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Week 21 (17th to 23rd January)

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Week 21 (17th to 23rd January)

Another busy week (is there ever anything else), with FA Cup and Premiership action to reflect on and the Cup and Plate in addition to the usual league affairs. More of this and I will find myself longing for the next international break……

The Games

FA Cup replays (Matchday 27)

I’ll spare the full analysis, a brief summary shall suffice. Man Utd and Middlesbrough sailed through to the 4th round despite their teams not being full strength. Everton squeezed through with a goal from ex-Millwall man Tim Cahill while West Brom were surprised by championship leaders Reading. Big points for Wigan though with a 3-3 draw against Leeds and a win on penalties - and all the penalty scorers receive 5 points each on top of the other points earned.

Man Utd 5 Burton Albion 0
West Brom 2 Reading 3
Birmingham 2 Torquay 0
Everton 1 Millwall 0
Leeds 3 Wigan 3 (Wigan won 4-2 on penalties)



Premiership (Matchday 28)

Birmingham 5 Portsmouth 0
Yes you did read that scoreline correctly. 5 goals for Birmingham, yes really. All from different scorers as Birmingham’s football took on an unexpected expansive look. It can’t all be because of Chris Sutton can it? Well he got man of the match and was involved in most things, but you would never guess that Portsmouth had just spent £12m on their team. Looks like they need another £112m to sort it out, and even then…..A confidence enhancing and destroying result in equal measure.

Goals: Jarosik, Pennant, Upson, Forsell, Dunn
Assists: Pennant 2, Sutton, Heskey, Melchiot
YC: Johnson. Griffin
RC:
MoM: Sutton

Bolton 2 Man City 0
These teams were involved in North West derbies last week with differing outcomes and City certainly looked like a different team to the one that beat United. Bolton looked the same as they always do with their hopeful lumps and big lads. One player who can rise above their dull style is Kevin Nolan, and it was he and Jared Borgetti who got the goals here, with Borgetti having the honour of being the first Mexican to score in the Premiership.

Goals: Borgetti, Nolan
Assists: Nolan, Giannokopolous
YC: Ben Haim, Davies. Sinclair, Jihai
RC:
MoM: Nolan

Everton 1 Arsenal 0
Arsenal’s away form Mr Hyde reared his ugly head as they struggled badly against a robust Everton side. The key weakness in centre of defence (Senderos) was exposed by Beattie who scored the only goal. No major Arsenal chances to speak of, however Fabregas received a red card for trying to throttle Tim Cahill.

Goals: Beattie
Assists:
YC: Cahill, Beattie, Valente, Hibbert. Gilberto, Reyes
RC: Fabregas
MoM: Beattie

Middlesbrough 2 Wigan 3
The contrasting fortunes of these teams continue with Wigan pinching the points in a great week for the club. Goals from Roberts and Thompson gave them the initiative but Yakubu and Hasselbaink goals had appeared to pin them back before loan signing Neil Mellor pinched the winner (like the good scouser that he is) on his debut. One bright spot on another gloomy day for Boro was the appearance and performance of the returning Stewart Downing.

Goals: Yakubu, Hasselbaink. Roberts, Thompson, Mellor
Assists: Downing 2, Southgate. Bullard, Roberts, Teale, Thompson
YC: Scharner, Thompson
RC:
MoM: Roberts

Newcastle 0 Blackburn 1
The only thing missing from this result to further stick in the Newcastle manager’s throat was Craig Bellamy punching the ball into the net instead of Pedersen. Your old team, your last signing and a dodgy goal is a recipe for sheer disappointment. Not to mention the dan mac. Ah go, put him out of his misery Mr Shepherd.

Goals: Pedersen
Assists: Kuqi, Neill
YC: Neill, Nelsen
RC:
MoM: Tugay

Tottenham 0 Aston Villa 0
Performance of his life from Thomas Sorensen who kept out everything that Tottenham threw at him. Mido was missing so it was left to tiny terrors Keane and Defoe to score the goals and they unfortunately failed. Barry received two yellow cards within minutes for fouls on Lennon and he walked with a few minutes to go, but Villa held out nonetheless for a thoroughly undeserved point.

