// Vicious Slinkies FC 2 - 4 Bimbos//

from the dhChornicles | VSFC Soccer Blog by D.R. Higgington 

(Note: CSC League rules play 2x 20 minute halves) 
  

Last evening’s VSFC game typified the entire season. Wonderful individual performances. Disappointing communication break downs. Excellent displays of team work and defensive fortitude. Opponents that had the correct ingredients to nullify the positives. The game was not a bad game.  The game was two sides of a coin. A strong start peppered with shaky moments. A decent defensive showing broken down by two or three strong players.

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// Support Your Stars!//

Attention Slinky Fans!

While you’re other local sports teams and falling all over their over priced high paid athletes there are two fantastic teams that have both made it to Playoffs.  One of those teams is the NSC Minnesota Stars!

Their 1st home playoff game is this Saturday the 8th starting at 7:30pm.  Can we get a strong Slinky backing again like we did last time? Tickets are inexpensive. Go get ‘em now! D.R. Higgington

// Match Preview: Vicious Slinkies FC v Bimbos//

from the dhChornicles | VSFC Soccer Blog by D.R. Higgington

This week’s match poses another extremely difficult match for the Vicious Slinkies.  This week they take on the 0-5 Bimbos. “But Mr. Higgington,” you say, “This team has a worse record than our beloved Slinkies!  They should be push overs!”  This is where you would be wrong dear fans - and where the Slinkies themselves must mentally prepare.  The Bimbos have played all of their matches against top tier teams.  Their opponents have all been in the top 5 spots of the league; where as VSFC has played mid to lower table teams.  This will in-deed be a difficult match for our 1-5 VSFC. This is the last regular season game for the fall session and after a 1-6 drubbing the week before VSFC look to pick up their pride and get back to the winning ways they lost after the first week. Also of note - VSFC have once again qualified for the playoffs! Yes - all teams qualify - but the feat is no-more diminished! D.R. Higgington

Venue University of Minnesota; Gibson/Nagurski field, Wednesday 7:45pm
Tickets £00 
Last season VSFC 0 - 6 Bimbos
Referee TBD
This season’s matches 5 Y0, R0, 0.00 cards per game
Odds Vicious Slinkies 15-1 Maki United FU 6-5 Draw 15-4

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// Match Preview: Vicious Slinkies FC v. Maki United FU//

from the dhChornicles | VSFC Soccer Blog by D.R. Higgington

Another tough test ahead for VSFC tonight as they face off against Maki United FU. Last year - Slinky fans may remember the tightly contested 3-3 draw that came out of this same fixture.  However - this is a new year, and a new field. Maki United FC comes to the game 2-2. The Slinkies come in 1-4. However - one of the only teams Maki United fell to - was Caribou FU, who the Slinkies triumphed over 4-0. The Slinkies are missing many of their first team players. D. Higgs, E. Matzner, S. Beggs, and J. Cody-Engman will not be available. Can the Slinkies overcome the absent players? Will some of the reserve players coming in have their chance to shine? Only time will tell. D.R. Higgington

Venue University of Minnesota; Gibson/Nagurski field, Wednesday 7:45pm
Tickets £00 
Last season VSFC 3 - 3 Maki United FU
Referee TBD
This season’s matches 3 Y0, R0, 0.00 cards per game
Odds Vicious Slinkies 7-5 Maki United FU 12-6 Draw 13-4

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// VSFC in FIFA ‘12//

After what I’m sure was a complete oversight by EA Sports in not including your Vicious Slinkies FC team in the newest release of FIFA 2012 - they are finally represented here.  Yes - I have too much time on my hands sometimes. D.R. Higgington

// Vicious Slinkies FC 1-4 Gleeful Unicorns | Matchday Report//

from the dhChornicles | VSFC Soccer Blog by D.R. Higgington 

(Note: CSC League rules play 2x 20 minute halves) 

If there is one thing that our Slinkies have - it’s heart.  Faced with a 3 goal deficit at half time, some teams would see the game as all but lost.  However our brave team fought back - and maintained a strong presence on the field.  It seemed all for naught, but there were some very important lessons learned.  Despite some brilliant turns of passing - the finishing in front of goal just wasn’t there.

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// Match Preview: Vicious Slinkies FC v the Gleeful Unicorns//

from the dhChornicles | VSFC Soccer Blog by D.R. Higgington

To be a Slinky is to be a Slinky for life. After last weeks 1-4 loss to the Italian Toast Mafia the Slinkies will take on the 0-3 Gleeful Unicorns. While some teams would see this as an off week - the Slinkies can’t afford to let this game slip them by. M. Fox was on target (sort of) last week - and although the score line doesn’t show it - VSFC created plenty of chances. The Unicorns are coming off a 1-3 loss to Pagliacci. There are issues - however.  Wingback S. Dunlap will be missing the game, as will defensive anchor M. Lo. Can VSFC overcome their UofM field curse? Will they finally break their scoring drought? Find out this Wednesday. D.R. Higgington

Venue University of Minnesota; Gibson/Nagurski field, Wednesday 8:35pm
Tickets £00 
Last season VSFC 4 - 2 Gleeful Unicorns
Referee TBD
This season’s matches 3 Y0, R0, 0.00 cards per game
Odds Vicious Slinkies 7-5 Italian Toast Mafia 12-6 Draw 13-4

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// Before They Were Slinkies//

A never before release image of Vicious Slinky D. Higgs (#13) in the Milwaukee youth system. Image is estimated to feature Higgs at around age 11.

As the card describes - Higgs was obviously an All Star.

Do you have a “Before they were Slinkies” image?  Send them here.

// Vicious Slinkies FC 1-4 Italian Toast Mafia//

from the dhChornicles | VSFC Soccer Blog by D.R. Higgington 

(Note: CSC League rules play 2x 20 minute halves)

Don’t let this score line fool you avid Slinkies.  Tonight’s match - the rescheduled VSFC v Italian Toast Mafia (ITM) left everyone ready for more. 

It was a chilly evening for soccer, the lows dropping into the 50’s. But spirits were high and VSFC were ready to make up for last weeks disappointing display against Los Premo’s.  There was strong play on both halves of the field with the ITM striking first when one of their strikers snuck behind the Slinky back line and slotted home a fine goal.

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