2nd XI Match Reports

Broomfield 2's 4-3 Broomfield 5's 31st March 2007

Well well well the 2's have only gone and won two in a row and I do not care if this was a friendly because the 5ths are a high flying young side with loads of pace and talent so to win was no easy task. It was a beautiful day as we kicked off, two vibrant young sides looking resplendent in their kits, a lovely playing surface, a fine ref in Laurie Payne (a memory for Andy T)  and a lovely young man called Marlo in goal, grabbed at the last minute by Ricky as he walked his dog in the park. The seconds were graced with the comeback of George and Jamie but were missing a whole host of players, poor Bob struggles even with friendlies it seems.  Again, he chose the wrong week to give up glue sniffing. The first half was a blur of Brazilian brilliance as Clayton hit a beautiful volley in to the top right hand corner and then finished off a defensive mistake to make it 2.0. Then Ricky hit a lovely penalty after a handball and then another mistake led the seconds in at half time 4.0 up. We were jubilant. Ricky was talking about getting a new job, Dave was considering a hair cut and Jamie was even wondering about getting out of bed before 12 each day and coming off the dole. Bob still had time to slag us off at half-time amongst the fags and lager and we had some oranges given to us by the oppo, lovely touch. It seems as if nothing could touch us, especially with Jamie C and Clyde at the back like Terry and Carvalho......... but slow and shapeless.  One of the spectators said we were playing lovely football, well, more like screamed as he was bundled into the back of an ambulance actually, they section anyone these days. However, these young lads did not give up especially the Rizzler upfront who was complimentary about his keeper John all through the game commentating on all sorts of areas mainly concerned with ladies and reproductive organs. Suddenly in about five minutes of madness, mild mannered, masterly Milo booted over the oppo forward, I still do not know why, I think it might be about a Tomagachi at school or something. Anyway 3.1. Then the wind picked up  and I don't mean in Ricky's pants either, it was like the great storm of 88 all over again. The forward turned and hit a cross and wallop it was 4.2. Were the seconds going to blow it but no, we settled and kept giving it to George who ran up the line until he was booted over by his brother. It was hilarious to hear them moaning at each other as they lay on the floor, Then, in the wink of an eye it was 4.3, a decent turn and shot whilst Mylo was trying to get his toy back with that forward again. However, the boys in white held firm and Lawrie blew the whistle on another win for the 2's. We trooped off and soaped each other down in the showers. If only we had done this during the season you ask.....the football I mean, not the soaping in the showers. No game next week but the whole team are off to Golgotha to re-live what our Lord did for us, special request from the Brazilians that one. Happy Easter, the Lord is risen.

 

Alleyn Old Boys 2's 1-3 Broomfield 2's 24th March 2007

A Fantastic Final Fanfare for the Brooms
 
YESSSSSSSS
 
What a day, what a game, what a performance.
 
On a cold windy day in Sowthhh Landan the Northenders boarded tube and train to descend on Dulwich. There was a real air of optimism about as the Brooms build for the future. We had our two Brazillians, Clayton and Zippy from rainbow , Stewart and Jamie from lower teams and the rest were the stalwarts of a very difficult season. We just all seemed to be happy and with the return of Juan and Dave we were stronger than last week, especially with Neil being absent again (only joking, come back next season Neil we miss ya). The game kicked off and they were obviously a good side attacking quickly and moving well all over the pitch but we were battling like Spartans today with John controlling the defence brilliantly, Juan and Aydris tackling like John terry and Ricky and Dave moving like the pussycat dolls on red bull and vodka. It seemed that we wanted it very badly, remember we were already down. We then used this pressure to cause trouble in their defence and after a back pass worse than mine against East Ham ,Clayton stole in like Juninho and slotted home. 1.0 AVE IT. They really came at us then and then in a moment of madness Brennan got involved in a short scrap on the side with a 6 foot four bodybuilder, it was lucky that he was held back as Sarff landan is his manor and all that. We kept battling but then disaster struck, when John Ward misjudged the wind (not his) and the Mick Hucknall look a like mis-hit it home past Srawling Dorling who now has Ricky's mobile no in a lovely expansion on their friendship.  It was john's fault entirely and he held his hands up which was good of him. It was no one else's fault at all, I just wanted to let the readers know this, John's fault, totally. Paul also nearly knocked out Ricky's best friend Dave when a cross came over. I think it was jealousy myself as the cross was in their box, but hey, Ricky is great company apparently, ask the other young offenders at Feltham.  The back four were superb today with Stewart and Aydrus playing brilliantly and Brennan wrapping up his attacker like a present, all being controlled by John Terry Ward. We came off at half time and Bob gave an inspiring speech to keep battling, to never give up, to be reliable, to always be there for the team, to not forget your horses in battle.??????? then he pissed off home  and missed the win..

