Charity match photos 25/10/2009

[SaigonSaddler]

Manager Asps looks on enviously as Swifty and little Swifty proudly display goal-scoring trophy.



Supporters team line up before the game.



Officials.



Walsall old boys.



Rob and Daz prepare to kick-off.....

[Ned_Kelly]

Rob was very unlucky with a great shot that hit the crossbar. Now if you'd took a few pics in the bar, i may of got on them :D

[adjisaddler]

wish i had played ... keep me in mind if you do this again next year

[big baz 1]

Would of played but i have retired and quite frankly cant be bothered to play football anymore even for this , plus it clashed with the west ham arsenal game :wink: .

[Macca]

Anymore pics to come?????

[SaigonSaddler]

Anymore pics to come?????

Yes - uploading on photobucket right now!

[andy22]

Any chance of a copy of pics???

[SaigonSaddler]

Any chance of a copy of pics???

Yep - can do a CD. Where do you live?

[motty]

That head band made out of boot tape was truly immense.

[SaigonSaddler]

The First Half began evenly, here Daz brings the ball out defence to set up a Supporter's counterattack...



Gradually, the Old Boy's professional skills began to tell, with neat passing cutting through the defence.



The second goal of the day was a well taken placement by Dean Smith - the Supporters looking a bit despondent...



The Old Boys begin to turn the screw and take charge, the ball being controlled by the dangerous number 9...



A controversial penalty, dispatched ruthlessly.



The Old Boys in full control as continual pressure tells with a succession of corners and flow of goals. Some goalmouth action from the rest of the first half.









Marshy skies one high over the bar (no-one's perfect) - although fans were thrilled to witness the legendary stepover on numerous occasions...

[SaigonSaddler]

Second half action and post match pics to follow soon.....

[Zippy]

Good work Saigon. Well done.

[RobboH89]

Rob was very unlucky with a great shot that hit the crossbar. Now if you'd took a few pics in the bar, i may of got on them :D

I was gutted that didn't go in, would have been the best of the ten goals :lol: oh well, at least i set up the goal for us after beating "smudge" to a header :D

[SaigonSaddler]

The Supporters threaten early in the second half...



Both teams start brightly as a rainbow marks the end of a light rain shower.



Stout defending by the Supporters denies the Old Boys an early reward.



The Old Boys get to grips with the game again and take control of the midfield.



Mark Taylor slots home a well crafted ball to resume the goal feast.



The Supporters mount a rare attack - this effort going just wide.



Clyde Winjhard was a threat all game and needed constant attention from the Supporter's defence.



The ball nestles in the back of the net again as a player looks on forlornly. Quality will tell.



The Supporters make a breakthrough and a goal! The immediate aftermath as the Old Boy's keeper is left stranded.



Most of the action is still in front of the Supporter's goal however and brave defending is required to keep the score respectable.



Another penalty given by Wiley - but this time the effort is pulled wide.



The Supporters mount more attacks in the second half - the triumpherate of evil: Neil Ravenscroft, Tinned and Pedagogue can be seen looking on in the background.



Another attack, and a cool finish as the ball is squeezed beneath the Old Boy keeper - but sadly ruled out for offside.



An injury as Clyde Winjhard makes a robust but fair challenge on the Supporter's keeper - but the game was very sporting throughout.



The Old Boy's dominance continues - this effort finishing wide of the goal.



The replacement keeper takes everything as the Supporters jealously defend their goal.



However the Old Boys get the last laugh as a sublime chip off the post ends the scoring. Final score 9-1.

[big baz 1]

The old boys would have never scored 9 past me :wink:

[Asps]

The old boys would have never scored 9 past me :wink:

No, it would have been 49 :mrgreen:

[big baz 1]

The old boys would have never scored 9 past me :wink:

No, it would have been 49 :mrgreen:

Bit harsh :lol:

[SaigonSaddler]

The game was called to a halt by Alan Wiley and everyone shook hands.



The match had been played in a great spirit of fair play.





Both sets of players showed their appreciation for the fans who had turned out to see the spectacle.



Phil with some of the Old Boy players.......Chris Marsh



Premier League ref Alan Wiley



Clyde Winjhard



Some of the Walsall Old Boys enjoy a well earned pint.



Thanks to all those involved and let's hope lots of money was raised for this worthwhile cause!

[adjisaddler]

well done all

[aaaae]

Well done guys!

[SWS1]

Brilliant!
Can we have pictures of the two teams with the NAMES underneath for those of us with poor memories.....
Please?
:D

[Duke]

great pics cheers Mat

[Macca]

great pics cheers Mat

Agreed, thanks Matt!

[swiftyboy]

Brilliant Matt! Well done!

[tape66]

Can't see the pictures ?????? :(

[tape66]

Can't see the pictures ?????? :(

can now :D

[4143]

Shame I'm looking down for the team photo; did you take another for insurance?

[Zippy]

Shame I'm looking down for the team photo; did you take another for insurance?

Are you making a claim then.
:)

[SaigonSaddler]

Shame I'm looking down for the team photo; did you take another for insurance?

No, soz.....














Unless you meant these....... :D





Not sure why there's so many of Phil - it just worked out that way!

[philthesaddler]

Not sure why there's so many of Phil - it just worked out that way!

You know why :D