I've been interested in anagrams ever since I discovered that one of my best friends could re-arrange the letters of her name to spell "Shat Anus". I decided to find out whether any of the Stallions' names were hiding something just as embarrassing, or concealing something that in some way reflected their footballing abilities. The results were uncanny, and very illuminating.
It turns out that Aaron Lister is one of those 'ornate liars' who twist the truth to suit themselves. Actually, this one wasn't a big shock - we all knew this anyway.
Patrick Sawyer was certainly involved in 'a wasp trickery' today when he fell over in a clean tackle, waited for the whistle, then picked up the ball with a grin. Further evidence that anagrams don't lie.
We all know that Gus was hung over during the game today, but it's better than being a "sober knob" like Ben Brooks.
Finally, the fact that Tangi Walker has been flying under the radar, too scared to reveal himself on the Stallions blog, leads me to the conclusion that he is in fact a 'rat weakling', and the letters of his name agree.
Team names don't lie either. Today we proved that the Stallions were 'still on as'. The Sealords, being above us on the table, will have felt like a 'sad loser' after drawing with us today.
Go, o stolid snarl-up! (proud Stallions)
Saturday, May 31, 2008
Today's Stallion and Pony
Its a beautiful day for football ...
The crowd has spoken - well 9 of us - and have selected our award winners.
Tristin wins pony by a landslide. Just goes to show - you can beat the Stallions on the field, but never deny them post-match beers.
Stallion was a much closer affair with Nick G just edging out Mike. Fully deserved, a big game - and you got to love it when the Stallion is also the most fined! Also comes with the bonus that since Tristin ain't playing today, Nick gets to wear the headband he did not last week. Funny how life works like that. Is it a coincidence that our 2 losses this season have come when the headband has not been worn?
Here are the updated tables:
The crowd has spoken - well 9 of us - and have selected our award winners.
Tristin wins pony by a landslide. Just goes to show - you can beat the Stallions on the field, but never deny them post-match beers.
Stallion was a much closer affair with Nick G just edging out Mike. Fully deserved, a big game - and you got to love it when the Stallion is also the most fined! Also comes with the bonus that since Tristin ain't playing today, Nick gets to wear the headband he did not last week. Funny how life works like that. Is it a coincidence that our 2 losses this season have come when the headband has not been worn?
Here are the updated tables:
Friday, May 30, 2008
Player Profile - Corey
Position: Left back
Stallion Hall of Fame:
Umm does 2007 season colt count?
How many seasons as a Stallion?
This is my 2nd season
Are you a dual Stallion? If so what game are you best at?
No
Greatest Stallion Moment?
Surviving 90minutes without subbing off injured
Worst Stallion Moment?
Losing to those muppets wgtn e-lite,then reading their poxy match report
Describe your last goal for the Stallions.
Are you having a laugh, I am yet to score a goal (not through lack of trying).
Complete the sentence - As a player I am susceptible to
...getting injured and mouthing off at the opposition .
Most under-rated Stallion?
Jamie our keeper he needs more self belief though if last season was bad I can’t wait for a great season
Finish this sentence. The Stallions need more?
Wins than anyone else,then we will surely win the league.
Which international player are you most like?
John Terry
Where will the Stallions finish in 2008?
top of the table
Photo: Corey doesn't much like cats.
Thursday, May 29, 2008
At the risk of sounding nerdy ...
Its not quite a tradition - but once the cricket stallions played a drunken game of risk at Graham's work - it was good, Graham lost - and we vowed to play again, regularly.
We never played again. But thanks to what George Bush calls the 'internets' , it has been recently discovered that a damn good, turn-based online version can be played - each turn notified by email - so you don't all sit around a computer for 5 hours, maybe do 1 or 2 turns a day. Takes about a minute each time. It is good times.
Anyways a stallions game is soon going to start with members from both codes - cricket vs football, and probably an individual deathmatch. A couple of people have pulled out, so if anyone is keen for a game send me an email and join the nerdy goodness. Surely a couple of you have dark risk pasts, or are keen to start a new nerdy past-time. It can only enhance the Stallions strategy.
We never played again. But thanks to what George Bush calls the 'internets' , it has been recently discovered that a damn good, turn-based online version can be played - each turn notified by email - so you don't all sit around a computer for 5 hours, maybe do 1 or 2 turns a day. Takes about a minute each time. It is good times.
Anyways a stallions game is soon going to start with members from both codes - cricket vs football, and probably an individual deathmatch. A couple of people have pulled out, so if anyone is keen for a game send me an email and join the nerdy goodness. Surely a couple of you have dark risk pasts, or are keen to start a new nerdy past-time. It can only enhance the Stallions strategy.
The Electronic Vote vs Elite
Warning - this is going to be a long post ...
Awards:
And your democratically voted mvps are:
3: Robin (combined 14 points)
2: Nick G (10 points)
1: Mike B (6 points)
Honourable mentions to Panda and Tristin (if they had voted and given each other points this line up would be very different).
As for pony and stallion - I have nominations - look to the poll to your right. You have until Saturday morning to vote. Now (this is especially for you Nick) lets be honest here - 1 vote per poll per person.
I will run through the candidates now - although it should be stressed almost everybody struggled for nominations - a pretty meh game all round. I have dropped off some of the nominations that have no chance of being supported - ie the 2 people who nominated themselves for pony because 'I played like shit'. And for the pony all references to the second goal - since Nick G, Paddy, Jason & Corey were all blamed - the f**ken butler did it!
Stallion Candidates:
- Nick G - Big game at the back, 'he saved our bacon a few times'.
- Paddy - Another dominating game in the midfield. Kept the team together.
- Mike B - A huge game in defence (well, most said an excellent first half, a rather more shady second!). The nomination though is really for standing up and being big on D after taking so much crap coming into the team.
- Panda - Came on and sparked team to life, always in game.
Pony Candidates (some of these names may be familiar):
- Ben B - A fall from grace, from 'legend' double stallion back to Ben B 2005.
- Paddy - General whining, aggro, fighting and a shocking Butchard-like tackle, followed by a cowering away when they guy got up ready to fight.
- Nick G - Last week hangover - not wearing hand-earned headband, continuing to screw up goal kicks.
-Tristin - Forgetting the post-match beers.
Fines:
A long list here. Heres how this will work - I'm listing all nominated fines. These can be disputed in the comment box. If not successfully defended all these fines stand. Unless stated otherwise, all of these fines are 50c.
Ben B:
- Fall from grace - playing (at times) like it was 2005 again (Jamie cracks a little smile somewhere).
- Screwing up coming out to take the cross. Just lucky that someone (Corey?) was there to put pressure on the striker that prevented him scoring.
- Crap goal kicks.
- Fumble in the box.
Ben H:
- Bad role model - swearing in front of his own kids.
- Transforming into wild beast by the zoo fine - Partner: 'I haven't heard him talk like that before'.
- No shot striker - or no shots worth remembering ($1).
- Central mids giving too much space.
- Trying to claim that the 'good striker' mentioned in the other teams match report was him, not Tristin.
- The loudest 'Nutsed' call ever made (ever beat out Robin's the week before!).
- Nutsed 2 minutes after nutsing someone ($1).
Robin:
- Feather-brained - general mental slowness in getting into the right
position.
- Two kind-of strikes - one was really prospecting from way outside the box
when we were scrambling at the end, the other was a limp header straight to
the goalie. ($2 - 2 missed shots).
- Not calling nutsed - nutsed fear after last game.
- Having got over his fear of zoo animals from last time in Melrose.
Aaron:
- Center-mids giving too much space.
- Missed shot ($1).
- Dr Phil fine - spending valuable game time analysing relationship between Ben and his partner.
- Must harden-up/get more involved.
Paddy:
- Graham emulation fine - calling "Rob" when he kicked the ball, and
completely fluffing it, the ball going in the complete wrong direction.
- Not calling nutsed.
- Multiple Angry man/ref abuse ($2).
- Missed shot ($1).
- Centre-mids giving too much space.
- Shocking Butchard-like tackle ($1).
- ALMOST gave Nick the perfect pass when completely free and through, but it got intercepted. Unlucky but he admitted it wasn't good enough so that's a fine.
- Responsibility for final goal.
- Telling Ben to turn with the ball only for me to turn straight in to a storming opposition player.
Corey:
- Think he was behind his man when the last goal was scored, though
that was a bloody well-timed strike.
- Kicked ball into opposition's hand.
- Horrid collision in box, opposition limps off.
Jason:
- Not the running man. Claimed he was incapable of running when told to jog up to half way with the defensive line.
- Missed shot ($1).
- Self claimed 'general shit'.
- Giving too much space.
- Left marker, who scored the goal ($1).
Nick G:
- Continued goalkick shockers ($1).
- Angry man/ref abuse ($1).
- No headband ($5).
- Extra special crap goal kick that flies out, followed by ('Where is everyone! - who wants that ball!'). Finemaster special - double that - Nick joked about fining the whole team for this incident ($1).
- Giving man too much space.
Mike B:
- Floating like a butterfly, stinging like a bee - floating throwins, ankle smashing tackles. (That's 2 fines me thinks - $1).
- A lack of any ball playing skills.
Tristin:
- Forgetting post-match beers. What's this worth? The same as forgetting the headband/pony? ($5?)
- Texting twice on game day - to find out both where and when we were playing ($1).
- The 'Not Willy' low workrate fine.
- No self fining.
Panda:
- Striker positioned in the defensive line.
- The smiling assassin.
- No self fining.
- No strikes, or nothing recalled ($1).
