the mighty mighty 'ornchurch

[Uncle Urchin]

what a fantastic day full of red and white and a carnival atmosphere all around...400 urchins if not more...

 

tough game and the first half to the urchins rounded off by a fantastic goal from four passes and drakey into the net 'a la rooney'....

 

second half the 'side went 4-4-2 from 4-5-1 and then 4-3-3 and gave us all sorts of problems but to no avail...the urchin back four defended magnificently and billy holland should have made it beyond 'side but the keeper mader a fantastic double save with 10 minutes left...

 

the ref was a joke as usual but I suppose the less said the better...

 

the trophy sits proudly next to me as I type and will be in the clubhouse manana before the youth game semi against romford....

 

I like it and it feels real good...

 

I might even keep it.... <img src="/forum/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

 

a word also for barkingside who can consider themselves unfortunate not to have got something out of the game and also a big well done from all of us for their dignity and sportsmanship in defeat....a quality game played in excellent spirit...

 

top class advert for our league as was the organisation of the days events....... <img src="/forum/images/graemlins/applaus.gif" alt="" />

[cider]

No bullying then unc?

[Uncle Urchin]

plenty mate....from both sides.... <img src="/forum/images/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="" />

 

that's what good cup finals are made of....

 

its a man game... <img src="/forum/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

[gerk]

well done you urchins!!!!!

[WHUrchin]

Quality day. Hopefully more 2 come

[The Monk]

Ref was attrocious, same bloke who lined against Tilbury in the Semi's...but like Unc said we won't dwell on it!

 

Fantastic day out. Was a sea of Red & White walking into that ground this morning. Lets hope Grays is as good if not better!

[SEVEN TEARS BOY]

Dom Harkins and Leon Diaczuk as usual were stars, let's hope we see them again in Ryman One next year...

 

or should I really say good luck Barkingside 'cos it'd mean we wouldn't have a Burnham Beano next year...

 

Or should we really care 'cos Tilbury will beat Romford...

 

Oh no they won't! THE ROMFORD!!! THE ROMFORD!!!

[Bionic II]

Agreed UU, one of my greatest ever days in footie and I have a few excellent memories, I can tell you.

A typical Cup Final with no quarter given and it was always gonna be a special goal that won the Trophy. The best move of the game and a fit Lee Sontag to the byline, how many times has he done that, and our not so little Drakey to fire it in.

The Urchins faithful, yes there must have been 400, were delirious and the roar when Nicky collected the Trophy is embedded in me and will never go away.

Must admit I nearly had a heart attack when the Lino put his flag up in the second half but it was for taking a bit of stick I believe!

A word from me about the Barkingside party, they took defeat with dignity and let us enjoy our day and were a credit.

The first major Cup Final I've seen us win and I like the taste, but the whole party from players to fans and officials all played their part,good to see some old faces as well.

We now look forward to our last league game and of course the Shindig at Bridge Road, where we can recreate that unique Urchins atmosphere.

Well done to all.

[Eastside Urchin]

i hurt my nuts jumping over the fence at the final whistle

[DADDY HOMER 030crew]

What the ones in your neck ESU?.

[Bridge]

lol.....

 

I'm sure Tinky helped him out later on!!!

 

Did you have a room with a view ESU... <img src="/forum/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

[Eastside Urchin]

was on the river front,but all i could see was a wall,would definatly stay there again though as it was a nice room

[Mitchurchin]

Tough old game as you'd expect, what won it for us (outside of Drakey's goal) was quality defending that restricted them to one serious chance, brilliantly saved by Mikey C who played very well.

 

Other than that it was a bit scrappy, but who cares, we won. Good luck to Barkingside for putting up a very good fight and onwards to Tilbury and Grays.

[coach et 64]

Quote:

Mitchurchin said:
Tough old game as you'd expect, what won it for us (outside of Drakey's goal) was quality defending that restricted them to one serious chance, brilliantly saved by Mikey C who played very well.

Other than that it was a bit scrappy, but who cares, we won. Good luck to Barkingside for putting up a very good fight and onwards to Tilbury and Grays.

at least...someone that goes along with the manager's honesty..one chance,good defending,bit scrappy but who cares!hornchurch win <img src="/forum/images/graemlins/applaus.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forum/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

[Mitchurchin]

Well coachie, the emotions do override on these occassions, I had 6 guests with me, one of whom is a regular at Anfield, so a bit of objectivity had to make its way in.

 

Saying that, it was an excellent goal.