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LMS – Game 3 – Round 7

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24th-26th February

We are down to just the last 6 players for Round 7. A reminder that if all 6 players were to drop out at this stage then we would have our first ever rollover game. Three different teams have been picked in this round – nobody could pick Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Luton Town, Manchester City and Tottenham.

On Saturday, in the 3pm games, Crystal Palace welcome Burnley to Selhurst Park – Robin Horsler is hoping for a new manager bounce for the Eagles. Manchester United face Fulham at Old Trafford – Adele Ward and Damian Walsh have picked United.
On Sunday, Wolves take on bottom of the table Sheffield United at Molineux – Gemma Jackson, Hayley Beaton and Kenny Rogers have picked Wolves.

Good luck to all 6 players – Robin is the only player who could potentially win the pot in this round. Deadline for Round 8 will be 12pm on FRIDAY 1st March. A full update can be viewed here.

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		Round 7
		24-Feb to 26-Feb
1	Adele Ward	Manchester United
2	Damian Walsh	Manchester United
3	Gemma Jackson	Wolves
4	Hayley Beaton	Wolves
5	Kenny Rogers	Wolves
6	Robin Horsler	Crystal Palace

TEAM	PICKS	%
Crystal Palace	1	17%
Manchester United	2	33%
Wolves	3	50%
	6	100%

Round 7
Friday 23 February 2024
*Chelsea P:P Spurs
Saturday 24 February 2024
Aston Villa 15:00 Nott’m Forest
Brighton 15:00 Everton
Crystal Palace 15:00 Burnley
*Liverpool P:P Luton
Man Utd 15:00 Fulham
Bournemouth 17:30 Man City
Arsenal 20:00 Newcastle
Sunday 25 February 2024
Wolves 13:30 Sheffield Utd
Monday 26 February 2024
West Ham 20:00 Brentford
*Postponed due to Carabao Cup Final

LMS – Game 3 – Round 6 Results

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17th-19th February

We were down to just the last 11 players for Round 6. Six different teams were picked in this round – nobody could pick Liverpool.

On Saturday, in the 3pm games, Burnley hosted Arsenal at Turfmoor – Adele Ward, Damian Walsh and Kenny Rogers were hoping the Gunners keep up their impressive form and they did, with a 5-0 win. Newcastle faced Bournemouth at St James’ Park – Dave Nicholls, Joey O’Brien, John Roberts and Steve Smith were hoping for a win for the Toon but a 2-2 draw puts them out. Nottingham Forest took on West Ham at the City Ground – Robin Horsler was putting faith in his own team to beat the Hammers and he will be doubly delighted with a 2-0 win! Tottenham played Wolves at the Tottenham stadium – Jackie Milton had picked Spurs but a 2-1 defeat sees her drop out.
On Sunday, bottom of the table Sheffield United faced Brighton at Bramhall Lane – Hayley Beaton was hoping the Blades weren’t party poopers for a 2nd week running as she had picked Brighton – and a 5-0 win sees her ease through. In the later game, Luton welcomed Manchester United to Kenilworth Road – Gemma Jackson had picked United and goes through with a 2-1 win.

5 players drop out leaving 6 players still standing for Round 7. I am at a funeral on Friday morning so deadline for Round 7 is 7pm on THURSDAY 22nd February. Liverpool can’t be picked anyway, but Chelsea, Luton and Tottenham are also unavailable for selection next weekend due to the Carabao Cup Final. Arsenal and Manchester City also join the list of teams that can be no longer picked, leaving the players still standing some tough choices for the next round! A full update can be viewed here.

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		Round 6
		17-Feb to 19-Feb
1	Adele Ward	Arsenal
2	Damian Walsh	Arsenal
3	Dave Nicholls	Newcastle United
4	Gemma Jackson	Manchester United
5	Hayley Beaton	Brighton
6	Jackie Milton	Tottenham
7	Joey O'Brien	Newcastle United
8	John Roberts	Newcastle United
9	Kenny Rogers	Arsenal
10	Robin Horsler	Nottingham Forest
11	Steve Smith	Newcastle United

TEAM	PICKS	%
Arsenal	3	27%
Brighton	1	9%
Manchester United	1	9%
Newcastle United	4	36%
Nottingham Forest	1	9%
Tottenham	1	9%
	11	100%

LMS – Game 3 – Round 6

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17th-19th February

Down to just the last 11 players for Round 6. Six different teams have been picked in this round – nobody could pick Liverpool.

