Official Match Preview - vs Bridgerule

Official Match Preview

Saturday 16th January 2010

Charlestown Saints vs Bridgerule

Yes, the man Sky Sports News are hailing as the hottest, sexiest and trendiest new football manager on the block, is 26 today (thats me, by the way) So to start this blog, im gonna sing a little ditty...

"Happy Birthday to Jenks, Happy Birthday to Jenks, Happy Birthday dear Jenksy... Happy Birthday to Me!!"

Now for the official preview... weather permitting...

Bridgerule, like the Saints, entered Duchy 5 this season after proving their pedigree in Devon football. They come to St Mewan Park with a strong start to the season, having won 8 games out of 8 boasting the only 100% record in the league. They have a dynamic veteran who leads the team in Dan Tape, who on occasion this season has been seen in the Top Goalscorers charts. They currently occupy 4th spot, behind the Saints, but have an incredible 3 games in hand over us. Bridgerule are an experienced side, with an average age hitting 30+. They will be a tough team to deal with.

Charlestown welcome back Nick Mills to the club, after his long and drawn out transfer saga was resolved with the re-signing of the veteran striker. Manager Ian Jenkin was quoted "Im delighted to finally have brought Nick back to the club on a long term, undisclosed deal." Also available after completing his 35day ban is new signing Dean Dunn who joins the club as one of the biggest signings of the Duchy season. Throw in the fit again Andy Kerrigan then there is a more than welcome selection head ache.

In goal, Andrew Julia-Julian, as expected will keep his place, even with stiff competition from David John Haley.

In defense, we begin life without the injured Jon Bishop, who dropped his shoulder a little too much in the last game, and dislocated it. Gary Dunphy maybe called upon to do a job in the middle with captain Paul Stockley. At full back, Jenkin has options with Ash Phillips, Alex Hampton, Dan Lemon or even new signing Dean Dunn being able to play there.

Further up the pitch and Jenkin could easily field 6 or 7 midfielders. Osborne, Housego, Kerrigan, Mike & Rich Barnard, Dean Dunn or Nigel Paynter could fill the spots.

Francisco Silva, known throughout the land as 'Chiko' will be undoubtably leading the line, as the clubs top goalscorer, and partnering Silva up front could be either 2 goal hero from St. Mawgen, Matt Danneau or the returning Nick Mills.

Fingers crossed for dry weather.

IJ