Bath Uni 2nds v Bath City 2nds

Uni 8:9 City

I had 3 goals 1 assist and the game winning goal. I'm the best at being modest!

By Nik Roberts

When the decision was made to make a development squad it was done with the hope that the youngsters coming through the ranks would step up to the crease and play ball. As a coach you often worry that the lads will be put off laying bigger opposition, 14 yr olds against 20 yr olds doesn't look good on paper, but boy were we right to gamble, they looked good against Gloucester, and today they looked excellent.The whole day is a big step forward for Bath as a whole, given that the University team were also a development squad, the City looks strong for the future of the game. Bath City had 7 seniors and 10 U16's playing, giving a nice balance, and a good chance for the younger players to learn. Man of the Match for the City side must go to Lloyd Butler, who made half a dozen good, brave saves, and remained between the posts for the last 5 minutes, despite having a sprained thumb, and unable to hold the stick properly. Defensively the U16's have an awesome future with 5 really classy long sticks. In Attack there was some good movement, and a nice long give and go from Jake Beck resulted in his first goal. After a week that the Bath seniors would probably rather forget, this was a real tonic, good lacrosse played by enthusiastic, skilful players. Hopefully there will be a return fixture in February. Quote of the day: "Man, that's the most fun I've had all season" Coach Mike Brand at the end of the Match.