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THE MIGHTY PILGRIMS OF P29, BEST TEAM IN
APEX!
GRAND FINAL RESULTS
1st-leg and 2nd-leg
PLYMOUTH PILGRIMS 4
- 0 0 - 0 INTER NORWICH
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Inter Norwich regained some pride, but they never
looked like winning the 2nd-leg game, as Pilgrims counter-attacked again and
again but couldn't apply the finishing touch.
THERE'S ONLY ONE ISHVAR SHERAN!!
SECTION-FINAL RESULTS
1st-legs and 2nd-legs
BYRON PARK FC 0-0
1-2 PLYMOUTH
PILGRIMS
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CASTLE
ATHLETIC 0-3 3-1 INTER NORWICH
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Yes, it has actually happened, despite superb
attempts by 2 of Apex's top managers to stop it, the same manager will manage
both teams in the Apex Champions League Grand Final!
The 1st-leg will take place at the Mighty Pilgrims. Whichever team wins, Ishvar
Sheran cannot lose!
Ladies and Gentlemen, tip your hats off to a top-class manager, and obviously a
very shrewd tactician!
Well done, Ishvar!!
Your match reports will be sent to
you over the next few days and the deadline for the Grand Final 1st-leg match is
Tue 30th July.
CAN ISHVAR DO THE "DOUBLE"?
SEMI-FINAL RESULTS
1st-leg and 2nd-legs
A STEMPSON PARK
1-2 0-2 BYRON PARK FC
B PLYMOUTH PILGRIMS 1-0 3-0
EXTRUSIONEERS
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A DARK FORCES
0-0 0-0 INTER NORWICH
B CASTLE ATHLETIC
3-0 1-4 GORGON FC
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Teams in bold go through, Inter Norwich won on
penalties and Castle Athletic won on away goals rule.
EXTRUSIONEERS SHRED GUNNERS!
QUARTER-FINAL RESULTS
1st-leg and 2nd-legs
A HUDDERSFIELD
TERR 2-0 0-3 STEMPSON PARK
B EUROPEAN ELITE 0-0 1-3 BYRON PARK FC
C PLYMOUTH PILGRIMS 4-0 2-0 PORTSMOUTH CITY
D CASCARINO'S
GUNNERS 2-0 0-5 EXTRUSIONEERS
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A ANFIELD ACES 1-1 4-0 DARK FORCES
B SWANSCOMBE UTD 0-0 0-1 INTER NORWICH
C MUCKAMORE 2-2 0-1 CASTLE ATHLETIC
D BYRON PARK FC (P3) 0-0 0-3 GORGON FC
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Your match reports will be sent to
you over the next few weeks and the deadline for the SF 1st-leg
matches is Tuesday 14th May.
PORTSMOUTH CITY WIN 0-3 AGAIN!
3RD ROUND RESULTS
1st and 2nd-legs
A AC AJAX
VILLA 1-1 0-4 HUDDERSFIELD
TERR
B STEMPSON PARK 3-0 0-0 NEWLYN EAST R
C DYNAMO HOTSPUR 0-2 0-1 EUROPEAN ELITE
D BYRON PARK FC 2-0 1-0 TYNESIDE FC
E PLYMOUTH PILGRIMS 4-1 1-1 GOLDEN BOYS
F PORTSMOUTH CITY 2-1 3-0 HOLSTON UTD
G CRAVEN ACES 0-0 0-3 CASCARINO'S
GUNNERS
H EXTRUSIONEERS 4-1 2-1 ATLANTIS OLD BOYS
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A ANFIELD ACES 4-0 0-0 ROWNER WANDERERS
B JL ALLSTARS 0-1 0-5 DARK FORCES
C SWANSCOMBE UTD 1-0 3-1 FALCON PF ALLSTARS
D TUDOR UTD 0-0 0-0 INTER NORWICH
E MUCKAMORE 5-1 1-1 BARFELONA
F CASTLE ATHLETIC 1-0 1-2 STAFF'S BOMBERS
G BYRON PARK FC (P3) 1-0 2-1 WITFIELD ALBION
H GORGON FC 4-0 0-2 DOVER BOMBERS
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Teams in bold progress to the Quarter-Finals, also note that Inter Norwich went
through on penalties, knocking out last year's Finalists, Tudor Utd of P31, and
Castle Athletic (also of P31) went through on the away goals rule, knocking out
one of the early pacesetters, Staff's Bombers of P21.