Goals:
Assists:
YC: Angel
RC: Barry
MoM: Sorensen

West Brom 0 Sunderland 1
When Bryan Robson looked at the seasons fixtures he would have marked this one down as ‘home win’ and must be very disappointed to have given Sunderland their first win since the mid 1950s. Typically Sunderland didn’t even score in this, with Le Tallec’s effort being steered home by an errant Steve Watson challenge. That would have hurt Watson, being a Geordie lad. Still no obvious hope for Sunderland but a win is nice once in a while.

Goals: O.G (Watson)
Assists: Le Tallec
YC: Caldwell, Breen
RC:
MoM: Lawrence

Man Utd 1 Liverpool 0
As ever with the high profile games, this was a bit of a disappointment. Few goal scoring opportunites and when they fall to Cisse, clean sheets are the order of the day. A last minute header from Ferdinand won it for Man U, perhaps somewhat undeservedly and they remain Chelsea’s closest challengers, albeit very distant.

Goals: Ferdinand
Assists: Giggs
YC: Rooney, Richardson. Alonso, Gerrard, Sissoko
RC:
MoM: Brown

Chelsea 1 Charlton 1
Curbishley claims that he has the measure of Chelsea now after this draw and having already knocked them out of the Carling Cup on penalties. Unfortunately for Charlton, Blackburn (amongst others) have the measure of them, knocking them out in the next round. If truth be told, Charlton were fortunate and relied on a big lump up the park along with hassling and some strong defending. Marcus Bent equalised Gudjohnsen’s opener for 1-1. Ricardo Carvalho finally received his first red card after a year and a half of serial fouling.

Goals: Gudjohnsen. M Bent
Assists: Duff, Crespo. Ambrose
YC: Terry. Kishishev
RC: Carvalho
MoM: Ambrose

West Ham 2 Fulham 1
When the Sky cameras visit Upton Park on a Monday night you are virtually guaranteed an attractive, exciting game and this was no different. 3 terrific strikes, Ferdinand’s volley, Benayoun’s tantalising chip and Helguson’s vicious shot were all a joy to see. As was the general attacking ethos adopted by both sides. Helped that both defences were in a generous mood with Gabbidon especially uncharacteristically ponderous. Fulham were denied a strong claim for a penalty but it may have been ‘arsh on the ‘ammers if they lost a couple of points.

Goals: Ferdinand, Benayoun. Helguson
Assists: None
YC: Dailly, Benayoun. Rosenior, Boa Morte
RC:
MoM: Etherington

The Points

Matchday 27

25 Roberts
23 Rossi
13 Kavanagh
12 Cahill, Yakubu, Chaplow
10 Pennant, Richardson, Riggott
9 Pique, Silvestre
7 Forsell, Jarosik, Teale, Saha, Johansson

Matchday 28

GK
11 Sorense
6 Van der Sar, Robinson, Martyn, Jaaskelainen, Taylor, Friedel, Davis

DEF
11 Brown, R Ferdinand, Upson
9 Melchiot
7 Neill

MID
15 Nolan
13 Pennant
9 Ambrose
8 Downing
7 Thompson

STR
15 Roberts
10 Sutton, Beattie
7 Yakubu, Gudjohnsen, Helguson

The Table

Top points scorers for matchday 27 were Middlesbrough Midtable Mediocrity with 29,who may want to change their name to Relegation Threatened Middlesbrough and also decent scores from The Bhoys on 24, Subbuteo 19 and Rapid Vieira 18. Clearly no one has Jason Roberts with his 25 point haul.

In matchday 28, top scorers were Swiss Toni with 47 and Lee United next on 40 just ahead of Bodger & the Badgers, Ginger Wizards and White America (name cut back to save me time - sorry!)

All that leaves the top 2 still clear although the leaders have a 17 point cushion. Movement in the top 10 upwards from Subbuteo Allstars storming into 3rd and Jane’s Buddies back up to 7th and elsewhere from The Past Its, Fat Macs Barmy Army and the Bolly Boys

The Second Half

Subbuteo Allstars lead the way as Michael McCarthy proves better in FFL than at Sunderland. A healthy 15 point gap over Pro Evolution who in turn are 19 better off than Danske. Big movers are the Bhoys up to 6th with Lee United up to 14th

The Cup and Plate

Full results will be available by Friday, but for now a quick recap on the rules:

Rule 1: You do not talk about fight club
Rule 2: You do not talk about…

But really, top of the groups of 4 only qualify and top 2 in the groups of 5. And a best loser in the 4 team groups of the plate.

