Well at least we had some heart...

...unlike the Hamlet first Team, in the 'big boys' game in the afternoon at Kingsmeadow, athough we did go down by the higher scoreline!
The game was on the outer pitches, at the Metropolitan Police complex,Imber Court, East Molesey, but it wasn't a case of 'we woz robbed' more of us being 'under the cosh!'. It was a younger, and quicker K's outfit that once again had, what is becoming, their annual home victory over us, to complete a comprehensive IFA double.
Matters weren't helped as a large squad, on paper, was decimated by late pull outs due to work commitments and injury, this on the day we just had twelve on parade, many the usual motley assortment of old, limited, some with a bit of talent, but all still with the famous Hamlet heart!
The less said about the game the better really, except it was an inproved Rabblers second half performance, having gone in at the break three behind. A goal was pulled back by Chris Garrett, who maintains this seasons' crown of our top domestic goalscorer, but that was it, with any chance of a Hamlet rally finally snuffed out as Ian Wright turned the ball into our own net, past a hapless Hammond, who had no chance with it, for their fifth.
Two late goals flattered the K's somewhat, but did not mask the fact that were well and truly deserved victors.











Not the most auspicious start for new manaager Mick O'Shaughnessy, who may be tempted to pull his boots back on for the IFA League & Cup 'double header' at Belair Park next week.
There follows, below, some photos I took during the game.

Thanks to Jack McInroy for allowing me to use his camera, & for posting them on here. Just click on each snap to enlarge it.

Team: Matt Hammond; Phil Baker; Steve Rickerby; Jon Tennison; Chris Wheeler; Jack McInroy; Dawn Taylor; Keri Ryan; Lawrence Marsh; Chris Garrett; James O'Shaughnessy. Sub: Ian Wright.