Your match reports will be sent to
you over the next few weeks and the deadline for the QF 1st-leg
matches is Tuesday 19th March.
FORMER CHAMPIONS GO CRASHING OUT!
2ND ROUND RESULTS
1st and 2nd-legs
A AC AJAX
VILLA 1-1 1-0 BOYS FROM BRAZIL
B BRAZILIAN FLAMENGOES 1-1 0-2 HUDDERSFIELD
TERR
C BETHNAL GREEN R 2-2 0-1 STEMPSON PARK
D NEWLYN EAST R 1-0 3-1 AFC HAWKWELL
E DYNAMO HOTSPUR 1-0 0-1 CONCORDE CRACKPOTS
F STAMFORD RANGERS 1-0 0-2 EUROPEAN ELITE
G BYRON PARK 2-0 1-1 SPORTING UTD
H LOWESWATER 1-1 1-2 TYNESIDE
I PLYMOUTH PILGRIMS 3-0 1-0 TAYNUILT TIGERS
J GOLDEN BOYS 2-0 1-1
ABERHIBS
K PORTSMOUTH CITY 0-0 3-0 RAM RAIDERS
L HOLSTON UTD 2-0 2-1
DIAMONDS
M TORBAY CRUSADERS 1-1 0-1 CRAVEN ACES
N DARIOLANDERS 0-1 0-1 CASCARINO'S GUNNERS
0 EXTRUSIONEERS 2-0 3-2
MERLIN FC
P LFC CONTINENTAL 1-0 0-2 ATLANTIS OLD BOYS
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A PRO-WANDERERS 0-1 0-2 ANFIELD ACES
B ROWNER WANDERERS 1-1 1-1 STOCKWELL ROVERS
C BROXI BLUES 1-2 0-0 JL ALLSTARS
D DARK FORCES 2-0 2-0 GOSPORT CAVALIERS
E SWANSCOMBE UTD 1-0 1-1 RED DEVILS
F FALCON PF ALLSTARS 2-0 1-0 BUCKROSE
WAND
G TUDOR UTD 1-1 2-0 YEOVIL GREEN
H INTER NORWICH 5-0 2-1 NASTY DRAGONS
I SPARTAK COUNTY 0-3 0-3 MUCKAMORE
J CHATHAM TOWN 3-0 0-3 BARFELONA
K CANTERBURY CRUSADERS 0-2 0-3
CASTLE ATHLETIC
L STAFF'S BOMBERS 3-0 4-0
RED DEVILS UTD
M BUCKFAST ALBION 0-0 0-1 BYRON PARK (P3)
N TWEMLOW DYNAMOS 1-2 1-3 WITFIELD ALBION
O GORGON FC 0-0 1-0 MOLLY BADS
P TALBOT UTD 1-0 0-2 DOVER BOMBERS
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the link is now working!