Order is decided by:

  • Points, then
  • If 2 teams equal head to head
  • If 3 teams equal and head to head cannot separate them, overall goal difference.

Matchday 28 (weekend premiership) only for all the decisive games in the Group. We’ll send out another email to let you when the results are available

This weekend

The coming weekend sees FA Cup fixtures only, and you can view the fixtures in the brand spanking new FFL Calendar section.

Of course there are no games for Fulham, Tottenham and West Brom….

Cheers
Simon

Week 20 (14th/15th January)

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Week 20 (14th/15th January)

Full service resumed this week after my elongated festive slow down. A real battle to get going again this year and a fixture pile-up dealt with. Not that we’re out of the woods yet, with FA Cup replays and postponed fixtures on the immediate horizon.

The Transfers - Strategy

So you’ve got some transfers left and you are wondering whether to take the plunge and use them or not. Let me avail of some transfers made this week with very differing outcomes.

Scenario 1

Your team is doing pretty well, within reach of the top 10 and this manager felt the need to give his team a boost. Dropping the seemingly on his way and hence not-playing Steed Malbranque and bringing in well known second half of season specialist Cristiano Ronaldo. Result: Malbranque scores and Ronaldo sent off also gaining 3 match ban missing possible shooty-in fest against Burton Albion. Doh!

Scenario 2

A mid table team revamps making 7 transfers, swapping Tottenham defenders in a refinancing mov, bringing in Liverpool defenders and getting rid of under-performing midfielders Ronaldo and Ljungberg plus bringing in Van Nistelrooy in attack Result: 2 Liverpool clean sheets, with Finnan getting assist, goal from RVN and most importantly avoiding 2 red cards for Ronaldo and Stalteri. Superb vision!

Conclusion: Be careful with the transfers, its a minefield out there!

The Players

New ones will be arriving most weeks up until the closure of the transfer window on 31 January. Best way to see them is on the right hand side of the front page.

The Games

Arsenal 7 Middlesbrough 0

It was a Jock Brown may say, a jamboree of a game as Arsenal went nap (whatever that means). They scored 7 (seven) - why does the bbc vidiprinter feel the need to spell out high numbers? - and their performance was reminiscent of the good old days when they swept all comers aside. Henry was the chief tormentor with a sumptuous hat-trick, although he could have personally scored 5 or 6 (six). Reyes helped himself to 4 assists without getting on the scoresheet but Gilberto, Senderos, Pires and Hleb more than made up for it. Boro were dreadful and Steve McLaren, once-tipped successor to Eriksson, could end up on the wrong end of a p45 (forty-five) if his team doesn’t get its act together - now onlyone place off the bottom 3.

Goals: Henry 3, Senderos, Gilberto, Pires, Hleb Assists: Reyes 4, Henry, Ljungberg YC: Lauren RC: MoM: Henry

Aston Villa 1 West Ham 2

With Sven and the Sheik waiting the wings to usurp Mr O’Leary is it any wonder that he is worried, he may be the only person connected with Villa who hopes that Doug Ellis returns to rude health. Villa started well in this one, with early sub, but wee nyaff, Lee Hendrie nodding the opener. West Ham, having trounced Villa 4-0 earlier in the season did the double with their deadly duo Harewood and Zamora on target.

Goals:Hendrie. Zamora, Harewood Assists:Samuel, Milner. Konchesky YC: Mellberg. Mullins, Katan, Harewood RC: MoM: Gabbidon

Blackburn 0 Bolton 0

Saturday night viewing has never been so unpalatable; this was almost enough to make me switch over to Soapstar Superstar (just how far can they take this nonsense) or Strictly Ice Dancing or whatever other rubbish is being served up on saturday nights these days. Almost enough, but not quite. Sam did some calculations during the game on the fouls to cards ratio and worked out that Bolton are being picked on. Nakata was ‘picked on’ more than most and was sent off and it was picky than ‘picked on refereeing’, with numerous other yellow cards being handed out. No goals though, as well as no finesse, composure, style - typical Lancashire fayre.

Goals: Assists: YC: Reid, Bentley. Ngotty, O’Brien, Fadiga, Jaaskelainen RC: Nakata MoM: Reid

Charlton 2 Birmingham 0

Chris Sutton made his Birmingham bow and despite a typically robust and torn-faced performance his efforts were in vain as Charlton picked up the 3 points in unconvincing fashion. A header from ex-blue Hughes gave them the lead and they clung onto it until Darren Bent did his best Carl Lewis impression, running 50 yards to blast home the clincher. New striker on the way to the Valley from Everton, as the Bent brothers are reunited. No sniggering at the back please.

