Sunday, January 4, 2009

Fighting Fit Squad!

Well lads as you will of realised 'Too Hotty' had the week off on Saturday, and despite his initial frustration he took it on the chin, and The Retard was on the bench taking in likewise.

On the lead up to Christmas obviously due to injuries and work commitments we were striped of the services of some lads, and we were relying on back up players such as Anthony Ogogo, Tommy Miles and myself, which despite being thankful for their help we can not rely on this support all the time, so I hope everyone appreciates the need for a large squad if we want to continue our good run of form.

Therefore I'm sure you will understand the bi-product of this situation, is squad rotation. Now albeit this is a balancing act for me, as it is tremendously difficult for me to keep everyone happy, it is made slightly easier by the fact I don't personally think we have a weak player in our squad.

All I would like to say is that if you are asked to be on the bench for a match after starting the week before or you are asked to take a week off altogether. Please, please, please do not take it that I think somebody is better than you, you're not playing well, you've said something to upset me e.t.c. It is just your turn, Rob, Banksey, Lawsey, and Hotty have all had a week where they were asked to miss out and I feel have been given a fair crack of the whip since then.

So as several of you have said, one reason we could be playing so well is the fantastic team spirit and this was shown again from the banter on the pitch and the excellent support off it, and I hope you realise our team is not just the 11 players with their boots on, it's everyone who turns up week in and week out, rain or shine, even if they would rather be playing, so remember your attitude effects everyone involved make sure its positive, Viva L'Orange!