After a storming start to the new season, Morningstar came face to face with top of the table Redsox in what proved to be a tense but thrilling match. Morningstar had won their first two games 5-1 and 4-1, whilst Redsox won their previous match 7-0!
Redsox started the better and pressured the MS goal in the first few minutes but a few wild shots were as good as they could muster against a defence expertly marshalled by Donovan and Modi. Soon Mstar were passing it round with confidence and Hart, Donovan and Whitelaw were all denied by great saves by the talented Redsox keeper and Donovan struck the bar. After 8 minutes though a crisp move ended with Donovan bursting through and slotting home to make it 1-0. Redsox countered and Rouse, in nets in place of a busy Crow, pulled off a great diving save to keep Mstar ahead at the break.
Petit and MacDonald came on early in the second half and continued to frustrate Redsox's attempts to break through with what was a brick wall of a defence. Mstar were now playing some great counter attacking football and Donovan hit a post and Whitelaw went close twice more before he chipped home the killer goal with 3 minutes left. Redsox were well and truly beaten and to be fair never really looked like scoring.
Performance Rating: Frighteningly Efficient
Quotes: "Gerrard does it, Lampard does it, Jamie does it..." Newby goes way overboard on Jamie's ability to hit a ball and make it dip
"The kit is on its way!" Tom delivers the news that from early October Mstar will have a shiny new kit with logo on it
"For 11 against 2, that's Wolves form!" Del puts a typically 'lower league' perspective on Mstar's impressive goal difference
18.9.08
6.6.08
MSFC 3-0 NIG
A brace from Ed, a neat finish from ChrisE and a whole load of running and tracking back gave M* a 3-0 win over an NIG team that were better than the scoreline sounds. We were also helped by the red card their keeper got for handball.
Definite candidate for Goal of the Season should have been Jamie's volley from the half way line as the ball dropped over his shoulder, but the ref had already blown for a free kick to us. What advantage?
Next up - IPREO. Nothing like a grudge match, is there ;-)
Del
Definite candidate for Goal of the Season should have been Jamie's volley from the half way line as the ball dropped over his shoulder, but the ref had already blown for a free kick to us. What advantage?
Next up - IPREO. Nothing like a grudge match, is there ;-)
Del
3.6.08
MSFC 8-1 Interactive Data
Yes, Morningstar 8 (E-I-G-H-T-!) Interactive 1
A massive (indeed record-setting) thrashing handed out by the M* boys.
Mr Lazaroo has donned the Fleet Street fedora for this week.
D
What an awesome game last Friday, Morningstar 8 - Data Shambles 1. I have been informed that this is the highest score we've achieved so far so well done to the boys. Not only did you guys achieve this brilliant score but there was also major improvement on the fashion side of things and hats off to Jamie Donovan for looking less like B&Q. Are there any suggestions in terms of design for our new jerseys? If not, shall I come with a fresh modern design for the team...given my background in fashion, I think I could come up with a few designs for you guys to choose...let me know if you'd like this.
So, on to the game;
1st half
The Crow was on best form throughout the match. His flexibility, amazing hand techniques and sheer brilliance of guarding his ball net was just a pure delighted to watch. Not only did he provide us with a great match, the crows were caw caw-ing away to his stamina, performance and devilish good looks.
Our first goal came from our very own scoring Supremo of the day, Ed Hart, who wonderfully scored with graceful ease and total professionalism. Soon after, Data Shambles tried to score but the Crow deflected the ball from his net and they wimper away. Moments later, all eyes were on Paul Newby running down the pitch and mysteriously tripping over nothing, sending him crashing down and looking slightly bewildered.....I think we all were looking slightly bewildered as well...seconds past and we still did not get it!
2nd half
Not long after kick-off in the 2nd half, Ed Hart scored our second goal and this is where Shambles started to notice that they were probably not on par with Morningstar. Chris Elliot does a great tackle and almost scores but misses his chance. He almost almost scores again but his little legs could not reach the ball in time but it was a great attempt from Elliott. Data Shambles score their first and ONLY goal of the day.
Jamie Donovan, with much improvement in the wardrobe department, scored our 3rd goal and this is to be noted, there was a great pass form Ed Hart to Jamie (the best I've seen so far) and Jamie nearly scores from that pass.
The formidable force of Scott MacDonald comes on pitch and scores our 4th goal, followed by a fifth and sixth goal from Ed Hart. To be honest, it was pretty much plain sailing from here, what with Data Shambles over ambitious goalie leaving the goal area, giving Paul Newby a goal, followed by Jamie who finished off with our 8th goal.
It was a very good and skillful game from the Morningstar boys and one we are very proud of.
Neil Lazaroo
A massive (indeed record-setting) thrashing handed out by the M* boys.
