Englischer Fussball Bund - FM2005! (EFB-05) [*Established Clan*]

[David Johnston]

Titties Update

English Championship

Ipswich (A) 23rd September 2006

So on to the league campaign and starting with an away game at Ipswich. Bristol start with their normal line up for this game. 40 minutes gone in the first half and a long shot flies in for Ipswich. And thats how the first half ends. Into the second half and on 50 minutes Junior misses a simple chance in front of goal. Not much to report in the second half as the game ends 1-0 to Ipswich.

Ipswich 1 Bristol C 0

MOM: Brocchi 9(Ipswich)

ATT:20463

A poor defeat for the titties there, but as long as we can keep it tight at home we should end up quite good.

English Championship

Leicester (H) 30th September 2006

So a home tie now and Bristol will be looking to come out on top against Leicester in order to stay in the top half of the league. Fielding a similar team as before Bristol are playing with a 4-1-3-1-1 formation. Leicester line up with a 3-4-3. With half an hour gone Routledge finds himself clean through on goal however the keeper makes a fine save. Half time comes and its still 0-0. Into the second half and a few chances fall to Bristol but they are unable to convert any of them so the game ends 0-0.

Bristol C 0 Leicester 0

MOM: Dabizaz 8 (Leicester)

ATT:21015

So a point added to the board, but another week without a goal for. We have to work on scoring some more of the chances we are creating.

English Championship

Swansea (A) 14th October 2006

Another away game for Bristol here and the bookies are backing Swansea for the home win. But with some relatively poor form of late Johnston has made some tactical changes hoping to take advantage and grab some goals. Reverting back to a 4-1-3-2 formation both Linz and Junior will start up front. 20 minutes gone and Sanchez is injured yet again. Right on the stroke of half time Linz rises above everyone else to head home to make it 1-0. Half time. Into the second half and Swansea grab an equaliser on the 70th minute. 85 minutes and Linz latches onto a loose ball in front of the open goal and slots home to make it 2-1. And thats how it finishes.

Swansea 1 Bristol C 2

MOM: Amankwah 8(Bristol C)

Goal Scorers: Linz(45,85)

Assists: Burke(45)

ATT:17737

A fantastic win for the titties there in a tight fought match. Those 3 points are enough to fire us into 5th place.

Titties Update

English Championship

Ipswich (A) 23rd September 2006

So on to the league campaign and starting with an away game at Ipswich. Bristol start with their normal line up for this game. 40 minutes gone in the first half and a long shot flies in for Ipswich. And thats how the first half ends. Into the second half and on 50 minutes Junior misses a simple chance in front of goal. Not much to report in the second half as the game ends 1-0 to Ipswich.

Ipswich 1 Bristol C 0

MOM: Brocchi 9(Ipswich)

ATT:20463

A poor defeat for the titties there, but as long as we can keep it tight at home we should end up quite good.

English Championship

Leicester (H) 30th September 2006

So a home tie now and Bristol will be looking to come out on top against Leicester in order to stay in the top half of the league. Fielding a similar team as before Bristol are playing with a 4-1-3-1-1 formation. Leicester line up with a 3-4-3. With half an hour gone Routledge finds himself clean through on goal however the keeper makes a fine save. Half time comes and its still 0-0. Into the second half and a few chances fall to Bristol but they are unable to convert any of them so the game ends 0-0.

Bristol C 0 Leicester 0

MOM: Dabizaz 8 (Leicester)

ATT:21015

So a point added to the board, but another week without a goal for. We have to work on scoring some more of the chances we are creating.

English Championship

Crewe (H) 22nd October 2006

Bristol City now have a chance to prove themselves in front of the entire country with a live TV game at home to Crewe, who are sitting in 15th place. The game gets off to a flyer for Bristol as Sanchez places a long free kick into the top corner after only a couple of minutes. The rest of the first half passes by with very little to report. 1-0 at half time. Into the second half and with 54 minutes on the clock Burke crosses into to Linz who powers his header home. After claiming 2 assists Chris Burke is taken off with an injury to be replaced by Job. 78 minutes on the clock and a defensive mix up allows Crewe to grab a goal back. However only minutes later a long through ball is taken by Junior who slots home to make it 3-1. And thats how it finishes.

Bristol C 3 Crewe 1

MOM: Radzewicz 8(Bristol)

Goal Scorers: Sanchez (2) Linz (54) Junior (81)

Assists: Burke (2,54) Andersen (81)

ATT:19408

A great win for the titties there which keeps them in 5th place, and adds 3 more goals to the tally.

[David Johnston]

Messed that up a bit, heres a second attempt.

[David Johnston]

Titties Update

English Championship

Ipswich (A) 23rd September 2006

So on to the league campaign and starting with an away game at Ipswich. Bristol start with their normal line up for this game. 40 minutes gone in the first half and a long shot flies in for Ipswich. And thats how the first half ends. Into the second half and on 50 minutes Junior misses a simple chance in front of goal. Not much to report in the second half as the game ends 1-0 to Ipswich.

Ipswich 1 Bristol C 0

MOM: Brocchi 9(Ipswich)

ATT:20463

A poor defeat for the titties there, but as long as we can keep it tight at home we should end up quite good.

English Championship

Leicester (H) 30th September 2006

So a home tie now and Bristol will be looking to come out on top against Leicester in order to stay in the top half of the league. Fielding a similar team as before Bristol are playing with a 4-1-3-1-1 formation. Leicester line up with a 3-4-3. With half an hour gone Routledge finds himself clean through on goal however the keeper makes a fine save. Half time comes and its still 0-0. Into the second half and a few chances fall to Bristol but they are unable to convert any of them so the game ends 0-0.

Bristol C 0 Leicester 0

MOM: Dabizaz 8 (Leicester)

ATT:21015

So a point added to the board, but another week without a goal for. We have to work on scoring some more of the chances we are creating.

English Championship

Swansea (A) 14th October 2006

Another away game for Bristol here and the bookies are backing Swansea for the home win. But with some relatively poor form of late Johnston has made some tactical changes hoping to take advantage and grab some goals. Reverting back to a 4-1-3-2 formation both Linz and Junior will start up front. 20 minutes gone and Sanchez is injured yet again. Right on the stroke of half time Linz rises above everyone else to head home to make it 1-0. Half time. Into the second half and Swansea grab an equaliser on the 70th minute. 85 minutes and Linz latches onto a loose ball in front of the open goal and slots home to make it 2-1. And thats how it finishes.

Swansea 1 Bristol C 2

MOM: Amankwah 8(Bristol C)

Goal Scorers: Linz(45,85)

Assists: Burke(45)

ATT:17737

A fantastic win for the titties there in a tight fought match. Those 3 points are enough to fire us into 5th place.

English Championship

Crewe (H) 22nd October 2006

Bristol City now have a chance to prove themselves in front of the entire country with a live TV game at home to Crewe, who are sitting in 15th place. The game gets off to a flyer for Bristol as Sanchez places a long free kick into the top corner after only a couple of minutes. The rest of the first half passes by with very little to report. 1-0 at half time. Into the second half and with 54 minutes on the clock Burke crosses into to Linz who powers his header home. After claiming 2 assists Chris Burke is taken off with an injury to be replaced by Job. 78 minutes on the clock and a defensive mix up allows Crewe to grab a goal back. However only minutes later a long through ball is taken by Junior who slots home to make it 3-1. And thats how it finishes.

Bristol C 3 Crewe 1

MOM: Radzewicz 8(Bristol)

Goal Scorers: Sanchez (2) Linz (54) Junior (81)

Assists: Burke (2,54) Andersen (81)

ATT:19408

A great win for the titties there which keeps them in 5th place, and adds 3 more goals to the tally.

[ChefRobCreations]

Sorry I missed tonight lads had to work hope I got sacked see ya all on monday

[Andy H]

No you've not been sacked Rob and I beat your beloved Arsenal 3-0 at Hillsborough!!!

Come On the Owls!!!!!

