Bob’s View

…………..how does he get round all those matches !!

2nd September, 9th September and 16th September 2007

2nd Sept.

Hi everyone and welcome to a new season of the “View” ………….. the weekly round up of results from the OBDSFL by an unofficial source !

For the new clubs joining a big welcome from everyone to the best Sunday League in London and Kent – I mean we do defy anyone to prove to us all that their league is better – well that’s why we all stay with OBDSFL isn’t it.

Okay let’s go one better the best Sunday League in the UK – mmmmm sounds good.

So for the new clubs what is the purpose of this, well quite simply I try to deliver to your desktop by Monday morning a quick round up of the league results (yes you can get them from (www.obdsfl.com) but my version is funnier) – as the old clubs know they all get the fun poked at them from time to time and the games I “do” benefit from a little write up. In fact some people even drop me a few lines to include on the Sunday afternoon for their games so if you want to please feel free. No here is the bit you need to note………………….

1. If you wish to use “Bob’s View” on your own club website, in full or part, do please ask and don’t just copy and paste – I just like to know who is reproducing this elsewhere and please don’t alter what I have written. Permission to use this is never denied unless I know it will be for the detriment of others.
2. Everyone gets a mention, I don’t follow either success or failure and I certainly do not favour any except perhaps Starks Park Rovers in the 5th division but the club think I take pity on them (sorry Nigel).
3. At the halfway point I make the infamous “Bob’s Predictions” as to what might happen silverware wise at the end of the season – last year I was reasonably accurate – must have been the threat of financial penalty if I got less that a certain %age. This has also been a harbinger of doom for some teams who have come to curse my glowing prediction as their season falls apart.
4. This weekly news sheet is also in no way connected with the league – if you go to the Committee with “Bob said…………..” they will just laugh so please treat my weekly comment/predictions reports as just the bit of fun they are intended to be. Thanks for that.
5. If you do not wish to receive this then just drop me an email and I will delete you.

Now a bit of footy reporting. The other Sunday I was down at Powerleague in Catford and we had a game with the proverbial “jumpers for goal posts” as it turned out that the pitch where friendly between The Buff and Midway was had been “double booked” on poor old Dave Jonas. So we had a kick about instead and Buff won 5-2 in the end. As for the grass well it was so long it looked like waves at Brighton when the wind blew !! Hope it gets cut before the season starts Dave. Highlight of the game was the old wily Midway centre back who, on being caught out of position on a throw in half way into his half, shouts to the thrower, literally as he had finished his run to throw the ball in “Hold On”. The thrower stops, the centre back runs into his correct position and shouts out “You can carry on now” !!!!!! Laugh – I almost cried – the poor lad was gobsmacked as everyone broke into laughter.

So to everyone, have a good season and let’s see what happens eh .

9th Sept.

Just a couple of games today with the first silverware of the season going to Centresports who beat Catford Cricket Club 4-3 in the Ted Connor Charity Shield (wonder how Catford will get on this season in the Senior Division). Looked like a close game.

In the Preliminary Round of the Jack Standen Cup Coney Hall beat newcomers The Wood 5-4.

Next week we have the real start of the season.

16th Sept.

So at long last after the end of season break and all those “friendlies” (why do we call them that they never are anymore !) we are finally at kick off.

In the Senior Division Mark and Angela Morgan’s Centresports carried on from last weeks fine efforts with a 6-0 thrashing of FOBG. Poor old FOBG. Newly promoted Catford CC recovered from last weeks Charity Shield setback with a sparkling 4-1 win over Centaurs who were also promoted with them. Rootsy’s (Is he back ??) Defiance beat Jeff and Dave’s Goldsmiths United 5-3 in what seemed a thrilling game. Do we fancy Defiance as a challenger to the Senior Div crown this year ? Lets watch. Lessa Albion went across the road and had a 1-1 draw with local rivals Eltham Town whilst Vista started slow with a 1-0 win over Milldean.

To the Premier Div where AFC Albatross met “Golden Ronnies” Prince of Wales and went down 0-3. Enough players this year then Ron ?? EPR lost out narrowly to newly promoted Centresports Res 0-1. Midway and promoted Leabridge had an exciting 3-3 draw whilst Paul Birch trounced hapless Griffin Sports 9-1 – any chance of that result in the Standard then Leo ?? Valley Valiants entertained Keyworth but found the visitors in good form as they ran out winners 2-5.

In the First Division Bromley Flamengo halted Coney Hall 3-2 and Chelsfield OB’s and Eltham Progress had a high scoring draw ending up 4-4 – interesting times ahead then Pete and Jacky !! Kings Park Rangers found Otford Colts in good shape as they lost out 2-5 but Lessa Albion Res turned in a good performance to beat Cudham United 2-1.

The Second Division saw The Buff win 31- against Fairfield (hope they have cut the grass Dave!!) and Eltham Town Res crushed Duke ‘94 8-1. Lombard Phoenix, not to be outdone, thumped Bromley Common 7-2. SE Twente were at home to new boys VN and went down 0-3.

The Third Division next and Copers Cope started where they left off last season with a 1-2 defeat this time to EC United. I expect they will be hoping for good cup form to boost league disappointment again. Eltham Town ‘A’ and “Golden Boy” Mark Freeman’s V S Bexley (I still prefer Viking Strollers lads) ground out a 0-0. Local derby between Ex Blues and The Blues saw the latter nick it 0-1 and London City started this season in good form with a 3-0 win over The Flames. Swanley Cardinals had a tough time at home and lost out narrowly 1-2 to EPR Res.

In the 4th Div Beckenham Imps and Ex Blues Res drew 2-2 and Cricketers beat North Kent Rangers 3-2. Euro Utd were busy in their game against Midway Res and walked away with all 3 points 3-2 in the end. In my game Orpington Rovers were looking good after a half time lead of 0-1 at FC Wasps whose sting looked a bit of a damp squib. However, Rovers poor marking on an undangerous indirect free kick allowed the Wasps striker to slide in unmarked early in the second half to equalise whilst the defenders all looked on. Shortly after Wasps struck again as a switch of a defender to play as a striker in the second half paid off as the defence held off long enough for him to hit a hopeful strike which went through a group of players and left the unsighted keeper diving helplessly for 2-1. 2 shots, 2 goals and Rovers were left rueing what went wrong ! New boys Wickham Park took on last years Div 5 winners in Dartford and went down 0-4.

Finally the Fifth Div where Bromley Eagles and Crayside Colts drummed out a 1-1 draw and Cudham United Res and AFC Lessa Christchurch also did the same except it was 2-2. Eltham Progress Res announced their arrival in the 5th with a 5-2 win over Lombard Phoenix Res another new team. Fairfield Res met Rohan and went down 1-4 and Paul Birch Res lost out to EPR ‘A’ 2-5. Shortlands Athletic came across Nigels Starks Park Rovers and beat them 4-1 – any idea on final League position this year Nigel ……………… ?

Even at this early stage there was County Cup action with Masters, Orchard, Lessa Albion ‘A’ and The Wood all comfortably going through in the Kent Cup. In the London Junior Cup Valley Valiant Res decided to make a meal of it against FC Bickley Res and were 3-3 after 90 mins, 4-4 after extra time and finally won 4-3 on penalties – phew and it’s only the first week !!!!!

See you all next week.

Bob.