Golborne 3 - 5 Bowdon Killer Bees

On a fine Autumnal day a near full hive of Bowdon's renown Killer Bees led by their hallowed leader Ollius Marcos Maximus Roundus Powerwalkum (!!!) Hairsprayus Coiferus Erectus (is this a long enough name?) set off northwards up the M6 in fine spirits, buoyed by a rare but glorious victory over Runcorn over the previous week end, in search of a third successive triumph against those wily and feisty campaigners at Golborne.

The prospect of continuing the Bees 100% record were seriously enhanced by the Bowdon's Development side who had played beforehand against Golborne's senior team, firstly, we were provided with a goalie and umpire (many thanks lads!) and, secondly, all the Golborne ringers who took the pitch for a second game were rather knackered.

After a lively start to the game Golborne took the lead midway through the first half after a rare defensive mix up at the back. The Killer Bees pushed up looking for the equaliser which came courtesy of a crisp shot into the far corner from that legendary centre half...er...Jonny Grant. One can only put Jonny's top draw performance (obviously keen to retain 'The Viagra' award ) down to two weekends of playing Sport of Satan (i.e. golf) and...er....Janet. This was no less than what the Bees deserved (I do hope we are not going to start getting what we deserve - this could set a very unfortunate precedent - Religious Ed). Indeed the halftime scoreline would have looked even better if Giles hadn't missed an open goal and if, on another occasion, one of their defenders hadn't kicked the ball off the line.

The first half drew to a close at 1-1 and the Bees were then treated to the usual inspirational ramblings of our leader. Incredibly they had a positive effect with a goal being scored by the Bees, in the oppo net, within 30 seconds of the restart. A swift move upfield led to a shot from Yokker being saved by the goalie - the ball fell to Giles who smacked the ball in from a tight angle. What a goallllllllllllllll!

This fantastic start to the second half led Golborne to abandon their original four man defence in favour of just two at the back. This new formation put the resilient Bees defence (comprised of Carl 'The Enforcer', Andy Braithwaite, Jon Bray and new recruit Chris Gawne) under increasing pressure. Regrettably I have to report that, despite the excellent defensive work, the Bees somehow leaked a goal. The teams then traded a further goal each (Dave Phillips nicked one in after yet another short corner routine had gone pear shaped).

The last ten minutes saw the Bees penned back into their own half and playing on the counter attack - mostly set up by the traditional launch of the long ball upfield. This proved to be highly effective with chances coming thick and fast. Most of which the Bees failed to convert into goals - the final pass or shot somehow went awry. Fortunately Yokker managed (finally) to put two away. The first was a shot from two yards that went in at a speed that a lethargic sloth in slow motion would have been proud of (btw thats a speed mildly quicker than Olly powerwalking...alledgedly). How embarrassing. The second rocketed in courtesy of the slightest of nicks to one of Olly's exocet like crosses into the 'D'.

With the backboard still echoing the whistle blew for the end of the game and if was off to the clubhouse for some well earned sarnies and beer.

It was a most enjoyable day...the only regret is that I for one missed Ollius etc dying fly impression...!

MOTM - Stickie (for primarily turning up to the game resplendent in his Spiderman crash helmet.....the fact that he had another storming game is almost irrelevant...!)

Yokker