Wag

Wednesday 25th July 2001

After yesterdays small intake, we got quite a big one today, although to be fair most of these transfers came late, late, last night and I mean late - one joining at 1.45 am. The new signings are;- (and all on loan, I must add) defender Jeremy Chandler and striker Kevin Bartley, both from Afan Lido. While three come from English sides - striker Stuart Payne from Halesowen, another striker in Margate's Phil Collins (hopefully his shooting is better than his singing!), Cwmbran Town midfielder Sean Wharton, two from Newtown AFC forward Ben Bannon and another striker in Mark Williams. Finally, and importantly goalkeeper Lee Marshall from Sutton United. God Bless you Lee! Finally someone to take shots at in training! Shooting practice here we come! But training will have to wait, still no permanent signings though, although things are starting to come together.

I decided to spring a surprise on the supporters and name three trialists in the starting line-up, they have a fair bit of pedigree - former Blackburn and Wolves midfielder Mark Atkins is perhaps the most well known, David Hughes plays in defence having been released by Barry Town while at right back we have the unfamiliar face of Somavilla, a thirty-three-year-old Spaniard - the joys of the Internet!

We line-up in a five-three-two formation - Lee Marshall in goal - a defence of Cormack, Williams, Hughes, Chandler and Somavilla - in midfield Atkins, Wharton and Bannon - up front Bartley and Price. David Hughes captains the side. I don't really know what to expect to be honest, as I write this we're minutes from kick-off and I think we'll get hammered, but it's all a learning experience.

The first half is practically a blur - but does feature two goals, we nearly go in front straight from the kick-off but Ben Bannon shoots high and wide after being teed up up by Sean Wharton and we're soon punished as Carl Muggleton's long goal kick falls inviting to Chris Brandon who in turn chips a quick through-ball over the defence. Glynn Hurst races onto it and nods it past Lee Marshall, not the best of starts but with just two minutes on the clock, we have plenty of time to recover. Which is exactly what we do. Just before half-time Bannon again has a shot, this time it's on target and forces Muggleton into a good save, but he can't hold it and following up is Matthew Price, who from an acute angle rams the ball home.

The second half lacks incident as both teams basically play out time, I decided to bring myself on at half-time in place on Ben Bannon, he'd impressed enough. But soon I'm regretting it as I last only twenty-four minutes. I'd never been the most agile of players and I don't know what went through my mind as I attempted to get on the end of a Somavilla cross, stretching too far I collided with the back post and the subsequent twisted knee it provided, fortunately it's not too serious - ten days out at most - but perhaps I should reconsider the playing aspect of my contract.

Wag

Thursday 26th July 2001

I have to say Mark Atkins, David Hughes and Somavilla all did enough last night and were soon being welcomed into the club on a permanent basis. Joining them are a whole host of players - finally we're making inroads in the transfer market; - forwards Ramon Calliste, Kurt Nogan, defender Rhodri Thomas and veteran defender Mark Hughes. While Scott Williams, a defensive midfielder joins the club as a player/coach as does Neil Rimmer, a right winger. Defender Darren Bradshaw, midfielder Laurence Laffan and Dutch midfielder Jan-Harm Schippers. Austrian forward Michael Peischi, French defender Ludovic Troussier, forward Danny Stevens, defender Simon Morgan, midfielder Valentine Owen, The permanent signings mean some of the loan ones will be returning to their clubs, I'll make a decision about this tomorrow but tonight gives the club another game - English Premiership side Everton coming to the 'Morfa'

I decide to give some of the permanent signings a go tonight so we line-up with goalkeeper Lee Marshall as the only loan player in the starting eleven. As it is the new players don't start well and as in the Chesterfield game we concede early, just this time it's twice and we don't come back. Thomas Gravesen and Tomasz Radzinski the scorers as Everton stroll to a 0-2 victory. It's a good run out and we don't embarrass ourselves in front of a crowd of 1,529. Former Cardiff trainee David Hughes looks the pick of the new signings.


Friday 27th July 2001

One of the hardest things in management must be telling someone you've got to let them go. Fortunately the loan signings all take it well and aren't too despondent, returning to their clubs are defenders Cormack, Chandler and E. Williams as are the strikers five - Bartley, Collins, Gilmour, Payne and M. Williams all surplus to requirements.