On Saturday, in the 3pm games, Burnley host Arsenal at Turfmoor – Adele Ward, Damian Walsh and Kenny Rogers are hoping the Gunners keep up their impressive form. Newcastle face Bournemouth at St James’ Park – Dave Nicholls, Joey O’Brien, John Roberts and Steve Smith are hoping for a win for the Toon. Nottingham Forest take on West Ham at the City Ground – Robin Horsler is putting faith in his own team to beat the Hammers! Tottenham play Wolves at the Tottenham stadium – Jackie Milton has picked Spurs./span>
On Sunday, bottom of the table Sheffield United face Brighton at Bramhall Lane – Hayley Beaton is hoping the Blades aren’t party poopers for a 2nd week running as she has picked Brighton. In the later game, Luton welcome Manchester United to Kenilworth Road – Gemma Jackson has picked United.

Good luck to all 11 players – four players (Gemma, Hayley, Jackie and Robin) have an outside chance to take the pot in this round! Deadline for Round 7 will be 12pm on Friday 23rd February. A full update can be viewed here. Liverpool can’t be picked anyway, but Chelsea, Luton and Tottenham are also unavailable for selection next weekend due to the Carabao Cup Final.

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		Round 6
		17-Feb to 19-Feb
1	Adele Ward	Arsenal
2	Damian Walsh	Arsenal
3	Dave Nicholls	Newcastle United
4	Gemma Jackson	Manchester United
5	Hayley Beaton	Brighton
6	Jackie Milton	Tottenham
7	Joey O'Brien	Newcastle United
8	John Roberts	Newcastle United
9	Kenny Rogers	Arsenal
10	Robin Horsler	Nottingham Forest
11	Steve Smith	Newcastle United

TEAM	PICKS	%
Arsenal	3	27%
Brighton	1	9%
Manchester United	1	9%
Newcastle United	4	36%
Nottingham Forest	1	9%
Tottenham	1	9%
	11	100%

Round 6
Saturday 17 February 2024
Brentford 12:30 Liverpool
Burnley 15:00 Arsenal
Fulham 15:00 Aston Villa
Newcastle 15:00 Bournemouth
Nott’m Forest 15:00 West Ham
Spurs 15:00 Wolves
Man City 17:30 Chelsea
Sunday 18 February 2024
Sheffield Utd 14:00 Brighton
Luton 16:30 Man Utd
Monday 19 February 2024
Everton 20:00 Crystal Palace

FANTASY FOOTY LEAGUE CUP – ROUND OF 16

The League Cup resumed with the knockout phase. The 8 teams who won their groups and the 8 runners-up faced off against each other in a straight knockout format. All ties were completed at the first attempt. All results – and the quarter final draw – can be viewed here.

Full schedule and details of the Fantasy Footy competitions can be viewed here.

I am running the Manchester Marathon for The Marina Dalglish Appeal – click here for my story and donation options.

Super 6 League Cup – Round of 16 Replay

The Round of 16 ties were played over the weekend of 3rd February. All ties were completed at the first attempt – except the match between Ste Matthews and Shaun McGee (which finished 4-4). Their replay took place over the weekend of 10th February and Shaun goes through 11-6. All results – and the quarter final draw – can be viewed here.

Full schedule and details of the Super Cup competitions can be viewed here.

I am running the Manchester Marathon for The Marina Dalglish Appeal – click here for my story and donation options.

LMS – Game 3 – Round 5 Results

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10th-12th February

We were down to just the last 13 players for Round 5. Five different teams had been picked in this round. In the Saturday lunchtime game, Manchester City hosted Everton at the Etihad – Dave Nicholls had picked City and he goes through with a 2-0 win. In the 3pm games, Liverpool were looking to bounce back from last week’s defeat as they welcomed Burnley to Anfield – Adele Ward, Gemma Jackson, Jackie Milton, Joey O’Brien, John Roberts, Kenny Rogers and Robin Horsler had picked the league leaders and they progress with a 3-1 win. Luton faced Sheffield United at Kenilworth Road – Dave Latham and Lynn Storer had confidence they could beat the Blades but a 3-1 defeat sees them drop out. Tottenham played Brighton at the Tottenham stadium – Steve Smith had picked Spurs and a 96th minute winner sees him through. In the tea-time game, Nottingham Forest faced Newcastle at the City Ground – Damian Walsh and Hayley Beaton had picked the Toon and a 3-2 win puts them through.

Two players drop out, leaving 11 players still standing for Round 6. Thankfully, no-one can pick Liverpool and jinx them! Deadline for Round 6 will be 12pm on Friday 16th February. A full update can be viewed here.