Right, I'm sure there are some errors/problems with this. Whatever. Can I go to work now?
Awards:
And your democratically voted mvps are:
3: Robin (combined 14 points)
2: Nick G (10 points)
1: Mike B (6 points)
Honourable mentions to Panda and Tristin (if they had voted and given each other points this line up would be very different).
As for pony and stallion - I have nominations - look to the poll to your right. You have until Saturday morning to vote. Now (this is especially for you Nick) lets be honest here - 1 vote per poll per person.
I will run through the candidates now - although it should be stressed almost everybody struggled for nominations - a pretty meh game all round. I have dropped off some of the nominations that have no chance of being supported - ie the 2 people who nominated themselves for pony because 'I played like shit'. And for the pony all references to the second goal - since Nick G, Paddy, Jason & Corey were all blamed - the f**ken butler did it!
Stallion Candidates:
- Nick G - Big game at the back, 'he saved our bacon a few times'.
- Paddy - Another dominating game in the midfield. Kept the team together.
- Mike B - A huge game in defence (well, most said an excellent first half, a rather more shady second!). The nomination though is really for standing up and being big on D after taking so much crap coming into the team.
- Panda - Came on and sparked team to life, always in game.
Pony Candidates (some of these names may be familiar):
- Ben B - A fall from grace, from 'legend' double stallion back to Ben B 2005.
- Paddy - General whining, aggro, fighting and a shocking Butchard-like tackle, followed by a cowering away when they guy got up ready to fight.
- Nick G - Last week hangover - not wearing hand-earned headband, continuing to screw up goal kicks.
-Tristin - Forgetting the post-match beers.
Fines:
A long list here. Heres how this will work - I'm listing all nominated fines. These can be disputed in the comment box. If not successfully defended all these fines stand. Unless stated otherwise, all of these fines are 50c.
Ben B:
- Fall from grace - playing (at times) like it was 2005 again (Jamie cracks a little smile somewhere).
- Screwing up coming out to take the cross. Just lucky that someone (Corey?) was there to put pressure on the striker that prevented him scoring.
- Crap goal kicks.
- Fumble in the box.
Ben H:
- Bad role model - swearing in front of his own kids.
- Transforming into wild beast by the zoo fine - Partner: 'I haven't heard him talk like that before'.
- No shot striker - or no shots worth remembering ($1).
- Central mids giving too much space.
- Trying to claim that the 'good striker' mentioned in the other teams match report was him, not Tristin.
- The loudest 'Nutsed' call ever made (ever beat out Robin's the week before!).
- Nutsed 2 minutes after nutsing someone ($1).
Robin:
- Feather-brained - general mental slowness in getting into the right
position.
- Two kind-of strikes - one was really prospecting from way outside the box
when we were scrambling at the end, the other was a limp header straight to
the goalie. ($2 - 2 missed shots).
- Not calling nutsed - nutsed fear after last game.
- Having got over his fear of zoo animals from last time in Melrose.
Aaron:
- Center-mids giving too much space.
- Missed shot ($1).
- Dr Phil fine - spending valuable game time analysing relationship between Ben and his partner.
- Must harden-up/get more involved.
Paddy:
- Graham emulation fine - calling "Rob" when he kicked the ball, and
completely fluffing it, the ball going in the complete wrong direction.
- Not calling nutsed.
- Multiple Angry man/ref abuse ($2).
- Missed shot ($1).
- Centre-mids giving too much space.
- Shocking Butchard-like tackle ($1).
- ALMOST gave Nick the perfect pass when completely free and through, but it got intercepted. Unlucky but he admitted it wasn't good enough so that's a fine.
- Responsibility for final goal.
- Telling Ben to turn with the ball only for me to turn straight in to a storming opposition player.
Corey:
- Think he was behind his man when the last goal was scored, though
that was a bloody well-timed strike.
- Kicked ball into opposition's hand.
- Horrid collision in box, opposition limps off.
Jason:
- Not the running man. Claimed he was incapable of running when told to jog up to half way with the defensive line.
- Missed shot ($1).
- Self claimed 'general shit'.
- Giving too much space.
- Left marker, who scored the goal ($1).
Nick G:
- Continued goalkick shockers ($1).
- Angry man/ref abuse ($1).
- No headband ($5).
- Extra special crap goal kick that flies out, followed by ('Where is everyone! - who wants that ball!'). Finemaster special - double that - Nick joked about fining the whole team for this incident ($1).
- Giving man too much space.
Mike B:
- Floating like a butterfly, stinging like a bee - floating throwins, ankle smashing tackles. (That's 2 fines me thinks - $1).
- A lack of any ball playing skills.
Tristin:
- Forgetting post-match beers. What's this worth? The same as forgetting the headband/pony? ($5?)
- Texting twice on game day - to find out both where and when we were playing ($1).
- The 'Not Willy' low workrate fine.
- No self fining.
Panda:
- Striker positioned in the defensive line.
- The smiling assassin.
- No self fining.
- No strikes, or nothing recalled ($1).
Right, I'm sure there are some errors/problems with this. Whatever. Can I go to work now?
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Yo Jamie, show us your masterpiece
Last time Jamie spent time filming hulking lads playing football he was arrested - but it was the Tawa under 5's and he was breaking his parole conditions.A shadowy figure has been seen prowling along the sidelines of Stallion games with a camera, often rubbing his left shoulder. The question is when will these photographic/filmic masterpieces be released to the world? There has been much talk, but nothing has yet been seen.
Ben H is particularly keen for a viewing - not surprisingly he has never seen himself score a goal. I think the fog will be lifted, and suddenly all his fines will make sense.
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
Elite Match Report
We may have a new most hated team, well an old, returning most hated team.
Here is Elite's match report where we are called 'ponies', 'geldings', with much talk about how we were 'castrated' - all in basically the same para they laugh off the handball/goal.
Anyways, here it is ... Hardly an enjoyable read following the earlier, much more positive assessments of Stallions08 from opposition teams.
Funny, for someone rated our best player by the opposition, Tristin isn't riding high in our votes for MVP! Just kidding - but a reminder that all votes need to be in by tomorrow.
Here is Elite's match report where we are called 'ponies', 'geldings', with much talk about how we were 'castrated' - all in basically the same para they laugh off the handball/goal.
Anyways, here it is ... Hardly an enjoyable read following the earlier, much more positive assessments of Stallions08 from opposition teams.
Funny, for someone rated our best player by the opposition, Tristin isn't riding high in our votes for MVP! Just kidding - but a reminder that all votes need to be in by tomorrow.
Monday, May 26, 2008
Player Profile - Patrick
Position:Currently centre mid, however given the Stallions’ form in my absence I’ll be lucky to make the bench this weekend!
Stallion Hall of Fame:
The only Stallions striker to have scored less goals than Ben H.
How many seasons as a Stallion?
This is my second full season although I also made a cameo appearance in the 2004 season…
Are you a dual Stallion? If so what game are you best at?
Certainly not – and for those of you who think I’m crap at football, you should see my cricket!
Greatest Stallion Moment?
Was that greatest or gayest?
The greatest was in my brief cameo in 2004 against Nth Wgtn when I ran from half way, went into the box, rounded the keeper and was taken out by the last defender. I turned to the ref (Tangi) who was still on half way who promptly waved play on. The defender came over, picked me off the ground, and said “sorry mate that’s the clearest penalty I’ve ever seen, I didn’t get anywhere near the ball”!
The Gayest – definitely the big gay love in after Joe’s last minute equaliser against the Indians at KP last season.
Worst Stallion Moment?
The awful 1-0 loss to the Indians at Melrose in the rain last year.
Describe your last goal for the Stallions.
A penalty against Petone last year in our 4-3 loss. I deliberately knocked it in off the post….(obviously you weren’t taking notes Goodall).
Complete the sentence - As a player I am susceptible to ...
Complaining: to the ref, the opposition, the Stallions etc. It should be noted that I haven’t complained to my Dad yet.
Most under-rated Stallion?
Corey. Fully committed, lovely left foot, good in the air and an excellent tackler.
Finish this sentence. The Stallions need more?
Mongrel – we’re far too nice for Div 7.
Which international player are you most like?
David Beckham – good at set pieces but should have retired years ago.
Where will the Stallions finish in 2008?
If Paul plays most games 2nd or 3rd, otherwise 4th.
Sunday, May 25, 2008
Wgtn Utd Elite 2 v1 U.S melrose pk 24 May 2008 2.30pm
It couldn't last forever,the uni stallions winning streak ends at 5 with a 2-1 loss to a determined Wgtn elite side.
With both sides still settling into the game,U.S launched an attack started from the back and quickly worked up the field to Rob,who layed off a neat pass to Tristin and with nimble foot work in front of the defence,took a great shot giving the stallions an early lead.
Wgtn quickly regrouped and began to play an attacking style of football, the muddy conditions not helping either team,Wgtn trying to play through the middle a lot and keep the ball on the ground,really testing the limits of the stallions defence,creating numerous chances that failed to hit the target.
An attempted clearing kick was stopped by a blatant handball,somehow missed by the referee and the Wgtn utd player found time to set himself up and take a good volleyed shot, giving Wgtn utd a deserved equalising goal. 1-1 to cries of disbelief from the stallions, some who couldn't believe the ref hadn't seen the ball strike the players arm.i guess that's lower league football for you.
The stallions don't sit back or drop their heads although still not really settled into our own game we quickly regrouped and began to attack the Wgtn side out wide, Rob on the left and Darvid (from the 2nds) making good runs down the wings,our build up play in the centre of the park was good too, paddy and Aaron making a good fist of it in the middle.
