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Reaction to Match 4

"I heard them say 'they are shit' so I turned it right back at them by commenting to Nayfe 'so are we' "- Stephen Pond, on his banter with the opponents
"I always knew the goal was coming"- Nathaniel Christopher, on the goal he always knew was coming.
"He's nimble like a fox"- Debbie Simcock, remarking on the vulpine nimbility of someone (presumably on their team).
"He went down like he was shot"- David Pickles, remarking on any player who Miles tackled.
"We gave 110%, and you can't ask for more than that" – Owen Bellamy commenting on the teams seemingly endless workrate.

: 09 Nov 2004 13:12 |  Tags: Match Reports |  Comments (1) |  Close comments |  Report a problem

Tardan Stallions Match 4: Stats and Facts

Tardan Stallions vs Cunning Kievs
Played 11am Tuesday 9th November 2004
Venue: Main Sports Hall
A late recall for Owen Bellamy meant we could put out a first team squad to start. It not being our favourite playing surface, a certain amount of trepidation was felt by the players. This disappeared at kick-off, with defender Nathaniel Christopher nicking the ball in midfield, turning a player, and drilling low and to the right, only to be denied by the woodwork. An encouraging first period followed, until sloppy defending conceded our first goal. The opponents took heart from that, and despite some inspired goalkeeping by David Pickles we went in at half time 5–0 down. Stephen Pond went off for Miles Dennis, and Nathaniel Christopher swapped for David Pickles in goal. After conceding 2 goals, Nathaniel Christopher swapped with Miles Dennis, and Stephen Pond came on for Daryl Jackson. A flurry of goals for the visitors took the score into double figures, and as none of the supporters were willing to take off their shoes and socks, they lost count of the score. On 52:38, Owen Bellamy played the ball left to Stephen Pond. Drilled shot bottom left of goal from left edge of area (6 yards) meant it was 4 in 4 for Pond. The game ended 10–1.
A good game all round, thanks to our opponents for realising we were to shit to bother roughing up too much, and thanks to Miles Dennis as well.

Starting Line Up:
David Pickles
Nathaniel Christopher
Daryl Jackson
Owen Bellamy [c]
Stephen Pond

Substitutes:
Miles Dennis

Goal Scorers:
Stephen Pond (1)

Man of the Match:
David Pickles – For an excellent first half in goal, and a good second half in midfield, (although he should have been in defence…) despite the handicap of a big fuck off blister on his left foot.

Attendance 3:
Laura Fricker
Eloise Moir-Ford
Debbie Simcock

In the Dugout:
Daniel Baker
Daniel O'Flynn

: 09 Nov 2004 12:49 |  Tags: Match Reports |  Comments (4) |  Close comments |  Report a problem

Reaction to Match 3

"We knew there was going to be a fight on. We KNEW there was going to be a fight on."- Stephen Pond, remarking on the fight (not literally, well almost literally at times) he knew was going to be on.
"When the seagulls follow the trawler, it's because they think sardines will be thrown in to the sea. I follow the pie truck for the same reason."- Nathaniel Christopher, enigmatic as ever.
"The ironic thing about that was it was our first attack down the wing"-Dave Pickles, failing to understand the meaning of the word ironic.
"I'm humbled, we all did really well out there today."- Daryl Jackson, accepting his Man of the Match award.

: 08 Nov 2004 13:04 |  Tags: Match Reports |  Comments (2) |  Close comments |  Report a problem

Tardan Stallions Match 3: Stats and Facts

Tardan Stallions vs WW9's
Played 1.30pm Tuesday 2nd November 2004
Venue: Astro Pitch 1
Resplendent in our new kits, we walked onto Astro Pitch 1 on a misty November afternoon. The opposition didn't look like they were important Saudi Arabian officials- they were no great sheiks. Annoyingly, with a bare bones squad for the 2nd week on the trot, a victory seemed unlikely. After a disallowed goal for the visitors, after a blatent handball, they went 3 goals to the good. Then an absolute screamer from 15 yards out, caught on the volley, nestled into the top left hand corner, leaving their keeper dazed and confused. Unfortunately, when half time came, it was 1–4. After an inspiring team talk from the Captain, we went out for the second half. An initially promising spell was brought to an abrupt halt when a cynical challenge, universally condemned by kith and sundry (and I don't mean Dave Kith and Terry Sundry), injured striker Stephen Pond. Without any substitues, he was forced to play on, and the game swung in their favour, ending 1–7
A big thanks to Holly Cruise, our stand in keeper, who was willing to forgo the plesure of writing a 6000 word essay just to play football with us!

