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       #Post#: 2149--------------------------------------------------
       League Matchday 16
       By: Dazoctaron Date: December 24, 2023, 11:37 am
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       [center]
       [html]&#13;<br><br>&#13;<img style="width: 12%; height: auto;
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       /><big&#13;style="color: red;"><big><span style="font-weight:
       bold;">LEAGUE&#13;FIXTURES Week 16</span></big></big>
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       >&#13;Saturday
       13th January 6pm<br>&#13;<span style="font-weight:
       bold;"></span><br>&#13;<big><big style="color: green;"
       font-weight:="" bold;="">Division
       One</big></big><br>&#13;<br>&#13;<table style="width: 500px;"
       border="0" cellpadding="2"
       cellspacing="2">&#13;<tbody>&#13;<tr>&#13;<td&#13;style="vertica
       l-align:
       middle; text-align: right; width:
       200px;"><img&#13;src="
  HTML http://championsofeurope.co.uk/OFMC/Badges/Arctic.png"&#13;style="width:<br
       />19px; height: 20px;" alt=""> Arctic
       Storm<br>&#13;</td>&#13;<td&#13;style="vertical-align: middle;
       width: 25px; text-align:
       center;"><img&#13;src="
  HTML http://championsofeurope.co.uk/OFMC/Kits/arc_home.png"&#13;style="width:<br
       />20px; height: 20px;"
       alt=""></td>&#13;<td&#13;style="vertical-align: middle; width:
       50px; text-align: center;">-
       <br>&#13;</td>&#13;<td&#13;style="vertical-align: middle; width:
       25px; text-align:
       center;"><img&#13;src="
  HTML http://championsofeurope.co.uk/OFMC/Kits/gye_home.png"&#13;style="width:<br
       />18px; height: 20px;" alt=""></td>&#13;<td style="vertical-alig
       n:
       middle; width: 200px;">Gyergyoi FC
       <img&#13;src="
  HTML http://championsofeurope.co.uk/OFMC/Badges/Gyergyoi.png"&#13;style="width:<br
       />20px; height: 18px;" alt="">
       </td>&#13;</tr>&#13;<tr>&#13;<td&#13;style="vertical-align:
       middle; text-align: right; width:
       200px;"><img&#13;src="
  HTML http://championsofeurope.co.uk/OFMC/Badges/Darlington.png"&#13;style="width:<br
       />19px; height: 20px;" alt=""> Darlington All&#13;Stars
       </td>&#13;<td&#13;style="vertical-align: middle; width: 25px;
       text-align:
       center;"><img&#13;src="
  HTML http://championsofeurope.co.uk/OFMC/Kits/dar_home.png"&#13;style="width:<br
       />20px; height: 20px;"
       alt=""></td>&#13;<td&#13;style="vertical-align: middle; width:
       50px; text-align: center;">-
       <br>&#13;</td>&#13;<td&#13;style="vertical-align: middle; width:
       25px; text-align:
       center;"><img&#13;src="
  HTML http://championsofeurope.co.uk/OFMC/Kits/man_home.png"&#13;style="width:<br
       />20px; height: 20px;" alt=""></td>&#13;<td style="vertical-alig
       n:
       middle; width: 200px;">Manchester&#13;United
       <img&#13;src="
  HTML http://championsofeurope.co.uk/OFMC/Badges/Manchester.png"&#13;style="width:<br
       />20px; height: 20px;" alt="">
       </td>&#13;</tr>&#13;<tr>&#13;<td&#13;style="vertical-align:
       middle; text-align: right; width:
       200px;"><img&#13;src="
  HTML http://championsofeurope.co.uk/OFMC/Badges/Kyushu.png"&#13;style="width:<br
       />20px; height: 20px;" alt=""> Kyushu Yakuza
       </td>&#13;<td&#13;style="vertical-align: middle; width: 25px;
       text-align:
       center;"><img&#13;src="
  HTML http://championsofeurope.co.uk/OFMC/Kits/kyu_home.png"&#13;style="width:<br
       />18px; height: 20px;"
       alt=""></td>&#13;<td&#13;style="vertical-align: middle; width:
       50px; text-align: center;">-
       <br>&#13;</td>&#13;<td&#13;style="vertical-align: middle; width:
       25px; text-align:
       center;"><img&#13;src="
