“And the reason is clear, it’s because you are here…”
“Neon”:
*** spoiler alert! ***
I’m writing this like it’s that sweet time of year just before you open your presents… y’know, like keeping it “real” like when the World Cup happened in the summer?!
You can tell it’s the holiday season – people put down crazy scores, crazy scores come in.
Mr 2-0 is oversubscribed as people “forget” or drift off into an alcoholic abyss with little chance of predicting succour.
Form goes out the window & “coupon busters” are celebrated by bookies across the country.
So how do you combat this perennial problem?
Don’t ask me, I had Bournemouth v Everton as 0-1 & Preston to beat Millwall 1-0…
& PASers hit the “more than 30 points” mark this week so maybe you should ask Ric P, who took full advantage of injury-time goals but then faded, or Dom W, who lost out on a share of the spoils thanks to that last kick of the game winner for Man Yoo, or Justin C, who was fortunate with missing the WBA game, forged ahead courtesy of Burnley but ended up narrowly missing out thanks to pledging allegiance to Brighton & Chelsea…
However, as Reading netted an 94th minute winner at the KC MKM Stadium and a Super Sunday string of predictions, the miracle of Christmas left Lee Taylor 37 (7) out front courtesy of just one correct score…
Ding dong! (merrily on high…)
It’s Christmas, there are crazy scores expected and there’s last minute (online) shopping to be done.
Why bother doing your scores?
Ten bods are wondering just that in a week of scoring no more than 15 points.
4 got zero correct scores
Someone who really didn’t have a Scooby this week was the unusually “bothered” Frankie Fernandez 8 (1) – if you finish bottom for the season girl, that wooden spoon is the only pressie you’ll be getting!
Correct Score of the Week:
Tasty…most popular score was The Arsenal’s 0-2 win at Wolves– 35 of us got that!
Thirteen just knew Southampton would score against Liverpool in a 3-1 defeat
5 decided to deploy catenaccio to reap the rewards from Huddersfield v Swansea. And they did…
Four snaffled up the 5 points served up by Burnley 3 Blackburn 0
George T, Greg F & Luke S put us all to shame by predicting St Mirren 1 Rangers 1
Julian F & John N said “Look at me! Yes! Me!” for their Bournemouth 3 Everton 0
However, this week’s best correct score goes to Greg Fleming for his I-can-cross-the-divide-in-equal-measures inspired, Celtic 2 Ross County 1!
Bet of the Week:
Greg Fleming was on “Bet of the Week” position 33rd in Week 13 so we asked him to provide a treble selection for the £3 “trixie” bet.
And guess what?!
The boy done good!
So, £8.20 goes on “Bet of the Week” slot 33rd leaving it on a merry £8.20!
Great effort from all our BoTWers this season.
Say it quietly, but I think we may be onto something here…
Table News:
THREE crashed the Top ten!
Highest climber this week, up a whopping 25 places is Justin Corliss – honourable mentions go to Richard H (+10), John J (+11), Mike K (+10), Julian F (+21), Dom W (+19), Lee T (+14) and Ric P (+10)
“50/50”:
Falling furthest this week, down a whopping 13 places is Gareth Morgan – dishonourable mentions go to Andy C (-10), Dan C (-10) and Matt W (-10)
Full season update is imminent once I can work out what day it is…
Actually, I’ll get it done before Christmas – honest!
Then you can click here for further details…
PAS Champions League Knockout Stages 2021/22:
Last Sixteen draw coming your way soon!
Dates for your (next year) diaries – PAS CL Weeks
Last 16 1st leg – Week 2
Last 16 2nd leg – Week 4
Quarter Finals 1st leg – Week 6
Quarter Finals 2nd leg – Week 8
Semi Finals 1st leg – Week 10
Semi Finals 2nd leg – Week 12
Final – the merry month of May (‘21)
PAS Cup 2021:
Congrats if you finished in the Top 32 – you’re in the Cup. Magic!
Draw to follow…
Dates for your (next year) diaries – PAS Cup Weeks
1st Round – Week 3
Last 16 – Week 7
Quarter Finals – Week 9
Semi Finals – Week 13
Final – the merry month of May (‘21)
And Another Thing:
“In Manhattan” – Nation Of Language / “Baby We’re Ascending” – HAAI / “One Twice Melody” – Beach House / “N.Y.C.A.W.” – Gwenno / “Alligator” – Katy J Pearson / “Kaizen” – Peaness / “Jeff Goldblum” – Mattiel / “Looking Backward” – Melody’s Echo Chamber / “Afterneath” – Paolo Nutini / “Talk Shows” – Low Hummer / “Hi-Fidelity” – Lava La Rue feat. Biig Piig / “Sit Around The Fire” – Jon Hopkins / “Easier Alone” – Anna Prior / “Deja Vu” – Toro y Moi / “Hard To Tell You” – War Paint / “Nabokov” – Fontaines D.C. / “Being In Love” – Wet Leg / “Impossible” – Alison Goldfrapp & Royksopp / “Love Factory” – Metronomy / “Wild Flowers” – Warmduscher / “No Dreams Of Fayres” – Tallies / “Bigger” – Orlando Weeks / “Willow Song” – Katy J Pearson / “50/50” – Jockstrap
Go buy ’em kids, if you can afford it!
Remember, Spotify is the devil…
Thank you for taking part in the weirdest season ever – we couldn’t do it without you!
Please come back soon. Very soon!
Actually, it will be mid-February – fear not, you’ll be getting a constant stream of reminders!
Oh, and bring some friends…
Special thanks to Dan & Dave once again for all their tireless work behind the scenes – they’ve been ironing out the glitches as always and looking how to improve your user experience… : )
Prize Money Update – League prize money will be paid out pronto! (Less your entry fee for next season, natch…)
Cheers,
Pab