Results (14th & 15th Dec)

Greetings amigos,

Since winning a historic double in 2011-12, Mr McClay has struggled to repeat the form that saw him win both major trophies in just his second season.  This week he turned the clocks back with a 13 point haul, driven by his pair of 5-pointers from the 0-0 draws at Upton Park and the KC Stadium.  Dave is now back in touch with mid-table and he has sent a warning shot to those at the top of the pile that he cannot be discounted from the title race.  Elsewhere Mr Luke and Mr West were 1 point off the weekly pace with 12 points apiece, I followed on 11, Mr Stewart-Jones 10, Mr Crinnion 9, Mr Raistrick and Mr O'Callaghan 7 and finally Mr Moore 4.

Any mistakes let me know - bumper festive season fixture list to follow.

Take it easy,

Danny

Theo L

Man City v Arsenal 2-1  6-3 (1pt)

Cardiff v West Brom 1-0  1-0 (3pts)

Chelsea v C Palace 1-0  2-1 (1pt)

Everton v Fulham 1-1  4-1 (0pts)

Newcastle v Southampton 0-0  1-1 (1pt)

West Ham v Sunderland 0-0  0-0 (5pts)

Hull v Stoke 2-0  0-0 (0pts)

A Villa v Man Utd 1-3  0-3 (1pt)

Norwich v Swansea 1-0  1-1 (0pts)

Tottenham v Liverpool 2-1  0-5 (0pts)

Total: 2 spot-ons; 12 points.

Phil

Man City v Arsenal  3-1  6-3 (1pt)

Cardiff v West Brom  0-1  1-0 (0pts)

Chelsea v C Palace  1-2  2-1 (0pts)

Everton v Fulham  1-1  4-1 (0pts)

Newcastle v Southampton  2-0  1-1 (0pts)

West Ham v Sunderland  1-1  0-0 (1pt)

Hull v Stoke  0-2  0-0 (0pts)

A Villa v Man Utd  1-2  0-3 (1pt)

Norwich v Swansea  2-1  1-1 (0pts)

Tottenham v Liverpool  2-3  0-5 (1pt)

Total: 0 spot-ons; 4 points.

Ben

Man City v Arsenal 2-1  6-3 (1pt)

Cardiff v West Brom 1-1  1-0 (0pts)

Chelsea v C Palace 2-1  2-1 (3pts)

Everton v Fulham 2-1  4-1 (1pt)

Newcastle v Southampton 2-1  1-1 (0pts)

West Ham v Sunderland 1-0  0-0 (0pts)

Hull v Stoke 1-0  0-0 (0pts)

A Villa v Man Utd 1-2  0-3 (1pt)

Norwich v Swansea 2-2  1-1 (1pt)

Tottenham v Liverpool 2-2  0-5 (0pts)

Total: 1 spot-on; 7 points.

SJ

Man City v Arsenal                2-0  6-3 (1pt)

Cardiff v West Brom                1-1  1-0 (0pts)

Chelsea v C Palace                3-0  2-1 (1pt)

Everton v Fulham                2-0  4-1 (1pt)

Newcastle v Southampton        2-2  1-1 (1pt)

West Ham v Sunderland        1-0  0-0 (0pts)

Hull v Stoke                        0-0  0-0 (5pts)

A Villa v Man Utd                1-2  0-3 (1pt)

Norwich v Swansea                1-0  1-1 (0pts)

Tottenham v Liverpool                2-2  0-5 (0pts)

Total: 1 spot-on; 10 points.

Nick

Man City v Arsenal  2-1  6-3 (1pt)

Cardiff v West Brom  0-1  1-0 (0pts)

Chelsea v C Palace  3-0  2-1 (1pt)

Everton v Fulham  2-0  4-1 (1pt)

Newcastle v Southampton  2-0  1-1 (0pts)

West Ham v Sunderland  0-1  0-0 (0pts)

Hull v Stoke   1-1  0-0 (1pt)

A Villa v Man Utd  0-2  0-3 (1pt)

Norwich v Swansea  1-1  1-1 (3pts)

Tottenham v Liverpool  1-2  0-5 (1pt)

Total: 1 spot-on; 9 points.

