Smash and grab raid by the Colours!

The fun had already begun tonight before the match started. An ambulance was stationed at the edge of the pitches - speculation was rife about the reason for its appearance - maybe the NHS are following this blog and think we are all in need of a trip to Hellesdon Hospital!


The observant Guy also noticed another pre-match oddity - the sight of Richard heading towards the Reception after a discussion with a Sportspark member of staff. His crime appeared to be one of sneaking in through the gate from the car-park, left open for the previously-mentioned ambulance. When he eventually arrived pitchside, the fuming Richard stated that he had admitted the offence but had shown the chap his Sportscard pass. Richard was nevertheless accused of the possibility that it might be out of date and that he needed to go back to Reception. But Richard had the last laugh because he actually never made the full journey back but hid by the toilets for a few seconds!!!!!!!

Anyway, onto the action. Darren's arrival made it 8 vs 8 and it was a pretty even match overall. The Greens dominated territory throughout proceedings but the Colours repelled the majority of attacks and were lethal on the counter attack. I can't recall too much of the action as my mental notepad only kicked in at around 10 to 6 when I was asked to do the report. But highlights include:


*Darren's flick finish that finished a flowing Colours move.
*Darren's flick backpass that some duffer managed to prevent going in for an own goal.
*Richard's finishing. Norwich City haven't scored for over 5 matches, surely the only thing preventing a Stubbs call-up is that Ipswich away top!
*The Colours midfield of Guy, Billy and Stef - total domination going forward.
*Confusion after Tor's injury. Shaughen had apparently told Richard to don a bib and he suddenly appeared in the Green's attack! Fortunately, this was short lived and he returned to his true Colours shortly after.


The lasting memory of this game was the Colours rearguard action. A true team effort and strong work ethic made all the difference led the Colours to a win that looked easy on paper but in reality was a hard-fought battle.