Goals: Hughes, Bent Assists: Rommedahl, Bent YC: Fortune RC: MoM: Young

Fulham 1 Newcastle 0

Newcastle visits to London are generally without reward and this was no different with sub Malbranque coming up with the winner. The fact that Shay Given picked up the man of the match award is perhaps indicative of Newcastle’s form as they were hemmed in by a pretty average outfit. Owen surely doesnt make that much difference to them. The job centre beckons for the manager at the end of the season, if not sooner.

Goals: Malbranque Assists: John YC: Legwinski, Carr, Clark RC: MoM: Given

Liverpool 1 Tottenham 0

Harry Kewell scored his first Liverpool goal since he started growing his hair. Now he is through his in-between stage of short and long hair, when you just cant do anything with it and it keeps getting in your eyes, its no coincidence that his form has returned. He rattled home a sweet volley from a Steve Finnan cross to score the only goal. There would have been more if it hadn’t been for Paul Robinson’s goalkeeping, Keane’s poor finishing and Stalteri’s professional foul on Kewell that earned him a red card.

Goals: Kewell Assists: Finnan YC: Tainio RC: Stalteri MoM: Kewell

Man City 3 Man Utd 1

City’s record in this fixture is better than the bookies gave them credit for and to some it was no surprise to see them win, despite their poor recent run of form. You know what they say about derby games, the form book goes out the window. Sinclair, Vassell et al positively launched the form book out the window with a couple of early goals and Rooney and Ronaldo launched their toys out of their prams earning a yellow card for mouthing and a red card for a nasty fresh-air lunge respectively. Van Nistelrooy poached a goal following some poor defending from Sun Jihai (Chinese defender in shock poor defending shocker) but on came the rotund and slow Robbie Fowler to do what he does best (apart from buying houses), scoring the 3rd and final goal for City.

Goals: Sinclair, Vassell, Fowler. Van Nistelrooy Assists: Cole, Sinclair, Vassell, Ireland. Giggs YC: James, Fowler. Rooney RC: Ronaldo MoM: Sinclair

Portsmouth 0 Everton 1

An ordinary goal from an ordinary player for an ordinary team against another ordinary team at an ordinary stadium with lets be fair, an extraordinary home support. Harry’s plan of spending all his money in the one shop hasn’t reaped immediate dividends

Goals: Osman Assists: Yobo, Kilbane YC: Davis, Mendes. Ferrari, Kilbane RC: MoM: Cahill

Wigan 0 West Brom 1

An on the break goal from flying Danish full back Albrechtsen settled this match in Albion’s favour after Darren Moore had been sent off. Performance of the weekend surely came from the West Brom keeper, Kuczszak who performed miracles and possibly some witchcraft to secure 3 points and a clean sheet.

Goals: Albrechtsen Assists: Wallwork YC: Wallwork, Robinson RC: MoM: Kuczszak

Sunderland 1 Chelsea 2

Hard to take for Sunderland who took the lead but still had little hope of grabbing 3 points. When they take the lead its generally from Lawrence or Whitehead since their strikers are a bit goal-shy, and it was Lawrence this time who put paid to a definite Chelsea clean sheet. Joe Cole freshing from a Jose-rollicking followed by a house party beating set up Crespo for the opener and Robben scored a wicked 2nd before heading to the crowd to celebrate his sending off. Harsh but fair. Ignorance is no excuse.

Goals: Lawrence. Crespo, Robben Assists: Gallas, J Cole YC: Stead, C Cole RC: Robben MoM: Davis

The Points

GK

11 Kuczszak

6 Lehmann, Friedel, Niemi, Myhre, Reina, Given, Martyn

DEF

11 Senderos, Young

9 Yobo, Finnan

8 Albrechtsen

7 Wallwork

-5 Stalteri, Parnaby, Riggott

MID

15 Sinclair

12 Kewell

10 Hughes

7 Cahill, Lawrence

-4 Ronaldo, Doriva

STR

25 Henry

14 Reyes

10 Vassell

7 Van Nistelrooy, D Bent, Osman

The Table

The top two are headed off into the distance like Thelma & Louise in a stolen car as the law enforcement of the rest of the top ten stumble in their wake. Big points this week go to the Netbusters who have underperformed this year and are perhaps saving themselves for the 2nd half – 58 points this week. Also doing well were 2nd bottom Larsselona2 with 57 and Tell me No Lies with 56. Moving up the league are Pro Evolution, BBQ Spare Ribs, FootballSchmootball and the New Slimline Hartsonal. Worst this week with 7 were the Singtims.

