League Match 31-10-09
Pot Black F.C- 5
Ole Frank- 1
Match Overview- After last weeks extremely disappoint result against a good Kirkley side, there was always the chance that Frank would endure the backlash of a agitated L'Orange.
Last years Cup scare against Frank then division 2 was fresh in every ones memories with a last minute extra time Adam Bird strike stealing victory.
Despite Franks poor start to the season, they started strongly with Kane Finch and Arnie High making sure that the ball was kept dominantly in the P.B half for the opening 5 minutes but it was this show of confidence and pressure that proved their undoing when Vinny Terry was released down the right after a deft Darren Boyd pass, saw his cross from the byline placed comfortably home by Adam Bird who appears to be regaining a little fitness.
A frustrating period ensued with L'Orange going close on several occasions which in truth were gilt edge misses. After two rather heavy challenges in the box on the ever impressive Ian Wilson drawing nothing but sneers from Ref David Banks, he was set free by Bird as he smashed his effort into the bottom corner and despite the linesman's desperate attempt to claim the off-side the goal was blatantly and correctly awarded.
Just seconds before the interval a brutal challenge from behind on Ian Wilson was deemed a foul, but the unravelling scenes that erupted where beyond belief, as Willo struggled to his feet after the challenge he was punched in the face three times and as he turn to walk away from the barrage of blows he was punched a further 3 times in the back of the head as the moronic thug was dragged by his stunned team mates as he continued to froth at the mouth, turning now with a verbal assault at other players!
As a result of what can only be described as GBH, Ian Wilson was taken to receive treatment for his split and bleeding mouth and black eye as the Referee produced the most mind numbingly absurd decision that anyone present has witnessed awarding a yellow card to the hooligan with the explanation he didn't see what happened, which is remarkable when you consider that players from other pitches approached us after the match to say they couldn't believe what they'd seen!!!!!
As the match never restarted before half time, Mitch Rumsey the Ole Frank coach made a decision showing his experience and class at this level, subbing the thug and effectively saving the match from a blood bath.
After the break with club's spirit unified by the attack, L'Orange proceeded to play easily their best football for months as they played and sprayed passes all over the park with Gav Hunt reaping the rewards of beautiful move that saw Birdy lay off for Hunty to fire home sealing Franks fate.
Vinny Terry now took over the shooting boots as his burst down the right was smashed home despite a disappointed Gav Hunt & Adam Bird eagerly poised like vultures unmarked for any scraps.
Credit must go to Scott Reynolds and Max Wall who both asked as Substitutions were to be made to be replaced self sacrificing for the good of the team as Gary Boyd, Keith Doddington and Simon Durrant entered the match with latter showing his class with a perfectly weighted pass for Vinny Terry to fire home.
Goals- Adam Bird, Ian Wilson, Gav Hunt, and Vinny Terry x2
G.H.Windows & Doors M.O.M- Gav Hunt, never stopped working and scored a goal he so rightfully deserved.