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		Round 5
		10-Feb to 12-Feb
1	Adele Ward	Liverpool
2	Damian Walsh	Newcastle United
3	Dave Latham	Luton Town
4	Dave Nicholls	Manchester City
5	Gemma Jackson	Liverpool
6	Hayley Beaton	Newcastle United
7	Jackie Milton	Liverpool
8	Joey O'Brien	Liverpool
9	John Roberts	Liverpool
10	Kenny Rogers	Liverpool
11	Lynn Storer	Luton Town
12	Robin Horsler	Liverpool
13	Steve Smith	Tottenham

TEAM	PICKS	%
Liverpool	7	54%
Luton Town	2	15%
Manchester City	1	8%
Newcastle United	2	15%
Tottenham	1	8%
	13	100%

LMS – Game 3 – Round 5

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10th-12th February

Down to just the last 13 players for Round 5. Five different teams have been picked in this round.

In the Saturday lunchtime game, Manchester City host Everton at the Etihad – Dave Nicholls has picked City. In the 3pm games, Liverpool will be looking to bounce back from last week’s defeat as they welcome Burnley to Anfield – Adele Ward, Gemma Jackson, Jackie Milton, Joey O’Brien, John Roberts, Kenny Rogers and Robin Horsler have picked the Reds. Luton face Sheffield United at Kenilworth Road – for the first time ever, The Hatters have been picked – Dave Latham and Lynn Storer have confidence they can beat the Blades (that now leaves Huddersfield as the only team never to have been picked in my LMS games!). Tottenham play Brighton at the Tottenham stadium – Steve Smith has picked Spurs. In the tea-time game, Nottingham Forest face Newcastle at the City Ground – Damian Walsh and Hayley Beaton have picked the Toon.

Good luck to everyone (especially those who have picked Liverpool!)!! Dave Nicholls and Steve Smith both have a chance of taking the pot in this round. Deadline for Round 6 will be 12pm on Friday 16th February. A full update can be viewed here.

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		Round 5
		10-Feb to 12-Feb
1	Adele Ward	Liverpool
2	Damian Walsh	Newcastle United
3	Dave Latham	Luton Town
4	Dave Nicholls	Manchester City
5	Gemma Jackson	Liverpool
6	Hayley Beaton	Newcastle United
7	Jackie Milton	Liverpool
8	Joey O'Brien	Liverpool
9	John Roberts	Liverpool
10	Kenny Rogers	Liverpool
11	Lynn Storer	Luton Town
12	Robin Horsler	Liverpool
13	Steve Smith	Tottenham

TEAM	PICKS	%
Liverpool	7	54%
Luton Town	2	15%
Manchester City	1	8%
Newcastle United	2	15%
Tottenham	1	8%
	13	100%

LMS – Game 3 – Round 4 Results

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3rd-5th February

74 players were still standing for Round 4. Ten different teams were picked in this round – every game featured.

This round kicked off with a Saturday lunchtime game as Everton hosted Tottenham at Goodison Park – Martin Brown and Tony Raybould had picked Spurs but they go out after a last minute equaliser, resulting 2-2. In the 3pm games, Brighton had their derby with Crystal Palace at the Amex – Adele Jones, Dave Nicholls, Jackie Milton and John Roberts had picked the Seagulls and they eased through with a 4-1 win. Burnley took on Fulham at Turfmoor – Craig Milton had picked Fulham but he goes out after another late equaliser and a 2-2 draw. Newcastle faced Luton at St James’ Park – 46 players had picked the Toon but a remarkable 4-4 draw sees them all drop out. In the tea-time game, Sheffield United welcomed Aston Villa to Bramhall Lane – Damian Walsh, Gemma Jackson, Hayley Beaton and Lynn Storer had picked the Villa. No pick was submitted by Dave Latham so he got Villa by default. They go through after a 5-0 win.
On Sunday, Bournemouth hosted Nottingham Forest at the Vitality Stadium – 7 players had picked the Cherries but a 1-1 draw means they exit. Chelsea faced Wolves at Stamford Bridge – Dave Goodall, Gary Storer, Jenny Rothwell and Paul Barlow had picked Chelsea and a 4-2 defeat sees them drop out. Manchester United played West Ham at Old Trafford – Joey O’Brien, Robin Horsler and Steve Smith had picked United (the Manc ones) and they go through with a 3-0 win. In the 4.30 game – Arsenal welcomed Liverpool to the Emirates – Trevor Faulkner had picked the league leaders (it later transpired he had been looking at the wrong set of fixtures!!) and he goes out after a 3-1 win to the Gunners (although as a City season ticket holder, I don’t think he we’ll be too disappointed.
On Monday night, Brentford played Manchester City at the Gtech Community stadium – Kenny Rogers had picked City and he goes through after a 3-1 win.

