Merry Christmas!:

He’s had a fine debut season! Paul Vinson 32 (4) nicely bookends his first campaign after winning Week 1 on his first go! Ever! Impressive stuff Paul, £20 (at least) coming to you for those New Year’s drinks… But was it enough to clinch the title as well??!

Bah Humbug!:

Not the best week to get a lo-score, especially the lo-score of the season! Unfortunately Ben Hogwood 6 (0) did just that…

Correct Score of the Week:

A bumper week for many… Most popular score was Southampton 2 C Palace 0 – 27 of you got that!

Stephen S/Andy C got the 3-1 at Tannadice, Dan P/Norman L got Fulham’s 1-1 at Chelsea and Frankie F/Dave T got the 1-1 at Anfield.

4 got Berba’s farewell in Man Utd 5 Wigan 0, Rob C/Craig B got the 1-3 between Barnsley & Blackpool and 4 got the 3-0 for Burnley. 5 got Coventry 1 Bristol C 0 and Rob C got the three-nil at Reading.

Best correct score of the week? Sam Arora got 5 points for Dunfermline 0 St Johnstone 3.

PAS Cup 2012:

If you’ve finished in the Top 32 you HAVE qualified for the PAS Cup (if you so wish – you can say “no thanks” if you want!) and it’ll only cost you £20 for the privilege!

A PAS CL Thing:

Here’s a lesson on why you shouldn’t go out drinking for 4 nights in a row and then attempt to read scores & tables… Group E was sent out with Tony Bowley just edging out Jazz Sian in second spot after both finished the campaign with 6 points each. But if you look carefully, Jazz has one more correct score, meaning he actually goes through and Mr Bowley doesn’t. Sorry Tone, please don’t sack me…

And Another Thing:

Happy New Year! Thanks to all who took part – another great season, please play again!

Cheers,
Pab

“I’m very superficial…”:

Probably the second best week to win a weekly especially when it sets you up nicely for Week 13! Well done then to Jamie Sellers 41(8) who looks like he’s timed it just right for a storming end to the season… Just need QPR to do the same in 2012 now then Jamie!

“You’ve made a desperate appeal, now save your breath”:

…and here’s the real turn up! Shaun Backhouse 13(0) has been the long time leader but his stumble & fall at the second last may have not only scuppered his own glory, but also the “Syndicate”, who no doubt pin everything on their very own Nijinksy…

Correct Score of the Week:

I can’t wait for this horrible PAS season to be over… – most popular score was Hull 2 Millwall 0 – 29 of you got that!

4 got Bristol City’s 0-0 against Nottm Forest, Jamie T/Reda A/Jon T got the 2-1 between Doncaster and The Foxes, Martin S & Charlie H got Wigan 1 Chelsea 1.

Tony B got the 1-0 at White Hart Lane…

However, this week’s best correct score goes to Frankie Fernandez for her inspired Blackpool 0 Watford 0.

Table News:

“Attachment to obligation…”:

Jamie Sellers streaks to the top of the league with a lead of 2 points over Norman L, who in turn, is 15 points ahead of Paul V in third. Shaun B has a faint chance of glory in fourth. Paul C crashes the Top 10…

“J’en ai marre of your theatrics”:

Mark J Brown crashes to the bottom of the pile 1 point behind Michelle F, who in turn, is 4 points behind Mat J.

“…complications are not my fascinations”:

Highest climber this week, up a whopping 18 places is Martin Stafford – honourable mentions go to Stuart L (+10), Tony B (+8), Danny A (+15) and Josh H (+10).

“…you’re still clinging to somebody you deplore”:

Falling furthest this week, down a whopping 11 places is Alex Rossi – dishonourable mentions go to Tony M (-8), Jazz S (-9), Simon B (-9) and Craig B (-7)

PAS Cup 2012:

In order to be invited to enter the PAS Cup 2012, you will have to finish in the Top 32 after 13 weeks of play. Currently sneaking the last spot is… despondent Geordie – Dave Nicklin.

Bet of the Week:

No rape & pillage of the bookies I’m afraid – Anders H is obviously not Viking enough…

PAS Champions League 2011/12:

Matchday 6 results and final tables attached – not sure if I’m a little bit proud of winning 0 matches!

And Another Thing:

Scousers in t-shirts – will they have to change the colour of their omnipresent armbands now??!

