64 entries this time. I have a fund of £635.64 due to Paypal charges, rather than £640. I will donate £125.64 to The Brain Tumour Charity (massive thanks for that) which will leave me with a prize fund of £510.

The winner or winners will share a prize pot of £300, there will also be the usual other 3 prizes of £50 each for the lowest score when the prize is won, the first team to score nil on 3 consecutive weeks and the first team to sack their manager during the course of the game. You can only win 1 £50 prize but you can still win the top prize. This will leave me with £60 which I will give away in 2 £30 prizes at random to entrants who have not won a prize.

Ivano Sandwich - Portsmouth
Aussie Mariner - Fleetwood Town
Aussie Mariner - Woking
Supertown - Sheffield Wednesday
Northbank Mariner - Chelsea
Northbank Mariner - Sheffield United
Crusty Ole Pie - Manchester United
Crusty Ole Pie - Tranmere Rovers
Thevera - Charlton Athletic
Caistor Mariner - Dagenham & Redbridge
Bartgtfc - Liverpool
Mrs Bartgtfc - Barnet
Penrith Mariner - Ebbsfleet United
Stuart Brace Was King - West Bromwich Albion
Norfuk Mariner - Bradford City
Norfuk Mariner - Aston Villa
Civvy at last - Oxford United
Son Of Civvy at last - Bristol City
Mallyner - AFC Wimbledon
Bradford Mariner - Blackpool
Grimal - Preston North End
Grimal - Everton
Shaun The Sheep - Plymouth Argyle
Wizbit - AFC Fylde
Mrs Wizbit - Luton Town
Sonik - Chesterfield
Lynsey Lou - Colchester United
Gobby - Leicester City
Willesden Mariner - Eastleigh
Chris Parker - Forest Green Rovers
Chris Parker - Harrogate Town
Wuffing - Bromley
Mariner Jase - Exeter City
Moss_side_mariner - Sutton United
Mrs Moss_side_mariner - Blackburn Rovers
Dawlish Mariner - Cambridge United
Dawlish Mariner - Rotherham United
Backheeltony - Mansfield Town
Brazilnut - Norwich City
Brazilnut - Shrewsbury Town
Promotion Plaice - Wycombe Wanderers
Garth - Burton Albion
Stevieh - Derby County
Laurah - Nottingham Forest
Dave Roberts - Wigan Athletic
Pete Roberts - Wrexham
Paul Roberts - Grimsby Town
Mike Roberts - Chorley
Dan Roberts - Gillingham
Amy Roberts - Barnsley
Stuart White - Stockport County
Steve Farmery - Rochdale
Tony Mitchell - Northampton Town
Sharon Dobbs - FC Halifax Town
Terry Rudrum - Burnley
Ian Townsend - Ipswich Town
Sandii Raithby - Macclesfield Town
Kristine Green - Crewe Alexandra
Supertown - Queens Park Rangers
Danny Coyne's Left Glove - Lincoln City
Grantham Mariner - Wolverhampton Wanderers
Andrew Graham - Barrow
Hagrid - Middlesbrough
Clarkygtfc - Maidenhead United

Quoted Text

Dear Les,

Thank you for making a donation of £125.64 to The Brain Tumour Charity. We are truly grateful for your support as we rely 100% on voluntary donations to help reach our goals of halving the harm caused by brain tumours and doubling survival in the next 10 years.

Thank you also for Gift Aiding your donation, which allows us to claim an extra 25% at no cost to you.

Please do give our team a call on 01252 749043 or get in touch via email if you would like to find out about other ways your support can make a difference. We are grateful for any help, whether through regular giving, leaving a gift in your Will, fundraising, volunteering or speaking about the cause.

If you have any queries please do not hesitate to contact us: donations@thebraintumourcharity.org / 01252 749043.


Kind regards,


Your Central Operations Team

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Thanks to all entrants for this especially to the ones who suggest that on this occasion I should donate the money to this charity, which as most of you know, is very close to my heart.

Do I get a bonus prize for picking two teams from different leagues that meet in the cup ?
No well it was worth a try lol

Quoted from crusty ole pie

Do I get a bonus prize for picking two teams from different leagues that meet in the cup ?
No well it was worth a try lol

I picked two teams that met in the cup also , but from the same league

Man Utd are the leaders of the fledgling table their 6 goals at Tranmere and only 2 other teams scored more than 2. There were a few default 2's for teams without a game due to the FA Cup. Table below, check your team and let me know any queries.

WEEK 1 TABLE

6 Crusty Ole Pie - Manchester United
4 Ivano Sandwich – Portsmouth
3 Backheeltony - Mansfield Town
2 Supertown - Sheffield Wednesday
2 Northbank Mariner - Chelsea
2 Northbank Mariner - Sheffield United
2 Thevera - Charlton Athletic
2 Caistor Mariner - Dagenham & Redbridge
2 Mrs Bartgtfc – Barnet
2 Norfuk Mariner - Aston Villa
2 Son Of Civvy at last - Bristol City
2 Mallyner - AFC Wimbledon
2 Bradford Mariner - Blackpool
2 Grimal - Preston North End
2 Grimal - Everton
2 Shaun The Sheep - Plymouth Argyle
2 Mrs Wizbit - Luton Town
2 Mrs Moss_side_mariner - Blackburn Rovers
2 Brazilnut - Norwich City
2 Promotion Plaice - Wycombe Wanderers
2 Laurah - Nottingham Forest
2 Dave Roberts - Wigan Athletic
2 Pete Roberts - Wrexham
2 Paul Roberts - Grimsby Town
2 Dan Roberts - Gillingham
2 Amy Roberts – Barnsley
2 Steve Farmery – Rochdale
2 Sandii Raithby - Macclesfield Town
2 Kristine Green - Crewe Alexandra
2 Grantham Mariner - Wolverhampton Wanderers
2 Hagrid - Middlesbrough
2 Clarkygtfc - Maidenhead United
2 Bartgtfc - Liverpool
2 Brazilnut - Shrewsbury Town
1 Andrew Graham - Barrow
1 Supertown - Queens Park Rangers
1 Garth - Burton Albion
1 Dawlish Mariner - Cambridge United
1 Dawlish Mariner - Rotherham United
1 Aussie Mariner – Woking
1 Stuart Brace Was King - West Bromwich Albion
1 Wizbit - AFC Fylde
1 Sonik – Chesterfield
1 Gobby - Leicester City
1 Chris Parker - Forest Green Rovers
1 Wuffing – Bromley
1 Sharon Dobbs - FC Halifax Town
1 Terry Rudrum - Burnley
1 Ian Townsend - Ipswich Town
0 Mariner Jase - Exeter City
0 Moss_side_mariner - Sutton United
0 Chris Parker - Harrogate Town
0 Willesden Mariner - Eastleigh
0 Lynsey Lou - Colchester United
0 Aussie Mariner - Fleetwood Town
0 Penrith Mariner - Ebbsfleet United
0 Norfuk Mariner - Bradford City
0 Civvy at last - Oxford United
0 Stevieh - Derby County
0 Mike Roberts – Chorley
0 Stuart White - Stockport County
0 Tony Mitchell - Northampton Town
0 Danny Coyne's Left Glove - Lincoln City
0 Crusty Ole Pie - Tranmere Rovers

