Match Statistics
| Date | Team 1 | Goals 1 | Team 2 | Goals 2 | Match reports |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, 10/12/2025 |
Bristol City
Alexander Hodgson
Charlie Morgan
John Romeo
Paul Sharp
Pete Davies
Saverio Campione
Steve Davies
Wilf Macdonald-Brown
|
3 |
Bristol Rovers
Baz Howland
Hugo Cuddigan
Mark Davies
Michael Davies
Mike Penkethman
Oliver Gorton
Rupert Coltart
Simon Gillespie
|
4 | Like me trying to get into my ass-less leather chaps tonight's game was a tight affair. Perhaps young Howland B taking a break from studying for his accountancy exam (for which we all wish him well) was the telling difference. In fact there should not be any debate he did knock in three of Rovers goals! Rovers were always ahead and City were playing catch up. But for Charlie "Schmeichel" Morgan the score line could have been more however as Charlie pointed out in the pub afterwards most of the shots were directly at him and he would have preferred not to get hit so perhaps Rovers could try and aim slightly either side of him! The first goal scored was probably the most memorable for all. The fact it was scored by me is irrelevant it was more the inter-play between myself and Cuddigan H on the edge or City's area. We were about 50cms apart and both being very sporting and gentlemanly we passed it back and forth to each other several times inviting each other to score a la Monty Python until it became clear that unless one of us did actually try some city players would be onto us so I took a chance and hit it and it went in! Howland B's three goals were all pile-drivers hit from various angles of the pitch. City's goals were more frustrating than memorable however I remember the first one Rovers did their usual red sea parting for a City player to wander through the second was a near post calamity by whoever was in gaol for Rovers (Cuddigan H perhaps?!?) and the third apologies no idea. However the fact I remember 6 out of the 7 goals shows the benefit of writing the report relatively soon after the game. Hodgson A also gently fondled my backside too in a very tender moment mid-way through the first half. It was a very effective method of getting the ball off of me! Sadly I will not be at the Christmas Dinner next week but wishing you all a very Merry Christmas with your families and a Happy 2026. I am sure we will all be keeping to our usual high-fitness training sessions over the Christmas break to hit the pitch in full swing and look forward to seeing you then! |
| Wed, 03/12/2025 |
Bristol City
Abdelilah Saham
Alexander Hodgson
Charlie Morgan
Hugo Fuller
Paul Sharp
Pete Davies
Saverio Campione
|
2 |
Bristol Rovers
Hugo Cuddigan
Mark Davies
Mike Penkethman
Oliver Gorton
Rupert Coltart
Simon Gillespie
Steve Davies
|
7 | When one of the Rovers regulars pulled out earlier on the day a lot of confusion from both teams emerged as players and numbers were shifted around and the poor schmuck who picks the teams found the new line up he posted being quizzed by both teams. Rumours that a pack of top-trump style cards existed with players stats on them enabling teams to be fairly picked is neither confirmed or denied and certainly I cant comment that "delusion of talent" is one of the stats! Anyhow 8 v 8 became 7 v 7 and for the first twenty minutes it seemed the teams were evenly balanced. Sharp P had a goal disallowed by a beady eye Davies M who noticed the front rubber of his boot was in the area when he struck it so the goal was disallowed. Almost immediately while this was being debated Rovers broke down the other end and scored a cheeky goal with a pile driver from way outside the area. Sharp P queried whether this was also inside the area! Not to be outdone Sharp P almost from the restart of Rover's goal launched, what he says was deliberate while the other 13 of us on the pitch were a bit more dubious, a screamer of a shot into the roof of the A40 Westway only to then bounce down and into Rovers's goal. See reports ad passim for the other goals scored like this via the archaic Worthless rules. 