2018 Zone Premier League thread

[Kicktheball]

Warner’s bay have found some form. Making a movement. Well done!

[BestCMintheleague]

Kotara vs Beresfield has been called off! Too much water on the pitch has brought that to a stand still.

Looks like mayfield will go top and stay there for the break.
Yuck

[The Hacker]

Froze to death at Swansea yesterday to watch Sawnsea v Dudley which is usually tight affairs.
1st 1-2
Reggies 3-3 Swansea getting a goal with the last kick via an OG you had to see it to believe it
3rds 1-5 and Swansea lead 1-0 before Dudley put 5 away
1st was a tough contest as always between these 2 and the wind and rain did no favours. A draw would of been a fair result Dudley stole all 3 points

[TheBean]

Everytime I've watched Warner's bay they've been quality, very unlucky not to get points from suns and Kotara.
Watched Mayfield Cardiff yesterday, didn't look like either team should be top of the table, but I suppose conditions didn't help.
Are all three tiger teams the most disliked in the comp?

[BestCMintheleague]

Everytime I've watched Warner's bay they've been quality, very unlucky not to get points from suns and Kotara.
Watched Mayfield Cardiff yesterday, didn't look like either team should be top of the table, but I suppose conditions didn't help.
Are all three tiger teams the most disliked in the comp?

For everyone’s sake.

Please shut up.

[TheBean]

Wish I could be the best CM in the league by booting long balls to a whippet all day 😂😂

[oneeye]

Surely you play next weekend ?
That's why the powers to be made it a washout weekend

Kotara vs Beresfield has been called off! Too much water on the pitch has brought that to a stand still.

Looks like mayfield will go top and stay there for the break.
Yuck

[Cognitio]

Went and watched mayfield vs cardiff as well. Tight game but like a couple of games i have watched this year mayfield have found a way to win. Theyve made it an entire round undefeated. Not easy

[Jardelsimage]

Watched Mayfield Cardiff yesterday, didn't look like either team should be top of the table, but I suppose conditions didn't help.
Are all three tiger teams the most disliked in the comp?[/QUOTE]

1. Cardiff are more near the bottom.....thats maybe why they don't look like a top of the table team. Mayfield cant comment haven't seen them play this year.
2. so enlighten us all, who do you follow or belong to Mr Bean, statements like most disliked for the three tiger teams..

[TheBean]

Haha was just having a laugh with the all three tigers comment, don't know much about Cardiff, was my first time watching them yesterday and they were very unlucky not to take points - that penalty goes in, it's a different game.
Don't really belong to anyone, just been watching a bit more zpl this year cos it's free entry. Seen more Warner's bay and suns games than any other teams. Maybe biased from watching those two but surprised both aren't higher on the table

[Ponga for PM]

Bit disappointing that the Kotara game was cancelled. Surely they could’ve just had a few tinnies on the sideline to sort out a winner

[DonPablo]

Why ain’t anyone offered to flick the bean yet? I’d like to give the bean a little flick.

Mayfield haven’t lost a game yet, so deservedly sit top (for now). But Kotara have scored the most goals and conceded the least. So maybe they kick it long, but they still defend better than anyone else and have more wins than anyone else. Rather than coming onto a nameless forum to cry foul, why don’t yas focus on your own teams. Boohoo someone called me a c@nt. maybe stop being one (if you are), and if not, sticks and stones amigo.

It’s the same story every year, the teams winning don’t deserve to be and are unpopular because a few babies think their mummas play nicer football.

Dudley will win it all and give you a new reason to whinge. Case closed.

[The Hacker]

Why ain’t anyone offered to flick the bean yet? I’d like to give the bean a little flick.

Mayfield haven’t lost a game yet, so deservedly sit top (for now). But Kotara have scored the most goals and conceded the least. So maybe they kick it long, but they still defend better than anyone else and have more wins than anyone else. Rather than coming onto a nameless forum to cry foul, why don’t yas focus on your own teams. Boohoo someone called me a c@nt. maybe stop being one (if you are), and if not, sticks and stones amigo.

It’s the same story every year, the teams winning don’t deserve to be and are unpopular because a few babies think their mummas play nicer football.

Dudley will win it all and give you a new reason to whinge. Case closed.

Pablo with truth bombs and a bold prediction that will set the cat amongst the pigeons

[holding_midfield]

Don't really belong to anyone, just been watching a bit more zpl this year cos it's free entry.

If moneys an issue im sure we can pass the plate around to help you go back to NewFM or whoever you used to annoy. Absolute dribble.

[TheBean]

sorry mate, just been responding to people who keep responding to me- didnt mean to cause any tears..my first post was just that kotara are the benchmark :)

happy to discuss other matters- predictions for the weekend?
Dudley - but i see a lot of goals in this one
Suns
Mayf-Cardiff draw
warners bay
kotara by about 6 goals

everyone very easily upset in here, was about 1 comment a week before i turned up. I'll stop commenting on kotara related issues to avoid causing offence.

when i asked for some predictions and just general football discussion got no response. interestingly i almost picked a full round - if cardiff had scored their penalty it could have easily been a draw too!

[holding_midfield]

everyone very easily upset in here, was about 1 comment a week before i turned up. I'll stop commenting on kotara related issues to avoid causing offence.

when i asked for some predictions and just general football discussion got no response. interestingly i almost picked a full round - if cardiff had scored their penalty it could have easily been a draw too!

Youre hilarious. Didnt this all stem from you having a cry about a few bad words that hurt your ears down at Nesbitt lol. Now you're complaining about people being offended. Like i said- dribble.

[Ponga for PM]

You’re*

[holding_midfield]

You’re*

Thanks mate, I missed apostrophe lesson day in year 2

[Ponga for PM]

everyone very easily upset in here, was about 1 comment a week before i turned up. I'll stop commenting on kotara related issues to avoid causing offence.

when i asked for some predictions and just general football discussion got no response. interestingly i almost picked a full round - if cardiff had scored their penalty it could have easily been a draw too!

Beany Bean you picked all the favs you dribbler. Suns are clearly the team to beat. They’ve picked up a couple of good signings in the last month. Should cause serious mischief in the second round.

[BestCMintheleague]

If they sort out there defencive issues for sure, but at this stage they won’t be winning the title. The top 3 100% deserve to be there. There is no questions.

Mayfield, very solid and just seem to get it done.
Dudley are class.
And kotara have proven and made very clear they are the team to beat at this stage.

[Lofty]

If they sort out there defencive issues for sure, but at this stage they won’t be winning the title. The top 3 100% deserve to be there. There is no questions.

Mayfield, very solid and just seem to get it done.
Dudley are class.
And kotara have proven and made very clear they are the team to beat at this stage.

Suns definitely need to work on the defence, but have been hammered with injuries and player availability the last 4 weeks. Should have most back on deck following the week off against Warners Bay. After that Suns play Mayfield, Dudley and Kotara consecutively. Will know whether they are contenders or pretenders after that.

[Cognitio]

Mid season review:
1. Mayfield – Very consistent and undefeated. Play a very scrappy game, but have a lot a quality around the team to get the job done. They play a very high line and pressing game. Best attack with 24 in 9 games.
2. Kotara* - Probs the best team so far. Very quick up front and strong everywhere else. I’ve noticed their quite reliant on the counter attack with their speed. Sitting a little deeper may help. Best defence with 7 goals in 8 games.
3. Dudley – Strong all over the park. I don’t think their quite good enough to challenge Mayfield or Kotara, but much better than the rest. Great in possession and always a great finals team.
4. Suns – No draws so far this year. Still with a bit of quality on the park, like always they can be on fire or implode amongst themselves. Cover the key players and they’ve got nothing else.
5. Warners Bay – Also no draws. Seem to be quite inconsistent. Good one week and terrible the next. Look vulnerable to the counter attack the few times I have seen them.
6. Swansea – Also inconsistent. Haven’t seen them much so not much to report.
7. Bero* - Strong with Danny “The rock” Burt and sloppy without him. Love hitting a long ball, but a bit slow at the back. Will have to make the small Bero field work for themt he rest of the year.
8. Jesmond – Lack the depth to challenge.
9. Cardiff – A very scrappy team. Just missing the quality needed to challenge for finals. I’m wondering when all of these injured played are coming back to save them. Worst attack with 8 goals in 9 games.
10. Barnsley – Equally a poor as Cardiff. Just too many holes around the field. Have not seen much of them though.
*1 game in hand


End of year predictions:
1. Kotara
2. Mayfield
3. Dudley

4. Suns
5. Swansea
6. Warners Bay
7. Jesmond

8. Bero
9. Cardiff
10. Barnsley

Thoughts?

[Alton]

Mid season review:
1. Mayfield – Very consistent and undefeated. Play a very scrappy game, but have a lot a quality around the team to get the job done. They play a very high line and pressing game. Best attack with 24 in 9 games.
2. Kotara* - Probs the best team so far. Very quick up front and strong everywhere else. I’ve noticed their quite reliant on the counter attack with their speed. Sitting a little deeper may help. Best defence with 7 goals in 8 games.
3. Dudley – Strong all over the park. I don’t think their quite good enough to challenge Mayfield or Kotara, but much better than the rest. Great in possession and always a great finals team.
4. Suns – No draws so far this year. Still with a bit of quality on the park, like always they can be on fire or implode amongst themselves. Cover the key players and they’ve got nothing else.
5. Warners Bay – Also no draws. Seem to be quite inconsistent. Good one week and terrible the next. Look vulnerable to the counter attack the few times I have seen them.
6. Swansea – Also inconsistent. Haven’t seen them much so not much to report.
7. Bero* - Strong with Danny “The rock” Burt and sloppy without him. Love hitting a long ball, but a bit slow at the back. Will have to make the small Bero field work for themt he rest of the year.
8. Jesmond – Lack the depth to challenge.
9. Cardiff – A very scrappy team. Just missing the quality needed to challenge for finals. I’m wondering when all of these injured played are coming back to save them. Worst attack with 8 goals in 9 games.
10. Barnsley – Equally a poor as Cardiff. Just too many holes around the field. Have not seen much of them though.
*1 game in hand


End of year predictions:
1. Kotara
2. Mayfield
3. Dudley

4. Suns
5. Swansea
6. Warners Bay
7. Jesmond

8. Bero
9. Cardiff
10. Barnsley

Thoughts?

Is this bloke serious Jardel?

[Cognitio]

good thought!

[The Hacker]

Are Kotara and Bero playing this weekend as it's the spare weekend for washouts

[KSSFC]

Are Kotara and Bero playing this weekend as it's the spare weekend for washouts

The games have been rescheduled for next week
1st Grade - Tues 12th 7:00pm
Res & 3rds - Wed 13th 6:30 / 8:00pm

[The Hacker]

The games have been rescheduled for next week
1st Grade - Tues 12th 7:00pm
Res & 3rds - Wed 13th 6:30 / 8:00pm

What's the point of the spare weekend if the clubs don't use it.

[KSSFC]

What's the point of the spare weekend if the clubs don't use it.

ground is probably not suitable due to the rain all week.

both teams agreed on it so it obviously suits both clubs.

[The Hacker]

ground is probably not suitable due to the rain all week.

both teams agreed on it so it obviously suits both clubs.

