two yellows a game. I can't sub them because of the injuries that we have to weather through right now. This was a game we should have won. I told the team I was disappointed. Defensively we played a tight game until Glasgow got the penalty.

2 games in a row with players sent off...I might not be nice to the officiating in my presser, if given the chance.

Odd Down Goals
ST Kent Eriksen (17)

Man of the Match
DC Jordan Ivey-Ward (7.4) - 13/23 Passing, 3/4 Tackles, 3/5 Headers, 9 Interceptions.

[MacroGuru]

Weekly Notes

• Odd Down singed 24 year old DR Liam Bailey for immediate help and need. When everyone is healthy, he will be in the rotation.

Match Notes
This is the first meeting between the clubs. Glasgow is suspended for the match and the Downers are without Morris, Murray and Metcalfe. Odd Down are picked as favorites to win this one at home.

Odd Down will run their 4-3-3 attacking formation

Shortwood will run a balanced 4-4-2

Odd Down Lineup

GK Knight
D Charlton / Esdaile / Ward / Bailey
M Boakye / Byrne / Tinker
ST Taylor / Eriksen / Cassidy

Subs: Thomas / Wright / Ogden / Rungratsamee / Hogarth

Match Time

1' Fitzgerald sends a shot from 25m out and it goes over the bar.

8' McCarthy passes to Murphy in space. Murphy was all alone and hits it to the lower left corner of the net. GOAL! Shortwood takes the lead, 1-0!

13' Tinker is sent a nice pass into space. He volleys it and the keeper barely turns it. Corner kick.

15' Tinker gets to the goal line on the right and sends a cross to Cassidy who shoots and tries to fit it in between the keeper and the post and it hit the post and goes out.

34' Pugh sends an amazing cross to Reid who goes up for the header and powers it to goal. Knight barely got a hand up to block it. The ball was then cleared.

45' Murphy sends cross to Fitsgerald. His volley goes wide.

Half: They are controlling the game over us. This team needs to step it up. Ogden replaces an exhausted Tinker. The team is told that I want to see more from them.

46' Taylor shoots and has his shot blocked. Taylor gets the rebound and shoots again, sending the shot over the net.

48' Taylor on a free kick on the left side sends a low cross to Ward on far post. Ward has his shot blocked. He gets the rebound and lets it loose. GOAL! Odd Down equalizes the game, 1-1!

72' Charlton sends a cross to Cassidy who heads it over the goal.

73' Rungratsamee subs in for Eriksen.

77' Rungratsamee is led into space. He gets the ball and sends a rocket to the net. Their keeper is lucky to turn it but he does. Corner Kick!

80' Wright subs in for Charlton.

87' Taylor from the right corner sends a cross to far post and Ward heads it over the goal.

Odd Down 1 : 1 Shortwood

Statistic	Odd Down	Shortwood
Shots	12	9
On Target	5	1
Off Target	7	5
Blocked Shots	0	3
Woodwork	0	1
Clear Cut Chances	0	3
Long Shots	2	5
Possession	41%	59%
Corners	7	6
Free Kicks	13	17
Throw Ins	15	29
Fouls	11	10
Offsides	6	3
Passes Completed	61%	70%
Crosses Completed	22%	13%
Tackles Won	80%	57%
Headers Won	75%	44%
Yellow Cards	1	2
Red Cards	0	0
Kilometers Run	102.0	96.7
Average Rating	6.65	6.65

Match Analysis
Can't be to upset, they controlled the bulk of the game from us. The loss of our starters is hurting us. However, being able to at least pull a point instead of a loss still helps. Bailey played well in his first ever game.


Odd Down Goals
DC Jordan Ivey-Ward (49)

Man of the Match
DC Jordan Ivey-Ward (7.5) - 1 Goal, 11/12 Headers, 12/21 Passing, 4/4 Tackles

[MacroGuru]

October News and Notes

We sit at 7th, 2 games behind everyone else. We do have a goal differential of +10 in only 8 games, we need to have that at around a +15 to +16 in 10 games.

Still in several cup and tourneys.

Pos	Inf	Team		Pld	Won	Drn	Lst	For	Ag	G.D.	Pts
1st		Almondsbury		10	7	1	2	23	14	+9	22
2nd		Frome		10	6	3	1	25	12	+13	21
3rd		Swindon S		12	6	3	3	18	17	+1	21
4th		Winchester		10	5	4	1	21	16	+5	19
5th		Bridgwater		10	5	3	2	17	7	+10	18
6th		Abingdon Utd		10	5	3	2	9	8	+1	18
7th		Odd Down		8	5	2	1	16	6	+10	17
8th		Gosport		12	5	2	5	14	18	-4	17
9th		Mangotsfield		10	3	6	1	9	6	+3	15
10th		Yate		11	4	3	4	10	16	-6	15
11th		Bideford		10	4	2	4	17	16	+1	14
12th		Burnham		9	4	2	3	12	11	+1	14
13th		Paulton		10	4	1	5	10	12	-2	13
14th		Taunton		11	3	2	6	15	15	0	11
15th		Clevedon		12	3	2	7	11	18	-7	11
16th		Totton		9	2	4	3	11	13	-2	10
17th		Shortwood		11	1	7	3	17	20	-3	10
18th		Aylesbury		11	2	4	5	16	27	-11	10
19th		Dawlish		9	3	0	6	13	15	-2	9
20th		Wimborne		11	2	3	6	10	16	-6	9
21st		Poole Town		10	1	5	4	10	14	-4	8
22nd		Thatcham		12	2	2	8	11	18	-7	8

Important Dates in November

11/7 - Totton (Zamaretto D1SW)
11/10 - English FA Cup 1st Round
11/10 - Yate (Zamaretto D1SW)
11/13 - Radstock (Somerset Premier Cup)
11/14 - Robert Hobbs Loan Finishes
11/14 - Somerset County FA Premier Cup Quarter Final Draw
11/15 - Tom Rusling Loan Finishes
11/17 - English Southern League Cup Fourth Round Draw
11/17 - Chippenham (Southern League Cup)
11/21 - Paulton (Zamaretto D1SW)
11/24 - Dawlish (Zamaretto D1SW)
11/27 - Lucas Banton Loan Finishes
11/28 - Taunton (Zamaretto D1SW)

October Training Report
The following players have trained well over the past month:
Julian Keeling (Aerobic)
Chris Tooth (Strength)

The following player has failed to impress in training over the past month:
Robbie Hegarty (Aerobic)

The following youth players have trained well over the past month:
Jordan Turner (Tactics)
Mick Gibbs (Shooting)
Stuart Lee (Strength)

The following youth players have failed to impress in training over the past month:
Louis Baverstock (Tactics)
Dougie Milne (Aerobic)

[nfg22]

Love the dynasty. What kind of players do you look for at lower levels?

[MacroGuru]

Originally Posted by nfg22

Love the dynasty. What kind of players do you look for at lower levels?

Thanks, medical and family issues have kept me away from it and I plan on resuming it here this weekend.

I look for specialists in the lower level..someone that is above and beyond in one area and then segment that based off of the groups.

Forwards I want speed, I want to force them to run. Shooting is the other ability I look at

My mids, since I typically run only 2 or 3, They funnel my forwards with quick passes so I look for the sets for that.

I am very demanding on my defense though, they have to defend and they have to be pinpoint long passers.

[MacroGuru]

Match Notes
This is the first ever match between Gloucester and Odd Down. Odd Down has 4 players out due to injury while Gloucester has Darren Mullings suspended and Stewart Divine Doubtful. Gloucester are the heavy favorites for this one.

Odd Down will be using their attacking 4-3-3 formation

Gloucester is using a 4-4-2 base formation.

Odd Down Lineup

GK Knight
D Charlton / Esdaile / Ward / Bailey
M Boakye / Byrne / Tinker
ST Taylor / Eriksen / Cassidy

Subs: Thomas / Davidson / Ogden / Rungratsamee / Hogarth / Glasgow / Dennis

Match Time

3' Ivey-Ward misplays his tackle and lets Davidson run free. Davidson shoots and Knights cut off the shot and it goes out of bounds. Goal Kick.

13' Boakye goes down like he has been shot and Gloucesters Mitchell Bryant is slapped with a yellow card.

14' Cassidy recovers the header off the goal kick and dribbles and only being challenged at the top of the box which he easily moved around. His shot goes wide. Goal Kick.

18' Taylor receives the pass from Charlton and he takes the ball across the top of the box. When he hits the half circle he fires a shot at goal and it blasts past the keeper. GOAL! Odd Down takes the lead! 1-0!

20' Taylor with a centering pass to Tinker. Tinker shoots from about 20m out. The shot is stopped by Donnelly.

30' Erickson sends a cross to the near post from the right corner. It hits Esdaile awkwardly as he goes up for a header. Gloucesters Osifuwa was in the air and it glanced off his calf and into the net, catching Donnelly completely unaware. GOAL! Odd Down goes up 2-0 on the own goal by Osifuwa!

35' Cassidy receives the throw in on the right side near the goal line. He makes a move and gets into the box. He cracks a shot and it hits the post. It is cleared out behind the net for a corner kick.

42' Symons is able to get behind the line on a pass and has most of the defenders beat. Knight is able to take away the angle and forces Symons shot to go over the net. Goal Kick.

44' Cassidy receives a long pass down the right side by Bailey. He takes to about the mid of the box on the right sides and sends a centering pass to Eriksen. Eriksen brings a powerful header onto the ball and it glances off the right post and goes out. Goal kick.

Halftime: We go in with the lead. A great half by us. A horrible half by Gloucester as they picked up a total of 4 yellow cards in the half. The squad is told to not let their performance drop as they are sent back out there for the second half.

45' Tinker sends a long pass to Cassidy up the right side. Cassidy has a centering pass that is volleyed by Taylor. It is blocked and cleared out behind the net for a corner kick.

46' Taylor sends a cross to the far post where Ivey-Ward goes up for the header and sends it over the cross bar. Goal Kick.

48' Boakye sends a center cross to Tinker. Tinker goes after the goal with a diving header sending it wide. Goal Kick.

52' Gloucesters Mitchell Bryant stomps on Chartltons foot and is caught. He receives his second yellow which converts to the red and he is sent off! Gloucester is now a man down!

53' Rungratsamee is subbed in for Cassidy.

66' Taylor sends a centering pass where Tinker connects with a volley. It is blocked back out to Byrne who half volleys it into the crossbar and is cleared out.

72' Davidson receives a long pass from Osifuwa and moves to the goal. He sends a long shot at goal and it goes wide.

73' Ogden subs in for Boakye an moves up to an AMF. Glasgow comes in for Eriksen and moves to a DM. We shift from an attacking mentality to a counter attacking.

74' Taylor sends a long header to Rungratsamee who receives the pass running. He beats the defensive line and is able to chip a shot past Donnelly. GOAL! Odd Down has all but secured this win as they go up 3-0!

83' Charlton makes a wonderful pass to Byrne who cuts in front and moves into the box. His lane is taken away from him and the shot goes into the side of the net. Goal Kick.

83' Esdaile is slapped with a yellow card with rough play.

87' Taylor moves in close and rockets a shot off. Donnelly gets his hands up and the ball is blocked straight up. There is a play for the ball but Donnelly jumps up and takes it from everyone.

Odd Down 3 : 0 Gloucester

Statistic	Odd Down	Gloucester
Shots	15	8
On Target	5	2
Off Target	8	5
Blocked Shots	2	1
Woodwork	2	0
Clear Cut Chances	3	0
Long Shots	2	4
Possession	56%	44%
Corners	5	3
Free Kicks	13	19
Throw Ins	29	12
Fouls	13	13
Offsides	6	0
Passes Completed	71%	54%
Crosses Completed	14%	6%
Tackles Won	68%	73%
Headers Won	67%	69%
Yellow Cards	2	5
Red Cards	0	1
Kilometers Run	111.9	104.5
Average Rating	7.40	6.20

Match Analysis
What a great game by the Downers. Gloucester probably played one of the worst games I have seen in a long time. We frustrated them and got into their head from the get go. It was great to see the defense play as tight as they did.

Odd Down Goals
Jamie Taylor (19)
Supat Rungratsamee (75)

Man of the Match
DC Jordan Ivey-Ward (8.9) - 8/9 Tackles, 9/10 Headers, 9 Interceptions, 1 shot, 18/28 passing

[MacroGuru]

Weekly Notes

• 12K awarded for FA Cup 3rd Qualifying Win
• Record Fans at the match against Gloucester, setting the gate record to 761
• Jack Morris is close to return
• Metcalfe, Murray, Harper are a couple of weeks away.
• Esdaile is 1 yellow away from suspension

Match Notes
This is the first match between AFC Totton and Odd Down. Odd Down has 3 players out (Metcalfe, Murray and Harper) while Morris is Doubtful. Totton has Burton suspended and Davies is doubtful. The Downers are picked to lose vs Totton this week.