Cambridge United have parted company with Colin Calderwood so the first manager to be sacked prize didn't last long.

£50 winging it's way to Dawlish Mariner.

Many thanks Les: money received before I even knew he'd been sacked!

Liverpool and Portsmouth join Man United at the top of the table this week. Of the 15 teams that scored nil last week only 3 scored nil again this week so next weekend this prize can only be won by Stockport County, Tranmere Rovers and a certain Bradford City!!

Latest table below, check your team and let me know any queries.

WEEK 2 TABLE

6 (4) Bartgtfc - Liverpool
6 (2) Ivano Sandwich – Portsmouth
6 (0) Crusty Ole Pie - Manchester United
5 (3) Grimal - Everton
5 (2) Backheeltony - Mansfield Town
4 (4) Stevieh - Derby County
4 (3) Dawlish Mariner - Rotherham United
4 (2) Northbank Mariner – Chelsea
4 (2) Thevera - Charlton Athletic
4 (2) Mrs Bartgtfc – Barnet
4 (2) Paul Roberts - Grimsby Town
4 (2) Dan Roberts – Gillingham
4 (2) Kristine Green - Crewe Alexandra
4 (2) Clarkygtfc - Maidenhead United
3 (2) Andrew Graham – Barrow
3 (2) Garth - Burton Albion
3 (2) Dawlish Mariner - Cambridge United
3 (2) Stuart Brace Was King - West Bromwich Albion
3 (2) Gobby - Leicester City
3 (2) Chris Parker - Forest Green Rovers
3 (2) Sharon Dobbs - FC Halifax Town
3 (1) Northbank Mariner – Sheffield United
3 (1) Son Of Civvy At Last – Bristol City
3 (1) Mallyner – AFC Wimbledon
3 (1) Bradford Mariner – Blackpool
3 (1) Grimal – Preston North End
3 (1) Amy Roberts – Barnsley
3 (1) Steve Farmery – Rochdale
3 (1) Norfuk Mariner - Aston Villa
3 (1) Shaun The Sheep - Plymouth Argyle
3 (1) Mrs Moss_side_mariner - Blackburn Rovers
3 (1) Laurah - Nottingham Forest
3 (1) Dave Roberts - Wigan Athletic
3 (1) Hagrid – Middlesbrough
2 (2) Willesden Mariner – Eastleigh
2 (2) Aussie Mariner - Fleetwood Town
2 (2) Civvy at last - Oxford United
2 (1) Wizbit - AFC Fylde
2 (1) Wuffing – Bromley
2 (1) Ian Townsend - Ipswich Town
2 (0) Pete Roberts - Wrexham
2 (0) Brazilnut - Norwich City
2 (0) Promotion Plaice - Wycombe Wanderers
2 (0) Mrs Wizbit - Luton Town
2 (0) Supertown - Sheffield Wednesday
2 (0) Caistor Mariner - Dagenham & Redbridge
2 (0) Sandii Raithby - Macclesfield Town
2 (0) Grantham Mariner - Wolverhampton Wanderers
2 (0) Brazilnut - Shrewsbury Town
1 (1) Mariner Jase - Exeter City
1 (1) Moss_side_mariner - Sutton United
1 (1) Chris Parker - Harrogate Town
1 (1) Lynsey Lou - Colchester United
1 (1) Penrith Mariner - Ebbsfleet United
1 (1) Mike Roberts – Chorley
1 (1) Tony Mitchell - Northampton Town
1 (1) Danny Coyne's Left Glove - Lincoln City
1 (0) Supertown - Queens Park Rangers
1 (0) Aussie Mariner – Woking
1 (0) Sonik – Chesterfield
1 (0) Terry Rudrum - Burnley
0 (0) Norfuk Mariner - Bradford City *
0 (0) Stuart White - Stockport County *
0 (0) Crusty Ole Pie - Tranmere Rovers *

Everton's 3 goals today see them jump up to share first spot. Another prize has been won as of the 3 teams who could have won the 3 nils prize, only 1, Tranmere, failed to score again, so Crusty Ole Pie takes the £50 prize. Latest table below, check your team and let me know any queries.

