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'The Stoat'

Predictions for....14th March 2010


This weeks Challenge.


The Stoat v
Bradley Miller (Cofton Corinthians, Centre-Half)
 

LMS Shield - Quarter Final Stoat Bradley
Woodrow v Ladybird FC 1-4 1-9
   
Division One Cup - Quarter Finals    
Waseley United v Droitwich Spa 1-2 4-1
Rubery Sunday v Navigation La C 2-4 2-3
Bromsgrove Town v K P Rangers 2-0 2-0
   
Centenary Cup - Quarter Final    
Cofton Corinth's v Broms Gen OB  2-1 3-1
   
WA Harris Cup - Group 2    
Westbury Celtic v Rubery Athletic  3-1 4-1
Rubery Social v Austin S&S Res. 5-1 3-0
   
WA Harris Cup - Group 4    
Arrow Valley v Golden Lion Ath 1-3 2-3
   
Division One    
Vic Barnt Green v Nailers Arms 2-0 3-0
   
Division Two    
FC Hewell v Stoke Prior  2-3 2-2
   
Division Three    
Hop Pole v West Heath Utd 2-2 2-1
   
     
?/11 ?/11






The Stoat is now feeling really confident after his superb performance on Sunday.
 
He has therefore decided to CHALLENGE clubs and their members to a predictions contest!
 
This will run until the season's end, starting this week.
 
If you think you have what it takes to challenge him, email the General Secretary.
 
The winner will receive a small prize.......
 



The Stoat predictions for the 2009/10 season....
 
Our local football resident expert, "Stoat", a fanatical follower of local football who regularly watches games in all Worcestershire County leagues, has been out and about the local parks and pitches of the clubs in the Bromsgrove League. Here is what he has to say..........
 
I believe the Bromsgrove League will be a good competitive league this year across all divisions.
 
Starting with Division 1, the tip for the title is Bromsgrove Town. The club is too well run not to achieve major success and this could be the year with major flaws in many of their title rivals. Navigation La Coruna have lost several decent players, which could be enough to stunt their progress, whilst Victoria Barnt Green need a major injection of fresh young blood, which has yet to be seen, if they wish to move from being proverbial bridesmaids.  The Stoat predicts these teams will finish in the Top 3.
 
The "joker in the pack" could be Waseley United, with their infamous access to the local powerhouse of football, Cadbury Athletic. They will progress this season into fourth place.
 
The rest of the division will be competitive. Rubery are learning all the time, but probably lack the experience to make a concerted challenge and whilst Queens Head Dons have much experience, their management team must surely have a priority to reduce the numbers of yellow and red cards received above all else. It is anticipated that the remaining teams do not have the necessary tools of consistency, but all remain capable on their day.
 
In Division 2, this division is intriguing. Having witnessed Ladybird's latest training session and the players they have signed, the league should really promote them into Division 1. They will be far too strong for Division 2. The fellow teams in Division 2 are playing for outside honours. FC Hewell are a refreshing addition to the league and could roll nicely into second place. The league's decision to allow them into the league, playing all games at HMP Hewell, will be a massive advantage and whilst they will have a slow start, the momentum as the season goes on will knock everything out of the way, Ladybird excepted who will be 30 points clear by Easter.
 
Bromsgrove General Old Boys may not have the legs to cope, they will do well to finish mid table, whilst impressive Division 3 sides Westbury Celtic and Arrow Valley may need another season of consolidation at this level. They will have the heart, but not the necessary quality.
 
The "joker in the pack" could be Rubery Social. The results achieved by this team last season were as consistent as a Labour party political statement, but with new players evident, it is possible they could sneak up into the Top 2. It will be all about what team they get onto the pitch and whether they start arguing amongst themselves when things go wrong, with so many "know it alls" in their squad
 
Division 3 is a strange division, in that it is impossible to determine a winner. Having spoken to members of West Heath, it is them who are tipped to win the division on their first foray into the League. Their "unknown" quantity could surprise many teams. Churchfields United have done well to see this season in, having lost every game last season and whilst there new players have made them more competitive, it will be a miracle if they dont once again finish in the last 3 places.
 
The divisional "joker in the pack" could be Austin Sports and Social Reserves. Forced to recruit again having lost many players, it could be another season of consolidation but then again, this is the one team that i have struggled to research, so may well may a total mockery of the prediction.
 
A high scoring division will also ensue, the defences in the division are poor, expect many high scoring games.
 
Watch out for "Stoat" at a ground near you soon...
 
The opinions expressed by Stoat are exclusive to this individual. The Bromgrove and District Football League does not necessarily share these views and takes no responsibility for any offence that this article may cause.