Where do i start....

Plyd 18 , W - 10, D - 2, L - 6

Man of the Match :

Blu = 3 / Andrew = 4 / Greg = 2 / Jack = 2 / Sudais = 3 / Tom = 2 / Luke = 1 /TEAM = 1

Goal scorers :

Tom = 17 /Tarun = 2 / Mat = 6 / Blu = 1 / Andrew = 8 / Sudais = 2 / Jack = 1 / Edward = 2

When i used to play, I could never quite understand how at training my manager used to tell us, that we had ruined his weekend !!!!.... never really knew what he meant, and had always thought that he was taking this all too seriously.

But now standing on the side of the pitch, I can understand maybe what was going through my old managers head BUT the difference between him and I is that..... Football makes my weekend, and I absolutely love watching the TEAM develop, play, learn, smile and frown from week to week.

At times, you do stand and think, 'they aint listening'... but they do... they try and throughout this season the boys set themselves a benchmark...... and i got to say, i was worried that they couldnt live upto it.... but they surpassed any expectations i had and they made their game good.

Riverside do not give up, they dont argue between each other, their support is fantastic, the parents cheer both teams throughout the game..... and the players try to play the simple but beautifull game.

As the games ticked past, and we approached Xmas, League Winners was being talked about. Not from me, but the players !!!.... they had a chance. The other teams were now turning up and knowing they had a hard game in store..... Even some other managers were telling me that they only wanted to beat Riverside, they didnt even care about others but just wanted to beat us....!!!!... That is actually a huge compliment to the players.

Maybe towards the end of the season, the boys psychologically 'lost' the league, the last run of results proves that..... but.... they never gave up....

Tom celebrated netting his 50th in two seasons !!!!!.... an amazing acheivement...

I havent scored 50 in my entire career !!! and i know steve would say that i was too worried about messing up my hair to head the ball !....

Overall, its been a great season, and as we move towards next season, I feel confident that our passing game will stand us in good sted.

Well done boys, i have had a great season, and its been a pleasure watching from the side.....

I cant wait for next season.................

Jays needed a win or a draw to win the League, and played like they wanted it..... Riverside rose to the challenge and played with pride.

Riverside created chances and left themselves a little open at the back, resulting in Greg pulling off the save of the season. The ball flying into the top left corner, and somehow Greg grew wings and pushed the ball around the post. It was a magnificent saved bringing thunderous applause from both sets of Supporters.

Jays kept up the pressure and played some nice football, but Sudais and Blu held firm and cleared up at the back. Tom carrying an injury was doing his best for the team, whilst Tarun decided to run at Jays. This proved to be key in making some excellent opportunities.

As the end of the half approached, Jays broke through and finished off a fine move, making in 1 - 0 to the home team.

A quick change of tactics, and personnel and Riverside went into the second half hungry for an equaliser. Sudais made some fantastic challenges at the back, and Jack slotted in alongside him. Tom then had to come off, and Edward went up front.

More chances came and went, and Riverside knew the clock was ticking down. So they stepped up the tempo, and the game changed ........ Jays started to tire, and get caught out of position, and more chances went begging.

At the final whistle, Jays ran out the victors and Riverside cheered and applauded the newly crowned League champions.

Sudais was awarded the man of the match, with a superb display of reading the game and excellent timing in the tackles... well done Sudais.

Collier Row proved strong opponents. Both teams have played each other so many times, that they know each others game and formation inside out.

A good end to end game that proved literally a game of two halves.

Collier Row scored 2 goals in quick succession, with some good pressure and passing. Greg in goal tried in vain to hold onto one of the shots, but the ball bounced away leaving Collier Row quickest to react to the ball, and netting for 1 - 0.

As the first half rolled on... the ball bounced loose onto the edge of the box, resulting in only one place the ball was going to end up. Thankfully the net was in place otherwise the ball would still be flying !!.

Into the second half, Riverside brushed off the cobwebs and took the game to Collier Row. Chance after chance occured but the Collier Row keeper stood firm. Riverside always have difficulty scoring past this keeper !!!!. Jack partnered Blu at the back, and held firm throughout the game. He played like a giant, controlled and read the game well, which ended with him wining Man of the Match, and deservedly so.

A good game, a 'dodgy' ref (lol), and as always a well played game from both teams....

From the off, Milwall wanted the result more. They attacked Riverside well and played to their stengths. Riverside had opportunities to push Millwall back but never had the determination to finish the game off.

Riverside held firm, against the run off play and took the lead with a toe-in from Tarun. Into the break, Riverside went 1-0 up.

As the second half started, Riverside definitly lived up to the old pun 'The game is made up off two halfs'.... Riverside just didnt get going. It was coming as Millwall grabbed an equaliser and took the zest towards wanting a second.

Riverside tried to move the ball, but today it was just not going to happen for them. Frustration grew into their game, and the rub of the green went away from them. More opportunities fell to Riverside but today wasnt to be.

Millwall snatched a second goal from a good corner, and as Riverside tried to get a point out of the game, the Millwall keeper stood firm.

A third flew in for Millwall and within a minute the final whistle blew leaving Millwall deserved winners of the game.

Credit to both teams for playing well and within the spirit of the game.

