Gower Phoenix League Decider

22.4.07 Gower Phoenix Vs London Tigers

Gentlemen, put simply we win this – we win the league.

We have a solid team free of injury with some excellent attacking options coming from the bench. It’s going to be hot so an early kick off is probably a good thing – forecast suggests 23 degrees C so take on a lot of water first thing and bring energy drinks with you.

Work for the man next to you, play the same football that has keep our season unbeaten in open play and we will prevail. Champagne is on ice.

Team News:

Dan

Elliot (balls)
Dens ©
Thompo
Alex Wright

Lucas
Miles
Jon Hanna
Jake

Fleshie (kit)
Bolu

Muffdog
Toby
Aaron Stone

Meet 10am sharp for a 10.30am Kick off

Grass pitch

Black shorts, black socks and training tops


Directions:

If you need a lift give me a ring/email to arrange.

Warren Farm Sports Centre
Windmill Lane
Southall, Middlesex
UB2

If you are travelling from Brent Cross by car it takes about 20 minutes.
Get on A40 from A406 drive pass hanger lane roundabout then pass perivale underpass. After the underpass you will see sign for Greenford and from roundabout take first left. Drive for half a mile you will come to a traffic light. Go straight and drive for a mile then you will see a McDonald on your left hand-side, turn left at the light. After turning left, the road on your right hand side is Windmill Lane. You can not turn right so you will have to drive few hundred yards ahead and turn right.

When you get on Windmill lane go over the bridge and go straight over at the round about.

Dens

07932 607711

Allstars are Champions - Groucho 0 Allstars 1 (Apr 15)

After a not so impressive display against a well-psyched Groucho, I am delighted to announce that Gower Allstars are officially Champions of Division 1 and are promoted to the Premier Division!

In 80C, on hard astro, with the beaming sun, Gowers quality of football was never going to be at its best, and Groucho took full advantage, certainly in the first half, when wave after wave of attacks came onto the back four of Gowers – as the midfield struggled to string any form of passing together.

Apart from one perfect cross from Durrant which fell nicely to Klingers left foot, but was blasted wide and over, there really was not much to talk about. The defence stood firm and halftime we went in, luckily at 0-0.

The second half had to be better and it was.

Switching to a 4-5-1 gave Gowers more width, and we began to play some football down the channels, with Klinger and Durrant both playing well. But Groucho did not give up. Having lost to us twice this season, they were determined to “get one over” the champions elect. But some great defending by the back four, kept the Groucho attacks at bay. And it was Sam Howard, playing at centreback for the first time, who stood out.

Headers, tackles, fouls – Howard was everywhere, preventing Groucho from scoring.

Gowers goal came from a classic Durrant long throw, which Medley somehow got his head to, in between two defenders. It hit the bar and bounced in – unglamorous but effective.

The one time, Groucho did break through our defence, John Davis in goal spread himself superbly and made a great one on one save.

With 20 mins to go with everyone exhausted with dry white bits on the side of their mouths, Gowers battled very hard, in a tough old game, to see out the victory – and become Champions of Div 1.

Played 12, won 10, drawn 2. Doesn’t get better than that.

MOTM = Although strong performances from Durrant and Klinger, it was unquestionably Sam Howard. He was dominant throughout and led by example, in an unfamiliar position. Well done.

This a good old victory – one which prepared us well for nexts week big final against Cricketers – both in terms of fitness, but also over-confidence. We cannot for one second let the possibility of over-confidence creep into our game next week. Yes, we haven’t lost for over 6 months, but you haven’t won the cup yet, and we will have to be at our absolute best to beat a decent Cricketers side. Make no mistake about it – this will be a tough game, one which we need full concentration and big heart. But we will be winners. Believe it.

Pysche up email is coming – but I’m simply setting the tone for now….

Well done all – you can now officially call yourself a “Champion”.

Allstars - please bring running shoes for after training.

Those that wish to come along to watch on Sunday we are playing at 3pm at Kingsbury FC, Silver Jubilee Park, Townsend Lane, Kingsbury, NW9 7NE

Come on the Gower!