Year 2 Foxes v Shire Colts

Saturday 18th January was one for the mudlarks. Whilst other more lightweight year groups took the "it's a bit wet, let's call it off" option, the Year 2 Foxes were having none of it. A late change saw the game switched from a soggy Stoke Lodge to a soggy Down and 24 hooped-heros were assembled to take on 17 red-shirts from Shirehampton.

Three Foxes teams were supposed to face off against two from the Colts in six matches. Only four were played (let's just call it organisational issues shall we) but they were all superb. Despite the puddleicious conditions the "crowd" were treated to fast flowing football, shots flying high, tackles higher, shots flying wide and smiles wider.

Opinions were split amongst the coaches, some favoured the "tiki-taka" but with Xavi and Iniesta not eligible for the Under 7's, Foxes once again employed the "Lineker" approach - i.e. leaving one upfront to goal hang recieve the punt exquisite long pass. Josh played the role twice, Josh scored four. I like to think the debate is closed!

For the record there was a strike from Monty, whilst Own Goal, always dangerous at this level, was also on target.

Player of the Week - Monty, increasingly dangerous on the pitch, his progress was deservedly marked by his first goal for the Foxes.