The second half began and it was Brooms who were looking dangerous with young Jamie and Clayton and Juan causing trouble. Ricky was playing it around and Dave Brooks won every header possible. Around ten minutes to go we attacked and after a great block  from Ricky he hit home a blinding drive to make it 2.1. We deserved it. Oh yeah I almost forgot Paul Dorling's point blank stop from the striker( an older one, the young one went off as he wasn't allowed a sniff with Brennan about) it was a fantastic save from a great bloke with dodgy tattoos. Afterwards he dedicated it to his new best friend Ricky. Apparently they are travelling to India in the summer together. Then after a great tackle from Stewart (Jamie's dad) it went to Clayton who picked out Zippy with a brilliant  ball who hit it like Shaun Wright Phillips against Spurs, brilliant goal, brilliant football, brilliant result. The whistle blew and we all now look forward to next season, with super players like Ashley who had a blinding game today with brilliant tackles and our new blood from Brazil and lower teams , we are going to be red favourites to win Division three next year. We have also found John Ward's best position, sweeper. We have also found Ricky's dream job-sweeper at Burger King. To cap off a great day Stewart was able to offer 3 of us a lift back and it felt great to wave at the boys as they began their long walk. In the car we downed champers and watched a lap dance as pre match entertainment for the England match. They got back home by the end of the match but who really cares. We all had a lovely pie and beans together and discussed ornithology and literature before saying goodbye until the do on the 27th April. There wasn't a dry eye in the house. The big question is who will be the player of the year. My vote would go to the Rickster for putting up with all the stick I have given him. You are a good lad Ricky, one electronic tag and an ASBO does not mean all hope is lost. Take care until next season readers and look out for the Broomfield podcasts on Itunes. Up the Nothenders, roll on division three.

 

Weirside Rangers 2's 7-1 Broomfield 2's 17th March 2007

What a shocker !
This was a nightmare from start to finish. Bob was badly let down by so many players that we had to leave players at the club due to lack of space, so little space that even George couldn't find room, apparently he refused to go in the ash tray, despite there still being leg room for him.. On the way we picked up two Brazilians, one a fine footballer, the other a brazilian helping us out. We started off okay  but after a defensive mix up we were 1 down. The new defence of Brennan and ward were however coping well with Weirsides constant attacks but poor marking from our braziliian guest led to them taking a two nil lead. It wasn't his fault though cos he was helping us out. Anyway we buckled down and we battled superbly against the sun and the rain to get one back with a fantastic strike from Ricky. We went in 2.1 down but full of hope. Stewart and Clayton as well as Hogge were all doing their best. Aydris was getting stuck in and Dorling got over his early slip and was being commanding.  However it all went to hell in the second half with Weirside capitalising on the weakness on the flanks to bombard us. Brennan the donkey gave away a stupid penalty and then they just did not stop scoring for about 5 minutes. However we all kept fighting, to the death with Phil, Jamie and Ricky and Ashley all doing their best. However a makeshift side can only do so much and the game was lost. However, such was our resolve that the oppo manager gave us a jug  for never giving up and not resorting to kicking them in the air. Shame then that it was because we could not catch them. This was not a 7.1 defeat though, more a 6.1 defeat, yeah that would have been fair. We all sat in the bar with our chilli and blamed Ricky for the loss, but it must be said that we did still have a laugh, every player shook hands with each other and the incredible spirit that has been with us all season continued. One game left.