Part of the reason for this is today saw eight new faces arrive striker Clive Mendonca, midfielder Craig Draper, left back David Blair, midfielder Jeremy Goss, midfielder Leon Bell and left sided utility man Jamie Michael, goalkeeper Lee Worgan and forward Andrew Martin.

This influx of players has come as a surprise to me, when I made my plea I didn't expect such an interest, although it's certainly good to know their are players out there.

Wag

Saturday 28th July 2001

I decide to terminate the loan contracts of three more players - Matthew Price, Sean Wharton and Ben Bannon all go home. This leaves Lee Marshall as the only player on loan at the club. We've got a squad of around thirty players now, not bad going. I expect some to stay the course but I think a few may be gone by the end of the season, whatever happens I know it's going to be a long hard trek.


Sunday 29th July 2001

While the Everton game provided nothing more than a fitness booster this afternoons game against Peterborough should give us a decent indication on the quality of the squad. The Second Division side have some excellent players however so I don't expect a walk in the park, as it were.

I make several changes to the squad but most notable are - Lee Worgan in goal in place of fellow 'keeper and Lee - Marshall, while Clive Mendonca partners David Stevens up front, Kurt Nogan dropping to the bench.

We start well and after some sustained pressure take the lead - Mendonca making light of having only been with the team for a couple of days by lashing home the ball from just inside the box with just fourteen minutes on the clock. It's the only goal of a lively first half but it's equalised just two minutes into the second half when Ryan Semple curls home a delightful thirty-yard free kick. Both sides trade chances but it's Peterborough who come out on top and with just seven minutes to go Callum Willock lashes the ball home having been found by Andy Legg. It finishes 1-2 but I'm full of confidence that we're nearly ready for the league and on that performance we should do well.


Monday 30th July 2001

Looking back at yesterdays entry I feel I should say that when I say 'well', I mean above last, preferably mid-table. I'm not expecting miracles.

On the playing squad front I'm still on the search for another goalkeeper or two, with the loss of the loan signings we now have twenty-seven players on our books, including myself. It's a large squad for this level but I think it's necessary, at least for now.

In other news Port Talbot Town appoint former Liverpool, Aston Villa and Ireland international Ray Houghton as manager. Like me it's his first managerial job, although I'm sure his contacts book will be a hell of a lot bigger than mine! I guess that's just one of the problems with being a complete novice and a failed professional though, I wonder who in say ten years time will have had more success?


Tuesday 31st July 2001

One goalkeeper who won't be joining the club is Andy Marriott, the former Welsh International doesn't like the terms we've offered him and he thinks he can get a better deal elsewhere. I admire his honesty but if he can't find another club we'll be happy to offer him a contract.

Rhyl make a surprise appointment, following Port Talbot in appointing a well known ex player - Vinny Jones is the recipient this time, hanging up his boots to take over.

Wag

Wednesday 1st August 2001

Another game today, as we finish our pre season with the arrival of First Division Reading to the 'Morfa.' We line up as we started against Peterborough and make a fine start David Stevens scoring from fully twenty-yards with a curling effort that leaves Marcus Hahnemann stranded. Three minutes later Reading are level though - Steven Sidwell tapping in from close range after Lee Worgan saved well from Dave Kitson. Both goals came inside the opening twelve minutes and no more were scored in the first half.

At half time Val Owen and Laurence Laffan come on for Jeremy Goss and Neil Rimmer respectively as I look to spice up the midfield but it's Reading, as expected who are doing more of the running and they take the lead when talented forward Dean Morgan scores with seventy-two minutes gone. It finishes 1-2 but I don't mind, we've shown again we can hold teams way above our current level.


Thursday 2nd August 2001

I finally make my return to training today, it's a welcome one on my part but I don't really want to play very much this season - the management side of things is weighing too heavily on me at the moment, it's stressful at any level.

Today also marks the arrival of three new players. All with experience of playing in England and all on free transfers! The most experienced of which is Neil Pointon - well known for spells at Everton and Oldham he's still a fine left back - even at thirty-six. Another defender Chris Scott is a lot younger at just twenty-two, he's played fourteen games for Burnley in his three years with them while Matt Coupe used to be on the books of Swindon Town as a youngster but has more recently been playing Non-League football in the West Country - he's a forward and looks fairly good.


Monday 6th August 2001

So with just twelve days to go until our opening fixture away at Connah's Quay I've decided to take stock of my so far short time as manager of Airbus.

