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The managed
a 1 - 1 draw with Grange United.
The Christmas feeling started early this year as Grange United
were gifted a point from a game which should have been wrapped
up well before the final whistle.
The first half was more akin to a pantomime as many players
did imitations of Cinderella’s sisters, bustling around
the stage trying to take the limelight, but ultimately doomed
to failure, as they were not prepared to do the hard work
required to succeed.
Grange on the other hand were quite comfortable cast in the
role of underdog – never giving in, never conceding
a tackle and always believing that one day they would…and
guess what today they did. Just as in fairy tales wishes come
through and today Grange wished hard enough and scored a goal
(boo! Hiss! was heard from the galleries). Unfortunately,
the goal was more farce than pantomime as a Granger was allowed
to gallop the length of the pitch as Tornadoes slipped and
tripped around him before rolling a soft shot through the
keepers’ legs (ooh aghhhh missus we cried!).
So 1-0 down at half time we needed some refreshment and spirit
- the parents were fortified with mulled wine and mince pies
and the team called on the services of three seasoned professionals.
The second act was much more substantial and was played nearly
exclusively in the Grange half. The plot thickened as pressure
was applied and chances were being created but who would be
Prince Charming and rescue our floundering team. Cameron Glynn
enters stage left, sweeps down the flank and buries the ball
bottom right; this boy uses the same scriptwriter as Thierry
Henry!
Alas that is where this tale ends, no last gasp winner and
happy ever afters but a timid draw as we console ourselves
with the fact that at Christmas we have only lost 2 games
– would have settled for that at the start of the season.
Have a great Christmas and thanks to the mums who provided
refreshments at half time to lift our spirits (or in some
cases top them up).
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