This is it - what you have all been waiting for? No Sweaty's not buying the beers and no, Soozie is not now working in Metropolis.
It is the famous N&R FL's first ever promotion and relegation.
It's simple - the top 12 teams from both leagues will be promoted after week 20 to The N&R Premiership. The remaining teams will be relegated to The N&R Championship. All points gained up and until week 20 will be kept.
Then from week 21 we will have 2 divisions, with lots of prizes to be announced very shortly. There will be promotion and relegation issues as well as the weekly MoW prize and others.
Remember you can still make transfers. The deadline is every Tuesday at 5pm as always.
May Nobby & Ready take this opportunity to wish you and your loved ones the very best for 2007. We hope that you achieve everything you dream off, perhaps excluding the mucky stuff! Have fun and be safe.
Nobby & Ready
Thursday, December 28, 2006
Aaron and Aaron and Aaron
kBreaking News 88888 Manager of week 19
Aaron's Muddy Funsters just keep marching on hitting the season's 8th best weekly score in week 19 and climbing 6 places to 4th in Serie A almost securing his promotion to the Premiership. The nearest team to him were Glencoe Hammers, who have found a bit of the Curbishley bounce and the boys picked up their biggest score of the season, 65.
Epping 'dog walking' club scored 58 to almost clinch their play-off birth, whilst Racing Ginger and Flighty Feet each scored 57 points. Pete is now 27 points behind the 12th placed team in Serie A, whereas a miracle needs to happen for Catherine and Karen not to win the Serie A prize.
Also in Serie A #1 Strugglers added 55 points to their total and look safely through to the next stage, and in Serie B the two top teams continue to battle it out for the mid-season prize. Savchenko and Cristiano's allstars both collecting 55 points.
Goonersmoan had a great week to notching 53 points, the same as Athletico Albertawe, who will almost certainly play in the Championship after the New Year.
Three teams in Serie B hit 52 points. They were NY Eagles, 2Infinity & beyond and Wizzis wonders who are all probably up.
Living in Sin, who should probably change their name to Living in Debt following the acquisition of an engagement ring and a new apartment, are still in with a huge shout of promotion after Brian hit 52 as well.
The week's worst score was shared by Fabulous Fabregas FC and Le Guen's Revolution with 12.
Aaron's Muddy Funsters just keep marching on hitting the season's 8th best weekly score in week 19 and climbing 6 places to 4th in Serie A almost securing his promotion to the Premiership. The nearest team to him were Glencoe Hammers, who have found a bit of the Curbishley bounce and the boys picked up their biggest score of the season, 65.
Epping 'dog walking' club scored 58 to almost clinch their play-off birth, whilst Racing Ginger and Flighty Feet each scored 57 points. Pete is now 27 points behind the 12th placed team in Serie A, whereas a miracle needs to happen for Catherine and Karen not to win the Serie A prize.
Also in Serie A #1 Strugglers added 55 points to their total and look safely through to the next stage, and in Serie B the two top teams continue to battle it out for the mid-season prize. Savchenko and Cristiano's allstars both collecting 55 points.
Goonersmoan had a great week to notching 53 points, the same as Athletico Albertawe, who will almost certainly play in the Championship after the New Year.
Three teams in Serie B hit 52 points. They were NY Eagles, 2Infinity & beyond and Wizzis wonders who are all probably up.
Living in Sin, who should probably change their name to Living in Debt following the acquisition of an engagement ring and a new apartment, are still in with a huge shout of promotion after Brian hit 52 as well.
The week's worst score was shared by Fabulous Fabregas FC and Le Guen's Revolution with 12.
Allstars and Savchenko fight it out for prize
Breaking news 8888 Serie B week 19 scores
One week left - I would say the top 8 are up. Goonersmoan's excellent week probably securing their place. Below them Nut Meg, Hannoi Utd, Jonny Forskins and London Irish have shown some inconsistency in form and all should be nervous as we enter the last week.
Rose'e Rovers will more upset than anyone if they miss out as they have been in the play-off zone each week from September, including 2 weeks at the top, this despite being bottom after week 1. Dan is currently 9 points from 12th place.
Bollocks to Ballack and Sven & Janas - Bye look like they have too much to do but I'm sure both will give it their best shot.
At the top of Serie B, it is a straight fight between Cristiano's allstars and Savchenko Spurs and despite them having the exact same scores these last 2 weeks they only have 4 players the same in their respective teams. Richard currently leads Ryan by 8 points and has been top since mid November.
One week left - I would say the top 8 are up. Goonersmoan's excellent week probably securing their place. Below them Nut Meg, Hannoi Utd, Jonny Forskins and London Irish have shown some inconsistency in form and all should be nervous as we enter the last week.
Rose'e Rovers will more upset than anyone if they miss out as they have been in the play-off zone each week from September, including 2 weeks at the top, this despite being bottom after week 1. Dan is currently 9 points from 12th place.
Bollocks to Ballack and Sven & Janas - Bye look like they have too much to do but I'm sure both will give it their best shot.
At the top of Serie B, it is a straight fight between Cristiano's allstars and Savchenko Spurs and despite them having the exact same scores these last 2 weeks they only have 4 players the same in their respective teams. Richard currently leads Ryan by 8 points and has been top since mid November.
Flight of fancy?
Breaking news 8888 Serie A week 19 scores
So one week left - I would say the top 9 are clear. That leaves East Indian Summer and Massive Tackle looking over their shoulders with one week to go.
Living in Sin, Here we go again, Make that 3 chickens will probably be one of the sides that could break into the party. Racing Ginger, 27 points adrift looks a tough ask.
At the top the ever dazzling Flighty Feet are 25 points clear of Glasgow kiss and look like picking up the first major prize of the season. That is unless the in hugely in-form Muddy Funsters don't pull another incredible score out of the bag!
So one week left - I would say the top 9 are clear. That leaves East Indian Summer and Massive Tackle looking over their shoulders with one week to go.
Living in Sin, Here we go again, Make that 3 chickens will probably be one of the sides that could break into the party. Racing Ginger, 27 points adrift looks a tough ask.