WEEK 3 TABLE

8 (3) Grimal - Everton
8 (2) Bartgtfc - Liverpool
8 (2) Ivano Sandwich – Portsmouth
8 (2) Crusty Ole Pie - Manchester United
7 (3) Stevieh - Derby County
7 (3) Mrs Bartgtfc – Barnet
6 (4) Wizbit - AFC Fylde
6 (2) Northbank Mariner – Chelsea
6 (2) Kristine Green - Crewe Alexandra
6 (2) Clarkygtfc - Maidenhead United
6 (1) Backheeltony - Mansfield Town
5 (3) Promotion Plaice - Wycombe Wanderers
5 (2) Gobby - Leicester City
5 (2) Bradford Mariner – Blackpool
5 (2) Grimal – Preston North End
5 (2) Norfuk Mariner - Aston Villa
5 (2) Laurah - Nottingham Forest
5 (2) Hagrid – Middlesbrough
5 (2) Stuart Brace Was King - West Bromwich Albion
5 (2) Northbank Mariner – Sheffield United
5 (1) Dawlish Mariner - Rotherham United
5 (1) Thevera - Charlton Athletic
5 (1) Paul Roberts - Grimsby Town
4 (3) Lynsey Lou - Colchester United
4 (3) Sonik – Chesterfield
4 (2) Aussie Mariner - Fleetwood Town
4 (2) Wuffing – Bromley
4 (2) Pete Roberts - Wrexham
4 (2) Brazilnut - Norwich City
4 (2) Grantham Mariner - Wolverhampton Wanderers
4 (1) Dawlish Mariner - Cambridge United (FIRST TO SACK MANAGER - PRIZE £50)
4 (1) Chris Parker - Forest Green Rovers
4 (1) Son Of Civvy At Last – Bristol City
4 (1) Mallyner – AFC Wimbledon
4 (1) Amy Roberts – Barnsley
4 (1) Steve Farmery – Rochdale
4 (1) Dave Roberts - Wigan Athletic
4 (0) Dan Roberts – Gillingham
3 (2) Mariner Jase - Exeter City
3 (2) Moss_side_mariner - Sutton United
3 (2) Chris Parker - Harrogate Town
3 (2) Mike Roberts – Chorley
3 (2) Aussie Mariner – Woking
3 (2) Terry Rudrum - Burnley
3 (1) Supertown - Sheffield Wednesday
3 (1) Caistor Mariner - Dagenham & Redbridge
3 (1) Sandii Raithby - Macclesfield Town
3 (1) Brazilnut - Shrewsbury Town
3 (0) Sharon Dobbs - FC Halifax Town
3 (0) Andrew Graham – Barrow
3 (0) Garth - Burton Albion
3 (0) Shaun The Sheep - Plymouth Argyle
3 (0) Mrs Moss_side_mariner - Blackburn Rovers
2 (0) Willesden Mariner – Eastleigh
2 (0) Civvy at last - Oxford United
2 (0) Ian Townsend - Ipswich Town
2 (0) Mrs Wizbit - Luton Town
1 (1) Norfuk Mariner - Bradford City
1 (1) Stuart White - Stockport County
1 (0) Penrith Mariner - Ebbsfleet United
1 (0) Tony Mitchell - Northampton Town
1 (0) Danny Coyne's Left Glove - Lincoln City
1 (0) Supertown - Queens Park Rangers
0 (0) Crusty Ole Pie - Tranmere Rovers (WINNER – 3 NILS PRIZE £50)

Cheers Les

Quoted from crusty ole pie

Cheers Les

PM me details to get the money to you mate.

Latest table below, check your team and let me know any queries.

WEEK 4 TABLE

10 (2) Grimal - Everton
10 (2) Ivano Sandwich – Portsmouth
10 (2) Crusty Ole Pie - Manchester United
9 (2) Mrs Bartgtfc – Barnet
9 (1) Bartgtfc - Liverpool
8 (2) Wizbit - AFC Fylde
8 (2) Clarkygtfc - Maidenhead United
8 (1) Stevieh - Derby County
7 (3) Amy Roberts – Barnsley
7 (2) Promotion Plaice - Wycombe Wanderers
7 (2) Laurah - Nottingham Forest
7 (2) Stuart Brace Was King - West Bromwich Albion
7 (2) Northbank Mariner – Sheffield United
7 (2) Paul Roberts - Grimsby Town
7 (2) Norfuk Mariner - Aston Villa
7 (1) Dawlish Mariner - Rotherham United
7 (1) Kristine Green - Crewe Alexandra
7 (1) Backheeltony - Mansfield Town
6 (4) Ian Townsend - Ipswich Town
6 (3) Mariner Jase - Exeter City
6 (2) Sonik – Chesterfield
6 (2) Aussie Mariner - Fleetwood Town
6 (2) Pete Roberts – Wrexham
6 (2) Grantham Mariner - Wolverhampton Wanderers
6 (2) Dawlish Mariner - Cambridge United
6 (2) Mallyner – AFC Wimbledon
6 (2) Steve Farmery – Rochdale
6 (2) Dave Roberts - Wigan Athletic
6 (2) Dan Roberts – Gillingham
6 (1) Bradford Mariner – Blackpool
6 (0) Northbank Mariner – Chelsea
5 (4) Supertown - Queens Park Rangers
5 (2) Moss_side_mariner - Sutton United
5 (2) Chris Parker - Harrogate Town
5 (2) Terry Rudrum – Burnley
5 (2) Caistor Mariner - Dagenham & Redbridge
5 (2) Sandii Raithby - Macclesfield Town
5 (2) Sharon Dobbs - FC Halifax Town
5 (2) Andrew Graham – Barrow
5 (2) Shaun The Sheep - Plymouth Argyle
5 (2) Mrs Moss_side_mariner - Blackburn Rovers
5 (1) Chris Parker - Forest Green Rovers
5 (0) Gobby - Leicester City
5 (0) Grimal – Preston North End
5 (0) Hagrid – Middlesbrough
5 (0) Thevera - Charlton Athletic
4 (3) Danny Coyne's Left Glove - Lincoln City
4 (2) Willesden Mariner – Eastleigh
4 (1) Aussie Mariner – Woking
4 (1) Garth - Burton Albion
4 (0) Lynsey Lou - Colchester United
4 (0) Wuffing – Bromley
4 (0) Brazilnut - Norwich City
4 (0) Son Of Civvy At Last – Bristol City
3 (2) Tony Mitchell - Northampton Town
3 (1) Mrs Wizbit - Luton Town
3 (0) Mike Roberts – Chorley
3 (0) Supertown - Sheffield Wednesday
3 (0) Brazilnut - Shrewsbury Town
2 (2) Crusty Ole Pie - Tranmere Rovers (WINNER – 3 NILS PRIZE £50)
2 (1) Norfuk Mariner - Bradford City
2 (1) Stuart White - Stockport County
2 (1) Penrith Mariner - Ebbsfleet United
2 (0) Civvy at last - Oxford United

Latest table below, check your team and let me know any queries.

