All made up for by Chris getting off the sour scream/beer combo with a screamer. The whole team was very excited , except for Tangihaere, Paul, Graham, and Tim ...
Not much to talk about - they did the double over us, but an * needed for both games - the first one no one knew just how wasted Gus was, and yesterday, well ...
Goals:
Carrick (Dan assist)
Chris (any assist?)
Stallion:
There can be only one - Chris.
Pony:
A few options:
Aaron - 'charming the pants of the referee' - okay, so I forget my shorts and the ref kindly lent me his. Nothing to see here. Had a good game that ref. Nice shorts too. A deserved pony, but since I'm missing the next game it needs to go elsewhere:
Paul - the bring down and control (kind of) which led to their first goal.
Nick - the perfect infield cross (to their striker on the edge of the box who obliged)
Now another * - I don't know if I can endorse this one - blame Graham: Carrick for 'not pulling finger'. Booo.
Okay, final game against wainui (who beat Brooklyn - they may have messing around like us?), finish on a high Stallions.
Sunday, August 16, 2015
Saturday, August 15, 2015
A bit of respect for the Stallions from the KCU match report - key areas highlighted
After our enforced week off due to the weather, we resumed our season which has now turned into a relegation battle facing Vic uni stallions that are 2nd in the league and have near enough secured promotion.
Again for Elmo it was a struggle to find a fully fit team to face these guys, the fact that the 1sts were away playing at the same time made us even more stretched and Sargie having had a few weeks off with a bad back decided on lifting a bag of cement into his car on Saturday morning thus hurting it again and leaving him 60% fit at best (Bend the knees while lifting sargie its basic manual handling haha). It has been an on-going thing with us this year and one that has made it not an enjoyable campaign.
In our last fixture against the stallions (we lost 3-2) they were much the better team for most of the game and are a well drilled outfit proof of that is in them getting promotion. We decided with going with a 4-5-1 formation to counter their midfield and protect ourselves a bit and we all agreed that we needed to fight hard in every aspect of the game if we wanted to get the 3 points.
Again for Elmo it was a struggle to find a fully fit team to face these guys, the fact that the 1sts were away playing at the same time made us even more stretched and Sargie having had a few weeks off with a bad back decided on lifting a bag of cement into his car on Saturday morning thus hurting it again and leaving him 60% fit at best (Bend the knees while lifting sargie its basic manual handling haha). It has been an on-going thing with us this year and one that has made it not an enjoyable campaign.
In our last fixture against the stallions (we lost 3-2) they were much the better team for most of the game and are a well drilled outfit proof of that is in them getting promotion. We decided with going with a 4-5-1 formation to counter their midfield and protect ourselves a bit and we all agreed that we needed to fight hard in every aspect of the game if we wanted to get the 3 points.
The conditions were bloody freezing wind and rain and we were not impressed by the fact that KCDC hadn’t fixed the showers so we had a nice cold shower to look forward to after the game..
1st Half
We kicked off and our intensity from the 1st whistle was a lot better than in recent weeks we wanted the ball all the time and our communication was better than usual, we were stretching the opposition with good wing play by Mitch and Evans. The stallions came into the game though with a shot that was saved well by Robin then dropped by Robin, then caught by Robin, then dropped, then finally made secure by Robin. Jesus H Christ Robin you are going to give us all a heart attack with that kind of carry on so stop it mate!!!
Robin then followed that up with one of the best saves I’ve seen at Weka following a ball inform the left wing the stallions striker smashed it from 8 yards and for all money it was going into the top corner but Robin dives and sticks out a strong right hand to tip it over for a corner, bloody outstanding mate.