At the top the ever dazzling Flighty Feet are 25 points clear of Glasgow kiss and look like picking up the first major prize of the season. That is unless the in hugely in-form Muddy Funsters don't pull another incredible score out of the bag!
Tuesday, December 26, 2006
Kiss chase
Breaking news 8888 Serie A week 18 scores
Glasgow kiss made some changes to her team last week and it immediately paid off as the MoW moved into 2nd place 13 points behind the leaders Flighty Feet.
Lovejoy's luvvies are now in 3rd with Underwriting cop and #1 Strugglers 11 points behind in joint 4th.
Godders' I Still *ing Hate Chelsea climb into 6th while Epping 'dog walking' club move into 7th. Christian Dailly also further imrove their chances and like Fuddy Munsters are on an excellent run just at the right time. Rooney & Ronaldo Rockstars drop to 9th.
I would have said 4 teams below the top 12 look like breaking into the promotion pack led by Make that 3 chickens. Here we go again and Living in Sin are on a downward spiral but Frank & Beans are on their way up and are currently 35 points behind Massive Tackle.
Glasgow kiss made some changes to her team last week and it immediately paid off as the MoW moved into 2nd place 13 points behind the leaders Flighty Feet.
Lovejoy's luvvies are now in 3rd with Underwriting cop and #1 Strugglers 11 points behind in joint 4th.
Godders' I Still *ing Hate Chelsea climb into 6th while Epping 'dog walking' club move into 7th. Christian Dailly also further imrove their chances and like Fuddy Munsters are on an excellent run just at the right time. Rooney & Ronaldo Rockstars drop to 9th.
I would have said 4 teams below the top 12 look like breaking into the promotion pack led by Make that 3 chickens. Here we go again and Living in Sin are on a downward spiral but Frank & Beans are on their way up and are currently 35 points behind Massive Tackle.
Top 3 chase Serie B title
Breaking news 8888 Serie B week 18 scores
The top 3 remain unchanged in Serie B, with Cristiano's Allstars ahead of Savchenko Spurs by 8 points, who in turn are 9 ahead of Roubles FC. These 3 appear to be challenging for the prize of winning Serie B.
Into 4th are now Brighton Blues and NY Eagles climb into 5th. 2Infininty & beyond stay in 6th, but Wizzis Wonders drop 3 places to 7th. Hannoi Utd fall to 11th as Goonersmoan and London Irish gain ground.
3 teams in fact share 11th place - Hannoi Utd, Rose's Rovers and Nut Meg, who jump 2 places. Now if these 3 teams end square they will all qualify for the Premiership otherwise one will miss out. Below 11th a gap has opened with Bollocks to Ballack leading the pack. Below them Thank U 4 the Daze are on a good run and could snatch a place.
Thieving Chelsea gits, Sven and Janas - Bye, Californication and Ping Pong each has a slight chance of getting promotion.
The top 3 remain unchanged in Serie B, with Cristiano's Allstars ahead of Savchenko Spurs by 8 points, who in turn are 9 ahead of Roubles FC. These 3 appear to be challenging for the prize of winning Serie B.
Into 4th are now Brighton Blues and NY Eagles climb into 5th. 2Infininty & beyond stay in 6th, but Wizzis Wonders drop 3 places to 7th. Hannoi Utd fall to 11th as Goonersmoan and London Irish gain ground.
3 teams in fact share 11th place - Hannoi Utd, Rose's Rovers and Nut Meg, who jump 2 places. Now if these 3 teams end square they will all qualify for the Premiership otherwise one will miss out. Below 11th a gap has opened with Bollocks to Ballack leading the pack. Below them Thank U 4 the Daze are on a good run and could snatch a place.
Thieving Chelsea gits, Sven and Janas - Bye, Californication and Ping Pong each has a slight chance of getting promotion.
Christmas kiss
Breaking News 88888 Manager of week 18
Kirsty Baillie celebrated the start of Christmas with £5 gift from Nobby & Ready as Glasgow kiss one week 18's MoW award. Kirsty scored 54 points and closed jumped into 2nd place in Serie A behind Flighty Feet, who remain 13 points clear at the top.
3 managers came close to toppling Kirsty in week 18. Paul and Christian Long's Brighton Blues kept up their challenge and inevitable promotion to the N&R Premiership after securing another 53 points. The same tale belongs to John McGowan's Roubles FC who also scored 53 and cement their position in 3rd place.
Meanwhile in Serie A Muddy Funsters hit their 172nd point in the month of December, making Aaron easily the form man leading into the crucial Christmas period, when each Premiership team plays 4 games in 9 days.
In Serie B another clear contender for promotion is NY Eagles notching another half century to their total in week 18.
4 managers each scored one short of 50. Frank & Beans are making a serious play for the play-off's, in which will be a remarkable acheivement. They move up two places. 49 points was met 3 times in Serie B.
Not surprisingly Savchenko Spurs and Cristiano's allstars led the way and remain clear at the top of the table but what was a surprise was seeing Martin Singleton's Los Cusingo's crack 49 points, a season best but not good enough to take them off bottom spot.
Top 12's Goonersmoan, London Irish and I Still *ing Hate Chelsea all hit a very 48 points.
The week 18's worse score was from Serie A's bottom team Le Guen's Revolution, where Sweaty scored just 18.
Kirsty Baillie celebrated the start of Christmas with £5 gift from Nobby & Ready as Glasgow kiss one week 18's MoW award. Kirsty scored 54 points and closed jumped into 2nd place in Serie A behind Flighty Feet, who remain 13 points clear at the top.
3 managers came close to toppling Kirsty in week 18. Paul and Christian Long's Brighton Blues kept up their challenge and inevitable promotion to the N&R Premiership after securing another 53 points. The same tale belongs to John McGowan's Roubles FC who also scored 53 and cement their position in 3rd place.
Meanwhile in Serie A Muddy Funsters hit their 172nd point in the month of December, making Aaron easily the form man leading into the crucial Christmas period, when each Premiership team plays 4 games in 9 days.
In Serie B another clear contender for promotion is NY Eagles notching another half century to their total in week 18.
4 managers each scored one short of 50. Frank & Beans are making a serious play for the play-off's, in which will be a remarkable acheivement. They move up two places. 49 points was met 3 times in Serie B.
