Results (23rd & 24th February)

Greetings amigos,

Just as it looked as though Mr Moore had positioned himself as the clear favourite to win the domestic title, a barnstorming performance from Mr Stewart-Jones has put things back in the balance.  SJ amassed a hugely impressive 14 point haul from just 8 games to close the gap on MD (who scored 5 points) in the overall table, and dramatically clinch the February MotM Award from under Phil's nose; it's SJ's fifteenth monthly silverware of his career to date and the first this season - congratulations amigo!  Elsewhere I scored 9 points, Mr Luke and Mr Crinnion 7, Mr O'Callaghan and Mr Raistrick 5, and Mr West and Mr McClay 4.

Any mistakes let me know - fixtures to follow.

Take it easy,

Danny

Adam

Cardiff v Watford 1-0  1-5 (0pts)

West Ham v Fulham 2-0  3-1 (1pt)

Burnley v Tottenham 0-1  2-1 (0pts)

Bournemouth v Wolves 1-0  1-1 (0pts)

Newcastle v Huddersfield 1-0  2-0 (1pt)

Leicester v C Palace 1-1  1-4 (0pts)

Arsenal v Southampton 2-0  2-0 (3pts)

Man Utd v Liverpool 1-2  0-0 (0pts)

Total: 1 spot-on; 5 points.

Theo L

Cardiff v Watford 1-1  1-5 (0pts)

West Ham v Fulham 2-1  3-1 (1pt)

Burnley v Tottenham 0-2  2-1 (0pts)

Bournemouth v Wolves 0-0  1-1 (1pt)

Newcastle v Huddersfield 1-0  2-0 (1pt)

Leicester v C Palace 1-1  1-4 (0pts)

Arsenal v Southampton 2-0  2-0 (3pts)

Man Utd v Liverpool 1-1  0-0 (1pt)

Total: 1 spot-on; 7 points.

Ben

Cardiff v Watford 1-1  1-5 (0pts)

West Ham v Fulham 2-1  3-1 (1pt)

Burnley v Tottenham 0-1  2-1 (0pts)

Bournemouth v Wolves 2-1  1-1 (0pts)

Newcastle v Huddersfield 2-0  2-0 (3pts)

Leicester v C Palace 1-0  1-4 (0pts)

Arsenal v Southampton 2-1  2-0 (1pt)

Man Utd v Liverpool 1-2  0-0 (0pts)

Total: 1 spot-on; 5 points.

Nick

Cardiff v Watford  1-1  1-5 (0pts)

West Ham v Fulham  2-1  3-1 (1pt)

Burnley v Tottenham  0-1  2-1 (0pts)

Bournemouth v Wolves  1-2  1-1 (0pts)

Newcastle v Huddersfield  2-0  2-0 (3pts)

Leicester v C Palace  1-0  1-4 (0pts)

Arsenal v Southampton  2-0  2-0 (3pts)

Man Utd v Liverpool  2-3  0-0 (0pts)

Total: 2 spot-ons; 7 points.

SJ

Cardiff v Watford 1-0  1-5 (0pts)

West Ham v Fulham 3-1  3-1 (5pts)

Burnley v Tottenham 0-2  2-1 (0pts)

Bournemouth v Wolves 1-1  1-1 (3pts)

Newcastle v Huddersfield 1-0  2-0 (1pt)

Leicester v C Palace 1-2  1-4 (1pt)

Arsenal v Southampton 2-0  2-0 (3pts)

Man Utd v Liverpool 1-1  0-0 (1pt)

Total: 3 spot-ons; 14 points.

Phil

Cardiff v Watford 2-0  1-5 (0pts)

West Ham v Fulham 1-0  3-1 (1pt)

Burnley v Tottenham 1-3  2-1 (0pts)

Bournemouth v Wolves 0-1  1-1 (0pts)

Newcastle v Huddersfield 2-0  2-0 (3pts)

Leicester v C Palace 2-1  1-4 (0pts)

Arsenal v Southampton 3-1  2-0 (1pt)

Man Utd v Liverpool 2-3  0-0 (0pts)

Total: 1 spot-on; 5 points.

