Hey folks, welcome back to my Queens Park story. After a decent start to the campaign, I was looking to return to winning ways after failing to taste victory in my last two fixtures. We have only three games to play in September so this post will be a short one. In September we have one home game, and two away games. My squad’s strength will be tested as we play two back to back away games against good opposition. Let’s see how we managed to get on during September.
September results:
We had a 100% winning record in September, which boasted our chances of making a consistent title challenge. We only played three games but the players were fantastic as we picked up nine points from the available nine.
Versus Montrose (home) 1/9/10 @ 19:30
Our first game of the month was against Montrose. There predicated to finish last so I expected a victory. We got off to a superb start and took the lead after just eight minutes. Center back Lawrence headed clear and David Lee found himself one on one with the keeper and calmly slotted the ball past him. We created a few more chances after that but on the 33rd minute David Lee scored his second. Left back Murphy passed to my new winger Mackey-Steven who then played a through for Lee and he scored another poachers goal. Just after the interval, Ahmed Said Scored. Pinault played him in and Said wasn’t going to miss. We were 3-0 up. We created more and more chances but failed to put the ball in the net, but Montrose did. However there was no dramatic come back as we held out for all three points.
Versus Albion Rovers (away) 11/9/10 @ 15:00
Our second fixture of the month was away to Albion Rovers, a team predicated to finish 6th. They’d been performing well so far, one of many teams in the mix for one of three play off spots. Before the game my assistant informed me that they play well against a team using a 4-4-2 formation thus therefore I went with a 4-5-1 formation. Dave O’Conner returned from injury and started on the left wing. We got off to a fantastic start. We were 2-0 up after just 21 minutes. Said made a dangerous run down the left flank and crossed but the ball seemed to evade everyone apart from McWalter who waltzed and curled the ball into the bottom corner. A wonderful finish from my ‘inside forward’. A few moments later Webster found Said at the edge of the box. Said turned two defenders before smashing the ball into the top corner. A marvelous individual goal! However Albion started to dominate after that. The longer the game went on the more they grew into it. They created some good chances but they didn’t score until the 75th minute when Sissions tripped an Albion player in the box. They scored from the penalty which set up a nervy finish. After a torrid 15 or so minutes, we held on for the win. A great defensive performance and thankful my strikers scored when called upon. On a different day this could have been a different result but I was pleased to pick up all three points.
Versus Elgin (away) 18/9/10 @ 15:00
Our final game of the month was versus Elgin, a team predicated to finish 9th thus I expected a win. There having a terrible season, currently sitting near the wrong end of the table. I sent my team out with a 4-4-2 formation. This worked wonders as we scored no less than six goals. Our first goal was from a corner. Set piece specialist Murphy sent in a corner and Rezgane came in at the far post and headed the ball in. Our next goal was scored by Sissions. He scored a long range effort following Elgin’s failure to clear the ball properly. His sweetly struck shot sailed into the bottom corner. When I saw my next goal, all I could do is applaud my players. This was route one stuff. McWalter picked up the ball, saw and saw the run from Dave O’Conner and picked him out with an amazing pass. Dave just ran into the box and placed it into the bottom corner leaving the keeper with no chance. Said netted our fourth goal just before the interval. Dave turned from goalscorer to provider as his crossed was meet by Said and he half volleyed the ball in to round up a superb first half. Elgin came out more motivated and determined after half time. They scored twice in a 25 minute spell but fortunately McWalter’s cross was met by substitute Stephen Gavin who volleyed home. We picked up all three points after Lawrence headed in Murphy’s free kick. I was delighted with my teams finishing as any chance we got we scored. Obviously I’m still cautious about my defense, we conceded to slack goals. However I’m willing to turn a blind eye to my defense as my forwards stole the show with six magnificent goals.