Not surprisingly Savchenko Spurs and Cristiano's allstars led the way and remain clear at the top of the table but what was a surprise was seeing Martin Singleton's Los Cusingo's crack 49 points, a season best but not good enough to take them off bottom spot.
Top 12's Goonersmoan, London Irish and I Still *ing Hate Chelsea all hit a very 48 points.
The week 18's worse score was from Serie A's bottom team Le Guen's Revolution, where Sweaty scored just 18.
Tuesday, December 19, 2006
Merry Christmas
A very happy Christmas to you and your families from Nobby & Ready. I was thinking about doing Christmas cards this year and thought this was suitably inappropriate (found in San Francisco). 
Take care, Nobby & Ready.
Take care, Nobby & Ready.
Team Challenge - Aspen white out
Aspen climbed to the top of the N&R Team Challenge after 17 weeks, Plummer, Wizzo and Down are doing well but hot on their ski boots are the new team from Lloyds made up of Richard Nathan (Mitsui), Colin Panzetta (Catlin), Danny Rose (Clare) and Mr Lloyds himself Neil Cryer.
Just behind them are Ready's Layton Blackham, who have Huw letting the team down and then in 4th are Rutt's Aon Re, complete with Paul Kelleher now. BMS are just a half point behind in 5th and Willis with Kennett joining Kirsty are in 6th, down from top in the last knockings.
7th are last season's winners AIG with Catherine and Karen doing superbly but being well supported by Mark Dewberry, Hilary Ryan and Aaron Barden in his first season. Of course boss men Francey and Waterman are looking away at this precise minute!
In 8th are Aon Chicago with the big Croat leading the way, 11 points clear of the Ex-Pats. Then come RSA, previous champions Marsh and lastly JLT.
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Just behind them are Ready's Layton Blackham, who have Huw letting the team down and then in 4th are Rutt's Aon Re, complete with Paul Kelleher now. BMS are just a half point behind in 5th and Willis with Kennett joining Kirsty are in 6th, down from top in the last knockings.
7th are last season's winners AIG with Catherine and Karen doing superbly but being well supported by Mark Dewberry, Hilary Ryan and Aaron Barden in his first season. Of course boss men Francey and Waterman are looking away at this precise minute!
In 8th are Aon Chicago with the big Croat leading the way, 11 points clear of the Ex-Pats. Then come RSA, previous champions Marsh and lastly JLT.
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Promotion and Relegation at week 20
Just want to make sure everyone knows the importance of the N&R play-offs!
At the end of week 20, the top 12 teams from Serie A and B, which are split alphabetically will be promoted to the N&R Premiership. The remaining 27 teams will contest The Championship. If teams are tied for 12th place, then both will qualify for the Premiership.
Then from week 21 teams will play in their new leagues until the end of the season. Please note that points gained up and until week 20 will be kept in the new leagues.
Prize money (which will be announced shortly) will be weighted to The Premiership but there will be ample cash to play for in The Championship.
The winner of The Premiership will be crowned the 2006 / 07 N&R FL Champion and there will be promotion and relegation in readiness for next season.
Transfers can still be made, remember the deadline is as always Tuesday at 5pm. There will be no more transfers allowed after week 20 other than those already remaining.
At the end of week 20, the top 12 teams from Serie A and B, which are split alphabetically will be promoted to the N&R Premiership. The remaining 27 teams will contest The Championship. If teams are tied for 12th place, then both will qualify for the Premiership.
Then from week 21 teams will play in their new leagues until the end of the season. Please note that points gained up and until week 20 will be kept in the new leagues.
Prize money (which will be announced shortly) will be weighted to The Premiership but there will be ample cash to play for in The Championship.
The winner of The Premiership will be crowned the 2006 / 07 N&R FL Champion and there will be promotion and relegation in readiness for next season.
Transfers can still be made, remember the deadline is as always Tuesday at 5pm. There will be no more transfers allowed after week 20 other than those already remaining.
Just Genuis
Breaking News 88888 Manager of week 17Christian Dailly Football Genius and Ben Graves have saved their best week of the season to just the right time after 62 points propelled them into the top 12 in week 17. It was by far and away the top score and moves Ben up from 13th to 9th. Hannoi Utd also headed back in the right direction after securing 43 points.
The underwriting cop looks to have confirmed their place in the Premiership next year after their best score since week 2 to them to 4th in Serie A. And Aaron Barden's Fuddy Munsters hit another good score to make their first appearance in the play-off zone.
Make that 3 chickens climb the table after hitting 45, whilst Lovejoy moved back into 2nd place behind Flighty Feet after scoring 43.
Other notable scoring was done by Rooney & Ronaldo Rockstars (36), Savchenko Spurs (36), Jonny Forskins (35), Lamb to the slaughter (33), Thank You 4 The Daze (33) and Californication (33).
Living in Sin, who are going backwards and Los Cusingo's are can't get further backward both cleverly managed the worst week 17 score of 14 points.
Others in Grave danger
Breaking news 8888 Serie A week 17 scores
Ben Graves, who last year had a top 10 finish, purred into the top 12 after week 17 on the back of a cracking few weeks in the N&R FL. Ben's Christian Dailly Football Genius were last in the top 12 back in week 1. Muddy Funsters are in there for the first time ever. Aaron has also been gradually crunching through the gears and finds himself with a great chance of making the play-off's.
Aaron and Ben's surge unsettled Here we go again and Living in Sin, for which Brian disappears out of the play-off zone for the first time since mid-September but he has had other things on his mind but more about that another day!
Lovejoy's luvvies move back into 2nd and close the gap on Flighty Feet at the top, with Glasgow kiss in 3rd and The underwriting cop up into a mind-boggling 4th.
Lower down make that 3 chickens and Frank & Beans move up the ladder with Racing Ginger slipping.
The bottom 7 teams remain unchanged.
Ben Graves, who last year had a top 10 finish, purred into the top 12 after week 17 on the back of a cracking few weeks in the N&R FL. Ben's Christian Dailly Football Genius were last in the top 12 back in week 1. Muddy Funsters are in there for the first time ever. Aaron has also been gradually crunching through the gears and finds himself with a great chance of making the play-off's.
