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at 15:41 23 Mar 2025
DANNY Cowley admits his Colchester United side were beaten by a 'powerful and purposeful' Bradford City team after they fell to a 4-1 defeat at Valley Parade.
Harry Anderson's first-half strike proved only a consolation for the U's, as Calum Kavanagh and George Lapslie both scored twice to secure victory for the second-placed Bantams, in front of a record Bradford attendance of more than 23,000 at Valley Parade.
It brought to an end Colchester's 13-match unbeaten run and five-game winning streak and U's boss Cowley revealed afterwards that several of his players were suffering from illness, prior to the game.
Cowley said: "Bradford were excellent.
"They were very powerful, very purposeful, they found a really good tempo to the way that they play.
"We've had a difficult week - we've had three or four that have been particularly unwell that we really didn't think would play.
"We were really struggling with Lyle (Taylor), Ellis (Iandolo) and Jack Payne in particular, Samson (Tovide) too.
"It's so debilitating for players' energy levels. Lyle and Jack had sickness and a couple had heavy colds, so it's not been an easy week.
"For us to come here on this day, we have to have our best players playing at their best, we have to have all of our players available and today, we've had three or four key ones that have been ill and as a consequence, maybe can't get to the levels that we know that they're capable of getting.
"For us, that makes this game very difficult.
"It was tough preparations for us, I think but having said that, after a really good start to the game where I thought we got a really good control and rhythm, we were disappointed with how we have defended crosses and how we defended the box today."
Kavanagh gave Bradford a 32nd-minute lead and although Anderson equalised four minutes later, Lapslie restored the hosts' advantage before half-time.
"What happens in these big games, when you play in front of nearly 25,000, if you give the opponent something then momentum plays a huge part in football," said Cowley.
"The goal got their crowd up and we were disappointed with the first goal, because I think everyone expects Hunty just to see the ball out; their player (Brad Halliday) does really well, we stop and then it's a poor error that leads to the first goal.
"It was a great response from us and we showed loads of character to find the equaliser and then probably we just need to manage our emotions, in that moment.
"But we just didn't defend well enough; we didn't stop the cross and we were quite erratic with some of our clearances and sometimes, this happens when you get over emotional.
"When you watch our whole performance, there were some good and bad parts to it.
"It was very up and down and that can happen when you get a bit over emotional - you end up being quite erratic in your execution.
"We end up having loads of opportunities to deal with the ball in the box but we don't, we slash at it, we're rash and they end up with a rhythm and scoring.
"I have to say, credit to them because some of their quality into the box and more importantly, some of their timing of arrival of their players was excellent and they end up being 2-1 up at half-time."
Owura Edwards had a great chance to equalise for Colchester after the break when he found himself through on goal but his effort was touched past the post by former U's keeper Sam Walker.
It proved pivotal and although the U's had a penalty appeal rejected when Edwards appeared to be fouled in the area, Kavanagh and Lapslie both scored again after that, to seal Bradford's big win.
"We actually started both halves really well," said Cowley.
"We started the second half really well and we get a really good control back into our game.
"We did well at half-time just to calm the boys down and find our composure and we came out in the second half and had a great chance.
"It may be a great save; probably when Owura looks back he could have found a pass to Harry (Anderson) which could have allowed him to finish.
"We just got too disappointed in that moment; we talk all the time about no disappointment because in football, you have to be really resilient and mistakes happen continuously, at all levels of the game and you have to keep going.
"We just got caught up with that moment and then the opponent found the third goal and when they did that, this place...wow.
"How they're a League Two club, I'll never know because that was some atmosphere and of course at that point, it gets really difficult for us." |
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Thread | Happy League 2024/25 Week 34 (of 38) - Deadline Saturday 29th March 15.00
at 20:31 22 Mar 2025
Week 33 results
BARNSLEY 1 CAMBRIDGE UNITED 1
Jonathan Lewis' s 92nd minute goal rescued a draw for Barnsley against Cambridge, who remain 12 points from safety. Only unitedwhites and Moor_Pinot got this spot-on, and nobody had the outcome. The other 22 predicted a win for Barnsley.
LINCOLN CITY 0 EXETER CITY 0
Exeter boss Gary Caldwell was sent off in this bore draw, as his side fail to have a shot on target. Nobody had this spot-on, but 4 did get the outcome.
