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Crofty7 wrote:

So an interesting weekend in Division Two.

Sanctuary managed a draw despite being down to 10 men most of the game which shows that nobody yet has been able to challenge them. A draw does close the gap a bit for some teams but not enough for them to worry about it.
Hillfields, we moved up to second this week after an enjoyable win at Gordano and finally got into the plus goal difference for the first time this season. Have a tough game with Hayhill this week tho, but we do have the goal machine called Lumpar .
BS4, I’ve decided to try and stop being shocked by their results, they have proven a third into the season that they have got what it takes to stay in the top half of the table and are proving a tougher test than people thought.
Widcombe, no game this week but only 3 points off of top expect them to stay at the top part of the table now.
SAS, perhaps would have wanted a win against 10 men but they are the only team to take points off of Sanctuary this year and still remain unbeaten. Also a game in hand for them, they will be right up there.
Rock, still very much in contention, expect to see them near the top.
Israel, No game this week but games in hand put them near the top!!
C3, Shocked by their start still think they will start picking it up soon.
Welton, a tight loss to Rock may give them confidence to know they are not far from getting a result.
Kensington, Not many games yet but an indifferent start not too sure where they’ll finish up.
Hayhill, seems they are struggling a little this year but still expect them to take points off of teams.
Pistols, expect to see them collect some points now with the return of Bruce.
Gordano, Seem to be struggling this year and not too sure how many points they’ll be able to get this season.

Going into the end of the first third of the season, I think that you’re looking at a top six (Sanctuary, Hillfields, BS4, Widcombe, SAS, Rock) to battle out for the two promotion spots. Then a mid table group of (Israel, C3, Kensington, Welton.) with (Hayhill, Pistols Gordano) fighting for the final 3 spots. Although I can see one of the top swapping with a midtable team.

Still a long way to go but some shape forming now.

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andrew1989 wrote:

Can see Widcombe and BS4 creating there own group with Rock, below the Top 3.

I think it will be somthing like:-

SAS, SANCTUARY, Hillfields

BS4, Rock, Widcombe

C3 Kensington Israel,

Pistols, Hayhill, Welton.

Gordano

Four groups of 3 with Gordano a foot at the bottom.

Things can change, hopefully a miracle will happen and we beat nailsea in the cup, as our we have gone to pot. SAS next sat can see nothing other than one result here....
a Welton win.

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Rusty7 wrote:

Watch out for Israel. I have looked at their results (as we have them in the Shield this week) and their position is definately decieving. They have only lost two games - to Sanctuary and Rock (who are two of the leagues stronger sides), whilst also notching wins against Kensington (who don't look bad themselves), BS4 and Gordano, as well as beating Santos (a Div 1 team) in the cup. Not a bad record at all!

I think their league position is false, and will quietly sneak up the table, edging past BS4 and possibly Rock. Remember BS4 have played 4 more games than Israel!

Also, I'm glad we played Hayhill when we did, coz they are definately improving! Don't be suprised to see them creep up the table too!

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Looking forward to playing you in a fortnight. Under my Welstock/Welton career we have never not beaten Widcombe even when we were bottom of the bottom. I'm sure that will change come our next game against you.

Also was the team i broke my leg against so it's always a bit personal for me when we play you guys even though probably only a few if any were around.

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One of the problems with our leagues is consistency of teams obviously you can't account for injuries but a lot of teams end up having different teams each week especially student teams, that is why BSXI are very consistent although this week they did, most of the time their 11 doesn't change. Sanctuary played against 10 men v Israel and won 5-0 yet Santos lost to them probably with a strong team, Sanctuary played a weak rock side and demolished them 8-1 yet I am sure you had to play a against a stronger team last sat. We've played two different Hayhill teams, but played weaker Pistols and BS4 sides than others have. It could come down to who gets the luck of the fixtures. Rock are not 8-1 worse than Sanctuary and we are not 12-2 worse than SAS.

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Your the only team i've won against every time i've played you in competitive football..... i may have to avoid the next game to keep that intact

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