Please note that Dynamo Hotspur, Barfelona and
Rowner Wanderers went through on penalties. Your match reports will be sent to
you with your first turns in January and the deadline for 3rd round 1st-leg
matches is TUESDAY 22nd January
THE TOP 3 IN EACH GROUP
Group 1: Holston Utd, Craven
Aces, Byron Park
Group 2: Stempson Park, Loweswater, European Elite
Group 3: Stamford
Rangers, Cascarino's Gunners, Tyneside
Group 4: Boys From Brazil,
Plymouth Pilgrims, Hawkwell
Group 5: Dynamo Hotspur, Merlin,
Pro-Wanderers
Group 6: Huddersfield Terriers,
Golden Boys, Plymouth R
Group 7: Newlyn East, Atlantis Old
Boys, New Brompton
Group 8: Portsmouth City,
Diamonds, Concorde Crackpots
Group 9: LFC Continental, Bethnal
Green, Eccles Palace
Group 10: Sporting Utd, Aberhibs, Crusader
Aces
Group 11: Extrusioneers, Brazilian Flamengos,
Ram Raiders
Group 12: Torbay Crusaders, Taynuilt Tigers,
Exiles
Group 13: Dariolanders, AC Ajax Villa, Ulidia
Comrades
SECTION "B"
Group 14: Stockwell Rovers, Chatham Town,
Frome Road
Group 15: Red Devils, Dover Bombers, Molly
Bads
Group 16: Inter Norwich, Twemlow Dynamos,
Arbroath
Group 17: Falcon PF Allstars, Castle Athletic,
Chelsea W
Group 18: Staff's Bombers, Gosport Cavaliers,
Bald Eagles
Group 19: Byron Park P3, Talbot Utd, Broxi
Blues
Group 20: Muckamore, Gorgon, Burgh Rovers
Group 21: Dark Forces, Buckfast Albion, Solent
Ath
Group 22: Witfield Albion, Red Devils Utd,
Canterbury Crus.
Group 23: Tudor Utd, Nasty Dragons, Swanscombe
Utd
Group 24: Barfelona, Buckrose W, St Martins
Group 25: J.L Allstars, Rowner Wanderers,
Gresty R
Group 26: Anfield Aces, Spartak County, Yeovil
Green
Remember, the top 2 automatically qualify for
the next stage, and then the best 12 3rd-placed teams will be selected. We have
deliberately held back the identities of the 12 teams to encourage speculation
and discussion!! Please do not ring the office for results or info of the 12
teams!
Match reports and teamsheets will be despatched
over the next 10 days and the deadline for Round Two games is
TUE 13TH NOVEMBER
CAN ANYONE STOP NEWLYN EAST RANGERS?
HIGHLIGHTS OF GAMES 5-8
Group 1: Craven are still
top, despite a home defeat, but Byron manager Richard French will be biting his
nails to the end, as his team are in 3rd place. P46's Holston Utd could take one
of the automatic slots to the next round after defeating the leaders in match 7.
Cobholm are now out of the running after some very poor performances.
Group 2: Stempson hit form at the right time, banging in 10
goals to hit top, with Loweswater now in 2nd. D.P.D and European Elite are still
failing to impress and will find it tough to get in the top 2 spots. Good news,
though,for Liverpool W, as they register their first victory - but not so good
for poor Belfast Bombers.
Group 3: Comedians are rock
bottom without a point and without a goal! Stamford are top with maximum points
this turn and Cascarino's Gunners have crept into 2nd. Venston and Tyneside saw
out a 0-0 draw in match 7, which sums up their campaigns so far. Carnwath Hibs
have been even more disappointing.
Group 4: Boys From Brazil are
still top and still undefeated and will qualify, but the battle for 2nd place is
hotting up, as Plymouth Pilgrims frantically fight off AFC Hawkwell from P11,
after crashing in match 8. Spurs Ultra did pull off a shock victory at Plymouth,
but will be disappointed at putting up a bad show. Div 2 team, Thrashers Utd,
from P34, are still doing very well and pulled off a great victory home to
Spurs.
Group 5: Sporting Club finally
get going but 4th place will not be good enough for the current Apex Champs, but
it's as you were at the top end of the table, with both Dynamo Hotspur and
Pro-Wanderers set to qualify. Merlin still have an outside chance, but it's not
looking good.
Group 6: All the top 4 have a
great chance to qualify still, and Roding have a lot to celebrate after
registering a great win against top team Huddersfield, who have been taunting
them recently. Golden Boys, yet another team managed by top boss Richard French,
went on a goal spree, but still find themselves in 3rd place! Melrose Maulers
had a much better set of performances, but Bray are nowhere!
Group 7: Newlyn East continue
in rampant form and have maximum points, and Atlantis Old Boys have also already
qualified with some great victories this turn. Knightwood's defence had a
nightmare and now languish in 4th place, after letting in 5 against New Brompton.
