2026-27 season up and running (for some more than others)

 Just a reminder that naughty Southampton started on -4 points due to Spygate during the playoffs last season. (Amy didn't want promotion - she wanted to make the most of the shirt!)

So before the season started Amy was paying the estimated full whack of £384 (assuming £16 a head curry).  This has quickly whittled down after just one weekend of games to a mere £100.03 (less than Ted's final bill last season).  The key thing to note is Pompey are still above Southampton for at least one more match as newcomer Lee's Watford kindly beat the 'Scummers'.  It must have been some match!. Watford had only 34% possession and won 2-1 and in the process accumulated a whopping 6 yellow cards! Lee you need to learn to play nicely!  Not as bad as Kelly's Bristol City who had player Randell sent off for a 2nd yellow - the first red card of the season.

A key thing to note is the change which means after the final scheduled match of the season, even more teams have the chance to escape the CCC.  They have changed the rules and now 8 teams go into the playoffs. 3rd and 4th are straight into the semis and 5th-8th play a one legged quarter final to see who will make the semis.  Whilst the 8th team may get to the dizzy heights of the premiership, it won't make a penny's difference to the cost of their curry and that is the way it should be :-)

Three early kick-offs on saturday. Will Ted's Lincoln gain their first points at these dizzy heights for 65years in their match against Pompey.  Probably - I am generally quite generous to Ted (and most people to be fair)

 

 CCC Derby Day for the first household (Oxford v Sunderland)

Congratulations Leeds and Burnley

What a weekend for the Beales. 

We had a great trip to Norwich on Friday and saw Pompey demolish Norwich 3-5. (Hard to celebrate when in the home end).  Later Leeds grabbed a win getting them one step closer.

Today Pompey won at home and secured another season in The Championship and Leeds did a cracking job of beating Stoke (Sue) 6-0.  We have just watched Burnley (Chris) beat third place Sheffield United (Kevin) which has ensured promotion for Leeds (Dave) and Burnley (Chris).

Currently we know that Sheffield Wednesday (Kevin) and Sunderland (Karen) are in the playoffs to be joined by two others.

From the Premiership we are rejoining by Southampton and Leicester and unless the miracle of miracles happens, Jan's Ipswich.

From League One, Chris' Birmingham return to the Championship.

Below is the potential cost at this stage (obviously it will change but it is a guide (sort of). Two prices shown depending on whether we successfully negotiate £15 a head or have to go with £15.50 a head - probably the latter) 

Watch this space for more details of the curry on Sunday 12th somewhere in Horley.

CCC update - table and Dave at Leeds

 Here is the table at the time of the International break. Portsmouth have got their first Fratton Park win in the Championship since Tuesday 17th April 2012, the penultimate game of the season before they were relegated 4 days later against Derby (Thanks Jim!).

In other news, Rooney is still at Plymouth and hasn't been sacked yet.

Curry is based on a cost of £15 a head

Here is proof that Dave has seen Leeds play at Norwich on 1st October. Anyone else seen their team this season?

look closely it is the Leeds coach

CCC - season 2024-25

 Well the season is nearly upon us.  Here is the line up for this year

Dave and I start the season with Leeds V Pompey 12.30pm on Saturday 10th August. We'll be down the pub watching it if anyone would like to join us 

Current state of play CCC - season 23-24

 Hi All, 

A few have been asking how much they owe (approximately).  Well let's be frank, people are more curious about how much Kevin will have to pay. His management style hasn't turned around the yoyo team of Rotherham this year.

Here are the scores on the doors - current curry costs (based on 24 people x £15 but we have £24 remaining in the kitty to soften the blow this year!).  That currently has saved Kevin £4.15

 more to come very soon

CCC - final table and how much you owe

 The season is over (almost).

The same 4 teams kept their place in the playoffs although Forest's draw meant they will have to play the in form Sheffield Utd to get to the Final.

Here are the play off dates

Fri 13th   Amy V Sue

Sat 14th   Shirley V Mick

Mon 16th  Sue V Amy

Tues 17th  Mick V Shirley

The Championship Playoff Final (regarded as the most valuable match of the season) is actuall on CCC curry day so for those who fancy an early start I am sure there will be plans to watch it at The Foresters

Sunday May 29th 3.40pm

Andy has seen Fulham live this season, Have you seen Bournemouth, Kevin?

The Curry is back at a venue that we started at THE TAJ BALTI HOUSE, 169 Victoria Road Horley Surrey RH6 7AR. 

Time 6.45pm for 7pm.   BRING YOUR OWN DRINK

Here is how much you owe!  Remember exact money only and cash to Dave.  The people who have cheap curries pay the tip.