Theo W

Cardiff v Watford 1-0  1-5 (0pts)

West Ham v Fulham 1-0  3-1 (1pt)

Burnley v Tottenham 1-0  2-1 (1pt)

Bournemouth v Wolves 1-0  1-1 (0pts)

Newcastle v Huddersfield 1-0  2-0 (1pt)

Leicester v C Palace 1-0  1-4 (0pts)

Arsenal v Southampton 1-0  2-0 (1pt)

Man Utd v Liverpool 1-0  0-0 (0pts)

Total: 0 spot-ons; 4 points.

Dave

Cardiff v Watford 1-0  1-5 (0pts)

West Ham v Fulham 1-0  3-1 (1pt)

Burnley v Tottenham 1-0  2-1 (1pt)

Bournemouth v Wolves 1-0  1-1 (0pts)

Newcastle v Huddersfield 1-0  2-0 (1pt)

Leicester v C Palace 1-0  1-4 (0pts)

Arsenal v Southampton 1-0  2-0 (1pt)

Man Utd v Liverpool 1-0  0-0 (0pts)

Total: 0 spot-ons; 4 points.

Danny

Cardiff v Watford  0-0  1-5 (0pts)

West Ham v Fulham  2-1  3-1 (1pt)

Burnley v Tottenham  0-1  2-1 (0pts)

Bournemouth v Wolves  2-2  1-1 (1pt)

Newcastle v Huddersfield  2-0  2-0 (3pts)

Leicester v C Palace  1-1  1-4 (0pts)

Arsenal v Southampton  2-0  2-0 (3pts)

Man Utd v Liverpool  1-1  0-0 (1pt)

Total: 2 spot-ons; 9 points.

Results (9th & 10th February)

Greetings amigos,

Mr Moore's rampant February form continued last time around, as he top scored again with 13 points to all but secure the monthly silverware, and open up a commanding lead in the overall standings of 14 points, as his nearest competitors, Mr Stewart-Jones (8) and myself (6), failed to keep up with MD's pace.  Mr Luke managed to match Phi's impressive weekly haul, which enabled him to jump a couple of places in the table, as well as providing him with an outside change of securing a MotM Award.  To complete the picture, Mr Raistrick and Mr Crinnion scored 8 points, Mr McClay 6, and Mr O'Callaghan and Mr West 5 apiece.

Any mistakes let me know - fixtures sent earlier this week.

Take it easy,

Danny

Phil

Fulham v Man Utd         1-3  0-3 (1pt)

C Palace v West Ham       1-0  1-1 (0pts)

Huddersfield v Arsenal     1-3  1-2 (1pt)

Liverpool v Bournemouth     3-1  3-0 (1pt)

Southampton v Cardiff      0-1  1-2 (1pt)

Watford v Everton         1-1  1-0 (0pts)

Brighton v Burnley         1-0  1-3 (0pts)

Tottenham v Leicester       3-1  3-1 (5pts)

Man City v Chelsea         3-1  6-0 (1pt)

Wolves v Newcastle         1-1  1-1 (3pts)

Total: 2 spot-ons; 13 points.

SJ

Fulham v Man Utd   0-2  0-3 (1pt)

C Palace v West Ham   1-1  1-1 (3pts)

Huddersfield v Arsenal    0-2  1-2 (1pt)

Liverpool v Bournemouth   3-1  3-0 (1pt)

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

Watford v Everton     2-2  1-0 (0pts)

Brighton v Burnley     1-0  1-3 (0pts)

Tottenham v Leicester   1-0  3-1 (1pt)

Man City v Chelsea    2-0  6-0 (1pt)

Wolves v Newcastle    3-1  1-1 (0pts)

Total: 1 spot-on; 8 points.