The Second Half

A mild breakaway from Pro Evolution and Subbuteo Allstars but Danske-Probably the best bank in the world, Real Larkhall and Inter-mi Sausages are all in touch and other teams such as Dobbers FC, GK Wonderers and Rapid Vieira are certainly doing better than their first half exploits.

The Cup and Plate

Apologies for the confusion, this weekend is definitely the last cup matchday and you can see the fixtures in the Cup & Plate section. Best of luck to all those in with a shout!

That’s all – if anyone wishes to cough up the readies for the entry fee that would be good – will send out some reminders to email addresses in a few weeks as I’m sure most of you aren’t sure whether you have paid or not.

Cheers

Simon

Week 19 ( 3rd - 9th January)

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Week 19 ( 3rd – 9th January)

Again, an abridged version of the last weeks Premiership and FA Cup action with many fixtures to tell you about. I’ll stick to the scorelines, the key points scorers and leave it at that.

The Transfer Window

Has its January opening and there are one or 2 players coming through it, Niemi, Evra, Vidic, Maniche, Sutton, Olisadebe to name but a few – these new players are available for selection from here on in, and are highlighted on your front page. I should also let you know of a few players who have departed – namely Keane, Josemi and Robert. More players will be added as the days go by. Remember youhave your extra transfer to use….

The Injuries

Been a few, with the likes of Southgate, Queudrue, King, Essien and Owen all out for varying periods. Want to know who’s injured and when they are expected back? Check the link on the right hand side of the page to physioroom.com, it will tell all you need to know.

The Upgrades

You can now see the league table by matchday, and sort by points obtained per matchday. Iain has also added an FFL calendar which will show you the fixtures a few weeks in advance. You’ll also see the 2nd half page very soon. You will also be able to grind your teeth at the lucky winners on the manager of the month page.

The Cup and Plate

A summary of the groups has been published and not a second too soon as the last group matchday is next weekend. Some teams already through, but stay tuned for the full last 16 draw.

The Games

Dispensing with normal format to give you just results – normal service shall resume next week.

League

  • Arsenal 0 Man Utd 0
  • Man City 0 Tottenham 2 (Mido, Keane)


FA Cup

  • ARSENAL 2 Cardiff 1
  • BLACKBURN 3 Qpr 0
  • Burton Albion 0 MANCHESTER UTD 0
  • CHELSEA 2 Huddersfield 1
  • FULHAM 1 Leyton Orient 2
  • Hull 0 ASTON VILLA 1
  • Ipswich 0 PORTSMOUTH 1
  • Leicester 3 TOTTENHAM 2
  • Luton 3 LIVERPOOL 5
  • MAN CITY 3 Scunthorpe 1
  • Millwall 1 EVERTON 1
  • NEWCASTLE 1 Mansfield 0
  • Norwich 1 WEST HAM 2
  • Nuneaton 1 MIDDLESBROUGH 1
  • Sheff Wed 2 CHARLTON 4
  • SUNDERLAND 3 Northwich 0
  • Torquay 0 BIRMINGHAM 0
  • Watford 0 BOLTON 3
  • WEST BROM 1 Reading 1
  • WIGAN 1 Leeds 1

So. 2 top flight sides unexpectedly came a cropper, Fulham losing at home to league 2 side Leyton Orient (these things happen) and Tottenham crumbling to a spirited Leicester fightback. A number of replays involving Premiership clubs (see below). These matches will all count for FFL purposes. Some great games in amongst there with the pick surely being Liverpool’s comeback against Luton. For info note that there were man of the match awards for only some Premiership players, notably Gerrard, Fowler, Bellamy, Milner, B Hughes, Henchoz, Curtis Davies, Fadiga.

