Hello Everyone
Well in what seems like an enternity I’m finally back with an update for my story after a upsetting week of family illness issues coupled with a very demanding work task that saw me having to send items to the US Virgin Islands though a big thanks to FedEx Canada for all their help. Anyway, on with the update..
We started the season off by throwing away a 2-1 lead allowing Tranmere to score in the 92nd minute and this was followed by a very fortunate win over Swindon in the League Cup as they were reduced to 10 men in the opening two minutes with Fofana scoring the only goal of the game from the ensuing penalty. With that confidence building win over Swindon came a 5-0 thumping of Lincoln with Fofana bagging a hat-trick whilst N’Goma who wasn’t even selected could only watch his starting place slip before him in the stands. An organized Exeter City prevented us from repeating the performance over Lincoln and it was left to skipper Brian Saah to settle the game with a 30 yard strike from a cleared corner and will probably be the best goal he’ll ever score.
August produced another League Cup fixture as we were drawn at home to Championship side Burnley in the second round. Just as in the Swindon game the visitors managed to pick up a straight red after 20 minutes allowing us to take the lead through N’Goma with the numerical advantage. Burnely actually seemed to play better with 10 men and took the lead with two goals in the space of 4 minutes early just before the hour mark. With 20 minutes remaining I threw caution to the wind and went to an attacking strategy which produced the equalizer through Walcott and the sustained pressure on the Burnley goal Scot Wootten headed in the winner form a corner one minute from time for a great come from behind victory.
Just before our final game of the month the draw was made for the third round of the League Cup and once again we were fortunate to get another home tie though this time against Premier League side Blackburn Rovers.
The final game of the month was away to Burton Albion with both sides playing entertaining and attacking football though each goalkeeper was equal to the task and the game ended in a scoreless draw.
August Results
September started off with an easy “fitness friendly” win over Lowestoff followed by a captivating performance by Dorian N’Goma who scored one and set up the other four in a surprise 5-1 thumping of Aldershot at The Recreation Ground. We raced out to a 4-0 lead in our next game at home to Accrington with Turkish youngster Nadir Ciftci getting goals in the opening and closing minute of the first half. Following the interval the second forty-five was less than impressive but nonetheless it was a good solid victory despite conceding a goal ourselves.
A tough game at home to Shrewsbury was high on entertainment but low on goals as the keepers on both sides produced a string of miraculous saves. The deadlock was broken three minutes from half time with a long ball out of defence by LB Berichiche found Ciftci who coolly put the ball past the Shrewsbury keeper for the only goal of the game. A full house of 8,600 saw the arrival of Blackburn Rovers for our 3rd Round League Cup encounter. A catastrophic mistake by the Blackburn keeper gave us an early lead that we held to the interval but the visitors were too strong in the end and as we tired they found the winning goal in the 83rd minute to knock us out of the competition.
Next up was a long trip to Torquay with the home side going ahead on their first attack of the game but that lead was quickly neutralized by Fofana. After an exciting first half that remained even MC Luke Berry put us in front with a stunning shot from 25 yards and that being his first ever senior goal. Heroics by GK Martin Hansen kept Torquay at bay and allowed us to take all three points. The final game of the month was back at the Abbey Stadium where 2 disallowed goals, that were clearly onside, were enough to demoralize the team which 22nd place Morecambe took advantage of and handed us our biggest home loss ever in a 4-1 humiliation.
September Results
League Table
Despite that 4-1 loss we find oursleves in second place and will meet Colchester in our first game of October. Finally in this very short post here’s a look at our finances which are quite healthy at the moment.
Well that’s it for now and thanks for reading!
Stromson
2 мая, 2011 at 00:42
That’s a great start to the league campaign Kevin! It’s a shame about the Blackburn loss, but going down 2-1 to a Premier side is quite respectable. Sorry to hear about the family illness, and I hope everything has turned out alright.
kevin
2 мая, 2011 at 13:39
Hi Jon
I’m very happy with the start myself and hopefully we can build on that.
CsAtlantis
2 мая, 2011 at 02:31
Second place is quite a good position to be in, and you’ve gotten your big draw in the League Cup for some $$$, good finances there, Fofana and N’Goma are looking good, hope everything is okay with your family illness issues
kevin
2 мая, 2011 at 13:41
My front pair have meade a very good start to the season which I’m weel pleased about. Thanks for your support.