MANSFIELD TOWN v LEYTON ORIENT POSTPONED Due to International call-ups
CARLISLE UNITED 2 BROMLEY 1
Callum Whelan's second-half strike handed Carlisle a vital win, not long after they had missed a penalty. 4 got this spot-on, and another 3 had the outcome.
FLEETWOOD TOWN 0 TRANMERE ROVERS 0
Tranmere extended their unbeaten run in League Two to five games following this bore draw, as Fleetwood manage a mere one shot on target. Nobody had this spot-on, though 6 did get the outcome.
PORT VALE 1 MORECAMBE 0
Port Vale moved to the brink of the League Two automatic promotion spots after an 89th minute goal from Ronan Curtis secured this win. 4 got this spot-on, and the other 20 had the outcome, with 11 going for a 2-0 in what was the weeks most predicted score.
After a late call from the BBC website caused us to lose the Mansfield game to International call-ups, the other five fixtures looked like heading for a complete disaster, with three bore draws not having any 3 pointers, and a Cambridge win giving no points for anyone, until late goals for Barnsley and Port Vale, put a bit of gloss to the week. They did especially for two members, unitedwhites and Moor_Pinot, who got 3 pointers from the Barnsley 1-1 and the Port Vale 1-0. With both also having the Carlisle 2-1 spot-on as well, they shared the honour of being the weeks top scorer, with a brilliant 9 points each. Best of the four who had one 3 pointer was BFG, who got the Port Vale 1-0 and the Lincoln and Fleetwood outcomes, to give him a decent 5 points in the context of the week. A specilal mention for Daniel in getting four outcomes, and only failing to get the Barnsley result for a full house. Another significant thing about that late Port Vale winner, was it saved ten members from firing a blank this week, by getting that outcome. Week 34 will now be a 7 game one, to make up for this weeks postponed fixture.
U'sual Champions League Just to say the details for the Quarter-finals will be out sometime next week.
In the Premier With the top two only having the Port Vale outcome, mfb_cufc maintains his 3 point lead over blueeagle. Just when it appeared unitedwhites had a stiff task to make the Charity Shield places, he produces a brilliant top scoring performance, to move him up a place, and more importantly to within 8 points of the the top two. Even though he dropped a place, thrillseeker also moved 3 points nearer to those Charity Shield spots, after he had the Carlisle 2-1 spot-on. Those good four outcomes for Daniel, and a useful 4 points for RSCOSWORTH, that included havibg the Carlisle 2-1 spot-on, has greatly improved their chances of being in the Premier again next season. A useful 4 points also for ghughes11, thanks to getting the Port Vale 1-0 spot-on, moved him 3 points nearer to safety, with the bottom five all relying on the Port Vale outcome to give them one point each.
In Division One By having the Lincoln and Port Vale outcomes, bwildered increased his lead by a point, as Jorash63, noah4x4 and Lewis_1 all get the Port Vale outcome, to remain 2nd, 3rd and 4th. The top scoring performance from Moor_Pinot moved him up a place to fifth, but more significantly moved him to within 4 points of the automatic places. Although he dropped a place, by getting the Carlisle and Port Vale outcomes, Tropical_Us now has a 6 points cushion to the chasing pack in the final play-off spot. They are still headed by Blue4U2 and wessex_exile, who both had the Fleetwood and Port Vale outcomes. They are now joined by BFG, after his decent week moved up a place. With all three only separated by the tie-breaker rules. Just a point further back is durham_exile, after he also got the Fleetwood and Port Vale outcomes.
THE TABLES (237 out of 280 played)
(Tie-breaker: Most 3 pointers, and then the first to post)
Week 34 Fixtures This is now a 7 game week to make up for the postponed game in Week 33.
BURNLEY v BRISTOL CITY
LEEDS UNITED v SWANSEA CITY
BIRMINGHAM CITY v SHREWSBURY TOWN
READING v PETERBOROUGH UNITED
BARROW v CHESTERFIELD
HARROGATE TOWN v GILLINGHAM
NEWPORT COUNTY v NOTTS COUNTY
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Reply | Where will we finish
at 15:50 16 Mar 2025
Latest prices for where will we finish (Prices from Bet365)
Champions 250/1 E/W 1/4 odds 1-2
Top 3 12/1
Top 7 5/6
To be promoted 9/2 |
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Reply | Where will we finish
at 21:26 15 Mar 2025
Never has the saying of it is a marathon, not a sprint, been so appropriate for our season. |
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Thread | Happy League 2024/25 Week 33 (of 38) - Deadline Saturday 22nd March 15.00
at 21:20 15 Mar 2025
Week 32 results
EVERTON 1 WEST HAM UNITED 1
Jake O'Brien scored a 91st minute equaliser to salvage a Premier League draw for Everton, and take their unbeaten run to nine games. Only Daniel and bwildered got this spot-on, and only oxfcolu had the outcome. 20 predicted a win for Everton with a massive 14 going for a 2-1 in what was the weeks most predicted score.
