Paul Cartmell Memorial Trophy 1st Round Draw

Mrs Co-Ordinator drew the names for the first round of the Paul Cartmell Memorial Trophy. It looks like this…

Cheese Makers v The Fabulous Artisans

Claymore Athletic FC v The Cow-Faced Juniors

Markian United v Real Muppets

Mega Buck Bandits v Stanley Athletic FC

Nil Satis Nisi Optimum v The Wateringhole Society

San Dimas High School v Trusted By Millions

Wheel Madrid v Aardvark Abacus

YTFIB v Fred West Landscape Gardening XI

Holders The Muppets travel to the potential banana skin Markian.

Games to be played w/c 28 August.

2021/22 Fixture List

2021/22 WSFFL Fixture List*

League Week 1: W/C 13 August 2021

Cheese Makers v Wheel Madrid

Claymore Athletic FC v Real Muppets

Fred West Landscape Gdg XI v San Dimas High School

Markian United v Aardvark Abacus

Mega Buck Bandits v The Cow-Faced Juniors

Nil Satis Nisi Optimum v Trusted by Millions

The Fabulous Artisans v The Wateringhole Society

YTFIB v Stanley Athletic FC

League Week 2: W/C 21 August 2021

Aardvark Abacus v Cheese Makers

Claymore Athletic FC v YTFIB

Real Muppets v Trusted by Millions

San Dimas High School v The Fabulous Artisans

Stanley Athletic FC v Fred West Landscape Gdg XI

The Cow-Faced Juniors v Markian United

The Wateringhole Society v Mega Buck Bandits

Wheel Madrid v Nil Satis Nisi Optimum

W/C 28 August: Paul Cartmell Memorial Trophy First Round

League Week 3: W/C 11 September 2021

Cheese Makers v The Cow-Faced Juniors

Fred West Landscape Gdg XI v Claymore Athletic FC

Markian United v The Wateringhole Society

Mega Buck Bandits v San Dimas High School

Nil Satis Nisi Optimum v Aardvark Abacus

The Fabulous Artisans v Stanley Athletic FC

Trusted by Millions v Wheel Madrid

YTFIB v Real Muppets

League Week 4: W/C 18 September 2021

Aardvark Abacus v Trusted by Millions

Claymore Athletic FC v The Fabulous Artisans

Real Muppets v Wheel Madrid

San Dimas High School v Markian United

Stanley Athletic FC v Mega Buck Bandits

The Cow-Faced Juniors v Nil Satis Nisi Optimum

The Wateringhole Society v Cheese Makers

YTFIB v Fred West Landscape Gdg XI

League Week 5: W/C 25 September 2021

Cheese Makers v San Dimas High School

Fred West Landscape Gdg XI v Real Muppets

Markian United v Stanley Athletic FC

Mega Buck Bandits v Claymore Athletic FC

Nil Satis Nisi Optimum v The Wateringhole Society

The Fabulous Artisans v YTFIB

Trusted by Millions v The Cow-Faced Juniors

Wheel Madrid v Aardvark Abacus

W/C 2 October: Paul Cartmell Memorial Trophy and Charity Shield Quarter Finals

League Week 6: W/C 16 October 2021

Claymore Athletic FC v Markian United

Fred West Landscape Gdg XI v The Fabulous Artisans

Real Muppets v Aardvark Abacus

San Dimas High School v Nil Satis Nisi Optimum

Stanley Athletic FC v Cheese Makers

The Cow-Faced Juniors v Wheel Madrid

The Wateringhole Society v Trusted by Millions

YTFIB v Mega Buck Bandits

League Week 7: W/C 23 October 2021

Aardvark Abacus v The Cow-Faced Juniors

Cheese Makers v Claymore Athletic FC

Markian United v YTFIB

Mega Buck Bandits v Fred West Landscape Gdg XI

Nil Satis Nisi Optimum v Stanley Athletic FC

The Fabulous Artisans v Real Muppets

Trusted by Millions v San Dimas High School

Wheel Madrid v The Wateringhole Society

League Week 8: W/C 30 October 2021

Claymore Athletic FC v Nil Satis Nisi Optimum

Fred West Landscape Gdg XI v Markian United

Real Muppets v The Cow-Faced Juniors