Aaron and Ben's surge unsettled Here we go again and Living in Sin, for which Brian disappears out of the play-off zone for the first time since mid-September but he has had other things on his mind but more about that another day!
Lovejoy's luvvies move back into 2nd and close the gap on Flighty Feet at the top, with Glasgow kiss in 3rd and The underwriting cop up into a mind-boggling 4th.
Lower down make that 3 chickens and Frank & Beans move up the ladder with Racing Ginger slipping.
The bottom 7 teams remain unchanged.
Rose pruned
Breaking news 8888 Serie B week 17 scores
Savchenko Spurs are within just 8 points of Cristiano's Allstars at the top of Serie B, they both look comfortable for promotion as do the 5 teams below them, who all remain in unchanged positions in the table.
Jonny Forskins and the Phullbacks were the biggest climber in the top 12, moving above Goonersmoan and Rose's Rovers, who in fact slip to a dodgy 12th place after 10 weeks in the play-off zone, including 2 at the top of the table.
Danny's season has been very topsy-turvey but with just 3 weeks left to the split it is looking more turve than tops for them.
Hannoi Utd is another team that is very inconsitent, week 17's best score in Serie B moving Ready back into the action and into 9th. Nut Meg slip out of contention to 13th and below that Thank you 4 the daze and Californication look the most threatening.
The bottom 5 teams remain unchanged.
Savchenko Spurs are within just 8 points of Cristiano's Allstars at the top of Serie B, they both look comfortable for promotion as do the 5 teams below them, who all remain in unchanged positions in the table.
Jonny Forskins and the Phullbacks were the biggest climber in the top 12, moving above Goonersmoan and Rose's Rovers, who in fact slip to a dodgy 12th place after 10 weeks in the play-off zone, including 2 at the top of the table.
Danny's season has been very topsy-turvey but with just 3 weeks left to the split it is looking more turve than tops for them.
Hannoi Utd is another team that is very inconsitent, week 17's best score in Serie B moving Ready back into the action and into 9th. Nut Meg slip out of contention to 13th and below that Thank you 4 the daze and Californication look the most threatening.
The bottom 5 teams remain unchanged.
Thursday, December 14, 2006
Who are ya? Ian France
In readiness of the 3rd Round FA Cup day and Brighton’s trip to Alan Curbishley’s (an ex Seagull by the way) new Hamsters, I thought I would share with you Ian France’s life story.Conceived at a gay pride rally in the old town of Brighton, Ian grew up on the seaside coast in a loving if not unusual arrangement. He was shy at school and soon inherited the nickname of Shaky, not because of his rock n roll dancing abilities but because he was a bit nervous, particularly around the priests at his local Sunday school.
Francey played football and rugby at the school but soon realised he was built for watching not participating and kept it in the family way by becoming a regular at Brighton & Hove Albion’s Goldstone Ground where he became particularly partial to Peter Ward in his tight shorts.
Upon leaving school, his career’s teacher told him that he had a penchant for spreadsheets, and Ian decided that insurance was to be his vocation and he joined the Sun Alliance in Horsham, where he learnt all about buying facultative reinsurance and drinking.
He then moved up to the big smoke to find the streets paved with gold and the rather unusual sight of girls, something he was only previously used to see playing in blue and white stripey shirts on a Saturday afternoon.
Francey decided to go against his parents wishes and married the lovely Sarah, a
lthough both of his Dads did attend the wedding. He has now added 2 girls to the Brighton clan and can often be found kicking the football around his garden sporting his NOBO emblazoned Brighton shirt and Steve Foster headband, with the pet cat watching whilst being tied by rope to the washing line. Don’t ask me about that bit, but clearly the France’s are not pet lovers.Francey has been at AIG all the time I have known him, and is actually quite senior despite first impressions. My favourite Shaky story was the day he went out for lunch and despite disapproval from colleagues insisted on coming back to the office to finish off one of Brian Rutter’s quotes, reason enough apart from the fact that Ian couldn’t stand up. He was so trollied that some of the AIG boys had to put him in an Evacuchair to wheel him out of the office and down to London Bridge with his legs in the air and his fringe flopping all over the place.
They got him onto the train to Brighton, where he threw up a number of times before getting to his stop still completely wasted. No taxi’s would take him so a local tattooed builder (rather sexy according to Ian later) stuck him on the back of his open sided scaffold lorry and drove him home.
Ian’s (now ex) friends then rang the bell, lent him on the door and legged it around the corner to watch Mrs France give him a good hiding. He was subsequently banned from going to football for a while.
Despite all of that, Ian is one of the nicest blokes I know and was also one of our early N&R managers although his actual prize fund is exactly £0 he did help them lift the Team Challenge Trophy last season.
Chris and The Croat smash the season record
Breaking News 88888 Manager of week 16
Two rather surprising names cropped up in week 16 to not only share the week’s MoW award but also stroll out in front in the season’s best weekly score contest.
Firstly Chris Waterman’s Californication, who last year finished 6th overall but have so far struggled to make any impact did his hopes of qualifying for the Premiership a wonder of good by smashing a season best 78 points to leave him trailing qualification from Serie B by just 46 points.
And then illegal immigrant Davor Duvancic matched Chris’ score with one of his own the cement his #1 Strugglers probable place to promotion in Serie A.
Feel sorry for Ryan’s Savchenko Spurs and Aon Re’s new recruit Paul Kelleher, whose Epping 'dog walking' club who both just missed out in the highest collective scoring week of the season. Ryan scored 77 and PK 76, both beating the season's previous best of 75, scored by Kirstie Baillie.
Other teams who excelled in week 16 were Muddy Funsters and Vote Seagull Party, who both hit 74 and Brighton Blues and Goonersmoan, who both posted a 71.
It was a cracking week for points though with 31 teams scoring more than 50 and with 27 managers achieving their best score of the season.
Le Guen’s revolution came off worst though. Lee had the honour of week 16’s lowest score, a still respectable 26 points.
Two rather surprising names cropped up in week 16 to not only share the week’s MoW award but also stroll out in front in the season’s best weekly score contest.
