2019 Zone Premier League thread

[MisplacedPasses]

Optus like to repeat their Top Tier Town shows so we'll get to watch Cardiff getting beat over and over, how good!!


Yesssssss!!!

[Chewyonyaboot]

Cardiff vs Swansea

1sts - 4-0 Swansea (all goals in the 1st half)

Packerrrr up boys

[Mitchy]

Beresfield vs Barnsley
3rds: 0-3
Res: 2-1
1st: 6-1

[onlooker]

Dudley V Terrace
3rds 5-0
Res 2-0
1st 1-0

[mefa1984]

Warners Bay vs Suns
3rd 4-0 Warners Bay
Res 3-3
1st 2-1 Warners Bay

[Roses]

Made the way up to Kotara to watch Mayfield be their usual dominant self. Be surprised if they lose again this season. They’re just about guaranteed to go up this year.

Mayfields depth doesn’t look too great and that was evident in both the third and reserve grade matches.



Went out to the Dudley vs RT game today. Saw the end of reserve grade that ended with a disgusting challenge on the RT goal keeper. He’ll be lucky to play again this season.

After the ambo left, Dudley went a goal up but overall no team created much. The goal came from a cross, but Dudley were very underwhelming. RT definitely had their chances and the majority of the play very unlucky to lose, the Thistles will do well to make the top four this year.

[The Hacker]

Made the way up to Kotara to watch Mayfield be their usual dominant self. Be surprised if they lose again this season. They’re just about guaranteed to go up this year.

Mayfields depth doesn’t look too great and that was evident in both the third and reserve grade matches.



Went out to the Dudley vs RT game today. Saw the end of reserve grade that ended with a disgusting challenge on the RT goal keeper. He’ll be lucky to play again this season.

After the ambo left, Dudley went a goal up but overall no team created much. The goal came from a cross, but Dudley were very underwhelming. RT definitely had their chances and the majority of the play very unlucky to lose, the Thistles will do well to make the top four this year.

I think you will find and as a neutral that RT goal keepers leg dug in when he went down to make a save and his weight came down on it. Id love to hear from RT if they think it was a bad challenge the talk between both teams post game indicated it was an unfortunate break and hopefully he recovers quickly. RT in first grade were value for money and created some solid chances and the people saying they will go straight down are in for a shock. Dudley have enough quality that when they click they will be there abouts I think

[onlooker]

I think you will find and as a neutral that RT goal keepers leg dug in when he went down to make a save and his weight came down on it. Id love to hear from RT if they think it was a bad challenge the talk between both teams post game indicated it was an unfortunate break and hopefully he recovers quickly. RT in first grade were value for money and created some solid chances and the people saying they will go straight down are in for a shock. Dudley have enough quality that when they click they will be there abouts I think

Can say that no one is to blame for the keepers injury was just an unfortunate incident and as you said, keepers weight came down on the leg when it was in an awkward position. Keeper himself said it wasn’t from a challenge but from trying to make a save..

[The Hacker]

Can say that no one is to blame for the keepers injury was just an unfortunate incident and as you said, keepers weight came down on the leg when it was in an awkward position. Keeper himself said it wasn’t from a challenge but from trying to make a save..

Thanks Onlooker for clearing that up. It was unfortunate accident as he was having a ripping game with some great 1 on 1 saves up til then

[HonkingDonkey]

...the people saying they will go straight down are in for a shock.

Im sorry did they not lose? I must have read the scores back to front. It looked to me... and excuse me if i am mistaken... it looked like they scored 0 goals in 3 games and coceded 8.
Banter aside, You are right, They probably wont go down this season. ATM Cardiff, Bero or Barnsely have that battle locked in.

Imagine being the Suns at the bottom of the table and looking up thinking how the hell did we get here when we spent all this money.
I guess its good for the bottom line, no goal or match bonuses to be paid.

I heard that Kotara were made look like witches hats by Mayfield. Had no possession, never threatened the goal and pretty much looked like a res grade team that struggled against a team that really never got out of first gear.
I wasnt there so I dont know how much truth there is to that but its what I was told.


So after two rounds the ZPL is starting to dish up the goods already.
Suns vs Mayfield coming up will be juicy.
Dudley vs Swansea, will be the first real test for swansea.
and Raymond Terrace vs Kotara... will be another game to feel out the new comers.

[The Anvil]

Hats off to Mayfield who really gave us a touch up on Saturday. They have strengthened by the look of things. They turned up obviously wanting to do a job and get some revenge on being knocked out of semi's last season. Look forward to meeting them again on their turf! I think a few clubs will be on the end of some big scorelines when they come up against the spearmint tigers!

We will be right after Easter with a some boys returning. Can't wait to play Raymond Terrace up there and get blown away by the 100km/h winds.

[TheBean]

sounds like people are getting a little worked up over the long ball tigers after wins against depleted dudley and kotara sides.
reckon they have bought balloons yet?

[ForeverRed]

Made the way up to Kotara to watch Mayfield be their usual dominant self. Be surprised if they lose again this season. They’re just about guaranteed to go up this year.

Mayfields depth doesn’t look too great and that was evident in both the third and reserve grade matches.



Went out to the Dudley vs RT game today. Saw the end of reserve grade that ended with a disgusting challenge on the RT goal keeper. He’ll be lucky to play again this season.

After the ambo left, Dudley went a goal up but overall no team created much. The goal came from a cross, but Dudley were very underwhelming. RT definitely had their chances and the majority of the play very unlucky to lose, the Thistles will do well to make the top four this year.
I’m not sure what game you watched, reserve keeper was injured in a non collision challenge with his weight coming down on his ankle, an unfortunate incident which you have painted differently, not sure why, also in firsts Dudley totally controlled the game, terrace tried hard but their only option was to punt it long to the one fast guy up front.
Terrace keeper made about three one on one saves, I can’t recall the Dudley keeper making a save at all

[MisplacedPasses]

Well what a weekend! Two days of watching football, had to drag the kids along but you can't win em all am I right!?!

We managed to avoid the brown snakes as we crossed the creek and to be honest that was the highlight of the afternoon. The whippet up front looked as though he'd started a vegan diet and lacked any sort of energy.

I'm no Rafa Benitez but sweet christmas it's obivous that the coaching staff at Kotara are so one dimensional they don't know what to do once the whippet is taken out of the game.

IMO Mayfield weren't even that good!

Sunday I woke up with a hangover and I thought some fresh air might help out. I headed over to Warners Bay to see the new "NPL stars" for suns in action. Unfortunately I all I got to see was some over paid macedonian blokes arguing with each other (Christ the Suns number 9, Alex? can carry on and only made my headache worse)....

Going off this weekends performances I'm predicting Suns vs Mayfield to be one of the worst games of football played. I for one won't be watching a bunch of over the hill has beens who think they're good at football. Swansea vs Dudley sounds more appealing.

[underrated]

Tips for Round 3


Swansea 2-1 Dudley - Swansea has started the season in scintillating fashion lol, i think at home they can beat Dudley who where pre season title favourites but have started the season slow and I see Swansea getting the win at home and pushing for the top 4.


Barnsley 3-2 Cardiff - After the way Barnsley lost to Beresfield last week and all the news coming out of Cardiff earlier in the season I consider these two as favourites to battle it for the wooden spoon, I can see Barnsley bouncing back with a win at home against a struggling Cardiff.


Suns 0-2 Mayfield - Mayfield once again look like the favourites after dominating wins against Dudley & Kotara & the Suns have been struggling with a bad loss to Kotara and where just out muscled by Warners Bay so I see Mayfield winning this comfortably.


Warners Bay 4-2 Beresfield - Warners Bay got a good win last week against the Suns at home and I expect them to get by Beresfield with ease and maybe make a top 4 push.


Terrace 1-3 Kotara - I expect Kotara to come back with a win after losing to Mayfield and I still don’t know much about Terrace but they seem a top half of the table team.

[Cognitio]

Round 3 Predictions

Saturday
Swansea vs Dudley
The first big test for Swansea’s top four push. They’ve had two comfortable wins over relegation potentials Bero and Cardiff, but Dudley will pose a considerably harder test. They should be confident though, having already registered a league high 10 goals from 7 different scorers. Dudley recovered from an opening day loss with a narrow win over new boys R. Terrace. Having already lost once this season, Dudley will not want to give Swansea a 6 point lead over them this early. They will have to kick their goal scoring into gear as they have only registered 1 goal in their opening two matches to Swansea’s 10. Only bottom of the table Cardiff have scored fewer. I’m predicting a hard fought draw.
Draw 1-1

Barnsley vs Cardiff
Barnsley were humbled last week 6-1 away to Bero and will look to bounce back against another relegation battler to be, Cardiff. They’ll have to tighten up the defence though, having already conceded 8 goals in their opening two matches. The highest in the league so far. Cardiff, as expected by most, have started the year poorly with back to back losses. They have already conceded 6 goals and have worryingly failed to hit the back of the net yet. Coming up against the leakiest defence so far gives them every chance to open their account. I’m prediction Barnsley to continue Cardiff’s poor start. They were able to get a home win against W. Bay on opening day and combined with Cardiff’s poor goal scoring start, I can’t see past Barnsley for the win.
Barnsley 2-0

Sunday
Suns vs Mayfield
This week’s match of the round could be decisive for both teams for two very different reasons. Suns have followed their traditional slow start to seasons with back to back losses while Mayfield have impressed with back to back wins. Suns will undoubtable get their season started, eventually, and go on a winning run, but another loss here gives Mayfield a 9 point lead on the title race. Mayfield, alternatively, have started their season very strongly with wins over fellow top four rivals Dudley and Kotara. Win here and they seal their status as new premier favourites. I’m tipping Mayfield to somehow get the result again. It could go either way, but Mayfield have shown both last year and this year that they are able to get results.
Mayfield 3-1

W. Bay vs Bero.
W. Bay came away with an impressive 2-1 win against Suns last round. A second game in a row at home gives them a chance to develop a strong home record. The Bay should also take a positive out of Bero losing their opening day away game 6-2. Last round, Bero smashed Barnsley 6-1 at home. They look like they may be strong at home on their small field but will have to come up with a plan to play away from home on much larger fields. I’m predicting W. Bay to secure back to back home wins. A positive result last round and Bero’s expected poor form away from home gives me the belief that the Bay will do it easily here.
W. Bay 3-0

R. Terrace vs Kotara
R. Terrace have started the year solidly. They won their opening day match against Cardiff while narrowly losing their round 2 game against title favourites, Dudley. They straight away come up against another top four team in Kotara. Kotara have had a hard start to their year. Opening rounds against Champions Suns and Premiers Mayfield is difficult. With those two teams out of the way Kotara will look to grab their second win of the season and get into a winning rhythm. I’m predicting a comfortable win for Kotara. Both teams play fast and direct. Kotara should just have a bit too much speed and mobility for Terrace to go with them.
Kotara 4-2

[Hurricane]

Any results from today's Suns game

[The Hacker]

Did Dudley really put 6 past Swansea

[Jardelsimage]

Barnsley v Cardiff
3rds 1-7
res 0-1
1st 1-4

[United]

Did Dudley really put 6 past Swansea

That is correct 6-2

[The Hacker]

That is correct 6-2

Any match report on how the form team of the first 2 weeks get belted 6-2

[Jardelsimage]

Any match report on how the form team of the first 2 weeks get belted 6-2

i would say, like most Groovin in the Moo

[The Hacker]

i would say, like most Groovin in the Moo

So is that why Cardiff beat Barnsley cause Barnsley had more at Groovin. I would of thought Cardiff were due a win after some fair football the first 2 weeks and got their rewards. Same I imagine for Dudley. Swansea aren't missing 11 first graders to get beat 6-2. So just wondering how the game panned out

[United]

Any match report on how the form team of the first 2 weeks get belted 6-2

As far as I know Swansea were full strength and were reduced to 10 men when their captain/coach got sent for 2 footed challenge. But it was 3-0 at that stage and Dudley controlled the game.

[onlooker]

Terrace V Kotara
3rds 1-4
Res 1-3
1st 1-4

[Mayfield]

Suns vs. Mayfield
3rds. 0-0
Res. 1-4
1sts. 0-0

[Mitchy]

Bay vs Bero
3rds 3-3
Res 1-4
1st 3-5

[Jardelsimage]

So is that why Cardiff beat Barnsley cause Barnsley had more at Groovin. I would of thought Cardiff were due a win after some fair football the first 2 weeks and got their rewards. Same I imagine for Dudley. Swansea aren't missing 11 first graders to get beat 6-2. So just wondering how the game panned out

No beat Barnsley as we were the better side and have played some decent football in the 1st 2 games, regardless of the final score.
Yes we did have a few at groovin, around 8-9 plus blokes working 16 out all up.
I just assumed other clubs would have the same problem...

[ForeverRed]

No beat Barnsley as we were the better side and have played some decent football in the 1st 2 games, regardless of the final score.
Yes we did have a few at groovin, around 8-9 plus blokes working 16 out all up.
I just assumed other clubs would have the same problem...
Some new signings may have helped the real tigers also, good to see the tangerines performing

[Passtheballmate]

Terrace V Kotara
3rds 1-4
Res 1-3
1st 1-4

Kotara put Terrace to the sword today. A result most expected to happen. 0-2 against last years top sides so far.

[HonkingDonkey]

Kotara put Terrace to the sword today. A result most expected to happen. 0-2 against last years top sides so far.

You must not have got the memo, they are going to cruise it in this season and win the league.


Bay vs Bero
1st 3-5

What is going on over at Bero and the Bay... Consistancy would be nice fellas.



Suns vs. Mayfield
1sts. 0-0

The Suns must have finally got the new signings onto the pitch with some form of inspiration.

[Passtheballmate]

You must not have got the memo, they are going to cruise it in this season and win the league.

I must’ve missed that one, where has it been said that Terrace would cruise into this comp and win the league? From what i’ve seen in here they have been quiet apart from results.

[slipperystriker]

Judging what i saw yesterday the terrace were in it for 3/4 of the game. Even up 1-0 at one stage. Was surprising to see the game locked 0-0 at half time with both goal keepers kept busy. At the end Kotara just had the legs to overcome the terrace. Was a quality game and the terrace are playing some nice football.

As for saying 0/2 against last years top I wouldn't say they are being disgraced

[Lofty]

You must not have got the memo, they are going to cruise it in this season and win the league.



What is going on over at Bero and the Bay... Consistancy would be nice fellas.



The Suns must have finally got the new signings onto the pitch with some form of inspiration.

Was the first week we haven't multiple players starting two games, so yeah that does help having a bigger squad of boys to choose from. Although we only had our second choice keeper available and therefor had two outfield players play in goals in other grades. Can't remember the last time we went 3 rounds without a win in any grade but with more of the boys available now there's plenty of confidence the wins will come.