Starting Line Up:
Holly Cruise
Nathaniel Christopher [c]
Daryl Jackson
David Pickles
Stephen Pond

Substitues:
None

Goal Scorers:
Stephen Pond (1)

Man of the Match:
Daryl Jackson – Put in a lot of effort in only his second start for the stallions

Attendance 1:
Debbie Simcock

: 08 Nov 2004 13:04 |  Tags: Match Reports |  Comments (3) |  Close comments |  Report a problem

Reaction to Match 2

"He took one for the team"- Stephen Pond, remarking on how Daniel Baker took one for the team.
"He went down like he was shot."- Nathaniel Christopher, remarking on the crunching tackle on the keeper.
"I think I'm going to go to hospital now."- Daniel Baker, taking it like a man.
"If we was to beat them, I would LOVE it"- Dave Pickles
"He shouldn't have even been in the fucking area… AND ANOTHER THING…" Stephen Pond and Mark Hadris, in conversation with Eric Hardy-King, on the Dance floor in Score, Week 5.

: 08 Nov 2004 13:03 |  Tags: Match Reports |  Comments (1) |  Close comments |  Report a problem

Tardan Stallions Match 2: Stats and Facts

Tardan Stallions vs some fuckers.. (aka Dudley's Rejects)
Played 11.30am Tuesday 26th October 2004.
Venue: Astro Pitch 2
With a bare bones squad of only 5, spirits were already low, only to realise the opposition had lots of substitues. After a hard fought, but ultimately disappointing half, with one solitary goal from a deflection, a career ending challenge on the keeper brought a halt to the proceedings.
Game abandoned at half time due to injury to the keeper (broken collar bone)
Score before abandonment: 1–5

Starting Line Up:
Daniel Baker [c]
Nathaniel Christopher
Darryl Jackson
David Pickles
Stephen Pond

Goal Scorers:
Stephen Pond (1)

Man of the Match:
Daniel Baker – Played on despite a broken collarbone, after an initially sound first period

Attendance 2:
Laura Fricker
Debbie Simcock

: 08 Nov 2004 13:03 |  Tags: Match Reports |  Comments (0) |  Close comments |  Report a problem

Reaction to Match 1

"I think in the end we wanted it too much. And I think they knew that back then." – Stephen Pond, remarking on a disappointing game.
"The ball was passed to me, and I thought "I should stick this in the back of the net." So I stuck it in the back of the net."- Mark Hadris, remarking on his goal.
"After going in at half-time 1–1, we started to feel the backlash."- Nathaniel Christopehr, explaining the poor 2nd period.

: 08 Nov 2004 13:00 |  Tags: Match Reports |  Comments (0) |  Close comments |  Report a problem

Tardan Stallions Match 1: Stats and Facts

Real Madras vs Tardan Stallions
Venue: Astro Pitch 2
Played at 5pm Friday 22nd October 2004.
At half time, the score was 1–1, with a stunning Mark Hadris goal levelling for the visitors. (A mazy run through midfield, then drilled top left from the right side of the area, with the keeper only managing the faintest of touches.) A mediocre 2nd spell saw the stallions slump to a 5–2 defeat, with Stephen Pond getting our other goal, via a lucky deflection from their keeper.

Starting Line Up:
Daniel Baker
Nathaniel Christopher
Owen Bellamy
Mark Hadris [c]
Stephen Pond

Subs:
David Pickles
Darryl Jackson

Goal Scorers:
Mark Hadris (1)
Stephen Pond (1)

Man of the Match:
Mark Hadris – With a sizzling goal, and a good midfield performance, a well deserved award

Attendance 3:
Laura Fricker
Gabrielle Frith
Kimberly Goddard

: 01 Nov 2004 15:03 |  Tags: Match Reports |  Comments (9) |  Close comments |  Report a problem