Tuesday, June 24, 2014
Heath vs Eastbourne
Not even trying to be funny, this is almost exactly like Heath vs Eastbourne, complete with screaming striker on his outside. I saw this on Bleacher Report with the comment "Seriously, what a run, only to Torres it away in the end.". Haha, love that Torres has now become a verb.
Monday, June 23, 2014
Putting the kids to bed, have we fed them?
Stallions 4: Lloyd x 2 (Bakky double assist), Bakky, Carrick (assists?)
Eastbourne 1
Pretty awful game on what felt like a children's pitch, in bullshit conditions with constant niggle - but a good result, especially to come back from the early goal - that slow start again.
Stallion: Lloyd - 2 total control finishes. While everyone else was shooting through bodies/over bars/into each other - Lloyd calmly slotted home twice.
Pony: A couple of contenders:
Heath with a classic from Stallion to Pony - breaking through the middle with a beautiful run, beating defenders, Stallions on either side in a 3 on 1, and he hits a backpass to the keeper.
But that was trumped by Bakky's running battle with the ref, everybody who has ever or may ever play for Eastbourne, the spectators, that seagull who flew past. Its been a while since the 'bringing the Stallions into disrepute' pony came out, good to see it back. I just feel so bad for Bakky - it was only 2 weeks ago he spent 3 days writing a perfect match report. But this one -when he was the key figure in the game - not only the niggle but a goal and 2 assists, it might take months! You have until Friday.
Other results still ain't up, so have to wait and see where we sit. Huge match next week at KP - lets take it to the Accies, and then make sure most of us get to the club rooms to celebrate our win.
Eastbourne 1
Pretty awful game on what felt like a children's pitch, in bullshit conditions with constant niggle - but a good result, especially to come back from the early goal - that slow start again.
Stallion: Lloyd - 2 total control finishes. While everyone else was shooting through bodies/over bars/into each other - Lloyd calmly slotted home twice.
Pony: A couple of contenders:
Heath with a classic from Stallion to Pony - breaking through the middle with a beautiful run, beating defenders, Stallions on either side in a 3 on 1, and he hits a backpass to the keeper.
But that was trumped by Bakky's running battle with the ref, everybody who has ever or may ever play for Eastbourne, the spectators, that seagull who flew past. Its been a while since the 'bringing the Stallions into disrepute' pony came out, good to see it back. I just feel so bad for Bakky - it was only 2 weeks ago he spent 3 days writing a perfect match report. But this one -when he was the key figure in the game - not only the niggle but a goal and 2 assists, it might take months! You have until Friday.
Other results still ain't up, so have to wait and see where we sit. Huge match next week at KP - lets take it to the Accies, and then make sure most of us get to the club rooms to celebrate our win.
Friday, June 20, 2014
Best athletes ever to wear a number
Check this out for potential numbers
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1067854-the-best-player-to-wear-every-jersey-number/page/1
Just change the number at the end in the web address to 2 numbers above what number you want to see your famous friends. Will Aaron Lister one day make the page for famous #22 'athletes'?
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1067854-the-best-player-to-wear-every-jersey-number/page/1
Just change the number at the end in the web address to 2 numbers above what number you want to see your famous friends. Will Aaron Lister one day make the page for famous #22 'athletes'?
Wednesday, June 18, 2014
What number should you choose?
With an imminent arrival of a new strip, people are furiously getting their money in so that they can reserve their number. Some of us more creative types like to go for something a little bit more out of the ordinary. If you, like me, are struggling to pick a number, this might help you choose your 'football' number. I got 21, which oddly enough I was considering...
http://www.gotoquiz.com/what_football_number_are_you_quiz
A quick Google search brings up some quality players too. Especially that Man U superstar...
http://www.gotoquiz.com/what_football_number_are_you_quiz
A quick Google search brings up some quality players too. Especially that Man U superstar...
Tuesday, June 17, 2014
Happy Family
Best response to the strip number question comes from Chris:
'I'd better take 16. That was the date Madeline arrived. Mum and Bubs are doing well. Probably not available this weekend.'
