The first installment of my thoughts on each manager's chances this season with the hindsight of 10 weeks of the campaign already completed.
Let's start with the season-long leader Kirsty Baillie. It is a wonder to the modern man that she is top at all. First of all she picked her team from last years list, so she had another go and to be honest chose well. She then left Aon a while back and is now at Willis but has no idea who she picked because she lost her team. Christ is the best we've got?
Alex Byatt in his 2nd season has had an excellent start. He has plucked out a couple of so far cheap successes, and more of that kind of skill will see him make the play-off's. The fiesty combo of Barwick & Higgs started slow but are looking very well placed in 3rd. On the face of it they have picked well and already made a couple of astute transfers. One of my bets to be amongst the end of season shake-up.
The big shock of this season is Brian Dougal, not that he's not married yet, but that he is so high up the table. A MoW award already and he was the form manager in October. The true test will come though when it's time to make some transfers because he doesn't know the difference between Papa Diop and Papa's got a brand new pigbag!
Pete Doyle is an old hand and one of a select few that has won the finest fantasy league in the universe. A good start with all his transfers banked and the ginger one also did well with some cheaper selections. Talking of old hands, Godders was there at the very beginning, 11 years ago now but it has been a long time since he smelt silverware. Some early transfers have kept him at the top and he should qualify for the Superleague.
Neil Cryer's team has a very good look to it, maybe some defensive frailties but solid. Transfers will also be the key for Neil, if his good start is to continue. Paul Kelleher is a manager who pays full attention to what is going on, of course if this was a strip club then PK would win hands down, but he has a good fantasy pedigree and should also make the next stage, although he may be a bit short in the striking stakes his midfield can all get goals.
Ian Kennett, another N&R FL stalwart. We need a good season from Ian and he has started well, after a poor first few weeks but another manager who needs to excel at transfer time to keep his season active. Birdy is doing far too well, and surely that is going to change? A good starting XI though has seen him be an early contester for a play-off place. Mark Dewberry has slipped down the table a tad but has still had a excellent beginning to the season. He keeps an eye on his players and could be a surprise play-off qualifier.
John Littig is one of the new kids on the block, a bit wet behind the ears, thinks he's a big shot but I like him as he reminds me of me when I was 12, but not as good looking! Littig is doing alright, he had an excellent start but has faded and needs to arrest the slide. It is a marathon not a sprint, just ask your girlfriend.
Our Croatian entry Davor Duvancic, who has been given me a fine old going over after they beat our useless lot 2-0, is feeling his way quite well. He had a good start but has slipped recently but nothing a couple of critical transfers couldn't change. Simon Jenkins needs to push on if he is to make the play-off's but he is a known late starter and has all his transfers intact. Rob Beere has been a re-election candidate these past couple of years and started in the same vain but with Arsenal's improvement came Rob's.
Steve Jewell has also fallen back down the table after a good start. Transfers are there to be made, and the manager who makes the best use of them normally ends the season richer. Its a surprise to see Glenn Francis where he is. He has a good history in the N&R FL but it looks like his cheaper gambles are not paying off at the moment. Lee Day always starts well, every season without fail, but then toils. His players are struggling to find form at their clubs and maybe it's time for a change.
James Down made wholesale changes to his team today, so he has given himself enough time to put a run together to make the top 12. Aaron Barden put together an exciting team on paper but it is not performing. A tip Aaron, ignore Francey and only take advice from the AIG birds.
Ben Graves position is also cause for concern. A play-off cert I would have said but he is struggling to make any impact on the N&R FL this despite making the most transfers in Serie A. His big money forwards need to start delivering or he will spend the 2nd half of the season competiting in The Plate. Recently married Tim Feldbruegge will clearly not be getting any sex anymore so that will give him time to concentrate on his fantasy team. Tim and his buddy Dennis will be hoping that their forwards can get some more goals and Liverpool pick up their form.
Lee Baughan is in his customary place in the table. No expectations with Sweaty just that he likes a beer and has a strange habit of re-decorating girlfriends bathrooms. Not expected to a) qualify for the play-off's or b) be Greg Harris' best man!
A vastly improved Alex Boswell fantasy team finished last season pretty strongly but he has had a poor start this one. A few non-performing players have let him down and he needs more goals. Ian France and his spreadsheet. What's not been said before? Francey, lose the fuckin' spreadsheet. A team short on quality, skill and hard work and that's just the one he runs at AIG!
And Jon Knouse and Nick Davies bring up the rear. Only 88 points from a play-off spot though - very achievable indeed. However some surgery needed, just like on Petr Cech's head who remains in Jon & Nick's goal, if they are to avoid a re-election dog-fight.
Tuesday, October 31, 2006
Monday, October 30, 2006
N&R Team Challenge 2006 / 07
Its week 10 and time for the first N&R Team Challenge trophy update, this is a hotly contested competition with bragging rights at stake. I simply add the team members scores together and divide giving an average score. The best average score over a season wins. If a team manager leaves his or her company then their scores are wiped. There needs to be a minimum of 2 N&R managers working for the same company / group to take part.
These are the 2006 / 07 teams:
RSA - The dream team of Jenkins and Day
Aspen - James and Wizzo both new to N&R FL
AIG - The current champions with 7 players and 6 teams in the league (Higgs and Barwick co-manage).
