Athletico Phoenix 4
van Persie 17p
Bendtner 19
Lindegaard [c]
Neville [c]
Mega Buck Bandits 0
(no cleans cancelled)
Athletico Phoenix: Lindegaard; Neville, Mertersacker, Gallas, Williams; Morrison, Rosicky, Gomez, Romeu; van Persie, Bendtner Subs: Friedel; Knight; Dunn; Klasnic
Mega Buck Bandits: Kuszczak; Santos, Martin, Ward, R.Taylor; Richardson, Jarvis, Valencia, Adam; S.Fletcher, Morison Subs: Ruddy; Monk; Vukcevic; Dobbie
St. James' Park hosted the WSFFL's first Charity Shield Final and 51,060 turned out to see the game between one of the best teams of 2011 in Athletico Phoenix and one of the... less good in Mega Buck Bandits.
A lot of Brian's success in the league this year has been through Robin van Persie so it was no surprise to see the Dutchman open the scoring on 17 minutes. The goal came from a penalty after a handball in the Mega Bucks box with the striker making no mistake. It took only two minutes for the Phoenix lead to be doubled. Nicklas Bendtner hasn't always seen eye to eye with his manager but he headed home from a corner to make sure he's on Brian's Christmas card list.
The next significant action came after half-time. Dave had got into his under-performing side in the interval and six minutes later they were thrown a lifeline when they were awarded a penalty. Charlie Adam has been Dave's deadball expert but struck his spot-kick too close to the keeper and the chance to get back into the game was gone. This warning to the Phoenix led them to tighten up and retain the ball and make sure the clock wound down without further alarm. A couple of cleans put a gloss on the result and confirmed that a first trophy would be heading to Kingham Park.
Friday, 23 December 2011
Sunday, 18 December 2011
Week 13 Results
Further setbacks for the top two means the chasing pack are closing in.
Claymore Athletic FC 2 v 1 Aardvark Abacus
Final Fantasy XI 0 v 3 Athletico Phoenix
Mega Buck Bandits 0 v 3 You Know Your Boston Rock FC
Nil Satis Nisi Optimum 0 v 1 Fred West Landscape Gardening XI
The Cow-Faced Juniors 1 v 3 San Dimas High School
The Dead Parrots 1 v 1 Real Muppets
Trusted By Millions 0 v 2 The Cheese Makers
York’s Returning Glory 2 v 1 The Fabulous Artisans
Ben will be kicking himself after missing the opportunity to go six points clear. The Artisans were ahead against York's through a Martin Skrtel header but Peter Crouch and then a Phillippe Senderos clean gave Julian the points. One eye on the PCMT Final by the Artisans perhaps. Ben's missed opportunity came because Trusted were beaten too. Beef's team were out-cleaned by The Cheese Makers. Matthew's team now in fourth.
There's quite a logjam in the table with just six points separating 2nd and 10th. Our reigning champions Fred West are third, David Silva bagging the only goal in the win over Nil Satis. Charity Shield finalists Athletico Phoenix are fifth after beating Final Fantasy 3-0. A sweet strike from James Morrison opened the scoring and Brian's new signing Jordi Gomez pounced on a 'keeping mistake late on to make it two.
Claymore beat the Aardvarks 2-1 to move above them in the table. Wayne Rooney opened the scoring in fifty-odd seconds but it was Leon Osman, who doesn't get many, who flicked home the winner for Clive. Boston Rock boss Sheriff was looking for a reaction from his team after his PCMT exit and he got one, from his defence anyway. His team scored three clean sheets to beat Mega Bucks and Boston Rock round out the top half. Dave will hope his players have kept something back for the Charity Shield Final.
San Dimas leapfrogged the CFJs after beating those opponents, Peter Odemwingie re-proving his worth with a goal after a quiet time. Real Muppets will go into the PCMT as our bottom-placed team. Ryan was in front on the hour through Daniel Sturridge but John Arne Riise got the equalising clean for Dean.
