The A team travelled to Gateshead for the first game of the season, accompanied by both the netball sides which brought a smile to Robert Wests Face. The squad consisted off 12 new faces from last year with 10 very eager first years who couldn't wait to get going. Mark decided to go with a 4-3-3 formation with Denny leading the line. The game started with Gateshead having lots of possession but not causing us many problems. Craig (Worst hair cut) Edwards was a clear threat to the opposition on the right hand side beating there left back on several occasions. The first half finished with Gateshead been 1-0 up scoring just before the break. Scotty was pleased with the performance at this point, seen as in they have trained every day for 6 hours since the beginning of August. Mark made several changes at the break hoping that we could find an equaliser in the second half. These included the two pretty boys Jamie Maddison and Tom Cookson. A few opportunities came our way, with Hal Denny and Craig Edwards having clear chances. Robert (Pest) West was denied a clear goal scoring opportunity mid way through the second half with the goalkeeper handling the ball outside his box. The game was very even throughout the second half, but with 5 minutes to go Gateshead doubled their lead meaning the game finished 2-0 to the home side. This was a very good performance from us which will hopefully carry on for the rest of the season!
Team: Melling, Hutchinson (Bates), Grocott, Nelson, Bell (West), Wright (Nicholson), Lorimer (Maddison), Clark, Edwards, Denny, Middleton (Cookson).
Attendance : 250
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