Hero:

Classic nail biting finish to the season sees Jamie Tofeili bring some cheer to Geordieland by clinching the title by two points from Dave Crisp who just like his equine namesake, just ran out of steam in the last stretch. Well done Jamie, you’re now 7th in the all time top scores and make sure you shake your wad at your bruv! Unlucky Dave – take some consolation in that you had the most correct scores over the season (I think we’ll start to reward that next season) and were the first player to record a hat-trick of weekly wins AND the fact you finished a close 2nd after a recording a score of 4 points in one week is a feat in its self! Jason Morris kept the “syndicate” happy with a credible third (as did Mark Seels back in 6th). Neil Templeton has some “nappy” money in the bank at 4th and also carries off the “best correct score of the season” with his amazing St. Mirren 1 Celtic 0 (remember, just a week before was a 7-0 reverse!). El Presidente has 5th place to take his mind off just missing out on a Cup Final (me and Arsenal in negative symbiosis?!). Jon Tofeili makes it a family affair in the Top Ten by finishing 7th and newcomer Rob Hathorn capped a fine debut with an 8th place finish and two weekly wins. As Danny Ashworth (9th) is Frankie’s uncle, it’s only right he spends his winnings on her and Shaun Backhouse sneaked in the back door to prevent another debutant winning any money in 10th.

Zero:

Damn and blast! Mr.2-0 escaped the ultimate humiliation by virtue of 2 correct scores leaving Will Oppong this season’s wooden spooner. So close Will, so close! Anders Hoglund ended up the lowest finisher (42nd) of our overseas friends and Sweden now mourns while Singapore and Dubai celebrate wildly (obviously!)

Contender:

Highest climber this week is Mark J Brown up 9 places to 26th. Honourable mentions for Danny A (+4), Francesca F (+4), Ben H (+7), Mark S (+4) and Jamie S (+6)

Failed:

Falling furthest this week is Gareth Morgan down 14 places to 35th – dishonourable mentions for Louise B (-4), Greg E (-6), Lisa G (-4), Dave N (-8) and Dan P (-5).

Spot Prizers:

OK, it’s Week 13, you HAVE won these prizes! Tony Smith has to make do with all those, ahem, lovely promos in 11th (getting 32 points in the final week and still going down 2 places is a bit of a sickener!), Jon Allin and his notorious 0-0s shows that crime does actually pay in13th (+2), and Dave Nicklin has yet again encouraged the “it’s a fix! he’s on the Board!” mob with an unlikely finish at 33rd (-8)

PASers,

Thanks again for taking part – it’s been a pleasure!

We’ll be back in September for the official 20th anniversary “season” so make sure you spread the word over the long hot summer – if everyone can get at least one more person to play we’ll have a memorable 13 weeks – I’ll do my best to rally the old skool players who have fallen by the wayside – I WANT to break that 120 entries barrier!

There will be rule changes, new features and website news coming your way as and when, so keep a “bookmark” on the webpage as Dave N will be beavering away to bring it all up-to-date and nice and shiny and polished (there’s rumours of an “online” score entry feature – imagine that!)

We’ve just got the PAS Cup Final to be decided between Jazz Sian and Lisa Grey (will Lisa be the first girl to win the Cup? Will Jazz take his career earnings to double that of his nearest rival?) and you’ll be duly updated…

All “prize winners” will receive their money this week.

Adios amigos – have great summer, make sure you come back in September!

Cheers,
Pab

Hollywood Final:

Obviously the season for multiple weekly wins this season – our QPR friend Rob Hathorn 45(7) collects his second of the season just nicking past Danny A in the final week to claim the last £20 – congrats Rob, you might wanna wave it in the face of the young man below…

93rd Minute Misery:

If Chelsea being dealt injustice after injustice wasn’t enough, we got a Spurs fan running in the last worst score of the week! Gareth Morgan 12 (0) has managed to get the score no one wants especially on the last week – bless.

Correct Score of the Week:

No one got the 4-2… Fifteen got THE MOST OBVIOUS 0-0 involving Wigan and Bolton. Eight got Liverpool 3 Newcastle 0, seven got Celtic’s 1-3 at Aberdeen and seven more got Man City’s Europa League encouraging 3-1 v Blackburn. Four got Arsenal’s 3-0 at Pompey, Olly O & Matt G got the quite unbelievable Port Vale 1-2 away win and Jamies T & S and Jon A got Forest 3 Southampton 1. Danny A got Chelsea 3 Fulham 1, Tony B got a cool 8 points from the Palace – Sheff U stalemate and Louise B got Watford 3 Derby 1.This week’s Best Correct Score award goes to Jazz Sian for his inspired (nee jammy) Burnley 4 Bristol City 0.