Or players have things on and club/s don't want to be low on troupes

[KSSFC]

[QUOTE=The Hacker;208422]Or players have things on and club/s don't want to be low on troupes[/QUOTE

so it hasn't been raining for 5 days straight.

[Bulldogs 1962]

[QUOTE=The Hacker;208422]Or players have things on and club/s don't want to be low on troupes[/QUOTE

so it hasn't been raining for 5 days straight.

So washing a ground out two days before you play, think your drainage needs looking at

[Alton]

[QUOTE=KSSFC;208424]

So washing a ground out two days before you play, think your drainage needs looking at

Why would you drain Kotara Stadium when there is no grass on it after Round 2?

[KSSFC]

[QUOTE=KSSFC;208424]

So washing a ground out two days before you play, think your drainage needs looking at

again, both clubs agreed, why the whinging

[The Hacker]

[QUOTE=Bulldogs 1962;208429]

again, both clubs agreed, why the whinging

It's not whinging just saying we have a spare weekend where no one plays so if there is a washout it gets played then. Otherwise why have it just play round 10 and keep the comp rolling

[Bulldogs 1962]

[QUOTE=Bulldogs 1962;208429]

again, both clubs agreed, why the whinging

Doesn't bother me at all, just thought it an odd excuse that the ground is out of action. Considering there's still two days to go. Why's it hard to say the real reason

[Lofty]

This literally only affects Kotara and Bero. Not sure why anyone cares. They are the ones having to organise mid week games and play with a short turnaround. Playing on a spare weekend makes sense, but isn't compulsory. If both clubs agreed then there shouldn't be a need for further discussion really.

[KSSFC]

This literally only affects Kotara and Bero. Not sure why anyone cares. They are the ones having to organise mid week games and play with a short turnaround. Playing on a spare weekend makes sense, but isn't compulsory. If both clubs agreed then there shouldn't be a need for further discussion really.

Amen

[Ponga for PM]

Yeah but why don’t they play it on the spare weekend?

[Bulldogs 1962]

This literally only affects Kotara and Bero. Not sure why anyone cares. They are the ones having to organise mid week games and play with a short turnaround. Playing on a spare weekend makes sense, but isn't compulsory. If both clubs agreed then there shouldn't be a need for further discussion really.

We know it doesn't, and if the two clubs are happy that's great. I'm just asking why you would come on here and lie. Saying its because of a bit of rain. Easier just saying they wanted to instead of wet weather bull shit

[Mitchy]

I’d much rather play on the Tuesday instead of the long weekend so I’m very happy the game got moved to Tuesday

[Bulldogs 1962]

I’d much rather play on the Tuesday instead of the long weekend so I’m very happy the game got moved to Tuesday

And this is probably the reason why it was, not that wet field rubbish

[KSSFC]

And this is probably the reason why it was, not that wet field rubbish

If you read my original comment, it said possibly due to, I have no knowledge of why the game isn’t on. But it won’t be on this weekend so enjoy the long weekend

[DonPablo]

Are you clowns trying to tell me every ZPL club is sitting around twiddling their thumbs with a full compliment to play this weekend?

Of course Bero and Kotara have players unavailable. It is the first and only washout so far this season and it occurred with 5 day’s notice.

Do you clowns leave your family planing to less than a week before deciding to go away for the long weekend where no fixtures are designated? Clowns.

Quit football and join the circus, you’ll be more useful there! Clowns.
I hope none of you are engineers as you aren’t capable of building a bridge and getting over it.

Pablo out.

[Baaaaaaaaaa]

As I said before!
Like sands through the hour glass, these are the days of our lives.

[TheBean]

predictions for the weekend boys?
another classic tiger derby.
kotara should have enough quality to beat cardiff, but i'll say cardiff will be keep themselves in it, only lose by 1.
swansea to beat bero
mayfield to beat jesmond but jesmond to be super up for the game following the 4-0 in the first round.
barnsley dudley probably the most entertaining match of the round, pretty heated in the first round from memory. i'll say barnsley scrape an ugly draw.
suns to be too good for the bay.

[The Hacker]

predictions for the weekend boys?
another classic tiger derby.
kotara should have enough quality to beat cardiff, but i'll say cardiff will be keep themselves in it, only lose by 1.
swansea to beat bero
mayfield to beat jesmond but jesmond to be super up for the game following the 4-0 in the first round.
barnsley dudley probably the most entertaining match of the round, pretty heated in the first round from memory. i'll say barnsley scrape an ugly draw.
suns to be too good for the bay.

I think the upset could be Cardiff scrapping a point but Kotara could put 4 past them. A few weeks off for Kotara might hurt.
Swans to win
Mayfield to win well
Suns in a goal fest cause neither team like to defend.
Dudley and Barnsley was willing round 1 and at Barnsley it will be physical. Dudley in a tight one

[Ponga for PM]

predictions for the weekend boys?
another classic tiger derby.
kotara should have enough quality to beat cardiff, but i'll say cardiff will be keep themselves in it, only lose by 1.
swansea to beat bero
mayfield to beat jesmond but jesmond to be super up for the game following the 4-0 in the first round.
barnsley dudley probably the most entertaining match of the round, pretty heated in the first round from memory. i'll say barnsley scrape an ugly draw.
suns to be too good for the bay.

“Cardiff will be keep themselves in it”

I think Cardiff can beat Kotara if they play well. Kotara were pretty lucky in the first fixture.

[Mayfield]

Mayfield vs Jesmond
3rds. 1-0
Res. 4-1
1st. 5-0

Another clean sweep for Mayfield.

[Donk]

Barnsley vs dudley
3rds 0-2
Res 3-1
1st 0-2

[Jardelsimage]

Cardiff v kotara
3rd 1-2
Res 4-0
1st 2-2
One that got away from cardiff, kotara keeper pulled at least out of his arse.

[Ponga for PM]

Great game from Cardiff. Completely outplayed Kotara across the park.
Huge match from the Kotara keeper, hope he is getting shouted a few beers tonight!

[Baaaaaaaaaa]

Very unlucky loss for the rams today. Score did not reflect how well they played, unlucky not to get a point.

[Ponga for PM]

Very unlucky loss for the rams today. Score did not reflect how well they played, unlucky not to get a point.

A point across 3 games?

[Mayfield]

Did Mayfield not deserve their 5-0 win?

[The Hacker]

How did Swansea and Bero end up

[footballfan]

How did Swansea and Bero end up

First grade, 6-2 Swansea
Reserve Grade, 3-2 Swansea
Third Grade, 3 all

[Gelato]

Warners vs Suns
Thirds 0-2
Reserves 2-2
Firsts 2-4

[TheBean]

anyone else at mayfield park for their game? 5-0 seems pretty convincing so im not sure if Baaaa is making jokes or not.
I was watching warners bay, against extremely unlucky not to get any points from Suns, but fair play to suns for putting them away. still dont know how bay arent higher on the table.
surprised by kotara result but wont talk about them too much because seems like their entire club is on the forum and will get upset if someone says anything negative.

[Jardelsimage]

anyone else at mayfield park for their game? 5-0 seems pretty convincing so im not sure if Baaaa is making jokes or not.
I was watching warners bay, against extremely unlucky not to get any points from Suns, but fair play to suns for putting them away. still dont know how bay arent higher on the table.
surprised by kotara result but wont talk about them too much because seems like their entire club is on the forum and will get upset if someone says anything negative.

no surprise always said we get some players back we will be more competitive then we have been. we should have scored 5, except for the keeper who by a long shot was Kotara's players player....should be a better 2nd round for the real tigers.......

[underrated]

End of season table prediction

1. Suns
2. Mayfield
3. Kotara
4. Dudley

5. Swansea
6. Cardiff
7. Warner’s Bay
8. Jesmond
9. Beresfield
10. Barnsley

[TheBean]

hope you're right - suns v dudley was a good semi last year, would make for good viewing again. i dont think that will be the final standings though. will be interesting to see if swansea can push suns for a semi spot.

[Lofty]

Big three weeks for the Suns who play Mayfield, Dudley and then Kotara. Should have a pretty good indication of how they will finish the season.

[The Hacker]

Big three weeks for the Suns who play Mayfield, Dudley and then Kotara. Should have a pretty good indication of how they will finish the season.

No doubt they can score goals. But this season they have really leaked them

[Lofty]

No doubt they can score goals. But this season they have really leaked them

Definitely. Aside from the obvious huge loss of Kev Davison to Charlestown we have had no consistency with our defence this year. On the weekend gone we had someone start left back who has played third grade majority of the season due to unavailable players last week. In the back four alone I can count off the top of my head that we have had 9 different players start there in our 10 rounds this season which is never going to be easy with those inconsistencies. Hopefully over the next few weeks we can have some regularity back there and that will help with the number of rubbish goals we have been conceding.

[underrated]

I feel Suns have too much quality after watching them and have heard they have everyone back for all grades for the rest of the season, but I feel like Mayfield’s consistency can help them to the title, Dudley & Kotara to inconsistent and I don’t think Swansea have enough quality for top 4

[Alton]

Any postponements as yet?

[Bulldogs 1962]

Any postponements as yet?

Surely no one postponing this weekend, full day of sun and meant to be dry all weekend. Ours way playable last night

[The Hacker]

Surely no one postponing this weekend, full day of sun and meant to be dry all weekend. Ours way playable last night

Surely no washouts. Some big games
Cardiff v Swansea - I think Cardiff will put a dent in Swansea's finals ambitions.
Jesmond v Kotara - Hard to see anything other than a 9 point day for Kotara
Suns v Mayfield - Should be a ball tearer. Suns out to prove they can match the top few. Mayfield a chance to flex their muscles and send a statement. I think the Suns might burst the Mayfield bubble
Dudley v Warners Bay - These are the kind of games Dudley would drop points in the past. If they are serious the can't let it happen. I think Dudley in a tight one
Bero v Barnsley - Shin pads could be the winner here. This game will be physical and the chatter on the sidelines bloody funny and these are the games Barnsley need to pinch points to survive and I think they will today

[Cognitio]

Cardiff 2 v Swansea 2 - Cardiff saying they have a few back on board. While Swansea coming off a big win last match. Cant separate them.

Jesmond 0 v Kotara 2 - Kotara way too fast and strong here. They have scored twice in their last 3 games and are undefeated in 5. After 5-0 loss last week Jesmond have lost 3 in a row and look like there not up to the top level teams of this comp.

Suns 2 v Mayfield 3 - Both teams on form. Suns have won 4 in a row and Mayfield 5 out of their last 6 and remain undefeated. Strong attacks as well with Mayfield scoring 12 in their last three games while Suns have scored 10. Will be tight but I think Mayfield's consistency will bring them another win.

Dudley 1 v Warners Bay 1 - I think Dudley will slip up here. They should dominate but wont be able to take a win.

Bero 2 v Barnsley 2 - Another draw. Barnsley have lost their last seven games while Bero have lost their last 4 conceding 16 goals. Can't pick a winner.

[Jardelsimage]

Surely no one postponing this weekend, full day of sun and meant to be dry all weekend. Ours way playable last night

CARDIFF OFF, field is soaked through.

[Imyourhero]

Hearing Bero vs Barnsley off

[CrazyZigga]

Jesmond vs Kotara
3rds 1-4
Res 0-2
1sts 0-4

[Bulldogs 1962]

CARDIFF OFF, field is soaked through.

