FL 5 Preview

A big thank you to Ryan for his write up and reviews of the highly anticipated start of FL5. Reviews and the banter on the Forums is what makes this game still enjoyable for me. Thanks once again Ryan, Keep up the good work.


- THE VERY STRONG FL5 SEASON

13 Craven Cottagers (jimbo) – 10th 1-1-1, won conf a The cottagers strolled to conference A success last time out and finished a very respectable 10th in 1-1-1 a notoriously difficult top flight, with an ever improving team and fantastic private league form Jimbo's boys are surely a favourite this year.

Harchester Legends (jaymz) - , relegated fron FL4 immense team Relegated from FL4 last year but with team stats to die for Harchester have changed leagues in both league and friendly league and look rejuvenated and ready to get back up the leagues.

HaDoKeN F.C (captain_kush) – 2nd 2-1-4 , 10th FL5 Finished 10th last season in FL5 which was a great result considering the strength of the league, on top of that he gained promotion in the league to 2-1-3 which is a step closer to being dominated by big nick i suppose! but with the experience behind them captain kush could be looking upwards this term.

THE ELITE (manuck) – relegated 4-1-1, relegated from FL4 Former all time great of the game manuck is lower than i have ever seen him now but only through lack of turning up, if he turns it round and comes out to play THE ELITE will be one of the very very best again, after being relegated from 4-1-1 last year that could give him the kick to push on, relegation or promotion?? Manuck will decide.

Nutters (pedder5) – 2nd 6-1-2, runner up conf a runner up to the magnificent craven cottagers in conference A and to walpoles wipeouts in 6-1-2 last season, pedder will be looking to push on, he is very difficult to beat and always brings out the results when needed - definitely a dark horse for promotion again.

Silent Raiders (cakalino) – 9th 5-1-1, 11th FL5 Silent Raiders had a bad year last time finishing 11th but have the team to push on very well, finished 9th in one of the closest fought battles for a conference in 5-1-1, they will surely crack on this year and be real contenders.

Wobblers (snackhead) -10th 7-1-1 , won conf c Won conference C that contained some great teams and were unlucky not to turn me over in the conference cup to nail the double, adding 10th in 7-1-1 to that impressive conference run this team are evolving into a force, another team looking dangerous for consecutive promotions.

The Fatties (mick) –2nd 3-1-2 , 8th FL5 Mick has informed me that his fatties have a take away promise on for promotion, and who will stop fatties if food is involved? Jinxed himself last year after predicting promotion finishing 8th but has to be a favourite this year after sealing his spot in 3-1-1 and making massive strides forward.

Surreal Madrid (mickydoodle) -4th 4-1-1 , 6th FL5 A phenomenol 4th in 4-1-1 only one place behind one of the best ever in Floriana, and with a 6th place finish were the highest team not to be promoted from FL5 last year, Surreal madrid have a cracking squad, great experience and the winning knack, should definitely be at the very top end come the end of the season.

Betty Swollocks XI (alfie) – relegated 2-1-1, 12th FL5 Finished disappointingly last year after a 12th place in FL5 and relegation from 2-1-1 but definitely have the squad to mount a challenge. Alfie will be hoping for a better season and they are again another team that have been given the kick they need and will push on this year.

Psychotic (demigodkl1) – 8th 4-1-1, 7th FL5 An impressive season last time out, 8th in 4-1-1 and 7th in FL5 Psychotic will be raring to go, always difficult to beat and always finish near the top they will be looking to finish higher after only just missing out on promotion, they are a great team and will be there or thereabouts.

Woys Wed Army (ryanparker9) – 1st 1-2-1, won conf b My boys are coming along nicely finally moved up to 1-1-4 where stiffer competition await after a perfect season in the league, along with that a win in conference B and the double with the conference cup made last season a great one. My boys like to win but with the class in this division avoiding relegation will have to be the main objective for now, but dont write them off!!

Super Depor (feli) – 2nd 8-1-2 , runner up conf b Unlucky to finish 2nd in conference B last year, they were undone by a poor latter part of the season where draws started coming into play. However to finish off the beat champions Woys Wed Army and gained promotion to 8-1-1 after a few years out of the top flight. Feli is difficult to beat and will be one to watch.

Woodgate Wonderers (briggsy) – 4th 5-1-1, 9th FL5 Astonishing that the wonderers finished 9th in FL5 last time out after they stormed to 4th in 5-1-1 finishing above many teams that are highly thought of in the friendly league. They have a great team and bags full of experience they are a cracking team and briggsy will surely be looking at FL4 next year.

Spartak (cindy9) – 8th 2-1-1, 13th FL5 Had a poor finish in FL5 last year finishing 13th but with a great 8th in 2-1-1 Spartak will be looking to better that this season and push on forward, having looked through their squad i cant see 13th being on the cards this year and success will surely be coming.

Roman Empire (mufc2311) –won 7-2-4 , runner up conf c Roman Empire finished well last year to come 2nd in conference C behind Wobblers after a few dodgy results, looking elsewhere they cruised to their 7-2-4 title without any trouble and after one of the all time great cup runs were unlucky not to win the champions shield losing to a team of the season contender in Arkansas Indians. roman Empire can beat anyone on their day and will be a force to be reckoned with.

So after predicting at least 12 teams for promotion i think it is clear to see that this league will be wide open and an absolute nightmare to win, whoever is top at the end will deserve it!

Sorry if i got anything wrong with all that but it was my first attempt so wont be on Chris and Russ' level just yet! but hope it was ok. To finish off my difficult prediction for top 3 - 1- Surreal Madrid 2- Woodgate Wonderers 3- Harchester Legends Cheers Ryan