Seoul Fever

PLAYERS WANTED!!
Seoul Fever have lost a number of players, as well as manager Simon Williamson.
Sebastian Auger has taken over the reigns again and is looking to add some quality players to an already talented squad, in order to mount a title challenge.
Spread the word, pre-season starts January 21st

FEVER HANDED TITLE HOPE WITH COMPREHENSIVE VICTORY
In what proved to be a feisty affair, Seoul Fever recorded their first clean sheet of the season against top of the league Phoenix with an assured 3-0 victory.
From the off, Fever looked the brighter team, controlling the game, testing Phoenix with sustained pressure as well as hitting them with counter attacks. Manager Simon Williamson has favoured a 3-5-2 formation in recent weeks to help Fever get a grip of the ball in central areas, and it worked to great effect with captain Sebastian Auger sitting in front of the back 3 and starting attacks, with Frosdick and Hyonsu looking particular threatening outwide. The opening goal was scored by the latter, as Hyonsu met a dangerous delivery from the left, whilst cutting in from the right, to finish at pace with aplomb.
Although running and willing, Phoenix were unable to conjure anything of note, with the back three of Abbou, Williamson and Dawson, as well as later substitutes Parkes and Hyun Woo, keeping the attackers at bay. On the occasional semi-breach of the defence, the returning Steve Jantosik was a calming presence, dealing with a number of efforts and crosses in an assured manner. Up at the sharp end, Richard Gough was looking menacing, showcasing predatory movement and creating space for Younes Er Rajfi to probe behind him. Eventually, Gough got his reward with a fine finish to establish a 2 goal lead. A flair up between Fever's Ben Frosdick and one of Phoenix's danger men, which had been manifesting since Frosdick committed a cynical - but very necessary - professional foul, erupted upon the completion of the second period, resulting in a clash between the Phoenix captain and Frosdick, culminating in both their dismissals. The final 3rd was played out 10 v 10, and the game was put to bed by an opportunistic finish from goal-getting centre back Williamson, making sure Hyonsu's looping cross-come-shot made it past the line.

Realistically, Fever need to win all their remaining games - a feat they are more than able to achieve following their improved cohesion in recent weeks - but would also need to rely on Phoenix failing to claim maximum points on at least two occasions.

After a poor start to the season, this recent upturn will be bitter-sweet for all associated with Fever, as they will be kicking themselves that they were unable to click into gear earlier on. The talent is there, it's just a shame the concentration and commitment were lacking earlier in the campaign. This coming week provides them with the opportunity to avenge their loss to AC Villains in the earlier corresponding fixture, with Fever eager to claim 3 points and remain in the title race.

MOTM - Steve Jantosik

OPPA WHIMPER, AS FEVER'S WORK-RATE WINS THE DAY IN A HEATED ENCOUNTER.
With enough players away to make a team of their own, Fever started the day wary of an upset. With a few latecomers, Fever had to start the game with Levente Pallos as striker, donning a shirt years older than their own right winger, Hyonsu. That fear was realised as early deliberation between centre backs and goalkeeper, enabled OlimpiaOppa to take an early lead.

With mouths working harder than minds and panic buttons being pressed by a new centre back partnership, Fever had to find a way to settle, they achieved this through the ever-energetic running of Jeremiah Bae, Ben Frosdick and Younes Er Rajfi. They were rewarded with a goal just before the end of the third, with a killer ball from Ben finding Younes, who showed as much calmness as he does confidence; the usual from Fever's all-time scorer.

The second third was a credit to Fever and the player's mentalities. With Joseph Parkes having gained control of their best striker and his centre back partner, providing a safer back-line for Fever to do what they do best, score goals. Ben's endless running showed and he got a deserved rest, with Hyonsu reverting to his familiar right wing role, Jeremiah returning to the left. It paid instant dividends, as quick, one-touch football resulted in Hyonsu giving Richard Gough a free tap-in. Minutes later, after smart work between Hyonsu and Younes, Hyonsu again provided the assist for the predator that is Richard, giving Fever a deserved 3-1 lead.

