Rosco’s Rant

This week we announce a new regular feature – Rosco’s Film Rave (which follows below). Given the man’s enthusiasm we believe his insights deserve their own space. However given his quirky nature we can only promise that it will be as regular as he wishes it to be! Happy reviewing, happy reading!

I am starting a new section for this report. It will be called "The World's Stupidest Sayings". I will be asking all O.T supporters to contribute to this by emailing me your silliest or most ridiculous sayings. My example to get the ball rolling is one that I overheard when walking down Doncaster Road in August 1993. "Loose lips sink ships".... The Titanic went down due to an iceberg the size of the Death Star on the Star Wars films. Lips are very useful, however I can't imagine them being used by the navy as an alternative to a torpedo. Lips are good for kissing, excellent when using a straw to drink treats such as milk shakes and cocktails, but sinking ships...I don't think so! And loose lips? What does that mean? Curtly Ambrose and Mick Jagger have big lips, but are they loose?

Loose Lips? You Mean Tight Defence!

Old Trinity had a convincing win against Hampton Rovers to sneak back into the four. The result was very pleasing and can be described as a very good team performance. The backline should be commended for the miserly performance in not allowing the opposition to score a goal. This doesn't happen very often at this level of football. To see the likes of Andrew Marsden, Scott Meighan, Nick Stebbins and Chris Pawsey attacking the football hard late in the final term was very pleasing. The game was over but the ferocity at the football remained. Cam McCasker also made a pleasing return and will be better off for the run. 

The midfield was ably led by Jed and Max Burgess and Ben Weissenfeld. They all gained plenty of the football and their work at stoppages gave Old Trinity first use of the football. James Petdro and Jordan Wise also contributed to the on ball brigade throughout the game. Both were also dangerous around the goals. Matt Hale and Jeremy Best were very good on their respective wings and propelled Old Trinity forward on many an occasion.

Fergus Stewart was again very good in the ruck continuing his fine form. He even managed to be "shirt fronted" by an opposition player. In true Ferg fashion, he rose from the turf, brushed himself down and continued with the game.

Tom Oldfield looked resplendent in the clash jumper. He generously offered some Hampton Rovers supporters the opportunity to purchase a signed copy of his jumper at the right price. They politely declined! Gazman is having a winter sale at the moment. They have plenty of stock to clear so everyone should head down to Victoria Gardens on Sunday. So many pastel colours to choose. Sam Van Der Venne will be in heaven. I am led to believe Gazman is where Vicki does the majority of her clothes shopping. Nick and Sam wear Gazman. "Tony" Van Der Venne is too cool for Gazman. He prefers Stussy because he is a skater!

Jay Arrowsmith and Chris Beaton were lively in the forward line and are causing opposition sides concern. They both have important roles to play this week against St Bernard’s. Jim Wilson chimed in with a sneaky goal and celebrated in World Cup Football style. Jim deserves the opportunities he had been given as he has been working very hard on the training track since November. 

This week’s game is a battle for third position. A win will set up an exciting run home. A loss will throw us out of the top four and increase the pressure on the remaining games. Players are judged on how they play in the big games. The big games are always against good opposition. See you on the track!

HAMPTON ROVERS     0.0        0.1        0.3        0.4-4

OLD TRINITY               3.6        8.11      13.13    19.16-130

HAMPTON ROVERS

Goal Kickers: Nil

Best Players: B. Kezilas, J. Clifford, J. Giasoumi, M. Robertson-Long, J. Eastman, H. Lewis

OLD TRINITY

Goal Kickers: A. Andrews 8, J. Arrowsmith 3, J. Burgess 2, J. Wise, C. Beaton, J. Best, J. Petdro, C. McCasker, J. Wilson

Best Players: C. Pawsey, J. Wise, J. Best, C. McCasker, M. Hale, M. Burgess