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Sat 21^st Jan 2012 KO 2pm

Match report by: Elmo 

A wet and windy afternoon at Linton rec provided the setting for probably the best performance of the season. With a boggy pitch and a few absentees, a change of system was adopted with mike evans in goal, ali, ibby, elmo and Jamie Cullum in the back four. A midfield 5 of matt lilley, baxter, chris tovey, fearo and bidders with turns up top on his own. Playing against the wind first half in testing conditions, we soon began to adapt ourselves to the way we had set out to play. The midfield 5 were hunting as a pack and allowing the linton boys minimal time on the ball and turns was providing some excellent hold up play bringing in particular matt lilley and bidders into play on the wings, and with 15 mins gone matt was unlucky to not have found the net as we were able to get him in behind down the left, his pace and composure causing all sorts of problems. Linton were trying to get in behind the back 4 but with the exception of a great strike from lintons no. 10 that clipped the bar, rarely threatened the confident mike in goal. With both full backs keeping nice and tight to the dangerous wingers and stopping them from playing. We almost took the lead with half hour gone, an excellent corner from baxter landing at matt lilleys feet and with more time than he thought he stabbed a shot off from 6 yards that ended up in the side netting. Unfortunate and would have been just reward from a great first half display.

The second half started in similar vein to the first, we were closing down hurrying the opposition into mistakes and looking dangerous when we broke. On 55 mins we took a deserved lead. A long ball by mikey in goal was allowed to bounce by the linton defence and martin turner bravely got his head in (considering he was sporting a lump from a first half clash of heads), before the on rushing linton keeper into the empty net. This was lintons cue to pick up the pace and they began to see more of the ball but be it by slide tackles, headers, interceptions or blocks, they couldn’t fashion a clear cut chance against a determined defense and if they did manage to get in behind ibby or elmo were on hand to scrub out the danger. With 20 mins left we got the killer goal, toves (having another superb game in the heart of midfield) once again won a crucial tackle that set fearo off with the ball, he timed his pass to perfection for baxter who carried it into the box and smashed a shot past the linton keeper. 2-0. We had opportunities to add to the scoreline but more importantly shut up shop at the back. Jordan and musa came on for the exhausted bidders and battle wounded turns. The performance was a real testament to all the work sean has done with us in training. Work rate, positioning, desire, keeping it simple with the ball and working for each other. To keep probably the most potent attack in the league quite for 90 mins is a credit to all involved with the first team. That is how we want to play week in week out.

Man of the match: Martin Turner (but in truth to pick 1 from any who played is harsh as everyone performed to the best of their abilities)

Player/Manger - Defender – Ibby Abutarboush

Cultured defender who can play anywhere across the back four.

Can pass the ball well and has good paceText below the image and description

 Player/Manager - Defender – Neil Elsom

Veteran of Fulbourn FC. Great in the air and reads the game very well.

Plays the game with passion.

First Team Coach – Sean Sowden

Ex-professional, who can still play. Great coach who organises the team well and brings the best out of players. Chief tactician.

First Team Physio – Mick Baine

Experienced first aider, been part of the Fulbourn set up for a number of years.

GK - Lee Hulyer

Experienced goal keeper. Great shot stopper with good distribution.

Vocal presence in the Fulbourn goal

Defender – Karl Booth

Can play anywhere across the back four, but more accustomed to centre half.

Solid all round defender with good aerial ability and a great strike.

Defender – Alistair Campbell

 Powerful defender most suited to right back, who has got pace and likes to get forward.

Has a good work rate.

Midfielder – Joe Bidwell

Quick wide midfielder. Provides good width and can beat a man.

Works hard for the team

Midfielder – Jamie Cullum

Good on the ball. Calm mentality, keeps the game simple and rarely concedes possession

Midfielder – Mark Baxter

1^st team captain. Has a tremendous engine and work ethic.

Leads by example, has a great left foot and likes to score goals.

Midfielder – Matthew Lilley

Attacking winger who can play at fullback. Extremely quick and skilful player.

Can go past defenders with ease.

Midfielder – John Fear

Extremely versatile and committed player who can play anywhere across midfield or upfront.

Great work rate, good with both feet and has an eye for goal. 

Midfielder – Musa Kamara

Tough tackling midfielder. High energy levels who breaks down play well and starts off attacking moves. 

Midfielder – Lee Dawson

Experienced midfielder. Good on the ball, calming influence on the team and great positional sense.

Midfielder – Lee Runham

Great technique and can play a number of positions.

Has good pace and is a skilful player.

Midfielder – Simon Swinton

Versatile player who favours central midfield. Excellent delivery of the ball from set pieces and loves a tackle. Favourite player Van Persie.

Midfielder – Jordan Traynier

Young midfielder who can play across midfield. Has two good feet and likes to get the ball down and play. Can spot a pass.

Forward – Martin Turner

Skilful centre forward, with two great feet who can create a goal out of nothing. Shields the ball the well and always looking to take on his man.

Forward – Sean Frost

 Handful in the air and can hold the up the ball well. Has a good touch and links play.

Forward – Ben Mhishi

Great in the air and on the ground. Holds the ball up extremely well and has good movement. Gets the best out of those around him when he plays.

Forward – Mike Evans

Tremendous team ethic. Puts himself about and fights for the cause. Has a nice touch, can finish and one of the best strikers of the ball.

Kershaw Senior League - Saturday 3 December 2011

Kershaw Premier League

Linton Granta FC 0 V Fulbourn Institute FC 2 (Turner, Baxter)