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[Punch]

JAN 2041 - Match Day 25 - Vs Aston Villa FC

 

Match Report

Spoiler

A solid outing against the struggling Villa, although we probably could have done more.

Two goals up after 8 minutes, followed by a solid defensive performance limiting the visitors to 8 shots, and only one on target.

We cruised through the remainder of the match, Gowdy getting his customary goal to ice the cake on the hour.

 

 

Table

Spoiler

We keep the pressure on City and they seem to be buckling, losing two of their last three, this time a shock loss to Sheffield Wednesday, sending us 7 clear at the top.

 

 

Up next...our FA Cup defence continues as we host Newcastle in the 4th Round.

[Punch]

JAN 2041 - FA Cup 4th Round - Vs Newcastle United

 

Match Report

Spoiler

A rotated squad to rest some legs, but they get the job done against The Magpies.

A brilliant hat-trick from Craig Hoston, and an absolute cracker from Stewart Kearney set up a brilliant victory.

A red card ended any chances of a Newcastle come back, even though they did score a late consolation, we go through to the 5th Round.

 

 

Round 5 Draw

Spoiler

A monster clash against Spurs at The Isle.

 

We do have a good record against them, but we will need to be at our best.

 

 

Up next...League Cup Semi Final 2nd Leg, with a 2-0 lead over Southampton.

[Jtomsett11]

The gap is growing! Great news!

[Punch]

2 hours ago, Jtomsett11 said:

The gap is growing! Great news!

City have had some slip ups, against lower placed teams, which is helping us.

[Punch]

JAN 2041 - League Cup Semi Final 2nd Leg - Vs Southampton FC

 

Match Report

Spoiler

Another good performance from the rotated squad as we book a place at Wembley.

Carrying a 2-0 lead from the 1st Leg, we made a positive start, Ben Hamilton putting us 1-0 (3-0) up on 30 minutes.

After Simon Johnson scored on the hour, we traded goals in the final 10 minutes, and the visitors had a players shown a straight red for an ordinary challenge in injury time, but we were able to coast to victory.

While the Board has placed no importance on this competition, it has been an important opportunity to play some rotation players, and some young kids, and give them a chance to shine, which they have done brilliantly, and will now get a chance to fight for a trophy.

 

 

Final Draw

Spoiler

We renew our rivalry with The Citizens again, in what is sure to be one of several trophies we fight them for this season.

 

A long history in which they hold a slight advantage.

 

 

Up next...Back to League action as we travel to Tottenham.

[Punch]

JAN 2041

January became a game of Fatigue Manager, and rotation, but boy didn't we turn it into something special.

Five straight wins in the League, as well as advancing through two FA Cup games, and making the League Cup Final, so it's clear the rotation policy and resting players is working.

 

A very happy Analyst this month as the defence stepped up a massive improvement, while the attack is still off the scale.

 

City got the wobbles losing two of three against lower team, giving us a 7 point lead at the top.

 

Stats

 

Goalkeepers

 

Defence

 

Midfield

 

Forwards

 

Our rotation policy means we have used a lot of players across all positions.

 

A clean sweep of the monthly awards for The Ravens.

 

A big month financially as we got busy on the transfer market.

 

Whiler still young, Hamilton was realistically never going to make it to the first team, so we cashed in, small fee, but there is some potential for more.

 

Logan was a solid defender, but had fallen way down in the pecking order, and had barely player in the last few seasons. With youngsters coming through, he wanted to move on for a new challenge. A pretty decent fee for a 25 year old with limited future potential.

 

Phelan was another center back who had just never found his feet in our system or set up.

 

Phelan becomes our record transfer fee.

 

We add to our single season record for player sales, raking in over £100 million for the club this season.

A pretty good return for this little club.

 

Our wage bill is on the rise, but we are still a long way behind the big clubs.

 

Gowdy's incredible form in the last few seasons has taken him passed Williams League record.

Only a matter of time before he becomes our all time leading scorer.

 

A slightly less hectic month than the previous two, but important games coming up.

We meet Spurs twice, should win games in the League, and the Champions League knock out stages begin.

[Punch]

FEB 2041 - Match Day 26 - At Tottenham Hotspur

 

Match Report

Spoiler

It took us a while to get going in this one, with a wasteful first half.

A 14 minute burst in the second half where we put away 3 goals between the 56th and 70th minutes.

Spurs scored a late consolation, but it was a solid all round performance.