Maybe invest in some drainage, or just play, ground can't get any worse then it is

[Bulldogs 1962]

Hearing Bero vs Barnsley off

Seems very odd to call off. Should try buying drainage instead of players

[The Hacker]

Seems very odd to call off. Should try buying drainage instead of players

They got a few players of to the footy?

[Baaaaaaaaaa]

Unlucky day for the rams again this weekend, a much more even match then the score suggests.

[BestCMintheleague]

How was it unlucky day for the rams?

Would any of the rams players agree?

[DonPablo]

How was it unlucky day for the rams?

Would any of the rams players agree?
I heard rumours that nesbitt Oval is full of fishing trawlers as fisherman all over the city have heard that kotara players will bite with only the smallest amount of bait!

[DonPablo]

The infidels messaged me.

Suns hosted the good tigers.
Tigers 3-1 in 3rds
Tigers 3-1 in reserves
Tigers 1-1 in 1sts

Not the 7-5 win I had anticipated. Boring mayfield.

[TheBean]

mayfield have only had 1-1s with the rest of the top four havent they? sounds like they just park the bus and then bully the other teams.
Warners Bay have scored 4 against Suns. Although I suppose credit to mayfield defence - kotara shipped a lot of goals to suns didnt they?

[Cognitio]

Watched the Mayfield, Suns game.

After watching Mayfield a few times now I'm very surprised they are still undefeated and so high on the table. Just hit it long to three strikers all game long.

[Roundball Enthusiast]

Watched the Mayfield, Suns game.

After watching Mayfield a few times now I'm very surprised they are still undefeated and so high on the table. Just hit it long to three strikers all game long.

So the Kotara strategy?

2 teams doing it, 2 teams top of the table... Interesting to see none of the other 8 teams in the comp have been able to stop them.

[Cognitio]

Might be a game of forcey- backs next week. Mayfield vs kotara

[novacastrian2300]

Route One, still gets it done!

[Roundball Enthusiast]

Might be a game of forcey- backs next week. Mayfield vs kotara

Replace the ball with a Frisbee?

[The Hacker]

Route One, still gets it done!

I still think the second round teams will have sorted it out take Cardiff with Kotara

[Jardelsimage]

Maybe invest in some drainage, or just play, ground can't get any worse then it is

invest in drainage, what a great idea that is........maybe the juniors could hand us a ground then it would be all better..........

[roundballsarebetter]

Seems very odd to call off. Should try buying drainage instead of players

I find this quote stinking in Irony

Have people forgotten New LambtonGate overthere??

[Imyourhero]

Yeah who are they bought players

[Bulldogs 1962]

invest in drainage, what a great idea that is........maybe the juniors could hand us a ground then it would be all better..........
Actually all three grounds at Barnsley have drainage, the old ground the senior use to play on was the first done. Seems you've gone off half cocked.
Also this year the senior and junior club took the great step of becoming one club. As a result of this the single field became the premier ground. So really you couldn't be more wrong, just get you drainage sorted and this wouldn't be a topic, Barnsley have managed to get three ovals done, so just one shouldn't be to hard

[Mitchy]

Seems very odd to call off. Should try buying drainage instead of players

Relax man it was wet

[Bulldogs 1962]

I find this quote stinking in Irony

Have people forgotten New LambtonGate overthere??
Can't see the irony at all, we've never invested any money on players. Only sorting out drainage. And think we've only washed out once since then. Also there is plenty of evidence the bero was more then playable, on Sunday.

[Bulldogs 1962]

Relax man it was wet
No it wasn't

[roundballsarebetter]

Can't see the irony at all, we've never invested any money on players. Only sorting out drainage. And think we've only washed out once since then. Also there is plenty of evidence the bero was more then playable, on Sunday.

You do remember your club got caught trying to cheat the system and call of games when the fields were dry and the association punished you by giving all three games to New Lambton.

But yeah , no irony when trying to call out other clubs and say fields were dry when called off

[MisplacedPasses]

You do remember your club got caught trying to cheat the system and call of games when the fields were dry and the association punished you by giving all three games to New Lambton.

But yeah , no irony when trying to call out other clubs and say fields were dry when called off

Too bad their results don't match their fabulous drainage!

[The Anvil]

Round 9 catch up Kotara South vs Beresfield

1st grade, Wednesday, 8pm, Speers point
3rds and res, Thursday, 6:30 & 8pm, Nesbitt Park

[Bulldogs 1962]

You do remember your club got caught trying to cheat the system and call of games when the fields were dry and the association punished you by giving all three games to New Lambton.

But yeah , no irony when trying to call out other clubs and say fields were dry when called off

Still don't see the irony, I said fix the drainage, instead of spending your money on players. Once again we at Barnsley have never spent money on players and have invested in drainage. Please explain the irony with that, because I've missed it somewhere.
That year against lambton has just given our club a better understanding of what is deemed playable by the association, and I'm sure alot of clubs wash out way before they see it unfit.

[Bulldogs 1962]

Too bad their results don't match their fabulous drainage!

Seems I've hit a nerve with you have I, you joined up just to point out what everyone knows, that our 1st grade is last. You got me that stings

[idontwannaplaywithhowey]

Still don't see the irony, I said fix the drainage, instead of spending your money on players. Once again we at Barnsley have never spent money on players and have invested in drainage. Please explain the irony with that, because I've missed it somewhere.
That year against lambton has just given our club a better understanding of what is deemed playable by the association, and I'm sure alot of clubs wash out way before they see it unfit.

I think times have changed a little bit on that score.
The rules always used to be if the ball ain't going to get stuck in mud/water...you play. The threshold for calling off a game seems to have shifted markedly over the last couple of years.
I'm not sure whether Lake Macquarie Council have introduced it, but Newcastle City Council have introduced a 'risk assessment tool (or some shit) regarding potential damage to a ground, and it is expected that clubs abide by this or face Council sanctions.

My assumption is that they have held conversations with Northern/Newy Football about this, otherwise clubs may be at each others throats regarding what is deemed 'playable'.

[Bulldogs 1962]

I think times have changed a little bit on that score.
The rules always used to be if the ball ain't going to get stuck in mud/water...you play. The threshold for calling off a game seems to have shifted markedly over the last couple of years.
I'm not sure whether Lake Macquarie Council have introduced it, but Newcastle City Council have introduced a 'risk assessment tool (or some shit) regarding potential damage to a ground, and it is expected that clubs abide by this or face Council sanctions.

My assumption is that they have held conversations with Northern/Newy Football about this, otherwise clubs may be at each others throats regarding what is deemed 'playable'.

That was the case when the Barnsley v lambton game was called, the ovals committee was asked to make a blanket call for the whole weekend on a Friday afternoon, as Friday night comps where due to use the ground. They deemed it unsafe and ground damage risk to high so called it closed for whole weekend. Then new lambton came out on Saturday mid morning and said it couldve been used, they contacted the association. The association then stated we should've waited until last minute to make closure call for zone league games. This is my reason for calling clubs out, when they deemed it unfit the day before, with a clear forecast ahead.

[The Hacker]

Too bad their results don't match their fabulous drainage!

Going off Warners Bay effort on the weekend maybe Barnsley might not be last for long

[Jardelsimage]

Actually all three grounds at Barnsley have drainage, the old ground the senior use to play on was the first done. Seems you've gone off half cocked.
Also this year the senior and junior club took the great step of becoming one club. As a result of this the single field became the premier ground. So really you couldn't be more wrong, just get you drainage sorted and this wouldn't be a topic, Barnsley have managed to get three ovals done, so just one shouldn't be to hard

yeh is hard when dealing with a 1st grade cricket club...........and its "your not you".

there were a few washouts on the weekend, crossing all codes so drainage may have helped, maybe it wouldn't have.......but that's how it goes not being perfect......

[Giges]

I’m starting to think that promotion/relegation should come down to how good a club’s ground’s drainage is….

[Roundball Enthusiast]

I’m starting to think that promotion/relegation should come down to how good a club’s ground’s drainage is….

Yeah, lets not let football get in the way of grass.

[Bulldogs 1962]

Yeah, lets not let football get in the way of grass.

If clubs didn't let a bit rain 3 days before we play stop the football, I wouldn't get bored and come on here to occupy my time.

[CrazyZigga]

Catchup. 1st Grade @ Speers Point Complex
Kotara 8-1 Bero

Res & 3rd Grade played tomorrow.

[The Hacker]

Catchup. 1st Grade @ Speers Point Complex
Kotara 8-1 Bero

Res & 3rd Grade played tomorrow.

Bero forget to turn up or something

[holding_midfield]

Bero forget to turn up or something

couldn't handle the long ball obviously ;)

[BestCMintheleague]

couldn't handle the long ball obviously ;)

Nail on the head.

[Alton]

couldn't handle the long ball obviously ;)

Or a proper sized field

[MisplacedPasses]

Was down at the greatest football facility in aus picking the kids up from training and hung around to watch. The young guys up front ran riot against a 5 man bero backline. Sweet christmas they were bad.

Only chink I could see in kotara's armour was the stocky bloke in the middle turned the ball over alot. Gotta be happy with the result though

I think #survivethedropbero is in full swing

[The Hacker]

Big weekend coming up
Swansea to beat Jesmond
Barnsley to upset Cardiff
Warners Bay v Bero. Toss a coin here
Dudley v Suns The fiercest rivalry in this grade with real hatred that's developed over time from being so competitive. Dudley at home should be up for it and to strong.
Kotara v Mayfield if you believe what you read on the forum this may aswell be 7v7 cause they both pump it over the midfields head. But in al seriousness it will be a game that will show who is the real deal and could go either way.
Enjoy the weekends football

[underrated]

Swansea 3-1 Jesmond
Barnsley 1-1 Cardiff
Warners Bay 4-1 Beresfield
Dudley 1-3 Suns
Kotara 1-1 Mayfield

[Cognitio]

Kotara vs Mayfield
3rds 0-1
Res 0-5
1sts 1-1. Mayfield much the better team today. Should have been 6-2 if all good chances went in. Keeper had a blinder for kotara.

[Ponga for PM]

Kotara must’ve burned too much energy bullying Beresfield All Age the other night as they were completely outplayed on home turf today. They are clearly a good team but today was an extremely lucky point from where I was sitting.

[holding_midfield]

Yep mayfield unlucky not to take the three points today. They had a simple but effective gameplan with the majority of their chances (and goal) coming from set pieces.

Kotara definitely not at their best but will take the point and sure we will meet the green tigers again soon.

[Source]

W/bay 2-1 thirds
Res 0-0
Firsts 2-0 win
Once again golden gloves 🧤 keeper for berro storms off not wanting to shake hands with the bay all class shal lol 😂

[Jardelsimage]

Barnsley(best ground in the comp) v Cardiff
3rds 1--4
res 4--1
1st 1--4

cheers

[Bulldogs 1962]

Barnsley(best ground in the comp) v Cardiff
3rds 1--4
res 4--1
1st 1--4

cheers

Definitely don't claim out ground to be the best, but do think yours is shit

[Lofty]

Solid day from the Suns yesterday picking up 7/9 points available. Thirds could have pinched it at the death in thirds in what would have been unfair for Dudley as it was the one grade they dominated on the day. Three very had fought contests that were good to watch. Most of Dudley rolled in to watch the game but were kept quiet for most of the day.
Good chance both clubs could meet again in the late part of the season which will be exciting for this competitive rivalry.

