Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

THE END OF 2017

Tis the Season to be Spartan!

FIRST and foremost, I wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. 

I hope, like myself, you were able to spend it with family and friends.

Many people often use the term that Christmas is too commercialized. That we concentrate too much on the products. That we have forgotten the spirit of the festive season.

Bollocks!

Sure, there are some who concentrate on the acquisition factor. But I think those to be in the minority.

When I look out upon the world, I see lots of people going to parties and socializing with those who they may not have seen in months. Lots of cheer and merriment.

When I look at the gifts I receive, and I'll be honest, my first impression is "what did I get". 

But after a while, those things fade.

But what doesn't disappear is the fun you had with those toys.

These things are conduits into creating lasting memories.

I can still remember my fifth Christmas, and the fun I had with my Dad playing with some product. It's the laughter and the feelings that endure.

As for my Soccer teams, you have brought me many great moments.

And I hope that we have more to come!

STATS:

(SD) Brad (A)

(SD) David (G)

(SD) David (A)

(SD) Derrick (G)

Man of the Match: (SD) David

Honourable Mention: (SD) Leo

(SE) Adam (A)

(SE) Saul (G)

Man of the Match: (SE) Terry

Honourable Mention: (SE) Wayne

(SL) Talon (A)

(SL) Darren (G)

(SL) Darryl (A)

(SL) Abe (G)

(SL) Curtis (A)

(SL) Talon (G)

(SL) Steve S (GWA)

(SL) Darryl (GWG)

Man of the Match: Ross

Honourable Mention: Steve S

Keeper: Ross (WIN)

LOKOMOTIVE DRAWS FIRST BLOOD

FORMER CHAMPIONS BEAT CURRENT CHAMPIONS IN EPIC ENCOUNTER!

Kevan and Andrew attack the Ball

LOKOMOTIVE vs ENERGIE
This promised to be a high flying affair, and it certainly was.

The action was intense, as the two top rated teams battled it out for first place.

Lokomotive seemed to take the first half easily, conceding a goal on a Penalty Kick, but stealing four in the process.

In the second half, it was all Energie.

The Champions proved that their Cup win was no fluke, getting the score within one.

When the game ended, both sides had completed a grueling match.

DYNAMO
Our lads in Green were up to the task against the third place team.

Goals abounded, and our guys were pocketing their own.

It's great to see them find an offensive strength and take the ball into the opposition's twine!

STATS:
(SD) Leigh (G)
(SD) Leigh (A)
(SD) Kam (G)
(SD) Kam (A)
(SD) Brian (G)
(SD) Kam (A)
(SD) Brad (G)

Man of the Match: Leigh
Honourable Mention: Brad

(SE) Andrew (PK)
(SE) Steve R (A)
(SE) Saul (G)
(SE) Saul (PK)

Man of the Match: Mike
Honourable Mention: Allan

(SL) Darryl (A)
(SL) Vince (G)
(SL) Kevan (A)
(SL) Brandon (G)
(SL) Brandon (A)
(SL) Kevan (G)
(SL Vince (GWG)

(SL) Ross (Yello)

Man of the Match: Darryl
Honourable Mention: Vince
Keeper: Ross (WIN)

SPARTAN DERBY REACHES NEW LEVELS

GAME WILL BE FIRST MATCH BETWEEN THE FINALISTS THIS SEASON!

Back in the 2000's when the Cup was decided!

We've come a long way over the years.

Initially, the Spartan Teams were created just to give guys something to do on a Sunday night.

Wives of former players were tired of their men kicking the ball about on the street or against the garage. Usually after copious amounts of alcohol were imbibed.

They formed the team from over aged, over the hill players who just loved the game.

Although those first few years saw no wins and fewer goals, the ball had begun to roll.

Fast forward to modern times, and the Spartan Derby is three teams of men who spend more time drinking in the parking lot than playing.

But...they are having fun...and giving their wives a much needed respite from crazy antics.

The rivalry between the Blacks and Greys have been around for decades, perhaps even centuries.

But one thing is clear.
The winner of the game gets bragging rights.
And the whiner of the game has to wait till the next meeting!

STATS:

*** VfB Dynamo Game Cancelled due to Safety issue ***

(SL) Brandon (G)
(SL) Brandon (A)
(SL) Vince (G)

Man of the Match: Brandon
Honourable Mention: Darryl

(SE) Steve R (A)
(SE) Loli (G)
(SE) Loli (G)
(SE) Carlos (A)
(SE) Andrew (G)

Man of the Match: Loli
Honourable Mention: Carlos

FACEBOOK EXPLODES!!!

LOKOMOTIVE "DARLING" CURTIS SETS SPARTAN PAGE ON FIRE!

Cutis being smothered by the team...he's that huggable!

"I received this call from Facebook," reveals Baron," in the mid afternoon. They tell me they need to shut down the Facebook page for my league due to one post."

Baron takes a sip of his afternoon tea before continuing.

"I race to my tablet, which is really just next to me since I put it down to answer the phone. I'm wondering what happened. They tell me that Curtis is the number one post on their ENTIRE site. It's like a movie, from that point, where I move in slow motion, attempting to ascertain what this all means."

Local hero Curtis, who won Baron's Man of the Match two Sundays ago was trending at #2, just below Donald Trump.

"Unlike the Trumpster," joked Curtis," I have substance and grace. While I may be the best football player at any time, it's important to take things in perspective and not go too hard, or too "curtis" as the guys on Lokomotive like to say.

STATS:
(SD) Jason (A)
(SD) Brian (G)

Man of the Match: (SD) Derrick
Honourable Mention: (SD) Trevor

(SE) Wayne (Yellow)
Man of the Match: (SE) Adam
Honourable Mention: (SE) Charles

(SL) Brandon (A)
(SL) Stephen M (G)
(SL) Brandon (A)
(SL) Darren (G)
(SL) Luis (A)
(SL) Darryl (G)
(SL) Brandon (A)
(SL) Darren (G)

Man of the Match: (SL) Darren
Honourable Mention: (SL) Brandon