What a week of football. A decimated 35/2 team almost snatched a draw from the league leaders, 15/1s lost their way, U13 GSAP were given a lesson, but football was still the winner and everyone left happy. Saturday morning was super windy, the corner flags were fully unfurled, and Meadowbank Park would definitely not beContinue reading “Park the bus”
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Ryde derby honours
When the two powerhouses of Ryde football, North Ryde and West Ryde Rovers, collided at the city’s premier stadium, Magdala Park, local pride was on the line. Who would come out on top this time? Would there be any horses punched? Read on… First up, Saturday morning’s clash between Redfield College and West Ryde Rovers,Continue reading “Ryde derby honours”
Senses working overtime
An absolute corker of a weekend to bring in spring in the suburbs, the temps in the high 20s and a feeling that the cold dark days of winter are well and truly behind us. It might not be the best conditions to play in, but it makes the whole football experience that much moreContinue reading “Senses working overtime”
Cold Blow Lane
Welcome to the wrap of what has been an epic week. Oh my, do we love our football or what? It keeps us going through the week and come the weekend it’s just fantastic, win lose or draw. Aside from my last trip to St James’ Park to watch the Toon on a particularly freezingContinue reading “Cold Blow Lane”
He who sows the wind…
What a week. It all seemed to be going so well, then Football NSW released some strict guidelines somewhat out of the blue. No spectators at football matches (does this mean the A League finals series is behind closed doors?) and most heart breaking of all, no esky to numb the pain after a game.Continue reading “He who sows the wind…”
Sous la pluie
Just when we thought Ryde Council had jumped the gun by calling off all football for the weekend, Sunday brought an afternoon deluge and made us all happy to be indoors for a change. It was unusual to be waking up on Saturday morning a little later and having time to ease ourselves into theContinue reading “Sous la pluie”
Calm before the storm
Saturday morning, a crisp and sunny morning at the theatre of dreams, the magnificent LH Waud sports field, jewel in the crown of the Meadowbank Park complex. The 15/1s went in to battle against Macquarie Dragons. A serious first half injury to Max dampened the mood as Rovers toiled in the sun, but a secondContinue reading “Calm before the storm”
Wet as an otter’s pocket
What a crazy week. We all knew it was going to be a significant rain event, but the surprising thing was that we actually got to play in it. The football associations of New South Wales appear to have woken up to the fact that football is great in wet weather, and we were treatedContinue reading “Wet as an otter’s pocket”
When the going gets tough
A big week of football in the Smith household, played out in perfect sunny conditions. Oh how good it is to be back on the field. Saturday’s early kick off at Meadowbank was a mental test for West Ryde Rovers Under 15s. Their weaker opponents should have been cannon fodder, but as is often theContinue reading “When the going gets tough”
Some wins, some losses
After a successful start to the season the previous Saturday, it was less so this last weekend, but no less enjoyable. With uncertainty around the longevity of the season with Covid closing in again, we’re just making the most of it while we can. It all kicked off with the early game at West EppingContinue reading “Some wins, some losses”
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