The first half was probably 60 -40 to them i guess,they created a lot more chance than we did,our delivery to the forwards maybe wasn't the best at times but credit to utd had their defence well and truly organised.
They may have been upset to have gone into half time turn around at only 1-1.
Kicking off the 2nd half the stallions started the brightest and began a good passage of play,as we attempted to find a goal early.
While on one attacking foray,the stallions were almost undone by some quick counter attack down our right, from which a through ball to a utd player clearly(the ref called marginal from half way) offside,managed to take a shot only for the ball to cross the goal and out for a goal kick.
Our first corner of the game came in the middle of the 2nd half paddy's ball in,was cleared out only as far as the edge of the Wgtn utd box and the stallions took a strike on goal,the ball looping over the top of the cross bar,this and other unlucky misses would cost us,as late in the game Wgtn attacked down our right hand side and a low cross in was missed by our defence with one of their strikers on hand to dab the ball into the net giving Wgtn a 2-1 lead with only minutes to go.
We tried to grab an equaliser and pushed everyone forward, but the game ended with Wgtn elite running out the victors.
stallions team g.k- fwd: Ben B,Mike B,Nick,Jason,Corey,Robin,Patrick,Aaron,Darvid,Ben H,Tristin,Tyrone.
goals Tristin 6mins
Wgtn elite 25min,87mins
next week Karori Sealords Nairnville Park 12.30pm
With both sides still settling into the game,U.S launched an attack started from the back and quickly worked up the field to Rob,who layed off a neat pass to Tristin and with nimble foot work in front of the defence,took a great shot giving the stallions an early lead.
Wgtn quickly regrouped and began to play an attacking style of football, the muddy conditions not helping either team,Wgtn trying to play through the middle a lot and keep the ball on the ground,really testing the limits of the stallions defence,creating numerous chances that failed to hit the target.
An attempted clearing kick was stopped by a blatant handball,somehow missed by the referee and the Wgtn utd player found time to set himself up and take a good volleyed shot, giving Wgtn utd a deserved equalising goal. 1-1 to cries of disbelief from the stallions, some who couldn't believe the ref hadn't seen the ball strike the players arm.i guess that's lower league football for you.
The stallions don't sit back or drop their heads although still not really settled into our own game we quickly regrouped and began to attack the Wgtn side out wide, Rob on the left and Darvid (from the 2nds) making good runs down the wings,our build up play in the centre of the park was good too, paddy and Aaron making a good fist of it in the middle.
The first half was probably 60 -40 to them i guess,they created a lot more chance than we did,our delivery to the forwards maybe wasn't the best at times but credit to utd had their defence well and truly organised.
They may have been upset to have gone into half time turn around at only 1-1.
Kicking off the 2nd half the stallions started the brightest and began a good passage of play,as we attempted to find a goal early.
While on one attacking foray,the stallions were almost undone by some quick counter attack down our right, from which a through ball to a utd player clearly(the ref called marginal from half way) offside,managed to take a shot only for the ball to cross the goal and out for a goal kick.
Our first corner of the game came in the middle of the 2nd half paddy's ball in,was cleared out only as far as the edge of the Wgtn utd box and the stallions took a strike on goal,the ball looping over the top of the cross bar,this and other unlucky misses would cost us,as late in the game Wgtn attacked down our right hand side and a low cross in was missed by our defence with one of their strikers on hand to dab the ball into the net giving Wgtn a 2-1 lead with only minutes to go.
We tried to grab an equaliser and pushed everyone forward, but the game ended with Wgtn elite running out the victors.
stallions team g.k- fwd: Ben B,Mike B,Nick,Jason,Corey,Robin,Patrick,Aaron,Darvid,Ben H,Tristin,Tyrone.
goals Tristin 6mins
Wgtn elite 25min,87mins
next week Karori Sealords Nairnville Park 12.30pm
Friday, May 23, 2008
Classics from the fine book
Last week, as Nick G's fines hit double figures, we checked through the book for largest fines (including back to back $11 for Nick W - the fine tin looks forward to your return!) we giggled like little school girls at some of our previous efforts - and immediately smelled another potential post.The following is the finemaster's greatest moment (possibly on and off the field). A loss to Olympic (oh, the bad old days), followed up by a session at the Bull & Bear - who were very new sponsors and the cheap beer and food was flowing. Graham's anger level: calm
Graham didn't get off to a great start. This was the height of doubling his fines every consecutive week if he was late (despite living closer to KP than anyone). Immediately slapped with a $5 fine. There was some lame excuse the fine committee laughed off. Graham's anger level: rising.
Graham also thought he had a pretty good game and started to get upset at the fines being thrown his way. He may well have had a good game, but that's incidental. Fines included: stealing clothes off other players when subbing (ha ha - this season he has been fined twice for nakedness!), taking a facial, poor commitment, didn't get ball, substitutistic, 2 disputed missed shots - including what is listed as a 'missed shot - bad', and equally disputed skined fines. Graham's anger level: simmering
We all know that one of the benefits of attending fine sessions is that you can dispute your fines. Apparently. Graham started objecting to everything, and the fine committee wasn't having a bar of it. A lot of discussion ensured. Graham's anger level: boiling.
Graham goes on and on, getting louder and louder, until he is hit with multiple Judge Judy fines. The finemaster is called a 'c**t' - and responds with a 'swearing at the finemaster' fine, a 'bringing the Stallions into disrepute' fine, and an 'embarrassing the Stallions sponsor in their fine establishment' fine. Graham's anger level: still boiling, other Stallions: rolling around the floor with laughter.
He got off pretty light with $12.50 considering.
Finemaster buys Graham a drink, all is forgiven. Graham's mood for the rest of the night: brooding.
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Since we are talking a lot about keepers this week ...
Player Profile: JamiePosition:
(06) –MVP Goalkeeper
(07) – DUDD Goalkeeper
(08) – Amped up Goalkeeper ready to take on the 08 like I ended 06 with nothing to stop me apart from Aarons final second kick at goal, I wasn’t going to give him the satisfaction of putting it past me, silly me and putting my body on the line yet again, Left right out, keeping the spare balls company when I can make it along to the games. On my return to Keeper if that position still exists for me (great job Brooks, you have stood up have been the perfect replacement for me) I will stay on the side line warming myself up until the Ref is about to blow his whistle, then I will take my spot on the field and not a moment sooner.
Stallion Hall of Fame:
Going from MVP in 06 to what should have been my Pony of the Season award in 07. I think that should be something to put into that hall of fame, usually you would kind of expect that the player may lose a bit of their touch but not to lose that much of it.
How many seasons as a Stallion?
This would have been my 3rd season and since I have fully paid my subs, I guess I can still take that 3rd season as being mine.
Are you a dual Stallion? If so what game are you best at?
No, footy is the only stallion version that I can commit too, I don’t dare run me wanting to play cricket past the wife. I cause enough grief going out and coming home drunk, and then snoring the house down, I don’t think doing that 2 seasons of the year would be the most sensible decision I could possibly make. Who knows I might just throw it in there and try for next summer, I feel like becoming a single man soon.
Greatest Stallion Moment?
Seeing all of us lined up, ready to start 08 in our brand new strip, it looked pretty impressive and felt good knowing we were about to launch into 08 as a brand spanking new team, god knows how they felt from that moment on, I don’t really know.
Worst Stallion Moment?
Let’s focus on the positives shall we, not my balls ups!!!! Mine would have to be 07 as keeper, I have never had such a rubbish season to the point I wanted to not worry about playing in 08, confidence was shot to hell after receiving MVP in 06
Describe your last goal for the Stallions.
How about I change this question because I only score goals for the other teams we play. ‘Describe the worst goal I have given to the our opponents’
Easy, it won’t leave my memory no matter how hard I try to drink myself silly, playing Petone, didn’t have my full body behind the ball, went through my hands, hit my foot and dribbled over the goal line, what a rank moment.
Complete the sentence - As a player I am susceptible to ...
Putting my body on the line to much and not really caring if I get hurt in the process, so long as the ball didn’t end up in the back of the net I am happy, sore but happy.
(Sorry Jamie, your picture does not work – Stallions imagine a broken player assisted by an old baldie with his fly down).
Good old Nurse Jules to the rescue, I have edited this picture and gave him the saved head look cause one of the hospital ladies that was doing my x-ray had a shaved head, with her there and the great drugs I was pumped with, it made going to the hospital in immense pain worthwhile.
Most under-rated Stallion?
The 2008 Bull & Bear Stallions were probably the most under-rated, I am sure people were looking at where we placed last year and thought they had it all good, and you all stood up and proved that a true Stallion will never back down no matter how badly the confidence was damaged the season prior.
Finish this sentence. The Stallions need more?
SUPPORTERS!!!! And guys like Steve who will take a tonne of slack from any team and still come back and put his hand up to Ref another potential verbal game.
Which international player are you most like?
I am not by any means a Chelsea supporter, but in 2006 Chelsea played Reading and Petr Cech was laid out after being caught by Stephen Hunt's knee, went to hospital, Cech with a depressed skull fracture. Perhaps goalkeepers' jerseys should carry a government health warning: "You wear this item at your own risk. Your personal safety cannot be guaranteed. Goalies sometimes need protecting from themselves, but yeah that someone who will put their body on the line no matter what the outcome is.
Where will the Stallions finish in 2008?
