BB Eagles vs Norsemen FC
Saturday 13th November
Somewhere near Boston Manor
2.15 KO
Eagles hatch a plan to thwart Norsemen
Dear Diary,
So, another Saturday and another game of footie. I know what you are thinking, what did I have for breakfast. Well diary I will tell you. I had a milky cup of Earl Grey tea, 3 slices of homemade French toast, a generous spreading of Nuttela and a big heap of raspberries. Another cracking start to the day. My Mum has always told me that Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. (She actually has never said that to me but it is the kind of thing that parents normally say. My Mum only tells me stuff like remember to wash your sheets, remember to send Auntie Margaret a thank you card etc etc. No words of wisdom, just chores!)
Meet everyone at Kings Cross for a very early meet. Lots of people are standing outside the train station but I manage to spot Macca, James, Macca’s pa (or whatever they use for Dad up north), Muzza and Jarrett. I am already with Ossie and Mordi. Hempsey quickly nips off for a McDonalds and as a result Macca’s pa has to wait around for him whilst we choose to get the tube.
The tube on Saturday 13th November was manic as fuck! We manage to lose Hempsey and Macca’s pa. I think a lifelong friendship was struck up between the two in the following 2 hours they spent together. Everyone else met up with Phil, Tadd, Jacko and Tajae on the tube platform. They aren’t pleased as we told them we would meet them 40 minutes prior to the time we turned up. We all got on the tube and then Ossie went silent. He had a toothache. Bless him.....
A lot of jokes were made on the tube about what Hempsey and Macca’s dad were up to/talking about. I still can’t believe Hempsey had a pre match McDonalds. Probably gets a discount with his Network Rail card. Forgot to mention everyone’s moustaches. Hempsey and Macca are probably sporting the best ones at the moment. Hempsey does look a bit rapey though.
After spending the best part of an hour on the tube we arrive at our destination. Ossie still isn’t talking. We wait around on the platform for Hempsey and Macca’s pa. I get told off by Phil for getting the football out. Turns out the people we were waiting for were already at the station and waiting outside. Cheers Hempsey for a quick call to tell us you had arrived..........
We walk to the ground and meet Leeroy and Reggie. For some reason they decided not to talk to each other. Beats me. The pitch is looking good and the oppo are here so we decide it is time to put our blue uniforms on. Ossie still hasn’t muttered a word.
The team for today is as follows:
GK – Jacko
LB – Muzza
RB – Ossie
CB – Macca
CB – Tajae
RM – Jarrett
LM – Hempsey
CM – Tadd
CM – TT
CF – Reggie
CF – Leeroy
Subs
Mordi
As soon as we are kitted up we hit the pitch. It is lush. Ossie sits in the changing room whilst we go through our warm up. We manage to do a nice little once touch pass exercise. I would rate it in my top 5 team performances as far as the warm up goes. There was a buzz about the team after the warm up.
Saying that as soon as we kick off the ref gives one of the most dubious penalty kicks I have seen. A long ball from the BB Eagles right back is ushered off for a corner via Macca’s face. Ref gives a penalty for handball. Shocking. From the resulting penalty Jacko pulls off a great save. Only problem is he is so busy admiring his save that he forgets to save the rebound. Not our best start! BB Eagles 1 – 0 Norsemen.
However within 5 minutes we start to get hold of the game and play some very attractive football. We are awarded a penalty shortly after for what was again a bit of a dubious decision. The ref obviously felt like he had to make amends for giving the earlier penalty. A nice threw ball from Jarrett finds Leeroy’s feet who is tackled by the centre back. Hempsey steps up for the spot kick and manages to hit it not only high but also wide. Not sure his pre match McDonalds agreed with him. Well done Hempsey.
Nether the less we picked our heads up and went at BB Eagles again, and again and again. We completely dominated play for the next 20 minutes. This was probably aided by the fact that Ballers was in South Africa. Around about the 20 minute mark Norsemen got their just deserved. A long ball from the BB Eagles back line (They like a long ball) was chased down by Macca. Macca showed a bit of composure with the ball and instead of kicking it out for a throw, found Muzza’s feet. Muzza in turn found Hempsey who in turn slipped in Leeroy. Leeroy smoked the BB Eagles left back and slotted the ball well past the BB Eagles goalie. 1-1.
For the rest of the half we played some great football, spreading the ball from side to side. BB Eagles always looked dangerous on the counter, but we managed to keep them to just counter attacks.
Half time come and we knew if we carried on playing the way we did in the first half then chances would come. Phil and James gave some inspirational speeches. Again I didn’t really listen so I can’t relay what was said.
Second half started and Norsemen were on top from the whistle. BB Eagles sent up camp early doors and looked to look after the draw. They did look dangerous on the counter but we managed to keep these to a minimum. Norsemen carried on passing the ball quickly and kept it simple. Ossie hit the post with a long range effort. The keeper nearly knocked himself out on the post in attempting to save the shot.
Macca and Jarrett also hit the bar with headers from set plays and Leeroy managed to miss a low cross from Hempsey. BB Eagles had an effort late on that Jacko tipped onto his bar.
Despite our efforts the game ended 1-1. I think with the balance of play and chances we should have won the game. However saying that BB Eagles are always a threat on the counter attack and despite our possessional advantage, they had their own chances to win the game.
After the game we all had a shower but was unable to show off our willy dance routines as there was only 5 showers for both teams to share and it was a very confined space. Leeroy the slippery little tyke tried to run off without taking the kit. I ran after him and made him come back and get it. You think you know someone and then they go and do something like that. Unbelievable!!!!!
Walked to the pub where Hempsey and Macca’s dad had another chat. Had a couple of beers and then got the tube home. Ossie still has opened his mouth to speak. When out of nowhere he puts his hand to his ear and with a Cheshire cat grin royally mugs of Hempsey:
“Reports are just coming. BB Eagles have just found the ball Hempsey used for his penalty”
Ossie was so pleased with himself. We all point and mug Hempsey off. He has his normal little grin on his face. Bless him, he just likes to be involved in the group.
The tube was ridiculously busy. I got pinned into a corner by a fat American family. The woman kept on asking me questions about my “soccer team.” Fyi her son was extremely camp. After 20 minutes of small talk they waddled off and I was left in peace. Got home, watched a bit of match of the day and then went to see my lady friend. All in all a long day of travelling.
Good night world
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