20/07/2026
Finishing proved the main difference as Rebels 60s played well but suffered four narrow losses in the final round of league games at Portishead.
We travelled with an 8 man squad, introducing Steve Eastman and welcoming back Kevin Day-McDonnell, who both played well and adapted quickly to the pace of competitive football.
The matches were played in good spirits. We tried various systems and rotated the squad, playing good football and passing well on the whole. We had chances, hitting the post a couple of times and forced the goalkeepers into good saves. Positively, we were often the better team and dominated possession but couldn't break our goal-scoring hoodoo.
In two games, we were only beaten by opportunistic shots, which were the opposition’s only clear cut chances. In the last game, we changed formation with two at the back which seemed to work well. We finished strongly and had numerous chances, causing the opposition to defend well.
In summary, four losses by the same 0-1 scoreline to Portishead, Bristol United, Exeter and Cwmbran Celtic. Although disappointed not to have scored, our positivity, energy levels and team play were very good.
We have a break now from competitive football and can concentrate on 3 touch, pass and play, and stamina which has been apparent in our most recent matches, plus of course work on finishing our chances.
Congratulations to Clevedon & District Walking Footballers who pipped Cardiff to the title, well deserved.
Thank you all who attended for your efforts in this competition and we look to build on it for a more successful future.
SQUAD: Steve Eastman, Kevin Day-McDonnell, Darren Mobley, Paul Smith, George Davis, Graham Thompson, John Anderson, Paul Mears