Adam

Fulham v Man Utd   0-2  0-3 (1pt)

C Palace v West Ham   0-1  1-1 (0pts)

Huddersfield v Arsenal   0-2  1-2 (1pt)

Liverpool v Bournemouth   1-0  3-0 (1pt)

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

Watford v Everton   2-1  1-0 (1pt)

Brighton v Burnley   1-0  1-3 (0pts)

Tottenham v Leicester   1-1  3-1 (0pts)

Man City v Chelsea   2-1  6-0 (1pt)

Wolves v Newcastle   2-0  1-1 (0pts)

Total: 0 spot-ons; 5 points.

Theo L

Fulham v Man Utd  0-2  0-3 (1pt)

C Palace v West Ham  1-1  1-1 (3pts)

Huddersfield v Arsenal  0-2  1-2 (1pt)

Liverpool v Bournemouth  2-1  3-0 (1pt)

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

Watford v Everton  1-0  1-0 (3pts)

Brighton v Burnley  1-0  1-3 (0pts)

Tottenham v Leicester  2-0 3-1 (1pt)

Man City v Chelsea  0-1  6-0 (0pts)

Wolves v Newcastle  1-1  1-1 (3pts)

Total: 3 spot-ons; 13 points.

Ben

Fulham v Man Utd  1-2  0-3 (1pt)

C Palace v West Ham  1-1  1-1 (3pts)

Huddersfield v Arsenal  0-2  1-2 (1pt)

Liverpool v Bournemouth  3-1  3-0 (1pt)

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

Watford v Everton  1-2  1-0 (0pts)

Brighton v Burnley  0-0  1-3 (0pts)

Tottenham v Leicester  2-1  3-1 (1pt)

Man City v Chelsea  2-1  6-0 (1pt)

Wolves v Newcastle  1-2  1-1 (0pts)

Total: 1 spot-on; 8 points.

Nick

Fulham v Man Utd  0-2  0-3 (1pt)

C Palace v West Ham  1-0  1-1 (0pts)

Huddersfield v Arsenal  0-2  1-2 (1pt)

Liverpool v Bournemouth  3-1  3-0 (1pt)

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

Watford v Everton  1-0  1-0 (3pts)

Brighton v Burnley  1-0  1-3 (0pts)

Tottenham v Leicester  2-1  3-1 (1pt)

Man City v Chelsea  3-0  6-0 (1pt)

Wolves v Newcastle  1-2  1-1 (0pts)

Total: 1 spot-on; 8 points.

Theo W

Fulham v Man Utd  Void

C Palace v West Ham  1-1  1-1 (3pts)

Huddersfield v Arsenal  1-3  1-2 (1pt)

Liverpool v Bournemouth  2-0  3-0 (1pt)

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

Watford v Everton  1-2  1-0 (0pts)

Brighton v Burnley  1-0  1-3 (0pts)

Tottenham v Leicester  1-1  3-1 (0pts)

Man City v Chelsea  2-2  6-0 (0pts)

Wolves v Newcastle  2-1  1-1 (0pts)

Total: 1 spot-on; 5 points.

Dave

Fulham v Man Utd  1-0  0-3 (0pts)

C Palace v West Ham  1-0  1-1 (0pts)

Huddersfield v Arsenal  1-0  1-2 (0pts)

Liverpool v Bournemouth  1-0  3-0 (1pt)

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

Watford v Everton  1-0  1-0 (3pts)

Brighton v Burnley  1-0  1-3 (0pts)

Tottenham v Leicester  1-0  3-1 (1pt)

Man City v Chelsea  1-0  6-0 (1pt)

Wolves v Newcastle  1-0  1-1 (0pts)

Total: 1 spot-on; 6 points.

Danny

Fulham v Man Utd  0-2  0-3 (1pt)

C Palace v West Ham  2-0  1-1 (0pts)

Huddersfield v Arsenal  0-2  1-2 (1pt)

Liverpool v Bournemouth  1-0  3-0 (1pt)

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

Watford v Everton  2-1  1-0 (1pt)

Brighton v Burnley  0-0  1-3 (0pts)

Tottenham v Leicester  1-0  3-1 (1pt)

Man City v Chelsea  2-1  6-0 (1pt)

Wolves v Newcastle  3-1  1-1 (0pts)

Total: 0 spot-ons; 6 points.

