RLWMFC 5-1 Brim United

Red Lion got back to winning ways this Sunday with a comprehensive, yet
lacklustre 5-1 victory over Brim United at the home of football.
With Lunny away trekking the Himalayas, fans favourite Foggy took the reins so
it was no surprise to see soon to be stepson Tim come back into the side. Skipper
Robley returned for the banned Leigh Brear and Rich Harold partnered him at
centre back as Jack moved to across to left back. Bushy, came in at right back for
James/Jordan (never sure which is which) and the 15th top goal scorer in the
Chesterfield Sunday League, Division 3, Olly Shelton, was given chance to play in
his favoured role through the middle.
It was never going to be a classic, both sides having to contend with Hurricane
Katrina throughout the 90 mins. It was Lion who started the brighter and were
rewarded with an early lead. Tim picked the ball up wide on the right, cut onto
his left, and with a blatant cross, the ball found its way into the bottom corner of
the net. Tim, who has only just finished the fruit gems from his last goal bonus,
was clearly delighted, as was gaffer Foggy who made a beeline for Mrs Garfoot
on the sidelines to celebrate the family achievement.
After Matt Chapman came off before he was sent off for his terrible tash, 1-0 was
soon doubled as some more horrific Brim United defending gave Cavey the
freedom of the area and he slotted the ball into the bottom corner with an
excellent finish. Least when he scores he talks about his goals and not some
overly complicated bet he's had. Olly 'the hotshot' Shelton then made it 3-0 after
finding more space in behind the Brim United defence and finishing well into the
bottom right corner. Olly's reputation as a goal scoring sensation is sending
ripples through the leagues and he shot straight off after the game as the
champagne was on ice for breaking into the top ten goal scorers. A proud day for
all the Shelton family.
From then on Lion really stepped off the gas and Brim United took over. However,
it seemed as though they scouted their frontline from Ashgate Croft as despite
numerous chances they never really looked like scoring with some 'special'
finishing.
Half time came and went at 3-0 but there was no change in the flow of the game
as Lion coasted and Brim United were still totally inadequate in front of goal.