San Dimas High School v Wheel Madrid

Stanley Athletic FC v Trusted by Millions

The Fabulous Artisans v Mega Buck Bandits

The Wateringhole Society v Aardvark Abacus

YTFIB v Cheese Makers

League Week 9: W/C 6 November 2021

Aardvark Abacus v San Dimas High School

Cheese Makers v Fred West Landscape Gdg XI

Markian United v The Fabulous Artisans

Mega Buck Bandits v Real Muppets

Nil Satis Nisi Optimum v YTFIB

The Cow-Faced Juniors v The Wateringhole Society

Trusted by Millions v Claymore Athletic FC

Wheel Madrid v Stanley Athletic FC

League Week 10: W/C 20 November 2021

Claymore Athletic FC v Wheel Madrid

Fred West Landscape Gdg XI v Nil Satis Nisi Optimum

Mega Buck Bandits v Markian United

Real Muppets v The Wateringhole Society

San Dimas High School v The Cow-Faced Juniors

Stanley Athletic FC v Aardvark Abacus

The Fabulous Artisans v Cheese Makers

YTFIB v Trusted by Millions

League Week 11: W/C 27 November 2021

Aardvark Abacus v Claymore Athletic FC

Cheese Makers v Mega Buck Bandits

Markian United v Real Muppets

Nil Satis Nisi Optimum v The Fabulous Artisans

The Cow-Faced Juniors v Stanley Athletic FC

The Wateringhole Society v San Dimas High School

Trusted by Millions v Fred West Landscape Gdg XI

Wheel Madrid v YTFIB

30 November/1 December: PCMT & Charity Shield SFs

League Week 12: W/C 4 December 2021

Claymore Athletic FC v The Cow-Faced Juniors

Fred West Landscape Gdg XI v Wheel Madrid

Markian United v Cheese Makers

Mega Buck Bandits v Nil Satis Nisi Optimum

Real Muppets v San Dimas High School

Stanley Athletic FC v The Wateringhole Society

The Fabulous Artisans v Trusted by Millions

YTFIB v Aardvark Abacus

League Week 13: W/C 11 December 2021

Aardvark Abacus v Fred West Landscape Gdg XI

Cheese Makers v Real Muppets

Nil Satis Nisi Optimum v Markian United

San Dimas High School v Stanley Athletic FC

The Cow-Faced Juniors v YTFIB

The Wateringhole Society v Claymore Athletic FC

Trusted by Millions v Mega Buck Bandits

Wheel Madrid v The Fabulous Artisans

League Week 14: Midweek 14/15 December 2021

Cheese Makers v Nil Satis Nisi Optimum

Claymore Athletic FC v San Dimas High School

Fred West Landscape Gdg XI v The Cow-Faced Juniors

Markian United v Trusted by Millions

Mega Buck Bandits v Wheel Madrid

Real Muppets v Stanley Athletic FC

The Fabulous Artisans v Aardvark Abacus

YTFIB v The Wateringhole Society

League Week 15: W/C 18 December 2021

Aardvark Abacus v Mega Buck Bandits

Nil Satis Nisi Optimum v Real Muppets

San Dimas High School v YTFIB

Stanley Athletic FC v Claymore Athletic FC

The Cow-Faced Juniors v The Fabulous Artisans

The Wateringhole Society v Fred West Landscape Gdg XI

Trusted by Millions v Cheese Makers

Wheel Madrid v Markian United

W/C 26 December 2021: Charity Shield Final

W/C 28 December 2021: Paul Cartmell Memorial Trophy Final 

League Week 16 (reverse week 12): W/C 1 January 2022

Aardvark Abacus v YTFIB

Cheese Makers v Markian United

Nil Satis Nisi Optimum v Mega Buck Bandits

San Dimas High School v Real Muppets

The Cow-Faced Juniors v Claymore Athletic FC

The Wateringhole Society v Stanley Athletic FC

Trusted by Millions v The Fabulous Artisans

Wheel Madrid v Fred West Landscape Gdg XI

8 January 2022: FA Cup 1st Round

League Week 17 (Reverse week 13): W/C 15 January 2022

Claymore Athletic FC v The Wateringhole Society

Fred West Landscape Gdg XI v Aardvark Abacus

Markian United v Nil Satis Nisi Optimum