[edan217]

blackpool-mk dons 0-0

very boring game ,not much to say about this game.

blackpool-reading 2-0

after the boring game,this game was much better

holberg returns from an injury and scores after 8 minutes .in the 53th minute lupoli finishes the game as he scores to make it 2-0 .

blackpool-bradford vans trophy 1st round 3-1

after 21 minutes danny forrest scores and gives bradford 1-0 ,after that it was blackpool all over .in the 32nd minute lennon scored 1-1 ,after 53 minutes carboni scored a nice goal after a team effort to make it 2-1.in the 88th minute lupoli scored to make it 3-1 .

after this game lupoli returned to arsenal and i couldnt get him back as they didnt want to loan him any more .

instead i got peterescu on loan from man united ,a talanted young striker.and also reece jones came in on loan as a talented young midfielder .

blackpool-walsall 1-0

it took peterscu 44 minutes to score a winning debut goal .after that the game was equal but

1-0 final score.

blackpool-swindon 0-1

after 5 minutes mills scored for swindon to make it 0-1 .while we had some chances to score half time finished 0-1 .to make things worse after 55 minutes reece jones gets his second yellow card and we are with 10 men .still trying to score thing went worse as lennon was injured in the 78th minute .and we couldnt get the equaliser .

after the game lennon was taking to the hospital and then the bad news came as he will be out for 2 months !

stockport-blackpol 0-0

first half was very boring ,in the second half both teams had some good chances but no goal .

very disapponting session was the last one as i was late and my assistant lost 2 game !

[Andy H]

The Owls Observer - Owls holding their own in the Prem!!!

After all the pre season hype about how badly the Owls may do in the Premiership and after their opening day loss at Sunderland the critics had the Owls down as relegation certainties. After the defeat at Sunderland a game which could have been won by the Owls Hepburn knew his team would bounce back and give a good account of themselves in the best league in the world. here is a runodwn of the latest games......

The League Campaign

Sheffield Wednesday v Tottenham (H) - 2-0 Defeat

A huge crowd came through the gates for the Owls' first match back in the Premiership where they entertained big spending Tottenham. They expected after last season's heroics but the owls are finding the Premiership a huge nut to crack as they were given a lesson on how hard the Premiership is going to be. Tottenham dominated the game start to finish and the gulf in class was there in abundance. No real positives came out of the game for the Owls as they were soundly beaten. So two games into the campaign and no points on the board. the fans were still cheering the team off the pitch which was a great sight for the players and staff to see.

Man Utd v Sheffield Wednesday - (A) - 3-0 Defeat

After two successive defeats and badly in need of points the Owls faced a huge trip to Old Trafford to take on Man Utd in front of the Sky Sports cameras. A game totally dominated by Utd they tore the Poor Owls defence apart with their slick football and passing and moving. It was brilliant on the eye but Hepburn was not impressed with the way his team performed. he commented after the game that his team showed too much repsect for Utd and did not get in and about them enough. Van Nistelrooy, Alan Smith and Jorge Lopez provided the goals and it could have been a lot more but for the goalkeeping of David Lucas. A tough start to the season is getting tougher by the minute.

Sheffield Wednesday v Everton (H0 - 2-1 Win for the Owls

it was back to Hillsborough in front of a sell out crowd who were loving every minute of the Premierhsip even although they had not picked up any points so far. They entertained Moyes' Everton who had not started the season that well either. In the early stages the Owls were pressing and looked a lot more solid in defence than in their previous games. Early chances were not taken but Mokoena gave the fans the chance to celebrate as he scored the Owls first goal in the Premierhsip and boy did the fans love it. It should have been more after that in the first half as the Owls created numerous chances to increase their precious lead. It got better for the Owls early in the second half as loan signing Ryan Smith scored his first goal for the club to put the Owls two ahead. The Owls again had more chances but could not take them and gave Everton hope and they started to press the Owls and create a few chances themselves. They pulled a goal back through Leon Osman and the Owls started to get nervous as Everton poured men forward in search of the vital equaliser. In the end it wasn't to be and the Owls had earned their first three points of their Premiership campaign.

Charlton v Sheffield Wednesday - (A) - 4-3 Win for the Owls

The Owls went into the Charlton game on a high and they continued where they left off against Everton and immediatley had Charlton ont he back foot. They took an early lead through Mokoena who was starting to find his form after only ten minutes. Things got even better for the Owls as only three minutes later Jan Simak had them 2-0 up with a superb free kick and the Charlton fans were stunned. Against the run of play Charlton grabbed a goal back from a corner that Biscan headed home from to give them hope for the second half. They came out all guns blazing in the second half but left themselves open to counter attack that the Owls exploited to the fullest. from a corner they broke away with Ryan Smith taking the ball from the half way line and burst through the defence to slot home number three for the Owls. Almost immediatley Charlton hit back as the Owls defnce were caught napping. It was a real end to end game now. No sooner than Charlton back in the game they conceded a fourth as Mokoena scored his second of the game to surely seal the game. But no the score was back to 4-3 as Charlton hit back within sixty seconds of the Owls going 4-2 up. It was incredible stuff and the fans were on the edge of their seats. Hepburn then shut up shop and decided to hold on to what they had and they saw ut the last twenty five minutes with ease and actually could have scored another goal but Kiely was up to the task. Superb game of football.

Shefield Wednesday v Bolton - (H) - 2-1 Defeat

Hepburn could not believe his team lost this game as Lucas who has been brilliant under Hepburn had a really poor game that really cost the Owls. They got off to a terrible start as Kevin Davies put Bolton 1-0 up after only five minutes. The Owls came roaring back and created a number of opportunites that Jaaskelainen was equal to. In the second half Guy Demel needlessly got himself sent off for dissent after he had commited a foul and Hepburn looked disgusted with him as he went off. The Owls were thrown a lifeline when Mokoena scored a penalty after Costa was fouled but they could not hold on as Campo put Bolton ahead with what proved to be the winner. A silly three points to lose and Hepburn was not happy.

West Brom v Sheffield Wednesday - (A) - 2-1 Win for the Owls

What a huge win this was for the owls. After the loss of three silly points to Bolton Hepburn was keen to get back his men back to winning ways to stay in the Premiership. A tough game that was hard fought with not a lot of good football being played. Hepburn didn't mind as goal hero Costa provided two priceless goals that got them three more points that kept them further away from the relegation zone.

Sheffield Wednesday v Notts Forest - (H) - 2-1 Win for the Owls

Hillsborough was packed the rafters again as the runners up from the Championship, Notts Forest came calling. Sheffield Wednesday, brimming with confidence started off the better team taking control of the game and dominating possession and creating a couple of half chances. This possession paid off as Luis Costa grabbed the opener in fourteen minutes. Ten minutes later it was two and it was that man Costa who go it. Forest showed nothing up front for much of the game but scored with their real attack but the Owls were never in any danger after that moment as they regained the upper hand and saw the game out.

Birmingham v Sheffield Wednesday - (A) - 3-1 Defeat

A really poor, tired performance from the Owls as they were overrun by Birmingham and never really got into the game.

Sheffield Wednesday v Chelsea - (H) - 2-2

This is what the Premiership is all about for Hepburn and his players as they entertained the superstars of Chelsea. The Chelsea team boasts names such as Lucio, Totti, Rosicky the list of superstars in their team is endless. Well these superstars got the fright of their lives as Sheffield Wednesday for forty five minutes took Chelsea apart and they made them look almost silly at times. Two first half goals from Mokoena and Simak had the Owls fans almost in shock as they did not expect their team to score never mind be 2-0 up at half time. Class told in the end as Mourinho rung the changes and two second half goals from Drogba and Mutu had Chelsea level and they should have won it but the Owls held on for a quite brilliant point. The fans gave the Owls players huge applause as they left the field.

Newcastle v Sheffield Wednesday - (A) - 0-0

After a fine performance it was another daunting trip to face another one of the Premiership big guns Newcastle at St James Park. The Owls fought and fought and denied Newcastle any time to dictate play. It was a pretty even contest and Hepburn was satisfied with a point as many teams do not leave St James Park with any points.

Sheffield Wednesday v Arsenal - (H) - 3-0 Win for the Owls

The tough games were coming thick and fast for the Owls as they entertained Premiership champions Arsenal who had started the season unbeaten and in superb form. Pre match in the media it was all about how many the Gunners would score against the Owls. It was the shock of the season and maybe the biggest shock in Premiership history. Arsenal dominated the game but could not find a way past David Lucas who had the game of his life. The hero for the Owls was Luis Costa who showed tremendous composure in front of goal as he scored a hat trick that he will never forget. At times they rode their luck but in football you need a bit of luck sometimes. Who would of thought that the Owls would pull off an amazing win at home against the champions. The fans partied all night long as if they had won the Champions League but Hepburn knew survival is what his team will be all about come the latter stages of the season. For now though Hepburn and his players were basking in the glory of beating the Premiership champions!!!!!!!

The League Cup Adventures!!!!

