Season 2004/05

League Position (12 Teams): -
Team Captain: Fran Hodnett
Players Player of the Year: -
Players Newcomer of the Year: -
Managements Player of the Year: -
2nd Top Scorer: John Williams, 13
3rd Top Scorer: Fran Hodnett, 8

Awards & Final Standings

League Position (12 Teams): -
Team Captain: Fran Hodnett
Players Player of the Year: -
Players Newcomer of the Year: -
Managements Player of the Year: -
2nd Top Scorer: James Mitchell, 8
3rd Top Scorer: Paul Mackay, 5

In a tough season that saw trying to assemble 11 players as being more of a challenge than the actual opposition. It was always going to be a difficult season. A final league position of 8th out of 12 was the end result in a league that saw a team, The Royal Oak, which Sporting Barum took maximum points from thrown out of the league and with it the points gained. On calculation the club dropped around 18 points which would have seen the club finish on 30pts and 2nd place which would have assured an automatic promotion place. With a little bit of stability resuming to the team in the final three matches saw the season end with three straight wins and the regulars wondering what could have been. So with the season ending on a lot of what 'ifs?' with it the Manchester Publicity Sunday League also ended after around 18 years of service. On behalf of Sporting Barum we would like to thank the league for all its hard work and dedication to bringing us something to do on a cold Sunday morning, much appreciated.

Awards & Final Standings

League Position (12 Teams): 8th
Team Captain: Fran Hodnett
Players Player of the Year: Navid Karagah
Players Newcomer of the Year: Rachid Otsmane
Managements Player of the Year: Navid Karagah
2nd Top Scorer: Navid Karagah
3rd Top Scorer: Rachid Otsmane

An enjoyable yet frustrating season saw Sporting Barum battle to avoid the wooden spoon. Despite competing in every game only to be on the wrong end of the result. A good level of football is played in this new league and it was the correct level to challenge the next era of Sporting Barum. Playing against teams that also just wanted to play football compared to what we had to endure in the MPSL was another breath of fresh air in this well organised league setup. Go to club info page for more club information. One notable find was ther addition on Kane Pryde who exploded onto the scene with a goal on his debut and that was to continue until he mercilessly robbed Paul Mackay of the top scorers award. Also we said goodbye to one of the longest serving players Emrys Jones who has left Manchester for work reasons. We wish him all the best in his travels as he creates stories to tell when he gets old! The new season looks to be like starting in a brand new league as we are one of only three teams from the previous season. So lets build on this season as a team from the very beginning, roll on the 5th of September!

Awards & Final Standings

League Position (11 Teams): 9th
Team Captain: Fran Hodnett
Players Player of the Year: John Patterson
Players Newcomer of the Year: Kane Pryde
Managements Player of the Year: Steve Byrne
Lifetime Achievement Award: Emrys Jones
2nd Top Scorer: Paul Mackay
3rd Top Scorer: Rachid Otsmane