16 days with no footy!! Perhaps the FA have bunged us a few quid to road test the 'winter break' theory, who knows.
When we left you last time, we had just toppled the Old Dunstablians and, much like John Terry, we're drooling over the fact we could enjoy our massive roasting on top of the pile. Come new year though and it's more like John Terry having sloppy seconds as, due to Royston potato chips edging out whipping boys Histon by the odd goal in 3 on boxing day, we find ourselves occupying the runners up spot again.
So all the players will no doubt be chomping at the bit to get out on the hallowed turf at the San Cherrio and rediscover what it feels like to kick a football.
Player news over Chrimbo? Not too much to report... The Fleet rumour mill suggested that we tried to get goal machine Pat Cox in, but he turned down a lucrative dream move. Obviously this was of great frustration to us as tweeting about "Cox smashing it in the ballbag" would have been comedy gold, but in "the Hoffen" and "the Fire Engine" we have 2 quality up-toppers. Lewis Hayden has moved on to a new challenge as a Ducking Aylesburyan and we obviously wish him well. Still no word on the return of Curtis "Mayfield" Osano, but we're sure all will be revealed very soon. Keith "Reggie Rat" Emmerson will hopefully be in the mix for selection despite a grade 2 tear in his quad sustained the week before Chrimbo. The players were down training on Tuesday evening and, in an exclusive interview with theBoroWalk, Ass.Man. Jon "JR" Reed confirmed that all the lads were thankfully not in a state of turkey bloat and the focus was clearer then Santa's January schedule.
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| Boro Ass.Man. JR |
"We are aware it's a Big January and over the next 4/5 weeks, the top six will be more set in stone. We can only concentrate on churning wins and performances out as no one else will do us favours. There are big clashes between all the top 6, including us playing Barton & Royston in a week! It's a very tough league and everyone wants to take us down.
We put on a very tough 2hour fitness session on Tuesday, and all the boys came through ok. We need to be more ruthless in finishing games off and better performances can only help TRY and bring fans back. We thank everyone for their continued support and will try everything within the budget to get out of this league." So there you have it... the stall has been set out more clearly than a Coconut shy.
It's the Bank Holiday visit of Ashford Town (MiddleEarth).
What can we say about them that hasn't already been said?!? Not a fucking clue to be honest. They're currently 12th, the internet suggests it's a bit of a hole so they'll no doubt feel right at home arriving on the outskirts of Totland. They drew with Egham&chips on boxing day, but every club in the history of football does that, so not much to be taken from that. They've only won once, in the league, in the last 2 months (Histon), BUT they can score goals... they just have a habit of conceding more.
91 goals in their games so far, 85 in ours.... should be a bloomin' goal frenzy really.
Hopefully the free Burger & chips isn't the highlight of the afternoon.
Come on Lads... let the March to glory commence.
theBoroWalk prediction: 4-1 Boro
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