This season the second round of the League Cup paired the Owls in a home tie with Colchester from League Two. The Owls made it tough on themselves by failing to put away numerous chances that were created. Colchester went ahead against the run of play as Jonathan Short scored on the half hour. Costa had the Owls level just before half time then got the winner to send the Owls through to round three where they face an all Premiership tie with Birmingham.

[David Johnston]

Terrible news for titties fans, unfortunately I have to work tonight and won't be able to play, so hopefully my assistant can carry on my good work.

I had hoped that I would at least be there tonight because I don't think I will be around for the next couple of sessions either. My parents are coming to Germany to visit for a week on Thursday. So I'll definitely miss Thursday, and most likely Monday too. The following Thursday I might make it but there is a good chance I will have to work since I am having the week off.

I'll be back the Monday after that though.

Come on the titties.

[Andy H]

Lads maybe a little late for EFB tonight as I am playing tennis tonight. Prolly be back about 9.30pm.

[Andy H]

Clan Announcement

We have a new player on board at EFB in the shape of Danny Sackfield aka Chesse on Toast who has chosen to go Millwall. I would like to wish him all the best in EFB and hope he enjoys his time in the greatest clan in FMO.

[ChefRobCreations]

they spell cheese funny is scotland andy ?? chesse heheh

Welcome aboard Danny hope you have as much fun as well all do EFB is the biggest and best clan in FMO!!

you joined the Elite!

[Andy H]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by US ARSENAL:

they spell cheese funny is scotland andy ?? chesse heheh

Welcome aboard Danny hope you have as much fun as well all do EFB is the biggest and best clan in FMO!!

you joined the Elite! </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

We're unique us Scots!!!!

[Goldy]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Andy H:

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by US ARSENAL:

they spell cheese funny is scotland andy ?? chesse heheh

Welcome aboard Danny hope you have as much fun as well all do EFB is the biggest and best clan in FMO!!

you joined the Elite! </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

We're unique us Scots!!!! </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Thats one word for it

[Andy H]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Goldy:

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Andy H:

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by US ARSENAL:

they spell cheese funny is scotland andy ?? chesse heheh

Welcome aboard Danny hope you have as much fun as well all do EFB is the biggest and best clan in FMO!!

you joined the Elite! </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

We're unique us Scots!!!! </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Thats one word for it </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Bugger off and find a job you frankfurter loving German!!!!

[Cheese On Toast]

Well i hope you make me feel welcome

[chef]

hi guys hope you dont mind me doing this but here is a pic for you Danny to use if you want to

hope to see you guys soon

[ChefRobCreations]

Another poor sessions for the R's sees them crash out of the Carling Cup 3rd Round.

Matches

Nottm Forest 1 QPR 0

Johnson scored the simplest of goals within 5 mins of the kick off and that was all she wrote not much to talk about in this game at all very poor.

Attendance 15621

MoM Commons (Forest)

After Match Notes

Perry didnt even stick around for the press confrence after this poor performance he took his players back to london for a all night training session.

Leicester 1 QPR 2

Scowcroft opened for the home side on 12mins but with Perry watching on like a hawk and the thought of another all night training session it seemed to spart the R's in a frenzy shot after shot saved by Nash in the leicester goal but Thu finally scored for the R's on 18mins to give em a well deserved way back into this one, 4mins after half time and Sutton made it 2-1 to the visitors.

The place went mad and Sutton was sure to be the talk of all the fans on there way home what a fantastic goal.

Attendance 30492

MoM Nash (City) well deserved too

QPR 1 Swansea 3

Parker opened for the swans after 21mins with a nice header from the corner, Trundle made it 2-0 on 53mins and that sparked what looked like a comeback from the R's

Korzym the young polish striker scored on 55mins to make it 2-1,after that goal QPR just tried to get no2 but it never came but the swans added a 3rd and killed this off on 82mins Trundle with his 2nd of the game.

Attendance 16950

MoM Simmonds (swans)

After Match Notes

Perry told the players that if thinks dont start improving He's off <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Ive had it you lot are useless </div></BLOCKQUOTE> he told the players according to Kuznetsov who would love the chance to take over, as hes been running the show most of the season while Perry has been off doing whatever

Crewe 1 QPR 0

Higdon grabbed the only goal in this boring game which saw Perry sent off from the dug out awaiting his Fa hearing and ponering his future at the club, yet another shambles for the R's

Attendance 8899

MoM Terlizzi (Rangers)

Well Im not sure if my future is at this club or not stay tuned to find out if I stay or if I decide to go to a lower league club and bring them to glory.

[Cheese On Toast]

Millwall appoint Rookie manager

Mill today announced that young boss Dennis Wise was no longer to be in charge of their club. After seeing him take their club to nearly the bottom of the table they decided to install a new manager into the club in a hope of getting to safety.

The Sun Reports

Millwall's new Wise-Man

Millwall unveiled their new manager today at a press conference inside their ground. Reporters speculated as to who would take charge and a few big names cropped up. Names such as Gordan Strachan who could be tempted back into management, Harry Redknapp, Steve McClaren and a few other names. The main contender was was Terry Venables who had been out of a job for some time and would surely have loved to get this job. It was even more of a suprise as to who they unveiled as their new boss, Danny Sackfield. He had this to say:

Well what a shock this is for you all ey? I, myself are shocked at me being named manager and i hope i can re-pay the chairmans faith in me to get us out of a relegation fight and back up the table where we belong. I know that we are near the bottom and a few points off our nearest rivals but i know that i can get the team motivated again and get as far away from relegation as soon as i can with the short amount of time i have to do it in. it will be tough i just hope that my team will allow me to tinker with what they know already as i will have to add my style of management into what they already know.

With a game already scheduled for tonight against Portsmouth in the3rd round of the Carling Cup i will have to work quickly and round my troops up for a quick training session, which they will only have a limited amount of time to impress me before the match. I think thats all for now as i must get to my team. Thank you

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Chairman announces expectation

The chairman called me into his office to tell me what he wanted doing. As we were near the bottom he only wanted me to keep out of relegation. Also he wasnt happy with the wage budget as it was £24.5k over their budget and he wanted it trimmed down as soon as possible. he gave me £500k to improve the squad but with being £200k in debt when i took over i didnt delve into the transfer market first.

A few of the big earners went on the transfer list and a few got some interest. One player which would move was Barry hayles. He was in the reserves and was getting paid a whhopping £6k a week. I tried to terminate his contract but he wouldnt settle for a deal. No clubs offered for him so i just had to hope he would leave sooner or later. Bids for Darren ward were accepted from Crewe and it was just a waiting game on him agreeing terms and me getting £600k for him. A few teams came in for Dean Richard and Muscat and are now negotiating terms with the bidders.

I managed to grab a player on a free to be a player/coach. ole Gunnar Solskjaer signed on a 3 year deal, unfortunately he was retiring at the end of season so i just had to hope i could get him to stay on. A few offers for players were being thought over by there clubs so i just had to wait.

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The Matches

Portsmouth v Millwall Carling Cup 3rd Round 3-0 Lost

My first match didnt go to plan. I didnt have much time with my squad so i just picked whoever i though could do a job. Obviously they couldnt. I wasnt ecpecting anything as Portsmouth were top of the Championship and were favourites for the match. They went in front on 6 minutes as Reyna smashed the ball past my keeper who had no chance. We had a chance to level the match on 26 minutes as Huckerby got brought down in the area and the ref gave a penalty. up stepped Patrick berger who missed. This wasnt turning out too well. We came out in the second half looking for a quick goal. Unfortuantely it was Portsmouth that got it as Stefanovic headed the ball into the net on 47 minutes from a well worked corner. Kamara sealed the win on 86 as he rounded my keeper to make it 3-0. Hopefully we can pick ourselves up from this defeat.

Hull v Millwall 5-3 Win League

Well we started this match like the cup match as Hull went ahead on 6 minutes. They doubled their lead on 20 minutes which made it even harder for us now. Huckerby got us off the mark on 35 minutes from a powerful shot that the keeper had no chance of saving. Richards got us an equaliser on half time as he smashed a great free kick into the top corner from 25 yards out. hull went back into the lead on 50 minutes after some slack defending. Harris levelled the match again on 58 minutes as Huckerby played him through to slide the ball into the goal. With time running out for us i needed some magic to happen. Idiakez provided the magic on 85 minutes as he got in behind the Hull defence and put the ball into the net. surely the winner. Patrick Berger finished off Hull on 91 minutes with a well placed shot which brought me my first win andmuch needed 3 points. Great fightback.

