Werder draw

After so long without a report on the Monday football, it's a draw I have to recount but one with an edge courtesy of some whining from the opposition. They didn't seem to appreciate their struggle to overcome what they saw as a bunch of ageing, talentless lardarses but that's just the image we cultivate - and with great success!

We were under the cosh from the start with the first five minutes spent in our own half which meant that I watched from about 30 yards away. Richie was unavailable and Dave stepped in, performing excellently throughout with terrific distribution. He saved a number of point blank efforts and the frustration on the other side increased right up to half time. At the turnround, the big fella at the back uttered his customary words of wisdom, predicting the game to be one where we'd sneak a goal and it was a matter of seconds later that his words proved prophetic.

A long throw out was flicked on and found Phil in space running on to a dropping ball. He struck the ball with aplomb and it flew goalward across the keeper, nestling in the corner from a confident volley. Phil's been on great form and it was no surprise to see him score again.

At one nil up, we seemed to annoy the opposition, in particular 2 young lads who became more and more frustrated by the ref leading in the end, to one of them being sent off for a few minutes during which time we conceded! Typical of us in some ways but it was a good performance and particularly pleasing because at least we didn't lose to them after all their complaints.