I want the Stallions to get promoted in 09, I will hopefully get to be a part of this successful Stallions team before the season finishes, but you know what, go for broke and take that bloody first spot, no position lower than 3rd should be acceptable considering the way you guys have done this season, your making me & the Bull & Bear proud.
Special Question: Do you forgive Aaron?
Yes, how can I remain angry at the greatest player to ever put on the green and yellow?
Picture: Jamie's new party trick.
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Smell the fear ...
Match report for United Elite vs Petone Stewsmum (from Elite's perspective) here
If you just want the highlights, here we go:
- Stewsmum buying Elite jugs for providing their first win of the year.
Oh yeah - and this:
'Back home to the Zoo next week for a tough clash with old foes the Uni Stallions who are 5 and 1 and 20 and 4. This will be a battle to remember.'
A couple of interesting things to note:
1 - We are now a team to be feared.
2 - We thought this was a new United team, but apparently we are 'old foes'. Does this mean that there has been some name swapping, and that 'Elite' and really the 'Arms' from last season (while an 'Arms' team is in Div 6). Either way we are in for a battle as they put it. Last season we had 2 tough games against 'Arms' : 1 loss and 1 draw. But theres 1 big difference - we playing some good football now.
If you just want the highlights, here we go:
- Stewsmum buying Elite jugs for providing their first win of the year.
Oh yeah - and this:
'Back home to the Zoo next week for a tough clash with old foes the Uni Stallions who are 5 and 1 and 20 and 4. This will be a battle to remember.'
A couple of interesting things to note:
1 - We are now a team to be feared.
2 - We thought this was a new United team, but apparently we are 'old foes'. Does this mean that there has been some name swapping, and that 'Elite' and really the 'Arms' from last season (while an 'Arms' team is in Div 6). Either way we are in for a battle as they put it. Last season we had 2 tough games against 'Arms' : 1 loss and 1 draw. But theres 1 big difference - we playing some good football now.
Monday, May 19, 2008
And i think to myself, what a wonderful game...
I went with my son to his Kindy today and saw a sight that chilled my blood.
I happened to have a camera with me and have captured the terrifying scene for you all to witness.
When you think about all the unspeakable and uncountable footballing horrors embodied in our single little pony “statuette”, can you even begin to fathom the catastrophic scale of this jumbled herd?
With a child’s innocence my son was able to play with the pile of ponies (see hand bottom right) but for me the sight will haunt my waking and sleeping moments forever. It almost felt like I had stumbled upon a war crime.
Fined
Picture: Corey after putting his head on the line.It was one of those good games - a good win and plenty of fines to keep the tally rolling.
$3 for all of you who missed the mandatory session - but at least you didn't have to stand outside the locked clubrooms for half an hour before heading to the B&B. Big ups to Corey who showed up after having a bleeding head, a huge black eye (with related headache), and working both before and after the game.
On with the findings:
Stallion - can there be any doubt? Who would have believed Ben would have won the coveted Stallion twice already this season!
Pony - Can there be any doubt? Nick G had absolute shocker - from showing up late and hungover, forgetting his boots, to playing like crap, not to mention the 5 terrible goal kicks straight to strikers feet, to blaming his reserve boots etc etc - not a good day out. Best moment - after 4 shit goalkicks asking for 'just 1 more' - the worst one of the lot. For that 1 game Ben was easily the best Stallion, Nick G the worst - poetic justice for all that abuse Ben has taken from Nick. A record $11 in fines for Nick.
MVP:
3 - Ben - nuff said.
2 - Jason - Picked up that Nick was umm below par and took over the main central D role - didn't even roam upfield seeking that goal!
1 - Tristin - 2 more goals, hard to argue.
Best fines:
Paddy - star returns to team after a 3 week absence, team turns to shit. Not a cut above ...
Paddy - spending most of the game on his arse.
Corey - the bleeding like a stuck pig fine.
Graham off a throw - 'Who wants head?'
Graham - Yelling to Rob that the ball was for him, when Rob was off the field.
Robin - the loudest 'nutsed' call yet - all good - except that it was obviously done by accident, off a cross/shot. In this case it was more embarrassing to be doing the nutsed than being nutsed.
Robin - then apologising to the player he nutsed, saying that he would get fined if he didn't yell it.
Aaron - warned by Steve for kicking the ball away after being penalised for elbow to back.
Ben H - that stupid celebration: 'My right foot, my right foot - I scored off my right foot!'
Logan - $5 - No showing a game to be part of the 48 hour film fest - you got off lightly.
Mike B - Another ankle breaker, and penalised for double knees to back (see below)
And saving the best for last ... Ben H - 'I can't take any throw-ins today - I might spread my Hep A!'
Fines/awards tally below ...
Sunday, May 18, 2008
'An absolute legend'
Check out someone from Stop Out giving their perspective of yesterday's game on the YF forum. Of particular note is the glowing praise of Ben B as 'an absolute legend'. If only they knew the full story ...Those awol stallions must think we are totally taking the piss. Ben B, 3 clean sheets, and yesterday an array of magnificent saves. Personal favourite the come out, collecting and controlling the ball in one hand (Robin put in well - like Bowie in Labyrinth). But there were also power shots directly at him, saves made in the air, along the ground, and the other one where his big mit swiped at a ball mere cms away from the goal line. Brilliant effort Ben, Anyway, enough from me, here's Stop Out:
'Thanks G.
Was a hard fought game with you boys and thought the scoreline was a bit rough on us although full credit to the team that takes their chances! Your keeper is an absolute legend I must say, is he like that every week or was that a oneoff??? A couple of his saves were Gordon Banks like, not to mention the time he came flying out for a cross he was never entitled to take and casually stuck one arm out under pressure and somehow the ball stuck!
Was a game played in good spirit though and look forward to playing you guys out in the hutt later in the season.
Glad to see the Sealords dropped points 
looks like Marist are getting away at the top so could be a scrap for 2nd for the rest of us.........
looks like Marist are getting away at the top so could be a scrap for 2nd for the rest of us.........PS . Whats with the state of nairnville park? Absolute bog despite hardly any rain throughout the week'
Ben doesn't even know who Gordon Banks is.
Let me put this out there - was this the best goalkeeping effort seen in a Stallions shirt? What do you say Jamie?
Ben doesn't even know who Gordon Banks is.
Let me put this out there - was this the best goalkeeping effort seen in a Stallions shirt? What do you say Jamie?
Saturday, May 17, 2008
U.S 3 V 0 Stop out Nairnville #1 12.30 17may 08
So we won three nil today, lets be honest we we're pretty bloody lucky at times, there we're moments in the first half where we should have been 3 if not 4 goals down.Was it the early start, was it the fact that Stop Out were actually quite good, well maybe a mixture of both really.
On a beautiful day for football in Wellington, Nairnville park was the scene for a game that on paper looks like the stallions won comfortably,but in reality wasn't quite the case.
Stop Out kicked off and really made U.S work today and we did ourselves no favours in the first half, little talking amongst the team bad positioning and in decisiveness on the ball meant that we we're guilty of letting Stop Out have to much of the ball in dangerous areas of the field.
The Defence being stretched at times were only saved by Ben Brooks who kept us in it with some excellent saves.
It wasn't entirely all doom and gloom, having taken a long time to settle into the game the forward momentum of the stallions began to build and slowly through the half we began to push forward with real intent.some good ball play had Paul in a great position to score, but his shot was sent over the bar.
Paddy took a corner which never went in and we had a chuckle as Goodall had been in his ear about the great corner he'd sent in the week before which Hodges scored off(it was a real you had to be there moment).
Anyway we finally began to put a string of passes together and that's how the first goal came from a string of passes that would find Tristin who was able to reel off a shot and against the run of play put the stallions 1-0 up with only minutes to go in the first half, leaving Stop Out some what shell shocked.
Half time
To go into the half leading 1-0 was a big spur for U.S as was the half time team talk,we started the 2nd half much more brightly and attacked the stop out goal from the kick off.
It only took three or so minutes,before Tristin found the back of the net again.
Another fantastic goal (he really can run rings around defenders)from our new goal scoring machine.
That took the wind right out of Stop Out and at 2-0 up we were never going to let them get back into the game, the defence finally getting their A game going and along with help from the midfield,stood firm and shut down the Stop Out attacks,which, were more and more frequent as the battled to get a goal and get back into the game somehow.
In fact it took everyone from the keeper who again made some great saves from some equally great strikes from Stop out,through to the two strikers dropping back in cover to help U.S keep our 3rd clean sheet of the season.
A bit of blood sweat and possibly tears helped also,but the goal scoring wouldn't stop.
Ben Hodges finding himself with space inside the stop out box and after dinking past one of the defenders and getting the ball onto his right foot,put a shot firmly into the back of the net to have the stallions 3-0 up. and the game well and truly over with still 15 minutes left to play.
Stallions team : Brooks,Graham,Nick,Jason,Corey,Rob,Ben H,Paddy,Aaron,Mike B,Tristin & Paul.
goals Tristin 40mins,48mins
Ben Hodges 75mins
next week Wgtn Elite at Melrose 2.30pm
On a beautiful day for football in Wellington, Nairnville park was the scene for a game that on paper looks like the stallions won comfortably,but in reality wasn't quite the case.
Stop Out kicked off and really made U.S work today and we did ourselves no favours in the first half, little talking amongst the team bad positioning and in decisiveness on the ball meant that we we're guilty of letting Stop Out have to much of the ball in dangerous areas of the field.
The Defence being stretched at times were only saved by Ben Brooks who kept us in it with some excellent saves.