1-1 and the game seemed finely balanced. The tipping point perhaps came when Saham A picked up a injury forcing him into goal and the Rovers really piled on the pressure. Goals began to fly in and even with Saham A back out on the pitch did not have an answer to Rovers play. To a man they all ran and passed brilliantly and the score line quite rightly reflected a one side spanking thus confirming one teams view before the game that the sides were not evenly balanced. My MOTM Penkenthman M he was everywhere and did the basics and scored a couple of lovely goals. Will go back to the top trump cards and adjust accordingly! |
| Wed, 26/11/2025 |
Bristol City
Abdelilah Saham
Alexander Hodgson
Charlie Morgan
Deven Ghelani
Gordon Baker
Mike Penkethman
Paul Sharp
Pete Davies
|
2 |
Bristol Rovers
Hugo Cuddigan
Mark Davies
Michael Davies
Nick Warner
Oliver Gorton
Rupert Coltart
Steve Davies
Wilf Macdonald-Brown
|
7 | The purist amongst you may say the score was 2-6 however I think Davies S final touch as he bundled the ball into the back of the net with the final touch of the game was definitely within the blow of the final whistle! Either way it was a game of two halves for both teams. Rovers were a shambles in the first half allowing City to take a 2-1 half time leave when they could have had more. Second half Rovers woke up and scored 5/6 unanswered goals in a dominant 20mins with some great moves while CIty seemed to grumble amongst themselves and lost sight of the game. A few post match comments about a few niggles here and there which seemed unnecessary but nothing major according to other sources so all in all a standard game! Few more games till Christmas and more importantly the (club complimentary) Christmas Worthless Dinner! |
| Wed, 19/11/2025 |
Bristol City
Alexander Hodgson
Ben Donald
Charlie Morgan
Hugo Fuller
John Romeo
Pete Davies
Saverio Campione
|
0 |
Bristol Rovers
Harry Harland
Mark Davies
Michael Davies
Mike Penkethman
Oliver Gorton
Paul Sharp
Steve Davies
|
0 | Who knows didnt play! |
| Wed, 12/11/2025 |
Bristol City
Alexander Hodgson
Ben Donald
Charlie Morgan
Gordon Baker
Hugo Fuller
Pete Davies
Saverio Campione
Steve Davies
|
7 |
Bristol Rovers
Deven Ghelani
Hugo Cuddigan
Mark Davies
Michael Davies
Mike Penkethman
Paul Sharp
Rupert Coltart
Wilf Macdonald-Brown
|
2 | Definitely my top three worst WAFC games. Granted City had the stronger team on paper but it all completely unraveled in the second half for Rovers. First half Rovers actually had the more momentum and shots however City played a 4-1-3 formation and Rovers chose to ignore the counter attacking football and found themselves 2-1 at half time but definitely not out of it. Second half first few minutes Rovers were good value but then conceded a trademark sloppy goal and heads dropped. From there everything City did well Rovers did not. City played the simple quick pass Rovers didn’t, City marked men Rovers space. City players kept their eyes open when in goal while some Rovers players attempted to use the force with their eyes shut and backs turned and oddly it didn’t work. The fact Rovers have struggled to win or draw this season probably contributed to them switching off at 3-1 and City just parked the bus. The game for Rovers was really summed up when one of their players at one point slowly sat down on their backside and wiggled their legs in the air. The ball wasn’t really anywhere near them and I must confess I thought he had cramp or was doing their best puppy on his back wanting his tummy scratched impersonation to lighten the mood! However it transpired he was attempting a bicycle kick! The FA’s definition of a bicycle kick is “an acrobatic kick where a player kicks an airborne ball rearward in midair”. I think Rovers players should start with a one footed grounded ball facing the same way. We were all guilty I played terribly and need to stop the rot which is not hard we just need to all be on the same page! Credit though to City who take the opportunities presented to them which are generally one on ones whereas Rovers have to try and find a way through two rows of City players which is a lot harder! |