Claymore Athletic FC 2 v 1 Aardvark Abacus
Final Fantasy XI 0 v 3 Athletico Phoenix
Mega Buck Bandits 0 v 3 You Know Your Boston Rock FC
Nil Satis Nisi Optimum 0 v 1 Fred West Landscape Gardening XI
The Cow-Faced Juniors 1 v 3 San Dimas High School
The Dead Parrots 1 v 1 Real Muppets
Trusted By Millions 0 v 2 The Cheese Makers
York’s Returning Glory 2 v 1 The Fabulous Artisans
Ben will be kicking himself after missing the opportunity to go six points clear. The Artisans were ahead against York's through a Martin Skrtel header but Peter Crouch and then a Phillippe Senderos clean gave Julian the points. One eye on the PCMT Final by the Artisans perhaps. Ben's missed opportunity came because Trusted were beaten too. Beef's team were out-cleaned by The Cheese Makers. Matthew's team now in fourth.
There's quite a logjam in the table with just six points separating 2nd and 10th. Our reigning champions Fred West are third, David Silva bagging the only goal in the win over Nil Satis. Charity Shield finalists Athletico Phoenix are fifth after beating Final Fantasy 3-0. A sweet strike from James Morrison opened the scoring and Brian's new signing Jordi Gomez pounced on a 'keeping mistake late on to make it two.
Claymore beat the Aardvarks 2-1 to move above them in the table. Wayne Rooney opened the scoring in fifty-odd seconds but it was Leon Osman, who doesn't get many, who flicked home the winner for Clive. Boston Rock boss Sheriff was looking for a reaction from his team after his PCMT exit and he got one, from his defence anyway. His team scored three clean sheets to beat Mega Bucks and Boston Rock round out the top half. Dave will hope his players have kept something back for the Charity Shield Final.
San Dimas leapfrogged the CFJs after beating those opponents, Peter Odemwingie re-proving his worth with a goal after a quiet time. Real Muppets will go into the PCMT as our bottom-placed team. Ryan was in front on the hour through Daniel Sturridge but John Arne Riise got the equalising clean for Dean.
Monday, 12 December 2011
Paul Cartmell Memorial Trophy semi-final results
Boston Rock's incredible four-season winning streak in this competition is brought to a halt.
Fred West Landscape Gardening XI 2 v 4 The Fabulous Artisans
Real Muppets 4 v 2 You Know Your Boston Rock FC
We have to start with the exit of Boston Rock. After four years and 20-something games unbeaten in this competition Sheriff's PCMT reign comes to an end. The Muppets may be propping up the league but had shown signs of stirring in the last couple of weeks. Ryan's team took a first-half lead when Raum Meireles timed his run perfectly to arrive on the end of Daniel Sturridge's cross and volley home. Scott Sinclair had Boston Rock back on terms 11 minutes into the second half when his shot was deflected home. The game burst into life again on 82 minutes when Thomas Vermaelen left the field with a clean sheet before Frank Lampard notched a second equaliser from the spot. Two Muppets own goals had settled the league match between these sides a couple of weeks ago but it was two cleans from Ryan's team this time that settled the match in his favour. Laurent Koscielny and Daniel Agger will be the men whose names are recorded as ending Sheriff's incredible PCMT run.
The other semi took a similar pattern. Fred had lost Lucas Leiva and Nemanja Vidic to season-ending injuries and the defender's loss was felt as early as the second minute when Mario Balotelli beat the offside trap, rounded the keeper and calmly rolled the ball home. The Italian showing no after effects from his curfew-breaking curry and rolling-pin swordfight. Fred was level 15 minutes later when Nani cut in from the left and scored with a low shot. The Artisans were ahead again before the break when Marc Albrighton steered home a cross from the left from close range. Nani levelled again on 56 minutes when he converted from six yards but the turning point came eight minutes before the end when Younes Kaboul saw red for Fred for a second booking. Ben's team proved too strong and cleans from Martin Skrtel and Johan Djorou put him into his first WSFFL final.
