A great game played in a great spirit to mark Pedro's last visit before he returns to Brazil.
Behind the scenes we are competing with various Italian clubs for his signature and a possible return to good old Blighty in the winter.
It was an 8v7 tonight that ended fittingly at 14 goals apiece.
The bibless played with a heady mix of panache and determination. Pedro played in the style of Garrincha with imagination and flair; his fellow Brazilian Jean, making his debut on concrete, played with the intelligence and confidence of Tostao, Dwayne like Pele was peerless in front of goal and also made some critical interventions in midfield, Ben A played a crucial and commanding role in the centre rather like Zito, Nick was influential at the back and going forward in the manner of Dunga, the Italian newcomer was a devastating force at the back breaking down numerous attacks in the manner of Gilberto.
Meanwhile the bibbed ones, featured Yusuf, more in form than Wayne Rooney and surely threatening for a place on the plane to South Africa, John and Andrew, strident in midfield like Theo Walcott and Ces Fabregas, Jason and Luke bringing a fire to the spine of the side reminiscent of Bremner and Giles for Leeds, Dickon, calm and strong at the back rather like Bobby Moore, Paul C ran all over the park and was a human dynamo rather like Gerry Francis in his heyday, whilst Matt was critical in the spine of the bibs breaking down the opposition whilst constantly finding space on the break in a manner akin to Brian Robson.
It was a classy game played in a great spirit. We all wish Pedro the best for his time in Brazil.
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No more comparisons with Theo please!! He's shit! lol
I'll try to remember! I always thought he was a bit of a marvel though.
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