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MATCH REPORT
Sunday 28th February
Bury Tigers 3 v Tollgate 0

There was a real feeling of deja vu this week. Drew back the curtains, took an instant dislike to the weather, travelled to the theatre of dreams Risby, to prepare for Tigers latest league cup match. Only difference this week being it was Tollgate who were our visitors and the weather was even worse than last week (great !), although watching Mrs George Foreman Daly and her helpers grappling with the refreshment gazebo did help cheer me up a little (well done girls). There was good news on the team front with Iwan the cat Williams and Lukie Walker returning and new signing Scott McGavin available to make his debut, welcome Scott hope you enjoy playing for the Tigers mate. Boss Keano asked the Tigers for a response to last weeks slightly disappointing display by working hard as a team against equally difficult opponents. Right from the kick-off it was obvious the Tiger boys sparkle was back, strikers Lukie Walker and Max Ronaldo Stubbs looked really lively, wide men Josh Joe Cole Shutler and Ellie Pearson worked really hard both in attack and defence, Josh Lampard Daly was back to his best dictating things from central midfield alongside Skipper Harvey Smithy D who was again revelling in the heart of the action. With the pitch conditions heavy going Keano had to utilise his squad cleverly, rotating things at regular intervals and Scott McGavin was given an early chance to show just why he will be a valuable addition to the squad. Tigers football was deserving of a goal or 2 but a mixture of good defending, bad luck and poor finishing meant the score line remained blank. Ronaldo Stubbs, Ellie P, Lukie Walker, Scott McGavin and Josh Daly all went close but that illusive goal wouldn’t arrive and so at half-time the teams went in level, 0-0. With conditions deteriorating fast a quick turn around was agreed and away we went again for the 2^nd half.

Tigers now had the wind behind them and started the 2^nd half well, Scott McGavin was becoming more influential as the game progressed and Lukie Rooney Walker was having a great game up front. It was ironic that for all Tigers fine play it was a cruel slip by a Tollgate defender that finally led to the break through, Miles O’s long pass forward found its way to Ronaldo Stubbs, his markers slip allowed him a sight of goal and a fine finish made it 1-0. On a day when conditions didn’t favour defenders it was credit to both team’s rear guards that a goal had taken so long to arrive. Tiger’s usual suspects Masters Walters, Betts, Lebbon, Blyth and Fox in Tigers defence were all in real mean mood. Miles Orlopp was doing his manager proud with a fine display in a new position on the left hand side. Tigers continued to press forward and the 2^nd goal arrived Josh Shuts teed –up Scott McGavin who’s shot was somehow kept out by Tollgates keeper only for Luke Rooney Walker to pounce on the rebound to score, 2-0. Tigers had their tails up, Josh Shutler hit the post, Josh D curled a fine effort just wide and Ronaldo Stubbs shot inches wide before the 3^rd goal did arrive Josh Shutler again involved , his cross found Elliot Pearson bless him and despite the keepers best efforts Ellie’s shot dropped over the goal-line with Lukie W following up to make sure, 3-0. Tollgate tried hard for a goal of their own but Iwan the Cat Williams was in commanding mood in Tigers goal and he deservedly kept a clean sheet and last weeks debutant Eban Evra Robson was again magnificent when called upon (Fabio Capello take note this lad could be the answer to Englands left back problems ?). Well done to both sides on a good show despite the atrocious conditions. Well done and thanks to our referee and linesman who again did fantastico, well done and thanks to everyone who helped out again (hope you’ve all dried out now?). Well done to the Tigers boys, I know Keano was proud of the squad this week and the boss even had enough diesel in his van to get him home, happy days, unlike last week when he ran out on the home ! he than rang Mrs Keano (Sally) who kindly brought him some diesel in a can……only 1 problem, the can she brought had no spout with it so he couldn’t get the fuel from the can into the van ! ........ Well you know what they say mate, if you want a job doing ……………………………….. C u all next week.

Moreton Hall Directories M.O.M : Luke Walker ; Terrorised Tollgates defence with his quick feet, clever footie brain and great commitment. Well played mate.