SOUTHAMPTON 1 WOLVERHAMPTON WANDERERS 2
Jorgen Strand Larsen scored twice as Wolves moved nine points clear of the Premier League's bottom three with victory over beleaguered Southampton. A great 8 had this spot-on, and a further 11 got the outcome.
OXFORD UNITED 1 WATFORD 0
Oxford claimed a first win in ten Championship matches with a narrow victory over 10-man Watford. 4 got this spot-on, and nobody had the outcome.
WEST BROMWICH ALBION 1 HULL CITY 1
Play-off chasers West Brom were forced to settle for a point against Hull after drawing for the 18th time this season, more games than anyone else in the top four tiers. Well done to gerry_us for being the only one to have this spot-on, and nobody got the outcome. 22 predicted a win for West Brom.
WYCOMBE WANDERERS 0 WREXHAM 1
Sam Smith struck a late winner as Wrexham rose above Wycombe into second in League One. 3 got this spot-on, and another 7 had the outcome.
ACCRINGTON STANLEY 1 GILLINGHAM 1
Max Clark blasted home a 94th minute equaliser to rescue a point for Gillingham. A sublime 5 had this spot-on, and nobody got the outcome.
Another week that went to a similar script that many weeks have gone before this season, with few goals in the first-half, and late goals to put a different complexion on results. In fact there was only two goals in the first-half, one each from Wolves and Accrington. The late goals from Hull, and especially Everton and Gillingham, gave us another three 1-1's, to make it 37 for the season, and certain to end as top result again. As that is 10 more than the 1-0 in second. Something that wasn't similar to any other week, was the rarity of every game having a 3 pointer for the first time this season. They gave us a total of 23 overall, but in return there was only 19 outcomes. The only member who did well to have three 3 pointers was Lewis_1, the wins for Wolves and Wrexham and the Accrington 1-1, to make him the weeks top scorer with a magnificent 9 points. Three members had two 3 pointers. They were BFG. who had the wins for Wolves and Oxford, gerry_us, who got the Wolves 2-1 and the West Brom 1-1. They each also had one outcome, to give them both a decent 7 points. Also Tropical_Us, who got the Wolves 2-1 and the Accrington 1-1, to give him a decent 6 points. Best of those to have one 3 pointer were unitedwhites and oxfcolu, who both got the Accrington 1-1, and two outcomes, to give them both a solid 5 points each.
In the Premier After having the Wolves 2-1 spot-on blueeagle took over at the top again. In fact he was one of the ten who got a 3 pointer in this division, but remarkably none got more than one. He remained there for about an hour, as the Wycombe v Wrexham game was delayed due to a medical energency in the crowd. With mfb_cufc finally having the Wrexham 1-0 spot-on, he returned to the top again, and increased his lead by a point. Also getting that Wrexham win spot-on was thrillseeker, and he remains third. In fact the top half remains the same for the third week running. It is the bottom half, and those trying to avoid the drop, where all the big change is happening again. By having the Wolves 2-1 spot-on, ghughes11 moves up a couple of places to seventh. The Wolves win spot-on also for concordman, and he remains eighth. Getting the Oxford 1-0 spot-on moved Sector4 up a place, and out of the relegation zone again. He is replaced by burnsieespana, who after two top scoring weeks in a row, he could only manage the one outcome this week, but is only 2 points from safety. Another solid week from oxfcolu moves him off the bottom, as he continues to inch closer to safety. This means basher2010 drops to the bottom for the first time this season.
