16 points + silva,boateng and givet vs upson,piquionne,parker,howard,cahill(capt)and toure
what my chances lads?

from BBC:

"A word on Man City too, by the way - the deluge of Premier League postponements means victory for them over Everton on Monday and they will top the table at Christmas for the first time since 1929. Wowzers."

pleased to see Chelsea off after i dumped Drogba for Torres

for akers, from the FA rules:

13. Recommended procedure for the guidance of Clubs and Referees
in determining the suitability of grounds in adverse weather conditions
Each Club must take every precaution to ensure that its ground is in a fit playing condition.
When the regional weather conditions are known to be extreme (e.g. prolonged severe frost,
clear water logging or heavy snow) then the game can be postponed at the discretion of the
League following consultation with the appropriate League Secretary / Officer, League Rules
will apply; this is not an issue for the match day Referee. Should a Competition decide to
agree to an early postponement under such circumstances there will be no requirement for a
pitch inspection.
In all other circumstances and subject to the time and travelling distance, the match Referee
should be called in to make a decision. In the event of the match Referee being unable to
carry out the inspection, the Home Club must select an alternative Referee listed within the
National List of Contributory Referees.
Should it not be possible to identify an appropriate Match Official, the Appointing Authority
(the Football Association) will determine a suitable person to carry out the inspection.
If a specific League Rule exists where the timing of a pitch inspection is stated, this will apply
but is a League issue only.
Prior to reaching a decision the Referee who is making the inspection must:
• Consult with the match Referee prior to the inspection
• Consult with the match Referee during / after the inspection to mutually agree on
a decision prior to notifying the Home Club Secretary or Club Chairman and the
appropriate League Secretary (or Chairman if the Secretary is not available).
Prior to reaching a decision the Referee who is making the inspection should consider the
following:
• Whether or not the ground (playing area) is dangerous (e.g. ice / frost)
• Whether or not that the spectator standing areas are dangerous (e.g. ice / frost)
• Whether or not conditions are or could turn farcical
• The views of the Home Club Groundsman in terms of local knowledge and
draining capabilities in the event of standing water
• The existing condition of the playing surface in conjunction with the prevailing
weather conditions as previously confirmed with the local weather authority
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• Be seen to be active! Adhere to deadlines, keep all informed; especially the
away Team Manager if he is on route and can be contactable (home club will
have the Secretary’s mobile number); or if the away Club are in a hotel locally. If
they are within a reasonable time/distance from the ground it is only courtesy that
you await their arrival
• Inspect thoroughly! A professional approach must be adopted when carrying
out an inspection. It is not acceptable just to take a cursory look at the field of
play in normal dress (i.e. Suit / Blazer etc.). Sports kit should be worn, along with
appropriate footwear (i.e. football boots). All areas of the pitch should be
inspected. A ball should be used to determine whether the surface is playable
(for movement and bounce), if appropriate, playing staff may be able to assist
you in this practical session.
• Fog creates its’ own problems. Use perspectives from ground level and the
back of a stand – check forecast (remember that there is a responsibility to
paying spectators)
• When dealing with such elements as frost or ice – remember that the highest
temperature of the day is usually around mid-day. Get a forecast if necessary of
the projected temperature for the time when the match is due to conclude
• The manpower available to the Home Club to carry out any necessary work to
make the ground playable
• The time the visiting Club are due to commence their journey
• Liaise with Managers BUT the decision as to whether the match is played is
yours
If after consultation with the match Referee, the ground is declared fit and the away Clubs
instructed to travel, then only in exceptional circumstances should the match Referee reverse
the decision.
If an early inspection has not been carried out and the match Referee arrives at the ground to
find the playing conditions in doubt due to unexpected deterioration in the weather, he should
first consider as many of the above points before committing himself to a decision.
In the event of a pitch inspection being carried out by a Referee other than the match
Referee, a fee of half the Referee’s fee may be offered, plus travel expenses, paid by the
Home Club. If the appointed Match Officials have reported to the ground they are entitled to
their expenses plus half their match fee if the match is not played.

Manchester will be -6 on Monday night, so City game must be in doubt surely?

is phil jones not playing?????

what a weekend

fantasy cup oppenent = louis saha http://fantasy.premierleague.com/M/eventhist.mc?id=1245889 already won with bent and bardsley

http://fantasy.premierleague.com/M/eventhist.mc?id=1455349

cup opponent only has tevez this week 😀
haha auto win

Why do i keep delaying getting in Onauah (speeling?) or Bardsley!

Everyone done their Christmas shopping then. I received a mailshot from Blackburn, trying to sell replica shirts from the 1995 season. They also sell action men type figures of the current squad. Unfortunately there is no guarantee that the David Dunn figure won't be broken when you get it...

I have a princely 7 points, my cup oppo has 12. Gag! 🙁

gonna be a few 0-0 virtual coin tosses in the fantasy cup

Dwight 'Cliche' Yorke!!!!!!

Off topic :
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ljPFZrRD3J8

Make it No.1 😉

New post

At least we get some DGWs. I like those.

question.. if you have 2 free transfers but only use 1 does this mean you have 2 free next week again?

Ukraine announced plans to open Chernobyl, their nuclear disaster site, to tourists.

They say it's just like Disneyland, except the 6-foot mouse is real.

So everyones teams are decimated because of the weather and Coyle and Kean drop Lee and Jones for the first time this season, ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha. What are the odds?????? Lee is one of Boltons best players I can't understand why Coyle dropped him, I must be playing him in the fantasy cup.

Need Bolton to score, even if it isn't Elmander. I need those Sunderland clean sheets gone!

When are the matches likely to be re-played??

Oh well, looks like I'll be on zero points for the week - out of the Fantasy Cup, and my lead for the £250 prize for the manager of the month at work could come under threat!

In other news - the Knorr season and shake ads with the dancing mums is fast approaching Halifax radio ads in the annoyance-o-meter.

Anyone live in or near Liverpool? Hows the airport? Have to fly back Monday.

Come on MGP!

The only good thing about this snowy sh*itty week is that my cup rival has 1 player playing and I have at least 4...

lol @ 16 year old Jake Larkins on the bench for the Hammers!! Cue clean sheet for the Boffin..

Boffin, pls be better than green.

Steve Bruce - fattest head in the premier league?

How do you find out who has the best form in your team, so I know who my captaincy will go to.

I hope Blackburn lose because Jones isn't playing. Sam's assistant is going to get some revenge by fielding a shi**y squad.