 

Broomfield 2's 2-0 Old Westminster Citizens 2's 3rd March 2007

On a lovely day at Hazelwood the Brooms put in a battling performance and thoroughly deserved their win with strong performances by all involved. Terry Wildman returned to the side and this added stability meant that the team had a solid base to build on. The last time we played this lot they had one player who waltzed around young Brennan far too easily but revenge was mine today as he hardly got a kick, apart from Terry that was who gleefully kicked him a few times and he was not happy, All the side battled superbly not letting OWC get into their stride and Dean  and Dave gladly slotted home after good build up work from Carlo and Phil. It is hoped that we will be able to keep this defence  for the next match. It is such a shame that we have left it so late in the season and that we are already doomed. But hey life goes on.

 

Carshalton 2's 6-1 Broomfield 2's 17th February 2007

Well, it was .....no. It all started when.......no. The reason we lost is......no.
Hey . We turned up with plenty of time to warm up. The team chosen was missing just one member. They had the same team as last September when they narrowly beat us 3.2 at home, but today on a beautiful winter's day we were soundly beaten by an excellent side of excellent character with not one bad challenge or word all day. In fact I hope they win it although we have yet to play Weirside, but they play super football. Everybody dug in after another poor start when they were 3 up after 15 minutes and when the smallest person on the pitch rose to make it 4.0 we knew it was all over.

Again in the second half we worked hard to make amends and we actually played some decent football but not one of us was up to their normal self and the game ended 6.0. Yet again though we never gave up and we played with a lot of pride but this season we are learning that fitness must come first ,as must sticking to a game plan, but also being flexible if that game plan is not working to change. It seems that barring a miracle the Northenders are on their way down, now we must decide whether we go down depressed and looking for excuses or we give it our best shot and go down fighting having learnt the right lessons for next year. In the seconds we will go down with Broomfield Pride. Bring it on I for one, am proud to captain this side win or lose and even if half of the goals conceded are my fault I still look forward to Saturdays. The season is not over.....

 

Old Easthameians 2's 5-1 Broomfield 2's 3rd February 2007

Well, write a report on this one. It looks terrible but it was the same old story of a shocking first half followed by a tight second half. We began looking organised but after a decent move and some slack marking they were 1 up with a good if not hurried finish. However we kept playing football but were undone when Paul unluckily palmed a cross into his own net. 2.0 yet we were playing the better football, although we lacked that final ball again. Then we were rewarded for keeping going when Ashley hit a superb 30 yard shot into the top corner, that was more of a correct score line. However Donkey Brennan then hit a shocking back pass that let in the winger to make it 3.1. I hold my hands up, it was rubbish. Perhaps I should do as Ricky keeps hinting and hang the boots up.  We were battling hard with John, Dominick and Jamie all working their socks off along with Ricky and Dave  causing trouble whenever they got the ball. It was a tough physical encounter and we held our ground something that the oppo did not seem to like unless they got the decision which was a shame as it was the first game that we had seen that sort of stuff all season. Then just as we were getting back in to it the forward beat off four challenges to hit a good goal, probably the only decent goal they did score. We trudged off down and had a bit of a row at half time. In the second half we went man to man and pushed a defender up and my lord the difference it makes when we attack them. We were the better more determined team in the second half which to their credit the oppo did also appreciate but that still didn't stop them scoring again from basically their only attack in the second half. 5.1 We deserved that score line  in the first half but not the second. What with Old salesians winning 5.1 the northenders are now bottom of the table but we can still dig ourselves out of this hole if we show the fantastic fighting spirit that we showed in the second half, everyone to a man battled like a Trojan and we must continue that into next week against Old Alleyns, a game we can and must win. Most importantly we must keep our heads up and pray with Dean  at his local church for some good luck. Hopefully we will have all our players back next week which would help out Bob too. C'mon the Brooms remember , we may have lost  but we still do not look like Ricky and Dave so count your blessings..

