Old Shotton Black Bull 4 V 1 Easington Lane 3 Tuns

<p>What an incredible way to end the season. Another top draw perfomance from the Bull to cap off a great second half of the season. With 7 wins out of the last 9 games we secured 1st division football for next season.&nbsp; The credit and plaudits we are now receiving from opposing teams and referees is well deserved and fully justified. How many times over the past two months I have neard "how the hell is your team not pushing for promotion".

<p>We started birightly and went at the 3 tuns from the off, again with a 3-5-2 formation.&nbsp; With lots of possesion we looked dangerous going forward from the first minute.&nbsp; The returning Wintrip had the games earliest chance but failed to capatalise on the glorious chance.&nbsp; Then disaster struck for Paul as he pulled up with a repeat of a hamstring injury that kept him out last week. Enter Chrissy Black, only 1 goal behind Wintrip in the scoring charts.&nbsp; Can he do it ??? Wintrip held his breath.

<p>Within ten minutes of coming on Black drew level on goals with Paul Wintrip with a tidy finish inside the box.&nbsp; A great team move and a sweet finish put the Bull one up, with more to come surely as the 3 tuns struggled to cope with our attacking play.

<p>The second came not long after from the reliable Leather. Dancing around like a one man Diversity in the box, he unleashed a pile driver from 10 yards past the stranded keeper.&nbsp; Jubilation and laughter soon followed as Leather gave us a celebration that will stick with me for ages. He swiftly wipped out his Nana mask, that was conveniently tucked away in his left sock, hoyed it on, and made a beeline for the hoards of Black Bull fans on the near touchline, and duly received a standing ovation. Nice 1 Geoff !!!

<p>Back to the business on the pitch we continued to furrow forward at every opportunity and the third was just around the corner.&nbsp; The solid Dean Black won the ball in his own half and advanced forward at pace.&nbsp; Spotting the ever available Roche down the right, could he pick him out, oh yes he could.&nbsp; Roche then latched onto the ball and advanced into the goal at pace (yes pace!!!!!) and drilled the ball into the bottom corner, as the clueless 3 tuns keeper stayed on his line. Half time 3-0.&nbsp; More of the same please was the message at half time.

<p>The second half was a different story as 3 Tuns came out a different team as the possesion we enjoyed in the first half was non existent.&nbsp; For some reason we struggled to cope for a while with the opposition.&nbsp; They got the goal they probably deserved. Could we dig in again and get another to kill them off.

<p>At the start of the seaon we would of collapsed at his stage, but the Bull are now made from sterner stuff, and are 100% confident in our ability.&nbsp; Confidence is a massive thing in football and the Bull are brimming with it at the minute. And it shows.

<p>With around half an hour to go Chris Black latched onto a great cross and guided the ball into the top corner off his shiny bonce. Spice boy was now top goalscorer for the season. 4-1 up - game over.

<p>The last half hour sort of drifted by with the Bull missing glorious chances to easily notch another 2 possibly 3.

<p>As we discussed after the game, the last two months has been the most enjoyable time in football I have had for some years, and its a credit to the effort and determination of the lads. You all deserve a massive pat on the back.&nbsp; I have been the first to criticise my team when its not going well, however credit where credit is due.&nbsp; Putting the Trimdon result to one side, at times we have been unplayable over the past 9 games. Its at times like this when you realise why you put so much effort into running a team.

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<p>Absolutely buzzin !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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<p>See you all on May 28th at the presentation night.

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<p>Au revoir