Friday, November 14, 2008

Inside The World of Grazz Gaff Faz

Grazzmatazz captain, Ronan Farelly spoke recently with a local radio staion about Grazz recent win over Allenton and his relationship with manager Ross Edgeworth.

Good Match?

“it was tough out there, I mean the conditions didn’t help either team, but we’re just happy to take the 3 points and move on to the next match.

What do you feel was the turning point in the game?

Probably when the teams switched halfs! Hahaha…

How would you rate your own performance between the sticks?

Well I was caught out for the first goal, it was a great attempt from their player, the wind took it and I cudnt get near it. However I made up for it with a couple of fine parries in the second half.

Have you been impressed with The gaffer this season ? He has shown his faith in you, when others didn’t. Do you feel you owe him anything?

Personally being made club captain has revitalised my performances and I want to thank him for tha., My hunger and appetite has always been there.

I know I can see your gut. Ok thanks Ronan.

Cheers.


Cronin Content With Surging Grazz

Centre-back Niall Cronin is often referred to as 'The Rock' in Grazzmatazz's defense. His determination and courage on the field are well regarded and his commiment and ability are never doubted.

Off the field Cronin never shies away from saying what he feels and has no guilt over being straight to the point and irreverently honest. However, he was in good form when speaking about his side's recent win, a sixth competitive game without defeat and a second in a row in almost unplayable conditions, claiming Grazz were edging towards invincibility.

"That's two games on the trot we've had to grind out a result in atrocious conditions. This team has now added grit and steel to the silky skills that have always been plain to see. Grazzamatazz are now surely chasing greatness.."

He did, however, return to his more ruthless side in the build up to the weekend's cup game against Sheilton Athletic. Croning did not feature in the previous game against the side, which Grazz lost, and is very keen to amend that this Saturday.

"I missed the game we lost against these lads last time so I'm just hoping to beat the chumps. Grazz for the cup(s)..."

Some might say that Cronin should be concerned that his comments might come back to haunt him. Cronin would say he does not care if they do.

Grazz Victorious In Stange Circumstances

Grazzmatazz F.C. ran out 3 -1 victors against Tallaght based outfit, Allenton. last Saturday and the side will be delighted to continue their recent run of good results. However, the game was not without its quirks and was little short of an odd affair.

The Grazz players must have been a little annoyed when, for the second consecutative game, the referee failed to turn up on time. This resulted in the first 20 minutes being played in a 'friendly' manner. When the referee did decide to show his face the game was poised at 1-1.

The man in charge, however, felt it was best the start the tie all over again amongst mounting frustrations. In diificult weather conditions, Grazz charged to a 3-1 lead with goals from player-coach Ross Edgeworth. Fionnan Gannon and a second on the trot for centre-back Paul Sadlier.

The game was not finished at this stage, though, and with 20 minutes remaining on the clock Allenton manager bizarrely but somewhat understandably took his players of the pitch as he felt, given the 20 minutes wasted waiting for the ref, that the game was finished.

Grazz will surely take the win and be more than happy that their winning streak is expanding but doubts must be cast over the orgainsational skills of the men on top for such a farce to occur.

Grazzmatazz F.C. 3 - 1 Allenton
Edgeworth
Gannon
Sadlier