In Division One That late equaliser from Everton was good news for bwildered, as by having that spot-on he remains top and stretches his lead by those 3 points. One outcome was enough for Jorash63 to remain in the other automatic spot, but only on the most 3 pointer rule from noah4x4, after he had the Oxford 1-0 spot-on. The top scoring performance from Lewis_1 keeps him in fourth, but more importantly moves him to within 2 points of the automatics. The decent week for Tropical_Us moves him up a place to fifth. The good recent run for Moor_Pinot came to an unfortunate end, but his blank week couldn't stop him from being in the final play-off place. But it is only on the tie-break rules from Blue4U2, who had the Oxford 1-0 spot-on, and wessex_exile, who got the Accrington 1-1 spot-on. Only one outcome for durham_exile, but he is still within one point of the play-offs. The decent week for BFG moves him right into play-off contention, only 3 points away. The decent week for gerry_us gives him hope, if that form can be repeated for the final 48 games of the season.
THE TABLES (232 out of 280 played)
(Tie-breaker: Most 3 pointers, and then the first to post)
Week 33 Fixtures The final International break this season, so it is 5 games from League's 1 & 2.
BARNSLEY v CAMBRIDGE UNITED
LINCOLN CITY v EXETER CITY
MANSFIELD TOWN v LEYTON ORIENT POSTPONED Due to International call-ups
CARLISLE UNITED v BROMLEY
FLEETWOOD TOWN v TRANMERE ROVERS
PORT VALE v MORECAMBE
Good luck everybody.
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Reply | U'sual Champions League 2025 Ro16 - Deadline Tuesday 11th March 17.45
at 12:10 13 Mar 2025
2nd leg results
BARCELONA 3 BENFICA 1
Barcelona win 4-1 on aggregate
BAYER LEVERKUSEN 0 BAYERN MUNICH 2
Bayern Munich win 5-0 on aggregate
INTER MILAN 2 FEYENOORD 1
Inter Milan win 4-1 on aggregate
LIVERPOOL 0 PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN 1
AET Agg 1-1 PSG win 4-1 on penalties
LILLE 1 BORUSSIA DORTMUND 2
Borussia Dortmund win 3-2 on aggregate
ARSENAL 2 PSV EINDHOVEN 2
Arsenal win 9-3 on aggregate
ASTON VILLA 3 CLUB BRUGGE 0
Aston Villa win 6-1 on aggregate
ATLETICO MADRID 1 REAL MADRID 0
AET Agg 2-2 Real Madrid win 4-2 on penalties
THE FINAL GROUPS (16 out of 16 played)
(Tie-break: Most 3 pointers only)
Only three outcomes from the 2nd leg fixtures for Daniel, but an excellent 1st leg ensured he tops the group. Late drama for the other qualifying place, as bwildered gets the Dortmund 2-1 spot-on to grab that spot. This means current holder blueeagle leaves at the first stage this year.
Modestly being clueless about Europe didn't stop noah4x4 from being the rounds top scorer, after he had both the Bayern results spot-on, and added the Villa 3-0 for good measure. He is joined in the Quarter-finals by unitedwhites, who just happened to be the rounds 2nd highest scorer, as he had the Dortmund 2-1 spot-on, to add to the earlier Inter Milan 2-1. A great effort from Jorash63 to get the wins for Dortmund and Villa spot-on, and unfortunate for him he would have qualified from any other group.
The tighest group of the four was eventually won by mfb_cufc thanks to getting the Atletico 1-0 spot-on in the final fixture. Five outcomes each for basher2010 and thrillseeker, and it is the former who maintained his one point advantage to qualify for the Quarter-finals.
With Tropical_Us failing to post any predictions, this group became a vitual bye for the other two. By having the Barcelona 3-1 spot-on Lewis_1 topped the group, with the highlight for Sector4 having the Real Madrid 2-1 spot-on from the 1st leg fixtures.
The Quarter-finals don't start until Tuesday 8th April, and the details for those fixtures will appear nearer the time.
This how the two groups look for those Quarter-finals
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Reply | U'sual Champions League 2025 Ro16 - Deadline Tuesday 11th March 17.45
at 12:17 12 Mar 2025
Tuesday's 2nd leg results
BARCELONA 3 BENFICA 1
Barcelona win 4-1 on aggregate
BAYER LEVERKUSEN 0 BAYERN MUNICH 2
Bayern Munich win 5-0 on aggregate
INTER MILAN 2 FEYENOORD 1
Inter Milan win 4-1 on aggregate
LIVERPOOL 0 PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN 1
AET Agg 1-1 PSG won 4-1 on penalties
THE GROUPS (12 out of 16 played)
(Tie-break: Most 3 pointers only)
Outcomes all round leaves Daniel in a strong position to qualify for the Quarter-finals. Current holder blueeagle improves his position by a point over bwildered.