It wasn't entirely all doom and gloom, having taken a long time to settle into the game the forward momentum of the stallions began to build and slowly through the half we began to push forward with real intent.some good ball play had Paul in a great position to score, but his shot was sent over the bar.
Paddy took a corner which never went in and we had a chuckle as Goodall had been in his ear about the great corner he'd sent in the week before which Hodges scored off(it was a real you had to be there moment).
Anyway we finally began to put a string of passes together and that's how the first goal came from a string of passes that would find Tristin who was able to reel off a shot and against the run of play put the stallions 1-0 up with only minutes to go in the first half, leaving Stop Out some what shell shocked.
Half time
To go into the half leading 1-0 was a big spur for U.S as was the half time team talk,we started the 2nd half much more brightly and attacked the stop out goal from the kick off.
It only took three or so minutes,before Tristin found the back of the net again.
Another fantastic goal (he really can run rings around defenders)from our new goal scoring machine.
That took the wind right out of Stop Out and at 2-0 up we were never going to let them get back into the game, the defence finally getting their A game going and along with help from the midfield,stood firm and shut down the Stop Out attacks,which, were more and more frequent as the battled to get a goal and get back into the game somehow.
In fact it took everyone from the keeper who again made some great saves from some equally great strikes from Stop out,through to the two strikers dropping back in cover to help U.S keep our 3rd clean sheet of the season.
A bit of blood sweat and possibly tears helped also,but the goal scoring wouldn't stop.
Ben Hodges finding himself with space inside the stop out box and after dinking past one of the defenders and getting the ball onto his right foot,put a shot firmly into the back of the net to have the stallions 3-0 up. and the game well and truly over with still 15 minutes left to play.
Stallions team : Brooks,Graham,Nick,Jason,Corey,Rob,Ben H,Paddy,Aaron,Mike B,Tristin & Paul.
goals Tristin 40mins,48mins
Ben Hodges 75mins
next week Wgtn Elite at Melrose 2.30pm
Who would have thought?
After the excitement about my father's call to re-take the free kick - the defensive free kick from inside our penalty box which Nick(?) passed to Jason(?) who received the ball still within the penalty box- my father thought he had better take the advice of some players and go read the rule book...He has subsequently requested that all interested parties should visit the FIFA website and particularly LAW 13: Free Kicks on page 43 of FIFA's "Laws of the Game"...
"...Position of Free Kick
Free Kick Inside the Penalty Area
Direct or indirect free kick to the defending team:
• all opponents are at least 9.15 m (10 yds) from the ball
• all opponents remain outside the penalty area until the ball is in
play
• the ball is in play when it is kicked directly beyond the penalty
area
• a free kick awarded in the goal area is taken from any point inside
that area...
He suggested everyone that mocked or sniggered should either get fined or get fcked (I am paraphrasing slightly).
Ben.
Thank God we don't get official refs...
Another good YF thread - this time about the cost of getting cards - apparently Capital Football may have doubled their fines.
How about this sad story:
'1st red card - sent off for hear say
2nd red card - saying what the f**k is that for
3rd red card- "this is f**king ridiculous"
4th Red card - failing to leave touchline after card
5th card - never got shown but from players and coaches alike ripping into ref at aftermatch'
One other guy claims to have racked up $900 in a season and a half.
The good news that only official refs have the balls to send people off, and to impose the mandatory fines. I wonder how some of our offences would have gone gown with an official ref - Mike's tackle last week surely would have been sent (and cost him a couple of hundy!), a bit of ref abuse would have been punished. Anything else?
Another poster observes that Capital Soccer posted a $70k profile last year - a connection?
Thursday, May 15, 2008
Player Profile - Jason
Picture: Justice makes Jason his b**ch.Position
Defence of sorts…
Stallion Hall of Fame:
Only in my dreams…
How many seasons as a Stallion?
This is my 3rd.
Are you a dual Stallion? If so what game are you best at?
I once played a pre-season game for the Cricket Stallions...does that count? Definitely more of a cricketer…
Greatest Stallion Moment?
Pulling on the jersey for the first time.
Worst Stallion Moment?
Not decking Justice after he slapped me…
Describe your last goal for the Stallions.
Last few seconds of injury time, both legs cramping up, blistering 35yd drive…keeper had no chance! Then I snapped out of my dream and saw the ball dribbling over the line upon taking a deflection from the heel of a defender after I had shinned it from 5yrds…Lovely goal!
Complete the sentence - As a player I am susceptible to...
Attempting slide tackles that miss by miles!
Most under-rated Stallion?
Anybody who plays defence…
Finish this sentence. The Stallions need more?
Merchandise…shirts are awesome, how about beanies and scarves?!
Which international player are you most like?
Most talented allrounder since Sir Garfield Sobers
Where will the Stallions finish in 2008?
We’ve got the team to go all the way this season, or at least qualify for the Champions League.
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Where the f*ck is Tangihaere?
So where is the other Walker brother? You know the one that did all the actual organising and whatnot? A google search doesn’t return much (http://www.google.co.nz/search?hl=en&q=%22Tangihaere+Walker%22&btnG=Search&meta=) He’s not on facebook – or if he is he has NO friends http://www.facebook.com/friends/?id=685850706 And his email address is bouncing when you send to the Stallions group email
I found a few photos but that doesn’t help much.
And he seems to have changed codes anyway...
What is he up to? When is he back? Why does he not comment on the blog? Does he care about the Stallions anymore? These are all some of life’s unanswered questions that would make the world a better place once understood.
I found a few photos but that doesn’t help much.
And he seems to have changed codes anyway...
What is he up to? When is he back? Why does he not comment on the blog? Does he care about the Stallions anymore? These are all some of life’s unanswered questions that would make the world a better place once understood.
Magpies match report
Is here.
Well summed up really - especially this bit: 'With the run of the game, and looking like the next team to score, we were ultimately made to pay for those missed opportunities. Pete gets injured and hobbles off and with the defense still setting itself for the corner, misses the late runner into the box and their shortest, baldest player grabs the winner (why are bald people good at headers?).'
Shortest?
They will be firing for the return leg.
Well summed up really - especially this bit: 'With the run of the game, and looking like the next team to score, we were ultimately made to pay for those missed opportunities. Pete gets injured and hobbles off and with the defense still setting itself for the corner, misses the late runner into the box and their shortest, baldest player grabs the winner (why are bald people good at headers?).'
Shortest?
They will be firing for the return leg.
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
The pinacle of profiles apparently ...
Umm, no.Nick G
Position:
Centre Back but Sweeper is my favourite coz I can be lazy – let my mouth do all the work.
Stallion Hall of Fame:
Hmmm, not much.
Took on manager/coach/captain or whatever you call trying to organise you lot in only second year in team.
Loudest mouth.
Most fines 2007 (I think – 60 odd bucks!).
How many seasons as a Stallion?
This is number 3 and looking like being the best!
Are you a dual Stallion? If so what game are you best at?
Yip, but only a cricket ring in, when the missus allows or is away.
Well, I’ve never had the sort of feat achieved in one game last season for the Cricket Stallions in Football, bagging a 5 for (after only coming in at about the 30th over – bloody Graham!), taking a stumping and scoring a quick fire 14 at the tail end including a 6 over point.
But my consistency in football probably points toward that being my stronger code. If only I could get forward a bit more to slot home a few more goals…
Greatest Stallion Moment?
Becoming a Stallion!
Nah, yet to be had I hope (the league this year?), though notching my first goal for quite a while last year was good and avoiding relegation “Fulhamesque” style at the death was a big relief.
Worst Stallion Moment?
No doubt my missed penalty against Petone Dreamers this year. After nailing our comp before the game, I nonchalantly strolled up once it was awarded and proceeded to absolutely duff it, scuffing the ground as the ball dribbled to the keeper. Best chance for it to go in was if the keeper missed it after being unable to contain his laughter.
Also any goal Nick W or Aaron scores.
Describe your last goal for the Stallions.
(I’ve been hanging out for this question – brace yourselves)
An absolute peach against the quality Stokes Valley last year (up at KP for a rare match nonetheless).
On one of my trademark runs up front, I typically unselfishly laid the ball off to one of our strikers, but amazingly I actually got it back this time after the SV defender shanked a clearance. The ball fell to me outside the box on the right hand side, where I casually took a touch, fed it to my favoured right foot and slammed the ball into the inside of the left side netting of the goal. The keeper never had a chance! Almost the best thing was even after SV had kicked back off I was still in celebration mode and as they hoofed the ball up field I did the most unnecessary diving header to clear the ball, you can’t say I’m not a crowd pleaser!!!!
Complete the sentence - As a player I am susceptible to...
Being lazy and demanding everyone else do more work than me,
The odd glaring shocker, and a bit of ref/opposition abuse.
Most under-rated Stallion?
Willie Bleakley, we seem to have sorted our striker issues out but there’s always room for the little energiser bunny who never gave opposition defences a rest (even when he was hung-over as shite!).
Finish this sentence. The Stallions need more…
Mongrel, lets get some fights going…
(No, not really – behave you loose cannons)
We need more belief in ourselves and trust in our team mates (what a boring answer).
Which international player are you most like?
I love ze Germans with their rock solid defence and love to think I’m like Ballack in midfield (minus penalty taking ability) but realistically I’m more like Ryan Nelsen – a solid defender who likes to organise (okay not quite realistic – he’s always injured!).
Where will the Stallions finish in 2008?
Top 3, but if we are in it nearing the end of the season when we should be peaking we can take top spot from Marist or the Sealords.
London Stallions finally ride!