I've been in charge for just sixteen days, I can't believe this - it feels like so much more (I don't know whether that's a good or a bad thing) - I've signed a staggering twenty-eight players! As yet none have left (not counting the loan signings I sent home).

The current squad is buckling down in training, clearly looking to impress myself and fellow coach Scott Williams - at just twenty-six he's got a big part to play this season both on and off the pitch. So far most of them are, It's going to be difficult when it comes to picking my first side, but it's a nice difficulty to have.

gino

This is great Wag. Shame you had to blow it by signing the evil one Kurt Nogan and the equally poncy Chris Scott, but that's just a Burnley thing! I'm enjoying this!

Wag

Sorry, but well needs must hehe

Wag

Wednesday 8th August 2001

The search for another 'keeper continues, this time it's former Wrexham youngster David Walsh turning us down. The twenty-one year old preferring the lure of Llansantffraid's finest T.N.S. And with European football a possibility, who could blame him?
One player who is still available though is Andrew Marriott, I give him a phone call and we offer him another contract. He's thinking it over as I write this. I find it astonishing a player of his supposed quality is still available, after all a few seasons ago Andy was rated as one of the best goalkeepers outside of the top flight, but a lot has changed since his Wrexham days and like so many more before and no doubt after it looks like he's been consigned to the football scrap heap, something I'm more than accustomed to.

One thing this is making me realise is how lucky we were to sign Lee Worgan. He may only be eighteen but he's a bright prospect and I was surprised Wimbledon released him, at the moment he's going to be starting the season as first choice, how many other players his age can say that? Especially in such a specialist position.


Thursday 9th August 2001
I went to watch the Welsh Premier's only remaining European entrant tonight - Total Network Solutions, and saw them come away with an impressive 1-0 home win against Slovenian side Primorje in the Uefa Cup Qualifying Round. Several players impressed me, notably defender Richard Duffy, who looks far more experienced in his play than his eighteen-years would normally suggest while substitute striker Nicky Ward, who came off the bench to head home his sides eighty-seventh minute winner, also looks to be a decent player.

On my way back I wondered if I would ever get the chance to manage Airbus in Europe, I'd had the fortune to play a few games whilst at Barry Town. One thing for sure is that the money involved would certainly be a boost to the club, the debt just keeps on growing.


Monday 13th August 1999

It's been a few days since I last wrote, mainly because I've been throwing myself into training to try and get myself fit for the start of the season. Also I've had a number of interviews and potential players to get in touch with so just haven't had the time. Unfortunately none of the players did sign so it was basically a wasted venture but this morning I got a nice surprise...

Andy Marriott phoned me first thing, he's accepting the offer of a contract - it's great news for me but not so great news for Lee Worgan - who had expected to start the season as first choice. Lee is actually very good about the news though, he realises that Andy at thirty and with five full Wales caps to his name will be the first choice, after all Lee has time on his side.

For Marriott it's a chance to finally get some first team action having made just two appearances in the last four seasons. He's signed a three year contract but I wouldn't be surprised to see him moving on before that - at his age and with his ability he could easily play at Division Two or Three standard in England. It does concern me that we've signed him so easily (not including his initial refusal) but I can't foresee him giving us any problems. One things for sure, with just five days until the start of the season it's a welcome signing.


Tuesday 14th August 2001

I had expected two Spanish players to join in with training today but neither showed and I later received a phone call from someone acting on their behalf that said they'd been delayed.

It later turned out they'd simply been offered the chance of a trial at Wrexham, and taken it. It would have been nice to know but never mind. I feel sorry for right back Somavilla, he was getting quite excited at the thought of being able to converse in his native tongue - poor guy.

It'll be interesting to see what becomes of the two players, one things for sure I doubt they'll be coming here in a hurry although stranger things have happened.

Wag

Wednesday 15th August 2001

If I thought our Spanish connection was going to be one of the only things giving the Welsh Premier a bit of a continental feel this season then I was wrong, very wrong.

CPD Porthmadog pulled off an interesting coup today signing Jimmy Gustavo Montanero - an Ecuadoran International with seventeen caps nonetheless, he is forty though, but what the hell happened there? I can't be the only one thinking that this is a seriously strange transfer can I? Others have also taken place;- Afan Lido will have former French International Philippe Vercruysse up front next season. Caersws and Bangor City both possess midfielders from the Faroe Islands and Welshpool are likely to have Bulgarian Bontcho Guentchev up front alongside former Jamaican International Chris Dias.

