We welcomed a few players back after the defeat last week but also lost a couple more to injury. We started off brightly and were rewarded with a well worked goal when a cross by Josh Nicholls was put away by Richard Chilvers. We continued to press the game without any end result and then out of nowhere we failed to deal with a long ball which resulted in a deflected shot looping over Chris Dales. This caused a drop in confidence which was compounded when they scored their second goal.  We had to reshuffle after losing Adam Brooks to a hamstring injury and battled hard to get the equalizer we deserved.  The second half started even but before we knew it we were 4-2 down due to some slack defending.  After some inspired substitutes and some sustained pressure we scored with the goal scorer being Tom Srawley.  With 2 mins left to play we worked hard to get the ball back and we were rewarded with a equalizer right on the final whistle, we showed a great fighting spirit to come back which we hope to carry on to next week.

A bad day at the office is probably the best way to describe this game, we started the game missing at least 5 of the regulars, giving some of the other squad members a chance to shine against the league champions. After a even start with neither goalkeeper feeling troubled, around the 30th minute we fell behind to a headed goal.  After this confidence dropped and we became sloppy with wrong passes in wrong areas. We then gave a free kick away on the edge of the box which was dispatched into the top corner giving Johnny Fisher no chance.  After this we had a hopeful punt down the pitch which was chased by their centre forward and Dave Humphreys who was pulled back leaving the forward a clear shot on goal, going in at half time 3-0 down was a big blow.  Coming out for the second half we started brightly creating chances but again the final ball letting us down and before we knew it we were 5-0 down.

Where do I start with this one, from the first whistle the whole team played with real desire and determination.  It wasn't perfect but probably one of the best performances I have been involved in as manager of the reserves.  There were a few changes again, most noticeably Johnnie Fisher donning the gloves in the absence of Phil.  Chivs dropped back into midfield and he and James dictated the play from the start.  The goal scoring was started by Chris with only a few minutes played, and it was 5-0 by half time. 

The second half started how the first had finished, we took control of the game and it wasn't long before the scoring started again, and the goal scoring was finished off with Studdsy in his first game of the season.  Great performance from the whole team.

Goalscorers, Yousif x2, James Booker x2, Chris Shahab x3, Chivs x2, Mark Uttley x1 and Studdsy x1.

Man of the Match: The whole team.