Theo W

Man City v Arsenal 2-1  6-3 (1pt)

Cardiff v West Brom 2-0  1-0 (1pt)

Chelsea v C Palace 3-0  2-1 (1pt)

Everton v Fulham 2-0  4-1 (1pt)

Newcastle v Southampton 1-2  1-1 (0pts)

West Ham v Sunderland 0-0  0-0 (5pts)

Hull v Stoke 2-2  0-0 (1pt)

A Villa v Man Utd 1-2  0-3 (1pt)

Norwich v Swansea 3-2  1-1 (0pts)

Tottenham v Liverpool 0-1  0-5 (1pt)

Total: 1 spot-on; 12 points.

Adam

Man City v Arsenal 2-0  6-3 (1pt)

Cardiff v West Brom 2-0  1-0 (1pt)

Chelsea v C Palace 1-0  2-1 (1pt)

Everton v Fulham 2-0  4-1 (1pt)

Newcastle v Southampton 0-1  1-1 (0pts)

West Ham v Sunderland 1-0  0-0 (0pts)

Hull v Stoke 2-1  0-0 (0pts)

A Villa v Man Utd 0-1  0-3 (1pt)

Norwich v Swansea 0-0  1-1 (1pt)

Tottenham v Liverpool 0-2  0-5 (1pt)

Total: 0 spot-ons; 7 points.

Dave

Man City v Arsenal  2-2  6-3 (0pts)

Cardiff v West Brom 1-2   1-0 (0pts)

Chelsea v C Palace  2-0  2-1 (1pt)

Everton v Fulham 3-0  4-1 (1pt)

Newcastle v Southampton 1-2  1-1 (0pts)

West Ham v Sunderland  0-0  0-0 (5pts)

Hull v Stoke  0-0  0-0 (5pts)

A Villa v Man Utd 1-1  0-3 (0pts)

Norwich v Swansea 1-2  1-1 (0pts)

Tottenham v Liverpool 2-3  0-5 (1pt)

Total: 2 spot-ons; 13 points.

Danny

Man City v Arsenal  2-1  6-3 (1pt)

Cardiff v West Brom  1-1  1-0 (0pts)

Chelsea v C Palace  3-1  2-1 (1pt)

Everton v Fulham  2-0  4-1 (1pt)

Newcastle v Southampton  2-2  1-1 (1pt)

West Ham v Sunderland  0-0  0-0 (5pts)

Hull v Stoke  1-0  0-0 (0pts)

A Villa v Man Utd  1-2  0-3 (1pt)

Norwich v Swansea  0-0  1-1 (1pt)

Tottenham v Liverpool  2-2  0-5 (0pts)

Total: 1 spot-on; 11 points.

The Soares Cup: Matchday 4

Greetings amigos,

The business end of the group stage and with 2 matchdays to go, we're now starting to see who is likely to progress to the semi-final stage.  Nick will almost certainly be in the final 4, as he maintained his 100% record with a 8-4 win over SJ, who has yet to win a point and therefore will not get out of Group A.  Group C has a similar look to it, as Ben also maintained his perfect record with a 6-4 win over myself and will qualify - my route to the semis can only be as the best runner-up.  Group B is a more tight affair, with all 3 managers still in with a shout of winning it - this time around Phil edged out Dave 3-2 in what must be one of the lowest scoring encounters to date.

Any mistakes let me know - matchday 5 will take place on New Year's Day.

Take it easy,

Danny

Group A:   Nick  8 v 4  SJ

Group B:   Phil  3 v 2  Dave

Group C:   Ben  6 v 4  Danny

Results (7th & 8th December)

Greetings amigos,

A lot of surprising results produced a very low scoring week, however, as is often the case when the scores are in single figures, it was the managers at the top of the table that managed to produce the best performances.  Mr Crinnion took himself to the top of the monthly table and bolstered his 2nd position in the overall standings with an 8 point haul.  Mr Raistrick's lead at the top was cut slightly as a result as he scored 6 points.  Elsewhere it was slim pickings, as Mr Stewart-Jones, Mr West and myself scored 4, Mr Luke, Mr O'Callaghan and Mr Moore scored 3 and finally Mr McClay scored 2.

Any mistakes let me know - fixtures to follow.

