On Saturday the CCC season officially started as 24 teams battle to win promotion to the English Premier League and the riches that would come with that promotion. For the three promoted teams, Swansea City, Nottingham Forest and Doncaster, they are looking to establish themselves and avoid an immediate return to League One while Reading, Birmingham and Derby County look to bounce straight back to the EPL. One thing that is known about the CCC, there is no sure thing in this division and anything can happen. Here the results from the first weekend of action.
Birmingham City 1 (Kevin Phillips 90′) Sheffield United 0
Blackpool 0 Bristol City 1(Steve Brooker 90′)
Cardiff City 2(Steven Thompson 41,Roger Johnson 90′) Southampton 1 (David McGoldrick 45′)
Charlton 2 (Mark Hudson 3′, Andy Gray 85′) Swansea City 0
Coventry City 2 (Elliot Ward,pen 48′, Leon McKenzie 86′) Norwich City 0
Crystal Palace 0 Watford 0
Derby County 0 Doncaster 1 (Lewis Guy 59′)
Ipswich 1 (Kevin Lisbie 2′) Preston NE 2(Paul McKenna 21, Simon Whaley 34)
Plymouth 2 (Rory Fallon 7′, Marcel Siep 55′) Wolves 2 (Michael Knightly 19′, Sam Vokes 78′)
QPR 2(Fritz Hall 29,31′) Barnsley 1 (Iain Hume 5′)
Sheffield Wednesday 4(Marcus Tudgay 1′,65′, Apko Sodje 4’17′) Burnely 1 (Martin Paterson 6′)
Nottingham Forest 0 Reading 0
The Carling Cup is next up for the CCC teams on Tuesday and Wednesday then back to CCC action on Saturday.
Tough break for my Blades to start. That late goal seemed alot like the one that cost the USA 2 points vs Netherlands in Beijing. At any route, what does everyone think about the possible promotees? My Three to go up are: Birmingham, Sheffield United (which made that first match all the better) and QPR over Crystal Palace in the play-off final. Any thoughts?
Tough break for my Blades to start. That late goal seemed alot like the one that cost the USA 2 points vs Netherlands in Beijing. At any route, what does everyone think about the possible promotees? My Three to go up are: Birmingham, Sheffield United (which made that first match all the better) and QPR over Crystal Palace in the play-off final. Any thoughts?
I think it will be Birmingham, QPR, and not sure about the playoff winner.
I think it will be Birmingham, QPR, and not sure about the playoff winner.
Wolves were poor. We need another CB!!!
Few spelling mistakes in their, but the one i'd like to point out is:
**Kightly, not Knightly.
COME ON WOLVES!
Yes, i did put that spelling mistake in mine on purpose before you ask.
Wolves were poor. We need another CB!!!
Few spelling mistakes in their, but the one i’d like to point out is:
**Kightly, not Knightly.
COME ON WOLVES!
Yes, i did put that spelling mistake in mine on purpose before you ask.
Nice opening for the Owls, feck the Blades!
Nice opening for the Owls, feck the Blades!
I assume by “nice opening” you are choosing to forget the Carling Cup. Up the Blades!
I assume by “nice opening” you are choosing to forget the Carling Cup. Up the Blades!
A promising start for the R's!! Ledesma looks a terrific addition and Parejo, although only on loan is class. Leigertwood looks strong and assured in midfield and for the first time in a very long time … I am feeling “hopeful” What a difference a few months and a lot of money can make
A promising start for the R’s!! Ledesma looks a terrific addition and Parejo, although only on loan is class. Leigertwood looks strong and assured in midfield and for the first time in a very long time … I am feeling “hopeful” What a difference a few months and a lot of money can make
I think the Swans will bounce back after their loss against Charlton. Reports are that Swansea played Charlton off the park for large portions of the match but lost after two stupid mistakes from set plays.
Cheers,
The Gaffer
I think the Swans will bounce back after their loss against Charlton. Reports are that Swansea played Charlton off the park for large portions of the match but lost after two stupid mistakes from set plays.
Cheers,
The Gaffer