[Jardelsimage]

Definitely don't claim out ground to be the best, but do think yours is shit

no need to be like that, Maybe I should have said its the driest ground in ZPL.

[MisplacedPasses]

What a contrast from wednesday night! Lucky Andre the giant in goals turned up because noone else did, he no doubt saved Kotara. Very unfortunate for mayfield, chance after chance went begging.

Are kotara a one trick pony? midfield and attack almost non existant. Seems they couldn't adapt very well to what was coming at them IMO. Very lucky rebound for Kotara's goal, had a good view of it down near the canteen.

How long until the res grade keeper out at bero gets a shot at first grade or are the current guy and the coach mates?

[outsider]

What a contrast from wednesday night! Lucky Andre the giant in goals turned up because noone else did, he no doubt saved Kotara. Very unfortunate for mayfield, chance after chance went begging.

Are kotara a one trick pony? midfield and attack almost non existant. Seems they couldn't adapt very well to what was coming at them IMO. Very lucky rebound for Kotara's goal, had a good view of it down near the canteen.

How long until the res grade keeper out at bero gets a shot at first grade or are the current guy and the coach mates?

Re keeper at bero-GK has followed coach from club to club-Trono,Singo,Bero-in a word YES they are mates

[The Hacker]

Solid day from the Suns yesterday picking up 7/9 points available. Thirds could have pinched it at the death in thirds in what would have been unfair for Dudley as it was the one grade they dominated on the day. Three very had fought contests that were good to watch. Most of Dudley rolled in to watch the game but were kept quiet for most of the day.
Good chance both clubs could meet again in the late part of the season which will be exciting for this competitive rivalry.

Had the pleasure of Swansea v Jesmond Saturday and it was like Jesmond trotted out new lower grades real surprising but deserved wins. Swansea 1st were never really troubled at all.
Sunday I was at Dudley. I agree with Lofty Dudley 3rds dominated and Suns pinched a draw but 2 of the better sides in this comp.
Reserves Suns defended well and their keeper kept them organized. Dudley butchered a heap of chances. Draw would of been fair but the Suns battled and you could argue with their 3 points.
Then the reason I headed down. This game had passion, skill and goals and you can see the dislike for each other on the park (off it looks a bit more friendlier). Suns got an early penalty then Dudley grabbed one and surprisingly Suns pinched 2 for a 3-1 lead. Very entertaining and could of been 3-1 Dudleys way or 3-3 but Suns more clinical. Dudley came home with a wet sail and scored another the had 2 goals disallowed for offside with the first one clearly onside and even the Suns boys knew they dodged a bullet. Suns got away with the victory with a bit of luck but you need that in a season.
As a neutral I've seen all the teams more than once and what I saw at Dudley was a class above the other teams. They both knocked the ball around well and will both be there abouts on Grand final day

[Bulldogs 1962]

no need to be like that, Maybe I should have said its the driest ground in ZPL.

Definitely need to be like that, why not just give a report on the game, instead of still worrying about being called out for washing out your ground to easily.

[FlatScreen]

Had the pleasure of Swansea v Jesmond Saturday and it was like Jesmond trotted out new lower grades real surprising but deserved wins. Swansea 1st were never really troubled at all.
Sunday I was at Dudley. I agree with Lofty Dudley 3rds dominated and Suns pinched a draw but 2 of the better sides in this comp.
Reserves Suns defended well and their keeper kept them organized. Dudley butchered a heap of chances. Draw would of been fair but the Suns battled and you could argue with their 3 points.
Then the reason I headed down. This game had passion, skill and goals and you can see the dislike for each other on the park (off it looks a bit more friendlier). Suns got an early penalty then Dudley grabbed one and surprisingly Suns pinched 2 for a 3-1 lead. Very entertaining and could of been 3-1 Dudleys way or 3-3 but Suns more clinical. Dudley came home with a wet sail and scored another the had 2 goals disallowed for offside with the first one clearly onside and even the Suns boys knew they dodged a bullet. Suns got away with the victory with a bit of luck but you need that in a season.
As a neutral I've seen all the teams more than once and what I saw at Dudley was a class above the other teams. They both knocked the ball around well and will both be there abouts on Grand final day

Overall a very fair report. I didn't see Thirds, only got there for Reserves and Firsts. Reserves was a strange event, Suns for most of the game were slightly more fluent, Suns got the lead they deserved but turned to defense to hold it out, playing a slightly negative style (which I completely think is fine, we all love to win) but I do have to say there was an element of luck, as Suns looked tired, very tired!

Firsts - Agree with everything besides could've been 3-1 to Dudley, you cannot take away any of the Suns 3 goals, 2 goals of absolute class and a Penalty. So yes, 3-3 was a possibility but the luck went the Suns way.

[prawnhead]

Re keeper at bero-GK has followed coach from club to club-Trono,Singo,Bero-in a word YES they are mates

Who coaches Bero these days?

[Ponga for PM]

Yep mayfield unlucky not to take the three points today. They had a simple but effective gameplan with the majority of their chances (and goal) coming from set pieces.

Kotara definitely not at their best but will take the point and sure we will meet the green tigers again soon.

I’m not sure what game you were watching but they had a truckload of chances from open play. 30 seconds before the Kotara goal their keeper made two successive saves to keep them in it.

Also Mayfield hit the crossbar 2 or 3 times.....from open play

[Lofty]

Overall a very fair report. I didn't see Thirds, only got there for Reserves and Firsts. Reserves was a strange event, Suns for most of the game were slightly more fluent, Suns got the lead they deserved but turned to defense to hold it out, playing a slightly negative style (which I completely think is fine, we all love to win) but I do have to say there was an element of luck, as Suns looked tired, very tired!

Firsts - Agree with everything besides could've been 3-1 to Dudley, you cannot take away any of the Suns 3 goals, 2 goals of absolute class and a Penalty. So yes, 3-3 was a possibility but the luck went the Suns way.

Ressies Suns player much better in the first half. Missed a few really good chances. The boys in second half were looking very tired, although the fact we have two boys start that played a full game in thirds didn’t help. Great effort from the boys I thought.
Firsts I don’t think Dudley did enough to win, so to say it should have been Dudley winning 3-1 is a bit of a stretch considering the Suns 3-1 half time lead was well and truly deserved. Wasn’t any luck in their goals although the penalty was dumb defending with a challenge made when it looked like the ball could have been running out. The Suns third goal was a
S classy as you’ll see in this comp this year. Great football
Both of Dudley’s goals came from suns errors.

I hope it’s not the last time these teams meet this season. Always good to watch!

[outsider]

Who coaches Bero these days?

Scott Baillie

[Jardelsimage]

Definitely need to be like that, why not just give a report on the game, instead of still worrying about being called out for washing out your ground to easily.

well wasn't there, but I know one of your 1st graders quite well, who played on Saturday.
as he says, lucky you didn't beat us by 10.

how's that for a match report dumbass, I wasn't worried about our ground being washed out, you were, I just stated the facts about ours.
you starting waffling on about player payments etc.

[MisplacedPasses]

Tips for the weekend

Cardiff 0 Bay 1 - Cardiff to miss 900 chances then claim missing players
Jesmond 2 Barnsley 1 - Barnsley too busy worrying about the drainage at Jesmond park
Mayfield 2 Swansea 0 - Long balls all arvo should do the trick
Suns 3 Kotara 1 - Everyone is frothing on Suns, kotara getting found out
Bero 0 Dudley 5 - Coach to give his mate another run in goals and get flogged again

[Bulldogs 1962]

well wasn't there, but I know one of your 1st graders quite well, who played on Saturday.
as he says, lucky you didn't beat us by 10.

how's that for a match report dumbass, I wasn't worried about our ground being washed out, you were, I just stated the facts about ours.
you starting waffling on about player payments etc.

Probably worst match report I've read, does seem to match your intelligence so good attempt.

[DonPablo]

I was just making my way to my favourite websites, xhamster and youporn, but thought I’d stop here first.

Seen the hardons everyone is getting about the Suns so here is some facts.

Form (last 5)
Kotara WWDWD (11 points)
Mayfield WWWDD (11 points)
Dudley LWWWL (9 points)
Suns WWWDW (13 points)

Damn!
This is much easier to get off to! And I don’t need to delete my browser history after!

here’s one for Einstein. Can the Sun shine out it’s own ass? Cos suns are on fiiiiiiiire. Reckon they’ll put 7 past those pretenders (who are leading the comp?)

[underrated]

Tips for the weekend

Cardiff 3-1 Warners Bay
Jesmond 1-1 Barnsley
Mayfield 1-1 Swansea
Suns 4-2 Kotara
Beresfield 1-4 Dudley

[MisplacedPasses]

I was just making my way to my favourite websites, xhamster and youporn, but thought I’d stop here first.

Seen the hardons everyone is getting about the Suns so here is some facts.

Form (last 5)
Kotara WWDWD (11 points)
Mayfield WWWDD (11 points)
Dudley LWWWL (9 points)
Suns WWWDW (13 points)

Damn!
This is much easier to get off to! And I don’t need to delete my browser history after!

here’s one for Einstein. Can the Sun shine out it’s own ass? Cos suns are on fiiiiiiiire. Reckon they’ll put 7 past those pretenders (who are leading the comp?)

Only thing that shows is Dudley are the worst out of top four teams, to think everyone was tossing off over them in pre season.

[holding_midfield]

I’m not sure what game you were watching but they had a truckload of chances from open play. 30 seconds before the Kotara goal their keeper made two successive saves to keep them in it.

Also Mayfield hit the crossbar 2 or 3 times.....from open play

If you class a header from a corner back across goals for shot from 2 yards open play then ok. I probably wasn't paying as close attention as you, you seem to be pretty obsessed with Kotara to be fair

[Lofty]

This forum would be so much more entertaining if it was held in a pub with beers and no hidden indentities.

[Jardelsimage]

This forum would be so much more entertaining if it was held in a pub with beers and no hidden indentities.

shit yeh, lets do it...

[TheBean]

doesnt sound smart to me - the kotara blokes cant handle their beers without abusing Warners Bay remember?

will be an interesting weekend of footy coming up. i thought suns looked very good against dudley, really starting to put some nice football together. from what i heard from people at kotara mayfield the game could have gone either way, so sounds like it'll be a great game between suns and kotara. jesmond barnsley should be an ugly game, and i fancy the Bay to put a few past cardiff, they are looking threatening.

bero going down?

[MisplacedPasses]

shit yeh, lets do it...

That would make for a great session. A pub not located in Cardiff, Mayfield or Barnsley preferably, I'd like to walk out without getting stabbed for telling some local their team is shit.

