2 points for correct result
4 points for correct score
2 points for each correct scorer
Correct joker doubles your score   (correct score on a joker would give you 8 points)
Wrong joker result gives you minus 2
Correct Random Badger gives you 2 points

The random badger is used for any random prediction used once in each matchday sequence. For instance, a scorer at a particular match, the number of red cards in the matches or yellow cards or own goals or owt you want really within reason, I do need to be able to check whether it's correct or not. Please don't put stuff like....."Commentator says...."  
The joker   is played for one match in each sequence and if correct you get double points. So if you've predicted 1-0 and it finishes 2-0, you get 4 pts, but if you've predicted 2-0, that's 8 pts. But if you get it wrong, it's minus 2.
Jokers and badgers are optional. You don't have to play one if you don't want.

The prize for winning the league is one rep point.

Cup games: In the event of a draw, it's half the points if you've predicted a draw when it gets to 90 mins and the full points if it's still a draw after extra time. Half the points will be awarded for correctly predicting the winner of the match if it goes to penalties. Similarly with the badger, if your random prediction is affected by this, it'll be half the points.

Random score generator: I will be using the random score generator again for those who miss predicting, so we shouldn't get some people too far behind that after missing a couple of weeks they lose all interest, because I know it's not easy getting on here every week.
To be fair to everybody, this is going to be like, say if three people in one week miss their predictions, the first one in the table will be given all 0-0, the second one down the line will get 1-0 and the third will get 0-1 and so on, like if there's four missing the 4th will get 1-1, then 5th 2-1, 6th 1-2. and if there are so many missing, might as well pack in.
And if you miss two weeks on the trot, I'll stop until you come back on again. Not doing it for half a season like I did t'other year.  

End of season Play Offs: The one who finishes top of the league will still be champion, but after the season finishes there will be Play Offs between the top 4, with 1st v 4th and 2nd v 3rd. This will take in stuff like the EFL Play Offs, FA Cup Final, final day of Prima Donna League, European Finals etc. It will be one matchday for the semis and one for the Final. It will be the individual scores for each matchday against the allotted opponent, with some kind of tie breaker for a drawn match.

The prize for winning will be enormous. Another rep point.

1. St Charles Owl = 404 pts
   
2. Baggiebob(BBB) = 389 pts
   
3. jjamez = 350 pts
   
4. theo_luddite = 331 pts
   
5. themaclad = 326 pts
   
6. neonfoxinthebox = 321 pts
   

Friday 22nd December:
Bristol City v Hull City
Swansea City v Preston North End

Saturday 23rd December:
Norwich v Town
Town scorers:
Norwich scorers:

Leeds United v Ipswich Town (12:30)
Blackburn Rovers v Watford
Leicester City v Rotherham United
Middlesbrough v West Bromwich Albion
Plymouth Argyle v Birmingham City
Queens Park Rangers v Southampton
Sheffield Wednesday v Cardiff City
Stoke City v Millwall
Sunderland v Coventry City

Tuesday 26th December:
Town v Blackburn
Town scorers:
Rovers scorers:

Preston North End v Leeds United (12:30)
Millwall v Queens Park Rangers (13:00)
Cardiff City v Plymouth Argyle
Coventry City v Sheffield Wednesday
Hull City v Sunderland
Rotherham United v Middlesbrough
Southampton v Swansea City
Watford v Bristol City
West Bromwich Albion v Norwich City
Birmingham City v Stoke City (17:15)
Ipswich Town v Leicester City (19:45)

Bonus matches (all Saturday):
Premier League:
Fulham v Burnley
Nottingham Forest v AFC Bournemouth
Liverpool v Arsenal (17:30)


*** scores for ***
*** scores for ***
*** scores for ***

1. Lord Snooty = 359 pts
   
2. ritchiebaby = 329 pts
   
3. WakeyTerrier = 324 pts
   
4. Devongone = 319 pts
   
5. Amelia Chaffinch = 290 pts
   
6. SHEP_HTAFC = 282 pts
   

Friday 22nd December:
Bristol City v Hull City
Swansea City v Preston North End

Saturday 23rd December:
Norwich v Town
Town scorers:
Norwich scorers:

Leeds United v Ipswich Town (12:30)
Blackburn Rovers v Watford
Leicester City v Rotherham United
Middlesbrough v West Bromwich Albion
Plymouth Argyle v Birmingham City
Queens Park Rangers v Southampton
Sheffield Wednesday v Cardiff City
Stoke City v Millwall
Sunderland v Coventry City


Tuesday 26th December:
Town v Blackburn
Town scorers:
Rovers scorers:

Preston North End v Leeds United (12:30)
Millwall v Queens Park Rangers (13:00)
Cardiff City v Plymouth Argyle
Coventry City v Sheffield Wednesday
Hull City v Sunderland
Rotherham United v Middlesbrough
Southampton v Swansea City
Watford v Bristol City
West Bromwich Albion v Norwich City
Birmingham City v Stoke City (17:15)
Ipswich Town v Leicester City (19:45)


Bonus matches (all Saturday):
Premier League:
West Ham United v Manchester United (12:30)

Scottish Premiership:
Ross County v Hibernian

National League:
Chesterfield v Aldershot Town


*** scores for ***
*** scores for ***
*** scores for ***

In the 3rd of 4 successive away games, Hibs travel to the Fair City on a decent run of 4 wins in 5 games. James Jeggo is due to replace suspended Joe Newell in the only enforced change, although Nick Montgomery is never shy to freshen up several positions in every game as he sees fit. It will probably be a tight low-scoring game, so Hibs new-found solidity will be vital in this one.

St Johnstone are not known for their goal-scoring exploits, but will prove to be a tough nut to crack, with an uplift in form with the appointment of Craig Levein as manager.

Gateshead 2-1 Halifax
Aldershot 2-1 Eastleigh
Altrincham 3-0 Fylde
Boreham Wood 0-1 Oxford City
Dag & Red 0-2 Wealdstone
Dorking 1-1 Woking
Ebbsfleet 2-1 Barnet
Hartlepool 1-3 Chesterfield
Maidenhead United 1-1 Kidderminster
Rochdale 0-1 York
Solihull Moors 2-0 Oldham
Southend 2-2 Bromley


League Table After Matchday 23

Spireitematt - 513
SaltergateBorn - 484
Amelia - 411
St Charles - 393
Dancing - 379
Lord Snoots - 368
Devon - 307

Swindon Town and chairman Clem Morfuni have been charged with breaching EFL rules over transferring shares.

The charges relate to a transfer of a 17.1% shareholding to Hollie Kiely of Swinton Reds 20 Ltd in September 2022.

Morfuni is said to have not disclosed the deal to the club's management and subsequently to the EFL, which breaches rules on declaring a 'Significant Interest' share acquisition.

The Australian businessman became majority shareholder in July 2021.

Last month, he insisted he remained committed to the financially-troubled club and denied he is looking to sell.

Clubs have to disclose details of any shareholder with more than 10% of voting rights to the League and also update the official club website with the details for public record.

"Confirmation of the share transfer came to light following its publication at Companies House in August 2023, meaning the club had been in breach of its obligations for the majority of the 2022-23 season," an EFL statement said.

"No charges have been issued in respect of a transfer of a 5% shareholding because that does not exceed the 10% reporting threshold in EFL regulations.

"The charges will now be considered by an independent disciplinary commission."

Swindon said they would be making no further comment in a statement.

The Robins are ninth in the League Two table, a point away from the play-off places.

THE MATCH

SATURDAY 16TH DECEMBER KO 3:00PM

v

LAST MATCH



After 7 points out of nine, we came back to earth as the Canaries took the points. Norwich took and early lead when Sainz found space 20 yards out and finished well. We responded well and had a few chances before we deservedly levelled, Vaulks throw in was flicked on & Cadamarteri nodded in. Norwich had a few chances before HT but we survived. Onto the 2nd and Norwich re-took the lead with a quick counter and Barnes poked in from 6 yards. The Canaries wrapped up the points when Rowe headed in a cross, though the defending & goalkeeping were poor. We had some chances before the end but couldn't find the net. 

DEJPHON CHANSIRI, GET OUT OF OUR CLUB    

THE MATCH



Next up and QPR make the journey north and a win is a must for us. They had made a very poor start to the season, currently 22nd, resulting in Gareth Ainsworth getting the sack and being replaced by Marti Cifuentes at the end of October who has been a manger for a decade and managed teams around Scandinavia. There form has improved winning 3 of there last 4 games. There leading scorers are Paal, Dykes and Willock with 3 apiece, there best player is Chair with 2 goals & 4 assists.