  HTML http://championsofeurope.co.uk/OFMC/Kits/pus_home.png"&#13;style="width:<br
       />20px; height: 20px;" alt=""></td>&#13;<td style="vertical-alig
       n:
       middle; width: 200px;"> Puskas&#13;Academia
       <img&#13;src="
  HTML http://championsofeurope.co.uk/OFMC/Badges/Puskas.png"&#13;style="width:<br
       />20px; height: 20px;" alt="">
       </td>&#13;</tr>&#13;<tr>&#13;<td&#13;style="vertical-align:
       middle; text-align: right; width:
       200px;"><img&#13;src="
  HTML http://championsofeurope.co.uk/OFMC/Badges/Pompey.png"&#13;style="width:<br
       />18px; height: 20px;" alt=""> Pompey Chimes
       </td>&#13;<td&#13;style="vertical-align: middle; width: 25px;
       text-align:
       center;"><img&#13;src="
  HTML http://championsofeurope.co.uk/OFMC/Kits/pom_home.png"&#13;style="width:<br
       />20px; height: 20px;"
       alt=""></td>&#13;<td&#13;style="vertical-align: middle; width:
       50px; text-align: center;">-
       <br>&#13;</td>&#13;<td&#13;style="vertical-align: middle; width:
       25px; text-align:
       center;"><img&#13;src="
  HTML http://championsofeurope.co.uk/OFMC/Kits/sar_home.png"&#13;style="width:<br
       />17px; height: 20px;" alt=""></td>&#13;<td style="vertical-alig
       n:
       middle; width: 200px;">Sarnians
       <img&#13;src="
  HTML http://championsofeurope.co.uk/OFMC/Badges/Sarnians.png"&#13;style="width:<br
       />20px; height: 15px;" alt="">
       </td>&#13;</tr>&#13;<tr>&#13;<td&#13;style="vertical-align:
       middle; text-align: right; width:
       200px;"><img&#13;src="
  HTML http://championsofeurope.co.uk/OFMC/Badges/Nerrad.png"&#13;style="width:<br
       />20px; height: 20px;" alt=""> Rael Nerrad
       </td>&#13;<td&#13;style="vertical-align: middle; width: 25px;
       text-align:
       center;"><img&#13;src="
  HTML http://championsofeurope.co.uk/OFMC/Kits/ner_home.png"&#13;style="width:<br
       />20px; height: 20px;"
       alt=""></td>&#13;<td&#13;style="vertical-align: middle; width:
       50px; text-align: center;">-
       <br>&#13;</td>&#13;<td&#13;style="vertical-align: middle; width:
       25px; text-align:
       center;"><img&#13;src="
  HTML http://championsofeurope.co.uk/OFMC/Kits/wol_home.png"&#13;style="width:<br
       />20px; height: 20px;" alt=""></td>&#13;<td style="vertical-alig
       n:
       middle; width: 200px;">Wolves
       <img&#13;src="
  HTML http://championsofeurope.co.uk/OFMC/Badges/Wolves.png"&#13;style="width:<br
       />20px; height: 19px;" alt="">
       </td>&#13;</tr>&#13;<tr>&#13;<td&#13;style="vertical-align:
       middle; text-align: right; width:
       200px;"><img&#13;src="
  HTML http://championsofeurope.co.uk/OFMC/Badges/Sunset.png"&#13;style="width:<br
       />20px; height: 16px;" alt=""> Sunset Knights
       </td>&#13;<td&#13;style="vertical-align: middle; width: 25px;
       text-align:
       center;"><img&#13;src="
  HTML http://championsofeurope.co.uk/OFMC/Kits/sun_home.png"&#13;style="width:<br
       />20px; height: 20px;"
       alt=""></td>&#13;<td&#13;style="vertical-align: middle; width:
       50px; text-align: center;">-
       <br>&#13;</td>&#13;<td&#13;style="vertical-align: middle; width:
       25px; text-align:
       center;"><img&#13;src="
  HTML http://championsofeurope.co.uk/OFMC/Kits/aco_home.png"&#13;style="width:<br
       />18px; height: 20px;" alt=""></td>&#13;<td style="vertical-alig
       n:
       middle; width: 200px;">Acorn&#13;Academicals
       <img&#13;src="
  HTML http://championsofeurope.co.uk/OFMC/Badges/Acorn.png"&#13;style="width:<br
       />20px; height: 20px;" alt="">
       </td>&#13;</tr>&#13;</tbody>&#13;</table>&#13;<br>&#13;<br>&#13;
       <big><big
       style="color: green;" font-weight:="" bold;="">Division
       Two</big></big><br>&#13;<br>&#13;<table style="width: 500px;"
       border="0" cellpadding="2"
       cellspacing="2">&#13;<tbody>&#13;<tr>&#13;<td&#13;style="vertica
