Update 16/05/07

Dear All,

It's hard to believe that we're now just one match away from the end of the DITB Season and there are still a few important places to be decided - mostly at the top of the table I have to say.

At the top of the table, The Grapes have managed to close the gap, but only slightly, on the Dogs Ballacks who now have a safety cushion of six points going into the FA Cup Final. Not a massive difference in any given week but a significant difference to make up in only one game. Brother Brogan is the bookies favourite to lift his first DITB league title but you can't write off the chairman just yet.

The top two are well clear of third where there's a right battle taking place for the remaining Champions League place. The Penalty Kings have been dethroned by Minus Three FC while a resurgent Maclacticos is putting in a strong finish to the season in search of a top five finish and of course the DITB FFA Cup. KFC Academical is the only team that might break its way into the top five but a gap of 13 points at this stage might be too hard to overcome.

As I mentioned not one minute ago, Saturday also sees the FFA Cup Final take place between Minus Three FC and Maclacticos. Should be a great match between two top five teams and we wish them all the best in their quest for cup glory.

With the bottom of the table concluded months ago, it's time to turn our attention to the dreaded black and red zones which will determine the fate of so many teams in this league.

And there's bad news I'm afraid - for one half of the table.

This week saw no teams move from black to red or vice versa, suggesting that we're maybe looking at our two divisions below? Nay nay and thrice nay I hear you scream.

Well, if we look at the safety of 20th position, you'll see Cherry United sitting squeamishly on 1461 points.

The unfortunate manager in 21st position is bazking in Glory whose rapid decline in recent weeks looks to have put paid to his hopes of Premier League football next season. A gap of 20 points now separates both managers and it will take an amazing turnaround if any of the teams in this week's red zone will survive.

Seasoned pros like The Prof and Gulladuff Mafia were able to step up a gear when they looked to be in grave danger of not making the cut but they're safe now and it looks like former champions such as The Well Hungarians and Leteminletemout will be playing their football in the lower leagues next year. Yes we let 'em in, and now we're letting 'em out!!!! ;-)

But my friends, as I always say. Anything can happen and it usually does. Will we see at least one manager make a miraculous escape next week? Maybe that manager could be you? Time will tell.

For the last time this season, the transfer password is MOUSE and the phone number is 0901 601 4015.

Before I go, I have a final announcements to make. On saturday, Brother Molloy is embarking on a fate worse than conference league football next season. Yes he's getting married!!!! Imagine getting married on FA Cup Final day!!! Just as well he's not in a crucial league position or he might find it difficult to concentrate on his vows. I'm sure everyone will drink a few pints of Harpic at the weekend in sympathy for our dear friend. ;-) All the best lad. Have a great day.

Next week, I will be in Athens to cheer on the Mighty Reds which means I'll not be able to provide a score update until Friday when I return. I'm sure you'll all be well aware of your individual fates by that time so good luck to you all and may the best teams win.

Until then....

READ 'EM AND WEEP!!!!!!

Michael R.
Diving in the Box FF League Chairman
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DIVING IN THE BOX FF LEAGUE 2006/2007: Week 39 Update

1 (1) THE DOGS BALLACKS 1633 (32)

2 (2) THE GRAPES OF RAFF 1627 (35)

3 (4) MINUS THREE FC 1557 (33)

4 (7) MACLACTICOS 1550 (52)

4 (3) THE PENALTY KINGS 1550 (24)

6 (6) KFC ACADEMICAL 1537 (38)

7 (5) ASHBURTON GROOVE N7 1521 (16)

8 (8) MINIBABYBELLEFC 1520 (41)

9 (8) FLEXY’S FAIRIES 1512 (33)

10 (11) THE PROF’S XI 1505 (51)

11 (10) HARPIC AMSTERDAM 1494 (26)

12 (11) REAL GOLDFISH 1489 (35)

13 (14) PRINCE OF DARKNESS 1471 (36)

14 (19) GULLADUFF MAFIA 1469 (51)

14 (14) THE BLUE MONKEYS 1469 (34)

16 (17) BRENDYS BRUISER’S 1468 (40)

17 (13) TRUE BLUE STRIKERS 1465 (16)

18 (16) DECIES ANT ATAC 1464 (34)

19 (19) KIRBS CRAWLERS 1463 (45)

20 (18) CHERRY UNITED 1461 (34)

21 (21) BAZKINGINGLORY 1441 (24)

22 (22) YER MA’S ATHLETIC 1439 (26)

23 (23) GAZZA’S PIPING HOTS 1433 (42)

24 (24) LETEMINLETEMOUT 1407 (37)

25 (25) 5-STAR 1401 (34)

26 (27) JUBILEE CORDOZO 1399 (56)

27 (26) BLACK SOCKS RED TOPS 1375 (29)

28 (28) HOOFERS 1360 (18)

29 (29) CON VILLA 1355 (18)

30 (30) GOLD COAST HEROS 1352 (24)

31 (31) GULLADUFF F.F 1344 (38)

32 (32) THE WELL HUNGARIANS 1330 (27)

33 (34) THE TOFFEES 1323 (27)

34 (33) JOEY’S MONSTERS 1316 (19)

35 (35) THE BUSTED SOFAS 1282 (17)

36 (36) VIRGIN SURFERS 1264 (10)

37 (37) MERSEY MIRACLES 1230 (21)

38 (38) THE MUPPETALDINHOS 1203 (14)

39 (39) COOL DUDE ZOO 1033 (18)

SUPER LEAGUE POSITION IN LEAGUE OF SUPER LEAGUES: 935 (871) / 12296