[Alton]

Some new signings may have helped the real tigers also, good to see the tangerines performing

Who were they Red?

[HonkingDonkey]

I must’ve missed that one, where has it been said that Terrace would cruise into this comp and win the league?


The mighty Raymond Terrace will win this Competition. Very confident

;)

Very Confident.

[holding_midfield]

Judging what i saw yesterday the terrace were in it for 3/4 of the game. Even up 1-0 at one stage. Was surprising to see the game locked 0-0 at half time with both goal keepers kept busy. At the end Kotara just had the legs to overcome the terrace. Was a quality game and the terrace are playing some nice football.

As for saying 0/2 against last years top I wouldn't say they are being disgraced

Terrace definitely not disgraced, 4-1 was flattering to Kotara. RT will give most a game at home, as said above just ran out of legs a bit. Thought their lower grades were poor but 1sts should get enough points to avoid the drop.

[The Anvil]

The one thing Raymond Terrace could work on is the Sausage Sandwiches. After 25 odd beers the night before all The Anvil wanted was a park football sausage sandwich. He was given 1 slice of bread with a snag, cmon🤔... obviously what they save in bread cost is counteracted by the $3.50 beers.

[Lofty]

The one thing Raymond Terrace could work on is the Sausage Sandwiches. After 25 odd beers the night before all The Anvil wanted was a park football sausage sandwich. He was given 1 slice of bread with a snag, cmon��... obviously what they save in bread cost is counteracted by the $3.50 beers.

$3.50 beers > single slice sausage snags. Don't ruin it for everyone.

[ForeverRed]

Who were they Red? three lads from the gunners who all played first grade last year, all capable footballers

[MisplacedPasses]

Terrace definitely not disgraced, 4-1 was flattering to Kotara.

who are you kidding 4-1 is a flogging

[The Hacker]

who are you kidding 4-1 is a flogging

Their new to the comp and must have missed the Kotara memo about kicking it long to the fast kid up front

[holding_midfield]

who are you kidding 4-1 is a flogging

ever heard of a team playing better/worse than a score line reflected?

[slipperystriker]

who are you kidding 4-1 is a flogging

Just like Dudley flogging Swansea. I believe thats a difference of 4 goals opposed to 3 you flog.

From what i saw the terrace keeper had a solid 1 on 1 that forced him to stay down early on in the match, they definitely knew about him.

[slipperystriker]

ever heard of a team playing better/worse than a score line reflected?

Swansea getting beat 6-2 :p

[MisplacedPasses]

Just like Dudley flogging Swansea. I believe thats a difference of 4 goals opposed to 3 you flog.

From what i saw the terrace keeper had a solid 1 on 1 that forced him to stay down early on in the match, they definitely knew about him.

C'mon mate! lets not stoop to name calling like our mates over at Cardiff.... Now I'm not sure if you can count (I'd assume you'd be good at it having those extra fingers and toes) but kotara scored 4 times the amount of goals as terrace did.... flogged.


Swansea getting beat 6-2 :p

Swansea probably played well though

[traffic light]

C'mon mate! lets not stoop to name calling like our mates over at Cardiff.... Now I'm not sure if you can count (I'd assume you'd be good at it having those extra fingers and toes) but kotara scored 4 times the amount of goals as terrace did.... flogged.


Where did Cardiff say stuff? If there was it would have been well deserved.

[holding_midfield]

kotara scored 4 times the amount of goals as terrace did.... flogged.

Very insightful, surprised fox sports havent done away with their pundits and just got you on board to read out scorelines

[MisplacedPasses]

Very insightful, surprised fox sports havent done away with their pundits and just got you on board to read out scorelines

Just have to put it simply for some readers unfortunately

[Cognitio]

Round 4 Predictions
Saturday
Cardiff (8th) vs. W. Bay (7th)
Cardiff got their season kicked off last week with a 4-1 win over Barnsley. Having now opened their account for the season they turn their eyes to an inconsistent W. Bay. After an impressive win last round over the Suns, W. Bay lost in a goal fest 5-3 to Bero. They have now gone loss-win-loss which is the type of form that plagued their season last year. I’m tipping a draw as both teams have shown too much inconsistent for me to try and pick the winner.
Draw 2-2

Mayfield (1st) vs. R. Terrace (6th)
Mayfield climbed to the top of the table with a 0-0 draw against Suns last week. They have the competition tightest defence having only conceded 1 goal in their opening 3 games. Terrace have now suffered back to back losses against competition big guns Dudley and Kotara. They now must test themselves again against another completion favourite and travel to Mayfield. If the Terrace want to challenge for the top four, they will need to take points from the big teams. I’m tipping Mayfield to have a comfortable home win.
Mayfield 4-0

Sunday
Dudley (4th) vs. Barnsley (9th)
Dudley have recovered from their opening day loss with back to back wins including an impressive mauling of competition dark horses, Swansea (6-2). Barnsley have now suffered back to back defeats and have now developed the competitions worst defence conceding a whopping 12 goals in their open 3 games. I’m tipping Dudley to take an easy home win a put themselves clear in the top four.
Dudley 3-0


Kotara (5th) vs. Swansea (2nd)
This week’s match of the round will be a test of two team’s credentials for the year. Having finished 4th and 5th last season this game will demonstrate if either team has taken the next step. Kotara, looking to better their 4th place finish last season while Swansea must win these types of games to have a chance at cracking the top four. Swansea’s positive start to the year was given a big wake up call with a heavy loss to Dudley last week. Another loss against a top four team from last year may hurt confidence in cracking the top four. I’m tipping a draw.
Draw 2-2

Bero. (3rd) vs. Suns (10th)
Bero have surprisingly found themselves in 3rd place. A long way from the relegation position that they were tipped for. They have score an impressive league high 13 goals in 3 games. The Suns stemmed their poor start to their season with a 0-0 draw against Mayfield, but have found themselves alone at the bottom of the table. I’m tipping Bero to grab another home win.
Bero 3-2

[HonkingDonkey]

oooooooh Boy! We are back baby!

Round 4
Cardiff vs Warners Bay - Well, going off Warners Bay form in the guide. I think this is the week they win, whoever they play next week should be cheering. 1 - 2

Mayfield vs Raymond Terrace - Mayfield, no need for the breakdown... everyone knows, its just going to be be Mayfield. 4 - 0... a flogging is on the cards.

Dudley vs Barnsley - Dudley will put this one to bed. 2-0

Kotara vs Swansea - One of the best match ups for the weekend. should be a good game to watch 1 - 1. feeling the draw here.

Bero vs Suns - The Suns investments have hit the pitch and suddenly the boys have some form BUT they are playing at the shitest ground in the league ... id say it would be an equalising factor if the Suns didnt have the second shitest ground in the league. plenty of goals in this one. 2-4.

[Hurricane]

Maitland 4 - 0 Swansea in the cup on Wednesday night. A great effort from the Swans

[Alton]

Maitland 4 - 0 Swansea in the cup on Wednesday night. A great effort from the Swans

A 4 blot touch up ??

[magician]

A 4 blot touch up ??
Considering you get score lines regularly in the NPL like that I think it’s a fair effort

[Hurricane]

Was 1.0 at halftime from what i was told

[underrated]

Round 4

Cardiff 2-2 Warners Bay - Hard to pick a winner in this middle of the table clash.

Mayfield 4-0 Terrace - Mayfield are the form team of the comp got a draw last week away at the Suns but missed 2 golden opportunities to take all 3pts and I see them sweeping past Terrace with ease this week.

Dudley 5-1 Barnsley - Dudley are back in form and Barnsley are my favourite to go down this season I see Dudley winning comfortably.

Kotara 3-2 Swansea - Two quality teams going at it I think Kotara will be good enough at home but I would be surprised by a 2-2 draw.

Beresfield 3-1 Suns - Beresfield are the leading scorers in the comp with 13 goals while the Suns can’t score or keep them out at the moment I expect it to be a long day for the Suns in all grades.

[MisplacedPasses]

Cardiff 3-3 Bay - Southy's rejects to rescue a point for the tangerines (is that what we're calling them now? :facepalm: ). Bay's unfit midfield to let them down.

Mayfield 1-1 Terrace - Can't seperate the ugly football/long ball specialists. Football definitely WON'T be the winner on the day.

Dudley 4-1 Barnsley - our resident A-League team have finally got their act together.

Kotara 2-3 Swans - Andre the Giant in goal to continue his bad form and gift the Swans the points.

Bero 1- 4 Suns - Coaches cheques have cleared for the NPL players. Long day for bero in all grades. Hope the balls are pumped up the way suns like em.

[onlooker]

Mayfield V Terrace

3rds 4-0
Res 3-3
1st 5-0

[Jardelsimage]

cardiff v Warners Bay
3rds 8-0
Res 3-2
1st 0-1

[The Hacker]

cardiff v Warners Bay
3rds 8-0
Res 3-2
1st 0-1

I know we don't focus on 3rds but 8-0 are Warners Bay that bad or are Cardiff the 3rd grade specials

[Jardelsimage]

I know we don't focus on 3rds but 8-0 are Warners Bay that bad or are Cardiff the 3rd grade specials

Na they were that bad, should have been double figures

[Mitchy]

Bero vs Suns

3rds 1-1
Res 4-4
1st 1-4


Suns to good in firsts, cheers for the quality battle as always

[Donk]

Dudley vs Barnsley
1st 1 nil
Res 3-2
3rds 2-0

[fozphantom]

Interestisting Barnsley and Terrace struggling a bit early on.
bit of a step up from league 1 is seems; both the last 2 clubs to go up.
who's a yoyo this year?

[Source]

Seems like the bay lower grades are in for a tough season unfortunately

[Passtheballmate]

Interestisting Barnsley and Terrace struggling a bit early on.
bit of a step up from league 1 is seems; both the last 2 clubs to go up.
who's a yoyo this year?

Terrace look to have the toughest initiation to the comp playing Cardiff, Dudley, Kotara, Mayfield, Suns and Swansea all inside the first 6 rounds. This was always going to be a big test to see how well they stand up and so far they haven't matched it with the top sides(speaking of results/scorelines only here).
I've only watched 1 game this season against Cardiff and noticed from last season it is quite a different team, maybe their new recruits just haven't clicked yet. If so they might want to as otherwise based off the last few results it's a long season.

[MisplacedPasses]

Terrace look to have the toughest initiation to the comp playing Cardiff, Dudley, Kotara, Mayfield, Suns and Swansea all inside the first 6 rounds. This was always going to be a big test to see how well they stand up and so far they haven't matched it with the top sides(speaking of results/scorelines only here).
I've only watched 1 game this season against Cardiff and noticed from last season it is quite a different team, maybe their new recruits just haven't clicked yet. If so they might want to as otherwise based off the last few results it's a long season.

You've listed more than half the teams in the comp lolol. IMO theres no difference playing someone in the first rounds as apposed to the last. If anything best playing the 'tougher' teams first where you'd less likely be affected by injuries.

If your team hasn't 'clicked' after 6 months of preseason when are they going to click?

[HonkingDonkey]

speaking of results/scorelines only here.

That is all that matters... anywhere.

With Cardiff picking up a few players after the first few rounds Id say if anything it was lucky that Terrace played them first and actually managed to get a win... if they played them now Id say they wouldn't have a win this season yet.



You've listed more than half the teams in the comp

Its true, you listed what, 6 teams in a 10 team league and said its a tough start... Its going to be a tough season if almost 2/3's of the league are going to towel you up each week.
As predicted... The old ZL1>ZPL>ZL1 YoYo is in full effect here BUT I think they can hang on and stay up for at least 1 more season (Barnsley are set for a trip down this season). The win verses Cardiff early will probably be enough to give them the edge over Barnsley.

[PlasticFan]

HI Guys,

Long time lurker, first time poster. Thought I’d try to get involved in a bit of the conversation by running through the table so far. I know it’s only early days, but hey why not have a bit of fun with it.

1st – Mayfield United - 10 Points.

The only undefeated team in the comp so far. The “classic kick it long and chase” tactic that they have played so far this season has worked. Coming up against Kotara, Dudley & Suns in the first 4 weeks of the comp and only conceding one goal is a massive achievement. By any chance to Mayfield just have a great keeper or is it just luck? I watched their game against Raymond Terrace recently and although they dominated the opposition at times, they were missing simple chances. Seems like there may be small cracks that can turn into big problems later in the season.

2nd - Swansea – 9 points

At the start of the season, I read a bunch of -lets be frank – nonsense about there being a toxic environment out near the channel. I’m starting to think this was all a tactic done by the boys so they would be written off early! They have come our firing scoring a league top of 16 goals over the first 4 games. Its interesting to note they conceded 6 of their 9 goals in one weekend, giving that could be an anomaly, I would say this weekend’s game against the Tigers – the green ones, not the orange ones – would split the boys against the men.

3rd – Dudley – 9 points

So far Dudley have been stealing wins, left, right and centre. Never one to make friends in the comp, they have grinded out several victories already. They scored 6 of their 8 goals in 1 game and then had two hard fought 1-0 wins. Unfortunately, they won’t verse the Newcastle Suns until week 8 which can only provide 90 minutes of pure carnage. Could a few changes in tactics and positions help Duds score a few extra goals? Maybe they should throw a few of the 3rd Grade strikers up front who seem to be scoring for fun.

4th – Beresfield – 6 points

Beresfield would have to be the most entertaining side in the ZPL comp. with 14 goals for and 14 goals against you honestly just don’t know what will happen. Playing on a postage stamp sized field can have its advantages but do they tend to struggle away from home? If we are being honest, I haven’t seen them play this year yet, but I’d really like too. I just don’t like travelling all the way out there. It’s nothing personal, its just not what I call a nice Sunday drive.

5th – Kotara South – 6 points

Things just haven’t seemed to gel this year so far at Kotara like they did last year. Another “kick it and chase” club supposedly but the tactic just hasn’t worked as well as they would have hoped. Sitting in 5th though with -1 goal difference is impressive. My only concerns would be the win, loss win, loss mentally they have now. I’d love to see them get back into the top 4 but it may take a few back to back wins to push them up the ranks.

6th – Warners Bay – 6 Points

Only behind Kotara because they have scored and conceded one goal less. I feel like most opposition clubs hate playing on Sundays, I know I did when I used to play. Will that help or hinder them this season? They average 2 goals a game at the moment, which is fairly decent, but at the moment I can’t see anything they can push them into a Semi Final football team. Happy for them to prove me wrong though. Warners Bay is lovely at the start of Spring.

7th – Newcastle Suns – 4 Points

Only secured their first win the last weekend, also so far, the only team to take points away from Mayfield. Everyone’s second favourite club can easily push into semi finals if they can keep all the people “playing for the shirt” on the field; a lot of experience in the ZPL comp too! Still very early days for the club, and they have the obvious talent to push for top 4, I would say top 2 is out of the question with the poor start, but once again early days.

