FFL 2007 / 08 Week Two

Here we go, it’s only week two and Mr Barwick of the FA has already got on the phone to the Mr. Hacket of the refs association and DEMANDED that the admittedly shit referee from Sunday’s game between the renty boys and LFC be demoted to refereeing Sunday League football for all eternity.

Fuck me some clubs get swift justice. Who did Zakora fall over against and get a penalty last season? (to name one such similar incident) What happened to the ref – nothing! And let’s not forget last week’s rant about a certain scally and his protestations to the ref that led to a goal from a free-kick that never was. Oh well, still 8 and half months left…………

On the FFL front, Stathi has forgotten about Rooney’s broken foot / toe / ankle (whatever it is this time) and stormed in with a stonking 15 points which was equalled by McNick’s champion looking team. (IMO)

As I said last week, if this season’s is about getting goals, then it seems that McNick and Stathi have the midfield and forward line to do just that. But there is a long way to go and injuries, loss of form, bad luck or (Sid's) karma can all have a decisive effect on the destination of the 13^th Dwight Yorke Cup.

However, top score this week goes to Theo with a score of 17. A 0-0 draw between Villa and the Geordies gave him six points which was supplemented by fat Frank’s two goals. Well done TC you are the recipient of this week’s ‘Sven award’ for manager of the week.

James got the Daniel Levy 'Vote of Confidence' award as he managed to get positive points this week. A grand total of 2 to leave him on 1 – a whopping 27 behind pacesetter McNick. Only one other manager managed to get into double figures this week – Nick PC - even though there were some midweek games.

Here is this week’s table:

Diff			Total Points
	1st	Nick Ath	28
1	2nd	Stathi	27
4	3rd	Nick PC	24
7	4th	Theo	21
8	5th	Rico	20
18	6th	Mike	10
19	7th	Sid	9
23	8th	Don	5
27	9th	James	1

On the transfer front, James has been busier that Harry Redkanpp on transfer deadline day. He has got rid of Berbatov, Owen and Reo-Coker and brought in Bent, Anleka and Malbranque.

A battle between McNick and Don for the services of Sibierski (of the Antoine variety)

Don tried to offload Carrick (3.8m) then Boa Morte (4m) but both bids failed as McNick’s bid of Cahill (4.4m) was superior in value terms.

Don was successful though in getting rid of Newcastle’s Cacapacacapacapcapcapa. In comes Dunne from city.

Already one manager has divulged they cannot wait for next season’s auction. I wonder who that is! Answers on a postcard please!

That’s all for this week.