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| Captain goes where angels fear to tread |
The Woodley boot catches Cunliffe on the side of the head and it ricochets onto the post, thankfully remaining attached to his body. But after a dose of the magic sponge Cunliffe comes back on the pitch ready once more to give his all for the Matchstick’s cause.
“Manny Cunliffe,” reflects Matchstick Men manager Tony Brazil, “our captain goes in where angels fear to tread. One of his diving headers went in but when his head hit the post that other time I thought he’d never get back on his feet. The crowd love it but this reckless behaviour has wrecked his development over the last few seasons.
“I cannot deny Cunliffe helped us win today, a victory that takes us back to second place, but he should be delegating out these dangerous duties and concentrating on another double skill jump sooner rather than later.”
Brazil gives a wry smile, “we face Modest next in a cup tie that brings back some unsavoury memories. A long time ago, when I was still cutting my teeth at this game with another team, Modest got promoted into the division I was in. I took one look at their squad and resigned from the club – moving to what was to become the Matchstick Men.
“It was a rash decision, made under the influence of drink, that cost me dear. That old team, with what I know now, could have been transformed quicker than the team I ‘hopped’ to. Now Modest come up again, but this time I’ll stand and fight not just run away.
“The manager of Modest, James, has stated that the cup is their best chance of glory this season. Which I take to mean their best eleven will be picked tomorrow night. We’ll give them a fight, but for us promotion this season is more important than a cup run – but knocking out a big club? Why not!”
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