Mega Buck Bandits v Trusted by Millions

Real Muppets v Cheese Makers

Stanley Athletic FC v San Dimas High School

The Fabulous Artisans v Wheel Madrid

YTFIB v The Cow-Faced Juniors

League Week 18 (Reverse week 10): W/C 22 January 2022

Aardvark Abacus v Stanley Athletic FC

Cheese Makers v The Fabulous Artisans

Markian United v Mega Buck Bandits

Nil Satis Nisi Optimum v Fred West Landscape Gdg XI

The Cow-Faced Juniors v San Dimas High School

The Wateringhole Society v Real Muppets

Trusted by Millions v YTFIB

Wheel Madrid v Claymore Athletic FC

League Week 19 (Reverse week 3): Midweek 8/9 February 2022

Aardvark Abacus v Nil Satis Nisi Optimum

Claymore Athletic FC v Fred West Landscape Gdg XI

Real Muppets v YTFIB

San Dimas High School v Mega Buck Bandits

Stanley Athletic FC v The Fabulous Artisans

The Cow-Faced Juniors v Cheese Makers

The Wateringhole Society v Markian United

Wheel Madrid v Trusted by Millions

12 February 2022: FA Cup Quarter-finals

League Week 20 (Reverse week 15): W/C 19 February 2022

Cheese Makers v Trusted by Millions

Claymore Athletic FC v Stanley Athletic FC

Fred West Landscape Gdg XI v The Wateringhole Society

Markian United v Wheel Madrid

Mega Buck Bandits v Aardvark Abacus

Real Muppets v Nil Satis Nisi Optimum

The Fabulous Artisans v The Cow-Faced Juniors

YTFIB v San Dimas High School

League Week 21 (Reverse week 8): W/C 26 February 2022

Aardvark Abacus v The Wateringhole Society

Cheese Makers v YTFIB

Markian United v Fred West Landscape Gdg XI

Mega Buck Bandits v The Fabulous Artisans

Nil Satis Nisi Optimum v Claymore Athletic FC

The Cow-Faced Juniors v Real Muppets

Trusted by Millions v Stanley Athletic FC

Wheel Madrid v San Dimas High School

League Week 22 (Reverse week 9): W/C 5 March 2022

Claymore Athletic FC v Trusted by Millions

Fred West Landscape Gdg XI v Cheese Makers

Real Muppets v Mega Buck Bandits

San Dimas High School v Aardvark Abacus

Stanley Athletic FC v Wheel Madrid

The Fabulous Artisans v Markian United

The Wateringhole Society v The Cow-Faced Juniors

YTFIB v Nil Satis Nisi Optimum

12 March 2022: FA Cup Semi-finals

League Week 23 (Reverse week 4): W/C 19 March 2022

Cheese Makers v The Wateringhole Society

Fred West Landscape Gdg XI v YTFIB

Markian United v San Dimas High School

Mega Buck Bandits v Stanley Athletic FC

Nil Satis Nisi Optimum v The Cow-Faced Juniors

The Fabulous Artisans v Claymore Athletic FC

Trusted by Millions v Aardvark Abacus

Wheel Madrid v Real Muppets

League Week 24 (Reverse week 5): W/C 9 April 2022

Aardvark Abacus v Wheel Madrid

Claymore Athletic FC v Mega Buck Bandits

Real Muppets v Fred West Landscape Gdg XI

San Dimas High School v Cheese Makers

Stanley Athletic FC v Markian United

The Cow-Faced Juniors v Trusted by Millions

The Wateringhole Society v Nil Satis Nisi Optimum

YTFIB v The Fabulous Artisans

League Week 25 (Reverse week 6): W/C 16 April 2022

Aardvark Abacus v Real Muppets

Cheese Makers v Stanley Athletic FC

Markian United v Claymore Athletic FC

Mega Buck Bandits v YTFIB

Nil Satis Nisi Optimum v San Dimas High School

The Fabulous Artisans v Fred West Landscape Gdg XI

Trusted by Millions v The Wateringhole Society

Wheel Madrid v The Cow-Faced Juniors

League Week 26 (Reverse week 7): and FA Cup Final W/C 23 April 2022

Claymore Athletic FC v Cheese Makers

Fred West Landscape Gdg XI v Mega Buck Bandits

Real Muppets v The Fabulous Artisans

San Dimas High School v Trusted by Millions

