'Andy player that!

A debut goal from Andy W and season firsts for Michael and Kev gave the Chogs a much needed 3-0 victory over Fernhill on Saturday.
Taking over the No.10 shirt, AW made a promising start in his first outdoor match in four years, showing impressive pace and a strong left foot. Skipper John was also on board for the first time and immediately brought some calm and authority to the Chogs midfield.
Neither provided the "biggest" eye opener of the early stages - that honour goes to Deano, who chose an interesting place for his nervous prematch wee - the centre spot of the neighboring field. Ant, I wouldn't know how to cap that fine.
After the toss, the Chogs, a surprise 1-0 loser in the home match against this team, found themselves running up hill into a strong and persistent wind in the first half with two subs. The opposition were well manned, with four subs, and the early stages were a close battle before we edged ahead.
A high ball held up in the wind and the Fernhill keeper collided with a defender, spilling the ball. Kev was standing by to pass the ball into the empty net.
It was important to lead at the break and the running was much easier down hill and with the wind behind us in the second term. Their keeper dealt well with a few long shots while our defence found it easier to clear their lines with the help of the wind.
Hector was barely troubled, making one special reflex save however, but midway through the half we eased further ahead. Andy took the ball with his back to goal and pivoted to swing a cool shot into the far corner with his left foot. He contributed to a late third as well, pressuring the keeper and defence into more confusion which allowed Michael to move in and shoot into an empty net.
Fergus's day ended early with a recurrence of his groin strain, hurt as he thundered a long range effort off the Fernhill bar.
With Ant, GP, GJ and MC due back next week, along with the other newcomer Barton, the feeling is that the mini-slump has been left well behind and we have the personnel to compete strongly with the other leading teams.
Well played guys.
THZero