Bet of the Week:

One treble came in (well done Rich L!) and one treble didn’t (unlucky Tony B!) so we gained a fiver to take the overall season balance to minus £20. Ahh well, exciting new format to look forward to next season that should ensure this particular feature is taken VERY seriously next season!

Table News:

Ooooh it’s gone to the wire but in Saturday reality talent show tradition, we like to milk the suspense, so you’ll have to wait a bit longer for the full lowdown – only right it gets the top billing it deserves (read: this weekend. I’m out and about til then and still a bit peed off about Tuesday – bah!)

PAS Cup:

We still have the Cup Final to be decided between Jazz Sian & Lisa Grey – you will receive updates and results cos I know you luv it!

And Another Thing:

RVP on the goal minute spread still didn’t really soften the blow…

Cheers,
Pab

Pigs Might Fly:

A joint effort from Tony Bowley & Rich Lee 34 (6) stopped Dave C claiming his 4th weekly win courtesy of 2 correct scores. £10 each then chaps – Tony B will no doubt buy a bottle of “we’re-staying-up” cava and Rich L a bottle of the “we’re-not-going-to-win-the-league” variety…

Swine Flu:

A miserable weekend all round for familia Fernandez as Francesca Fernandez 15 (1) was joined by her dad (still suffering a PAS Cup semi hangover) and John McSherry (still suffering a proper Sunday League Cup Final hangover)

Correct Score of the Week:

No one got the 5-2… Four got THE MOST OBVIOUS 0-0 involving QPR and Plymouth. Gareth M & Matt W got the two-two between Leicester & Scunthorpe and Jason M/Matt D/Rich L got Southampton 2 Burnley 2. Eight got Rangers 3 St Mirren 0, five got Liverpool’s 1-3 at Hull, and four got Brentford’s title clinching 1-3 v Darlo. This week’s Best Correct Score accolade goes to Tony Smith for his Birmingham 1 PNE 2.

Bet of the Week:

Jon Allin’s “awayday” treble was left wanting do we go into the final week £25 down – only a double header can save us now…come on down Tony B & Rich L!

Table News:

Top Hole:

back to the top goes Dave Crisp carrying a five point advantage over Jason M in second place going into the final week. Jamie T is another six points behind with an outside chance of winning the title…

The Well:

He’s off the bottom! Matt W has a majestic week leaving Mr 2-0 in his wake and firmly bottom of the pile – hooray! Let’s keep him there Will O et al…

Getting There:

Highest climber this week is Tony Bowley up 6 places to 22nd. Honourable mentions for Tony S (+4) and Rich L/Shaun B (+5)

Tailing Off:

Falling furthest this week is Francesca Fernandez down 8 places to 20th – dishonourable mentions for Greg E/Nick H/Ben H/John McS (-4) and Jamie S (-6).

Spot Prizers:

OK, if you finish on these positions at the end of Week 13, you WILL win these prizes! Shaun B is on the promos at 11th (+5), Danny A is at 13th (+2), and Jamie S is on 33rd (-6)

PAS Cup:

Congrats to Jazz Sian and Lisa Grey on their semi final victories last week – the winner will be decided on May 27-30.

And Another Thing:

It’s going to be a long long summer from next Monday…

Cheers,
Pab

Sweets From A Baby:

If there was any doubts about the 0-0 points changing next season they were firmly put to rest as Jon Allin 41(4) cynically exploited the loop hole and benefited to take his second weekly win of the season – little Francesca F was so upset at finishing second she cried herself to sleep not even finishing her bottle…

Sour Times:

A miserable weekend all round for familia Fernandez as Julian Fernandez 9 (0) clocked up his second worst score of the week for the season

Correct Score of the Week:

No one got the 6-0… Nine got THE MOST OBVIOUS 0-0 involving Middlesbro and Fulham, 6(!) got 9 points from Ipswich 3 – Norwich 2 and another 4 got 8 points from Dundee U v Kilmarnock – David G / Jamie T / Jon A chipped in for a big bonus by nailing Man Utd 0 Everton 0. Scott A & Richard H got the Hibs 2 Rangers 3 and Richard H & Neil T got Leeds’s 3-1 v Tranmere. Frankie F & her dad got the two-two between Charlton & Blackpool, Jason M got Falkirk 0 Hearts 0 and Jon A got the 0-0 at the Madejski. This week’s Best Correct Score goes to Jazz Sian for his Man City 4 WBA 2 – in a normal season, nailed on for best correct score of the season, but we’ve had that St Mirren one, haven’t we!

