Mens 1st's vs Old Southendian 1

Pelicans mens 1st XI 0-2 Old Southendians 1st XI 

A 7am start last Saturday morning for Pelicans saw them make their longest journey of the season as they travelled to Southend to host Old Southendians, a team that they beat 2-1 in the reverse fixture earlier in the season. This one however did not go to play and can be filed away as a bit of a write off as Pelicans travelled back to Norfolk with no points and a poor performance to go with it. They had chances across the 70 minutes through Jack Major, Toby Phillips and Sam Phillips but they didn’t find the net. Kirwin Christoffels and Ian Simons were their usual dynamic selfs in midfield but they couldn’t quite find the right combination to unlock the stubborn Southendians back line. The hosts on the other hand took two of their chances and just seemed half a yard quicker to everything and therefore fully deserved their victory. Special mention to MOM Jason Esser who was once again solid at centre back and continues to impress in his first season at Pelicans since moving from local rivals Wisbech. Work to do on the training pitch this week for Pelicans before they host Bedford at home on Saturday at 3pm, a team that they beat 3-2 in a thriller with the final touch of the game last time out. 

Pelicans MOM sponsored by 4Way Jason Esser