North Shore Coaches League Winter 07-08

[Sir M]

So the NSCL is one week into its 07-08 season, with 10 teams.

In the A Division, the following teams are competing:

Coveside
Lynn Valley Aztecas
Malones
Nordic
NorVan
Vikings (formerly Freybe)

In the B Division:

Guardians
Lupo FC
New Amsterdam FC
Seymour

In the past, there were usually the same amount of teams in the A Division and the same amount in the B Division. But this year, if I read it correctly, there is six in Div. A and four in Div B. Perhaps someone like Lupoman or Cside can fill us in as to the reasoning, my guess is the powers that be felt that the team that was to be relegated from A Div last year was too powerful to go down a division, but I do not know.

Favourites to win the A Division would probably be (in no particular order), Nordic, Norvan and Coveside, with Vikings and perhaps Malones potential contenders.

Very good game tomorrow morning, Nordic vs Coveside at Confederation turf.

Who will win that one?

[Sir M]

I see thus far that Vikings have taken a commanding lead in Div 1 in this league. But what is with all of the postponements? After this weekend, other Masters Leagues will have played 5 games, while many teams in this league have played but two.

Any input from Cside or Mr. Lupo on that?

[bonefish]

Caught a bit of the Vikings Norvan match Sunday. It would helped Norvan's cause if they could have fielded a team. They had 10 for the majority of the match. Ugly day for footy with the rain and the wind. Therapist claims he was sick but I am sensing some fairweather-like tendencies with that mug....

[Lupoman]

Sir M wrote

In the past, there were usually the same amount of teams in the A Division and the same amount in the B Division. But this year, if I read it correctly, there is six in Div. A and four in Div B. Perhaps someone like Lupoman or Cside can fill us in as to the reasoning, my guess is the powers that be felt that the team that was to be relegated from A Div last year was too powerful to go down a division, but I do not know

.

See, that's why you get the big bucks. Was decided it did both divisions a favour by going 6 and 4....usually the demoted "A" side thumps all the "B" division opponents, not much fun for anyone. Makes each division more competative.....or so went the reasoning.

lupoman

wheresthatmartiniwhenyouneedone?

[Sir M]

Thats a good idea.

I bet you thought of it.

[Lupoman]

Well......
I can not tell a lie....was Malones idea...big surprise. At least it stopped the whining. So un-manly.

lupoman

[Sir M]

I see that Coveside thumped Malones 5-1 the other night. Full play resumes in this league tomorrow. Here are the upcoming games, and Sir M's picks:

Coveside vs Norvan: Norvan...reason?...wedding today/this eve in the CSide family. Which is very good news for Norvan.

Lupo vs NAFC: Sorry Lupoman, NAFC is my pick.

LV Azteca vs Vikings: (Sounds like a video game) Vikes.

Guardians vs Seymour: Hmmm. Seymour I think.

Nordic vs Malones: An old rivalry, but this week I am picking Biggs' and Tee's team...Nordic.

SCDMTC Blonde I heard may be making an appearance at the final listed game above. Unconfirmed report though.

[Lupoman]

SirM wrote;

Lupo vs NAFC: Sorry Lupoman, NAFC is my pick.

Smart choice....already out of gas and healthy bodies...looks like it is going to be a very long season.

lupoman

[biggs]

Games cancelled this weekend because Coveside would have had to play on the gravel

Lupoman with Mrs Lupoman out of town seen at the Cross Sat. night heading south to the Serengetti......must have been quiet as Lupoman full of energy hammered their opponents in a makeup game.

[Lupoman]

Serengetti was fairly packed, but UFC fights were on....so was a bit of a sausage convention....ended up at Legion 114 at Kevins wedding reception. Much dancing and drinks later made it home early-ish ( for me that is ), passed out on the couch and woke up early to the sound of the cat yacking up a hairball. Charming.

lupoman

[Lupoman]

cut and paste comment from 10/15/07. Nuff said.

lupoman

[biggs]

We sent the Vikings down a spot with a 1 nil win in a closely contested midfield match although Nordic outchanced Freybe in and around the 18. Nordic now stand alone at the top of the table with Coveside and Freybe one point back. Norvan next week.

[AntiFan]

I heard a rumour that 3 of the NSCL teams may be leaving next year to possibly persue over 40s or join with an existing team. What would this do to the league. Would they run with one division of 7 teams?

[biggs]

Originally Posted by AntiFan

I heard a rumour that 3 of the NSCL teams may be leaving next year to possibly persue over 40s or join with an existing team. What would this do to the league. Would they run with one division of 7 teams?

I take it you're quite concerned about your empty bottle drive and the possibility of eviction from the tree fort

[AntiFan]

3 LESS TEAMS could mean a 30% drop in my yearly salary intake. One of the teams rumoured to be leaving is a big contributor you my empties collection. I may have to sell off some of my prized game ball collection

[Sir M]

I notice that tomorrow's much anticipated Coveside vs Vikings game has been postponed for some reason.

[Sir M]

Whats going on in the NSCL lately? When and where are Norvan having their annual Gil McGarva memorial pasties, sausage rolls, hot rums Christmas event this year? What about Ted and his vile Hungarian liquor?

[AntiFan]

Originally Posted by Sir M

What about Ted and his vile Hungarian liquor?

I thought Biggs was English?

[Sir M]

I note that the whole NSCL schedule, including turf games is cancelled this weekend. Anti-Fan what has happened to this league?

[Hose]

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