The combination of
Cashmere Wanderers and Christchurch United’s under 19 players has been
galvanised under the Cashmere United Christchurch Wanderers Super Youth team,
which is a helluva mouthful and needs at least two breaths when doing the team
“shout” after the game (and one for the Ref).
The team came together in January-ish with the United lads adding experience and
fortitude to the younger members of the squad. Add to this a few talented South
American imports and we were off to prove that we belonged in the Super Youth
League.
Highlight of the round,
a two nil loss to CBHS (they score on average 5.2 goals per game.
Lowlight of the round, a
two all draw with Christ's College (it felt like a loss)
|
Shaun McGowan (Keeper) |
| The voice at the back, Shaun’s years in goal is invaluable. The
athleticism of a Gazelle with the body mass of a Buffalo, he knows what being
between the sticks is all about. Likes to sleep in the car before practice. |
| Sam “the Cuttenator” Cuttance (Defender) |
| Sam has a Rottweiler attitude, “you have the ball, I want the
ball”. Took a while to break into the playing eleven, but has made every post a
winning one. The left flank isn’t appealing to any opposition winger. |
| Sam Mowat (Defender) |
| Fast and reliable, not the tallest man in the team but a rock
at the back. Has been known to clean his boots occasionally and enjoys the
occasional reflux chuck at training ! |
| Reagan “Reag’s” Ridell (Defender) |
| Multi functional ex athletics convert, Reags can play most
positions but suited to attacking from the back or midfield. Wayne Rooney
not-look-a-like. |
| Michael “Red Card” Ross (Defender) |
| One of the twin towers at the back, ex Goalkeeper come
fullback, is unbeatable in the air. Red carded for a good save first game up.
Guess those keeper instincts are still alive and well with Mike. Winning the
play off stakes to own the “Dork of the week award” |
| Dayle Clark (Defender) |
| The other of our Twin towers. Dayle’s close control and tight
marking complement our defence. Dayle’s Futsol skills are as legendary, as his
bad taste haircut. |
| Josh Gardiner (Mid Field) |
| Brendan has your socks Josh !! Fastest man in the squad and
hanging out for a shot at striker. A founding member of the Cashmere United,
Newcastle shirt wearers club. |
| Lee “Tank” Gallagher (Mid Field) |
| Another player who took a while to warm up continues to make a
valuable contribution to the team each week, and sales of “hair product”
nationally. Lee’s the man in charge the of crowd restraint barrier and the
unofficial Cashmere United Supporters Website |
| Ricardo Morino (Mid Field) |
| From Brazil, Ricardo enjoys the left flank and beating players.
Has potential, just have to use the Portuguese interpreter. |
| Sebastian Cortez (Mid Field) |
| Another South American import, from Chile. Sebastian’s silky
skills beat most down his favorite right hand flank. Has a corner taking style
similar to the Eddie the Eagle’s ski jumping technique. |
| Vini Surnametoohardtospell (Mid Field) |
| Another Brazilian lad, hard to stop when he is on his game. Bit
of a sook when it comes to playing in the rain or cold nights at practice. Plays
like a young Souness. |
| Evan “Ev” Jones (Mid Field) |
| Jose Mourinho would be proud to have our Vice Captain in his
squad. Ev’s vision and control make a difference in our midfield and complements
the talent in Ry and Bendon. Unlucky to leak details of his birthday to the
squad. |
| Bredan Kircher (Mid Field)(Captain) |
| Captain Kircher, the engine room of the midfield, superb
leadership qualities and body art. Cashmere United’s own Patrick Vierra,
“Bendon” is a dominant figure in the centre of the Park. |
| Ryan McGloin (Mid Field) |
| The Emanual Petite of the Team, Ryan’s skills speak louder than
words. Likes to Bus to practices and is challenging the Tank for the “Hair
Product” Cup! |
| Geordie “T bone” Dann (Striker) |
| One of the three Newcastle fans in the squad has developed a
concerning disrespect for referee’s equipment. A bollocking frontrunner in the
same mold as Jonah Lomu. |
| Steven McRae (Striker) |
| A lethal finisher, Steve makes an impact every game and is not
slow at correcting referee’s or vocal spectators in their mistaken opinions.
Rumored to replace Michael Owen’s at Real Madrid next season. |
| Nathan “Nath-o” Ainsworth (Striker) |
| Never concerned about getting to the game on time, Natho in
invariably late. A multi-skilled player, Natho has played in goal, at fullback,
in the midfield and in his preferred position as striker. Time for another goal
Natho. |
| Mark Anderson (Manager) |
Mark is the team mascot masquerading as water-boy, keeper of
the first aid kit, and personal chauffer to restricted license members of the
squad.
Mark is currently studying statistics at the Cashmere United College of Sports
Education under the tutelage of Prof. Veitch. An enthusiastic hacker, Mark does
a good job on the sideline for the team. |
| Ron Veitch (Coach) |
| Your not Sir Alex, Ron, but good try. |