Odd Down will be going with a very narrow, slow tempo attacking game with a 4-3-3 formation.

Totton will be using a base 4-4-2.

Odd Down Lineup

GK Knight
D Wright / Esdaile / Hogarth / Glasgow
MF Ogden / Boakye / Byrne
ST Cassidy / Taylor / Eriksen

Subs: Thomas / Ward / Bailey / Rungratsamee / Cassidy

Match Time

4' Chimes with a free kick just at the top of the half circle crushes it into the upper right v. GOAL! Totton takes the lead 1-0!

11' Manneh with a cross to far post from the right corner to Echanomi. Echanomi sends the header over goal. Goal Kick.

19' Echanomi receives the long pass and has a one on one with Knight. Knights cuts his area and forces him to shoot outside. Goal Kick.

23' Taylor shoots from the top of the box at about 25m out. The shot goes wide. Goal Kick.

33' Byrne receives the back pass from Eriksen. Byrne sends it towards goal and Totton's keeper is lucky to turn it. Corner Kick.

Halftime: What a rough first hald. We picked up 4 cards like Gloucester did last week. Esdaile (Which means he is suspended for our next match), Boakye, Ogden and Erisken. Knight and Glasgow are not feeling it and have been at each other all game. We sub Bailey with Byrne and Ward with Esdaile at the half. They are done.The team is told I want to see better play after half.

59' Battersby sends a far cross to Manneh who volleys it home. GOAL! Totton just struck a dagger going up 2-0!

64' Glasgow takes an injury and has to come off. We shift the formation to a 3-3-4 and bring in Rungratsamee at the AMF position.

68' Boakye sends a cross to far post from the right corner. Ward goes up and gets it with a header. He powers it to the lower right corner. GOAL! Ward brings Odd Down within a goal. 2-1!

72' Ward takes an injury and is forced off. The Downers are now playing a man down. Bailey shifts to the defense as Odd Down moves to a 3-2-4.

82' Ogden with a free kick just outside the top right corner of the box. He sends it to far post and Hogarth hits it with a diving header. He powers it to the same spot Ward did. GOAL! Hogarth with the equalizer for Odd Down. It's tied up, 2-2!

84' Manneh sends a free kick cross to far post. White goes up for the header. His shot hits the post and is cleared out.

92' Reid hits a shot from the half circle and drives it past Knight. GOAL! Totton takes the lead and is sure to win this one. 3-2!

Odd Down 2 : 3 Totton

Statistic	Odd Down	Totton
Shots	9	9
On Target	4	4
Off Target	4	5
Blocked Shots	1	0
Woodwork	0	1
Clear Cut Chances	1	2
Long Shots	5	3
Possession	49%	51%
Corners	4	3
Free Kicks	9	21
Throw Ins	24	19
Fouls	19	6
Offsides	2	3
Passes Completed	69%	59%
Crosses Completed	21%	25%
Tackles Won	65%	65%
Headers Won	52%	68%
Yellow Cards	6	2
Red Cards	0	0
Kilometers Run	100.1	99.4
Average Rating	6.53	6.94

Match Analysis
Frustrated is the best way to describe this loss. We clawed back, fought and did everything we could to try and get the draw. In the end the extra 5 minutes of injury time killed us. Our guys are worn out and it was apparent with 2 injuries and 6 yellow cards. The loss drops us to 9th place. I also feel the 19 to 6 ratio of fouls hurt us. I wonder who the ref wanted to win.

Odd Down Goals
Jordan Ivey-Ward (69)
Harry Hogarth (83)

Man of the Match
ML Musa Manneh (7.6) - 1 Goal, 2 Shots, 8/15 Passing, 3/6 crosses.

[MacroGuru]

Weekly Notes

• Lacquan Esdaile suspended for next match
• Recall Glynn Halsall from Loan, we need his talent on defense.
• Recall James Martin from Loan we need his talent in the midfield
• Another 3 day turn for games. November is going to be brutal

Match Notes
The first ever match between Odd Down and Yate. Odd Down is without Lacquan Esdaile as he is suspended due to getting to many yellow cards. Morris, Metcalf, Murray and Harper are all doubtful for this match. Odd Down is still an underdog and people think they have been performing above expectations.

Odd Down will run a 4-4-2 attacking formation. There will be some players out of position in order to get some starters a rest

Yate will run a standard 4-4-2.

Odd Down Lineup

GK Thomas
D Wright / Hogarth / Ward / Halsall
M Charlton / Martin / Tinker / McCoy
ST Rungratsamee / Cassidy

Subs: Knight / Morris / Ogden / Dennis / Bailey

Match Time

4' Lewis from the right corner sends a pass to the middle of the penalty box. Hall comes flying in with a header which is blocked by Thomas.

5' Plummer cracks a shot from 25m out and sends it wide. Goal Kick.

6' Plummer takes another long shot, this one bounces off the cross bar and goes straight up. Thomas was out of position but still managed to get his hand on it and turn it out of bounds. Corner Kick.

7' Moore with a long shot from about 30m out sends it over the goal. Goal Kick.

10' Adams with a long shot of the cross bar. The rebound is cleared out of the box.

11' Moore with a centering pass to a cutting McVeigh. McVeigh slide kicks it at point blank range. Thomas manages to get in front of it and block the shot, clearing it out.

14' Rungratsamee with a long pass gets by the defense and breaks into the box. His shot is blocked and cleared.

16' McCoy sends a wonderful cross to far post. Charlton goes up and heads it down into the lower left corner. GOAL! Odd Down takes the lead 1-0!

45' Doyle sends a cross to the mid and Plummer goes up for the header. His shot cuts cross to the left and out of bounds. Goal Kick.

46' McVeigh receives the long pass and gets by the defense. He is one on one with Thomas. Thomas makes a sliding block on the shot and stops it, gathering the rebound.

Halftime: We come in ahead and only because of our outstanding keeper play. Ward and Charlton both received yellow cards. Wright is worn out and Ogden is brought in and moved to the AMF. We do have a gap on the left side for a little bit. I want to bring in the other subs in about the 65th or 70th minute.

50' Plummer gets by the defensive line and is able to lob a shot by Thomas from about 15m outs. GOAL! The game is now even. 1-1!

54' Adams with a cross to the far post from the right corner. Plummer goes up for the header and sends it wide. Goal Kick.

65' McCoy has his crossing pass blocked out of bounds. Corner Kick.

70' Morris is brought in for Cassidy and sent to the ML and Liam Bailey is subbed in for Tinker at the MF. Odd Down changes to a 4-4-1-1.

77' Ward is injured and has to come off. Morris drops down to DL and Charlton moves to DC.

84' Adams sends to far post from the right corner. Hall goes up for the header and drives it over the net. Goal Kick.

90' Rungratsamee dribbles down to the byline on the left side and sends a centering pass to Ogden who has his volley blocked.

92' Morris has his centering pass blocked out of bounds behind the goal. Corner Kick.

93' Morris sends it to the top of the box to Bailey. There is enough traffic in front of the goal that it pulls the keeper out of position. Bailey shoots to the lower right and it looks like it's open but Adams is there to clear it and save the game for Yate.

94' It's a counter and Ferry is alone against Thomas who manages to get the block and save the game for Odd Down.

Yate 1 : 1 Odd Down

Statistic	Yate	Odd Down
Shots	22	6
On Target	7	3
Off Target	11	1
Blocked Shots	4	2
Woodwork	4	0
Clear Cut Chances	5	0
Long Shots	9	1
Possession	56%	44%
Corners	7	4
Free Kicks	19	7
Throw Ins	24	16
Fouls	5	12
Offsides	2	7
Passes Completed	74%	61%
Crosses Completed	39%	36%
Tackles Won	68%	67%
Headers Won	72%	64%
Yellow Cards	3	2
Red Cards	0	0
Kilometers Run	109.4	110.3
Average Rating	6.87	6.77

Match Analysis
Yate dominated us today. Our keeper kept us in the game. The call ups and recalls played a great game and it sucked we couldn't pull off the win with the limited chances we had. Asa Charlton was all over the field today as he started out as a left defender and ended up finishing as a central defender.

Odd Down Goals
Asa Charlton (17)

Man of the Match
DC Asa Charlton (7.5) - 15/30 passing, 4/5 tackles, 4/4 headers, 1 Goal, 6 Interceptions

[MacroGuru]

Weekly Notes

• Jack Morris resumes full training
• Metcalfe, Murray and Harper are close to return

Match Notes
This will be the fifth match between the two clubs. Odd Down has a 3-1 ration with a +10 GD over the series. Odd Down has Metcalfe, Murray and Harper that are all doubtful. Radstock has Anthony Ireland that is suspended. With the team as wore down as they are, Radstock is picked as the favorites here.

Odd Down will be using the 4-1-2-1-2 counter attacking formation.

Radstock runs a defensive 4-4-1-1

Odd Down Lineups

GK Knight
D Partridge / Esdaile / Ward / Bailey
DM Glasgow
MF Tinker / Byrne
AMF Ogden
ST Taylor / Cassidy

Subs: Thomas / Hogarth / Boakye / Rungratsamee / Morris

Match Time

1' Taylor sends it across to Bynre who sends a shot wide from anout 25m out. Goal Kick!

3" Cassidy has his goal waved off due to off sides, it was close!

12' A long pass down the left side of the field leaves Everitt one on one with Knight. Ward and Bailey bring the pressure and force the shot to go off quickly and wide. Goal Kick.

16' Partridge, the sub brought up to rest Morris was injured. It looks like Morris will be brought earl than wanted.

37' Morris lines up for the free kick. He sends it cross to far post and our flying defenseman comes in high and powers the header past the goal. GOAL! Odd Down goes up 1-0!

Half Time: Morris is playing great but exhausted. Tinker is wore out, but nothing like Morris.We will work on getting Morris out around the 60th mark and shifting formation. The team is told to not get careless.


46' Byrne dribbles into the box. His shot goes wide. Corner Kick.

52' Morris lines up for a corner kick on the right side. He sends it far post where Ward goes up for it, Unfortunately, the shot is stopped and blocked. A lot of talent sends shots towards the box. Glasgow has one the rebounds off the crossbar.

53' Bailey sends a long pass to Ogden who manages to lob a shot over the keeper who was way out of position. Radstock owes that defensive move to Howe.

59' Boakye Subs in for Morris. Hogart comes in for Bailey. We shift to a 3-1-3-1-2 and it's going to be an attacking type defense.

62' Taylor brings the ball down to the left side of the box and shoots wide.

64' some garbage and noise in front of the goal almost lead to Radstock securing the win or tiebreaker here. Knight was able to rise above it.

69' Boakye sends a clean shot to Taylor who turns to shoot from point blank. The shot is blocked and rebounds to Tinker. Tinker receives it and sends it home. GOAL! Odd Down steps it up, 2-0!

73' Byrne passes a back pass from Ogden and sends him on a quick turn. Ogden shuts it home. GOAL! Odd Down, with the leg of Ogden, just went up 3-0


88' There is pushing and shoving going on in the box and one of the contestants was a little overzealous. Tinker lines up for the penalty kick snd he strikes it home! Odd Down is now up 4-1!

Radstock 1 : 4 Odd Down

Statistic	Radstock	Odd Down
Shots	5	15
On Taret	1	8
Off Target	3	4
Blocked Shots	1	3
Woodwork	0	1
Clear Cut Chances	1	5
Long Shots	3	3
Possession	47%	53%
Corners	2	4
Free Kicks	10	10
Throw Ins	27	27
Fouls	10	8
Offsides	1	2
Passes Completed	66%	71%
Crosses Completed	23%	22%
Tackles Won	80%	73%
Headers Won	59%	71%
Yellow Cards	1	0
Red Cards	0	0
Kilometers Run	98.4	99.5
Average Rating	5.81	7.52

Match Analysis
A team that was down several players shouldn't have won this match. It was our ability to counter their moves and focus on ours.

Odd Down Goals
DC Jordan Ivey-Ward (38)
MF Joshua Tinker (70, pen 89)
AMF Chris Ogden (74)
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Man of the Match
DC Jordan Ivey-Ward (8.9) - 13/23 Passing, 5/6 Headers, 9 Interceptions.1 Goal.