Aon Chicago - The eclectric group of Littig, Davor, Feldbruegge and Dougal.
Aon Re - Rutters group that has nearly his whole team in the league - Francis, Byatt, McGowan, Jewelley and Graves. Almost certain to challenge.
JLT - The handsome duet of Boswell and Bird.
Willis - Kirsty and that sex-pest Kelleher.
Layton Blackham - Ready has convinced Ryan and Huw that this is much more fun than working and join him this year. Ready once won the competition whilst at HSBC.
BMS - Wenners and young buck Akshay.
Marsh - Simmons and Doyley. Winners twice and favourites to make it a third.
Ex-Pats - And why not. Lets face it we are only here chasing the American dream and their women. Mutley, Nobby, Stoutey and Bazza.
Ok, so the early leaders are Willis, fresh with Kirstie Baillie on board. She is double teaming (probably late at night in Romford) with Paul Kelleher and they have both had good starts and lead by 6 points. 2nd is BMS with Reddy showing good early promise.
In 3rd is Marsh, nicely placed ahead of Ready's Layton Blackham. 5th is London's Aon Re with Byatt and McGowan leading the way.
In 6th is new boys Aspen, a few points ahead of Aon Chicago where most surprisingly Brian Dougal is setting the standard. My Ex-Pats are back in 8th - too many late nights and lite (sic) beer.
The big surprise is to see current champs AIG in 9th. Waterman has been promoted again (fcuk knows how) but it has left a team with no regular pep talks and Francey's spreadsheet! Last and very least is JLT. No surprise there then.
The N&R Team Challenge table was attached to the week 10 scores email. Another update soon.
These are the 2006 / 07 teams:
RSA - The dream team of Jenkins and Day
Aspen - James and Wizzo both new to N&R FL
AIG - The current champions with 7 players and 6 teams in the league (Higgs and Barwick co-manage).
Aon Chicago - The eclectric group of Littig, Davor, Feldbruegge and Dougal.
Aon Re - Rutters group that has nearly his whole team in the league - Francis, Byatt, McGowan, Jewelley and Graves. Almost certain to challenge.
JLT - The handsome duet of Boswell and Bird.
Willis - Kirsty and that sex-pest Kelleher.
Layton Blackham - Ready has convinced Ryan and Huw that this is much more fun than working and join him this year. Ready once won the competition whilst at HSBC.
BMS - Wenners and young buck Akshay.
Marsh - Simmons and Doyley. Winners twice and favourites to make it a third.
Ex-Pats - And why not. Lets face it we are only here chasing the American dream and their women. Mutley, Nobby, Stoutey and Bazza.
Ok, so the early leaders are Willis, fresh with Kirstie Baillie on board. She is double teaming (probably late at night in Romford) with Paul Kelleher and they have both had good starts and lead by 6 points. 2nd is BMS with Reddy showing good early promise.
In 3rd is Marsh, nicely placed ahead of Ready's Layton Blackham. 5th is London's Aon Re with Byatt and McGowan leading the way.
In 6th is new boys Aspen, a few points ahead of Aon Chicago where most surprisingly Brian Dougal is setting the standard. My Ex-Pats are back in 8th - too many late nights and lite (sic) beer.
The big surprise is to see current champs AIG in 9th. Waterman has been promoted again (fcuk knows how) but it has left a team with no regular pep talks and Francey's spreadsheet! Last and very least is JLT. No surprise there then.
The N&R Team Challenge table was attached to the week 10 scores email. Another update soon.
Road to Wembley - United through after a 35-year wait
I know you were all watching out for Maidenhead's result Saturday, so you will know that a solitary goal from Lee Newman was enough to carry the Magpies through to the first round proper of the FA Cup for the first time in 35 years.
In a tense affair the first half ended goalless but after the break United took the game by the scruff of the neck and began to turn the screw on their opponents. In the 54th minute Dwain Clarke waltzed through the Martyrs team on a mazy dribble only to blast the ball over when in close range of goal.
A minute later a Richard Witt shot went just wide and a Maidenhead goal seemed imminent. It arrived in the 69th minute when a cross from the right was dealt with messily by the Merthyr defence and ended up at the feet of Dominic Sterling at the far post, the experienced centre back coolly took his time waiting for LEE NEWMAN to run into space before cutting the ball back to the striker who made no mistake with a powerful finish from eight yards.
With 14 minutes to go the Welshmen’s job became harder when Jamie Rewberry was dismissed for an aerial challenge on Craig O’Connor. Within minutes the referee evened the numbers up by showing a second yellow card to Ashley Smith (above) for simulation.
This gave Merthyr fresh impetus, and their golden chance to equalize arrived with five minutes left. A Tom Billings corner was inadequately cleared by United allowing Merthyr to put the ball back in the danger area where Garry Shephard rose unchallenged to head the ball towards the iniviting goal.
With all 711 spectators watching with their heart in their mouth, the ball appeared to be flying home only for the outstretched hand of Ramos to come to the rescue with a breathtaking save to push the ball to safety.
Maidenhead: Ramos. Smith, Parsons, Nisbet, Sterling, Hughes R (66 Clarke Da), Witt, Osman (80 Romeo), O'Connor, Newman L (74 Allen), Clarke Dw.