Cheers,
Pab

“I’ll take some more”:

He’s probably in 58ft of snow as we speak and he’s had a blinder of a weekend what with Sp*rs & Man City losing! Anders Hoglund 34(6) just pipped Matt W by one correct score to collect this week’s £20. Congrats to the Viking Gooner, he’s got enough crowns now to buy, ooh, at least 2 pints at his local (and one of those amazing hot dogs!)! Skol!

“Will I still survive”: As my nosedive into the abyss known as PAS oblivion continues apace, I can take sweet solace in someone from (dirty) Leeds faring worse than me… for this week at least. Dave Tagger 8(0), I thank you!

Correct Score of the Week:

Surprisingly good predicting this week… – most popular score was Sunderland 2 Blackburn 1 – 24 of you got that!

Dan P/Craig B/Martin S got Southampton’s 2-2 against Blackpool, Tony S/Howard T/Steve T got the 4-1 between Man Utd and The Old Gold, Anders H & Gary B got Millwall 0 Cardiff City 0, 4 got Aberdeen 2-2 St Mirren, Rob C & Craig B (again!) got the 5 pointer 0-3 involving St Johnstone and Motherwell and 6 got the 2-1 between Chelsea & Man City.

Anders H (again!) got the 0-1 at Turf Moor & Dave C got the delightful 2-1 in the Potteries…

However, this week’s best correct score goes to Matt Worsfold for his inspired Inverness CT 2 Dundee Utd 3.

Table News:

“precious few”:

Shaun Backhouse stays top of the league, but his lead has been cut to a really catchable 5 points by Norman L, who in turn, is 2 points ahead of Paul V in third. Jamie S has given himself a real chance of glory and heads the chasing pack only 11 points off the top. Steve T crashes the Top 10…

“Nothings last forever”:

Michelle Fernandez stays at the bottom of the pile now only 4 points behind Ben H, who in turn, is 4 correct scores behind Mark J B.

“When I turn the corner”:

Highest climber this week, up a whopping 17 places is Anders Hoglund – honourable mentions go to Matt W (+16), Mahli G (+11), Tony S (+10), Nick H (+11) and Martin S (+11).

“Maybe we should try”:

Falling furthest this week, down a whopping 10 places is Dave Tagger – dishonourable mentions go to Simon B (-7), Jason M (-9), Andy C (-8), Louise B (-9) and Moi (-8)

PAS Cup 2012:

In order to be invited to enter the PAS Cup 2012, you will have to finish in the Top 32 after 13 weeks of play. Currently sneaking the last spot is… comedy Cheshire cat – Neil Meredith.

Bet of the Week:

Olly O reverted to form meaning it’s only a fiver on spot prize position 33rd…

PAS Champions League 2011/12:

Matchday 6 fixtures as follows – Norman Lee & Jamie Sellers (so far the only confirmed group winners) will be trying to complete a perfect qualification whilst Ben Hogwood, Will Oppong & myself will be praying to avoid a sixth consecutive group stage defeat and become the PAS Villareal…

All to play for in Groups B (wide open with all four in with a chance!), C (who will join Neil Meredith in the knockpout stages?),E (Tony Bowley or Jazz Sian or a wonder result from Mahli Gupta!) & H (Mark Fawke needs a big turnaround in his match with Rich Lee to progress).

In Group A the top two go vis-a-vis for top spot, and likewise in Groups F & G. Clare Templeton will be hoping for a favour from me in Group D!

Group A

Jason Morris v Stuart Longworth / Olly Osmond v Tony Morris

Group B

Josh Hirst v Neil Osborne / Richard Hirst v Shaun Backhouse

Group C

Nick Hogwood v Neil Meredith / Matt Gingell v Danny Ashworth

Group D

Neil Templeton v Pab / Clare Templeton v Dan Pelgrom

Group E

Norman Lee v Jazz Sian / Mahli Gupta v Tony Bowley

Group F

Jamie Tofeili v Rob Currin / Jon Tofeili v Michelle Fernandez

Group G

Ben Hogwood v Pete Britton / Dave Nicklin v Scott Harrison

Group H

Rich Lee v Mark Fawke / Will Oppong v Jamie Sellers

And Another Thing:

We can’t afford to be innocent,
Stand up and face the enemy,
It’s a do or die situation,
We will be invincible.

It took 19 years for Pat B’s words to be made real in England’s top division (Preston North who?) and every year, Gooners celebrate the day this feat cannot be matched – maybe another £80 gazillion will do it for you next year Citeh, maybe next year…

Cheers,
Pab