Bet of the Week:

Arsene picked the wrong team so we lost this week and are now £20 with 2 weeks to go – Jon A, got any 0-0s for us to bet on???!

Table News:

“I Fly Like Paper, Get High Like Planes”:

Surging to the top, Jason Morris has a two point lead over Jamie T. Dave C falls to third a further 3 points behind…

“Already Going Hell…”:

He’s off the bottom! Will O has a majestic week leaving Mr 2-0 in his wake with Matt Worsfold now the wooden spooner by a point.

“No One On The Corner Has Swagger Like Us”:

Highest climbers this week are David Goggin & Matt Gingell both up 9 places to 25th and 20th respectively. Honourable mentions for Richard H (+8) and Rich L / Scott A / Jon A / Francesca F / Greg E (+5)

“Lethal Poison Through Their System”:

Falling furthest this week is Mark J Brown down ten places to 33rd – dishonourable mentions for Gareth M (-8) and Jamie S / Shaun B / Tony A (-5).

Spot Prizers:

OK, if you finish on these positions at the end of Week 13, you WILL win these prizes! Sean P is on the promos at 11th (+2), Tony S is at 13th (-5), and Mark J B is on 33rd (-10)

PAS Cup:

Both semi finals were decided by the 90th goals at Ipswich and Man City

And Another Thing:

Never change your score from 3-2 to 4-2!

Cheers,
Pab

Macbeth:

Very much seeing the woods from the trees, our very own “Bard of PAS” Mark Shakespeare 31(4) won this week’s £20 just seeing off Neil T & Tony B. Would you believe he got all the Scottish scores right too? Well he didn’t…

McDuff:

Oh William it was really nothing… actually it was 13(0) for Will Oppong – off with his head!

Correct Score of the Week:

A Fernandez family fare this week… Six got 5 points from Wolves v Southampton and another 6 got 5 points from Rangers – Motherwell… – li’l Frankie F got the only nil-nil this week between Charlton & Birmingham and yours truly got the 3-1 at the Riverside. However, this week’s Best Correct Score goes to Julian Fernandez for his Liverpool 4 Blackburn 0. Good boy!

Bet of the Week:

Yay! We won! Crispy’s acca netted £25 so now we’re only £15 in the red with three weeks to go – Mark S, over to you…

Table News:

“How High”:

Dave Crisp has his lead cut to 5 points as the top three remain the same.

“Can’t Even Be Bothered”:

He’s still on the bottom! Mr 2-0 is nearest to Will Oppong, ten points away.

“Opportunity”:

Highest climber this week is Mark Shakespeare up 11 places to 21st. Honourable mentions for Jamie S (+8), Lisa G (+7) and Tony B (+5)

“You’re Not Very Well”:

Falling furthest this week are John McSherry & Paul Henshaw both down nine places to 31st & 32nd respectively – dishonourable mentions for Dave N (-5) and Dan P (-8).

Spot Prizers:

OK, if you finish on these positions at the end of Week 13, you WILL win these prizes! Shaun B is on the promos at 11th (-1), Sean P is at 13th (+1), and Lisa G is on 33rd (-8)

Other Stuff:

Please make sure you send your scores back on a Word doc where possible! PDFs and normal emails are a proper pain…

And Another Thing:

Mr 2-0 could finish bottom – c’mon Will!

Cheers,
Pab

Angstgegner:

He doesn’t wear one, but he’s just performed a trick with one… Dave Crisp 44 (7) records his third weekly win this season (the first person to do so in 20 years!) just edging out Jon T, Tony B and Matt G in another high scoring week – well done Crispy, that’s paid for all your ticket when we go to Anfield to scupper another title dream in that ’89 kit…

Bauernspitz:

Hardly a “poor” score but Francesca Fernandez 16 (2) managed to end up bottom of the pile this week and at the same time bring the family name into disrepute. Bed with no tea for you girl!