8th – Cardiff – 3 points

Problems in the off season seem to have hit the club hard, but not hard enough to cause too much worry. I don’t see Cardiff dropping below 8th this year, they will be jag a couple of wins here and there; they always seem to step up against all the other Tigers in the comp. Seems to me that their lower grades are quite strong, Maybe shuffling the pack could do them the world of good.

9th – Raymond Terrace – 3 points

As I said above, I watched Raymond Terrace take on Mayfield last week. Honestly, I can’t see where the quality of winning ZP1 fives times in the past 5 years is- honestly no idea if that is correct, I heard that at the ground on the weekend, don’t care enough to check. Is the drop between the competitions that much between ZPL & ZP1? Could have conceded 16 on the weekend if Mayfield could shoot.

10th – Barnsley – 3 points

Barnsley is like that annoying little brother who always seems to hang around and get in trouble, although as they get older, you learn to love them in a way. The battlers of the comp, surviving the drop last year, I think they will do it again, they will beat a few above them, but also get smashed by the top 4, no offence intended, just calling it how it is.

Well that’s it for now, feel free to let me know how you think I’ve gone. I’m probably off the mark in a few places, but we are all friends here, right?

[Ruud Van Nistelrooys Chin]

4th – Beresfield – 6 points

Beresfield would have to be the most entertaining side in the ZPL comp. with 14 goals for and 14 goals against you honestly just don’t know what will happen. Playing on a postage stamp sized field can have its advantages but do they tend to struggle away from home? If we are being honest, I haven’t seen them play this year yet, but I’d really like too. I just don’t like travelling all the way out there. It’s nothing personal, its just not what I call a nice Sunday drive.

“Would have to be the most entertaining team in the comp”

“I haven’t seen them play yet”

Jennifer Lawrence would have to be the best shag I’ve ever had. I just haven’t shagged her yet

[MisplacedPasses]

Jennifer Lawrence would have to be the best shag I’ve ever had. I just haven’t shagged her yet

I wonder if he calls his left hand Jennifer?

[PlasticFan]

I wonder if he calls his left hand Jennifer?

*Right

[Cognitio]

Round 3 Stats & Predictions
Saturday
Barnsley (10th) vs. Kotara (5th)
- Barnsley have now lost 3 games in a row, only scoring two along the way.
- Barnsley have conceded 13 goals in their opening four games.
- Barnsley lost their last home game 4-1 to Cardiff
- Kotara have won both of their away games this year.
- Kotara’s C. Lattimore is the competitions join top goals scorer with 5 goals in four games.
Kotara 3-0

Swansea (2nd) vs. Mayfield (1st)
- Swansea are the league’s top goal scorers with 16 in four games
- Mayfield have the league’s best defence conceding only 1 in four games.
- Swansea’s L. Williams has scored in every game this season.
- Mayfield are the league’s only undefeated team.
- Swansea lost their last home game 6-2 to Dudley.
- Swansea’s four games have averaged out at 6 goals per game.
Mayfield 4-2

Suns (7th) vs. R. Terrace (9th)
- Suns 1st grade won their clubs first game last week against Bero.
- R. Terrace have now lost 3 games on the spin.
- R. Terrace have scored only 1 goal in their last three games.
- R. Terrace have the competitions worst attack, scoring 3 goals in four games.
Suns 4-1

Sunday
W. Bay (6th) vs. Dudley (3rd)
- Dudley have the league’s second best defence having only conceded 4 goals in four games.
- Dudley have now won 3 games in a row.
- The Bay’s M. McAteer has scored in every game this season.
- W. Bay’s form has followed the format L-W-L-W.
Draw 1-1

Bero (4th) vs. Cardiff (8th)
- Bero have the league worst defence, conceding 14 goals in their opening four games.
- Bero’s four games have averaged out with 7 goals per game.
- Bero have the league’s second best attack, scoring 14 goals in four games.
- Cardiff have only scored 4 goals in their opening four games. Second worst in the league.
- Cardiff have only registered two different goals scorers so far this season.
- Cardiff won their last away game 4-1 against Barnsley.
Bero 3-1

[HonkingDonkey]

My favourite time of the week!



Barnsley vs. Kotara
Kotara have this, they will whip the ball over the top and long. old mate runs onto it... barnsley lose by 3 or 4 and sit in the sheds talking about how kotara isnt really that good and didnt deserve to win. 0-3

Swansea vs. Mayfield
Best game of the round. Potentially worth checking out. Defense wins leagues, Strikers win games, it could be one of those games... but it wont be. Mayfield 2-0.

Suns vs. Raymond Terrace
As everyone knows and understands, Raymond Terrace have had the hardest and most unfortunate draw to start the season, a grueling test of human enduance and resiliance it has been described as. If they only didnt have to play teams in the same league as them they would be doing fine. Dont bother going to watch this game, if Raymond Terrace could call in a forfiet they would so they didnt have to face another day of picking the ball out of the back of their net. Suns by more than 3.
suns 3+

Warners Bay vs. Dudley
Warners Bay got the win last weekend... so going on their crappy mixed bag of form and their ability to conisistantly flip flop results, Dudley 1-2.
If Warners Bay sort their form out and turn up it could be a decent game to watch.

Bero vs. Cardiff
Cardiff started poor but have managed to bail enough water off the sinking ship to keep it afloat. Plenty of goals as per the norm at the childs size pitch out at bero, except you wouldnt let your kids play there.
Cardiff 3-2.

[leftrightout]

Barnsley vs. Kotara
Kotara have this, they will whip the ball over the top and long. old mate runs onto it... barnsley lose by 3 or 4 and sit in the sheds talking about how kotara isnt really that good and didnt deserve to win. 0-3


This prediction is too good.
Funny but realistic and highly likely!

[MisplacedPasses]

Drainage FC 1:3 Kick it long FC
Self-explanatory this one, Barnsley are a team who obviously don't believe in defending. I've heard the Whippet has given up on being vegan and is going out for a nice steak dinner Friday night so he'll have a little extra spring in his step.

Poor club culture 2:0 Has beens
Now that Swansea have finally got rid of the dead wood (took 20 years didn't it?), it seems they might actually be half decent.... until all those old blokes they've signed break down anyways. I can't wait to read how bad this bunch of geriatrics are come Monday!

Whinging NPL stars 4:0 Excuses FC
Terrace have taken the title of 'Excuses FC' from Cardiff, at least Cardiff have accepted they're ordinary. At home in front of Ruben all those NPL stars will be wanting to perform to try revive their dead football careers.

WPL Hopefuls 2:1 We belong in the A-League FC
Tipping the Bay as they're coming of a confidence boosting mid-week win. Is this the week they step out of the shadows of the women’s WPL team? while Dudley need to turn things around after the lacklustre performance vs New Lambton. The Bay might need to pack an extra set of shin pads, Dudley don't take losing very well.

Entertainment FC 3:3 Southy rejects FC
Bero's witches hat like defence will let them down. I'm sure the coach is chomping at the bit to sub himself on. Going out on a limb saying Cardiff will actually score goals but MAYBE (I made this up) someone else has had a whinge at Southy and come over?!?!

[PlasticFan]

Barnsley vs. Kotara

Honestly can't see Barnsley winning this, although they put up a great fight against Dudley last weekend. I would like to say 3-1 Kotara, the "young whippet" up front to get all 3. At least 1 red card.


Swansea vs. Mayfield

PlasticFan's Game of the week. Top 2 battle, best scoring record versus the best defence. Mayfields structure will have them win this, I've even heard they are buying balloons to spell out the words "Clean Sheet". 3-0 Mayfield.


Suns vs. Raymond Terrace

Raymond Terrace are horrible at the moment, and everyone's second favourite team are coming into a bit of form. Easily will be Suns by 4. 6-2 Suns.



Warners Bay vs. Dudley

Dudley will steal this win, just like they've been stealing cartons from their sponsor pub. Its going to be the closest game of the round with only a goal in it at the end. I'm expecting a goal fest, can't wait to watch. 4-3 Dudley.


Bero vs. Cardiff

Both teams to score, both teams to not defend. Keepers to have a shocker. 3-3 draw.

[TheBean]

for all those hoping for a good game from mayfield this weekend what are you on about? have they have an entertaining game in the last two seasons?
All they do is win convincingly by 3 or 4 goals against the no hopers, or shut down games for 0-0 draws against the good teams. its mourinho football, and it wins championships, even if id rather cut my eyes out than go to a game

[HonkingDonkey]

...even if id rather cut my eyes out than go to a game


On this doll, can you show me where Mayfield hurt/touched you?

[TheBean]

On this doll, can you show me where Mayfield hurt/touched you?

my eyes...from watching their games. not as bad as barnsley did from looking at their heads though

[traffic light]

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



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.

Youd deserve it. Someone organise.

[MisplacedPasses]

Youd deserve it. Someone organise.

Ahhh someones abit salty

[Chase_Me]

Long time observer, first time poster.

After coming up against Raymond Terrace this year, I certainly believe that they are top 4 contenders. They play a very possession based game, which is quite beautiful to watch. Their fullbacks aren't afraid to carry the ball into the final third, and create opportunities. I even heard one of our players say "they are the harlem globe trotters of football".

As stated earlier, they have by far the toughest initiation into ZPL in quite some years. In the first 9 weeks they have to verse:
1. Cardiff
2. Dudley
3. Kotara
4. Mayfield
5. Suns
6. Swansea
7. Barnsley
8. Warners bay
9. bero

my prediction would have them contending for the top 4, however, they will need to fulfill their potential sooner rather than later if they are to achieve this. Saturday is a big day for them!!!!

[KennysWhiteHat.]

Long time observer, first time poster.

After coming up against Raymond Terrace this year, I certainly believe that they are top 4 contenders. They play a very possession based game, which is quite beautiful to watch. Their fullbacks aren't afraid to carry the ball into the final third, and create opportunities. I even heard one of our players say "they are the harlem globe trotters of football".

As stated earlier, they have by far the toughest initiation into ZPL in quite some years. In the first 9 weeks they have to verse:
1. Cardiff
2. Dudley
3. Kotara
4. Mayfield
5. Suns
6. Swansea
7. Barnsley
8. Warners bay
9. bero

my prediction would have them contending for the top 4, however, they will need to fulfill their potential sooner rather than later if they are to achieve this. Saturday is a big day for them!!!!

I know you’re trying to take the Micky out of Raymond Terrace, but they have some legitimate excuses for their poor start to the season.

[MisplacedPasses]

I know you’re trying to take the Micky out of Raymond Terrace, but they have some legitimate excuses for their poor start to the season.

Would love to hear what they are?

[Chase_Me]

Would love to hear what they are?

Misplaced passes, if we look at the mayfield game. If terrace had of finished the 3 chances they had and mayfield had of missed 2 more chances terrace would have walked away with a point against the immortal team of last year.

I think any team would be happy to take a point away from the long ball champions.

[KennysWhiteHat.]

Would love to hear what they are?

We’ve had endless injuries and other serious complications including players missing due to not registering properly and attending funerals.

I strongly believe that a full strength Raymond Terrace will be a force to be reckoned with.

[MisplacedPasses]

We’ve had endless injuries and other serious complications including players missing due to not registering properly and attending funerals.

I strongly believe that a full strength Raymond Terrace will be a force to be reckoned with.

Let me guess someone is out this week because they crashed their car into McDonald's? :wanker:

[KennysWhiteHat.]

Let me guess someone is out this week because they crashed their car into McDonald's? :wanker:

Well we have to go through Heatherbrae so there’s actually a high risk of crashing into a fast food outlet before you start that shit mate.
If one of our players have any sort of accident I’m holding you personally responsible. Disgusting behaviour.

[KennysWhiteHat.]

Let me guess someone is out this week because they crashed their car into McDonald's? :wanker:

Call me a wanker. Pull your ****ing head in.

[traffic light]

Well we have to go through Heatherbrae so there’s actually a high risk of crashing into a fast food outlet before you start that shit mate.
If one of our players have any sort of accident I’m holding you personally responsible. Disgusting behaviour.

Ignore the misplacedsonofahoar. He must have been abused as a kid and hates the world.

[Chase_Me]

KennysWhiteHat can you confirm the rumors that terrace have a depleted back line, with none of the Grand final winning players playing?

[KennysWhiteHat.]

KennysWhiteHat can you confirm the rumors that terrace have a depleted back line, with none of the Grand final winning players playing?

Can’t confirm that mate. We have David Bruce still in, he was integral to our major and minor premiership last year and discounting him would be a disservice. Would walk into any top 4 team in the grade and the next.

We are a little thin otherwise though.

[RANGER09]

Definitely a little thinner after losing the silver fox, his shirt was getting a bit tight

[The Hacker]

We’ve had endless injuries and other serious complications including players missing due to not registering properly and attending funerals.

I strongly believe that a full strength Raymond Terrace will be a force to be reckoned with.

This is the biggest cop out on this thread this year. Every team are missing quality plays from their top squad the Terrace arent the only one. Let's all be honest here. They just aren't that good and aren't a top 4 side. They are freshly promoted be happy you aren't dead last

[Mayfield]

Swansea vs. Mayfield
3rds. 1-0
Red. Abandoned
1sts. 0-4

Best of luck to the Swansea ressies player who hurt himself.

[KennysWhiteHat.]

This is the biggest cop out on this thread this year. Every team are missing quality plays from their top squad the Terrace arent the only one. Let's all be honest here. They just aren't that good and aren't a top 4 side. They are freshly promoted be happy you aren't dead last

Don’t have time for this nonsense.

Terrace went all out today and fought hard. Managed to get a well deserved 1-0 lead against the Suns. Looked comfortably in control and very solid at the back and were unlucky not to get more.
The Suns resorted to dirty tactics and now we have a top top player at the hospital due to a horrible challenge.
Overall a very good game proud of the boys.




Shame it ended 8-1 to the Suns.

[HonkingDonkey]

They just aren't that good and aren't a top 4 side. They are freshly promoted be happy you aren't dead last

Ill fix it for you... They just aren't that good and aren't a top 4 side. They are freshly promoted and ARE dead last.

Raymond Terrace "Excuses" FC are read hot favorites to be demoted right now... they will need to jag an upset win from one of the minnows if they want to survive at this point.
Personally Id just like to say thanks to Raymond Terrace and I hoped that they enjoyed their time in the ZPL and maybe if you had stayed longer someone might miss you. Enjoy ZL1.




Would walk into any top 4 team in the grade and the next.

Conceded 18 goals in 5 games... sounds like walking onto the park is more of a challenge... only way anyone in that squad is walking into a top 4 team or a grade above is if they accidentally walk into the wrong change rooms.

[onlooker]

Suns V Terrace
3rds 4-0
Res 2-2
First 8-1

[roundballsarebetter]

Ill fix it for you... They just aren't that good and aren't a top 4 side. They are freshly promoted and ARE dead last.