Stanley Athletic FC v Nil Satis Nisi Optimum

The Cow-Faced Juniors v Aardvark Abacus

The Wateringhole Society v Wheel Madrid

YTFIB v Markian United

League Week 27 (Reverse week 1): W/C 30 April 2022

Aardvark Abacus v Markian United

Real Muppets v Claymore Athletic FC

San Dimas High School v Fred West Landscape Gdg XI

Stanley Athletic FC v YTFIB

The Cow-Faced Juniors v Mega Buck Bandits

The Wateringhole Society v The Fabulous Artisans

Trusted by Millions v Nil Satis Nisi Optimum

Wheel Madrid v Cheese Makers

 

League Week 28 (Reverse week 2): W/C 7 May 2022

Cheese Makers v Aardvark Abacus

Fred West Landscape Gdg XI v Stanley Athletic FC

Markian United v The Cow-Faced Juniors

Mega Buck Bandits v The Wateringhole Society

Nil Satis Nisi Optimum v Wheel Madrid

The Fabulous Artisans v San Dimas High School

Trusted by Millions v Real Muppets

YTFIB v Claymore Athletic FC

 

League Week 29 (Reverse week 11): W/C 15 May 2022

Claymore Athletic FC v Aardvark Abacus

Fred West Landscape Gdg XI v Trusted by Millions

Mega Buck Bandits v Cheese Makers

Real Muppets v Markian United

San Dimas High School v The Wateringhole Society

Stanley Athletic FC v The Cow-Faced Juniors

The Fabulous Artisans v Nil Satis Nisi Optimum

YTFIB v Wheel Madrid

League Week 30 (Reverse week 14): W/C 22 May 2022

Aardvark Abacus v The Fabulous Artisans

Nil Satis Nisi Optimum v Cheese Makers

San Dimas High School v Claymore Athletic FC

Stanley Athletic FC v Real Muppets

The Cow-Faced Juniors v Fred West Landscape Gdg XI

The Wateringhole Society v YTFIB

Trusted by Millions v Markian United

Wheel Madrid v Mega Buck Bandits

*You’d better believe it’s subject to change!

2021/22 Opening Day fixtures announced

I put a shiny 50p in the fixtures machine, pulled the handle and these opening day fixtures spilled out…

League Week 1: W/C 13 August 2021

Cheese Makers v Wheel Madrid

Claymore Athletic FC v Real Muppets

Fred West Landscape Gardening XI v San Dimas High School

Markian United v Aardvark Abacus

Mega Buck Bandits v The Cow-Faced Juniors

Nil Satis Nisi Optimum v Trusted by Millions

The Fabulous Artisans v The Wateringhole Society

YTFIB v Stanley Athletic FC    

My team get the honour of visiting the champions, while two teams with big ambitions to dethrone Fred meet when the Artisans host the Wateringhole Society.

The full list will be published in due course.

WSFFL at the Euros

A bit late but I couldn't help myself. Which of our teams is most represented at Euro 2020(/1)?

Aardvark Abacus (10) - Batshuayi (BEL), Vydra (CZE), J. Henderson, Pickford, Rice, White (ENG), Emerson (ITA), Jota (POR), Cooper, Tierney (SCO)

Cheese Makers (6) - Mings (ENG), Fraser, Robertson (SCO), Traore (SPA), Krafth (SWE), Williams (WAL)

Claymore Athletic FC (7) - Tielemans (BEL), Schmeichel (DEN), Stones (ENG), Giroud (FRA), Veltman (NED), Dubravka (SVK), Ward (WAL)

Fred West LG XI (7) - Castagne (BEL), Lloris (FRA), Fernandes (POR), Azpilicueta, Garcia, Torres (SPA), Ampadu (WAL)

Markian United (7) - Vestergaard (DEN), Johnstone, Kane, Phillips, Shaw (ENG), Rodri (SPA), Schar (SUI)

Mega Buck Bandits (4) - Ake (NED), Moutinho, Neves (POR), Soyuncu (TUR)

Nil Satis Nisi Optimum (4) - Calvert-Lewin (ENG), Pogba (FRA), Patricio (POR), Yarmolenko (UKR)

Real Muppets (9) - Aldeweireld, De Bruyne, Praet (BEL), Christensen (DEN), Foden, James, Sterling (ENG), McTominay (SCO), Alcantara (SPA)