Man of the match for Riverside was Blu, whom had an excellent first half and didnt give up till the final whistle.

The last home game of the season for Riverside and the visitors made it hard work.

Havering settled into their game and defended well, stopping Riverside from taking an early lead. The Havering goalkeeper had an excellent game and threw himself in front of everything. The Captain for Havering kept the momentum for the visitors and led from the front.

Riverside knew they had a tough game as the 1st half ticked by. Chances fell for Riverside but they just could not make them count.

At half time the scores were 0 - 0. With a quick team chat and a few changes, Riverside came out in the second half with more determination about their game.

They quickly started to move the ball better and inter-linked well in the midfield, setting up Edward to blast the ball into the top left had corner.Havering continued to counter attack and did not give up, forcing the Riverside defence into some last ditched tackles.

Halfway through the second half, Riverside took a quick throw, moving the ball down the left for a fine pass to pick out Jack to slot home making it 2-0.

As the game neared the end, Tarun attacked the goal, slipped past two players and fired the ball from an almost impossible angle into the net.Havering continued to take the game to Riverside and their determination nearly paid off with an opportunity from a corner, that went narrowly wide.

Both sets of players and supporters were a credit to the game, showing Respect to each other and upheld everything that is good about the game.

Two teams that know exactly how each other play provided yet again a great game for both sets of players and spectators

Both team started wanting the three points, and Collier Row pressured Riverside well. The Riverside keeper Gregg made some great saves in the first half to keep the scores level at half time.

Into the second half and all to play for. Both teams made some tactical changes, and tried to outwit each other. Riverside were slower out of the blocks than Collier Row and as Row pushed forward with some great passing, they found an unmarked player whom slotted the ball into the net.

Riverside picked themselves up and pushed hard for the equaliser with some good uptempo play. Constantly keeping the ball in play, and within the danger zone, Riverside failed to take their chances.

As the minutes ticked away, Collier Row attacked well resulting in a corner. From the corner, the ball played into the penalty spot, and the ball deflected off an out-stuck leg into the goal.

But Riverside never give and full credit to the boys for trying to the final whistle.

Both sets of players and supporters were a credit to the game, showing Recpect to each other and upheld everything that is good about the game.

Both teams always have a good encounter against each other, and am sure over the forthcoming years there will be many more.

A tricky game today for Riverside. It was difficult for Riverside to stride into their passing game. They made some great attempts on goal but Colebrook fought well and kept the visitors at bay.

Colebrook goalkeeper played well and was proving to be a constant thorne for Riverside.

With some short interchanges and some good movement off the ball Riverside set up Tom to slot the ball into the corner of the net.

Colebrook constantly threatened to grab an equalisier but Man of the Match for Riverside Andrew, intercepted a pass to set up an attacking move which resulted in the ball falling loose and Edward fired the ball into the roof of the net, to grab his first for Riverside.

Jack and Blu for Riverside had held firm in the back for most of the game. And with Mat and Tarun trying to get width on the pitch, Colebrook was finding it hard to create goal scoring opportunities.

But Colebrooks' determination finally paid off and as Riverside failed to clear the ball, Colebrook smashed the ball home to make it 2-1.

With only minutes left on the clock and Colebrook pressing hard for an equaliser, Andrew again used the ball well and played the ball into the path of Tom, whom turned inside the player and picked his spot to secure a 3-1 victory

Both sets of players and supporters were a credit to the game, and special mention to the referee Colin Hankin whom protected the players at all times.

This was always going to be a tough fought game for both teams. The lack of regular football for Riverside showed as they failed to get their passing game going. Woodford kept sustained pressure on Riverside throughout the first half, with the Riverside keeper Gregg stopping everything thrown at him.

With the score level at 0-0, and the game nearing the end of the first half. Riverside settled into their game and they started to threaten the Woodford goal. A swift counter attack, resulted in Tom firing goalbound and the Woodford defender handled the ball inside the box. Andrew kept his composure to put Riverside ahead.

Into the second half, and Woodford continued their pressure hoping for the Riverside keeper Gregg to falter, but he stood firm to eventually and deservedly win Riverside's Man of the Match.

Riverside kept their cool, played their game and used the ball to present Tom with the second for Riverside. Riverside then tried to close the game by keeping the ball and making Woodford work hard.

The effort and determination paid of for Woodford as they rallied and netted a goal to set up some nervy final minutes.

With the minutes ticking down and enthuasiatic support, the passion of the beautifull game took hold.

Riverside failed to buckle to snatch the three points....

A tough day at the office, and as they say, you cant beat playing regular football.

Bealonians played some great counter attacking football, and all credit for taking an early lead. Riverside dug in well and pressured for an equaliser, with a well worked move ending with Andrew slotting home.

Into the second half, and Riverside couldnt break down the resolute defence of Bealonians and got caught with another good counter attack. Bealonians took the lead with a good finish into the bottom corner.

Riverside with minutes left on the clock threw all players forward in search of a goal but felt the game slipping away from them.

Bealonians cleared their lines, fired towards the Riverside goal and with the ball bouncing off the keeper, Bealonians followed up to secure a well deserved victory.

A good spirited game, with three points going to Bealonians.