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I think most players have now decided who they want to play for and which team, so we can now get on with running a club that EVERYONE should want to play for.

All players when they sign to play for Fishponds Old Boys should accept being picked for any team on their ability to be able to perform for that team at that level, and nothing else.

The first team seemed to have been carrying on from most of last season in losing by the odd goal. Chris and Ian were particularly disappointed because defeats at home to South Glos. and Old Georgians and at Avonmouth should all have netted some points, which meant we were in an all too familiar position - at the bottom.

However the last two results have been more encouraging with a hard fought 3-3 draw at Ashton United, after being in the lead 2-0 at one stage, and a thumping 4-0 win at home to Stoke Gifford last week, Sam Payne again showing what an assett he is by scoring a hat trick.

The new signings have fitted in well, more about them next time, and it is good to see Nick Lee back after his injury. Josh Sargent, unfortunately has a while to go yet before his return, but his brother Luke has been a capable deputy. Jack Payne and Lee Slateford prove a solid barrier when they are both playing, Pat Watson, Danny Yeomans and Mike Pullin are again ever present in the team. Unfortunately it seems as if Darren Coole cannot commit himself to Saturday football so we have lost a valuable member of the team.

More to come ..............