San Dimas High School (7) - Dendoncker (BEL), Kovacic (CRO), Hojbjerg (DEN), Kante (FRA), Rudiger (GER), Moder (POL), Roberts (WAL)

Stanley Athletic FC (10) - Andersen (DEN), Chilwell, Maguire (ENG), Havertz, Werner (GER), Klich (POL), Armstrong (SCO), Lindelof (SWE), Kabak (TUR), Rodon (WAL)

The Cow-Faced Juniors (7) - Coufal, Soucek (CZE), Bednarek (POL), Laporte (SPA), Olsen (SWE), Bale, Davies (WAL)

The Fabulous Artisans (10) - Mount, Ramsdale, Walker (ENG), Digne (FRA), Alioski (MKD), van Aanholt, Wijnaldum (NED), Fabianski (POL), Gilmour (SCO), James (WAL)

The Wateringhole Society (6) - Benteke (BEL), Rashford, Saka (ENG), Dalot, Dias, Semedo (POR)

Trusted By Millions (7) - Trossard (BEL), Coady (ENG), Koch (GER), Silva (POR), Adams (SCO), de Gea, Llorente (SPA)

Wheel Madrid (4) - Grealish (ENG), Jorginho (ITA), McGinn (SCO), Zinchenko (UKR)

YTFIB (1) - Gundogan (GER)

The pool (5) - Sissoko (FRA), Shaqiri, Xhaka (SUI), Under (TUR), Hennessey (WAL)

So the Aardvarks, Stanley and the Artisans all have 10 players in the tournament. Aaron gets an extra point for his ten being spread across more teams, eight if you're wondering.

Right - now to start work on next season!

NB - The Aardvarks' Dean Henderson was named in England's squad but withdrew through injury and was replaced by the Artisans' Aaron Ramsdale.

2020/21 Co-Ord Round-up Part Eight - 1st-4th

1st: Fred West Landscape Gardening XI (up eleven)

On top of winning the title the Gardeners also broke the league record for fewest defeats in a season. The last seven finishes now read 2nd, 4th, 1st, 2nd, 1st, 12th, 1st. That 12th looking like a massive blip now! Made a poor start but was in the top two from week 12 onwards. Success is built on a strong defence, Bruno Fernandes has repaid his fee already and there's a host of talented young players ready to step in. Will continue to be a formidable opponent.

What happened to last year's star player? Mohamed Salah made it four in a row.

Star Player? Mohamed Salah (19 goals)

2nd: The Fabulous Artisans (Up three places)

Getting closer! Led the league with five games to go but couldn't finish it off. A run of one win in eight between March and May finished Ben's hopes for another year. Patrick Bamford denied the naysayers and proved an excellent acquisition as did Jonny Evans who moved from Claymore. Roberto Firmino and Gini Wijnaldum weren't as potent though and the manager will look at who to bring in to go one better next time.

What happened to last year's star player? Kyle Walker made it four in a row too.

Star Player? Kyle Walker (one goal, 13 cleans)

3rd: Trusted By Millions (down two)

Beef’s team made a slow start to their title defence (bottom after week six in fact) before having a great run in the second half of the season that culminated in a fourth FA Cup success. If the strikers had fired (Jesus, Richarlison and Che Adams only managed five apiece) it may have been back-to-back titles. Raphinha and Joe Willock look great additions to the midfield and the defence is strong enough to keep the team in trophy contention.

What happened to last year's star player? Just the five goals from Gabriel Jesus this time round.

Star Player? Trent Alexander-Arnold (one goal, twelve cleans)

4th: Aardvark Abacus (same place)

Faded to fourth after briefly looking like possible champions with a month or so ago. Indeed there were only five league wins in the second half of the season. Ollie Watkins looked expensive at £26m but has done well for Ady which was necessary as Alexandre Lacazette could only manage five goals. Another team with a solid back line, Diogo Jota's injury mid-season robbed the midfield of its creativity and perhaps halted the title push.

What happened to last year's star player? Son Heung-Min did it again and appears to be getting better.