Correct Score of the Week:

You we’re al over the stalemates… Nine got THE MOST OBVIOUS 0-0 involving QPR and Crystal Palace, 9 got 8 points from Hull v Portsmouth and another 8 got 8 points from Coventry – Reading – nine others chipped in for a big bonus by nailing Celtic 4 Hamilton 0. Nine got the last gasp Cardiff 2 Swansea 2 and 5 got Heart’s 3-1 v Kilmarnock. Tony S & Richard H got the two-two between Dundee U & Hibs and Louise B & Ben H got the “6 pointer” at the Hawthorns. This week’s Best Correct Score goes to Matt Gingell for his Man Utd 3 Aston Villa 2 – in a normal season nailed on for best correct score of the season, but we’ve had that St Mirren one, haven’t we!

Bet of the Week:

Mr Crisp’s tip could only manage 7th in the National (did I tell you I had Mon Mome on the spreads?!) but hopefully it will be third time lucky for Crispy (and us!) cos we bloomin’ well need it!

Table News:

Bauerntrick:

Dave Crisp goes into top spot with a 6 point lead over Jason M – Jamie T is a further 4 points behind in 3rd and is now only 5 points away from his brother…

Rote Laterne:

He’s off the bottom! Matt W now looks down at Will Oppong via four whole points and one big place.

Ehrentreffer:

Highest climbers this week are Tony Bowley & Matt Gingell both up 7 places to 33rd & 26th respectively. Honourable mentions for Greg E (+4), Ciaran McG (+5) and Dan P (+4)

Schwalbe:

Falling furthest this week are Mark Shakespeare & David Goggin both down 7 places to 32nd & 38th respectively – dishonourable mentions for Francesca F (-6), Mark J B (-5), Jazz S (-6) and Julian F(-5)

Spot Prizers:

OK, if you finish on these positions at the end of Week 13, you WILL win these prizes! Louise B is on the promos at 11th(+1), Danny A is at 13th (+2), and Tony B is on 33rd (+7)

Other Stuff:

Did I mention I had State Of Play @ £10 e/w?

And Another Thing:

Drinking in Islington on an empty stomach – not a good look…

Cheers,
Pab

Wor Alan:

Whoah! Where did that come from?? Shhhurely an April’s Fool! But no! Dave Crisp 60 (10) really did record the second highest weekly score ever (and from a man who can get the lowest weekly score too! In the same season! Dontcha just luv PAS?!) A proper “feast” of an international week saw several players record scores of over 40 without a sniff of the £20 – and spare a (small) thought for Shaun B who got 53 points… Well done Crispy, that’s paid for half your ticket when we go to Anfield to scupper another title dream in that ’89 kit…

Scummers:

Hardly a “poor” score but Julian Fernandez 17 (0) managed to end up bottom of the pile this week and at the same time bring the family name into disrepute.

Correct Score of the Week:

EVERYONE had a piece of the action (well, nearly everyone..)

Five of us got THE MOST OBVIOUS 0-0 involving Slovenia and Czech Rep, 12 got 8 points from Germany v Liechtenstein and another 9 got 8 points from Holland – Macedonia – four others chipped in for a bonus by nailing Portugal 0 Sweden 0. Eleven got Malta 0 Denmark 3, 6 got Holland’s 3-0 v Scotland, 4 got the Danes 2nd 3-0 victory and 4 managed to get the historic Czech Rep 1 Slovakia 2 scoreline. Gareth M & Will O got the one-one between Italy & Ireland but this week’s Best Correct Score goes to Mark Seels for his Armenia 2 Estonia 2 (mostly cos it was unique!)

Bet of the Week:

Rob Hathorn’s British/Irish/Iberian acca fell foul thanks to Ireland and Portugal (typical!), so now we’re £35 down and looking to Mr Crisp to come up with a Red Rum..

Table News:

Professor Booty:

Jamie Tofeili stays in top spot now with a 10 points led over Jason M – Dave C is a further 7 points behind in 3rd

“..dictionary definition of the word spastic”:

He’s off the bottom! Anders H now looks down at our ’Appy ’Ammer Matt Worsfold via four whole points and two big places.

