Who needs any other entertainment, this GKL is proving the hottest contested tournament in Europe. Six weeks in and there are 16 (SIXTEEN) teams within three points at the top of the table. Vindication, if it was needed, for the switch to the new scoring system.
Performance of the week came from Iain Pollock's Lockerbie Legends as they thrashed lowly Cantenaccio to move into fourth spot. But it was the G31 Galacticos who went back to the top as they dished out a summary beating to Gianfranco Gorgonzola. Sunday goals for Didi Drogba and Ashley Cole helped their cause.
Eggo Senior saw off Dynamo Kev to go third but Eggo Junior slumped to defeat against the Doonhamers. Old Uncle Carlo still has his magic as he is proving by doubling up his lecturing duties with managing Chelsea FC this season.
Another veteran doing well is Doug Archibald. The Rockstars Fragmented, clearly taking the correct dose of their medication at present, saw off a revamped Willie's Warriors. Very disappointing for Mr Johnston who played his wildcard and still got beat.
The Cape Crusaders were toppled from the top by a resurgent Atletico Madboy. Ethan Colthart has been the league's jammiest manager so far. His 261 points have given him four wins whereas Cantenaccio's 272 points have won them none. He will hope his luck holds in the weeks ahead.
Team Ramrod continue to rise while Oisin's Eleven slip down the table. Also moving up were Kenny Ross and Joe O'Brien while Colin Colthart, Giancarlo Rinaldi, Steve Wilson, Kev Sharp and Serafino Ingardia slip down the way. Stefano Rinaldi got a rare win but otherwise there were no points gained by the bottom four.
In Serie B David Wynn holds a slender two-point lead over Kieran Westbrook. Steve Fitzpatrick is also in close contention.
But watch out for a resurgent pie-fuelled Graeme Nicol and the US managers Bill Isley and Stephen Heath who both added 70+ points. It may not be so easy for Aidan Bain to overtake them all after all...
Tuesday 22 September 2009
Monday 14 September 2009
Ramrod rides again!
Reigning champion Rich Godden fired a shot across the bows of his GKL rivals with a stunning week five display. His 83 point haul crushed the high-flying G31 Galacticos and sent out a message of intent. All rivals have been warned.
The Galacticos defeat allowed James Horncastle to sweep to the top with his Cape Crusaders. He is followed closely by Lachlan Eggo who edged past bottom side Cantenaccio in a low-scoring affair. It was a better performance, however, than his father Kenny could muster going down by a single point to Lockerbie Legends - a narrow win for Liverpool over Chelsea there.
Other strong performances came from the Rinaldi boys, Carlo and Giancarlo, both racking up more than 60 points to push the Doonhamers and Gianfranco Gorgonzola up the table. They still trail the rising Dynamo Kev and falling Villaunreal for the time being.
Worst displays of the week came from Steve Wilson, Stefano Rinaldi, Doug Archibald and Willie Johnston. All four failed to break the 40 point barrier which is the hallmark of success - better must be produced soon.
Stefano's sluggish performance aided the recovery of Kenny Ross as his Bootiful Game recorded just their second win of the season to move up the table. Under the old points system they would be breathing down Kenny Eggo's neck but, as it is, he finds himself 11 places adrift of his council rival.
The only other managers on the move were Atletico Madboy and Siciliana (on the rise) and Joe Bhoy FC (in decline). The bottom four remain unchanged.
In Serie B David Wynn threw down the gauntlet to Kieran Westbrook with a 60 point display that puts him four points from the top. America's finest, Premium Lumber, had a bad week and drop to third.
A clutch of teams will still fancy their chances of overhauling the top trio but best on the week were Midge Mowbray and Siofra Eggo who outscored her Serie A brother and father. Stephen Heath has shown a sign of life down the table at last while it is surely only a matter of time before Aidan Bain makes it off bottom spot.
The Galacticos defeat allowed James Horncastle to sweep to the top with his Cape Crusaders. He is followed closely by Lachlan Eggo who edged past bottom side Cantenaccio in a low-scoring affair. It was a better performance, however, than his father Kenny could muster going down by a single point to Lockerbie Legends - a narrow win for Liverpool over Chelsea there.
Other strong performances came from the Rinaldi boys, Carlo and Giancarlo, both racking up more than 60 points to push the Doonhamers and Gianfranco Gorgonzola up the table. They still trail the rising Dynamo Kev and falling Villaunreal for the time being.
Worst displays of the week came from Steve Wilson, Stefano Rinaldi, Doug Archibald and Willie Johnston. All four failed to break the 40 point barrier which is the hallmark of success - better must be produced soon.
Stefano's sluggish performance aided the recovery of Kenny Ross as his Bootiful Game recorded just their second win of the season to move up the table. Under the old points system they would be breathing down Kenny Eggo's neck but, as it is, he finds himself 11 places adrift of his council rival.
The only other managers on the move were Atletico Madboy and Siciliana (on the rise) and Joe Bhoy FC (in decline). The bottom four remain unchanged.
In Serie B David Wynn threw down the gauntlet to Kieran Westbrook with a 60 point display that puts him four points from the top. America's finest, Premium Lumber, had a bad week and drop to third.
A clutch of teams will still fancy their chances of overhauling the top trio but best on the week were Midge Mowbray and Siofra Eggo who outscored her Serie A brother and father. Stephen Heath has shown a sign of life down the table at last while it is surely only a matter of time before Aidan Bain makes it off bottom spot.
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