Squad

Men of the Matches!

Finally, your Man of the Match winners for the season sees Jordan at the top again, Uncle Pete will be proud as punch!

All I can say is that his other five games must have been terrible for him not to make the average ratings table!

The rest are spreading the good performances around while somehow Alex produced a half point (how does that happen!?).

Keep up the good work Pacers, there’s still lots to play for and we’ll get the rewards we deserve in the second half of the season.

Ps, did anyone see Ben Hanney in any of those lists?

Help!

Of course, goals don’t come without assists and gaffer Nick has assisted his way to the top of the mid-season league with a healthy five.

Kevlar once again makes an appearance on the strength of one good game, while the rest of the team really need to start chipping in.

Interestingly, no sign of Jordan in that list. 

Top Scorers so far

Next up is the top goalscorer table where Jordan is out to avenge his last-game defeat to Greedy Ash last season and comfortably leads the way from Sean and Alex.

Keeping the pressure on are Nick and Kevlar with two and three goals respectively in the 7-2 mauling of the Crabs the other week.

Go big heed!

Mid-season Report

It’s that time of year when the management and pundits deliver their mid-season report cards, and things are no different at PPFC.

First up are the average ratings for the season so far.  Only those who have played in 50% of the games are eligible for this and I now present to you the current top five Pacer performers:

Go Nashy!

As you can see, Nashy is storming the table as the only Pacer with a 7+ average so far.  His solid defensive performances coupled with some excellent spells in nets make him the man to beat.

Last season’s Player Of The Year, Alex, seems to have let his standards slip a bit and trails big bro by a gnat’s whisker.

Alessio is a solid fourth but needs a few more games under his belt if he is to stay there (Dove e il stallione italiano!?) with Good Ash making up the top five but still lots to play for in what should be an interesting battle to the end of the season.

More to follow…

Ash Allarakhia Heads Down Under

For those of you who don’t know, Pacers’ all-time leading goalscorer, Ash Allarakhia, has been released on a free transfer.

The decision was taken by the men in Pacer suits due to Ash’s recent groin injury and the likelihood that he will never recapture his best form.

I am sure you will all join me in wishing Ash all the best in his new life down under and thanking him for his efforts as both a player and manager.

Ash, you are a Pacer legend and an inspiration to millions.

Please leave your personal tributes to Ash in the comments below.

The Management

Ross M

Being a mixed bag of Scottish and Lebanese genes, it’s surprising that Ross is any good at football at all.

However, the man with the least cranial hair and the most bodily hair on the team (contentious -ed), has had a stormer of a first season with the Pacers, proving to be a deft striker.

Shame all of his prowess was gained during the pre-season friendlies, and now won’t count towards the Golden Boot award.

Drafted in by Nick K, whom he met studying birds and booze in France, Ross proves the theory that no more than 2 or 3 Pacers originate from the same connection.

Recently dropped down to a part-timer due to his Saturday North London football commitments, but will remain a valued occasional when available.

FATT / Player Ratings Update

As of 26 August:

Pacers Squad 2011/2012

The squad for 2011/2012 is as follows:

Plus plenty of part timers who are training and can be used as ringers if required!

Oli Burgess

Forgotten his name?  Just ask the Ref!  Oli is the Mad Manc that has been booked by every Ref in the league.  Last season, when he wasn’t controlling the midfield or heroically pitching in as centre back during desperate times, Oli managed to amass a staggering £54 worth of fines.  A sterling effort Oli, well done!  Favorite saying “yer fuckin kidding ref!”

Matt Noonan

Ex-Manager Matt has hung up his chalk to prolong his playing career.  Another versatile player, he likes the ball at his feet either in a holding midfield role or at the back.  Pacer Legend on and off the pitch, Matt is the Pacer most likely to leave the best player on the bench as unused substitute in the Margaret Grey Cup Final.