Star Player? Son Heung-Min (Sixteen goals)

2020/21 Co-Ord Round-up Part Seven - 5th-8th

5th: The Cow-Faced Juniors (Up eight places on last season)

After two seasons outside the top ten the Cows were back towards the sharp end, even looking title favourites at one point in the last month or so. Took a chance on veterans Edinson Cavani and Gareth Bale and those moves largely paid off. Even got Joelinton Scoring! May have to replace Bale and will have to cover for Eberechi Eze's injury to sustain a challenge next term.

What Happened to last year's Star Player? Tammy Abraham wasn't always in favour and finished with just five goals.

Star Player: Edouard Mendy (11 cleans, one saved penalty)

6th: The Wateringhole Society (up five places)

The league's highest scorers this season, by 12 counters, and most of that achieved without Raul Jimenez. Despite that scoring power there were still 12 defeats for Kiran's team. Also made their first final although that ended in Charity Shield defeat. There are some fantastic young players in this squad and they will be a team to watch next season.

What Happened to last year's Star Player? Raul Jimenez picked up a nasty head injury in November and was ruled out for the rest of the campaign.

Star Player: Ruben Dias (one goal, 16 cleans)

7th: Real Muppets (down one place)

The PCMT is back on Ryan's mantelpiece but the week on week consistency still isn't there. The team picked up the second-most counters but that wasn't enough to avoid 12 defeats in the league. Sadio Mane, Kevin De Bruyne, Ederson, Phil Foden, Reece James, Raheem Sterling, surely this Muppets side is too good to keep falling short of the big prize.

What Happened to last year's Star Player? Raheem Sterling wasn't quite on top of his form but still bagged 11 goals. 

Star Player: Ederson (18 cleans, one saved penalty)

8th: Stanley Athletic FC (down six places)

A bit of difficult second season syndrome for Aaron whose huge investment in Kai Havertz and Timo Werner hasn’t paid off. Yet. The boss may also regret offloading Chris Wood before the season finished. Virgil van Dijk was a big miss in the Stanley defence and a playing goalkeeper eluded the team for large chunks of the season. Will be looking to bounce back quickly in 2021/22.

What Happened to last year's Star Player? Virgil van Dijk was ruled out of action in October and needed knee surgery that finished his season.

Star Player: Ben Chilwell (three goals, nine cleans)

2020/21 Co-Ord Round-up Part Six - 9th-12th

9th: Cheese Makers (up one place on last year)

Ninth is an improvement from Matthew on last year but he’d have loved a third top half finish under his tenure. Bottom after week 10 and still 15th with 12 games to go the manager could have been forgiven for planning for next season. Instead the Cheesers lost just three of the last 13 and were 90 minutes from eighth place. There is a decent squad developing at Le Stade de Fromage.

What happened to last year's Star Player? Danny Ings missed too much of the campaign with injury to win the award again.

Star Players? Tyrone Mings (two goals, 11 clean sheets) and Andrew Robertson (one goal, 12 clean sheets)

10th: Mega Buck Bandits (down three)

A first major cup final (ending in PCMT defeat) and Dave's second-best finish in the last 13 seasons. However, it was a drop from last year's top-half finish. Big names Antonio, Zaha and Aubameyang were ably backed up by new signings Jack Harrison and Luke Ayling but big-money Nathan Ake's injury robbed the Bandits of clean sheet possibilities.

What happened to last year's Star Player? Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang had a stop-start season and finished with ten goals.

Star Player? Wilfried Zaha (12 goals)

11th: Nil Satis Nisi Optimum (up four)

Eleventh place for Nil Satis represents Paul’s second best in 11 years. It was mostly driven by an excellent season for Dominic Calvert-Lewin and an even better one from Stuart Dallas who was one of the surprises of the season. There wasn't enough from the rest of the squad. Massive investments in Donny van De Beek and Josh King have yet to pay off.

What happened to last year's Star Player? Matt Doherty didn't get much of a look in.

Star Player? Stuart Dallas (seven goals, 11 cleans)

12th: YTFIB (down three)

If you'd have told Julian that he'd finish three places above Claymore he'd have taken it! It wasn’t quite such a strong season for Julian as 2019/20 but he finished outside the bottom four for the second season running. For the first time! Another manager that will need striking reinforcements if he doesn't want to be sucked back in to a basement battle.

What happened to last year's Star Player? Nick Pope held on to the award to make it three times in four seasons.

Star Player? Nick Pope (ten cleans)