We know the score!

Twenty FanZoners tell us how their seasons have gone so far

Last updated: 19th November 2008   Subscribe to RSS Feed

We know the score!

Sky Sports has now shown EVERY Premier League club LIVE this season.

All 20 top-flight clubs have appeared on our screens in the space of three months, from champions Manchester United on the opening day to new boys Hull City on Sunday.

And as ever, FanZone has been there every step of the way, bringing you the agony and ecstasy of a game through the supporters' eyes and emotions, behind the red button.

To mark the milestone, we asked one fan from each club to put down the mic, climb out of the booth and in some cases, put their bellies away, to report back on how their season has gone so far...

Arsenal | Aston Villa | Bolton | Chelsea | Fulham | Hull | Liverpool | Man City | Man Utd | Middlesbrough | Newcastle | Portsmouth | Stoke City | Sunderland | Tottenham | West Brom | West Ham | Wigan

Arsenal - Ali May

What's been your high point so far?
The superb away demolition of Fenerbahce in the Champions League: young team, away from home at a place no-one wins and we net five! Brilliant display of energetic football.
And the low point?
The home defeat to Hull. No passion, no desire, the players were arrogant and thought they could just turn up and collect the three points. Wrong move!
Who's been the star of the show?
Gael Clichy. Superb engine and great heart. Bombs up and down all day long.
Who's been stinking the place out?
There's been a few but I have to go with Emmanuel Adebayor. If you ask me, he's wasteful, arrogant, greedy and lazy to name but a few! He needs to realise he plays with 10 others dressed the same as him for a reason.
What's been your favourite FanZone moment so far?
Although I hate to admit it, fair play to Jamie for his celebration of Spurs' equaliser. I was at the game but my mate said he went nuts, so I went on skysports.com to have a look the next day. We all would have done the same.
Click here for Ali's full FanZone profile

Aston Villa - Craig Cochrane

What's been your high point so far?
Qualifying for the UEFA Cup group stages after having to come through the Inter-Two-Bob (Toto) Cup route.
And the low point?
Getting hammered away at Chelsea - shows just how far we still need to progress to compete with them. Also losing at home to QPR in the Carling Cup.
Who's been the star of the show?
Stilian Petrov has been fantastic. I have been one of his biggest critics over the last season or so, but he really has made his mark this season and has been quality - long may it continue.
Who's been stinking the place out?
Nigel Reo-Coker. He looks totally dis-interested and has cost us at least three goals this season due to not tracking back. I have some sympathy with him playing out of position some of the time, but one of the goals he didn't track back for came against Blackburn and he was in the middle of a five-man midfield! We need to see a lot more from him.
What's been your favourite FanZone moment so far?
Jamie Gascoigne getting his belly out when Spurs made it 4-4 at The Emirates - quality TV and a gut to die for!
Click here for Craig's full FanZone profile

Blackburn - Lee Godley

What's been your high point so far?
It has to be the resurgence of Jason Roberts. He looks hungry and clearly has a point to prove.
And the low point?
Losing Brad Friedel to Villa. The man was just a fantastic keeper - and still is - arguably the best in the Premier League.
Who's been the star of the show?
Matt Derbyshire is brilliant! He's only 22 and could move to a lesser club but he's waiting for his big chance to come along at Blackburn. I am sure he'll be up for the challenge when it does.
Who's been stinking the place out?
Paul Robinson hasn't exactly been brilliant, although he did well against Chelsea. He just needs bit more time to settle.
What's been your favourite FanZone moment so far?
Arsenal 4-4 Tottenham... nuff said!
Click here for Lee's full FanZone profile

Bolton - Phil Heys

What's been your high point so far?
The win against Manchester City. Not because it's anything to boast about but because it brought to an end our 280-minute goal drought and I honestly think it could be a turning point in our season. We kept a clean sheet. We looked a tighter unit and we put away our chances.
And the low point?
It has to be our 2-1 defeat at Fulham. Having been knocked out of the Carling Cup by Northampton it made me quite sick. Not just the result but the way we played. We were auwful. We shouldn't be losing at Fulham and the goals we conceded were pathetic.
Who's been the star of the show?
There is honestly quite a few players this could go to - Cahill, Jussi, Riga, but I'm not going to go for them. I'm going to go for the surprise package this season for me, Jlloyd Samuel. He has been quite simply a different player this season.
Who's been stinking the place out?
It's got to be the Blackburn Rovers fans! A stale blend of chicken & mushroom pies and 10 Marlboro Lights is the stench that follows that shower of supporters. They all should be sheep-dipped in Dettol before leaving Blackburn!
What's been your favourite FanZone moment so far?
When me and the Man City fan Danny Jackson rediscovered the Aswad back catalogue in honour of looky-likey Mustafa Riga. Especially as we went 2-0- up in the second half and were just taking the mick!
Click here for Phil's full FanZone profile

