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Welcome to the Lancer Scott Stadum


       Good  afternoon  and  welcome  to  the
       Lancer Scott stadium for this afternoon‘s
       visit  of  Cadbury  Heath  FC.  I  hope  their
       supporter’s,  officials  and  players  enjoy
       their day with us having made the short
       trip across Bristol.
       Before you read the following, other than
       3 points at Briz, yes we did have a great
       Xmas, thank you.
       It’s 30 days since we played the Heathens
       at their ground. From 3pm that day until
       now,  this  hobby  of  ours  has  been
       frustratingly INCONSISTENT!!
       Results,  Referring  standards,  Player  performances  and  availability,  totally
       inconsistent.  Cadbury  Heath  dominated  the  game  for  60  minutes,  first  to
       everything, yet we created more than enough chances to get something, we were
       worse  at  Brislington,  yet  we  get  points  against  Keynsham  and  high  flying
       Ilfracombe and could have won both. We are suffering from suspensions, some
       players should really keep their mouths shut! Yet the Ilfracombe game was good
       quality, entertaining yet an official saw fit to send off 3 players and book 6!
       Availability, well that could be an article on its own, but please remember we live
       in very, very different times and I will defend some players.
       Even our Reserves are at it! A great run then 2 sloppy performances.
       But I suppose it could be worse, this time last year we kicked a ball on December
         th
       19  at Wells and that was it for the season.

       We have had some very encouraging performances from new, younger players like
       Tom, Joel, Reece, Alfie, allied to natural ability they all have very good attitudes,
       which will serve them very well in the future. At the other end of the scale we
       welcome  former  Bristol  Rovers  professional  and  Bath  City  midfielder  out  of
       retirement, Lewis Hogg. This season he has been a regular spectator here at the
       Lancer Scott and Beech has persuaded him to dust off his boots to help the cause.
       Look out for a few more new faces in the coming weeks.


       I wish you all a happy and healthy New Year.
       Thank you for your support today, enjoy the game and please respect the officials.


       UP THE STAGS
       Mike,
       Chairman
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