Take it easy,

Danny

Theo L

Man Utd v Newcastle 2-0 0-1 (0pts)

C Palace v Cardiff 1-0  2-0 (1pt)

Liverpool v West Ham 2-1  4-1 (1pt)

Southampton v Man City 1-3  1-1 (0pts)

Stoke v Chelsea 0-1  3-2 (0pts)

West Brom v Norwich 0-0  0-2 (0pts)

Sunderland v Tottenham 0-2  1-2 (1pt)

Fulham v A Villa 1-1  2-0 (0pts)

Arsenal v Everton 2-1  1-1 (0pts)

Swansea v Hull 0-1  1-1 (0pts)

Total: 0 spot-ons; 3 points.

Adam

Man Utd v Newcastle 4-2  0-1 (0pts)

C Palace v Cardiff   1-0  2-0 (1pt)

Liverpool v West Ham  2-0  4-1 (1pt)

Southampton v Man City 2-2  1-1 (1pt)

Stoke v Chelsea  0-2  3-2 (0pts)

West Brom v Norwich  1-0  0-2 (0pts)

Sunderland v Tottenham 1-1  1-2 (0pts)

Fulham v A Villa 0-0  2-0 (0pts)

Arsenal v Everton 2-1  1-1 (0pts)

Swansea v Hull 1-0  1-1 (0pts)

Total: 0 spot-ons; 3 points.

Phil

Man Utd v Newcastle 1-1  0-1 (0pts)

C Palace v Cardiff   0-1  2-0 (0pts)

Liverpool v West Ham  3-1  4-1 (1pt)

Southampton v Man City 1-3  1-1 (0pts)

Stoke v Chelsea  1-3  3-2 (0pts)

West Brom v Norwich  1-0  0-2 (0pts)

Sunderland v Tottenham 0-2  1-2 (1pt)

Fulham v A Villa 0-0  2-0 (0pts)

Arsenal v Everton 2-2  1-1 (1pt)

Swansea v Hull 1-0  1-1 (0pts)

Total: 0 spot-ons; 3 points.

SJ

Man Utd v Newcastle  2-0  0-1 (0pts)

C Palace v Cardiff  0-0  2-0 (0pts)

Liverpool v West Ham 3-0  4-1 (1pt)

Southampton v Man City  0-2  1-1 (0pts)

Stoke v Chelsea  0-1  3-2 (0pts)

West Brom v Norwich  2-0  0-2 (0pts)

Sunderland v Tottenham  1-2  1-2 (3pts)

Fulham v A Villa  0-0  2-0 (0pts)

Arsenal v Everton  2-0  1-1 (0pts)

Swansea v Hull  1-0  1-1 (0pts)

Total: 1 spot-on; 4 points.

Ben

Man Utd v Newcastle 1-2  0-1 (1pt)

C Palace v Cardiff 1-0  2-0 (1pt)

Liverpool v West Ham 3-1  4-1 (1pt)

Southampton v Man City 1-2  1-1 (0pts)

Stoke v Chelsea 1-2  3-2 (0pts)

West Brom v Norwich 2-1  0-2 (0pts)

Sunderland v Tottenham 1-2  1-2 (3pts)

Fulham v A Villa 1-1  2-0 (0pts)

Arsenal v Everton 2-1  1-1 (0pts)

Swansea v Hull 2-0  1-1 (0pts)

Total: 1 spot-on; 6 points.

Nick

Man Utd v Newcastle  0-1  0-1 (3pts)

C Palace v Cardiff   0-1  2-0 (0pts)

Liverpool v West Ham  4-0  4-1 (1pt)

Southampton v Man City  1-1  1-1 (3pts)

Stoke v Chelsea   0-2  3-2 (0pts)

West Brom v Norwich   1-1  0-2 (0pts)

Sunderland v Tottenham  1-1  1-2 (0pts)

Fulham v A Villa   0-1  2-0 (0pts)

Arsenal v Everton  1-0  1-1 (0pts)

Swansea v Hull   2-2  1-1 (1pt)

Total: 2 spot-ons; 8 points.