Congrats Chris, Jodi & Madeline. Another junior for the Stallions.
Sunday, June 15, 2014
Karori Boomers get their revenge
One of those games where the result don't matter at the end at all - heal well Tom, we are all totally gutted.
The result a bit rough on us though - a terrible pen call, a spilled save scored off, and then Gus doing a Gerrard for the third. Not to mention plenty of scoring chances - how many close range blocks did they have?
Some good stuff though - that 20 minute assault on their goal at the end of the first half was relentless, Gus played really well at the back, umm thats about it - because apart from that we were pretty terrible. At least the Accies got spanked even worse than we did, preserving our lead. [UPDATE: No way fool, Accies won 4-0, you are a dick, there is no silver lining.]
Boomers: 3
Stallions: 1 (Goal Tom, Aaron assist).
Get well Tom, see you soon.
The result a bit rough on us though - a terrible pen call, a spilled save scored off, and then Gus doing a Gerrard for the third. Not to mention plenty of scoring chances - how many close range blocks did they have?
Some good stuff though - that 20 minute assault on their goal at the end of the first half was relentless, Gus played really well at the back, umm thats about it - because apart from that we were pretty terrible. At least the Accies got spanked even worse than we did, preserving our lead. [UPDATE: No way fool, Accies won 4-0, you are a dick, there is no silver lining.]
Boomers: 3
Stallions: 1 (Goal Tom, Aaron assist).
Get well Tom, see you soon.
Tuesday, June 10, 2014
Match Report: Stallions 5 - 0 Marist
Just three
days after delivering a thrashing to Karori Boomers on Wakefield No 1, we
backed it up with a fanatic win against Marist to demonstrate just what we are
capable of. This was a genuinely impressive display; the score line
should have been a lot more. The Marist team we saw of the first round
were no where to be seen but another team showed up and they were happy to have
rolling subs. After Wednesday game I think there were a few sore legs still and
our ages started to shine through. So rolling subs was a godsend.
We had the better of the early exchanges, but as usually we failed to capitalized and put our early opportunities away, We had a few chances early with some good play down the right and a great cross in by Gus right onto the penalty spot only for Bakky to have so much time he put a clean header just right of the right hand upright.
From there we stuck to our task defensively and then ultimately with some good possession and few post and cross bars hit on the way, we put that nervous first goal in which came from Chris which I believe is his first goal for the stallions (No longer a virgin). Great little half volley off the cross bar and in. 1 nil.
Our second goal came from Rauru after some continuous play down the left between Chris, Heath and Carrick the ball ended up with Paddy who move to left back from centre back put in a beautiful long ball (not sure if this was a free kick or not) to Rauru who easily guided it into the far post, 2 nil.
We had a few more chances one with Lloyd toe poking into the back of the net from around 5yrds, this came from a through ball from Carrick (Eds note: It was a self-confessed shanked shot) only to realize that Lloyd needed an extra yard in an off side position to put it in the goal. Off side called J well done Lloyd to get that far up the pitch in the first place.
The second half started with us going into the wind but I think this help us because any long balls that went through were a lot easier to chase than in the first half. The third goal came from Rauru again, this time it came from a corner, this arrived from some great pressure and play from the lads up the right hand side. The corner came in from Paddy, Rauru was fighting for position, he left his marker and the keeper and easily put it in the back of the net. Great assist from Paddy, 3 nil.
The 4th goal of the game came once again from down the right hand side, It must have been at least 16 passes (the first of which was a back pass to Paul in goal) between 6 players, the final 3 phases came from Rauru to put Bakky through who instead of going for goal slipped a wonderful through ball to Aaron who beat 2 players to the ball to crash it home. To me this is probably team goal of the season great play from all.
With the stallions now just dominating position and Marist deciding to play 2 – 5 – 3 formation to try and get even just 1 single goal, the chances just came and once again the opportunity to really make a statement to the rest of the league had gone, only able to put one more goal in which came Bakky. This came from a free kick from Paddy which was flicked on from Rauru I believe, the ball dropped for Bakky whose eyes were wide open with excitement. The ball moved like it was in slow motion and Bakky got himself in position to side volley it home only to miss it completely and fall over on top of the ball (Eds note: And secure the Pony). The ball rolled away and Bakky just swung his left foot at it and put it into the net from 16yrds (a slight touch from Tom but not enough to claim the goal) 5 nil.