Unused subs: Lewington, Haule.
MoM: Ramos
Att: 711
For those at home they would have the seen the 1st Round draw proper, which now gets intreresting as it includes professional clubs in League’s 1 and 2.
Maidenhead were drawn out to play away at Conference side Stafford Rangers, who play two levels up the non-league pyramid. The tie will take place on November 11th. The draw includes Nottingham Forest and Millwall, who made the final just 3 years ago.
Other than the Maidenhead game, other matches to watch are Gillingham at home to nearby Bromley. Forest play previous giant killers Yeading from the Conference South, Lewes play at home to Darlington, Farsley Celtic play MK Dons in what looks like a potential upset and Millwall have to go Havant & Waterlooville.
Two of the biggest crowds should be at York who entertain Bristol City and in the all Welsh game between Newport County play League 1 Swansea.
More on Maidenhead United soon.
Sunday, October 29, 2006
Smelling of Roses
Breaking news 8888 Serie B week 10 scoresNY Eagles second consecutive poor display saw him lose his top spot after 10 weeks of the season, Rose’s Rovers hurdling above Barry and Akshay’s Johnny Forskins.
Akshay’s Forskins rolls back to 4th after week 10 with Savchenko Spurs moving back into 3rd spot. Behind these three London Irish climb on top of John McGowan’s Roubles FC – careful of that ticker Johnny.
The other new entries in the top 12 are Goonersmoan, the week 10 MoW and Soozie’s Ping Pong’s.
Dropping out after a couple of low scoring weeks are Sven and Janas – Bye, who fall a massive 8 places to 16th. And the Long families Brighton Blues suffer the same fate after 9 weeks with the elite.
At the bottom Los Cusingos after a 37 point score move of the foot to be replaced by Ball Hogs.
Tight end
Breaking news 8888 Serie A week 10 scores
In Serie A, the top of the table is getting extremely tight. Just 10 points separate the top 5 teams, Glasgow kiss hold onto to the lead by a point from Lovejoys Luvvies, with Flighty Feet, Living in Sin and Racing Ginger all in close quarters.
Just behind the top 5 the teams remain the same, despite some slight changes in positioning.
At the bottom, the most amazing news was that Francey no longer hold everyone else up. Keep the faith to coincide with Brighton’s change in fortunes (although it ain’t doing Paul Long any good) move of the bottom after a 40 point week and are replaced by Glencoe Hammers.
Above them Muddy Funsters and Christian Dailly Football Genuis come down to join the re-election party.
In Serie A, the top of the table is getting extremely tight. Just 10 points separate the top 5 teams, Glasgow kiss hold onto to the lead by a point from Lovejoys Luvvies, with Flighty Feet, Living in Sin and Racing Ginger all in close quarters.
Just behind the top 5 the teams remain the same, despite some slight changes in positioning.
At the bottom, the most amazing news was that Francey no longer hold everyone else up. Keep the faith to coincide with Brighton’s change in fortunes (although it ain’t doing Paul Long any good) move of the bottom after a 40 point week and are replaced by Glencoe Hammers.
Above them Muddy Funsters and Christian Dailly Football Genuis come down to join the re-election party.
Stop moaning
Breaking News 88888 Manager of week 10
Rutts season is looking a lot healthier these past few weeks. From early re-election candidate to play-off contender, another 66 points and the week 1o MoW award, Goonersmoan jumped from 17th to 8th and only 29 points from the summit of Serie B.
Meanwhile the headlines this week belong to Danny Rose. Another slow starter Rose's Rovers go top of the Serie B table, moving above NY Eagles, who had an awful fantasy week. Danny has a two-point lead at the top.
In Serie A Simon Jenkins' Pete Doherty for Allianz climbed 9 places and is another manager other teams should take note off. Si scored 58, 6 more than last week's MoW Rob Beere. Fabulous Fabregas continue their hoist to the play-off's after moving up to 15th.
Back in Serie A, London Irish continue their challenge scoring 53 and moving into 5th, whilst current champ Ping Pong Yo Yo make the top 12 for the first time this season, after notching 52.
Other sides who deserve a mention after a good week 10 are Living in Sin (47), Racing Ginger (47) and Athletico Abertawe (47).
Rutts season is looking a lot healthier these past few weeks. From early re-election candidate to play-off contender, another 66 points and the week 1o MoW award, Goonersmoan jumped from 17th to 8th and only 29 points from the summit of Serie B.
Meanwhile the headlines this week belong to Danny Rose. Another slow starter Rose's Rovers go top of the Serie B table, moving above NY Eagles, who had an awful fantasy week. Danny has a two-point lead at the top.
In Serie A Simon Jenkins' Pete Doherty for Allianz climbed 9 places and is another manager other teams should take note off. Si scored 58, 6 more than last week's MoW Rob Beere. Fabulous Fabregas continue their hoist to the play-off's after moving up to 15th.
Back in Serie A, London Irish continue their challenge scoring 53 and moving into 5th, whilst current champ Ping Pong Yo Yo make the top 12 for the first time this season, after notching 52.
Other sides who deserve a mention after a good week 10 are Living in Sin (47), Racing Ginger (47) and Athletico Abertawe (47).