Greg Dawson moving from centre midfield to right back, swapping with Michael Abbou, gave the Fever engine fresh legs and it worked wonders. Jeremiah Bae swinging in a deep cross, with Younes there to add his second of the game. With a 4-1 lead, Fever's confidence rose, but it was almost their downfall. Simon Wiliamson finding himself free in the box, selfishly went for goal instead of squaring for the hat trick seekers. Levente, still wearing his Manchester United shirt, missed a glorious opportunity, Richard too, squandering two one on ones. Fever conceded a sloppy second goal, despite the best efforts of Chan Sung and Joseph parkes, enabling OlimpiaOppa to sneak back into the game. The team's worries were quickly settled however, with jeremiah Bae adding a goal to his ever maturing game play. Although, OlimpiaOppa did add a long distance third, minutes after Chan had saved from the spot, again.

Despite an awful and bias referee, a last third back line with a collective age of 217 and 12 players out, Fever were deservingly winners of a tough game.

Goals: Rich 2, Younes 2, Jeremiah 1.

MOTM: Hyonsu, with Joseph a close second.

FEVER HAVE THE OPPOSITION BEGGING FOR MERCY IN A ONE SIDED ENCOUNTER
You can only beat whats in front of you, and thats what Fever did in a comfortable 9-1 win against bottom and pointless side Deportivo. Depsite their opposition propping up the table, Deportivo started the game with no fear and took a deserved lead. However Fever, who are yet to keep a clean sheet and although they now sit 3rd in the table they also are the 3rd heaviest conceeders in the league, managed to turn the game around convincingly. The league's mercy rule came into play upon Courage's second goal of the game to take the score to 9-1. Younes Er Rajfi scored a hattrick, with one of his goals coming from a trememdous assist from Eduardo Ramos, Courage and the returning Jeremiah Bae bagging braces a piece, with captain Sebastian Auger laying on three of their collective 4 goals, as well as solo strikes from young winger Hyonsu Alao and wide boy Benjamin Frosdick.
After a shaky start the Fever midfield asserted control of the game, with Auger dictating preceedings alongside variations of Leo, Park Hongsik, Greg Dawson, and Michael Abbou. A slight blotch on an otherwise tidy display was the rush of blood to the head from goalkeeper Steve Jantosik, which resulted in a red card for taking down a Deportivo attacker outside the area. He was dubiously deemed the last man and subsequently sent off.
There were many fine displays - Younes with some tidy finishing, Hyonsu offering a constant outlet on the wing and Park Hongsik with a disciplined display in the middle. Howeevr, the Man Of The Match award went to Sebastian Auger for creating close to double figures in clear cut opportunites, 4 assists and the general orchestration of Fevers most effective and intricate play.

SEVEN HEAVEN AS FEVER BOSS THE PARK IN INTS ROUT
Seoul Fever finally pulled out a performance and result that offers a true reflection of their potential capability. Fever took an early lead, which seemed inevitable given their bright and fast paced start, but soon surrendered the lead, conceding from a clinical INTS finish. However, instead of letting their heads drop, as had been the case in recent weeks, Fever roared back and blew their opponents away. A healthy 3-1 advantage was established after the first 30 minute period, including a cracker from Park Hongsik, a half volley on the edge of the area.
The result was put to bed in the 2nd period with Fever dominating proceedings and adding a few more goals to cushion their lead and put INTS out of sight. This gave manager Simon Williamson the chance to experiment, utilizng his squad to the fullest. A lot of changes were made in the 3rd period but the deputies managed to continue the fast paced trend, controlling possession and attacking at will. There were several notable displays, captain Sebastian Auger with a fine goal and a pair of assists, Younes Er Rajfi with a fine goal, assist and all round energetic display, Joe Parkes and Michael Abbou with flawless contributions at the back, but the MOTM award went to Park Hongsik for two superb strikes and a committed display in midfield.

