"You join us here at the local rec, as the we enter the final minutes of this fascinating contest that has had everyone involved dreaming of success. But with time running out, it's pretty clear that lady luck will only be shining on six of our gallant players. Any last thoughts, Ron?"
"I tell you what, Clive, I've been really impressed with the young lad Stoker up front. For me, he epitomizes what this contest is all about. You can forget your Zidanes and your Beckhams - he hasn't given up the fight for one second throughout this competition and all his hard work is now paying dividends. I can't see him losing out at such a late stage and I think he can use this as a springboard for next year."
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| Big Ron predicts where he thinks Ash will finish next season...5th from bottom by the looks of things |
"I couldn't agree more, Ron. When everyone else was arguing over whether or not that goal actually went in or merely hit the posts when it flew over the jumpers, he simply got up, dusted himself down and got on with the game. I've got to say Ron, that I've also been impressed with the lad Hick. But for injury he could have gone on and made more of a mark on this tournament."
"Typical of the poor boy's luck, I'm afraid Clive. If he'd had Cort and Reuser all season, he'd be up there amongst the leaders instead of just breaking into the top ten. Remember last year, when he came from nowhere to finish second? I thought he was going to the do the same again, but he seems to have left his run a bit too late this time around. Perhaps next year he'll make his mark early doors and set his stall out for the rest to see."
"Well, Ron, I for one can't wait. I tell you what, it has been an exciting year, especially for Duck Utd, who led for so long."
"Indeed, Clive. But they just didn't have that extra spurt when they needed it most."
"And it's good to see Spakatak Toxteth in 15th place. Rumour has it that their manager is thinking about retiring at the end of the season. Any truth that you're in line to take over Ron?"
"None whatsoever, Clive. But a little birdie told me that she's opting out at the request of St. Reatham FC - who has decided not to take part next season."
"Scouse solidarity, Ron?"
"Could be, Clive, but you can't break the rules of the playground."
"Just looking down the table, Ron, what do make of events at the bottom of the table?"
"I can't believe it, Clive. The boy Voce had the Wooden Spoon all wrapped up, then he plays the kid Owen and wallop, the goals just fly in. It looks like he's thrown it away but that's good news for the Villa Rejects."
"Sure is, Ron. I guess Deadly Doug would have something to say about that line-up?"
"I'll tell you one thing, Clive, if Deadly Doug was in charge of the Villa Rejects, Dave Nicholson would've lost his job months ago"
"Didn't he sack you once, Ron?"
"Who hasn't?"
"So with a week to run, who do you think will win it?"
"My money's on the Luke Perry All-Stars, Clive. Not may fancied them at the beginning of the season but they've shone through when it matters. As for 4th place, I think the statisticians back at the studio have already got their slide-rules out and are trying to figure out who's going to nab that vital fourth spot"
"So they're you have it. Before we go, let's have a quick look at the table."