[MacroGuru]

Weekly Notes

• Given $6750 for Somerset Cup 2nd Round
• Odd Down draws Yeovill Reserves for Somerset Cup Qtr Final
• Metcalf resumes full training.
• Harper Resumes Full Training
• Rusling Loan Finishes
• Hobbs loan finishes
• Odd Down to play Bath in 4th Qualifying Round of the FA Cup

Match Notes
First meeting between the 2 clubs. Chippenham has 3 players out due to injury. While Tom Rusling is out.

Odd Down will use a 4-1-2-1-2 attacking formation.

Chippneham will use a standard 4-4-2.

Odd Down Lineup

GK Knight
D Charlton / Hogarth / Esdaile / Metcalfe
DM Glasgow
MF Hobbs / Boakye
AMF Ogden
ST Taylor / Cassidy

Subs: Thomas / Morris / Byrne / Rungtratsamee / Ward

Match Time

15' Wright and a great shot and sent it wide. goal kick!

21' Ogden from 25m out hits the post.

22' Boakye sends a shot from 20m out that goes over

30' Calvert spins and wakes the Odd Down team up! Goal! Chippinenham take the lead 1-0!

43' Cassidy receives the pass in the top of the box, he moves to the left and fires. GOAL! Odd Down draws the game and evens it out 1-1!

45 (+2) Herber hits a low cross to the left near post and Law heads it in for a Goal. GOAL! Chippenham takes the lead 2-1!

Halftime: We want it, and there is no secret there for that. Esdaile slides over to the DR while Ward steps in for Metcalfe.

55' Cassidy gets the ball from a great run down the right side. His shot goes long.

75' A crossing pass from the right saw Hobbs go up and sends the ball home with a header. GoAL! Odd Down is now even, 2-2!

86' Esdaile is hit with a Red Card, which was a poor call. That means we have to think of what changes we wanted to do . Dropped Glasgow to defense and brought Morris in for Ward. Rungratsamee for Taylor.

Into a shoot out!
Chi dean - Scores
Odd Charlton - Misses off post
Chip ONeill - Scores
Odd Rungratsamee - Misses
Chip Harber - Score
Odd Ogden - Scores
Chip Maberely For the win!- Scores!

Chippenham 2(4) : 2(1) Odd Down

Statistic	Chippenham	Odd Down
Shots	12	12
On Target	3	4
Off Target	6	4
Blocked Shots	3	4
Woodwork	0	1
Clear Cut Chances	1	0
Long Shots	4	3
Possession	51%	49%
Corners	4	7
Free Kicks	26	18
Throw Ins	26	32
Fouls	14	23
Offsides	4	3
Passes Completed	69%	68%
Crosses Completed	30%	21%
Tackles Won	63%	67%
Headers Won	52%	80%
Yellow Cards	1	4
Red Cards	0	1
Kilometers Run	137.7	135.4
Average Rating	6.87	6.91

Match Analysis
Pretty much an even game throughout. Not bad for a team so worn out. Hobb stepped up and was a big welcome back for us. Only reason I was upset was the choking that took place in the shoot out.

Odd Down Goals
ST Jake Cassidy (44)
MF Robert Hobbs (76)

Man of the Match
MF Robert Hobb (7.8) - 1 Goal, 27/31 passing, 4/5 tackles. 5/5 headers.

[MacroGuru]

Weekly Notes

• Murray resumes full training
• New Milton loan offer for Robert Hobbs

Match Notes
This will be the second game between Bath and Odd Down. Bath won the first one 3-1. Esdaile is suspended this match for Odd Down and Bath has three players out due to injury. Bath is superior and should win this game hands down.

Odd Down will come out with a 4-3-3 counter attacking formation.

Bath will run with a balanced 4-4-2

Odd Down Lineup

GK Knight
D Morris / Hogarth / Ward / Metcalfe
M Murray / Byrne / Tinker
ST Taylor / Rungratsamee / Eriksen

Subs: Thomas / Charlton / Martin / Davidson / Bailey / Ogden / Cassidy

Match Time

6' Ward with a long pass to Eriksen. Eriksen from a weird angle in the right side of the box shoots it wide to the left. Goal Kick.

11' McAleny with a long cross to far post to Watkins who has a half volley sending it into a wide open net. GOAL! Bath goes up 1-0!

19' McAleny with a header into the net but it is waved off due to offsides.

26' Taylor with a long pass from Morris is left one on one with the keeper and it must be nerves because he misses wide and far. Goal Kick.

36' Murray with a long shot from about 25m out sends it over the goal. Goal Kick.

41' Marenghi with a centering pass to McAleny and Knight is there to stop the point blank shot.

Halftime: Our defense is looking a bit ragged with Morris and Hogarth looking to come out. We sub Charlton in for Morris and tell Hogarth he has to tough it out for a bit. I know we are down and are expected to lose but I tell the boys to go out and win this one for the fans.

53' Rungratsamee with a great cross from Taylor has his shot blocked and sent out of bounds. It's a corner kick.

59' Bath's keeper is injured and has to come off. We take the opportunity to sub an injured Rungratsamee with Cassidy.

70' Ward is injured. We shift to 3 defenders and bring in Ogden and make him an AMF.

75' Watkins with a cross to center from the left corner. McAleny goes up and heads it into goal. GOAL! Bath goes up 2-0!

Bath 2 : 0 Odd Down

Statistic	Bath	Odd Down
Shots	13	8
On Target	5	2
Off Target	4	5
Blocked Shots	4	1
Woodwork	0	0
Clear Cut Chances	4	0
Long Shots	5	3
Possession	55%	45%
Corners	6	2
Free Kicks	16	14
Throw Ins	21	13
Fouls	11	10
Offsides	3	6
Passes Completed	70%	64%
Crosses Completed	37%	35%
Tackles Won	51%	77%
Headers Won	56%	70%
Yellow Cards	1	2
Red Cards	0	0
Kilometers Run	106.3	106.3
Average Rating	7.22	6.44

Match Analysis
What a rough loss, I should have just played the scrubs to give them some PT and because I didn't we took a beating. We do have a few days for a rest. The defense was ran ragged in this match and we are quite a was away from playing at a higher level.

Odd Down Goals

Man of the Match
MR Marley Watkins (8.5) - 1 Goal, 18/26 passing, 2/10 crosses,

[MacroGuru]

Weekly Notes

• Jordan Ivey-Ward out for 2 months due to strained knee ligaments
• Supat Rungratsamee out for 2 weeks due to bruised ribs

Match Notes
This is the fourth match between the two clubs. The record is a resounding 1-1-1 with Dawlish owning the +1 over Odd Down. Odd Down will be without Esdaile due to suspension and Ivey-Ward and Rungratsame. Dawlish will be without Smart (Suspended), Marshall and Gowdy (injury). Odd Down has been picked to win.

Odd Down will run a 4-1-2-1-2 counter attacking formation.

Dawlish will run a base 4-4-2.

Odd Down Lineup

GK Thomas
D Morris / Charlton / Hogarth / Metcalfe
DM Glasgow
M Byrne / Boakye
AM Ogden
ST Taylor / Cassidy

Subs: Knight / Eriksen / Martin / Laird / Bailey

Match Time

30' Taylor strikes a far shot from the left side and the keeper does well to turn it out. Corner Kick.

Half: Not a great match. We have controlled most of possession, we just need to knock it in. Taylor gets the sub and Eriksen comes in for him.

57' Morris sends a near post cross from the left side. Cassidy goes up for the header and it is struck cleanly and hit's the cross bar, as he comes down he pushes the keeper and is whistled.

65' Cassidy with a one touch pass to Ogden who volleys towards a wide open net sends his shot wide. Goal Kick.

68' Martin comes in for Boakye and Laird comes in for Metcalfe

77' Tweedie sends it to goal. Thomas dives and saves it. Ogden comes in and accidentally knocks the ball into goal. GOAL! it's an own goal that gives Dawlish the lead 1-0!

Odd Down 0 : 1 Dawlish

Statistic	Odd Down	Dawlish
Shots	7	1
On Target	0	1
Off Target	2	0
Blocked Shots	5	0
Woodwork	1	0
Clear Cut Chances	1	0
Long Shots	5	0
Possession	51%	49%
Corners	3	2
Free Kicks	14	16
Throw Ins	19	38
Fouls	14	13
Offsides	2	1
Passes Completed	66%	67%
Crosses Completed	10%	0%
Tackles Won	75%	58%
Headers Won	47%	69%
Yellow Cards	2	2
Red Cards	0	0
Kilometers Run	103.9	100.5
Average Rating	6.63	6.69

Match Analysis
I wouldn't say we completely dominated this game, but it should have been ours with a goal in hand. Instead we are left sitting here wondering what could have been. Granted we are without our top 3 defensive players and the rest of the group has yet to gel, they should be able to. There might be some shake ups happening hear soon. I let the team know this loss was embarrassing as I stormed out of the room.

Odd Down Goals

Man of the Match
DC Daniel Braithwaite &.2) - 36/45 Passes, 4/5 Tackles, 3/3 headers

[MacroGuru]

Weekly Notes

• Odd Down Offers to Jamie Forshaw of Lowestoft

Match Notes
This will be the first match between the clubs. Odd Down is missing Ward (Injury) and Rungratsamee (injury). Odd Down sitting at 12th are picked as the dogs for this one, even at home.

Odd Down will run a 4-3-3 attacking formation.

Taunton will run a balanced 4-4-2

Odd Down Lineup

GK Knight
D Morris / Laird / Esdaile / Metcalfe
M Boakye / Murray / Tinker
ST Taylor / Eriksen / Davidson

Subs: Rusling / Charlton / Ogden / Cassidy / Bailey

Match Time

1' Murray with a free kick from the left side sends it to far post. Esdaile goes at it with a diving header. He should have scored but sent it wide. Goal Kick.

7' Murray from the right side sends a centering pass to the middle of the box and Boakye sends it home to the back of the net. GOAL! Odd Down goes up 1-0!

9' Tinker receives the pass from Metcalfe and takes it up the right side. He is one on one with his defender and shoots, sending it wide. Goal Kick.

12' Ford from about 25m out sends a rocket above the net. Goal Kick.

14' Boakye from the top of the box sends this one wide. Goal Kick.

21' Evans volley's a blocked shot above the net. Goal Kick.

24' Evans with a corner kick from the right side sends a pass to far post. Dow goes up for the header and it goes just wide. Goal Kick.

25' Davidson sends a short pass to Taylor. Taylor launches it from about 20m out and hits the upper left V. GOAL! Odd Down steps up 2-0!

29' Ford from the top of the box shoots it wide. Goal Kick.

33' Taylor to Eriksen on a break away. Eriksen shoots and the keeper meets the ball out deep. Metcalfe comes in from the right side and sends the rebound into an open net. GOAL! Odd Dow is now up 3-0!

Halftime: What a way to make up for last game. I let the squad know I am pleased with the way they are playing. Eriksen is frustrated with the fact he had his shot blocked and I pull him aside and tell him I have faith in him.

67' Tinker with a shot from the top right corner of the box sends it wide.

76' Finlay from the right corner sends it to near post. Newberry hits it over the crossbar with his head. Goal Kick.

77' Charlton subs in for Morris and Cassidy subs in for Davidson.

84' Ogden comes on for Murray.

Odd Down 3 : 0 Taunton

Statistic	Odd Down	Taunton
Shots	15	6
On Target	6	0
Off Target	8	6
Blocked Shots	1	0
Woodwork	0	0
Clear Cut Chances	3	0
Long Shots	5	3
Possession	46%	54%
Corners	3	5
Free Kicks	11	14
Throw Ins	17	23
Fouls	11	8
Offsides	3	3
Passes Completed	58%	62%
Crosses Completed	20%	18%
Tackles Won	60%	52%
Headers Won	64%	65%
Yellow Cards	2	1
Red Cards	0	0
Kilometers Run	100.8	94.6
Average Rating	7.29	6.12

Match Analysis
Guess a little fit throwing was needed to wake this club up. It was a great result and it looked liked this team wasn't about to be kept down. They fought hard. It is also good to see the players that were out from injury earlier on in the season contribute now. Knight did great and has another clean sheet. Charlton did receive a yellow card and is at his limit, he will miss the next game.

Odd Down Goals
M Joseph Boakye (8)
ST Jamie Taylor (25)
DR Scott Metcalfe (34)

Man of the Match
DR Scott Metcalfe (8.0) - 1 Goal, 16/26 passing, 3/3 tackles, 2/2 headers, 5 interceptions.

[MacroGuru]

November News and Notes
A few rough games in November with some tired legs and a couple of brutal injuries. Sitting in 9th and having played an average of 3 less games than most other teams in the league is a positive. The +11 in GD needs to kick up a bit. December does look like it's going to be just as tiring as November.

