Wednesday 24th May: Stella Artois League in Turmoil!

The dispair is there for all to see on the face of Rehab General Manager Jamie Ward's face. Due to the lack of recent games, dissatisfaction with the leagues governing body has emerged and there is even talk of enlisting the help of Sepp Blatter to try and revamp the league. We can only hope that it doesnt come to that.

Jamie commented, "I don't know what is going on. One day were flying high and the next minute you find yourself comfort eating yourself into an early grave." Jamie has since been sent to fat camp to deal with his addiction.

Monday 23rd April: Tabloids Wrong as Rehab Refuse any Interest in Haggis

A top ranking spokesmen for Reddish Rehab appeared flabbergasted at talk that Rehab are interested in signing the unsettled midfielder who doesn't seem to be meshing with the current Caines lineup. Haggis, the stand in captain, has been acused of leaking their minimalist tactics via the interweb. Phil Sanchez is not a happy man.

Captain, Yacoby refutes the claim adding, "If I wanted a blonde Walter the Softy who can't finish his dinner, I'd give him a shout."

Hot shot winger bais also added, "Why would we need a player that we skin week in week out. No thanks! If I was a paraplegic I'd still 'ave him."

Amidst recent banter about the integrity of Keeper Jamie Ward, Haggis has come under fire from Rehab fans and they have demanded an F.A. inquiry. Manager Ward was happy to oblige.

Sunday 22nd April: Rehab 5-1 Hurricanes

Once again, another sterling performance from the rehab boys sealed an emphatic win on a day when the scoreline could have been a lot worse for the 'canes'. Not too much for the 'safe hands' to keep out, although a defensive blunder followed by an Irish jig of a save attempt marred an otherwise clean sheet. Goals from Bailey, Damo and a hatrick from the in-form Edge enabled the Rehab to take it easy a little and not to worry about chasing the game.

It would be fair to say that without the brothers Sanchez, Rehab are not feeling the full force of the Hurricane; but they did prove that they can handle the heat, with the first game of the season going their way too. Frustrations began to show towards the end of the game with Bez cursing a shot that was fingertipped just wide by Ward.

The Captain Yacoby evaluated the significance of the victory. "As I said before the game, every match is a cup final for us now and this was no different. We showed flair, passing ability and confidence however we did waste too many chances and the goal we conceded was sloppy. I still take nothing away from the lads performances though, they made me and Reddish proud today."

Sounds good and all that but lets see what happens when The 'Canes' talismanic midfielder Phil Sanchez is back. It'll be a gooden.

Sunday 8th April: Rehab 7-6 Hurricanes

An injury and absentee torn Hurricanes did surprisingly well against a strong Rehab. Danger man Phil Sanchez was still out with ankle problems and Rehabs own Jamie 'Safe Hands' Ward was away on a promotional book signing for his new book, 'Safe Hands: The Life, The Legacy'. A rotational keeper system seemed to work enough but Rehab were three goals down with 20 minutes to go. An inspired 4 goal barrage from Edge rescued the match and we finally saw Yacoby open his goals account with a mid-game stunner.

Captain, Yacoby, summarised, "The team showed alot of character, especially after the winter break. There were match winning mentalities all round, which was reflected by the result. We just need to take one game at a time and not get too carried away with the occasion and I think we can take this season."


In my opinion, Pierce and Edge pose a threat to the Hurricanes week in week out that the Haggis' and the Sanchez' of this world just can't handle.

Sunday 1st April: Rehab 6-5 Hurricanes

In a nerve racking return after the winter break, Rehab had a point to prove; that they had not lost the blistering form from the end of last season. First blood went to the Hurricanes and this was starting to look like one of those days. Sloppy defence and a half arsed effort by Ward, between the sticks, allowed Bez to slide one home. But Rehab were not out yet. With Edge and Pierce on blistering form and Yacoby and Bais keeping it tight with Will Crook only occasionally giving the ball away they cruised to a 6-5 victory thanks to good a good attack, a solid defence and a couple of heroic moments in net.

Hurricanes who?