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Post by hendo on Mar 15, 2019 18:29:41 GMT
Who knows what will happen, after playing our best striker for years at centre back?
For many reasons, Les is finding it impossible to get a consistent side out every week, so I predict that the first eleven players through the dressing room door should find a shirt that fits them, and then play in that position.
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Post by Shottermiller on Mar 15, 2019 20:04:59 GMT
Hendo said a couple of weeks ago: All teams strive for consistency...
Well back on the same ground again so is consistancy going to play it's part: B/A 5 Gees 1
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Post by Shottermiller on Mar 16, 2019 19:33:04 GMT
Credit where it's due; great result, well done.
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Post by greygraham on Mar 18, 2019 9:21:25 GMT
British Airways 0 - 3 Godalming
What a joy it was to be well into the second half watching the Gs looking comfortable and three goals up against their hosts. We drew 1-1 at Wey court earlier in the season despite having opportunities to win on that occasion. But in those days we did not have Ollie Stevens on the books.
It was a day where the wind looked like it might have a major part to play. Under the flight path into Heathrow it was fascinating to watch the planes above us struggling to keep on an even keel as they appeared to approach sideways on, pitching and yawing like crazy.
Apart from the noise of the planes which the regular Gs travelling fans must be well used to now with what seems like half of the league playing at one or other of the Bedfont pitches, the wind was in danger of taking the fences down, where they were still upright.
Captain Curtis Osano was present again to lead the back line alongside Joe Lewis, Dom Hardisty and Ryan Villa in front of Jordan Knight. Jack Howard and Richie MBele in front of the back four, Kenny Kassabante wide on the right and Jack Cleeveley No 10 with Ollie Stevens No 11 and Donte Lodge- Francis No9.
With no Darren Wheeler, Oghail Ogbaudu and Reegan Scotcher not yet recovered from his ham string injury although it was good to see him at the ground Charlie Chennel and Matt Kerbey were the only subs on the bench.
It was the same pitch where a week or so ago we went down to B & F, but this was different opposition. After a slightly dodgy first few minutes for the visitors the Gs started to put some pressure on their opponents. Ollie as usual was sharp to react to any opportunity and he found himself one on one with the home keeper and rarely for him on this occasion the keeper came off best as he rushed out to close Ollie down.
It did not take long for Ryan Villa to show what a tricky player he can be when he started linking up with the likes of Richie MBele, running the home right back ragged as he acknowledged to me with a smile on his face.
BA like B&F were a physically bigger side than the Gs and had quite a few players who appeared to be more experienced than the young Gs. But the tricky play and quick passing from the Gs led by Ryan down the left seemed to be the key to getting them moved about the park.
We saw a good bit of pressure from the Gs when both Ollie and then Kenny went for successive overhead kicks which unfortunately neither of them could quite get on target.
A poor pass back nearly saw the GS gift their hosts a goal, but fortunately for us they could only find the side netting.
So, all square at 0 - 0 half time.
It was not long into the second half when Kenny got a shot in that came out to Jack Cleeveley. His effort found its way to Ollie Stevens who put it away to break the stalemate.
Joe Lewis picked up a yellow card.
The home side could have levelled it when the broke well down the left but could only lift the ball over the bar from close range.
Then at the other end Jack Howard found himself at the edge of the box when he hit a vicious right footed shot that the home keeper dealt with brilliantly going full length to turn it round. From the resulting corner Donte again worked his socks off and managed to get his head to the ball to beat the keeper and Ollie as always was in the right place to be able to bend down and head the ball over the line for his second of the day.
Donte impressed again as he had to deal with some lumpy centre backs and I thought was unlucky to be penalised a couple of times when he nudged the ball past his opposition and was clearly obstructed in going for it. But that seems to be the way things are these days.
It looked like he would get another goal himself when he did at last break through in the box but saw his fine effort pushed around by the BA keeper.
But the human dynamo Jack Howard seemed to be getting himself further forward and again saw the ball part cleared out of defence towards him when he had to adjust his stance as the ball veered towards his left and he adjusted his stance to hit a low shot with his left foot into the far corner to put the Gs 3 - 0 up, what a luxury.
Sure, Jordan Knight had to make a couple of good interventions, but we thoroughly deserved the result. Jack Cleeveley was again tireless in his running and closing down the opposition.
Charlie Chennel made an appearance which he well deserves coming on for joe Lewis for the last 10 minutes or so.
COYG’s
Michael’s stats:-
BA Godalming
attempts 10 14
on target 5 8
corners 1 7
fouls 9 (1 o/s) 15 (2 o/s)
poss 1 45 55
poss 2 43 57
cards 2 Y
Bovril status: Life on the edge. That's how they live in Bedfont. Bovril Roulette is the new game in town. Three cups with a Bovril stock cube in them and one Oxo cube. Graham drew the short/long straw (depending on your view of excess salt intake). Along with their carefully choreographed plane wobbling display wins BA the top award for off-pitch entertainment this year.
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