 

 

Table

Spoiler

City continue to wilt, held to a draw at Burnley, another poor result against a lower side, stretching our lead at the top to 9 points.

 

 

Up next...Forest travel to The Isle.

[Punch]

FEB 2041 - Match Day 27 - Vs Nottingham Forest

 

Match Report

Spoiler

We got a draw, we should have won, we could have lost, and the score in this one could have ended up anything.

We lost two players on the eve of the game with Hodgson ill, and Hoey having a calf strain.

We absolutely peppered their goal, their keeper having a blinder denying us over and over.

An early Craig Hoston goal was wiped out by a silly penalty, but we couldn't find a winner.

This was the area we had improved over the last few seasons, by winning a lot of games we had previously drawn, so to slip back into old way was disappointing, and hopefully this was a one off..

 

 

Table

Spoiler

City still have their make up game to play, but we've stretched the lead to 10 points to keep the pressure on them.

 

 

Up next...we host Fulham at The Isle.

[Punch]

FEB 2041 - Match Day 28 - Vs Fulham FC

 

Match Report

Spoiler

We took a while to warm into this one, but once we did, the attack run amok.

After Gary Gowdy smashed home a penalty to wipe out the visitors early goal, he then went on to be the provider providing the assist for two of the three goals we scored in a 16 minute period either side of half time.

The Cottagers would score another near 70 minutes, but we closed it out in the last 20 minutes to collect the three points.

 

 

Table

Spoiler

A win for City keeps the gap at 10 points, although they do still have the game in hand.

 

 

Up next...we face Tottenham for the second time this month, this time in the FA Cup 5th Round at The Isle.

[TelcontarTargaryen]

Almost there, you got it this time I believe.

[Punch]

1 hour ago, TelcontarTargaryen said:

Almost there, you got it this time I believe.

If City keeps the wobbles it will make our job a lot easier

[Punch]

FEB 2041 - FA Cup 5th Round - Vs Tottenham Hotspur

 

Match Report

Spoiler

A defensive masterclass as we completely shut down the Spurs attack, not allowing a single shot on target.

Almamy Gakou scored either side of half time, and we probably should have made more of our chances.

A solid enough performance sends us through to the Quarter Final.

 

 

Quarter Final Draw

Spoiler

The Canaries host the The Ravens for the Quarter Final.

 

A pretty tight record against each other, so this will be a tough fixture.

 

 

Up next...back to League action as we host the struggling Everton.

[Punch]

FEB 2041 - Match Day 29 - Vs Everton

 

Match Report

Spoiler

The Toffees have been woeful this season, and they were brutally put to the sword as we peeled off 9 goals in an incredible attacking performance.

We had run up a 3-0 lead in the first 6 minutes, and it was exciting to see two of our youngsters scoring, including Luca Pache in the first minute, scoring on his League debut, and Jay Lee in the 6th minute.

Everton pulled one back with their only shot on target for the match, but we'd put two more away by half time to take a 5-1 lead.

We could have been forgiven for cruising through the second half, but we went for the throat and just kept scoring, and by the time the dust settled, the carnage resulted in a 9-1 victory.

Even the bench got in on the act with three goals and two assists coming from the substitutes.

 

A record victory, and some performance at that.

 

 

Table

Spoiler

City won their make up game, and their most recent, cutting our lead back to 7 points.

102 goals in 29 games

 

 

Up next...Champions League 1st Knockout Round 1st Leg as we travel to Germany to take on Red Bull Leipzig.

[Cheez3y]

Looking really good.

Depending how the March will go there is a strong possibility that this.....I not saying it! 

[Punch]

4 hours ago, Cheez3y said:

Looking really good.

Depending how the March will go there is a strong possibility that this.....I not saying it! 

It’s coming together nicely, and I’m having visions of the meme from The Office…”If City could go ahead and keep stumbling, that’d be great” 

[Punch]

FEB 2041 - First Knockout Round 1st Leg - At Red Bull Leipzig

 

Match Report

Spoiler

After a monster win over Everton, we copped a sobering reality check in Germany, showing the huge difference between a relegation bound League side, and the Leipzig team who have become one of the power houses in Europe.

The hosts started off the strongest and put away two goals in six minutes to have us 0-2 down by 35 minutes.

Aled Harden's good run of form continued burying an accurate cross from John Wright to get us back in the tie, 1-2 down at the break.

In the second half, we really picked up our game and took it to them, and almost got on level term when John Wright struck the post.