Fred West Landscape Gardening XI 2 v 4 The Fabulous Artisans
Real Muppets 4 v 2 You Know Your Boston Rock FC
We have to start with the exit of Boston Rock. After four years and 20-something games unbeaten in this competition Sheriff's PCMT reign comes to an end. The Muppets may be propping up the league but had shown signs of stirring in the last couple of weeks. Ryan's team took a first-half lead when Raum Meireles timed his run perfectly to arrive on the end of Daniel Sturridge's cross and volley home. Scott Sinclair had Boston Rock back on terms 11 minutes into the second half when his shot was deflected home. The game burst into life again on 82 minutes when Thomas Vermaelen left the field with a clean sheet before Frank Lampard notched a second equaliser from the spot. Two Muppets own goals had settled the league match between these sides a couple of weeks ago but it was two cleans from Ryan's team this time that settled the match in his favour. Laurent Koscielny and Daniel Agger will be the men whose names are recorded as ending Sheriff's incredible PCMT run.
The other semi took a similar pattern. Fred had lost Lucas Leiva and Nemanja Vidic to season-ending injuries and the defender's loss was felt as early as the second minute when Mario Balotelli beat the offside trap, rounded the keeper and calmly rolled the ball home. The Italian showing no after effects from his curfew-breaking curry and rolling-pin swordfight. Fred was level 15 minutes later when Nani cut in from the left and scored with a low shot. The Artisans were ahead again before the break when Marc Albrighton steered home a cross from the left from close range. Nani levelled again on 56 minutes when he converted from six yards but the turning point came eight minutes before the end when Younes Kaboul saw red for Fred for a second booking. Ben's team proved too strong and cleans from Martin Skrtel and Johan Djorou put him into his first WSFFL final.
Charity Shield semi-final results
Two teams unused to playing for silverware get the first crack at the Charity Shield.
Aardvark Abacus 1 v 3 Athletico Phoenix
San Dimas High School 1 v 2 Mega Buck Bandits
The Aardvarks v Phoenix fixture was the last to be played at the historic 'Rosebery Bowl'. Maybe the emotion of the occasion got to Ady's players who were outplayed by Brian's team. All the action came in the second half. Ivan Klasnic opened the scoring for Athletico on 55 minutes when hehooked in after a penalty box scramble. The lead only lasted seven minutes before Luka Modric was upended in the box and Emanuel Adebayor converted the penalty. Eight minutes later Robin van Persie dropped off Phil Jagielka's shoulder and created enough space for a stunning volley that went on off the far post. Per Mertersacker is Brian's record signing who hasn't really lived up to that tag so far but his clean sheet finished the tie.
Mega Bucks let a lead slip last week but made no mistake against San Dimas. Both Dave's goals came from headers in the first 20 minutes of the second half. Steven Fletcher outjumped the San Dimas defence straight after the break and Steve Morison was unmarked when he powered his goal in from 12 yards. The FA Cup holders picked up a clean from Neil Taylor to reduce the deficit but could not deprive the Mega Bucks from their first ever final.
Aardvark Abacus 1 v 3 Athletico Phoenix
San Dimas High School 1 v 2 Mega Buck Bandits
The Aardvarks v Phoenix fixture was the last to be played at the historic 'Rosebery Bowl'. Maybe the emotion of the occasion got to Ady's players who were outplayed by Brian's team. All the action came in the second half. Ivan Klasnic opened the scoring for Athletico on 55 minutes when hehooked in after a penalty box scramble. The lead only lasted seven minutes before Luka Modric was upended in the box and Emanuel Adebayor converted the penalty. Eight minutes later Robin van Persie dropped off Phil Jagielka's shoulder and created enough space for a stunning volley that went on off the far post. Per Mertersacker is Brian's record signing who hasn't really lived up to that tag so far but his clean sheet finished the tie.
Mega Bucks let a lead slip last week but made no mistake against San Dimas. Both Dave's goals came from headers in the first 20 minutes of the second half. Steven Fletcher outjumped the San Dimas defence straight after the break and Steve Morison was unmarked when he powered his goal in from 12 yards. The FA Cup holders picked up a clean from Neil Taylor to reduce the deficit but could not deprive the Mega Bucks from their first ever final.