Pos	Inf	Team		Pld	Won	Drn	Lst	For	Ag	G.D.	Pts
1st		Almondsbury		17	12	2	3	39	22	+17	38
2nd		Frome		15	9	3	3	38	19	+19	30
3rd		Bridgwater		16	9	3	4	28	14	+14	30
4th		Abingdon Utd		16	8	4	4	17	14	+3	28
5th		Swindon S		18	7	7	4	28	26	+2	28
6th		Bideford		15	8	3	4	28	20	+8	27
7th		Gosport		16	7	4	5	22	23	-1	25
8th		Mangotsfield		15	5	8	2	18	13	+5	23
9th		Odd Down		12	6	3	3	22	11	+11	21
10th		Winchester		16	5	6	5	26	28	-2	21
11th		Burnham		15	6	3	6	17	21	-4	21
12th		Yate		16	5	5	6	16	25	-9	20
13th		Poole Town		14	4	6	4	16	14	+2	18
14th		Taunton		17	5	3	9	19	22	-3	18
15th		Totton		14	4	5	5	18	22	-4	17
16th		Aylesbury		16	3	8	5	24	33	-9	17
17th		Paulton		14	4	3	7	15	19	-4	15
18th		Wimborne		16	4	3	9	17	25	-8	15
19th		Clevedon		15	4	3	8	14	23	-9	15
20th		Shortwood		13	2	7	4	20	22	-2	13
21st		Dawlish		16	4	0	12	17	27	-10	12
22nd		Thatcham		18	3	3	12	19	35	-16	12

Important December Dates

12/1 - Clevedon
12/5 - Frome
12/8 - Thatcham
12/12 - Paulton
12/15 - Gosport
12/19 - Aylesbury
12/22 - Wimbourne
12/26 - Almondsbury
12/29 - Swindon S

November Training Report
The following players have trained well over the past month:
Callum Byrne (Tactics)
Daryl Thomas (Tactics)
Jeff Thomas (Tactics)

The following players have failed to impress over the past month:
Shandel Gonsalves (Ball Control)
Julian Keeling (Tactics)
Gary McCarthy (Aerobic)

The following youth players have trained well over the past month:
Jean-Pierre Luciani (Strength)
Louis Baverstock (Strength)
Steven Ferdinand (Strength)

The following youth player has failed to impress over the past month:
Paul Ryder (Tactics)

[MacroGuru]

Weekly Notes

• ST / MR Jamie Forshaw has accepted the $170/wk offer from Odd Down.

Match Notes
This will be the first match between the two clubs. Odd Down has Charlton (Suspended) and Ward (Injury) out for this match. Forshaw will be seeing his first match as a Downer. Odd Down are the dogs in this match.

Odd Down will be running an attacking 4-3-3 formation.

Clevedon will play a balanced 4-4-2

Odd Down Lineup

GK Rusling
D Wright / Hogarth / Esdaile / Bailey
M Ogden / Byrne / Tinker
ST Forshaw / Cassidy / Eriksen

Subs: Knight / Morris / Murray / Taylor / Metcalfe


Match Time

5' Wright crosses from the left side to the center and Eriksen goes in with the header and it is blocked. Forshaw with the rebound has it blocked as well.

6' Cassidy snags an errant pass in the box and crushes the ball into the net. GOAL! Odd Down starts the scoring early, 1-0!

9' Marks receives the pass and is one on one with Rusling and beats him. GOAL! Clevedon ties it up! 1-1

30' Reid is one on one with Rusling and his shot is blocked. Clarke cleans up the rebound though. GOAL! Clevedon moves into the lead on that play! 2-1!

42' Marks on the long pas beats the defense and rockets it in from 25m out. GOAL! Clevedon extends the lead 3-1!

Halftime: A tightly called first half with 4 yellow cards forced the tackling to ease up and not play as tight as I like to. Marks has destroyed us and will be played tough the second half. Tinker and Eriksen are beat. Tinker is subbed by Murray. Knight replaces Rusling. Leaving us with one sub in the second half.

62' Eriksen fires away and sends his shot wide.

76' Taylor subs in for Byrne and Forshaw drops back to AMF while Taylor is a ST.

78' Murray with a free kick from the lower left side sends it to far post. Esdaile goes up with the header and it hits the cross bar.

82' Murray with a corner kick from the left side sends it to far post. Esdaile goes up with the header and hits it over the cross bar.

Clevedon 3 : 1 Odd Down

Statistic	Clevedon	Odd Down
Shots	9	7
On Target	6	1
Off Target	2	6
Blocked Shots	1	0
Woodwork	0	1
Clear Cut Chances	4	2
Long Shots	3	2
Possession	52%	48%
Corners	7	1
Free Kicks	14	21
Throw Ins	17	23
Fouls	16	11
Offsides	5	3
Passes Completed	74%	60%
Crosses Completed	18%	18%
Tackles Won	64%	75%
Headers Won	75%	69%
Yellow Cards	4	5
Red Cards	0	0
Kilometers Run	102.8	100.9
Average Rating	7.23	6.31

Match Analysis
What a truly brutal and horrible reffed game. There were 9 yellow cards and you couldn't breath on a guy without a foul being called. In fact, it has been said the referee did not have the best game of his career. It still comes to the point we stunk it up. Not a good intro for Forshaw either.


Odd Down Goals
ST Jake Cassidy (7)

Man of the Match
ST James Marks (8.8) - 2 Goals, 15/17 passing

[MacroGuru]

Weekly Notes

• Ogden suspended next match due to yellow card limit
• Rusling sent to Ossett Albion on Loan
• Stokesley's DC Chris Mullen has agreed to terms with Odd Down
• Billingham Syn's DL Lewis McCardle has agreed to terms with Odd Down

Match Notes
This will be the second match between the two clubs. Frome won the first match 2-1. Odd Down will be without Ogden (Suspension), Ward (Injury) and Woodle (illness). McCardle and Mullen are set for their debuts. From has 3 players out with injury. Odd Down is picked to win.

Odd Down will run a 4-3-3 attacking formation.

Frome will run a strategic 4-4-2

Odd Down Lineup

GK Knight
D McCardle / Charlton / Mullen / Metcalfe
M Boakye / Murray / Tinker
ST Forshaw / Taylor / Davidson

Subs: Thomas / Banton / Morris / Rungratsamee / Hogarth

Match Time

1' Mansaram manages to steal an errant pass from Charlton and outruns the defense and chips it past Knight. GOAL! Frome goes up 1-0!

11' Sackey fires a rocket from 25m out and Knight does his best to turn it. Corner Kick.

26' Davidson receives a pass and runs into the box, he takes a bad angle but shoots. It is blocked and cleared.

32' Mansaram runs free again with a long pass and it's another chip shot past Knight. GOAL! From moves up 2-0!

Halftime: Charlton is playing like crap and I let him know it, but I also let the team know that they all are playing like crap. Tinker is beat, I move Rungratsamee in for him and move him into a ST spot at drop Forshaw into an AM role so we are a 4-2-4 counter attacking.

45' A misplayed pass allows Rungratsamee to steal and shoot. It is blocked.

63' Mansaram shoots it high from the top left corner of the box.

64' Morris subs in for Charlton and Banton subs in for Murray.

66' And my early subbing bites me in the ass as Metcalfe gets his second yellow and a red. He is sent off and we are playing a man down.

87' Sackey shoots and has it blocked by Knight.

Frome 2 : 0 Odd Down

Statistic	Frome	Odd Down
Shots	15	5
On Target	8	3
Off Target	5	0
Blocked Shots	2	2
Woodwork	0	0
Clear Cut Chances	2	0
Long Shots	5	1
Possession	54%	46%
Corners	5	0
Free Kicks	19	15
Throw Ins	27	15
Fouls	12	15
Offsides	3	4
Passes Completed	70%	62%
Crosses Completed	16%	0%
Tackles Won	61%	82%
Headers Won	67%	57%
Yellow Cards	3	3
Red Cards	0	1
Kilometers Run	106.3	102.2
Average Rating	7.11	6.47

Match Analysis
I know I will get in trouble this week. This ref is the same one that pulled 5 yellows on us earlier. But I don't blame him, Taylor and Forshaw both played like crap as did most of the team. Metcalfe pissed me off with his sloppy play and will be issued a warning as well. I let lose in the locker room at the team in a fit of rage. They know I am pissed.

Odd Down Goals

Man of the Match
ST Darren Mansaram (8.8) - 2 Goals, 16/19 passing, 3/6 headers

[MacroGuru]

Weekly Notes

• Neal Shelton is on loan to Shrewton United
• James Martin is on loan to Basildon
• Lucas Banton is on loan to Hinton

Match Notes
This is the first ever match between the two teams. Odd Down is with out Metcalfe (Suspended), Ward (injury) and Woodle (illness). Thatcham is missing Alpaslan (illness) and Taylor (injury). Cassidy, Eriksen and Morris are all a yellow card away from getting a 1 game suspension. Down is picked to win.

Odd Down will run a counter attacking 4-1-2-1-2 formation.

Thatcham is running a base 4-4-2.

Odd Down Lineup

GK Knight
D McCardle / Hogarth / Esdaile / Bailey
DM Glasgow
M Byrne / Murra
AM Ogden
ST Eriksen / Cassidy

Subs: Thomas / Charlton / Morris / Forshaw / Mullen


Match Time

7' Bailey has a clean pass to Cassidy who is involved in a scrum in the box. he strikes it clean and the keeper gets the block.

33' Bailey sends a middle cross to Eriksen who tryies for the volley. Shot is turned, corner kick.

35' Warner with a long shot out sends it over the goal.

38' Centering pass to Graves who uses his head to bring down the shot and just sends it wide.

Halftime: The team is playing well. Eriksen is struggling a bit so we bring in Forshaw for his spot. Told the team at half that we can win this.

77' Morris in for McCardle

88' Ogden with a long shot sends it over goal.

89' Charlton in for Glasgow and Morris moves up to AML

Odd Down 0 : 0 Thatcham

Statistic	Odd Down	Thatcham
Shots	7	4
On Target	1	1
Off Target	2	3
Blocked Shots	4	0
Woodwork	0	0
Clear Cut Chances	1	0
Long Shots	4	1
Possession	52%	48%
Corners	6	2
Free Kicks	12	15
Throw Ins	22	30
Fouls	10	10
Offsides	5	2
Passes Completed	65%	57%
Crosses Completed	15%	30%
Tackles Won	71%	66%
Headers Won	52%	71%
Yellow Cards	2	2
Red Cards	0	0
Kilometers Run	101.7	101.0
Average Rating	6.67	6.71

Match Analysis
What a weird little match. We managed the control of the game, just couldn't punch it in. Our defense was solid and offense wasn't. This time will be interesting once everyone gels together.

Odd Down Goals

Man of the Match
DC Lacquan Esdaile (7.5) - 19/25 passing, 1/1 tackles, 4/9 Headers, 10 interceptions

[MacroGuru]

Weekly Notes

• Halsall on loan to Malvern
• The 10 yellow cards and 2 red cards received by Esdaile sets a new record for discipline.

Match Notes
This will be the first match between the two clubs. Odd Down is without Ward (injury) and Woodley (illness). Paulton is without Olorunda (injury) and Cooper (injury). Odd Down has been picked to win but with Declan Ford reffing the game, who knows.

Odd Down will run a 4-1-2-1-2 counter attacking formation.

Paulton will run a 4-1-2-1-2 formation.

Odd Down Lineup

GK Knight
D McCardle / Esdaile / Mullen / Metcalfe
DM Glasgow
M Tinker / Murray
AM Boakye
ST Forshaw / Eriksen

Subs: Thomas / Charlton / Morris / Taylor / Byrne

Match Time

1' Boakye receives the pass down low in the left side of the box and he shoots. It's blocked and cleared out. Corner Kick.

2' Murray from the left corner sends it far post. Mullen hits it with a volley. It is blocked and Esdaile with the rebound hits the post and it's cleared.

7' Cleverly with a blast from 30m out sends it wide right.

34' Tinker to Eriksen who is open. Eriksen moves to the left and down near the byline. He steps back a few feet and shoots, it is blocked and cleared.

Halftime: Murray received a yellow card, which is better than most matches with Ford calling it. The team has played decent, just not enough to close it out. Esdaile is exhausted and we sub him with Morris.

45' Murray moves in to take the ball. He doesn't trip the player or anything and is hit with a second yellow which means a red card. Murray is gone! We are now a man down. We drop Boakye down to the MF and are now 4-1-2-2

66' Morris centers to Boakye who passes back to Tinker. Tinker moves into the box and send it to net. It hits the crossbar and shoots in the air and goes out. Goal Kick.

67' Taylor subs in for Eirksen and Byrne subs in for Boakye.