Firstly Chris Waterman’s Californication, who last year finished 6th overall but have so far struggled to make any impact did his hopes of qualifying for the Premiership a wonder of good by smashing a season best 78 points to leave him trailing qualification from Serie B by just 46 points.
And then illegal immigrant Davor Duvancic matched Chris’ score with one of his own the cement his #1 Strugglers probable place to promotion in Serie A.
Feel sorry for Ryan’s Savchenko Spurs and Aon Re’s new recruit Paul Kelleher, whose Epping 'dog walking' club who both just missed out in the highest collective scoring week of the season. Ryan scored 77 and PK 76, both beating the season's previous best of 75, scored by Kirstie Baillie.
Other teams who excelled in week 16 were Muddy Funsters and Vote Seagull Party, who both hit 74 and Brighton Blues and Goonersmoan, who both posted a 71.
It was a cracking week for points though with 31 teams scoring more than 50 and with 27 managers achieving their best score of the season.
Le Guen’s revolution came off worst though. Lee had the honour of week 16’s lowest score, a still respectable 26 points.
The season's best weekly scores
Davor and Chris lead the way after last week's super effort. A £25 prize to the winner or $ equivalent. If it is Davor that wins, I will buy him a sleeping bag!
1= Chris Waterman, week 16, 78 points
1= Davor Duvancic, week 16, 78 points
3. Ryan Saveall, week 16, 77 points
4. Paul Kelleher, week 16, 76 points
5. Kirsty Baillie, week 1, 75 points
6= Aaron Barden, week 16, 74 points
6= Ian France, week 16, 74 points
8= Paul Long, week 16, 71 points
8= Brian Rutter, week 16, 71 points
10. Barry Paull, week 2, 70 points
1= Chris Waterman, week 16, 78 points
1= Davor Duvancic, week 16, 78 points
3. Ryan Saveall, week 16, 77 points
4. Paul Kelleher, week 16, 76 points
5. Kirsty Baillie, week 1, 75 points
6= Aaron Barden, week 16, 74 points
6= Ian France, week 16, 74 points
8= Paul Long, week 16, 71 points
8= Brian Rutter, week 16, 71 points
10. Barry Paull, week 2, 70 points
Strugglers no more
Breaking news 8888 Serie A week 16 scores
With just 4 weeks left until the teams are split into the Premiership and the Championship, Davor’s w16 score of 76 has almost assured that he will make the cut into the N&R elite. #1 Strugglers moved into 4th place in Serie A within spitting distance of Glasgow kiss and Lovejoy.
The Underwriting cop and Rooney & Ronaldo Rockstars get knocked back but the Epping 'dog walking' club surge into 6th from 11th.
Massive tackle and Living in Sin hang in there but are being chased down by Muddy Funsters and Christian Dailly and Birdy’s Here we go again slip into the play-off spots for the first time since October after his 61 score.
At the bottom of the pile, we saw a change for the first time in 7 weeks as Jon Knouse and Nick Davies hopped Le Guen’s revolution. The Pardew less Glencoe Hammers weekly score of 61 was almost twice their previous best.
With just 4 weeks left until the teams are split into the Premiership and the Championship, Davor’s w16 score of 76 has almost assured that he will make the cut into the N&R elite. #1 Strugglers moved into 4th place in Serie A within spitting distance of Glasgow kiss and Lovejoy.
The Underwriting cop and Rooney & Ronaldo Rockstars get knocked back but the Epping 'dog walking' club surge into 6th from 11th.
Massive tackle and Living in Sin hang in there but are being chased down by Muddy Funsters and Christian Dailly and Birdy’s Here we go again slip into the play-off spots for the first time since October after his 61 score.
At the bottom of the pile, we saw a change for the first time in 7 weeks as Jon Knouse and Nick Davies hopped Le Guen’s revolution. The Pardew less Glencoe Hammers weekly score of 61 was almost twice their previous best.
2Infinity and the play-off's?
Breaking news 8888 Serie B week 16 scores
Cristiano’s allstars remain proudly on top of this division, but Savchenko Spurs are back into 2nd after a rousing week from Ryan. Wizzi’s wonders drop to 4th and the on form Brighton Blues move in to 5th.
Rose’s Rovers slip but ex-champion 2infinity & beyond gain 2 places. Hannoi Utd are out of the top 12 after a dreadful week owning the worst score in Serie B. Rutts’ Goonermoan return to the action with a cheery 71.
Bubbling under is Bollocks to Ballack and Ping Pong stay in contention but Nobby's North of Crystal Palarse looks to have blown it as he slumps 2 places to 19th but Sven and Janas – Bye and one of the weeks hero’s Californication move up the table.
Down the bottom Serie B also has a new straggler. Los Cusingos replace Ball Hogs after Michael’s storming weekly score of 65.
Cristiano’s allstars remain proudly on top of this division, but Savchenko Spurs are back into 2nd after a rousing week from Ryan. Wizzi’s wonders drop to 4th and the on form Brighton Blues move in to 5th.
Rose’s Rovers slip but ex-champion 2infinity & beyond gain 2 places. Hannoi Utd are out of the top 12 after a dreadful week owning the worst score in Serie B. Rutts’ Goonermoan return to the action with a cheery 71.
Bubbling under is Bollocks to Ballack and Ping Pong stay in contention but Nobby's North of Crystal Palarse looks to have blown it as he slumps 2 places to 19th but Sven and Janas – Bye and one of the weeks hero’s Californication move up the table.
Down the bottom Serie B also has a new straggler. Los Cusingos replace Ball Hogs after Michael’s storming weekly score of 65.
Thursday, December 07, 2006
Graves & Byatt share weekly prize
Breaking News 88888 Manager of week 15
Serie A teams Lovejoy luvvies and Christian Daily Football Genius came out on top in week 15, both scoring 48 points. Alex stays where he was but Ben moves up 3 places as he makes a late run for the play-off spots.
Make that 3 chickens re-enter the top 12 after a 9 weeks absence as Lee hit 41 points. Over in Serie B Ready's Hannoi Utd continue their rich vein of form scoring 40 to climb 4 places in the table.
