As everyone who attended this match will surely agree, the scoreline really doesn't reflect the play. However, Lee Rangers had no substitutes and in the end, against a team with six substitutes, fatigue got the better of them.

GBYFC were certainly playing to win, only giving their substitutes a short time on pitch after a very even first half. Lee Rangers had many chances but the Gosport keeper was on top form and denied Rhys (as well many others) several times. Kieran responded likewise though and the first 35 minutes of the 50 minute match were goalless.

As Lee bagan to tire, the Gosport starting lineup returned to the pitch and capitalised on the situation. But Lee didn't give in and everyone fought to the final whistle. Great performances all round. Special mention to Connor and Rhys and Man of the Match to Calum.

The second half of 2 top of the table clashes in 2 weeks. BW Dynamos visited the POLO fields at HMS Sultan for a 10 am KO. Lee had an unchanged squad and the starting line-up was the same as the previous week. Christian Dewey in goal was solid and defended magnificently by Tom Griffin and Nathan Carvell in the centre, with Aaron Froude and Alex Zotsch as full-backs. Up front Dan Lee and Tom Law gave the BW Dynamos defence a torrid time; however their endeavours were not as fruitful as they could have been another day. Jack Jurd and Jack Butterworth in the centre of the midfield controlled the middle of the park well and both put in, great shifts. On the flanks Will Harrison and Glenn Woods supported the middle 2 very well. Lee had all the play in the first half and half way through the break through came with a free kick awarded 30 metres out. Jack Jurd took the kick and the keeper had no chance and that put us 1 - 0 up. Many more chances came the Lee way but they were not converted.

Just before half-time Will was replaced by Thomas Bale and (you are very heavy Will). The half-time team talk concentrated on getting the ball forward quicker and keeping the ball. BW Dynamoes came out of the blocks on fire and hassled and hurried us into a lot of mistakes. 10 minutes in we calmed down and chances for Tom, Dan and Nathan Daniels who had come on were not converted. The manager was swallowing his heart pills as he was very agitated. Fred Saunders came on for Tom Law to put e oncoming forward 5 in midfield. This left Dan up front by himself. More chances came and then in the last 3 minutes Christian gave the manager and team a heart stopping moment, when he blasted the ball at the BW forward and the ball rebounded towards the Lee Rangers goal. Fortunately Christian got back to save it. In the very last minute, Nathan got the ball at the edge of the box and just missed by the smallest of margins. The final whistle blew and both managers agreed that both teams played well but Lee did deserve the win. The BW Dynamos Centre Half, Jack, had a magnificent game at the back and is to be congratulated. Well done to everyone who helped out today. I couldn’t have done it without your help.

I selected a squad of 14 to make the journey to Grayshott near to Hindhead. On arrival both pitches looked in remarkable condition, considering the weather we have been having.

The referee was happy with either pitch, although he wanted the large goals putting on the smaller pitch if that was our choice. Both managers agreed to use the full size pitch, knowing that the bigger pitch was a little boggy in places.

The game kicked off at 10 am and it was a very competitive game. Both teams had a couple of chances, before Tom Law linked with Dan Lee and Tom kept his shot on target and scored our first. The game was still end to end and the defence of Tom Griffin, Aaron Froude, Alex Zotsch and Nathan Carvell were solid. Midfield was marshalled really well by Jack Jurd, Jack Butterworth, with support from Glen Woods and Will Harrison on the flanks. Up front, as I said before Tom and Dan linked very well.

A free-kick was awarded and Jack Jurd was unlucky to see it hit the crossbar, only for Will Harrison to head in the rebound.

Second-half started with us up at 2 goals to nil. Nathan Daniels came on for Will and shortly after Thomas came on for Glenn. Both players made an immediate impact and a few minutes later Freddie replaced Tom Law and the team went to 4-5-1 to try and consolidate. A corner was awarded and Jack hit a first time shot that hit the underside of the bar and bounced over the line. The boys claimed a goal and the club lineman from Grayshott signalled the goal.

All in all a very competitive match, that was hard fought by both teams. I don’t think I have seen less than 3 goals on any of my visits here.

My thanks go to Chris and Martin who ran the line and to all the parents, for their help and support.

See you on training on Wednesday.

Well a squad of 16 made the journey to George V playing fields to play against one of the new teams in the league. The team started well and had many chances in the first half. Unfortunately overconfidence kicked in and the team were not playing as they should. Passes went astray and the changes made the team lose shape in all departments. Players did not cover for each other and the boys did themselves no justice. Having said all that, Dan Lee deserved his MOM award for a well taken Hat-trick. Nathan Carvell, Tom Law, Jack Jurd, Thomas Bale and Will Harrison all scored one apiece.

The team will have to up their game next week if they are to compete. On a positive note training was both well attended and the team responded well.

Congratulations to Eastney today who very competitive throughout the game. Well done lads and remember what I said at the end of the game and in training.

Well done to the contingent of parents who were very supportive today.

I felt like Yul Brynner in the Magnificent Seven this week as I tried to get a team together. We ended up with 9 players who made the long drive to Grayshott. With only 9 available today the lads had nothing to lose, all I could ask was that they try their best and take their chances when they came. It’s days like this that can make a person.

In the first half we held our own, Olly made loads of great saves and we were protecting the goal as much as we could. The 3 lads in midfield Tom, Josh & Taine had to work their socks off and cover an area normally done by 5. But the chances did come our way, Josh broke forward and scored a goal and James took a free kick that Taine latched onto a scored.

At HT we were 4-2 down but I was really pleased with the effort and the scoreline wasn’t too bad considering. The first half did seem longer than the usual 30 minutes and the lads looked bushed as we spoke during the interval.

I changed a few players round to try and give us strength down one flank and also give 1 or 2 a breather. We were kicking uphill in the 2nd half, whether it was this, the new formation or just being worn out I’m not sure but we conceded a handfull of quick goals and things unravelled for a while.
But we weren’t beaten yet, Josh went close and Taine scored on a breakaway.

So the game finished 11-3, the lads certainly tried their best, a great performance and effort they can be proud of, they looked done in at the end. Maybe they can learn something from today.

MOM – Went to Taine who proved again that he can score a couple of goals a game, even when outnumbered.

PMOM – Was Tom who yet again played with great heart, guts and passion.

Players MOM went to Josh, we were all delighted to see him back and he too played his heart out.