SHORT FUSED

Brewers boss Clive Short lost his cool with his players following their 3-2 defeat to relegation threatened Crawley, keeping them locked in the dressing room for 2 hours after the game. Short wasn't in a better frame mind this morning when he finally did his post match interview at the Pirelli. "I can't use the age of this squad as an excuse any longer with performances like that. We gave away possession to easily and didn't even try to get the ball back again. Inept defending, toothless in attack absolutely pathetic all round. I feared we may lose before we'd got out on the pitch when I heard someone say, it's only second bottom Crawley, no problem. I don't want that kind of attitude at this club. What annoyed me even more was the person who said it didn't have the bottle to own up to it at the end. I know exactly who it was and trust me he has been dealt with accordingly. These lads weren't getting games at their previous clubs or had just been released. We've given them the opportunity to come here to play games, improve and show case their talents. If they want their move to bigger clubs they had better buck up. I'm done defending them. They get the praise when it's deserved so it's only right they take the criticism as well."

SKY GAME OF THE WEEK - MATCHDAY 16/18

EVERTON ............................. 1
BLACKBURN ROVERS ....... 0

It's Matchday 16 for the First Division and tonight we are at Goodison Park for a match at the bottom end of the table between Everton and Blackburn Rovers.
Everton have struggled all season and that resulted in the sacking of Aaron Mc after a 1-0 defeat at West Brom on Matchday 14 left them bottom of the table and in danger of being cut adrift. The board moved swiftly and appointed Josh McMillan, an experienced manager and one they hoped could get them out of trouble. Josh has been in charge for 2 league games and a Champions League game and has lost all three but the board realise he will need some time to shape the team to his own liking. Tonight is a huge game for Everton. They are 5 points behind Blackburn who lie just outside the bottom 3.
Blackburn Rovers were promoted as Champions of Division Two and were expected to earn a safe mid table position in their first season in the top flight but it hasn't worked out like that. Four wins from fifteen games has left them on the cusp of the relegation places but with two of those wins coming in the last four games there are signs that, under Stephen Beddows, they are starting to come to grips with football in the top league.

Blackburn Make the Front Page

SKY GAME OF THE WEEK - MATCHDAY 15/17

TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR ............. 0
NEWCASTLE UNITED ................. 2

The north of London is home to two of the biggest clubs in the league. Arsenal are known as the biggest and most successful while Tottenham Hotspur are a club that want to win things but are too inconsistent to do it. Tonight for the SKY game of the week we are at White Hart Lane for an intriguing clash between Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United.

279 Saturday Show - Episode 8

The Doctor: “Good Morning guys and welcome to Episode 8 of the 279 Saturday Show, I am your host, The Doctor and today I was unfortunately not allowed to choose the guests… but we have Beddows (Blackburn) Aguero (Liverpool) and the evil Rose (Yeovil) welcome guys.

Beddows Speaks on the 'situation' and Mrs Beddows speaks too

Beddows broke his silence tonight ahead of his appearance on the 279 Saturday Show tomorrow morning in regard to the issue of player X at Blackburn Rovers who appears to have gotten into trouble with the law recently.

Player 'X' with partner

SKY GAME OF THE WEEK - MATCHDAY 14/16

CARLISLE UNITED ....................... 3
DONCASTER ROVERS ................ 1


Up in the far north of England lies the city of Carlisle. It's the second most northerly city in England and is the first city that anyone coming south from Scotland via the M6. In the city of Carlisle lies Brunton Park, home of Carlisle United and where we are tonight for the Division 3 clash between Carlisle and Doncaster Rovers. Brunton Park is the largest football stadium in England where there is still a terracing for standing. One of the most interesting facts about the ground is that in 1953 the wooden grandstand was burnt to the ground and they sold Geoff Twentyman to Liverpool for £12,500 to enable them to rebuild the stand.

Soccer Manager - BREAKING NEWS

Poster released showing 'He who shall Not be named' as new undesirable No 1!

Rivas Powers Blackburn to 3 points!

Peterborough Evening Telegraph

It's been some time but finally some Posh news......

A big hello to all. It has been a while since I have posted on the blog and now is the time after finally bringing a win less run of 8 games to an end which included 7 defeats.
It has been a mixed bag to life in Division 2 and at times been a real tough lesson as there a number of sides packed with quality players and squads full of depth.