Goals: Simon Williamson, Eduardo Ramos, Hyonsu Aloa, Younes Er Rajfi, Sebastian Auger, Park Hongsik (2)

MOTM: Park Hongsik

WORST PERFORMANCE AND RESULT I HAVE EVER BEEN ATTACHED TO, SAYS ANYONE WITH ANY PEDIGREE AND SELF RESPECT
An utter disgrace as Fever were beaten by their Malaysian opposition by 2 set piece goals. Lack of leaders, lack of discipline, lack of desire and an obvious lack of ability. Fever players have to wake up to the fact that in order to compensate for their lack of ability they must maintain 100% commitment, desire and concentration if they are to compete in this league. For the record, in Seoul Fever's 8 season existence, 6 of which have been spent in the same division as the Malaysians, they have never dropped points against them. An unwelcome record broken. Time for the silly, cocky (for some inexplicable reason?!) boys of the new Fever to step out of the shadows of the Fever men of old and get back to doing the basics right.

Gearing up for El Sh*tico this Saturday, as they face INTs. Who will prove less s**t? Has the penny finally dropped? Will Fever show any progress? Lets see.

Simon Williamson with Fevers consolation goal.

Michael Abbou with the MOTM award

SCFC FALL TO FEVER IN AN OPEN GOAL-FILLED GAME
Fever put the last few weeks poor results and performances with an assured display down in Dongtan. Fever ran out 7-2 winners, with Richard Gough back among the goals with a hattrick, Younes Er Rajfi with a brace and a goal a piece for Hyonsu and Simon Williamson. Fever never looked in trouble, as their midfield controlled the game, with the whole team seemingly banishing the last fortnights horror shows with some assured passing, getting back to basics with devastating affect. Simon Williamson not only scored his second penalty, but also conceded his second of the season, to earn a lemon point, along with Gough for missing a sitter, but the latter made up for it with a great hattrick.
There were a few candidates for man of the match - Michael Abbou continuing to impress at right back and Sebastian Auger dictating the game and setting up three goals as well as countless other chances, but it was goal-getter Gough who claimed this weeks award.

FEVER ARE THEIR OWN VILLAINS IN ANOTHER POOR DEFEAT
Fever recorded back to back defeats for the first time in their history as Seoul Fever. No spirit, no fight, no clue. The team looked like strangers - fair enough, a lot of them were - but individually 8/11 players didn't look like they understood how to play football. A blind man can see that the two main players to help set Fever's tempo and influence games are captain Sebastian Auger and Younes Er Rajfi - who both worked tirelessly making themselves available in the deep lying and attacking midfield positions, respectively, but found little to no of the ball, until the rest of the team realised the chips were down. A mixture of defenders refusing to communicate, lone strikers dropping too deep, or wing backs with tunnel vision created an air of panic throughout the whole team. The amount of unforced errors were alarming throughout the game, leading to Villains taking a 2-0 lead. fever pulled a goal back through a penalty by Williamson, but again fell 2 goals behind as Villains made it 3-1. Yet another goal for Ramos would prove in vain as the eventual score ended 5-2. Zero coherency, minimal effort and only flashes of what they are, collectively and individually, capable of. Fever players hang your heads, this isn't fun for anybody.

MOTM - Sebastian Auger
Goals - Simon Williamson, Eduardo Ramos
Honorable mentions to Greg Sleet for a couple of good saves and a fantastic penalty stop, and Michael Abbou for growing into the game and being solid at the back.

