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Palmer's prattle: The Bishops opened their summer campaign with an excellent win at home to an experienced Frys team. The victory was achieved through a combination of rock solid defending, dynamic midfield action and positive forward play. The defence didn't allow Frys and space or time to threaten Pete Murphy in goal, when they did find a gap late in the game, Pete made a fine smothering save to keen his goal intact. The defensive work was shared by Martin Fey, Tom Lloyd-Jones, Tom Greenslade, Tom Taylor and Mark Kavanagh. Their outstanding work was the foundation for the win. The midfield duties were shared by Tom Ash, John Ludley, Alan Sparks and Graeme Maguire. Up front Martin Palmer, Ben Shannon, Max Roberts and Sam Parker were in great form. Tom Lloyd-Jones and Graeme Maguire were playing their first summer league games after joining the club early in 2013. Max Roberts was playing his first game at Bishops level and Ben Shannon made his club debut. Ben hasn't played for 7 years since graduating from University. It would seem unfair to pick out anyone for special praise because the whole team played at the top of their games for the whole match. However, I feel duty bound to mention young players Tom Greenslade and Max Roberts who impressed with most of the things they did in the game. Now they need to add mixing running with the ball with passing to team mates to further enhance their already large contributions. They should pick out the early pass when players are in space. The only goal of the game came about 5 minutes before half time. A Frys defender in clearing the ball hit his own player, the ball fell to Westbury on the Frys' 25. Ben Shannon took two steps forward and slipped it left to Sam Parker. Sam entered the D on the left side, he might have shot then with the keeper set, but he drifted right, pulling the keeper across with him and cleverly slipped the ball pass the keeper for a fine goal. Both Martin Palmer and Tom Taylor blaized the ball over the bar when scoring might have been easier, one in each half. The majority of chances were Westbury's, and when the final whistle came the one goal proved to be enough. Thanks to Chris Cocks for umpiring at short notice (Sunday). Well done chaps, next up it Shepton Mallet on Tuesday at home.

Ogilvie's observations: Lost 3-0 to a very strong Bath Bucs side, majority in late 20's. Went 3-0 down in first half but found our shape and that's the way it stayed. Would be surprised if Bath don't walk this league. New players = Will Edgbert and Johnson Millin - Just moved here from Zimbabwe.

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