Real Wood 2-1 Rapid Viagra

Real Wood 2-1 Rapid Viagra

Great team performance no-one was prepared to nominate an individual for man-of-the-match because we all contributed greatly to a tremendous victory which hopefully takes us to the top of the division and well deserved. A couple of great goals from Felix and Gary saw us home. We had opportunities to put it beyond Rapid Viagra but didn't and had to defend doggedly, determinedly and keep well organised to survive. However some great blocks, tackles and saves saw us through. Mark managed the substitutions so everyone should feel they played an important role. Even better we were able to concentrate and fit substitutions into our shape by supporting and talking. There was a lot of Real Effort (Real Wood even) as people seem to quite like this winning thing. We won on astro!

3rd anniversary of founder Real Madras man Chris on Friday so what a good way to pay tribute.

We are top of the league!!!!

Rich

Season so far...

Sunday 01 Sep 2013
Real Wood FC 0 - 0 Redstar Redland
Man of the match, Tom.

Harry Mottram Cup 2013/14
Sunday 08 Sep 2013
Real Wood FC 1 - 3 Avon Retreads 
Both Matt Pat and Felix had excellent first half performances but Rich T shaded the man of the match for his availability.
Goal (pen) for Felix.

Sunday 22 Sep 2013
Farmhouse Nailsea 6 - 0 Real Wood FC 
 Another excellent performance by Matt Pat but Tom captured loads of votes for man of the match.

Sunday 13 Oct 2013
Real Wood FC 5 - 2 Deportivo Cha Cha Cha 
2 goals for Felix, 1 each for Tom, Kyle and new boy Aaron with 2 assists also.
Special mentions for full backs new Jim and Rich but Felix grabbed the man of the match votes.

Rich

Mid July and Bertram's garden needed tending so I assembled, Dirty Dozen style, a team of "crack" horticulturists to get the job done. Big strong chaps in the prime of their lives-  sinewy and huge thighed, ready for anything..........

Well , they couldnt make it so.....

Matts A and P;  Lawn abuse.  footwear?- casual
"Big" Jim Jimmer and "No messin" Jack "the Don" Jack ;   driveway worrying.  footwear?- neat and tidy
Tall Mark and Uddersfield Dick-  Sleeper bed construction.  footwear?-  "reet champion lad tha knowst"
MC  " slinky Bwoy" Les et famille-     planting in and out. footwear?- on the money chief


And i reader? What of Will you ask, did he not contribute, are there no tales to tell??

Well, perhaps a word here.... a word there, a consoling smile and a pat on the back
or a well turned phrase... i like to think i made a difference, changed a few lives, people were in tears i can assure you.

And best of all ,  Bertie had been let out and was slumming it in the spare room larger than life like a deposed potentate and he even came down stairs at the end to tell us how great we all were... ok i made that last bit up but the rest is all true.

the end.

Will R, 25/9/13

after

before

en famille

Gardening? hardest game in the book

genius

reclaimed sleeper bed

Richards dream door

your gonna have to breathe out sooner or later mate

thinks..."Matts bloody useless, should've done it all myself"

thinks..."Matts bloody useless, should've done it all myself"

yes, safety sandals ok?

The annual Easton in Gordano cricketing 6s competition

From left to right: Duke of Swiftage, Lord Leslie Abrahams, The Rt Hon Matty Patterson, Sir William de Rollason,  Mr Ian Pearce (formerly of this footballing parish), Robin

Real Wood lose in semi-final thriller

The last time some of us played cricket on a regular basis the game was contested by gentleman and players, Britain had an Empire and Richey Thack was still in short trousers. It was that long ago! On Saturday four gentlemen of Real Wood – Sir William de Rollason, Lord Lesley Abrahams, The Rt Hon Matty Patterson & The Duke of Swiftage – bestrode the green acres of Easton in Gordano in the company of three "players" in the form of Mr Ian Pearce (formerly of this footballing parish), Robin & Whiskers,  all erstwhile cricketing colleagues of Chris Lester.

