Kick off is at 9:30 am, so I would suggest meeting at 9:00 am for a pre-match warm up with Justin & Jeff.
The Venue is: Mortimer West End Cricket Club, Church Lane, Mortimer West End, RG7 2HU
The squad for the match will be:-
Sebastian Smith,Sammy Lee,
Connor Bovingdon,Callum Baker,Jack Newey,
JJ Callaghan, Lenny Musgrove, Joe Clark,
James Rusby, Connor Grey, Jonathon Rose,
Tom Butler,Jordan Raby
If any of the boys become unavailable for the match, please let me know.
Peter Rusby has very kindly offered to run the line, giving Jeff Raby a well earned rest.
With no subs available this week and playing one of the top teams in the league, it was going to be a tough game for the Stingrays. After a difficult start the Stingrays defence Sammy, Sebastian, James, Connor and Tom held their own. Callum also did his bit with some brave keeping. Joe, Jack and JJ fed off scraps in midfield to feed Lenny and Jordan. Unfortunately the pressure imposed by Burghfield proved too much and they scored twice in the 1st half (2-0). The 2nd half started very much like the 1st, with the Stingrays on the defence. Callum made 3 great saves to keep the score respectable. The defence was called upon time and time again, Sebastian and James heading clear on a couple of occasions. Sammy Lee played determinedly, ever watchful of the ball, clearing the ball and setting up chances for midfield. Burghfield weren't done though, they scored twice more to seal their victory. Credit to the Stingrays their heads didn't drop and they played well. Player’s player went to Joe (Again) and Managers player went to Sammy for his excellent defending. Thanks to Rick for running the line this week and to all parents for managing to find the Burghfield ground.