Group 8: Still very tight in
this group, same kind of positioning as last turn, top 4 are fighting it out,
Diamonds in top spot, whilst Portsmouth, Owls and Bootsville are the draw
experts. Medford managed their first win in match 8, sensationally defeating the
leaders.
Group 9: LFC Continental and
Bethnal Green have both done enough to qualify, the rest of the teams proving to
be very disappointing. Goals very hard to come by in this group!
Group 10: Again, not many goals here, and
a turnaround in fortunes, as early leaders Rochdale slip to 3rd place, wouldn't
like to predict which teams will qualify. Crusader Aces are currently top, with
Sporting Utd of P26 in 2nd. Aberhibs in 4th, but very much still in the hunt for
top spot! Chester and Yokohama still to win a match.
Group 11: Chalvey defeat both Bethshan and
Extrusioneers to climb to 4th place and move within 3 points of a top two
finish! Extrusioneers are now in 3rd, as Brazilian Flamengoes now lead the
group. Ram Raiders are well-placed in 2nd, but Bethshan continue their dismal
form, despite inflicting a defeat to Ram raiders away from home.
Group 12: It's as you were in this group,
but Palace Rangers have a lot to do now if they are to end up in the top 2. Boro
Sharks and Ecstacy are now totally out of it. Exiles are still unbeaten but are
finding it very difficult to score and this could see them going out of the
competition.
Group 13: Same here, as you were, same
positions as after match 4. Wibsey must now be out of the reckoning, another
team who just can't score! The manager will be very disappointed.
SECTION "B"
Group 14: Stockwell have qualified,
although they dropped some points and conceded a goal, but what a change of form
for the 2nd-placed team, Frome Road, who were rock bottom last time! But there's
more, folks, because Red Rum have also made a miraculous recovery and are now in
4th place with every chance of qualifying. But it's the giants of P5 who have
lost the plot as they crash to 4 successive defeats and will probably bow out.
Group 15: Just as we said last time, this
group is real close! Dover Bombers are now top, Red Devils 2nd and Summerhill
3rd. Molly Bads are still in the hunt, though, and it could be all change next
turn, as well.
Group 16: Inter Norwich have qualified
easily, whilst Twemlow and Arbroath battle it out for 2nd spot.
Group 17: Falcon have qualified as
expected, and Castle look set to join them. Chelsea W from P16 have played
superbly this turn to move up to 3rd place and an outside chance of qualifying,
but Pilgrims disappointed and are now in 4th spot and as good as out.
Group 18: AFC Wembley still to win, and
Bald Eagles climb to 2nd place and look good to qualify. Staff's Bombers are
proving to be unstoppable and must be one of the favourites to win this
competition. The 2nd qualifying place is very much up for grabs, as Gosport and
AC Sentini are still in the hunt.
Group 19: Byron Park of P3 explode, and
finally jetison manager Richard French's team to the top of the table, leaving
qualification a formality, but last turn's leaders, Broxi Blues, have a lot to
do, as they are now in 3rd place. Cross End have improved, as we thought, and
have an outside chance to make it to the next stage.
Group 20: Muckamore and Gorgon have both
qualified and look very powerful with mean defences, conceding only a goal
apiece. Burgh Rovers are in 3rd and have done extremely well. Landaff are
languishing in 5th place, although they did manage to win a match.
Group 21: Dark Forces still top and have
qualified. Buckfast and Porchfield slug it out for 2nd spot, whilst Solent and
Greenham City only have an outside chance now to progress further.
Group 22: Witfield now find themselves in
3rd place, after suffering a defeat at the hands of the new leaders, Red Devils
Utd. Canterbury are 2nd after clocking up 3 wins, but Southill and Gillingham
say goodbye.
Group 23: Swanscombe hit a better gear
this turn, but will bow out , as Tudor qualify, with Nasty Dragons set to join
them, needing a mere point next time. Gosport, also, were not good enough,
despite a couple of wins.
