26.10.07           6-A-SIDE RESULTS - The month of October…

 

All the way from bitterly cold London, here are a few words on the 6-A-Side exploits of the OC’s lads for the month of October.

 

I know the lads would have been looking to make amends for the disappointment of the previous round, picking up just six points from a possible 15 with only a solitary win from the final five decisive games. Straight into it, the first two games of the summer round (ah… summer… you b@stards!) were against, traditionally, our toughest opposition.

 

First up was Inter, and OC’s bounced back in spectacular fashion with a 5-1 thumping, the biggest victory we’re ever recorded over our rivals. James hit two, Hirdy also bagged a brace, and dirty Scouser Nev completed the scoring. A great statement of intent ahead of the clash with Hamstrung the following week.

 

Hamstrung must be desperate for a victory over OC’s, having not beaten us since our first ill-tempered meeting back in the beginning of 2005. Their frustration was set to continue though as Gus scored his first of the round and Neville got his second in a 2-1 victory. It’s always great to see Tommy’s reaction to defeat against OC’s!

 

Next up, another team that has never beaten OC’s, the Headless Chooks. After taking a 2-0 lead they must surely have fancied their chances of taking the three points, but OC’s have never been a side to lie down (unlike Liverpool, whose first team players are already discussing their chances of winning the UEFA Cup) - Nev struck twice, and Gus and James got one a piece to complete a remarkable comeback.

 

So that brings you up to speed on what’s been happening in indoor. Nevchenko sits at the top of the goal scoring chart with four, having scored in three successive games. Gus has bagged a couple, while Tancey will want to get his name on the board soon before Nev and Gus open up a gap in the all-time indoor top scorers (I’ll get you an update on that soon). Richie has yet to keep a clean sheet, but that’s surely down to some lazy defending from Jobba.

 

Wednesday night 7-A-Side starts next week, always a sign that summer is kicking off, and OC’s will be looking to improve on last year’s finish. Look forward to hearing how we get on!

The Editor