WEEK 5 TABLE

13 (3) Crusty Ole Pie - Manchester United
12 (3) Bartgtfc - Liverpool
12 (2) Grimal - Everton
10 (4) Sonik – Chesterfield
10 (3) Promotion Plaice - Wycombe Wanderers
10 (3) Stuart Brace Was King - West Bromwich Albion
10 (1) Mrs Bartgtfc – Barnet
10 (0) Ivano Sandwich – Portsmouth
9 (3) Grantham Mariner - Wolverhampton Wanderers
9 (2) Dawlish Mariner - Rotherham United
9 (2) Kristine Green - Crewe Alexandra
9 (1) Wizbit - AFC Fylde
9 (1) Clarkygtfc - Maidenhead United
9 (1) Stevieh - Derby County
8 (3) Chris Parker - Harrogate Town
8 (3) Terry Rudrum – Burnley
8 (3) Thevera - Charlton Athletic
8 (2) Pete Roberts – Wrexham
8 (2) Northbank Mariner – Chelsea
8 (1) Amy Roberts – Barnsley
8 (1) Northbank Mariner – Sheffield United
8 (1) Paul Roberts - Grimsby Town
7 (3) Garth - Burton Albion
7 (2) Moss_side_mariner - Sutton United
7 (2) Caistor Mariner - Dagenham & Redbridge
7 (2) Andrew Graham – Barrow
7 (2) Mrs Moss_side_mariner - Blackburn Rovers
7 (2) Grimal – Preston North End
7 (1) Aussie Mariner - Fleetwood Town
7 (1) Steve Farmery – Rochdale
7 (1) Dave Roberts - Wigan Athletic
7 (0) Laurah - Nottingham Forest
7 (0) Norfuk Mariner - Aston Villa
7 (0) Backheeltony - Mansfield Town
6 (3) Supertown - Sheffield Wednesday
6 (2) Lynsey Lou - Colchester United
6 (0) Ian Townsend - Ipswich Town
6 (0) Mariner Jase - Exeter City
6 (0) Dawlish Mariner - Cambridge United
6 (0) Mallyner – AFC Wimbledon
6 (0) Dan Roberts – Gillingham
6 (0) Bradford Mariner – Blackpool
5 (2) Tony Mitchell - Northampton Town
5 (1) Aussie Mariner – Woking
5 (0) Supertown - Queens Park Rangers
5 (0) Sandii Raithby - Macclesfield Town
5 (0) Sharon Dobbs - FC Halifax Town
5 (0) Shaun The Sheep - Plymouth Argyle
5 (0) Chris Parker - Forest Green Rovers
5 (0) Gobby - Leicester City
5 (0) Hagrid – Middlesbrough
4 (1) Mrs Wizbit - Luton Town
4 (1) Brazilnut - Shrewsbury Town
4 (0) Danny Coyne's Left Glove - Lincoln City
4 (0) Willesden Mariner – Eastleigh
4 (0) Wuffing – Bromley
4 (0) Son Of Civvy At Last – Bristol City
4 (0) Brazilnut - Norwich City
3 (1) Crusty Ole Pie - Tranmere Rovers (WINNER – 3 NILS PRIZE £50)
3 (1) Norfuk Mariner - Bradford City
3 (1) Stuart White - Stockport County
3 (1) Civvy at last - Oxford United
3 (0) Mike Roberts – Chorley
2 (0) Penrith Mariner - Ebbsfleet United

Latest table below. Check your team and let me know any queries.

WEEK 6 TABLE

14 (1) Crusty Ole Pie - Manchester United
13 (3) Ivano Sandwich – Portsmouth
13 (1) Grimal – Everton
12 (3) Stevieh - Derby County
12 (3) Grantham Mariner - Wolverhampton Wanderers
12 (2) Sonik – Chesterfield
12 (0) Bartgtfc - Liverpool
11 (2) Wizbit - AFC Fylde
11 (1) Promotion Plaice - Wycombe Wanderers
11 (1) Mrs Bartgtfc – Barnet
10 (2) Chris Parker - Harrogate Town
10 (2) Northbank Mariner – Chelsea
10 (2) Northbank Mariner – Sheffield United
10 (1) Dawlish Mariner - Rotherham United
10 (1) Kristine Green - Crewe Alexandra
10 (0) Stuart Brace Was King - West Bromwich Albion
9 (2) Andrew Graham – Barrow
9 (2) Mrs Moss_side_mariner - Blackburn Rovers
9 (2) Aussie Mariner - Fleetwood Town
9 (2) Backheeltony - Mansfield Town
9 (2) Laurah - Nottingham Forest
9 (0) Clarkygtfc - Maidenhead United
8 (3) Bradford Mariner – Blackpool
8 (3) Tony Mitchell - Northampton Town
8 (2) Mallyner – AFC Wimbledon
8 (1) Garth - Burton Albion
8 (1) Moss_side_mariner - Sutton United
8 (1) Caistor Mariner - Dagenham & Redbridge
8 (1) Dave Roberts - Wigan Athletic
8 (1) Norfuk Mariner - Aston Villa
8 (0) Terry Rudrum – Burnley
8 (0) Thevera - Charlton Athletic
8 (0) Pete Roberts – Wrexham
8 (0) Amy Roberts – Barnsley
8 (0) Paul Roberts - Grimsby Town
7 (2) Aussie Mariner – Woking
7 (2) Supertown - Queens Park Rangers
7 (2) Sharon Dobbs - FC Halifax Town
7 (2) Chris Parker - Forest Green Rovers
7 (2) Hagrid – Middlesbrough
7 (1) Supertown - Sheffield Wednesday
7 (1) Ian Townsend - Ipswich Town
7 (1) Mariner Jase - Exeter City
7 (1) Dawlish Mariner - Cambridge United
7 (1) Dan Roberts – Gillingham
7 (0) Grimal – Preston North End
7 (0) Steve Farmery – Rochdale
6 (2) Danny Coyne's Left Glove - Lincoln City
6 (2) Willesden Mariner – Eastleigh
6 (1) Shaun The Sheep - Plymouth Argyle
6 (0) Lynsey Lou - Colchester United
5 (2) Crusty Ole Pie - Tranmere Rovers (WINNER – 3 NILS PRIZE £50)
5 (2) Norfuk Mariner - Bradford City
5 (2) Civvy at last - Oxford United
5 (1) Mrs Wizbit - Luton Town
5 (1) Brazilnut - Shrewsbury Town
5 (1) Son Of Civvy At Last – Bristol City
5 (1) Brazilnut - Norwich City
5 (0) Sandii Raithby - Macclesfield Town
5 (0) Gobby - Leicester City
4 (1) Stuart White - Stockport County
4 (0) Wuffing – Bromley
3 (0) Mike Roberts – Chorley
2 (0) Penrith Mariner - Ebbsfleet United

As so many of the teams near the top are not playing until tomorrow, I will post this weeks table after tomorrow's games.

