Real Madras 12 vs Bristol FC 0!!!!
Team: Ola in goal, swifty, rich abs, matt, les, jimmer and mart
A fantastic result last night against top of the table. The fact we got 12 with no reply is un-heard off but that said everyone played well and with Ola in goal we looked a lot more solid. 9pm kick off next week against the team below us so a 6 pointer! come on...
Real Wood FC
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
vs Cotswool Leg-Ends (Home) Sunday 9th Oct 2011
Real Wood 1 vs 3 Cotswool Leg-Ends (Home)
10:30 kick off Sunday 9th Oct 2011 @ Frys, Keynsham
A fine but blustery day saw us compete well but eventually lose out to a bizarre own goal. A finely taken first half goal put Cotswool ahead but an excellent through ball from Swifty was efficiently despatched by Jimmer to equal the score at half time. The wind picked up after the break and the Cotswool midfield enjoyed a lot of good possession although we put together several useful attacks down both flanks. However a bizarre ricochet off Young Mark's shoulder from a goaline clearance by Tim put Cotswool ahead. The score stayed at 1-2 until the last attack when Cotswool put the result beyond doubt with a breakaway goal.
There were many positives in defeat however; some excellent debuts as Paul Mac, Matt A, Raja and Kyle had their first outings in the sexy black kit that makes it all worthwhile. Our back four looked accomplished and another fine performance by Tim earned him the man of the match award almost unanymously dropping only a couple of votes to Swifty and Matt A. Paul Mac showed us what a fine footballer he is and Tony demonstrated that, when he hasn't just played 120 minutes for Retreads, he's very swift up front. Definitely a good performance and a good turnout to boot - onwards and upwards.
10:30 kick off Sunday 9th Oct 2011 @ Frys, Keynsham
A fine but blustery day saw us compete well but eventually lose out to a bizarre own goal. A finely taken first half goal put Cotswool ahead but an excellent through ball from Swifty was efficiently despatched by Jimmer to equal the score at half time. The wind picked up after the break and the Cotswool midfield enjoyed a lot of good possession although we put together several useful attacks down both flanks. However a bizarre ricochet off Young Mark's shoulder from a goaline clearance by Tim put Cotswool ahead. The score stayed at 1-2 until the last attack when Cotswool put the result beyond doubt with a breakaway goal.
There were many positives in defeat however; some excellent debuts as Paul Mac, Matt A, Raja and Kyle had their first outings in the sexy black kit that makes it all worthwhile. Our back four looked accomplished and another fine performance by Tim earned him the man of the match award almost unanymously dropping only a couple of votes to Swifty and Matt A. Paul Mac showed us what a fine footballer he is and Tony demonstrated that, when he hasn't just played 120 minutes for Retreads, he's very swift up front. Definitely a good performance and a good turnout to boot - onwards and upwards.
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Forthcoming fixtures
vs Cotswool Leg-Ends (Home)
10:30 kick off Sunday 9th Oct 2011 @ Frys, Keynsham
vs Longwell Green Sports Vets (Home)
10:30 kick off Sunday 30th Oct 2011 @ Frys, Keynsham
vs Weston Pirates (Home)
10:30 kick off Sunday 20th Nov 2011 @ Frys, Keynsham
Please let me know your availabilty: real.wood.fc.2011@gmail.com or 07749786098
Thanks
Rich
10:30 kick off Sunday 9th Oct 2011 @ Frys, Keynsham
vs Longwell Green Sports Vets (Home)
10:30 kick off Sunday 30th Oct 2011 @ Frys, Keynsham
vs Weston Pirates (Home)
10:30 kick off Sunday 20th Nov 2011 @ Frys, Keynsham
Please let me know your availabilty: real.wood.fc.2011@gmail.com or 07749786098
Thanks
Rich
Unathletico Vets Away - Cup, Sunday 25th Sept 2011
Short notice, afternoon kick off, first competitve match as Real Wood but nevertheless we managed to field a team of 11; new signing, Ola, in goal, Rich T, Tim, Bertie and Jon across the back; Bill, Tall Mark, Jimmer and Batty in midfield with Colin & Tony as our strike force. It was an uphill struggle and without some excellent saves by Ola and defending by Tim the 4-1 defeat could have been more. Newcomer Ola managed the somewhat makeshift defence as well as directing Colin goalward, route 1 style, to score our only goal. Ola overwhelming won the Man of the Match Award, honourable mention to Tim and special appreciation to Bertie and Tony who had already turned out for other teams in the rain that morning.
However it was a cup match so now we can concentrate on the league and there were plenty of positive performances that only need a bit of blending and match practice together to produce results. And a couple of subs would help even things up a bit!
However it was a cup match so now we can concentrate on the league and there were plenty of positive performances that only need a bit of blending and match practice together to produce results. And a couple of subs would help even things up a bit!
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
Shipham 5s
We managed to enter a team for the Shipham 5s competition and I felt equipped ourselves well. We needed to poach players to field a full team but I felt the Real Wood players demonstrated the benefits of all those long hours training and ayed some good football with a respectable level of fitness. There's always one or two teams that take the whole thing a bit too seriously but the weather, view, bangers & burgers were excellent and a good day out was had. Well done to those that made the trip.
what's the latest....