71' Morris sends it to far post from the right corner. Mullen goes up for the header and sends a rocket to the goal. The keeper is able to get in front of it.

80' Morris sends it to far post from a free kick on the lower left side. Mullen goes up and crushes another header towards goal. This time he catches the keeper out of position. GOAL! Odd Down takes the lead 1-0!

83' Cleverly sends a blast from 35m out and the power of the shot bends the keepers hands back. Goal! An equalizer from Paulton! 1-1!

85' Forshaw is able to lead Byrne on a break away. Byrne moves into the box and chips the ball past the keepers. GOAL! Odd Down takes the lead again. 2-1!

90(+5)' In extra time Tinker sends a cross to far post from the lower left side free kick. Mullen goes up and strikes this one true. GOAL! Odd Down secures their lead and the match! 3-1!

Paulton 1 : 3 Odd Down

Statistic	Paulton	Odd Down
Shots	8	10
On Target	2	6
Off Target	4	2
Blocked Shots	2	2
Woodwork	0	2
Clear Cut Chances	0	0
Long Shots	6	1
Possession	47%	53%
Corners	3	7
Free Kicks	16	12
Throw Ins	22	34
Fouls	10	12
Offsides	2	4
Passes Completed	64%	67%
Crosses Completed	35%	16%
Tackles Won	68%	71%
Headers Won	73%	59%
Yellow Cards	1	2
Red Cards	0	1
Kilometers Run	106.1	100.2
Average Rating	6.41	7.06

Match Analysis
Losing Murray early to the red card set us behind but the team responded amazingly. They were able to recover and score 3 goals in the second half. Mullen was amazing at the far post. His height and strength took control of the game. Ford is a horrible ref and I am always concerned whenever he is calling our games. So Mullen and Byrne both score their first ever goals for Odd Down. The win was good to get and broke our downward cycle. Mullen played close to a perfect game.

Odd Down Goals
Chris Mullen (81, 90+5)
Callum Byrne (86)

Man of the Match
DC Chris Mullen (9.2) - 2 Goals, 7/15 passing, 5/8 Headers, 6 interceptions.

[MacroGuru]

Weekly Notes
No major news this week.

Match Notes
This will be the second match between the two clubs. Odd Down won the first one 4-0. Odd Down will be without Murray (Suspension), Ward (injury) and Woodley (illness). Gosport will be without Williams (Suspension) and Taylor (injury). This is a pick em type game and Odd Down is given the edge. Declan Ford must have paid someone to continue to ref our matches.

Odd Down will run a 4-1-2-1-2

Gosport will run a base 4-4-2 formation

Odd Down Lineup

GK Knight
D Morris / Esdaile / Mullen / Metcalfe
DM Glasgow
M Byrne / Boakye
AM Forshaw
ST Cassidy / Taylor

Subs: Thomas / McCardle / Ogden / Eriksen / Hogarth

Match Time

2' Proctor off the rebound nails it home. GOAL! Gosport moves up 1-0!

8' Forshaw off the rebound chips it towards goal. The keeper barely turns it and it's a corner kick.

18' Cassidy snaps off a quick shot from 25m out and it goes just wide. Goal Kick.

22' Cassidy hits a shot just close to the penalty spot. He hits it to the right and into the goal. GOAL! Odd Down equalizes 1-1!

28' Wheatle with a center cross to Proctor. Proctor sends it over the goal. Goal Kick.

37' Morris with a cross to far post from the right corner. Mullen goes up for the header and it is stopped by the keeper.

44' Forshaw with a shot from the spot. It is blocked and the rebound is cleared out.

Halftime: Its been a solid game for the team there have been a few tough spots on the wings for defense. The offense has had some opportunities to convert. I let the team know I am pleased with the way they play. I will need to get about 15 minutes more out of a tired Metcalfe and Boakye before I can sub them.

46' A mistake by Mullen leads to an own goal. GOAL! Gosport moves up 2-1!

48' Taylor from a pass turns and fires at net from 20m out, it just grazes the crossbar.

57' Odgen subs in for Boakye

64' Byrne from 35m out with a rocket blast. The keeper is barely able to turn it. Corner Kick.

65' Cassidy with a chip shot over the keeper on a break away. GOAL! Odd Down brings it even again. 2-2!

68' Byrne with a centering pass to Odgen who is running in at the half circle. Ogden sends it to the right side into the net! GOAL! Odd Down takes the lead! 3-2!

78' Eriksen subs in for Taylor and McCardle subs in for Metcalfe. Morris moves over to DR and will be playing out of position.

82' Forshaw with a blast from 30m out sends it over the bar.

Gosport 2 : 3 Odd Down

Statistic	Gosport	Odd Down
Shots	6	12
On Target	2	7
Off Target	1	5
Blocked Shots	3	0
Woodwork	0	0
Clear Cut Chances	1	3
Long Shots	2	5
Possession	53%	47%
Corners	2	3
Free Kicks	17	11
Throw Ins	26	17
Fouls	9	15
Offsides	2	2
Passes Completed	67%	64%
Crosses Completed	21%	12%
Tackles Won	54%	80%
Headers Won	63%	66%
Yellow Cards	2	2
Red Cards	0	0
Kilometers Run	102.7	105.6
Average Rating	6.58	7.18

Match Analysis
What an edge on our seat game. The team stepped up when it was needed and we received goals from players that have been silent lately. The own goal to Mullen was a heart breaker for him but he was able to rise above that and played tough defense. Jake Cassidy was finally involved and worked hard.

Odd Down Goals
Jake Cassidy (23,66)
Chris Ogden (69)

Man of the Match
ST Jake Cassidy (8.8) - 2 Goals, 14/18 passing

[MacroGuru]

Weekly Notes

• Eriksen reaches yellow card limit and will be suspended from the next match
• Chris Mullen and Callum Byrne were selected for the Weekly 11

Match Notes
This is the first match between the clubs. Odd Down will be without Eriksen (Suspended) and Ward (injury). Aylesbury will be missing six players due to injury. Odd Down are favorites for this match.

Odd Down will run a 4-1-2-1-2 formation.

Aylesbury will run a balanced 4-4-2

Odd Down Lineup

GK Thomas
D McCardle / Esdaile / Hogarth / Metcalfe
DM Glasgow
M Murray / Tinker
AM Ogden
ST Taylor / Forshaw

Subs: Knight / Charlton / Bailey / Cassidy / Byrne

Match Time

8' Metcalfe sends a centering pass in to Forshaw who heads it over goal.

25' Taylor sends a pass to far post to Forshaw who heads it into goal.GOAL! Odd Down takes the lead! 1-0!

28' Metcalfe sends a centering pass to Forshaw. Forshaw with a volley misses it wide to the left.

Halftime: We definitely should be up by more. Metcalfe has been very active but he is worn out. I sub Bailey in for Metcalfe. I tell the team to keep it up and become complacent.

45' Taylor chips a shot to goal and it goes just wide.

51' Ide strikes it true. Into the back of the net and past Thomas. GOAL! Ayelsbury pulls even. 1-1!

64' Ogden sends a centering pass and Taylor slides into the shot bouncing it past the keeper. GOAL! Odd Down takes the lead again. 2-1!

67' Cassidy subs in for Forshaw.

77' Byrne subs in for Glasgow and moves up to the midfield.

Odd Down 2 : 1 Aylesbury

Statistic	Odd Down	Aylesbury
Shots	13	5
On Target	3	3
Off Target	6	2
Blocked Shots	4	0
Woodwork	0	0
Clear Cut Chances	1	0
Long Shots	4	3
Possession	49%	51%
Corners	5	3
Free Kicks	9	24
Throw Ins	23	24
Fouls	17	9
Offsides	7	0
Passes Completed	67%	69%
Crosses Completed	22%	15%
Tackles Won	75%	53%
Headers Won	77%	61%
Yellow Cards	2	1
Red Cards	0	0
Kilometers Run	105.7	101.6
Average Rating	6.95	6.53

Match Analysis
It was a match to where we played down to the competition. We should have won this by a bit more. I was still happy with the win as they have been a little tough to come by. Taylor was surprise with his play today, it's definitely nice to see the guys start to gel.

Odd Down Goals
Jamie Forshaw (26)
Jamie Taylor (65)

Man of the Match
ST Jamie Taylor (8.0) - 1 Goal, 10/15 passing, 1 Assist

[MacroGuru]

Weekly Notes
Nothing major happened this week.

Match Notes
This will be the second match between the two clubs. Odd Down won the first meeting 1-0. Odd Dow will be without Ward (injury). Wimborne will be without Rose (injury) and Ashton (injury). Kent Eriksen has a major goal drought as he hasn't scored in over 731 minutes. Odd Down has been picked as the favorites for this match.

Odd Down will run with 4-1-2-1-2 attacking formation.

Wimborne will run a 4-4-2

Odd Down Lineup

GK Knight
D Morris / McCardle / Mullen / Metcalfe
DM Glasgow
M Byrne / Boakey
AM Forshaw
ST Eriksen / Cassidy

Subs: Thomas / Ogden / Charlton / Taylor / Murray

Match Time

1' Forshaw with a give and go from Byrne. Forshaw strikes it hard and the keeper gets his hands up and blocks it.

3' Metcalfe with a centering cross, Cassidy goes up and heads it. The keeper gets the block and it is a battle in the box and cleared.

12' Morris from the right corner sends it to far post. Mullen goes up for the header and just hits it over the crossbar.

18' Evans leads Roche just perfect. Roche is alone against the keeper and it wasn't a challenge. Roche hits it past Knight. GOAL! Wimborne goes up 1-0!

23' Cassidy rockets it from 25m out. It goes over the goal.

31' Forshaw sends a centering cross. The keeper goes up to catch the cross and mishandles it. Eriksen is there for the rebound and strikes it home! GOAL! Eriksen with the equalizer for Odd Down! 1-1!

41' Forshaw was allowed to run alone into the top of the box. He sends a shot towards net and bends it into the net. The keeper had no chance. GOAL! Odd Down goes up 2-1!

Halftime: It was a little concerning as Wimborne scored that goal quickly. It was nice to see the two forwards get into it and Eriksen breaking his drought. I encourage the team to keep it up.

66' Eriksen with a shot from the 25m mark sends it wide to the left. Taylor subs in for Cassidy and Charlton subs in for Morris.

79' Taylor Byrne and Eriksen have a great move to where Eriksen gets a clean shot, the keeper is able to hold on to it.

83' Ogden subs in for Forshaw.

85' Charlton with a long centering pass to Eriksen. Eriksen goes up with the header and drives it past the keeper. GOAL! Odd Down goes up 2-1 with Eriksen's second of the game.

87' Ogden runs free and makes a move and a shot. It hits the left side of the net.

Odd Down 3 : 1 Wimborne

Statistic	Odd Down	Wimborne
Shots	14	5
On Target	6	3
Off Target	6	0
Blocked Shots	2	2
Woodwork	0	0
Clear Cut Chances	3	1
Long Shots	3	2
Possession	56%	44%
Corners	4	1
Free Kicks	9	18
Throw Ins	21	29
Fouls	14	9
Offsides	4	0
Passes Completed	76%	69%
Crosses Completed	29%	20%
Tackles Won	85%	66%
Headers Won	66%	63%
Yellow Cards	1	1
Red Cards	0	0
Kilometers Run	98.0	92.4
Average Rating	7.06	6.26

Match Analysis
That first goal by Wimborne was really all they were able to generate. It woke the squad up. Eriksen was the biggest surprise as he managed to come out of his funk and in a big way. This was a big game for the offense as they were responsible for all 3 goals.

Odd Down Goals
Kent Eriksen (32,86)
Jamie Forshaw (42)

Man of the Match
ST Kent Eriksen (8.8) - 2 Goals, 9/12 passing, 4/6 tackles, 3/5 headers,

[MacroGuru]

Weekly Notes

• Jamie Forshaw and Kent Eriksen were named to the Weekly 11

Match Notes
This is the first match between the clubs. Odd Down will be without Ward (injury). Almondsbury will be without Waugh (injury) and three other players. Odd Down is picked to win even though Almondsbury is 1st in the table.

Odd Down will run a 4-1-2-1-2 attacking formation.

Almondsbury will run a 4-4-2

Odd Down Lineup

GK Knight
D McCardle / Esdaile / Mullen / Bailey
DM Glasgow
M Murray / Tinker
AM Forshaw
ST Taylor / Cassidy

Subs: Thomas / Morris / Metcalfe / Boakye / Eriksen

Match Time

2' Forshaw is injured and for some reason he is given a red card. We are now down a man for this match.

8' Cassidy sends a shot over the goal.

12' Cassidy sends it long for Taylor. Taylor is all alone and shoots at a weird angle and it is blocked.