Deadline for Round 5 is 12pm on FRIDAY 9th February. A full update can be viewed here.

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		Round 4
		3-Feb to 5-Feb
1	Adele Ward	Brighton
2	Alexander Ramsden	Newcastle United
3	Alfie Robinson	Newcastle United
4	Allan Jones	Newcastle United
5	Andrew Crosson	Newcastle United
6	Andrew Emmett	Newcastle United
7	Andrew Wilkinson	Bournemouth
8	Andy Burns	Newcastle United
9	Ben Donafee	Newcastle United
10	Bill Murphy	Newcastle United
11	Chris Grierson	Newcastle United
12	Chris Mowles	Newcastle United
13	Craig Milton	Fulham
14	Damian Walsh	Aston Villa
15	Dan Milton	Bournemouth
16	Dave Goodall	Chelsea
17	Dave Latham	Aston Villa
18	Dave Nicholls	Brighton
19	Dave Phillips	Bournemouth
20	Dave Rogers	Newcastle United
21	Dave Weston	Newcastle United
22	David Hayhoe	Newcastle United
23	Eilish Doherty	Newcastle United
24	Emma Ainsworth	Newcastle United
25	Gary Nelson	Newcastle United
26	Gary Storer	Chelsea
27	Gemma Jackson	Aston Villa
28	Gerry Doherty	Newcastle United
29	Graeme Tinker	Newcastle United
30	Greg Tarka	Newcastle United
31	Hayley Beaton	Aston Villa
32	Ian O'Brien	Bournemouth
33	Jack Horsler	Newcastle United
34	Jackie Milton	Brighton
35	Jason Harrison	Newcastle United
36	Jenny Rothwell	Chelsea
37	Joel Wilkinson	Newcastle United
38	Joey O'Brien	Manchester United
39	John Roberts	Brighton
40	Jonny Trash	Newcastle United
41	Josh Wignall	Bournemouth
42	Ken Nelson	Bournemouth
43	Kenny Rogers	Manchester City
44	Lauren Haigh	Newcastle United
45	Lee Abbott	Newcastle United
46	Lin Maiden	Newcastle United
47	Lynn Storer	Aston Villa
48	Martin Brown	Tottenham
49	Matthew Saveall	Newcastle United
50	Melvin Pool	Newcastle United
51	Michael Thomas	Newcastle United
52	Neil Metcalf	Newcastle United
53	Nick Carr	Newcastle United
54	Pat Boddy	Newcastle United
55	Paul Allman	Newcastle United
56	Paul Barlow	Chelsea
57	Paul Boddy	Bournemouth
58	Paul Maiden	Newcastle United
59	Paul Murphy	Newcastle United
60	Pauline Jackson	Newcastle United
61	Peter Carroll	Newcastle United
62	Ralph Dealing	Newcastle United
63	Rich Clayton	Newcastle United
64	Robin Horsler	Manchester United
65	Ross Milton	Newcastle United
66	Sandra Emmett	Newcastle United
67	Sean Woodward	Newcastle United
68	Ste Matthews	Newcastle United
69	Ste Milton	Newcastle United
70	Ste Wilkinson	Newcastle United
71	Steve Smith	Manchester United
72	Stuart Davies	Newcastle United
73	Tony Raybould	Tottenham
74	Trevor Faulkner	Liverpool

TEAM	PICKS	%
Aston Villa	5	7%
Bournemouth	7	9%
Brighton	4	5%
Chelsea	4	5%
Fulham	1	1%
Liverpool	1	1%
Manchester City	1	1%
Manchester United	3	4%
Newcastle United	46	62%
Tottenham	2	3%
	74	100%

Super 6 League Cup – Round of 16

The League Cup resumed with the knockout phase. The 8 teams who won their groups and the 8 runners-up faced off against each other in a straight knockout format. All ties were completed at the first attempt – except the match between Ste Matthews and Shaun McGee (which finished 4-4). Their replay will take place next weekend (10th February). All results – and the quarter final draw – can be viewed here.

Full schedule and details of the Super Cup competitions can be viewed here.

I am running the Manchester Marathon for The Marina Dalglish Appeal – click here for my story and donation options.

LMS – Game 3 – Round 4

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3rd-5th February

74 players are still standing for Round 4. Ten different teams have been picked in this round – every game is featured.