       l-align:
       middle; text-align: right; width:
       200px;"><img&#13;src="
  HTML http://championsofeurope.co.uk/OFMC/Badges/Cockney.png"&#13;style="width:<br
       />20px; height: 20px;" alt=""> Cockney&#13;Cockrells
       </td>&#13;<td&#13;style="vertical-align: middle; width: 25px;
       text-align:
       center;"><img&#13;src="
  HTML http://championsofeurope.co.uk/OFMC/Kits/coc_home.png"&#13;style="width:<br
       />20px; height: 20px;"
       alt=""></td>&#13;<td&#13;style="vertical-align: middle; width:
       50px; text-align: center;">-
       <br>&#13;</td>&#13;<td&#13;style="vertical-align: middle; width:
       25px; text-align:
       center;"><img&#13;src="
  HTML http://championsofeurope.co.uk/OFMC/Kits/sky_home.png"&#13;style="width:<br
       />20px; height: 20px;" alt=""></td>&#13;<td style="vertical-alig
       n:
       middle; width: 200px;"> Sky Blues
       <img&#13;src="
  HTML http://championsofeurope.co.uk/OFMC/Badges/Sky_Blues.png"&#13;style="width:<br
       />16px; height: 20px;" alt="">
       </td>&#13;</tr>&#13;<tr>&#13;<td&#13;style="vertical-align:
       middle; text-align: right; width:
       200px;"><img&#13;src="
  HTML http://championsofeurope.co.uk/OFMC/Badges/HH_home.png"&#13;style="width:<br
       />18px; height: 20px;" alt=""> Helsinki&#13;Hellhounds
       </td>&#13;<td&#13;style="vertical-align: middle; width: 25px;
       text-align:
       center;"><img&#13;src="
  HTML http://championsofeurope.co.uk/OFMC/Kits/hel_home.png"&#13;style="width:<br
       />20px; height: 20px;"
       alt=""></td>&#13;<td&#13;style="vertical-align: middle; width:
       50px; text-align: center;">-
       <br>&#13;</td>&#13;<td&#13;style="vertical-align: middle; width:
       25px; text-align:
       center;"><img&#13;src="
  HTML http://championsofeurope.co.uk/OFMC/Kits/eag_home.png"&#13;style="width:<br
       />17px; height: 20px;" alt=""></td>&#13;<td style="vertical-alig
       n:
       middle; width: 200px;">Golden Eagles&#13;FC <img
       src="
  HTML http://championsofeurope.co.uk/OFMC/Badges/Eagles.png"&#13;style="width:<br
       />20px; height: 20px;" alt="">
       </td>&#13;</tr>&#13;<tr>&#13;<td&#13;style="vertical-align:
       middle; text-align: right; width:
       200px;"><img&#13;src="
  HTML http://championsofeurope.co.uk/OFMC/Badges/Nikara.png"&#13;style="width:<br
       />20px; height: 20px;" alt=""> Nikara Dragons
       </td>&#13;<td&#13;style="vertical-align: middle; width: 25px;
       text-align:
       center;"><img&#13;src="
  HTML http://championsofeurope.co.uk/OFMC/Kits/nik_home.png"&#13;style="width:<br
       />18px; height: 20px;"
       alt=""></td>&#13;<td&#13;style="vertical-align: middle; width:
       50px; text-align: center;">-
       <br>&#13;</td>&#13;<td&#13;style="vertical-align: middle; width:
       25px; text-align:
       center;"><img&#13;src="
  HTML http://championsofeurope.co.uk/OFMC/Kits/kin_home.png"&#13;style="width:<br
       />20px; height: 20px;" alt=""></td>&#13;<td style="vertical-alig
       n:
       middle; width: 200px;">Kingfisher&#13;Dolphins
       <img&#13;src="
  HTML http://championsofeurope.co.uk/OFMC/Badges/Kingfisher.png"&#13;style="width:<br
       />19px; height: 20px;" alt="">
       </td>&#13;</tr>&#13;<tr>&#13;<td&#13;style="vertical-align:
       middle; text-align: right; width:
       200px;"><img&#13;src="
  HTML http://championsofeurope.co.uk/OFMC/Badges/Escocia.png"&#13;style="width:<br
       />19px; height: 20px;" alt=""> Robbaillie&#13;Escocia
       </td>&#13;<td&#13;style="vertical-align: middle; width: 25px;
       text-align:
       center;"><img&#13;src="
  HTML http://championsofeurope.co.uk/OFMC/Kits/rob_home.png"&#13;style="width:<br
       />20px; height: 20px;"
       alt=""></td>&#13;<td&#13;style="vertical-align: middle; width:
       50px; text-align: center;">-
       <br>&#13;</td>&#13;<td&#13;style="vertical-align: middle; width:
       25px; text-align:
       center;"><img&#13;src="
  HTML http://championsofeurope.co.uk/OFMC/Kits/eas_home.png"&#13;style="width:<br
       />20px; height: 20px;" alt=""></td>&#13;<td style="vertical-alig
       n:
       middle; width: 200px;">Eastern&#13;Whirlwinds
       <img&#13;src="
  HTML http://championsofeurope.co.uk/OFMC/Badges/Whirlwinds.png"&#13;style="width:<br
       />17px; height: 20px;" alt="">
       </td>&#13;</tr>&#13;<tr>&#13;<td&#13;style="vertical-align:
       middle; text-align: right; width:
       200px;"><img&#13;src="
  HTML http://championsofeurope.co.uk/OFMC/Badges/Thames.png"&#13;style="width:<br
       />18px; height: 20px;" alt=""> Thames&#13;Ironworks
       </td>&#13;<td&#13;style="vertical-align: middle; width: 25px;
       text-align:
       center;"><img&#13;src="
  HTML http://championsofeurope.co.uk/OFMC/Kits/tha_home.png"&#13;style="width:<br
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       25px; text-align:
       center;"><img&#13;src="
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       middle; width: 200px;">Highland&#13;Rangers
       <img&#13;src="
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       />20px; height: 20px;" alt="">
       </td>&#13;</tr>&#13;<tr>&#13;<td&#13;style="vertical-align:
       middle; text-align: right; width:
       200px;"><img&#13;src="
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       middle; width: 200px;">AFC Coventry
       <img&#13;src="
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       />20px; height: 12px;" alt="">
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       #Post#: 2264--------------------------------------------------
       Re: League Matchday 16
       By: christaylor101 Date: January 10, 2024, 10:41 am
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       [right]100 pts[/right]
       The Nikara Dragons are looking to bounce back from a
       disappointing 1-0 loss to Robbailie Escocia's as they return to
       Sinegard Stadium this coming weekend. The have a tough fixture
       against the Kingfisher Dolphins who gave a good old fashion
       thrashing to Helsinki last week.
       What does the league table say?
       #7th placed Nikara going up against #5 Kingfisher implies a
       fairly close match especially in the cauldron of the Sinegard
       Stadium where 60,000 fans will be making for a very
       uncomfortable environment. A closer look suggests the gap might
       be more significant than just position however as the Kingfisher
       Dolphins have 5 more points and are just 3 points off 3rd place.
       The Dragons have 21 points which means they are currently locked
       into the 6th or 7th spot, though no doubt the 8th placed Sky
       Blues will be gunning for that spot, especially after dropping
       £120m on a top tier midfielder!
       The league table suggests the Dolphins can be a bit all of
       nothing with 33 goals scored (6 more than the Dragons) but
       having conceded 36 (almost the most in the league). Nikara are
       much tamer with 27 goals scored against 22 conceded - all a bit
       boring.
       Who's the form team?
       It's impossible to not notice the Kingfisher result at the
       weekend as they thrashed the league's form team (Helsinki
       Hellpuppies) 4-1. The result was no fluke, they were good value
       for the win dominating possession, shots on goal and shots on
       target. What is confusing is that this result came off the back
       of a 5-1 loss to the 10th placed Thames Ironworks though in
       fairness they did have 2 players sent off. Just to shake matters
       up more the week 13 game saw the Dolphins secure a 3-0 win over
       the Highland Rangers.
