Pippo'd to the post

Under 10's lined up against over 50's tonight on Pitch A at the Sportspark.

The young un's defence was marshalled by Tiny Tim, ably assisted by Terrific Tayo and occasionally aided by Tremendous Tor. The incisive pass and move football came, as usual, from Magic Geir supplying the ammunition from midfield, Tigrish Tom on the left with mazy runs into the box and Liverpool Joe doing his best to 'stick it in the net' upfront.

Surprisingly this team of young whippersnappers could only produce three goals all night, the pick of which was a super solo effort from Tigrish Tom who beat 114 players on the edge of the box before firing home through a crowded penalty area.

Stalwart Shaughen and Business-Like Lee could be the reason the young uns could only muster a meagre tally of three. Their steadfast defending prevented the ball from crossing the line on more than 6 occasions. The Awe-Inspring Guy and the Stupendous Stefan in midfield provided enough for the green strikers to go at. Fabulous Fraser and Dazzling Darren helped on both wings and Gutsy Gallagher was always putting his foot in for a tackle to win the ball back.

'We've Got A Brand New Manager Called Paul Jewell' Tim was an all-purpose player too, and it was he after the game who likened Rich's performance to Italian legend Filippo Inzaghi...

"What you mean I oozed pure class throughout the match and took all my chances with aplomb Tim?"

"No you were bloody shit for 89 minutes, but you popped up at the end to score the all important winner."

OK he didn't quite say it like that and I actually scored 60% of our five goals tonight but I'll still take comfort from the fact that Pippo has made 57 appearances for Italy scoring 25 goals in the process...not bad for an AC Milan duffer on his last legs eh?