		MATCH REPORT Sunday 28th February Bury Tigers 3 v Tollgate 0 There was a real feeling of deja vu this week. Drew back the curtains, took an instant dislike to the weather, travelled to the theatre of dreams Risby, to prepare for Tigers latest league cup match. Only difference this week being it was Tollgate who were our visitors and the weather was even worse than last week (great !), although watching Mrs George Foreman Daly and her helpers grappling with the refreshment gazebo did help cheer me up a little (well done girls). There was good news on the team front with Iwan the cat Williams and Lukie Walker returning and new signing Scott McGavin available to make his debut, welcome Scott hope you enjoy playing for the Tigers mate. Boss Keano asked the Tigers for a response to last weeks slightly disappointing display by working hard as a team against equally difficult opponents. Right from the kick-off it was obvious the Tiger boys sparkle was back, strikers Lukie Walker and Max Ronaldo Stubbs looked really lively, wide men Josh Joe Cole Shutler and Ellie Pearson worked really hard both in attack and defence, Josh Lampard Daly was back to his best dictating things from central midfield alongside Skipper Harvey Smithy D who was again revelling in the heart of the action. With the pitch conditions heavy going Keano had to utilise his squad cleverly, rotating things at regular intervals and Scott McGavin was given an early chance to show just why he will be a valuable addition to the squad. Tigers football was deserving of a goal or 2 but a mixture of good defending, bad luck and poor finishing meant the score line remained blank. Ronaldo Stubbs, Ellie P, Lukie Walker, Scott McGavin and Josh Daly all went close but that illusive goal wouldn’t arrive and so at half-time the teams went in level, 0-0. With conditions deteriorating fast a quick turn around was agreed and away we went again for the 2^nd half. Tigers now had the wind behind them and started the 2^nd half well, Scott McGavin was becoming more influential as the game progressed and Lukie Rooney Walker was having a great game up front. It was ironic that for all Tigers fine play it was a cruel slip by a Tollgate defender that finally led to the break through, Miles O’s long pass forward found its way to Ronaldo Stubbs, his markers slip allowed him a sight of goal and a fine finish made it 1-0. On a day when conditions didn’t favour defenders it was credit to both team’s rear guards that a goal had taken so long to arrive. Tiger’s usual suspects Masters Walters, Betts, Lebbon, Blyth and Fox in Tigers defence were all in real mean mood. Miles Orlopp was doing his manager proud with a fine display in a new position on the left hand side. Tigers continued to press forward and the 2^nd goal arrived Josh Shuts teed –up Scott McGavin who’s shot was somehow kept out by Tollgates keeper only for Luke Rooney Walker to pounce on the rebound to score, 2-0. Tigers had their tails up, Josh Shutler hit the post, Josh D curled a fine effort just wide and Ronaldo Stubbs shot inches wide before the 3^rd goal did arrive Josh Shutler again involved , his cross found Elliot Pearson bless him and despite the keepers best efforts Ellie’s shot dropped over the goal-line with Lukie W following up to make sure, 3-0. Tollgate tried hard for a goal of their own but Iwan the Cat Williams was in commanding mood in Tigers goal and he deservedly kept a clean sheet and last weeks debutant Eban Evra Robson was again magnificent when called upon (Fabio Capello take note this lad could be the answer to Englands left back problems ?). Well done to both sides on a good show despite the atrocious conditions. Well done and thanks to our referee and linesman who again did fantastico, well done and thanks to everyone who helped out again (hope you’ve all dried out now?). Well done to the Tigers boys, I know Keano was proud of the squad this week and the boss even had enough diesel in his van to get him home, happy days, unlike last week when he ran out on the home ! he than rang Mrs Keano (Sally) who kindly brought him some diesel in a can……only 1 problem, the can she brought had no spout with it so he couldn’t get the fuel from the can into the van ! ........ Well you know what they say mate, if you want a job doing ……………………………….. C u all next week. Moreton Hall Directories M.O.M : Luke Walker ; Terrorised Tollgates defence with his quick feet, clever footie brain and great commitment. Well played mate. . 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