Too lazy to read that? The photo sums it up nicely

EARLY LEAD SQUANDERED AS FEVER FALL TO PHOENIX
Small, damp and unfit for purpose. Not only the pitch, but also the Fever players on it. After taking an early lead through a Ben Frosdick brace and a fortuitous effort, one for the dubious goals panel to decide, from Hyonsu Kenshu Aalo which ricocheted off Eduardo Ramos, Fever lost composure and succumbed to their title rivals. They were out battled by a hungrier and more disciplined side for the majority of the game, with even a superb penalty save from Chan Sung at 3-3 failing to inspire a disjointed Fever side who were unable to string a pass together with Fever's multitude of talented ball-playing players unable to influence the game. Management will hope that lessons will be learnt; primarily the basic knowledge that full concentration is required for the full 90 minutes of a football game, they must play to their strengths and the nonchalant style of play evident last weekend needs to be abandoned immediately. In this fiercely competitive league Fever may get away with one loss, but anymore will put their title charge in doubt.
Man of the Match went to Ben Frosdick for two great finishes and an impassioned display.

COMPREHENSIVE OPENING WIN FOR FEVER AS THEY T-OPPA THE LEAGUE ON GOAL DIFFERENCE
An emphatic win for Fever v OppaOlimpia, but must be put into context due to their oppositions inability to field 11 players. Playing half the game with 10 men and the other with 9 after picking up an injury, Fever should actually be disappointed that they conceded 3 goals to their opponents in this 11 - 3 victory. Debutant Eduardo Ramos showed his class up front with 4 goals, with pacy eccentric winger Jeremiah Bae - dubbed 'El Mosquito' - grabbing a hat-trick. Returning fever favourite Younes El Raji grabbed a goal on his return along with a glut of assists, with further debutants Park Hongsik and Hyonsu Kenshu Alao getting on the score sheet along with the returning captain Sebastian Auger, whose goal must be a contender for goal of the season. MOTM was awarded to Park Hongsik for an assured display in central midfield. Sterner opposition will follow, namely this weekend in the shape of fellow relagatees and now title contenders Pheonix.

Saturday 27th Seoul Fever will kick off their 2016 Spring campaign with a tricky looking tie against OppaOlympia (a mix up of the old Olympia team and the Sunday Division 1 team Oppa FC). A new season with a new sponsor - Under the Bridge Guesthouse - and several new exciting players, as well as a few returning favourites! Wish us luck!

Hello - Seoul Fever, a football/soccer team who compete in the Seoul Saturday Soccer League, are looking to recruit new players for the forthcoming season. We are a diverse group of players, looking to add some quality to our squad, due to several players leaving Korea. Pre-season starts January 30th. Don't hesitate to contact me for more details :) and please put the word out amongst friends and colleagues

Seoul Fever 3 - 1 Pheonix
PHEONIX DOWN IN FLAMES AS FEVER TAKE ALL THREE POINTS
Seoul Fever have recorded their first victory of the season in a fiery encounter in the Route 66 derby. Goals from Jeremiah 'racist' Bae, Shane Song and a penalty from returning vice captain Simon Williamson were enough for Fever to take the spoils after first falling behind to a long range Pheonix strike. Man of the Match went to Greg Cross, who narrowly edged fellow right back Grant Brennon to the award - his brutal attack on the Pheonix keeper while defending Jeremiah's 'honour' swung it in his favour! PASHUN

After a bleak opening to the season, things look promising now as Fever have a realistic chance of avoiding the drop. Interim captain and manager Simon Williamson, replacing the outgoing Sebastian Auger, will hope Fever can continue their recent up turn in form and steer them away from the drop. Game on!