Because the National League is not restarting until the first week of October I will not be restarting the Fishy Buster until then, when all teams are playing.

Just to confirm that the buster will restart with games played on Friday 9th October.

Although the National League restarts on the Saturday before, AFC Fylde, Chorley and Ebbsfleet were all relegated to the North/South Divisions and they do not recommence fixtures until the midweek after and I will be using their scores in their respective leagues to complete the competition.

I think this is the fairest way for all and there will be as few default 2 scores as possible until the conclusion of the game.

It's looking highly likely now that the National League isn't going to restart as planned which is going to throw a spanner in the works of the restart of The Fishy Buster. 13 entrants have National League teams so I was planning on restarting it when The National League kicked off so it was fair on all entrants.

Looks like another re-think is going to be needed as I've been sat on the majority of the prize money since lockdown. If the National League isn't going to restart in the near future then maybe I'll have to look at donating the money I still hold to 1 or more charity.

Will wait for an official announcement before I make any decision,

Are there enough teams available in EFL & PL to draw a different team for those with NL teams?

Quoted from Grantham_Mariner

Are there enough teams available in EFL & PL to draw a different team for those with NL teams?

True, that is an option. I could just generate a new random team for the 13 who have National League teams.

If the NL does not start on the 3rd as is looking likely, I will probably do that.

Or could you draw a new team for everyone but each participant carries forward the score they currently have to their new team.  

It's now looking like The National League WILL be starting as expected on Saturday. If it was going to be suspended I would have thought that an announcement would have be made by now, so I will revert to my original plan to restart the buster with games starting on Friday 9th October. This will allow for the teams relegated from The National League last season as their seasons don't start until the midweek after The National League starts on Saturday.

The only thing I will keep an eye on is Macclesfield, as although it's been reported that the club has been wound up, their fixtures are still showing as being on, on the BBC website. I will see what happens with their scheduled game on Saturday and if that doesn't go ahead I will draw a new random team to replace them for the remainder of this game.

We will get there eventually!  ;D

That’s international weekend Les

Quoted from supertown

That’s international weekend Les

Oh FFS!

Didn't realise that. Right, we'll start the following week then so it'll be fair on all. Games played on Friday 16th October will be the first to count.

A final update on the restart of the fishy buster.

Originally I was going to start it the weekend just gone but as this coming week is an international break I will restart it again with matches played a week on Friday (16th Oct).

As the National League HAS  restarted as planned then I do not need to draw new teams for them BUT as Macclesfield have been expelled and Sandii Raithby has Macc in the buster, I have redrawn a new random team to take their place. This is Port Vale and will replace Macc going forward. For the relegated teams, Ebbsfleet, Chorley and AFC Fylde, their games in their respective new divisions will count.

I think this is the fairest way all round and will result in the minimum "default 2's" being awarded.

WE'RE BACK finally.

Prizes still to be won. The winner or winners (the first team to score EXACTLY 21 GOALS) will share a prize pot of £300, a pot of £50 for the lowest scorer (or scorers) when the prize is won. I will then be left with £60 which I will give away in 2 £30 prizes at random to entrants who have not won a prize.

Man United need a single goal next week to win the first prize, they are home to Chelsea, who themselves need 4.

Latest table below, check your team and let me know any queries.

WEEK 8 TABLE

20 (4) Crusty Ole Pie - Manchester United
17 (3) Northbank Mariner – Chelsea
16 (2) Bartgtfc – Liverpool
15 (2) Grimal – Everton
15 (1) Sonik – Chesterfield
15 (0) Stevieh - Derby County
14 (2) Mrs Bartgtfc – Barnet
14 (1) Kristine Green - Crewe Alexandra
14 (1) Promotion Plaice - Wycombe Wanderers
13 (5) Dawlish Mariner - Cambridge United
13 (3) Paul Roberts - Grimsby Town
13 (2) Wizbit - AFC Fylde
13 (1) Grantham Mariner - Wolverhampton Wanderers
13 (0) Ivano Sandwich – Portsmouth
12 (3) Clarkygtfc - Maidenhead United
12 (2) Moss_side_mariner - Sutton United
12 (1) Backheeltony - Mansfield Town
12 (1) Chris Parker - Harrogate Town
12 (1) Dawlish Mariner - Rotherham United
12 (1) Northbank Mariner – Sheffield United
11 (3) Pete Roberts – Wrexham
11 (2) Shaun The Sheep - Plymouth Argyle
11 (2) Lynsey Lou - Colchester United
11 (1) Garth - Burton Albion
10 (2) Amy Roberts – Barnsley
10 (1) Chris Parker - Forest Green Rovers
10 (1) Tony Mitchell - Northampton Town
10 (1) Laurah - Nottingham Forest
10 (0) Supertown - Queens Park Rangers
10 (0) Steve Farmery – Rochdale
10 (0) Stuart Brace Was King - West Bromwich Albion
9 (2) Ian Townsend - Ipswich Town
9 (1) Bradford Mariner – Blackpool
9 (1) Thevera - Charlton Athletic
9 (1) Norfuk Mariner - Aston Villa
9 (0) Danny Coyne's Left Glove - Lincoln City
9 (0) Aussie Mariner – Woking
9 (0) Dan Roberts – Gillingham
9 (0) Caistor Mariner - Dagenham & Redbridge
9 (0) Andrew Graham – Barrow
9 (0) Mrs Moss_side_mariner - Blackburn Rovers
9 (0) Aussie Mariner - Fleetwood Town
9 (0) Gobby - Leicester City
9 (0) Terry Rudrum – Burnley
8 (3) Norfuk Mariner - Bradford City
8 (2) Son Of Civvy At Last – Bristol City
8 (2) Willesden Mariner – Eastleigh
8 (1) Brazilnut - Shrewsbury Town
8 (1) Supertown - Sheffield Wednesday
8 (0) Civvy at last - Oxford United
8 (0) Hagrid – Middlesbrough
8 (0) Mariner Jase - Exeter City
8 (0) Mallyner – AFC Wimbledon
8 (0) Dave Roberts - Wigan Athletic
8 (0) Grimal – Preston North End
7 (2) Stuart White - Stockport County
7 (2) Brazilnut - Norwich City
7 (2) Wuffing – Bromley
7 (0) Crusty Ole Pie - Tranmere Rovers (WINNER – 3 NILS PRIZE £50)
7 (0) Sharon Dobbs - FC Halifax Town
6 (1) Sandii Raithby – Port Vale
5 (2) Penrith Mariner - Ebbsfleet United
5 (0) Mrs Wizbit - Luton Town
4 (0) Mike Roberts – Chorley