Ryan's Savchenko Spurs got back into the swing scoring 39 and Oakers Thank you 4 the Daze both managed 39. The biggest shock was seeing Michael Stout's Ball Hogs smacking 38, his best score since week 6.
East Indian Summer jump a few spots in Serie A after scoring 39, a point more than Crown Jewells.
Incontentia B uttocks and Nut Meg jointly achieved the week's worst socre of 10.
Serie A teams Lovejoy luvvies and Christian Daily Football Genius came out on top in week 15, both scoring 48 points. Alex stays where he was but Ben moves up 3 places as he makes a late run for the play-off spots.
Make that 3 chickens re-enter the top 12 after a 9 weeks absence as Lee hit 41 points. Over in Serie B Ready's Hannoi Utd continue their rich vein of form scoring 40 to climb 4 places in the table.
Ryan's Savchenko Spurs got back into the swing scoring 39 and Oakers Thank you 4 the Daze both managed 39. The biggest shock was seeing Michael Stout's Ball Hogs smacking 38, his best score since week 6.
East Indian Summer jump a few spots in Serie A after scoring 39, a point more than Crown Jewells.
Incontentia B uttocks and Nut Meg jointly achieved the week's worst socre of 10.
Anyone from 22 still in with a chance of qualifying
Breaking news 8888 Serie A week 15 scores
Glasgow kiss closed the gap a tad on Flighty Feet at the top of Serie A in week 15. These two plus Lovejoys luvvies look safely into the second stage of the season.
I Still *ing Hate Chelsea jumped over Rooney & Ronaldo Rockstars, while East Indian Summer climbed 4 places to 7th as Epping 'dog walking' club went the other way.
Make that 3 Chickens are back in the top 12 for the first time since early September and Racing Ginger and Pete Doherty for Allianz drop out.
Looking at the table, I reckon probably the top 3 are safe but anyone down to 22nd can still qualify for the 12 Premiership places.
Glasgow kiss closed the gap a tad on Flighty Feet at the top of Serie A in week 15. These two plus Lovejoys luvvies look safely into the second stage of the season.
I Still *ing Hate Chelsea jumped over Rooney & Ronaldo Rockstars, while East Indian Summer climbed 4 places to 7th as Epping 'dog walking' club went the other way.
Make that 3 Chickens are back in the top 12 for the first time since early September and Racing Ginger and Pete Doherty for Allianz drop out.
Looking at the table, I reckon probably the top 3 are safe but anyone down to 22nd can still qualify for the 12 Premiership places.
Still all to play for
Breaking news 8888 Serie B week 15 scores
Wizzi's wonders moved into 2nd after week 15's scores with Roubles FC moving back into 3rd. Cristiano's Allstars remain clear at the top on 492 points.
I would say that apart from Richard Nathan, Serie B is wide open. There has been a lot of movement in the league. This week Savchenko Spurs bounced back into 4th and Hannoi Utd moved up 4 places. Only 30 points separates 10th to 16th and teams down to In Tatters in 20th have all shown good form a varying stages and are all capable of qualifying.
Wizzi's wonders moved into 2nd after week 15's scores with Roubles FC moving back into 3rd. Cristiano's Allstars remain clear at the top on 492 points.
I would say that apart from Richard Nathan, Serie B is wide open. There has been a lot of movement in the league. This week Savchenko Spurs bounced back into 4th and Hannoi Utd moved up 4 places. Only 30 points separates 10th to 16th and teams down to In Tatters in 20th have all shown good form a varying stages and are all capable of qualifying.
Road to Wembley - Not a gay day for Stafford
Goals from Dean Hammond, Alex Revell and Jake Robinson gave Brighton a straightforward win over our boys Stafford Rangers and therefore N&R inherit the gay boys from Brighton as our Road to Wembley team.
Brighton took the lead in the 18th minute. Skipper DEAN HAMMOND picked up the ball just outside the Stafford area and curled a shot into the bottom right corner, out of reach of the diving Danny Alcock. Stafford had their best spell at the start of the second half. Craig Lovatt had a shot blocked, Guy Madjo drove a free kick into the wall and Kevin Street went close with a couple of long-range drives.
ALEX REVELL as good as put the result beyond doubt in the 67th minute, heading home a cross from Sam Rents to double his side’s lead. Albion’s third goal in the 90th minute was scored on the break. The excellent Dean Cox put JAKE ROBINSON clear who slotted home with just Alcock to beat.
600 Stafford fans enjoyed their day out but were not good enough for Dean Wilkins charges.
Stafford team: Alcock, Sutton, Daniel, Murray, Talbott, Street R Gibson), Murphy, Lovatt (Basham), Edwards, Madjo Olaoye), Grayson.
Subs not used: Quailey, Barlow.
Attendance: 5,741.
The rather exciting news in N&R Towers on Sunday was that Brighton got drawn out of the 3rd Round hat to play West Ham away. We have a lot of Hamsters fans in the League and a couple of Brighton. Francey has already told me that he thinks Albion can win. Oh dear.
The game will be played at Upton Park on Saturday January 6th. More on Brighton soon.
Brighton took the lead in the 18th minute. Skipper DEAN HAMMOND picked up the ball just outside the Stafford area and curled a shot into the bottom right corner, out of reach of the diving Danny Alcock. Stafford had their best spell at the start of the second half. Craig Lovatt had a shot blocked, Guy Madjo drove a free kick into the wall and Kevin Street went close with a couple of long-range drives.
ALEX REVELL as good as put the result beyond doubt in the 67th minute, heading home a cross from Sam Rents to double his side’s lead. Albion’s third goal in the 90th minute was scored on the break. The excellent Dean Cox put JAKE ROBINSON clear who slotted home with just Alcock to beat.
600 Stafford fans enjoyed their day out but were not good enough for Dean Wilkins charges.
Stafford team: Alcock, Sutton, Daniel, Murray, Talbott, Street R Gibson), Murphy, Lovatt (Basham), Edwards, Madjo Olaoye), Grayson.
Subs not used: Quailey, Barlow.
Attendance: 5,741.
The rather exciting news in N&R Towers on Sunday was that Brighton got drawn out of the 3rd Round hat to play West Ham away. We have a lot of Hamsters fans in the League and a couple of Brighton. Francey has already told me that he thinks Albion can win. Oh dear.
