Well, where did that result come from? A fantastic 2-0 away win at high-flying league leaders AFC Wimbledon, who have been unbeatable in recent games. And by all accounts, a well deserved win with goals from Senior and Bridge-Wilkinson. And this follows on from last week’s FA Cup qualifying victory over Mossley where the opposition had three players sent off and darlington ending up 6-2 winners. This topsy-turvy season goes on and on.
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And we had five managers who plucked this scoreline from the hat – Iain Cardwell was the biggest winner as he moved up to 40 points in 30th place. Keith Appleton and Lewis Raper aren’t far behind on 36 points. Graham Wakeling is getting into the realms of averageness on 28 points and not too far from the table’s top half, whilst Christine Darvill has moved away from relegation hell and sits on 25 points.
For all other managers it was a quiet weekend – Christian Fox held on to top spot on 63 points despite not scoring, but Martin Cass has closed the gap to only three with his correct result prediction. Steve Calvert and Richard Collin are still there on 59 and 58, respectively, with Garry Mann and Mark Hathaway in league with Humphrey Bogart on 52 points each. Jilted John and Paul Robinson are leading the chasing pack on 49 points.
David Sheppey continues his role as anchor man (which is a polite way of saying Rock Bottom Charlie) on three points, with Chicken George next up on eight. There is a clutch (chicken joke) of managers one point further ahead on nine – Adrian Lynch, Burt Lancaster, Jean Johnson, Josh Slack and Raymond Percival.
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Onwards and upwards?
Pete
Sunday 31 October 2010
Monday 18 October 2010
And the rollercoaster goes on....
And so the Darlo rollercoaster goes on . . . how many times this season has injury time played an important part in a game? Tommy Wright salvaging a point deep into stoppage time spared The Quakers blushes of a fourth straight defeat. Has the line-up for this game signalled the start of new team tactics?
And while that late late goal deprived many a manager of eight points in the Come On Darlo Prediction League, it allowed another quarter of the total to gain maximum points.
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And whilst Christian Fox didn’t miss out totally at the top of the league – now on 63 - it’s allowed others to close up that bit more. Steve Calvert is on 59 in second place and Richard Collin on 58 in third, with Martin Cass now in fourth on 57. Garry Mann’s latest max score sees him leading the chasing pack in fifth on 52 points along with Mark Hathaway and Bogie.
Jilted John and Paul Robinson are up to eighth with their eight-pointers, now on 49.
The rest of the eight-pointers are: Adrian Pape, Chris MacKenzie 1, Chris Walton 1, Dame Dickson, David Rice-Oxley, David Sheppey 1, Don Juan, Donald Chesney, Frank Mann, Iain Cardwell, Jamie Molnar, Jayne Hathaway, Jenny Maughan, Keith Appleton, Kevin Kidger, Kevin Leatherbarrow, Laura Drew 2, Laura Drew 3, Laura Drew 4, Lee Dyas, Liam Pape, Lorraine Arscott, Malcolm Cundick 2, Mark Stephenson, Martyn Cripps 2, Martyn Maidstone, Martyn Walton, Michael Drew, Paul Hodgson, Paul Soderman, Rhonda Fleming, Richard Collin 2, Stephen Atkinson, Steve Calvert 2, Steve Duffy 1, Steven Metcalfe, Toby Corum 2, Trevor Gretton, Will Caslon, Will Caxton, Will Ellis.
And after last week’s achievement of all managers FINALLY having at least three points, there’s only David Sheppey’s second XI remaining on that number in 204th place. Jean Johnson, Josh Slack and Raymond Percival are on double that in 201st place. Chicken George has that solitary max score in 200th spot with Adrian Lynch, Burt Lancaster and Gary Parle not far ahead on 9 points.
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And while that late late goal deprived many a manager of eight points in the Come On Darlo Prediction League, it allowed another quarter of the total to gain maximum points.
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And whilst Christian Fox didn’t miss out totally at the top of the league – now on 63 - it’s allowed others to close up that bit more. Steve Calvert is on 59 in second place and Richard Collin on 58 in third, with Martin Cass now in fourth on 57. Garry Mann’s latest max score sees him leading the chasing pack in fifth on 52 points along with Mark Hathaway and Bogie.
Jilted John and Paul Robinson are up to eighth with their eight-pointers, now on 49.
The rest of the eight-pointers are: Adrian Pape, Chris MacKenzie 1, Chris Walton 1, Dame Dickson, David Rice-Oxley, David Sheppey 1, Don Juan, Donald Chesney, Frank Mann, Iain Cardwell, Jamie Molnar, Jayne Hathaway, Jenny Maughan, Keith Appleton, Kevin Kidger, Kevin Leatherbarrow, Laura Drew 2, Laura Drew 3, Laura Drew 4, Lee Dyas, Liam Pape, Lorraine Arscott, Malcolm Cundick 2, Mark Stephenson, Martyn Cripps 2, Martyn Maidstone, Martyn Walton, Michael Drew, Paul Hodgson, Paul Soderman, Rhonda Fleming, Richard Collin 2, Stephen Atkinson, Steve Calvert 2, Steve Duffy 1, Steven Metcalfe, Toby Corum 2, Trevor Gretton, Will Caslon, Will Caxton, Will Ellis.