Mr Lazaroo has donned the Fleet Street fedora for this week.
D
What an awesome game last Friday, Morningstar 8 - Data Shambles 1. I have been informed that this is the highest score we've achieved so far so well done to the boys. Not only did you guys achieve this brilliant score but there was also major improvement on the fashion side of things and hats off to Jamie Donovan for looking less like B&Q. Are there any suggestions in terms of design for our new jerseys? If not, shall I come with a fresh modern design for the team...given my background in fashion, I think I could come up with a few designs for you guys to choose...let me know if you'd like this.
So, on to the game;
1st half
The Crow was on best form throughout the match. His flexibility, amazing hand techniques and sheer brilliance of guarding his ball net was just a pure delighted to watch. Not only did he provide us with a great match, the crows were caw caw-ing away to his stamina, performance and devilish good looks.
Our first goal came from our very own scoring Supremo of the day, Ed Hart, who wonderfully scored with graceful ease and total professionalism. Soon after, Data Shambles tried to score but the Crow deflected the ball from his net and they wimper away. Moments later, all eyes were on Paul Newby running down the pitch and mysteriously tripping over nothing, sending him crashing down and looking slightly bewildered.....I think we all were looking slightly bewildered as well...seconds past and we still did not get it!
2nd half
Not long after kick-off in the 2nd half, Ed Hart scored our second goal and this is where Shambles started to notice that they were probably not on par with Morningstar. Chris Elliot does a great tackle and almost scores but misses his chance. He almost almost scores again but his little legs could not reach the ball in time but it was a great attempt from Elliott. Data Shambles score their first and ONLY goal of the day.
Jamie Donovan, with much improvement in the wardrobe department, scored our 3rd goal and this is to be noted, there was a great pass form Ed Hart to Jamie (the best I've seen so far) and Jamie nearly scores from that pass.
The formidable force of Scott MacDonald comes on pitch and scores our 4th goal, followed by a fifth and sixth goal from Ed Hart. To be honest, it was pretty much plain sailing from here, what with Data Shambles over ambitious goalie leaving the goal area, giving Paul Newby a goal, followed by Jamie who finished off with our 8th goal.
It was a very good and skillful game from the Morningstar boys and one we are very proud of.
Neil Lazaroo
16.5.08
Morningstar 4-1 Sports Interactive
Well done lads!! :-)
Miss Sawyer has once again donned the press hat this week:
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Miss Sawyer has once again donned the press hat this week:
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Well, what a match. Well done to Tom and Dynamo Donovan for scoring the goals, and also to Rossi to providing us with a multitude of entertainment. Firstly his choice of shorts was simply a moment in M*/Hemscott fashion history (second only to Jamie’s pink shorts in February). Secondly, the removal of his shirt at half time was a welcome view for the spectators – well done Rossi, more of that next week please (and if you get a moment, pop over to my desk and reveal the secret behind that tan).
So, onto football. The final score was 4-1 to us (Donovan 1, Whitelaw 3), although the other team didn’t even manage to make the back of our net quiver. So where did the other goal come from, I hear you ask? The only other feasible option would be an own goal but surely not from our technically brilliant players? No. The ref?? No. The goalie?!! Yep. Crow had what we call ‘butterwings’ today so that’s where the 5th goal came from. Enough said. However, he did redeem himself off-pitch by inventing a new word, and also inventing a sound effect to go with it. Just ask him to do this sound effect when you next see his smiley Crow-face in the office, and I’m sure he’ll be more than happy to oblige. The word? Crowgasmic
Jo
28.4.08
M* 5-4 City & Guilds
M* managed to finally overcome the league leaders City & Guilds in a titanic 5-4 nailbiter. Tom got himself a hat-trick, Newbs popped in out 4th and their keeper threw one in (literally!).
And just to make it all better, they turned into a whinging bunch of scummers after the game. I thought the scottish chap was going to turn as purple as his barnet as he launched into his team mates
Jo Sawyer has donned the press hat this week:
The view from the sidelines was sparse today so we had to make do with what was actually happening on the pitch. However 13:13 was the first sighting of a topless man, so the game started well. What follows is a blow-by-blow account of perhaps the most controversial game so far, especially in terms of language heard on and off the pitch. Enjoy.
13:13 Whitelaw shoots but misses.
13:15 near goal from City & Guilds (hereby referred to as C&G)
13:16 Newby falls over
13:17 Chris ‘let’s pass to the other team’ Elliott passes to the other team…
13:17 C&G score
13:18 Donovan shows off his ball skills with a skillful tackle
13:18 Newby strikes
13:19 Rouse runs out for a swift intervention (Greer’s words)
13:20 Whitelaw scores!!! Keeper caught in possession (Greer’s words)
13:21 The angry red-head Scot shall hereby be referred to as ARHS (pronounce it how you like, although I’d suggest ‘arse’) – standing for Angry Red Head Scot. However, we can’t decide who he looks like more – Sharon Osbourne, or a questionably female PE teacher. Anyway, he did a crap strike.