Replays are:

  • MAN UTD v Burton
  • EVERTON v Millwall
  • MIDDLESBROUGH v Nuneaton
  • BIRMINGHAM v Torquay
  • Reading v WEST BROM
  • Leeds v WIGAN



The Points

These points are for the FA Cup matchday. The main points scorers for the 2 midweek games were:

11 Toure

9 Mido, Lennon

7 Keane

6 Ferdinand, Van der Sar, Campbell, Lehmann, Robinson, Dawson, Stalteri, Gardner, Neville, SIlvestre

GK

6 Taylor, Davis, Given, Friedel, Sorensen, Westerveld, Howard

DEF

11 Todd

9 Taylor

6 Mellberg, Hughes, Delaney, Khizanishvilli, Stubbs, Boumsong, Bramble, Babayaro, O’Shea, Ben Haim, Cunningham, Stefanovic and more!

MID

15 Gerrard

12 Alonso, Pires

11 Rommedahl, Whitehead

9 Etherington, B Hughes

8 Lawrence

7 Jenas, Mendieta, Holland, Giannokopolous

STR

22 Fowler

17 Bellamy

11 Pongolle

10 D Bent, Vaz Te, Bergkamp

9 Zamora

7 Gudjohnsen, Shearer, Connolly

The Table

Ramitin remain ahead of Jack Bauer by 11 points now, with Dynamo Flummery and Sarahs Stars closing in on 3rd like 2 girls fighting over clothes in a January sale, watch out Keith they’ll take no prisoners! Pro Evolution are now in top 10, with Subbuteo Allstars just on the brink. Top scorers this week were Sarahs Sexy 11 with 49, ahead of Dynamo Flummery, with West End Wanderers, Hope Not Toulouse and the New Slimline Hartsonal all scoring well.

At the foot Ridiculous Names X (+ Frank Lampard) have been reshuffled and are now just 13 adrift of the precious 2nd bottom. Thierry French Fondant Fancies are heading toward the Pit of Carcoon (star wars reference - I mistakenly called it the Pit of Sarlaac before, so I hold my hands up, I got it wrong) and Hugs Thistle, Rebel MC Shovels and Del Boy AllStars look to be sliding a little.

The Second Half

Hopefully you’ll be able to see the points here by now – working on it tonight. If not we’ll have it next week – can you stand the excitement?

And I think that’s it. As I say, normal service next week, been storing up all my best lines for then. Any questions or ideas, try me at simon@simonsffl.com

Cheers

Simon

Cup & Plate - final group matchday

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Its the final matchday in cup and plate land and while some teams have already
faithfully departed and some have reached the salvation of the last 16, there
are also some who remain in the uncertainty of purgatory.

Have you become a cup or plate team? Is it worth switching your team about
just for one match? Who knows, but remember there are trophies, cash and undoubted
accolades waiting the winner.

As a quick summary of the fortunes of our league table top ten, we know that
only 3 have definitely qualified, 1 is definitely out and the other 6 are by
no means certain of getting through. Brief summary of the groups below……

CUP

Qualifiers: Group Winners of Groups 1-14 qualify plus 2nd place team in Groups
13 & 14 (5 team groups)

Group 1

Head to head clash between Bishops Bashers and Reyes is Easy on the Eye will
decide this group, a point good enough for the Bashers

Group 2

Battered Lard dominate but have a head to head with Return of the Jhedi. If
Jhedi win and Fat Macs Barmy Army also win, it will come down to goal difference.

Group 3

Norfolk an’ Way have a match against Hyland Hotshots which would secure qualification.
A win for the Hotshots and Who Ate All the Pies sets up the goal difference
tie-breaker (although norfolk an way) have the upper hand.

Group 4

Another group where a 3 way tie is possible, Super Black & Gold, Dukla Scott
McDonald, The Past-Its all in the mix, but a win for SBG will ensure progress

Group 5

Head to head between Batbox United and Borussia Munchinkebabs will decide.
Sent home: Sarah’s Sexy 11 and Norfolk and Chance

Group 6

Partizants Bellygrade are on the way home, but Queens Eleven, Thats Amore and
Ginger Wizards all in with a shout

Group 7

Middlesbrough Midtable Mediocrity have already qualified due to wins over Quinn
of the North and Jose’s Euro Cup Polishers. Meaningless games only for those
2 and bottom of the group Artmedia Bratislava.

