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#244118 Some Hayes are Better than Others
Abberto
After two poor losses, we turned our attention to the FA Cup, with the 2nd Qualifying Round in full swing. We hosted Horsham YMCA and were looking forward to the 3rd Qualifying Round, with no legitimate reason as to why we wouldn't be able to make it.
After a great start, we took the lead. Just two minutes in and already looking good for the win. After 21 minutes, our lead was doubled and things were staying positive. However, just six minutes before half time, we conceded to reduce our advantage to just one goal. Half time arrived with a 2-1 lead in our favour.
After making two substitutions just to keep the team fresh, we took to the field again in pursuit of progress to the next round of the cup. With two more goals arriving from Jon Nouble, giving him his hattrick, and a goal from Nat Jarvis, we emerged victors with a score of 5-1. A great win and a massive boost in team confidence and morale which hopefully we can take onto the league!
#240743 Some Hayes are Better than Others
Abberto
After a relatively even first half stat wise, we seemed to find ourselves 3-1 down. This was not the way to continue demonstrating a strong presence towards the top of the table, and the team were asked to sort it out in the second 45 minutes.
Things seemed to just go from bad to worse though, as we found ourselves 4-1 down after 55 minutes. This game was out of reach now, and it was all about damage limitation. Losing by three goals would have been unacceptable, so I was happy when we managed to grab another, reducing the deficit to two. The game ended with the score at 4-2 to our opponents, who were just far more clinical on the day!
#239185 Some Hayes are Better than Others
Abberto
After a slow and incident free first half, the score was 1-0 to Hayes and Yeading, grabbing a goal moments before the whistle went to end the half. An unconvincing performance to say the least and one that needed to be improved in the second half.
However, things were not to go that way. 3 goals conceded in just over 15 minutes put as on the wrong end of a 3-1 scoreline and in danger of being humiliated. We managed to claw a goal back, but it served only as a consolation as the final whistle went and we had suffered a 3-2 defeat.
#239178 Some Hayes are Better than Others
Abberto
#239177 Some Hayes are Better than Others
Abberto
After composing ourselves, we took to the field. Our 2 previous meetings with Wealdstone had resulted in draws, and we wanted to change that today.
After an intensive first half, we were 3-0 up. The game was looking good and we were outplaying our opponents in every aspect. We just needed to stayed composed and get the win. Throwing away this lead was out of the question.
The second half was a lot closer, and was made difficult when one of our lads was sent off. Still, we managed to hold on for a 3-1 victory. We were on a great patch of form this season and were looking like this could be our promotion season. However, only 8 games in so we mustn't get too excited.
#239158 Dans Journey Around The World [FM15]
Abberto
#239112 Some Hayes are Better than Others
Abberto
The game started out very badly, with Havant seizing the lead after just 44 seconds, and scoring again on the stroke of half time. 2-0 down at the break, and we really needed to turn the game around in the next 45 minutes.
A new midfielder and striker at the break, and we took to the field, keen to see that we're no pushovers!! Turns out, we just weren't the better team on the day. A second half draw of 2-2 resulted in a full time loss of 4-2. The team is good, it just needs a little depth now.
#239104 Some Hayes are Better than Others
Abberto
The game started well, with striker Saul Williams bagging a goal after 12 minutes. The rest of the first half was pretty poor, but we were looking good for the win.
The second half started badly, conceding a soft goal at 51 minutes, bring both teams to a draw. A change of tactics and personnel, bringing on Nat Jarvis and playing a much more attacking game. The game kicked up a gear and soon, we were on the right end of a 3-1 scoreline. The final whistle came and we'd grabbed another convincing win. Easily a better season than last, even after just 6 games.
#238919 Some Hayes are Better than Others
Abberto
So, my last chance to fulfill the boards request of 8 points from 5 games came at our away fixture against Basingstoke, a team struggling towards the bottom of the league in these early stages. Could this game be my last as manager of Hayes and Yeading, or could I ensure that my journey continues at this club??
Previous meetings between the two of use seemed to give no indication as to how this game would go.
8 minutes in and we took the lead, loanee Sheriff grabbing a goal. The celebrations didn't last too long though, as we were pegged back in the 17th minute with an own goal courtesy of centre back King. Half time arrived with the score locked at 1-1, but with the Hayes and Yeading boys looking more like getting the next goal.
