Sporting League season 2009 – 10
Game 38
Universo Collunteen won their first Sporting league title after a scintillating performance that was sealed with an injury time winner on home turf against nearest rivals Bayerns.
Sporting Radio Pundit X: ‘Did I dream that one? sometimes I wonder ye kno’…is this reality? You should have been there when the final whistle went…I’ve never seen celebrations like it in my life. I mean, a year ago to this very day the Universo were trudging off after being pipped to the post by Novia. I’m lost for words…I mean they went the whole season with only one defeat. I think the Universo campaign has defied Sporting League gravity laws.’
Tranquilayers secured third position after an assured performance against Chamber Athlete.Tranquilayers boss: ‘It’s kind of painful to have ninety two points and still not have the elusive trophy. We’ll regroup over the summer, my scouts have got an eye on a few additions to the squad, but my congrats must go out to Universo…we’ll have a socialist league next year…you won’t be surprised to learn that it’s not my cup of tea! As for Bombaya going out of the league, well it didn’t do Universo any harm in the end did it? I think they should enjoy doing the tour and get themselves back in contention for election in three years time.’
The Pointeso boss was the first casualty of the new season after ill discipline ruined his sides lofty pre-season hopes after finishing in a lowly nineth position.
Bayerns, Universo and Tranquilayers all won their penultimate games to set up a grandstand finish on the final game of the season. Sporting Radio Pundit X: ‘ I can’t wait for the Universo and Bayerns match. I think Novia relinquished their crown too easily, but these top three sides. Phew!’
Pundit Y: ‘I’ve already got me seats booked up in the Gods of Universo stadium…there’s gonna be a lot of nerves about the place, I can tell ya.’
Pundit X: ‘I’ll give ya a wave from the commentary box…mind you, lets just say that I’ve got the ol’ pass for the post match party at the ready.’
Pundit Y: ‘You’re always huntin’ for the freebies.’
Pundit X: ‘It’s called being in the business for a lot of years son. I’m off for a game of golf with the Universo chairperson the next day – don’t you worry about that…’
Bayerns easlity avoided a potential banana skin with a three goals to nil win away to fallen heroes Delta. Bayerns boss: ‘We picked up a couple of knocks out there today. We’ve got a couple of players in for scans so we’ll just have to keep our fingers crossed.’
Universo maintained their record breaking season with only one defeat all season. They appeared to move up another gear to flatten Metronova by five goals to nil. Sporting Radio Pundit X:’ I think the Metronova players made fools of themselves to be honest. There was a lot of hot air coming from them over the week. all the yapping about the Universo defence looking weak…a load of old tosh. Metronova are almost safe, but on that performance, boy it’s gonna be a sad day when Bombaya fall through the trap door.’
Tranquilayers kept in touch with an away win over an Athletico side who looked simply abject. Sporting Radio Pundit X: ‘The Athletico boss should resign now. That’s eight defeats this season…it’s not good enough. there are a lot of angry Athletican supporters now. I just didn’t see any fight against a weakened Tranquilayers. Some thing has gotta give and they need a marquee signing over the summer.’
Sporting League: Game 34
Universo kept up their title challenge despite an early scare against relegation threatened Indentine. Universo boss: ‘Yeah it was close but we produced the goals when it mattered – so I can’t ask for much more. Look, games against the basement clubs at this stage of the season will always be tough as they’re fighting for survival. We’re still in the race.’
Athletico were involved in an ill tempered affair against their lowly neighbours Chamber Athlete as the ref produced a series of yellow cards before sending off the Chamber Athlete no2 defender.
Tranquilayers dented the hopes of a Green Tree top seven finish with a two goals to nil win. Sporting Radio Pundit X: ‘I don’t understand why the woods-folks no 1 player didn’t come on until the 80th minute. I heard somewhere that they’re going to have to offload most of their squad over the summer to balance the ol’ books – a bloody shame if you ask me, yeah, a bloody shame.’
Bayerns continued their strong run in with a run of the mill victory over the tired legs of relegation threatened Metronova…Universo brought back their dynamic duo after their boss controversially rested them in the previous match…and he was proved correct as the University of industry beat Red Star by three goals to nil…Sporting Radio: ‘I think Universo certainly have the technical ability of Bayerns and it’s now gonna be intriguing to see how they perform in the ol’ run in.’ Pundit X: ‘I’m still not convinced that Universo have the history to cope with the last couple of games and the pressure that comes with them. I think Bayerns have got a tougher midfield and thats gonna get them the points to win their remaining games.’Indentine won the relegation battle as they beat bottom club Colne by two goals to nil. Sporting Radio pundit L: ‘I think it’s very difficult to say that Colne are down and out coz they’ve still got good players down there. For the last few years the press have been talking about Colne goin’ down, Colne resigning from the League, but they’ve got some experience down there.’
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