Report by Clyde Brennan

 

Barclay's Bank Eagles 5-2 Broomfield 2's 27th January 2007

Oh dear oh dear oh dear. The season seems to be getting worse and worse  for the Northenders and this heavy defeat was really all we deserved from a quite shocking performance on a shocking ground and even worse changing facilities. We should have known it was going to happen when we were all getting changed in what seemed like Ricky's bedroom, complete with a tiny telly and shocking wallpaper covered in damp patches, although he has since moved and it is apparently a much bigger....box. We had to walk......listen to this.........walk to the pitch on the street like Joe Public, especially with my boots, I was amazed that I was not mugged for them. And this was in Ealing.  The only good thing being that a passer by gave some new clobber to Rob Wildman as he obviously felt sorry for him. Not that he was even playing, which turned out to be a bit of a bonus because apart from a few goals he has been having a bit of a mare and now that he is not playing I can say what I want. We began the game, despite a stirring speech by Bob, like a team condemned, mind you half of us were sick or hung over or Neil Donovan.  They took the lead through a debatable free kick and then young Brennan was exposed for speed by the 18 yr old Olympic athlete and it was 2.0 at half time. Despite this we were playing the better football, from the back out with lovely one touch stuff from all the players except our final ball just wasn't getting there. The second half began and in a bizarre exchange of events Jamie was adjudged to have held his forward, even though he claimed he was given him a cuddle, the ref was not having any of it and it was 3.0. Game over. NO NO NO NO SAITH THE LORD and Dean Rawlinson then hit a cracker into the top right of the Barclays goal. It was a great strike and Dean was very proud of himself, so proud that he spent the rest of the game whacking it up front every chance he got. John was withdrawn for Ashley who was in for Jamie who was retaking his sats exams (bless) and he had a blinding game causing all sorts of problems with something that we had not seen-PACE. So 3.1 and then sacre bleu the striker got away and it was 4.1. We kept on pushing and the Brookster was rewarded for his hard work with a tap in.  He was then rewarded by being subbed. All this on a day he was done for exposure on the Heath. However the Eagles were not to be outdone and they made it 5 after another defensive mistake.  The team walked back to the derelict house crestfallen, Carlo summed it up when he remarked that today the team carried too many players, no one could really hold their heads high, except maybe young Brennan at the back who was his usual snail like self and the ever busy Jaron and Ashley. Perhaps the time is up for the Northenders, Bob is thinking about therapy, Neil is thinking about a spray tan and welsh lessons, John is thinking about a flu remedy and Oxfam clothing, Dean is thinking about the Lord, Jamie is thinking about the dirtiest  tackle I have seen all season, Dave and Ricky are thinking about the last time they got service, possibly at the homeless shelter, Carlo is thinking about his kitchen, Paul is thinking about hanging his gloves up, Jaron is thinking about the Sullivans and Crocodile Dundee, but we all need to realise that despite the results we have got a fantastic team spirit and I for one have never enjoyed a season so much because as a bunch of lads we are winners. 6 left....we can and we will do it. As Mike Ditka of the Chicago Bears once said "You have never lost until you give up"  Roll on Easthamieans away....

Report by Clyde Brennan

 

Broomfield 2's 1-3 Merton 2's 20th January 2007

Oh no not again..........
Yes, a score line that will haunt us like the faces of Ricky's girlfriends, the Northenders lose again to a team we really should have beaten. Due to the first team having a friendly on the main pitch and the second pitch being waterlogged we were forced to play a game on the kids pitch and boy did it help the boys from Merton. Mind you in the worst half of football all season Merton attacked and attacked and we defended and defended. The defence of Wildman, George, Brennan and Donovan had never worked so hard since.......last week and to be fair we done well, done by two throw ins that were like corners. Poor marking causing the first and a bit of extra wind causing the second. John, Carlo, Dean ,Rick and Dave were struggling to get a grip as Merton were first to every ball. Jamie was more like a defender  and poor Dorling was even struggling with his normally excellent kicks. We were awful. Bobby Wildman coated us at half time but at least we could only get better. We started the second half as the first with us going three down when George got into an argument with the ref about hair styles. As the gel flew the striker netted. Then the fight back began with young Brennan moving up and down like a young salmon causing havoc with the opposing defence. Dean scored another absolute blinder for which he duly thanked the lord above and after good work from the Brookster we were awarded a penalty which was put in superbly by Ricky Dingle. We were all over them now but alas the whistle went and another three points was gone. We were downtrodden. Ricky and Dave went back to their patch outside Southgate station to sell the Big issue without their customary smiles. Neil( who had had a mare was replaced by the far better Jamie Collins) and Jaron who replaced Jamie as he is so unfit were both distraught, and it was not because of their hairstyles this time. Bob the manager had even decided to give up the fags if we won and had even bought 40  because he was that confident of the right result.....hold on. George, Carlo and John all went for a lamacun at Yassir Halim together to drown their sorrows and Rob and his brother went out looking for a row in the East End. We now have seven games left to save our season....bring it on