By having the Bayern 2-0 spot-on noah4x4 has just about sealed his place in the Quarter-finals. Strong favourite to join him is unitedwhites, after he got the Inter Milan 2-1 spot-on. This leaves Jorash63 needing 100% 3 pointers from the last four fixtures to have any chance of going through.
Outcomes all round here as well, in the tighest group of the four, and that vital 3 pointer from the 1st leg fixtures takes basher2010 to the top. Just one point separates mfb_cufc and thrillseeker for the other qualifying place.
With Tropical_Us failing to show again, this means Lewis_1 and Sector4 have qualified automatically, with the former taking over at the top after having the Barcelona 3-1 spot-on.
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Reply | Super U's to clip Robins' wings at Whaddon Road
at 23:16 8 Mar 2025
This is what Flynn said, after eating a bowl of sour grapes. From Gloucester live.
Massively let down by officials, disrespect from Colchester United boss Danny Cowley and injury blow - Cheltenham Town manager Michael Flynn after home defeat
Cheltenham Town 0 Colchester United 1
Jon Palmer
How did you see this afternoon's game?
I thought we did quite well today. We've been massively let down by officials.
In what way?
I will always try and concentrate on what we could have done better first. Their goal came after we allowed a cross in too easily and we switched off. He (Harry Anderson) has a free tap in. In the first half, we had exactly the same and Jordan (Thomas) misses an open goal, really. That's been our Achilles heel - we haven't killed teams off enough when we've had chances, but we should have had two stonewall penalties today. We've been massively let down and I am not going to say too much because I don't want a fine or a ban.
What did the officials say when asked why the penalties weren't given?
Nothing at all. The referee said on the first one it was a coming together of players, but my player is in front of theirs and it's a stonewall penalty. Everybody in the ground saw it and it was a really poor display today. It was borderline dangerous. It started in the first five seconds with an elbow, which I am not saying was intentional, by the way, on Tom Bradbury, breaking his nose. About 20 minutes later, Arkell Jude-Boyd has three teeth knocked out by an elbow and the referee continues to play, when it's dangerous. He doesn't even give a foul. It was comical, to be honest.
You lost Luke Young in the second half. How is he?
A good, honest 50-50 challenge between the two players. Unfortunately, Luke has gone in very honestly and I am not telling him to go in dishonestly, but he has probably done the medial ligaments in his knee. It could be four to eight weeks out, but let's see. We won't know about that yet, but that is the big indication of what it is.
Would it be fair to say it was a niggly type of game?
I thought they were up to all sorts of tricks. They were fouling, they were diving and I have always got on well with Danny Cowley. I am not happy with the way he celebrated. Yes, everybody is happy when you win a game, but I wouldn't disrespect his fans.
Did he over celebrate?
I do, yes. That's what caused all the drama after the game. Be happy you've won, of course. Cheer, but don't turn around and keep going on and on. The amount of games they were playing today was typical Danny Cowley's teams.
What happened with Ashley Vincent and Danny Cowley after the game?
Ashley was massively aggrieved with the over celebrations. As I said, I felt it was disrespectful and I will say it, I've always had time for Danny. He is not going to like what I am saying here, but I am tired of being nice and respectful when we are not getting it back, so I am going to stick up for my staff and my club this time. Our supporters don't deserve that. I don't think they give too much abuse to opposition managers, they don't even give it to me, which is unusual. It was uncalled for.
Something happened with Sam Stubbs after the game, also?
Yes, Danny was trying to get a reaction out of Sam and he got one, so again there was just no need for it.
How would you sum up your team's performance?
A solid performance, a lot better than Tuesday (3-0 defeat at Bradford), we competed, they tried to bully us, they tried all sorts. They are a good team as well, with pace and strength. They have experience. There is just no need for it, do what you do well and that gets you wins. That's why they are 11 unbeaten, so I am not coming on with sour grapes, I am being respectful and they have good players, but it was farcical and the referee helped them.
Is this the most frustrated you've felt after a game this season?
By a country mile, I am really frustrated. Like I said, I am more concerned with the goal we conceded and the open goal we missed, because that just can't happen. Look at that first. Lots to improve on, but I was proud of the way our players stood up for each other today and battled and kept going, even though we haven't won the game. That was a good togetherness from our side.