At the other end we were making inroads just our final decision making letting us down but we seemed in control and on the 20 min mark Jarrod spotted me losing my marker (Editors note: Aaron throws his hands up in the air - 'who me?' and put in a great 30 yard diagonal ball which I took down 20 yards out shifted it onto my left boot and drilled it into the bottom corner. 1-0 KCU. We were on the front foot now and started attacking using Mitch down the left with his pace and Evans/Mark down the right with their lack of pace (sorry lads) but they were working well together as an attacking and defensive unit. Our back four were stopping everything coming at them very calmly and looked in total control. We had a few more chances and a few balls in that no one could get on the end of but we finished the half strong to go in at the break 1-0 up
At the other end we were making inroads just our final decision making letting us down but we seemed in control and on the 20 min mark Jarrod spotted me losing my marker (Editors note: Aaron throws his hands up in the air - 'who me?' and put in a great 30 yard diagonal ball which I took down 20 yards out shifted it onto my left boot and drilled it into the bottom corner. 1-0 KCU. We were on the front foot now and started attacking using Mitch down the left with his pace and Evans/Mark down the right with their lack of pace (sorry lads) but they were working well together as an attacking and defensive unit. Our back four were stopping everything coming at them very calmly and looked in total control. We had a few more chances and a few balls in that no one could get on the end of but we finished the half strong to go in at the break 1-0 up
Half Time Score KCU 1-0 Vic Uni Stallions
At half time we knew that we still had a lot of work to do but if we got a goal early then it would put us in a good position to take the 3 points. At this point I was joined by my eldest boy Thomas for the team talk and all I can say is that if he starts using the language that was used during it I will not be best pleased!!!!! He found the words used hilarious as only a 4 year old can J
Also the guys up on the deck still thought it was 0-0 and didn’t realise we had scored, Coppo and Ox I think you need to go to Specsavers!!!!
2nd Half
The stallions kicked off but we continued our pressing game and making them make mistakes and about 2 mins into the half Mark went down the right and whipped in a great ball, there was some confusion between the Keeper and the centre back which resulted in the centre back heading the ball past the keeper and into the empty net. (Editors note: 'Some confusion - thats generous!) 2-0 KCU
Mark actually tried to claim the goal saying it was a shot on target but sorry mate I can’t give it to you!!! (Editors note: Milky, don't even think about it)
They kicked off and upped their game and started playing some good stuff down and passing the ball around really well and with the lack of training for us we started getting a little ragged (Editors note: ha!) but our defence was playing magnificently and staying calm and reading every situation very well. At the other end we were now playing counter attack football and doing ok without actually having real clear cut chances on goal, Blocker had one that I flicked onto him but just couldn’t get a shot away and I had a poor effort saved by the keeper after the ball came back to me from a clearance but I could sense that we were not to be denied today.
With 15 mins to go Connor came on for Evans who had run his arse off all day for us down the right and done a great job, fair play to Connor for playing for us again this week as he’s still coming back from a knee injury and at that tentative stage about tackling which is fair enough but he’s got the minerals (cockney reference see the movie snatch) to give his all for this team and that means a lot to all of us.
We had a few scares towards the end with the stallions hitting some long balls into the box but Robin was having a stormer and never looked like getting beaten and he never did, the ref blew his whistle and the game finished 2-0 KCU
Mark actually tried to claim the goal saying it was a shot on target but sorry mate I can’t give it to you!!! (Editors note: Milky, don't even think about it)
They kicked off and upped their game and started playing some good stuff down and passing the ball around really well and with the lack of training for us we started getting a little ragged (Editors note: ha!) but our defence was playing magnificently and staying calm and reading every situation very well. At the other end we were now playing counter attack football and doing ok without actually having real clear cut chances on goal, Blocker had one that I flicked onto him but just couldn’t get a shot away and I had a poor effort saved by the keeper after the ball came back to me from a clearance but I could sense that we were not to be denied today.
With 15 mins to go Connor came on for Evans who had run his arse off all day for us down the right and done a great job, fair play to Connor for playing for us again this week as he’s still coming back from a knee injury and at that tentative stage about tackling which is fair enough but he’s got the minerals (cockney reference see the movie snatch) to give his all for this team and that means a lot to all of us.
We had a few scares towards the end with the stallions hitting some long balls into the box but Robin was having a stormer and never looked like getting beaten and he never did, the ref blew his whistle and the game finished 2-0 KCU
Final Score – KCU 2-0 Vic Uni Stallions
Scorers – Paul McKillop & OG (Mark Rutherford assist)
A great battling performance from us to secure a win against a very good side, we all gave everything and it showed. I got home Saturday night thinking we were safe from relegation (we sit in 4th spot) but the results didn’t go all our way so we still need 1 point from our last two games so there’s still a job to be done.