Who said that the Welsh League couldn't attract players anymore! Perhaps one day we'll see some Brazilians turning out for Airbus at the Morfa.


Thursday 16th August 2001

Scout Lee Evans has been a busy man lately, after all look at all the players we've signed - he came up trumps again today as we signed two youngsters who both look to have an excellent future in the game. At just sixteen Chris Parry is the younger of the pair, we're his first proper club and he's delighted to sign for us - he's a left back but possesses a free kick to match any Beckham or Zidane - perhaps he could be our Sinisa Mihajlovic, I wish!

The other play has slightly more pedigree having come from Ipswich Town, he's also a year older, but again is left sided. Robert Dickinson is his name, a forward or attacking midfielder he could be pushing for a first team place by the end of the season but for now like Chris will have to settle for reserve team action.

One of the most important aspects of my job this season and from now on will be to help improve Airbus' Youth Programme, it'd be nice to think that one day we could have an academy that will supply players year after year. For now it's just a pipe dream but self sufficiency would be nice.


Friday 17th August 2001

As it's the eve of the season I think it's time to look at the squad list for the coming season.

<pre class="ip-ubbcode-code-pre">Airbus UK SquadNo Name Position(s) Nat Born Age Caps Gls Wages Expires Value------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Atkins, Mark DM RC ENG 14.8.68 33 - - £180 21.4.04 £14K - Bell, Leon M RC ENG 23.9.80 20 - - £180 21.5.04 £7K - Blair, David D/M L WAL 8.1.70 31 - - £95 21.5.04 £4K - Bradshaw, Darren D/M C ENG 19.3.67 34 - - £180 21.5.04 £3K - Calliste, Ramon S C WAL 16.12.85 15 - - £85 21.5.04 £18K - Coupe, Matthew F RC WAL 7.10.78 22 - - £180 21.5.04 £28K - Dickinson, Robert AM/F LC ENG 27.11.83 17 - - £70 12.5.04 £14K - Draper, Craig M L WAL 4.12.82 18 - - £75 21.5.05 £10K - Goss, Jeremy AM C WAL 11.5.65 36 9 - £180 21.5.04 £14K - Hughes, David D C WAL 1.2.78 23 - - £75 21.5.04 £20K - Hughes, Mark D C WAL 3.2.62 39 - - £90 21.5.04 £3K - Laffan, Laurence AM R WAL 13.5.80 21 - - £75 21.5.04 £9K - Marriott, Andrew GK WAL 11.10.70 30 5 - £200 8.5.04 £50K - Marshall, Lee GK ENG 18.9.73 27 - - £100 21.5.02 £4K - Martin, Andrew F RC WAL 28.2.80 21 - - £110 21.5.04 £30K - Mendonca, Clive S C ENG 9.9.68 32 - - £180 21.5.04 £24K - Michael, Jamie D/AM/F L WAL 25.10.78 22 - - £75 21.5.04 £16K - Morgan, Simon D/DM RC ENG 5.9.66 34 - - £180 21.5.04 £3K - Nogan, Kurt F RC WAL 9.9.70 30 - - £180 21.5.04 £20K - Owen, Val M C WAL 17.2.72 29 - - £180 21.5.04 £24K - Peischl, Michael F RLC AUT 20.10.82 18 - - £180 21.5.04 £20K - Pointon, Neil D L ENG 28.11.64 36 - - £180 21.4.04 £3K - Rimmer, Neill AM R ENG 13.11.67 33 - - £180 21.4.04 £14K - Schippers, Jan-Harm DM RL HOL 16.3.73 28 - - £180 21.5.05 £26K - Scott, Chris D RC ENG 10.7.79 22 - - £150 21.5.04 £16K - Somavilla D R ESP 7.1.68 33 - - £180 21.5.04 £20K - Stevens, Danny F C ENG 10.9.80 20 - - £75 21.5.04 £5K - Thomas, Rhodri D R WAL 21.10.77 23 - - £160 21.5.04 £26K - Troussier, Ludovic D C FRA 27.9.69 31 - - £180 21.5.04 £24K - Waggett, Jamie M/F RC ENG 6.10.64 36 - - £110 1.7.06 £3K - Williams, Scott DM C WAL 7.8.74 27 - - £110 21.5.05 £7K - Worgan, Lee GK WAL 24.3.83 18 - - £90 21.5.04 £7K </pre>