13:21 C&G keeper has butterfingers – Whitelaw scores!!!
13:23 Rouse – great save
13:23 Elliott showcases his flexibility by nearly doing the splits in the mouth of the goal (not the goalie’s mouth, thank god)
13:23 Whitelaw scores!!!
Half time – Rossi on, Pettit on, Elliott off, Newby off
13:27 Rossi passes to the ball to the keeper (their keeper, not ours)
13:28 They score.
13:29 Rossi demonstrates an impressive tackle
13:31 ARHS provides the crowd with an entertaining tirade of swear words, which clearly spurs them on…
13:31 They score, to the dulcet tones of ARHS screaming the now infamous “f*cking come on”.
13:31 Two goals in one minute…. Newby scores!!!
13:32 Three goals in two minutes….Whitelaw scores!!! He ‘twatted it in’, according to Katharine.
13:32 Penalty, they score. Game ends 5-4.
And just to make it all better, they turned into a whinging bunch of scummers after the game. I thought the scottish chap was going to turn as purple as his barnet as he launched into his team mates
Jo Sawyer has donned the press hat this week:
The view from the sidelines was sparse today so we had to make do with what was actually happening on the pitch. However 13:13 was the first sighting of a topless man, so the game started well. What follows is a blow-by-blow account of perhaps the most controversial game so far, especially in terms of language heard on and off the pitch. Enjoy.
13:13 Whitelaw shoots but misses.
13:15 near goal from City & Guilds (hereby referred to as C&G)
13:16 Newby falls over
13:17 Chris ‘let’s pass to the other team’ Elliott passes to the other team…
13:17 C&G score
13:18 Donovan shows off his ball skills with a skillful tackle
13:18 Newby strikes
13:19 Rouse runs out for a swift intervention (Greer’s words)
13:20 Whitelaw scores!!! Keeper caught in possession (Greer’s words)
13:21 The angry red-head Scot shall hereby be referred to as ARHS (pronounce it how you like, although I’d suggest ‘arse’) – standing for Angry Red Head Scot. However, we can’t decide who he looks like more – Sharon Osbourne, or a questionably female PE teacher. Anyway, he did a crap strike.
13:21 C&G keeper has butterfingers – Whitelaw scores!!!
13:23 Rouse – great save
13:23 Elliott showcases his flexibility by nearly doing the splits in the mouth of the goal (not the goalie’s mouth, thank god)
13:23 Whitelaw scores!!!
Half time – Rossi on, Pettit on, Elliott off, Newby off
13:27 Rossi passes to the ball to the keeper (their keeper, not ours)
13:28 They score.
13:29 Rossi demonstrates an impressive tackle
13:31 ARHS provides the crowd with an entertaining tirade of swear words, which clearly spurs them on…
13:31 They score, to the dulcet tones of ARHS screaming the now infamous “f*cking come on”.
13:31 Two goals in one minute…. Newby scores!!!
13:32 Three goals in two minutes….Whitelaw scores!!! He ‘twatted it in’, according to Katharine.
13:32 Penalty, they score. Game ends 5-4.
15.2.08
RBS 3-3 Morningstar FC
The view was spectacular from the sidelines today.
The boys in bibs played a smashing match with the M'Star Massive equalising in the last minute. Off-pitch was equally exciting as Jo and Neil found a new spectators sport - watching other teams train.
Particular highlights included a small Brazilian and his taller, more handsome friend - both with equally good ball skills and control. Dampening the mood however was one team which seemed to consist of over-weight middle-aged men - the sun glinting off the bald heads and silver hair dragged Lazaroo and Sawyer's eyes back to the game in hand.
Chris cut his knee and Crow saved a goal with his calf, whilst Jamie entertained the crowd with his choice of shorts. An enjoyable lunch-break all round.
[Match report by Jo Sawyer & Neil 'Bixente' Lazaroo]
The boys in bibs played a smashing match with the M'Star Massive equalising in the last minute. Off-pitch was equally exciting as Jo and Neil found a new spectators sport - watching other teams train.
Particular highlights included a small Brazilian and his taller, more handsome friend - both with equally good ball skills and control. Dampening the mood however was one team which seemed to consist of over-weight middle-aged men - the sun glinting off the bald heads and silver hair dragged Lazaroo and Sawyer's eyes back to the game in hand.
Chris cut his knee and Crow saved a goal with his calf, whilst Jamie entertained the crowd with his choice of shorts. An enjoyable lunch-break all round.
[Match report by Jo Sawyer & Neil 'Bixente' Lazaroo]
11.1.08
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