DEJPHON CHANSIRI, GET OUT OF OUR CLUB    

ALL TIME H2H

OWLS 32
QPR 26 
DRAWS 18 

CURRENT FORM

OWLS              -                                                                                                 

QPR                -                                                             

EFL STOOGES

DOES IT MATTER THERE ALL CORRUPT  

ANDY DAVIES
Andrew Dallison and Darren Williams
Fourth Official : Leigh Doughty

THE TEAM

Dawson
Palmer Ihiekwe Bernard Famewo
Windass Bannan Vaulks Byers Johnson
Cadamarteri

SCORE & SCORER (HOME TEAM SCORE FIRST)

2-1 Cadamarteri

WEDNESDAYS FIRT GOAL TIME

30

ATTENDANCE

24112

BML LEAGUE

Washington 10
Maddix 6
Imre 5
Owlkev 4
SCO 1

BMPL

Wereham 4
Stateside 3
Pei -9

OTHER GAMES OF MILD INTEREST

Bournemouth v Luton
Swansea v Middlesbrough
Shrewsbury v Portsmouth
Swindon v Barrow
Hartlepool v Chesterfield

HAADA

THE MUPPETT LEAGUE




KATE BECKINSALE TRIBUTE PIC

Millwall v Huddersfield Town
The Sky Bet Championship
Saturday December 16th - 15:00 ko
at the Den

Quote:Town Supporters:

A few things-

I don’t like to communicate when I’m angry/frustrated, but after taking a deep breath I can tell you that not only do I hear you as always, but I share your frustration.

As I see it, supporters need something to support, and being honest- there’s not much there right now when it comes to results and entertainment on the pitch.

I am looking forward to arriving on 4 January, and I will be there with boots on the ground the entire month.

I will be there to ask tough questions of EVERYONE, from players to management to executives. And I will answer the tough questions posed my way as well.

I will be there for the entirety of the transfer window, as we will be strategic, surgical, and aggressive in trying to bring in the talent we need.

You are the customers, you spend your time and hard earned money to escape from the realities of the world for a few hours a week, and in return you deserve a product worthy of your time and money.

To be frank, we are not currently holding up our end of the bargain.

I’m not interested in blame, or fault, I’m only interested in identifying and assessing problems, and solving them as quick as possible.

That doesn’t mean we will always see eye to eye, but I can promise you as you spend your time and money on the club, I will be doing the exact same.

We will get through this, and we WILL build a sustainable winning club you can be proud of.

That’s everything.

As always thank you, this is YOUR club, and I am here to have your back.

I look forward to seeing many of you in person next month.

KN

Tickets:
Adults - £25
Over 63s - £16
Aged 18 to 21 - £16
Under 18s - £14
Under 16s - £11
Under 12s - £5
Armed Forces - £16

Official coach travel is once again available for this fixture, priced at £32 per-person. Departure will take place from our St. Andrew’s Road car park at 7.30am on match day.


Head to Head



Town lead the head to head with 25 wins to Millwall's 21, with 7 draws.

We did the double over the Lions last season. Both 1-0 wins with a spectacular shot (cross?) from Yuta Nakayama in the 9th minute giving us the home win in October. And then in March, under the new management of Neil Warnock, we won down at the Den with Danny Ward scoring his first goal of the calendar year. His goal against PNE on Tuesday was only his third (from 23 games).

Meanwhile, our other striker, Jordan Rhodes has 13 in 18 appearances for Blackpool in the first half of this season. I know it's League One, but surely he has to be recalled in January. If only to give us some kind of goal scoring threat in the 3rd Division next season.

Anyway, Wardy's goal came after he came on as a second half sub, replacing Martyn Waghorn.

The last six games in this series have all been wins to nil. The last two as mentioned were 1-0 to Town. The season before saw a 1-0 home win (Jonathan Hogg scored!!) and a 2-0 away defeat. Then the seaon before during lockdown saw us win 3-0 at the Den, with goals from Josh Koroma, Pipa and Lewis O'Brien. But that was followed by a 1-0 home defeat with Scott Malone scoring.

December the 16th down the ages: How did we get on in previous matches played on this date?

Two fantastic away wins from the David Wagner era on this date. A wonderful Friday night win on Sky Sports down at Norwich in 2016. Elias Kachunga scored both goals in a 2-1 victory.

The following year, in the Premier League, we won down at Watford. This time it was an emphatic 4-1 win, with the Hornets stung by the brilliance of Collin Quaner. Kachunga scored the first, before Aaron Mooy made it 2-0. Laurent Depoitre made it three in the second half and then Mooy scored from the spot after Watford threatened a come back, which never came.

Can't believe how we have sunk so much since those heady days.

Premier League
Dingle 13
Zinman 12
Minizin 8
Derby 7
Blue B 7
B.B.B. 7
Stairs 7
Lady J 4

Another non-descript week in the PL with no outstanding scores from any player. Dingle finds himself in a rare top spot with 13 points, he scored positive points on 6 games including 2 CSs and had he been able to convert his balls could have been on for a very good score!! Zinman continues his good form in 2nd place with 12 points. He managed to gain points on all his balls but not much else!! Minizin is 3rd on 8 points, he was the only player to get a spot on Gamball and then proceeded not to add anything to this!!

