14th September - Away - Wimborne Town A
The start of the new season. And a tough first game, away to a strong and organised team in Wimborne. Having played them in a cup game some weeks earlier and holding them to a draw we had confidence in building on this.
Wimborne’s facilities were superb, and all the boys were keyed up to play what has become somewhat of our bogey team.
Unfortunately for us Jack Audrain pulled out of the game at late notice leaving us without a keeper. Oliver Allen was the volunteer to replace Jack but we soon found that losing him in defence was to prove our undoing, conceeding 3 very quick goals from the start.
A quick re-shuffle saw Oliver and Charlie change places and from here Rovers settled down and started to give Wimborne a game. Half-Time 3-0. A little pep talk gave the boys some gusto for the start of the second half resulting in dozens of chances and a well taken goal by Oliver Allen assisted by Harry Bates. The pressure on Wimborne was starting to tell with chances going begging several times, a quick break however saw Wimborne regain their 3 goal advantage.
Overall the boys should be proud of there comeback and never say no approach to the game. Mikey showed some great footwork losing two players in a single deft flick, and Charlie ‘the cat’ finding his new home when Jack is unavailable.
Man of the Match: Oliver Allen
Tags: Poole Town Rovers, Wimborne Town A