A few other moment’s about the match to mention.
Great game from DC - Great penalty save no matter what the guys say about it being hit straight at you. J|
And another strong performance from Gus, on the right hand side, even though he gave away the penalty by smashing the 10yr old right mid fielder in the 18yd box.
Strong game by Carrick.
Good refereeing by Lloyd and Heath.
And I reckon we rolled the subs pretty well on the weekend lads. No one waited too long on the side lines to get on.
Well done lads and let keep the intensity up for this week against Karori atBen Burn
Park
One more thing Chris’s wife Jodi was meant to have their baby today (Monday) so congratulations Chris and Jodi! (Eds note: Much like Chris' first goal for the Stallions, the baby might be a little late coming, but when it does come, it'll be a stunner!)
Bakky
We had the better of the early exchanges, but as usually we failed to capitalized and put our early opportunities away, We had a few chances early with some good play down the right and a great cross in by Gus right onto the penalty spot only for Bakky to have so much time he put a clean header just right of the right hand upright.
From there we stuck to our task defensively and then ultimately with some good possession and few post and cross bars hit on the way, we put that nervous first goal in which came from Chris which I believe is his first goal for the stallions (No longer a virgin). Great little half volley off the cross bar and in. 1 nil.
Our second goal came from Rauru after some continuous play down the left between Chris, Heath and Carrick the ball ended up with Paddy who move to left back from centre back put in a beautiful long ball (not sure if this was a free kick or not) to Rauru who easily guided it into the far post, 2 nil.
We had a few more chances one with Lloyd toe poking into the back of the net from around 5yrds, this came from a through ball from Carrick (Eds note: It was a self-confessed shanked shot) only to realize that Lloyd needed an extra yard in an off side position to put it in the goal. Off side called J well done Lloyd to get that far up the pitch in the first place.
The second half started with us going into the wind but I think this help us because any long balls that went through were a lot easier to chase than in the first half. The third goal came from Rauru again, this time it came from a corner, this arrived from some great pressure and play from the lads up the right hand side. The corner came in from Paddy, Rauru was fighting for position, he left his marker and the keeper and easily put it in the back of the net. Great assist from Paddy, 3 nil.
The 4th goal of the game came once again from down the right hand side, It must have been at least 16 passes (the first of which was a back pass to Paul in goal) between 6 players, the final 3 phases came from Rauru to put Bakky through who instead of going for goal slipped a wonderful through ball to Aaron who beat 2 players to the ball to crash it home. To me this is probably team goal of the season great play from all.
With the stallions now just dominating position and Marist deciding to play 2 – 5 – 3 formation to try and get even just 1 single goal, the chances just came and once again the opportunity to really make a statement to the rest of the league had gone, only able to put one more goal in which came Bakky. This came from a free kick from Paddy which was flicked on from Rauru I believe, the ball dropped for Bakky whose eyes were wide open with excitement. The ball moved like it was in slow motion and Bakky got himself in position to side volley it home only to miss it completely and fall over on top of the ball (Eds note: And secure the Pony). The ball rolled away and Bakky just swung his left foot at it and put it into the net from 16yrds (a slight touch from Tom but not enough to claim the goal) 5 nil.
A few other moment’s about the match to mention.
Great game from DC - Great penalty save no matter what the guys say about it being hit straight at you. J|
And another strong performance from Gus, on the right hand side, even though he gave away the penalty by smashing the 10yr old right mid fielder in the 18yd box.
Strong game by Carrick.
Good refereeing by Lloyd and Heath.
And I reckon we rolled the subs pretty well on the weekend lads. No one waited too long on the side lines to get on.
Well done lads and let keep the intensity up for this week against Karori at
One more thing Chris’s wife Jodi was meant to have their baby today (Monday) so congratulations Chris and Jodi! (Eds note: Much like Chris' first goal for the Stallions, the baby might be a little late coming, but when it does come, it'll be a stunner!)