Thursday, October 26, 2006
European Tour
A regular look at the European competitions that pock mark the league fixtures from now until the Christmas.
In the Champions League everyone has played each other once and in Group A Chelsea have a 100% record beating Barcelona last week in the crunch match. Earlier Barca were held by Werder Bremen and these two sides will be looking to turn the tables on The Blues in the 2nd half of the fixtures.
Bayern Munich also have a 100% record in Group B. Liverpool and PSV Eindhoven share top spot in Group C with Turkish outfit Galatasaray surprisingly struggling so far.
Valencia lead Group D ahead of Roma, whilst in Group E Lyon lead Real Madrid who have recovered after losing to the French team first by beating Kyiv 5-1 and Steaua 4-1 since.
In Group F Man U lead Celtic, and should qualify easily, but so should the Scots whilst FC Copenhagen and Benfica struggle to make an impact. CSKA Moscow had a great win over Arsenal and lead Group G, with the Gunners 2nd, although Porto shouldn’t be underestimated.
And in Group H it is tight between Milan, Lille and Anderlecht.
In the UEFA Cup group stages it is very early stages but Rangers, Spurs, Blackburn and Newcastle all had winning starts but there are some big clubs in this so called poor mans European competition such as Leverkusen, Sevilla, Parma, Ajax and Paris St Germain.
In the Champions League everyone has played each other once and in Group A Chelsea have a 100% record beating Barcelona last week in the crunch match. Earlier Barca were held by Werder Bremen and these two sides will be looking to turn the tables on The Blues in the 2nd half of the fixtures.
Bayern Munich also have a 100% record in Group B. Liverpool and PSV Eindhoven share top spot in Group C with Turkish outfit Galatasaray surprisingly struggling so far.
Valencia lead Group D ahead of Roma, whilst in Group E Lyon lead Real Madrid who have recovered after losing to the French team first by beating Kyiv 5-1 and Steaua 4-1 since.
In Group F Man U lead Celtic, and should qualify easily, but so should the Scots whilst FC Copenhagen and Benfica struggle to make an impact. CSKA Moscow had a great win over Arsenal and lead Group G, with the Gunners 2nd, although Porto shouldn’t be underestimated.
And in Group H it is tight between Milan, Lille and Anderlecht.
In the UEFA Cup group stages it is very early stages but Rangers, Spurs, Blackburn and Newcastle all had winning starts but there are some big clubs in this so called poor mans European competition such as Leverkusen, Sevilla, Parma, Ajax and Paris St Germain.
The Road to Wembley – Plucky Worthing go out
Sussex Leaguers Worthing ended their cup run losing to higher ranked Southern League’s Maidenhead United 3-1.A stunning strike from DWAIN CLARKE set Maidenhead on their way, before CRAIG O'CONNOR doubled the lead from the spot. Worthing rarely ventured out of their own half, but did manage to pull a goal back after the break, when STEVE PICKLES got ahead of his man at a free-kick and dinked the ball past the Maidenhead goalkeeper.
Worthing then shocked their opponents by really giving it a go pushing for an equaliser but unfortunately were caught out when LEE NEWMAN outpaced his marker, then cut into the box and rifled the ball into the bottom left-hand corner to make it 3-1 to end our boys hopes.
The plucky visitors continued to battle away and all credit must go to Worthing for making a great game of it.
Worthing team: Figg, MacKenzie, Curtis (74 Yeo), Moss, Keetch, Maymon (80 Webb), Azmi, Pickles, Geddes, Shelley, Levy (45 Schneider)
Subs not used: Footman, Young.
Goalscorer: Pickles
Attendence: 304
Maidenhead now host sheep shaggers Merthyr Tydfil in the 4th Qualifying Round on Saturday. Click on Maidenhead’s website after the game to check on the score.
Recently Maidenhead appointed Johnson Hippolyte as their new manager. He came to fame as manager of Yeading during their cup run a couple of years back.
Fab Fab
Breaking News 88888 Manager of week 9
Rob Beere has had a slow start to the season but things are starting to look up for the Gooner, particularly in week 9 when Fabulous Fabregas FC top scored with 57 points. This being Rob’s best score of the season and there is plenty of time for him to make a difference in Serie A as Rob is only 35 points away from the magic 12th place.
Another slow starter Ping Pong Yo Yo Aces also had a good week 9, scoring 51 points. Soozie, the current N&R title holder has now swapped bottom for 15th in 5 weeks and she is only 10 points from 12th in Serie B.
Living in sin and Johnny Forskins both hit 45 points and gained vital ground in their respective Serie’s and another early season struggler Goonersmoan also continued their revival scoring 40 points and that’s 130 in 3 weeks as Brian gains ground in the play-off race.
Vote Seagulls Party again had the honour of the week's lowest score.
Rob Beere has had a slow start to the season but things are starting to look up for the Gooner, particularly in week 9 when Fabulous Fabregas FC top scored with 57 points. This being Rob’s best score of the season and there is plenty of time for him to make a difference in Serie A as Rob is only 35 points away from the magic 12th place.
Another slow starter Ping Pong Yo Yo Aces also had a good week 9, scoring 51 points. Soozie, the current N&R title holder has now swapped bottom for 15th in 5 weeks and she is only 10 points from 12th in Serie B.
