That was the weekend that was………….

So after more driving that you can shake a cone at, it was Monday again, and the weekend was over. If I felt tired today, I am sure it was better than Lizsara who got home at 2:46 and got up for the gym at 6:15, now that is commitment. So was it all worth it, well yes. It was nice to spend time with Mum and Drip, and see both my teams win.

Player Review:

Hendo – Not much to do, but what he did generally he did well, the only disappointment was the number of times his goal kick reached their goalie – 6
Gilbert – Different game, different player, looked assured at the back and good going forward – 7
Tunchev – Solid performance, never in trouble – 6
Morrison - Solid performance, never in trouble – 6
Hobbs – (Sub 5 mins) – Better again than pre-season, although didn’t really get time to do much – 5
Mattock – Like Gilbert, an assured game, beat people and was not often out of position – 6
Gradel – Man of the match, pace, step overs, beat players, crossed for the second, what a find – 8
Oakley – Strong in the tackle, good on the ball – 6
King – Never really got into the game, although never really did anything wrong – 5
Dyer – Another one, who was much better than pre-season, showed go tenacity – 6
Fryatt – He is still to selfish, and has no pace, but scored the two goals – 7
Howard – RUBBISH – 3
Dickov – (Sub 25 mins) Got a fantastic welcome, and showed he can still argue with the ref with the best of them, more to come – 6

In truth other than 20 minutes in the second half we looked more assured that I have ever seen us, yes the crowd go nervous, but then we have seen 1-0 leads disappear before, but the atmosphere drove the players on, and it was great to clap the team off, rather than booing! So 2-0 the first, first game win since I have had a season ticket! Bring on Stockport!

Then down through the driving rain to the west country for cricket, it didn’t look very likely on the journey down, but Sunday dawned dry and windy, and so off to Taunton, we did go.

The game falls into that bracket I described a few weeks ago, we won with one ball to spare. So in the end a fantastic high, but very nervous getting there. What was good was it was the young home grown talent that won it for us, rather than the imports, so 2 games, 2 wins, what more could you want (more sleep!)

I would like to thank the planner that thought that making the M1 one lane on a Sunday evening was a good idea, it added almost 45 minutes onto the journey, and only then because I got off and went cross country (no not literately!). Planners are short insignificant people, who should be shot!

So Monday arrived and brought more games of chase the penny, I think the plans are ok, but wont know until tomorrow, so fingers crossed. Defo up for an early night tonight, as off the field of dreams again tomorrow night!

So watch out on Wednesday for another game review, and the answer to the ultimate question, do my numbers balance!