Author: Matt Haswell

Yesterday’s Results. 2s lost 6-4 away at Ally Pally and 5s lost 6-3 at OWCs in the reinstated Cup game (3-1 down at HT) (pics of action)

but 4s win 4-1 at Old Wilsonians. (1s 3s and 6s all off at a very wet Jo Hood).

Three trips up and down the north circular, Victoria and Northern lines in three successive Saturday’s and this time we were off to Crouch End for a typically testing battle on their first team ‘pitch’ which hadn’t seen any football since November. The good news for Browner was that no matter where he found himself he always had an excuse for his first touch but for others it meant that playing any real flowing football was going to be a challenge.

We didn’t start particularly well with Tills and Woody getting over run through the middle and the front three of Van, Bosh and Whiteman struggling to get hold of the ball to feet or in behind the Vamps back row. It was at the other end where a lot of the action was and Sherbs had to be on his toes to keep the scores level with a couple of smart stops from half chances. As the half wore on we began to dictate the play morethrough excellent play from Al G and Rat from full back whilst Snooks was enjoying more success throug the middle. Chances were starting to fall our way and after another marauding run down the right from Rat his deep cross found Bosh in space which he expertly guided past the keeper with a smart first time volley to put us one up. The second goal wasn’t far behind and this time Whiteman delivered from the right to find Tills whose header cannoned off the bar and was first to the rebound to turn the ball home to double our advantage going in to the break.

The second half began in the same vein as the first but this time the Vamps found a way past Sherbs (for the first time in three appearances)after some poor marking in our penalty box. We didn’t panic though and soon regained control of the game through decent spells of play down both flanks before Whiteman picked out Van with a pin point cross and his header squirmed through the keepers grasp to restore our two goal lead. Woody then polished the afternoon off nicely with a cross/shot from the touch line which found the far corner of the net and that was that. The hard work that a lot of the squad are putting in on Wednesday nights with Nathan is really paying dividends as we are looking stronger and fitter as games go on. With seven fixtures to go and promotion still very much up for grabs we must not take stop working hard and playing the football that has got us this far. Next week sees us return to action at the Hood against EBOG and thankfully the North Circ will be given a break.

MOM:

Team:Sherbs, Al G, Clappers, Browner, Graves, Tills (1), Woody (1), Snook, Van (1) (Marsh), Bosher(1), Whiteman (Manton)

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Disappointing loss for Team Handsome yesterday, but post-match traditions were observed. Here’s Mike receiving Man Most Handsome from captain Willgoss, the Stevens twins celebrating their birthday with a Predator, Ryan begging to come back, and Craig enjoying his Predator while Rich sups Merton’s newest beverage: The Pint of Unspecific. Available now at Roy The Applegate Bar.

Todays Results: 1s win away 3-1 at Lea Valley to progress in AFA Senior Cup. 2s (pic) lose 4-2 at home to Norsemen in a poor game. 3s (pic) lose 6-5 to West Wickham in Junior Cup. Really battling 2nd half performance with some great goals. 4-1 down and 5-4 up. 5s lost 3-1 at Old Wilsons and 6s lost 9-4 to City of London.

From Roger Asling hon Disciplinary Chairman.
as of 4/11/2014 the card count is as follows
1st team   5 yellow cards
2nd team  4 yellow cards
3rd team   4 yellow cards plus 3 red cards.
4th team   2 yellow cards
5th team   0 cards
6th team   0 cards
The Disciplinary panel has already had to give suspensions to 5 players !
the AFA have suspended 3 players.
At this stage of the season this is just not good enough. given that we are at the moment not fielding all 6 teams on a weekly basis as well.
Gentlemen you must adhere to the laws of the game and curb your behaviour on the field of play.
I urge you to read & comply with the rules and regulations laid down in the players charter of Merton Football Club. You were all given a copy on joining this season. I would also point out the club Disciplinary code that you can find on the Disciplinary page here on the website. 
                   

OUTSTANDING FINES
You are reminded that if you have not paid fines outstanding from this season or last, you may be suspended. please pay via BACs, to your manager/captain or any committee member. If you have any queries do not hesitate to discuss them with me.
[email protected] or 07879546090
Roger(DODGE)Asling