Day 6!!!!!

Friday August 21st

What was intended to be a light morning training session quickly intensified as the boys natural competitive spirits erupted in some 7 v 7 matches. Mike and I called practice a bit early because we didn't want to tire the boys out before their evening match vs. Ayr United's U-19 squad (Scottish First Division Professional team)

Fast forward to the evening game after an afternoon off; we are unable to give an actual picture or score of this game as there were no linesmen to assist the head referee in calling offsides or assist with fouls near the touch lines. The referee pretty much kept his whistle in his pocket and let the boys play.

Regardless, on the cold light-rainy night, Ayr united managed a few great goals and their goalkeeper made at least four fantastic saves to rob the Bantams of certain goals. For the third day in a row, we played well and brought the game to our opponent. Injuries, however, were amassing. With eight players now unavailable for selection we found ourselves needing to ask more of those who were healthy.

This was our last day in Scotland. At 10am the next morning we would depart the grey skies and harsh winds of the seaside region of Ayrshire. Special thanks to our caterers, Mike O'Neil of Taste Catering Ayr and Spanko his lovely assitent (Check him out if you hit Ayr on your travels…tell him Martin and/or Adam sent you), and ALL the staff at the Ayr Holiday Inn.