[ForeverRed]

doesnt sound smart to me - the kotara blokes cant handle their beers without abusing Warners Bay remember?

will be an interesting weekend of footy coming up. i thought suns looked very good against dudley, really starting to put some nice football together. from what i heard from people at kotara mayfield the game could have gone either way, so sounds like it'll be a great game between suns and kotara. jesmond barnsley should be an ugly game, and i fancy the Bay to put a few past cardiff, they are looking threatening.

bero going down?
I witnessed the Dudley v suns game, suns ran out of puff after 30 minutes, when Dudley attacked they had four lazy bastards standing on half way watching, Dudley would lose the ball and suns would gain an advantage from the lazy bastards up front, hardly encouraging form, sorry but I don’t rate them after Sunday even though they won

[Bergkamp]

I witnessed the Dudley v suns game, suns ran out of puff after 30 minutes, when Dudley attacked they had four lazy bastards standing on half way watching, Dudley would lose the ball and suns would gain an advantage from the lazy bastards up front, hardly encouraging form, sorry but I don’t rate them after Sunday even though they won

More salt can be found in this comment than at Dudley beach

[The Hacker]

I witnessed the Dudley v suns game, suns ran out of puff after 30 minutes, when Dudley attacked they had four lazy bastards standing on half way watching, Dudley would lose the ball and suns would gain an advantage from the lazy bastards up front, hardly encouraging form, sorry but I don’t rate them after Sunday even though they won

I agree with Forever the result was deceiving with 1 maybe 2 clearly onside goals ruled out late. Even the Suns agreed the acrobaticle effort from the 9 was clearly onside

[Ponga for PM]

If you class a header from a corner back across goals for shot from 2 yards open play then ok. I probably wasn't paying as close attention as you, you seem to be pretty obsessed with Kotara to be fair

Pretty certain I said their chances they didn’t score were from open play. I didn’t mention the Mayfield goal at all. My 7 year old cousin can tutor you on comprehension skills if you’re keen

[Jardelsimage]

That would make for a great session. A pub not located in Cardiff, Mayfield or Barnsley preferably, I'd like to walk out without getting stabbed for telling some local their team is shit.

love this shit, I wish my team was as good as your team, who are they again?

[Lofty]

I witnessed the Dudley v suns game, suns ran out of puff after 30 minutes, when Dudley attacked they had four lazy bastards standing on half way watching, Dudley would lose the ball and suns would gain an advantage from the lazy bastards up front, hardly encouraging form, sorry but I don’t rate them after Sunday even though they won

Haha you really are a bitter old man. Suns are cruising. Could have been up by more after 30 mins. From then it was always going to end up being about definding the lead. Sloppy defending led to the second Dudley goal which made for an exciting end to the game. I couldn’t tell if they were offside or not, but if they weren’t then that’s just unlucky :thumbsup:

[ForeverRed]

Haha you really are a bitter old man. Suns are cruising. Could have been up by more after 30 mins. From then it was always going to end up being about definding the lead. Sloppy defending led to the second Dudley goal which made for an exciting end to the game. I couldn’t tell if they were offside or not, but if they weren’t then that’s just unlucky :thumbsup:
Not sure why you called me bitter and I’m far from old; I can only comment on what I witnessed; sorry it doesn’t please you short arse

[Lofty]

Not sure why you called me bitter and I’m far from old; I can only comment on what I witnessed; sorry it doesn’t please you short arse

Every post I ever see from you seems to sound like an old bitter man that can never say anything positive. I could be wrong, you might be a bloody young pup under 30 or 40 even that's really happy and I'm just way off the mark. Happy to accept if I'm wrong.
Also kind of creeped out to think you have been checking out my arse. Not sure what a short arse might look like, but I think you got the wrong guy.
Have a fabulous Thursday, young fella!

[holding_midfield]

Pretty certain I said their chances they didn’t score were from open play. I didn’t mention the Mayfield goal at all. My 7 year old cousin can tutor you on comprehension skills if you’re keen

Maybe you werent paying attention after all.
You said



Also Mayfield hit the crossbar 2 or 3 times.....from open play

And i referred to one of the two crossbar hits you mentioned and pointed out that i wouldnt really consider a header from a corner across goals for a close range shot open play. Comprehend?

Anyway, not to take anything away from the green tigers, they are a well organised side and put in 100% effort, like i said they were unlucky not to get the points.

[Cognitio]

Tips for the weekend

Cardiff 2-2 Warners Bay
6th vs 7th and pressure’s mounting on the Bay if they want to reach finals. The top 4 is looking set, but if the Bay can go on a run they still have a chance. Wins over Barnsley and Bero last week respectively puts both team on a high but I can’t separate them.
Jesmond 2-1 Barnsley
Bottom of the table clash and a fight for relegation. Barnsley have not won in 8 games while Jesmond have lost their last 5 straight conceding 17 goals. Could be a tight one but I’ve picked the home team who should rebound now after playing Swansea, Kotara, Mayfield and the Suns in their last 4.
Mayfield 3-1 Swansea
Mayfield are coming off 2 straight 1-1 draws against top four opposition (Kotara, Suns) but remain undefeated for the season. Swansea are coming off 2 wins and 9 goals. Like the Bay pressure is on Swansea if they want to crack this strong top 4 and be around during finals. Mayfield should be too strong at home this time.
Suns 2-3 Kotara
Suns are undefeated in 6 and are up to their third top 4 opponent in as many weeks. Kotara are undefeated in 8 games with their only defeat this year coming at the hands of the Suns in round 4 (3-2). Kotara were poor last week and will bounce back to stay top of the table.
Beresfield 0-3 Dudley
Dudley’s form has slipped in recent weeks with loses to competition rivals Kotara and Suns recently. Bero have lost their last 6 games shipping 26 goals in the process while only scoring 4. Dudley to win comfortably but could be another game where to score gets out of hand if Dudley get some early goals.

[TheBean]

good post cognitio - love those stats!
The Bay will get up over Cardiff i reckon. 1 or 2 nil
Barnsley Jesmond will be an ugly draw
Mayfield Swansea screams 1-1, as all mayfield vs top half teams are.
Suns will beat kotara i reckon.
and agree complete on bero v dudley.

[underrated]

Tips for the weekend

Cardiff 2-2 Warners Bay
6th vs 7th and pressure’s mounting on the Bay if they want to reach finals. The top 4 is looking set, but if the Bay can go on a run they still have a chance. Wins over Barnsley and Bero last week respectively puts both team on a high but I can’t separate them.
Jesmond 2-1 Barnsley
Bottom of the table clash and a fight for relegation. Barnsley have not won in 8 games while Jesmond have lost their last 5 straight conceding 17 goals. Could be a tight one but I’ve picked the home team who should rebound now after playing Swansea, Kotara, Mayfield and the Suns in their last 4.
Mayfield 3-1 Swansea
Mayfield are coming off 2 straight 1-1 draws against top four opposition (Kotara, Suns) but remain undefeated for the season. Swansea are coming off 2 wins and 9 goals. Like the Bay pressure is on Swansea if they want to crack this strong top 4 and be around during finals. Mayfield should be too strong at home this time.
Suns 2-3 Kotara
Suns are undefeated in 6 and are up to their third top 4 opponent in as many weeks. Kotara are undefeated in 8 games with their only defeat this year coming at the hands of the Suns in round 4 (3-2). Kotara were poor last week and will bounce back to stay top of the table.
Beresfield 0-3 Dudley
Dudley’s form has slipped in recent weeks with loses to competition rivals Kotara and Suns recently. Bero have lost their last 6 games shipping 26 goals in the process while only scoring 4. Dudley to win comfortably but could be another game where to score gets out of hand if Dudley get some early goals.



I disagree with Warners Bay they have no shot of making top 4 and I think Cardiff will beat them comfortably.
I feel like Mayfield is due a loss but I can see how you have them winning.
I don’t think Kotara will beat the Suns either but i can see 3-3 happening.

[MisplacedPasses]

I wouldn't go writing the swans or bay off just yet. As we saw in the Pablo Escobar wannabe's post, Dudley are inconsistent and aren't all they're cracked up to be! IMO if the bay can shrug off the foul language likely to come their way they'll do alright.

[underrated]

I wouldn't go writing the swans or bay off just yet. As we saw in the Pablo Escobar wannabe's post, Dudley are inconsistent and aren't all they're cracked up to be! IMO if the bay can shrug off the foul language likely to come their way they'll do alright.



I agree totally about Swansea making top 4 if they can beat Mayfield this week but it will be hard if they lose and both Dudley and Suns win

[Mayfield]

Mayfield vs. Swansea
3rds 2-1
Res 1-2
1sts 4-3
Tight game in 1sts. Swansea were the better team and unlucky not to get something out of the game. Mayfield just grinded out the result again.

[Cognitio]

Interesting to here that Swansea were the better team. Any more info?

With this loss, anyone give Swansea a chance for finals?

Can Mayfield now make the rest of the season undefeated? They have only got Dudley left out of the top 5 to play.

[Donk]

Jesmond vs Barnsley
3rds 3-1
Res 5-3
1st 0-2

[Lofty]

Suns v Kotara
Firsts 3-1
Ressies 2-1
Thirds 1-2

[The Hacker]

Bero v Dudley
1st 0-5
Res 0-1
3rds 2-2
I saw it all today in 1st grade the Dudley keeper made the score sheet. Kicked it out of his hand bounced over the Bero's keeper and in. I kid you not. If Bero want to stay up the reserve grade keeper must play 1st grade he was outstanding in Reggies and 3rds today

[Just a spectator]

Bero v Dudley
1st 0-5
Res 0-1
3rds 2-2
I saw it all today in 1st grade the Dudley keeper made the score sheet. Kicked it out of his hand bounced over the Bero's keeper and in. I kid you not. If Bero want to stay up the reserve grade keeper must play 1st grade he was outstanding in Reggies and 3rds today




I was at the game too, Yes the Bero Keeper got caught out with the wind and I'm sure was embarrassed ….. not unlike the Liverpool Keeper some weeks ago.... shit happens and a bad mistake doesn't make a bad keeper.... he pulled off some good saves in the second half and apart from the goal he cost his team by being caught out... he didn't cost them the game his back line hung him out to dry and especially the last goal the poor bugger had to deal with a barrage of Dudley players he made 2 saves with no help and 3 Dudley players were fighting over who would score and where were the Bero defenders...??? And yes the young fella had 2 good games and his time will come just cos the 1st grade keeper made 1 mistake doesn't warrant being dropped...

[The Hacker]

I was at the game too, Yes the Bero Keeper got caught out with the wind and I'm sure was embarrassed ….. not unlike the Liverpool Keeper some weeks ago.... shit happens and a bad mistake doesn't make a bad keeper.... he pulled off some good saves in the second half and apart from the goal he cost his team by being caught out... he didn't cost them the game his back line hung him out to dry and especially the last goal the poor bugger had to deal with a barrage of Dudley players he made 2 saves with no help and 3 Dudley players were fighting over who would score and where were the Bero defenders...??? And yes the young fella had 2 good games and his time will come just cos the 1st grade keeper made 1 mistake doesn't warrant being dropped...

I agree the defense did him zero favours and the fact the best defender they have in Danny Burt played striker baffles. With them leaking 8 against Kotara aswell thought might be time for a change. Bero in all sorts and my new favorite to go down. I can see how they pick up any more points. With teams around them battling harder

[TheBean]

went and watched Suns v Orange Tigers on the weekend. Horribly conditions at a horrible field so not sure how much you can take from it. Suns will be worrying a lot of the teams above them on the table, from the moment kotara went behind they barely threatened at all.
Kotaras goal was taken very well i thought, other than that they were terrible. Means we are in for an exciting finish to the season. most of the top 4 have played eachother now, with just dudley to play mayf and kotara still i believe?