| Wed, 29/10/2025 |
Bristol City
Alexander Hodgson
Charlie Morgan
John Romeo
|
0 |
Bristol Rovers
Mark Davies
|
0 | No game not enough hard men such as the four listed! |
| Wed, 15/10/2025 |
Bristol City
Alexander Hodgson
Charlie Morgan
Gordon Baker
Hugo Fuller
Mike Penkethman
Paul Sharp
Saverio Campione
|
2 |
Bristol Rovers
Hugo Cuddigan
Mark Davies
Michael Davies
Nick Warner
Oliver Gorton
Paddy Inglis
Rupert Coltart
Steve Davies
|
3 | Veni, vidi, vici as JC said. The first win for Rovers of the season. Scrappy affair and Rovers were a little lucky but as they say you can only play what's in front of you. Hopefully Rovers can use this as a springboard to push on! |
| Wed, 08/10/2025 |
Bristol City
Abdelilah Saham
Alexander Hodgson
Charlie Morgan
Deven Ghelani
Hugo Fuller
Mike Penkethman
Pete Davies
|
2 |
Bristol Rovers
Hugo Cuddigan
Mark Davies
Michael Davies
Oliver Gorton
Paddy Inglis
Rupert Coltart
Simon Gillespie
|
2 | Hodgson A decided that 7 v 7 was too orthodox so invited a mate along allowing Rovers to have an extra man. However not quite being the professional outfit they thought they were they were unable to make the extra man count and to be fair were chasing the game as City went ahead both times! City were there usual crisp organised selves who left a man deep defending with their keeper making a speedy counter attack difficult. City also were quicker in transition from box to box as they just went forward. Rovers on the other hand always stopped mid attack and ended up playing the ball backwards which frequently then landed them in trouble. Anyhow irrespective of the result it was a fun and competitive game which once again was the result of the good looking suave & funny bloke who picks the teams! A win for Rovers would be nice though we will work on that. Perhaps we should not have the extra man or maybe we need two who knows! Roll on next week |
| Wed, 01/10/2025 |
Bristol City
Abdelilah Saham
Alexander Hodgson
Charlie Morgan
Hugo Fuller
Mike Penkethman
Paul Sharp
Pete Davies
Saverio Campione
|
10 |
Bristol Rovers
Hugo Cuddigan
Mark Davies
Michael Davies
Nick Warner
Oliver Gorton
Paddy Inglis
Rupert Coltart
Simon Gillespie
|
7 | A late injury from Inglis P meant sub Donald B rolled in for Rovers. Rovers found themselves down 5-2 at half time as most of the half was spent asking each other if their new shirts looked too tight or short on them. Clearly we were all deluded into thinking we had not put on any weight/stomach girth since the last shirts! Anyhow Rovers were all over the place for pretty much the whole game however at one point they were all square at 6-6 with 10mins to go and seemed to be in the ascendency but the usual gaffes and mistakes cost them. As one Rovers Sage put it "If City didnt have our mistakes and woeful pasees they wouldn't have scored!" Credit to City though who made very few mistakes for Rovers to capitalise on! No victory yet for Rovers hopefully next week as we are starting to look a little Glasgow Rangers esque! Ps not too sure if anyone other than Abdul scored for City.... |
| Wed, 24/09/2025 |
Bristol City
Alexander Hodgson
Charlie Morgan
Deven Ghelani
Gordon Baker
Hugo Fuller
Paul Sharp
Pete Davies
Saverio Campione
|
3 |
Bristol Rovers
Hugo Cuddigan
Michael Davies
Mike Penkethman
Nick Warner
Oliver Gorton
Paddy Inglis
Rupert Coltart
Simon Gillespie
|
3 | Rovers seemed to be in control for most of the game but blew a 3-1 lead with Sharp P scoring the equaliser with the last kick of the game. |
| Wed, 17/09/2025 |
Bristol City
Abdelilah Saham
Alexander Hodgson
Hugo Fuller
John Romeo
Mike Penkethman
Paul Sharp
Saverio Campione
Steve Davies
|
6 |
Bristol Rovers
Ben Donald
Hugo Cuddigan
Mark Davies
Nick Warner
Oliver Gorton
Paddy Inglis
Rupert Coltart
Simon Gillespie
|
