Scorers: Sriharan (2 - 1 pen), Lahane

An update on the LOBS 2ndXI after a stern test against a very willing, committed and able Lancing 2nd XI. It is quite notable that the school has clearly clamped down on drinking and smoking as the pupils appeared to be far fitter than back in the good old days. I believe that the ban on indoor smoking has rendered the fives courts totally obsolescent.

Anyhow, to the game, the Twos played some very good football for lengthy periods of this game but were probably undone by being a man down for the majority of the game. The last two seasons has seen the LOBS dominate this fixture from start to finish and record a couple of pretty hefty scorelines. Indeed the LOBS led twice but twice were pegged back and indeed had to score late in the game themselves to secure a 3-3 draw.


Team Summary

1. Wig - A couple of decent saves, a lot of shouting but let in three goals. 6.
2. Guy B - Good work going forward, working the line. Defensively strong but tired towards the end with the extra man telling for the school. 8.
3. Al Poulain - Returning after a long absence, wearing new bling boots and was quick, strong and played some good football. 8.
4. Nick DB - First half an hour played the midfield enforcer but reverted to his more common position of defensive stalwart. Lots of sliding tackles, big kicks and sweating. 9.
5. Toby - Quick, good in the air and made lots of important tackles in and around the box. 8.
6. Jordan - Lots of good footwork and trickery and two goals to go with. One cool penalty and one header from 3 centimetres. Earned his Marlboro reds. 8.
7. Cop - won pretty much everything. Started at the back but moved into midfield where he soon dominated using his razor like shins to devastating effect. 10 MOM.
8. Russ Churcher - Got to bed at 8am and woke up just after the final whistle. Great feet from the flying winger, making lots of passes and combining well with Al Poulain on the left side. Tired early in the......first half. 8.
9. Tom Roberts - Good full debut on the right wing. Worked hard and always looked for the ball. Pin point cross for Jordan' headed goal. 8.
10. Jules Lahane - Worked hard on his own up front with pace a constant threat. Earned the penalty and scored a cracking goal to put us two one up. Transferred to the ones for last twenty minutes. 9.
11. Jimmy Murtagh - slightly late appearance from the speedster. Tormented the Lancing boys with his pace and trickery but didn't quite get the finish to match the performance. 7.

Quotes of the day
'I got to bed at 8am this morning' Russ.
'I am at London Bridge', Jordan at 1pm.
'I am at Blackfriars'. Jimmy at 1.20pm.
'I think I should play left midfield from now on', Billy.

Shot of the day
Jules Lahane to make it two one. Great bounce over the keeper.

Save of the day
Any one of my two.

Cheers lads, well played to all. A good game and look forward to next week against Cholms at home in the league.