Millwall v Leeds 1-1 Draw League

After that great win it was time to play our rival manager Rob. Both started off well but Leeds got the first real chances to score. They took one of their chances very well as Thompson netted on 33 minutes. We were being out played as Leeds had some great players. WE carried on though and we finally got the breakthrough we needed. A penalty. up stepped Huckerby who slotted the ball into the net. The ball went from one end to the other but neither team could grab a winner. A fair result i thought.

Sheffield United v Millwall 2-1 lost league

We got off to a great start today as Eirik Bakke found the net from a well placed shot on 6 minutes. just what we needed an early goal. Sheff utd didnt want to wait long as they grabbed an equaliser on 20 minutes. Our heads fell as Sheff utd battered our goal but somehow we managed to keep them out. 38 minutes gone and Sheff utd grabbed their 2nd goal which turned out to be the winner. i couldnt get my team to score as we ran out 2-1 losers and fell into the bottom 3 of the league.

[Andy H]

Super update Danny.

[rouchie]

The case of the disappearing banner remains unsolved, but with the insurance money I got this from Rob! Cheer!!

[edan217]

blackpool-cambridge 4-0

2 minutes into the game and the crowd went wild as carboni scored .after 12 minutes its 2-0 already after zequina scores .in the 23rd minute carboni makes the game easy as he scores his second of the game 3-0.carboni scored a hat-trick in the 50th minute ,and was subed after that goal so the crowd can thank him.

blackpool-chester vans throphy 2nd round 2-0

carboni continued his great form scoring 2 more in the 14rd and 53rd minutes .

after this game we got richie patridge on loan from liverpool.

blackpool-boston utd 5-2

peterscu scored 2 fast goals in the 7th and 15th minutes .haugen was injured in the 37th minute.linn scores for boston utd in the 64th minute 2-1.peterscu makes it a hat-trick after 3 minutes and its 3-1.doherty scores for boston utd and makes it 3-2 .partridge scored in the 89th minute to make it 4-2 ,then zequinha scored in the extra time to make it 5-2.great game .

cheltenham-blackpool 1-2

spencer scored after 17 minutes to give cheltenham 1-0 lead.perrone came in as a sub in the 77th minute and scored in the 80th minute .

the team pressed on to score and it payed off in the 92nd minute peterscu was the scorer.

glouchester-blackpool fa cup 2-2

well blackpool came to this came with lots of confiednce ,maybe too much as glouchester scored very fast 2 goals in the 2nd and in the 10th minute .that was the half time score.

in the locker room i had to shoot my lungs out at the players to make them play .

well it worked as after 54 minutes gama scored 2-1 and after 67 minutes zequinha and partridge where injured and subed .after 71 minutes carboni made it 2-2 .agian a comeback ,but this time we need another game at bloomfield stadium to decide who will advance.

the media published a story the next day saying that edan waldman's shoe hit partridge's just over the eye in the locker room at ht in the fa cup game,and made him a nice cut which needed stiches.

edan was asked about the incident but didnt want to comment

[rouchie]

Hartlepool – The rouchie years

Another bout of internationals meant that we were halfway through October before we played again! Mind you, after the last couple of games in September it was just as well! Paul Rouch took advantage of the break and took his squad off to the sunnier climes of Great Yarmouth for a week for a bit of R & R and team bonding. With the team sitting just outside the play off zone despite the last two results, Rouch is looking for a run to move them further up the table and into contention.

Versus Oxford (A) 14th October 2006

A bizarre own goal in the 1st minute gave Hartlepool the upper hand immediately. Strachan bossed the midfield as the away team dominated but failed to add to the early score, but keeping a clean sheet meant all three points came back on the coach with the ‘pool.

Final Score Hartlepool 1 Oxford 0

Goals : Hartlepool Marriott (OG 1)

ATT 6603

MOM : Gavin Strachan (Hartlepool)

Versus Bournemouth (A) 18th October 2006

A competitive game which saw Richie Humphreys stretchered off the field after only 7 minutes The Cherries took the lead in the second half when Connell slotted home. Strachan grabbed the equaliser 7 minutes later and the ‘pool lay siege to the Bournemouth end, making the keeper really earn his MOM accolade.

Final Score Bournemouth 1 Hartlepool 1

Goals : Bournemouth Connell (64)

Hartlepool Strachan (71)

ATT 8369

MOM : Neil Moss (Bournemouth)

Versus Barnsley (H) 21st October 2006

A very tight game which Hartlepool were fortunate to take the three points! Oon loan Robbie Foy got the goal in the first half, and only a disciplined performance from the keeper and the back 4 kept Barnsley at bay and secured the win!

Final Score Hartlepool 1 Barnsley 0

Goals : Hartlepool Foy (28)

ATT 7596

MOM : Darren Powell (Barnsley)

Versus MK Dons (A) 28th October 2006

After some decent performances and having moved up to 6th position, the last game of the month was away to the Franchise club, MK Dons. The Dons had the upper hand from the outset and just seemed that little bit quicker to everything and it was no surprise when McLeod grabbed the goal just on half time, which was enough to secure him the MOM award. Despite changing things around in the second half, Hartlepool were unable to bridge the gap and lost to the solitary goal of the game

Final Score MK Dons 1 Hartlepool 0

Goals : MK Dons McLeod (45)

ATT 7871

MOM : Izola McCleod (Hartlepool)

League Position 9th

[rouchie]

Motty fact of the Month

In each of this months fixtures the home teame scored one goal.

[edan217]

thanks to rob i have a new banner

[ChefRobCreations]

I dont take all the credit Danny helped on yours Edan.

Thats all the new banners for the best clan in FMO hope they all ok lads

[ChefRobCreations]

SHOCKING NEWS

Perry Quits as Manager of QPR stating personal problems got in the way of his job at the R's,Perry also said he wished the new manager whoever it maybe all the best in the future.

More Shocking News

Perry made a suprise return to football taking over from Steve Coppell at Reading.

Press Confrence

Reading chairman John Madejski and Director of Football Nicky Hammond where sitting with Perry as he was announced to the press.

Reporter So Mr Perry what made you leave QPR ?

Perry Im not here to talk about my previous employers Im here to talk about Reading Football Club...next ?

Reporter 2 So what are your plans for Reading ?

Perry first thing is to get the wage bill down I was told before I took over here that the wage bill would have to be cut and bring in some younger players on less wages is what Id like to do.

Madjeski Mr Perry will work closely with Nicky in building a more improved younger squad and hopefully the championship isnt too far away.

Reporter What about Perry's record at QPR ? not exactly the best was it ?

Perry I already told you we arent here to talk about previous clubs now I must go and get ready for my match with Torquay thank you for all coming and stay tuned as I can tell you one thing The Royals are on the way to better things.

Matches

Torquay 1 Reading 1

Attendance 6114

MoM Bates Reading 8

Wasnt the best of starts for the royals as Russell broke the offside trap and slotted past stack after only 6mins,Marlon King made it 1-1 on 65mins after some great work from Day down the wing.

Reading 0 Peterborough 0

Attendance 18156

MoM Ian Steele Peterborough 8

Nothing to speak about in this match except it was a game for the keepers.

Reading 4 Watford 1

Attendance 18341

MoM Morgan 10

Cracking game Morgan opened on 7mins and scored again 20mins later, half time whistle came and it couldnt of come quicker for them.Webber brought them back to within 1 before Ian Day made it 3-1,Morgan scored his hatrick on 89mins.

2nd Round Fa Cup

Reading 1 Hartlepool 0

Attendance 20957

MoM McMaster 9

Paul Rouch brought his strongest squad to the Madjeski for this one wasnt the best game with the only goal coming when Duke slotted home a penalty on 76mins.rouch was not a happy camper after this result and would look to win the next time they played in the league.

Transfer News

Andy Hughes left the club for Norwich in a deal worth 275k

Ray Houghton has joined the coaching staff from Northwich Victoria

Tony Parkes has joined the royals as Perrys new assistant

Stay Tuned for more from Rob's Royals

[ChefRobCreations]

there ya go wayne hope that ok for ya

[Cheese On Toast]

A pretty decent session tonight. A good record and a few signings.

Transfers in

Spector from Manchester United was secured on loan for the season. he was delighted to sign for Millwall and saw the loan deal as the only way out from United.

Tomasz Kuszczak also signed for a fee worth £274k.

Transfers Out

Ward was sold to hull for £600k to give us some money and get his huge wages off our books. The Hull fans were delighted to have signed such aplayer.

Danny Dichio also left The Den as we terminated his contract and gave him a payment of £85k.