Well Man Utd failed to find the net this week, so 1st prize is still up for grabs. Latest table below, check your team and let me know any queries.

WEEK 9 TABLE

20 (0) Crusty Ole Pie - Manchester United
18 (2) Bartgtfc – Liverpool
17 (3) Mrs Bartgtfc – Barnet
17 (0) Northbank Mariner – Chelsea
16 (3) Ivano Sandwich – Portsmouth
16 (2) Kristine Green - Crewe Alexandra
16 (1) Sonik – Chesterfield
16 (1) Stevieh - Derby County
15 (2) Wizbit - AFC Fylde
15 (1) Promotion Plaice - Wycombe Wanderers
15 (0) Grimal – Everton
14 (2) Clarkygtfc - Maidenhead United
14 (1) Dawlish Mariner - Cambridge United (WINNER – FIRST SACKING – PRIZE £50)
14 (1) Paul Roberts - Grimsby Town
14 (1) Grantham Mariner - Wolverhampton Wanderers
13 (4) Mrs Moss_side_mariner - Blackburn Rovers
13 (2) Lynsey Lou - Colchester United
13 (1) Chris Parker - Harrogate Town
13 (1) Northbank Mariner – Sheffield United
12 (2) Chris Parker - Forest Green Rovers
12 (2) Steve Farmery – Rochdale
12 (1) Shaun The Sheep - Plymouth Argyle
12 (1) Garth - Burton Albion
12 (0) Moss_side_mariner - Sutton United
12 (0) Backheeltony - Mansfield Town
12 (0) Dawlish Mariner - Rotherham United
11 (3) Willesden Mariner – Eastleigh
11 (3) Mariner Jase - Exeter City
11 (2) Thevera - Charlton Athletic
11 (2) Aussie Mariner – Woking
11 (2) Andrew Graham – Barrow
11 (2) Aussie Mariner - Fleetwood Town
11 (1) Amy Roberts – Barnsley
11 (1) Laurah - Nottingham Forest
11 (1) Stuart Brace Was King - West Bromwich Albion
11 (0) Pete Roberts – Wrexham
10 (2) Civvy at last - Oxford United
10 (2) Grimal – Preston North End
10 (1) Bradford Mariner – Blackpool
10 (1) Danny Coyne's Left Glove - Lincoln City
10 (1) Caistor Mariner - Dagenham & Redbridge
10 (1) Gobby - Leicester City
10 (0) Tony Mitchell - Northampton Town
10 (0) Supertown - Queens Park Rangers
9 (2) Brazilnut - Norwich City
9 (2) Crusty Ole Pie - Tranmere Rovers (WINNER – 3 NILS PRIZE £50)
9 (1) Son Of Civvy At Last – Bristol City
9 (1) Brazilnut - Shrewsbury Town
9 (1) Hagrid – Middlesbrough
9 (1) Mallyner – AFC Wimbledon
9 (1) Dave Roberts - Wigan Athletic
9 (0) Ian Townsend - Ipswich Town
9 (0) Norfuk Mariner - Aston Villa
9 (0) Dan Roberts – Gillingham
9 (0) Terry Rudrum – Burnley
8 (3) Penrith Mariner - Ebbsfleet United
8 (2) Sandii Raithby – Port Vale
8 (1) Stuart White - Stockport County
8 (1) Wuffing – Bromley
8 (0) Norfuk Mariner - Bradford City
8 (0) Supertown - Sheffield Wednesday
7 (0) Sharon Dobbs - FC Halifax Town
6 (1) Mrs Wizbit - Luton Town
4 (0) Mike Roberts – Chorley

Well, for the 2nd week running Man Utd failed to get the solitary goal they needed to win the main prize but at  least they didn't bust, so live to fight another week.

Next week 4 teams have a realistic chance of winning the main prize. Chelsea (home to Sheffield United on Saturday), Liverpool, (away at Man City on Sunday) and Man Utd, (away at Everton in the early kick-off on Saturday), all need a solitary goal and National League Barnet need 2 goals at home to Burton in the FA Cup on Sunday. Also there are 4 teams who could win by scoring 4.

Check your team and let me know any queries.