The Soares Cup: Matchday 6

Greetings amigos,

The culmination of the group stage saw final day drama, as the race for qualification went to the wire.  In Groups A and C we already knew who would be progressing as group winners.  In Group A Phil applied the finishing touch to an exemplary group campaign with a resounding 12-7 win over myself to qualify with a perfect record.  In Group C Ben took his foot off the gas with qualification already in the bag, slipping to an 8-4 defeat to Theo W.  Group B had drama galore, as Nick defeated SJ by the odd point in 17 to overtake him into top spot and qualify as Group B winner.  SJ then had an anxious wait next to a Vidiprinter (I assume) to see if his finishing qualification record was sufficient to go through as best runner-up; as news of MD's crushing victory over myself landed, it became clear that SJ would progress in any case by virtue of a superior points difference (as both SJ and myself finished with 6 points apiece).

So the semi-final line up consists of two-time runner-up, in 2012 and 2013 (Phil), the sole two-time winner of the tournament, in 2014 and 2017 (Nick), 2015 winner (Ben) and 2016 winner (SJ) - a star-studded line-up I'm sure you'll agree.  Here's the draw:

SF1:  SJ v Ben

SF2:  Phil v Nick

First legs will take place during the weekend of 2/3 March, with the 2nd legs on 6/7 April.

Take it easy,

Danny

Group A:  Danny  7 v 12  Phil

Group B:  Nick  9 v 8  SJ

Group C:  Ben  4 v 8  Theo W

Results (2nd & 3rd February)

Greetings amigos,

Mr Moore reminded everyone of his intentions to secure his first domestic league title since 2005-06 by top scoring this week with 12 points, and extending his lead at the top of the overall standings to 9 points in the process.  Globetrotting Mr Crinnion was the next best performer as he scored 9 points, whilst a triumvirate of managers (Mr O'Callaghan, Mr West and Mr Stewart-Jones) were a point behind on 8 apiece.  To complete the picture, Mr McClay and myself scored 7, Mr Luke 6 and Mr Raistrick 4.

Any mistakes let me know - fixtures to follow.

Take it easy,

Danny

Adam

Tottenham v Newcastle 1-0  1-0 (3pts)

Brighton v Watford 1-0  0-0 (0pts)

Burnley v Southampton 0-1  1-1 (0pts)

Chelsea v Huddersfield 2-0  5-0 (1pt)

C Palace v Fulham 1-1  2-0 (0pts)

Everton v Wolves 1-1  1-3 (0pts)

Cardiff v Bournemouth 0-0  2-0 (0pts)

Leicester v Man Utd 0-2  0-1  0-1 (3pts)

Man City v Arsenal 2-0  3-1 (1pt)

West Ham v Liverpool 0-1  1-1 (0pts)

Total: 2 spot-ons; 8 points.

Theo L

Tottenham v Newcastle 1-0  1-0 (3pts)

Brighton v Watford 1-2  0-0 (0pts)

Burnley v Southampton 2-0  1-1 (0pts)

Chelsea v Huddersfield 1-0  5-0 (1pt)

C Palace v Fulham 1-1  2-0 (0pts)

Everton v Wolves 0-0  1-3 (0pts)

Cardiff v Bournemouth 2-2  2-0 (0pts)

Leicester v Man Utd 1-2  0-1 (1pt)

Man City v Arsenal 2-1  3-1 (1pt)

West Ham v Liverpool 1-3  1-1 (0pts)

Total: 1 spot-on; 6 points.

Nick

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

Brighton v Watford  0-1  0-0 (0pts)

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

Chelsea v Huddersfield  1-0  5-0 (1pt)

C Palace v Fulham  2-0  2-0 (3pts)

Everton v Wolves  0-0  1-3 (0pts)

Cardiff v Bournemouth  0-0  2-0 (0pts)

Leicester v Man Utd  2-2  0-1 (0pts)

Man City v Arsenal  3-1  3-1 (5pts)

West Ham v Liverpool  0-3  1-1 (0pts)

Total: 2 spot-ons; 9 points.

