KBA Classic XI 5-4 CSKBA Moscow

KBA Classic XI 5

Rees 2'

Wilson 9' & 17'

Thorley 33'

Oliver 65'

 

CSKBA Moscow 4

Wood 46', 54' & 60'

Gibson 72'

 

 

KBA Classic XI edged an enthralling battle at Montagu Park on Friday afternoon as they beat CSKBA Moscow 5-4 in a fiery match. Both teams had the advantage playing with the wind in seperate halves and Classic XI took full use of this in the first half scoring four of their five goals in the first half. The first goal came when Owen Rees took advantage of a fumble from Moscow keeper' Tom Kilsby, as he pounced on a dropped ball to give Classic XI the lead.

 

Less than 8 minutes later, Wilson doubled the lead when he slotted the ball past Kilsby, before grabbing Classic XI's third by embarassing Kilsby even further, by slotting the ball through the keeper's legs to give Classic XI a comfortable lead. On the 33rd minute, Josh Thorley got in on the act, grabbing his first goal for KBA Classic. Mitchel Speirs' run into the box, enabled Thorley to free himself in the centre, deflecting a shot past Kilsby to give KBA Classic XI a comfortable 4-0 lead at half-time.

Moscow manager Jack Gardner rung the changes at half-time and this came to effect early on in the second half. Captain Liam Wood scored the first of his three goals with a wonderful left foot effort that curled into the top corner, leaving Classic XI keeper' Henton no chance as Moscow fought their way back into the game. 8 minutes later, Wood scored his second of the game, with an excellent finish past Henton, as manager Gardner screamed at his players to push on and keep fighting. Moscow's persistence paid off as Wood grabbed his hat-trick goal on the hour mark, again leaving Henton no chance as Moscow were now within one goal of getting level. Ingram bought on new signing Man Lok Lee, fresh off the plane from DingDong-Doo Warriors. Lee made some excellent challenges as Classic XI fought off the attack from Moscow over the next few minutes.

Classic XI then made a quick breakaway, Wilson slotting the ball over for Oliver to run onto, where he took it round the defender and chipped Kilsby from 15 yards out to extend Classic XI's lead to 5-3. Moscow striker Luke Gibson grabbed the last goal of the afternoon, after a mix up between Pearce and Henton allowed Gibson to poke home into an empty net, but Classic XI held on to the win.

Ingram confident over Corbishley's fitness

Manager Matt Ingram has claimed that he has no worries over Robert Corbishley's fitness, depsite the defender suffering a foot injury in training last week. Corbishley was a doubt for KBA Classic XI's games next week against WoodGreen College and CSKBA Moscow, but Ingram has re-assured fans, stating that Corbishley should be fit to start next week.

"Rob should be okay for next week, he picked up a knock in training on Monday but he should be ready for Wednesday."

Ingram has also praised the way that Owen Rees has been training this week, claiming that the former Manchester United striker could be handed a start next week.

"Owen's been training very well, his progress has been excellent so far this year. He could start on Wednesday, but Wilson has been in great form of late, so we'll see what happens."

Henton drafted in on emergency loan

Manager Matt Ingram has announced that former Aston Villa goalkeeper Phil Henton has been drafted into the team on an emergency loan due to a severe shortage of goalkeepers at the club. Henton arrives on a short-term contract as a free agent, having been released by Villa this summer. Henton is unavailable to play WoodGreen College on Wednesday because he has yet to be registered for league games. He is however in line to start for KBA Classic XI next Friday, when they take on CSKBA Moscow.

Henton: "I'm pleased to have agreed terms on a short-term contract with KBA Classic XI. Hopefully I can prove myself to the manager and extend the contract to a potential season-long deal."

Ingram thanks fans for warm welcome

In his first role as KBA Classic XI Manager, Matt Ingram has thanked the fans for helping him settle into the club. Ingram took charge from previous manager Jarod Thres last week, after Thres annouced his retirement from football management and speaking at his first managerial press conference at his new club, Ingram thanked the fans for a welcome reception to the Northamptonshire based club.

"I am very happy to be appointed the new manager of KBA Classic XI. It was a difficult decision leaving Rochdale, but this was an opportunity that I couldn't refuse. When a club the size of KBA Classic XI comes calling, you cant't not accept the offer. It's a fantasic club, with great history and a wonderful future ahead of it and I hope to cement my name in the history books at this incredible club. I would like to thank the fans for giving me their backing after last season, where the club narrowly escaped relegation and can ensure them all of a successful season ahead."

Speaking about several of his players, Ingram paid tribute to several members of his squad, expressing his delight at some of his big-name players staying at the club for another year.

"I am extremely pleased that players like Wilson, Oliver, Corbishley and Thorley have decided to commit to the club for another year. They are key players in our squad and I hope they will star this season. It's going to be a busy season for us and we need to keep this players fit and playing well."

Ingram takes charge of his first game at KBA Classic XI on Wednesday 9th October against WoodGreen College and then has a challenging fixture against CSKBA Moscow two days later. Both of these fixtures will take place at home.

Manager Thres steps down, Ingram takes charge

This afternoon saw life-long supporter and manager Jared Thres step down from his role as manager to take a more behind the scenes role at the club, we wish Thres all the best in his next managerial venture.

We can confirm also that Rochdale manager Matt Ingram will take charge of the club, taking over from Thres with immiediate effect. Ingram has much needed experience and has won trophies with Juventus, Borussia Dortmund, Tottenham and Rochdale, winning the Capital One Cup last year.

This Seasons Kit Revealed!

Today was the day that KBA Classics new home strip for this season was released through the official club twitter feed (@KBA_cxi). The picture was taken approx. 1:15pm with the manager Jared Thres and newly-signed players Robert Corbishley (left) and Taylor Wilson (right) who have yet to be confirmed as players.