The Matches

Brighton v Millwall Drew 2-2 League

A good game today saw us take a point from a tough ground. Brighton went ahead on 20 minutes after Day kept hold of the ball too long. 35 minutes gone and Solksjaer scores a great goal on his debut. Brighton took the lead again on 78 minutes when spector found himself in trouble and Brighton took advantage of it. Solksjaer finished off a great debut on 80 minutes as harris played him through to slot the ball past the keeper. harris also got MOM.

Millwall v Bristol City Won 1-0 League

Another tough game this after noon saw us entertain Bristol City at The Den. Things looked bad for us on 35 minutes as Srioux gave away a penalty. Fortunately Bristol couldnt score from the spot and the scores stayed 0-0. We scored the winning goal on 57 minutes as Solskjaer crossed the ball for Bakke who smashed the ball into the top corner of the goal. Super strike. A great win is what we needed to drag us out of the relegation fight for the time being.

Wolverhampton v Millwall Drew 1-1 League

A tough trip to Wolves today as they needed the points to stay inthe hunt for automatic promotion and we needed the points just to stay in the league. They took advantage on 38 minutes as Sturridge got behind my defence and shot a ball past the Keeper. 1-0. They piled on the pressure but we kept the scoreline to 1-0. We finally saved a point on 73 minutes as another super shot from Bakke nearly broke the net, a great goal to make it 1-1.

Millwall v Norwich Won 1-0 League

Today saw two of the manager battle it out in a relegation clash. It was a must win for both teams. It was a very tight game with both teams having some great passing moves which nearly got both a goal. Darren Huckerby grabbed the winner on half time as he scored a well worked goal. norwich continued to press but our new keeper Kuszczak kept them out and fully deserved his Man of the Match. This win saw us go further away from the bottom 3.

[The Manager !!]

Thanks m8 this is fine Banner...

After taking the hot seat At Norwich City the team needs reshapping ready for next season but the board has given me 12 million with which to do this with..

Played an Away game to Millwall and lost 1-0 Norwich dominated the vast amount of possesion and had vast shots but failed to hit the net with the Millwall keeper getting MOM.

[rouchie]

Hartlepool – The rouchie years

Having moved the team into 9th place Rouch was forced to leave things in the asst managers hands for a few games while he looked at some transfer targets.

Versus Reading (A) 4th November 2006

The assistant took control against Reading in an away fixture which saw a huge crowd of over 17 thousand fans. A 1-1 draw was the result with Tinkler getting the MOM and Strachan getting the equalising goal

Final Score Reading 1 Hartlepool 1

Goals : Hartlepool Strachan (78)

Reading Jamie Hand (10)

ATT 17344

MOM : Mark Tinkler (Hartlepool)

Versus Stoke (H) 8th November 2006

With the arseistant still in control league leaders Stoke came to the ‘pool and took all three points courtesy of a Sam Parkin Penalty in the first half. Steve Sidwell grabbed the MOM for the victorious visitors.

Final Score Hartlepool 0 Stoke 1

Goals : Stoke Parkin (Pen 34)

ATT 7593

MOM : Steve Sidwell (Stoke)

Versus Wyecombe (A) 12th November 2006 – FA Cup 1st Round

The FA cup provided some welcome relief during the managers continued absence and the arseistant actually managed a win!! A Steve Williams OG and an Eifion Williams (no relation honest!) strike just before the break was enough to secure the win! Gareth Williams performance between the posts earned him the MOM accolade

Hartlepool 1 Barnsley 0

Goals : Hartlepool S Williams (OG 20) E Williams (45)

ATT 9047

MOM : Gareth Williams (Hartlepool)

Versus Rotherham (H) 18th November 2006

With Paul Rouch returning to find the team sitting 12th you could be sure of some reaction in this game! Eifion Williams playing in place of the out of favour Adam Boyd, was in fine form and grabbed a fine hatrick Rotherhams response was a case of too little too late when Will Hoskins pulled one back with just 10 minutes to go Williams Hatrick was enough to earn the MOM award

Hartlepool 3 Rotherham 1

Goals : Hartlepool Williams (5, 40, 65)

Rotherham Hoskins (80)

ATT 6564

MOM : Eifion Williams (Hartlepool)

Versus Walsall (A) 25th November 2006

Away to Walsall and the manger still simmering about the performances in his absence which saw the team slip to 12th ensured there would be 100% application for this one! Strachan opened the scoring and Jones doubled the advantage well before the break . Walsall were unable to respond and Hartlepool ran out comfortable winners with Strachan picking up the MOM champagne

Walsall 0 Hartlepool 2

Goals : Hartlepool Strachan (19) Jones (34)

ATT 5739

MOM : Gavin Strachan (Hartlepool)

Versus Stockport (A) 29th November 2006

The last game of the month was against the mighty Stockport and another sterling performance from Strachan in the midfield helped marshal another three points for the ‘pool! Williams opened the scoring and Hamill grabbed a temporary equaliser for Stockport before Jones re-established the lead 2 minutes later! Strachan sealed his MOM nawar in the second half with a stunning strike to seal the victory and pushed the monkey hangers into a play off contention spot!!

Stockport 1 Hartlepool 3

Goals : Hartlepool Williams (18) Jones (32) Strachan (65)

Stockport Hamill (30)

ATT 3686

MOM : Gavin Strachan (Hartlepool)

League Position 6th

Motty fact of the Month

Another month where all the games were played on the th days!!

[chef]

another good report rouchie

[Andy H]

The Owls Observer - It's drawing heaven for the Owls!!!

With almost half the season gone already Hepburn's Owls find themselves sitting in 11th position after seventeen games and a place in the Carling Cup semi finals against Tottenham. It has been a superb season so far for the Owls considering the club's financial worries. Here is a run down of the latest games....

The League Campaign

Man City v Sheffield Wednesday - (A) - 1-1

After that extraordinary performance at home to Arsenal it was back onto their travels for the Owls. The Owls came into the game with City full of confidence but found a City side on a great run as well. Both teams started brightly with City having the better of the chances created and found themsleves one up after only seven minutes through Anelka. They went onto dominate most of the first half and but for some poor finishing could have been further ahead. The Owls were just glad to be going in at half time only 1-0 down. Hepburn knew he had to change things and went 442 with Mokoena being given a free role to do what he wanted. it proved a successful change as the owls started the second half a lot better and had City under alot of pressure. The Owls goal came from an unlikely source in Sama from a corner but Hepburn wasn't complaining. The Wosl should have went on to win the game as they created some great opportunites but David james was the City hero as he kept the owls out and the game finished 1-1. A poor first half was made for with a great second half showing to at least get a point from a difficult game.

Sheffield Wednesday v Liverpool - (H) - 1-1

Yet another huge match at Hillsborough as the Owls welcomed Liverpool with their assortment of superstars. The game was a really tight tense affair with no one team dominating the game. The Owls stifled the midfield to combat Gerrard and co and it worked although it meant the Owls were not the attacking force they usually are. Mokoena put the Owls ahead with less than twenty minutes to play with the Owls first real menaingful attack in the game but Liverpool repsonded almost immediately through Milan Baros and the points were shared. Two draws in a row were better than no points at all for the Owls.

Middlesboro v Sheffield Wednesday - (A) - 1-0 Defeat

The Owls' mini unbeaten run came to an end against bottom doge Middlesboro who really tore the Owls apart with some fantastic football. Hepburn was far from happy with his team's performance and kept the players in the dressing room long after the final whistle. The only plus point in this game was the fact that it was only 1-0 as the Owls were terrible today.

Sheffield Wednesday v Blackburn - (H) - 1-1

The Owls' failure to find that winning touch was starting to concern Hepburn who had seen his team draw two games and lose against Middlesboro and in the process only score two goals. This game was dominated by the away side as the Owls struggled to cope with John Stead and Morten Gamst Pedersen. They had David Lucas to thank as he had a fine game in the Owls goal. Against the run of play however, the Owls took a shock lead through Guy Demel who fired in a great shot form the edge of the area after a Harbuzi cut back. The Owls fans thought they would go and take control of the game as did Hepburn but Blackburn battled back into the game and managed to score an equaliser through Jonathan Stead and it was deserved as they had been the better team throughout. Yet another draw for the Owls but it was the performance that really worried Hepburn as his team are just not playing to their full potential at the moment.

Sheffield Wednesday v Southampton - (H) - 0-0

The Owls put in a much better performance against Southampton but again drew a blank in front of goal as the finishing from the Owls was not Premiership standard. Hepburn was pleased with the performance overall as he admitted they had not been playing well recently and said his team would be looking to build on this performance.