Theo W

Man Utd v Newcastle 2-0  0-1 (0pts)

C Palace v Cardiff 0-0  2-0 (0pts)

Liverpool v West Ham 3-1  4-1 (1pt)

Southampton v Man City 2-2  1-1 (1pt)

Stoke v Chelsea 1-2  3-2 (0pts)

West Brom v Norwich 0-1  0-2 (1pt)

Sunderland v Tottenham 2-1  1-2 (0pts)

Fulham v A Villa 1-1  2-0 (0pts)

Arsenal v Everton 2-2  1-1 (1pt)

Swansea v Hull 3-1  1-1 (0pts)

Total: 0 spot-ons; 4 points.

Dave

Man Utd 2 Newcastle 1  0-1 (0pts)

C Palace 2 Cardiff 2  2-0 (0pts)

Liverpool 3 West Ham 1  4-1 (1pt)

Southampton 1 Man City 0  1-1 (0pts)

Stoke 0 Chelsea 2  3-2 (0pts)

West Brom 3 Norwich 2  0-2 (0pts)

Sunderland 0 Tottenham 1  1-2 (1pt)

Fulham 0 A Villa 0  2-0 (0pts)

Arsenal 2 Everton 1  1-1 (0pts)

Swansea 2 Hull 0  1-1 (0pts)

Total: 0 spot-ons; 2 points.

Danny

Man Utd v Newcastle  2-1  0-1 (0pts)

C Palace v Cardiff  0-0  2-0 (0pts)

Liverpool v West Ham  3-0  4-1 (1pt)

Southampton v Man City  1-3  1-1 (0pts)

Stoke v Chelsea  0-1  3-2 (0pts)

West Brom v Norwich  2-0  0-2 (0pts)

Sunderland v Tottenham  1-2  1-2 (3pts)

Fulham v A Villa  2-2  2-0 (0pts)

Arsenal v Everton  2-1  1-1 (0pts)

Swansea v Hull  3-0  1-1 (0pts)

Total: 1 spot-on; 4 points.

Results (30th November & 1st December)

Greetings amigos,

After finishing runner-up last season Mr Raistrick was always amongst the favourites going into this campaign, but his performances of late have installed him as the the man to catch in 2014.  A 9 point haul this week was enough to secure the monthly silverware (the 5th of his career to date - congratulations amigo) and open up a 9 point lead at the top of the table.  Elsewhere I managed to put together my first decent performance for some time with 11 points, Mr O'Callaghan scored 8, Mr McClay 7, Mr Moore, Mr Stewart-Jones and Mr Crinnion scored 6 apiece, and finally Mr Luke and Mr West both notched 5 points.

Any mistakes let me know - fixtures were sent around earlier today.

Take it easy,

Danny

Theo L

A Villa v Sunderland 1-0  0-0 (0pts)

Cardiff v Arsenal 1-2  0-3 (1pt)

Everton v Stoke 0-0  4-0 (0pts)

Norwich v C Palace 2-0  1-0 (1pt)

West Ham v Fulham 0-2  3-0 (0pts)

Newcastle v West Brom 1-0  2-1 (1pt)

Tottenham v Man Utd 1-0  2-2 (0pts)

Hull v Liverpool 0-2  3-1 (0pts)

Chelsea v Southampton 2-1  3-1 (1pt)

Man City v Swansea 2-0  3-0 (1pt)

Total: 0 spot-ons; 5 points.

Phil

A Villa v Sunderland  2-1  0-0 (0pts)

Cardiff v Arsenal  2-2  0-3 (0pts)

Everton v Stoke  1-1  4-0 (0pts)

Norwich v C Palace  2-0  1-0 (1pt)

West Ham v Fulham  1-0  3-0 (1pt)

Newcastle v West Brom 3-1  2-1 (1pt)

Tottenham v Man Utd  3-2  2-2 (0pts)

Hull v Liverpool  0-2  3-1 (0pts)

Chelsea v Southampton  1-2  3-1 (0pts)

Man City v Swansea  3-0  3-0 (3pts)

Total: 1 spot-on; 6 points.

Ben

A Villa v Sunderland 1-0  0-0 (0pts)

Cardiff v Arsenal 1-2  0-3 (1pt)

Everton v Stoke 2-1  4-0 (1pt)

Norwich v C Palace 2-1  1-0 (1pt)

West Ham v Fulham 1-0  3-0 (1pt)

Newcastle v West Brom 2-1  2-1 (3pts)

Tottenham v Man Utd 1-2  2-2 (0pts)

Hull v Liverpool 1-3  3-1 (0pts)

Chelsea v Southampton 2-1  3-1 (1pt)

Man City v Swansea 3-1  3-0 (1pt)

Total: 1 spot-on; 9 points.

