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Northern Leagues banter 2012

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almost 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Watched bays v 3 kings today,

Interesting game bays dominated most of the 1st hlf to be down 1 nil. Then 1 All and then down 2-1. With about 10 mins to go got 2 late goals. Was a thrilling game to watch on a narrow 3 kings field.

Lucky to get away with but was pretty close game

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almost 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Also there was a guy taking pictures wearing a yellow fever t shirt. Was it any of you guys?

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almost 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Melville 0 - Central 4.

Early sending off left Melville with 10 for basically the whole game.

HT 2-0.

http://flic.kr/s/aHsjzr2PJcOrangeKiwi2012-04-10 00:10:35

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almost 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Birko 8 (EIGHT) MAP 0

Doloras? What happened?

Three for me, and two for them.

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almost 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Saw both MAP games in the weekend

Must admit they didn`t turn up against Birkenhead, it doesn`t help when you get a player sent off mid way through the first half.

Don`t think Birko looked as polished as last year.

MAP looked a lot shaper against Metro on Friday. I must admit Metro were better than I expected. Should stay up.

Caught Glenfield v Lyn Avon as well. It`s going to be a long season for the Avon, definately will be near the bottom of the table. Glenfield mid table not strong enough for promotion.

Quiet weekend so also took in ECB v Onehunga Sports. ECB looking fitter and stronger than last year. With Willy G not involved with Waikato this year it looks like they have had a better pre season. Expect them to be chasing Bay O for the title.

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almost 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Birkenhead defo better than last season...dont think they got going yet...

North shore were good sunday

we only sing when were winning

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almost 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Big T wrote:

Birkenhead defo better than last season...dont think they got going yet...

North shore were good sunday

And with a key first teamer in 2010 and 2011 returning from the US of A next month they are only gonna get better.

As for Shore, i think their squad depth for a Div 2 side is remarkable. Probably one of the best reserve sides going around including Div 1 and Prem reserves.

Hard to look beyond promotion at Shepherds and Allen Hill in 2012.

Three for me, and two for them.

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almost 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Buffon what happened in the Shore v Waiuku game Saturday? They were dire on Monday, thought Shore would have cleaned them up. Heard Waiuku had a sending off and were very lucky to gain a point, although they said it was the same ref as Monday which would explain a few things.

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almost 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Waiuku keeper had a great game, saved a number of one on ones and other good shots. The Waiuku sending off was with a minute to go and made no difference to the outcome of the game.

Three for me, and two for them.

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almost 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Who have shore got Saturday ?. Game on at mcfetridge for the mighty rovers! .

we only sing when were winning

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almost 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Ah yep makes sense Buffon.

I think its Shore v Onehunga Mangere on Sunday. Will try get along to watch that one.

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almost 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Yep Shore vs OMU on Sunday.

Birko vs Gfield Saturday. 1st vs 2nd in Div 1. Massive game for both teams.

Three for me, and two for them.

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almost 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Predicitons for the weekend chaps?

Here's mine:

Central 3 - 0 Waitak

ECB 3 - 0 E Suburbs

Manurewa 2 - 1 Melville

Bay Oly 2 - 0 One Sports

Wanderers 2 - 2 Three Kings

MAP 2 - 1 Ngara

Glenfield 1 - 3 Birko

Ellerslie 4 - 0 Lynn Avon

Papatoe 2 -1 North Force

Albany 1 - 2 Taka

FHM 0 - 0 Metro

Papakura 0 - 0 Matamata

Fencibles 1 - 1 Waiuku

Springs 2 - 1 Tauranga

Warkworth 1 - 0 Mangere

Hibs 3 - 1 Manukau

Shore 2 - 1 OMU

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almost 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Bozz reckon you should put some dosh on that be interesting to see how many you get right going to watch glen field
3.1 to Birko you reckon going for 5.1

we only sing when were winning

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almost 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Wanderers 4 Three Kings 1. Hat-trick for Frishy. Very impressive showing, but Three Kings looked rather meh for a top-half side

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almost 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Three kings looked pretty good last week esp in the 2nd half

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almost 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Funny game Birko v glen field .birko dominated first 25 had at least 5 clear cut chances glen field had 2 shots on target and scored but in the end Birko just bit fitter . Don't rate glen field very average but jasper class act

we only sing when were winning

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almost 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

also tackle on Hobson after 26seconds was a straight red looks like its glen fields tactics this season as ellerslie found out

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almost 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Manurewa v Melville photos

http://flic.kr/s/aHsjyWhdt1

Melville made several chances in the first half but didn't put them away

HT 0-0
FT 0-2 Manurewa

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almost 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Big T wrote:

Bozz reckon you should put some dosh on that be interesting to see how many you get right going to watch glen field
3.1 to Birko you reckon going for 5.1

Only 4 scores right so maybe a good thing I didn't put and dosh, although 11 winners so not too bad.

Watched Shore v OM yesterday, good open game to start with and OM's goal to open the score was a very nice individual piece of skill combined with some weak defending from Shore.