Group 24: As predicted, Barfelona and
Buckrose cruise into the next round and St Martins have done well to end up in
3rd place. Not a lot of goals about, though, in this group, and we can't see the
Apex Champs here.
Group 25: JL Allstars continue to shine
with max points again and qualify with ease. Rowner and Dunadry are the next
best, but a very poor show from them both, with only 11 points each.
Anfield Ath in 5th have an outside chance to make it through, but we doubt it
will happen.
Group 26: Div 3 team, Avalanche, sneak
another point, as lots of goals go crashing in! Anfield Aces are still top, even
though they dropped a point and a goal against Spartak County, who are now 2nd,
after scoring another hatful of goals. Yeovil Green are pushing Spartak close,
and even Newton Heath will be dreaming of a possible outing in the next round.
Match reports and teamsheets will be depatched
over the next 10 days and the deadline for games 9 + 10 is TUE 16TH OCTOBER
HIGHLIGHTS OF FIRST 4 GAMES
DISASTER FOR S.C.COMBER!
SECTION "B" RESULTS NOW IN - SEE
BELOW
Group 1: Craven Aces of
P34 are the early leaders by defeating hot favourites Byron Park from P61, who
are in 2nd place, but plenty to play for yet in a very tight group, with Holston
Utd and Cobholm still very much in the running for a top 2 spot, although Cart
Blades and Porth Quins have nothing to shout about with only a point between
them.
Group 2: Loweswater are the surprise leaders, with European
Elite two points behind, although unbeaten. Stempson Park from P2 are still in
the running, despite 2 defeats already, along with DPD Utd both with 6 points
apiece. Poor Liverpool Wanderers, another team from P16, are without a point and
started terribly letting in 6 goals in their opening match against a rampant
Stempson Park.
Group 3: Tyneside from P52 are
top, a point ahead of Stamford Rangers from P11, with Treble-Winners from P27,
Cascarino's Gunners, in 3rd place. Venston have lost 2 already, but could still
make the top 2, but it's going to be tough, especially after conceding 4 against
the Gunners, same goes for Carnwath, who let in 3 against Tyneside.
Group 4: Treble-Winners of
P43, Boys From Brazil are top, a point ahead of Plymouth Pilgrims of P29, thanks
to a 1-0 win in Match 4. AFC Hawkwell and Spurs Ultra have a lot to do in the
next round of games, perhaps too much, especially Spurs, who have yet to score a
goal. Thrashers Utd are bottom with only a point.
Group 5: Dynamo Hotspur and
Pro-Wanderers both have 9 points each, with High Green Blades in 3rd place,
despite losing twice. Merlin are still finding the going tough in the Champions
League, but could still qualify for the next round if they can turn draws into
wins. Red Star Celtic from P16 are doing quite well with 4 points, but the
biggest bombshell is that the current Champions of Apex, Sporting Club Comber,
look dead and buried already, bottom of this group with only 1 point! The new
manager has made a disastrous start!
Group 6: Huddersfield Terriers
are top with 10 points, with a great 3 points lead over Plymouth Raiders,
followed by Roding Rovers and Golden Boys close behind. Bray Murders have yet to
win, whilst Melrose are pointless, after Golden Boys put 5 past them in Match 4
in front of their own fans!
Group 7: Newlyn East have
maximum points and are in rampant form, blitzing every team in sight, as good as
qualified. Atlantis Old Boys and Knightwood are competing for the 2nd spot, with
New Brompton probably going to end up 4th. Selson Aztecs and Miloli Ce only have
a point each.
Group 8: Top 3 all unbeaten in
a very tight group indeed, wouldn't like to say who will qualify, with Diamonds,
Concorde Crackpots and Owls Utd looking tough to break down. Portsmouth and
Bootsville can still turn it around, with 3 draws apiece, but they need to win, whilst Medford only
have 1 point.