The big moment came on 75 minutes after Lewis Hoey was taken down in the box, giving Gary Gowdy the chance to level the scores. Gowdy made no mistake from the spot sending the keeper the wrong way and leveling the score at 2-2.

Both sides had chances for a winner in the final 15, but none could be taken.

In three weeks we do it all again at The Isle, though we hold the benefit of 2 away goals.

 

 

Up next...The first trophy of the season is on the line as we meet Manchester City in the League Cup Final at Wembley.

[Punch]

FEB 2041

A solid month, although we were held to a draw by Forest, absolutely put the cleaners through Everton, beat Tottenham twice, before finishing with a draw in the Champions League Knockout 1st Leg.

 

The Everton hammering broke our record for our biggest win.

 

A 7 point lead at the top, and we have smashed our way to a century of goals by February.

 

Stats

 

Goalkeepers

 

Defence

 

Midfield

 

Forwards

 

And here is the reason we've smashed in so many goals, Gowdy has 39 goals, with 9 games still to play.

The numbers just continue to be insane.

 

Harden was upset about being left out of the starting team, but has really stepped it up since coming back in.

 

Another personal award.

 

A big loss this month, but the player sales keeps us well up for the year.

 

League Cup Final, then away to the other side of Manchester in a tough start to the month, we then finish with a huge clash at The Isle against Leipzig, before an FA Cup Quarter Final with Norwich.

[Punch]

MAR 2041 - League Cup Final - Vs Manchester City

 

An epic battle in front of 90 thousand at Wembley, as our rotated squad took out our second trophy of the year, in a tight game against City.

Craig Hoston scored the only goal of the match, while Andy Cusato provided the assist, and pulled off a string of saves to keep City at bay.

Another chapter in the trophy chasing battles between these two clubs in the last few seasons, and probably not the last time this season.

 

 

Another Cup Trophy to add to our cabinet.

Now it's time to add some more League Trophies to the collection.

 

Up next...Our match against Manchester United has been moved back to April, so we now head to Sheffield to take on Wednesday.

[Punch]

MAR 2041 - Match Day 30 - At Sheffield Wednesday

 

Match Report

Spoiler

Our attacking intent was on full display, as Wednesday woke up and chose violence with a string of dangerous fouls, luckily we ended up with no one hurt.

We were already 2-0 up before the hosts had a player sent off for a second bad tackle in the space of 15 minutes.

Form there the attack ran riot, Tamara a double, Gowdy his 40th League goal of the season, on the way to a 6-1 victory.

A quality performance as we continue our goal scoring spree this season.

 

 

Table

Spoiler

City held to a draw as we go 9 points clear, but we are so far in front of 7th place that we have already booked our place in the Champions League for next season.

That of course, means our Euro II place goes to 6th or 7th place in the League.

 

 

Up next...away to Burnley.

[Punch]

MAR 2041 - Youth Intake

 

The class of 2041 has arrived, and after the December preview promised very little to be excited about, this years academy delivered exactly that, with a very underwhelming selection.

 

The stars always make me wonder, as they very rarely seem to line up with CA/PA numbers.

 

One potentially good midfielder, another midfielder and defender that may make the rotation if they max their PA, a handful of players that may be useful for filling up the 18s and 23s over time, but there is also half, or more, of this intake that possibly won't even get picked up.

There are a few players with really good attribute score for 15/16 year olds, but with very little room for growth, they are unlikely to reach the level for first team.

 

Best 3

Spoiler

A solid looking midfielder, with plenty of good attributes already. One of the only players with genuine first team potential.

 

The only IoM native this year, and another reasonable looking midfielder. Has some decent attributes for a 15 year old, but reaching his maximum potential may still only see him as a rotation player.

 

The best defender in the intake, with reasonable attributes, but again, possibly only likely to be a rotation player.

 

 

We picked up our third player from Jamaica, first from both Argentina and Ecuador.

Just the one Isle of Man native, seeing the ratio slip even further, especially compared to England.

Plenty of players from England, with at least 5 coming from Manchester, and we done our yearly raid of Rhyl in Wales

 

SO yeah, not much to get excited about this year, but after the last few years, we were probably due a few underwhelming intakes.

 

[Punch]

MAR 2041 - Match Day 31 - At Burnley FC

 

Match Report

Spoiler

A tough day at Turf Moor as we failed to make the most of our many chances.

The hosts took an early lead after a defensive lapse, and we went to the break one down, despite several good chances.

After the break we continued to create chances, but couldn't put them away.