And after last week’s achievement of all managers FINALLY having at least three points, there’s only David Sheppey’s second XI remaining on that number in 204th place. Jean Johnson, Josh Slack and Raymond Percival are on double that in 201st place. Chicken George has that solitary max score in 200th spot with Adrian Lynch, Burt Lancaster and Gary Parle not far ahead on 9 points.
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Pete
Sunday 10 October 2010
It's not Fair - There Were Two of Them - Hayes AND Yeading
All I can say is that it’s a good job that both Hayes AND Yeading turned up . . . or we might have given them a game. The season swings from promising to crisis in the short space of three games – with rumours of backroom clashes and resignations. Will Darlo be heading for their ???th manager in the past two years (please fill in your own number here).
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On the pitch, Paul Terry seems to have suffered a serious injury and is doubtful for the rest of the season – one of the few players who has shown any consistency. Heated exchanges between players / fans / management have only added to the continuing downward spiral of this beloved football club – now much closer to a relegation spot than promotion.
But on the bright side of life, there were six managers who actually believed Hayes (and Yeading) would win 1-0 at the Arena. It’s Chicken George who has finally got a maximum score into his basket and FINALLY moves off the bottom of the league and FINALLY scores a point. All managers have FINALLY troubled the scorer.
John Gutenberg is moving on up to 25th place with 39 points with Avril Dent on 3 points back in 38th spot. Those old favourites Randolph Scott and Robert Mitchum are still going strong on 31 in 65th place, whilst Toby Corum’s second team completes the max scorers in 106th place on 27.
Top spots have been unaffected by this weekend’s score whilst David Sheppey and Raymond Percival now contest the spoon.
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And, finally, more good cheer for Luke Hewitson – he is our £10 spot prize winner – finishing 100th after our 15th league game. Luke’s name was drawn out of the hat from several other managers with the same scoring record. Prize is on the way to you Luke!!! Further spot prize after 30 games – new manager of Darlo FC? Only kidding, wouldn’t inflict that on anyone, but there will be a spot prize.
Pete
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On the pitch, Paul Terry seems to have suffered a serious injury and is doubtful for the rest of the season – one of the few players who has shown any consistency. Heated exchanges between players / fans / management have only added to the continuing downward spiral of this beloved football club – now much closer to a relegation spot than promotion.
But on the bright side of life, there were six managers who actually believed Hayes (and Yeading) would win 1-0 at the Arena. It’s Chicken George who has finally got a maximum score into his basket and FINALLY moves off the bottom of the league and FINALLY scores a point. All managers have FINALLY troubled the scorer.
John Gutenberg is moving on up to 25th place with 39 points with Avril Dent on 3 points back in 38th spot. Those old favourites Randolph Scott and Robert Mitchum are still going strong on 31 in 65th place, whilst Toby Corum’s second team completes the max scorers in 106th place on 27.
Top spots have been unaffected by this weekend’s score whilst David Sheppey and Raymond Percival now contest the spoon.
Check out the Preeiction League Standings by following the link below:
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And, finally, more good cheer for Luke Hewitson – he is our £10 spot prize winner – finishing 100th after our 15th league game. Luke’s name was drawn out of the hat from several other managers with the same scoring record. Prize is on the way to you Luke!!! Further spot prize after 30 games – new manager of Darlo FC? Only kidding, wouldn’t inflict that on anyone, but there will be a spot prize.
Pete
Wednesday 6 October 2010
Jumpers for (mid table) Goalposts - disaster at Rushden
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I had already taken off my old “Champions” hat and put it back in the drawer; those trusty “Play-Off” gloves were prised from my fingers and flung in some dark recess; but what I wasn’t expecting to do was to retrieve that well-worn thread-bare cardigan with “Mid-Table Obscurity . . . and Proud of it” emblazened across the shoulders. It’s a cardigan which has been in regular use over the years and fits any size and shape regardless of time of life. And so our first away defeat . . . 2-1 to Rushden . . . sees The Quakers in that familiar pack position . . . poised to challenge for a play-off spot?
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Christian Fox, on the other hand, is dusting off his rendition of “We Are The Champions” as we speak (he will be insufferable!) as his sixth maximum score from 14 games sees him head the Come On Darlo Prediction League with 60 points. Richard Collin is relegated to second spot on 56 and Steve Calvert is in third on 51, with Martin Cass in fourth on 49.
And there’s a fair smattering of maximum scores to recount. A selection – Nick Groves and Raymond Brennan poised to mount a serious challenge in 11th place on 42 points; Pete Knight not far behind on 39 with Gavin Shillingford there or thereabouts on 33 in 54th place. Gary Elliot and Rudy Dunk are joined at the hip on 26 points whilst Richard Tilly has escaped (for the time being) from the depths and is now on 20 points in 153rd spot.