The London Stallions touch rugby team got their season off to a great start with a 5-0 hiding of Vaseline Alley last Thursday (and with a name like that they deserve a hiding). The signs looked ominous for the Alley when, at the coin toss, their captain asked in astonishment how many subs we had. While we only had 4 (the standard amount) they had none, so round one to the Stallions.
After winning the toss and electing to run with ball in hand, the Spring '08 season was underway, and it didn't take long before the first try was scored.
After winning the toss and electing to run with ball in hand, the Spring '08 season was underway, and it didn't take long before the first try was scored.
Walker (I've decided to go for the 'Graham Mann cricket match report' and refer to myself in 3rd person) made a run to the line, took the touch, made a quick play the ball, broke right, and after good hands from two people was left unmarked on the outside for an easy try despite the desperate dive from the defenders.
Try number two wasn't too far behind with the Vaseline Alley defence caught napping and not getting back the 5 meters quick enough. A quick play the ball and dummy half pass gave the defence little time to get back, and it was Walker again who hit the ball at pace and went through the defensive line and raced 20 meters for his brace. The referee dismissed the protests from Vaseline Alley that they had made the touch, saying they weren't back 5 meters, and awarded the try.
The rest of the first half was back and forward with Vaseline Alley only once breaking the line, however, being the superb touch players that they weren't, when they did manage to get through the Stallions defence their player put the ball down after the 5 meter line - not the try line - resulting in a knock-on. Not since current London Stallion Josh Hook in game 1 season '07 has that level of stupidity been seen. Surely as bad a kicking bird poo on the way to taking a penalty and having the ball roll to an 80 year old. So the Stallions went into the break at 2-0 up, having hardly broken a sweat, with Vaseline Alley starting to tire in the 20 deg heat.
The second half was more one sided with the Alley again only once threatining the line but to drop the ball on the final pass. As the Alley started to tire, Jacko managed to skip his way through for his own brace, with Bjarne rounding off the scoring (I don't really remember how they happened as I was on the bench!). The Stallions could have and should have scored more tries, but for some good alley defence and lack of attacking options from the Stallions which will no doubt come with some games under the belt.
The aftermatch drinks was well attended by all Stallions (bar one who galloped off home). The boys got into the spirit of the fines which were kept to a minimum due to the low error rate of the players. After all was said and done the Stallion and Pony votes came about. With the Stallions playing as a star team rather than a team of stars, the decision for Stallion wasn't easy with Walker getting the nod for his early double. The Pony, after to-ing and fro-ing, eventually went to try scorer Bjarne for consistantly rushing up out of the line. The hope is that wearing the headband (and double wristbands) next week will remind him to hold the line and come up as one.
Fine highlights include the brothers Dan and Tim O, and Dan W for the show pony boots (the O'Leary brothers had a clear section in theirs, with Dan W pulling out one red boot and one blue boot - he says the defence of the Crusaders mixed with the flair of the Blues), Tim again for ref abuse (and it was a girl. He said afterwards he has not regrets and will continue to do it all season. Is this London's angry Joe?), Paul for not bleeding (he bled every game of last season), Josh's bridesmaid fine (two assists and no try), and Nathan for getting boozed the night before the game, waking up with a cut foot and black eye (ruleing him out of the game), and not remembering how it happened. Every player with a girlfriend also copped a fine as we built up the first game of the season to be compulsory for all girlfriends. Two of them came at different times only to leave again cause there were no other girlfriends, with two others getting lost for over an hour only to turn up just as the game finished.
All in all a good start to the season. After one game the London Stallions are on top of the table and long may it last. Until the end of the season report...
Monday, May 12, 2008
The return of the super-stallion, a new pony and a new goal (or 2) for the best of the season poll
Photo: Ben H was a giant amongst the Waterside Magpies.It was a small session back at the Bull&Bear and some tough decisions to make - a few names entered and then crossed out - especially for MVP points - so no complaining - if you ain't there, well you know the score ...
Stallion - Ben H - enough has been said about this sterling performance.
Pony - Graham - complaining in the player profile that you have never had one didn't help, but there were some great moments - especially the missed goal followed by the anti-roar, the long ball, slip over, followed with 'Yours Rob', oh yeah - running around shirtless for half an hour on the sideline. Good game though.
MVP:
3- Ben H
2- Corey
1 - Ben B
MVP points are looking a little random now with the whole team performing pretty damn well. How can Nick G only have 1 point, Robin and Gus a combined 0, while Tristin has 7!
Some fine highlights:
- Mike B's big 2 second late, double feet, spikes up, lunging tackle. Vintage Butch, should have been sent off. An 'I'm back' tackle announcing a dramatic return to the Stallions. So close to being a pony moment.
- Ben B - no friends (Luke's disappearance)
- Nick G - lack of respect from Tristin - 'Leave the free kick!, leave the free kick! why didn't you leave the free kick?'
- Tristin - selective hearing.
- Corey - breaking down again and forcing injured Mike to replace him.
- Jason - bringing out the people's elbow.
- Graham - 'Don't come in Rob!' - did I get that right?
New theory - its too tricky to put tables into the side bit so they will go in here from now on.
Sunday, May 11, 2008
U.S 2 v 1 W/side Magpies Nairnville #2 10th may 08
Uni Stallions unbeaten run stretched to four games,grinding out a hard fought but scrappy 2-1 win over a very good waterside Karori side.
With weather suited to watching sport on the telly,a field beginning to look like an over sized pig pen.
the uni stallions went out a played what must be the hardest game of this season so far.
The rain had gone but the field was looking like becoming a mess, as the stallions kicked off and attempted to attack waterside out wide immediately,Karori showing they would be up for a challenge and defended well, generally attacking through the middle of the parks as opposed to the stallions attacking from out wide.
The game wasn't a highlights real in terms of entertaining football (although Jamie did video the game),but there were some real moments from both sides early on,quite a few attacking runs into the Karori box ending up out for goal kicks or cleared from danger early or sprawling saves from the keeper denying the stallions,Karori having probably the two best chances of the early stages of the first half,one chance came after their striker managed to get past Nick Goodall who'd slipped in the muddy conditions, only for the shot to go blazing over the bar.
the second required a great save from Ben Brooks who diving too his right took stopped an equally good strike.
The first goal came from a kick up field from Nick Goodall and ended up with Tristin worming his way through the 18 yard box past a couple of Karori defenders and popping the ball in the back of the net to take a deserved 1-0 lead into half time.
The second half began and Karori attacked with three and at times four up front determined to get the equalising goal,it would take 30 minutes for that too happen in the mean time shots were plentiful at the stallions end of the park,Karori peppering the goal with a flurry of attempts,one striking the bar only for the Karori striker to kick the ball out rather than head it into the open goal on the rebound,then there was the failed shout for a penalty which they really couldn't get over.
Karori's goal came from some good play on their part,a move starting on the left flank ended up with a cross finding an unmarked Karori striker who had no trouble sending the ball to the back of the net 1-1 after 75 minutes and probably a deserved score line.
No dropping of heads for the stallions,we seem to rise above that this season and we pressed forward in search of the winning goal,it would come late in the second half.
A shanked clearing kick gifting the stallions a corner late in the second half.
Nick Goodall then sent in a great curling ball to find the head of a towering Ben Hodges,who, had played brilliantly all game and deserved a goal for his performance, knocking the ball into the back of the net to make the score 2-1.
That seemed to leave Karori shell shocked and with time running out they were unable to grab an equaliser.
The stallions running out 2-1 winners.
Stallions team: Ben Brooks,Graham,Nick,Jason,Corey,Robin,Aaron,Ben Hodges,Tyrone(panda),Tristin,Logan sub Mike B
goals: Tristin 35mins,Ben Hodges 85mins
Karori 85 mins
With weather suited to watching sport on the telly,a field beginning to look like an over sized pig pen.
the uni stallions went out a played what must be the hardest game of this season so far.
The rain had gone but the field was looking like becoming a mess, as the stallions kicked off and attempted to attack waterside out wide immediately,Karori showing they would be up for a challenge and defended well, generally attacking through the middle of the parks as opposed to the stallions attacking from out wide.
The game wasn't a highlights real in terms of entertaining football (although Jamie did video the game),but there were some real moments from both sides early on,quite a few attacking runs into the Karori box ending up out for goal kicks or cleared from danger early or sprawling saves from the keeper denying the stallions,Karori having probably the two best chances of the early stages of the first half,one chance came after their striker managed to get past Nick Goodall who'd slipped in the muddy conditions, only for the shot to go blazing over the bar.
the second required a great save from Ben Brooks who diving too his right took stopped an equally good strike.
The first goal came from a kick up field from Nick Goodall and ended up with Tristin worming his way through the 18 yard box past a couple of Karori defenders and popping the ball in the back of the net to take a deserved 1-0 lead into half time.
The second half began and Karori attacked with three and at times four up front determined to get the equalising goal,it would take 30 minutes for that too happen in the mean time shots were plentiful at the stallions end of the park,Karori peppering the goal with a flurry of attempts,one striking the bar only for the Karori striker to kick the ball out rather than head it into the open goal on the rebound,then there was the failed shout for a penalty which they really couldn't get over.
Karori's goal came from some good play on their part,a move starting on the left flank ended up with a cross finding an unmarked Karori striker who had no trouble sending the ball to the back of the net 1-1 after 75 minutes and probably a deserved score line.
No dropping of heads for the stallions,we seem to rise above that this season and we pressed forward in search of the winning goal,it would come late in the second half.
A shanked clearing kick gifting the stallions a corner late in the second half.
