It was off to Ascott Park to take on ESKA who the Frothers just pipped in the last time we played. A couple of familiar-faced ring-ins were required to make the numbers.

Yet another windy and slightly rainy day saw the Frothers struggling to make an XI for the game before Angus came in tops with the ring-ins.

The boys struggled to make passes meet in the first half and couldn’t quite get going.

Second half

The wind died down and it was actually nice to play at Ascott Park for once. The breakthrough came through Sule who was able to cut back inside and unleash a shot from outside the box that had the keeper flapping.

1-0

This was precisely what the Frothers were in need of and turned up the juice. Dominating in all areas of the park, the boys’ confidence grew almost arrogant. Lance, playing as an outright centre-forward, took a delicious touch in the box to set himself up for a quality goal.

2-0

The Frother’s attacks were relentless and Lance was playing like an absolute demon up top. It wasn’t long before he added himself a second with an assist from Sule.

3-0

He could have easily had his hat-trick had it not been for some dubious refereeing calling an offside.

The Frothers were pressing again and again in the opposition box. This time Charles found himself with the ball. Losing track of the ball it looked like the danger might pass, but the opposition defender decided that Charles was too dangerous to live and went straight through him.

Penalty

A real toss-up here of who should take the penalty. Charles on his 100th game and winning it, or Nick on his final game for the Frothers.

This was a real win-win scenario for the spectators.

Nicky somehow convinced Charles to let him have it and produced an effort fit for the occasion, a tame shot down the middle that the keeper could easily parry 🥧.

Man of the Match

Honourable mention goes to Angus who was rock solid all game with a couple of trademark big slide tackles. The award goes to the man just back from illness, Lance, who played out of his skin. Some of the touches were like prime Bergkamp. A couple of goals to top things off.

Dick of the Day

Fitting that in his last match he picks up the award. Nick gets it for missing the penalty and leaving the boys. A minor redemption piece was when Nick kicked shit Haaland when the ball went out. Gonna miss you, bud.

Special Mention

100 games for that guy, Charles. The big number 4 and midfield operator is the definition of evergreen.