2 | The scoreline flattered City as Rovers simply ran out of steam in the last 10 mins and conceeded three sloppy goals. Rovers took the lead and matched a younger more sprightly City team. City went ahead 2-1 then Rovers pegged them back but City scored again making it 3-2. As Rovers went in search of an equalizer they began to leave gaps especially in the middle of the pitch and this allowed City to play over the top and adopted more of a 2-1-4 formation so on the break they out manned Rovers defence and scored. Roll on next week. |
| Wed, 02/07/2025 |
Dundee
Alexander Hodgson
Deven Ghelani
Louis Morgan
Michael Davies
Nick Warner
Oliver Gorton
Rupert Coltart
Saverio Campione
|
2 |
Dundee United
Abdelilah Saham
Charlie Morgan
Gordon Baker
Hugo Cuddigan
John Romeo
Mike Penkethman
Paddy Inglis
Sol Inglis
|
2 | A very enjoyable final game of the season. A hectic first half ended at 2-2 and then I think a first in Wothless History a scoreless second half! |
| Wed, 18/06/2025 |
Dundee
Mark Davies
Michael Davies
Nick Warner
Oliver Gorton
Rupert Coltart
Saverio Campione
Simon Gillespie
|
4 |
Dundee United
Abdelilah Saham
Charlie Morgan
Deven Ghelani
Gordon Baker
Mike Penkethman
Paul Sharp
Pete Davies
|
3 | I like 7 v 7 games. I think everyone gets more football and it doesnt seem to be so hectic and niggly as 8 v 8 but that is my opinion only. Anyhow tonight's game was played in hot conditions. Credit to those that played in the authentic team tops. Long sleeve wool in those conidtions I suspect would be a form of bikram football! Notable players were Campione S & Gillespie S. The game started fairly evenly with no clear in-roads by any team. United took the lead and it was interesting at half time that both teams were of the opinion they had had the better play! Second half Dundee perhaps had the legs and began to stretch away and perhaps should have scored more. United though held on and had chances to sneak a draw but as like last week Dundee held on to make it two wins in a row. Highlight for me was Davies M making a break down the right flank in acres of space and time in the second half desperately searching for a player to pass to. His best option by a mile was Gillespie S who had made a break through on gaol and himself was open but appeared to be doing his best impersionation of ignoring Davies M. He achieved this by pretending to be Dick Tracey and had his head down talking to his watch standing still as Davie M ran past him. Was a very niche/funny moment and perhaps you had to be there! |
| Wed, 11/06/2025 |
Dundee
Alexander Hodgson
Baz Howland
Deven Ghelani
Mark Davies
Mike Penkethman
Nick Warner
Oliver Gorton
Rupert Coltart
|
6 |
Dundee United
Abdelilah Saham
Charlie Morgan
Chris Hunter
Hugo Fuller
John Romeo
Paddy Inglis
Paul Sharp
Pete Davies
|
5 | A much needed win for Dundee boiled down to having the youngest player on the pitch tonight. Howland B provided a lot of energy for Dundee who found themselves 3-1 down at half time despite playing fairly well. Dundee always seem to adopt the Zulu Impondo Zenkomo formation but sadly not to quite the same devastating effect that the Zulus used it. For those of you not familiar with this tactic while more commonly found on battlefields involving mass casualties if parlayed into a football analogy it involves lulling your opponents into the middle of the pitch and then the wings close in as the defense pushes up thereby entrapping the opposition winning the ball and then exploding out in a counter attack. Dundee seem to forget the middle/chest/defensive part and so simply allow the opposition to wander through the middle and score! It took Dundee the first half to realise they weren’t Zulus! Second half different story as they switch to a 3-1-3 formation bypassing the middle third of the pitch and simply going with long balls up to their attackers who outnumbered United’s defense and were able to score! Three games left can Dundee keep up the momentum? |
| Wed, 04/06/2025 |
Dundee
Alexander Hodgson
Charlie Morgan
Mark Davies
Oliver Gorton
Rupert Coltart
Simon Gillespie
Steve Davies
Stuart Denard
|
4 |
Dundee United
Abdelilah Saham
