If you're reading this ... Thank you.
Excellent win last week away at North Staffs, and just rewards for all the efforts that everyone is making to build a great team ethos in the 3rd XI through the early games of the season. Let's keep it up!
Going forward I want to update you all on changes at the top in Men's 3rd XI. Simon Russell and I have swapped Captaincy roles so that I will take control of selection, administration and direction for the team. On Match Day I still expect that Simon, as Vice Captain, and our senior players, John Rice, John Scott and Shaun Bates, will have input on tactics, team talks and on-pitch organisation. Shirt cleaning will continue to rotate, and Whatsapp will continue to be the team forum for confirming Meet Times & travel arrangements. No big change really, but you will hear more from me during the week, and I will pester you all to keep your availability on Pitchero updated to make online selection effortless, please!
Since I'm typing, I'm looking forward to tomorrow's game against Stafford. The talent that is selected lends itself to a change in formation from previous weeks. Heads up then to those reading this far ... 4-4-2 with Tom Rose [left], Chris Smith [centre back], John Scott [right] and Neil Mortimer[sweeper]; from left to right in midfield, Jake, Simon 'Sam' Stephen, Simon and Ollie; upfront, John Rice and myself. With Sam Johnstone looking to make an impact from the sideline, this looks a very strong line up and if everyone gets their game heads on early, keeps it simple, we're going to rock! And I hope have fun!
See you tomorrow, 3:25 remember.
Nick O aka Nobby