Bakky
Sunday, June 8, 2014
They can't run, pass, score ...
5-0.
Again, I'm terrible at remembering what happens in games so tell me if I've got this wrong:
Goals:
Chris (Hmm, if we counted Rauru's keeper's parry as an assist is a shot off the bar? Likely not since it was off target I guess?)
Rauru x 2 (both assists Paddy?)
Aaron (assist Bakky)
Tom (assist Bakky)
Stallion Chris for that sweeeet half volley shot and breaking his Stallion's duck.
Pony I can't recall - but do remember that Bakky is writing the match repot so he must have done something stupid or pissed someone off.
And the Accies dropped points against Naenae giving us a 4 point buffer.
Again, I'm terrible at remembering what happens in games so tell me if I've got this wrong:
Goals:
Chris (Hmm, if we counted Rauru's keeper's parry as an assist is a shot off the bar? Likely not since it was off target I guess?)
Rauru x 2 (both assists Paddy?)
Aaron (assist Bakky)
Tom (assist Bakky)
Stallion Chris for that sweeeet half volley shot and breaking his Stallion's duck.
Pony I can't recall - but do remember that Bakky is writing the match repot so he must have done something stupid or pissed someone off.
And the Accies dropped points against Naenae giving us a 4 point buffer.
Friday, June 6, 2014
End of Season review - 2013
Very late, but needs to be done for record keeping. None of the award recipients were there so a second nomination was given to people who were.
Stallion: Paddy. Scored or assisted in every game he played (I think) except one which was a game vs Olympic at Wakefield when gale force winds meant he couldn't get it into the penalty box from his wing. Graham collected it on the night for only conceding 1 goal, from a penalty, in 3021 minutes of football. Amazing stuff.
Colt: Tom. But on a solid first season with an exceptional second season, full of goals and assists. Can't remember who got it on the night.
Pony: Our favourite award which had the honor of going to Dan. The leakiest keeper this side of the Rimutaka Gorge. Conceded 11x the number of goals as Graham, and didn't get his name on the score sheet either. Thank goodnees that guy isn't playing for us anymore ;). Chris got it on the night as the only person there that didn't get on the score sheet.
We were also awarded club 'Team of the Year' for being the only team in the club to win a grade, and our 12 goals conceded (*cough* 11 by Dan *cough*) was the least number of goals by any team in any grade in Capital Football. What a team, what a year!
Stallion: Paddy. Scored or assisted in every game he played (I think) except one which was a game vs Olympic at Wakefield when gale force winds meant he couldn't get it into the penalty box from his wing. Graham collected it on the night for only conceding 1 goal, from a penalty, in 3021 minutes of football. Amazing stuff.
Colt: Tom. But on a solid first season with an exceptional second season, full of goals and assists. Can't remember who got it on the night.
Pony: Our favourite award which had the honor of going to Dan. The leakiest keeper this side of the Rimutaka Gorge. Conceded 11x the number of goals as Graham, and didn't get his name on the score sheet either. Thank goodnees that guy isn't playing for us anymore ;). Chris got it on the night as the only person there that didn't get on the score sheet.
We were also awarded club 'Team of the Year' for being the only team in the club to win a grade, and our 12 goals conceded (*cough* 11 by Dan *cough*) was the least number of goals by any team in any grade in Capital Football. What a team, what a year!
Downing his Sour Cream & Beer "I didn't get on the score-sheet" drink.
Battle of the socks
What a second half, a supersub 10 minute performance from Carrick, and we turn a tight 1-1 halftime game to a pretty easy 4-2 win. Nicely done.
Goals:
Tom (assist Rauru? - might have to check the rules on keeper knockdowns).
Carrick x 2 (Paddy, ???)
Heath (Paddy)
Will update the assists when someone lets me know who did them.
Pony/Stallion?
Stallion - that goal scoring burst from Carrick is pretty irresistable, but Paddy's dual crosses which led to goals and a third as good but missed was over the top great too.
Pony - there were a couple of open goal misses there right? Anything else?
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