Keith’s Beef Quiche 2 – 17 Federal Mogul F.C.
Keith’s Beef Quiche suffered a 17-2 defeat at the hands of experienced Bradford Goals Wednesday League team Federal Mogul F.C.
Despite the loss, morale is thought to be high in the Quiche camp but team spokes-quiche Emma Wilkinson has asked that the team’s privacy be respected at this understandably difficult time.
It was another tumultuous week for the team as the extensive scouting network had to be utilised once again. Craig Kaye came in on loan while youngster Tom Wilkinson made his debut after a move up from KQB under 18’s team ‘Frankie’s French Toast.’
Bright eyed and bushy tailed the KBQ quintet started well but soon found themselves behind. ‘Moguls’ 10 and 12 were a constant thorn in the side, their link play and quick movement proving too much for the Quiche defence.
Half time couldn’t come soon enough but the valiant defensive efforts of James Simpson in goal and the defensive pairing of James Trenholme and Ben Wood didn’t go unnoticed by fans. Craig Kaye and seasoned Quicher James Kendall proved the most dangerous and both were unlucky not to put away a few chances. One or other too often found himself with no support up front as fellow Quichers were reluctant to venture forward for fear of being caught short at the rear.
The aptly named Federal Mogul FC were rough in the tackle and at times downright cynical. They tagged Wood and Wilkinson as threats early on and proceeded with fed-like force. Rarely a challenge was made without a Quicher being left smashed on the deck. The ref provided some protection, but not enough to prevent further strong-arm tactics.
Released from the shackles of goal for the second half, Simpson repeatedly found himself space on the right wing only to be body checked or tripped by the petulant Moguls. Hands were lifted and tantrums were thrown but KBQ refused to be rattled and rallied with two late goals.
A frustrated Lynch thumped the ball from near the half way line and a tasty deflection sent the Mogul keeper the wrong way. From the restart an alert Kaye pounced on a mistake from ‘Mogul 12’ to break away and slot home.
It was light relief for the Quichers who celebrated both goals like they’d just won the Cup only to concede from the next play as stocky ‘Mogul 12’ held off Lynch with his sheer mass and turned to fire home.
Marking and fitness are persistent themes as, on one occasion, reliable rock at the back Ben Wood, focused on ensuring his team mates were marking up, allowed his own man to walk past into space to receive the ball and leave second half sticksman Trenholme helpless. This lapse in concentration earned Wood the coveted ‘Dick of the Day’ award. Honourable mentions go to Simpson and Lynch who were “megs’d” once and thrice respectively by ‘Mogul 12’.
Quiche of the Week was shared by debutant Tom Wilkinson and Ben Wood. The former, despite becoming a target for the heavy handed approach of the night’s opponents rode the tackles and put in an admirable performance. Woods, apart from his aforementioned balls-up (we don’t mince words here at the Beef Quiche), was solid in defence and reliable in possession.
A 17-2 defeat could be seen as a set back for Keith’s Beef Quiche given recent good performances, but the absence of key players and part time globetrotters Dave and Paul Foster (the KBQ sibling equivalent of Dan and Peter Snow of’t t’telly) has hit the team where it hurts.
The team will draw encouragement from such inspirational quotes as ‘Rome wasn’t built in a day’, ‘You have to break a few eggs to make an omelette’ and they’ll surely quiche on quichein’ on.
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Quichers of the Match: Tom Wilkinson and Ben Wood
Scorers: Craig Kaye (1) Daniel Lynch (1)
Dick of the Day: Ben Wood
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