[Lofty]

went and watched Suns v Orange Tigers on the weekend. Horribly conditions at a horrible field so not sure how much you can take from it. Suns will be worrying a lot of the teams above them on the table, from the moment kotara went behind they barely threatened at all.
Kotaras goal was taken very well i thought, other than that they were terrible. Means we are in for an exciting finish to the season. most of the top 4 have played eachother now, with just dudley to play mayf and kotara still i believe?

Horrible conditions. Council thought it would be a brilliant idea to core the entire ground on Wednesday leaving us with an absolute mine field. We had no option other than to get use of the heavy roller from the cricket club to roll the ground leaving it harder than our usual concrete like ground. Piss poor from the council to do that mid season a few days out from a game with no warning.
Kotara goal came from a back pass header that fell short and left the striker with just the keeper to beat. Aside from that, they didn't offer too much. Suns had much of the better chances but were lucky to go ahead just before half time with a cross turned into the Kotara net from their defender. The Suns sealed it with a late goal but definitely offered a lot more across the park throughout the game.
It's definitely tightened things up the top of the table now. Just 4 points between 1st and 4th place.
The Suns have picked up 6 wins and a draw from the last 7 seven games and now play against all teams outside the top 4. Beresfield this week despite their poor form they will be sure to lift against the Suns especially at the postage stamp with most of the Beresfield community usually there in attendance.

[FlatScreen]

Interesting to here that Swansea were the better team. Any more info?

With this loss, anyone give Swansea a chance for finals?

Can Mayfield now make the rest of the season undefeated? They have only got Dudley left out of the top 5 to play.

I would say the top 4 is done and dusted.

Finishing positions will be interesting. All I know is, I wouldn't want to finish 1st. They never seem to take home the chocolates in the finals.

[Jardelsimage]

I wouldn't go writing the swans or bay off just yet. As we saw in the Pablo Escobar wannabe's post, Dudley are inconsistent and aren't all they're cracked up to be! IMO if the bay can shrug off the foul language likely to come their way they'll do alright.

IMO that's another dig by the Misplacedpissant, you really don't like Cardiff do you..
did we kick your arse in a previous life.....sorry bum, cant say arse to foul for you....

[Cognitio]

Last 5/6 Games – (C.U.) = catch up games

1. Mayfield (29) – Barnsley, Warners Bay, Dudley, Bero, Cardiff
2. Kotara (27) – Swansea, Barnsley, Warners Bay, Dudley, Bero
3. Dudley (27) – Cardiff, Jesmond, Mayfield, Kotara, Swansea
4. Suns (25) – Bero, Swansea, Cardiff, Barnsley, Jesmond

With only 4 points separating these teams, the fight for the minor premiership has not been this close for many seasons. Mayfield seem to play a consistent game to grab the points each week, while the Suns are coming home like a house on fire. With the finals seemingly set, all four teams are looking quite even. Who’s got it in them to take the minor premiership?

5. Swansea (18) – Cardiff (C.U.), Kotara, Suns, Barnsley, Warners Bay, Dudley
6. Warners Bay (15) – Jesmond, Mayfield, Kotara, Swansea, Barnsley
7. Cardiff (14) – Swansea (C.U.), Dudley, Bero, Suns, Jesmond, Mayfield

Are the finals now out of reach for these teams? A win for Swansea in their catch-up game would take them to 21 points.

8. Jesmond (8) – Warners Bay, Dudley, Bero, Cardiff, Suns
9. Bero (8) – Barnsley (C.U.), Suns, Cardiff, Jesmond, Mayfield, Kotara
10. Barnsley (7) – Bero (C.U), Mayfield, Kotara, Swansea, Suns, Warners Bay

With only 1 point separating these teams, who has the harder run in? Predictions for relegation?

Me?
Premiers = Mayfield
Relegation = Barnsley

[The Hacker]

Last 5/6 Games – (C.U.) = catch up games

1. Mayfield (29) – Barnsley, Warners Bay, Dudley, Bero, Cardiff
2. Kotara (27) – Swansea, Barnsley, Warners Bay, Dudley, Bero
3. Dudley (27) – Cardiff, Jesmond, Mayfield, Kotara, Swansea
4. Suns (25) – Bero, Swansea, Cardiff, Barnsley, Jesmond

With only 4 points separating these teams, the fight for the minor premiership has not been this close for many seasons. Mayfield seem to play a consistent game to grab the points each week, while the Suns are coming home like a house on fire. With the finals seemingly set, all four teams are looking quite even. Who’s got it in them to take the minor premiership?

5. Swansea (18) – Cardiff (C.U.), Kotara, Suns, Barnsley, Warners Bay, Dudley
6. Warners Bay (15) – Jesmond, Mayfield, Kotara, Swansea, Barnsley
7. Cardiff (14) – Swansea (C.U.), Dudley, Bero, Suns, Jesmond, Mayfield

Are the finals now out of reach for these teams? A win for Swansea in their catch-up game would take them to 21 points.

8. Jesmond (8) – Warners Bay, Dudley, Bero, Cardiff, Suns
9. Bero (8) – Barnsley (C.U.), Suns, Cardiff, Jesmond, Mayfield, Kotara
10. Barnsley (7) – Bero (C.U), Mayfield, Kotara, Swansea, Suns, Warners Bay

With only 1 point separating these teams, who has the harder run in? Predictions for relegation?

Me?
Premiers = Mayfield
Relegation = Barnsley

For me Mayfied have the softest run in so for me it's theirs to lose. Not sure I would want that run in to semis not to much semi final standard there. Dudleys run although far harder of the 4 should have them playing finals standard weeks before.
Relegation = Bero can't see them stopping goals or scoring them. The catchup game against Barnsley will go a long way in determining who goes down

[underrated]

For me Mayfied have the softest run in so for me it's theirs to lose. Not sure I would want that run in to semis not to much semi final standard there. Dudleys run although far harder of the 4 should have them playing finals standard weeks before.
Relegation = Bero can't see them stopping goals or scoring them. The catchup game against Barnsley will go a long way in determining who goes down


Premiers - Mayfield I think will hold the Suns off for 1st place

Relegation - Beresfield I don’t think they get another point this year

[FlatScreen]

When are the catch up games for Barnsley V Bero and Cardiff V Swansea? Not sure who's home out of those ( so sorry if they're around the wrong way).

[MisplacedPasses]

IMO that's another dig by the Misplacedpissant, you really don't like Cardiff do you..
did we kick your arse in a previous life.....sorry bum, cant say arse to foul for you....

Now now, we wouldn't want to confirm the previous statements by calling people names, Would we? benefit of the doubt though you've misspelled 'MisplacedPasses'. That's ok, it's a tough one.

Back to football and what a weekend! We've got defenders playing as strikers (coaching master stroke), goal keepers scoring and the former league leaders going missing.

For me Suns have the easiest run in but it might come down to the last round! Bero are going down which I'm sure not many would mind :)

[EwoodPark]

I would be carefully writing off Kotara just yet, as an interested spectator on the weekend, it looked like they were down a few numbers. 1 of those being the leading goalscorer in the comp

[Shere Khan]

Cardiff v Swansea Tues Wed next week.

[FlatScreen]

Cardiff v Swansea Tues Wed next week.

Thanks!

[DonPablo]

I would be carefully writing off Kotara just yet, as an interested spectator on the weekend, it looked like they were down a few numbers. 1 of those being the leading goalscorer in the comp
After reviewing the copious amounts of fan mail we received over the weekend, we can confirm the fastest striker in the league was absent on the weekend for Kotara.
In short after reading people moaning, it was a crap game and the suns were gifted the win. A dubious penalty, an own goal and a late 3rd in stoppage time as kotara sent numbers forward.
But excuses are excuses, they don’t win titles. Suns won and are firming as title favourites.

Our sources tell us Bero were terrible weeks ago, but have since lost players and now are spiralling toward the trap door. Jesso are also putting in strong claims to return to League 1 having scored the lowest amount of goals in the league and put out more than Islington Street crawlers.

Cardiff and Swansea have left their run too late. Could play a part by taking points off the top 4.

Dudley continue being the quiet achievers and Mayfield continue to outwork every team they come up against. Kotara are in danger of falling out of the title race whilst it seems only a kebapi shortage can unsettle suns in their current form.

[Shere Khan]

After reviewing the copious amounts of fan mail we received over the weekend, we can confirm the fastest striker in the league was absent on the weekend for Kotara.
In short after reading people moaning, it was a crap game and the suns were gifted the win. A dubious penalty, an own goal and a late 3rd in stoppage time as kotara sent numbers forward.
But excuses are excuses, they don’t win titles. Suns won and are firming as title favourites.

Our sources tell us Bero were terrible weeks ago, but have since lost players and now are spiralling toward the trap door. Jesso are also putting in strong claims to return to League 1 having scored the lowest amount of goals in the league and put out more than Islington Street crawlers.

Cardiff and Swansea have left their run too late. Could play a part by taking points off the top 4.

Dudley continue being the quiet achievers and Mayfield continue to outwork every team they come up against. Kotara are in danger of falling out of the title race whilst it seems only a kebapi shortage can unsettle suns in their current form.

Sprint race!
Cardiff will put in a good challenger.

[Cognitio]

Weekends tips
Saturday
Swansea 2 vs. Kotara 2
Swansea’s top four hopes were crushed by a goal fest 4-3 loss to Mayfield last week. They’re still a possibility but will need to beat one of the other competition Tigers in Kotara. Kotara also lost last week to the competitions form team, Suns (3-1).
Swansea have now conceded 13 goals in their last 5 games and coming up against the competitions top goals scorers (39). Could be worrying for a leaky defence. Swansea at home will be desperate though and I’m tipping them for a draw.

Barnsley 1 vs. Mayfield 0
Barnsley’s fight for survival was boosted by a first win in 9 games over Jesmond last week (2-0). While the Mayfield consistency train continues to roll on after another win against Swansea (4-3).
I’ve gone for a total upset this round with the home team kicking on from their win last week to upset table toppers Mayfield. I now it’s a wild tip, but I’ve seen bottom teams upset the top teams before. For me, if Mayfield are going to be beaten this year, it could come when they’re least expecting it and from a desperate Barnsley at home.

Sunday

Warners Bay 3 vs. Jesmond 1
Like Swansea, the Bay’s finals push was crushed last week by a disappointing 4-0 loss to Cardiff. Jesmond are not looking any better with a home loss to bottom of the table Barnsley (2-0).
Jesmond have now lost 6 games on the trot and are 1 point from the bottom, while Warners Bay are 7 points outside the top 4 having lost 3 out of their last 4 games. I expect the Bay to come out on top at home.

Dudley 2 vs. Cardiff 1
Last week, Dudley got back to winning ways with a 2-0 win over Bero. While Cardiff produced a strong victory against the Bay (4-0).
I expect Dudley to be too strong having won 4 out of their last 5. Cardiff look like they have finally got their act together winning 3 out of 5. Could be tight, but I’m tipping Dudley to continue their under the radar run into the finals.

Bero 0 vs. Suns 4
Bero are looking in big trouble. They’ve now lost 7 games in a row and are 1 point from the bottom. While the Suns have now won 6 out of their last 7 games, only drawing to table toppers Mayfield.
This seems like a one-sided tie. Bero have conceded 26 goals in the last 6 games while the Suns have scored 18 in their last 6. I’m backing Suns to continue their late drive for the title.

