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Manchester City won their second successive UK Cup winning all five games at Gardiners Reserve on Sunday, 16 November.
The day got off to a shaky start with Danny Vale and Janusz Podgorski deciding to lay in for an extra cuddle with each other as they hadn't seen each other for a week or so, while Tony Stephenson (a.k.a Duracell – because of his copper top) was customary late, leaving City to start the first match v Scunthorpe with only eleven men including two fifteen year olds and two fifty plus year olds!
The match against Scunthorpe was a largely uninspiring game as both teams tried coming to grips with the fact they were playing at 10.20 a.m. on a Sunday morning, but the breakthrough came in the second half when Trever Carson was brought down in the box for a penalty. The Big Ship picked himself up, dusted himself down, and converted the spot kick to give City a 1-0 win.
The second match of the day v Liverpool involved another 1-0 win with the winner coming courtesy of a great strike from our very own adopted red - Aidy Mathers. There was even a tear in his eye as the rest of the team celebrated around him. Mathers even had to sit out the next game so he could get his mind back on the job for the semi final.
As the sun rose higher and bodies started to feel the strain, football began to play secondary importance to survival and the quality suffered accordingly. City’s third match v Melchester Rovers resulted in a 3-0 win and was effectively killed off in the first half, as Jules and Ryan Dinse slotted home two early goals.
The two-goal buffer even allowed Jan Kvasnicka to come out of goal for the second half while Carson covered him in goal. Like a dog let of his leash, Kvasnicka chased and harassed Melchester at every opportunity and got his due reward when he scored City’s third goal with a well struck shot that beat the keeper at the near post.
City saved their best match of the day v Coleraine FC in the semifinals as everyone found an extra gear. A fired up Alby McCormack and Danny Ward led the way through their early intensity while John Camburn, Adam DeGuara, Podgorski and Vale repelled any offensive threat which came their way.
Carson scored his second goal off the day after Jules set him up with the easiest of tap-ins to give City a first half lead while Nathan Chapman scored the second, beating the keeper after playing a neat 1-2 with Carson.
City faced Liverpool again in the final and finished the day off with a hard fought 2-1 win after being a goal down. The equaliser came just before the half when young Julian scored with a sharp turn in the box, and the winner came with ten minutes to go from Big Ship, who managed to out jump Liverpool’s Fred Flintstone(Dibbsy) to head home a pin-point cross from young Aaron Ward on the wing.
There was no way back for Liverpool from there as City kept there shape until the end even with some very tired legs.
Team Manager Danny Ward was understandably very pleased with City’s all round performance.
“[It was] yet another great day and [they] made me very proud of each and every one of [them]. Once again it was a big frill for me playing for my beloved Manchester City with my son and [they] made it very special with all [their] efforts,” Ward said.
John Camburn - Brilliant all day loved to get on all the crosses - hence the name JC 10 Trevor Carson - Big Ship looked all at sea at first but came into dock with a goal in semi and the winner in the final. Finished with three goals for the day. 10 Nathan Chapman - Notch a goal - Consistent performance - tired towards the end of the final but still manage to take the long cut home to the Linc 10 Ryan Dinse - Another UK Cup debutante look nervous at first for got to bring his oxygen bottle but came good and got on the score sheet 9.5 Adam DeGuara - Solid performance even had his WAG there) DeGuara 10 WAG 11 Furgus - Furgal Sharky looked after the boys as he does all year a big FANK YOU) 10 Jan Kvasnicka - Best performance all season. Even managed to score an iffy goal with shouts of off side ref coming from all the City players as we no we will never hear the last of it) 10 Stan Lee - Couldn't get the smile off his face looked good in the City shirt from the seventies 10 Julian - UK Cup debut played with smile on his face wade in with two goal and a great assist in semi setting up Trevor for first goal 10 Aidy Mathers - The general in the mid field our very own Steven Gerrard. Best goal Against Liverpool had a chance to score in the final but couldn't pull the trigger so set up Julian instead 10.5 Janusz Podgorski - Played better once he let go of Danny Vales hand 9Justine - Ready to get kitted up if needed 10 Alby McCormack - Used all his experience and pace Mr reliable 10 Tony Stephenson (Duracell or Everedy just kept going and going) 9 WAG 11 Mum 11 Sir Alex 10 Aaron Ward - Another steady game took a few knocks for the team some quality corners and great cross for the winner in final 10 Danny Ward – Quality all day. Led the team with some great managerial decisions and lifted the team when required 10 Danny Vale - Bit sluggish to start with but better once he took off stockings and suspenders 10
Martello meets the Homeless World Cup Stars
Craig Foster (aka Mr. Cool), Ollie (Moreland fan) & I
Les Murray (aka Pope of Oz Football), Paul Mac (aka Pope of Oz Tennis), Ollie & I
Les, Me & the Belgium Homeless World Cup squad
Moreland City Presentation Night
Saturday, 11th October saw Moreland City Football Club gather at Vivaldi’s Restaurant for the annual presentation night. It was a great night with the following people being recognised for their outstanding contribution to the club - on and off the field - during Season 2008:
Seniors Bobby Murdoch Medal - Steve Rada Coaches Award - Luca Lucchesi Reserves Stan Lee Medal - Joe Cavoli Coaches Award - Simon Jokic (Tiger) Marshal Lock Award (Best Clubman Award) Joint Winners - Mark McDonald & Maurice Bisetto
Click on the below image to see some of the photos from the night
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Pianalto's Weekly Airbag
A senior citizen drove his brand new BMW Z3 convertible out of the Showroom. Taking off down the freeway, he floored it to 120kph, enjoying the wind blowing through what little hair he had left.
'Amazing!' he thought as he flew down the M1, enjoying pushing the pedal to the metal even more. Looking in his rear view mirror, he saw a police car behind him, blue lights flashing and siren blaring.
'I can get away from him - no problem!' thought the elderly nut case as he floored it to 150kph, then 170, then 200kph. Suddenly, he thought,? What on Earth am I doing? I'm too old for this nonsense!' So he pulled over to the side of the road and waited for the police car to catch-up.
Pulling in behind him, the police officer walked up to the driver's side of the BMW, looked at his watch and said, ' Sir, my shift ends in 10 minutes, today is Friday and I'm taking off for the weekend. If you can give me a reason why you were speeding that I've never heard before, I'll let you go.'
The man, looked very seriously at the policeman, and replied, 'Years ago, my wife ran off with a policeman. I thought you were bringing her back.'
