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Under the new manager that lacks experience, F91 Dudelange had a hard time against their Italian opponent. Some passes went right into the water, and the strikers missed an empty goal a few times. In the second half, a slight improvement could be achieved. But still, it could well be that the Luxembourgish contestant starts its season with a loss.



Cheers and good luck!

[Celtic Wolf]

3rd Round +1

When you lose 2 goals the heads go down and your thoughts switch to damage limitation. The team started off on the back foot dropping 2 bogies and a birdie on the first 3 holes, the next 7 holes lacked inspiration and a drive to make something happen. It seemed for the rest of the match that the captain Scott Brown's second touch was a tackle, as 2 bogies and 2 birdies showed there were no signs of improvement.

The manager called the chairman to ask if there's any chance he could bring in a fighter who could lead. The chairman got on the case made a few calls then sent the manager a picture message with the words "I seen this guy last night, fights like a Spartan and a solid leader, you'll like him he's called Gerard Butler."

[fransslabak]

And we’re back in Amsterdam, sat connection restored, snow-covered pitch, orange ball, Ajax bring on a fourth striker - Traore - and a fifth - Brobbey - but the ball just will not go in......

Final minute and now even Ajax’ goalkeeper Onana is joining his squad in the Liverpool box when they get a corner.

This is it... either they score, Liverpool takes advantage of the empty goal or... more snow? Who knows but whatever happens, this has been a great match!!!

[xboxjonnyuk]

Sorry bit slow playing my rounds but busy times at work and just finished my first round and second round tomorrow.

Spurs were very slow to start with Villa having most of the possession and at half time Jose had to throw the sponges and kick them into action! You could see the fatigue after such a tough match yesterday against Wycombe and with 20 minutes left he made a few changes which see a hatrick from Son for a -3 finish through one!

Round 1 -3

[honeybadger64]

The Chairman entered the dressing room at half time, somewhat out of breath, having returned from one of the several local branches of Cash Converters, clutching a Babyliss hairdryer in case the manager needed it. His journey had been in vain the Fife were comfortably in control of the match, leading 2-0. As Corporal Jones would have put it, "They don't like it up 'em Captain Mainwairing". The traditional half time fayre of Irn Bru and Tunnocks Teacakes restored the energy sapped by playing into the icy blast coming off the Forth.

The gold and black army picked up where they left off, mostly by-passing midfield and peppering the Bristol goal with speculative efforts. Chip-in eagles, Brazilian birdie efforts and just the one Bon Jovi (half way there, livin' on a prayer) it was -7 on the 17th tee. The tee shot really doesn't suit my eye. Driver ends up either in the bunker or in the lake, so I put on my sensible head and asked the caddie for the 3 wood. Promptly pulled it into the water. 327 yards to go into a breeze. The 3 wood leaves a nice short wedge shot or in my case 172 yards off a steep side slope in the heavy rough because I pulled another one into the lake. I had nothing in my bag that could get home so I asked for my newly acquired 3-hybrid. That got me to the rough just short of the green and the chip shot rolled in to just drop one shot with two watery graves on that hole. 

When things go your way, they go your way. Third time lucky on the last, I avoided the lake and sank a 12 footer for birdie to finish with another 65 (-7). The faithful 563 souls scattered around New Bayview's single stand are hopeful that the boys can finish the job and get the Fife off to a winning start.

[sid snott]

Rd 2

Now the Barton Albion fans are teasing my goalkeeper by wafting the aroma of pies around the back of the net and it worked +9
Must be 2-0 to the home team now 

[Giraffe72]

The half time team talk was interesting. Players looking shell shocked just staring in to space, manager crying in the corner, even the kit man is stumbling around kicking chairs and muttering something about wishing he'd stayed in Scotland. Good old Scotty Murray, he's an honorary Bristolian now. He's the one that galvanises the team, just like he did in his playing days. "Come on boys, that was @!$#ing embarrassing!! It's 2-0 and we're lucky to have nil!"

And they came out and played much better. Still a few of those wayward passes and a couple of 6 yard tap ins that ended up clearing that little stand (shed), but some good stuff in there as well. Third round 67. 0-3 🤣

[Art Vandelay]

My Gawd this thread is a fun read even when I don't understand footy.

Onward!

[Art Vandelay]

Thanks to there strong showing in the first half, the Pirates were treated by ownership to Simba chips and COLD Fanta.  Although this boosted them at the start (3 chirps no drops in the first 7) they faded and a few costly turnovers (Humphs on 8 & 9, -1 at the turn).  After a brief timeout and some hydration, the Boys in Black steadied themselves and even prospered at the end of the segment (clean inward featuring chirps on 3 of the last 5).