Living in sin and Johnny Forskins both hit 45 points and gained vital ground in their respective Serie’s and another early season struggler Goonersmoan also continued their revival scoring 40 points and that’s 130 in 3 weeks as Brian gains ground in the play-off race.
Vote Seagulls Party again had the honour of the week's lowest score.
Johnny Secondskins
Breaking news 8888 Serie B week 9 scores
Johnny Forskins leap from 10th to 2nd place in the Serie B table after a wonderful week 9. NY Eagles are still way out in front but it is exceptionally tight behind him with the in-form Rose’s Rovers in 3rd tying with Savchenko Spurs a point behind Akshay.
Roubles FC, Hannoi Utd and Wizzis Wonders are still snug in the top 7. Another climber are Thieving Chelsea gits – bit rich coming from a Leeds fan – and London Irish are back in the top 12 at the expense of 2Infinity & beyond.
The bottom 2 – Los Cusingo’s and Ball Hogs remain but Athletico Albertawe continue to move away from trouble.
Johnny Forskins leap from 10th to 2nd place in the Serie B table after a wonderful week 9. NY Eagles are still way out in front but it is exceptionally tight behind him with the in-form Rose’s Rovers in 3rd tying with Savchenko Spurs a point behind Akshay.
Roubles FC, Hannoi Utd and Wizzis Wonders are still snug in the top 7. Another climber are Thieving Chelsea gits – bit rich coming from a Leeds fan – and London Irish are back in the top 12 at the expense of 2Infinity & beyond.
The bottom 2 – Los Cusingo’s and Ball Hogs remain but Athletico Albertawe continue to move away from trouble.
Dougs Living it up
Breaking news 8888 Serie A week 9 scores
Glasgow kiss stretch their lead further in Serie A and the next 3 managers remain unchanged but it is Living in Sin that are looking the most likely to break that monopoly after another cracking week. Brian scored 45 points and climsb 7 places.
The other change of any significance is Here we go slipping back a couple of places to 9th.
Vote Seagulls Party remain stuck at the bottom, after scoring Serie B’s lowest score for the 3rd time in 4 weeks
Glasgow kiss stretch their lead further in Serie A and the next 3 managers remain unchanged but it is Living in Sin that are looking the most likely to break that monopoly after another cracking week. Brian scored 45 points and climsb 7 places.
The other change of any significance is Here we go slipping back a couple of places to 9th.
Vote Seagulls Party remain stuck at the bottom, after scoring Serie B’s lowest score for the 3rd time in 4 weeks
Tuesday, October 17, 2006
My kinda town
I haven’t actually been in the office for 3 weeks, they have probably forgotten who I am, but I just checked and I am still getting paid. Right-on.
I was in what the American’s call Europe last week. Munich, Hannover, Amsterdam, London, Hornchurch, Eastbourne and Fulham were all stop off’s.
I saw some of the boys and girls on my travels. Rutts and Greg Harris I have already mentioned along with Lee Day, Gazza Long, Colm Kelleher and Trevor Young – was good to have some time with those boys. I also saw PK briefly, who was in attendance to see me present the 2005/06 N&R FL trophy to Soozie Syrett. Wow those breasts get better with age and Soozie’s aren’t half bad either.
I missed out on the Francey and Paull lunch as I had to leave the city Friday morning but don’t get pissed off I didn’t see you (oh, you’re not?), I was actually doing some work and that continues this week as I fly to Bermuda tomorrow morning, which I actually calculate as 8 whole hours in my place to unpack, pack, sleep and get back to the poxy airport again. The life of a rock star eh?
I was in what the American’s call Europe last week. Munich, Hannover, Amsterdam, London, Hornchurch, Eastbourne and Fulham were all stop off’s.
I saw some of the boys and girls on my travels. Rutts and Greg Harris I have already mentioned along with Lee Day, Gazza Long, Colm Kelleher and Trevor Young – was good to have some time with those boys. I also saw PK briefly, who was in attendance to see me present the 2005/06 N&R FL trophy to Soozie Syrett. Wow those breasts get better with age and Soozie’s aren’t half bad either.
I missed out on the Francey and Paull lunch as I had to leave the city Friday morning but don’t get pissed off I didn’t see you (oh, you’re not?), I was actually doing some work and that continues this week as I fly to Bermuda tomorrow morning, which I actually calculate as 8 whole hours in my place to unpack, pack, sleep and get back to the poxy airport again. The life of a rock star eh?
A fiver towards the wedding
Breaking News 88888 Manager of week 7
I heard that congratulations are in order for one half of Flighty Feet last week. You see I was out with young handsome dude and under pressure from others he confessed to not only be not gay but that he had actually popped the question to one of our fantasy league managers. And it’s a bird too. My, my, Miss Barwick what have you done?
To help celebrate and pay for that expected stately wedding Catherine and Karen won the N&R FL week 7 MoW award. Well done ladies, your 39 points has also pushed you into 2nd place of Serie A.
James Bird’s Here we go again have quietly been having a good season, fuck mine, Greg Harris is not a poof and Birdy’s having a good season? Jeez.
Birdy scored 38 points, just one more than Rose’s Rovers. Dan, I saw you last week in Welington’s boardroom. Its okay Mr JR Clare does not read this blog.