Group 9: Sweet Chin Music,
early pacesetters in P16 this season, are languishing in bottom place, whilst
LFC Continental look determined to bring back the heady glory days, as they top
this group, a point clear of Bethnal Green from P27. Carnwath are 3rd and
Stamford Blues in 4th. Eccles Palace from P34 are struggling in 5th place.
Group 10: Rochdale Rovers are doing P16
proud, as they are the surprise leaders, with a resolute defence, already 2
points ahead of Crusader Aces, 5 in front of Aberhibs and hotly-fancied Sporting
Utd. AFC Chester, yet to win, are in 5th and were defeated heavily by Crusader
Aces in Match 2.
Group 11: Extrusioneers had 5 put past
them by Ram Raiders in Match 4, but are the early runners in a very tough group.
Ram Raiders could now go on to win the group if they keep that kind of form up.
Bethshan Celtic are having a difficult time, only 4 points, but could still make
it if things improve next time round. S.S Calcio are doing well, with 3 points,
but Chalvey will be disappointed by occupying the bottom spot.
Group 12: Another tight group, only 5
points separating top from bottom. Taynuilt Tigers are currently top, with
Torbay 2nd. Exiles should be doing better in 3rd place, and could well do that
next time. Boro Sharks, Palace Rangers and Ecstacy all still have a good
chance to change things if draws can be changed into wins.
Group 13: Dariolanders are the early
pacesetters, 3 points clear of AC Ajax Villa, a very good team from P27. Wibsey
of P56 have 5 points, finding it difficult to find the net. Newhall Netbusters
are doing quite well in a tough group for them, having secured 4 points already,
but The Elite are bottom, without a win.
SECTION "B"
Group 14: Stockwell Rovers of P31, who
only entered the Champions League at the last minute, have maximum points,
without conceding a goal, 5 points clear of nearest rivals, Rush Green from P5,
who hit a goal bonanza against Red Rum Rovers, before going down against P16 Div
2 team, Glorious Celts, a massive shock, which could cost the giants of P5
a slot in the knockout cup stage later. Previous winners, Chatham Town of P19,
are faring even worse by their high standards, with only 5 points, including a
home defeat against the runaway leaders. Glorious Celts are doing superbly for a
team of their standard, whereas Red Rum Rovers are finding it incredibly tough,
having lost 3 games already, but it's Frome Road of P1 who are currently bottom.
Group 15: Summerhill are top, despite
opening with a defeat, but they have played 3 home games already, and Dover
Bombers could top the group next time. Red Devils are also doing well and Molly
Bads of P21 are still in contention with 6 points, but it's a case of everyone
beating everyone in this group, too close to predict what the final standings
will be.
Group 16: Inter Norwich, the eternal
bridesmaids of P3, are proving way too strong for the other teams and have
maximum points without conceding a goal, including a 4-0 thrashing of Arbroath,
the team in 2nd-place. With Twemlow Dynamos already beaten by Inter at Twemlow,
Inter have nothing to worry about. Twemlow, however, will hope to do a lot
better and look as if they are improving after opening with 2 defeats. Annagh,
strugglers in P16, are holding their own and have a chance of ending up third,
whilst JL Superstars from P5 Div 2 have 2 points.
Group 17: Falcon PF Allstars have begun in
awesome fashion, hitting 4's and 5's effortlessly and are coasting with maximum
points. Definitely one of the favourites now to actually win the whole
Championships, they are getting better and better. Castle Athletic of P31 are
2nd, despite a mauling from Falcon in the 4th match, but how will this affect
them, with Pilgrims City in 3rd place on their backs? We reckon Castle will
recover. Chelsea Wanderers, yet another team from P16 Div 2 are doing very well
with 6 points already and have a great chance of ending up in 3rd place.
Group 18: Premier 21 big boys, Staff's
Bombers are dominating proceedings with 12 points, 5 points clear of nearest
rivals Gosport Cavaliers, but the surprise package are A.C Sentini, recently
promoted to Div 2 of P26, unbeaten with 6 points and in 3rd place. Gosport,
beware! AFC Wembley from P31 Div 2 are in 5th, after suffering a 4-0 drubbing
from the Bombers!