Chelsea - Nic Padayache

What's been your high point so far?
The high point of the team so far is that we are top of the Barclays Premier League. How much higher can you go?
And the low point?
Losing to Liverpool at home, that is the lowest point of not only this season but my whole life!
Who's been the star of the show?
It has to be Frank Lampard for reaching his 100-goal milestone.
Who's been stinking the place out?
I don't like doing this - I hate slating another member of the squad - but if there is someone that is not pulling their weight it has to be Alex. He has looked a little bit sluggish on some of his defensive duties.
What's been your favourite FanZone moment so far?
It has to be Jaime Gascoigne's celebrations in the 4-4 North London derby. I loved the way he jumped all over the Arsenal FanZone fella and showed his 'flubber'.
Click here for Nic's full FanZone profile

Everton - Micky Houghton

What's been your high point so far?
For me it has to be the the 1-1 draw at home to Man Utd. That game put us on the road to recovery after a difficult start.
And the low point?
Surprise, surprise, the 2-0 home defeat to Liverpool in the derby. The whole team just did not turn up on the day.
Who's been the star of the show?
For me it has been Phil Jagielka, a rock in a dodgy looking back four.
Who's been stinking the place out?
Yakubu has not been at the races this season. He did score against Middlesbrough and hopefully that will get him up and running, but until Sunday he had not scored since the 2-2 game with Standard Liege in September. His workrate has not been up to much either.
What's been your favourite FanZone moment so far?
It has got to be my celebration against Stoke City, when Tim Cahil scored the winning goal. Get in! Get in! Get in!
Click here for Micky's full FanZone profile

Fulham - Charlie Emmett

What's been your high point so far?
Beating Arsenal 1-0 at The Cottage and getting a well-deserved 2-1 win against Newcastle were equally memorable for me.
And the low point?
Losing to Everton with our old favourite Louis Saha scoring the winner and the 2-1 defeat at Hull on the opening day. I felt we were well worth the three points in both games.
Who's been the star of the show?
Roy Hodgson and every one of the players have been outstanding. We only signed a couple of new players in the summer and after last season's great escape we are doing well.
Who's been stinking the place out?
No-one at the moment, to be honest. I genuinely think we are playing good football but there's new toilets for the away supporters this year so there might be the odd whiff there!
What's been your favourite FanZone moment so far?
Jamie 'Fat Boy Slim' Gascoigne's strip celebration against Arsenal when he just lost it. He's done the same to me before and believe me, it is not nice when his belly is out and about!
Click here for Charlie's full FanZone profile

Hull City - Lee Sargeson

What's been your high point so far?
Winning at Arsenal because no-one gave us a prayer about getting a result there. We proved the so-called pundits wrong - and not for the first, or last time!
And the low point?
It has to be the home defeat to Wigan. Nobody likes to lose at home, especially in the manner we did going down 5-0!
Who's been the star of the show?
It has to be Geovanni with the superb goals he has scored this season. At least three of them are contenders for the goal of the season. Every team would like a bit of Brazilian magic!
Who's been stinking the place out?
To be fair to the team I don't think anybody has really been stinking the place out. So far, it's been a real team effort by all - even those that have not got on the field.
What's been your favourite FanZone moment so far?
The FanZoner for the Arsenal-Spurs game when they scored the fourth to draw the game and he jumped on the back of the Arsenal guy. I wouldn't be too happy - and I don't think he was.
Click here for Lee's full FanZone profile

Liverpool - Peter Davis

What's been your high point so far?
Joint top of the league is obvious a high point but the demolitions of Man Utd, Chelsea and Everton have to be the best bits of the season so far.
And the low point?
Losing to Tottenham after dominating the game and being 1-0 up.
Who's been the star of the show?
Xabi Alonso for me! His departure seemed inevitable in the summer but he has since come back in top form to prove why he is still top-class.
Who's been stinking the place out?
Hard... mainly because everyone has played well. If I have to choose though, I would go for Yossi Benayoun - he needs to stop cutting inside when he can get a shot away or a cross.
What's been your favourite FanZone moment so far?
Alonso's goal against Chelsea - the Chelsea fan felt the full weight of me when I jumped on him. Then for the rest of the game just sat back as I dominated the commentary room!
Click here for Peter's full FanZone profile