And Brian Rutter, who I saw all too briefly last week also had a fine week 7, booting in 36 points, which took Goonersmoan further away from the wrong end of the table.
Other teams who deserve a mention for good week 7’s were Epping 'dog walking' club (32 points), Savchenko Spurs (31), Nut Meg (30) and 2 Infinity & Beyond (30).
An early contender for the rather crap title of the season’s worst weekly score but with a 25 quid purse is Rob Beere. Fabulous Fabregas FC hit a fat round zero in week 7 – quite an achievement.
I heard that congratulations are in order for one half of Flighty Feet last week. You see I was out with young handsome dude and under pressure from others he confessed to not only be not gay but that he had actually popped the question to one of our fantasy league managers. And it’s a bird too. My, my, Miss Barwick what have you done?To help celebrate and pay for that expected stately wedding Catherine and Karen won the N&R FL week 7 MoW award. Well done ladies, your 39 points has also pushed you into 2nd place of Serie A.
James Bird’s Here we go again have quietly been having a good season, fuck mine, Greg Harris is not a poof and Birdy’s having a good season? Jeez.
Birdy scored 38 points, just one more than Rose’s Rovers. Dan, I saw you last week in Welington’s boardroom. Its okay Mr JR Clare does not read this blog.
And Brian Rutter, who I saw all too briefly last week also had a fine week 7, booting in 36 points, which took Goonersmoan further away from the wrong end of the table.
Other teams who deserve a mention for good week 7’s were Epping 'dog walking' club (32 points), Savchenko Spurs (31), Nut Meg (30) and 2 Infinity & Beyond (30).
An early contender for the rather crap title of the season’s worst weekly score but with a 25 quid purse is Rob Beere. Fabulous Fabregas FC hit a fat round zero in week 7 – quite an achievement.
Feet fly into 2nd
Breaking news 8888 Serie A week 7 scores
Glasgow kiss stay top of the pile in Serie A with Flighty Feet now chasing Kirsty down in 2nd place. Lovejoy Luvvies and I Still *ing Hate Chelsea dropping a place each and previous champion Racing Ginger move into 5th.
Here we go again are back in the top 12, whilst Crown Jewells drop out.
Glencoe Hammers are off the bottom, Francey’s Seagulls Party are not – some kind of party that! Fabulous Fabregas FC who were not so fab in week 7 drop to 25th.
Glasgow kiss stay top of the pile in Serie A with Flighty Feet now chasing Kirsty down in 2nd place. Lovejoy Luvvies and I Still *ing Hate Chelsea dropping a place each and previous champion Racing Ginger move into 5th.
Here we go again are back in the top 12, whilst Crown Jewells drop out.
Glencoe Hammers are off the bottom, Francey’s Seagulls Party are not – some kind of party that! Fabulous Fabregas FC who were not so fab in week 7 drop to 25th.
Stop the press - Savchenko scores
Breaking news 8888 Serie B week 7 scores
Savchenko Spurs, whose name I am surely not getting because either I am stoopid or Savchenko plays for Chelsea, were the week’s biggest movers at the top of Serie B.
Ryan’s 31 points meant that he hurdled 4 managers including his elder Ready in the table, whose Hannoi Utd fall to 5th.
2Infinity & beyond have made some transfers and are on the move in the right direction but the team to watch is Rose’s Rovers. Dan, who was bottom after week 1 is now in 8th place after 4 outstanding weeks.
Bollocks to Ballack slip out of the play-off places after 7 weeks in it. Wenners hitting a season low in week 7.
At the bottom Goonersmoan climb to 17 after scoring 36 points and Panzo’s Panthers fall to 22nd – hey Colin I wish I saw you last week because I packed my black shoes!
And talking of me, watch the old Nosbter because North of Crystal Palarse’s season starts now. Trouble is I will have to change my team name to 'The Unemployment Office North of Crystal Palarse!'
Savchenko Spurs, whose name I am surely not getting because either I am stoopid or Savchenko plays for Chelsea, were the week’s biggest movers at the top of Serie B.
Ryan’s 31 points meant that he hurdled 4 managers including his elder Ready in the table, whose Hannoi Utd fall to 5th.
2Infinity & beyond have made some transfers and are on the move in the right direction but the team to watch is Rose’s Rovers. Dan, who was bottom after week 1 is now in 8th place after 4 outstanding weeks.
Bollocks to Ballack slip out of the play-off places after 7 weeks in it. Wenners hitting a season low in week 7.
At the bottom Goonersmoan climb to 17 after scoring 36 points and Panzo’s Panthers fall to 22nd – hey Colin I wish I saw you last week because I packed my black shoes!
And talking of me, watch the old Nosbter because North of Crystal Palarse’s season starts now. Trouble is I will have to change my team name to 'The Unemployment Office North of Crystal Palarse!'
No week 8 games
There were no week 8 games due to the European Championship qualifiers. Did you see that pile of poop? Unbelievable, I have said before that England bore the arse of me and finals aside, I actually don’t give a toss about how they get on, I really don’t. Davor who is in our office, who is a Croat, will probably be waiting for me to get back to the office next week to rip into me about why a country with 300,000 people, no economy or a worthwhile army can beat the inventors of the beautiful game. So fucking what? They have been more successful than us in recent competitions anyway and I would rather have a chain-smoking Slaven Bilic in charge that personality of an ant Steve McClaren, who is always dressed like he has been at a funeral and spends the whole 90 minutes writing down his weekly shopping list. You can imagine it can’t you?