Table:
After our perfect month, we moved into 1st place. Thus far were in a great position, just what I wanted at the beginning of the campaign. Not only do we sit 5 points above 3rd place, were 7 points clear of 5th spot. My aim now is to extend that lead and try create from breathing space. This will be tough but we’ll take every game as it comes. Were the ;leagues top goal scorers but our defense is a bit worrying. However you can see that no team other than Clyde have a stable defense. Oh yeah, Clyde caused a shock as they dumped top Scottish side Rangers out of the cup :-D
My player stats and October schedule are as followed:
October schedule:
That concludes today’s post guys, thanks for reading.
Sears
Laxeyman
23 января, 2011 at 19:04
Great month Sears, well done. You’re in a great position to go for promotion, and I reckon you can do it. Good luck!
Sears
24 января, 2011 at 18:23
Thanks Laxeyman. I’m just hoping we can maintain this form
Darren Smith
23 января, 2011 at 19:56
Well done Sears, that was one hell of a month. Those three victories will give you some much needed momentum and against tough opponents too. I still find it funny seeing your huge stadium occupied by such a small crowd. The facilities will come in very handy soon though.
Sears
24 января, 2011 at 18:25
Cheers Darren. Next month will be tougher, particularly Clyde. They’ve a great defense which will be hard to break down. Ha, yeah just over 400 fans turn up. Leaving at least 52,000 empty seats :-D
Birdy
23 января, 2011 at 20:14
Great Work Sears a very nice month to get you guys on top of the league. With some form like this i think you will be able to get a playoff spot quite easily good luck and great work
Sears
24 января, 2011 at 18:26
Thanks Birdy. I’m pleased to be at the top and pleased with our total number of points thus far. Maintaining this current form will be daunting.
MRDNRA
23 января, 2011 at 20:40
Looking good so far. I myself quite like starting in SD3 sometimes just because of the fact you can’t be relegated no matter how badly you do in a season. Not that you’re likely to have any such problems of course.
Sears
24 января, 2011 at 18:28
Ha, yeah that’s the best part, no relegation fears what so ever!! I don’t think we’ll have such problems either, we’ve already created an 11 point gap between top and bottom.
kevin
23 января, 2011 at 21:31
Hi Sears
Well, I wasn’t expecting such a fantastic start but you’ve gotten off to a dream start with loads of goals too. Nice to see a variety of scorers as well. Two thumbs up!!
Sears
24 января, 2011 at 18:31
Thanks Kevin. I wasn’t anticipating a good start either but I’ve no complaints :-p I agree, great to see that all your players chip in with goals instead of depending on one or two players the whole time.
Wazz
24 января, 2011 at 06:31
Hey Sears, well done for a great month. I forgot, how many games are you gonna play in this league again? I hope you get the title mate! :-)
Sears
24 января, 2011 at 18:32
Thanks Wazz. We play 36 games thus meaning we play every team 4 times :-(
Lye Kuek Hin
24 января, 2011 at 11:15
Hi Sears,
Well done on a perfect month. Those victories set you well on the title challenge. Keep it going. I believe you have a squad capable of doing that. Good luck.
Sears
24 января, 2011 at 18:32
Thanks Lye. I hope you predication is correct :-p !
CsAtlantis
24 января, 2011 at 15:52
That 6-2 thrashing was pretty clinical, 8 shots and the 6 shots that were on target all went in :D
Pretty nice length of time between fixtures………..no worries on player fitness (blasted big European leagues :D)
Good luck on getting promotion!
Sears
24 января, 2011 at 18:34
I love when that happens but hate when it happens against me. With Liverpool I played Chelsea and they’d one shot on goal and won one nil. Unbelievable like!! Well around Winter time our fixture should be huge compared to what it is now!!
Johnny Karp
25 января, 2011 at 07:46
Great job Sears, the team scored quite a few so far! You’ll have a tough double encounter with Clyde next month, those games could prove to be quite important. Good luck!
Sears
28 января, 2011 at 14:47
Thanks Johnny :-)
Ana Garcia
25 января, 2011 at 17:49
Great month Sears!
How many league games do you play a season?
You must be pretty confident of getting a promotion as you have began the season so well, good luck! :)
Sears
28 января, 2011 at 14:48
I play 36 games in total Ana. I just want a play off spot, thanks :-)