Raymond Terrace "Excuses" FC are read hot favorites to be demoted right now... they will need to jag an upset win from one of the minnows if they want to survive at this point.
Personally Id just like to say thanks to Raymond Terrace and I hoped that they enjoyed their time in the ZPL and maybe if you had stayed longer someone might miss you. Enjoy ZL1.





Conceded 18 goals in 5 games... sounds like walking onto the park is more of a challenge... only way anyone in that squad is walking into a top 4 team or a grade above is if they accidentally walk into the wrong change rooms.



Lol you people biting to comments from the fresh accounts look like absolute gooses.

The fact your buying into what is being sold to you shows the moronic level of discussion that goes on in here.

But yeah keep enjoying us all by buying to the troll accounts that keep telling you how good Raymond Terrace is when they keep getting pumped each week.

[roundballsarebetter]

This is the biggest cop out on this thread this year. Every team are missing quality plays from their top squad the Terrace arent the only one. Let's all be honest here. They just aren't that good and aren't a top 4 side. They are freshly promoted be happy you aren't dead last

I posted this above and normally I wouldnt make someone read what was just put above but since you seem to bite so easily Ill repost

Lol you people biting to comments from the fresh accounts look like absolute gooses.

The fact your buying into what is being sold to you shows the moronic level of discussion that goes on in here.

But yeah keep enjoying us all by buying to the troll accounts that keep telling you how good Raymond Terrace is when they keep getting pumped each week.

[CrazyZigga]

Barnsley v Kotara
3rds 2-6
Res 1-1
1sts 0-6

[traffic light]

The Suns resorted to dirty tactics and now we have a top top player at the hospital due to a horrible challenge.
Overall a very good game proud of the boys.

The grub club culture to win at all costs seems to be the norm there. Just like their big brothers as well. You'll get a lot to back that view.

The best way is to beat them up first then theyll cry. A sad way but seems to be the only way.

[Lofty]

The terrace with more salt than Lake Eyre.

[The Hacker]

The terrace with more salt than Lake Eyre.

Sounds like no friends were made at Connelly park. Did the Terrace boys not try the Kebapi roll or the Boss Burger.

[YerMate]

The Hacker, the Suns weren't the only winners today the BOSS BURGER was as well, best canteen in the comp. The Terrace are more use to a single slice of bread with a snag and not the top shelf menu at Connolly.

[ABCDEF]

Hey guys. With the npl likely to expand next year with cooks Hill surely to go up or even other new fm teams this leaves room for some of the zone teams to come into the newfm. Which of the clubs in this league are viable of being promoted to newfm or on the road to being ready for that step up? (Facilities, players, juniors etc)

[traffic light]

The terrace with more salt than Lake Eyre.

wrong again. not from terrace or a fan at all. just facts about your grub club known by many over many years. should fold the toxic waste.

btw stop over greasing ya burgers lol

[Old School ID1]

wrong again. not from terrace or a fan at all. just facts about your grub club known by many over many years. should fold the toxic waste.

btw stop over greasing ya burgers lol

Read your posting guidelines my friend:-

2. Don't be a racist,

Ending it with lol doesn’t make the comment any less discriminatory. No place for it in today’s game, nor society in general. Enjoy the football, that’s what we’re all here for.

[MisplacedPasses]

Read your posting guidelines my friend:-

2. Don't be a racist,

Ending it with lol doesn’t make the comment any less discriminatory. No place for it in today’s game, nor society in general. Enjoy the football, that’s what we’re all here for.

Oh dear better not talk about the grease on ya burgers, it's racist :facepalm:

[Old School ID1]

Oh dear better not talk about the grease on ya burgers, it's racist :facepalm:
Called it as I saw it, totally unnecessary that’s all. We should be here to appreciate the quality of the football in this league, across all the teams. Good round of games coming up next weekend...let’s just look forward to that!

[Jardelsimage]

on a lighter note

bero v cardiff

3rd 0-3
res 4-1
1st 3-3

PS: we reckon our pulled pork burger or pulled pork loaded fries are going to smash the kebapi roll.....

[traffic light]

Read your posting guidelines my friend:-

2. Don't be a racist,

Ending it with lol doesn’t make the comment any less discriminatory. No place for it in today’s game, nor society in general. Enjoy the football, that’s what we’re all here for.

not even close muppet. No bigger ahole than false accusation. You must be salty as a member of the grub club.

You can stay away from football and join the Greens. Thats where you false outraged morons belong.

[Nou Camp]

grub club hahaha
yous all gave just as good as you got (i myself copped 2 late ones, but hey wasnt that bad get up and keep playing)
refs obvioulsy didnt seem to think games were bad, only say a few yellows handed out all day 2 of which were for back chat
need to concentrate on playing football rather than whinging on here if you going to be hanging around long term

[onlooker]

grub club hahaha
yous all gave just as good as you got (i myself copped 2 late ones, but hey wasnt that bad get up and keep playing)
refs obvioulsy didnt seem to think games were bad, only say a few yellows handed out all day 2 of which were for back chat
need to concentrate on playing football rather than whinging on here if you going to be hanging around long term

Mate can’t confirm wether the new accounts are from within the team supporters or just someone portraying themselves to be from the Terrace. But I can confirm I am and would like to thank the suns and their physio for coming on to check on not only myself but also the first grader that was injured. And offering his services. And also for having eftpos available so I could sink some tins to nullify the pain I was in.

[Lofty]

Mate can’t confirm wether the new accounts are from within the team supporters or just someone portraying themselves to be from the Terrace. But I can confirm I am and would like to thank the suns and their physio for coming on to check on not only myself but also the first grader that was injured. And offering his services. And also for having eftpos available so I could sink some tins to nullify the pain I was in.

Yeah it's hard to keep up with these new accounts, but on the pitch all games we played in good spirits. Old mate carrying on about being a grub club obviously has deeper issues.
The other guy saying that greasy burgers is racist is also off the mark there. No offence taken. We have heard much worse than that :rof:

[MisplacedPasses]

Ignore the misplacedsonofahoar. He must have been abused as a kid and hates the world.

spelling not your strong suit?


CanÂ’t confirm that mate. We have David Bruce still in. Would walk into any top 4 team in the grade and the next.

I'm not so sure, considering he's been apart of a defence thats shipped 18 goals in 5 games.

Can't wait to hear this weeks excuses

[Lofty]

Can’t confirm that mate. We have David Bruce still in, he was integral to our major and minor premiership last year and discounting him would be a disservice. Would walk into any top 4 team in the grade and the next.

We are a little thin otherwise though.

Dave is an absolute legend of a bloke. Played a few seasons with us at the Suns in ressies. Played a few games here and there in firsts, but not regularly. Probably wouldn't get a run in our firsts this year but an asset to any club purely on his character.

[PlasticFan]

Great to see Raymond Terrace found their backbone in the forum, only wish they could find it on the field.

All jokes aside but, i got 4/5 in the ZPL tipping comp. Can anyone give me a rundown of the Warners Bay/Duds game? I heard it was a cracker towards the end!

[traffic light]

Yeah it's hard to keep up with these new accounts, but on the pitch all games we played in good spirits. Old mate carrying on about being a grub club obviously has deeper issues.
The other guy saying that greasy burgers is racist is also off the mark there. No offence taken. We have heard much worse than that :rof:

Issues? is that all you have?

Only issues are when your club employ its poor thug style when you cant win at football. Stick to playing playing footy and the club doesnt get the stigma.

But still Grub Club remains. Get the banner.

[Aegon]

Who would have thought 3rd tier football in Newcastle could generate such angst?


Hey guys. With the npl likely to expand next year with cooks Hill surely to go up or even other new fm teams this leaves room for some of the zone teams to come into the newfm. Which of the clubs in this league are viable of being promoted to newfm or on the road to being ready for that step up? (Facilities, players, juniors etc)

No idea TBH.

Some of the better performing teams would have to build relationships with junior clubs or start from scratch with their own juniors this is a big step that would require a huge amount of backroom support but also training locations, coaching accreditation, the list just keeps going on.

I think a better questions is, which ZPL teams want to take the next step up?

[Premy]

Hey guys. With the npl likely to expand next year with cooks Hill surely to go up or even other new fm teams this leaves room for some of the zone teams to come into the newfm. Which of the clubs in this league are viable of being promoted to newfm or on the road to being ready for that step up? (Facilities, players, juniors etc)
Kotara, Swansea, Warnersbay, Barnsley and Raymond Terrace are the only club's in ZPL that have links to juniors.

[Aegon]

Kotara, Swansea, Warnersbay, Barnsley and Raymond Terrace are the only club's in ZPL that have links to juniors.

Bero?

[Alton]

Bero?

Cardiff are 82 metres from Cardiff Juniors

[FlatScreen]

Issues? is that all you have?

Only issues are when your club employ its poor thug style when you cant win at football. Stick to playing playing footy and the club doesnt get the stigma.

But still Grub Club remains. Get the banner.

I have been watching the Suns for the past 3 years. Well most of ZPL.

In which capacity are they grubs? I have seen a lot of interesting things in the Suns, like a 130kg winger score bombs (and great free kicks) another 100kg+ lose the ball 10 times ina row then score 4 goals (on the last weekend) but I have never seen any "grubbery"

Please enlighten us all!!!

[Chase_Me]

Kotara, Swansea, Warnersbay, Barnsley and Raymond Terrace are the only club's in ZPL that have links to juniors.

Well I think you hit the nail on the head there Premy. Given the potential that Raymond Terrace possess, and taking into consideration the number of juniors the club has, I think they would be mad not to at least ask the question.

As a wise man once said "You miss every shot you don't take".

[Premy]

Bero?
Beresfield Football Club have juniors, Beresfield United Senior Soccer Club(which plays in ZPL) do not have juniors.


Cardiff are 82 metres from Cardiff Juniors
So close, yet so far apart.

[Lofty]

I have been watching the Suns for the past 3 years. Well most of ZPL.

In which capacity are they grubs? I have seen a lot of interesting things in the Suns, like a 130kg winger score bombs (and great free kicks) another 100kg+ lose the ball 10 times ina row then score 4 goals (on the last weekend) but I have never seen any "grubbery"

Please enlighten us all!!!

I wasn’t going to waste my time with a response to him. Would be an interesting one if it came. Most of our team is too unfit and lazy to be grubby.

[Aegon]

Beresfield Football Club have juniors, Beresfield United Senior Soccer Club(which plays in ZPL) do not have juniors.


So close, yet so far apart.

Thanks for the answer. I didn't know all those clubs were affiliated with their juniors.

You'd assume Bero and Cardiff would be able to forge some connections if needed, however bureaucracy and politics would surely get involved even at this level.......

[Jardelsimage]

Thanks for the answer. I didn't know all those clubs were affiliated with their juniors.

You'd assume Bero and Cardiff would be able to forge some connections if needed, however bureaucracy and politics would surely get involved even at this level.......

to much politics for CCFC and the juniors, we tried something not to long ago, they would rather implode and fold then join with us.....
on another note who would want to go into New FM anyway, pay more fees, less prizemoney, need a budget of around 20k+ for players alone to be competitive.

[evolution]

to much politics for CCFC and the juniors, we tried something not to long ago, they would rather implode and fold then join with us......

I play for Cardiff Juniors. I know myself and pretty much everyone I play with want for there to be some sort of affiliation with City. Shame it hasn't happened as I think both sides would benefit, but I live in hope!

[Alton]

I play for Cardiff Juniors. I know myself and pretty much everyone I play with want for there to be some sort of affiliation with City. Shame it hasn't happened as I think both sides would benefit, but I live in hope!

There is the olive branch Mario !!!

[ABCDEF]

Well I think you hit the nail on the head there Premy. Given the potential that Raymond Terrace possess, and taking into consideration the number of juniors the club has, I think they would be mad not to at least ask the question.

As a wise man once said "You miss every shot you don't take".


Raymond terrace with a few slight improvements to their facility I believe would be viable to go up to a higher division. They have the juniors but would need a squad adequate to compete at a higher level. However if they applied I think they could have a decent shot at being successful.

[ABCDEF]

Thanks for the answer. I didn't know all those clubs were affiliated with their juniors.

You'd assume Bero and Cardiff would be able to forge some connections if needed, however bureaucracy and politics would surely get involved even at this level.......

I remember a couple years ago Bero were being considered to join NewFm to make it 12 teams so they mustn’t be far off and yes they do have a junior club for players.
Not mentioned is kotara who I have heard whispers that they have aspirations to go to a higher level. They recently did up nesbitt Park, if they add temporary fenceonh and seating they’d be viable for new fm (similar to New Lambton). They have tonnes of juniors and I know for a fact they would attract a lot of young NPL players living in the metro area who r struggling to make first grade and r willing to drop down to Newfm. Would be very interested in seeing kotara seriously push for this but I think some people at the club would need to really drive it and make it happen instead of just talk.

[Jardelsimage]

I remember a couple years ago Bero were being considered to join NewFm to make it 12 teams so they mustn’t be far off and yes they do have a junior club for players.
Not mentioned is kotara who I have heard whispers that they have aspirations to go to a higher level. They recently did up nesbitt Park, if they add temporary fenceonh and seating they’d be viable for new fm (similar to New Lambton). They have tonnes of juniors and I know for a fact they would attract a lot of young NPL players living in the metro area who r struggling to make first grade and r willing to drop down to Newfm. Would be very interested in seeing kotara seriously push for this but I think some people at the club would need to really drive it and make it happen instead of just talk.

Bero were there years ago, kicked out as they, if I remember wouldn't/couldn't make the postage stamp of a ground bigger or move to where the juniors play, something like that, could be wrong.
Tonnes of juniors doesn't guarantee success in the higher grades, start with a hard working committee with dedication, loads of cash and a 5 year plan at least.
by the way, why haven't you attracted these young blokes already, not much difference between ZPL and FM comp.....not saying don't go or try to go but I've been involved in the move through the ranks, its not that easy.....

[Jardelsimage]

I play for Cardiff Juniors. I know myself and pretty much everyone I play with want for there to be some sort of affiliation with City. Shame it hasn't happened as I think both sides would benefit, but I live in hope!

PM me your number , we can sit down, have a beer and I will fill you in on how it sits at the moment......or come down to No2 on Saturday when we play the Suns....

[Aegon]

How does it work with existing NL1 clubs? Do they have affiliation with the community juniors in their area?

It would seem counter productive not to.

Or do they just rely on community 12's trying out for 13's?

If the ties don't exist what is preventing a ZPL club from taking the step up and just advertising for youth tryouts from 13's - 17's? Recruit good coaches first and players will come to be coached by them. Admittedly it would take a while to become competitive

[ABCDEF]

How does it work with existing NL1 clubs? Do they have affiliation with the community juniors in their area?

