It's 11am on Sunday and Bonar only have 10 players, of those 10 players Turo was the only sober one after Sheva's engagement party the night before. No one gave Bonar a chance, including most of the Bonar, but 90 minutes later Bonar had won the first of their 3 semi-finals to reach the final where they will meet Dundee Social.
Murray "Blisters" Campbell was dragged out his bed to make up the 11 and got there 15 minutes after the start to slot into an unusual left back role and Scrim, Turo and Stants completed the back line. Dunny was playing right mid whilst his jaw was playing up front. Scotty, Dog Shit Dave and Robbie also lined up in midfield with Sheva and Nikkita up top.
The first half was quite uneventful with not many chances for either side - Douglas grabbed the only goal of the half when the striker shoved Stants to score, the referee obviously didn't see it.
Coach Cam's pre-match Friday text stated that everyone was to be there at 10am sharp so he thought it was fine to turn up at half 11. Mess.
Bonar got out of jail at the beginning of the second half when a Douglas striker missed from one yard. Soon after Douglas were reduced to 10 men when Douglas' worst player was sent off, strengthening their side. Bonar went from strength to strength and Robbie scored a bicycle kick that bounced 12 times before going in. It was all Bonargrove and the winner was coming and it fell to "Mr Bonargrove" Scrimmy to rise above everyone, and the bar, to nod home with five minutes to go. It was like a scene from Match of the Day as Scrim pushed the Bonar celebrators away before pulling out the 1990s Klinnsman celebration out the bag. Douglas pushed for the equaliser but Bonar held out and their 3 fans went mad at the end.
The beer was in full flow afterwards although Turo wasn't bothered. News filtered through that Social would be the opponents and the final would be on the 14th which left Scrimmy devastated as it clashes with a game at some shitty stadium.
Match Ratings courtesy of Rod - although some debate as to whether he could see the game through his shades....
Deek 9 - 1st choice
Stants 8 - hairy
Turo 6 - delusional
Scrim 8 - great leap
Murray 8 - blistering pace
Robbie 9 - scored overhead kick
Dunny 5 - mess
Ascot Dave 8 - doesn't pass
Scott 8 - not as good as Dave
Sheva 9 - dominant in air
Nikkita 9 - always a threat
Chico 1
Gav 1
Abody else that didnae turn up 1
Monday 26 April 2010
Tuesday 20 April 2010
Tayside Cup - Lochee Central 2 Bonar 3 AET
This report once again comes courtesy of Mark "Corfu" Stanton.
Another Sunday and more phone calls to get players up, also to find out where Coach Cam ended up after Deja. Coach Cam as usual phoned his players at crazy o'clock to make sure they were in bed for this big match and express his love to them. Gaffer Scrim and Deek turned up in a Stanton state- steaming!!. Players still out injured were in the Bonar ward at Ninewells getting treatment for being moths. Workaholic Dunny was delivering shopping to grannys and still giving them the chat!!
Central started playing mind games from the start by setting fire to one of their homes on the centre circle. The weelie bin was no more. KO was delayed 30 mins and venue changed. Thommo who turned up to watch started at left back. Jenks got out his bed eventually and Deko appeared from no where.
Bonar as usual got off to the worst start, Central dominated the early stages and found themselves 2-0 up early on. Deek got sent off for dissent but he was that drunk the ref couldnt understand what he was saying anyway. Robbie went in goal and the team hoped to keep the score down. Bonar got better in the first half and had chances to draw level.
Scrim gave his normal teamtalk - "we need tigers". This spurned the Bonar players into a roaring second half display. Bonar from the start put Central under pressure. Chance after chance passed and it looked like one of those days, but Ascot Dave's shot deflected in and comeback was on. Central struggled to cope with corners and Sheva's flick was drilled home by Thommo. Thommo was sent off and Central player walked also. Bonar had chances to win it in normal time but extra time was needed.
Extra time started and Bonar carried on where they left off. Bonar had the better chances. Central never really threatened the solid Bonar defence, led by Kolo Turo. Bonar's sidelines erupted like the Icelandic volcano as Sheva's bullet header sent Central out of the cup. Central piled on the pressure but Bonar held out for another semi final!!!!. 3 semi finals now this season for Bonar. Team night out on sat for Sheva's new hobbie- getting married. Ladies take a ticket!!!
Match ratings come from club secretary Norrie Burns:
Deek- 4 steaming
Stants- 9 shouldve been pro
Gav- 8 solid and
Turo-9 another veteran performance
Thommo- 7 goal machine
Robbie-10 buffon
Ascot-8 great workrate and fight
Dazzie-7 played well
Chico-8 never stopped running
Nikkita-10 caused major problems
Sheva- 9 outstanding
Jenks -8 gave different options
Another Sunday and more phone calls to get players up, also to find out where Coach Cam ended up after Deja. Coach Cam as usual phoned his players at crazy o'clock to make sure they were in bed for this big match and express his love to them. Gaffer Scrim and Deek turned up in a Stanton state- steaming!!. Players still out injured were in the Bonar ward at Ninewells getting treatment for being moths. Workaholic Dunny was delivering shopping to grannys and still giving them the chat!!
Central started playing mind games from the start by setting fire to one of their homes on the centre circle. The weelie bin was no more. KO was delayed 30 mins and venue changed. Thommo who turned up to watch started at left back. Jenks got out his bed eventually and Deko appeared from no where.
Bonar as usual got off to the worst start, Central dominated the early stages and found themselves 2-0 up early on. Deek got sent off for dissent but he was that drunk the ref couldnt understand what he was saying anyway. Robbie went in goal and the team hoped to keep the score down. Bonar got better in the first half and had chances to draw level.
Scrim gave his normal teamtalk - "we need tigers". This spurned the Bonar players into a roaring second half display. Bonar from the start put Central under pressure. Chance after chance passed and it looked like one of those days, but Ascot Dave's shot deflected in and comeback was on. Central struggled to cope with corners and Sheva's flick was drilled home by Thommo. Thommo was sent off and Central player walked also. Bonar had chances to win it in normal time but extra time was needed.
Extra time started and Bonar carried on where they left off. Bonar had the better chances. Central never really threatened the solid Bonar defence, led by Kolo Turo. Bonar's sidelines erupted like the Icelandic volcano as Sheva's bullet header sent Central out of the cup. Central piled on the pressure but Bonar held out for another semi final!!!!. 3 semi finals now this season for Bonar. Team night out on sat for Sheva's new hobbie- getting married. Ladies take a ticket!!!
Match ratings come from club secretary Norrie Burns:
Deek- 4 steaming
Stants- 9 shouldve been pro
Gav- 8 solid and
Turo-9 another veteran performance
Thommo- 7 goal machine
Robbie-10 buffon
Ascot-8 great workrate and fight
Dazzie-7 played well
Chico-8 never stopped running
Nikkita-10 caused major problems
Sheva- 9 outstanding
Jenks -8 gave different options
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