Nick Goodall then sent in a great curling ball to find the head of a towering Ben Hodges,who, had played brilliantly all game and deserved a goal for his performance, knocking the ball into the back of the net to make the score 2-1.
That seemed to leave Karori shell shocked and with time running out they were unable to grab an equaliser.
The stallions running out 2-1 winners.
Stallions team: Ben Brooks,Graham,Nick,Jason,Corey,Robin,Aaron,Ben Hodges,Tyrone(panda),Tristin,Logan sub Mike B
goals: Tristin 35mins,Ben Hodges 85mins
Karori 85 mins
Friday, May 9, 2008
Player Profile: Joe 'just 1 more week and I'll be able to play again' F
Position:
Anywhere really – I think I must be the only Stallion who has graduated from the backs through the midfield to playing upfront and then to back to midfield. Versatility or something else?
Stallion Hall of Fame:
Not yet
How many seasons as a Stallion?
This is my 3rd
Are you a dual Stallion? If so what game are you best at?
Played 1 season with the cricketers and now serve as an unreliable ring in. Best at football I would say
Greatest Stallion Moment?
Beating the Indians a couple of weeks ago stands out – a hard fought, warts and all victory. Other than that, our wind swept final victory over Brooklyn a couple of seasons ago.
Worst Stallion Moment?
Personally, getting injured this season and being confined to the sidelines.
Describe your last goal for the Stallions.
My dying seconds goal against the Indians in the last game of last season. Slyly dispossessed one player, beat another couple then coolly dispatched it into the top left hand corner to level it at 3-3 and stave off relegation! (ok, I’m embellishing just a tad).
Complete the sentence - As a player I am susceptible to ...
Outbursts of emotion apparently (although I am approaching my game more calmly of late ;p)
Most under-rated Stallion?
Jason – a formidable workhorse
Finish this sentence. The Stallions need more?
Practise
Which international player is most like you?
Zinedine Zidane of course – flawed but brilliant
Where will the Stallions finish in 2008?
A top 3 finish is looking more than possible
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
My favourite Hodges moment...
Not getting the playstaion for Christmas was hard on young Ronnie.
Twas the season of 2006. Uni Stallions playing some unlucky team, with Ben Hodges' dad in charge with the whistle in hand.
Ben made a driving run into the box before being brought down, ball and all in a clinical tackle by one of their defenders. Ben manages to pick himself up off the ground, look at his dad with eyes that screamed 'hug me!' and cried "OH DAD!!"
Touching stuff.
Sat 10 May @ Nairnville, 2:30pm vs. Waterside Magpies
Pity about the weekend aye fellas, just when we were on a roll, but hopefully the break won’t have killed all momentum and we can pick up where we left off.
Big match up this weekend against Waterside Magpies who are right behind us on the table. We are ‘at home’ at Nairnville with a 2:30pm kick off.
Some bad news on the injury front – It looks like Jamie is going to be out for longer than expected, possibly even missing the whole season, so maybe need a re-think of your ‘pony of the year moment’ vote – this has gotta be worse than one (admittedly badly) muffed penalty!
This brings up the issue of trying to reimburse Jamie some (or all) of his fees, and we are still short one paying player too (plus Nick generously fully paid but won’t play the full season). So if any of you have someone that could possibly commit, get onto them, otherwise we may all just have to stump up another 10-20 bucks each I’m afraid. I’m especially looking at you guys, Jase and Tristin, to get convincing Paul (and even Panda?). Also Mike B if it looks like he is back and keen? There is still almost 80% of the season left so plenty of games to get into and be part of the Stallions as we claim the Div 7 crown! (And any money towards fees would be much appreciated)
Back to this weekend though, and unfortunately, Stallion from last game, Spencer is going to be away out of town (for a couple of games actually) but Joe should be back from injury and Ben H is back after they were both due to miss last weekend. So with the rest of us regulars, that gives us 12. Waiting to hear back about Paul and Panda and if someone wants to ask Mike B, whoever is back with a yes first (or commits to fees) will be in to take is to a max of 14.
How is your Pommy mate Peter, Ben B? Keen to have him back once he’s over his injury, especially if he’s keen to pay ;)
Get back to me ASAP if you have any recruits (for this weekend or otherwise).
We are on duty at the club rooms NEXT weekend (17 May) so we’ll use that as our first ‘compulsory’ fine session where there is a bit more of a hit for not attending, to try and encourage others to make an appearance and have their say, not just the few that currently dominate! It’d also be good to pay a visit to the Bull & Bear this weekend for those that can spare 30 minutes.
Okay, so be at Nairnville at 2pm, or KP at 1:30pm on Saturday and any extra cars to KP would be much appreciated.
Go the mighty Red Devils!
Nick
Big match up this weekend against Waterside Magpies who are right behind us on the table. We are ‘at home’ at Nairnville with a 2:30pm kick off.
Some bad news on the injury front – It looks like Jamie is going to be out for longer than expected, possibly even missing the whole season, so maybe need a re-think of your ‘pony of the year moment’ vote – this has gotta be worse than one (admittedly badly) muffed penalty!
This brings up the issue of trying to reimburse Jamie some (or all) of his fees, and we are still short one paying player too (plus Nick generously fully paid but won’t play the full season). So if any of you have someone that could possibly commit, get onto them, otherwise we may all just have to stump up another 10-20 bucks each I’m afraid. I’m especially looking at you guys, Jase and Tristin, to get convincing Paul (and even Panda?). Also Mike B if it looks like he is back and keen? There is still almost 80% of the season left so plenty of games to get into and be part of the Stallions as we claim the Div 7 crown! (And any money towards fees would be much appreciated)
Back to this weekend though, and unfortunately, Stallion from last game, Spencer is going to be away out of town (for a couple of games actually) but Joe should be back from injury and Ben H is back after they were both due to miss last weekend. So with the rest of us regulars, that gives us 12. Waiting to hear back about Paul and Panda and if someone wants to ask Mike B, whoever is back with a yes first (or commits to fees) will be in to take is to a max of 14.
How is your Pommy mate Peter, Ben B? Keen to have him back once he’s over his injury, especially if he’s keen to pay ;)
Get back to me ASAP if you have any recruits (for this weekend or otherwise).
We are on duty at the club rooms NEXT weekend (17 May) so we’ll use that as our first ‘compulsory’ fine session where there is a bit more of a hit for not attending, to try and encourage others to make an appearance and have their say, not just the few that currently dominate! It’d also be good to pay a visit to the Bull & Bear this weekend for those that can spare 30 minutes.
Okay, so be at Nairnville at 2pm, or KP at 1:30pm on Saturday and any extra cars to KP would be much appreciated.
Go the mighty Red Devils!
Nick
A kebab, a club, a fight ...
The Yellow Fever forum again throws up some great banter - here is discussion about a potential kebab boycott to officially announce that Olympic are the most hated club in Wellington football. Served up with an extra dollop of mild-level racism and prejudice. Ah the beautiful game.This is where us vegetarians are always right - we're always protesting against Olympic.
Tuesday, May 6, 2008
Player Profile - Spencer W
Spencer
Position
Not goalie
Stallion Hall of Fame
-
How many seasons as a Stallion?
3 seasons, or though due to the number of games I have missed and crippling injuries, probably equivalent to one full season.
Are you a dual Stallion? If so what game are you best at?
No. Even though I’m probably a better cricket player than a soccer player.
Greatest Stallion Moment?
Getting my own jersey. The concept of sharing bodily fluids by jersey swapping is quite disgusting when you stop to think about.
Worst Stallion Moment?
Snapping my achilles tendon last year and missing the rest of the season.
Describe your last goal for the Stallions.
A great run though the defensive line with a precision pass from Ben H and drilled into the left side netting only to be ruled offside. Unfortunately still goalless. Too busy making the rest of the team look good.
Complete the sentence - As a player I am susceptible to ... running too much when I haven’t got the ball and not running enough when I have got the ball.
Most under-rated Stallion?
Nick Goodall for his leadership qualities. When Nick talks everyone shuts up and listens.
Finish this sentence. The Stallions need more?
…fans. How can we expect to make the big money when we don’t have a fan base.
Which international player are you most like?
Dirk Kuyt. Hard working player for Liverpool but doesn’t get the profile and status of the big name players.
Where will the Stallions finish in 2008?
On top … of the division that is. No points for coming second!
Monday, May 5, 2008
Hodges Appreciation Week
Poor Ben H is getting a bit of rough treatment at the moment, in both the fine sessions and on this blog. And lets face it, while some of this grief may be earned - he has not exactly performed to his very high standards so far this season (Ben B - thats a much better way of saying it than - he's having a f**ken shocker!'), but he is very valuable to this team. So I propose a Hodges appreciation week - lets show the big man some love - and post about our favourite Hodges moments and stories. Lets try to get at least 1 a day for the week. Perhaps it will spur on a brilliant game next week.Umm, can someone else please go first - I got some thinking to do ...
Picture: Aaron and Ben comment on the general poor state of conditioning and bicycle-kicking ability amongst the younger Stallions.
Sunday, May 4, 2008
Saturday, May 3, 2008
We might me cancelled, but at least were not playing conjoined quintuplets.
I do love the way only the 2 on the side closest to arms get to protect themselves. Sucks to be in the middle. Would be great fun as as a penalty-taker just to drive one as hard as you could right through the centre.Thanks for forwarding this mystery Stallion. Perhaps we could have best found picture competitions ...
Friday, May 2, 2008
All Hail ....