Report by Clyde Brennan

 

Norsemen 2's 3-2 Broomfield 2's 13th January 2007

Well, after the mudbath at Westminster Cits the Northenders were at local rivals Norseman in a game that will go down in history as a cracker. We were playing against a totally different side from the one that we drew against a few weeks back and after a bright start it all looked bleak as we were unjustifiably hit with a penalty after a poor but fair challenge by Neil Donovan. However Paul the cat Dorling sprung to his left to brilliantly palm the ball away. Soon the boys were 2 up following a own goal and a great strike from Rob Wildman who is proving a force at set pieces. We went in 2.0 up, determined to keep the great football going. The first 20 were okay but when they hit us on the break to pull one back the writing was on the wall. The ref misses a blatant offside and wallop it is 2.2. The striker just edging out young Brennan to hit an equaliser. The Brooms were still playing hard though but then disaster struck as we lost two players in a bizarre injury when Rob Wildman ran into his Dad at a corner and knocked him into another player . Both were concussed and had to leave the field with Brooms having no subs to replace them. Amazingly with just 9 we looked like likely winners. Carlo and John were knocking it about, Ricky and Dave were doing mindless flicks and George and Jamie were busy going off injured. We pushed up for a last minute corner, the ball was cleared and as Carlo shouted out "oy what's going on ere" the young  winger ran the full length of the field to smash it into the top right hand corner in literally the last kick of the match. We had lost 3.2 again. However as the night drew in we all agreed that it had been a heroic loss, similar in ways to Custers last stand at little Big Horn. At least we were closer to home than last week. Anyway we have not given up, we will fight to the last man. Even if we do lose we can all be happy in the knowledge that we do not look like John Ward, thank heavens for small mercies.

Report by Clyde Brennan

 

Old Westiminster Citizans 2's 3-2 Broomfield 2's 6th January 2007

Happy New Year to all my readers.

 Well what a start, a 3.2 loss in ridiculous conditions. A game that we knew should not have been played whilst the rain fell in Enfield kicked off in a puddle and ended in a small lake complete with fishermen and tackle who told us to piss off as we were scaring the fish away. We arrived late but still confident of a fresh start. Ricky and Dave were late due to a naughty comment to the Police Sergeant in the holding cell, otherwise he would have released them earlier. The game began and after a decent start we were let down by some poor marking (not me though) and wallop we start the year as we left off. However we again played the better football and were obviously the better team. Our individuals were better than theirs, even John was shining in midfield and with Jaron controlling the play we were confident of a result. However the Aussie surfer was soon limping into his Fosters as he left us to be replaced by Phil who had been tracked down and brought back to the club from a nasty incident in France he would not comment on. We were all over them with Carlo, Jamie, Ricky and the Brookster all having rampaging runs. Then Jamie Wildman, who can now read, came back to mark at a corner and sadly for the little one he miss hit a clearance as well as directing it into the path of the opposition, oh yeah he also took all the pace out of the ball as well, oh yeah and he put all of us on the wrong foot, but apart from that it was not his fault-and bosh it was 2.0. We went in for a half time orange down but not out. Bob took his fag out of his mouth to tell us that we had to keep going. We listened and after a ten man move Ricky used his ribs to lay it on for his fellow jobseeker Dave and it was 2.1. Rob Wildman went on one of his customary runs, nutsing the oppo, he laid it on for Ricky who fed John and it was 2.2. John leapt for joy, running around the corner flag, acting like a DJ, somersaulting, holding a baby, shooting at imaginary people, all the classic celebrations, oh it was so super, but no, the ref had disallowed it for offside. My gosh, we felt so sorry for him we really did. It almost made up for his stupid hat. Anyway, the game was end to end, people diving in, Dean just whacking it up front, Jamie being subbed for his Dad as he is fitter than him, Brennan getting absolutely torn to pieces by one of the forwards, Rob basically picking the ball up as it went towards the goal and not even getting booked. His handprints were on it but the ref just gave a corner, magic stuff. Little Jamie Collins was as loud as ever and kept tackling like a demon, sometimes even getting the ball as well as the little guy's legs. It looked like we were going to get an equaliser, but alas their midfielder hit a shot from 35 yards that Paul lost in the dark as it went in past his ear at 1 mile an hour. However the Northenders kept going and after a superb move begun by young Brennan who made his one and only tackle the ball eventually reached Ricky who chipped the keeper. We then had an obvious penalty turned down and the whistle blew.  We trudged back in the snow and hail for a warm shower where we all felt like what is written on Paul Dorling's bum. However after a pep talk and a fag with the boss we all agreed it had been an enjoyable game and we agreed to come back next week. As it is away to Carshalton we will be leaving on Friday and staying in a hotel so that we get there on time. Despite another loss the boys are in great heart, this team has fantastic spirit and come what may we will go down fighting, a bit like the Spartans at Thermopylae. Ricky....look it up.