WEEK 10 TABLE

20 (3) Northbank Mariner – Chelsea
20 (2) Bartgtfc – Liverpool
20 (0) Crusty Ole Pie - Manchester United
19 (2) Mrs Bartgtfc – Barnet
17 (3) Clarkygtfc - Maidenhead United
17 (2) Wizbit - AFC Fylde
17 (1) Sonik – Chesterfield
17 (1) Stevieh - Derby County
16 (2) Grantham Mariner - Wolverhampton Wanderers
16 (1) Promotion Plaice - Wycombe Wanderers
16 (1) Grimal – Everton
16 (0) Ivano Sandwich – Portsmouth
16 (0) Kristine Green - Crewe Alexandra
15 (2) Lynsey Lou - Colchester United
15 (1) Dawlish Mariner - Cambridge United (WINNER – FIRST SACKING – PRIZE £50)
14 (4) Gobby - Leicester City
14 (2) Shaun The Sheep - Plymouth Argyle
14 (2) Moss_side_mariner - Sutton United
14 (1) Chris Parker - Harrogate Town
14 (0) Paul Roberts - Grimsby Town
13 (3) Tony Mitchell - Northampton Town
13 (3) Supertown - Queens Park Rangers
13 (2) Willesden Mariner – Eastleigh
13 (2) Thevera - Charlton Athletic
13 (2) Aussie Mariner – Woking
13 (2) Aussie Mariner - Fleetwood Town
13 (2) Pete Roberts – Wrexham
13 (1) Chris Parker - Forest Green Rovers
13 (1) Steve Farmery – Rochdale
13 (1) Garth - Burton Albion
13 (1) Backheeltony - Mansfield Town
13 (0) Mrs Moss_side_mariner - Blackburn Rovers
13 (0) Northbank Mariner – Sheffield United
12 (3) Brazilnut - Norwich City
12 (3) Norfuk Mariner - Aston Villa
12 (2) Bradford Mariner – Blackpool
12 (2) Caistor Mariner - Dagenham & Redbridge
12 (1) Mariner Jase - Exeter City
12 (1) Andrew Graham – Barrow
12 (1) Amy Roberts – Barnsley
12 (0) Dawlish Mariner - Rotherham United
11 (2) Dave Roberts - Wigan Athletic
11 (1) Grimal – Preston North End
11 (0) Laurah - Nottingham Forest
11 (0) Stuart Brace Was King - West Bromwich Albion
10 (2) Penrith Mariner - Ebbsfleet United
10 (2) Sandii Raithby – Port Vale
10 (1) Son Of Civvy At Last – Bristol City
10 (1) Brazilnut - Shrewsbury Town
10 (1) Hagrid – Middlesbrough
10 (1) Mallyner – AFC Wimbledon
10 (1) Ian Townsend - Ipswich Town
10 (0) Civvy at last - Oxford United
10 (0) Danny Coyne's Left Glove - Lincoln City
9 (2) Sharon Dobbs - FC Halifax Town
9 (1) Stuart White - Stockport County
9 (1) Wuffing – Bromley
9 (0) Crusty Ole Pie - Tranmere Rovers (WINNER – 3 NILS PRIZE £50)
9 (0) Dan Roberts – Gillingham
9 (0) Terry Rudrum – Burnley
8 (0) Norfuk Mariner - Bradford City
8 (0) Supertown - Sheffield Wednesday
6 (0) Mrs Wizbit - Luton Town
4 (0) Mike Roberts – Chorley

Ffs two games only needed one goal what o a load of excrement

FFS

Both Man Utd and Chelsea who only needed a single goal have bust this week but both Liverpool and Barnet have a realistic chance of claiming a share of the 1st prize tomorrow.

Latest table below after Saturday's games. Check your team and let me know any queries.

WEEK 11 TABLE

24 (4) Northbank Mariner – Chelsea BUST
23 (3) Crusty Ole Pie - Manchester United BUST

20 (SUN) Bartgtfc – Liverpool
19 (3) Ivano Sandwich – Portsmouth
19 (3) Kristine Green - Crewe Alexandra
19 (2) Clarkygtfc - Maidenhead United
19 (2) Sonik – Chesterfield
19 (SUN) Mrs Bartgtfc – Barnet
18 (4) Chris Parker - Harrogate Town
18 (1) Wizbit - AFC Fylde
17 (1) Grimal – Everton
17 (0) Stevieh - Derby County
16 (6) Danny Coyne's Left Glove - Lincoln City
16 (3) Mrs Moss_side_mariner - Blackburn Rovers
16 (2) Moss_side_mariner - Sutton United
16 (1) Lynsey Lou - Colchester United
16 (0) Promotion Plaice - Wycombe Wanderers
16 (SUN) Grantham Mariner - Wolverhampton Wanderers
15 (7) Norfuk Mariner - Bradford City
15 (3) Caistor Mariner - Dagenham & Redbridge
15 (2) Aussie Mariner – Woking
15 (2) Pete Roberts – Wrexham
15 (2) Chris Parker - Forest Green Rovers
15 (1) Shaun The Sheep - Plymouth Argyle
15 (1) Paul Roberts - Grimsby Town
15 (0) Dawlish Mariner - Cambridge United (WINNER – FIRST SACKING – PRIZE £50)
14 (2) Mariner Jase - Exeter City
14 (2) Andrew Graham – Barrow
14 (2) Amy Roberts – Barnsley
14 (2) Dawlish Mariner - Rotherham United
14 (1) Supertown - Queens Park Rangers
14 (1) Steve Farmery – Rochdale
14 (1) Backheeltony - Mansfield Town
14 (1) Northbank Mariner – Sheffield United
14 (SUN) Gobby - Leicester City
13 (2) Laurah - Nottingham Forest
13 (1) Brazilnut - Norwich City
13 (0) Thevera - Charlton Athletic
13 (0) Aussie Mariner - Fleetwood Town
13 (SUN) Willesden Mariner – Eastleigh
13 (SUN) Garth - Burton Albion
13 (MON) Tony Mitchell - Northampton Town
12 (3) Dan Roberts – Gillingham
12 (2) Penrith Mariner - Ebbsfleet United
12 (2) Brazilnut - Shrewsbury Town
12 (2) Mallyner – AFC Wimbledon
12 (2) Ian Townsend - Ipswich Town
12 (1) Grimal – Preston North End
12 (SUN) Norfuk Mariner - Aston Villa
12 (SUN) Bradford Mariner – Blackpool
11 (2) Sharon Dobbs - FC Halifax Town
11 (2) Stuart White - Stockport County
11 (2) Crusty Ole Pie - Tranmere Rovers (WINNER – 3 NILS PRIZE £50)
11 (1) Son Of Civvy At Last – Bristol City
11 (1) Civvy at last - Oxford United
11 (SUN) Dave Roberts - Wigan Athletic
11 (SUN) Stuart Brace Was King - West Bromwich Albion
10 (0) Sandii Raithby – Port Vale
10 (0) Hagrid – Middlesbrough
9 (0) Wuffing – Bromley
9 (0) Terry Rudrum – Burnley
8 (0) Supertown - Sheffield Wednesday
7 (1) Mrs Wizbit - Luton Town
4 (SUN) Mike Roberts – Chorley

Well, first prize has been won. Liverpool scored the solitary goal they needed to give Bartgtfc the win. Barnet who could have shared the prize with 2 goals, did score early on but could not add a second, so fell just short.

