Regent through thanks to super subs Page & Griggs

First up is Warren Joseph aka Mr Burns

Regent Win Thriller & Tom Gets Stinky Fingers

Late wonder goal deep into extra time see the Regent through into the next round

On Friday we travelled to Team Bury on the back of a superb performance.  Apart from Mr Bear and Danny Clements, who was not eligible, Webster had a full squad to choose from. Ricky Griggs returned from his wedding venue adventure and Jake Gould finally broke free of Tash’s Kung Fu grip. The only forced change was Gould replacing Clements (lucky boy).

The game got underway and Team Bury started the brighter creating a couple of half chances and after 15th minutes Regent were punished. The Team Bury winger picked up the ball on the right and was allowed time to turn and shoot from the edge of the box into the top bins. Regent then sprang into action with Sam Holman starting to stamp his authority on the game getting the lads playing but it was Dan Beeson who created the first good opportunity. A long goal kick released Tevez who out hustled the defender and found himself 1 on 1. His shot was well saved, S Holman followed up but his strike was blocked with the rebound falling kindly for Tevez but he struck the foot of the post. The goal finally came in the 40th minute, a cute pass played into Philbo who had time to turn and crack a rasping shot from outside the box giving the keeper no chance. Ht 1-1.

Regent came out the second half like they finished the first, the better side but were only able to create half chances. After a lot of whispering and touching each other Webster and Tom decided to make a double change Pagey replacing Whitaker and Ricky replacing Philo. In the 63rd minute Regent took the lead with a well-deserved goal. Sam Holman picked up the ball in his own half, played Ricky into space on the left hand side who crossed for Pagey to divert goal bound. The keeper saved well but Pagey is a predator in the box, certainly knows how to hit the back of the net and slide the rebound underneath the keeper hitting the back of the net. Salter was brought on replacing Morley to shut up shop. Bury then started to take the direct approach but Holman and Hughes dealt well with the long balls. Against the run of play J Holman was adjudged to have committed a foul in the box to everyone’s amazement as he clearly played the ball. Beeson managed to get fingertips on the ball, although it snuck into the bottom corner, 2-2. Regent picked themselves up and went again. From an in swinging corner a powerful header from Pagey was goal bound, the Bury player appeared to have handled on the line but he referee disagreed with the appeals to the frustration of the players, management and travelling supporters. End of normal time 2-2.

The first half of extra time was a non-event with no real opportunities created. The same cannot be said for the second half with both teams pushing for the win. With 2 minutes left on the clock Regent struck. S Holman again involved, he played an intricate one two with Pagey then had the awareness to play in the rampant Ricky who was in full flight on the right hand side. Ricky through on goal but the angle was against him. He cut inside the left back, who was left with his pants around his ankles, and struck a thunderbolt left foot strike across the keeper sending the players into a frenzy and causing the ref to drop to one knee and put his head in his hands. End result Regent 3 Team Bury 2.

A decent performance by the lads and a well-deserved win.  As promised by Chairman Tel Geez $200 will go towards the lads Xmas night out. With everyone buzzing after the game, and Moysey washing himself in orange juice there was still time for someone to lower the tone and sour the mood. After receiving a bit of banter Assistant Manager Tom exploded and made a rather unsavory admission. After declaring his un-dying love for young starlet Charlie Thompson, Tom said the following and I quote ‘YOU SHOULD SMELL MY FINGERS BOYS’ whilst holding his fingers aloft to his nostrils. Carrying lollipops and paying the boys fines is one thing but that is just wrong. #PAEDO

Warren 'The Pinger' Joseph