OM tired 2nd half and Shore could have a had a number of goals, although the 2 they did score were from a pen and a goalkeeper error. Young and Bryson looked dangerous all game with Young winning the penalty.

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almost 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Good win for warkworth ! North shore teams at the top of all divisions for this week at least

we only sing when were winning

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almost 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

The Birko-Rovers game was immense. Couldn't believe it when Fletch cocked up that 2nd goal, changed the whole feeling of the game didn't see Birko getting back into it. Then a brilliant pass from Sheldon to Keegan changed the game, 2-2 and only one team in it from there on in. Deserved victory in the end.

In other news Shore are too good for Div 2.

Three for me, and two for them.

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almost 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Shore did look good and should get promoted but had some weaknesses and will need to strengthen their squad next year if they want to compete in Div 1, assuming promotion. #7 in midfield was lazy and a passenger for much of the game and the keeper looked very shaky, the Shore supporters would have been glad he didn't have much work to do.

Yeah Big T was another good win for us and great position to be in on the table but with tough fixtures to come in the next month or so it's going to be very hard to maintain.

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almost 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

this weeks games
Prem Bays 3.0 rewa
T.k.u 1.1 bay oly
Central 3..1sports
Waitak 1.3 Melville
Subs 1.2 ham wand
1st div
Metro 1.1 ellerslie
Lyn Avon 2 .1 Albany
Nforce 2.2 m.a.p
Birko 2.0 f.hill
Nara 3.2 glen field
Div 2
Mang 2.1 fencibles
One.mang 1.1 warkworth
Waiuku 3.1 papakura
Mata 2.1 hibiscus
Manukau 2.2 west spr
Tauranga 2.1 nth shore

we only sing when were winning

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almost 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Miracles do happen. I've actually been able to engage in a proper football discussion on the northern league forum. Funny that it's the keepers union bringing maturity to the table over there.

Predictions...can't be bothered with them all so here's some in brief.

Birko by 3+ against FHM.
NSU score draw vs Tauranga away.
Waitak to beat Melville in the bottom of the table clash.
North Force to get their first pts of the season.
TKU-Olympic to be a high scoring draw.

Three for me, and two for them.

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almost 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Ha doesn't happen often Buffon and still plenty of sh*t stirring taking place over there in other threads.

Will put up my predictions later today when I get a sec.

Big T you got a couple of upsets picked eh, Ngara over Glenfield and Mata over Hibs, home ground advantages?

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almost 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Yeah bozz . Nara getting a few players back and Will get stuck into glenfield Also still a hard place top go v a young hï¿½bs team

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almost 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Ok my picks, for what it's worth:

ECB 2 - 0 Rewa

Central 3 -1 O.Sports

Waitak 1 - 1 Melville

TKU 2 - 3 Bay Oly

East Sub 1 - 2 Hamilton

Metro 1 - 2 Ellerslie

Ngara 2 - 2 Glenfield

Lynn Avon 1 - 1 Albany

Birko 3 - 1 FHM

Taka 1 - 2 Papatoe

North Force 2 - 2 MAP

Mangere 3 - 1 Fencibles

OM 0 - 1 Warkworth

Waiuku 3 - 2 Kura

Mata 1 - 1 Hibs

Manukau 1 - 1 Springs

Tauranga 2 - 1 Shore

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almost 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

NHpeter wrote:

Also there was a guy taking pictures wearing a yellow fever t shirt. Was it any of you guys?

That was me. :-)

The photos are here: http://in-the-back-of-the.net/2012/04/09/we-three-kings/

.Enzo Giordani2012-04-20 19:26:28

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almost 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Superb photos Enzo! Keep that up.

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almost 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Nil all Ngara v Glenfield - no shots on target until the 80th min, 2 clear chances for glenfield in last 5 mins and butchered them. Matt Williams and Jason Chewins best on park

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almost 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Some interesting results today!

Waitak losing 6-1 at home to the Melville kids, what is going on at Waitak?!! Looks like they are hanging out for their ASB Prem players to come back in.

Taka down 7-0 at home to Papatoe, Birko held at home by Forrest Hill and in div 2 Fencibles continue to be woeful with a 2-0 loss to Mangere.

My lot held to 1-1 away to OMU after leading until the 80th minute, feels like a loss! But we'll take an away point, 1 point closer to safety.

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almost 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Taka

Three for me, and two for them.

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almost 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Watched birlo v f hill birko were poor but still should have won easily missed chances cost them papatoetoe didnt see that win coming!
Ellerslie Will win that league easily! Looks like the two bays in the premier and coast in div 2 looking good

we only sing when were winning

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almost 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Big T wrote:

Ellerslie Will win that league easily

Calling that 6 games in? Brave.

Three for me, and two for them.

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almost 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Good win for Wanderers again today, looking like they'll be a top-half side. Can wait for a local derby

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almost 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Tauranga City with an upset win over Shore today. Shore were pants for top op the table.

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almost 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

How did the Shore keeper play?

Three for me, and two for them.

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almost 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Solid. Made one good save from a free kick. First goal was shoddy defending from corner and second was pen so at fault for neither.