Men’s 4th XI
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Sat 07 Oct 2017
Old Silhillians Hockey Club
Men’s 4th XI
K Willetts (45')
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Hampton 4

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Keith Willetts6 Oct 2017 - 14:20
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Old Sils 4s v Hampton in Arden 4s Saturday 7th October

The two teams promoted from South West 2 to South West 1 at the end of last season meet again at the Old Sils for the opening match of this year’s league campaign. Hampton finished last season in terrific form. They topped the table without losing a single game, scoring 115 goals and conceding only 14 (4 of those by us).

This looks to be a very tough opener for the Mighty 4s who are fielding a very different side from last season with a number of key players being dropped (oops) elevated to the 3s. Nevertheless, our opening warm up matches against very tough opposition have helped us to develop a formation that works well with the new players and looks promising. Also Rushy is in awesome form, like liquid paint flowing over a primed canvas his artistry is a joy to watch. One to look out for is little Charlie Russell, like a terrier off the leash he gets stuck in and doesn’t let go.

What a pity Bettridge isn’t available for this fixture after proving his return to full fitness in last week’s warm up game. Like a tethered gazelle he looked to have the potential to move – if only! We wait with baited breath.

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Match date

Sat 07 Oct 2017

Kickoff

16:00

Meet time

15:10

Instructions

Meet time brought forwards as new kit has arrived. I will get keys for changing room nine where you can change into shirts, shorts and socks. I need a different volunteer though each week to wash the kit!
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Men's 4th Team Shirt Sponsor - Listers Audi  Birmingham