User:Smclarets

SMClaret FC
SMClarets are a 6-aside football team who play in the PSL soccer league on Thursday nights at Colne (http://www.pslsoccer.co.uk/). SMClarets, managed by Joe Swift and his assistant Brian Robertson, have sucessfully won 3 game out of 6. The team consists of 10 players:

1. Brian Robertson (1 Golden Oldie) Plays in defence, and is the rock of the team.

2.  Joe Swift (2 Golden Oldie) An old head at the back and keeps the defence in order.

3. Simon Walker (4 Winky Walker) After a shaky start he has new found confidence and footwear and is a pivitoal part of the midfield.

4. Matthew Dugdale (5 Duggieee) Plays in defence, has performed well in recent weeks and scored on his debut.

5. Wesley Naughton (7 Naughty Naughts) The best is yet to come as he as only played 12 minutes.

6. Darren Swift (9 Eggyman) Plays in midfield, having the free role.

7. Matthew Room (14 Mates) The prolific goalscorer hasn't yet got off the mark in recent times.

8.  Scott Robertson (13 Flying Scotsman) Allows himself to be provoked but is still the Makelele of the team.

9. Adam Eastwood (16 Englishman) Plays up front in a new role for him but is always a danger.

10. Chris (99 Chris) The new keeper is an inspiration and makes many vital saves.

1st Game
The Mighty Salmon 8 vs Smclarets 3    -     Quote of the game: "I'll knock that stupid haircut of your head"

A valiant performance from the lads in a game that was tightly fought with two quick fire goals from Scott Robertson and Adam Eastwood. Later on in the half, and after several scuffals Scott Robertson was wrongly shown the blue card. After Adam Eastwood's earlier finshing his marking lacked composure and after Simon Walker took a tumble they were soon let back in to the game. The second half saw Wes Naughton and Scott Robertson come back into the game in which the defence, as Joe Swift put, seemed to lose there heads. The only consolation that appeared was Adam Eastwood's spectacular finish after a well crafted goal conjured up by whole team. Matthew Dugdale was a great loss at the back. The highlight of the game was when Wesley Naughton took one for the team and nearly lost one of his alberts.

Player ratings:

Brian Robertson 2/10

Simon Walker   3/10

Wesley Naughton 5/10

Adam Eastwood  8/10 (Man of the Match)

Darren Swift   7/10

Matthew Room   5/10

Scott Robertson 7/10

2nd Game
Boundry Mill 5 vs Smclarets 1    -     Quote of the game: "They wouldnt even shake our hands"

An unfair result in the end Smclarets warranted more as they matched Boundry Mill in every aspect. Many chances went begging and the pressure wasn't capatilied upon. Consolation goal scored by Matthew Dugdale.

Player ratings:

Brian Robertson 6/10

Joe Swift      5/10

Darren Swift   5/10

Matthew Room   5/10

Scott Robertson 5/10

Adam Eastwood  4/10

Matthew Dugdale 7/10 (Man of the Match)

3rd Game
Moores FC 0 vs Smclarets 1    -     Quote of the game: "Thank God for that"

As we had unfortunately lost the first 2 games this was a must win for us. Thankfully we got of to a good start with shots going close on many occasions. After all the pressure came the break through, after Matthew Room played Scott Robertson through on goal Robertson kept his cool and finish convincingly, making it 1-0. We held on in the second half with strong performances at the back from Joe Swift and Matthew Dugdale, with Matthew Room leading the line well. Also Darren Swift and Adam Eastwood also had very strong games. Overall a very convincing win for SMClarets.

Player ratings:

Brian Robertson 7/10

Joe Swift   10/10  (Man of the Match)

Darren Swift   8/10

Matthew Room   8/10

Scott Robertson 8/10

Adam Eastwood  8/10

Matthew Dugdale 9/10

4th Game
Smclarets 3 vs Unknown 0    -     Quote of the game: "He's got work in the morning!!!" (Joe Swift)

Another well deserved victory for Smclarets as they brushed aside the unknown side. Adam Eastwood broke the deadlock early on as Smclarets dominance began to tell, the goal was taken with great composure as he slotted the ball into the bottom corner after being played through by Darren Swift. After the goal the unknown team applied the pressure but with great keeping from Chris and great defending from all the lads the score remained 1-0. In the second half Wesley Naughton and Simon Walker came on for Adam Eastwood and Darren Swift. The unknown team continued to press but never looked dangerous. But two quickfire goals on the counter attack from Scott Robertson sealed the game for Smclarets. Player Ratings:

Chris 9/10

Joe Swift 8/10

Brian Robertson 8/10

Matthew Dugdale 8/10

Scott Robertson 10/10 (Man of The Match)

Darren Swift 8/10

Simon Walker 8/10

Wesley Naughton 7/10

Adam Eastwood 8/10

5th Game
Smclarets 1 vs LIMA Engineering 2    -     Quote of the game: "Busy as Bees Bhoys" (Joe Swift)

A strong performance by the lads, although beaten after taking an early lead. Scott Robertson opened the scoring after bursting through the midfield and slotting past the goalkeeper convincingly. LIMA then replied striaght away from the kick off. Then further disappiontment added when LIMA scored a second just before the break with a deflected goal off Matthew Dugdale. In the second half Matthew Dugdale and Scott Robertson missed clear-cut chances to send Smclaret to there third defeat in 5.

Player Ratings:

Chris 8/10

Joe Swift 5/10

Scott Robertson 3/10

Matthew Dugdale 7/10

Brian Robertson 8/10 (Man of The Match)

Darren Swift 6/10

Simon Walker 6/10

Wesley Naughton 7/10

Adam Eastwood 7/10

6th Game
Smclarets 6 vs Gisbon Park Rangers 2     -     Quote of the game from Joe Swift: "Hes meant to be playing in defence! A convincing win from Smclarets as they destroyed Gisbon Park Rangers. Smclarets twice took the lead with goals from Adam Eastwood but were pegged back because of sloppy defending by Joe Swift. After that though Smclarets stepped up a gear with Adam Eastwood scoring another two goals, with Darren Swift and John Hynes adding goals to compounding Gisbon's misery. Scott Robertson was absent for the first half, but and John Hynes stepped in brilliantly. All round a superb peformane from the Smclarets!

Player Ratings:

Wesley Naughton 8/10

Mathhew Dugdale 8/10

Joe Swift       6/10

Darren Swift    9/10

John Hynes      9/10

Simon Walker    8/10

Scott Robertson 7/10 Adam Eastwood 10/10 (Man of The Match)

Training Sessions
Running sessions will commence every monday and tuesday after college. The only commited people are Adam Eastwood and Scott Robertson who run, being unfit may have something to do with this. Matthew Dugdale has declined the offer to participate in the training session as he is the model of a fitness, along with Wesley Naughton who is a lazy get.