A Rematch! Or another thrashing?

After much ranting and raving about my For the love of the Game article, the PBL 2 supposed "footballers" felt the need to post "a match report" around medical school in order to give their accounts of what happened on that very dismal Saturday afternoon at Nsibirwa.

In there match report, the PBL 2 soccer team claimed that the match was "..the greatest football burglary incidents in the history of the game". According to the team, it was the "...first time the skill of the soccer team was overcome by the shear team spirit of the [law students]"

Though i am tempted to state something, in response to the above statements, that would definitely put the tears in the eyes of the strongest Ugandan man, i will "swallow" my criticisms and try to be somewhat "nicer" in my response this "match report".

With the utmost humility, the PBL 2 soccer team thanked their esteemed fans who came to support them and who were strong enough to witness the demolition on the pitch. They also acknowledged the strength and skill of the law students.

As a result of Saturday's humiliation, the team has decided to rally-up whatever courage they have left to challenge a younger, and probably more fit, PBL 1 soccer team.

For the sake of sounding more optimistic and a "team player", I sincerely hope that the PBL 2 soccer team will have a better showing in their next match, and God willing, hopefully a win!

However, if they want to avoid another thrashing, they will need to follow what I call "Ramullah's Formula for Winning Football Matches":

1. Regarding Practices:
*Have more team practices.

*When practicing, use drills that will enhance you skills of anticipating plays and creating plays.

*Instead of lounging during your free time, on your own try jogging at least 20 minutes a day to increase your endurance.

*If you have weights, use them to increase your muscle strength (paying particular attendtion to your legs). If you don't have weights, use your Guytons, Snells, and Stryers as weights!

2. Regarding positions on the pitch:
*Players should be put in positions that will best help the team.

*Players should play their positions (i.e. 10 people on the pitch can not all be forwards!)

3. About your diet:
*Diversify your diet. Don't just eat pocho & beans for 3 weeks!

*Drink at least 8 glasses of water a day, instead of a crate of soda a day!

4. Regarding the team:
*To increase team spirit, decide on a team colour so that players come on the pitch wearing the same colour (e.g. red shirts and black bottoms, etc.).

*Create a team song/chant/cheer to motivate the team and your supporters.

In closing, though the time and date of the next match has not been stipulated, players should make an earnest effort to get in shape. Should the PBL 2 soccer team follow my instructions, I am sure that the next match will prove to be rewarding.

If, for some reason, another thrashing occurs, don't worry dear reader...i will once again document it...and will mention names in the posting!

Cheers!