Report by Clyde Brennan

 

Old Salesians 2's 1-1 Broomfield 2's 16th December 2006

A trip to Salesians in deepest darkest South London on the Saturday before Xmas was not the best way to celebrate the season for the Northenders but they came away with a deserved point and on level terms with other strugglers at the foot of the division 2 table as the year ends. It was a team missing at least four regulars that took the journey and it was even without yours truly who had a commitment he could not change but the Wildman brothers took over the centre of defence admirably apparently controlling most things without a problem. It was the Brooms who took the lead when after a 12 man move Pottinger was tripped in the box. Dean Rawlinson stepped up from working on the tills at Tesco to put the penalty away. However it was not long after that Salesians were level after Rob Wildman slipped at a vital moment and then fell onto his brother who also fell leaving the striker a clear run at goal. Such was Paul Dorling's enthusiasm that he was still trying to catch the striker after he had put it into the net and was preparing for the kick off, apparently he did not notice he had scored. After this he pulled off save after save and is without doubt one of Broomfield's most improving players this season. Ricky Bat was not playing today and his partner in crime (literally sometimes) Dave Brookes was a shadow of his normal brilliant self and according to Bob the Manager Wildman spent the match running around in circles looking for his mate. Bob Wildman then came on for what he felt he could last for(30 second stoppage time) and commenced to have a great chance when he was put through one on one with the keeper. However Bob could feel the defender on his heels and decided to take a shot from 30 yards out which only just managed to reach the goal, allowing the goalkeeper the time to finish his shower and shave. All credit must go to the Brooms who also kicked off 30 minutes late due to Bob giving the wrong directions to everyone and thus half the team went to Salisbury Cathedral instead of salesians. The only good thing being that we now have two ordained priests in the side and a monk as sub. As far as I know Jamie and Carlo both had good games with John ward being his normal self in midfield and Jaron adding that touch of class to proceedings. We end the year in good spirits but we know that with only 10 games left we must start putting some serious points on the board or Bob will start pulling his hair out. A merry Christmas and a happy new year to all our readers, even our readers who need a little help such as Ricky and Neil. Happy New Year. Thanks to you Dave for printing these masterpieces.

Report by Clyde Brennan

 

