Saints 3, Hertford Town 1`

[AFF]

In a pulsating champagnefest of sparkling football the Mighty Saints marched into the semi-final of the Herts Senior Cup last night at t'Park at the expense of League leaders Hertford Town. (Err. That's Ryman 2 League leaders - Ed)

 

The side was Bastock, Zoricich, Cousins, Roddis, Martin, Carl Kavanagh, Hann, Seeby, Beech, Charles and Walshe. On the bench were Marwa, Clarke [who both came on with 20 or so to play] and Perks.

 

The match was an especial delight for us students of the game as the manager changed the formation about 8 times during the 90 minutes. Christmas trees, wing-backs, lone striker, two, then 3 up front, one in the hole. Lots of 'channels' stuff. A real joy.

 

Hann scored direct from a 25 yard free kick "early doors", well on the tenth minute actually but I've just heard the expression "early doors" on 5Live from Stephen Gerrard and I spotted the opportunity to use it here.

 

Lee Clarke, my personal MotM, came on with 20 minutes left and scored a cracker. They got one back and then Clarke scored his second.

 

I would guess the attendance to be around 120.

 

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[Zagreus]

I must admit when Hertford Town scored their goal to make it 2-1, I was worried that they would go on and score a second taking us into extra time. This wasn't because I thought we would lose, but because it was so darn cold!! Anyway, Lee Clarke came up with the goods again and it was a relatively comfortable 3-1 win. Maybe this is our chance of some silverware this season?

[Laz]

The draw for the semis is now...

 

Lower Red Lion v St Albans City

Old Fox (Bricket Wood) v Smallford

 

Ties to played whenever the teams can be bothered.

[Rob_the_Saint]

Don't knock it Laz, when were we last in a semi-final of anything? (don't bother to answer that, I've already looked it up).

[Laz]

I assume all the players were registered correctly last night?

[Webbo MFI]

no one wasn't - quick phone the Herts FA

[YB941 5thD EFM ~soul~]

What's the number?

[Webbo MFI]

dunno - sorry

[YB941 5thD EFM ~soul~]

No worries, I can look it up.

 

Which player was it??

[Laz]

Carl Kavanagh must be a favourite.

[Iron Webbo]

Well, it is traditional!

[Laz]

I remember that cold night in Billericay!

 

And was it raining at Royston when we won 6-0?

[Iron Webbo]

I thought it was sleet.

 

And we didn't bring him on until we led 4-0!

 

Pah - County FA's!

[EFM The Firm, The Voice]

Lee Charles probaly played in the Wessex Senior Cup for Weymouth or something!

 

And, without looking it up, I'm presuming the last time we were in a semi final was that fateful day in the Forest!

[YB941 5thD EFM ~soul~]

That was 1999. The HSC win was 2000.

 

Don't think we've been in one since.

[EFM The Firm, The Voice]

I lose track with all the success y'see! Silly Me!