Gordon Baker
Hugo Fuller
Jhon Bravo
Paddy Inglis
Paul Sharp
Pete Davies
|
5 | 4-1 to United in the first half and 3-1 to Dundee in the second half shows you it was a game of two halves. Did United get lazy in the second half possibly though did Dundee play like a bunch of headless chickens in the first half...possibly! It was a close and enjoyable game with the teams fairly evenly matched. All 9 goals were very good and well worked goals being some individual strokes of genius or a whole team collective. Dundee need to get back to winning ways hopefully they can do this in the remaining three/four fixtures left. As an aside the pub have invested in a pizza oven and the pizzas are exceptionally good! end of season meal date to be decided! |
| Wed, 28/05/2025 |
Dundee
Abdelilah Saham
Alexander Hodgson
Anton Bettink
Mark Davies
Max Warner
Nick Warner
Simon Gillespie
|
4 |
Dundee United
Deven Ghelani
Hugo Fuller
Jan Janecek
Jhon Bravo
John Romeo
Paddy Inglis
Paul Sharp
|
7 | A strange evening by all accounts. In no particular order of strangeness: Alex Hodgson completes 11 out of his first 12 passes; Hugo Fuller is likened to Roberto Carlos by Jhon for 3 stunning tight-angled finishes; Anton comes to terms with the fact that his football - especially in the goalkeeping department - is definitely not as good as his tennis; "Sharpy" castigates himself for a few misplaced passes, on all but one of these occasions employing the "F" word; Gizzard adopts the "Teapot" formation only 50% of the time; Max provides the only non-verbal Warner contribution to the fixture with a fine volleyed goal on his debut. |
| Wed, 14/05/2025 |
Dundee
Alexander Hodgson
Mark Davies
Michael Davies
Paul Sharp
Rupert Coltart
Simon Gillespie
|
3 |
Dundee United
Charlie Morgan
Hugo Cuddigan
Hugo Fuller
Paddy Inglis
Pete Davies
Steve Davies
|
4 | First game back after a 9 week rest. You would have thought I”d never played football till last night! The game was a bit of a stop start affair. Dundee stopped and United started! Dundee were all over United in the first 20mins had all the possession and chances but were completely ineffective in the final fifth of the pitch. United just lobbed a ball over the top Dundee forgot to score and Cuddigan H slotted it home 1-0 United. Dundee pulled one back before again they forgot Cuddigan H was playing and again as Dundee pushed up the field had no one in defence so suddenly it was 2-1 and half time. Second half Cuddigan H was injured so forced to retire. While Dundee were fighting amongst themselves to solve this one man deficit for United with many overly complicated and time wasting options United scored two goals and then drafted a hand extra man from the stands to fill in. 4-1 down Dundee finally began to find their rhythm but it was too little too late and United snuck home. Opts state woiuld reveal Dundee’s shot to goal ration as 100:1 and United’s as 2:1! One bright spark remarked to me that the games have been fun last 9 weeks and he couldn’t work out why! Dundee will go looking for a striker…. |
| Wed, 12/03/2025 |
Dundee
Alexander Hodgson
Jhon Bravo
Mark Davies
Nick Warner
Oliver Gorton
Rupert Coltart
Simon Gillespie
|
4 |
Dundee United
Deven Ghelani
Gordon Baker
Hugo Cuddigan
Hugo Fuller
Jan Janecek
Paul Sharp
Stuart Denard
|
5 | I’ve lost count of how many times Dundee are fast asleep in the first ten minutes and go down several goals before they wake up! Last week it was 4-0, this week 2-0, however unlike the heroics of last week they could not turn it around tonight. United had a solid base of footballers who once they got their noses ahead never let the lead go. It was a very good game played in a good spirit and nice football in many parts and again 7 v 7 seems to be the more enjoyable number rather than 8 v 8. As a note to myself I ran 6.3km. PSG average player did 12.5km last night! |
| Wed, 05/03/2025 |
Dundee
Alexander Hodgson
Anton Bettink
Deven Ghelani
Mark Davies
Nick Warner
Rupert Coltart
Simon Gillespie
|
9 |
Dundee United
Ben Brooks
Ben Donald