Now I realise I don't need a player profile since this whole blog is 1 big one. But for the integrity of the historical record, and to generate some pre-game friday afternoon blog action here goes.
Nick - since you love pictures do much I have left a space for you to pop one in. You can get a recent photo from www.pleasedatemeimnotthathideous.com
Aaron L
Position:
UTILITY GAWD-DAMN IT! Currently enjoying precious time in midfield (Nick W – a word of advice - stay in Athens and take up goat farming. There’s only a cold, hard spot on the sideline awaiting you at Stallions HQ!).
The People’s Stallion
Fine master extraordinaire
Brought Ben H into the Stallions, 2002
End of season bowling champion, 2007
10= most handsome stallion 2004, as voted by Jen
Leading pony wrangler, 2008
Longest player profile, 2008
Since however long the cricket Stallions have been here, with a couple of seasons awol here and there doing this and that. Only ever one moment away from breaking down and never playing again - an omen for tomorrow? – bring it ye cruel gods of fate.
Now only available for cameo appearances for the cricket team, where its all about making the highlights package and not fielding. Its fair to say I’ve scored a few more runs than goals, even considered on a comparative basis. Now after retiring from cricket this is not likely to change.
* Cricket Stallion Greg says: Aaron 'The Crab' - the Crab is the man most likely to still be shuffling across his crease to pull a full ball through mid-wicket after the nuclear apocalypse comes...a man totally devoid of any decency, aesthetic appreciation or technique, he should therefore thrive in the Beautiful Game, where his mouth will no doubt be his greatest (and only) weapon...
Is it too soon to say injuring Jamie first game 2008? Okay then, eons ago, Stallions firmly bottom of the table vs league leaders North Wellington. Stallions show up with no subs, and a still drunk Glen – who amazingly manages to curl in a free kick for an early lead. As the game progresses, I was one of many stallions who got injured and, with no subs available, we all got pushed to the back. This was like the return of the living dead – 4 limping, crying, screaming freaks shuffling their way up and down the field. But we held them out for a tough fought and rare win. Class.
You would think injuring Jamie, first game of 2008 wouldn’t you? Nah, that tragic game of 2007 vs United Arms, where I spent 70 mins comprehensively shutting down their striker who kept going on about how many goals he had scored. One lapse of concentration and chop in the box later, its penalty time and the Stallions lose 1-0. I didn’t see the normal love for Aaron in the eyes of the Stallions that afternoon – especially from a furious Jamie. Nice Patrick was the only one who consoled me, apart from the United Arms players – they were very sympathetic and have erected a small statue in my honour. The rumour that the chop was an act of protest against being forced to man-mark all game has little substance.
Funny you should ask, it was mere days ago. Rather than hark on about the insane amounts of skill, pace and vision that led to the goal, I prefer to celebrate it as a drought-breaker, or even a floodgate-opener.
Talking up a better game than I can deliver. And getting nutsed, chopping opponents and giving away penalties – often all within 2 seconds of each other.
Most under-rated Stallion?
I know he can’t score goals and runs like a chicken, but every team needs a workhorse – and we couldn’t do without Nick W.
Fans chanting my name from the sidelines – I’m sure it will spur on more acts of brilliance. And people to drive us license-less, non-car owning Stallions to the games. I know showing up to that game with 7 in the car was environmentally sound, but that was crazy. I have never felt so close to Robin and Ben. Hows that groin injury going?
The ugly sisters of the Stallions (you know who you are – with your combined 08 goal tally of 0!) would say Reuben Thorne, but I’m definitely more Christian Cage – the cocky heel.
Where will the Stallions finish in 2008? Well away from the familiar smelling relegation zone – top 3 4sure, 4sure.
Nick - since you love pictures do much I have left a space for you to pop one in. You can get a recent photo from www.pleasedatemeimnotthathideous.com
Aaron L
Position:
UTILITY GAWD-DAMN IT! Currently enjoying precious time in midfield (Nick W – a word of advice - stay in Athens and take up goat farming. There’s only a cold, hard spot on the sideline awaiting you at Stallions HQ!).
Stallion Hall of Fame:
The People’s Stallion
Fine master extraordinaire
Brought Ben H into the Stallions, 2002
End of season bowling champion, 2007
10= most handsome stallion 2004, as voted by Jen
Leading pony wrangler, 2008
Longest player profile, 2008
How many seasons as a Stallion?
Since however long the cricket Stallions have been here, with a couple of seasons awol here and there doing this and that. Only ever one moment away from breaking down and never playing again - an omen for tomorrow? – bring it ye cruel gods of fate.
Are you a dual Stallion? If so what game are you best at?
Now only available for cameo appearances for the cricket team, where its all about making the highlights package and not fielding. Its fair to say I’ve scored a few more runs than goals, even considered on a comparative basis. Now after retiring from cricket this is not likely to change.
* Cricket Stallion Greg says: Aaron 'The Crab' - the Crab is the man most likely to still be shuffling across his crease to pull a full ball through mid-wicket after the nuclear apocalypse comes...a man totally devoid of any decency, aesthetic appreciation or technique, he should therefore thrive in the Beautiful Game, where his mouth will no doubt be his greatest (and only) weapon...
Greatest Stallion Moment?
Is it too soon to say injuring Jamie first game 2008? Okay then, eons ago, Stallions firmly bottom of the table vs league leaders North Wellington. Stallions show up with no subs, and a still drunk Glen – who amazingly manages to curl in a free kick for an early lead. As the game progresses, I was one of many stallions who got injured and, with no subs available, we all got pushed to the back. This was like the return of the living dead – 4 limping, crying, screaming freaks shuffling their way up and down the field. But we held them out for a tough fought and rare win. Class.
Worst Stallion Moment?
You would think injuring Jamie, first game of 2008 wouldn’t you? Nah, that tragic game of 2007 vs United Arms, where I spent 70 mins comprehensively shutting down their striker who kept going on about how many goals he had scored. One lapse of concentration and chop in the box later, its penalty time and the Stallions lose 1-0. I didn’t see the normal love for Aaron in the eyes of the Stallions that afternoon – especially from a furious Jamie. Nice Patrick was the only one who consoled me, apart from the United Arms players – they were very sympathetic and have erected a small statue in my honour. The rumour that the chop was an act of protest against being forced to man-mark all game has little substance.
Describe your last goal for the Stallions.
Funny you should ask, it was mere days ago. Rather than hark on about the insane amounts of skill, pace and vision that led to the goal, I prefer to celebrate it as a drought-breaker, or even a floodgate-opener.
Complete the sentence - As a player I am susceptible to ...
Talking up a better game than I can deliver. And getting nutsed, chopping opponents and giving away penalties – often all within 2 seconds of each other.
Most under-rated Stallion?
I know he can’t score goals and runs like a chicken, but every team needs a workhorse – and we couldn’t do without Nick W.
Finish this sentence. The Stallions need more?
Fans chanting my name from the sidelines – I’m sure it will spur on more acts of brilliance. And people to drive us license-less, non-car owning Stallions to the games. I know showing up to that game with 7 in the car was environmentally sound, but that was crazy. I have never felt so close to Robin and Ben. Hows that groin injury going?
Which international player are you most like?
The ugly sisters of the Stallions (you know who you are – with your combined 08 goal tally of 0!) would say Reuben Thorne, but I’m definitely more Christian Cage – the cocky heel.
Where will the Stallions finish in 2008? Well away from the familiar smelling relegation zone – top 3 4sure, 4sure.
MAY DAY MAY DAY, THE LONDON STALLIONS ARE HERE!!
May the 1st. A beautiful day in which the London Stallions touch rugby team was to unleash their ferocious skills on the poor unknowing opposition. The trainings had been had (more than the footballers can claim), the pony, stallion, pink headband and money tin had been bought, the fine book was empty and dieing to be filled, and the direction that this blog was to go in had been tentatively planned. My virgin, and probably only, blog was all set to describe the London Stallions debut game, filled with superlatives on how the team gelled together better than Jules' hair on a Saturday night, and scored more times than a hooker in Vegas. This was all undone though by the only power greater than the Stallions franchise - the London weather. Even as I sit here now, only a mere 80 minutes until the scheduled kickoff, the sun shines outside, but the gods seem to be against us and the rain over the past three days has meant the common is closed (yet somehow the other grounds around London remain open and those leagues are playing!). So as the London Stallions sit around in our stables, teased by the sunshine outside, the passion and anger build inside, waiting to be unleashed on the unsuspecting opposition next week. Until then...
Thursday, May 1, 2008
The Butch is back!
After a lengthy absence Mike B returns in the green and yellow this Saturday. Mike has been involved in 2 key goals in Stallions games in the past:Goal 1 - A perfect glancing header off a corner goes straight into the top left hand corner of the net. A perfect goal - unfortunately this was a defensive corner. In Mike's own words: 'Ben has never forgiven me'.
Goal 2 - Mike steps up to deliver a conventional defensive clearance from inside the box - the classic Stallions hoof it as far away as you can upfield. Sadly the ball slides off the side of his foot, is propelled back towards the Stallion goal, falling perfectly for the opposition striker who could not have wished for a better short ball and slots it home. Ben B sulks again.
Who can guess what will happen this weekend as Mike laces up his boots once again. A bit of advice Mike, don't mess around in the pregame - both major pony moments so far this season have been set up by pre-game messing around.
Update: Just had another fond memory about Mike's stallion antics. On the occasional times he was the pony, he wore the headband a little like McInroe or a 70s South American player. That long, curly hair floating in the breeze was a thing of beauty. Maybe next week?
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