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France

Nantes 27 +25 Champions
Monaco 26 +12
Marseille 25 +14

Top three all win as Paris and Etienne both drop further behind on 17 points and probably drop out of the title race already, must do better is the Chairman's message to them.

Germany

Schalke 24 +20
Bayern 20 +9 Champions
Frankfurt 20 +6
Dortmund 19 +4

Bayern seem to have recovered from their recent dip in form but has it cost them already with Schalke looking as strong as ever.

Holland

Ajax 27 +27 
Rotterdam 25 +19
Twente 24 +19
PSV 23 +21
Feyenoord 22 +12
Alkmaar 21 +14 unmanaged

The leaders overcame the "Young Upstarts" from Twente to solidify top spot but again the head to head results are going to be crucial.

Italy

Inter Milan 28 +16
AC Milan 24 +14
Juventus 22 +14
Lazio 20 +8 Champions

Good wins for the top four despite an early scare for Inter at Atalanta.

Scotland

Motherwell 24 +10
Celtic 20 +12
Aberdeen 19 +1 Champions
Hibs 18 +5
Falkirk 18 +4

Great win for Falkirk at home to Motherwell gives them hope for the future but Rangers continue to struggle as defeat at struggling Kilmarnock gives them a mountain to climb.

Spain

Barcelona 26 +16 Champions
Real Madrid 22 +19
Atletico 22 +17
Real Betis 20 +18
Valencia 19 +11

Real are banging in goals for fun at the moment as are Atletico but they are both relying on Barcelona dropping points in at least two matches, its an exciting season here in Spain so long may it continue.

USA

Chicago 27 +31
Cosmos 23 +17 Champions
Harrisburg 22 +18
NewYork 22 +11
Kansas 20 +15
Tampa 20 +14

The vast improvements to both Kansas and Tampa have upset the rythm of this league and allowed Chicago to stretch their legs at the top and the chasers need to find another gear and soon.

Plenty of transfers to do now...

Paul Hemmings wrote:

Spain

Barcelona 26 +16 Champions
Real Madrid 22 +19
Atletico 22 +17
Real Betis 20 +18
Valencia 19 +11

Real are banging in goals for fun at the moment as are Atletico but they are both relying on Barcelona dropping points in at least two matches, its an exciting season here in Spain so long may it continue.

Really exciting week and not one that I was particularly confident about.  Zaragoza hadn't lost at home and had held both Real and Betis to draws so grabbing a win was crucial. I thought I had gone too negatively due to the absence of Asensio through injury but like 1980s Liverpool we've ground out a result. Added to the away win at Schalke in Europe which is a bit of a collectors item and means qualification with a week to spare.  I think it's been a great week for Barcelona and we've now played all of the top 6 except Atletico away from home already.
Nacional and Akranes continue to perform well and hopefully some new recruits at Hannover will mean less sleepless nights and possibly some goals.

Paul Hemmings wrote:

Premiership

Watford 22 +18 Champions
Charlton 22 +9
Arsenal 20 +2
Chelsea 19 +7

Still only three points separating the top four makes it a very interesting season with Charlton and Arsenal the big winners this week.

Thoroughly enjoyable week in Hemsoft, even if the results didn't go to plan this week. Unfortune to go behind 3 times with Watford, but away from home isn't a terrible result. Makes the league more interesting for the rest of the season and the Home game will be that much more enjoyable! 
As for Botafogo, was always going to be a huge Ask with 3 first team players injured. But credit to the replacements for doing a stellar Job and almost made it over the finish line! It's a long season and half way marks a very interesting look at the tables. 
Genk, just a joy to watch and making there name within the game as a team to be feared in any competition. 
Leverkusen, left it late but managed to secure the 3 points with that man El Sharwary finally getting back on the score sheet! 

Well played all!

Coaching and Finances now ...

Printing now then I will send out the email turns later...

Brilliant - thanks for the update Paul!

Email turns all sent out...

Freddie bloody woodman! 

Good read through the match report! Lucky Tom.. Lucky

I'll get you next time!

What happened with Freddie Woodman?

Phil@Watford wrote:

Freddie bloody woodman! 

Good read through the match report! Lucky Tom.. Lucky

I'll get you next time!

Did you batter me?

Just seen i am away at Watford next....bloody brilliant! 

gary@chelsea wrote:

Just seen i am away at Watford next....bloody brilliant! 

I have faith in you Gaz. 

Tom@Charlton wrote:

Phil@Watford wrote:

Freddie bloody woodman! 

Good read through the match report! Lucky Tom.. Lucky

I'll get you next time!

Did you batter me?