Manchester City - Dave Stubbs

What's been your high point so far?
The 6-0 hammering of Portsmouth, where we looked like we were going to score every time we went forward. Also when we were taken over by ADUG and signed Robinho on the last day of the transfer window... amazing!
And the low point?
The inconsistency of the team, losing games at Wigan, Bolton and Middlesbrough where we put in under-par performances and looked like a team devoid of ideas.
Who's been the star of the show?
I would have to say Robinho for his exciting play and goalscoring, he has run defences ragged and some of the flicks and tricks he does leave you gob-smacked. A very close second though, would be Stephen Ireland who has been our most consistent performer chipping in with plenty of goals and assists, but most importantly running his heart out for the cause.
Who's been stinking the place out?
Javier Garrido. Other than his wonderful free-kick against Liverpool he has had a very poor season and a lot of the goals we have conceded have come from our left-hand side. He is consistently out of position and struggles to read the pace of the Premier League.
What's been your favourite FanZone moment so far?
Without doubt Jamie Gascoigne's reaction when Tottenham got the last-minute equaliser against Arsenal. Just like I would've done, he went absolutely mental and when he started to ride the Arsenal fan like a horse I was rolling around the floor laughing!
Click here for Dave's full FanZone profile

Manchester United - Darren Briggs

What's been your high point so far?
It has to be the quality and strength of our squad this season. With the addition of Berbatov (a quality signing) and the likes of Foster, the De Silva twins, Evans and Possebon all joining the first-team squad, we'll be a real threat on all fronts!
And the low point?
Definitely losing at Anfield. We started like a house on fire and I thought it might be a special day, but it went completely downhill after 10 minutes. Gutted!
Who's been the star of the show?
Wayne Rooney. He has been on fire since he ended his goal drought for both club and country in September. Good to see him linking up well with Berbatov since his arrival.
Who's been stinking the place out?
Bolton. The Trotters never smell too nice when they come to Old Trafford! Although, I thank them for another easy three points!
What's been your favourite FanZone moment so far?
My favourite FanZone moment actually relates to my low point of the season after our defeat at Anfield, but not related to the game itself. After the game, my co-commentator and happy Liverpool follower Hymy Fisher attempted to get in my taxi back to the airport, for our flight back to Manchester from the Sky Sports studios. I told him to "do one" politely and get in his own taxi. He did, and it took him to Terminal One instead of Terminal Five, so he missed the flight - that I was on - back to Manchester!
Click here for Darren's full FanZone profile

Middlesbrough - Dan Gilgan

What's been your high point so far?
The 2-1 win at Aston Villa that lifted us to eighth in the league. We've struggled on our travels this year, so it was good to get our second away win of the season. It's also nice to score a last-minute winner instead of conceding it!
And the low point?
That's easy, the 5-0 thrashing by Chelsea. You can normally leave the ground or turn the TV off when you go 5-0 down, but there's no escape when you're in the FanZone booth!
Who's been the star of the show?
Tuncay Sanli. Our season slumped when he was injured whilst on international duty with Turkey and we are unbeaten since his return. Our young goalkeeper, Ross Turnbull has also been a revelation.
Who's been stinking the place out?
No one's been that bad, Justin Hoyte looked ropey in his first few outings but has found his feet in recent weeks.
What's been your high point so far?
The final whistle at the end of the Chelsea game. Middlesbrough were truly awful that day and I was just relieved the score line wasn't worse!
Click here for Dan's full FanZone profile

Newcastle - Malcolm Bamford

What's been your high point so far?
Our 1-1 draw at Old Trafford has been just about the only point that hasn't been a nightmare, so I suppose it must be that! We played really well, the new signings looked good, and oh-so briefly you thought we might have decent season.
And the low point?
The absolute pantomime involving Keegan and Ashley. How a club can get in such a humiliating mess is incredible? The level of mismanagement is unbelievable, I'm still not entirely sure quite what happened, it was just a whirlwind of stupidity.
Who's been the star of the show?
Jonas Guttierrez has looked like the sort of player Newcastle supporters love. He's aggressive, skilful, a bit of a maverick, but he also works his heart out.
Who's been stinking the place out?
Mike Ashley! I actually feel a bit sorry for him. His purchase of the club has been an unmitigated disaster, but whether he's been the victim of bad advice or is himself culpable, his position is now completely untenable.
What's been your favourite FanZone moment so far?
It's got to be the Spurs equaliser in the 4-4 draw. I wouldn't fancy being ridden bareback by that big cockney in a broom cupboard. Quality!
Click here for Malcolm's full FanZone profile