Like two sealed copies of “Expansions”:

Highest climbers this week are Shaun Backhouse & Dave Nicklin up 11 places to 7th & 19th respectively. Honourable mentions for Gareth M (+10) and Danny A (+7)

“Dancin’ around like you think you’re Janet Jackson”:

Falling furthest this week is Dan Pelgrom down 11 places to 28th – dishonourable mentions for Louise B (-8), Julian F (-9) and Ciaran McG (-7)

Spot Prizers:

OK, if you finish on these positions at the end of Week 13, you WILL win these prizes! Gareth M is on the promos at 11th(+10), Sean P is at 13th (-3), and Matt G is on 33rd (+1)

Other Stuff:

Danny A deserves a mention for getting an amazing 23 out of 30 results right this week – let’s hope he had a few lines on at the bookies…

And Another Thing:

David Pleat – co-commentator. Why? I did hear that description of Ukraine’s Kurt Cobain correctly didn’t I ??!

Cheers,
Pab

Stevie Me:

Monster monster score in a quite average scoring week has paid dividends for Rob Hathorn 46 (8) winning him the weekly £20. Well done Roberto, QPR don’t need your money so you might want to spend it on a treat for Toon missus – she’ll need cheering up!

Stevie Wonder:

About time a Sp*rs supporter had something to cry about again – I can’t be doing with al this “top half” malarky going on at the moment – Gareth Morgan 8(0) you are very poor!

Correct Score of the Week:

It’s all about the stalemates again… Seven of us got THE MOST OBVIOUS 0-0 involving Sheff Wed and Swansea, 6 got 8 points from Hamilton and another 6 got 8 points from Hibs (nice!) – four others chipped in for a bonus by nailing Kilmarnock 0 Motherwell 0. Clare T got the nil nil between Ipswich & Watford and 10 intelligent people (including my daughter!) got Newcastle 1 Arsenal 3. No one got Liverpool though so this week’s Best Correct Score goes to Matt Worsfold for his Charlton 0 PNE 0

Bet of the Week:

Sean P did send over an acca but it had Rangers in it so it would have lost anyway! My replacement treble didn’t happen so we go into Week 8 £30 down – Rob H, give us an international winner please!

Table News:

I Kissed A Girl:

Jamie Tofeili takes over in top spot 5 points ahead of Jason M. A gifted young predictor hasn’t given up the chase in third…

UR So Gay:

He’s off the bottom! Will O now looks down at our Swedish representative Anders Hoglund via one whole point.

Hot..:

Highest climber this week is (surprise surprise!) Rob Hathorn up a huge 21 places to 8th. Honourable mentions for Jon A (+15) Danny A (+6) and Clare T (+6)

..N Cold:

Falling furthest this week is (surprise surprise!) Gareth Morgan down 11 places to 21st – dishonourable mentions for Sean P (-6), Mark S (-5) and Mark J B (-5)

Spot Prizers:

OK, if you finish on these positions at the end of Week 13, you WILL win these prizes! Jon A is on the promos at 11th(+15), Tony S is at 13th (+3), and Clare T is on 33rd (+6)

Other Stuff:

Be aware it’s international week for Week 8 and it carries on until Wednesday’s games!

And Another Thing:

Isn’t it nice to see Mr 2-0 struggling…

Cheers,
Pab

“You’ve Only Come To See Eb-ou-e”:

Very close in a relatively low scoring week but eventually Sean Peers 34 (5) came out on top to claim his second weekly win of the season. Well done Sean, another £20 just in time for Paddy’s Day – slainte!

“He Comes From Ser-bia…”:

From the ridiculous to the sublime back to the ridiculous in a matter of weeks, my ol’ mucker Dave Crisp 8 (0) has managed to evoke the memory of his “Weston”

Correct Score of the Week:

Nine got THE MOST OBVIOUS 0-0 involving Southampton v QPR, Dan P & Gareth M got Everton 3 Stoke 1, Paul H got 1-3 at Swansea. Sean P got the 2-2 btwn Watford and Sheff Wed, Olly O got the 3-1 at Port Vale and Sean P & Nick H got the bonus points for the 0-0 Scottish League Cup Final. Gareth M (obviously) got the lovely 1-2 reverse at Villa Park and Dave N & Jon T got a Geordie double of 8 points from West Ham 0 WBA 0. This week’s Best Correct Score of the Week goes to Julian Fernandez for his Arsenal 4 Blackburn 0.