This round kicks off with a Saturday lunchtime game as Everton host Tottenham at Goodison Park – Martin Brown and Tony Raybould have picked Spurs. In the 3pm games, Brighton have their derby with Crystal Palace at the Amex (I still dont see how that’s a derby!?) – Adele Jones, Dave Nicholls, Jackie Milton and John Roberts have picked the Seagulls. Burnley take on Fulham at Turfmoor – Craig Milton has picked Burnley. Newcastle face Luton at St James’ Park – 46 players have picked the Toon (that’s near two thirds of those left standing!!). In the tea-time game, Sheffield United welcome Aston Villa to Bramhall Lane – Damian Walsh, Gemma Jackson, Hayley Beaton and Lynn Storer have picked the Villa. No pick was submitted by Dave Latham so ge gets Villa by default.
On Sunday, Bournemouth host Nottingham Forest at the Vitality Stadium – 7 players have picked the Cherries. Chelsea face Wolves at Stamford Bridge – Dave Goodall, Gary Storer, Jenny Rothwell and Paul Barlow have picked Chelsea. Manchester United play West Ham at Old Trafford – Joey O’Brien, Robin Horsler and Steve Smith have picked United (the Manc ones). In the final game of the round – Arsenal welcome Liverpool to the Emirates – I was hoping people would avoid this but Trevor Faulkner has picked the league leaders.

Deadline for Round 5 is 12pm on FRIDAY 9th February. A full update can be viewed here.

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		Round 4
		3-Feb to 5-Feb
1	Adele Ward	Brighton
2	Alexander Ramsden	Newcastle United
3	Alfie Robinson	Newcastle United
4	Allan Jones	Newcastle United
5	Andrew Crosson	Newcastle United
6	Andrew Emmett	Newcastle United
7	Andrew Wilkinson	Bournemouth
8	Andy Burns	Newcastle United
9	Ben Donafee	Newcastle United
10	Bill Murphy	Newcastle United
11	Chris Grierson	Newcastle United
12	Chris Mowles	Newcastle United
13	Craig Milton	Fulham
14	Damian Walsh	Aston Villa
15	Dan Milton	Bournemouth
16	Dave Goodall	Chelsea
17	Dave Latham	Aston Villa
18	Dave Nicholls	Brighton
19	Dave Phillips	Bournemouth
20	Dave Rogers	Newcastle United
21	Dave Weston	Newcastle United
22	David Hayhoe	Newcastle United
23	Eilish Doherty	Newcastle United
24	Emma Ainsworth	Newcastle United
25	Gary Nelson	Newcastle United
26	Gary Storer	Chelsea
27	Gemma Jackson	Aston Villa
28	Gerry Doherty	Newcastle United
29	Graeme Tinker	Newcastle United
30	Greg Tarka	Newcastle United
31	Hayley Beaton	Aston Villa
32	Ian O'Brien	Bournemouth
33	Jack Horsler	Newcastle United
34	Jackie Milton	Brighton
35	Jason Harrison	Newcastle United
36	Jenny Rothwell	Chelsea
37	Joel Wilkinson	Newcastle United
38	Joey O'Brien	Manchester United
39	John Roberts	Brighton
40	Jonny Trash	Newcastle United
41	Josh Wignall	Bournemouth
42	Ken Nelson	Bournemouth
43	Kenny Rogers	Manchester City
44	Lauren Haigh	Newcastle United
45	Lee Abbott	Newcastle United
46	Lin Maiden	Newcastle United
47	Lynn Storer	Aston Villa
48	Martin Brown	Tottenham
49	Matthew Saveall	Newcastle United
50	Melvin Pool	Newcastle United
51	Michael Thomas	Newcastle United
52	Neil Metcalf	Newcastle United
53	Nick Carr	Newcastle United
54	Pat Boddy	Newcastle United
55	Paul Allman	Newcastle United
56	Paul Barlow	Chelsea
57	Paul Boddy	Bournemouth
58	Paul Maiden	Newcastle United
59	Paul Murphy	Newcastle United
60	Pauline Jackson	Newcastle United
61	Peter Carroll	Newcastle United
62	Ralph Dealing	Newcastle United
63	Rich Clayton	Newcastle United
64	Robin Horsler	Manchester United
65	Ross Milton	Newcastle United
66	Sandra Emmett	Newcastle United
67	Sean Woodward	Newcastle United
68	Ste Matthews	Newcastle United
69	Ste Milton	Newcastle United
70	Ste Wilkinson	Newcastle United
71	Steve Smith	Manchester United
72	Stuart Davies	Newcastle United
73	Tony Raybould	Tottenham
74	Trevor Faulkner	Liverpool

TEAM	PICKS	%
Aston Villa	5	7%
Bournemouth	7	9%
Brighton	4	5%
Chelsea	4	5%
Fulham	1	1%
Liverpool	1	1%
Manchester City	1	1%
Manchester United	3	4%
Newcastle United	46	62%
Tottenham	2	3%
	74	100%