It would seem counter productive not to.

Or do they just rely on community 12's trying out for 13's?

If the ties don't exist what is preventing a ZPL club from taking the step up and just advertising for youth tryouts from 13's - 17's? Recruit good coaches first and players will come to be coached by them. Admittedly it would take a while to become competitive



No a lot of NL1 teams are seperate clubs to the juniors and it is the same with Npl. A zpl club would not need juniors but rather the ability to attract juniors. That asks the question though of is the talent pool big enough in Newcastle for more junior npl/NL1 teams? From what I’ve seen no it’s not however I believe clubs such as kotara or even suns could make step up in terms of juniors. (Suns could attract magic a graders).

[ABCDEF]

Bero were there years ago, kicked out as they, if I remember wouldn't/couldn't make the postage stamp of a ground bigger or move to where the juniors play, something like that, could be wrong.
Tonnes of juniors doesn't guarantee success in the higher grades, start with a hard working committee with dedication, loads of cash and a 5 year plan at least.
by the way, why haven't you attracted these young blokes already, not much difference between ZPL and FM comp.....not saying don't go or try to go but I've been involved in the move through the ranks, its not that easy.....

I am not personally involved in kotara I am a player at an NPL club. And I have heard things before from people at my club and other clubs mentioning kotara. One player did go to kotara last year from the buds I believe I’m not sure if he is still there.
You are right it is not easy to just make the jump but all I’m saying is it is possible I believe if the clubs wanted to.

[Bulldogs 1962]

What if all clubs said no to moving to NL1, ZPL would be a stronger competition then NL1 if they take the top few teams to the NPL.
Less financial strain on clubs playing in a better comp.
What is the benefit for a club to go there

[ABCDEF]

What if all clubs said no to moving to NL1, ZPL would be a stronger competition then NL1 if they take the top few teams to the NPL.
Less financial strain on clubs playing in a better comp.
What is the benefit for a club to go there


I agree with you if they expanded NPL to 14/16 teams and combined the remaining NL1 teams with the ZPL this would be more beneficial for football in the regions. More teams in competitions means more games which is a positive. We should be playing longer seasons, here we play 20 odd games or so compared to overseas such as England where every team no matter what level is playing 30+.
NPL would be the "elite" competition and ZPL could be more social but at a competitive level with less costs. It seems to me the ZPL teams are in there because they don't want the costs of a higher division so this would be a good alternative.

[Cognitio]

Round 6 Stats & Predictions
Saturday
Cardiff (8th) vs. Suns (5th)
- Cardiff have lost both of their home games this season, failing to score in either.
- This is Cardiff’s first game against one of last year’s top 4 teams.
- Suns have scored 12 goals in their last two games.
- Suns have the league’s 3rd tightest defence, conceding 7 goals in 5 games.
Suns 4-1.
Suns have found their form and shooting boots and should win this one comfortably. Cardiff will have to tighten the defence to have any chance this week.

R. Terrace (10th) vs. Swansea (4th)
- R. Terrace have now lost their last four games.
- R. Terrace have the worst attack in the league, scoring only 4 goals.
- R. Terrace have shipped 17 goals in their last three games.
- Swansea have won both of their away games this season, scoring 4 goals in each.
- Swansea have registered a league high 10 different goals scorers.
Swansea 2-0
Terrace are in free fall and must strengthen in every department if they have any chance against the competitions second best attack.

Mayfield (1st) vs. Barnsley (9th)
- Mayfield remain the only team undefeated this season.
- Mayfield have scored 9 goals in their last two games.
- Barnsley have now lost four games in a row.
- Barnsley have the league’s worst defence, leaking 19 goals in 5 games.
- Mayfield have not conceded in either of the home games this season, while scoring seven.
Mayfield 5-0
Mayfield seem to be unbeatable. It would be a miracle if Barnsley get anything from this game.

Sunday
Dudley (2nd) vs. Bero. (6th) – Match of the Round
- Dudley have won both of their home games this season 1-0.
- Bero. are the league’s leading goal scorers, scoring 17 in 5 games.
- Dudley are now undefeated in 4 games.
Dudley 3-2
Dudley must keep on winning if their want to stay in touch with Mayfield. But free scoring surprise packets Bero may fancy themselves in this week’s match of the round.

Kotara (3rd) vs. W. Bay (7th)
- Kotara has lost both of their home games this season.
- Kotara’s C. Lattimore is the league’s outright leading goal scorer (7).
- Only 2 of Kotara’s 15 goals have come at home this season.
- W. Bay drew their first game in 25 competitive league matches going back to round 17 of the 2017 season.
- Kotara’s form has followed the format W-L-W-L-W.
Kotara 3-1
With both teams throwing up inconsistent results, this one hard to predict. For me, Kotara’s flying attack and leading goal scorer should bring them home.

[traffic light]

I have been watching the Suns for the past 3 years. Well most of ZPL.

In which capacity are they grubs? I have seen a lot of interesting things in the Suns, like a 130kg winger score bombs (and great free kicks) another 100kg+ lose the ball 10 times ina row then score 4 goals (on the last weekend) but I have never seen any "grubbery"

Please enlighten us all!!!

3yrs, wow almost forever lol. Dont even try to refute clown.


I wasn’t going to waste my time with a response to him. Would be an interesting one if it came. Most of our team is too unfit and lazy to be grubby.

He we go Lofty grub club hero. Keep up the hack. Get the Banner. Facts are out all done. Maybe Bellbird back in the day came close.

[traffic light]

PM me your number , we can sit down, have a beer and I will fill you in on how it sits at the moment......or come down to No2 on Saturday when we play the Suns....

When was the last time the tigers juniors and seniors were affiliated? 80's?

[Jardelsimage]

When was the last time the tigers juniors and seniors were affiliated? 80's?

never affiliated as far as I can remember, they have always been separate clubs.

When Cardiff was at the old soccer club, the juniors supplied ball boys, that's about as far affiliated as it got....a couple of the old super league sides(13's, 14's) played there also I think.

all this talk about CCFC is in vain anyway, we have no real asperations to rise to the FM league, as I said before too costly for shit all return, would rather play under Zone instead of the dicks at northern.....

[Jardelsimage]

He we go Lofty grub club hero. Keep up the hack. Get the Banner. Facts are out all done. Maybe Bellbird back in the day came close.[/QUOTE]

Bellbird weren't grubs on the field, Cardiff always found them a hard but fair side to play, but there banjo playing supporters behind the goals were a different setup all together….

[FlatScreen]

[QUOTE=traffic light;224578]3yrs, wow almost forever lol. Dont even try to refute clown.


You must have a very simple mind. I asked a question and you have replied with is, well, nothing. Go get a cuddle off Mummy, you need it.

[MisplacedPasses]

Our juniors hate us FC 0:5 Grub FC
I honestly think there will be a fist fight in this game. I think Suns will win the game comfortably but Cardiff will win the fight.

Excuses FC 0:4 Mid Table stayers Fc
Even with the worlds best defender Terrace don't stand a chance, poor bloke must have a sore back trying to carry the team. The former professional indonesian footballer will be way to good for the ZPL wannabes.

TheGoodTeamInGreen 1:0 TheShitTeamInGreen
Two ugly teams (the football they play and the people). Is this the week Barnsley pull their finger out? I'm not so sure, maybe if they put in a shift like they did vs Dudley they wont lose by many.

Bottlers FC 2:3 We can't defend FC
Dudley bottled it last week against a 10 man Warners Bay, the wheels are falling off for the all stars. Bero with the upset, it'll be close as bero don't defend.

One man show FC 1:2 Inconsistent FC
The only thing consistent about Warners Bay is how much their coach carries on (he's a very angry man). Tipping Kotara's speedy gonzalez to add to his tally, but bay to be fired up after last years carry on.... I hope the kotara crowd lay off the beers!

[HonkingDonkey]

No need for the details come on lads lets not over think it :P
if anyone is curious the results for the weekend will be

Round 6
Cardiff vs. Suns - Cardiff have a steady ship now but its a work in progress. 1 - 3 Suns
Raymond Terrace vs. Swansea - Raymond Terrace to get pumped again. 0 - 3
Mayfield vs. Barnsley - This is the football equivilent of Justin Hodges latest boxing match. 0 - 5 Mayfield
Dudley vs. Bero – Bero to show they have turned things around from last season but still not enough to be a contender. Dudley 2 - 0
Kotara vs. Warners Bay - Another ZPL battle of the big cats. close game, probably be interesting to watch tipping a 2-2 draw.

[Lofty]

3yrs, wow almost forever lol. Dont even try to refute clown.



He we go Lofty grub club hero. Keep up the hack. Get the Banner. Facts are out all done. Maybe Bellbird back in the day came close.

:wanker:

[MisplacedPasses]

The Suns resorted to dirty tactics and now we have a top top player at the hospital due to a horrible challenge.

Would like to hear more about this incident, was it actually a bad challenge or does old mate need toughen up abit.

[PlasticFan]

Morning All,

Round 6

Cardiff vs. Suns

This could be a cracker of a game between two potential 2020 NewFm teams. I guess this will all depend on whether Cardiff can put a shot on target because records show that if you can do it, you’re pretty guaranteed to walk away with a goal. The only game for the Suns when this hasn’t happened was against Mayfield, who can barely tie their shoelaces that week. With the NPL talent the Suns have playing for the shirt, they will get over in a very tight and carded affair.

Cardiff 2 – Suns 3

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Raymond Terrace vs. Swansea
PlasticFan’s Game of the Week

An epic showdown! You have on one side the team that no one wanted to play for at the start of the season and a club that is currently full of keyboard warriors. Terrace have something to prove this week and god forbid need to put whatever happened to them during their childhood aside and play football. Swansea are ready to bounce back after shipping a boat load of goals over the weekend. I just can’t see Terrace doing enough this week

Terrace 1 – Swansea 3

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Mayfield vs. Barnsley

Everyone loves a bit of Green on Green action. I just had a quick look at the past 4 games for the Bulldogs, conceding 17 goals and only scoring twice. Have they lost their bite? Coming up against the top of the table Tigers this week is just going to be far too difficult for them. I know they do love a challenge though. Mayfield seem to be doing well, despite the fact the ball stays in the air for 60% of the game.

Mayfield 4 – Barnsley 0

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Dudley vs. Bero

I’m pegging Bero for an upset this week, the deserve it for having to play in purple. Dudley seem to lack the confidence they had last year, despite the fact they still have no friends in the comp (or club). Bero need to ensure they get that ball away from the goal keeper though, if its in their own half they are in trouble.

Dudley 1 – Bero 2


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Kotara vs. Warners Bay

I’ve heard a few whispers this week that Warners Bay were spotted outside Kotara’s training session – a little Marcel Bielsa situation. Warners Bay will have them covered in terms of tactics, until Kotara pump it long and that young whippet upfront slaughters them, several times.

Kotara 4 – Warners Bay 0

[holding_midfield]

genuinely terrible banter attempt ^. if you're going to go to that much effort, at least make some of it funny zzz

[PlasticFan]

genuinely terrible banter attempt ^. if you're going to go to that much effort, at least make some of it funny zzz

Sorry mate, just going off the information I heard.

I'm just hoping the Kotara lads have learnt how to handle the grog over the past few months, wouldn't want anyone dropping C-Bombs this year. :thumbsup:

[KennysWhiteHat.]

Would like to hear more about this incident, was it actually a bad challenge or does old mate need toughen up abit.

Double leg break. You tell me.

[MisplacedPasses]

Double leg break. You tell me.

50/50? From behind? Late? Fell wrong?..... You're calling them grubs but won't give details for others to gather their own opinions.

[traffic light]

:wanker:

To yourself or for your mates? Stop being grubby, stick to football. You can play a good game when you want to.

Gonna break another leg accidently this week? Get the banner!

[KennysWhiteHat.]

50/50? From behind? Late? Fell wrong?..... You're calling them grubs but won't give details for others to gather their own opinions.

Shut up dickhead. It was a late challenge from behind. Went through two of our players.
Pull your ****ing head in.

[KennysWhiteHat.]

50/50? From behind? Late? Fell wrong?..... You're calling them grubs but won't give details for others to gather their own opinions.

Imagine thinking you can fall wrong and double break your leg. Tosser.

[jack_x]

Guessing nearly all teams back at training I hear Mayfield and Dudley aren't. Let's start the rumors. Anyone heard which clubs have picked up plays and who they might be


yeah , bro

[MisplacedPasses]

Imagine thinking you can fall wrong and double break your leg. Tosser.

Just trying to get the details friend, I'm sure suns have a different version of events.

[onlooker]

Terrace V Swansea
3rds 1-2
Res 1-6
1st 0-7

[Mayfield]

Mayfield vs. Barnsley
3rds 5-1
Res 0-0
1sts 9-0

[MisplacedPasses]

Terrace V Swansea
3rds 1-2
Res 1-6
1st 0-7

Wait you're saying the greatest defender in the league shipped another 7 goals?

Another quiet days in goals @onlooker??

[The Hacker]

That is 2 very one sided games

[Passtheballmate]

Wait you're saying the greatest defender in the league shipped another 7 goals?

Another quiet days in goals @onlooker??

Terrace were down to 10 men after 15 mins. 1/0 down at half time.
Flood gates opened up in the second half and they couldn’t hold Swansea out any longer. Could have been a lot more.

(Not a player, just a spectator for the day)

[onlooker]

Wait you're saying the greatest defender in the league shipped another 7 goals?

Another quiet days in goals @onlooker??

Unfortunately I broke a rib or two last week against the suns so a very quiet day for myself playing the role of third grade coach.

[Jardelsimage]

Cardiff v suns

3rds 0-4
res 4-3
1st 2-2

[Sideline]

What is going on at the suns some ordinary results of late :(

[CrazyZigga]

Kotara V WB
3rds 5-1
Res 4-0
1sts 2-0

[HonkingDonkey]

Raymond Terrace - "time to start our run at the title... for 2020 in ZL1" - 0-7

Barnsley - "This is our year, you cant beat us to relegation... hold my beer" - 0-9


A true battle of the titans for the bottom spot in the table is building up.
soon they will just straight up be scoring own goals trying to escape ZPL.

[Lofty]

What is going on at the suns some ordinary results of late :(

Haven't lost in 4 games. Weekend result wasn't ideal with a last minute penalty conceded. Results have been 2-2, 8-1, 4-1, 0-0 in the past 4 games.

[MisplacedPasses]

Can we start a poll for who we want to go down? Terrace or Barnsley?

[PlasticFan]

Can we start a poll for who we want to go down? Terrace or Barnsley?

https://linkto.run/p/TQDDKB88

[Jardelsimage]

https://linkto.run/p/TQDDKB88

WTF he said Barnsley or Terrace, don't go bringing CCFC into your argument.


you might as well have one for the most disliked team/club then, that will get the tempers flaring....

