Sporting League Game 11
Universo won the battle of the top two against Tranquilayers – taking pole position. Sporting Radio Pundit Y: ‘The Universo no 1 striker scored an absolute beauty and that proved to be the difference between the teams. The Universo had the ball, they kept posession and played very well, very well. I mean the passing, the pass range was pin point, pin point from deep. This side can really play, their no 2 player, the way this one plays, they’ve never had a player like it…a really skillful player…that goal scored out there today was a classic footballing goal. I can only see this side getting better and better and better.’ Champions Novia won against their yellow rivals Yop Lane with a solitary goal scored by their super sub separating the sides in an ill tempered duel…Pointeso continued their mini revival after a poor start to the season with a two goals to one victory over Colne…Delta had their second game in a row without defeat as they held Red Star to a nil – nil draw.
The Sporting League: Game 10
Tranquilayers maintained their two point lead at the top with a one goal to nil away win over Colne…Universo Collunteen cosily nestled themselves into the number two position with a four goals to nil away victory over a dazed and confused Chamber Athlete…Delta ended their abysmal run – defeating thirteenth placed Bombaya by a goal to nil. Sporting Radio Pundit X: ‘I can’t believe that Delta won their titles from 2001-03. I’m not sure the managers have gotten the board room support over recent seasons. I mean lets face it, they got a lucky penalty against Bombaya today – turgid stuff.’
Sporting League: Game 9
Tranquilayers dropped their first points of the season in an enthralling three – three draw against old rivals Bayerns. Sporting radio Pundit X: ‘ ‘That was like bathing in the good old days of the 80’s when the two clubs dominated early proceedings in The Sporting League. I’m lookin’ at the youth policies the two ol’ big guns have at the mo’ and have gotta say that we could be havin’ ourselves a bit of an 80’s revival. That game was something else – you had the strength and resilience of Bayerns versus the pin point passing from Tranquilayers, Classic stuff.’
Novia got their tactics right in the chess-like match against Athletico with a one goal to nil home victory. Novia boss:’We were too clever for them at the end of the day. I don’t think the Athleticans will get anywhere close this season if I’m being honest – their board have sold off most of the reserves. It’s a bit of a sad state for their supporters. I reckon we’ll be transforming into a bigger club over the next few seasons. I’m off to the beach now to catch meeself a few rays and hit the surf.’
Sporting League: Game 8
Tranquilayers maintained their four point gap with a three goals to one away win over Delta…Universo dispelled the myth of ‘Fortress Pacifica’ after securing a five goals to one away victory…Pointeso celebrated a new big bucks investment in their club with a four goals to two away win over Drakens. Pointeso boss: ‘The sponsorship deal is fantastic news for our development plan. Now we need to push on and get the results. I’m looking at adding a few new players before the transfer wiindow closes so watch this space y’all.’ Bayerns well and truly ended their stuttering start to the season with a confident win over Chamber Athlete…Sporting Radio pundit Y: ‘I was pretty impressed with Lunderbach earlier. They’re on of those teams that I feel should be having more success than they’ve been having for the past ten years or so. I don’t know why they ditched their youth policy from the 1997 – 98 season. That was probably the best team never to have won the Sporting League.’
Sporting League: Game 7 Scores
Tranquilayers increased their lead at the top of the table to four points. Trq boss: ‘Drakens caused us a few problems early on in the game and missed a couple of sitters. I was pleased the way our younger players stepped up and bagged a couple of goals. It’s good to see our players with smiles on their faces, it’s the positive attitude that’s giving us the extra point at the moment.’
Universo leap-frogged the Athleticans in the Erozna sponsored exhibition match of the month. Sporting Radio Pundit X: ‘Aye, yeah, I enjoyed that one. Those Erozna exhibition events are always difficult to get tickets for, but I was up there in the press box with me champers and caviar. It’s good for the networking opportunities as well…had a good chat with the chief exec of The Sporting League.’
Pundit Y: ‘Do you ever get to see any of the matches?’
Pundit X: ‘Don’t be cheeky. Nah, I didn’t think it was a classic by any means, but I’m takin’ another look at Universo…it could be their year, I’m poppin’ to the bookies on Mezmola street after the show – fancy comin’ down?’
Pundit Y: ‘Look, last time I went to the bookies with you I ended up skint for a month!’
Bayerns used the strength of their newly toughened midfield to overpower a meek Yop Lane set up by two goals to nil.
The Metronova boss was at it again complaining about the music down at Pointeso after their surprise two – one away win. ‘The music…it kills me man! Why do Pointeso seem to be above the law eh? I wouldn’t mind if it was more of my kind of music but come on all those computer bleeps were doin’ me garden shed in! Mind you, a two – one win was well earned for us in spite of the din.’