SKY GAME OF THE WEEK - MATCHDAY 13/14

FULHAM .................. 0
LIVERPOOL ............ 3


Craven Cottage has been home to Fulham Football Club since 1896. While other clubs built brand new all-seater stadiums, Fulham stuck with their traditional stadium although they had to play games at Loftus Road, home of Queens Park Rangers, for one and a half seasons prior to formation of GC279 while Craven Cottage was upgraded. In 2004 Fulham returned to Craven Cottage and they have remained there to the present day.

SHORT DISMISSES POSH LINK

Burton Manager Clive Short has dismissed rumours linking him with the managers post at his home town club Peterborough United. With current manager Lee Reynolds' future in doubt certain bookies has made Short the clear favourite to take over the London Road hotseat should Reynolds leave.

279 Saturday Show Episode 7

The Doctor: “Good Morning guys and welcome to Episode 7 of the 279 Saturday Show, I am your host, The Doctor, back this week and today we are joined by Ted (Sheff Wed) and 2 debutants Shipp (Hull) and Cooper-Piero (Chesterfield), welcome guys everyone find the studio ok?”

SKY GAME OF THE WEEK - MATCHDAY 12/13

MIDDLESBROUGH .................... 2
CRYSTAL PALACE ................... 2

For Matchday 12/13 we turned our attention to the battle for promotion from Division 2 and the match at the Riverside Stadium between Middlesbrough and Crystal Palace. Middlesbrough are lying second top with 26 points, just two behind leaders Bristol City while Crystal Palace are in fourth with 23 points.

Oxford United Quarterly Report

Oxford Utd Quarterly Report

Fannie Licker took time out of her busy schedule to speak to Mister Malcolm on Saturday evening after Oxford’s recent match to have a chat about the season so far and asked a few questions…

Cozy Cup Update

The Leaders:

When asked if he was surprised to see Roy’s Lincoln at the top of the table after 16 games Leeds boss JV snorted… “Not at all… when you have a Barcelona youngster in the side anything is possible” JV continued… “If you look at the quality of the Derby’s team from back to front then in my opinion it is them who have surprised/overachieved the most…”

DERBY COUNTY PROGRESS REPORT

Derby County have been the surprise package so far this season. After 11 games they sit top of the table after pre season predictions of struggling to stay in the league and even boss Gordon 'Gino' Kinnear said the aim for the season was to finish 17th. With Fannie Packer scooting round the country I thought I, Rusty Pusey, great grand-daughter of Groucho Marx, would give her a break and ask the questions to the Rams boss.

Coventry City Progress Report

Coventry City  Quarterly Report

Fannie Licker took time out of her busy schedule to speak to Mark Deadman on Saturday evening after Bradford City v Coventry City  recent match to have a chat about the season so far and asked them a few questions…

279 Saturday Show - Episode 6

JV: “Welcome everyone to Episode 6 of the 279 Saturday Show, The Doctor is not here today, off in Gold 1 I believe trying to rebuild Chelski… but do not fear for JV is here and today I am joined in the studio as ever with Razzaque’s portrait, Broon (Tottenham) on for the first time since pre-season and still needing a shave, and two debut pundits, RR, Rob Ryan (Accrington) and Parfitt (Cyrstal Palace), welcome guys.

SKY GAME OF THE WEEK - MATCHDAY 10/11

   GRIMSBY TOWN ................ 1   
   SOUTHPORT ...................... 1   


Blundell Park is close to the sea in the small town of Cleethorpes. It is home to Division 5 side Grimsby Town, who sit top of the table, unbeaten in the 10 games played so far. Tonight they had a tough game, with Southport being the visitors. Southport were lying in fourth, five points behind Grimsby.

Cozy Coupe Cup - Manager of Moment

SKY GAME OF THE WEEK - MATCHDAY 9

   TRANMERE ROVERS ............. 2  
   SWANSEA CITY ...................... 4   

279 Saturday Show - Episode 5

The Doctor: “Good Morning everyone and welcome to Episode 5 of The 279 Saturday Show, today I am joined by Razzaque’s picture as always and another 2 new debutants Houdini (Cheltenham) and Grant (Cambridge) and one of our favourite 279 World Cup pundits makes a return, yes that’s right folks we have Lee (Peterborough) back amongst us. Welcome guys.”

SKY GAME OF THE WEEK - MATCHDAY 8

   ARSENAL ..................... 0    
   CHELSEA ..................... 1    


Two of the biggest clubs in England came face to face at the Emirates Stadium on Matchday 8 of Season 6. Both clubs ply their trade in the capital and both clubs have aspirations to reach the top and become the Champions. In the blue corner are Chelsea. Going into this game they lie 6th in the table with 12 points from 7 games.

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