Yes, like those three-chord legends of the 1980s, the status quo has been very much the order of the GKL of late. The top seven and bottom eight places remained unchanged in the latest round of games giving a slightly stagnant feel to proceedings.
However, do not be fooled into thinking things are dull. The top of the table tussle between Reilly and the Ramrod is a matter of just four points. Mutu's Avengers are lurking in the wings and Colin Moffat, Kenny Ross and Brian Reilly are also grouped within ten points in the fight for the last Champions League slot. (My money's on Reilly, never bet against him when he is ferociously chasing his elder brother).
A good run could quite easily put Tiger Nation, the Lockerbie Leg Ends or, incredibly, FC Tardis, in with a shout of a top four finish too. Although this last side might yet be dragged into what I have just recently decided to call the TOP TEN DOGFIGHT.
Main protagonist at present is Carlo "Ancelotti" Rinaldi. His terrier-like refusal to give up the ghost has put his Doonhamers into 10th spot at present. By a single point he has ousted Lachlan "Lampard" Eggo. However, we expect a two-footed lunge a la Alonso soon from the young Chelsea follower.
Hot on their heels is the old Salty one himself, Colin Colthart. He has promised fans at his home stadium, the Salt Cellar, they will get into the top 10. Remember, however, this is also a man who predicted Sunderland for Europe last year and Hull for the Champions League this season. He will have to watch his back for the challenge of the likes of Seraf Ingardia and Clive Lindsay.
Our own battle of the heavyweights - Eggo versus Archibald - is currently going in the former Standard man's favour. However, they risk being caught by another "big man" Stefano Rinaldi. Stuck in the middle of this clash of the Titans is the slender Willie Johnston and the equally petite Tommy Reilly. Heaven help them.
Finally, the decline of Ethan Colthart continues although he seems blissfully unaware. He still appears to think he is top of the league even though, at this rate, that will soon only be true if he turns the table upside down. It can only be a matter of time before Kevin Sharp, Elia Davidson, Jim Gordon, Siofra Eggo and anyone else who never looks at their team overtakes him.
Wednesday, 4 February 2009
Tuesday, 20 January 2009
Reilly versus Ramrod
Having come through the busy winter period, two men have emerged at the top of the GKL table. In the green corner - grizzled, fantasy sports veteran Martin Reilly. In the blue corner - fresh-faced challenger Rich Godden. With just five points between them, it is a hell of a tussle.
Further back sit former leaders Mutu's Avengers and the Hull City of the Grappa Kings set-up The Bootiful Game. A concerted run by another Reilly, Brian, who clearly grudges losing the family bet to his brother, has put him up to fifth.
Other performances of note have come from young Lachlan Eggo who has outdone Scolari and hit a fine run of form of late to sneak into the top ten. That is also the stated target of Colin "Salty Loch" Colthart - everybody loves a trier.
In the midtable rump, Carlo Rinaldi broke through the 1000 point barrier while Serafino Ingardia continues to slide. A titanic struggle has also emerged between two sporting heavyweights (in every sense) Kenny Eggo and Doug Archibald along with a positive flyweight in comparison - Willie Johnston.
A word of ridicule for Ethan Colthart who constantly taunts teams higher up the table with cries of "Loser!". His early season form has been shown up as sheer good fortune. A year in the Grappa Kings Championship beckons.
Finally, a word of praise for Elia Davidson who has leapfrogged Siofra Eggo in the battle for Female Manager of the Year. Keep going steady Grappa Kids and you might sneak into the top 20...
Further back sit former leaders Mutu's Avengers and the Hull City of the Grappa Kings set-up The Bootiful Game. A concerted run by another Reilly, Brian, who clearly grudges losing the family bet to his brother, has put him up to fifth.
Other performances of note have come from young Lachlan Eggo who has outdone Scolari and hit a fine run of form of late to sneak into the top ten. That is also the stated target of Colin "Salty Loch" Colthart - everybody loves a trier.
In the midtable rump, Carlo Rinaldi broke through the 1000 point barrier while Serafino Ingardia continues to slide. A titanic struggle has also emerged between two sporting heavyweights (in every sense) Kenny Eggo and Doug Archibald along with a positive flyweight in comparison - Willie Johnston.
A word of ridicule for Ethan Colthart who constantly taunts teams higher up the table with cries of "Loser!". His early season form has been shown up as sheer good fortune. A year in the Grappa Kings Championship beckons.
Finally, a word of praise for Elia Davidson who has leapfrogged Siofra Eggo in the battle for Female Manager of the Year. Keep going steady Grappa Kids and you might sneak into the top 20...
Tuesday, 23 December 2008
Reilly goes top
No surprise to see fantasy sports veteran Martin O'Reilly hit top spot as the league goes through its crunch festive period. "Tinkerman" Rinaldi cost himself a few points by juggling his side into third place while Kenny Ross remains in close contention.
It was a slow week for points which makes Doug Archibald and Ethan Colthart's 50 point totals all the more impressive. Desperate times for Clive Lindsay, however, with a miserable 19 point haul.
Back again to update in the New Year when, no doubt, many more points will have been gathered...
It was a slow week for points which makes Doug Archibald and Ethan Colthart's 50 point totals all the more impressive. Desperate times for Clive Lindsay, however, with a miserable 19 point haul.
Back again to update in the New Year when, no doubt, many more points will have been gathered...
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