SJ

A Villa v Sunderland                2-1  0-0 (0pts)

Cardiff v Arsenal                1-3  0-3 (1pt)

Everton v Stoke                        1-0  4-0 (1pt)

Norwich v C Palace                0-0  1-0 (0pts)

West Ham v Fulham                1-0  3-0 (1pt)

Newcastle v West Brom                2-2  2-1 (0pts)

Tottenham v Man Utd                1-1  2-2 (1pt)

Hull v Liverpool                        0-2  3-1 (0pts)

Chelsea v Southampton                2-0  3-1 (1pt)

Man City v Swansea                3-1  3-0 (1pt)

Total: 0 spot-ons; 6 points.

Adam

A Villa v Sunderland                1-1  0-0 (1pt)

Cardiff v Arsenal                0-2  0-3 (1pt)

Everton v Stoke                        2-0  4-0 (1pt)

Norwich v C Palace                1-0  1-0 (3pts)

West Ham v Fulham                1-1  3-0 (0pts)

Newcastle v West Brom                1-2  2-1 (0pts)

Tottenham v Man Utd                0-2  2-2 (0pts)

Hull v Liverpool                        0-2  3-1 (0pts)

Chelsea v Southampton                2-0  3-1 (1pt)

Man City v Swansea                4-0  3-0 (1pt)

Total: 1 spot-on; 8 points.

Nick

A Villa v Sunderland               0-1  0-0 (0pts)

Cardiff v Arsenal                     1-2  0-3 (1pt)

Everton v Stoke                      1-1  4-0 (0pts)

Norwich v C Palace                1-0  1-0 (3pts)

West Ham v Fulham               0-0  3-0 (0pts)

Newcastle v West Brom        2-0  2-1 (1pt)

Tottenham v Man Utd            0-1  2-2 (0pts)

Hull v Liverpool                      0-2  3-1 (0pts)

Chelsea v Southampton          2-2  3-1 (0pts)

Man City v Swansea                3-2  3-0 (1pt)

Total: 1 spot-on; 6 points.

Theo W

A Villa v Sunderland 2-1  0-0 (0pts)

Cardiff v Arsenal 2-2  0-3 (0pts)

Everton v Stoke 3-0  4-0 (1pt)

Norwich v C Palace 2-0  1-0 (1pt)

West Ham v Fulham 0-0  3-0 (0pts)

Newcastle v West Brom  0-1  2-1 (0pts)

Tottenham v Man Utd 1-1  2-2 (1pt)

Hull v Liverpool 1-3  3-1 (0pts)

Chelsea v Southampton 2-0  3-1 (1pt)

Man City v Swansea 4-2  3-0 (1pt)

Total: 0 spot-ons; 5 points.

Dave

A Villa 2 Sunderland 1  0-0 (0pts)

Cardiff 1 Arsenal 3  0-3 (1pt)

Everton 2 Stoke 2  4-0 (0pts)

Norwich 2  C Palace 0  1-0 (1pt)

West Ham 0 Fulham 0  3-0 (0pts)

Newcastle 2 West Brom 1  2-1 (3pts)

Tottenham 1 Man Utd 2  2-2 (0pts)

Hull 0 Liverpool 4  3-1 (0pts)

Chelsea 2 Southampton 1  3-1 (1pt)

Man City 4 Swansea 3  3-0 (1pt)

Total: 1 spot-on; 7 points.

Danny

A Villa v Sunderland  2-1  0-0 (0pts)

Cardiff v Arsenal  0-2  0-3 (1pt)

Everton v Stoke  2-0  4-0 (1pt)

Norwich v C Palace  1-0  1-0 (3pts)

West Ham v Fulham  2-0  3-0 (1pt)

Newcastle v West Brom  2-1  2-1 (3pts)

Tottenham v Man Utd  1-2  2-2 (0pts)

Hull v Liverpool  0-2  3-1 (0pts)

Chelsea v Southampton  2-1  3-1 (1pt)

Man City v Swansea  3-1  3-0 (1pt)

Total: 2 spot-ons; 11 points.