Venue – The Fortress

Last week was a week to forget for us at Excelsior but this week will be a worse one for the man who tried to bring us down. We've bounced back and he's looking at losing his place at the league. Justice.

We were all rounded up early to find the pitch a touch on the firm side. Skye were hoping for a cancellation due to a poor turn out. Unfortunately, for Skye, the Ref made the correct decision to play the game.

A few changes in the side this week, for obvious reasons. Ross in goals. Back four Nico, Greeny, Perky and Neil. Middle of the park Smudger, Hopes, Fiss and Lizzy returning after a few weeks away. Up front Mercer and Wozzer. Another full bench consisting of Dezzy, Gaz, George, Rhino, Sean, Carey and Macca.

Waiting to start the game and Skye had only nine players. What a cop out, we came for a game and we were looking at a victory that we would not be proud of regardless of the score. Out of the blue, two new Skye players appeared from nowhere and they had a full compliment. The new lads looked ever so familiar but surely a team that got shit on by most last week would not lend players to another team for a fair game??

Skye got us going kicking towards the road. As soon as we found our feet it was one – nil. The ball dropped kindly for Greeny on the edge of the area. Green pulled the trigger on the half volley and ball sailed in to the top corner.

We did not wait long for the next. Some nice work between Lizzy and Hopes on the left created some space behind the full back. Lizzy played the ball across the box to an unmarked Fiss who hit ball first time over the keeper but under the bar. 2-0

The chances were coming thick and fast and number 3 inevitably came. A nice move between Hopes, Nico, Fiss and Smudger ended up with Hopes taking a powerful shot at goal that the keeper could only parry. Mercer ran on to the re bound and tucked the ball in the back of the net. 3-0

Just before half time and Wozzer got himself back in the mood. Another good move left Wozzer clear in the Skye box. After missing a couple ofchances Woz made no mistake. 4-0

Half time. The main shout was again the moaning at each other. We were 3-0 up and we still had our favourite critic causing rows on the pitch. For the last time, this has to stop. We sound like a bunch of girls. Look how stupid the Skye FC player V's Skye FC player heavy weight ding dong was
in the first half. Sure they took an argument to the next level but still pathetic to see two adults going for it over what could only be a scrap over who is the heaviest player in the team.

Out we came and only one of the Heavy weight contenders came back out. Great news, Skye have a new big on the throne but we were looking at playing the rest of the game against 10!

To put it in a few words we really dominated the rest of the game. Everyone in the team saw today as the day they would get a goal or two and went for it. Shape was none existent at times but we saw out the game adding five more goals to the tally.

Sean came on and grabbed two. Two great finishes and could have had a hatter in the 20 minutes he was on the pitch. Wozzer got himself three more. One a penalty and the other two from running on to through balls, one a very nice lob.

Full time
FC Excelsior 9 – 0 Skye FC

Man of the match – Smudger. Great game. Kept the ball well and was involved in most of our attacking moves. Really stood out this week.

Moment – The big men kicking off in the first half. Really really pathetic. Was someone playing bad and didn't like being told? Did someone have the last biscuit? Either way – no excuse.

Ratings (Don't be scared get involved)

Ross – Nothing to do – 6
Nico – Pushed on well and played some good football. Not tested
defensively but got in the game by attacking – 7
Perky – Not much to do at the back. Won all his headers and nearly
scored in open play. The moans have to stop so I'm marking the big man
down – 6
Greeny – As the rest of the back lads, nothing much to do. Got the ball down well and scored a cracker – 8
Neil – Got forward well like usual. Hunger for a goal did leave us light at the back at times but still another good game – 8
Smudge – Did everything right. Kept the ball down. Involved in most good moves and always looked to get the ball in to the box or to feet – 9
Hopesy – A good game. Ran round all game and got stuck in. Kept the ball moving and short. Won all headers asked of him in the middle of the park- 8
Lizzy – A quiet one for Lizzy. Did set up the second goal and threatened down the left at times when involved – 7
Mercer – Quiet for him as well. Got his goal and tried to use Smudge as much as possible – 6
Wozzer – Did score four goals and found space for himself but how many did he miss? Definitely could have scored 6 easy but we'll take four this time – 7
Sean – Class when he came on. Looked like the player we had two years ago. Running for everything, chasing down players and finishing with confidence – 7
Dezzy and Carey – Not really involved in the little time they had on the pitch – 6

A few good ratings and we got nine but lets not get too excited, they were rubbish and nothing like a the top sides we need to beat.

I would like to say well done to the lads from Skye FC who came to play even though they are finding commitment an issue at the club. We all know it's the pits when you're getting smashed week in week out but well done for the lads who turned up and didn't stop trying.

Fiss