Monday, 5 December 2011
Week 12 Results
The top two back on the winning trail.
Aardvark Abacus 0 v 1 Trusted By Millions
Athletico Phoenix 1 v 4 The Cow-Faced Juniors
Fred West Landscape Gardening XI 3 v 1 Final Fantasy XI
Real Muppets 4 v 4 Mega Buck Bandits
San Dimas High School 1 v 2 Claymore Athletic FC
The Cheese Makers 3 v 4 The Dead Parrots
The Fabulous Artisans 4 v 1 Nil Satis Nisi Optimum
You Know Your Boston Rock FC 1 v 1 York’s Returning Glory
I'm going to break with tradition and start at the bottom of the table because we had a bonkers basement battle between the Mega Bucks and the Muppets. The only goal of the first half was Thomas Vermaelen's header for the Muppets on the half hour, it was after the break when things heated up. Kieron Richardson got the equaliser on 52 minutes and a quickfire double from Steven Fletcher plus one from Steve Morison in the space of eight minutes had Dave 4-1 to the good with nine minutes left. A Daniel Sturridge breakaway goal on 90 minutes reduced the deficit and then two Muppets cleans from Cole and Koscielny meant it finished honours even and it's 'as you were' at the bottom of the table. I wouldn't fancy playing either of these teams in the cup next week...D'oh!
To the top then. It looks a routine win but leaders the Artisans left it late to beat Nil Satis. Paul was ahead from a long-range Mikel Arteta effort and Ben wasn't level until the 74th minute when Thomas Sorensen bagged a clean and a bit of concussion. A deliberately shouldered in goal from Mario Balotelli and a low drive Adam Johnson in the last three minutes were added to by a clean from Asmir Begovic. A rare occasion when a manager bags cleans from both keepers. Trusted are still in hot pursuit after beating other title hopefuls the Aardvarks 1-0. Beef had an early setback with Gary Cahill's surprise sending-off but two minutes later defender/midfielder Phil Jones arrived in the six yard box to volley in the only goal.
Fred West are in third after victory over Final Fantasy. Didier Drogba's neck-muscle bending header had been equalised by Yaya Toure so it was cleans from Kaboul and Vidic that got Fred home. The Cheese Makers are fifth after a 4-3 defeat to Yakubu, I mean the Dead Parrots. The move down under has done wonders for The Yak who has moved on to eight for the season after this four-timer. That's more than the last three seasons combined and brought a welcome win for Dean who had fallen into the clutches of the foot of the table. A second successive win for the CFJs brought a second straight defeat for the Phoenix. Controversial former Phoenix defender Gareth Bale opened the scoring on seven minutes with an improvised flick from a corner and Aaron Lennon and a Wayne Hennessey penalty save had the CFJs three up before Robin van Persie bagged his customary goal. Clint Dempsey nipped in five minutes from time to end hopes of a Phoenix renaissance.
Claymore are back in the top half after edging out San Dimas. Heidar Helguson opened the scoring for me with a textbook header but that was cancelled out by Sergio Aguero's poke through a forest of legs 12 minutes later. Last season's Player of the Year Branislav Ivanovic was credited with the winning clean. The Boston Rock charge was part-halted by York's in a 1-1 draw. Samir Nasri opened the scoring for Julian when his free-kick eluded the Boston Rock rearguard. The lead lasted less than ten minutes before Jermain Defoe levelled.