[Lofty]

https://linkto.run/p/TQDDKB88

Suns ain't going nowhere fellas and a little poll isn't going to help make your dreams come true. Enjoy your pathetic games.

[holding_midfield]

+1 vote Bero, because Pasadena

[Jardelsimage]

can someone from terrace put the results into SportsTG

[FlatScreen]

Double leg break. You tell me.

I was at that game and never saw an Ambulance/stretcher or any kind of serious incident.

I think you are telling porkies!

[MisplacedPasses]

I was at that game and never saw an Ambulance/stretcher or any kind of serious incident.

I think you are telling porkies!

Now that is interesting, I would of thought a bone breaking tackle would require an ambulance (or at least the use of a stretcher!)

Also, Onlooker claiming a '1 or 2 broken ribs' sustained vs the Suns.

Not sure what to believe!

[onlooker]

I was at that game and never saw an Ambulance/stretcher or any kind of serious incident.

I think you are telling porkies!

Can confirm the player mentioned did suffer a double break to his ankle. No ambulance was called but he did head to the hospital during the first grade game.

[onlooker]

Now that is interesting, I would of thought a bone breaking tackle would require an ambulance (or at least the use of a stretcher!)

Also, Onlooker claiming a '1 or 2 broken ribs' sustained vs the Suns.

Not sure what to believe!

Mate you don’t have to believe me if you don’t choose to. But the first grade player did break his ankle in two places as I did say i didn’t see the tackle but was sitting with him just before he left for the hospital... now in a leg cast..

And as for my ribs happy to send an X-ray that will confirm if you like. I’m not here complaining about my injury as it was a football collision between a goalkeeper and a striker. But definitely not brining it up to make the suns sound bad or dirty. As I said before was great full of the assistance the suns physio provided for me at the time.

[Aegon]

A player of ours (Not ZPL) busted his ribs in a fairly innocuous contact contesting for a ball. He played on for a while before having to go off and has now missed several weeks. Definitely possible to break bones and not know the seriousness of it at the time.

[Lofty]

So is this where we post all clubs injury updates? Should we include expected round returning to the squad?

[The Hacker]

Gee there is some hate for the Suns this week. The Terrace have played them once and are all worked up.
I went down to Dudley Sunday and watched a clinic in the second half. I tip my hat off to Bero Dudley had obviously lost someone close during the week and Bero came together and showed great respect so well done Bero.

[Lofty]

Gee there is some hate for the Suns this week. The Terrace have played them once and are all worked up.

Hate when we are winning, hate when we aren't haha. Pretty standard, but didn't realise so many want us relegated :roflz: Not sure if it's banter or genuine. Either way doesn't change anything that we do. On the field we don't have issues with anyone, it's the guys on the other side of the white line and behind their computers that seem to have the most to say.

[The Hacker]

Hate when we are winning, hate when we aren't haha. Pretty standard, but didn't realise so many want us relegated :roflz: Not sure if it's banter or genuine. Either way doesn't change anything that we do. On the field we don't have issues with anyone, it's the guys on the other side of the white line and behind their computers that seem to have the most to say.

The fiercest rivalry in all of local soccer is Suns v Dudley hands down. It's always great entertainment but when it boils down I think there is mutual respect between the 2 clubs. What has gone on the last week and a half and some of the name calling is comical. We play a sport were injuries happens. No one goes out to break someone's leg. The people that say they want the Suns relegated say it out of jealousy cause their club can't beat them.

[Lofty]

The fiercest rivalry in all of local soccer is Suns v Dudley hands down. It's always great entertainment but when it boils down I think there is mutual respect between the 2 clubs. What has gone on the last week and a half and some of the name calling is comical. We play a sport were injuries happens. No one goes out to break someone's leg. The people that say they want the Suns relegated say it out of jealousy cause their club can't beat them.

Mate most of us boys know each other off the pitch. It's great to have a competitive rivalry which has just been from the success of both clubs rather than a hatred or anything else. Not sure where the grubs comments were coming from, but yes injuries are certainly part of the game and I don't think anyone goes out to seriously injure another player and I can confidently say that's certainly the case at our club.

Hopefully the above guys can move on from the childish comments and get back to the football. Couple of exciting games this weekend with the bottom two going head to head. And the top 4 all with fairly tough away trips will be looking to extend the gap from the rest. Suns hosting an in form Swansea on Sunday will be a tough battle I'm sure with the Suns really needing a win to stay in touch with the top 4!

[Roundball Enthusiast]

Now that is interesting, I would of thought a bone breaking tackle would require an ambulance (or at least the use of a stretcher!)

Just so we're all up to date on the current policies our clubs must follow.

You are, under no circumstances, allowed to use a stretcher anymore. Clubs shouldn't even own one, because they're useless now.
If you suspect a break and the player can't/doesn't want to move. You have to call an Ambo and wait for them to arrive & suspend the game(s).

[MisplacedPasses]

It's great to have a competitive rivalry which has just been from the success of both clubs rather than a hatred or anything else.

Maybe a little jealousy on Dudley's side, they haven't had much 'success' in ZPL. #underachieve

[TheBean]

Suns: we arent a grub club

Also Suns: get two sent off against cardiff, including kicking a bloke when he is on the ground

:popcorn:

[Nou Camp]

Suns: we arent a grub club

Also Suns: get two sent off against cardiff, including kicking a bloke when he is on the ground

:popcorn:

lol okay
maybe add some further details in there
played pushed the player with his knee after being elbowed, is obviously a red card but linesman only saw that and not that it was a retalition

other red was after the whistle for having a go at the ref (which i usually dont condone) but geeez he pretty got every decision wrong that day for both teams

[TheBean]

lol okay
maybe add some further details in there
played pushed the player with his knee after being elbowed, is obviously a red card but linesman only saw that and not that it was a retalition

other red was after the whistle for having a go at the ref (which i usually dont condone) but geeez he pretty got every decision wrong that day for both teams

sorry i'll add that in.

Suns: we arent a grub club

Also Suns: get two sent off against cardiff, one for kicking a bloke on the ground as retaliation, and another for abusing a referee bad enough to get sent off, because he had a bad day (for both teams).

Gentlemen of the game, playing for the shirt :gent:

[ForeverRed]

Move on please, I’m a wee bit over this crap, let’s talk footy

[the_butcher]

Carrrrrn the Suns! Great club.

PS Barnsley to get the choccies over the terrace this weekend. Voted for the bulldogs for relegation but I think they will get up against the Raymond Terrorists. Backing Terrace to get their act together and finish above the Bulldogs come September, though.

[Kicktheball]

Jokes aside. Is this the same Terrace team as last year?

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Suns: we arent a grub club

Also Suns: get two sent off against cardiff, including kicking a bloke when he is on the ground

:popcorn:

lol warned everyone.

The more you look the more you see. Dont listen to these Suns muppets being all upset and defensive for their grubbiness. Its for others to judge.

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other red was after the whistle for having a go at the ref (which i usually dont condone) but geeez he pretty got every decision wrong that day for both teams

Telling off official is NEVER okay except from the grub club. Fold the club.

[traffic light]

Hate when we are winning, hate when we aren't haha. Pretty standard, but didn't realise so many want us relegated :roflz: Not sure if it's banter or genuine. Either way doesn't change anything that we do. On the field we don't have issues with anyone, it's the guys on the other side of the white line and behind their computers that seem to have the most to say.

Others vote for your actions. Bad luck chump.

Wonder whats on for next week? Go the spit like your sister club? or stick to low hacks?

[Roundball Enthusiast]

Jokes aside. Is this the same Terrace team as last year?

Heard a few left with the step up.
And a few joined.

[Lofty]

Others vote for your actions. Bad luck chump.

Wonder whats on for next week? Go the spit like your sister club? or stick to low hacks?

You’re a tosser. Sorry, I don’t do hide behind screen internet fights. If you want a proper discussion just ask for Lofty at Carrington on Sunday and I’ll be happy to have a chat. If not, pipe down. You’re a waste of time.

[HonkingDonkey]

Well damn! I dont look at the forums for a week and when I get back you guys are organising fist fights, I love it.
The poll had me more excited than the election, I got to at least a full blown semi, the misses was stoked.


Lets look at the best part of the week, the weekend.

Cardiff vs Dudley
Dudley are having some trouble getting their superstars to shine but will still get it over the line.
1-2 Dudley. could be a firey game, might be worth having a stickybeak.

Barnsley vs Raymond Terrace
Oh baby! Match of the round! This will most likely be the critical factor in determining who is the lucky squad that has the footballing gods take mercy on and demote them back to ZL1.
This will be a delicious dumpster fire of a match with Barnsley coming out on top. Wondering what the excuses will be. predicting the score for this game is like playing yahtzee, you just roll the dice. 3-2

The Suns vs Swansea
The current feeling is that if the Suns dont maim anyone or tell the ref to go f#$k himself (ofcourse only improve the quality of the standard of newcastle refereeing), is that this will be a good game between two teams fighting for a top 4 spot.
The suns are down a few players (red cards, lofty is happy to fill you in, see his post above) and swansea just finished dropping Raymond Terrace off at school. Swansea will take the points facing the weakned suns lineup. 1-2

Warners Bay vs Mayfield
Its just going to be Mayfield, no need to break it down or make jokes... its just, Mayfield. 0-4

Bero vs Kotara
Bero have shown some improvment this season and surprisingly to most of us have clawed their way up out of the sh!t to look like being a mid table team. It wont be enough tho, Kotara will do the same things they do every damn week that for whatever reason just keeps getting results. The game is at Bero, so as always that crap ground will be a factor, plenty of goals, with Bero's fan base the only rivial for Kotara in the hostile crowd stakes. Kotara need to get some rum into their champion this weekend and set him loose on the locals, ive predialed 0 - 0 on my phone waiting for this one. 1-4

[PlasticFan]

Afternoon ZPL Fans.

Another week another rundown, currently 8/10 in the tipping comp, pretty chuffed. Before we get into the swing of things, we had a total of 85 votes on the Relegation Poll, the results below speak for themselves;

Relegation Results
Newcastle Suns - 40% - 34 votes
Barnsley – 23% - 20 votes
Raymond Terrace – 23% - 20 votes
Cardiff – 13% - 11 votes

Into this week’s tips!

Cardiff vs Dudley
Plain and simple this entire game relies on whether Dudley decide to turn up on the day. Fairly inconsistent results from the Thistles, however they have only lost to Mayfield. They will either pump Cardiff by 3 or more or scrap out a 1-0 win against a team they believe to be below them. Cardiff did surprise like week against the Suns scrapping together a 2-2 draw however I just see Duds being too strong on the day, unfortunately for everyone else in the comp.
4-1 Dudley.

Barnsley vs Raymond Terrace
Plastic Fan’s Game of the Week.
I would imagine this game will be generating a bit of buzz around the comp as both sides seem to be in a dead heat for Relegation this year (based on results not personal preference), it would be interesting to watch just to find out how bad a game of football could be. This will either go one of two ways, a tightly contested match with a nail-biting finish or an absolute goal fest with both sides (despite one side having the one of the best full backs in the comp) conceding 3 or 4 goals each. The only thing that is for certain is, there will be red cards and someone from the crowd will have too much to drink and abuse will be hurled.
3-3 Draw



Newcastle Suns vs Swansea FC
The Suns have two things to prove this week;
1. They belong in this comp
2. They aren’t grubs
Last week we witnessed the Swans come together again after a tough week against Mayfield by pumping Terrace 7-0. The Suns will be a depleted side with the two undeserved red cards last week. Not much to say about this game except that I don’t see this going to a draw. The Swans do have some quality and I can see them scrapping by this week.
2-1 Swansea

Warners Bay vs Mayfield United
Mayfield rarely concede and Warners Bay rarely score. The proverbial long ball from the Green Tigers will simply destroy the Bay. It won’t be a whitewash though, because Mayfield fail to capitalise on most of their chances; last week was a fluke, so it will be a close game. Everyone hates playing on Sundays, and frankly I can just see it being a slow game for most parts. Should be a good crowd down at the ground though, there’s nothing else to do around town if you don’t own a boat.
2-0 Mayfield

Beresfield vs Kotara South
Kotara, easy. Long Ball, Young Whippet collects, Slots past old man in goals, Repeat.
5-0 Kotara

Looking forward to another cracking weekend.

[Cognitio]

Round 7 Stats & Predictions
Cardiff 8th vs. Dudley 2nd
- Cardiff are the only club yet to win a home game this season.
- Cardiff have the worst home record in the league, only scoring 2 goals.
- All of Dudley’s 6 goals conceded have come away from home.
- Only 4 of Dudley’s 13 points have come away from home.
- Dudley are undefeated in 5 games.
Dudley 2-0

Barnsley 10th vs. R. Terrace 9th – Match of the Round
- Both teams have lost 5 games in a row.
- Barnsley’s only win of the season came in round 1 at home.
- R. Terrace have only score 1 goal in their 3 away games.
- Barnsley have conceded 12 goals in their 3 home games, a league high.
Draw 2-2

Suns 5th vs. Swansea 3rd
- Suns are now undefeated in 4 games.
- Swansea are the league second highest goals scorers with 24.
- Swansea have the best away record in the league.
- Only 1 of Swansea’s 13 goals conceded have come on the road.
Swansea 2-1

W. Bay 6th vs. Mayfield 1st
- 7 out of the Bay’s 10 goals have come at home this season.
- The Bay lost 11-0 midweek in their FFA cup game vs. H. Olympic
- Mayfield are now undefeated in 25 competitive league games, going back to round 17, 2017.
- Mayfield’s D. Harvey is now the league’s leading goal scorer (9).
Mayfield 4-0

Bero. 7th vs. Kotara 4th
- Kotara have won all 3 of their away games this season.
- Bero are winless in 3 games.
Kotara 4-1

[underrated]

Round 7 Picks

Record 15/30 hard to pick this season

Cardiff 1-2 Dudley - I expect this to be a tough game Cardiff have been getting better each week but Dudley will prove to strong this week.

Barnsley 3-3 Terrace - Bottom of the table clash im expecting goals but canÂ’t pick a winner I expect one of these teams to be relegated at the end of the season.

Suns 1-4 Swansea - Swansea have lived up to the early season hype and I see them winning against a depleted Suns squad on Sunday, Suns been struggling all grades this season but they have the quality to turn it around.

Warners Bay 0-3 Mayfield - Mayfield are backing up there undefeated season from last year and are proving they are the best team in the comp.

Beresfield 2-5 Kotara - Kotara have the possibility of putting a 7 point gap between the top 4 with a win this week and other results going there way and I expect them to deliver and beat Beresfield.

[MisplacedPasses]

We can't win at home FC 1:1 Underachievers
How Cardiff got the least amount of votes in the recent poll I'll never know! Dudley to play bad and throw away points. Dudley's coach to abuse Cardiff, storm off without shaking hands and leave the ground without talking to the duds. He might even have a cry in the car on the way home.