It was a big, physical test and they stood up to it very well
They did. We are not the biggest of teams, but they have a big heart and in that respect I am proud of my players.
It's a balancing act isn't it between playing the game a bit, but also being respectful and keeping your standards high
Of course it is, 100 per cent. I think they fell short of that today, with the respect part. That was the only disappointing thing. They have won the game, three points, they are on a very good run, but it's not like they've just won the league. So I don't understand it. There is no animosity between me and their manager, between our club and their club. I get it if it was Wigan v Bolton, Bristol Rovers v Bristol City or Celtic v Rangers, Man United v Liverpool and all those rivalries, but it's about 225 miles away.
Will you go and chat to Danny Cowley now?
They pop up sometimes. I will have a chat with him and I'll be honest with him. I will say it's very unlike you with our relationship, bit disappointed. See how it goes.
Joe Day with a couple of big saves, and another good performance from him
He is phenomenal, he's been excellent for us. When a goalkeeper gets man of the match, it seems to be that we've had our backs against the wall and he's kept us in it, a bit like Alisson the other night for Liverpool (v PSG). It was nothing like that. They had one or two half chances, but I can't remember too many that they had. Apart from the two he did save. Frustrating.
You knew how good Joe Day was when you brought him here, but he seems to have a new lease of life after not much EFL football in recent seasons
He is one of the best gentlemen I've met in the game. He's a friend now. He is a credit to himself, his family and he is Joe Day five years ago on the pitch now. He has that bit between his teeth. I hope for as long as he's here, he gets to taste one more bit of success with us, over the next few years. He's in fantastic shape, he is ripped, he doesn't drink, we know what he's good at and what he's not. He is a quiet man, a gentleman and I can't sing his praises highly enough. He can keep playing until he is 40 because he is that good a condition.
How is Arkell Jude-Boyd after three teeth being smashed out?
They were all bent down the back of his throat. They kind of straightened them up now. I haven't had chance to see him enough. I'd have probably pulled them out at half-time and carried on, or whenever, but that's easy to say. As long as doesn't come in with teeth like Ethon Archer now, with all the gold and silver in there, I am sure it won't make too much difference! [Post edited 9 Mar 9:33]
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Thread | Happy League 2024/25 Week 32 (of 38) - Deadline Saturday 15th March 15.00
at 23:05 8 Mar 2025
Week 31 results
NOTTINGHAM FOREST 1 MANCHESTER CITY 0
Callum Hudson-Odoi got an 83rd minute winner to earn Forest a crucial victory over their fellow Champions League hopefuls. Nobody got this spot-on, but 5 did have the outcome.
BRENTFORD 0 ASTON VILLA 1
Ollie Watkins settled a hard-fought encounter against his old club as Villa boosted their hopes of a top-four Premier League finish. Well done to Madeira163 for being the only one to have this spot-on, and a further 5 got the outcome.
SWANSEA CITY 1 MIDDLESBROUGH 0
Swansea's unbeaten run under caretaker boss Alan Sheehan continued as Eom Ji-Sung's fine goal dealt a blow to Middlesbrough's Championship play-offs hopes. Only burnsieespana and noah4x4 had this spot-on, and another 3 had the outcome.
STOCKPORT COUNTY 0 CHARLTON ATHLETIC 0
Promotion hopefuls Stockport and Charlton shared the spoils in this bore draw, as both teams could only muster a mere one shot on target each. Another game with no 3 pointer, though 3 did get the outcome. 17 predicted a win for Stockport, with 11 going for a 2-1 in what was the weeks most predicted score.
BARNSLEY 0 BLACKPOOL 3
Sonny Carey's brace led Blackpool to an emphatic win. No points for anyone from this game, with 21 predicting a win for Barnsley, and the other 3 going for a draw.
BRISTOL ROVERS 1 HUDDERSFIELD TOWN 0
Rovers boosted their League One survival hopes when they ended a four-game winless run by narrowly seeing off play-off chasing Huddersfield. Only burnsieespana and noah4x4 had this spot-on, and only Madeira163 got the outcome.
AFC WIMBLEDON 2 NOTTS COUNTY 0
Ex U's loanee Alistair Smith scored one of the goals, as Wimbledon end their four-game winless run with a victory over their League Two promotion rivals, who only had one shot on target. Well done to bwildered for being the only one to get this spot-on, and a further 13 had the outcome.