Nice isn't it? A sprinkling of experience but mainly players with something to prove. Perfect for our first season in the Welsh Premier

Wag

Saturday 18th August 2001

Having failed to register a single win in pre-season I was expecting somewhat of a tough test against Connah's Quay Nomads. I would have been whatever had happened in pre-season to be honest but with that hanging over me it made my stomach feel just a little bit tighter as I watched us warm on up the lush surface of their Deeside Stadium. It wasn't long before I was joining in though, I didn't have time to muse today after all I was starting in central midfield, yes, I had named myself it was an important match and even at thirty-six I felt I could do a job. Ditching the 3-5-2 formation that I had used in pre season I decided to switch to a 4-4-2 and we lined up like so -

Andrew Marriott; Jan-Harm Schippers, Neil Pointon, David Hughes, Simon Morgan; Scott Williams (c), Neil Rimmer, Jeremy Goss, Jamie Waggett; Danny Stevens, Clive Mendonca

On the bench - Lee Worgan (gk), Darren Bradshaw, Val Owen, Michael Peischi and Kurt Nogan.

We started well and had the better of the first half Clive Mendonca hitting the woodwork while fellow striker Danny Stevens also went close after being put into the area by myself. Where we had controlled the first half it was Connah's Quay who had the better of the second and it was they who scored the only goal of the game with just over an hour gone. The excellent Tommy Mutton driving home after a mistake by yours truly had gifted Sam Pugh the space to find him. It takes a big man to admit you've done wrong sometimes but I hold my hand up today, we didn't create much though which is a worry. Hang on wasn't that my job?

While we sat in fifteenth place according to the the opening days league table it was T.N.S who sat top after an impressive 3-0 win at Afan Lido (Frenchman did play, although didn't play well). Jon Keaveney was the star of the day though hitting a hat trick as Rhyl beat Carmarthen Town 3-2, we'd looked at Jon in pre season but choose Danny Stevens instead, although I would have preferred both.


Sunday 19th August 2001

We have an International in our midst today as it was announced that Andrew Martin was in the Wales Under 21 squad for the match against Northern Ireland in twelve days time. Fair play to him, although he's not in my immediate plans I do rate the young forward and he should see some playing time soon enough.

It came as a surprise to both him and the club but he'll always go down as our first International - although not at all full level, should he play. Which is nice.
I'm not overly down about yesterdays result, it's a shame yes, but we thirty-three more games this season starting next Saturday at home to Aberystwyth and I know for a fact we won't lose them all (I bloody hope not anyway).


Tuesday 21st August 2001

I've made an executive decision today, I won't be playing in our next match - my place will go to Val Owen instead, this is partly due to not cutting it in training but more to do with the fact that I think others can do a better job than me in the middle of midfield, I was always better behind the front two or up front I'm not a central midfielder and at thirty-six I never will be. Although it's a few days away I tell Val he's starting and he's overjoyed, he once hit twelve goals for Northwich Victoria playing in a similar position - a return like that wouldn't go amiss this season.


Thursday 23rd August 2001

It's strange you know, training at the Aircraft field and playing at the 'Morfa,' I can't help wondering if we'll ever play back in our real home, with debts over £400,000 it's unlikely any improvements are going to be made soon anyway. I wonder what Mr Sutton is up to, I haven't seen him for a while, according to his secretary, who coincidentally also doubles up as the kit woman he's gone on holiday to Portugal - nice for some isn't it?

Back in training today I went over with the lads what I want from the weekends game - a win. Although I'd secretly settle for a point. I do have a nice quandary now though having just finished watching the reserves beat their Aberystwyth counterparts 3-1 - it mainly revolves around Andrew Martin, as the fast front man scores one and sets one up in an all action display that gives him the man-of-the-match award. Robert Dickinson and fifteen-year-old Ramon Calliste are the other scorers. Chris Parry also impressed me, especially as he was playing in an unorthodox central defensive position.

It's also nice to hear news from Slovenia that T.N.S have made it through to the First Round of the Uefa Cup, they lost on the night but won the penalty shoot out 4-2 much to the delight of manager Ken McKenna so I'm told.

