Pete's Clipboard Part 5

Good Morning, Good Day or Good Evening...

Round 4 saw us take on the unbeaten, top of the table Valentine Phoenix at our first home game of the season.On arrival at the ground most people, including myself were most impressed by the state of the playing surface.Hats off to all the hard workers within the club as they have served up a facility that is not only at the top of the tree within Northern NSW but one that also keeps improving from year to year.

Our preparations for this one were a little disrupted as we lost our Skipper, the Prince JB” through a badly broken nose and we also had some doubt over Scott Pettit being available because of a corked thigh. However there is no better time to test your depth when the team is playing well.

Our first half was a fantastic effort seeing as we were prepared to play one way however the structure of the opposition force us to change our style to another as the half progressed. A super effort by the guys to achieve this and be rewarded with first half goals to Ben Martin and Simon Mooney.

The second half saw Phoenix adjust and play a more attacking style. This left them a little exposed at the back and had we been a little more clinical we could have possibly score more that just the one second half goal. Another clean sheet in this one which is ever so pleasing. At this early stage of a longer season I must say that both Chappy and myself are very pleased with where we are.

However this competition will improve as the season progresses as that is only natural.Teams will improve as will individuals. For that reason it is ever so important that as a group we look forward, work hard and always try to achieve the highest possible standards both individually and as a group.

Cheers

Guinno