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2005/2006 - Newsletter 10 (27 November 2005)

IT’S BETTER TO BURN OUT THAN TO FADE AWAY



All of world football, WSFFL Co-ordinator Central included, has been saddened by the death of the one and only George Best, who passed away last Friday of multiple organ failure after a lengthy illness, aged 59. As with so many geniuses, his talent came at a price, the demon drink finally catching up with him and contributing to his untimely demise. However, we should all remember him in his pomp, as pictured left, gliding effortlessly down the wing in the red of Manchester United, a shooting star shining twice as bright but half as long.

Rest in peace, George Best.




YOU SCUMBAG, YOU MAGGOT, YOU CHEAP LOUSY FAGGOT


While Final Fantasy XI boss Ceri was off-duty delivering Swindon’s newest Robyn (see “Shorts” for more info), that absolute bounder Sheriff took full advantage by shredding Ceri’s team 5-0. Goals from Lampard, Sun Jihai, Ridgewell, Ferreira and a first for “The Duke”, Nathan Ellington, came tumbling out of the can of whoop-ass opened up by that dastardly fiend Sheriff, to send Boston Rock FC back to top spot in the league. This also came courtesy of Claymore Athletic FC’s 2-1 win over previous leaders Trusted By Millions, goals from Claymores’ twin terrors Rooney and Henry putting Beef’s recent good run to the, ahem, sword.


Real Muppets continue their own impressive recent run by beating San Dimas 3-2, with goals from Viduka, Cygan and the returning Gary Neville, to lift themselves to 3rd. Fred West, previous 3rd place incumbents, slip down to 4th following a 3-1 reverse by Thommo’s Titans. Van Persie and McBride (2) goals give Pete an impressive win, which nets him the POTW half a million. Well done Thommo!

Eleven Imaginary Boys are back on the right track to 5th, as they overcome the Dead Parrots 2-1, featuring big Summer signing Edgar Davids’ first goal for Prov. Claymore’s win lifts the defending Champions ominously into 6th slot, only 8 points off the pace at this early stage.

York’s Returning Glory remain in the basement slot following a 2-0 defeat by Prettier Than You, goals from N’Gotty and Aaron Hughes ending Rachel’s recent rocky run. Mega Buck Bandits win the other basement battle, leaving the 22 Legged Groove Machine in 15th place with a 2-1 win. And finally, Aardvark Abacus resist a brave late charge from Nil Satis to hold out for a 3-2 win, late goals from O’Shea and Yobo ultimately proving futile for Paul’s team.


TRANSFER NEWS


Player                                     From                                       To                               Fee

Szilard Nemeth (A)                Pool                             Thommo’s Titans                    £500K
Jay Bothroyd (A)                    Pool Cooling Down (sole bid)   Thommo’s Titans     £500K
Andy Gray (A)                      Prettier Than You       Pool                                         £250K
Eirik Bakke (M)                    Prettier Than You       Pool                                         £250K
Lee Croft (M)                         Pool                             Prettier Than You                   £500K
Jinichi Inamoto (M)                Pool                             Prettier Than You                   £500K

Don’t forget that the players highlighted are now subject to the pool “cooling off” period, Any managers interested in buying them can bid until close of play Saturday 3 December 2005, after which time they go into the pool proper and are readily available. All bids to me please.


THE FF£100,000 QUESTION

Which English football team did George Best support as a boy?

Answers to me by close of play Saturday 3 December 2005. As usual, first correct one out of the metaphorical hat gets the dosh.

Chelsea has registered the most 1-0 victories in the history of the Premiership, with 67. Manchester United are next up with 64; Arsenal are 3rd with 60. Just out of interest, Southampton have been on the receiving end of most 1-0 games - with 58 losses by the single goal scored.


THE FF£100,000 QUESTION (continued)

One correct reply from Clive, so the £100,000 cash goes to Claymore Athletic FC. Well done Clive-lad!

Wrong ‘uns from Peej (Manchester United), Ryan (Everton) and Rachel (Liverpool). No-one went for what I thought was the most obvious one, namely Arsenal.