Bet of the Week:

Dave C’s acca was all wrong – we are now £25 down but now Sean P gets a chance to make amends for his Week 2 selections…

Table News:

Head:

Jason Morris moves up 1 place to open up a 3 point gap to Jamie T in second – Dave C now finds himself 7 points off the top…

Toes:

The bottom three remains the same with Will Oppong bottom now only 5 points adrift from Matt W and 11 points from Anders H.

Elbows:

Highest climber this week is Gareth Morgan up 12 places to 10th. Honourable mentions for Francesca F (+9) and brothers Hogwood N & B (both +9)

Knees:

Falling furthest this week is Dan Pelgrom down 11 places to 18th – dishonourable mentions for Jazz S (-9), Jon A (-8), Mr 2-0 (-10) and Clare T (-8)

Spot Prizers:

OK, if you finish on these positions at the end of Week 13, you WILL win these prizes! Greg E is on the promos at 11th(+6), Olly O is at 13th (-4), and Matt G is on 33rd (-6)

Other Stuff:

We are making a ruling on 0-0 at the end of the season, so PLEASE complete the survey we sent round last week as we need your feedback and thoughts on this!

And Another Thing:

New exciting “Bet of the Week” item will be unveiled next season (Lucky 13 Winter 09) to celebrate our official 20th birthday

Cheers,
Pab

Biz Lats:

From the ridiculous to the sublime in a matter of weeks, my ol’ mucker Dave Crisp 53 (8) has managed to banish the memory of his 4 points to whisk away the £20 prize. Well done Crispy, that’s a big prize in your hands…

Spook Street:

Mr 2-0 and his merry band of followers felt the pain this week – 16 (1). We like it when that happens!

Correct Score of the Week:

“ou est les zero-zeros…?” Ten got THE MOST OBVIOUS 0-0 at AFC Bournemouth, 6 got QPR 0 Sheff U 0 and Dave C got the eight pointer @ Rotherham v Brentford. 8 got the lovely little 4-0 at Leicester, 7 got the beautiful 3-0 at Arsenal and 4 of us unbelievably got the bonus points behemoth at The Valley. Gareth M got the Desmond @ Plymouth and Jon A got a spectacular 5-1 at Ibrox. And yet he still didn’t usurp his own Best Correct Score of the Week/Season because Neil Templeton somehow managed to predict St Mirren 1 Celtic 0. Amazing!

Bet of the Week:

Tony Smith went all sensible with a double and up pops Diego Forlan to scupper us & Real Madrid – £20.00 down now, looking to Mr Crisp to salt us out…

Table News:

Hi:

Dave Crisp jumps up 4 places and opens up a 10 point gap from Jason M in second – Jamie T now finds himself 14 points off the top…

Lo:

Will Oppong is still rooted to the bottom staring longingly up at Matt W 13 points above…

Upper:

Highest climber this week is Greg Edwards up 16 places to 17th. Honourable mentions for Olly O (+13), Jazz S (+13) and Mark J B (+12)

Downer:

Falling furthest this week is Francesca Fernandez down 18 places to 24th – dishonourable mentions for Sam A (-10), Clare T (-11), Ben H (-10) and Matt D (-11)

Spot Prizers:

OK, if you finish on these positions at the end of Week 13, you WILL win these prizes! Sean P is on the promos at 11th(-8), Jazz S is at 13th (+13), and Ben H is on 33rd (-11)

PAS Cup:

Semi Finals are on 18/19 April – all guaranteed £25!

Other Stuff:

The blanket scoring and 0-0 mania seems to have calmed down this week – cool! We are making a ruling on 0-0 at the end of the season, so PLEASE complete the survey we sent round last week as we need your feedback and thoughts on this!

And Another Thing:

As of Week 6, my scores will be sent to a different individual each week rather than mailed “to all”… And if you’re wondering how a baby completes a scoresheet each week, she doesn’t, her mum/nan does it for her (but once she can hold and throw some dice we’ll be using that technique!)

Cheers,
Pab

7-0:

We love it here when a debutant wins some money (mostly cos it’s a great marketing exercise… Guess what? I won some money putting down some footie scores! You should sign up for next season…), so well done to PAS virgin Tony Smith 35 (5) who walks away with £20 just edging out Shaun B.