It took a Gary Gowdy screamer just after the hour mark to put us back on level terms.

Neither side could find a winner, but with the number of chances we created, this feels like one that got away.

 

 

Table

Spoiler

Seven games to play, seven points in front, this is going to be a battle to the end.

 

 

Up next...we move from the League title fight, to the Champions League fight, hosting Leipzig in the 2nd Leg of the First Round Knockout, with the scores locked at 2-2.

[Punch]

MAR 2041 - 1st Knockout Round 2nd Leg - Vs Red Bull Leipzig

 

Match Report

Spoiler

Extra time, extra heart break as we go out on away goals in a thriller at The Isle.

We took the lead, gave up the lead, then fell behind, equalised in regular time, before going ahead in extra time, only to concede a third goal in a back and forwards game, but we fell 2-3 on the away goals rule.

 

We lost one of our best in the first half which didn't help, and has major implications on the remainder of our season as well.

We took it all the way with one of the best in Europe, but ultimately, it wasn't quite enough.

 

We take the cash, but would have preferred to go deeper into the competition.

 

Is this the blessing in disguise that our League title ambitions needed.

 

 

Up next...a short turnaround for a tough FA Cup Quarter Final away to Norwich.

[Punch]

MAR 2041 - FA Cup Quarter Final - At Norwich City

 

Match Report

Spoiler

Our second Cup game in three days that went to extra time, and our second Cup exit, and our second loss to Norwich this season.

We created a lot of chances but were pretty wasteful with our efforts, and it came back to haunt us as we had to come from behind twice to force extra time.

The hosts took the lead for a third time on 95 minutes, it took the wind out of our sails, and we were unable to conjure up a third equaliser.

 

A Quarter Final exit ends our FA Cup defence, and we also failed to meet the Board expectations as they wanted at least Semi Finals.

 

 

Up next...an international break as we have 43 players on duty, before facing Wolves at The Isle.

[Sonic Youth]

Tough couple of days in the cup competitions, with the defence looking the Achilles issue. Norwich always look like a tricky team to play too.

Though loosing Obinna doesn’t help at all.

It does mean you can concentrate on the league 

Youth intake has a couple of players only at best in my eyes, unless they out perform their potential.

[Punch]

6 hours ago, Sonic Youth said:

Tough couple of days in the cup competitions, with the defence looking the Achilles issue. Norwich always look like a tricky team to play too.

Though loosing Obinna doesn’t help at all.

It does mean you can concentrate on the league 

Youth intake has a couple of players only at best in my eyes, unless they out perform their potential.

Two tough games back to back that I knew would be tricky. We actually played pretty well, and it was our attack that spluttered more than the defence. We created plenty of chances, more than enough to win both games, we just didn't get the ball in the net enough.

Yeah he is a massive loss at the wrong end of the season. His form had been a bit up and down since the last international break, but he was starting to come good again, so that hurts.

Sure does, seven games to go, all League games now.

From the trial game we've only taken about 6 of them so far, and I don't see the others doing enough on their trial period to get picked up. This will be the least amount of players we have kept from an intake.

[Punch]

MAR 2041

A brilliant start to the month, edging City to win the League Cup, before thumping Wednesday. From there, the wheels fell off somewhat.

From there, we failed to beat struggling Burnley, before crashing out of the Champions League in an extra time, away goals loss to Leipzig, before suffering another extra time loss, this time in the FA Cup to round out the month.

 

The analyst is not as happy with our defence this month, but the attack is still off the scale.

 

We hold a 4 point lead, with a game in hand over City. It's been a two horse race for most of the season, but it's now official.

That immense attack has slammed in 109 goals in 31 games, Gary Gowdy has again broken the EPL record, currently sitting on 41, with 7 to play.

 

We are so far in front of 3rd and below, that we have already secured Champions League qualification for next season.

Our Euro II place for winning the League Cup goes to the next in line in the League.

 

Stats

 

Goalkeepers

 

Defenders

 

Midfielders

 

Forwards

 

 

Prize money allows us to make a massive profit this month

 

Our Europe and FA Cup exits come with a bonus of being able to keep legs fresh to concentrate on our League title aspirations.

Tricky matches to end the month against Norwich, who've beaten us twice this season, and the ever present Man U, could go a long way to deciding our fate come the end April.

[Punch]

MAR-APR 2041 - Internationals

 

We had 43 players representing over the most recent international break

 

 

Gary Gowdy has broken Kim Suk-Kuen's all time cap record, scoring in his 76th international.