Portsmouth - Pete Alexander

What's been your high point so far?
We had a decent run of wins after a tricky start in the league and the team was playing some class football. Injuries weren't kind, and then "other stuff happened" and we haven't really picked up since. Drawing Milan in the Weffa was obviously a result - can't wait to see Kaka at Fratton, it shows how far we've come.
And the low point?
Harry walking out was a big blow, and we've been pretty unlucky since. And, to be honest, losing Pedro Mendes at the start of the season has had a much bigger impact than some expected.
Who's been the star of the show?
There's been a number: Jermain Defoe is obviously still bagging, and Peter Crouch has had a couple of great games beside him. But Diarra is by far our best player and we'll do well to keep hold of him. Notable inclusion for Nadir Belhadj - hopefully we'll be able to keep him permanently.
Who's been stinking the place out?
The Wardrobe's hinges have been creaking - he looks like he's running out of steam, and the crowd have been getting on his back. Other than that, no-one's playing particularly badly. It just seems a lot worse than it actually is.
What's been your favourite FanZone moment so far?
It has to be Aaron Lennon's last-ditch equaliser against the Gooners. Obviously tarnished for us Pompey fans, but those moments are what FanZone is made for.
Click here for Pete's full FanZone profile

Stoke City - Phil Clive

What's been your high point so far?
It's got to be beating Arsenal. It was not only the high point this season but probably the high point in all my 26 years as a Stoke fan!
And the low point?
Bolton away. I had waited all my life to see Stoke in the top-flight and at half-time on the opening day we are 3-0 down - and not even against a particularly good team either!
Who's been the star of the show?
Abdoulaye Faye. He has been revelation at the back for us and also his showboating is unreal!
Who's been stinking the place out?
Suppose I would have to go for Dave Kitson, no goals yet. He arrived for a record transfer fee five times more than we had previously paid for anyone, so we are going to feel a little short-changed. But I did have his name on the back of my away top at the start of the season, so I am hoping the ginger prince comes good soon!
What's been your favourite FanZone moment so far?
It would have to be finally getting the chance to represent my beloved football club on FanZone and to actually win was just unbelievable! And after seeing Jamie Gascoigne's reaction to Spurs scoring a last-minute equaliser at Arsenal a few weeks later, I have to be thankful that Stoke manged to hold on in that game - or I might not have been here to tell the tale!
Click here for Phil's full FanZone profile

Sunderland - Steve Gibbs

What's been your high point so far?
Without a shadow of a doubt, beating the dirty Mags at home. Keiran Richardson's stunning free-kick just about summed it all up perfectly.
And the low point?
Not winning a game since the above, at least at the time of writing! That's typical Sunderland - You can change your socks, but you've still got the same old smelly feet!
Who's been the star of the show?
It has to be Kieran Richardson again. He was so unlucky with the free-kick against Fulham which hit the post three times. To be fair, we seem to be gelling well as a unit and I'm pretty happy with most of Keano's signings. Having George McCartney and Danny Collins, two quality left-footed defenders, has to be a bonus too.
Who's been stinking the place out?
The Mags! The stadium was smelling like sweaty tears with them around. Two-one to the Sunderland!
What's been your favourite FanZone moment so far?
This might be a little repetitive, but Keiran Richardson's goal against the Mags! It made Shay Given look like a scared child falling off a slippery rocking horse!
Click here for Steve's full FanZone profile

Tottenham Hotspur - Jamie Gascoigne

What's been your high point so far?
Scoring last-minute equalisers or winners and showing that we will fight until the final whistle. But bottom beating top, when we turned over Liverpool was a great feeling.
And the low point?
Being bottom of the league for so long, and not beating teams where we should've been picking up all three points against!
Who's been the star of the show?
Jonny Woodgate and Aaron Lennon have been my picks.
Who's been stinking the place out?
I wouldn't say anyone's been stinking the place out, but a couple of players have been suffering from a 'lack of confidence'- and I know that will change, so I won't name names...
What's been your favourite FanZone moment so far?
Undoubtedly the game against Arsenal. It was such a relief to get those four goals away from home... as everyone has now seen, I'm sure.
Click here for Jamie's full FanZone profile