14' Murray has a shot at the net from the spot and it's blocked.

36' Murray heads a goal kick ahead to Cassidy. Cassidy is left wide open and runs ahead to the ball. He is alone and crushes a shot past the keeper. GOAL! Odd Down scores a shorthanded goal and takes the lead 1-0!

38' Sesay shoots from 25m out and sends it over the goal.

Halftime: The red card was ridiculous and if given a chance I will take the fine as I will rip this ref in the press. Cassidy's goal was a life saver. We have to work harder in this second half and I encourage the the team to do this.

46' Tinker sends a nice little pass to Taylor. Taylor moves across the top of the box and sends a blast to the lower right corner of the goal. GOAL! Odd Down extends the lead to 2-0!

60' Murray is hit with a red card for a dangerous tackle. We are now down two guys. This referee is a joke. With the 2nd red card we move to a 3-3-2, Boakye subs in for Esdaile and moves to the MF and Metcalfe comes in for Bailey.

80' Eriksen subs in for Taylor

87' Eriksen with a shot from a bad angle on the right. It is blocked and goes out. Corner Kick.

89' Cassidy breaks away and drives up the right side. He sends a cross into the box and hits a wide open Eriksen who volleys into the net. GOAL! Odd Down moves up 3-0!

Odd Down 3 : 0 Almondsbury

Statistic	Odd Down	Almondsbury
Shots	10	5
On Target	5	1
Off Target	3	2
Blocked Shots	2	2
Woodwork	0	0
Clear Cut Chances	2	0
Long Shots	2	4
Possession	42%	58%
Corners	3	5
Free Kicks	11	12
Throw Ins	25	23
Fouls	9	10
Offsides	3	1
Passes Completed	65%	74%
Crosses Completed	8%	9%
Tackles Won	69%	66%
Headers Won	64%	64%
Yellow Cards	2	5
Red Cards	2	0
Kilometers Run	98.2	108.8
Average Rating	7.18	6.31

Match Analysis
7 yellow cards, 2 red cards. What a horribly called game by the ref. I thought Declan Ford called a bad game, this guy was worse. They amazing part of this win is we did it 1 to 2 men down. Our strikers did what they were supposed to do, knife in and attack.

Odd Down Goals
Jake Cassidy (37)
Jamie Taylor (47)
Kent Eriksen (90)

Man of the Match
ST Jake Cassidy (8.3) - 1 goal, 1 assist, 13/17 passing, 4/9 tackles, 2/5 headers

[MacroGuru]

Weekly Notes

• Jamie Forshaw suffered a twisted knee and is out for 4 weeks
• Tom Murray issued 1 weeks salary fine for his red card. He is suspended for 2 games and may receive more.
• Jamie Forshaw's appeal was denied, 1 game suspension

Match Notes
This is the second match between the clubs. Odd Down won the first game 5-1. Odd Down will be without Murray (Suspended), Forshaw (Suspended), Ward (injury). Swindon is without Dossou (Suspended) and Needham (injury). Swindon are the favorites for this match, but barely.

Odd Down will run a 4-1-2-1-2

Swindon will run a 4-4-2

Odd Down Lineup

GK Knight
D Morris / Hogarth / Esdaile / Metcalfe
DM Wright
M Boakye / Byrne
AM Ogden
ST Taylor / Eriksen

Subs: Thomas / McCardle / Glasgow / Cassidy / Bailey

Match Time

17' Matthews sends a cross to far post. Gernon goes up to head it and it goes over the bar.

27' A long pass to Knight has him all alone with the keeper and his shot goes wide.

33' Metcalfe sends it in to Eriksen. Eriksen takes to the right and shoots from a bad angle and it goes out.

36' Smith rockets a shot from 30m out. Its a burner and hits the upper left V. GOAL! Swindon goes up 1-0!

Halftime: Hogarth is playing a horrible game as well as Esdaile. We are down a point and have some fatigue issues. Taylor is subbed by Cassidy.

46' Ogden leads Cassidy just a little, it's enough for Cassidy to force the keeper to commit and he taps it into the lower right of the net. GOAL! Odd Down with the equalizer! 1-1!

53' Morris from the left corner to near post. Esdaile goes up for the header and sends it just over the bar.

55' Matthews chips it to Sayce. Sayce from a hard angle on the left gets it into net. GOAL! Swindon moves up 2-1!

56' Bailey subs in for Boakye.

59' McCardle subs in for Hogarth

Swindon 2 : 1 Odd Down

Statistic	Swindon S	Odd Down
Shots	8	10
On Target	4	4
Off Target	3	4
Blocked Shots	1	2
Woodwork	0	0
Clear Cut Chances	0	1
Long Shots	3	5
Possession	51%	49%
Corners	1	6
Free Kicks	23	9
Throw Ins	29	11
Fouls	7	15
Offsides	2	8
Passes Completed	71%	68%
Crosses Completed	28%	23%
Tackles Won	65%	70%
Headers Won	52%	74%
Yellow Cards	1	5
Red Cards	0	0
Kilometers Run	102.8	104.8
Average Rating	6.97	6.49

Match Analysis
Wow, what a rough loss. It was in the cards though because of tired legs and the congested schedule. Again, aggression is killing us as yellow cards and fouls go to us. I need to calm the guys down, but I like the fact we are willing to be "thuggish" on the pitch.

Odd Down Goals
Jake Cassidy (47)

Man of the Match
M Richard Smith (7.9) - 1 goal, 21/23 passing, 4/4 tackles, 2/5 headers

[MacroGuru]

December News and Notes
What a crazy December with a match played every 3 to 4 days. The guys are tired and beat, we have had some rough penalty strewn stretches. We are safe from relegation and Almondsbury has a pretty tight hold on #1. We are still 2 to 3 games behind the other teams because of a deeper than usual run in some of the cups.

Pos	Team		Pld	Won	Drn	Lst	For	Ag	G.D.	Pts
1st	Almondsbury		24	16	3	5	49	29	+20	51
2nd	Bridgwater		24	13	4	7	43	25	+18	43
3rd	Frome		23	12	6	5	46	25	+21	42
4th	Abingdon Utd		23	12	6	5	37	20	+17	42
5th	Bideford		22	12	5	5	39	28	+11	41
6th	Swindon S		24	11	8	5	39	34	+5	41
7th	Odd Down		21	11	4	6	38	23	+15	37
8th	Burnham		21	10	5	6	30	25	+5	35
9th	Poole Town		22	9	7	6	32	24	+8	34
10th	Gosport		23	9	6	8	35	35	0	33
11th	Winchester		23	7	8	8	38	45	-7	29
12th	Yate		23	7	8	8	24	33	-9	29
13th	Mangotsfield		22	5	12	5	28	31	-3	27
14th	Wimborne		22	7	4	11	24	32	-8	25
15th	Clevedon		23	7	4	12	25	35	-10	25
16th	Dawlish		23	7	2	14	26	34	-8	23
17th	Taunton		23	6	4	13	27	34	-7	22
18th	Totton		21	5	7	9	19	32	-13	22
19th	Shortwood		20	4	9	7	29	35	-6	21
20th	Aylesbury		23	4	8	11	27	48	-21	20
21st	Paulton		22	4	7	11	24	33	-9	19
22nd	Thatcham		24	3	7	14	22	41	-19	16

January Important Dates

1/2 - Bideford
1/9 - Mangotsfield
1/12 - Abingdon Utd
1/16 - Burnham
1/19 - Almondsbury
1/23 - Poole Town
1/30 - Totton

December Training Report
The following players trained well in the past month:
Daryl Thomas (GK-Handling)
Shandel Gonsalves (Tactics)
Joe Danvers (Ball Control)

The following players have failed to impress over the past month:
Asa Charlton (Ball Control)
Matt Carr (Strength)
Gary Gray (Ball Control)

The following youth have trained well over the past month:
Stuart Hooper (Strength)
Paul Ryder (Strength)
Ali Griffin (Strength)

The following youth have failed to impress over the past month:
Craig McWeeny (Aerobic)
Danny Darby (Aerobic)

[MacroGuru]

Weekly Notes

• Jake Morris reached yellow card limit
• Jake Cassidy reached yellow card limit
• Cliftonville of the Northern Irish Premier have approached me for head coach position. $750 per week. Rejected.
• All coaches have accepted contract renewals until 2014
• Cristiano Ronaldo named ad World Golden Ball Winner
• Cristiano Ronaldo claims Player of the Year
• Robin Van Persie wins striker of the year
• Ashley Cole wins Defender of the Year
• Xavi wins Middie of Year
• Iker Casillas wins Keeper of the Year
• Tom Murray is issued an additional 2 more matches
• Jamie Forshaw is issued an extra game suspension

Match Notes
This is the first match between the two clubs. Odd Down will be without Morris (suspension), Forshaw (suspension), Murray (suspension), Cassidy (suspension) and Ward (injury). Bideford will be without Curry (injury). Odd Down is picked as the favorite for the match.

Odd Down will run a 4-1-2-1-2

Bideford will run a a 4-4-2

Odd Down Lineup

GK Knight
D Bailey / Mullen / Hogarth / McCardle
DM Glasgow
M Boakye / Tinker
AM Ogden
ST Taylor / Eriksen

Subs: Thomas / Charlton / Davidson / Byrne / Wright

Match Time

4' Bailey with a long pass up the right to Eriksen. Eriksen takes it hard down to the byline and sends a centering pass to Taylor. Taylor volleys it right into the back of the net. GOAL! Odd Down is the first to score! 1-0!

16' Taylor receives a pass right at the spot, he wheels to the right and sends it into net on the right. GOAL! Odd Down extends their lead! 2-0!

22' Eriksen and Boakye with a give and go. Boakye manages to separate himself and is one on one. He messes it up and sends it to the left.

Halftime: We are playing really well right now. Coach O'Flaherty is concerned about our fouls and has asked me to tell the players to be more cautious. I can't do that the aggression is what makes this team tick. I let the team know I don't expect their performance to drop.

57' Taylor receives a pass on the left wing from Tinker. Taylor knifes in from the left and fires away, he beats the keeper and the ball settles in the net. GOAL! Odd Down moves up 3-0! Taylor with a Hat Trick!

60' Bailey receives a pass from Glasgow as he cuts in from the right, he shoots and it's blocked and cleared.

69' Boakye is injured and Byrne is subbed in for him. I also send Davidson in for Taylor.

73' Ogden is wide open in the box. He turns and shoots and the shot goes wide. It should have been a goal.

80' Wright is subbed in for Bailey.

86' Stirland with a blast from 30m out. It goes just wide.

Bideford 0 : 3 Odd Down

Statistic	Bideford	Odd Down
Shots	5	13
On Target	1	6
Off Target	2	6
Blocked Shots	2	1
Woodwork	0	0
Clear Cut Chances	0	4
Long Shots	3	4
Possession	52%	48%
Corners	6	2
Free Kicks	22	13
Throw Ins	28	24
Fouls	11	18
Offsides	2	4
Passes Completed	71%	65%
Crosses Completed	22%	20%
Tackles Won	66%	71%
Headers Won	53%	75%
Yellow Cards	2	6
Red Cards	0	0
Kilometers Run	106.7	108.9
Average Rating	6.37	7.37

Match Analysis
Bideford really had no chance this game. Our guys were coming out running and gunning and Taylor was on fire. This was his first ever Hat Trick.

Odd Down Goals
Jamie Taylor (5,17,58)

Man of the Match
ST Jamie Taylor (9.5) - 3 goals, 23/28 passing, 2/3 headers

[MacroGuru]

Weekly Notes

• Boakye sustained a dead leg and will be out for a week
• Lewis McCardle, Chris Mullen and Jamie Taylor were named to the Weekly 11
• Jordan Ivey-Ward resumes full training.

Match Notes
This is the first match between the two clubs. Odd Down will be without Murray (suspended) and Forshaw (Suspended). Mangotsfield will be without Hinchcliffe (injury) and Greenwood (injury). Traded barbs with Mangotsfield coach via the press. One thing is positive, we had a week between matches which is a first all season. This is a pick em type game.

Odd Down will run a 4-4-2 formation.

Mangotsfield will run a 4-4-2

Odd Down Lineup

GK Knight
D McCardle / Esdaile / Mullen / Metcalfe
M Morris / Byrne / Tinker / Bailey
ST Cassidy / Taylor

Subs: Thomas / Charlton / Ogden / Eriksen / Glasgow

Match Time

21' Cassidy receives a clear pass at the top of the box and dribbles in to shoot. Flag is down on the side. Offsides!

34' Birtles is in the mess of bodies in the box and somehow shoots it. Knight blocks it out.