Round 3 is -4.

Onward Swashbucklers!

[Art Vandelay]

Jan 27, 2021 0:21:47 GMT -5 Art Vandelay said:

Thanks to there strong showing in the first half, the Pirates were treated by ownership to Simba chips and COLD Fanta.  Although this boosted them at the start (3 chirps no drops in the first 7) they faded and a few costly turnovers (Humphs on 8 & 9, -1 at the turn).  After a brief timeout and some hydration, the Boys in Black steadied themselves and even prospered at the end of the segment (clean inward featuring chirps on 3 of the last 5).

Round 3 is -4.

Onward Swashbucklers!

For the remainder of the game the Orlando squad emptied their bench.  This is a move that they are rarely entitled to do since they are either losing or in close matches down in deepest darkest.  The results showed that they need depth and plenty of it.

Round 4 is -1 with 3 chirps and 2 Humphs.  Not much happening.

GL in round 4 Pat Celtic Wolf, I feel a score coming your way.

Onward!

[jason755]

Round 1 -5
Gutsy performance by the team here,battled hard,few dirty tackles but held my own

[jason755]

Round 2 +5
Man U got very leggy towards end of the half and got what they deserved,good talking to needed at the break

[honeybadger64]

As we approach half-time in the first week of competition, who better than eagle-eyed Sky Sports reporter Chris Kamara to give us the state of play?

Early Kick Offs

Group A
New Bay View (65 mins)
East Fife 3 Bristol City 0

The harsh industrial wasteland of the Fife coast and a long drive through Covid hotspots have seen the Robins struggle against the uncultured but brutally effective East Fife onslaught. Surely the Fifers can't let this one slip.

Group C
Celtic Park (65 mins)
Celtic 0 Orlando Pirates 3

Internal wrangling and stilted on-field performance have the Celtic fans heading for the exits. The latest American mogul to buy a football team, Arthur Vandelay, has seen his South African outfit jump out to a commanding 3-0 lead going into the final quarter of the match. Unbelievable Jeff!

Group D
Amsterdam ArenA (66 mins)
Ajax 1 Liverpool 2

Two big names are trading blows in Holland. Liverpool jumped out to a 2-0 half-time lead but a force ten hairdryer job from the Ajax coach saw a revival after the break and they could still get something from this game. The much-fancied Amsterdam side need to not worry, because every little thing is going to be alright.

3.00pm Kick Offs

Group A
The Boleyn Ground (45 mins)
West Ham 1 Man United 1

Honours even between heavyweights West Ham and United. An early lead for the Mancunians was pegged back before the break. Home advantage could still turn this into a proper foam party for the Londoners but only a fool would back against a team that has been awarded 437 injury time penalties in the Premier League era.

Group B
The Ken Dodd Memorial Stadium (45 mins)
F91 Dudelange 0 Cassino Calcio 1

In the intriguing match between two teams you've probably never heard of, it is a slight surprise to see the Italians holding a slender lead at the break. Considering Dudelange are an amalgam of three teams and hold home advantage it will be a fascinating second half where Cassino will have to choose between the standard Italian way of putting nineteen men behind the ball or chancing their arm and going for a famous victory.

The Tottenham Hotspur Stadium (30 mins)
Spurs 0 Aston Villa 1

A slight delay to kick off in North London, possibly traffic chaos or more likely Jose Mourinho having a right good moan to anyone that will listen about how the whole world is against him. The Villa fans hardly noticed as they stared in wide-eyed astonishment as the pints of beer filled up from the bottom of the glass. The team wasn't bothered either as Jack Grealish played four one-twos with himself before crossing to the back post and heading it in for the opening goal.

Group D
St Andrews (45 mins)
Coventry City 2 Tranmere Rovers 0

The Tranmere fans were chanting 'the wheels on your house go round and round' in a reference to Coventry's lack of their own stadium. The Sky Blues, however, did their talking on the pitch and were just first to the loose ball and took their two chances. It will be hard for them to lose the game from here but don't write Tranmere off just yet in this even contest.

Late Kick Off

Pirelli Stadium (7.00pm k.o.)
Burton Albion 0 Herne Bay 0

Nobody gives Kent minnows, Herne Bay, much of a chance against Burton. Not even their manager. Also under new American ownership, the Midlanders will have to get used to tailgate barbecues in the carpark starting 10 hours before kick off and some chubby-legged cheerleaders firing up their support. All-in-all, a fascinating encounter to look forward to.

[Art Vandelay]

honeybadger64

Brilliant!

[SkyBlueBen]

Unbelievable Greg honeybadger64  

You've set the report bar high!!