West Bromich Albion - Mark Currie

What's been your high point so far?
I've got to say back-to-back wins against Middlesbrough and Fulham which took us up to eighth in the league, with three points being so massive in this division that really gave us, at the time, what I thought was a bit of breathing space!
And the low point?
Despite losing by three at Anfield and four at Old Trafford I have to say Keith Andrew's 89th-minute equaliser against Blackburn, 2-1 up against 10-men and in cruise control it came from nowhere and cost us two points we could have really done with before Liverpool and Chelsea games to follow. I was one to avoid that night!
Who's been the star of the show?
Difficult as despite typing this as we sit bottom, at times we've shown some good stuff and they've all contributed. I will say, for me, Gianni Zuverloon who is one of the best prospects I've seen at the Albion for many a year. When we paid over £3m for a 21-year-old right back I hadn't heard of I did wonder but in Mowbray we trust! He's athletic, quick, strong all the attributes you want in a full-back and I'm sure he'll go on to make a great career for himself in the Premiership as he matures.
Who's been stinking the place out?
Some of the fans for me! Our support is second to none... normally, yet this season some of the stick I've heard Ishmael Miller get is nothing short of disgraceful and now we've got some idiots muttering Mowbray doesn't know what he's doing. Miller is 21 and cost us a whopping £900k yet has the "potential" to be a great player and Mowbray is one of, if not the, best young managers in the country - we're lucky to have them both.
What's been your favourite FanZone moment so far?
It's got to be Jamie "slimline" Gascoigne's celebration when Spurs came back to draw 4-4 with Arsenal. He's not missed many lunches that lad has he?
Click here for Mark's full FanZone profile

West Ham - Micky Farley

What's been your high point so far?
Watching Spurs languishing at the bottom of the division! It may be short-lived now that the most fickle of fans have cast off former 'hero' Juande Ramos and replaced him with a manager who has been fortunate enough to learn everything he knows about football at the Academy, West Ham United.
And the low point?
A not-so-high point has been watching West Ham dominate teams this season without getting the result we deserve. Above the odour of overpriced and undercooked hot dogs at Upton Park, I think I may have detected the foul pong of relegation after our defeat at home to Everton.
Who's been the star of the show?
Without doubt the shining star for the Bubble Blowers this season has been Herita Ilunga. Nicknamed the Yo-Yo from the Congo because of his ability to get up and down, he has picked up the mantle of great Hammers left-backs.
Who's been stinking the place out?
I had real high hopes for Julien Faubert, after a horrific injury kept him on the sidelines for much of the previous campaign. Alas, not since I opened a bottle of corked Chateauneuf Du Pape have I been so disappointed with an expensive French import.
What's been your favourite FanZone moment so far?
It would have to be having the opportunity to witness first-hand the comedy of Alan McInally. Big Mac as he insists we call him sits near the FanZone booth while he works on Sky Bet and his half-time clowning and japery serves as an important lesson in how to bring the laughs to the great British public.
Click here for Micky's full FanZone profile

Wigan Athletic - Mike Roby

What's been your high point so far?
I would love to say winning at Liverpool but some guy dressed in black robbed us of that, so I will have to say going to Hull and beating them 5-0 on their own patch.
And the low point?
Being robbed at Liverpool again was hard to take but losing four on the bounce in October made it the longest month ever!
Who's been the star of the show?
Emile Heskey has been a different class again, his consistency is amazing. However there is only one guy who I can pick and that is the world-class Amr Zaki!
Who's been stinking the place out?
Apart from some sweaty Bolton fan who left his Primark top in the away end, I would have to say Titus Bramble isn't showing the consistency that is required in the Premier League.
What's been your favourite FanZone moment so far?
Micky Houghton celebrating against Stoke. Get in, get in, get in, get in! Sheer passion and brilliance - what FanZone's all about.
Click here for Mike's full FanZone profile

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Comments (4)

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Mike Wallis says...

Are you sure thats Lee Sargeson... a Hull City fan. It looks an aweful lot like an angry Gerard Hollier!!

Posted 16:57 19th November 2008

Kurt Jones says...

Pool aint joint top, if the league were to end today we (Chelsea) would win it, so how can they posibbly be joint top, jog on lads jog on.

Posted 14:53 19th November 2008

Jimmy Williamson says...

is that just typical west ham or what? There high point being about another team being bottom of the league. Shows how well west ham are doing this year! Give it another couple of months and west ham will be there. Come On You Spurs!

Posted 13:02 19th November 2008

Stewart James says...

As a Gooner it killed me to see that 4th goal go in but fair play to that tubby spurs fan, his celebration shows footballs all about

Posted 21:59 18th November 2008
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