Quote Originally Posted by ramsbelong@jesmondpark View Post
Jesmond 3-1 in 1sts and 5-1 in reggies.

Big day for our club returning to where we belong. Yes we left on our own accord for many reasons but are more than excited to be back at Jesmond Park.

Reserves won comfortably in a grand final re-match. Although they had a few chances, I think all would agree that best team won.

1st grade was a good match, pretty even until a well taken Mussy goal hit first time on the volley. Jesmond then equalised with a quality team goal and although were under pump for last 5-10 mins went in 1-1 at break. We then got somewhat fortunate with a tap-in from a scramble following a corner and then a pinpoint cross headed home. There will be differences of opinion as our club linesman flagged to disallow the goal for offside, only for the (official) referee to over-rule as the goalscorer came from way onside. Correct decision in my opinion and well done referee.

On that note, thanks to the referee who hadn't been appointed and also to the 1st graders and officials from both clubs who helped out on lines throughout the day. Games played in good spirit. Mussy seem to have had player turnover but remain a good bunch, always happy to shake hands and have a chat afterwards. Best of luck for rest of season, we always look fwd to the return trip.
Watched the games as a neutral. Firsts looked like being a great game until it was ruined by the offside call. You must have been the only spectator at the ground (including the jesmond club linesman) who thought the striker was onside. Linesman & Ref gives it offside then ref changes his mind after the jesmond striker gets in his ear. Anyway, that's what you get when bobby refs, we all know it.

Muswellbrook res is pretty much a completely different team this year, they'll be lucky to make the semis.

Rams, why is the club so keen to play at jesmond park? Looks like a pretty rubbish ground with the cricket pitch in the middle and its terrible for the spectators considering ground isn't flat and you're too far away from the action. Granted it is a million times better than that thing you blokes played on last year!