We als welcomed our 29th and 30th Senior internationals as Hoston and Crosby earned their 1st England caps.

[Punch]

APR 2041 - Match Day 32 - Vs Wolverhampton Wanderers

 

Match Report

Spoiler

After the disappointment of two cup exits in three days, we took a while to get going in this one, falling behind on 23 minutes.

But when we finally clicked into gear, we hit Wolves like a freight train.

By half time we'd taken a 3-1 lead, and by full time, we'd completed a 6-1 demolition, young Craig Hoston completing a hat-trick.

It was a rusty start, but a brilliant comeback, and a good response to a disappointing few games.

 

 

Table

Spoiler

City were held to a draw by Sheffield United, again failing to beat a low team, allowing us to increase the lead to 6 points with a game in hand.

 

 

Up next...we face 10th place Watford at The Isle.

[Punch]

APR 2041 - The race to the title

 

The race for the Premier League title is on.

We hold a 6 point lead, with a game in hand, but we also have a tough run home.

We play every other team in the top 6, in our last 5 games.

It's set up to be an enormous match on the last day of the season against City at The Isle.

[Sonic Youth]

Nice run-in you’ve got there 

Time to smash the top 6  (insert boxing smilie  )!

[Punch]

1 hour ago, Sonic Youth said:

Nice run-in you’ve got there 

Time to smash the top 6  (insert boxing smilie  )!

It's insane, I've never seen a fixture list turn out like that.

[Punch]

APR 2041 - Match Day 33 - Vs Watford

 

Match Report

Spoiler

A sloppy first half as we wasted chance after chance against a toothless Watford team.

We finally seemed to wake up after they had a player sent off just after half time, Gary Gowdy converting a penalty just before the hour.

Two goals in four minutes in the final 10, made the scoreline look comfortable, but the game was closer than it should have been, for a lot longer than it should have been.

We take the clean sheet, and the three points to keep the pressure firmly on City.

 

 

Table

Spoiler

City scraped home in an epic against Norwich, keeping our lead at six points, with a game in hand.

 

 

 

Up next...our monster final 5 games, against the other top 6 teams begins with an away trip to Manchester United.

[Cheez3y]

BELIEVE!

You can will do it.

[Punch]

31 minutes ago, Cheez3y said:

BELIEVE!

You can will do it.

We're working on it

[Punch]

APR 2041 - Match Day 34 - At Manchester United

 

Match Report

Spoiler

Our make up game against The Red Devils turned into a war of attrition at Old Trafford.

The referee was kept busy, handing out yellows like business cards, with no less than 9 cautions handed out. Amazingly both teams kept 11 players on the field.

The hosts had probably played the better of the two teams, as their defence kept our attack quiet, but really both teams struggled to create chances.

It looked like Man U would take the points when they took the lead with a cracking free kick in the final 10 minutes.

But in the shadows of full time, it would be two of our substitutes who would combine to rescue a dramatic late draw, and break the hearts of over 70,000.

A shaky start to our tough final 5 games.

 

 

Table

Spoiler

We extend the lead to 7 points over City, and we now both have 4 to play.

 

 

 

Up next...a short turn around to a tough match away to Norwich, who have already beaten us in the League, and knocked us out of the FA Cup this season.

[Sonic Youth]

9 minutes ago, Punch said:

A shaky start to our tough final 5 games.

A resilient start I’d say. Extends your lead to 7 

[Punch]

20 minutes ago, Sonic Youth said:

A resilient start I’d say. Extends your lead to 7 

Yeah, we got away with one I think, it was pretty scrappy and we were outplayed for most of the game.

Need to improve as the games won't get any easier.

[Punch]

APR 2041 - Match Day 35 - At Norwich City

 

Match Report

Spoiler

A tale of two halves as we come from behind to rescue a point at Norwich.

This was our best result against them this season, but we have failed to beat them in three meetings.

It was all The Canaries in the first half as they scored early, and again just before half time to take a 0-2 lead at the break.

After a half time rev up, we were a completely different team in the second half, creating a string of chances, but it looked like it wasn't going to be our day.

Martin Challinor was brought down in the box, allowing Gary Gowdy to halve the lead from the spot, just after the hour mark.

Just as it was looking like we would finish 0 for 3 for the season against them, in the shadows of full time we earned a corner, from what would probably be the final chance of the game.