Eggs
Sugar
Bread
Spray on hair
Personality
Rant over.
Eggs
Sugar
Bread
Spray on hair
Personality
Rant over.
Friday, October 06, 2006
Who are ya? Brian Dougal
I continue my look at the life and times of this season’s fantasy managers, introducing the diverse and dysfunctional characters to you all. Of course if I don’t know much about someone, I simply make it up!
Brian was born in the dairy state of Wisconsin to parents who, on the face of it actually seem quite normal, despite growing up in the sweetcorn state of Iowa before bettering themselves and moving to Wisconsin. Wait a minute, I must have got that wrong.
Brian was both tall and hairy at an early age and at 4 was in the Under 16 high school basketball team. During his childhood he liked nothing better than playing hoops with the fellow kids in his street, whom rather strangely were also tall and hairy!
After leaving the local high school he was sent packing to Green Bay (see what I did there?) to university. It was a small college of a few hundred hardy souls, who could cope with negative all year round temperatures and this is where Dougs found he had a natural talent for French. On the back of learning to say a few words in the language of love, he left these shores for a period of time studying in France with a couple Green Bay female companions, whom to this day he denies he had any French connections with.
He stayed with a local family, but had to return back to the US after nearly getting caught with their teenage daughter to whom he was supposedly teaching the finer aspects of a gridiron huddle.
After getting his degrees in French and the art of drinking beer that tastes like piss water, Brian realised like most of us that insurance was the only job where you can drink for a living, although it wasn’t until Nobby joined that he realised that it is possible to drink in the companies time and allow them to pay for it.
After many years shagging every tall girl in the market - being 6’ 6” has its advantages (I am told) with birds. One of course is that you can see down their tops and secondly a tall doris narrows down her options when she enters a bar – he has settled down with the lovely Rose, to whom one day he may get round to marrying but in the mean time he keeps himself busy at weekends washing our bosses car and mowing his lawn.
Catchphrase: I think it, but you just damn well say it.
Brian was born in the dairy state of Wisconsin to parents who, on the face of it actually seem quite normal, despite growing up in the sweetcorn state of Iowa before bettering themselves and moving to Wisconsin. Wait a minute, I must have got that wrong.
Brian was both tall and hairy at an early age and at 4 was in the Under 16 high school basketball team. During his childhood he liked nothing better than playing hoops with the fellow kids in his street, whom rather strangely were also tall and hairy!
After leaving the local high school he was sent packing to Green Bay (see what I did there?) to university. It was a small college of a few hundred hardy souls, who could cope with negative all year round temperatures and this is where Dougs found he had a natural talent for French. On the back of learning to say a few words in the language of love, he left these shores for a period of time studying in France with a couple Green Bay female companions, whom to this day he denies he had any French connections with.
He stayed with a local family, but had to return back to the US after nearly getting caught with their teenage daughter to whom he was supposedly teaching the finer aspects of a gridiron huddle.
After getting his degrees in French and the art of drinking beer that tastes like piss water, Brian realised like most of us that insurance was the only job where you can drink for a living, although it wasn’t until Nobby joined that he realised that it is possible to drink in the companies time and allow them to pay for it.
After many years shagging every tall girl in the market - being 6’ 6” has its advantages (I am told) with birds. One of course is that you can see down their tops and secondly a tall doris narrows down her options when she enters a bar – he has settled down with the lovely Rose, to whom one day he may get round to marrying but in the mean time he keeps himself busy at weekends washing our bosses car and mowing his lawn.
Catchphrase: I think it, but you just damn well say it.
The Road to Wembley - Romford not Worthy
A bumper crowd of 165 saw Romford's glory run in the world's most famous cup competition come to an end after losing away at Worthing United FC. I don't much about it as I obviously wasn't one of the 165 and I can't find anything on the internet.
Nevertheless Worthing United of Sussex County League Division 1 are our new boys taking Romford's place and Newport Pagnell's before that. In the 3rd Qualifying Round 'The Mavericks' will play at Maidenhead United on October 14th.
Nevertheless Worthing United of Sussex County League Division 1 are our new boys taking Romford's place and Newport Pagnell's before that. In the 3rd Qualifying Round 'The Mavericks' will play at Maidenhead United on October 14th.
Dougalicious
Breaking News 88888 Manager of week 6
It has been a long time in coming but Brian Dougal finally set the N&R FL fantasy world alight in week 6 hitting a weekly best of 64 points, meaning that Living in Sin hurtled up the table 9 places to 6th. Dougs who is currently in Budapest is currently of no fixed abode after moving out of his apartment before a much hyped move chez girlfriend into a new place in a month or so. Meanwhile his fuckin’ worldly belongings are living in sin in my gaff!
If Dougal winning the MoW was not enough, then Tim Feldbruegge coming in 2nd was the icing on the cake. Tim, who got married on Saturday – Congratulations buddy, obviously the invite got lost in the mail – scored 61 and the team he shares with Dennis Malloy, Frank & Beans move up 6 places and away from the bottom of Serie A.
