Sevenfields 1 - 3 Wasps

To use a cliché, it was a game of 2 halves today. Fortunately it was played in a much more pleasant environment than last time.

It seemed most of the boys weren't interested in the first half. We were rarely first to the ball, put in lazy challenges and were forced to defend for 30 minutes. We let in one goal as a result of a series of mistakes. The positive aspect is that we were able to defend and defend for an extended period.

The half-time talk must have been inspirational (!) as the second half was very different. Everyone worked hard. Challenges were firm and quick and we played higher up the pitch. Defending was solid when we needed it from all the defence, in particular from Liam and Will. Arthur brought us level and then Johan hit two (among a couple of strikes against the woodwork).

Captain's MoM (chosen by Jack): Johan for his goals and attempts on goals.
Coaches' MoM: Will Arnold for his covering defensive work and never letting-up.

Training tomorrow at St Jo's as normal (7.15pm to 8.30pm). Part of football is learning to look after your kit. Extra sweets on offer for anyone who shows us a clean pair of boots (no sweets if cleaned by Mum!). PX has warned he may refuse to play anyone who turns up with muddy boots!

No match next week (Swindon at Wembley).

Last few matches (please let me know if you are unavailable):

01/04/12 10:30 Wootton Bassett Town @ Ballards Ash Pitch 1
15/04/12 10:30 Home vs Stratton Youth
29/04/12 14:00 Shaw B @ Chestnut Springs 5

We should be aiming for 7 - 9 more points from these games!

Wasps 6 - 1 WB

A great result today and well deserved.

We pressured from the start and Ty grabbed a goal after just 1 minute. We made loads of chances after that - Johan made the most of lots of open space to shoot and cross regularly. Jack converted two of the crosses to score two headed goals. After the break we continued to create chances. Sam picked up a loose ball to score from close range and Tom got a deserved goal (after having a one disallowed just before). We were unlucky to concede a goal from one of WB's few breaks.

Goals: Ty, Jack (2), Johan, Sam, Tom
Captain's MoM (chosen by Ty): Jack - for two headed goals
Coaches' MoM: Charlie for dominating midfield in the first half and Johan for his open play and crosses.

We play WB again soon. We have four matches left against lower-table teams and we should be aiming to get at least 7 to 9 points to pull us from the bottom of the table for the end of the season.

Training Monday as normal

Next Sunday (18th) we are AWAY at Sevenfields (Meadowcroft: Addison Crescent , Upper Stratton, Swindon SN2 7J)- is anyone unavailable??