Kentish Wanders 2 Irregulars 1

Puckering lost their way against the Wanderers Saturday and now face time in the wilderness of village football. They will finish the season against the all-conquering E. Imbiben and need a win to stay in the league. For manager Bert Walsham it is time to look for the positives.

"It’s not been an easy season for us but I think we’ve shown clear signs of improvement. We were in the game until the end and it wasn’t over until the final whistle. You know I wish I could be out there with the lads, but I know my place. I’ll stay on the touchlines encouraging them on."

Albert Bell, captain of the Wanderers, was blunt about Puckering’s skills. "Well they’re awful, really. You feel embarrassed to only win by one goal. The young lad can play a bit, but he’s a child amongst men. Knobbly relies on his reputation, but the only thing he can hit with any accuracy is other players. Their wingers can’t cross, the midfield can’t pass and their goalkeeper’s main attribute is that he’s so fat that he creates his own gravity and draws the ball in."