The game will be played at Upton Park on Saturday January 6th. More on Brighton soon.
European Tour
An interesting article on the BBC Sport website:
"The Premier League is crowing and has every right to do so. All four Premiership clubs topped their Champions League group, and the chances of the big pot coming to England must surely be pretty good.Does this prove the Premiership is the cock-of-the-walk as the strongest league in the world, or is it too early to count chickens?
To stretch the domestic fowl metaphor almost to snapping point, could the chickens could be coming home to roost to justify the vast amounts of money splashed out by Premiership clubs seeking success? The Premiership is the goose laying all the golden eggs. It is now the richest league in the world, wallowing in cash from thumping great television deals.
Sheikh Maktoum is the latest to apply to join an ever-growing club of foreign zillionaires wanting to run English clubs as he attempts to buy Liverpool. It's all good, surely, isn't it? Okay, other countries have more than one representative going into the various pots for a knockout stage draw which will keep England's quartet apart. But is any challenge as strong as the English one?
Once the crowned head of the European game, Italian football is a fading beauty, attempting to powder over the blemishes of corruption and scandal. Of the Italian trio, only AC Milan topped their group, with Inter and Roma coming through groups which were hardly punishing tests. There is an irony lurking there somewhere that as Italy laud it as world champions, the country's domestic football is on a downward spiral.
It wasn't all that long ago that Serie A was the world's strongest league, and the fears expressed then that the Stranieri playing in Italy would affect the national team are being echoed by those branded as nay-sayers in the Premiership. Of the three Spanish clubs in the knock-out stages, you might not have expected Valencia to be the only table-toppers. Spain's Primera Liga probably now sits in second spot behind the Premiership, having elbowed Serie A into third place. Real Madrid were always going to qualify from their group, but would they have expected to have been beaten so soundly into second place by Lyon?
Real are still living on past reputation which Fabio Capello is doing his best to restore. Barcelona certainly did not display the pedigree expected of holders as they limped past Werder Bremen into second place in Group A.
France's Championnat has been a one-horse race for five years. No surprise that Lyon qualified, but at least they've got Lille for company as they proved the best of the rest of a pretty ordinary bunch behind Milan in group H. Porto are Portugal's only representative, while PSV shows that their money talks loudest in Dutch football. Ajax and Feyenoord once kept European football firmly under the clog in the days Dutch clubs could keep their players, but without the financial clout that Philips-backed PSV enjoy, they are second-class citizens, confined to Uefa Cup action.
German football plays to big crowds as the love-in from the World Cup continues, but even mighty Bayern lack the financial muscle to stop their best players being tempted away. We haven't forgotten Celtic. The first British winners of Europe's top club prize deservedly take their place in the knock-out draw. But the weak competition they face on a weekly basis is hardly the ideal preparation to steel them to face Europe's best.
The line-up of the usual suspects for the knockout stage does underline that the power and clout in European football still remains in the west. Despite the influx of oligarch cash in Russian football, neither of the Moscow clubs qualified. Former European Champions Steaua Bucharest were just happy to be in the group stages, and the Greek clubs flattered to deceive.
If it is true there is safety in numbers, then England's four-pronged attack will surely fork the big prize, and bring it back to Blighty?"
"The Premier League is crowing and has every right to do so. All four Premiership clubs topped their Champions League group, and the chances of the big pot coming to England must surely be pretty good.Does this prove the Premiership is the cock-of-the-walk as the strongest league in the world, or is it too early to count chickens?
To stretch the domestic fowl metaphor almost to snapping point, could the chickens could be coming home to roost to justify the vast amounts of money splashed out by Premiership clubs seeking success? The Premiership is the goose laying all the golden eggs. It is now the richest league in the world, wallowing in cash from thumping great television deals.
Sheikh Maktoum is the latest to apply to join an ever-growing club of foreign zillionaires wanting to run English clubs as he attempts to buy Liverpool. It's all good, surely, isn't it? Okay, other countries have more than one representative going into the various pots for a knockout stage draw which will keep England's quartet apart. But is any challenge as strong as the English one?
Once the crowned head of the European game, Italian football is a fading beauty, attempting to powder over the blemishes of corruption and scandal. Of the Italian trio, only AC Milan topped their group, with Inter and Roma coming through groups which were hardly punishing tests. There is an irony lurking there somewhere that as Italy laud it as world champions, the country's domestic football is on a downward spiral.
It wasn't all that long ago that Serie A was the world's strongest league, and the fears expressed then that the Stranieri playing in Italy would affect the national team are being echoed by those branded as nay-sayers in the Premiership. Of the three Spanish clubs in the knock-out stages, you might not have expected Valencia to be the only table-toppers. Spain's Primera Liga probably now sits in second spot behind the Premiership, having elbowed Serie A into third place. Real Madrid were always going to qualify from their group, but would they have expected to have been beaten so soundly into second place by Lyon?
Real are still living on past reputation which Fabio Capello is doing his best to restore. Barcelona certainly did not display the pedigree expected of holders as they limped past Werder Bremen into second place in Group A.
France's Championnat has been a one-horse race for five years. No surprise that Lyon qualified, but at least they've got Lille for company as they proved the best of the rest of a pretty ordinary bunch behind Milan in group H. Porto are Portugal's only representative, while PSV shows that their money talks loudest in Dutch football. Ajax and Feyenoord once kept European football firmly under the clog in the days Dutch clubs could keep their players, but without the financial clout that Philips-backed PSV enjoy, they are second-class citizens, confined to Uefa Cup action.
German football plays to big crowds as the love-in from the World Cup continues, but even mighty Bayern lack the financial muscle to stop their best players being tempted away. We haven't forgotten Celtic. The first British winners of Europe's top club prize deservedly take their place in the knock-out draw. But the weak competition they face on a weekly basis is hardly the ideal preparation to steel them to face Europe's best.
The line-up of the usual suspects for the knockout stage does underline that the power and clout in European football still remains in the west. Despite the influx of oligarch cash in Russian football, neither of the Moscow clubs qualified. Former European Champions Steaua Bucharest were just happy to be in the group stages, and the Greek clubs flattered to deceive.