Seoul Fever 0 - 4 Villans
SUBSTANTIAL GOAL DIFFERENCE BUT SLIM MARGINS COST FEVER IN BRIGHT, GUTSY PERFORMANCE
Fever built on their draw against Seohyeon Celtic with a solid bright performance against league title holders Villans. For the first time this season Fever approached the game without a flicker of intimidation as they passed the ball around confidently, dictating large periods of the game and carving out numerous openings. It came down to a couple of lapses in concentration, as they were caught on the break on a few occasions. The oppositions superior stamina, and the fact they had 20 players to rotate in comparison to Fevers 13, were the main factors which decided this game. In terms of quality, there was very little in it, with Fever being a little profligate in front of goal. It was a fiery action action packed affair, with both teams reduced to 10 men, Fever's David Moreno seeing red after being 'Diego Costa'd' by the immoral play acting puffy Villans #9.
Lots of positives in terms of performance, attitude and team coherence, but a few concerns for the up coming Route 66 derby with Pheonix due to Moreno's ban as well as injuries to Richard Gough, Bunyod Holmativs unavailability and the continued absence of vice captain Williamson. Every other available player in the squad will have to make themselves available in what will be a must-win game.

Seoul Fever 2 - 2 Seohyeon Celtic
HISTORY MADE AS FEVER FINALLY CLAIM THEIR FIRST POINT IN DIVISION 1!...but it kinda felt like 2 points lost as Fever were by far the superior team. Lots of positives to take from the game and hopefully the lads can kick on from this and revitalise their bid to avoid the drop.
Celtic took the lead against the run of play after a couple of Fever errors, before parity was restored by Man Of The Match Jeremiah Bae with a neat far post finish. Captain Sebastian Auger put Fever in the lead as his probing cross-come-shot found the top corner, but Celtic were able to equalise and hold on for the draw, weathering Fever pressure as they hunted the elusive winner.

Seoul Fever 1 - 6 Outkasts
Familiar pattern occurring. Caught sleeping and instantly on the backfoot with a woeful start - regain some control and restore parity with a bright spell in the middle of the game, before abandoning principles, with fatigue setting in, and crumbling in the final period. What will it take for Fever to claim their first points this season?
Perhaps the Chuseok break could be a blessing in disguise, as many players need to take a break and SERIOUSLY look at themselves, as they are letting the manager, themselves and most importantly THE TEAM down at present. Need to take the step from a Division 2 to a Division 1 mentality before we can take any points.
..Happy Chuseok everyone!

Seoul Fever 2 - 4 SISC
A repeat scoreline from the previous week. Another brace for Gough who's on a Rich scoring spree. Positives to take, but as yet no points... Outkasts up next, lets hope the Fever lads - replenished with the returning Danny Kempson - can finally get off the mark this Saturday.

Seoul Fever 2 - 4 Cosmos

A spirited performance from Fever, showing good character in the wake of the demolition the previous week. Some solid performances at the back and our top scorer from last season got back among the goals with a brace. Fever will be looking to turn belief into points this coming Saturday against SISC, who have also failed to register any points this season. Someone's 0 has gotta go.

GO TIME!!! Seoul Fever start their division 1 campaign today against Falcons. A tough test no doubt, but after an extensive pre season the boys have to be confident they can make an impression today. With a trio of Fever players - Riley, Bae and Miluu - returning to the club, along with new recruits Moreno, Mongo and Jantosik the squad has plenty of strength in depth. Come on Fever!!!

CHAMPIONS!!! Objective complete! A monumental season for Seoul Fever! Onwards and upwards, we'll be back better than ever for our assault on the Division 1 Fall Season 2015!

FEVER ARREST THEIR SLUMP TO DUMP DEPORTIVO WITH SET PIECE MASTERCLASS

Fever were in first place, but in a slump: two draws had reduced their lead to a single point over INTs. Missing several starters was a headache for manager Seb Auger, who started Greg Sleet in goal, Nick DeDominici, Simon Williamson and Fred Fox joined by Greg Dawson in defense, Oh Se-hwan and Gareth Fannin in defensive mid, and Auger, Shane Song and Steve Holden supporting lone striker Marwan El on offense. The hot and humid weather was a challenge, but the team of dedicated players had plenty of substitutes on hand, although top scorer Richard Gough and recent bright performers Joo and Brennon, as well as defensive stalwart Buni, were not able to be called upon today. However, the team was boosted with the returning captain Seb Auger and experienced head Greg Dawson at centre back.