Group 19: P21 rule OK! Broxi Blues top,
keeping Byron of P3 at bay, who went down in an exciting 6-goal thriller against
Talbot of P31, who are in 3rd place. It's gonna be a close finish in this group,
as Cross End Utd have yet to get going and could do better next time.
Group 20: Only 3 goals for Muckamore in
their first 3 games, but they exploded into destructive form in their last
match, hitting 5! As P1 are well aware, they hardly ever concede and it's that
mean defence that's keeping them top here with maximum points. But if they have
aspirations of become Apex Champions, they will need to sharpen up their
striking capabilities, 'cos 1 goal may not be enough against the real big tough
boys they will encounter later on. Gorgon are doing okay in 2nd place, but Burgh
Rovers of P5 are working wonders once again and have 6 points. Remember, last
season they ended up in the Semi-Finals, despite being a Div 2 team. Super
Champs League pedigree!
Group 21: P1 top here, as well, Dark
Forces with 12 points without having to stretch themselves, but will need to
play a lot better in the knockout stages. Buckfast Albion are 2nd and look set
to qualify, as well. Greenham City of P21 will need to improve a lot if they're
going to give Buckfast a run for their money, and poor Solent Athletic are
struggling with just 2 points.
Group 22: Witfield Albion from P47 are top
with a mere 8 points in the closest group yet. Southill Town are in 5th, but
could be top next time, so close is this group! Definitely all to play for yet,
with 5 teams in with a strong shout of qualifying.
Group 23: Biggest disappointment here is
for Swanscombe Utd of P3, who are languishing in 3rd place with 6 points, but it
could well change for them next time, 'cos they've already played 3 away games.
Tudor and Nasty Dragons are the top 2, both with maximum points, and both
hitting the net with good regularity, but they both have to visit Swanscombe and
will need to come away with a point apiece to ensure they both qualify. Gosport
Rovers were involved in a 7-goal thriller against the Dragons and are struggling
in 4th place.
Group 24: Barfelona of P1 have max points,
but only just, with some narrow wins and 3 home games, but they will qualify,
barring a disaster. Buckrose are in 2nd and 5 points clear of St Martins and
Abuel. Top 2 to qualify with ease.
Group 25: JL Allstars of P5 Div 2 are top
with max points! And 5 points clear, as well! Super stuff from the Div 2 outfit,
putting other bigger clubs to shame, especially Dunadry of P1 who have continued
their poor form from P1 here, as well. Rowner Wanderers are 2nd and will
probably qualify, unless Dunadry get their act together fast. Anfield Athletic
from P3 are doing well taking their current situation in P3 into account. This
is probably the weakest group, though.
Group 26: Anfield Aces of P19 fame are
strolling it with 12 points and not even breaking sweat. Yeovil Green of P5
started by losing to Anfield but gradually improved. They will have to watch out
for both Newton Heath and Spartak County, though, who are breathing down their
knecks. Spartak started in powerful fashion, but look as if they ran out of
steam in their last 2 games, but they could be back after a rest next time.
Avalanche FC, from P21, are the only Div 3 team in the Championships, and it
shows, as they are bottom with only a point, but hurrah for them for being bold
enough to enter and to knick a point, as well.
Match reports and teamsheets will be depatched
over the next few weeks and deadline for games 5-8 is TUE 18TH SEPTEMBER
THE FULL 2001/02 DRAW
Yes, at last, the draw for the Champions League
groups has been made and is listed below. You will be receiving your teamsheets
over the next few weeks and the deadline for getting your tactics back to us is TUE
21ST AUG and the games will take place a few days later and we will try to
do a round-up on this page as the results come in. We had a very good number of
entrants and this year's championships look set to be the most exciting yet.
Remember, the top 2 from each group will progress to the knockout stages, as
well as the next 12 best 3rd-placed teams from any group, so there's plenty to
play for.
Rules and tactics will be the same as our Euro game, e.g. max. number of defs
allowed is 5, so 6-3-1 type formations are not allowed.
