After a long hard seaon Cannock managed to survive with five late wins and two credible draws against Alscott and Solihull.  The eventual champions, Worcester, have now folded.  The belated promotion of Stratford resulted in only 11 teams being entered into the Premier League this season.  It will be interesting to see how the new teams, Wednesbury and Dudley Utd get on and can anyone beat Solihull to the title?!  Here's a preview of the runners and riders this time out:

Alscott - Pretty strong first season in this division and always a tough match up.  I expect them to make this another solid season in the Premier league.

Reults last seaon: 3-1 (W), 1-1

League finish last season: 8th

Predicted Finish this season: 5th

Bradwell Belles - Really good season for the Belles who finished in the top half of the league.  They are always strong at home and dominated when we played them at our place.  Their midfield is especially impressive and are difficult to break down at the back.

Reults last seaon: 1-3 (L), 2-4 (L)

League finish last season: 4th

Predicted Finish this season: 3rd

Cannock - What can I say?! Five league wins and two draws at the end of last season saved our bacon.  We cant afford to leave it that late this time, but with a new and improved squad I expect to be challenging for the title.

League finish last season: 7th

Predicted Finish this season: 1st

Dudley Utd - The new boys of the league and an unknown quantity.  Dudley walked their league last season, scoring 90 goals so they should be strong this time out - one to watch.

League finish last season: 1st - Division 1 South

Predicted Finish this season: 4th

Hereford Pegasus - Both Hereford teams struggled last season and Pegasus were lucky not to be relegated.  They conceeded 75 goals in one league campaign so they will need to improve at the back if they are to survive.

Reults last seaon: 5-1 (W), 2-0 (W)

League finish last season: 9th

Predicted Finish this season: 11th

Hereford Pheonix - Poor season last year although they are tough to break down.  Will probably be scrapping for points at the lower end of the league again this season.

League finish last season: 11th

Predicted Finish this season: 10th

Kidderminster - Great start to last season but dropped like a stone towards the end.  Always dangerous with a strong strike force and they use their small pitch to their advantage.

Reults last seaon: 3-4 (L), 5-1 (W)

League finish last season: 10th

Predicted Finish this season: 8th

Kingshurst Sporting - Physical side who always pick up points due to their battling nature.  Probably the worst game we played last season.  We will look to put the record straight this year.

Reults last seaon: 2-4 (L)

League finish last season: 5th

Predicted Finish this season: 7th

Lichfield Diamonds - Always a tough match-up.  We seemed to play them a lot last season and enjoyed a home victory over our closest rivals.  Two tasty games guaranteed this season.

Reults last seaon: 1-2 (L), 1-0 (W)

League finish last season: 6th

Predicted Finish this season: 6th

Solihull - Probably pre-season favourites.  Strong all over the pitch with quality to match.  With two second placed finishes in the pevious couple of seasons they will be difficult to stop.

Reults last seaon: 0-1 (L), 0-0

League finish last season: 2nd

Predicted Finish this season: 2nd

Wednesfield - Another newly promoted side with a lot to prove.  Unknown quantity but did score over 100 goals last season so will be good going forward.

League finish last season: 1st - Division 1 North

Predicted Finish this season: 9th

Cannock has now started its own version of fantasy football for our more "competitive" players.  Pre-season counts too...here is how you score...

Goal = 5 points

Appearance = 2 points

Man of the Match = 7 points

Sub Appearance = 1 point

Assisst = 1 point

Gemma McSweeney is leading the way so far...obviously we cant allow that to continue!

Well done to everyone who "survived" Stanstock this year.  We had an amazing weekend so a big thanks to everyone who went.

Looking back through the pictures I have just realised that i dont have any of us actually playing football so i will attempt to describe it instead for those who couldnt make it!

Friday was a bit of a blur...lots of tents going up and lots of alcohol!  

The first game was dominated by the superb performances from Woody and Tonks in the midfield - i think Woody was so overcome with her performance she left a little reminder at the side of the pitch.  After failing to win the first 17...sorry 3 games we looked on our way out, but two wins saw us through to the next round where we met Layland.  Goalkeeper Johnson was immense in her over sized 70's shirt and we progressed to the quaters.

Quarter finals - lets not dwell on this too much . . lost on penalties to the eventual finalists (sorry everyone!)

Now...onto some awards:

Most shots without a goal - Hannah Mackie

Biggest shirt - Adele Johnson - has anyone seen her since or has her shirt swallowed her?

Most times a player can be sick in one weekend - Gemma "captain" Wood

Top goalscorer at Stanstock - Helen "Golden boot" Tonks

Hornage Queen  - Michelle Darby - what a legend!

Biggest drunk - Hannah mackie

Anyone who has no life can now access "Who's Eye?"  on the pics...answers on a postcard please!

A big thanks to woody and adele for our comms and for organising the weekend!