The League Cup Experience

So in the third round of the league cup Birmingham made the trip to Hillsborough and the Owls quickly sent them packing out of the League Cup in what was a great performance from the Owls. The tie was over at half time as the Owls were 2-0 up courtesy of a double from Mokoena. Birmingham tried to mount a comeback in the second half but the Owls defence was up to the challenge. Ryan Smith made it 3-0 in injury time to cap a fine team performance from the Owls.

In round four the Owls had to go to Millmoor to face Rotherham in what proved to be a testing game as Rotherham played way above themselves and gave the Owls a huge shock with their approach. It took two second half goals from Luis Costa to save the Owls blushes and send them through to the Quarter Finals with a tie against Aston Villa at Hillsborough. In the quarter final it was a real showpiece. It was end to end football of the highest quality that could not be settled until the dreaded penalty shootout. It was a case of hero turned to villian for Daniel Bierofka as he had equalised for Villa during the game but missed the penalty that sent the Owls through to the semi finals of the League Cup where they will face Tottenham.

[ChefRobCreations]

damn fine banner there andy

[edan217]

18/11/06 yeovil-blackpool 2-3

carboni scores after 29 minutes ,perrone had some good chances but missed them .zequhina scores the second goal after 37 minutes .0-2 is the ht score.in the 54th minute johnson reduced the score to 1-2 .yeovil's barcham saw the second yellow card and was sent off in the 62nd minute.after 67 minutes carboni scores his second goal of the game 1-3 .reed reduces the score to 2-3 with 10 men .

holberg MoM with a 10 (11 key passes).

22/11/06 blackpool-glouchester fa cup replay 3-0

partridge was suspended for this game so young holmgren started as the left winger and on his debut in the starting 11 scored after 15 minutes .after 45 minutes perrone made it 2-0 .sub reece jones played well and scored the third goal after 76 minutes 3-0 .

25/11/06 blackpool-northampton 2-0

it took carboni 16 minutes to score his 10th goal of the season .after 54 minutes partridge makes it 2-0 .

28/11/06 walsall-blackpool vans throphy north quaterfinal 2-0

carboni scores after 16 minutes ,before ht we had lots of chances but all went out .in the second have we still were all over them but the goal came only in the 77th minute as sub perrone made it 2-0 .

2/12/06 blackpool-chesterfield fa cup 2nd round 2-0

peterscu scores after 5 minutes to take the fast lead.after 54 minutes carboni scores 2-0

holberg with another 10 MoM

after the game it was assured that holberg 7 MoM this season is a new club record

6/12/06 blackpool-torquay 3-1

carboni continues his great form scoring in the 12th minute.carboni with a great asist to zequinha in the 37th minte .sharp scores from the penalty after 57 minutes and the score is

2-1.sub perrone makes it 3-1 in the 89th minte to close the game.

another great session 6 wins from 6 games .

we are 3rd now with equal points as swindon who are second and a better goal diffrence by 1 goal.

we play rouchie's hartlepool next .

[Andy H]

Aye some dude from America made it. I should win the best banner of the year in the FMO awards this year. Edan why did you not use your banner?

[rouchie]

who made it? Slappers are us?

[Andy H]

Oh Rob, rouchie is calling you a slapper!!!

fight, fight , fight!!!!

[David Johnston]

Titties Update

Games missed in last 2 sessions:

West Ham 0 Bristol C 1

Bristol C 2 Derby 1

Hull 2 Bristol C 1

Bristol C 0 Leeds 0

Millwall 1 Bristol C 0

Bristol C 0 Brighton 2

Sheff Utd 1 Bristol C 0

Wolves 0 Bristol C 1

So a mixed set of results in my absence, most dissapointing were the results against Leeds and Millwall. It's always good to get a win against fellow human managers, but my ass man wan't up to the task.

So on now to tonights session:

English Championship

Norwich (H) 12th December 2006

So a home game against new boy Wayne's Norwich, who is so confident that he has left his ass man in charge. Norwich take the lead after 20 minutes. And it's 1-0 at half time. 61 minutes gone and its apenalty for Bristol which Trond Anderson slots home. 4 minutes later Danny Coles pounce on a loose ball and slots home to make it 2-1. 83 minutes on the clock and Wallace receives his second yellow and heads for an early bath. Into injury time and Linz slots home to make it 3-1.

Bristol C 3 Norwich 1

MOM: Steve Phillips 9(Bristol C)

Goal Scorers: Anderson(pen61)Coles (65)Linz (91)

Assists: Burke(65)Sanchez(91)

ATT:18715

So a fantastic result for the titties, Wayne won't be happy when he gets back.

English Championship

QPR (A) 16th December 2006

Away at Rob's old QPR boys, let's see if they are better off without him? And it takes only 30 seconds for the Rs to get on the scoresheet. 5 minutes later they make it 2. With only 7 minute gone Bristol are awarded a penalty however Kelly misses it. 25 minutes on the clock and Kelly takes the ball from the keeper wide and crosses for Burke to head into an empty goal. 2 minutes of injury time played in the first half and Sanchez finds hinslef through on goal and slots it past the keeper for the equaliser. Half time. Into the second half and once again it takes only 3 minutes for QPR to take the lead, 3-2. And that's how it finishes.

QPR 3 Bristol C 2

MOM: Rowlands 9(QPR)

Goal Scorers: Burke(25)Sanchez(47)

Assists: Kelly(25)Burke (47)

ATT:19129

An exciting game there but a poor result, however we are still sitting in 6th place.

[Cheese On Toast]

A disasterous Session this week.

Transfer In

Ingemar Teevar signs in a deal worth £500k from Leeds united to bolster my attack.

Transfers Out

Robbie Blake went to Barnsley in a deal worth £300k. This got much needed money of the wage budget.

QPR v Millwall Lost 1-0 League

We kept the game close this match as we kept out playoff hopefuls QPR. WE couldnt break down their defence either. They took the lead on 81 minutes from a Counago goal from close range. Which turned out to be the winner.

Millwall v Plymouth Drew 0-0 League

Not much to report in this match as we couldnt score to save our lives. I was very dissappointed with the performance.

Portsmouth v Millwall Lost 5-0 League

Well what a disaster this afternoon. Pompey got onthe scoresheet after just 23 minutes after Lua Lua scored a great goal. The doubled their lead on 45 minutes as Johnson made it 2-0. O'Neil got their 3rd on 53 minutes as the match was truning into a farce. They made their lead bigger on 63 minutes when Lua Lua grabbed his 2nd match. Reyna seled the goalscoring on 71 minutes as Portsmouth ran out easy winners. I was not best pleased with this match.

Tranmere v Millwall Lost 2-1 League

Another loss as Tranmere took their time to beat us. We went ahead on 47 minutes as Teever got his first goal for us. Brown got an equaliser for Tranmere on 73 minutes. We let our 1 point go as Thorpe scored scored a penalty on 88 minutes to seal the win.

Millwall v Crystal Palace Won 3-2 League

We finally managed a win as we overcame Crystal palace. Bakke put us into the lead on 36 minutes after a great shot bent round thekeeper. morris doubled our lead on 50 minutes. Palace hit us with 2 goals in 2 minutes as Diouf scored on 75 minutes and Dayton scored on 77 minutes. Teever grabbed a late winner on 82 minutes to seal the win.

[Cheese On Toast]

ahh bugger forgot the image tags

[Guest]

2nd May 2005

After a shaky start, Rob Young is finding his feet as Leeds manager and the team has started producing results. He is still promising promotion and fully expects the team to deliver. George Burley has been brought in as Assistant Manager and his experience is beginning to show.

After spending the beginning of the season rooted to the bottom of the league with 5 defeats and 1 draw from the first 6 games, he has got them up to 12th and only 6 points off a play-off place. Results started improving when Young signed Joey Barton from Man City and brought in Francesc Fabregas on loan for the season. This pairing in midfield have started to dominate games and the team now create lots of chances in each game.

Leeds recent unbeaten run of 10 games only produced 4 wins showing that the team are failing to finish off teams especially given the amount of chances produced.

Rob is yet to find a top quality goalscorer and Haisselbaink and Teever have already been shipped out and Fowler is yet to reach full fitness. Steven Thompson is the current top scorer but Young isn’t happy with a player that wastes the majority of chances.

[Andy H]

An update but for having played half a season I expected it a lot bigger and a lot more detailed Rob. It is a start but I would like to see a lot more detail and more regular updates on your team's progress.

