A Week’s a long time in politics

 

But 3 weeks is a really long time in football so, not unexpectedly, more shenanigans have been taking place in Romansville.

Carlos has named his new-born son Andres or is that Andreas, Andre, Andros or Andrex? All of which are used by various Romans to incorrectly address his Argentinian namesake!

Hint: Think Iniesta.

Speaking of names……..
Things you never thought you’d hear No 1.
“I’m just like Walcott”.
Mike ‘Theo’ Woodhead explaining his one-touch finish against Northchurch.

 

Separated at birth?
Speaking of Theo, he was last seen using his head as an ashtray for Jeremy Clarkson.

 

Things you never thought you’d hear no. 2
“The talents here!” Mass on arrival at the County Cup game v Royston.
This talent didn’t include memory skills as Mass had forgotten to bring the kit!
Speaking of memory, does anyone remember Bereket?!

Speaking of kit, new boy Nurul kept very quiet about working right opposite Posh Wash (handy to know Mass).

Did I already mention speaking of memory?

Carlos failed to remember his newborn’s first hospital appointment, hence his last-minute withdrawal for the game against Royston.
A last-minute withdrawal of another kind would have saved a whole lot of trouble!

Speaking of kit again, Luke found comfort after Saturday’s defeat in the fact that, having been told to leave the pitch by the ref for having the wrong colour underwear, he merely rolled them up (thong style I suspect) before rejoining the game which was a “win” in his eyes.

Speaking of wins, the big winner this week was Rudy who, somehow, avoided a yellow card for worst tackle of the game merely by walking away from the scene of the crime and mingling with players on the edge of the box!
Reason No. 1 why not to stand around arguing with referees!

Romans have a few new players this season. In The Unknown Roman’s days (circa 58AD) new gladiators always used to say “up front” when asked their preferred starting position.
These days the answer is invariably “centre mid” so it was good to hear of excellent full debuts from centre mids Doni Jones and Thomas “Shents” Shenton……. at right back and centre back!

Missing/Lost this week (apart from Bereket)
Boots – Rob
Shinpads – Ghokan
Ring – Rob
Kit – Mass (did I mention that?)
Two new keepers who said they were coming to training.
A win!

Next week sees reverse league fixtures for both teams that last time saw 12 goals 1 clean sheet and 6 points.
What could possibly go wrong?

​GOOD NEWS, BAD NEWS. (Seconda Parte)

 

Well week 2 and 3 have been and gone and everything is still just as you would expect (but not necessarily in the order below).

Good news – The 1st team won their County Cup game.
Bad news –   The 2nd team lost their league game.

Good news – Someone noticed Jack’s hair.
Bad news –   Someone wanted to “SNAP IM IN AAALF!”

Good news – Romans have two keepers.
Bad news –    One didn’t turn up until the second half.
Good news – Jarred kept a clean sheet.

Good news – The 1st team won their first league game.
Good news – The 2nd team won their first league game.

Bad news –  Mark forgot his wedding ring after the morning game.
Good news – He’d be able to pick it up at the afternoon game.
Bad news –  Mark forgot his wedding ring after the afternoon game.
Good news – He picked it up at training.
Bad news –  He left his trackie top at training.

Good news – Clean sheet
Bad news –  No clean sheet

Good news – 1st hat-trick of season for 2nds.
Bad news –  2nd hat-trick of first half misses for the 1sts.

Bad news –  Chris lost his boots.
Good news – Chris found his boots.
Bad news –  Chris had spent £95 on a new pair.
Good news – Chris can return them and get his money back cos he kept the receipt.
Bad news –  Chris gave his receipt to Luke for safekeeping…………………………

Good News, Bad News.

 

Oh those Romans!
Season 2016/17 starts and everything is just as you would expect.

Good News – The player awards for last season will be handed out this season.
Bad News – This season’s awards will probably be handed out next season.

Bad news – Romans still need keepers.
Good news – Ben is helping find them – so that’s ok.

Bad news – Luke is still losing things.
Good News – Ben is helping him find them – so that’s ok.

Good news – League cup 1st round – both teams have bye.
Bad news –   League cup 2nd round – both teams play each other.
Good news – League cup latest – “Romans cruise through to quarter final stage”.

Good news – Div 2 cup – 2nd team have a 1st round bye!

Good news – Mass isn’t banned and can play.
Bad news – Mass isn’t banned and can play.

Good news – Romans have enough players for first two games of season.
Bad news – opposition call off 2nd XI’s match.

Good news – 1st team have choice of 23 players for opener.
Bad news – 1st team not allowed to field 23 players for opener and lose 3-0.

Bad news – bottom of the league.
Good news – the only way is up baby!