AS Childwall V AOB Jacobs

Team: Dave the Cat, Warby, Jay J, Lego, Nath, Jamey, Ross, Tommy, Cliffy, Gaz (c), Craig
Subs: Nails, Kingy, DWood



With a host of injuries and skivers a makeshift back four was deployed for the second league game of the season, Lego took up the alien position of centre half. After an impressive opening game to the season Archie’s entered the second game brimming with confidence and it took less than two minutes for that confidence to wield an effect. Gaz held up the ball well before turning and slipping a through ball to Jamey who, because of the sloppiness of the pass, was forced to slide in and knock it delightfully past the on rushing keeper. 1-0!

Because of the monsoon that had struck Liverpool that morning the only supporters present to see the goal were the subs, manager, Andy Benn (retired) and The Old Man. Strangely, after the rain had stopped Father Jackson, James G and Richie appeared. Cowards. The heavy rain also meant that all onlookers were treated to the sight of Jamey's erect nipples and Nath's six pack. Luckily, Nails had a coat on. The wet T-shirt competition would have to wait.

Despite the drenching conditions, Archie’s dominance of the game continued as they created a succession of chances. The woodwork was hit on no less than 3 occasions. If only the skipper wasn't so wasteful in front of goal! At the other end of the pitch, the defence marshaled the opposing strikers so well that The Cat was pretty much reduced to the role of a spectator. HT 1-0!

Things spiced up a little after half time, a stream of poor decisions from the ref infuriated both sets of players which culminated in a little fracas near Archie’s' touchline. Luckily things calmed down before AJ completed his anger striptease. Booking for Craig.

With the energetic Warby bombing forward and overlapping at every opportunity from right back (left back Nath was probably wheezing down a pie thinking that it looked too much like hard work), Archie’s continued to pile on the pressure. Finally, Gaz converted one of his many, many, many, many, many, many chances. A good pass into Craig’s feet allowed him to flick a delicious pass onto Gaz who's effort found the bottom corner. Keeper should've done better if you ask me. 2-0!

In a bid to kill off the game for good Kingy replaced Jamey on the right wing and was soon joined Nails, who replaced Craig. Having seen enough of Gaz wasting chances, AJ dragged him off and DWood entered the fray. There must have been a curse placed upon the skipper's armband. Nails soon began to miss chances, albeit more difficult ones.

The third and final killer goal came thanks to some good tracking from Nails. A world class sliding Maldini-esque tackle took the ball and killed the man on the Archie’s left. Cliffy picked up the ball and darted past the right back (not for the first time) and burst into the box. Keeping a cool head he rolled a pass across the box for Ross to calmly slot it home. 3-0!

There were a few more chances in the game but they were amazingly difficult and the striker in question did superbly to just fashion an effort on goal.

This season I have decided to include a moment of the match to highlight. This week it goes to Nails. Not for his cheeky, yet brilliant back-heel, but the smug grin he flashed to the line after doing it. Arrogant bastard.

Goals: Jamey, Gaz, Ross

Assists: Gaz, Craig, Cliffy
MOTM: Warby