The annual Easton in Gordano cricketing 6s competition is a fundraiser and some of the proceeds are passed on the Chris’s family, so it was important that we were represented on the day. Les will be posting some photos of the team posing by the willow planted in memory of Chris.

The format of the tournament is two groups of four; the first group is for proper cricket teams, the second for teams, like ourselves, with inflated and unrealistic opinions of our cricketing prowess. These were quickly reassessed upon watching some seriously meaty batting amongst the first set of games… and yet, with a bit of tactical nous and some inside information from Pearcey, we saw of our group opponents with ease to top the group unbeaten. 

After a long wait filled with tea, cake, beer and a very loud PA system, we ventured Into the semis against the big boys – and I mean that literally – but acquitted ourselves admirably by posting a challenging total which the real cricketers only managed to overhaul off the final ball of the match. 

Real Man of the Tournament was undoubtedly Matty Patty who revealed a hidden talent for this batting lark and champagne moment was either Les’s suicidal/valiant attempt at catching a warp factor ball or scoring 10 runs off a leg bye.

Well done everyone for turning out on a beautiful day and thanks to Easton in Gordano for inviting us and putting on such a grand event.

Swifty

Presentation night at the AGM

Awards 2012/13

The boys to entertain you!

The winners
Left to right: Neil – most improved player and goal of the season, Rich T – Manager of the Season and inaugural winner of the prestigious Sine quibus fuissemus futui tankard and Jimmer – Golden Boot with 8 possibly 9.

Well done chaps.
Les

2013-14 Fixtures

Real Wood Fixtures 2013/14

 League:

Sunday 01 Sep 2013

Real Wood FC - Redstar Redland

Sunday 22 Sep 2013

Farmhouse Nailsea - Real Wood FC         

Sunday 13 Oct 2013

Real Wood FC - Deportivo Cha Cha Cha

Sunday 10 Nov 2013

Red Star Bedminster - Real Wood FC

Sunday 17 Nov 2013

Real Wood FC - Clifton Strikers

Sunday 08 Dec 2013

Unathletico Vets - Real Wood FC

Sunday 12 Jan 2014

Real Wood FC - Rapid Viagra

Sunday 02 Feb 2014

Real Wood FC - Dads Army

Sunday 02 Mar 2014

Fairfield Allstars - Real Wood FC

Sunday 30 Mar 2014

Real Wood FC - Golden Hillbillies

Sunday 20 Apr 2014

Hillcrest Doggers - Real Wood FC

Cup:

Sunday 08 Sep 2013

Real Wood FC - Avon Retreads

 Friendly: to be confirmed

Saturday 12th or 19th October 2013

Real Wood-Voyager – Basingstoke Vets

Can't wait !!!!

Rich

Real Wood 0 vs 0 Redstar Redland

Real Wood FC
Sunday 1st September 2013 Real Wood 0 vs 0 Redstar Redland @ Frys

A terrific battling team performance to earn a well-deserved 0-0 draw against a team that 'dicked' us (apparently) last season. Mark's reverse psychology and organisation of the team brougtht out some tremendous performances. Louis had to make some excellently saves despite being well protected by a good defense and, like Batty took some knocks in the process. Man-of-the-match Tom returned with a vengeance and Jack and he played excellently together in the heart of the defence. Batty was also highly praised for his work on the left. Throughout the team there was lots of effort and we came pretty close to nicking it a couple of times. Mark worked hard on the pitch, organising and refereeing (loving it) and Kyle, Dave and Matt Pat all mucked in with some refereeing as well as contributing on the pitch. Teamwork!

We managed 12 players in the end so just survived but it was hard and hot. (I know).

I'm hoping our usual refs will be available for future matches which will ease the burden on everyone.
Thanks Jimmer for collecting the subs (and running off with it).

I had a brilliant day and we have a point already so we're way ahead of last season!!!

I'll send out a separate email for this Sunday's fixture.

Rich