Carra23’s Career Game - Real Sociedad Part 6
October 2, 2008
After our fairly decent first half of the season (despite the poor form in November and December), we set out to finish as high as possible in the league (a top half finish was still realistic) and have a good run in the cup. We continue the story through the month of January.
Carra23’s Career Game - Real Sociedad Part 5
October 1, 2008
The new season kicks off and Carra takes us through the adventures of La Liga, taking in most of 2008 it is crucial for survival that Real Sociedad get off to a good start to set them up for Christmas.
Carra23’s Current Game - Real Sociedad Part 4
September 30, 2008
Having been promoted Real Sociedad are now in the big league, up against the likes of Barcelona and Real Madrid. After a good start to Carra’s early managerial career can he prove it at the highest level?
Carra23’s Career Game - Real Sociedad Part 3
September 29, 2008
In the third instalment of Carra’s popular career, he comes to the end of his first season, favourites to finish top by this point. Carra reflects on how the season closed and how he will fair in next seasons competitions.
Carra23’s Career Game - Real Sociedad Part 2
September 28, 2008
We join Carra again in his first season with Real Socieded, managing to get to the top of the table in time for the New Year, we see if Carra can continue his run of form continue Real’s push for promotion in the rookies first season
Carra23’s Career Game - Real Sociedad
September 26, 2008
For thos whose are regulars in our Current games forum will have already know about the amazing adventures of Carra23 and the career game that he has sustained for sometime. I think it is only about time that we have him features on the mainsite. Enjoy the first part on many in Carra23 career game which starts it’s life in the Basque city San Sebastian as we join up with the new Real Sociedad boss.
Tottenham vs Sunderland: The Final Frontier
July 23, 2008
Date: 11/5/08
Opponent: Tottenham
First XI:
GK - Craig Gordon
RB - Phil Bardsley
LB - Ian Harte
CB - David Mendes da Silva
CB - Jonny Evans
RM - Carlos Edwards
LM - Kieran Richardson
CM - Dean Whitehead©
CM - Grant Leadbitter
AMC - Andrey Arshavin (MOTM)
ST - Kenwyne Jones
Score: 2-3
Berbatov (45,64) - Arshavin (31,74,90)
Relegation scrap heats up
July 23, 2008
Relegation scrap heats up
With Derby already relegated and Liverpool having walked the league weeks ago, the real source of excitement in the final week of the Premiership is at the foot of the table, with Wigan, Fulham and Sunderland vying to stay in the league.
To most analysers of the table, it would be logical that Sunderland - 2 points below both of their opponents - are the favourites to go down. On the other hand, it could be argued that they have the best form of the three sides. At the halfway stage of the season, just five months ago, Sunderland were down and out of the Premier League. However, there was a change of manager; managing rookie Henri Southern stepped in to save the sinking ship of Sunderland. Since then, their rise has been almost as extraordinary as their fall, with Southern masterminding 10 wins and eight losses - a very good record for a team at the bottom of the table. In spite of Sunderland’s general good form, a major blip in their survival preperations has fallen at the hands of Aston Villa yesterday, who smashed them 3-0 at the Stadium of Light. It remains to be seen whether they can bounce back from this and survive in the Premiership against all odds. Tottenham await them in three days.
Fulham and Wigan are on poor form of late, despite being above Sunderland in the league for the vast majority of the season. They have suffered losses to Man City and Bolton respectively yesterday, which eases Sunderland’s blow of losing to Aston Villa. Fulham have a tough tie at Fratton Park, whilst Wigan face the impossible at Old Trafford.
Stay up to date with the fixtures on Sky Sports, who shall be showing all matches on their interactive service on Sunday 11th May, 16:00. Stay tuned!
Sunderland vs Aston Villa
July 23, 2008
Date: 3/5/08
Opponent: Aston Villa
First XI:
GK - Craig Gordon
RB - Phil Bardsley
LB - Ian Harte
CB - Nosworthy
CB - Jonny Evans
RM - Carlos Edwards
LM - Leonardo ((inj) Richardson 40)
CM - Dean Whitehead©
CM - Brahim Hemdani
AMC - Andrey Arshavin
ST - Kenwyne Jones
Score: 0-3
Evans (og 7), Carew (11, 46)
Reflection: Well and truly owned. Someone please tell me why they made Agbonlahor so great in the air!?
Anyway, the game. We somehow managed 60% possession whilst getting beat 3-0, although we brought very little to the game in the final third of the pitch. I see a recurring theme here, in which we lose every time Arshavin doesn’t play extraordinarily well. One man team, anyone?
Sunderland vs Derby
July 23, 2008
Date: 27/4/08
Opponent: Derby
First XI:
GK - Craig Gordon
RB - Stephen Wright
LB - Ross Wallace
CB - Paul McShane
CB - Jonny Evans
RM - Carlos Edwards
LM - Kieran Richardson
CM - Dean Whitehead©
CM - Brahim Hemdani
AMC - Rade Prica
ST - Arjan Wisse (MOTM)
Score: 0-4
Wisse (45,48,50) Prica (85)
Reflection: Derby have been definitely relegated for a few weeks now, and morale is low. I ceased on this opportunity by making derogotary comments to the press, and went one further by making the bold statement of fielding a reserve side. Safe to say that risk paid off!
Elsewhere in the league, position 17th & 18th Wigan & Fulham had a fixture. Wigan won the close tie 1-0, which leaves my side 1 point from Fulham (18th, and two from Wigan (17th). Our survival obviously depends on them, however I’ll be wanting to mount pressure on them by winning my remaining fixtures - Aston Villa and Tottenham. We’ll need to pull something out of the bag here to complete the great escape! Stay tuned …
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