Fever started brightly, although there wasn’t any real danger in the movement. The first chance was a release to Marwan, but the diving goalkeeper cleared the shot. Deportivo also could move the ball, still it was a surprise that their first chance produced a goal: a free kick from the side of the penalty area found an unmarked player facing the goal and he did not miss from 8 meters out. 0-1 Fever were visibly shaken by the goal and its defense allowed a few more chances to the opposition in the following minutes: a miss from 1 meter after a corner and a free shot from the edge of the penalty box luckily missed the mark. From here on though Fever started finding its way especially through 2 players: the powerful runs of Holden on the left wing and the playmaker Auger, who was beginning to get a grasp on the game, and pressurize the Deportivo guard with a number of incisive through balls. The referee was giving a lot of fouls - both against and for Fever, and Auger used these free kicks to test the resolve of the Deportivo defense, who looked nervous on each occasion, conceding corners, which Auger delivered with probing accuracy. Marwan and Song were proving useful outlets and were combining well in the oppositions final third. The last 5 minutes was loaded with Fever chances: Marwan made a run on towards the right side and centered the ball, Holden lobbed it back from the left side and the attack was finished with a shot by Auger from the right. The ensuing corner found Williamson, but he missed from close range. The next corner flew over his head, but it showed that there is promise in them. The period ended with a save by the mostly idle Sleet. The attacks were there, but the Marwan was mostly on his own as the wingers could never get close enough to the ball before the defense cleared the danger.

Although the team was behind in the scoring, Auger opted for not changing the lineup as the team was creating chances and instead tried to settle his troops down during the break. This paid off as, apart from a couple of minutes when Fever’s own mistakes allowed Deportivo to approach its goal and letting the ball bounce around in front of the net, the period was dominated by Fever. It all started when Fannin picked up a ball in the offensive half, passed to Marwan, whose shot from the right side produced a corner.
The promised changes / refreshing came in the form of Frank Samadov and long missed David Pegg joining midfield and defense respectively. fever were threatening but it was beginning to look like one of those days, as they felt like they were not getting the luck of the bounce. However, halfway through the second period came the equalizer: Fever were awarded a free kick on the left edge of the area and, after some deliberation, Auger decided to try a direct shot. The keeper managed to get a glove to it, but Auger's effort from 25 yards out had too much pace and precision, finding the keeper stop left hand corner - 1-1. This seemed to inspire Fever, who then began to play with an assured authority - they seemed convinced that the game was theirs for the taking. The all important second goal was proving elusive as the second period drew to a close.

Still, a draw would have been a disaster, so Auger whipped out yet again his favourite, very offensive lineup that includes just 3 defenders (Pegg, Williamson and Fox) and 1 defensive mid (Oh); the offensive weapons were DeDominici and Holden on the wings, Auger and Samadov in midfield and Song and Marwan attacking. The point of the formation was to run over the opposition, but it was hardly utilized at the beginning: many balls were lobbed forward over the packed midfield, making them irrelevant. This period also produced a defensive lapse, Fox had to clear a ball from the mouth of the goal after a corner. But after that suddenly all started to click. It was partly caused by Fever slowly grinding down Deportivo, some of whose players started to cramp already in the 2nd period. A speedy attack in the 9th minute started by a powerful header from Fox found Marwan, who turned and pushed the ball to the charging DeDominici on the right side. The fullback showed his offensive quality, coolly slotting the ball into the far low corner. 2-1 The next goal came 3 minutes later: yet another Auger corner from the left side found Williamson at the far post, who powerfully headed the ball under the crossbar. 3-1 Elation ensued as it was clear to everyone in the stadium who would go away with the points. Five minutes later one more dangerous corner came in, this time Williamson hit the crossbar and Marwan’s follow up sailed over the net. Greg Cross made his debut for the season on the defensive line for the last 10 minutes and he wasted no time making both tackles and runs up field. Holden was tireless and agile until the end of the game, always easy to find with several crosses in the 3rd period. The final score was set up by the most dangerous combination of the day: Auger to Williamson. Although the defenders kept shouting to each other to cover the "giant” on every corner and free kick, they failed to sufficiently do so in the 25th minute when the captain whipped another pin point corner into the penalty area and the anchor of the defense easily headed the ball into the side of the net. 4-1. Pallos Levente could have added the gloss to the score, but held on to the ball too long when a shot was on as he found himself well placed in the area, but it wasn't to be.