If it is true there is safety in numbers, then England's four-pronged attack will surely fork the big prize, and bring it back to Blighty?"
Wednesday, December 06, 2006
Wizzi's Golden Wonder
Breaking news 8888 Serie B week 13 scoresDave Wisdom moved into his highest ever position at the end of week 14. 5th last week and up to 3rd this as Wizzi’s Wonders climbed over Rose’s Rovers and Savchenko Spurs, who have slumped to 7th after being top just 2 weeks ago. A sure sign that anything can happen and will with 6 weeks to go until the play-off’s decide who will compete in the Premiership and who in the Championship plate.
Cristiano’s allstars and Roubles FC stay 1st and 2nd and NY Eagles finally got an up-tick after a troublesome last 5 weeks.
Brighton Blues are proving the value of making a lot of transfers to get the right blend now and not waiting until it is too late. Paul and Christian are in 6th but London Irish, Goonersmoan and Jonny Forskins all slip in the race for promotion.
This meant that Nut Meg and 2Infinity & beyond move up the rankings. MoW Hannoi Utd are in 13th, 5 points from the play-off zone.
The bottom 5 remain unchanged and are starting to get stranded.
Copped Off
Breaking news 8888 Serie A week 14 scoresNeil Cryer’s Underwriting Cop stormed into 4th place in week 14 after a good show displacing Living in Sin, who slipped to 8th. Philly bound Rooney & Ronaldo Rockstars make it up to 5th after a 27 point week. Godders’ I Still *ing Hate Chelsea also benefited from Dougal’s worst score since early October, by moving up 2 places to 6th.
#1 Strugglers move up the table also and there is a welcome first time in the top 12 to perennial late starter Simon Jenkins, who’s Pete Doherty for Allianz scored 23.
The top 3 teams are creating a bit of a gap at the top of the table. Flighty Feet lead with 467 (a N&R FL best) while Glasgow kiss are 17 points behind in 2nd. In 3rd with some fresh air between them and 4th are Lovejoy’s Luvvies.
At the bottom Vote Seagulls Party swap places with Le Guen's Revolution, but lets face it they are both crap!
Reed who?
Breaking News 88888 Manager of week 14
There are many people who were asking that question in week 14 after Charlton appointed Les Reed their successor to Iain Dowie. Keith doesn’t have those problems mind, as everyone knows the little pit bull. Ready’s Hannoi Utd swept to the MoM award in week 14 after hitting 44 points to earn his first prize money of the season.
There were also improved weeks from Soozie Syrett’s Ping Pong and the giant Croat Davor Duvancic’s #1 Strugglers, which frankly is a rubbish name. Both managers improved their league positions with 38 points a piece. There were a host of teams who hit 35 points.
In Serie A Glasgow kiss bounced back after a couple of poor weeks. In Serie B Nutmeg, 2Infinity & beyond and Wizzi’s wonders all turned in strong scores.
Also worthy of a mention were In Tatters and Brighton Blues who have once again hit a rich vein of form. Nige and the Mutley’s both scored 32 points, a point more than Panzo’s Panthers, Muddy Funsters, Lovejoy’s luvvies and The Underwriting Cop.
Le Guen's Revolution and Fabulous Fabregas both celebrated the weeks lowest score of 13.
There are many people who were asking that question in week 14 after Charlton appointed Les Reed their successor to Iain Dowie. Keith doesn’t have those problems mind, as everyone knows the little pit bull. Ready’s Hannoi Utd swept to the MoM award in week 14 after hitting 44 points to earn his first prize money of the season.
There were also improved weeks from Soozie Syrett’s Ping Pong and the giant Croat Davor Duvancic’s #1 Strugglers, which frankly is a rubbish name. Both managers improved their league positions with 38 points a piece. There were a host of teams who hit 35 points.
In Serie A Glasgow kiss bounced back after a couple of poor weeks. In Serie B Nutmeg, 2Infinity & beyond and Wizzi’s wonders all turned in strong scores.
Also worthy of a mention were In Tatters and Brighton Blues who have once again hit a rich vein of form. Nige and the Mutley’s both scored 32 points, a point more than Panzo’s Panthers, Muddy Funsters, Lovejoy’s luvvies and The Underwriting Cop.
Le Guen's Revolution and Fabulous Fabregas both celebrated the weeks lowest score of 13.
Friday, December 01, 2006
Road to Wembley - Magpies staffed
A goal at either end of the Cup replay from LIAM MURRAY booked Stafford Rangers a place in the FA Cup Second Round in front of a bumper crowd of 1,934 at York Road last week.
Maidenhead will rue a great chance to get back in the game in the 26th minute when a Craig O'Connor penalty rattled the crossbar and rebounded to safety.
Stafford Rangers in good old Stoke-on-Trent become our team and will take on Francey & Paul Long's beloved Brighton tomorrow in the 2nd Round at The Withdean. All tickets have sold out.
Rangers play in the Conference, two divisions below Brighton and are currently in midtable. This is a little bit about them:
- Formed in 1876
- They won the Nationwide Northern league last year to win promotion
- They have played at Marston Road for over 100 years
- Manager Phil Robinson played 400 league games for Aston Villa and Wolves amongst overs
- Assistant manager is ex Luton & Leicester midfielder David Oldfield
- They average about 1,500 at home, about the same as Brighton!
- Oh and these are their colours:
Maidenhead will rue a great chance to get back in the game in the 26th minute when a Craig O'Connor penalty rattled the crossbar and rebounded to safety.
Stafford Rangers in good old Stoke-on-Trent become our team and will take on Francey & Paul Long's beloved Brighton tomorrow in the 2nd Round at The Withdean. All tickets have sold out.
Rangers play in the Conference, two divisions below Brighton and are currently in midtable. This is a little bit about them:
- Formed in 1876
- They won the Nationwide Northern league last year to win promotion
- They have played at Marston Road for over 100 years
- Manager Phil Robinson played 400 league games for Aston Villa and Wolves amongst overs
- Assistant manager is ex Luton & Leicester midfielder David Oldfield
- They average about 1,500 at home, about the same as Brighton!
- Oh and these are their colours:
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