[underrated]

Tips for the weekend

Swansea 3-2 Kotara - Swansea need this win to have any chance to get in the top 4
Barnsley 1-2 Mayfield - Mayfields consistency proves to strong
Warners Bay 3-2 Jesmond - Warners Bay win this goalfest
Dudley 1-1 Cardiff - On Cardiff’s recent form I feel they get a draw
Beresfield 1-7 Suns - Suns first big win of the season

[The Hacker]

Weekends tips
Saturday
Swansea 2 vs. Kotara 2
Swansea’s top four hopes were crushed by a goal fest 4-3 loss to Mayfield last week. They’re still a possibility but will need to beat one of the other competition Tigers in Kotara. Kotara also lost last week to the competitions form team, Suns (3-1).
Swansea have now conceded 13 goals in their last 5 games and coming up against the competitions top goals scorers (39). Could be worrying for a leaky defence. Swansea at home will be desperate though and I’m tipping them for a draw.

Barnsley 1 vs. Mayfield 0
Barnsley’s fight for survival was boosted by a first win in 9 games over Jesmond last week (2-0). While the Mayfield consistency train continues to roll on after another win against Swansea (4-3).
I’ve gone for a total upset this round with the home team kicking on from their win last week to upset table toppers Mayfield. I now it’s a wild tip, but I’ve seen bottom teams upset the top teams before. For me, if Mayfield are going to be beaten this year, it could come when they’re least expecting it and from a desperate Barnsley at home.

Sunday

Warners Bay 3 vs. Jesmond 1
Like Swansea, the Bay’s finals push was crushed last week by a disappointing 4-0 loss to Cardiff. Jesmond are not looking any better with a home loss to bottom of the table Barnsley (2-0).
Jesmond have now lost 6 games on the trot and are 1 point from the bottom, while Warners Bay are 7 points outside the top 4 having lost 3 out of their last 4 games. I expect the Bay to come out on top at home.

Dudley 2 vs. Cardiff 1
Last week, Dudley got back to winning ways with a 2-0 win over Bero. While Cardiff produced a strong victory against the Bay (4-0).
I expect Dudley to be too strong having won 4 out of their last 5. Cardiff look like they have finally got their act together winning 3 out of 5. Could be tight, but I’m tipping Dudley to continue their under the radar run into the finals.

Bero 0 vs. Suns 4
Bero are looking in big trouble. They’ve now lost 7 games in a row and are 1 point from the bottom. While the Suns have now won 6 out of their last 7 games, only drawing to table toppers Mayfield.
This seems like a one-sided tie. Bero have conceded 26 goals in the last 6 games while the Suns have scored 18 in their last 6. I’m backing Suns to continue their late drive for the title.

I wouldn't be surprised at all if this is how it landed and would make for an interesting race for the premiership

[TheBean]

cognitio is the best poster in here. a real rainman when it comes to ZPL stats.

tips:
Swansea 1 - kotara 3
kotara to bounce back, swansea will be desperate but just dont have the quality at the end of the day. Kotara have had a few bad games in a row now and will be up for it. maybe will have their whippet back up front and their midfield will remember how to play long balls.

barnsley 2 - mayfield 4
similar to the above. mayfield havent kept a clean sheet for a while, and barnsley will make a game of it. cant see their defence being up to it.

warners bay 1-jesmond 0
the bay are better than their league position suggests. they have a mean defence and will see this one out.

dudley 1 - cardiff 1
two ugly teams playing ugly football. although dudley actually play a lot nicer this year with their hold up through lawless. still ugly blokes though

bero 0 - suns one million
as everyone has said above. suns are good and bero stink

[Nou Camp]

I wouldn’t write off bero against the suns
They’re our bogey team
Suns record against bero is by far the the worst than other team in the comp
Might just be tighter than some are predicting

[Mitchy]

I wouldn’t write off bero against the suns
They’re our bogey team
Suns record against bero is by far the the worst than other team in the comp
Might just be tighter than some are predicting


Was thinking this myself actually, but as been shown and said we are struggling at bero this year so I think the bogey could be over so to speak

Never less looking forward to a tough hard game as it always is against you guys

[underrated]

Any updates on today’s games

[Mayfield]

Barnsley vs. Mayfield
3rds. 0-1
Res. 1-1
1sts. 2-4
Mayfield again too good today. Barnsley made a good game of it going in 2-2 at the break but Mayfields quality did the job again.

[MisplacedPasses]

Well, ventured out to land of two heads and the best drainage to watch Barnsley vs Mayfield.

What a spectacle the off field antics were. Move over Kotara we saw some next level sideline abuse. Glad I left the kids in at disney on ice.

On to the football tho, wasn't the best football played but as a neutral it was good to watch, plenty of goals. Drainage FC unlucky to not get a point today.

[Donk]

Well, ventured out to land of two heads and the best drainage to watch Barnsley vs Mayfield.

What a spectacle the off field antics were. Move over Kotara we saw some next level sideline abuse. Glad I left the kids in at disney on ice.

On to the football tho, wasn't the best football played but as a neutral it was good to watch, plenty of goals. Drainage FC unlucky to not get a point today.

😂 Drainage FC wonder if we can change our name.

Hope the bloke from 3rds is ok.

[footballfan]

Swansea v Kotara

1st, 1-0 (if only the fastest striker in the comp/whippet knew how to pass and not think he's a one man show) Swansea also had another goal disallowed from a dodgy offside call.
Res, 1-1
Third, 2-1

[The Hacker]

Swansea v Kotara

1st, 1-0 (if only the fastest striker in the comp/whippet knew how to pass and not think he's a one man show) Swansea also had another goal disallowed from a dodgy offside call.
Res, 1-1
Third, 2-1

This result was floated by a few. Are Kotara the team that are going to drop out

[MisplacedPasses]

Called it weeks ago. They might have to rethink their game plan and pass the ball to their midfield lololol

[The Hacker]

Called it weeks ago. They might have to rethink their game plan and pass the ball to their midfield lololol

The reason they kick it over of the top of them is cause their midfield ain't that good

[TheBean]

Best CM in the league I heard 😂😂

[footballfan]

The reason they kick it over of the top of them is cause their midfield ain't that good

Their coach must think the same thing when he tells his defenders to "just get the ball in behind"

[Lofty]

Good day for the suns out Beresfield as the scoreboard runs out of of number 5’s.
Firsts 1-5
Ressies 1-5
Thirds 0-5

[Source]

W/bay v Jesmond
Thirds 0-4
Ressies 0-2
Firsts 2-0

[Roundball Enthusiast]

Good day for the suns out Beresfield as the scoreboard runs out of of number 5’s.
Firsts 1-5
Ressies 1-5
Thirds 0-5

first grade bero keeper report?

[Lofty]

first grade bero keeper report?

Young fella didn’t have a great day. Should have done better with the second goal, but not much he could do about the rest. Could have been much more than 5 in all games.

[Roundball Enthusiast]

Young fella didn’t have a great day. Should have done better with the second goal, but not much he could do about the rest. Could have been much more than 5 in all games.

So not the other bloke who's been letting in howlers?

[Lofty]

So not the other bloke who's been letting in howlers?

No idea. Haven’t followed bero much this year. They had an older bloke that played the two lower grade then young fella played firsts.

[Just a spectator]

Young fella didn’t have a great day. Should have done better with the second goal, but not much he could do about the rest. Could have been much more than 5 in all games.

The young fella has come a long way under the guidance of the old fella unfortunately for the two keepers they have been hung out to dry by their defenses all year doesn't matter who plays in goal the keeper is only as good as the team in front of him...!

[MisplacedPasses]

The young fella has come a long way under the guidance of the old fella unfortunately for the two keepers they have been hung out to dry by their defenses all year doesn't matter who plays in goal the keeper is only as good as the team in front of him...!

'old fella' is that you???

[Just a spectator]

'old fella' is that you???

No mate, I used to play and referee but just watch a few of the guys go around that I know these days

[The Hacker]

The young fella has come a long way under the guidance of the old fella unfortunately for the two keepers they have been hung out to dry by their defenses all year doesn't matter who plays in goal the keeper is only as good as the team in front of him...!

This is very true

[The Hacker]

Anyone think Swansea can catch Kotara in the race for the top 4 Mayfield, Dudley and Suns look safe on current form

[underrated]

Anyone think Swansea can catch Kotara in the race for the top 4 Mayfield, Dudley and Suns look safe on current form

If they beat Cardiff on Wednesday night they definitely can

[MisplacedPasses]

Anyone think Swansea can catch Kotara in the race for the top 4 Mayfield, Dudley and Suns look safe on current form

"bestCMintheleague" an "holding_midfield" have gone missing from both the forum and the field maybe they're holding each other if you catch my drift. Not sure what's what's happened over at nesbitt but I'm tipping the swans for the top 4.

[FlatScreen]

The bottom is getting crazier and crazier. What grades are playing tonight in the Cardiff/Swansea catch up game?

[Jardelsimage]

The bottom is getting crazier and crazier. What grades are playing tonight in the Cardiff/Swansea catch up game?

thirds tonight 630pm
tomorrow is res 615 and 1st 8pm I think....

[The Hacker]

Bero v Barnsley will be a Grand Final loser to go down. When is this being played I bet would draw a crowd

[FlatScreen]

thirds tonight 630pm
tomorrow is res 615 and 1st 8pm I think....

Cheers

[TheBean]

When is Bero v Barnsley? I'm keen to go watch the relegation battle.

[Jardelsimage]

cardiff v swansea
reg 4-1
1st 0-1

[FlatScreen]

cardiff v swansea
reg 4-1
1st 0-1

WOW this heats up the race for the top 4!!!

[Cognitio]

Weekends tips

Saturday

Cardiff 3 vs. Beresfield 1
Both Cardiff and Bero suffered heavy defeats last week losing 4-1 and 5-1. Bero have now lost 8 in a row scoring only 5 goals and conceding 36 in the process (4.5 per game, avg.). Cardiff’s finals hopes are now gone with their 1-0 loss to Swansea midweek. A desperate Bero could make things interesting, however a toothless attack and that poor defence may not hold out against even a Cardiff team with nothing to play for.

Mayfield 3 vs. Warners Bay 2
Mayfield continued their push for the minor premiership with a second 4-2 win in a row. While the Bay also got up 2-0 over Jesmond and are still yet to draw a match this year. The Bay have lost all their games against top four opponents this year while Mayfield have scored 3 or more goals against teams outside the top four in every match this year. Mayfield should score goals. Can the Bay match them on this occasion?

Sunday

Suns 2 vs. Swansea 1
Suns continued their late drive for the title with a 5-1 win over hapless Bero. While Swansea final’s push was boosted with a 1-0 win over out of form Kotara and a midweek 1-0 win over Cardiff. Suns are now undefeated in 8 games with their last loss coming to Swansea last round (3-2). Swansea have now won 4 of their last 5 games and with only a 3 point gap between them and 4th place Kotara, they’ve put themselves right back in the mix. Have Swansea got it in them to continue their finals run against the competitions form team?

Jesmond 0 vs. Dudley 3
Jesmond suffered their 7th loss in a row last week while Dudley continued their winning ways against Cardiff. Jesmond were able to grab a 2-2 draw last time these teams met. Both teams have a lot to play for but Dudley who’ve won 5 of their last 6, should have too much quality for a poor Jesmond side. With only 1 goal in their last 5 games, Jesmond must get their act together to stay in the competition.