The second half started as the first had finished, with our opposition unable to handle our attacks, and our persistence paid off in the 57th minute with a 20 yard beauty from Beadle. Substitute Collins then scored the final goal in 87th minute, giving us a 3-1 win, ensuring the I had achieved 9 points from our first 5 league games of the season.
So our first month of the second season didn't go too badly, with 3 wins and 2 losses in our league campaign, leaving us in 6th place in the league. Not a bad start at all, but still a long way to go in the season.
#238917 Some Hayes are Better than Others
Abberto
The game started once again and we started pushing for the equaliser. However, a straight red card four our right back Vanderhyde in the 77th minute. Reduced to 10 men, we could do nothing but conceded another goal, condemning us to a consecutive defeat, 2-1 on this occasion.
So, after being told by the board that I needed 8 points from the next 5 games, I was currently on 6 points from 4 games. I absolutely must get a win in the next game, or it looks like curtains for me, and I'll be looking at the jobs section of the local papers for my next venture!
#238896 Some Hayes are Better than Others
Abberto
The first half was drab and goalless. Few chances for both teams, none of which were clear cut. We needed to sort the second half out if we were to grab a full 9 points out of 9.
The second half was very unfortunate, resulting in a 3-1 defeat. We obviously need to improve our away performances, but there were still positives to take from the game.
#238891 Some Hayes are Better than Others
Abberto
4 minutes in, a sensational goal from Beadle gave us the lead, before Williams doubled after 8 minutes. This game was heading the same way as our first fixture and we were looking good for it. By the time the half was over, we were 4-0 up. This was the great start that we needed for the season!!
The second half we decided to slow things down. We didn't want the team to start using a seasons worth of fitness in the first few games. With only one goal in the second half, we finished the game as victors, 4-1. Two wins from two games and I now only needed 2 points from the next three games to convince the board that I am still the right man for the job.
#238885 Some Hayes are Better than Others
Abberto
The expectations for this season were as follows:
The game started off perfectly, with us taking the leading in the 2nd minute. We doubled this lead in the 15th minute and added a third, unfortunately disallowed for offside. The half time whistle came and we had a good half time lead. We were dominating the game and were headed towards our first win in our first game of the season!
The second half began and we conceded very early on, cutting our lead to one goal. However, centre back Dean Inman scored to make it 3-1. Danile Wishart made it 4-1 and the final whistle went. One game down, one win!!! Great start to the season!
#238846 Some Hayes are Better than Others
Abberto
A little development here, as Dorchester Town offer me the chance to interview for the managerial position that they have. Well, pity I didn't want a new job at present. Still, nice to know that there are clubs that would like me as a manager.
#238699 Some Hayes are Better than Others
Abberto
We're also desperately trying to get some loanees into the squad but this is proving difficult. Also, our best player by far, Matthew Harriott, has left after his contract expired and he wasn't interested in signing with us again.
This is going to be another long, tough season!
#238525 Some Hayes are Better than Others
Abberto
I was then informed by the board that my job was under serious threat and ANOTHER board meeting was called. This was my last opportunity to save my early career.
So there we have it, I still have a job (just about) and I need to get 8 points from our next 5 competitive fixtures. This should be easily achievable and, with some good squad improvements, we can exceed this!
#238505 Some Hayes are Better than Others
Abberto
After beginning with the season with hopes of a top half finish, we didn't play at all well enough in many of our games. Admittedly, a lot of this was down to poor tactical decisions by myself and also a lack of activity in the transfer market, mostly regarding loans. If Hayes and Yeading were to keep hold of me, the next pre season would be a big indicator of how we were looking to perform next time around. But it could all be too little too late!
#238504 Some Hayes are Better than Others
Abberto
I approached the board and requested a new contract but was advised that due to the poor financial situation of the club, nobody was being offered a new deal at present. Could my poor handling of club finances be my undoing here?
Already dubbed 'El Sackio' by the media, this was surely to be my last game, and I really wanted to go out on a high. I set my tactics to Overload and just pummel the opposition with shots. One slight saving grace was that Joe Ansinyah had returned. Although not fully match fit, he was starting this game and I had high hopes for the lad.
The first half was all Hayes and Yeading. We were shooting from anywhere and everywhere in the hopes of grabbing a goal, and that man Joe Ansinyah bagged the first in the 27th minute. This proved to be the only goal of the half, giving us a slender 1-0 lead.