Phil

Tottenham v Newcastle  3-1  1-0 (1pt)

Brighton v Watford  1-1  0-0 (1pt)

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

Chelsea v Huddersfield  2-0  5-0 (1pt)

C Palace v Fulham  2-1  2-0 (1pt)

Everton v Wolves  1-2  1-3 (1pt)

Cardiff v Bournemouth  1-0  2-0 (1pt)

Leicester v Man Utd  1-3  0-1 (1pt)

Man City v Arsenal  3-1  3-1 (5pts)

West Ham v Liverpool  1-3  1-1 (0pts)

Total: 1 spot-on; 12 points.

Ben

Tottenham v Newcastle 1-1  1-0 (0pts)

Brighton v Watford 1-2  0-0 (0pts)

Burnley v Southampton 0-0  1-1 (1pt)

Chelsea v Huddersfield 2-0  5-0 (1pt)

C Palace v Fulham 2-1  2-0 (0pts)

Everton v Wolves 1-1  1-3 (0pts)

Cardiff v Bournemouth 1-2  2-0 (0pts)

Leicester v Man Utd 1-2  0-1 (1pt)

Man City v Arsenal 2-1  3-1 (1pt)

West Ham v Liverpool 1-2  1-1 (0pts)

Total: 0 spot-ons; 4 points.

SJ

Tottenham v Newcastle   2-0  1-0 (1pt)

Brighton v Watford      1-0  0-0 (0pts)

Burnley v Southampton   1-1  1-1 (3pts)

Chelsea v Huddersfield   5-1  5-0 (1pt)

C Palace v Fulham    3-1  2-0 (1pt)

Everton v Wolves    2-2  1-3 (0pts)

Cardiff v Bournemouth   0-1  2-0 (0pts)

Leicester v Man Utd  1-2  0-1 (1pt)

Man City v Arsenal    2-0  3-1 (1pt)

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

Total: 1 spot-on; 8 points.

Theo W

Tottenham v Newcastle  1-0  1-0 (3pts)

Brighton v Watford  2-1  0-0 (0pts)

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

Chelsea v Huddersfield  3-0  5-0 (1pt)

C Palace v Fulham  2-0  2-0 (3pts)

Everton v Wolves  1-2  1-3 (1pt)

Cardiff v Bournemouth  0-0  2-0 (0pts)

Leicester v Man Utd  2-2  0-1 (0pts)

Man City v Arsenal  1-1  3-1 (0pts)

West Ham v Liverpool  0-2  1-1 (0pts)

Total: 2 spot-ons; 8 points.

Dave

Tottenham v Newcastle  1-0  1-0 (3pts)

Brighton v Watford  1-0  0-0 (0pts)

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

Chelsea v Huddersfield  1-0  5-0 (1pt)

C Palace v Fulham  1-0  2-0 (1pt)

Everton v Wolves  1-0  1-3 (0pts)

Cardiff v Bournemouth  1-0  2-0 (1pt)

Leicester v Man Utd  1-0  0-1 (0pts)

Man City v Arsenal  1-0  3-1 (1pt)

West Ham v Liverpool  1-0  1-1 (0pts)

Total: 1 spot-on; 7 points.

Danny

Tottenham v Newcastle  2-1  1-0 (1pt)

Brighton v Watford  1-1  0-0 (1pt)

Burnley v Southampton  0-0  1-1 (1pt)

Chelsea v Huddersfield  2-0  5-0 (1pt)

C Palace v Fulham  2-1  2-0 (1pt)

Everton v Wolves  1-1  1-3 (0pts)

Cardiff v Bournemouth  0-0  2-0 (0pts)

Leicester v Man Utd  1-2  0-1 (1pt)

Man City v Arsenal  2-1  3-1 (1pt)

West Ham v Liverpool  1-3  1-1 (0pts)

Total: 0 spot-ons; 7 points.