Hugo Cuddigan
Hugo Fuller
Paddy Inglis
Paul Sharp
Pete Davies
Will Sorrell
|
9 | Nope your eyes do not deceive you this was an absolute barnstormer of a game with the full gamut of emotions being run through by both teams. There was nothing in the air that suggested this was going to be anything other than a standard game however Dundee failed to spot a young whippersnapper in United's ranks. I thought the rule for WAFC player eligibility was no one could be younger and/or better looking than me!?!? Play kicked off and within six or seven minutes Dundee were 4-0 down. Only then did they realise United had some sort of secret weapon in Ben Brooks. Who he I hear you ask, good question! Mr Brooks in the first seven minutes set about destroying Dundee's confidence and Dundee also assisted in their own destruction as they realised that the usual worthless play was not going to cut the mustard tonight and they could be onto a hammering if they didnt come up with a new plan. The plan began to take effect when Warner N went in goal and Dundee pulled it back to 4-2 at half time. Dundee's half time chat seemed to focus on whether it was causation or correlation Warner N going in goal and Dundee no longer conceding and in fact scoring but I will let you debate that. Evidence mounted up as Warner N came out at the start of the second half to then air-miss a header allowing United to wander through and score despite Dundee piling on the pressure. 5-2 down and Dundee didnt know how to respond. However they did and really began to dig deep to close United down, play the simple pass and find there striking books. As so often in a Worthless match the team playing badly in the first half wake up and outplay the other and this was no exception however I do not remember such a shift. Coltart R upped his work rate (still feeling it this morning) and soon the score line was 9-6 to Dundee. United were shell shocked and had really run out of ideas however Dundee decided to help them and reverted to their usual silly football and over complicated passes and tricks which after all of us busting a gut to pull the score line back let alone take the lead was dozy to say the least and allowed United to pull three goals back fittingly the last goal and strike of the ball was by Brooks B who had the first strike and goal of the game too! Special mention to Hodgson A ever the cunning player and actor who tried to secure Dundee's victory by time wasting and blasting his shots over the bar and wide trying to get the ball stuck in the netting. When I congratulated him on this subtle tactic his confused quizzical expression was truly Oscar worthy winning and I can now reveal that in fact the entire game last night was staged managed by a few of us to make it appear to Hugo C's nephew Mr Ben Brooks that we are in fact a youthful bunch of talented footballers and not in fact ......................... (fill in the blank as appropriate!). Also worth noting it was 7 v 7 which seems to be more enjoyable than 8 v 8. To be discussed by the management as it gets my vote! Roll on next week! |
| Wed, 26/02/2025 |
Dundee
Alexander Hodgson
Deven Ghelani
Mark Davies
Oliver Gorton
Paul Sharp
Rupert Coltart
Saverio Campione
Simon Gillespie
|
2 |
Dundee United
Abdelilah Saham
Ben Donald
Gordon Baker
Hugo Cuddigan
Hugo Fuller
Paddy Inglis
Pete Davies
|
2 | A tense compact affair and I think Dundee had an extra man though their contribution clearly didn't make too much of a difference! Don't remember much else need to write the reports closer to the event am getting old! |
| Wed, 12/02/2025 |
Dundee
Abdelilah Saham
Alexander Hodgson
Anton Bettink
Mark Davies
Nick Warner
Oliver Gorton
Saverio Campione
Simon Gillespie
|
6 |
Dundee United
Charlie Morgan
Deven Ghelani
Gordon Baker
Hugo Fuller
Paddy Inglis
Paul Sharp
Pete Davies
Will Sorrell
|
2 | A fairly one sided affair with blues largely in control for extended periods. Morgan complaining about a chest tear. Or did he say he had ripped pecs? Gordon pleasantly uncontroversial despite a few niggling encounters with Abdul. |
