Gameweek 9 Update
Scotland 50 : 51 NordicNordic are on fire at the minute and claim another scalp from the Scots, who have also been playing well of late. It was a good game between two teams who were going for it, but Nordic just had the edge and make this their 4th game unbeaten. Scotland looked to have more of the play, but defensive errors cost them. Latic is one of the form players for Scotland right now, and has been consistent all season. Abumies, another stalwart at the heart of the Nordic teams, didn't have the best game of his life, but he'll be happy to have done enough to help secure the victiry. MOTM for Scotland - Latic (62).
Top Five1. Scotland - Latic (62)
2. Scotland - phantomscythe (58)
3. Scotland - SpartaBhoy (58)
4. Scotland - Maureenho (56)
5. Nordic - Abumies (55)
Ireland 48 : 50 London & HCIreland are in freefall with four defeats in a row, and London & HC truly took advantage here with a very comfortable win that sees them pulling in some good results of late. London & HC enjoyed near total domination, and Pete Tabs came back into the squad after a hiatus due to a lack of conviction in training. He looked a revitalised man today, inspiring London & HC to an emphatic win. Ireland just couldn't compete, and were poor all over. MOTM for London & HC - Pete Tabs (64).
Top Five1. London & HC - Pete Tabs (64)
2. London & HC - mp3duck (62)
3. London & HC - The Drog's Ballacks (57)
4. London & HC - troytown (57)
5. London & HC - Dronning Maud Land (57)
Yorkshire 49 : 47 AngliaAnglia finally got their just desserts, as yet another poor showing resulted in the punishment it deserved. This will be a real boost for Yorskhire as they've started to fade recently, but a win over one of the top sides will lift their heads and remind them of just what they are capable of. Mr. Reliable, RichH6109, was the catalyst behind a Yorkshire win today, and he'll be glad to see the rest of the team pick themselves up and follow his example. Anglia's new boy, topcat24, gave an impressive debut performance, and the fans will be delighted with the new signing already. MOTM for Yorkshire - RichH6109 (59).
Top Five1. Yorkshire - RichH6109 (59)
2. Anglia - topcat24 (55)
3. Yorkshire - Shaggy365 (54)
4. Anglia - Jonathan (53)
5. Anglia - blahblah (52)
Asia 49 : 51 OceaniaAsia looked unbeatable at the beginning of the season, but they don't seem to take a defeat too well. The shock result of the week saw the league's bottom feeders turn them over in a remarkable reversal of fortune. That's two defeats on the trot for Asia now, but they still hover near the top. Oceania might just have turned a corner, seemingly inspires by new blood in the form of radiolasvegas and tedbull. Radiolasvegas was outstanding for Oceania this week, showing the rest of the team how it should be done. aamirjaved hasn't had the best of luck this season, but had a great game today, which is more than can be said for some of his team mates. MOTM for Oceania - radiolasvegas (66).
Top Five1. Oceania - radiolasvegas (66)
2. Oceania - aussiegunner (60)
3. Asia - aamirjaved (59)
4. Oceania - liverlittle (56)
5. Asia UmExcuseMe (56)
Northwest 48 : 50 LancashireThe fixture computer certainly hasn't been kind to the Northwest team, and a run of tricky games has resulted in a real slump in form. Lancashire, however, continue to motor their way through the rest of the league with consummate ease, and they now have a three point lead at the top of the table. Who'd have though it? Strong cadidates to take the league with this form, having only dropped points in two games from nine. Entrusted Machine played well for Northwest, and he's proved vital to Northwest's successes in the past. It wasn't enough today, as the back line proved to be porous. hifromsiriam has drawn attention at several times this season, and his remarkable season has been integral to Lancashire's great run. MOTM for Northwest - Entrusted Machine (59).
Top Five1. Northwest - Entrusted Machine (59)
2. Lancashire - hifromsiriam (55)
3. Lancashire - ANGRY ALIEN (54)
4. Northwest - Mintman (52)
5. Northwest - Green Peace (52)
Wales 50 : 51 SouthwestAnother of the great games this week, and I'm somewhat suprised that Wales managed to lose this one. Credit to Southwest though, as they've been in for some critcism recently due to some substandard results, yet they've rolled up their sleeves and really shown what they're made of. Wales winning run of three games on the trot comes to an end, and Soutwest make this their second. Nedved_Cannon has been at the heart of the Wales revival, and showed some lovely skills in todays game. He was only outdone my maradonna_is_god at the other end, who ended a real drought with a world class performance. MOTM for Southwest - maradonna_is_god (67).
Top Five1. Southwest - maradonna_is_god (67) *PLAYER OF THE WEEK*
2. Wales - Nedved_Cannon (62)
3. Southwest - ashers1981 (60)
4. Wales - bonsey (59)
5. Southwest - Richt (54)
Middle East 44 : 48 MeridianWhat can I say about Middle East? Nothing that hasn't already been said. They know their problems, and it lies in the depth of the squad. They looked like a tight unit capable of beating all comers at the start of the season, but a few injury problems and they've come unstuck. Merdian must be thanking the stars that they've managed to get a win here, as they were pretty poor in fairness. They'll take it though, but they'll have to do much better if they fancy finishing near the top. DanCaek was the best of the bunch for Merdian, whilst Middle East failed to impress at all. MOTM for Meridian - DanCaek (56).
Top Five1. Meridian - DanCaek (56)
2. Meridian - dazedandconfused (55)
3. Meridian - acrascall (53)
4. Meridian - Spencer4 (52)
5. Meridian - jeffersdn (51)
Midlands 48 : 48 AmericasIf I ever have anything good to say about the Midland's defence I'll probably have been on the booze all day and talking shite. Midlands should have won this game against a poor Americas side, but, as usual, all their good attacking play was completely undone by a myriad of blunders at the other end. At least they've managed to pick up a point, and despite expecting to have won the game, I can't see the Americas being too upset at a point considering how they played. Brimar's name has popped up before, and I've said they'll need him playing well if they are to get any points. How true that proved today. top4nash is a new recruit for the Americas, and a solid debut will hopefully be a springboard to better things in the future. MOTM for Midlands - brimar (60).
Top Five1. Midlands - brimar (60)
2. Midlands - TheTon (59)
3. Midlands - VillaProud (59)
4. Midlands - SUZYKINS (58)
5. Americas - tom4nash (58)