An autumnal Saturday saw Icarus face another unknown opposition due to the cancellation of the traditional fixture with Barclays Bank. Mike Greenway did a superb job in arranging the BBC as a last minute replacement for this fixture. The morning's rain had left a glistening sheen over the pitch and the cloud cover cleared to allow for some blue sky to poke through during the match.

The expectation was that the BBC would field a more senior Vets side but to our surprise they arrived with at least 4 or 5 non-vets and this resulted in an evenly matched and keenly fought contest. The dressing room was surprisingly buzzing considering the muted performance and downbeat approach to the previous week's game. The majority took part in the warm up and key personalities like Greenway, Millington and Morris were back in the fold to boost the banter levels.

Initially both sides struggled to cope with the ball zipping off the wet surface and players took time to adjust to the conditions. Icarus lined up with a solid back 4 of Greenway, Barlow, Mark Farrell and Butler and the early attacks from the BBC were nullified with an organised approach. Al Smith making his debut in goal made an immediate impact by providing confidence to the defence with his surety in handling and kicking from the deck. JP again showed his versatility by playing as the big front man and began to cause the BBC a few problems in the air. With 20 mins gone Icarus were awarded a free-kick outside the box to the right. The big men loaded the box, Butts delivered the ball to the back post and JP headed unopposed taking all the pace off the ball allowing it to trickle over the line from an acute angle. The goal gave Icarus confidence and Fox continued his good form of the previous week and began to pull the strings in midfield using the width and pace of Roughsedge and Godwin.

The BBC started the 2nd half with purpose and put Icarus under pressure with Farrell being called upon to make some timely interceptions with the young No 8 causing a few problems in midfield. Daz Godwin was replaced by Ady Morris and Scott Millington came on for Paul Barlow for the 2nd half. Renewed Icarus pressure began to tell however, and the BBC conceded a corner early in the second half from which Butts swept another pin point cross to the back post and Millington this time crashed a header into the back of the net. Within 10 minutes though the BBC were back in the game when their No.8 took a low shot to the keepers left which just squeezed inside the post and the deficit was now reduced by half. In true Icarus fashion the home side stepped up their game and put together several attacks with shots from Fox, Beer and Pullen. Another corner was conceded by the BBC on 75 mins, with a predictable 3rd set piece to the back post Butts whipped another ball onto the head of JP who rose and headed a pile driver into the roof of the net.

Overall an excellent team performance much improved on the attitude and team spirit from the previous week with many contenders for Man of the Match, particularly Mark Farrell for his excellent performance at the back and JP for his superb 2 headed goals. Jeff Butler though was given the award for providing all three goals. Team morale is riding high so bring on Bromley!!!