Aardvark Abacus 0 v 1 Trusted By Millions
Athletico Phoenix 1 v 4 The Cow-Faced Juniors
Fred West Landscape Gardening XI 3 v 1 Final Fantasy XI
Real Muppets 4 v 4 Mega Buck Bandits
San Dimas High School 1 v 2 Claymore Athletic FC
The Cheese Makers 3 v 4 The Dead Parrots
The Fabulous Artisans 4 v 1 Nil Satis Nisi Optimum
You Know Your Boston Rock FC 1 v 1 York’s Returning Glory
I'm going to break with tradition and start at the bottom of the table because we had a bonkers basement battle between the Mega Bucks and the Muppets. The only goal of the first half was Thomas Vermaelen's header for the Muppets on the half hour, it was after the break when things heated up. Kieron Richardson got the equaliser on 52 minutes and a quickfire double from Steven Fletcher plus one from Steve Morison in the space of eight minutes had Dave 4-1 to the good with nine minutes left. A Daniel Sturridge breakaway goal on 90 minutes reduced the deficit and then two Muppets cleans from Cole and Koscielny meant it finished honours even and it's 'as you were' at the bottom of the table. I wouldn't fancy playing either of these teams in the cup next week...D'oh!
To the top then. It looks a routine win but leaders the Artisans left it late to beat Nil Satis. Paul was ahead from a long-range Mikel Arteta effort and Ben wasn't level until the 74th minute when Thomas Sorensen bagged a clean and a bit of concussion. A deliberately shouldered in goal from Mario Balotelli and a low drive Adam Johnson in the last three minutes were added to by a clean from Asmir Begovic. A rare occasion when a manager bags cleans from both keepers. Trusted are still in hot pursuit after beating other title hopefuls the Aardvarks 1-0. Beef had an early setback with Gary Cahill's surprise sending-off but two minutes later defender/midfielder Phil Jones arrived in the six yard box to volley in the only goal.
Fred West are in third after victory over Final Fantasy. Didier Drogba's neck-muscle bending header had been equalised by Yaya Toure so it was cleans from Kaboul and Vidic that got Fred home. The Cheese Makers are fifth after a 4-3 defeat to Yakubu, I mean the Dead Parrots. The move down under has done wonders for The Yak who has moved on to eight for the season after this four-timer. That's more than the last three seasons combined and brought a welcome win for Dean who had fallen into the clutches of the foot of the table. A second successive win for the CFJs brought a second straight defeat for the Phoenix. Controversial former Phoenix defender Gareth Bale opened the scoring on seven minutes with an improvised flick from a corner and Aaron Lennon and a Wayne Hennessey penalty save had the CFJs three up before Robin van Persie bagged his customary goal. Clint Dempsey nipped in five minutes from time to end hopes of a Phoenix renaissance.
Claymore are back in the top half after edging out San Dimas. Heidar Helguson opened the scoring for me with a textbook header but that was cancelled out by Sergio Aguero's poke through a forest of legs 12 minutes later. Last season's Player of the Year Branislav Ivanovic was credited with the winning clean. The Boston Rock charge was part-halted by York's in a 1-1 draw. Samir Nasri opened the scoring for Julian when his free-kick eluded the Boston Rock rearguard. The lead lasted less than ten minutes before Jermain Defoe levelled.
Saturday, 3 December 2011
Charity Shield semi-final draw
Aardvark Abacus v Athletico Phoenix
San Dimas High School v Mega Buck Bandits
These matches to be played the weekend of 10th December.
The Aardvarks handed out a 6-1 beating to Athletico in week five so must be favourites for the competition. San Dimas are one of just two league victims of Mega Bucks so far this season. Dave's team a 3-2 winner in week nine.
San Dimas High School v Mega Buck Bandits
These matches to be played the weekend of 10th December.
The Aardvarks handed out a 6-1 beating to Athletico in week five so must be favourites for the competition. San Dimas are one of just two league victims of Mega Bucks so far this season. Dave's team a 3-2 winner in week nine.
Paul Cartmell Memorial Trophy semi-final draw
Fred West Landscape Gardening XI v The Fabulous Artisans
Real Muppets v You Know Your Boston Rock FC
These matches to be played the weekend of 10th December.
The Muppets will hope not to score two own goals as in their league defeat last week. Fred and the Artisans aren't due to meet in the league until week 15.
Real Muppets v You Know Your Boston Rock FC
These matches to be played the weekend of 10th December.
The Muppets will hope not to score two own goals as in their league defeat last week. Fred and the Artisans aren't due to meet in the league until week 15.
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