Re: versus Athletico de Merrion, 6/6/07

Little bit negative at the start there Fats. We don’t need favours against Aggers - we just need to beat them when we play them.

Agreed that the team that loses is in trouble in terms of contending for the title. But you’re bang on when you talk about our capitulation last time. Headless chickens doesn’t even begin to describe the players’ interpretation of my clear and clever tactics.

That was the game where I realised total football was a step too far for this group of players. I think playing a more traditional Christmas Tree has suited us.

Seven - five victory.

Closely fought but deserved.

Match report is finally up on the front page of the site:

http://www.thefreekick.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=53&Itemid=26