Tonight, on a wet and windy night, saw Churchfield take on Redbrook Hayes Primary. The likelihood of the match going ahead had been in the balance all day, but finally we made the decision to.play.

Needless to say, as the match was about to start, the heavens opened. Parents huddled under the canopy, but the players looked purposeful, if a little cold.

The first quarter! All Churchfield, but we couldn't capitalise and squandered many a shot. Evetually we scored in the second quarter to take the lead. Still, we atacked their net but to no avail. Then a break away score! One all!

Move! Pass! Grab it! Was to be heard from the side line. Then with two minutes to go in the final quarter, another goal to Redbrook Hayes. We were sunk. Almost literally! 

The whistle blew and the soggy players from both sides congratulated each other on a closely fought game, before seeking out warm and dry shelter.

Well done the wiinner! Roll on more clement weather for a rematch.

Thanks to the wet, watching parents, especially my assistant coach for the night, Mrs. Winfindale, and to her husband for wearing the brightest coat! 

Well, Friday 7th March saw us venturing as far a field as Stone to play in the only 11 a side competition for primary schools. The Mellor Cup! As last year, we faced Walton Priory Middle School, ( also the last year's winners ) who with over 500 pupils to pick from have a significant advantage.

Not to be daunted, we mustered 11 players, 3 of whom had never played for the school team before, and presented a 4-4-2 line up.

Big Goals!! ( larger than the 7 a side we regularly use ) Oh dear! Quickly, we were down 3 nil, but by half time we were back to 3-2. All to play for!

The team battled hard and despite valiant midfield play and bursts forward, it was Walton whose sorties goalward  scored the goals, thus leading to our ultimate defeat in this year's Mellor Cup.

Unlucky lads, but well played in a game in which we were always against the odds.

Congratulations to Walton Priory, and good luck for the rest of the competition.

Thanks again to the parents who came and offered their support, especially to Mr. Brown who acted as my chauffer, which made a pleasant change.