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Fallon 0, Dare 1

 

Match report from Capt. Green - www.daredigital.com

Substitute Phil Wright sneaked a memorable victory over rival agency fallon last night during a blustery friendly at Maida Vale.

Captain Green gambled when he replaced Rohit Mistry with Phil Wright at half-time with the scoreline locked at 0-0, yet it was this ploy that paid off in spectacular style as Wright scored with only 10 minutes remaining, putting away a brave header past a stranded fallon goalkeeper.



1st half

The game had started competitively with fallon showing decent composure on the ball from the kick off. Dare occasionally regained possession but it soon became obvious that the game was to be won or lost physically as fallon constantly stifled our early attempts at possession.

Despite what was a period of dominance for fallon dare were just able to contain the best of their opportunities mainly thanks to some absolutely crucial tackles from both Kassam and Charlton, with Nadeem intervening.

A cruel wind would also cause havoc throughout the evening with the direction of the ball becoming increasingly unpredictable when launched over the top of both defences.

The half-time break came, the team re-grouped swiftly and calm was restored as the squad shared their concerns and advice with each other. Two changes were made with Suman making a straight swap for Dip upfront and the same with Rohit swapping for Phil Wright on the left-wing.


2nd half

The game became more even in the second half with dare beginning to show signs of adjustment to the high standard fallon had set. Confidence and belief grew stronger yet chances were few and far between as the game gradually became a crunching midfield battle. Both teams still maintained some decent chances but none looking realistic to convert.

Then would come the decisive moment in the fallon defence where the goalkeeper struggled to claim a high ball. Phil Wright had risen bravely to challenge for the high ball and with Wright intimidating the stranded keeper, the ball connecting and bounced successfully into the net securing Phil’s first 11-a-side goal in dare colours.

Fallon's spirit was far from broken after the goal, with their forwards missing three decent chances late on from close range with 5 minutes remaining. Eventually the game came to an end after some desperate clearances in the dying moments.

Overall, a defear for Fallon was harsh after they played some great football. However, their efforts were not enough to defeat the spirit of the dare squad who quite literary wanted the game more and eventually forced the goal that made all the difference:

You are fallon. We are dare.


(old picture from the Glue testimonial game unfortunately)

Team rating

8 - Nadeem Daniel
Despite struggling with his goal kicks Nadeem made a great return to the 11-a-side scene for dare and played what was his best game to date. Made a crucial low save in the 2nd half and helped the defence vocally throughout with their positioning and marking. A clean-sheet also being a dare first (I think?).

7 - James Filmer
Struggled to settle in what was an unfamiliar position in the 1st half. Had a much better 2nd half wining some crucial headers and combined well with Lathwell and Wright to contain fallon’s attacks down the left.

9 – Lee Charlton
Rarely put a foot wrong with only the occasional clearance going wide. Constantly won crucial headers and performed some marvellous lat-ditch tackles to prevent fallon all-night. Also did very to channel his aggression from what was a very relaxed referee.

7 – Captain Green
After battling the wind (and Roy>) in the 1st half the captain had a comfortable night at the back mainly thanks to Charlton's and Lexi’s timely interventions.  Struggled a little physically on this occasion with the forwards and should of been a little more committed in the tackle. Clearances were also a little too wild for my preference. However, was proud to help lead a very positive dare team to a memorable victory.

8 – James Kassam
With the wind against him more than most Kassam took some time to settle down in the 1st half with some wild clearances at times. However, he produced a stunning tackle to stop fallon from what was a simple close range finish and rescue dare during a crucial period. A strong performance 2nd half when faced against both a decent winger/full-back combination.

8 – Gary Lathwell
A good return to the scene from Lathwell. Help bring some calm to the centre of midfield and his physical presence was vital duing tough times in the midfield. Helped well all night down the left and combined successfully with Lexi on several occasions.

9 – Lexi Cherniavsky
‘The engine’ - finally returned to dare fc after weeks of excuses and absences. Lexi was crucial - upping his game to cope with the onslaught fallon were causing in the middle. In the later stages Cherniavsky absorbed a lot of the pressure from the opposition and still managed to contribute well when dare pushed forward. A match winning performance only lacking a goal to top it off.

6 – Rohit Mistry < Phil Wright
Unfortunately Rohit only had limited time to make a mark in this game and he struggled to get much service in the first period making it difficult to judge his performance. Overall, Rohit has yet to bring his fantastic 5-a-side form to the 11-a-side game. Although he has the potential to be a great asset if he can work on his appetite for the tackle.

7 – Ian Fooks
An experimental role for Fooks he seamed well suited for an opportunity on the wing after recent 5-a-side performances. However, Fooks struggled to get comfortable in the wide-role and looked a little behind the pace compared to his last outing against Glue in the middle. Had one good effort on goal and interchanged well at times, but has and can play a lot better.

8 – Roy Nayee
Provided a great range of passing and composure to the midfield, and covered very well in desperate times during the 1st half. Lost his discipline a little in the opening period but returned in the 2nd fully composed. Had a few efforts on goal but never really had a decent opportunity to finish comfortably.

Roy’s experience helped calm a busy midfield and assured an organised unit when times were tough.

6 – Kit Suman < Dip Mistry
Despite his obvious motivation for the game Suman struggled to get into his lone role against a tough defence. Service was limited and it soon became obvious he would need added support upfront to get his game going. Like Rohit, Suman excels in the close-range intimacy of the 5-a-side game but lacked the presence needed yesterday to trouble the fallon back line.

8 – Phil Wright > Rohit Mistry
Brave ‘Pip’ scored a massive goal and made a great difference in the 2nd half with his covering on the left-side. A greatly committed performance deservedly capped with a goal to finish.

8 – Dip Mistry > Kit Suman
Dip’s ability to hold and use the ball helped rescue the 2nd period for dare. From an early point he added a new dimension to our attempts at pushing fallon forward. A crucial injection of calm and composure.

Photo on Guardian website!

This is a photo we took in Sweden a couple of years back. Got runner-up in the Weekend magazine photo competition in May, theme: 'size'.

You've got to love Mr Robert Dutu

Carboard furniture

 

Ad agency Nothing in Amsterdam has had this cardboard kit inserted into their office. I am sure that I had something like this when I was a kid made of MDF.

Via PSFK

Microsoft 2019: office labs future vision

<a href="http://video.msn.com/?mkt=en-GB&playlist=videoByUuids:uuids:a517b260-bb6b-48b9-87ac-8e2743a28ec5&showPlaylist=true&from=shared" target="_new" title="Future Vision Montage">Video: Future Vision Montage</a>

Lessons: (1) It's all about the touchscreen (2) everything is great, people are happy (3) still no jetpacks.

Digital and ATL account planning payscales 2009 (the talent business)

Digital agency planners

ATL agency planners

With thanks to the Talent Business.

Again, more or less equal until you get to the senior levels - although given the current skills shortage in digital, you are likely to be able to earn more, younger, in a digital agency compared to ATL.

Account Management figures here
Creative figures here