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John’s Jottings<br />

Good afternoon everyone, welcome to Woodstock.<br />

Our visitors are Chatham Town. Welcome to their Players, Officials and supporters.<br />

Our record against Chatham is a very good one. Last season we played them three<br />

times. We won 1-0 in the league cup with a goal from Hicham Akhazzan, won 2-1 at<br />

home in the league, our goals coming from Miles Cornwell and Jono Richardson and<br />

drew 1-1 away, our goal scored by Hicham Akhazzan.<br />

Last Tuesday we entertained Corinthian Casuals. We had to make an emergency signing<br />

on the day as goalkeeper, Simon Overland was injured in the match in Guernsey.<br />

Tunbridge Wells goalkeeper, Michal Czanner, came in and did an excellent job. This<br />

was a thoroughly entertaining game that was end to end throughout. Corinthian Casuals<br />

started off the more dangerous but after 19 minutes Tom Brunt scored as The Casuals<br />

pushed too many men forward. This seemed to affect the visitors and Sittingbourne<br />

came more into the game. Almost right on half time Joe Loft got a Second for the Brickies.<br />

Early in the second half Stefan Wright did a rash challenge that saw the referee give<br />

him a straight red card. After 56 minutes, diminutive centre forward, Jamie Byatt, the<br />

smallest man on the pitch, headed a goal for Corinthian Casuals. It seemed that The<br />

Casuals would now gain the upper hand and an equaliser would be just a matter of<br />

time, however, Sittingbourne had other ideas and everybody dug in to preserve the lead<br />

and gain three valuable points.<br />

Our trip to Guernsey on the social front was as good as it always is. Their hospitality really<br />

is second to none. On the pitch, we did not play well. We could not take advantage<br />

of the Guernsey team being one of the poorest Guernsey squad we have played and<br />

lost by 2 goals to 1. It could all have been different though if the referee had agreed with<br />

his assistant who signalled for a penalty when Tom Carlse was seemingly bundled over<br />

in the area. Unfortunately, the referee did not see it the same way and overruled the assistant.<br />

How many of you recognised Dan Tanner when he signed for us recently? Dan originally<br />

played for us in the 2005-2006 season when he was 18. Since that time, he has played<br />

for Folkestone, Ashford and Ramsgate. It’s great to have him back!<br />

We had our first £100 lottery draw at Tuesdays match. The ticket drawn out was owned<br />

by Neil Cornelius. I have got to say I was very pleased that Southend based Neil won as<br />

he is one of our staunchest supporters who rarely misses a match home or away. The<br />

£100 draw will take place every month. In December we will have a first prize of £500 up<br />

for grabs. If you are not a member of our lottery now is the time to join. See me or Peter<br />

for an application form. Its only £1.00 a week to take part.<br />

Next match for the Brickies is on Tuesday night when we make the short trip to Herne<br />

Bay.

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