The scoreline was close until late in the game, but it was no way a lucky win. Fever wore down the opposing team, but the offense did not click early. the management reserved special praise for Song and Marwan, who both worked hard and were unlucky again not to get on the score sheet. But what can be said about the defense? It made a few mistakes early on, but gave up only one goal; despite missing most of the season, Pegg played solid in two positions on the defensive line, Dawson made important contribution mostly in the 1st period and of course two defenders produced 3 of the goals. Auger claimed his maiden MOTM award of the season, as Fever took a giant stride toward the title in this penultimate encounter.

MOTM: Auger
Goals: Auger, Williamson 2, DeDominici
Assists: Auger 2, Marwan

A brief history... Seoul Fever originated from a team called 'Groove', who were set up about 4 years ago. They were primarily a bunch of extremely limited players (some very decent players though!), and even some girls, built up by our mate Fil Pusnik - manager and captain. Current players Pallos Levente and Greg Cross were there at the very beginning. Fil and Co, worked hard, attracted some new blood - myself being one of them. I played the backend of the final season of Grooves existence - we managed a win and a draw in our final few games, a step in the right direction.
That summer, after a big recruitment drive in which we picked up Gareth Fannin and a load of other players, who have since left, we decided to change the name - new team, new start. Seoul Fever were born.
That season we performed well and finished 3rd (in what i have to say was a MUCH more competitive 2nd division!!) and developed a die-hard attitude. We had recruited better players, for sure, but our real strength was in our commitment.
Dennis Byrne then took charge, with the cool head of Dan Lappin leading us as our captain. We had a dedicated, passionate manager, we lost some players gained some players, and again we finished 3rd - which was to be the case the following season too. We were beginning to plateau, but our mentality was established and we were unlucky not to gain promotion - in an 8 team league, with no whipping boys in the division.
Then, with a hell of a squad now assembled and David Pegg at the helm (who was a great manager, if only for his masterstroke in naming me captain) we had our finest season, playing fantastic football and winning promotion to divison 1!
We then lost around 8 of our promotion winning side - we needed to recruit. We did, and we recruited well - but in division 1 you cant throw players together and expect them to compete. We endured an awful demoralizing season...but from the adversity, some big characters and big players showed their worth. The season ended in relegation - we turned up to games with 9 men at times knowing we were likely to get beat bad, but we still turned up, fighting.
And now we find ourselves here today... top of the division - with battle-hardened players from our div 1 campaign, and great players picked up at the beginning of the season.
We owe it to all the previous teams to give 100% in these final games. We owe it to all our predecessors in each role at the club. Make no mistake - you are in a privileged position, and I demand that you listen to what i ask of you in the coming matches and you all up your games accordingly. In a months time we can be reflecting on a victorious season, or we can be looking at a football-less summer of moping around thinking about what could have been.
We all know each other by now - we all have voices - we all have brains - we all have heart - its time to use them all at the same time and take our title... for Fil, for dan, for den (might not mean a lot to some of you) - for the men who endured pain last season, for the departing players at the end of the season - Marwan El, Samuel Walker, Greg Sleet and Levi among probably others - but most of all lets do it for THE TEAM and OURSELVES. Lets make our brief time together count for something tangible.
COME ON FEVER!!!!!!