Wednesday, August 12, 2015
The ol switch a roo
Highlights from the Stallions vs Karori game this weekend.
Paddy and (probably) Heath are the only two out so far this weekend meaning we have a full 14. I'll have to have a look at who's subbed but there are a few people who have only subbed twice. Who were the subs on the weekend - Tangihaere, Paddy, Heath, Nick, Aaron & Carrick?
Lloyd will be a first half sub but there'll need to be a few others as well.
To the line up!
GK - Tim (and on penalty duties since he's not going to get another chance up front this year to get off the bagel)
D - Lloyd, Milky, Dan, Nick
M - Rauru, Carrick, Gerald (since you've played in D a lot), Gus, Aaron
A - Paul, Tangihaere, Chris, Graham
The strikers can have half a game each up front and the other half wherever there is space. Anyone who still hasn't scored can play up front the following week as well. Thinking back to past goals scored, I remember Paul scoring a great goal last year when he smashed it across the face of goal into the corner (or was that 5-a-side?). I definitely remember a few seasons ago him scoring against a 9-man Lower Hutt team in the first game of the season. Graham scored a stunner from a corner against a North Wellington team last year (or was it the year before?), and Chris scored a cracker of a half volley last year against Marist.
The strikers can have half a game each up front and the other half wherever there is space. Anyone who still hasn't scored can play up front the following week as well. Thinking back to past goals scored, I remember Paul scoring a great goal last year when he smashed it across the face of goal into the corner (or was that 5-a-side?). I definitely remember a few seasons ago him scoring against a 9-man Lower Hutt team in the first game of the season. Graham scored a stunner from a corner against a North Wellington team last year (or was it the year before?), and Chris scored a cracker of a half volley last year against Marist.
Which leaves Tangihaere. Talk us through your last goal Tangihaere. It was in the same game against the 9 of Lower Hutt a couple of seasons ago if memory serves me right. A thigh at the back post from a corner? Or actually, did you score the winner against a team a couple of years ago at Nairnville? I remember lying face down on the ground trying to milk a free kick (as you do) and next thing you know you've gone and scored. At the right end even!
Monday, August 10, 2015
Rauru's preparing his end of season speech on facebook
'Watch out 3rds, we're looking to make you the 4ths next season!'
Sunday, August 9, 2015
Stallions: 0, KCU: 2, Hodges: Laughing hysterically
So what's the worst possible preparation for a game?
10 mins before kick off: 'Hey, we have won promotion, nothing is riding on this game.'
Or something like that. Screw this, nothing to report here.
10 mins before kick off: 'Hey, we have won promotion, nothing is riding on this game.'
Or something like that. Screw this, nothing to report here.
Monday, August 3, 2015
Sorry Heath, this needs to be recorded for posterity
'I learnt a lesson in the weekend. If someone offers you the chance to fill-in for them, make sure they aren’t playing Olympic.
I’m out with a broken snozz.'
Saturday, August 1, 2015
From: The Dangers of Untreated Fantasy Football Addiction
A clinical psychologist warns that extreme football fanaticism may actually be an addiction that can damage life’s most significant relationships. Even in parts of the country where football madness is normal, the psychologist states that Fantasy Football fans need to become more alert to the danger Fantasy Football turning into obsession. Over-indulging in sports viewing can negatively impact a person’s quality of life. The psychologist says it is not only about the number of hours you spend in front of the television or computer, but how that involvement might be taking you away from everyday real-life commitment.
Are you an addict? Answer the below questions to find out if you have a Fantasy Football Addiction:
Do you have football on your mind even when you are involved in other activities?
Do you prioritize the game over significant events in your life such as birthdays, anniversaries and key social gatherings?
Do you feel depressed, angry or become violent if your favorite team loses?
Tips for Dealing with People with Fantasy
Do you have football on your mind even when you are involved in other activities?
Do you prioritize the game over significant events in your life such as birthdays, anniversaries and key social gatherings?
Do you feel depressed, angry or become violent if your favorite team loses?
Tips for Dealing with People with Fantasy
I reckon a lot of Stallions suffer from Fantasy Football delusion - the sense that they might beat me. Its seasonal - lasts abut a month and then harsh reality kicks in.
It all begins again next weekend - get in, sign up, make your decisions wisely ...
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