CHELTENHAM TOWN 0 COLCHESTER UNITED 1
Substitute Harry Anderson's goal was enough to secure a win for Colchester, and keep their League Two play-off hopes alive, as they extended their unbeaten run to 11 games. A magnificent 7 had this spot-on, and another 8 got the outcome.
CHESTERFIELD 2 NEWPORT COUNTY 1
Chesterfield came from behind to win after losing their previous four games. A super 6 got this spot-on, and another 11 had the outcome.
SALFORD CITY 1 CREWE ALEXANDRA 1
Connor O'Riordan's spectacular strike earned a point for Crewe in a pulsating game that produced a total of40 shots between the two teams. Only Jorash63 and Moor_Pinot had this spot-on, and only burnsieespana got the outcome.
Jorash63 told me he had picked some tough to predict fixtures, and that is certainly how they turned out, with a number of surprise results. It was left to League 2 to save the week from being a complete disaster, thanks mainly to the wins for Colchester and Chesterfield, that went a long way to giving us a total of 21 spot-ons for the week. Four members did well to have two 3 pointers, with the best coming from burnsieespana, who had the 1-0 wins for Swansea and Bristol Rovers, and a good five outcomes, to make him the weeks top scorer with a fantastic 11 points. Also getting those wins for Swansea and Bristol Rovers was noah4x4, and with three outcomes he got an excellent 9 points. A decent 7 points for Jorash63, who had the Chesterfield 2-1 and the Salford 1-1, and one outcome. Finally a decent 6 points for concordman who got the wins for Colchester and Chesterfield. Best of those to have one 3 pointer was thrillseeker and oxfcolu, who each had the Colchester 1-0, and four outcomes, to give them both a decent 7 points.
U'sual Champions League Just a reminder for those in this competition. The Round of 16 2nd leg fixtures start next Tuesday 11th March, with the deadline 17.45.
In the Premier The lead has changed again, as mfb_cufc returns to the top after a week away, thanks to having the Colchester 1-0 spot-on. Despite getting the Chesterfield 2-1 spot-on, blueeagle has to settle for the other Charity Shield place. The decent week for thrillseeker helped to move him 3 points nearer to the top two. The rest of the top half remains unchanged. It is the fight to avoid relegation where the real activity takes place, with this being probably the most exciting ever in the Premier, though not for those involved. Two weeks ago burnsieespana was 13 points from safety, and needing something special to avoid the drop. Well, he didn't have to wait long for that special occuring, with two top scoring performances in a row giving him 20 points (9 more than anyone in this division), that moved him up another four places this week to seventh. To equal his highest position this season, last achieved in Week 3. He still has work to do though, as he is only ahead of concordman on the first to post rule, after his decent week moved him up a place to eighth, to give him his highest position this season. And only ahead of ghughes11 on the most 3 pointer rule. All three are only a point ahead of Sector4, who drops into the bottom three for the first time since Week 9. Despite having the Colchester 1-0 spot-on, basher2010 drops another place. The decent week for oxfcolu gives him hope of avoiding the drop.
In Division One Having the Wimbledon 2-0 spot-on kept bwildered top for the seventh week running, but it is only on the most 3 pointer rule from Jorash63, whose decent week closed him right up. The excellent week for noah4x4 moved him up place to third, and to within 3 points of the automatics. Also up a place to fourth is Lewis_1, as he was another to have the Colchester 1-0 spot-on. Another decent week for Moor_Pinot moved him up another place to fifth. Just the one outcome for Tropical_Us means he drops to the final play-off place. His lowest position since Week 12. Four outcomes for durham_exile keeps him contention, as does a solid week for Blue4U2, with the Chesterfield 2-1 spot-on. As with the U's, I'm looking for a late run into the play-offs said wessex_exile. Just like the U's a decent week for him, that included having the Chesterfield 2-1 spot-on, has improved his chances of that happening.
THE TABLES (226 out of 280 played)
(Tie-breaker: Most 3 pointers, and then the first to post)
Week 32 Fixtures
EVERTON v WEST HAM UNITED
SOUTHAMPTON v WOLVERHAMPTON WANDERERS
OXFORD UNITED v WATFORD
WEST BROMWICH ALBION v HULL CITY
WYCOMBE WANDERERS v WREXHAM
ACCRINGTON STANLEY v GILLINGHAM
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