35' Tong from a left side corner kick goes up with the header and takes it off the crossbar.

38' Briggs is wide open in the box, receives the pass and volleys into the net. It's waved off, Briggs was offside.

Halftime: We switched to a 4-4-2 based upon scouting information and we look lost. We switch to the 4-1-2-1-2 with Glasgow subbing in for Morris moving to the DM. Byrne moves up to the AM spot. I tell the guys to keep it up, we can win.

50' Byrne snaps a shot off from the 25m part and sends it wide.

52' Taylor with a centering pass from the right side byline. Varnavas goes up to block it and it goes off of him at an odd angle and into the net, an own goal! GOAL! Odd Down moves up 1-0!

56' Briggs with a blast from 30m out. Knight gets up and turns it.

58' Burns sends a pass to far post from the left side. Briggs goes up for the header and sends it over goal.

61' Briggs from the right corner sends a centering pass. Willcock goes up with the header and sends it into the net. GOAL! Mangotsfield evens things up. 1-1!

62' Ogden comes in for Tinker.

73' Charlton subs in for Mullen.

Mangotsfield 1 : 1 Odd Down

Statistic	Mangotsfield	Odd Down
Shots	11	2
On Target	5	0
Off Target	4	2
Blocked Shots	2	0
Woodwork	1	0
Clear Cut Chances	2	0
Long Shots	3	2
Possession	53%	47%
Corners	7	0
Free Kicks	17	9
Throw Ins	23	25
Fouls	7	12
Offsides	2	5
Passes Completed	67%	60%
Crosses Completed	22%	5%
Tackles Won	52%	80%
Headers Won	68%	52%
Yellow Cards	0	3
Red Cards	0	0
Kilometers Run	103.3	106.3
Average Rating	6.72	6.60

Match Analysis
Another match with card happy Declean Ford. It doesn't matter, we played like crap today. I was upset with the guys but sympathized with them in the draw.

Odd Down Goal
Jamie Taylor (53) - I will count it since he was the last Odd Down player to hit it.

Man of the Match
D Scott Metcalfe (7.5) - 21/35 passing, 8/10 tackles, 10 interceptions, 1 assist

[MacroGuru]

Weekly Notes
Nothing to note this week

Match Notes
This is the second match between our clubs. We won the first match 1-0. We are going to be without Murray (suspended) and Forshaw (injury). Abingdon will be without Collins (suspension, injury). We are favored for this match but who knows as my least favorite ref is calling this game.

Odd Down will run a 4-1-2-1-2 attacking formation

Abingdon will run a balanced 4-4-2

Odd Down Lineup

GK Knight
D Morris / Mullen / Hogarth / Bailey
DM Glasgow
M Tinker / Ogden
AM Boakye
ST Davidson / Erikson

Subs: Thomas / Metcalfe / Taylor / Byrne / Charlton

Match Time

5' Eriksen is led perfectly by Boakye. His shot is blocked and Boakye on the rebound makes a mess of it.

6' Glasgow sends header way ahead of Eriksen. Eriksen gets to it and is able to beat the keeper and send it into the back of the net. GOAL! Odd Down takes the lead 1-0!

23' Eriksen leads Ogden. Odgen moves into the box and dribbles down on the left side. He shoots and the keeper blocks it.

29' Davidson receives a pass at the spot from Morris. Davidson spins and shoots, keeper blocks it and it is cleared.

33' Boakye sends it in from the right side on a centering cross. Boakye goes up and heads it. It slips right over the bar.

41' Glasgow sends a rocket from 40m out hitting the crossbar. Boakye goes up for the rebound and heads it down to Davidson. Davidson volleys it into the net. GOAL! Odd down goes up 2-0!

Halftime: What a solid first half from the team. I am extremely pleased. Bailey is tired and I sub him with Metcalfe.

55' Kay sends a shot from 30m out, it strikes the post and goes out.

61' Webster from the left corner sends a pass to far post. McCarthy goes up with the header and sends it wide.

77' Byrne subs in for Boakye and Taylor for Eriksen.

78' Murray receives the pass at the dot and sends it in. Knight is there and catches the shot.

Odd Down 2 : 0 Abingdon Utd

Statistic	Odd Down	Abingdon Utd
Shots	14	8
On Target	7	1
Off Target	5	5
Blocked Shots	2	2
Woodwork	1	2
Clear Cut Chances	2	1
Long Shots	5	4
Possession	48%	52%
Corners	2	3
Free Kicks	26	15
Throw Ins	18	24
Fouls	11	19
Offsides	4	7
Passes Completed	62%	64%
Crosses Completed	13%	25%
Tackles Won	65%	60%
Headers Won	55%	65%
Yellow Cards	2	3
Red Cards	0	0
Kilometers Run	103.7	99.9
Average Rating	7.07	6.28

Match Analysis
Great solid play in the first half, we dialed it back in second half. Davidson played great for someone who hasn't played a ton in games. Eriksen was, well Eriksen. Since he broke his drought he has been scoring regularly. Surprisingly Ford called a great game.

Odd Down Goals

Kent Eriksen (7)
Ross Davidson (41)

Man of the Match
ST Kent Eriksen (8.1) - 1 goal, 1 assist, 14/15 passing, 1/1 crosses

[MacroGuru]

Weekly Notes
Nothing to report this week.

Match Notes
This will be the first match between the clubs. It is also being called by my least favorite official, Declan Ford. Odd Down will be without McCoy (injury) and Burnham will be without Stevie Miller (suspended), Peter Gee (injury) and Cavell Coo (injury). Odd Down have been selected to win this match.

Odd Down is running a 4-1-2-1-2 attacking formation.

Burnham will run a 4-4-2

Odd Down Lineup

GK Knight
D McCardle / Esdaile / Mullen / Bailey
DM Glasgow
MF Murray / Byrne
AM Ogden
ST Cassidy / Eriksen

Subs: Thomas / Ward / Boakye / Taylor / Metcalfe

Match Time

1' Eriksen with a solid shot from 30m out and just sends it over the bar.

2' Green receives a pass at the top of the box, he steps and turns, sending a blast to the upper left v and over Knight. GOAL! Burnham goes up on a quick goal. 1-0!

9' Cassidy down the right sends cuts in a little and leads Eriksen just fine. Eriksen shots and hits the upper right corner. GOAL! Odd Down draws even. 1-1!

22' Ogden receives a pass from Cassidy in the box. Ogden shoots and sends it far to the left.

30' Wells cracks a shot off from 30m out and sends it over.

31' Green is given a long pass and left open. He shoots and Knight blocks it.

40' Glasgow to Eriksen on the left side. Eriksen shoots and tries to bend it, the angle is to tight.

42' Edaile misplays the ball in the box and Johnson gets it back and shoots. He barely misses.

Halftime: What a back and forth match. It is tight and both teams have made mistakes. It will be a mistake that will give the win. I tell them to keep it up and they win it. Bailey is worn out and I sub in Metcalfe.

46' Metcalfe sends a center cross from the right side. Byrne goes up for the header and sends it wide to the left.

61' Eriksen is subbed by Taylor.

66' Byrne sends it to center from a free kick. Murray goes for the header and it is stopped.

74' Boakye subbed in for Ogden.

81' Murray from the right corner sends it to far post and Mullen heads it off the cross bar.

Burnahm 0 : 0 Odd Down

Statistic	Burnham	Odd Down
Shots	8	13
On Target	3	3
Off Target	5	10
Blocked Shots	0	0
Woodwork	0	1
Clear Cut Chances	1	2
Long Shots	4	3
Possession	47%	53%
Corners	3	3
Free Kicks	25	13
Throw Ins	29	21
Fouls	11	17
Offsides	2	8
Passes Completed	63%	67%
Crosses Completed	18%	26%
Tackles Won	64%	72%
Headers Won	56%	71%
Yellow Cards	4	4
Red Cards	0	0
Kilometers Run	109.4	110.9
Average Rating	6.71	6.79

Match Analysis
Declan Ford keeps up the pace of issuing his cards. He hit both teams for 4 a piece. We played a decent game, not great. I was happy with the initial play, but we wore down in the second half. Our legs are wearing out.

Odd Down Goals
Kent Eriksen (10)

Man of the Match
DC Lacquan Esdaile (7.5) - 19/24 passing, 2/4 tackles, 7/9 headers, 8 interceptions

[MacroGuru]

Weekly Notes
Nothing special this week

Match Notes
This is our second meeting this season. We won the first one 3-0 and did it convincingly. We will be without McCoy (injury) which is ok. Almondsbury is without Hobbs (injury), Wilcox (injury) and four others. This is a pick em match by the bookies. Almondsbury sits at 58 points and in 1st place. They are a game ahead of us. We sit with 45 points. Basically, Almondsbury solidifies their spot with a win.

Odd Down will run a 4-1-2-1-2 attacking formation.

Almondsbury will run a standard 4-4-2 formation.

Odd Down Lineup

GK Knight
D Morris / Hogarth / Ward / Metcalfe
DM Wright
MF Boakye / Tinker
AM Ogden
ST Eriksen / Taylor

Subs: Thomas / Esdaile / Forshaw / Charlton / Davidson

Match Time

6' Taylor centers to Boakye who was running up the middle. He volleys and misses.

19' Boakye leads Taylor. Taylor moves in to shoot and is forced to let it go before he wanted to. He sends it wide.

32' Menga sends a cross to Stearn. Stearn volleys it in. GOAL! Almondsbury goes up 1-0!

Halftime: Metcalfe is worn out and the only person I have to take his place is Wright, which means I would have to shift someone up front and I am not ready for that yet. I let the players know they can win this one.

52' Eriksen is subbed by Davidon and Wright drops to DR and is subbed by Forshaw.

56' Taylor gives a lead pass to Davidson. Davidson makes a move and makes a move towards goal and shoots it past the keeper. GOAL! Odd Down evens up the game! 1-1!

65' Esdaile subs in for Wright and is playing slightly out of position.

67' Reid leads Stearn on a great pass. Stearn runs right by Ward, gets into the box, makes a move and shoots. GOAL! Almondsbury moves up 2-1!

Almondsbury 2 : 1 Odd Down

Statistic	Almondsbury	Odd Down
Shots	10	7
On Target	3	2
Off Target	5	4
Blocked Shots	2	1
Woodwork	0	0
Clear Cut Chances	2	0
Long Shots	3	4
Possession	56%	44%
Corners	6	5
Free Kicks	24	9
Throw Ins	33	16
Fouls	9	22
Offsides	0	2
Passes Completed	70%	55%
Crosses Completed	27%	5%
Tackles Won	65%	69%
Headers Won	80%	57%
Yellow Cards	3	5
Red Cards	0	0
Kilometers Run	106.5	108.3
Average Rating	7.06	6.53

Match Analysis
Our favorite referee Declan Ford called this game and you can tell with a 22:9 ratio on the fouls. It was a disappointing match on our end. We did not play like I thought we could. We are worn out and need a little break. Hopefully we have one coming up.

Odd Down Goals
ST Ross Davidson (57)

Man of the Match
ST Ross Stearn (8.8) - 2 Goals, 10/15 Passing, 6/9 Headers

[MacroGuru]

Weekly Notes

• I was finally asked about the officiating as one of the goals by Almondsbury was questionable and I unleashed, answering 4 questions in the negative about the officiating and tossing in my own comments. The FA warned me.
• We bid out our final transfer budget on new 18 yr AMC

Match Notes
This is the second game between the two teams. We won the first one 2-0. Poole Town is without Morris (injury) and three others. We are still without McCoy. This will be a pick em type game but the bookies are leaning towards us.

Odd Down will run an attacking 4-1-2-1-2 formation.

Poole Town will run a defensive 4-1-4-1 formation

Odd Down Lineup

GK Knight
D McCardle / Esdaile / Mullen / Metcalfe
DM Glasgow
MF Murray / Byrne
AM Forshaw
ST Cassidy / Eriksen

Subs: Thomas / Bailey / Ogden / Taylor / Ward

Match Time

10' Parry sends it to center from a free kick on the left side. Cole with a diving header pushes it past Knight. GOAL! Poole Town goes up quickly 1-0!

33' Byrne leads Forshaw who is wide open. Forshaw with the shot and it's blocked!

Halftime: We are playing poorly and Metcalfe is extremely worn out. We bring Bailey on for him. I tell the players I want to see more from them before we go out.

66' Jamie Taylor comes on for Kent Eriksen.

67' Hayhurts on a free kick sends it to far post. Hodge goes up for the header and sends it in. GOAL! Poole Town goes up 2-0!

80' Ogden comes in for Forshaw.

81' Murray is taken down in the box, no whistle and he retaliates. Murray gets his second yellow card and is sent to the bench. We are now a man down and need to catch up 2 goals.