0-0 again:

The nightmare scores continue – this week in the sub 10 points gang, are Rich Lee / David Goggin 7 (0)

Correct Score of the Week:

Sparse, very sparse pickings… Eight got THE MOST OBVIOUS 0-0 at Hibs (it wasn’t was it), 6 got M K Dons 2 Leicester 2 and 4 got THE EVEN MORE OBVIOUS 0-0 at the Emirates (grrrrrr!). No best correct score this week, but my little girl and Matt Gingell rustled up Bristol City 0 Blackpool 0 for a most welcome 8 points…

Bet of the Week:

John McSherry stepped up with a seemingly nailed on accumulator and got batted away early doors to leave us £15 in the hole…Tony S, you’re up next!

Table News:

Tip top:

Jamie Tofeili opens up a 9 point lead at the top from the tightly packed peloton below

Illin’:

Will Oppong remains bottom now only (ONLY!) 12 points from David G

Getting better:

Highest climber this week is Shaun Backhouse up 24 places to 10th. Honourable mentions for Tony S (+16), Francesca F (+16) and Mark Se (+14)

Coming down:

Falling furthest this week is Mark J Brown down 24 places to 31st – dishonourable mentions for Lisa G (-12), Jon A (-12), Danny A (-16) and Rich L (-10)

Spot Prizers:

OK, if you finish on these positions at the end of Week 13, you WILL win these prizes! John McS is on the promos at 11th(+4), Dan P is at 13th (-3), and Greg E is on 33rd (-9)

Other Stuff:

The 0-0 abuse continues unabated (we had to disqualify one player this week!) and there is an emergency board meeting tonight to discuss the best way to combat the problem…

And Another Thing:

It’s PAS Cup week this week as well as a normal league week – for players in both competitions, your scores will count for both (minus any bonus “joker” points for the League)

Cheers,
Pab

Weyhay!:

He’s a Croydon Sunday league legend and now he has his name in the hallowed hall of fame of PAS weekly winners – John McSherry 29 (4) topped one of the worst collective scoring weeks in living memory (you’re all getting suckered into the zero – zeros aren’t you? hmmm? tut tut!). Well done Johnny boy, now make sure you buy your mum some flowers with your winnings…

Weymouth:

OMG! I thought last week was bad but we officially have the joint worst weekly score ever in 20 years – hang your head in shame just like Dave C – Will Oppong 4(0)

Correct Score of the Week:

2-2 madness this week… Fourteen got THE MOST OBVIOUS 0-0 at Boro, 15 got Rangers 3-1 and six got Swansea’s 5 pointer. Mark Sh & John McS got Derby’s derby victory at the City Ground, Lisa G got Stoke 2 Pompey 2, Jamies’ S & T and Frankie F struck 8 points with Barnsley 0 Charlton 0, Olly O got 5 points from Plymouth 2 Sheff U 2, Sam A got a right result for Orient at Hartlepool, Gareth M got Aberdeen 2 Dundee U 2 and John McS / Mark Sh / Olly O got Wolves 2 Cardiff 2. However, best correct score of the week goes to Mark Seels for his Motherwell 1 Celtic 1.

Bet of the Week:

It was split between Jamie T and Jon A and both came up with a loser – ho hum. We’re now £10 down and looking to John McSherry to dig deep into his pocket of predictions and pull out a plum.

Table News:

Top:

Jason Morris swaps places at the summit with Sean P to lead a very tight table by 2 points

Bottom:

Will Oppong remains bottom a w(h)opping (geddit?!) 16 points adrift already from Matt G

Up up up!:

Highest climber this week is John McSherry up 19 places to 15th. Honourable mentions for Olly O (+11), Mark J B (+12), Gareth M (+15) and Mark Se (+15)

Down down:

Falling furthest this week are Jazz Sian / Tony Bowley both down 13 places to 30th 7 36th respectively – dishonourable mentions for Clare T (-12), Matt D (-12) and Matt W (-11)

Spot Prizers:

OK, if you finish on these positions at the end of Week 13, you WILL win these prizes! Paul H is on the promos at 11th(+4), Neil T is at 13th (-7), and Nick H is on 33rd (+8)

Other Stuff:

Shaw Taylor always asked us to “keep ’em peeled” and we’ve never forgotten that here at PAS Towers. Nil-nil abusers! You’re being monitored! Beware – if it continues, expect a tap on the shoulder and a polite “f*ck off” very soon…

And Another Thing:

I’m in the proverbial hole on the spreads thanks to Arsenal and Boro being completely poo this season – can anyone help out with a Plan B??! Pleeeeese! I might have to sell my baby…

Cheers,
Pab

Tony Adams Ooh Ooh!:

The shocking weather contributed to some shocking scores due to the postponements but somehow Jamie Tofeili & Jon Allin 30 (3) managed to buck the trend and get half decent scores! A shared weekly prize then for two players who couldn’t be much further away from each other (Toon & The Ho) – I’m definitely not handing over the cash in person.