Wag

Saturday 25th August 2001

I watched Porto beat Valencia 1-0 last night to lift the European Super Cup, I'd do anything to have a midfielder like Maniche in our squad...ah maybe one day, anyway more important things are afoot...

After much deliberation I've decided Andrew Martin makes the squad, but not only that - he'll also partner Clive Mendonca upfront, David Stevens drops to the bench. I feel sorry for David he has done nothing wrong and he knows this but at this level it would be stupid to leave out an Under 21 International, wouldn't it? One player who won't be taking part is Kurt Nogan, which makes my decision to take a place on the bench slightly easier - Kurt fell badly in training yesterday so misses out for at least a month with a damaged shoulder.

It's clear Aberystwyth are no mugs but it's up who have the better of the first half despite again failing to get on the score sheet - Martin is at the core of everything heading over inside ten minutes and hitting the bar with another a minute before half time. I bring myself on for the second half in place of Clive Mendonca who was carrying a slight knock - ok I admit I did kick him in the tunnel at half time, but shush.

I should have scored with my first touch, powering a header at goal but Richard Morgan produced an excellent parry before then blocking Martin's follow up. I've scored a fair few goals in my time, too many to mention. I don't mean to be boastful I just actually don't know how many, no one seems to have kept much of a record, anyway back to the match. My introduction did seem to make a difference as my power helped outfight the Aber' defence but it wasn't until eight minutes to go that we took the lead. Neil Rimmer shooting home low from the edge of the box after Jeremy Goss had combined with Martin, his first goal for the club. And then with just two minutes to go, the moment the crowd had all been waiting for Owen finds Waggett inside the box, just the keeper to beat, he shapes to shoot. But no, he's squared it to Martin, who tucks it away to score! Perhaps I could be a creative midfielder after all? One thing for sure is that Andrew Martin has had one hell of a week, Under 21 call up then scoring on both reserve and full team debuts - that'll take some beating.


Monday 27th August 2001

I'm writing this from home today, as I decided to give the lads the last two days off for the win - I think it was appreciated and I hope its reciprocated by a good performance in our League Cup group game on Wednesday. We face Porthmadog who currently sit atop the three team group having beaten Cwmbran Town last week in the opening game, I'm expecting a tough test and I might even give myself a start.


Wednesday 29th August 2001

As it was I didn't start in the end instead preferring to stay on the touchlines and even a thirty-eighth minute injury to Clive Mendonca didn't see me strip off and get on - instead I gave Danny Stevens a chance - which thankfully he took. The match itself was fairly one-sided we dominated from the off and Jeremy Goss scored a stunning volley after getting on the end of an Andrew Martin knockdown - fourteen minutes on the watch and 1-0, easy! But it wasn't until the final moments of the match that we made things safe. Goss was again involved this time playing a nice square ball inside his marker for Stevens to race onto and crack home. Not a bad time to score your first senior goal for the club. It finished 2-0.


Thursday 30th August 2001

Well on one side I'm overjoyed about last nights performance but on the other I'm feeling deeply down as I've just heard that Clive Mendonca will miss the next six months of the season with injury, but not the one he sustained in yesterdays match which was just a slight strain in his knee, further tests today showed he's actually carrying a severe knee injury. He'll be missed but I can't help thinking that at thirty-two, it's perhaps a step too far.

But while one player faces the possibility of a bleak near future it'll be good news for Danny Stevens who can expect to see a lot more playing time, and there is always the wise head of Kurt Nogan if he's needed. One thing I'm not short on is strikers, thankfully.


Friday 31st August 2001

Well our Under 21 International not only played but also captained his side in a 0-0 draw at the Millennium Stadium tonight, a proud moment for Andrew Martin, his family and the club. Chances were few and far between with his strike partner Leon Jeanne going the closet to breaking the deadlock.

It was in all honesty a bit of a strange line-up most of the players came from Welsh Non-League clubs and their are one or two I will definitely be keeping an eye on. It's a pity I don't have any money to spend.

Closer to home our reserves - inspired by Ramon Calliste (two goals) defeated their Afan Lido counterparts 4-1. Chris Parry again impressed in an unfamiliar central role, he actually opened the scoring striking the ball home from long range after a corner kick had been cleared. Jamie Michael got the other goal from the penalty spot.