FMS — October 2010

Hey everyone, I’m back with a well anticipated episode which will take us through October!

So last month was a pretty good one for us lot, having seen us smash out way to the top of the table with vital wins at promotion contenders QPR and Cardiff. I was pretty confident that we could hold on to top spot with the games that we had this month as they were all against teams lower down the league. Never to underestimate though, so lets get to it!

Ipswich vs FMS (Championship)

First game of the month saw us travel south east to face an Ipswich side that were sitting near the foot of the league. It didn’t deter their spirit though, and they came out all guns blazing at the start of the game, troubling Vaibhavc in the FMS goal on numerous occasions in the first 20 minutes. It didn’t look as though the away side could carve anything out of the game until a storming counter saw them go infront. Rodrigo picking the ball up after a clearance from Sears, laying it off to Crosby and receiving it at the other end to place it in the bottom corner. That’s how the sides went in at half time then, but the home side were pumping themselves up for the last 45. A smash at the crossbar before a headed goal from Soares saw them pull it back midway through the second half. Their enthusiasm for the game deteriorated from then on, seeing the away side score an goal through MRDNRA which was cancelled out through offside, much to the despair of the travelling fans who only took a point with them back to Scunthorpe.

Match Stats:

Video Highlights: Here

FMS vs Nottingham Forest (Championship)

Next game saw Billy Davies’ Forest (well, not anymore if you have read the news..) come up to Scunthorpe to face the lads in blue. They came out fighting and controlled the first 15 minutes, wasting a few valuable chances in the process. They could have been costly too, had Rodrigo put away his one on one opportunity but his effort was straight at the keeper. Just past the 30 minute mark and the game sparked into life after a flurry of corners for the home side. Their efforts were wasted, but from the resulting goal kick, Johnson managed to set Smith free inside the Forest box. He didn’t disappoint either, taking his chance and slotting it past the keepers right hand side. FMS saw the first half out in a controlled display, a very pleasing display from the lads. Second half was much like the first, Forrest dominating the opening while the home side dominated the latter. Little in the way of clear cut chances though which meant the one goal was enough to get all three points.

Match Stats:

Video Highlights: Here

Middlesbrough vs FMS (Championship)

Riverside (Mother F**?) next for the boys from Scunthorpe to play ex-premier league opponents Middlesbrough who are currently sitting mid-table. Their history must have been found as from no-where the home side were 2-0 up inside the first 20 minutes! First one was an absolute stunner. Free-kick on the left hand side was nodded out to the edge of the box. First attempt from Zemmama was blocked, but on the volley he crashed his second into the top corner. Kris Boyd then rounded off the early rout with an equally well taken attempt as he found the top left hand corner. The half ended with the visitors 2-0 down, but a strong start led them to a famous comeback in the north east. Crosby materialising the first as his bolting run up the left hand side found Dezmo in the box to head home after a quick counter attack. Injury time came and it was looking like they would not fathem enough motivation for an equalising goal, until Dully dispatched Zemmama inside the centre circle. His pass found McLean, who held it up and picked out Crosby to set him free and send the away fans (and me..) into an eruption of joy.

Match Stats:

Video Highlights: Here

FMS vs Derby (Championship)

Successive midlands clubs to come to Patriots Park, this time it was Derby. The rams are another one that are nurturing past memories but unlike Middleborough, that did little to help them as FMS took an early lead. Crosby getting the ball in the centre, and laying it off to Dezmo. His charge down the left hand side resulted in a cross which was met with the foot of Rodrigo who saw his effort sail into the bottom left hand corner. It got better for the home side too as goal scorer turned provider. His cross from the near side found Yank, who shrugged off the players around him to nod in and make it 2-0. There was little in the way of chances from then on and FMS made their dominance pay as they went in two goals to the good at half time. The final 45 minutes saw a few scary moments for the home side as Derby threatened to get one back, but it was all too easy and the fans will be happy seeing their side pull another win out of the bag.

Match Stats:

Video Highlights: Here

Hull vs FMS (Championship)

Final game of the month and it was a trip over the Humber bridge to meet rivals Hull. Things got off to the best of starts for FMS as they scored in the 3 minute! Pepper’s shot was saved by Mannone in the Hull goal, but from the resulting Dezmo corner, Plobdork ghosted in at the back post to score a crashing header. A couple of chances for the home side here and there went without answer, so the half drew shut with the score at 1-0. After the break though saw more of the same dominance from the away side, but it was a Hull masterclass that brought them back level as Cairney laid off Barmby on the edge of the area who smashed a shot right into the far corner showing that the veteran still had some life in him yet. After that goal, it was all Hull and their eagerness to score finally paid off with two minutes of normal time to spare. Another smashing shot from outside the area saw Koren take a leaf out of Barmby’s book to seal all three points and subdue the league leaders to only their second defeat of the season!

Match Stats:

Video Highlights: Here

So this is where we left the table going into November..

Very tight at the top as you can imagine, but we do have some breathing space despite that loss to Hull. Just look at all the teams of 27 points!

Go to the next page, to see the reserves and U18′s in action and the usual news and upcoming fixtures…

Reserve Games:

A ‘not as dominant’ win from the reserves, but one that is significant nonetheless. Pilgrim and Judast on song here to snatch a win.

4-1 against the Barnsley at Patriots Park with goals from Pepper, McLean, Bushy and Smith after going one down inside 5 minutes.

The first loss of the campaign for the reserves, and it came through a Sheffield United masterclass. Rodrigo getting the only goal to grab a consolation for the away supporters.

U18 Games:

Huddersfield the victims of the FMS youngsters as the first game of the month saw Jimmy bag 4, with JPB rounding off the rout with a goal of his own.

It was Doncaster who felt the wrath next then as Bushy scored all 4 goals to see the FMS youngsters progress to the 4th round of the youth cup against Manchester City (…and me! :D)

Last game of the month saw the mockery of a Premier League youth system as Bushy scored a hattrick against Sunderland. Matt and JPB getting the other goals to seal a huge 5-0 win!

Injury news next then, and it was a complete massacre in October…





..and they were just the more serious ones! Loads of others who faced a week on the sidelines, although its all good as we have a massive squad of players. A huge advantage I suppose :).

Next month will see another rather ‘easy’ run as we face Doncaster in the first game of the season. The only one I am really worried about is the game against Burnley, but I guess we will have to wait and see if we have enough in us to overcome them!

So that’s your lot for this episode! As ever, leave your comments in the box below and I’ll do my best to take on all your requests. Thanks for reading :D