Concord Rangers Res 3-2 Heybridge Swifts Res

[Golden Boots]

The Reserves had an impressive start to the season, gaining all 3 points against last years runaway champions, Heybridge Swifts.

 

Concord included experienced campaigner Danny Hayzelden in their line up, and in the end he proved to be the difference (when he decided to join in after 60 minutes...!)

 

Rangers made all the early running, once again the back line being marshalled excellently by Tyler Phillips and Lewis Harris.

 

Ash Knott in an unfamiliar role at left back will have done his chances of pushing into the 1st team no harm, after settling into the game he produced an assured performance, shame he's scared of a tackle though...!

 

The 1st half was a tough contest, tackles going in all over the shop, with the absolute joke shop of a referee failing to grab hold of the game.

 

The cluless official sent off Concord midfielder Robbie Atkinson just before the interval for an alleged stamp, lets be fair if Robbie had actually stamped on him he would probably be in intensive care...!

 

Heybridge took the initiative in the second half, using their numerical advantage to steal both goals, having more nmbers in the box.

 

With their overweight gaffer going [****!!****]-a-hoop on the side line, it was karma coming back around, when 16 year old debutant Samm Bibby came on as a sub, to thread a delightful ball thropugh to Danny Hayzelden, who produced a 'RELAXED' finish to put the Rangers back into it at 2-1.

 

Then it was the turn of Ash Knott to play a delightful 1-2 with Hayzelden, who took his second goal with aplomb (not a plum), to cap a fine performance for the stand in skipper (are you watching Cowley?)

 

Concord continued to press on, even with 10 men, and with around a minute left on the clock, 16 year old Sam Bibby's cross-come-shot left the Swifts 'keeper painting the crossbar, as the ball floated over him to nestle in the far corner. A superb debut goal from the youngster, who looks to be an excellent propsect for the future.

 

Manager Danny Clare, joined in the dug-out by yours truly (injured, no banter) , was understandably delighted with the performance, and Rangers will look to continue their early good form aginst Great Wakering Rovers @ Burroughs Park this Wednesday night.

 

Concord Rangers Res (4-4-2)

 

GK - Michael Collier

 

RB - Dave Burton

LB - Ash Knott

CB - Lewis Harris (sub Sam Bibby)

CB - Tyla Phillips

 

RM - Lawrence Smith (sub Charlie Ackerman)

LM - Jordan Greenaway

CM - Danny Hayzelden ©

CM - Robbie Atkinson (sent off)

 

ST - Lee Thorne

ST - Dan Dulieu

 

Goals - Danny Hayzelden (2), Sam Bibby (1)

 

Subs not used - Jack Pearson (GK), Jack Reade, Danny White.

 

[JJSCRFC]

GB, just so you know for future reference "Tyler's" name is actually spelt Tyla!

 

Going from what I have heard, it was a very eventfull game!

Well done.

[Golden Boots]

Cheers JJ, I think it was the tactical masterstroke from the manager and his stand-in assistant/physio....

 

Eventful for sure....

 

Do you know how Easterford is...?

[JJSCRFC]

No problem... lol!

 

As far as im aware, he is fine just a matter of recovering from it!

It was a nasty injury.

[onebreast]

i spoke to him yesterday. 30 stitches, 10 on the inside , 20 on the outside. Out for about 2 weeks hopefully for him. Glad it wasnt worse

[Golden Boots]

Nasty....

 

Will you be about Wednesday night Trenks?

[onebreast]

No mate unfortunately not as weve got Ilford away on Wednesday night in a early 6 pointer !!

 

[Beachboys]

Are you coming tomorrow then large tit ?

[onebreast]

I am gonna try to , if wilko goes then he can give me a lift , if not then i may have to leave it. Has Shane Warne cut his barnet yet ?

[Beachboys]

No still looks a clunt !

[onebreast]

Bowling Warney !!