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Post by Shottermiller on Jul 17, 2018 7:00:05 GMT
The twitter feed shows an 8.15 kick off; the Gees web site shows 7.45. Could there be a toss up and make it 8.00?
However whatever time it kicks off have a good game.
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Post by greygraham on Jul 18, 2018 12:16:18 GMT
Well, another first-time visit. This time to the Everest Community Academy and their 3G pitch against Tadley.
There has been an enormous amount of building going on in this area of Basingstoke, so much so that it completely confused our sat-nav, but finally found this impressive venue. There is another major rebuilding job going on at GTFC.
There were more new faces amongst the G’s squad and hopefully, in a week or two, we will get to know the names. There was a familiar face amongst the opposition in the formidable shape of Aaron Parfitt who was influential for the Gs under Gav and Palms when we went on that four-match winning spree. Tadley are in the Wessex Premier division, so no mean task.
Our squad looked young, so young, but showed great skill, pace and commitment and gave the hosts a tight encounter taking the lead early on before going in at half time 2-1 down. Lots of changes as you would expect at half time including the energetic Nick Sowden who had a good first half being replaced by Jack Howard to keep up the good work in midfield.
There were some fine performances from the Gs, including a cracking save from the young keeper (Alex?) and some great work going forward from Kenny who showed pace and skill again in the second half to draw the G’s level.
We saw more passing and playing the ball out of defence than we have seen for a while and it all looked very impressive. Certainly, no shortage of effort or skill in this bunch, so all credit to Les and his team for getting them together. Now they need a bit of time to gel as a team and iron out a few things. But what a prospect!
OK, on the night we lost, but it was 2 – 2 until very late on and the third goal was pretty arguable. You only need to ask Jordan Knight (between the sticks for the Gs second half) who had a discussion with the assistant. The fourth was an unstoppable shot from Parfitt from way out and right into the corner, so no argument at all, but that was the last play of the game.
4 – 2 to the hosts rather flattered for me, although they probably deserved the result. But the important thing is the quality of the players that were on display for the G’s. There was nothing but praise for them at the end. Whether they can deal with the physical side of some of the opposition they will face in the CC Div 1 remains to be seen. Looking forward to another tough game on Saturday at Wey Court v Met Police under 23s.
Exciting times for the G’s for certain. It would be great to get behind this young side. So come on down and give them some encouragement. This is the best football I have seen in pre-season for a few years. COYG’s.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 18, 2018 19:12:54 GMT
Would be nice to get a W though.
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Post by cobblers72 on Jul 19, 2018 13:35:19 GMT
What exactly does a W mean cranewife.  ?? |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 19, 2018 23:17:07 GMT
If not Win I would assume Womble. Think of the publicity. I'd go for Tomsk. Doesn't have the pace of young Orinoco, or the reliability of Tobermory but is a creative midfield general with a left foot like a traction engine.
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Post by hendo on Jul 20, 2018 7:20:19 GMT
Excellent stuff!
Particularly apt as the Wombles went around picking up rubbish too ....Not this season though!
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Post by Deleted on Jul 22, 2018 20:15:54 GMT
What exactly does a W mean cranewife. ?? In the context of Godalming it means win. D means draw and L means last season |
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