Celtic thrashes Stoneham 2-1 in final game of the season

 It was hot and sunny and we had no subs and they had plenty ... but we had two secret weapons ... moral fiber and Captain Flicky! We lined up 4-4-2 with three of the geriatrics (me, JB and Captain Flicky) who are moving up next season. We played really well from the start with a heavy emphasis on patient possession that was rewarded with a goal from Juice who collected a long ball from Johnny G and then squeezed it around the keeper ... yes, Juice squeezed one in! Stoneham pulled one back with a goal that was clearly offside but we took the lead back with a perfectly crossed ball from Walter that Johnny G nodded in with his melon. It is just as well that we did not score more because I'm running out of fruit related comments. 

In the interest of accuracy I can state that Tom played OK and did not score. Here is Tom's fictional version of events written in a style that it strikingly similar to Wordsworth.

"The old team playing it’s final match was stellar which of course was all do to the excellent coaching by Gaffer in his last game.  As a wise move he played his best team on the field which of course included his all star goalie who was exceptional again!!!! The goalie was the main focus of the game making stellar saves left and right, reminiscent of days ago by goalie gods. It’s amazing how well he played not only stopping a multitude of shots, breakaways but, also scoring the winning goal off a beautiful cross from Walter. Truly a exceptional day by the keeper."

We ended the season in second place and almost pipped Stoneham who were one yellow card away from coughing up their top spot. It was probably a good thing that we were not aware of this because it would have been a flop fest and my comment about moral fiber would perhaps have to be revised.

The old farts are moving on to play with the even older, old farts. I have had a great time with this team and enjoyed writing this post game nonsense every week. I can certainly write up your game reports next season if you like ... the lack of factual material and details about the games should not be an issue.