       Nikara have been much duller and are coming off the back of
       their first loss in 4 games. They have gained 5 points in the
       last 4 games with just 1 win and 2 draws. Net goal difference
       over these 4 games is 0 so basically the exact opposite of
       Kingfisher.
       So what does all this mean? Maybe a 4-0 Dolphins win or maybe a
       1-1 bore draw.
       Who are the players of note?
       Kingfisher definitely have a clear advantage at the back with a
       superior goalkeeper (17-16) and three defenders that are all
       better than the Dragons first 3. You could make a very valid
       argument that all of the Dolphins back four are better than the
       Dragons (15/15/15/14 vs 14/14/13/13).
       In midfield it's basically all even with both teams having a
       13/15/13 midfielder leading the way and then a slew of 14 rated
       passers. Hard to imagine the game will be won or lost in this
       area given this similarity though perhaps its an opportunity for
       someone to show that numbers aren't everything (except in this
       game where they literally are everything).
       Up front Nikara get Hanzo back from injury and having recently
       been made captain he now sits at 16 rated. It's likely he'll
       partner with Streng who leads the team in goals scored and is 14
       rated. Kingfisher have 16 goal hero Harvey Adkins who has scored
       more than Hanzo and Streng put together though at 14 rated would
       appear on paper to be less talented. Paco Chia is injured so
       won't feature which might give an opportunity to Gastro Huahm or
       they might double down in midfield. On paper the edge goes to
       the Dragons though as noted above Adkins is beyond prolific
       which is clearly far more valuable to the result
       What does all this mean?
       Who knows? Kingfisher have the ability to thrash anybody on
       their day but also have lacked consistency whilst Nikara are
       dull but steady. Maybe the football gods have something special
       planned or maybe they are too busy watching Rael Nerrad smash
       Wolves.
       #Post#: 2274--------------------------------------------------
       Re: League Matchday 16
       By: Steve N Date: January 12, 2024, 3:34 am
       ---------------------------------------------------------
       [right]100 pts[/right]
       [move][glow=red,2,300]Helsinki Hellhounds vs Golden
       Eagles[/glow][/move]
       Overview
       Big big game at the top end of the table, and one which may go a
       long way to deciding which of these two clubs will claim an
       automatic promotion spot come end of the season. The games are
       reducing quickly and there are only three automatic spots
       available.
       Going into the game both clubs are level on points but the
       Eagles have the far superior goals difference. Whoever wins it
       will definitely be in the top 3, but the sensible money is
       probably on a draw as neither club will want to lose this one.
       Team news
       Helsinki have a fully fit and available squad with no injury or
       suspension concerns and expect all players to be well rested
       after no mid week cup game.
       Eagles got through their midweek cup defeat without suffering
       any injuries or suspensions and avoided a draining extra time.
       Their midfield looks a little tired, but they have the skills
       and depth to cope with that.
       Form guide
       Helsinki Hellhounds WWWWWL (league form)
       The perfect record has gone, its two defeats from two in all
       competitions. Is this start of a poor patch of form for the
       Helsinki Hellhounds? We hope not!
       Golden Eagles WDWDWW (league form)
       Unbeaten in their last six and four wins to show during that
       time. Definitely promotion form and you can see why this Div One
       standard squad is competing at the top end of the table.
       Players to watch
       Bourrin is their stand out star, but 17 goals forwards
       Chernyshev and Goisthlt will have top scorer in the league in
       their sights and will be out to impress.
       Laszlo Kiss - surely the poor run has to end at some point??
       Manager's mouthful
       "Full strength, fully fit, the lads have trained well for this
       week. We have a dastardly plan for the Eagles and we hope that
       it works. Its clear that the tactics have been a bit off in
       recent weeks and we'll aim to put that right on the pitch come
       Saturday evening. The boys know what is at stake for this one
       and we're looking forward to the challenge and hopefully
       climbing back into the top three. Just 7 games and 21 points
       left to play for now."