Alex
2 мая, 2011 at 02:41
Hi Kevin,
Great start, 2nd is brilliant and you had a good League Cup run, it’s a shame it was ended. You got some good money for that and only losing 2-1 to a team 3 divisions above you is brilliant. I hope everything is alright with your family :)
kevin
2 мая, 2011 at 14:00
Thanks Alex. I usually get eleinated in the first round so I was delighted to get to the third round of the League Cup.
Lye
2 мая, 2011 at 05:37
Hi Kevin,
It can be difficult when you have your family illness problems. Hope everything is alright.
That’s a good start by your team. It’s very tight on top but your team has the quality to go up, that’s for sure. Good luck for the rest of the games.
kevin
2 мая, 2011 at 14:11
Thanks Lye
Very happy with the start and the team is blending well.
Johnny Karp
2 мая, 2011 at 06:25
Very good start Kevin, you’re on the right path towards a great season. As for everything else, you know that I’m there for you.
kevin
2 мая, 2011 at 14:32
Thanks Johnny, appreciate your support on both counts!
hils
2 мая, 2011 at 07:48
Hi Kevin,great start there!!!!!!!!!!!!! I hope your family is alright!!!!!!!!!! Good luck!!!!!!!!
kevin
2 мая, 2011 at 14:36
Thanks hils!!!!
Darren Smith
2 мая, 2011 at 09:34
Hey Kevin, well done on the great form. Scoring for fun and challenging the promotion places. With your goalscoring form I reckon the title is realistic. Also great to see some sensible finances. :)
I second Johnny’s comment, but you already know that mate.
kevin
2 мая, 2011 at 14:53
I’m keeping an eye on the money for sure and hope to get into a Y2G system as well.Thanks for your support and concern
vaibhavc
2 мая, 2011 at 13:31
Hey Kevin
Even with your new game and league, you are still doing what you did last year! That was a great win against Burnley, even if it was home or away.
P.S. If I were you, I would save my game on a usb everyday!
kevin
2 мая, 2011 at 13:36
Hello vaibhavc
Thanks for your comment. My came is now always saved ona 4GB Flash card as well as my tactic and training files. Taking no chances at all :)
kevin
2 мая, 2011 at 13:36
Hello vaibhavc
Thanks for your comment. My game is now always saved on a 4GB Flash card as well as my tactic and training files. Taking no chances at all :)
Laxeyman
2 мая, 2011 at 16:51
Good start Kevin, it looks like your side are one of the best in League 2, and if you can keep up the good form then you’ve got a great chance of promotion. Good luck!
Kevin
3 мая, 2011 at 00:16
Hey Laxeyman
Good to hear from you. I’m delighted with the start to the season and as you say we can hopefully keep it up.
Sayam Khan
2 мая, 2011 at 20:16
Hi Kevin, a great start to League 2 there, you should get promoted if you keep it up. Good Luck!
Kevin
3 мая, 2011 at 00:17
Thanks Sayam
Back to back promotions would be nice!
Excessive
2 мая, 2011 at 21:01
Hey Kev,
Hope everything is alright at home, im there for you mate.
Glad your back anyway! Great start to the campaign there though, just hope it continues and you can be a force to be reckoned with in League 2 :)
Monster win against Burnley, shame that you managed to get Blackburn of all teams though :(. Finances are looking good, must have been partly down to the League cup?
Good luck!
Kevin
3 мая, 2011 at 00:21
Hey Jake
The home situation is some what fluid and thanks for your concern. I was delighted with that comeback against Burnley and from a finacial perspective happy that we got that home tie with Blackburn even though we lost.
Ana Garcia
2 мая, 2011 at 22:26
Hi Kevin,
Good going, your team is scoring for fun! With your defence being fairly good aswell you have made a great start to the season.
Finances looks good so everything is looking like you will have a great season, so good luck!!
Oh, and if you ever need to talk you know where I am.
Kevin
3 мая, 2011 at 00:23
Hi Ana
My defence isn’t quite as strong as last year with the departure of Mustaphe Traore but we aren’t doing too bad. Thanks for your offer as well :)