Kotara 2 vs. Barnsley 0
Kotara’s loss to Swansea last week was their second in a row and makes them winless in their last 3 games. This has seen them drop from top position down to 4th on the ladder and becoming at risk of dropping out of the top four altogether. Barnsley’s relegation fight took a blow last week with 4-2 loss to competition leaders, Mayfield. Barnsley will be desperate, but equally, Kotara must get back to winning ways to see off Swansea’s late drive for 4th. Which team will be more desperate for a win?

[CrazyZigga]

Last night catchup v Bero:
3rds: Kotara 3-1 Bero
Res: Kotara 0-6 Bero

[underrated]

TIPS FOR THE WEEKEND

Cardiff 3-2 Beresfield
Beresfield are struggling against everyone, but a draw MIGHT happen.

Mayfield 4-1 Warners Bay
Mayfield continue there title hopes and the undefeated season is still alive.

Suns 3-1 Swansea
Suns are the form team of the comp and I think they stop Swansea’s push for top 4.

Jesmond 1-3 Dudley
Dudley will keep the pressure on Mayfield and it all comes down to the big game next
week against Mayfield for the title.

Kotara 4-2 Barnsley
Kotara get back to winning ways and should go 6 points clear of Swansea.

[Roundball Enthusiast]

Last night catchup v Bero:
3rds: Kotara 3-1 Bero
Res: Kotara 0-6 Bero

1st: Kotara 8-1 Bero

:wtf: #SurviveTheDropBero in full swing

[CrazyZigga]

1st: Kotara 8-1 Bero

:wtf: #SurviveTheDropBero in full swing

FYI. The 1st Grade fixture was played 3 weeks ago. Then the 3rds res was washed out and had to be organised again.

[Roundball Enthusiast]

FYI. The 1st Grade fixture was played 3 weeks ago. Then the 3rds res was washed out and had to be organised again.

Ahh, just saw the update on ZFM on FB..

[Mayfield]

Mayfield vs. Warners Bay

3rds. 2-1
Res. 6-1
1sts. 4-1.

Another clean sweep for Mayfield

[Jardelsimage]

cardiff v bero
3rds 1--1
res 1--1
1st 4--2

[Gelato]

Suns vs Swansea

Thirds: 1-1 (match abandoned- bad injury to Swansea player)
Reserves: 2-1
Firsts: 2-0

[The Hacker]

Suns vs Swansea

Thirds: 1-1 (match abandoned- bad injury to Swansea player)
Reserves: 2-1
Firsts: 2-0

They are the form team. This result will help Kotara. Anyone know how they went

[KSSFC]

They are the form team. This result will help Kotara. Anyone know how they went

Kotara vs Barnsley
1st 4-1
Red 2-2
3rds 2-1

[The Hacker]

Kotara vs Barnsley
1st 4-1
Red 2-2
3rds 2-1

Makes it tough for the Swans from here

[FlatScreen]

Makes it tough for the Swans from here

It's over from here. Top 4 is sorted, only the finishing order left to decide.

[The Hacker]

It's over from here. Top 4 is sorted, only the finishing order left to decide.

What do we think the order will be. For mine it's

Mayfield
Dudley
Suns
Kotara

[FlatScreen]

With Dudley play 3 of the top 5 teams I can see them either winning the comp OR sliding to 3rd.

Mayfield - 41 Points or better
Suns - 40 Points
Dudley - 38 Points or better
Kotara - 36 points or better

[underrated]

I think it will be

Mayfield 44pts
Suns 40pts
Kotara 37pts
Dudley 37pts

[The Hacker]

When is the Bero v Barnsley catch up game. It will be like a Grand Final I think blokes from a few clubs would go for a beer to watch and have a few tins

[FlatScreen]

when is the bero v barnsley catch up game. It will be like a grand final i think blokes from a few clubs would go for a beer to watch and have a few tins

amen!!!

[Nou Camp]

could end up suns vs dudley in all 3 grades
that would be interesting

[Cunning stunts]

i heard that certain clubs have been told that there is not relegation this year?
not 100% of what i heard but yeah

[ForeverRed]

Could be promotion, can’t see Toronto surviving

[TheBean]

When is the Bero v Barnsley catch up game. It will be like a Grand Final I think blokes from a few clubs would go for a beer to watch and have a few tins


When is Bero v Barnsley? I'm keen to go watch the relegation battle.

Surely someone knows. its gonna be an El Clasico

[Donk]

Surely someone knows. its gonna be an El Clasico

Hasn't been scheduled yet

[RANGER09]

Will it be a case of waiting to see if it needs to be scheduled?

[Shere Khan]

My moneys on vacant weekend for El Classico. Could be a good game for a beer or ten.

As far as promotion relegation goes I haven heard a peep.
I’m still under the belief that zone teams need to apply not win Zpl to go up.

[FlatScreen]

My moneys on vacant weekend for El Classico. Could be a good game for a beer or ten.

As far as promotion relegation goes I haven heard a peep.
I’m still under the belief that zone teams need to apply not win Zpl to go up.

You have to apply, there's no such thing as automatic promotion relegation between Newcastle Football and Northern.

[Cognitio]

Weekends tips

Saturday

Cardiff 1 vs. Suns 4
Cardiff’s season is over and will result in a mid-table finish. While the Suns will still be pushing to try and catch Mayfield or Dudley for the premiership. With Suns now winning 8 of their past 9 games, I can’t see them stopping now. Cardiff have however, won 3 of their last 4 games, scoring 13 goals in those games. Cardiff have not won any games this year against the current top 5 teams and with the Suns coming away with a narrow 1-0 win last time around, I’m tipping Suns to get on top again.

Barnsley 1 vs. Swansea 2
Barnsley put themselves back in the survival mix two weeks ago with a win over Jesmond, but have since lost to both Mayfield and Kotara. While still last, it is extremely tight between themselves, Bero and Jesmond for relegation (maybe). Swansea’s top four hopes could be over with a 2-0 loss to form team, Suns. They are now 6 points behind Kotara with 3 games to go. There still a possibility for top 4, but will need to take maximum point from a desperate Barnsley away from home. I’m tipping a repeat score line from their last meeting in round 7.

Sunday

Warners Bay 0 vs. Kotara 3
Kotara got back to winning ways last week and with Swansea’s loss to Suns, they might have survived their scare of dropping out of the top 4. The Bay have continued their inconsistent year with a loss to Mayfield (4-1) last week. Last round, Kotara edge the game 2-1 and with the Bays season over and Kotara desperate to stay in the top 4, I’ve tipped Kotara to win comfortably.

Dudley 2 vs. Mayfield 2
Could this be the match that decides the premiership? Dudley have now won 5 out of their last 6 games. While Mayfield have now made it 15 games undefeated. Both teams have interestingly scored 12 goals in their last 3 games each. Last time around saw a 1-1 draw between these teams. With both teams scoring freely, it looks like it could come to the defence to see who can hold out the other team.

Beresfield 1 vs. Jesmond 3
With Bero having now lost 9 games in a row and Jesmond now losing 8 games in a row, the loser of this game probably deserves to be relegated this season (maybe). The last time these sides met saw Jesmond win 5-1 which was the last time they picked up points this season. Jesmond have only score 2 goals in their last 6 games. But with Bero conceding a whopping 30 goals in their last 6, now is the time for Jesmond to fix their toothless attack.

[MisplacedPasses]

Cardiff v Suns - Form team blah blah we know the result here, although it would be good to see the kebapi knocked down a peg.

Barnsley v Swans - Swans to win meaning the deathmatch (can't wait!) between Barnsley and Bero is getting closer.

Warners Bay v Kotara - Kotara to be like a tiger in Thailand zoo, doped up and non-threatening, I'm seeing a draw here.

Dudley v Mayfield - Both teams to go out and try not to lose, tipping a snooze fest of 0:0.

Bero v Jeso - Better off going to watch Cooks Hill vs Raymond Terrace than spending the afternoon watching two ZL3 teams go at it.

[TheBean]

Cardiff v Suns - im calling an upset here. cardiff always lift against suns. cardiff to win by 1

Barnsley v Swans - swansea win to keep their top 4 dreams alive

Warners Bay v Kotara - kotara by 2, will be interesting if the bay are up for it following the abuse from the kotara crowd last time they played

Dudley v Mayfield - mayfield to win

Bero v Jeso - jeso in a nervous 1-0 win

[Lofty]

Cardiff v Suns - im calling an upset here. cardiff always lift against suns. cardiff to win by 1

Haha everyone lifts against the suns. That’s the way it’s been for a lot of clubs over the years. Cardiff.. bero.. Dudley.. Kotara.. Swansea.. for most of those clubs it’s their biggest game.

[The Hacker]

Haha everyone lifts against the suns. That’s the way it’s been for a lot of clubs over the years. Cardiff.. bero.. Dudley.. Kotara.. Swansea.. for most of those clubs it’s their biggest game.

I think the Suns would say that the fiercest rivalry they have is against Dudley and Dudley would say the same its been going for years and there might be a new chapter play out before the years out

[Lofty]

I think the Suns would say that the fiercest rivalry they have is against Dudley and Dudley would say the same its been going for years and there might be a new chapter play out before the years out

I think that is the case at the moment with suns and Dudley. Very competitive rivalry!
I was just referring to the beans comment saying Cardiff lift for games against the suns which I think for most of the clubs in this division, is a game they lift for maybe a bit more than other teams.
Most team talks mention that we need to be on our game because so and so would love to beat us and will be up for it haha.

[MisplacedPasses]

Most team talks mention that we need to be on our game because so and so would love to beat us and will be up for it haha.

Sounds like every talk ever given lol.... Sun's ain't special :sigh: Same happens when ever a club has a few good seasons, like when cooks hill dominated those 5 or 6 seasons.

[The Hacker]

I think that is the case at the moment with suns and Dudley. Very competitive rivalry!
I was just referring to the beans comment saying Cardiff lift for games against the suns which I think for most of the clubs in this division, is a game they lift for maybe a bit more than other teams.
Most team talks mention that we need to be on our game because so and so would love to beat us and will be up for it haha.

I fully agree each week sounds like Suns are the benchmark in most clubs eyes.

[Lofty]

Sun's ain't special :sigh:

Let's just see what happens come September. Fourth year in ZPL. Top 4 the last 3 years, on track for 4 now. Grand finals the past two years all without paying a single cent to any player ain't too bad.

This year is as close a comp in recent memory. Minor premiership still realistic to 3, maybe 4 clubs. Grand final could go anywhere. Mayfield, Dudley and Suns looking likely to have all three grades playing finals football.
The next three rounds is going to be like finals football for a lot of teams not forgetting the battle at the bottom of the table definitely hotting up too.

[holding_midfield]

Let's just see what happens come September. Fourth year in ZPL. Top 4 the last 3 years, on track for 4 now. Grand finals the past two years all without paying a single cent to any player ain't too bad.

good to know Maj was just there for the love of the game last year :thumbsup:

[Lofty]

good to know Maj was just there for the love of the game last year :thumbsup:

haha you're kidding yourself if you think he or anyone is paid. Big maj even paid for his own kepabi rolls.
Maj free and James Cameron gets paid at mayfield. Try and work that out :facepalm:

[EwoodPark]

If Mayfield are paying James they should get a refund, his left foot is broken.

Maj going from $$'s at Jaf Jafs to zero seems legit