Co-incidentally though, if Barnet had scored a 2nd, then Bartgtfc would have had to share his winnings with.............Mrsbartgtfc!

There is still a game to play on Monday though and with Bradford scoring 7 in their away FA Cup tie, there is a  very small chance that Northampton could score 8 at Oxford City, so I will wait until after tomorrows game before officially declaring the winners prize money. Chorley, despite scoring 2 today (90 minute score in cup games), still win the lowest score for Mike Roberts who wins £50. I will also announce the 2 random winners of the £30 prizes tomorrow from all the non-winning teams.

24 (4) Northbank Mariner – Chelsea BUST
23 (3) Crusty Ole Pie - Manchester United BUST

21 (1) Bartgtfc – Liverpool (WINNER - PRIZE £300)

20 (1) Mrs Bartgtfc – Barnet
19 (3) Ivano Sandwich – Portsmouth
19 (3) Kristine Green - Crewe Alexandra
19 (2) Clarkygtfc - Maidenhead United
19 (2) Sonik – Chesterfield
18 (4) Chris Parker - Harrogate Town
18 (1) Wizbit - AFC Fylde
17 (1) Grimal – Everton
17 (0) Stevieh - Derby County
16 (6) Danny Coyne's Left Glove - Lincoln City
16 (3) Mrs Moss_side_mariner - Blackburn Rovers
16 (2) Moss_side_mariner - Sutton United
16 (1) Lynsey Lou - Colchester United
16 (0) Promotion Plaice - Wycombe Wanderers
16 (0) Grantham Mariner - Wolverhampton Wanderers (RANDOM £30 LOSERS PRIZE)
15 (7) Norfuk Mariner - Bradford City
15 (3) Caistor Mariner - Dagenham & Redbridge
15 (3) Norfuk Mariner - Aston Villa
15 (3) Bradford Mariner – Blackpool
15 (2) Aussie Mariner – Woking
15 (2) Pete Roberts – Wrexham
15 (2) Chris Parker - Forest Green Rovers
15 (1) Shaun The Sheep - Plymouth Argyle
15 (1) Paul Roberts - Grimsby Town
15 (1) Gobby - Leicester City
15 (0) Dawlish Mariner - Cambridge United (WINNER – FIRST SACKING – PRIZE £50)
14 (2) Mariner Jase - Exeter City
14 (2) Andrew Graham – Barrow
14 (2) Amy Roberts – Barnsley
14 (2) Dawlish Mariner - Rotherham United
14 (1) Supertown - Queens Park Rangers
14 (1) Steve Farmery – Rochdale
14 (1) Backheeltony - Mansfield Town
14 (1) Northbank Mariner – Sheffield United
14 (1) Tony Mitchell - Northampton Town
13 (2) Laurah - Nottingham Forest (RANDOM £30 LOSERS PRIZE)
13 (2) Dave Roberts - Wigan Athletic
13 (1) Brazilnut - Norwich City
13 (0) Thevera - Charlton Athletic
13 (0) Aussie Mariner - Fleetwood Town
13 (0) Willesden Mariner – Eastleigh
13 (0) Garth - Burton Albion
12 (3) Dan Roberts – Gillingham
12 (2) Penrith Mariner - Ebbsfleet United
12 (2) Brazilnut - Shrewsbury Town
12 (2) Mallyner – AFC Wimbledon
12 (2) Ian Townsend - Ipswich Town
12 (1) Grimal – Preston North End
11 (2) Sharon Dobbs - FC Halifax Town
11 (2) Stuart White - Stockport County
11 (2) Crusty Ole Pie - Tranmere Rovers (WINNER – 3 NILS PRIZE £50)
11 (1) Son Of Civvy At Last – Bristol City
11 (1) Civvy at last - Oxford United
11 (0) Stuart Brace Was King - West Bromwich Albion
10 (0) Sandii Raithby – Port Vale
10 (0) Hagrid – Middlesbrough
9 (0) Wuffing – Bromley
9 (0) Terry Rudrum – Burnley
8 (0) Supertown - Sheffield Wednesday
7 (1) Mrs Wizbit - Luton Town
6 (2) Mike Roberts – Chorley (WINNER – LOWEST SCORE – PRIZE £50)

Well done winners

Well Northampton got nowhere near the 8 goals they needed, so Bartgtfc wins the full £300 first prize.

I will announce the 2 random £30 winners in the morning.

Must have been one of the longest running busters!!
Thanks for running it Les, and more importantly raising some cash for charity.
Great support from the fishy community.
Be safe everyone.
UTMM
bartgtfc

Quoted from bartgtfc

Must have been one of the longest running busters!!
Thanks for running it Les, and more importantly raising some cash for charity.
Great support from the fishy community.
Be safe everyone.
UTMM
bartgtfc

Even without the lockdown pause it was the longest buster ever, running to 11 weeks. It's usually won in week 7, 8 or 9.

I have just done the draw for the 2 random £30 winners from all losing entries using my random number generator on my phone.

They are Nottingham Forest (LauraH) and Wolverhampton Wanderers (Grantham Mariner).

A big thank you to all those who took part. Well done to the winners and unlucky to those who failed to win a prize. We will have a 2 or 3 week break and then I'll put the feelers out to see if there's enough interest to run another game this season.

Quoted from Les Brechin

I have just done the draw for the 2 random £30 winners from all losing entries using my random number generator on my phone.

They are Nottingham Forest (LauraH) and Wolverhampton Wanderers (Grantham Mariner).

A big thank you to all those who took part. Well done to the winners and unlucky to those who failed to win a prize. We will have a 2 or 3 week break and then I'll put the feelers out to see if there's enough interest to run another game this season.

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Well done to the winners and well done to you Les.

You run these bits of fun and charity money makers with great efficiency and charm.  ;)

I'm sure there is a better word than charm, but I can't think of one.  I did have one when i got Wimbledon, but I have forgotten it.   :)