6-1-1 NEWCOMERS
With the season now 5 games in we take a look a couple of new teams that have recently gained promotion to Conference 6's top flight. Enjoying a rapid rise to 6-1-1 almost hand in hand, Hollywood Heroes and Grays Athletic have together enjoyed successful seasons occupying the top 2 promotion slots in 6-1-4, 6-1-3 and 6-1-2, with the latter pipping their counterparts to the title in the last 3 campaigns.
HOLLYWOOD HEROES
With one of the more smaller playing budgets in the league, critics were of the opinion that Greg would need to significantly strengthen their side if they were to have any chance of surviving the drop in the first season in 6-1-1. The fixture computer didn't do Hollywood any favours to say the least, throwing them up against Park My Seagull, Pyros and SidraT in a tricky start to life at the top. So far despite a clear difference in quality Hollywood haven't been disgraced, their GD reading +1 despite slipping into the relegation zone after last nights defeat.
GRAYS ATHLETIC
Pedros went on record at the start of the season saying he would be happy to finish 12th but he may be doing a disservice to his young side that could be capable of a Top 8 finish. Things haven't really clicked for Grays so far and it may take a little bit of time for his side to adjust to life in 6-1-1, however there are signs of promise with 2 wins out of 5 a good return. They meet familiar foes Hollywood Heroes tomorrow in a big clash at the bottom which could be a 6 pointer even at this early stage of the season. With a talented midfield though, there's no reason why Grays can't achieve an ICC place which will be a great reward for the hard work shown in previous seasons.