[Andy H]

An update but for having played half a season I expected it a lot bigger and a lot more detailed Rob. It is a start but I would like to see a lot more detail and more regular updates on your team's progress.

[rouchie]

Hartlepool – The rouchie years

With the team still sitting in 9th place the devilishly handsome Rouch was looking for the team to turn their good performances into a run of some kind, and now was the time to do it!

Versus Reading (A) 3rd December 2006 – FA Cup 2nd Round

Reading in an away fixture? at the start of the month? Hmmm, de ja vuThis time however a solitary goal settled the game when David Duke converted a dubious penalty late in the second half to give new manager Rob Perry an ill deserved victory and sent Hartlepool tumbling out the cup !

Final Score Reading 1 Hartlepool 0

Goals : Reading Duke (Pen 76)

ATT 20957

MOM : Jamie McMaster (Reading)

Versus Blackpool (H) 9th December 2006

So Edan Waldman brings the Orange to the ‘pool, Edan’s Blackpool have been doing well in the league and a tough game was in prospect. The first half belonged to the home team however with Richie Humphreys netting after 6 minutes and a disastrous OG by new hot prospect (and one time ‘pool target) Bruno Gama on 20 to leave the host 2 goals to the good at the break. The Monkey hangers keeper, a key figure in the team, Williams was injured on 60 minutes, and Blackpool briefly rallied enough to grab a goal through Tomi Petrescu, but were not able to further trouble the reserve keeper, leaving Paul Rouch with the 3 points and the bragging rights

Final Score Hartlepool 2 Blackpool 1

Goals : Hartlepool Humphreys (6) Gama (OG 20)

Blackpool Petrescu (72)

ATT 7089

MOM : Gavin Strachan (Hartlepool)

Versus Cambridge (H) 12th December 2006

Foy put the ‘pool ahead in the first half with a magnificent strike and Strachan sealed the result and his MOM champagne with the 2nd late in the 90, as Hartlepool continued their good run in the league

Final Score Hartlepool 2 Cambridge 0

Goals : Hartlepool Foy (24) Strachan (82)

ATT 6310

MOM : Gavin Strachan (Hartlepool)

League Position 6th

Versus Cheltenham (H) 16th December 2006

As the mighty Hartlepool continue their climb up the table the next opponents are swept aside under an easy 3-0 victory which saw Williams, Strachan, and Boyd all on he scoresheet and Hartlepool looking a very classy side! Eifion Williams walked away with yet another MOM Magnum

Final Score Cheltenham 0 Hartlepool 3

Goals : Hartlepool Williams (45) Strachan (62) Boyd (84)

ATT 6469

MOM : Eifion Williams (Hartlepool)

Versus Boston (H) 23rd December 2006

As hristmas approaches the Bostonians arrive bearing gifts, 3 points for Hartlepool and goals for Boyd and Perpetuini give the ‘pool their 8th consecutive league win and push them into the dizzy heights of 2nd in the league ! Perpetuini’s rare goal gave him the MOM accolade

Final Score Hartlepool 2 Boston 0

Goals : Hartlepool Boyd (18) Perpetuini (37)

ATT 6789

MOM : David Perpetuini (Hartlepool)

Versus Yoevil 26th December 2006

Another sterling performance from an increasingly confident Hartlepool with Foy and Boyde grabbing one each either side of the break to secure another 3 points and continue this remarkable run to 8 consecutive league wins!

Final Score Yoevil 0 Hartlepool 2

Goals : Hartlepool Foy (23) Boyd (77)

ATT 2917

MOM : Jack Ross (Hartlepool)

Versus Northampton (A) 30th December 2006

A real end of year affair with both teams obviously suffering from the effects of too much Turkey and Pud as they slug out a goalless draw

Final Score Northampton 0 Hartlepool 0

ATT 6779

MOM : Joe Thompson (Northampton)

League Position 3rd

Motty fact of the Month

Only Blackpool were able to score against Hartlepool in the league this month as Rouch’s Hartlepool moved into 3rd place!

[The Manager !!]

After missing 1 session due to tecnical difficulties Norwich had lost a thew more games making it that little bit harder to excape the drop.

Having signed many new quality players only 3 remain form the first game which saw Norwich lose 1-0 to Millwall..

NORWICH(1) 1-1 (0) Q.P.R

McKenzie,13 Norwich

Counago Q.P.R

PLYMOUTH(0) 0-1 (0) NORWICH

Moore 79

Norwich Donminated this bottom of league clash squadering many chances in the 1st half, Moore on for McKenzie late on linked well with Jarvis to slot home a well taken goal and 3 points.

FA CUP 3RD

COVENTRY(1) 1-1 (0) NORWICH

John,39

Moore,70

With Coventry gaining most of the possestion early on they managed to lead 1-0 at Ht by a scrappy goal by Stern John. Late sub Moore yet again for the missfiring McKenzie who couldnt hit the net form 2 yards and again let the team down with missed chances managed to score in the 70 minute to get a replay..

TRANMERE(1) 1-1 (0) NORWICH

Hegerham,36

Addo,63

Tranmere showed why they are in 4th place this season with a dominant display and took the lead on 36 mins, new signing Addo who was playing in midfeild today sloted a superb goal on 63 mins. Norwich new keeper Shearer saved a penelty in the 73 min to give Norwich a well taken point.

FA CUP 3RD (REPLAY)

NORWICH (2) 2-1 (0) COVENTRY

Jarvis, 18,32

Gould,80

Norwich took the game to Coventry in this 3rd round replay and showed there improvment by dominating the 1st half and scoring to goals threw jarvis, Norwich new goal keeper yet again today saved a penalty in the 36th min, Coventry pressed on 2nd half but the resiliance from Norwich wouldnt allow them to score more than a consilation goal in the 80th min threw Gould.

FA CUP 4TH

NORWICH (0) 1-0 (0) MILLWALL

Clarkson,71

With Norwich feilding many new faces from the previous encounter it was always going to be a tight and exciting Fa Cup game, both teams pressing and attacking. A change at half time saw young striker Clarkson make an apperance who scored in the 71st minute to pip this one for Norwich 1-0 Millwall never gave up and kept pressing a norwich defence which of late has shown great determination..

with 6 games beeing played in total and 3 wins 2 draws 7 goals scored and only 4 conceded im confident Norwich will get out of relegation ready for an asult on the championship next season.

[ChefRobCreations]

More from Rob's Royals

Matches

Bradford C 1 Reading 3

Attendance 11417

MoM King (Reading)10

Morgan opened the scoring for Reading on 22mins from a deflected shot off Wilson,2nd goal of the game went to Bradford as Forrest broke the offside trap to slip it past the keeper on 50mins but the goals werent finished in this one just yet 78 mins and King added to his goal tally for the season on 78mins and right at the death Wilson headed home from close range on 89mins.

Cardiff 3 Reading 0

Attendance 21842

MoM Mellor (cardiff 8

I dont think anyone expected this game to be so one sided as it turned out Cardiffs goals came from Campbell 30mins,Mellor 57min and Thorne 78mins, With no reply from reading at all totally outplayed in this one.

Reading 1 Chesterfield 0

Attendance 10598

MoM Nelson (Chesterfield) 9

A single goal was enough for the 3points in this encounter King on 62mins slotted home after great work from Morgan.

Huddersfield 1 Reading 1

Attendance 12507

MoM Murty Reading 8

Reading would try to build on the 1-0 last week and started off brightly as Unsworth slotted home a 7min pen and that was it until Bridge-Wilkinson scored the tying goal on 71mins and thats how this one ended.

Reading 1 Oxford 0

Attendance 15583

Ingimarsson Reading 9

seems like King is the only player scoring goals for Reading at the moment and he added another in this game on 53mins, then the Reading defence just shut up shop and earned the 3 well desrved points.

match notes

Graham Rix said in his pre match notes that this was a must win game for us well Mr Rix We did win haha.

Transfers News

Chris Batt Free

Unsworth from Portsmouth 45k

Williamson from Northampton 5k

Sutton from QPR 24k

Bates agreed to stay till the end of season on loan from Middlesboro

Lawrence from Sunderland on loan

Thu from QPR loan

Reading 0 Bournemouth 0

Attendance 18147

MoM Doyle (Bournemouth) 9

Stoke 0 Reading 2

Attendance 18147

MoM King Reading 10

Stoke where top at the start of this game and looked likely to leave the brittania with 3 points Thomas headed home on 8mins but was disallowed for offside on 18mins King scored his first of the game after Unsworth crossed in from the left and he headed home,then stoke just lost the plot 3 players sent off Jimmy Perry 67mins Wayne Thomas 75 mins King scored his second on 79mins and then Craig Nelthorpe was sent off 86mins for a foul on Thu.