Neil Forrest swung in a corner and found the head of substitute Michael Pilkington who had snuck in unmarked to steal an equaliser, and a share of the points.

A pretty epic comeback, but again, we are leaving it to the wrong end of the season to be chasing games.

 

 

Table

Spoiler

City belted Leeds to cut the gap to 5 points with 3 games to play.

Match Day 38 against City at The Isle is looking like it could yet still be a massive game.

 

 

Up next...Arsenal come to The Isle.

[Punch]

APR 2041

Two great wins to start the month, before two scratchy performances with late goals to rescue draws to end the month.

 

A slight improvement defensively, and our attack is still off the charts.

 

3 games to play, 5 points the difference, daylight to 3rd.

 

Stats

 

Goalkeepers

 

Defence

 

Midfield

 

Forwards

 

 

We are a profitable club.

 

Three tough games to finish out the season. The race for the title is on.

[TelcontarTargaryen]

Ooooh a potential title showdown in the last round. Can't wait for it.

[Punch]

3 hours ago, TelcontarTargaryen said:

Ooooh a potential title showdown in the last round. Can't wait for it.

Hopefully we can have it wrapped up before then

[Sonic Youth]

18 minutes ago, Punch said:

Hopefully we can have it wrapped up before then

That’s the way I’m hoping it goes 

[Punch]

2 hours ago, Sonic Youth said:

That’s the way I’m hoping it goes 

One more win, and a another City stumble will get us there.

But I would prefer to win it in style by getting back to our attacking ways that have smashed out 120+ goals this season, and win it in style

[Punch]

MAY 2041 - Match Day 36 - Vs Arsenal

 

FC Isle of Man - Premier League Champions 2040-2041

 

Match Report

Spoiler

It was no coincidence that we welcomed back Obinna Tamara, and he had an immediate impact steadying our midfield.

That resulted in us getting back to our attacking best, and thumping The Gunners, who are still looking to secure Champions League.

A double for Gowdy, incredibly his 46th and 47th League goals of the season, breaking the Premier League record again.

Aled Harden also had a day out, scoring a goal and setting up 2 others, taking him to 23 assists for the season, equaling a club record set way back in our first ever season.

It was a party atmosphere at The Isle, as we then had to wait to see the result of the Leicester V City match.

 

 

Table

Spoiler

The Foxes done us a huge favour and held City to a draw, leaving us 7 points clear with 2 games to play, confirming us as Champions of England.

 

 

Up next...we can relax and enjoy our final two games, knowing that the title is ours regardless of results. We face Chelsea away, before finishing the season at home against City, which will be a massive party on The Isle.

Edited September 5, 2022 by Punch

[Punch]

MAY 2041 - English Premier League Champions

 

 

21 seasons to go from the 10th tier to Champions of England.

 

 

The Premier League Trophy is headed to our little island in the middle of the Irish Sea.

 

A shiny new trophy to take pride of place in our trophy hall.

 

[Sonic Youth]

That’s the way to win the league and cup   

Edited September 5, 2022 by Sonic Youth
Cup

[Punch]

23 minutes ago, Sonic Youth said:

That’s the way to win the league and cup   

I said we wanted to win it in style before the final day...mission accomplished

[Cheez3y]

1 hour ago, Punch said:

MAY 2041 - Match Day 36 - Vs Arsenal

 

FC Isle of Man - Premier League Champions 2040-2041

 

Match Report

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It was no coincidence that we welcomed back Obinna Tamara, and he had an immediate impact steadying our midfield.

That resulted in us getting back to our attacking best, and thumping The Gunners, who are still looking to secure Champions League.

A double for Gowdy, incredibly his 46th and 47th League goals of the season, breaking the Premier League record again.

Aled Harden also had a day out, scoring a goal and setting up 2 others, taking him to 23 assists for the season, equaling a club record set way back in our first ever season.

It was a party atmosphere at The Isle, as we then had to wait to see the result of the Leicester V City match.

 

 

Table

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The Foxes done us a huge favour and held City to a draw, leaving us 7 points clear with 2 games to play, confirming us as Champions of England.

 

 

Up next...we can relax and enjoy our final two games, knowing that the title is ours regardless of results. We face Chelsea away, before finishing the season at home against City, which will be a massive party on The Isle.

Finally

[Punch]

19 minutes ago, Cheez3y said:

Finally

Thank you!

It's been a long journey.

[TelcontarTargaryen]

Congratulations. What a road. You are really inspiring me to try a youth only from very low league challenge, if not even with the same team.