The weekend ahead
It's time to look at the weekend ahead for all my sports teams. Starting with football
Cambridge United, will be at home to Southport who are currently rock bottom of the league. This is a massive game for the U's as they are yet to record a victory in 2006. As commented in earlier posts I believe we have to start looking for next year, having said that we cannot afford to lose games like these. We must not get drawn into a relegation battle again this year. It looks like captain Mark Peters will be dropped and the 4-4-2 formation adopted. Peters was substituted before half time in the Altrincham game, and is form of late has not been good. Lets hope Adam Davies or Dan Gleeson can step up to the mark and bring some much needed stability to the defense. David Bridge, fresh from his England debut, should start up from with on loan Jamie Guy. Lets hope they prove to be the hot strike partnership we so desperately need. I'm going for a 3-1 win for Cambridge
Rugby Union - Wellington Hurricanes take on the western Force in New Plymouth on Saturday morning, my time. The Hurricanes will want to carry on their opening round form and keep themselves at the top of the Super 14 table. The problem with the hurricanes over the last few seasons has been consistency and it could be likely that the Mr. Hyde team turns up, lets hope not. They are forced into making four changes but the returning Paul Tito will only boost the team. Tana Umaga is forced out with a slight injury, but with the ability to move Nonu in form the wing, this should not impede the team at all. Fingers crossed for another 13+ points victory
Northampton Saints take on Saracens in a massive game. The saints form this season has been up and down, and I would like to think that they can build up on their good draw against Wasps last week. If Carlos Spencer is in form, then they should pick up the win fairly comfortably and then start to move up the table. They will have their three international plays back as the six nations is on a week off, and this is what should swing the balance in the saints favor. However Saracens cannot be dismissed and if the Saints are to win this they will need to bring their best game. I take Saint by 1-12 points.
Rugby League - Warrington wolves will take an injury hit squad to Huddersfield this weekend. This is not good news. Last week was a terrible result and they need to win games like that if they are to be considered serious contenders this season. Huddersfield will not be an easy game but they need to bounce back and let the rest of the league know that they mean business this year, Paul Rauhihi (hamstring), Stuart Reardon (broken hand)Rob Parker (ankle) are all definitely out and will all be missed. The Salford game may have been a bruising encounter, but most games will be. This game will indicate the way the Wolves season will end up. I'm going to take the wolves by 1-12 pts.
Basketball - No game for the Warriors this weekend. A win and a loss during the week has helped stabilize their position in the pacific conference. They will e gutted about a two point loss to Memphis, but bounce back well with an excellent win over the Clippers. They still sit 2 games back from a play off position, and will hopefully push on after the break to get back those 2 games and go above the Lakers.
Cambridge United, will be at home to Southport who are currently rock bottom of the league. This is a massive game for the U's as they are yet to record a victory in 2006. As commented in earlier posts I believe we have to start looking for next year, having said that we cannot afford to lose games like these. We must not get drawn into a relegation battle again this year. It looks like captain Mark Peters will be dropped and the 4-4-2 formation adopted. Peters was substituted before half time in the Altrincham game, and is form of late has not been good. Lets hope Adam Davies or Dan Gleeson can step up to the mark and bring some much needed stability to the defense. David Bridge, fresh from his England debut, should start up from with on loan Jamie Guy. Lets hope they prove to be the hot strike partnership we so desperately need. I'm going for a 3-1 win for Cambridge
Rugby Union - Wellington Hurricanes take on the western Force in New Plymouth on Saturday morning, my time. The Hurricanes will want to carry on their opening round form and keep themselves at the top of the Super 14 table. The problem with the hurricanes over the last few seasons has been consistency and it could be likely that the Mr. Hyde team turns up, lets hope not. They are forced into making four changes but the returning Paul Tito will only boost the team. Tana Umaga is forced out with a slight injury, but with the ability to move Nonu in form the wing, this should not impede the team at all. Fingers crossed for another 13+ points victory
Northampton Saints take on Saracens in a massive game. The saints form this season has been up and down, and I would like to think that they can build up on their good draw against Wasps last week. If Carlos Spencer is in form, then they should pick up the win fairly comfortably and then start to move up the table. They will have their three international plays back as the six nations is on a week off, and this is what should swing the balance in the saints favor. However Saracens cannot be dismissed and if the Saints are to win this they will need to bring their best game. I take Saint by 1-12 points.
Rugby League - Warrington wolves will take an injury hit squad to Huddersfield this weekend. This is not good news. Last week was a terrible result and they need to win games like that if they are to be considered serious contenders this season. Huddersfield will not be an easy game but they need to bounce back and let the rest of the league know that they mean business this year, Paul Rauhihi (hamstring), Stuart Reardon (broken hand)Rob Parker (ankle) are all definitely out and will all be missed. The Salford game may have been a bruising encounter, but most games will be. This game will indicate the way the Wolves season will end up. I'm going to take the wolves by 1-12 pts.
Basketball - No game for the Warriors this weekend. A win and a loss during the week has helped stabilize their position in the pacific conference. They will e gutted about a two point loss to Memphis, but bounce back well with an excellent win over the Clippers. They still sit 2 games back from a play off position, and will hopefully push on after the break to get back those 2 games and go above the Lakers.
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