 CHARLTON ATHLETIC vs WATFORD
 SquadEff%      : 100  -  98
 Tackles        :  20  -  28
 Tactics        : FAC  -  CAL
 Aggression     : 5/5  - 5/5 hard/hard - hard/hard
 Fouls Against  :   1  -   0
 Offsides Good  :   0  -   0
 Offsides Bad   :   0  -   0
 Bookings       :   0  -   0 Ref Steve Bennett books everything that moves
 Sending Offs   :   0  -   0
 Injuries       :   0  -   1
  De Gea(0,minor)
 Corners        :   0  -   1
 Crosses        :   0  -   1
 Chances        :   3  -   6
 Shots on Target:   3  -   5
 Var Reversals  :   0  -   0
 Shots saved    :   0  -   3
 Final Score    :   3  -   2
  Sancho(37) Bernardo(48) Sancho(76)
  Wan-Bissaka(40) Maddison(54)

"The physio seems to be coming on
 already". "Yes looks like DE GEA has hurt himself during the warmup". "Yes, he is being taken off".
 "The sub keeper will have to play"

gary@chelsea wrote:

Just seen i am away at Watford next....bloody brilliant! 

I'm out for blood Gaz.... 

Phil@Watford wrote:

Tom@Charlton wrote:

Phil@Watford wrote:

Freddie bloody woodman! 

Good read through the match report! Lucky Tom.. Lucky

I'll get you next time!

Did you batter me?

 CHARLTON ATHLETIC vs WATFORD
 SquadEff%      : 100  -  98
 Tackles        :  20  -  28
 Tactics        : FAC  -  CAL
 Aggression     : 5/5  - 5/5 hard/hard - hard/hard
 Fouls Against  :   1  -   0
 Offsides Good  :   0  -   0
 Offsides Bad   :   0  -   0
 Bookings       :   0  -   0 Ref Steve Bennett books everything that moves
 Sending Offs   :   0  -   0
 Injuries       :   0  -   1
  De Gea(0,minor)
 Corners        :   0  -   1
 Crosses        :   0  -   1
 Chances        :   3  -   6
 Shots on Target:   3  -   5
 Var Reversals  :   0  -   0
 Shots saved    :   0  -   3
 Final Score    :   3  -   2
  Sancho(37) Bernardo(48) Sancho(76)
  Wan-Bissaka(40) Maddison(54)

"The physio seems to be coming on
 already". "Yes looks like DE GEA has hurt himself during the warmup". "Yes, he is being taken off".
 "The sub keeper will have to play"

I had exactly the same thing last week with Ederson, Danny Ward came in.  Thats the risk we take having below par backup goalkeepers I guess?

I think I'm lucky you don't have a world class back up goalkeeper, one who has captained his country to the world cup.  Having a backup like that would be ideal. 

Phil@Watford wrote:

Chances        :   3  -   6
 Shots on Target:   3  -   5
 

Wow. Clinical to say the least.

Tom@Charlton wrote:

Phil@Watford wrote:

Tom@Charlton wrote:

Phil@Watford wrote:

Freddie bloody woodman! 

Good read through the match report! Lucky Tom.. Lucky

I'll get you next time!

Did you batter me?

 CHARLTON ATHLETIC vs WATFORD
 SquadEff%      : 100  -  98
 Tackles        :  20  -  28
 Tactics        : FAC  -  CAL
 Aggression     : 5/5  - 5/5 hard/hard - hard/hard
 Fouls Against  :   1  -   0
 Offsides Good  :   0  -   0
 Offsides Bad   :   0  -   0
 Bookings       :   0  -   0 Ref Steve Bennett books everything that moves
 Sending Offs   :   0  -   0
 Injuries       :   0  -   1
  De Gea(0,minor)
 Corners        :   0  -   1
 Crosses        :   0  -   1
 Chances        :   3  -   6
 Shots on Target:   3  -   5
 Var Reversals  :   0  -   0
 Shots saved    :   0  -   3
 Final Score    :   3  -   2
  Sancho(37) Bernardo(48) Sancho(76)
  Wan-Bissaka(40) Maddison(54)

"The physio seems to be coming on
 already". "Yes looks like DE GEA has hurt himself during the warmup". "Yes, he is being taken off".
 "The sub keeper will have to play"

I had exactly the same thing last week with Ederson, Danny Ward came in.  Thats the risk we take having below par backup goalkeepers I guess?

I think I'm lucky you don't have a world class back up goalkeeper, one who has captained his country to the world cup.  Having a backup like that would be ideal. 

Where would be the Fun in that? 

Hiya, did anybody get a list of Transferred Players this turn, that they could upload please?

Not opened my turn yet Andy, when I do I'll happily send you one if I got one.  I imagine it may be very large though so may be better if I email it to you?

Will let you know...