Norwich City Vs London Hibs, King George's Park, Southfield's

Date: 16 January 2000


John Leslie (9)


James Allen (8.5) Mark Grice (9) Jim McPherson (9) Lee Steer (8.5)

Aidan McGettigan (8) Tony Lawlor (8) Jason Steer (9) Russell Stinson (8.5)

Gerry Saviour (9.5) Adam Pomoro (8.5)

Substitutes
Neil Hinty (Aidan McGettigan) (8.5)
Leon Ashford
Simon Elwig
Andy Hardy
Paul Goodlad

Fan-bloody-tastic. We got stuck in straight away, with a well worked if unattractive free kick. The ball was knocked forward from Adsy P, (him that takes 3 hours to cover the 1 hour journey from Brighton). Slim Jim knocked on and it was 1-0 to the mighty Hibees. The ball had been funnelled down the left  flank and crossed into Adam's feet before he was fouled, then we scored (This is the LEITMOTIV of this match report, I hope you bloody get
it).
The second goal duly followed a couple of minutes later. Surprisingly enough the ball was again worked down the left flank and crossed over by an initially impressive Russell Stinson, amid the goalmouth stramash, big Jason knocked on and Adam as he usually does, looked as graceful as a baby bull elephant, and as surprised as a wee boy when the tooth fairy has been.
Finally realising he was in front of goal, he scored a wee gem of a goal.
2-0 to the all-conquering Hibees.
Then, surprise surprise, the team collectively motored in neutral. Sort of saying to Norwich, look we could really hump you, but we don't want too, so
can you just keep coming at us. This Norwich did and in time a goalmouth scramble resulted in a scrappy if deserved goal. Not content with Norwich
bringing it back to 2-1, the team feeling like a big green and white Santa Claus, decided to ignore any efforts for the second ball and again Norwich scored. 

Half Time 2-2.

Second half, the team groggily got out of  neutral, slowly climbing through the gears. Eventually after quite neat football our goal came. Gerry Vavousar or 'Showbiz' as he will hereafter be referred to, skinned their ragged left back after being fouled by him throughout the game, bearing down on goal, he shoots, he scores. 3-2 to the mighty Hibees. YA KEEKER!

Match View:

Even if I didn't show it, I am utterly delighted with the performance. It was not the best performance we have given, yet it was solid enough. Norwich are a good team, the game being played in a good spirit and they matched us for long periods of the game. Ultimately however we were better. Our spirit and drive are collectively greater than any other teams I've come across.
My man of the match was our own Mr Showbiz, more of a  Champagne Charlie, than Charlie Nicholas himself. His efforts were tireless and he made runs constantly, his motivational shouting working wonders for the team.
There are many others who came close.

Thanks to the subs for being there and giving support and options to David and I. Our reward is that we will play either:

DONCASTER
NOTTINGHAM FORREST
Or
Glasgow Rangers second team in the Semi-Finals

Well done boys, thanks also to our loyal supporters, particularly Henri, wee Simone and Mr D.

Kevin