Wasps 1 - 4 Chippenham

Another tough match against Chippenham today. Despite the scoreline we worked hard and played well for the most part.

Our main weakness for the last few games has been the lack of decent clearances - we don't get the ball away from trouble quickly or assertively enough. This hurt us again today. Chippenham tried to score from distance, but we blocked well and Jonny dealt with those shots which did get through. We conceded goals from inside the box - including one comedy goal :-)

We made several good chances. Johan caused trouble and Harry threatened when moving forwards. Johan won a penalty after being brought down on a good run through the box, which he calmly converted. Midfield and defence worked hard but left some big gaps at times.

MoM: If everyone does their job well and confidently, then the whole team does well. Miles simply did his job well today - a solid defensive effort for the whole match reducing any threat on the left.

Training tomorrow - as usual, but Rob Reeves is taking the session.

Next week we are away at Stratton Youth (Cirencester) meet at 10 for 10.30 kick off. This is a real "6-pointer" "must-win" match. Stratton will jump above us if they beat us.

Wasps 2 - 3 Brinkworth

A good game today - we started well and dominated the first half. Two good goals from some excellent football starting from midfield and moving the ball well. Well done to Charlie and Luc for getting the goals (Luc's first for the team).

We made lots of other chances and should have sealed the game by half-time. Brinkworth came out more determined in the second half and an early goal gave them momentum. They drew level and then went ahead. Meanwhile we had a couple of excellent 1 on1 chances vs the goalie, but couldn't get the equaliser.

Once again our movement wasn't good enough - we allowed Brinkworth to play around us or get control of the ball too easily. We cannot simply watch as players run from being marked or as balls roll across the box. That said, most players worked very hard and played well today - we deserved at least a point.

MoM: Nick had a superb performance in defence in both halfs. Some good tackles and brave headers.

Training Monday as normal.

Match next Sunday is at home to Chippenham 10.30 kick off.