| Wed, 05/02/2025 |
Dundee
Alexander Hodgson
John Dawes
Mark Davies
Nick Warner
Oliver Gorton
Paul Sharp
Rupert Coltart
|
6 |
Dundee United
Abdelilah Saham
Gordon Baker
Hugo Fuller
Jhon Bravo
Mike Penkethman
Paddy Inglis
Pete Davies
|
4 | Dundee reverse their losing streak to ease to a comfortable win with the score line flattering United. One could analyse the team sheets to see which United players were missing from the previous two weeks wins and a bit like Rodri for Man City claim that they are indispensable for United! Or being mischievous you could look to see who was playing tonight and not the last two weeks and claim they are dispensable! Equally one could look at Dundee's team and say Coltart R played all three games and is net -3 goals so definitely very much dispensable for his team! Roll on next week |
| Wed, 29/01/2025 |
Dundee
Alexander Hodgson
Deven Ghelani
John Dawes
Mark Davies
Nick Warner
Oliver Gorton
Rupert Coltart
Simon Gillespie
|
3 |
Dundee United
Gordon Baker
Hugo Fuller
Jhon Bravo
Michael Davies
Paddy Inglis
Paul Sharp
Pete Davies
Steve Davies
|
5 | Another thumping by United. United were stronger and penned Dundee back but Dundee were not clinical in the chances they had whereas United were. Granted of the 8 goals scored by both teams 5 were either wicked deflections, back passes from one team to the other team's striker or in the case of Coltart R when in gaol and played a pea-roller of a pass simply tripped over his own feet and then tried to blame the pitch! The other three goals were really nicely worked goals by United that split apart Dundee. One of note was Mike Davies top left corner inside foot finish from about fifteen yards out after United had strung six/seven passes from goal. Can Dundee get out of this losing run soon? |
| Wed, 22/01/2025 |
Dundee
Alexander Hodgson
Charlie Morgan
Deven Ghelani
Jan Janecek
Mark Davies
Oliver Gorton
Rupert Coltart
Simon Gillespie
|
2 |
Dundee United
Abdelilah Saham
Ben Donald
Gordon Baker
Hugo Cuddigan
Hugo Fuller
Michael Davies
Paddy Inglis
Pete Davies
|
5 | It was a long first half for Dundee as they were run ragged by United who scored five unanswered goals. Dundee didn’t help themselves with the daftest goal ever scored/conceded in the opening few minutes. Gillespie S was in goal having a chatter with Coltart R. Gillespie S rolled out the ball to Donald B who began wandering away from goal with the ball. Coltart R & Gillespie S went back to their chat oblivious to the fact Donald B had turned back in panic at the on rushing United players and played the goal back to the two of them. Coltart R did a nonchalant stepover of the ball believing Gillespie S had seen the pass. However he hadn’t until the last moment by which time he lost his balance and fell into the goal with the ball! That should have been a warning sign for Dundee but if it was they blazed past it failing to register said sign. Dundee continued doing a great impression of a gaggle of headless chickens to bring the first half to a close. A collective stern half time talk with a bit more structure meant Dundee won the second half 2-0 so maybe that’s the important thing to focus on! Like my school report Dundee must do better next week! |
| Wed, 15/01/2025 |
Dundee
Alexander Hodgson
Anton Bettink
Deven Ghelani
Jan Janecek
Mark Davies
Oliver Gorton
Rupert Coltart
Simon Gillespie
|
1 |
Dundee United
Abdelilah Saham
Charlie Morgan
Gordon Baker
Hugo Fuller
Mike Penkethman
Paddy Inglis
Paul Sharp
Pete Davies
|
2 | Dundee will be active in the transfer market this January looking for someone who can put the goal in the back of the net, preferably the opponent’s net but maybe they take what they can get! Dundee had 86% possession and at least a 7:1 shot ration yet they simply couldn’t score. United by contrast broke twice and scored twice. United are good at getting bodies behind the ball close to their goal which makes it difficult for Dundee to break down. Let’s see what next week brings! |