Athletico Abertawe had by far their best ever fantasy week notching a season-best 60 points and Huw climbs away from the foot of the table.
London Irish also hit a season-high moving into the top 12 for the first time this season. Hilary scored 59 point, one more than Roubles FC, who jump 5 spots, Sven and Janas – Bye and Lovejoy Luvvies. Simmo also storms up the table to be the latest challenger to NY Eagles, whilst over in Serie A Alex remain 2nd.
It has been a long time in coming but Brian Dougal finally set the N&R FL fantasy world alight in week 6 hitting a weekly best of 64 points, meaning that Living in Sin hurtled up the table 9 places to 6th. Dougs who is currently in Budapest is currently of no fixed abode after moving out of his apartment before a much hyped move chez girlfriend into a new place in a month or so. Meanwhile his fuckin’ worldly belongings are living in sin in my gaff!
If Dougal winning the MoW was not enough, then Tim Feldbruegge coming in 2nd was the icing on the cake. Tim, who got married on Saturday – Congratulations buddy, obviously the invite got lost in the mail – scored 61 and the team he shares with Dennis Malloy, Frank & Beans move up 6 places and away from the bottom of Serie A.
Athletico Abertawe had by far their best ever fantasy week notching a season-best 60 points and Huw climbs away from the foot of the table.
London Irish also hit a season-high moving into the top 12 for the first time this season. Hilary scored 59 point, one more than Roubles FC, who jump 5 spots, Sven and Janas – Bye and Lovejoy Luvvies. Simmo also storms up the table to be the latest challenger to NY Eagles, whilst over in Serie A Alex remain 2nd.
Pack hunt down Eagles
Breaking news 8888 Serie B week 6 scores
Barry Paull’s NY Eagles suffered their worst score of the young campaign but continues to lord it at the top of Serie B. Sven and Janas – Bye moved into 2nd from 8th but it is a tightly packed chasing group with only 19 points separating the top 12.
Ready’s Hannoi Utd are up to 3rd, with Roubles FC in 4th. Long time chasers Savchenko Spurs and Brighton Blues slip to 7th and 8th respectively but are still in the hunt.
One new face in the top 12 is London Irish, whilst 2Infinity & beyond drop out.
At the bottom Ball Hogs lose further ground as does aptly named (by me) In Tatters. Los Cusingos remain bottom, 14 points adrift.
Barry Paull’s NY Eagles suffered their worst score of the young campaign but continues to lord it at the top of Serie B. Sven and Janas – Bye moved into 2nd from 8th but it is a tightly packed chasing group with only 19 points separating the top 12.
Ready’s Hannoi Utd are up to 3rd, with Roubles FC in 4th. Long time chasers Savchenko Spurs and Brighton Blues slip to 7th and 8th respectively but are still in the hunt.
One new face in the top 12 is London Irish, whilst 2Infinity & beyond drop out.
At the bottom Ball Hogs lose further ground as does aptly named (by me) In Tatters. Los Cusingos remain bottom, 14 points adrift.
Glencoe boys bemoan the Argies
Breaking news 8888 Serie A week 6 scores
In Serie A Glasgow kiss’ lead is now down to just 3 points after Lovejoy Luvvies scored 58 in week 6. I still *ing hate Chelsea are in 3rd after the consistent Godders equalled his season’s best. Flighty feet continued their good early season form with 48 points to move up to joint 3rd.
Meanwhile East Indian Summer climb into 5th but the week’s biggest jumper was Living in Sin who are in nose-bleed territory in 6th.
Rooney & Ronaldo Rockstars, Incontentia B uttocks and Epping 'dog walking' club all fall a couple places.
At the bottom of the pile Francey’s Vote Seagulls party is joined by Knouse and Davies’ Glencoe Hammers. Jon Knouse is suffering the same fate as his beloved Hammers, who since signing the 2 Argies have gone to pot – dear old Maggie had the right idea if you ask me!
As far as Francey is concerned, he has made some transfers to get his season back on track – Jon, Nick – don’t worry, they are all cack!
Meg & Hannah’s bears fall a couple of places but Frank & Beans after a fantastic week move out of immediate danger.
In Serie A Glasgow kiss’ lead is now down to just 3 points after Lovejoy Luvvies scored 58 in week 6. I still *ing hate Chelsea are in 3rd after the consistent Godders equalled his season’s best. Flighty feet continued their good early season form with 48 points to move up to joint 3rd.
Meanwhile East Indian Summer climb into 5th but the week’s biggest jumper was Living in Sin who are in nose-bleed territory in 6th.
Rooney & Ronaldo Rockstars, Incontentia B uttocks and Epping 'dog walking' club all fall a couple places.
At the bottom of the pile Francey’s Vote Seagulls party is joined by Knouse and Davies’ Glencoe Hammers. Jon Knouse is suffering the same fate as his beloved Hammers, who since signing the 2 Argies have gone to pot – dear old Maggie had the right idea if you ask me!
As far as Francey is concerned, he has made some transfers to get his season back on track – Jon, Nick – don’t worry, they are all cack!
Meg & Hannah’s bears fall a couple of places but Frank & Beans after a fantastic week move out of immediate danger.
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