Unfortunately we again have shifted more goals than we would like with another narrow loss. Again we had injuries with the starting line up and during the game which did not help. Plus we played people in positions we did not want to, which does not help when playing positionally.
That's the excuses over so lets get down to the game. A very friendly Oxford City greeted us and we appreciated the managers comments during the game it kept the lid on a potentially controversial situation, I hope this did not upset the boys football for both teams.
Again during the warm up we lacked focus with certain players not listening who were content to ignore the brief overview of instructions. Such as coming out of defense when defending and closing down. From bitter experience this does not bode well with players not concentrating from the off. By not doing the simple things of being organised and concentrating at this age group it will bite us in the back.
Photo of the best team in the world?
Line Up Adam GK, Guy LB, Cam and Mason CB, Cookie RB, Jamie LM, Harry and Charlie CM, Shooting boots RM, Elliot and Flynn Up front. Reserves Matthew and Mehmet nursing injuries.
Elliot was placed in support of Flynn to provide some strength and muscle and for his 1st time in this position he applied himself well.
I was pleased to see the referee had another pair of eyes with him today when he turned up with a dead pigeon strapped to his shoulder only to be dashed when he removed it.
2 mins into the game a mix up at the back cost us the 1st goal. Oxford City had the better play in the 1st half and we looked vunerable early on BUT after bringing Harry to the back we looked stronger and from this started to get the ball forward. Charlie was doing some sterling work in midfield but after making a lightning challenge was caught in the back of his leg and the short fat ambulance man carried him off. Mehmet was lucky not to be booked after playing in goal just in front of the half way line and made a majestic save (we have seen them given).The longer the second half went on the better we played and we were rewarded with a goal from Elliot his 1st for Cumnor when the ball rebounded out from the 6yd box. We were pleased to finish 1-1 at half time and felt we could move on from there.
Second half saw roughly the same amount of possesion but Oxford City had the better opportunities and made it 2-1 after 37 minutes. We pushed Cam and Harry forward which was the plan to chase the game but this was probably too bigger a switch and we conceded another goal on 40 minutes. Cookie took a couple of knocks and came off shortly afterwards. It must be said though that we made a few very late challenges.
4-1 down at 53 minutes and we looked dead and buried but for some reason we always seem to rise from the coffin and make a late surge. Cam and the rest of the midfield surged forward at every opportunity, Jamie had a long shot narrowly miss and then Cam scored at 57min with Flynn again as reliable as a Swiss Watch after a ball over the top 60 mins and we were rolling! 4-3.
Then that man in black who I am suprised can even see the hand on his watch let alone find his whistle blew for full time. Im not sure about this "sport for all" melachy and whether it should be extended to pensioner referees.
Mug of the match this week was Harry Tilling whose effort every week is unquestionable. Sponsored by our eagle eyed linesman Mark Sayers after he left the trophy at home and we stole his aluminium coffee mug to present to Harry. Or was it after his face?
Well done Mr Bryce a good performance in difficult circumstances thank you.
Remember next Saturday Oxford United on Saturday. Always remember it is when you lose that you find out who is commited to the team and the cause. We the Coaches, Parents and Boys need to get behind each other and concentrate on the many positives, we are a Rizzla paper away from doing the right things and we need to stay focused.
That's the excuses over so lets get down to the game. A very friendly Oxford City greeted us and we appreciated the managers comments during the game it kept the lid on a potentially controversial situation, I hope this did not upset the boys football for both teams.
Again during the warm up we lacked focus with certain players not listening who were content to ignore the brief overview of instructions. Such as coming out of defense when defending and closing down. From bitter experience this does not bode well with players not concentrating from the off. By not doing the simple things of being organised and concentrating at this age group it will bite us in the back.
Photo of the best team in the world?
Line Up Adam GK, Guy LB, Cam and Mason CB, Cookie RB, Jamie LM, Harry and Charlie CM, Shooting boots RM, Elliot and Flynn Up front. Reserves Matthew and Mehmet nursing injuries.
Elliot was placed in support of Flynn to provide some strength and muscle and for his 1st time in this position he applied himself well.
I was pleased to see the referee had another pair of eyes with him today when he turned up with a dead pigeon strapped to his shoulder only to be dashed when he removed it.
2 mins into the game a mix up at the back cost us the 1st goal. Oxford City had the better play in the 1st half and we looked vunerable early on BUT after bringing Harry to the back we looked stronger and from this started to get the ball forward. Charlie was doing some sterling work in midfield but after making a lightning challenge was caught in the back of his leg and the short fat ambulance man carried him off. Mehmet was lucky not to be booked after playing in goal just in front of the half way line and made a majestic save (we have seen them given).The longer the second half went on the better we played and we were rewarded with a goal from Elliot his 1st for Cumnor when the ball rebounded out from the 6yd box. We were pleased to finish 1-1 at half time and felt we could move on from there.
Second half saw roughly the same amount of possesion but Oxford City had the better opportunities and made it 2-1 after 37 minutes. We pushed Cam and Harry forward which was the plan to chase the game but this was probably too bigger a switch and we conceded another goal on 40 minutes. Cookie took a couple of knocks and came off shortly afterwards. It must be said though that we made a few very late challenges.
4-1 down at 53 minutes and we looked dead and buried but for some reason we always seem to rise from the coffin and make a late surge. Cam and the rest of the midfield surged forward at every opportunity, Jamie had a long shot narrowly miss and then Cam scored at 57min with Flynn again as reliable as a Swiss Watch after a ball over the top 60 mins and we were rolling! 4-3.
Then that man in black who I am suprised can even see the hand on his watch let alone find his whistle blew for full time. Im not sure about this "sport for all" melachy and whether it should be extended to pensioner referees.
Mug of the match this week was Harry Tilling whose effort every week is unquestionable. Sponsored by our eagle eyed linesman Mark Sayers after he left the trophy at home and we stole his aluminium coffee mug to present to Harry. Or was it after his face?
Well done Mr Bryce a good performance in difficult circumstances thank you.
Remember next Saturday Oxford United on Saturday. Always remember it is when you lose that you find out who is commited to the team and the cause. We the Coaches, Parents and Boys need to get behind each other and concentrate on the many positives, we are a Rizzla paper away from doing the right things and we need to stay focused.
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