The rest of the max-pointers are: Adrian Pape, Alf Hutchinson, Carl Hankin, Chris MacKenzie 2, David Sheppey 1, Deadly Doug, Edward Cundick, Jilted John, John Berry 3, John Shuttleworth, Liam Pape, Lorraine Arscott, Lynne Pape, Malcolm Cundick 1, Mark Hathaway, Mark O'Neill, Mark Stephenson, Martin Cass, Martyn Maidstone, Mike Cleasby, Miss Ing Fanz, Paul Hodgson, Paul Johnson 1, Paul Johnson 2, Peter White, Richard Soul, Will Caslon
And then there was one . . . as Chicken George’s Eggless (and pointless) Wanderers squats on that non-existent egg (point) and refuses to budge. Is he hatching a cunning plan?
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Pete
I had already taken off my old “Champions” hat and put it back in the drawer; those trusty “Play-Off” gloves were prised from my fingers and flung in some dark recess; but what I wasn’t expecting to do was to retrieve that well-worn thread-bare cardigan with “Mid-Table Obscurity . . . and Proud of it” emblazened across the shoulders. It’s a cardigan which has been in regular use over the years and fits any size and shape regardless of time of life. And so our first away defeat . . . 2-1 to Rushden . . . sees The Quakers in that familiar pack position . . . poised to challenge for a play-off spot?
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Christian Fox, on the other hand, is dusting off his rendition of “We Are The Champions” as we speak (he will be insufferable!) as his sixth maximum score from 14 games sees him head the Come On Darlo Prediction League with 60 points. Richard Collin is relegated to second spot on 56 and Steve Calvert is in third on 51, with Martin Cass in fourth on 49.
And there’s a fair smattering of maximum scores to recount. A selection – Nick Groves and Raymond Brennan poised to mount a serious challenge in 11th place on 42 points; Pete Knight not far behind on 39 with Gavin Shillingford there or thereabouts on 33 in 54th place. Gary Elliot and Rudy Dunk are joined at the hip on 26 points whilst Richard Tilly has escaped (for the time being) from the depths and is now on 20 points in 153rd spot.
The rest of the max-pointers are: Adrian Pape, Alf Hutchinson, Carl Hankin, Chris MacKenzie 2, David Sheppey 1, Deadly Doug, Edward Cundick, Jilted John, John Berry 3, John Shuttleworth, Liam Pape, Lorraine Arscott, Lynne Pape, Malcolm Cundick 1, Mark Hathaway, Mark O'Neill, Mark Stephenson, Martin Cass, Martyn Maidstone, Mike Cleasby, Miss Ing Fanz, Paul Hodgson, Paul Johnson 1, Paul Johnson 2, Peter White, Richard Soul, Will Caslon
And then there was one . . . as Chicken George’s Eggless (and pointless) Wanderers squats on that non-existent egg (point) and refuses to budge. Is he hatching a cunning plan?
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Pete
Sunday 3 October 2010
Wrexham's Smash & Grab
Aaaaaaarrrrrrgh!!! It was a smash and grab raid from across the border in Welsh Wales, with Wrexham hardly troubling the Darlo keeper . . . apart from that last gasp header near the end of normal time to leave Darlo as 1-0 losers. Mind, it wasn’t much better at the other end as new boy Powell squandered a golden chance in the first half and several other chances went begging.
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New kid on the block Christian Fox has made the most of that scoreline, his eight-pointer moving him into second place on 52 points and only 3 behind leader Richard Collin. Steve Calvert still there in third place on 51. Long-serving manager Garry Mann is showing real form with his team in fourth on 44 points, joining Steve Calvert’s third XI.
The Vallis family had a great weekend with that 0-1 scoreline . . . well, that is if you discount Chris!!! Both Ethan and Callum achieved eight-pointers, with Ethan now in 45th place on 31 points and Callum not far behind on 26 points in 87th place. Neil Jordison’s also on 26 points in 87th with his max score.
“You would do it for Randolph Scott” (see Blazing Saddles) had moved up to 23 point in 111th place and Anthony Leigh has pulled away from the relegation positions on 20 points in 138th spot. Last man with the max score is Steve Curtis, who definitely needed those eight points . . . he now had 11!!!!!
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Pete
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New kid on the block Christian Fox has made the most of that scoreline, his eight-pointer moving him into second place on 52 points and only 3 behind leader Richard Collin. Steve Calvert still there in third place on 51. Long-serving manager Garry Mann is showing real form with his team in fourth on 44 points, joining Steve Calvert’s third XI.
The Vallis family had a great weekend with that 0-1 scoreline . . . well, that is if you discount Chris!!! Both Ethan and Callum achieved eight-pointers, with Ethan now in 45th place on 31 points and Callum not far behind on 26 points in 87th place. Neil Jordison’s also on 26 points in 87th with his max score.
“You would do it for Randolph Scott” (see Blazing Saddles) had moved up to 23 point in 111th place and Anthony Leigh has pulled away from the relegation positions on 20 points in 138th spot. Last man with the max score is Steve Curtis, who definitely needed those eight points . . . he now had 11!!!!!
Check out the latest Prediction League Standings by following the link below:
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Pete
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