SHORTS

·      Just in case you didn’t get the full skinny from my mention earlier on; Final Fantasy XI boss Ceri gave birth to a healthy baby girl last Wednesday 23rd at 3 a.m.. The new arrival weighs in at 5lb 4oz and is called Robyn Lily, no doubt reflecting Ceri and dad Dave’s STFC and Swindon Robins’ speedway interest. WSFFL Co-ordinator Central would like to offer its’ heartiest congratulations to Ceri and Mega Buck boss Dave, particularly with Robyn being the first Bevan to arrive on time…!
·      One arrival, one departure; Nil Satis Nisi Optimum boss Paul Saleh has ensured another lengthy away trip for WSFFL bosses by moving his team and family to Bridgewater. This is a work-related relocation, and I understand that, happily, Paul still intends to continue in WSFFL. I’ll send out Paul’s new e-mail details as soon as he furnishes me with them.
·      There may be a few unbeaten records in this short (for WSFFL, anyway) November, but to my mind the most impressive was that of Mega Buck Bandits. Bottom and winless at the outset of the month, Dave’s team put together an unbeaten November, including 2 wins and a creditable draw against San Dimas, to lift himself to 14th place. For his efforts, Dave Bevan of Mega Buck Bandits wins the November 2005 Manager of the Month £250,000. New dad too. Not a bad month, all in all, MC lad!





WSFFL RESULTS;

Week 9, W/E 26 November 2005



Eleven Imaginary Boys                         2-1     The Dead Parrots

Davids                                                     (1)      Harewood
Hyypia                                                                                                            36,207

Mega Buck Bandits                               2-1     22 Legged Groove Machine

Fabregas                                                  (1)      Kanu
McCulloch                                                                                                      22,611

Nil Satis Nisi Optimum                         2-3     Aardvark Abacus

Yobo                                                        (3)      Upson
O’Shea                                                               Lauren
                                                                           Robbie Keane                       30,023

Prettier Than You                                 2-0     York’s Returning Glory

Aaron Hughes
N’Gotty                                                                                                           27,041

San Dimas High School                        2-3     Real Muppets
Steven Davis                                           (2)      Viduka
Yakubu                                                              Cygan
                                                                           Gary Neville                         32,442

Thommo’s Titans                                  3-1     Fred West Landscape Gardening XI

McBride 2                                                          Julian Gray
Van Persie                                                                                                       34,755

Trusted By Millions                              1-2     Claymore Athletic FC

Crespo                                                     (2)      Henry
                                                                           Rooney                                 47,105

You Know Your Boston Rock FC       5-0     Final Fantasy XI

Ferreira
Ridgewell
Lampard
Ellington
Sun Jihai                                                                                                         38,192


Performance of the Week: Thommo’s Titans














THE WSFFL LEAGUE TABLE, Season 2005/06







As at 27 November 2005





















Team
P
W
D
L
F
A
Diff
Pts












1
You Know Your Boston Rock FC
9
7
0
2
27
5
22
21

2
Trusted By Millions
9
7
0
2
23
9
14
21

3
Real Muppets
9
5
2
2
18
11
7
17

4
Fred West Landscape Gardening XI
9
4
3
2
25
15
10
15

5
Eleven Imaginary Boys
9
4
2
3
10
11
-1
14

6
Claymore Athletic FC
9
3
4
2
15
12
3
13

7
Thommo's Titans
9
4
1
4
9
14
-5
13

8
The Dead Parrots
9
3
3
3
15
12
3
12

9
Aardvark Abacus
9
3
3
3
16
16
0
12

10
Prettier Than You
9
3
3
3
9
14
-5
12

11
Nil Satis Nisi Optimum
9
3
2
4
9
13
-4
11

12
San Dimas High School
9
2
3
4
12
14
-2
9

13
Final Fantasy XI
9
2
3
4
14
19
-5
9

14
Mega Buck Bandits
9
2
3
4
10
18
-8
9

15
22 Legged Groove Machine
9
1
3
5
6
23
-17
6

16
York's Returning Glory
9
0
3
6
6
18
-12
3













TOTAL
144
53
38
53
224
224
0
197













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