The team were sent out for the second half with just one piece of information ringing in their ears 'KEEP SHOOTING'!!! Despite all our efforts, we still only scored one more in the second half, with centre back Cox grabbing a goal in the 87th minute. A mere consolation goal was then scored by St Albans, but we had won our final game of the season 2-1.
#238501 Some Hayes are Better than Others
Abberto
Having looked at the table, Concorde Rangers need a win to all but secure automatic promotion, and I expected them to be pushing all out. But, as we have seen at points during this season, if we turn up and perform well then we have more than a good chance of bagging the spoils!
The game started off quickly, with Concorde Rangers going ahead within the first minute. Things were not looking good for the Hayes lads, especially when another goal went in after 17 minutes. Concorde were pushing hard for automatic promotion and we just didn't have the answers. We did manage to grab a goal to reduce the deficit to one, but this was null and void when Tony Stokes of Concorde Rangers bagged his hat trick on 44 minutes. 3-1 down at the half time whistle, and we needed to perform better in the second half without a doubt.
The second half was a lot more even, with both teams having chances to grab more goals. However, Hayes and Yeading just couldn't handle Tony Stokes who grabbed a fourth goal, ruining any chance of a comeback. My penultimate game was going worse than I could have expected. The stats were pretty even, but our opponents were a lot more clinical and fully deserved their win!
#238469 Some Hayes are Better than Others
Abberto
#238449 The rising Bath.... Sink or swim
Abberto
#238409 Some Hayes are Better than Others
Abberto
The first half went relatively well, resulting in 1-1 after the first 45 minutes. Things were looking good and it was a wonder that we hadn't scored more.
The second half was a lot closer, but we persevered and the final result was a well deserved 2-1 victory. I don;t remember the last time we won two on the bounce!! Things were looking up, even though these may be my last few games.
#238399 Some Hayes are Better than Others
Abberto
After a tightly contested first half, we went into the break with a 1 goal advantage at 2-1. The game wasn't won there though, and we knew we had a lot to do in the next 45 minutes to not throw this lead away.
The second half was just as tight as the first, with both teams having chances to add to their tallies. With no goals coming, fans were jubilant in the 88th minute when Hayes and Yeading thought they had made it 3-1, only to be disallowed for offside, leading to a very nervy final few minutes. However, the boys did fantastically well, holding on for a 2-1 victory, and a brief moment of release from the mounting tension.
#238385 Some Hayes are Better than Others
Abberto
#237941 Some Hayes are Better than Others
Abberto
A drab first half ended goalless, with neither team showing any signs of breaking the deadlock. Only one shot on target in the first 45 minutes, even though there were 17 shots in total.
The second half was a much more lively affair, with Basingstoke taking the lade in the 61st minute and doubling their lead in the 83rd. Another shocking performance from us and I can already see this being my only season at Hayes and Yeading. With no new contract being offered just yet, I'm very doubtful that the board will want to waste their resources.
#237936 Some Hayes are Better than Others
Abberto
#237934 Some Hayes are Better than Others
Abberto
After a rather tense first half, the score was 1-1. We weren't playing particularly well, and I think the fitness levels were really being brought into question at this stage of the season.
The second half was a dull affair with just the one goal, this time to our opposition, condemning us to a 2-1 loss. This season has not gone well at all!
#237493 Some Hayes are Better than Others
Abberto
At half time, it was looking very similar to previous games. A poor performance in the first 45 minutes as we found ourselves 3-1 down at the break. Surely we couldn't turn it around as sensationally as last time?
With no goals in the second half we lost the game 301, although we had a goal disallowed for offside and a penalty appeal shot down. Mid table mediocrity was welcoming us with open arms!
#237486 Some Hayes are Better than Others
Abberto
I think so. I changed the tactics to just go for goals, attempting to outscore the opponent each time.
#237485 Some Hayes are Better than Others
Abberto
The game did not start well for us, going 1-0 down after only 5 minutes and things went from bad to worse as we conceded again the 16th and 23rd minutes. 3-0 down at half time and the aim of 18 points from 24 was looking like a foolish idea. The team were barked at during half time, and 3 subs were made immediately.
The team talk seemed to work, as we clawed our way back into the game, being 4-3 down with just over 25 minutes to go. The the lads did the unbelievable, they bagged two goals in the final 10 minutes to turn a 3-0 half time deficit into a 5-4 full time victory!! I couldn't have been any more proud, and Joe Ansinyah showed again just how invaluable he is to the team when he is playing at the top of his game!