Westy's dregs 0:1 ZL1 Heroes SC
Might get the Holden HQ 1 tonner out of the garage and back it up to the edge of the pitch and sink some JD tins to fit in with the locals. Combine the goals these teams have scored and they still haven't scored more than 8th placed Cardiff. This will be the worst game in the history of football.

Kick a man while he's down FC 3:2 Bali Imports FC
"I got the ball you f%$king idiot ref" is the cry carrington will hear all afternoon, When actually Suns are just kicking players whilst on the ground. If Swansea's GK could catch they'd win this one.

Olympic FC 3:3 Ugly Football FC
Mayfield are incredibile, they play the shittiest style of football known to man but somehow things go their way. Maybe theres a few favours being thrown the refs way??? After a mid week fisting the bay might actually string a few passes together, must win game for them.

Shit Ground Shit Sheds Fc 1:3 Crowd should drink light beer FC (you C#$ts)
Bero's defence is woeful (almost as bad as Terrace and Barnsley) I can't believe the coach hasn't subbed himself on yet. If you want something done right, do it your self! am i right?!?!

[ForeverRed]

We can't win at home FC 1:1 Underachievers
How Cardiff got the least amount of votes in the recent poll I'll never know! Dudley to play bad and throw away points. Dudley's coach to abuse Cardiff, storm off without shaking hands and leave the ground without talking to the duds. He might even have a cry in the car on the way home.,
Sorry but your description of the Dudley coach is a little out of line, not sure what you base your prediction of him on but you seem to me as someone that’s never played at a decent level and your struggling with it, maybe someone needs a cuddle from mum, jog on son

[MisplacedPasses]

Sorry but your description of the Dudley coach is a little out of line, not sure what you base your prediction of him on but you seem to me as someone that’s never played at a decent level and your struggling with it, maybe someone needs a cuddle from mum, jog on son

Which part mate? two of the three things ive witnessed/heard about. I don't often travel in the same car as he does so took a guess there ;)

Have a nice weekend!

[The Hacker]

Which part mate? two of the three things ive witnessed/heard about. I don't often travel in the same car as he does so took a guess there ;)

Have a nice weekend!

What have you heard enlighten us all

[EwoodPark]

Time for a change of topic....

Does anyone actually know what is happening with NPL and NL1 next year? If a ZPL club was to consider going up do they have to apply? Is there a criteria released for such application? Have applications been sort?

I find it strange that a re-structure is to occur for 2020 yet half way through the 2019 season there has been next to no direction given from NNSWF. Or have i missed it?

[Chewyonyaboot]

Round 7 Picks

Record 15/30 hard to pick this season

Be interesting to see a little ZPL tipping comp

[Chewyonyaboot]

We can't win at home FC 1:1 Underachievers
How Cardiff got the least amount of votes in the recent poll I'll never know! Dudley to play bad and throw away points. Dudley's coach to abuse Cardiff, storm off without shaking hands and leave the ground without talking to the duds. He might even have a cry in the car on the way home.

Westy's dregs 0:1 ZL1 Heroes SC
Might get the Holden HQ 1 tonner out of the garage and back it up to the edge of the pitch and sink some JD tins to fit in with the locals. Combine the goals these teams have scored and they still haven't scored more than 8th placed Cardiff. This will be the worst game in the history of football.

Kick a man while he's down FC 3:2 Bali Imports FC
"I got the ball you f%$king idiot ref" is the cry carrington will hear all afternoon, When actually Suns are just kicking players whilst on the ground. If Swansea's GK could catch they'd win this one.

Olympic FC 3:3 Ugly Football FC
Mayfield are incredibile, they play the shittiest style of football known to man but somehow things go their way. Maybe theres a few favours being thrown the refs way??? After a mid week fisting the bay might actually string a few passes together, must win game for them.

Shit Ground Shit Sheds Fc 1:3 Crowd should drink light beer FC (you C#$ts)
Bero's defence is woeful (almost as bad as Terrace and Barnsley) I can't believe the coach hasn't subbed himself on yet. If you want something done right, do it your self! am i right?!?!

You and the bloke with the stats (cognito) are the life of this forum keep it up plz

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We can't win at home FC 1:1 Underachievers
Westy's dregs 0:1 ZL1 Heroes SC
Kick a man while he's down FC 3:2 Bali Imports FC
Olympic FC 3:3 Ugly Football FC
Shit Ground Shit Sheds Fc 1:3 Crowd should drink light beer FC (you C#$ts)


behind the comedy is a fair bit of fact

[onlooker]

Barnsley V Terrace
3rds 4-1
Res 1-1
1st 0-5

[HonkingDonkey]

Barnsley V Terrace
1st 0-5

Well, no one expected that.
Anyone at this game what to give us an enjoyable recount of the proceedings?

[KennysWhiteHat.]

Well, no one expected that.
Anyone at this game what to give us an enjoyable recount of the proceedings?

Everyone expected that if they’ve got half a brain. Raymond Terrace have been playing well all year they’ve just been a bit unlucky they’ve always been contenders for the top four and today really proved it.

I think they’ll be a force to be reckoned with and after they beat Bero and Warner’s Bay they should be within a pint of top four and Cardiff are easily the worst team I’ve seen in my decades of coaching.

Barnsley had a few good players. Quality left back who really put in a shift and was unlucky to be turned inside out 9 or 10 times. He even made a tackle late in the game. Their striker James nearly scored too and if he was a bit closer than 5 yards out may have converted.

Overall I think Raymond Terrace are a genuine chance of top four.

[The Hacker]

Everyone expected that if they’ve got half a brain. Raymond Terrace have been playing well all year they’ve just been a bit unlucky they’ve always been contenders for the top four and today really proved it.

I think they’ll be a force to be reckoned with and after they beat Bero and Warner’s Bay they should be within a pint of top four and Cardiff are easily the worst team I’ve seen in my decades of coaching.

Barnsley had a few good players. Quality left back who really put in a shift and was unlucky to be turned inside out 9 or 10 times. He even made a tackle late in the game. Their striker James nearly scored too and if he was a bit closer than 5 yards out may have converted.

Overall I think Raymond Terrace are a genuine chance of top four.

You will be opening comedy fest with material like that. Terrace will win maybe 4 games all year let alone make the top 4. Their lucky they Barnsley twice in a year

[HonkingDonkey]

Everyone expected that if they’ve got half a brain
You are 100% correct and I will not disagree with you on that one. Anyone with half a brain would definitely have been backing Raymond Terrace.


Cardiff are easily the worst team I’ve seen
Kenny you are on fire tonight! They are the worst team, well the poll said the suns but what would people know.


Overall I think Raymond Terrace are a genuine chance of top four.
That is probably were we disagree. I mean maybe if you were dropped on your head at birth you'd believe this... but you do you Mr half a brain.
Only way Raymond Terrace finish in the top 4 is if the ladder was drawn up and stuck to a wall, then fell off and landed upsidedown... then maybe Raymond Terrace would be looking at 1st or 2nd and that top four spot.
Id be be focusing on just not finishing last...



Thanks for the match review tho, it was enjoyable and made me smile. You ticked all the boxes tonight.
Id love to hear the game from Barnsley's point of view.

[Jardelsimage]

Everyone expected that if they’ve got half a brain. Raymond Terrace have been playing well all year they’ve just been a bit unlucky they’ve always been contenders for the top four and today really proved it.

I think they’ll be a force to be reckoned with and after they beat Bero and Warner’s Bay they should be within a pint of top four and Cardiff are easily the worst team I’ve seen in my decades of coaching.

Barnsley had a few good players. Quality left back who really put in a shift and was unlucky to be turned inside out 9 or 10 times. He even made a tackle late in the game. Their striker James nearly scored too and if he was a bit closer than 5 yards out may have converted.

Overall I think Raymond Terrace are a genuine chance of top four.

kennytwoheadedhatwearer you are a knob, Cardiff the worst team in decades, are we going on the 1st round result, you won 2-1, stop trying to deflect the shit going your way.
Terrace come on here with big statements and you get a tad upset when others pull you up for it, grow the **** up...

as for todays results and yes Dudley did us over, no excuses had a good 1st half then played like shit.
3rds 2--2
reg 1--2
1st 1--5

did hear Dudleys coach wouldn't shake hands after the game, to busy celebrating the win.

[Mayfield]

W. Bay vs. Mayfield
3rds 2-1
Res. 2-4
1sts. 1-3

[Nou Camp]

Suns vs Swansea
1st 2-1
Res 0-1
3rds 1-1

[The Hacker]

Suns vs Swansea
1st 2-1
Res 0-1
3rds 1-1

The Suns are back just in time for the grudge match against Dudley next Sunday. Connolly park will be worth a look

[United FC]

The Suns are back just in time for the grudge match against Dudley next Sunday. Connolly park will be worth a look

It never fails to disappoint, ever

[onlooker]

It never fails to disappoint, ever

Yes another new member to the forum, I hope you are as exciting as all the other new members we have had this year.
They have got plenty of fish on their lines so far. Hope you’re up to the task!!

[CrazyZigga]

Bero v Kotara
3rds 0-4
Res 1-6
1sts 1-0

[Retro Jet]

Holy snappin' ducks#!t batman.
I'm coming here more often!

With limited NewySports action atm, ZPL's where it's at baaaaabbbbyyyy!

[The Hacker]

Bero v Kotara
3rds 0-4
Res 1-6
1sts 1-0

What happened in first

[Local Rules]

What happened in first

Kotara got beat. I thought it was obvious

[PlasticFan]

Really got screwed over in the tips this week only 2/5!

As a result - i'm pissed so it's time for a new poll - https://linkto.run/p/LZ9P9W9P

[TheBean]

Really got screwed over in the tips this week only 2/5!

As a result - i'm pissed so it's time for a new poll - https://linkto.run/p/LZ9P9W9P

this is tough. Kotara were very annoying last year when it seemed like they had about 15 blokes on here celebrating being the worlds best team halfway through the season, but theyve really piped down this season and recognise they are just a mid table nothing team with some young players.

Meanwhile I've never really disliked suns, always entertaining players who score some great goals. But this season any game ive watched they all just never shut up when it comes to whinging at the ref, opposition and especially their own players - honestly never seen a team in-fight so much. No doubt they are all great mates and its no worries off the field, just annoys me personally. Also no denying theres been quite a few games this season with red cards and injured opposition players.

Still would hate to have them out of the league just due to the quality recruits they get, and because dudley v suns is the best fixture in the league. voting for them though cos this season they are annoying AF. maybe its got something to do with learning to defend this year?

[YerMate]

What's with all this hatred towards the Suns.
Probably one of the most entertaining teams in the comp, they don't whinge and whine any different to others when a decision doesn't go their way, oh and the best canteen as well.
THAT BOSS BURGER IS A MUST.

[TheBean]

no arguments there mate, great canteen and some brilliant players. agree to disagree that they dont whinge/whine any different to the others

[The Hacker]

no arguments there mate, great canteen and some brilliant players. agree to disagree that they dont whinge/whine any different to the others

I agree canteen is top shelf, some brilliant players. Pitch is a goat track and my god they whinge and complain probably same as other teams to the ref but then between each other takes them to the top of the whinging pile

[YerMate]

I agree canteen is top shelf, some brilliant players. Pitch is a goat track and my god they whinge and complain probably same as other teams to the ref but then between each other takes them to the top of the whinging pile

Yer the pitch is bad, I’ve spoken to one of the guys from their committee and he said, council won’t let them do anything to improve it. I’d have to agree they do tend to whinge and whine between each other but Christ again no different to other teams. Still have to agree one of the most entertaining teams. can’t wait to watch the grudge match on Sunday.
Tipping SUNS in a thriller and payback for FFA Cup 3-1

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Yer the pitch is bad, I’ve spoken to one of the guys from their committee and he said, council won’t let them do anything to improve it. I’d have to agree they do tend to whinge and whine between each other but Christ again no different to other teams. Still have to agree one of the most entertaining teams. can’t wait to watch the grudge match on Sunday.
Tipping SUNS in a thriller and payback for FFA Cup 3-1

Seeing you have a soft spot for your boys is not a reliable source. Bitching and moaning to the ref but trying all the "illegal" tricks to win is the usual bitchfest there.

Grub on.

[FlatScreen]

Seeing you have a soft spot for your boys is not a reliable source. Bitching and moaning to the ref but trying all the "illegal" tricks to win is the usual bitchfest there.

Grub on.

But your completely "unbiased" opinion is the saving grace of this forum?


Back to real talk. Mayfield has certainly stepped up their game. With the goals scored and solid defence, I have found them great to watch this year.

Dudley are probably the biggest disappointment so far. They just don't seem their usual dominant selves.

[The Hacker]

But your completely "unbiased" opinion is the saving grace of this forum?


Back to real talk. Mayfield has certainly stepped up their game. With the goals scored and solid defence, I have found them great to watch this year.

Dudley are probably the biggest disappointment so far. They just don't seem their usual dominant selves.

Dudley are running 2nd and lost one game and have scored 10 goals in the last 2 games. Not sure they are the biggest disappointment.

[TheBean]

its a bit like man city and liverpool in the prem. Dudley have been having great results, but they look worse by comparison cos mayfield have been unbelievable. not quite as ugly to watch this season in my opinion either. second round should be interesting, cos dudley/kotara/suns will be so much more up for taking points off them

[PlasticFan]

Dudley are running 2nd and lost one game and have scored 10 goals in the last 2 games. Not sure they are the biggest disappointment.

I believe its because the 5 weeks at the start of the season they only scored 10 goals. They should be dominating teams like Bero & Cardiff with their quality. but 1-0 win against Barnsley....

[The Hacker]

I believe its because the 5 weeks at the start of the season they only scored 10 goals. They should be dominating teams like Bero & Cardiff with their quality. but 1-0 win against Barnsley....

If you win 1-0 or 9-0 you still only get 3 points. Maybe Barnsley had a good day or Dudley were missing players who knows they also pumped 5 past Swansea. 10 goals in 5 games I think most teams would take that . The biggest disappointment is the Terrace after the pre season chest beating

[MisplacedPasses]

The biggest disappointment is the Terrace after the pre season chest beating

C'mon mate!

Didn't you know
Raymond Terrace have been playing well all year theyÂ’ve just been a bit unlucky

OR
theyÂ’ll be a force to be reckoned with and after they beat Bero and WarnerÂ’s Bay they should be within a pint of top four and Cardiff are easily the worst team IÂ’ve seen in my decades of coaching.

I'm thinking Kenny has only coached under 6's up until now! Could also be a case of having a few too many billies.

EDIT - Also think other teams are to rough for Raymond Terrace. They're out there to have fun everyone, Take it easy on em!

[HonkingDonkey]

Round 8 Get around it girls! yeeha!

