Skegby Colts - News

22 February 2003

Obviously a few matches have been and gone since I was last here, sorry about that, in between small Country take overs and my meetings with Blair and Branson, I have to find time to write this!
I think we will have to have an unwritten rule that any losses in double figures do not get reported on, as last weeks game was dire. However, todays game was fantastic. To go from something like 10-0 when we played Dresden a week or so ago to only 5-0 today shows that Skegby Colts are improving. Players previously suspected of being bribed with bayblades by the other side showed a marked improvement today. There was considerably less "wrong place wrong time" and much more positioning and thinking going on although it has been noticed attributing blame is becoming more common. Maybe the parents can point out to their little darlings that they are only in a position to criticise other players when they are perfect and Dave will not be sitting that course for quite some time.
Man of the match went to someone who deserved it, the supporters supported and the players played. We are not sure if the ref “reffed” as he looked a bit young (Pam wanted to see if he was up for adoption). The usual abundance of mud was there and I am thinking of buying shares in a leading washing powder. I doubt you will see anything for tomorrows game as I will be in work writing another essay for college (far be it from me to leave it to the 11th hour). Should anyone actually be reading this and want to contribute (still not seen any proof that you lot are) you are more than welcome to contact Alan (Lucas’s dad)





21 January 2003

Due to overwhelming international pressure, boycotts, strikes and letters to my mother, here is the news.
So what has happened in the last two months since this site was updated?....blimey there is a question...ok several things would definitely happened. We would definitely have been cold and wet, Dave would have definitely wore his "unique" hat, messages would be delivered (after the event though!), no parent would have been happy at having their son being substituted and we would all of been immensely proud of our winning football team.
The players skills have improved considerably, each performing better in their own way. Liam and Chris have stopped being so polite and passing the ball to one another in front of the oppositions goal, insisting that the other takes the shot! James is taking less notes as the ball passes him by and is now running after it (I think his studs were too long and he was effectively putting down roots!) Lucas is starting to look behind him before moving forward so the wing mirrors are now no longer needed and Richard is now more than willing to get stuck in (his request for boxing gloves was denied by the way). Joe somehow always seems to be in the thick of it and seems to never be phased by size and speed of his opponent (what are his parents feeding him?) Callum is coming on nicely and seems to be more aware of positioning with the same going for Luke and Tyrell. Rory must have been to kung fu classes because his goal saving recently has been more likened to Jackie Chan than David Semen! Kyle has found his sprinting legs and is always there willing to support (mentally as well as physically, they all go to him for advice!…..ha ha ha). If there is anyone I have forgotten then give yourself a pat on the back, I am sure you deserve it!

24th November
Who ever it was that we were playing, they seemed to vary in size from pint sized to Goliath by comparison. This was probably the best we have seen the Colts play with several players trying new positions. Some took to it like ducks to water and showed their flexibility and all round ball control skills, others appeared to be drowning, but maximum effort and a well done all round for being thrown in at the deep end.
We were truly robbed, the end score was 1-1 and Skegby must have been in double figures for shots on goal, had the oppositions goalie had been a few stones lighter and less wide then it would be safe to say that we would of scored a few more!
Chris takes the credit for our single breakthrough and well deserved too. The sticky football boot syndrome was back again with Liam suffering the stickiest boots of all and a few new “dummie” moves that none of us had seen before that resembled the tango, waltz and a bit of break dancing thrown in for good measure. Tyrel had completely the opposite problem with the ball being neatly placed in the other field!
Man of the match goes to Rory for another fantastic display of goalie aerobics (needed or not!).
Once again fearless Jo showed his rugged determination backed up by fast Richard, hidden kick Callum, Lanky Luke and unmoveable Kyle. Anyone else not mentioned also gets a well done and they have not been mentioned because its nearly 6.00 pm, I am still in the office and I have to go and get some chips and can not think who else should be mentioned.
Dave is supposed to be taking this over but I know that won’t happen so watch this space for more news.
P.S. I have no clue as to who is reading this so any feedback would be appreciated by sending an email to alan@eventureinternet.com Any comments the parents would like to add would be greatly appreciated too so I can spread the blame for any impending lawsuits for slander. See you all on Saturday when I hope the venue is less muddy…very embarrassing being pushed out the mud in my car by a couple of “lurvely ladies”.

27th October
Again, same problem exists becuase I have been to bed more than once since the match was played, however I can remember that the weather was terrible, that the match was stopped with only minutes to go even though we were winning 2-0 and that we have to play it all again next week. The best unbrella blown out goes to Pam who had a great display of how not to open an unbrella in gale force winds. Instant wrecked umbrella goes to Emma, Pams daughter, who's rain sheltering device lasted all of half a second.
Just as well that the match was abandoned and Dave did not ask for votes for man of the match because they all had a storming game (no pun intended) Probably the best we have seen Skegby Colts play, lets hope we see much more in the future.

26th October

Blimey, I have been in bed since I wrote this so can not remember anything about what went on...I am sure man of the match deserved it, that the players played their hearts out, that Dave wore that odd shaped hat again becuase it was cold and all the dads were begining to realise that next Saturday means we are going to be sweating, heavy breathing and close to heart attack wrecks.