       #Post#: 2275--------------------------------------------------
       Re: League Matchday 16
       By: stocko74 Date: January 12, 2024, 5:32 am
       ---------------------------------------------------------
       [right]30 pts[/right]
       Darlington All Stars
       
       we sit in 2nd place 3 points from the team at the top so its a
       game we cant afford to lose everyone is available but i will
       have to rotate due to fitness issues hopefully who ever i pick
       we play well and get at least a point but to stay in contention
       a win would be better
       #Post#: 2280--------------------------------------------------
       Re: League Matchday 16
       By: Dave Rosewell Date: January 12, 2024, 12:03 pm
       ---------------------------------------------------------
       [right]100 pts[/right]
       Big match for Golden Eagles FC this weekend and they will be
       desperate to bounce back from their 2-5 drubbing in mid-week
       from Rael Nerrad. It won't be an easy task however, as they will
       face Helsinki Hellhounds in a Finnish derby. The crowd at
       Helvetin Stadion are bound to make things hostile for the
       visitors, but Eagles players and fans won't be easily
       intimidated. It looks to be a chilly night, with temperatures
       around -6°c.
       Both teams are at full strength with no suspensions or injury
       worries. Kai Matsumoto keeps his place in the starting line up,
       despite a quiet debut in the game in the League Cup defeat.
       Pavel Chernyshev returns to the starting line-up, having being
       rested for much of the mid week game, Domenic Torcaso will also
       start, as Taavi Ruusumäki drops to the bench. However, it is
       currently unknown if Angelo Nazari or Alessio Kovacic will be
       dropped in favour of Chernyshev's.
       Eagles are unbeaten in their last 6 league games and currently
       on their best run with 4 wins and 2 draws, both draws coming
       against  Robbailie Escocia and Cockney Cockrells. While
       Hellhound's winning streak came to an end last weekend, losing
       1-4 away to Kingfisher Dolphins.
       This game could be a case of the unmovable object against the
       unstoppable force; Eagles have only conceded 13 goals in the
       league so far, while Hellhounds have leaked 24, the latter have
       scored 40 goals, but Eagles ain't no slouches going forwards
       either with 36 goals themselves.
       "The is a crunch game for sure, the lads are hungry and are
       desperate to make it up to the fans after a couple of poor
       results in the cup competitions. A win against Hellhounds would
       give our title hopes a huge boost, while defeat will really dent
       our hopes. We have to be solid at the back and show no mercy
       when going forwards!"
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       Re: League Matchday 16
       By: Dave Rosewell Date: January 12, 2024, 12:18 pm
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       [right]80 pts[/right]
       United 1908 will be hoping to follow up their away draw and
       clean sheet against Eastern Whirlwinds last week with a good
       result against promotion hopefuls AFC Coventry. Coventry sit 6th
       3 points off a play-off spot, so it won't be an easy task. A win
       for United could see them draw level on points with Sky Blues,
       depending on how they do against Cockney Cockrells.
       United are missing Ioane Gordeli through suspension and B.
       Ivakhiv is out with an injury. It looks likely that M. Kozdoba
       and Psotos Illyte will both be starting, as Artem Kolinko drops
       to the bench. Meanwhile in defence, Bohdan Kidruk looks to be
       taking Gordeli's place. Meanwhile AFC Coventry don't have any
       missing players.
       "We feel good going into this game and the lads well rested with
       no cup game in mid week. We are hopeful of a good result and I
       am confidant of a positive result seeing the players performance
       at the training ground this week."
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       Re: League Matchday 16
       By: Skittles Date: January 13, 2024, 2:16 am
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       [right]30 pts[/right]
       Pompey Chimes vs Sarnians
       Being out of the league cup has some advantages, we have (albeit
       a couple of absentees) a fully fit squad, and we bring back a
       few experienced faces for the tricky away trip along the south
       coast.
       Man of the match Esteboso keeps his place and Raffi Karrar
       replaces Minerva up front.
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       Re: League Matchday 16
       By: Matt Date: January 13, 2024, 10:08 am
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       [right]70 pts[/right]
       Highland Rangers will be looking for there second win of the
       season as the visit Thames Ironworks. Following on from there
       first win of the season last week will they make any changes to
       three winning team as the manager will have young defender Bowen
       fit again or will he stay with the team t Saha won last week.
       We caught up with the manager as the team were leaving there
       hotel earlier today. He said the team are in good spirts after
       getting the win last week. He said it was good to have a fully
       fit squad and both players that have returned this week have
       performed well in training and a pushing for a return to action.
       We will have to take into account that some of the players have
       had a busy few last weeks and some squad rotation will have to
       take place as it is important to allow players to pick up
       injuries at this part of the season due to being a little off
       the pace.
       He also said that now the strikers have managed to find the net
       he hopes this will be the boost to there confidence that they
       required.
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