The Life and Times of the Miller Clan

A new season of indoor soccer started last night with eager anitciapation from the spectators (me and Jess). John and 3 of his workmates, after an off season of overindulging, squeezed into the nets and prepared themselves for half an hour of torture, I mean exercise, as they run endlessly chasing that round soccer ball. Last season ended with a total of 1 win and endless losses. Seems the injury list was much more impressive with 2 knee reconstructions, broken ribs and various scrapes and bruise. After the first couple of minutes we realised that this season didn't look like it was going to be much better.

2 minutes into the game,an opposition player attacking the ball,kicked John's foot instead and from that moment on John was limping. It didn't mange to stop him scoring his teams only goal of the first half. They were all struggling as the time slowly ticked by. Half time saw them desperately grab for their water bottles as they collasped on the nearest chair, sucking the air in as the 2min break flew by. The second half started with as much enthusiasm for the first half...so not alot really. One player was heard to say, "I'll sit out the second half", only they didn't have any reserves so that wasn't going to happen. I think it was just wishful thinking from someone that couldn't fit into the team shirt he wore last season. John was nursing his sore toes when the player that kicked them in the first place decided it wasn't enough so he stepped on them this time. After a few choice words that Jess and I could hear from the other end of the playing field he contined hobbling along. One of his other team mates went down with a twisted ankle and a ring-in had to be called from the sidelines. John managed to score the only other goal his team got in the 12-2 whitewash. All in all it was an entertaining game that I'm sure will only inprove as the level of fitness inproves. We look forward to next week though I'm not sure John's toes will be up for it. Check out the pictures and make up your own mind.