Big Phil:

OMG! I thought last week was bad but I think we officially have the worst weekly score ever in 20 years – hang your head in shame just like Eboue – Dave Crisp 4(0)

Correct Score of the Week:

How many 0-0s??! It’s getting to be a joke!

Ten got THE MOST OBVIOUS 0-0 at Wigan, Louise B/Julian F/Gareth M got the “desmond” at the City Ground, young Frankie F struck again with Coventry 2 Wolves 1, Gareth M struck again with Swansea 3 Ipswich 0 – Sam A got 8 points from Reading 0 PNE 0, Jon A got eight at Tranmere and Jamie T got his eight at Spurs (yuck!). However, best correct score of the week and new correct score of the season is now in the hands of Jon Allin for his WBA 2 Newcastle Utd 3.

Bet of the Week:

As expected we kick off the season £5 down as Sean P’s little acca fell away – we look to a double pronged attack from Jon A and Jamie T to get us in the black at this early stage.

Other Stuff:

It’s PAS Cup week next week so only those who progressed from round one need to fill in and send back a scoresheet – full draw and scoresheet to follow.

And Another Thing:

let’s get all the money in eh?!

Cheers,
Pab

In Like Flynn:

He’s part of that sinister syndicate that devolved last season to come and take our money in a five pronged attack (they did!). Sean Peers 46 (8) gets the 20 year anniversary season off to a flyer and takes the first £20 out of our collective pocket – who will stop this relentless march? Jazz? Come back mate, all is forgiven…

Doing The Dino:

He’s a baby! He’s a baby! Actually he isn’t, he just works with them… Will Oppong 5(0) managed to act like his clientele and record one of the lowest scores ever to get the 20 year season off to non-flyer!

Correct Score of the Week:

How many 0-0s??! A splendid week for good guesses – Eleven got THE MOST OBVIOUS 0-0 at Boro, five got the 3-1 at Molineux, 4 got the 2-2 at Hull (impressive bridge that Humber!), Jason M/Olly O/Matt W got poor Stoke’s 1-0 win over rich Citeh, Julian F & Jon A got Wigan’s charmed 0-0 at Villa, Sean P & Jason M (see! They’re working together I tell you!!) got QPR 0 Reading 0, Jon T got the 8 points at PNE, Clare T got 8 points from Ipswich and Jamie S got 8 points from the drivel served up at Ashburton Grove. Oh, and Olly O got Fulham 3 Pompey 1. However, best correct score of the week goes to my clever little girl! Francesca Fernandez with Inverness 0 Celtic 0 (Will, she’s 6 months old and managed to get more points in one game that all your 30!)

Bet of the Week:

Well we didn’t lose… Probably cos there was no bet – yeah, that’ll be it… First up will be Sean P – furnish us with some winnings please Sean!

Table News:

See Week 1 table

Other Stuff:

If you haven’t paid up yet – please do! It’s getting boring…

And Another Thing:

The annual PAS Poll is now live on the webpage – have a peek yourself and spread the news!

Cheers,
Pab

Dear all,

Week 1 result and table will be with you tomorrow – promise!

Please find attached Week 2 scoresheet – back to me by Saturday “Blondie” time (that’s 11.59 kids…)

I’m in Edinburgh on Friday so the last “reminder” will go out tomorrow night – I’ll be back to normal service in time for PAS Cup 2nd round – fear not, I know how you love your inbox being filled with hassling emails…

Couple of things to note:

• please try and send your scores on a Word doc where possible – it’s a right pain in any other format!
• there are a few outstanding payments as usual – I’ll need the actual payment or definite confirmation you are actually playing by next Monday otherwise I’ll have to drop you from the game (it’s holding up the prize money slots for one thing…)

Thanks for your patience – did you all get the PAS Poll email? I think it got through!

Cheers,
Pab