FM Scout FC: The Ultimate Challenge
Good Month For The Scouts!
It has been a interesting start to life in the Skrill North for FM Scout FC. There squad of 15 and 16 year olds are favourites to go up and with some of them performing so well that they are even in the Under 21 squads for there countries.
Firstly though lets look at each match individually.
FM Scout FC 1-0 Altrincham
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It was a memorable day for Jesus Wagner and FM Scout fans alike as Wagner became the youngest player in the history of the Skrill North.
FM Scout's winner came through Louis Basham as he seized on Seb Harris's mistake to score a weak effort which found its way in via the goalpost.
Enthusiastic midfielder Steven Boothman then summed up his team's performance by nearly gifting The Scouts another goal on 79 minutes.
Wagner was then forced off with a injury on the 90th minute but it was not deemed to be serious.
We played well, we were carved open several times though but Taal kept us in the match really well. I opted for 4-3-1-2 because it looked a better fit to beat a 4-4-2 formation but we are happy to get the win. Graham Taylor said after the match.
It was a day to remember for 15 year old Louis Basham as he made a scoring start to his FM Scout career in the 1-0 win.
The Sunderland born attacking midfielder was clearly delighted at making an instant impact and was greeted superbly by the delighted Scouts supporters.
Worcester 1-1 FM Scout FC
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In a totally different team and formation for Taylor and FM Scout FC Worcester enjoyed a considerable size advantage over their opponents, weighing on average 5kg more per player, but were unable to secure victory and instead took a share of the spoils on a breezy evening at Aggborough.
Diminutive striker Eoin O'Raghailligh gave The Scouts the lead with a shot from 34 yards out in the 76th minute after a dire first half, Aaron Williams equalised for Worcester after 82 minutes with a close range header.
It was indeed a day to remember for Colombian Eoin O'Raghailligh as he scored on his debut for The Scouts.
The Soledad born striker was clearly delighted at making an instant impact and was greeted superbly by the delighted Scouts fans.
It is a dream come true to play with all of my friends. I am happy to score but we should have won and they got lucky.
FM Scout FC 3-2 Barrow
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Louis Basham played the part of super sub for FM Scout FC today as The Scouts came from 2-0 down to win 3-2 at the FM Community Stadium infront of a bumper crowd of 7,427.
Experienced striker Alex Meechan gave Barrow the lead with an accurate finish in the 19th minute. Meechan added his second goal of the game with a poorly struck effort from inside the penalty area on 34 minutes.
Barrow were nearly gifted a goal on 57 minutes through Danny Cutie's lapse in concentration but they failed to capitalise on the opportunity and were punished for it on the 60th minute when Louis Basham pulled one back for The Scouts.
Young full back Boris Johnson then equalised on the 79th minute with a cross that was mishit but found its way into the net. Then with time running out Basham hit a hopeful shot from 30 yards which flew into the top corner for an amazing second half fightback.
After this match was International call ups and for Under 19s these players where called up.
Under 19's
Belgium: Abhinav Srivastava
France: Terry Henry, Kyle Erdos, Nicolas Raven and Pierre Expimas
Italy: Genzo Wakabayashi
Holland: Randy and Frans Trijbels
Under 21's
France: Jeremy Pauker
Estonia: Joel Taal
San Marino: Boris Johnson
The very best of luck to them, they all deserve it.
The last match of the month was against Colwyn Bay and this is how they lined up.
Colwyn Bay 0-3 FM Scout FC
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FM Scout had there midfield to thank on a fine summer's afternoon at Llanelian Road as they showed their strikers how to finish.
The Scouts finally took the lead when young winger Rafeal Der Silva scored a well struck effort on 46 minutes. Young winger Naveed Tahir doubled the lead with a long range effort on 61 minutes.
Young centre back Matt Wilkinson then summed up his team's performance by nearly gifting FM Scout FC another goal on 79 minutes. Things when from bad to worse for Colwyn Bay as veteran full-back Frank Sinclair was sent off and Tahir completed a 3-0 win with a free kick on 90 minutes.
Left winger Rafeal Der Silva was the best player on the park this afternoon and put in a superb performance. He will be delighted he was able to score but this impressive display was in part down to the threat he caused on occasion to the opposition defence when he ran at them with the ball.
League Table
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Taylor's Notes
I will continue to change formation and see who is going get more playing time. I have been impressed with Basham, Youre, Tahir and Wagner.
Wagner intrigues me because he only plays when he can be arsed and that will change under me. Basham and Tahir look good every time they play and Youre is the setting up king. Der Silva also impresses me a bit too.
We are joint top but lets not get carried away, we are still being ripped apart a lot of the time but our three keepers look strong and solid. Also congrats to the international call ups you all deserve them.
