| Leopards 6-1 Fowlers Fantastic Mr Fox The Leopards continued their impressive run on Sunday recording an emphatic 6-1 win, thereby extending their unbeaten run to a season best two on the trot. For this they had their former striker to thank, whose triumphant return heralded the goal fest that was to follow. Despite being instrumental in establishing the two goal lead that our heroes took into the half-time break (the first a clever finish from the debutant, Luke; the second a searing drive by the all-action Ethan), the crafty canine spotted that he could do more damage by playing for the opposition. As ever, he was lightning quick to seize theopportunity, and spent the remaining 45 minutes contentedly watching his erstwhile team-mates reap the rewards of his breath-taking strategy. And what a second half it was. Admittedly, the somewhat sluggish Leopards' backline looked far from comfortable when combatting the chicken-like runs of the new Fowlers striker. Indeed, not one but all of the Leopards' back three were shown a clean pair of paws. But the midfield and attack, buoyed by their inspiration's selfless gesture, went about their business with a determined and flamboyant relish. More goals soon followed from William, Ethan, Luke and Bernard, whilst Ben Rowland set the record for sliced shots (attempted 20; Off target 19; On target 1; Goals 0). Somehow, this became the focus of post-match analysis, much to the relief of Bernard, who is currently being studied by the DPA (Dept of Paranormal Affairs) after his first-half miss, which defied the basic laws of Physics, Geometry and Gravity, and had Newton and Pythagoras turning in their graves. The only black cloud on the Leopards' horizon was also their silver lining. The Fantastic Mr Fox, who had cast off jet-lag and several minor niggles to play, once more evaded the attentions of the 5 man Leopards' defence and looked odds on to score before he was unceremoniously barged out the way by Ethan, who momentarily had the force of a ten tonne truck. Somehow he managed to stay on his feet, and recovered from his winding to take the subsequent penalty, which he despatched with his customary ease, thinking that it might remind the dopey defenders to maintain their concentration AT ALL TIMES, and the manager that the Fox has not lost his eye for goal. As a final note, the match was played in great spirit, with the right degree of competition and fair play. On a totally unrelated note, Ricky B was in Barcelona |