Sporting League 2010 -2011
Game 2.
Bayerns came back from a goal down against Indentine to ease themselves to a three goals to one victory. Bayerns gaffer: ‘I’ve gotta be pleased with that result. Our players responded well in the second half. I like the look of some of the Indentine players and will make a few enquiries before the transfer window closes.’
Champions Universo were still without a win after being held to another draw, this time against Novia. Sporting Radio Pundit X: ‘I was in the Universo bar at the end of the game and was surprised by the amount of executives swanning about the joint. I don’t know, they claim to be the side of the workers and one championship win and the’re cosying up to big business.’
Pundit Y: ‘ Nah, I think the ol’ Universo will continue to fly the red flag…look it’s The Sporting League mate, you need to accept the fact that you can’t live without the suits in this game.’
The Sporting League
Season 2010 – 11
Game 1
The league retured after the summer break with the newly installed Pointeso gaffer demanding wholesale squad improvements. Ninth position last year was way under par. I haven’t done too much work in the transfer market over the summer because I believe the existing squed can take us to the next level with a top five finish.’
Unfortunately for Pointeso, the boss had to endure a dire performance against Sporting Athlete as they went down by two goals to one in their curtain raiser.
Champions Universo were held to a draw against transitional giants Athletico…Last years third placed squad Tranquilayers came back from a goal to sink Drakens by two goals to one…Sporting Radio Punit X: ‘I thought a lot of the sides looked lean and mean after the break. Tranquilayers have got a bit of urgency about them when the ol’ chips are down, so I can see them being in contention again.’
Pundit Y: ‘So, did ya enjoy the Tranquilayers golf courses over the summer?’
‘Oh aye, always get meself round the ol’ eighteen holes and bottles of champers to boot…don’t you worry about me sonny.’
Punit Y: ‘Well I was walkin’ to the studio this morning through Sporting City zone 34.5 and, I don’t know, you get a real sense about everyone you meet that the season has started…I get a feelin’ that Pointeso might cause a few surprises this year.’
Pundit X: ‘The boss needs to get shut, trust me. I would have cleared the decks and started again. Too much ill discipline for my liking…’
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.’