Swansea vs Barnsley
Swansea running third, maybe they have finished the infighting and hair pulling and got down to playing football.
Barnsley lost at home to Raymond Terrace and I am surprised after that didnt retire from playing football, I dont see Barnsley turning their form around in one week.
Swansea 4:0.

Raymond terrace vs Warners Bay
Raymond Terrace will continue to talk about making the top 4, they beat Barnsley, now nothing can stop them. "Come on boys! our run starts now!" ... except it doesnt, welcome back to the losers circle.
Warners Bay 0:2

Mayfield vs Bero
Bero has been having a bar lifting season, scoring goals, snaging wins well above expectations... They have their eyes locked on the most improved trophy and no one will stop them from reaching their dreams.
Their defence (not the worst) lets in more goals than they can rack up on that tiny field they call home. Mayfield, who? ... will be the talk in the Bero camp as they pull their best efforts to talk up their chances of taking the points.
The dressing sheds at Mayfield better have a nice big mirror so Bero can do their best Cool runnings impersonation, "I see Pride, I see Power, I see some bad ass mothers who don't take no crap off of nobody!"... except Mayfield, 4:0.

Suns vs Dudley
One of those moments in your life when people will be looking back and saying, where were you when the Suns played Dudley.
Underachieving Dudley to take on the Suns at fortress Grub. The Suns have got a couple of ok/decent results over the last few weeks but this will be the test.
Everyone rises the intensity a little for the big games of the season, Will Dudley? or will they continue to crumble at the edges and bathe in the lukewarm waters of mediocrity.
Suns 2:1.

Kotara vs Cardiff
No one will be at this game everyone will be at the Suns vs Dudley, even the lads playing would probably rather be there.
Another battle of the Tigers, ZPL, home of the big cats. Cardiff will have their best shot at knocking Kotara over with sonic the hedgehog riding the pine. Kotara will stick to the game plan tho... what else do they do? will most likely still get a goal. Cardiff after their embarassing loss last week, will be like that wasps nest you found last summer, one minute your just cutting some edges and then your getting mauled by a bunch of tiny flying demons... flying demons that score goals!
1 - 2 Cardiff.

[FlatScreen]

Round 8 Get around it girls! yeeha!

Swansea vs Barnsley
Swansea running third, maybe they have finished the infighting and hair pulling and got down to playing football.
Barnsley lost at home to Raymond Terrace and I am surprised after that didnt retire from playing football, I dont see Barnsley turning their form around in one week.
Swansea 4:0.

Raymond terrace vs Warners Bay
Raymond Terrace will continue to talk about making the top 4, they beat Barnsley, now nothing can stop them. "Come on boys! our run starts now!" ... except it doesnt, welcome back to the losers circle.
Warners Bay 0:2

Mayfield vs Bero
Bero has been having a bar lifting season, scoring goals, snaging wins well above expectations... They have their eyes locked on the most improved trophy and no one will stop them from reaching their dreams.
Their defence (not the worst) lets in more goals than they can rack up on that tiny field they call home. Mayfield, who? ... will be the talk in the Bero camp as they pull their best efforts to talk up their chances of taking the points.
The dressing sheds at Mayfield better have a nice big mirror so Bero can do their best Cool runnings impersonation, "I see Pride, I see Power, I see some bad ass mothers who don't take no crap off of nobody!"... except Mayfield, 4:0.

Suns vs Dudley
One of those moments in your life when people will be looking back and saying, where were you when the Suns played Dudley.
Underachieving Dudley to take on the Suns at fortress Grub. The Suns have got a couple of ok/decent results over the last few weeks but this will be the test.
Everyone rises the intensity a little for the big games of the season, Will Dudley? or will they continue to crumble at the edges and bathe in the lukewarm waters of mediocrity.
Suns 2:1.

Kotara vs Cardiff
No one will be at this game everyone will be at the Suns vs Dudley, even the lads playing would probably rather be there.
Another battle of the Tigers, ZPL, home of the big cats. Cardiff will have their best shot at knocking Kotara over with sonic the hedgehog riding the pine. Kotara will stick to the game plan tho... what else do they do? will most likely still get a goal. Cardiff after their embarassing loss last week, will be like that wasps nest you found last summer, one minute your just cutting some edges and then your getting mauled by a bunch of tiny flying demons... flying demons that score goals!
1 - 2 Cardiff.

hahahaha well played, best one yet! Although I see Kotara getting the chocolates this week!

[PlasticFan]

Afternoon ZPL Fans.
Looking to bounce back from last week, honestly still can’t believe the results, I’m still gutted. I’m trying a different tactic this week, the battle of the mascots; surely this will work.

Swansea vs Barnsley
have you ever seen a fight between a Swan and a Bulldog? I have. Swans can be a real asshole at times, biting, scratching, squawking loudly, pulling your shirt; a pretty accurate description of the squad I’ve seen play this year. Compare that to a dog that is known for being lazy, oversized and has difficulty breathing; also a fairly accurate representation. Pitting these two animals against each other can only result in the Swan pecking he hell out of the Bulldog until it decides to slowly tuck its tail between its leg and run home.
Swansea 5 – Barnsley 0

Raymond Terrace vs Warners Bay
I had to google what Raymond Terraces mascot was, apparently, it’s a Lion. So, we have a young lion cub, beating its own chest, trying to take on a Panther. Lions can be seen as dominating; they are the King of Africa. However, the Lionesses seem to have more bite to them than what the Lions do, Lions just lay around most of the time in the sun and roar abuse at anyone that has an internet connection. Panthers however are tricky and cunning and sometimes pink. I would say due to tracking skills a Panther would be able to take down a Lion; its also slightly faster. Doesn’t pack the same punch though. It’s a tough won. I’ll go with my gut.
Raymond Terrace 1 – Warners Bay 2

Mayfield vs Bero
When an Eagle is within its natural habitat it is a dangerous bird of prey; it doesn’t require a large nest to get the job done. Its all about waiting and watching and striking just at the right time. However just imagine that same eagle has an injured wing and is currently on the ground, screaming for help as 11 tigers slowly surround it. That to be honest is how I see this going down.
Mayfield 4 – Bero 0

Suns vs Dudley
First and foremost; Thistle, Really? Out of the thousands of species of animals you could have picked your club decided” you know what, we are a prickly weed”. My god they could not have hit the nail on the head harder. A spot-on description, prickly, annoying things that just won’t go away. Everyone hates them but we just don’t know why. Combat that with Newcastle Suns who have decided that the… sun best represents them. Honestly, at what point did someone at the club decide that the entire universe revolves around them. Putting these two things against each other, you have a weed versus the ACTUAL FCUKING SUN. With no cloud coverage and minimal rain forecast I can’t see any other winner.
Suns 2 – Dudley 1


Kotara vs Cardiff
This game is a little tiger on tiger action. However, we have a bunch of old Tigers versus another bunch of Tigers without their leader, can’t split them. Could seriously go either way but I think it’s a fight to the death where nobody wins.

Kotara 1 – Cardiff 1

[Lofty]

That was a good arvo read PlasticFan. Good to see the forum coming back to life. Good luck with your tips this week!

[Cognitio]

Round 8 Stats & Predictions
Saturday
Swansea 4th vs. Barnsley 10th
- Only 3 of Swansea’s 12 points have come at home this season.
- 12 of Swansea’s 15 goals conceded this season have come at home.
- Swansea are the league’s second top goal scorers with 24.
- Barnsley have now lost 6 games in a row.
- Barnsley have only score 1 goal in their 3 away games.
- Barnsley have conceded 20 goals in their last 3 games.
Swansea 4-1

R. Terrace 8th vs. W. Bay 7th
- Terrace have the league’s second worst defence (25).
- Terrace have the league’s second worst attack (9).
- Only 3 of W. Bay’s 11 goals have been scored away from home.
- W. Bay games have averaged the lowest goals per game in the league (3.8 goals per game).
W. Bay 2-0

Mayfield 1st vs. Bero. 6th
- Mayfield are the form team of the league, winning their last 4 games in a row.
- Mayfield have the league’s best attack (27) and defence (2).
- Mayfield are yet to concede a goal at home this season.
- Only 3 of Bero’s 10 points have come on the road this season.
Mayfield 3-0

Sunday
Suns 5th vs Dudley 2nd – Match of the Round
- Dudley won the FFA cup match between these team during pre-season 5-2.
- Dudley are undefeated in 6 games, while Suns are undefeated in 4.
- 11 of the Suns 18 goals have been scored at home.
- All 7 of Dudley’s goals conceded have come on the road.
Draw 1-1

Kotara 4th vs. Cardiff 9th
- Only 3 of Kotara’s 12 points have come at home this season.
- Only 4 of Kotara’s 17 goals have come at home this season.
- 4 of Cardiff’s 5 points this season have come on the road.
- Cardiff are winless in their last 4 games, second last on the form table.
Kotara 3-1

[KennysWhiteHat.]

Afternoon ZPL Fans.
Looking to bounce back from last week, honestly still can’t believe the results, I’m still gutted. I’m trying a different tactic this week, the battle of the mascots; surely this will work.

Swansea vs Barnsley
have you ever seen a fight between a Swan and a Bulldog? I have. Swans can be a real asshole at times, biting, scratching, squawking loudly, pulling your shirt; a pretty accurate description of the squad I’ve seen play this year. Compare that to a dog that is known for being lazy, oversized and has difficulty breathing; also a fairly accurate representation. Pitting these two animals against each other can only result in the Swan pecking he hell out of the Bulldog until it decides to slowly tuck its tail between its leg and run home.
Swansea 5 – Barnsley 0

Absolutely terrible assessment as per mate, expect nothing less from you.

Swansea vs Barnsley. A swan will almost always be killed by a dog. Here are a few examples.
https://au.news.yahoo.com/outrage-after-dog-owner-orders-pet-to-attack-swans-213216067.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAA-DoK7AGnfM-XbxQsCLPQrU9q3sDWm4BoRXli0_iuTD625lf9soYh5nbtNYc8n UAqvoL7Ohdzcax6LhSRLmf8hzJ9l7an2pwlZyYKaS3GWuPRVFl 3mw2-QziLJUE_u2LXM6_A8nSQZYajUFJ1CYGHyj-Q3n3vGrM5hhkei8LYM1
https://www.abc.net.au/radio/melbourne/programs/mornings/dog-kills-albert-park-lake-swans/10370236
https://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/live-afl-round-1-western-bulldogs-v-sydney-swans/news-story/18753afe202d4072eb941608605528e9

Although the left back at Barnsley does fit your description; lazy, has trouble breathing, ginger and overweight (most likely with a metabolic disease of some sort).


Raymond Terrace vs Warners Bay
I had to google what Raymond Terraces mascot was, apparently, it’s a Lion. So, we have a young lion cub, beating its own chest, trying to take on a Panther. Lions can be seen as dominating; they are the King of Africa. However, the Lionesses seem to have more bite to them than what the Lions do, Lions just lay around most of the time in the sun and roar abuse at anyone that has an internet connection. Panthers however are tricky and cunning and sometimes pink. I would say due to tracking skills a Panther would be able to take down a Lion; its also slightly faster. Doesn’t pack the same punch though. It’s a tough won. I’ll go with my gut.
Raymond Terrace 1 – Warners Bay 2

Here again we can see a Lion easily beating a panther https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X9p56wSzsPA
Lions are also not known for chest beating. Your gut is wrong and I recommend seeing a gastroenterologists


Mayfield vs Bero
When an Eagle is within its natural habitat it is a dangerous bird of prey; it doesn’t require a large nest to get the job done. Its all about waiting and watching and striking just at the right time. However just imagine that same eagle has an injured wing and is currently on the ground, screaming for help as 11 tigers slowly surround it. That to be honest is how I see this going down.
Mayfield 4 – Bero 0

Actually Eagles do have quite large nests. "A typical bald eagle nest (eyrie) will range from 1.8 to 3 meters (6-10 feet) in diameter and about 1.8 to 3 meters (6 to 10 feet) high." http://eaglenature.com/eagle_facts.php
The injured wing analogy doesn't apply here as I have good intel saying that Bero's wingers are fully fit. If you said an eagle with an injured stiker or an injured centre mid, that would have made more sense.


Suns vs Dudley
First and foremost; Thistle, Really? Out of the thousands of species of animals you could have picked your club decided” you know what, we are a prickly weed”. My god they could not have hit the nail on the head harder. A spot-on description, prickly, annoying things that just won’t go away. Everyone hates them but we just don’t know why. Combat that with Newcastle Suns who have decided that the… sun best represents them. Honestly, at what point did someone at the club decide that the entire universe revolves around them. Putting these two things against each other, you have a weed versus the ACTUAL FCUKING SUN. With no cloud coverage and minimal rain forecast I can’t see any other winner.
Suns 2 – Dudley 1

The light from the sun takes eight minutes to reach Earth and although many of the Suns players have their own gravitational pull, they also take about eight minutes to react to things (NASA) https://sunearthday.nasa.gov/2007/locations/ttt_sunlight.php. Thistles also thrive on sunlight and need it to grow (Schumann, Paul, Melzer, Dörmann, & Jahns, 2017) https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5413563/


Kotara vs Cardiff
This game is a little tiger on tiger action. However, we have a bunch of old Tigers versus another bunch of Tigers without their leader, can’t split them. Could seriously go either way but I think it’s a fight to the death where nobody wins.
Kotara 1 – Cardiff 1

Cardiff are shit.

I suggest a little more research for your next posts mate, you're starting to just look silly now.

[HonkingDonkey]

you're starting to just look silly now.

@PlasticFan don't you look quite the fool, you thought you were havin a lark aye... you got the ducks guts a bit iffy and now Kenny is saying you're proper daft. I bet your right red in the face.

[PlasticFan]

@PlasticFan don't you look quite the fool, you thought you were havin a lark aye... you got the ducks guts a bit iffy and now Kenny is saying you're proper daft. I bet your right red in the face.

Sorry lads, I just need some time to grieve. I'm not sure if i'm going to be able to post again on here. :blush:

[Jardelsimage]

Cardiff are shit.

I suggest a little more research for your next posts mate, you're starting to just look silly now.[/QUOTE]

oh Kennytwoheadedhatwearer, you are a knob still, once again trying to deflect the shit flying your way, we at Cardiff haven't jumped on here and spruiked any greatness for season 2019, unlike you.
Staying up and rebuilding is our aim this year, but when I have to open the forum up and see the dribble coming out of your mouth, it just makes me think how shit we have been, played in ZPL or ID1's (albeit a bit lucky one year) since around 2002, what about the terrace?

A question to you, so is this the terrace side that actually stays in zpl for more than 3/4 years or drops down when you run out of money again? because we all know how you like to spend money, or has this been passed onto little Kenny....

and on the looking silly side, what all your mirrors broken.....