Four players all ended on 7 points - Derby, Blue, BBB and Stairs - nothing much to say about any of these, one got a CR on the Gamball, 2 got CRs on the bonus and Blue was the only one to get a CS, in fact he managed 2.

Lady Jane brings up the rear for the second week in a row with just 4 points. She did manage one CS but this was cancelled out by her missing on all her balls!!

182 Zinman
162 Derby
160 Blue Baggie
160 Minizin
149 BBB
147 Stairs
126 Dingle
122 Lady Jane

Only one real change in the table this week due to the closeness of the scoring. Zinman though has stretched his lead at the top to 20 points, he is on fine form just like the Villa!!! . Derby, Blue and Minizin are now separated by just 2 points. Bit of a gap down to BBB, who now has Stairs snapping at his heels.

Dingle is off the bottom for the first time in weeks, makes him just like my resurgent Owls!!! Lady Jane though is now on the bottom, did she change manager and bring in Shrek when she was in the top 3 earlier this season??

After talking last week about the poor numbers on the Balls it was good to see everyone took this to heart and really gave some thought to their Bonus Ball play. Three players got a CR on it this week but the rest failed again, this now means that in the PL the Bonus Ball is producing a grand total of -3 points with only 3 players in positive territory!!!

Cheers
SCO

Championship

Snooty      14
Twerton      11
Themaclad  9
SCO            9
Sanjay        5
BaggieOne  3
AAA            2

When I selected this week's fixtures, I though that it could be a low scoring week and so it proved. It would have been considerably worse had it not been for a higher than average proportion of correct scores, 3 of which were on bonus balls. It didn't help that scoring on the gamball meant forecasting a Villa win, something most of us hate to do.

Usually, scoring on the gamball will get you a place towards the top of the table, but not this week. Snooty lost the gamball point but made up for it with a maximum bonus and one other correct score to match his points total from last week. Twerton had a similar week but one less correct prediction and missing out on the scoreball leaves him 3 points off top spot but at least in double figures.

Themaclad and SCO share 3rd place with 9 points. Themaclad was the 3rd player to max out the bonus while SCO only scored on 3 balls but as 2 of them were the gamball and bonus, he at least secured a respectable score. Sanjay's struggles continued, just 5 points and again losing points on the main balls.

BaggieOne scored on the gamball but not a lot else, only predicting 2 correct results. AAA  has been on a poor run recently and this continued - just 2 correct results but he did at least save a point by not playing the gamball (small consolations!)

162 Snooty
157 Twerton
150 SCO
135 AAA
125 Themaclad
121 BaggieOne
73 Sanjay

With this weeks top 2 also being the overall leaders there's no change at the top. SCO has opened up a bit of a gap in 3rd place as the battle for promotion hots up. There is a positional change towards the foot of the table where Themaclad and BaggieOne swop positions. Is it too soon to predict that Sanjay won't be going up this year?

Not much to say about the stats this week though it was the 2nd highest bonus score this season bringing the total for the Championship from this ball up to minus 42!

Rotherham have appointed ex-Wigan boss Leam Richardson as their new head coach on a two-and-a-half-year deal.

The 44-year-old takes over from Matt Taylor who was sacked last month.

The Millers are second-bottom in the Championship with 13 points from 20 games and are eight points adrift of safety.

Richardson led the Latics to the League One title, ahead of Rotherham, in 2021-22 but was sacked in November of that year after a slow start to the season.

"I've never turned a challenge down that I feel I can't meet head on and give my all," he told BBC Radio Sheffield.

"We can't guarantee results, but we can guarantee a certain level of performance and level of work ethic.

"When my tenure starts to when it ends, I'd like to think we'll have evolved and I'll have left the club in a better place than I found it."

Rotherham said the decision to appoint Richardson followed a "long and meticulous interview process" featuring "high-calibre candidates" and was driven by "Leam's credentials and vision for the project".

"I think I'm very similar to what Rotherham stands for," Richardson added. "It's about a strong work ethic and a dynamic football team.

"We'll evolve and do it methodically, a process that suits the football club and myself."

Taylor took over as manager at the New York Stadium in October 2022 after long-serving boss Paul Warne left for League One Derby.

The former Exeter boss kept them in the Championship last season but he was sacked in November after just two wins from their first 16 league games - only to be appointed by Bristol Rovers at the start of the month.

Richardson will need to improve Rotherham's wretched away form if they are to avoid a return to the third tier.

The Millers have not won a game on their travels since beating Sheffield United at Bramall Lane 13 months ago.