Broomfield 2's 0-1 Barclay's Bank Eagles 2's 9th December 2006

Another day and sadly another defeat for the Northenders of Broomfield, but what a defeat. In no other game has a team dominated as much as we did against a very hard but fair Barclays team. This was by far the best performance of the season with all members of the side giving 100 percent and more. The defence was like a rock today with Rob-permanent cold-Wildman, George the Pit-bull- kapliades and Jamie-I may be ginger but I'm still handsome Collins all putting in brilliant performances. Paul-hair by Vidal Sassoon-Dorling also had an absolute blinder stopping two one on ones brilliantly  and basically controlling his area like a military guard. However it was the donkey of the four that was to blame for the goal when in a momentary lapse of backup the forward waltzed passed old man Brennan like he wasn't there and smacked it in. We went in at the break down but determined to turn it around. Mick and Bob praised us and remarked that it was the best we had played all season. We started the second half in good heart and immediately played some lovely one touch football with John-babyface Ward, Carlo-the hitman-Florentine and Jaron-I love the sheilas mate-Australia all knocking it about like pros. They totally dominated the midfield today, always knocking it about on the deck and looking to play, plus winning all their personal battles. Again and again we attacked with Jamie-Sometimes I stay up untill 11-Wildman causing constant trouble on the flank but we still struggled to find the cutting edge. The last 20 minutes was all us with Ricky-my other jobs burglary Batt and Dave-what's wrong with my hair-Brookester twisting and turning their defence all over the place. Dave again won  seemingly impossible headers all day and Ricky's passing was superbly accurate. Again and again we battered their defence even pushing the donkey up for the last  10 minutes in a vain attempt to salvage the game and he again missed two decent chances to get a draw. There was even time for two excellent saves from the keeper but eventually the whistle blew and we trudged back to a changing room that was full of optimism and hope for the future, as Gary-I don't get involved anymore-Wilson said,we were superb today and deserved so much more but that is sometimes how life goes. Terry-better fireman than my brother-Wildman also played well when he came on hitting a couple of long range efforts that went close......to Palmers Green high street. Another defeat but things are getting better in the seconds and the spirit is really fantastic and has been all season. We end the year on a real high despite the results and I really feel that 2007 is going to be great. Bob-throwing that jumper away-I'll have it Wildman knows what we need to do and he will make sure that we do it. The saga continues. Neil was absent today, at a family gathering, I rang up someone who was there and apparently he was rubbish, no change there then.

Now what do the seconds want for Christmas......

Paul Dorling-A bigger bag, so he can bring his metallica wardrobe
George-Gift vouchers from Yasar halim
Rob-Another cross that turns into a goal and some Nurofen cold and flu (wimp)
Terry-To hit a shot that just  gets remotely  close to the goal
Jamie C- To steal another goal on the line and Clyde's turn of pace
Dean-To get off the tills at Tesco as well, he is a manager
Neil-a new nappy and a spray tan that lasts as well as more commitments on a Saturday
Carlo- To get a decent pass from Terry and more workers round his gaff on a Saturday afternoon
Ricky-a job, a life, some dress sense and a Dr Who fan club subscription and finally the weather to justify wearing Elton John sunglasses.
Dave-a new best mate that doesn't have to pay him and some decent conversation from someone who smokes more weed than a reggae band
Jaron-a decent pass, someone decent to pass to, a chance to get fit besides being in a side that concedes 3 a week and hair straighteners
John-new boots, some friends that don't play in a higher team than him (and win) someone to pick up all the tackles he wins (sometimes)
Jamie w_ Teletubbies DVD, kipper books and to last 90 minutes in a game and not be replaced by someone over 40-who then runs more than him
Phil-a map to Hazelwood, we'd like you back mate.
Bob Wildman-something far more rewarding than what he does on a Saturday now, more hand me down jumpers from Ricky. Clyde Brennan's style book.
Clyde-first touch, speed, skill-points.
Mick Young-a cold Saturday afternoon when 11 players listen-just once......please

Report by Clyde Brennan

 

Broomfield 2's 3-3 Norseman 2's 2nd December 2006

Another day dawned on the plush facilities at Hazelwood as the soldiers of Broomfield entered the fray. The cry of "there is hot water" cheered the troops, apart from Ricky who hasn't touched the stuff for years. Sadly for Bob he was hit with some last minute cry offs but we managed to get some excellent replacements and we began the game in good heart after Bob laid down the law about commitment and dedication and fitness levels, stopping only for two or three fags in the middle. We lined up with a new defence (again) but started well, knocking the ball about against a very decent Norseman side. However all this work was undone when Norseman hit us on the break and they smashed it in past the sprawling Dorling. However the Brooms did not give up the ghost and were soon level when the Brookster tapped one in . He then got another and just before half time we were 3.1 up when Ricky's rubbish corner was amazingly turned in by one of the Norseman players. Mick Young on the side noted that it was probably the worst corner he has seen for over 30 years. We went in jubilant at the break with the confidence really returning. The defence had looked strong but were under constant pressure just before the break, was it an omen for the second half wondered the ever academic George as he supped on his cappucino from Yasar Halim's new Turkish Cafe, what a guy!!!! Neil was not having a mare, there was no row at half time -----things were changing. Or were they ? No!