Fa Cup 3rd Round

Arsenal 5 Reading 0

Attendance 59959

MoM Van Persie (Arsenal) 10

this game was all one sided as soon as this draw came out the hat we really knew out fa cup dream was over Vieria opened for arsenal on 2mins before adding his second 35mins later, half time whistle couldnt come quick enough Reading made 3 changes going with a more defensive look but arsenal soon broke it down scoring 3 Van Persie 45,51,and 84mins.

Barnsley 1 Reading 1

Attendance 11756

MoM Stack Reading 8

Reading travelled to Barnsley shell shocked from the 5-0 drubbing from big guns Arsenal but it didnt stop then turning on the league form Lawrence got his first Royals goal from the spot after 15mins before Peschisolido equalised on 89mins.

More from Rob's Royals so Stay Tuned!!

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A better session this time round.

Transfer In

Hjartarson signed for £30k

Kirch singed for £45k

[bTransfer Out[/b]

Idiakez Sold for £65k to Rayo

Sinclaire sold for £1k to Walsall.

Millwall v Burnley - Drew 2-2 League

Well after the poor last results we needed to find our feet again. Berger got us on the scoresheet after just 8 minutes. Burnley levelled on 19 minutes. We took the lead again just before half time on 41 minutes as Teever grabbed us a goal. Burnley saved a point on 72 minutes.

Preston v Millwall - Won 3-0 League

We nearly got off to a bad start as Preston won a penalty. Fortunately for us, Broomes missed. Hjartarson scored on his debut on 44 minutes to take us into the lead at half time. he grabbed his 2nd on 63 minutes to round off a great debut. Solksjaer finished off the match with a goal on 80 minutes. A great win for us.

Millwall v Playmouth - Won 3-1 FA Cup 3rd Round

Hjartarson carried on his great start at the club witha goal on 18 minutes. he doubled his goal tally and our lead on 42 minutes. A good buy he was turning out to be. Plymouth grabbed a goal back on 51 minutes to give them a glimmer of hope. Harris buried the tie on 78 minutes to take us into the 4th round of the Cup and a potential big game.

Gillingham v Millwall - Lost 1-0 League

A must need win this was for us today as both teams were on level points and 3 points would of done us a world of good to get away from relegation. We pounded their goal but just couldnt break it down. Gillingham scored the only goal of the match on55 minutes.

Norwich v Millwall - Lost 1-0 FA Cup 4th Round

A battle of two of the managers today. We had the first opportunities to take the lead but all our shots missed. neither team could force their way through in the first half. We came out fighting in the second half but norwich got the decisive goal on 71 minutes which turned out to be the winning goal. I have to say im gutted to be going out in the 4th round.

Now i have to concentrate on the league and get as far away from the Relegation battle as i can

[Andy H]

The Owls Observer - It's a yo-yo thing!!!!!

Wednesday's season is transpiring it something resembling a yo-yo. They seem to put a mini unbeaten run together and then go and ruin their work from the previous games by going on a losing streak!!!! Hepburn however is more than happy as he has said all along his aim is to aviod relegation and keep the Owls in the Premiership and build on wherever they finish.

He commented, "I have stated to you lot before this season had begun that my team was not gonna be challenging for europe or the league, all I care about is keeping this team in the Premiership. If that happens I will be a happy happy man. Anything other than that is a bonus. The board know my position and they are happy with what I have to say".

They are looking like staying in the division with some good performances especially at home. Here is a run down of the latest games....

The League Campaign

Aston Villa v Sheffield Wednesday - (A) - 4-0 Defeat

A quite shocking performance from the Owls here as Villa tore them apart. The defence was as easy to get through as a ten pence hooker and the midfield was almost as bad. The only plus point was there attacking play was good and they just could not find a way past Sorensen in the Villa goal. Very poor.

Sheffield Wednesday v Fulham - (H) - 3-1 Defeat

Following a dismal performance at Villa the Owls fans were hoping for another great performance at home to get them back on track. On this occasion it didn't happen as Fulham led by Malbranque proved too much for the Owls to handle. The Fulham team seemed one step ahead of the Owls. The passing was much quicker and crisper and they pressed the Owls at every opporuntity and didn't let get going. ANother poor performance although Hepburn defended his players admirably although deep down he knew they would have to play a lot better to get back to winning ways.

Sheffield Wednesday v Sunderland - (H) - 1-1

Sunderland must have left Hillsborough thinking how they did not win this game, just like the Owls left the Stadium of Light wondering why they didn't win. The Owls got off to the best possible start as Mokoena put them ahead after only two minutes but from then on there was only one time intent on winning this game. The Owls defending well but eventually the Black cats pressure told and they got the equaliser they richly deserved. David Lucas put in a great performance in goal to keep the score level. Better performance defensivley but overall still not good enough.

Tottenham v Sheffield Wednesday - (A) - 4-0 Defeat

Hepburn described this performance as the worst he had witnessed his team play since he took over. Hepburn had defended his team in the past but he publically critised his players as he was fuming at what he had just seen. The less said about this game the better.

Sheffield Wednesday v Man Utd - (H) - 2-1 Defeat

The last thing Hepburn wanted was an inform Man Utd side when his team are shipping goals as if they were freebies. His players seemed fired up for this one as they started really well and took Man utd by surprise a little. The Owls took an early lead through ex Man Utd player Jordi Cruyff who turned Rio Ferdinand and slammed home a shot from the edge of the area. They tried to find a second but couldn't get through the Man Utd defence. in the second half class told in the end as Man Utd finally got going and scored twice through Rooney and Jorge Lopez to hand Man Utd the points. Much better performance from the Owls and Hepburn was a lot happier than before.

Sheffield Wednesday v Charlton - (H) - 5-0 Win for the Owls

What a game this was for the Owls fans. They went into this game on the back of a good performance against Man Utd and it showed as they were ahead after only two minutes. It was the first of four goals for Luis Costa who put in a great individual performance as part of a superb team performance. Some might say it was aided byt he sending off of Salif Diao but that is taking no shine off what was a brilliant day for the Owls. Jamie Victory got the other goal.

Bolton v Sheffield Wednesday - (A) - 2-0 Win for the Owls

Last years runaway winners of the Championship Bolton were the Owls next opponents and hoping to at last beat them after losing twice to them last season. A goaless first half left the Owls wondering if this was not meant to be their day as they passed up chance after chance to go in front. Bolton came back strongly in the second half but the Owls defnce stayed solid. With two minutes to go Harbuzi finally put the Owls ahead with a great run and shot. Better was to follow as they went two ahead courtesy of a Jordi Cruyff penalty to seal a terrific win for the Owls.

The League Cup Experience

The first leg of the semi final was at Hillsborough and what a game it was for the Owls. They ran out 4-2 winners in a great game that had fans from both sides on the edge of their seats. The Owls fell behind as early as the second minute as Mirosevic scored a penalty. Mokoena had the Owls level almost immediately with a great header. A disaster for Guy Demel put Spurs 2-1 up but again the Owls never gave it up and equalised through Costa as the teams went in 2-2 at half time. In the second half it was more Sheffield Wednesday pressure as they went in search of the lead to take to White Hart Lane. The lead did come through a Mirosevic own goal and then only three minutes later it was 4-2 as Mokoena slammed home from inside the area. The Owls should have made it 5-2 before the end but Mokoena's shot was well saved by Robinson who incidently has left Spurs to go to Aston Villa for £8.5 million to help the Owls' push for a return the Millenium stadium, where they have some fond memories.

The FA Cup

At this early stage in the FA Cup the Owls are out of the competition due to a shock 3-2 loss at the hands of Stoke who were the better team on the day as the Owls looked tired from their Christmas period excertions.

This was after a gruelling third round tie with Blackburn. The tie went the whole distance right down to the penalty shoot out at Hillsborough that the Owls eventually won 3-1. So another season in the FA Cup is over but they still have league survival and a possible League Cup final to look forward to.

[Andy H]

Clan Announcement

Just to update you the playing times on a Monday night have changed due to me playing tennis and always being late and people getting ****ed off.

On Monday the session will start at 9.20pm for T&T with a kick off time of 9.45pm.

Sorry for the lateness but I love me tennis lads.