83' Hayhurst strikes it from 30m out and bends it past Knight.

Odd Down 0 : 3 Poole Town

Statistic	Odd Down	Poole Town
Shots	9	6
On Target	2	3
Off Target	3	2
Blocked Shots	4	1
Woodwork	0	0
Clear Cut Chances	1	2
Long Shots	4	1
Possession	50%	50%
Corners	6	2
Free Kicks	9	16
Throw Ins	27	33
Fouls	12	9
Offsides	4	0
Passes Completed	68%	65%
Crosses Completed	4%	27%
Tackles Won	74%	66%
Headers Won	79%	51%
Yellow Cards	2	2
Red Cards	1	0
Kilometers Run	103.3	104.6
Average Rating	6.38	7.27

Match Analysis
We played complete crap, and I was angry at the end and tore into the team. We need to play better. Right now I don't think we have a chance of promoting but we can at least end in the top of the table. But we won't if we can't play better. I will be sitting Knight in the next match to give him a break. Murray is going to be fined for 2 weeks of salary for getting the boot. He is also suspended for 3 matches.

[MacroGuru]

Weekly Notes

• Murray is pissed by his 2 weeks fine, we have a discussion and he pushes a little and I tell him I am in charge and will make the decisions, he steps back and apologizes.
• Went to the board and picked up permission for more money on Payroll and Transfer budget so we can sign Ali.

Match Notes
This is the second match between the clubs. We lost the first one 3-2. We are itching to win and prove it wasn't a fluke. We are without Murray (Suspended) and McCoy (injury). Totton is without Echanomi (injury). Totton are favorites for this one due to their prior win and our poor play of late. Hopefully the week off helped us. Knight will be sitting.

Odd Down will be running a 4-1-2-1-2 attacking formation

Totton will run a standard 4-4-2

Odd Down Lineup

GK Thomas
D McCardle / Ward / Mullen / Metcalfe
DM Glasgow
M Byrne / Tinker
AM Forshaw
ST Taylor / Cassidy

Subs: Knight / Eriksen / Boakye / Morris

Match Time

7' Cassidy chips a shot over the keeper and it hits the crossbar and is cleared out.

Half-Time: There was a lot of us putting the ball into the box, just no conversions or attempts, they were all cleared out. I tell the players to keep it up.

52' Poate with a free kick on the right side sends it to far post. Chines went up for the header and gets it past Thomas. GOAL! Totton goes up 1-0!

74' We go for a triple sub. Eriksen for Cassidy, Boakye for Glasgow and Morris in for Mullen.

Totton 1 : 0 Odd Down

Statistic	Totton	Odd Down
Shots	9	9
On Target	2	2
Off Target	7	6
Blocked Shots	0	1
Woodwork	0	1
Clear Cut Chances	2	0
Long Shots	1	6
Possession	53%	47%
Corners	8	5
Free Kicks	13	15
Throw Ins	29	19
Fouls	11	13
Offsides	4	0
Passes Completed	64%	57%
Crosses Completed	31%	11%
Tackles Won	53%	77%
Headers Won	73%	53%
Yellow Cards	0	2
Red Cards	0	0
Kilometers Run	98.7	102.5
Average Rating	6.98	6.76

Match Analysis
What a weird game. We had our chances and just couldn't convert. It's amazing what happens when the referee lets you play. We had some of our best talent out there and couldn't convert. We even picked up the MoM.

Man of the Match
DC Jordan Ivey-Ward (7.7) - 8/20 passing, 4/4 Tackles, 3/4 headers, 6 interceptions

[MacroGuru]

January News and Notes

We are happy to be sitting in 7th place but we are 16 points behind Almondsbury. It is more than likely we have a chance at 2nd but we need to step it up and play better. This mid-season fog has pretty much killed any momentum we have had. We also will get a weeks rest in between our matches now.

Pos	Inf	Team	Pld	Won	Drn	Lst	For	Ag	G.D.	Pts
1st		Almondsbury	28	19	4	5	56	32	+24	61
2nd		Frome	28	15	7	6	54	27	+27	52
3rd		Abingdon Utd	28	15	6	7	43	24	+19	51
4th		Bideford	28	15	6	7	51	36	+15	51
5th		Burnham	28	14	6	8	39	33	+6	48
6th		Bridgwater	28	14	4	10	47	32	+15	46
7th		Odd Down	28	13	6	9	46	31	+15	45
8th		Poole Town	28	12	8	8	43	32	+11	44
9th		Gosport	28	11	9	8	41	38	+3	42
10th		Swindon S	28	11	8	9	41	43	-2	41
11th		Winchester	28	10	10	8	50	48	+2	40
12th		Mangotsfield	28	7	15	6	34	38	-4	36
13th		Taunton	28	10	5	13	37	37	0	35
14th		Yate	28	8	9	11	30	42	-12	33
15th		Clevedon	28	9	5	14	29	42	-13	32
16th		Wimborne	28	8	7	13	31	42	-11	31
17th		Shortwood	28	6	12	10	42	49	-7	30
18th		Dawlish	28	8	4	16	31	42	-11	28
19th		Totton	28	6	9	13	26	44	-18	27
20th		Paulton	28	5	10	13	28	41	-13	25
21st		Aylesbury	28	4	10	14	31	56	-25	22
22nd		Thatcham	28	4	8	16	26	47	-21	20

February Important Dates
02/02 - Mangotsfield
02/09 - Winchester
02/16 - Frome
02/18 - Robert Hobbs loan finishes
02/23 - Bridgwater

January Training Report
The following players have trained well over the past month:
Stuart Glasgow (Tactics)
Daryl Thomas (Tactics)
Dane Harper (Tactics)

The following players have failed to impress over the past month:
Matt Carr (Strength)
Shandel Gonsalves (Ball Control)
Chris Tooth (Aerobic)

The following youth have trained well over the past month:
Louis Baverstock (Strength)
Craig McWeeny (Strength)
Paul Weaver (Tactics)

The following youth players have failed to impress over the past month:
Rhys Field (Tactics)
Paul Ryder (Tactics)
Marvin Dennis (Aerobic)

[MacroGuru]

Weekly Notes

• We are in a 4 game losing streak right now.

Match Notes
This will be our second match against Mangotsfield. Our first meeting ended up in a 1-1 draw. Right now we are without Murray (suspended). Mangotsfield is without Gorrin (injury), Ryan (injury), Hinchcliffe (injury) and Greenwood (injury). Mangotsfield are the favorites for this match.

Odd Down will run a 4-4-2 base formation.

Mangotsfield will run a 4-4-2

Odd Down Lineup

GK Knight
D McCardle / Hogarth / Esdaile / Bailey
M Morris / Boakye / Ogden / Forshaw
ST Cassidy / Eriksen

Subs: Thomas / Charlton / Tinker / Taylor / Mullen

Match Time

13' Murray from a free kick about 30m out. He takes shot and sends the rocket towards the net. He bends it into the upper right corner. GOAL! Odd Down goes up 1-0!

16' McCardle takes an injury and has to come off. He is subbed by Charlton.

38' Morris is left wide open coming in off the left. He is excited because he was wide open and sends the shot over the net.

39' Morris sends a center cross to Eriksen. Eriksen volleys and the shot hits the post and rolls across the goal line and is picked up.

Halftime: Charlton picked up a yellow in the half. We played a great first half taking the attack to Mangotsfield. I let the players know I am happ with their play.

75' Taylor subs in for Cassidy. Charlton is worn out but we need to keep him in for a touch longer.

77' Birtles keeps the ball and moves surgically amongst the defense. He sends a chip over the defense and keeper into the right side of the net. GOAL! Mangotsfield with the equalizer! 1-1!

87' Taylor with a shot off the post.

88' Eriksen is subbed by Tinker. Forshaw moves up to the striker spot and Tinker plays the MR.

Odd Down 1 : 1 Mangotsfield

Statistic	Odd Down	Mangotsfield
Shots	19	5
On Target	5	1
Off Target	8	3
Blocked Shots	6	1
Woodwork	3	0
Clear Cut Chances	2	0
Long Shots	12	2
Possession	56%	44%
Corners	6	1
Free Kicks	19	15
Throw Ins	31	21
Fouls	12	16
Offsides	3	3
Passes Completed	73%	61%
Crosses Completed	10%	25%
Tackles Won	69%	54%
Headers Won	65%	71%
Yellow Cards	2	4
Red Cards	0	0
Kilometers Run	106.5	105.1
Average Rating	6.69	6.55

Match Analysis
We dominated the match as far as possession and shots. We should have won this game but I can't be upset with the draw. It's the best the squad has played in a while. We need to pick it up though and play a complete game and win more.

Odd Down Goals
ML Jack Morris (14)

Man of the Match
ML Jack Morris (7.5) - 1 Goal, 19/25 passing, 13 crosses, 4/5 tackles, 2/2 headers,

[MacroGuru]

Just bumping to the top...I have a week off of work. I will be getting a lot done in the Dynasty.

[MacroGuru]

Weekly Notes

• Lewis McCardle is out for 3 weeks due to a twisted knee

Match Notes
In our first match against Winchester we lost 3-1. We are without Murray (Suspension) and McCardle (Injury). Winchester will be without Fitter (Suspended), Hinds (Injury) and Devonshire (Injury). We are picked as the dogs in the match due to recent form.

Odd Down will run an attacking 4-1-2-1-2

Winchester will run an attacking 4-2-4.

Odd Down Lineup

GK Knight
D Morris / Mullen / Ward / Metcalfe
DM Glasgow
M Tinker / Byrne
AM Ogden
ST Eriksen / Cassidy

Subs: Thomas / Taylor / Boakye / Forshaw / Esdaile

Match Time

7' Morris sends a centering pass to Byrne who is in there and walks the ball into the net. The flag is down though and We are called for Offsides.

12' Corner Kick for Winchester. Keenan sends to far post. Ferris gets up in the air and sends the pall into the net. GOAL! Winchester takes the lead, 1-0!

21' Morris with a lead pass to Eriksen in the box. Eriksen turns, makes a couple of moves and sends it past the keeper and into the net. GOAL! Odd Down draws even 1-1!

27' Ogden with a shot, it's blocked and cleared out.

35' Ogden with a shot, it's blocked, he gets the rebound and shoots again and it's blocked and cleared.

43' Cassidy is injured and has to come off. Taylor is subbed in.

45(+1)' Taylor receives a leading pass from Eriksen. He moves and is forced to shoot just a tad early and the ball sails wide.

Halftime: I let Byrne know I m pleased with his performance. I come down on Ward for his yellow card and I let Eriksen know he is doing well. The rest of the team I tell them that they can do this.

47' Tinker sends a pass deep into Winchesters end. It is a foot race with Taylor and Jones. Taylor gets to the ball, makes his moves into the box and forces his shot. It goes wide left.

63' Mullen is subbed by Esdaile

72' Ansah receives a leading past. Is in the box one on one with Knight and he makes the move and sends it to Knights right. GOAL! Winchester moves up by 1, 2-1!

73' Forshaw subs in for Eriksen.

90' Taylor receives a long leading pass by Tinker. Taylor is in the box, he is patient this time, makes his move and shoots. GOAL! Odd Down evens the game at 2-2!

90(+1)' Metcalfe intercepts the pass at kick off and sends a far pass to Taylor. Taylor makes his moves and shoots for the upper left V, it hits the corner and rebounds out and is cleared.

Winchester 2 : 2 Odd Down

Statistic	Winchester	Odd Down
Shots	3	13
On Target	2	5
Off Target	1	7
Blocked Shots	0	1
Woodwork	0	2
Clear Cut Chances	0	3
Long Shots	1	2
Possession	48%	52%
Corners	2	7
Free Kicks	16	14
Throw Ins	22	21
Fouls	9	12
Offsides	5	4
Passes Completed	66%	64%
Crosses Completed	18%	19%
Tackles Won	68%	78%
Headers Won	65%	66%
Yellow Cards	2	2
Red Cards	0	0
Kilometers Run	100.7	105.0
Average Rating	6.90	6.85

Match Analysis
Problem here was converting shots. Don't get me wrong, I was happy with the draw and the dramatic comeback in the last minute and the close to winning goal in extra time. Jaime Taylor and Kent Eriksen both had a 7.2 rating. After yelling at my defense they stepped it up as well. Morris was the best on the team with a 7.7 but it wasn't enough to win us the Man of the Match.

Odd Down Goals
ST Kent Eriksen (22)
ST Jamie Taylor (90)

Man of the Match
DC Andy Jones (8.3) - 20/30 passing, 7/7 tackles, 3/4 headers, 11 Interceptions