Group 8

Honest Men triumph and have an easy home match against Jammy Dodgers, while
FootballSchmootball and I’m Brian so is my team have a game with no consequence

Group 9

Its FC Kaunas Feeder XI v last years plate winners and all round cup specialists
Fairweather Footballers for a place in the last 16. Danske & Les Charles
dominate the foot with 0 points and can pack their bags

Group 10

All to play for with one win each - Papa Dave’s Hairy XI, Real Larkhall Again,
Shambollox and Pro Evolution

Group 11

Gerrys Geriatrics lead the win and only Sarah’s Stars stand in the way of progress.
If the Stars were to win and West End Wanderers also win there would be a 3
way tie although Gerry looks like likely to progress due to better points difference

Group 12

Wizards, despite making no transfers at all have already qualified having already
beaten Greta’s Giants and CrouchEnders. To be Sure To be Sure are already gone

Group 13

5 team group. Jane’s Buddies already through and Billy Ocean or Hope Not Toulouse
will make it through too in second place. Bolly Boys and Inter mi-sausages are
offski

Group 14

League leaders Ramitin already through, with Taxi for Strachan and Cream for
the Crop vying to join him. Pandora’s Boaks and Tartan Teddy Bears have long
since departed

PLATE

Qualifiers: 14 group winners, 2nd place in group 14 and the best 2nd placed
team thereafter

Group 1

On me Head Shun progress at expense of Ruskobie Juniors, The Artmedia 5 and
the Bhoys.

Group 2

Creanzo City Wiz lead the way, although Blind Bushwhackers and Faithmonsoon
hold onto their hopes. Aoteroa Thistle are gone, I tells you, gone

Group 3

Its the Maradonohoes against GK Wonderers for the title and Netbusters v Hugs
Thistle for the wooden spoon

Group 4

Three teams in with a shout - Glazier the Saviour, Craig Beattie’s Sideburns
and Swiss Toni. Roman’s Return can switch off now

Group 5

Katsu Baby are through with only pride (and maybe lucky 2nd place) left for
Bainnie Boy Battlers, Tell me No Lies and Stampy Social’s New Recruits

Group 6

Lou’s Losers against the under-performing Thierrys Fondant French Fancies for
the right to progress. Bodger and the Badgers and 10 tools and a plank stuck
at the foot.

Group 7

Sponsors team I hope he is Left Back can progress with a win, with Boycemaster
and Lyalls Part Timers waiting for a slip up. The rejuvenated Ridiculous Names
X may catch out Boycemaster but otherwise are oot.

Group 8

Everyone has a chance - International Football, Dizzy Deezers, Rebel MC Shovels
and the Mighty Pie Munchers and Holy Team

Group 9

BBQ Spare Ribs and Tango & Sash go head to head for the spoils. Surprisingly
Picked with a Pin are already out along with GoodBadorUgly?? At a guess I would
say bad.

Group 10

Dynamo Flummery are through and storming in the league. Three Johnnies, the
Boys in Black & Gold could still be the lucky losers but Hamilton Allstars
have gone home

Group 11

EKFCBC, Team Schneider and Spuds are dear for the time of year could yet qualify.
The Rich Men in Heaven are most certainly deceased.

Group 12

Jack Bauer v The New Slimline Hartsonal for the top spot. Saint in the City
and Subbuteo Allstars can hang their heads.

Group 13

Off Cider Rule, Chopras Choice, Rapid Vieira and MT Promise - its anyones!!

Group 14

The only 5 team group in the plate but Singtims and the Bjays mkII are already
through while A Team Less Ordinary, Del Boy All Stars and Larsselona2 go out.

Prize Fund

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at January 12th 2006 01:00 Uncategorizedin . 0 Comments

Income

Entrance Fees (115 @ £5 a head) 575 only 44 received so far……
Amazon fees received
Sept quarter 25.54 Dec quarter 87.88 113.42
Expenditure
Manager of Months
Aug 10
Sep 30
Oct 10
Dec 10
Jan 15
Feb 10
Mar 10
Apr 10
May 10 (115)
Prizes (expected)
League Winner (150)
First Half Winner (25)
Second Half Winner (25)
League 2nd place (75)
League 3rd place (25)
Cup Winner (100)
Plate Winner (75)
Trophy costs (expected) (45)
Website costs (50)
Expected surplus 3.42

Obviously if we can earn more through Amazon, then this will be used to supplement the prizes on offer, otherwise we’ll roll the balance into next year.

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