The second half was like the Alamo (look it up Ricky) despite the best intentions of a battling John Ward and Carlo  the Norseman were on the rise. Jamie Wildman who had been watching the Teletubbies till at least 10.30 had to go off as he was playing left back anyway such was the way the game was going and he was replaced by the sprightly Rob Walker who at 55 really showed he had the fitness on the 18 year old Wildman. Bob, looking on ferociously opened a new packet of B and H and swore that he would have his revenge on Jamie for really embarrassing the family------again!. Dean was asked to cover as they were all storming down the right but he meekly replied that his bloke was quite fast so no he would not like to come over. This annoyed Brennan, the captain and real heart of the side who then sent him a hospital pass but I honestly didn't see the guy. Then  after  some sloppy marking it was 3.2 and we were under the proverbial cosh. Could the Brooms hold out, still the Norseman kept coming as the ageing Brooms atttacked and attacked, finally after fouling poor Paul in goal  it was 3.3 as they tapped in after a scramble. The players trooped back to the changing room in good heart, a point is a point after all. Then, disaster as Dave Brooks rushed back to the changing room as he had done himself an injury in the shower, poor lad, best tackle he had done all day. So the soap that is Northenders continues, next week is Barclays Bank. Final mention to the newcomer Jamie who had an excellent debut for the 2's, well done mate, I am sure the banter and style of play will stick with you like the rash that Ricky currently has all around his groin, according to his mate Dave. Play on Brooms, play on......

Report by Clyde Brennan

 

Broomfield 2's 1-3 Old Easthamians 4th Nov 2006

It was a beautiful day as the two teams left the plush changing rooms of hazelwood to play on the carpet that is our home pitch. Broomfield were at a low on a results level but the spirit was excellent in the changing room as all the fellas delighted in the stories that Ricky told us of his days in Paris as a pickpocket. Pierre Twist as he is known on the streets of Versailles was in great form along with Mr Bloggs his sidekick, meaning he nicks fags for him and looks for butts. Finally the laughter died down but it rose again when it was announced that Rob would be upfront. The manager Bob Wildman had done a marvellous job just getting a side together after late late cry-offs, he deserves a new packet of B and H he really does. The game began and it was obvious our opposition were the best side at least attacking wise we had faced all season but we all got stuck in and began really well until after a slack piece of possession their attacking midfielder nodded one in. Broomfield showed great pride though and battled well with George the terrier and Neil the Tan man setting great examples. The opposition were clever, quickly realising we were playing a sweeper and pushing 4 men up on every attack causing confusion. However, it was just when the opposition were getting a grip when Rob Wildman hit an adventurous cross that drifted in from at least 35 yards, a beauty coming from such an ugly beast. Spirits were high, we were back in it. Nous allon shouted Ricky which is here we go in French (i think) The team were firing and with Dave and John and Idris all putting their weight about the pendulum was swinging. Then we were hit with a 30 yard volley that Paul Dorling never even sniffed. 2.1 at half time. The break was a heated affair with lots of shouting about positions, roles and problems in the middle east but we went back out with an air of optimism. The second half was a very equal affair with Broomfield repelling attack after attack, Terry Wildman and Jamie both performing admirably, although in a defensive way. We looked very solid under the pressure but apart from a few dodgy offside decisions we never looked like getting a breakthrough although we kept battling hard. Finally after an unlucky deflection and a great pass to their forward from Neil it was 3.1 and the game was over as the skies changed from light to darkness. The ref blew, the centre half and captain took his centre forward out of his pocket and let him run around to get warm and the troops trudged back to the trench that is our changing room. As Mick said we are not having any luck but it will change. Despite the results the team keeps battling and I feel that a turn is on the way, we must just keep going and show Broomfield Pride. We play with a big smile on our face especially Ricky who always has a big smile win lose or draw. He has also asked me to let club members know he is looking for any spare scarves you may have as his one is rubbish.

 
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