The news on the discussions about us quitting Brislington and joining the Filton over 35s for our Tuesday work out have been rendered irrelevant as the Filton league has folded and we have agreed to continue for the new 18 week season at Bris. We'll see what challenges our division offers but hopefully continue.
Despite last week's victory tonight's fixture against ABBA (2nd in the division with 11 wins from 13 matches) didn't look like a great proposition but although we lost we offered a real challenge to ABBA. There were several changes to the squad (yes we managed to field 7 players tonight and seemed to cope well with the changes). With no Abrahams available and a rare absence by Matt B old handers Swifty, Keith and me took to the rubber-crumb with Jimmer plus very useful newcomer to Real, Levi and Rick with our new youth policy now that Sam has been lured to the US in the shape of James. I took the decision to play in goal as I can pick the ball out of the net as well as the next man and I was able to admire the competitive and skillful display from the Madras boys. Throughout the 2nd half it was ABBa that were asking their bessy mate (the referee) how long to go as we were able to match the physical threat from ABBA. When one of the ABBA players got arsey with Levi he quietly scored a goal and this seemed to be the Madras attitude throughout. Yes we lost but with dignity and an all round excellent performance. ABBA & DUNNO will be promoted and we look forward with confidence to the new season
Despite last week's victory tonight's fixture against ABBA (2nd in the division with 11 wins from 13 matches) didn't look like a great proposition but although we lost we offered a real challenge to ABBA. There were several changes to the squad (yes we managed to field 7 players tonight and seemed to cope well with the changes). With no Abrahams available and a rare absence by Matt B old handers Swifty, Keith and me took to the rubber-crumb with Jimmer plus very useful newcomer to Real, Levi and Rick with our new youth policy now that Sam has been lured to the US in the shape of James. I took the decision to play in goal as I can pick the ball out of the net as well as the next man and I was able to admire the competitive and skillful display from the Madras boys. Throughout the 2nd half it was ABBa that were asking their bessy mate (the referee) how long to go as we were able to match the physical threat from ABBA. When one of the ABBA players got arsey with Levi he quietly scored a goal and this seemed to be the Madras attitude throughout. Yes we lost but with dignity and an all round excellent performance. ABBA & DUNNO will be promoted and we look forward with confidence to the new season
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
t' great Tuesday debate
So last Tuesday we were hammered by a team of juveniles (again) and in the post match analysis in the bar the general feeling seemed to be to see out this 18-week season (a couple of weeks remaining) and then move to the Filton over 35s 5s.
Until this week, when Les opted for the bare-arsed 5 approach against an opposition (can't remember their name and it's too late to check) with 5+2 subs at least. Undaunted, Swifty (returning from injury) myself (returning from Ireland), Matt Britt (return to sender) and Keith (many happy returns) took to the rubber crumb and played our pants off beating our old rivals comfortably 7-5. So the debate did seem to swing back to continuing at Brislington but boosting our squad. What do you think?
Until this week, when Les opted for the bare-arsed 5 approach against an opposition (can't remember their name and it's too late to check) with 5+2 subs at least. Undaunted, Swifty (returning from injury) myself (returning from Ireland), Matt Britt (return to sender) and Keith (many happy returns) took to the rubber crumb and played our pants off beating our old rivals comfortably 7-5. So the debate did seem to swing back to continuing at Brislington but boosting our squad. What do you think?
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Casuals League
I've contacted the league with details of contacts etc for Real Wood FC.
The seasons fixtures are now on line and I have started to contact people to arrange matches. Check out the fixtures for yourself here: http://www.leaguewebsite.co.uk/bristolcasualsleague/Home
Rich
The seasons fixtures are now on line and I have started to contact people to arrange matches. Check out the fixtures for yourself here: http://www.leaguewebsite.co.uk/bristolcasualsleague/Home
Rich
Let's get started
So we have a name, we've managed an 11-a-side match - albeit reinforced by Sam and his mates, we have an email account so I thought it time we had a blog too. Keith has sent off the cheque for our league subs so with any luck we are in.
The barbeque hosted by Bertie and the cricket match demonstrated the unity that has grown between our 2 component halves. Could this be a formula to unite factions in the Middle East, Far East, Ireland? I doubt it but hopefully it will enable us to enjoy the beautiful game in the Bristol Casuals League.
Due to a certain lack of organisation it is likely that we may continue to appear in the league publicity under Woodland banner for a while but I'm sure we can live with that until their documentation is updated.
All we need now is a goalie!
The barbeque hosted by Bertie and the cricket match demonstrated the unity that has grown between our 2 component halves. Could this be a formula to unite factions in the Middle East, Far East, Ireland? I doubt it but hopefully it will enable us to enjoy the beautiful game in the Bristol Casuals League.
Due to a certain lack of organisation it is likely that we may continue to appear in the league publicity under Woodland banner for a while but I'm sure we can live with that until their documentation is updated.
All we need now is a goalie!
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