CHAMPS LEAGUE HOLDERS: SPORTING CLUB
COMBER P43
RUNNERS-UP: TUDOR UTD P31
SECTION A
GROUP 1: Craven Aces, Porth Quins, Cobholm Utd, Byron Park
(P61), Holsten Utd, Porth Quins
GROUP 2: Belfast Bombers, Lowesater, Liverpool Wanderers, Stempson Park,
European Elite, DPD Utd
GROUP 3: Venston, The Comedians, Carnwath Hibs (P16), Stamford Rangers,
Cascarino's Gunners, Tyneside
GROUP 4: Thrashers Utd, Plymouth Pilgrims (P29), Spurs Ultra XI, AFC
Hawkwell, Chilham Lees, Boys From Brazil
GROUP 5: Pro-Wanderers, Red Star Celtic, Merlin FC, Dynamo Hotspur,
Sporting Club Comber, High Green Blades
GROUP 6: Huddersfield Terriers, Bray Murders, Golden Boys, Plymouth
Raiders, Melrose Maulers, Roding Rovers
GROUP 7: New Brompton (P29), Atlantis Old Boys, Miloli Ce, Selson Aztecs,
Knightwood, Newlyn East R
GROUP 8: Medford Forest, Owls Utd, Portsmouth City, Bootsville, Diamonds,
Concorde Crackpots
GROUP 9: Eccles Palace, Stamford Blues, Sweet Chin Music, Carnwath Hibs
XI (P11), Bethnal Green R, LFC Continental
GROUP 10: Rochdale Rovers, AFC Chester, Crusader Aces, Yokohama Flugels,
Aberhibs, Sporting Utd
GROUP 11: Brazilian Flamengoes, Extrusioneers, Bethshan Celtic, Chalvey
Utd, SS Calcio, Ram Raiders
GROUP 12: Exiles, Ecstacy FC, Torbay Crusaders, Palace Rangers, Taynuilt
Tigers, Boro Sharks
GROUP 13: The Elite, AC Ajax Villa, Wibsey Ravers, Ulidia Comrades,
Dariolanders, Newhall Netbusters
SECTION B
GROUP 14: Stockwell Rovers, Chatham Town, Rush Green, Frome Road,
Glorious Celts, Red Rum Rovers
GROUP 15: Sky Blue Connection, Manchester FC, Molly Bads, Dover Bombers,
Summerhill Rangers, Red Devils (P46)
GROUP 16: Arbroath Utd, Grimsby Utd, Annagh FC, JL Superstars, Inter
Norwich, Twemlow Dynamos
GROUP 17: Errol Rovers, Northside Town, Castle Athletic, Chelsea W,
Falcon PF Allstars, Pilgrims City (P28)
GROUP 18: Ards Aces, Bald Eagles, AFC Wembley, Staff's Bombers, Gosport
Cavaliers, AC Sentini
GROUP 19: Whitburn Dodgers, Melgers Blues, Talbot Utd, Broxi Blues, Cross
End Utd, Byron Park (P3)
GROUP 20: Alien Rovers, Canvey Hotspurs, Gorgon FC, Llandaff AFC, Burgh
Rovers, Muckamore
GROUP 21: Porchfield Pumas, Buckfast Albion, Greenham City, Solent
Athletic, Dark Forces, Binsch Kirda
GROUP 22: Red Devils Utd (P19), Witfield Albion (P47), Gillingham Town,
Canterbury Crusaders, Southill Town, Burton Forest
GROUP 23: Barton Utd, Tudor Utd, Gosport Rovers, Swanscombe Utd, Nasty
Dragons, Predator FC
GROUP 24: Woodlands Town, Abuel Town, Buckrose Wanderers, St Martins,
Barfelona, Glenafton Ath
GROUP 25: Gresty Rovers, MOD Athletic, Rowner Wanderers, JL Allstars,
Anfield Athletic, Dunadry
GROUP 26: Spartak County, Avalanche FC, Anfield Aces, Yeovil Green,
Newton Heath, Dynamo Antjac
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