31.1.14

The Man City Goal Machine


Manchester City Goal Machine Soaring High 
By Lee Gormley - @LeeGormley

Manchester City have been this seasons big hitters firing in an incredible 134 goals in all competitions so far.

Manuel Pellegrini’s side have already bettered their goal tally from last season’s Premier League campaign having scored 68 so far this term. They are the quickest side to score 100 goals in the history of the English top flight. The Chilean manager has brought a whole new free flowing form of football to the club from under previous manager Roberto Mancini. Mancini undoubtedly brought success to the blue side of Manchester but in a different manner to the current setup.

City overtook Arsenal to go top of the Premiership after another drubbing of Tottenham Hotspur this week. Spurs, under a new manager since the last heavy defeat, suffered the same fate as Tim Sherwood's side were hammered 5-1.

The 2011/12 Premier League champions blasted their way to the top of the table but also have an FA Cup tie with Chelsea, a Capital One Cup final against Sunderland and a Champions League clash with Barcelona to look forward to in what has been a hugely impressive first term under Pellegrini. Incidentally, Barcelona have scored 11 goals less than City domestically this season.

This Premier League season City have undertaken the game plan of simply outscoring whoever they come up against. They have scored 11 against Spurs over two fixtures and 6 against Arsenal in one fixture.

While City are cruising through games scoring almost at will, their title rivals have been doing things differently. Jose Mourinho’s Chelsea have grinded out many of their domestic victories, winning by a single goal on six occasions this season. Arsenal have been impressive having scored plenty of goals themselves but they have adopted the technique of ‘winning ugly’ at times as well, a technique which is needed to be successful over a long campaign. City’s closest locational rivals Manchester United are miles behind them in the league table. David Moyes’ United side had a troublesome start to the new season and are now six places adrift of their Manchester rivals. 

At the current rate the table-toppers City are set to break the record for most goals scored by a team in a Premier League season. The record stands at 103 set by Chelsea meaning City need 35 more goals to equal that record, which is easily achievable given their present form in front of goal. They could also surpass the record of 143 goals in all competitions scored by Sir Matt Busby’s Babes in the 1956-57 season.

Sergio Aguero and Alvaro Negredo are City’s combined top scorers this season with 23 goals each in all competitions. Eden Dzeko has struck 17 times with Stevan Jovetic having chipped in with 3 goals.

The depth of Pellegrini’s side was proven when an injury forced arguable City’s best goal scorer Aguero to miss eight games. While most teams would struggle without their star player, City actually managed to win seven games and draw one during Aguero’s absence.

The Argentine made his come back from injury, although he is likely to miss the FA Cup tie with Chelsea through a slight knock picked up midweek. The Argentina international has been sublime this season making 8 assists as well as his 23 goals.

A mouth-watering matchup with Barcelona in the last sixteen of the Champions League is set to be City’s biggest test to date but with the form the Premier League leaders are in even the mighty Spanish champions must be wary of facing the City goal machine.

27.1.14

Dancing On Ice - Week Four


When we first heard of the dance genre theme for this week we had our doubts, normally a theme means watered down routines and gimmicks… we couldn’t have been more wrong. Easily the best ever stand alone episode of Dancing On Ice, and that’d including every final. The talents got better and better with each performance and for once we agree with Jason… a lot!

Kyran & Nina
“Rock N’ Roll”

Kyran and Nina delivered a fast paced and powerful performance with some big lifts and tricks showcasing his strength and stability on the ice, something he always pulls off with apparent ease. His speed during his technical skating is great, smooth and consistent but the moment choreography is introduced it becomes very disjointed and slows down the whole routine. He didn't look comfortable and lacked confidence this week but it was clear that they did try to take on the dance style as best they could.

Scored | 31.5 |
Our Score | 7.5 |


Suzanne & Matt
“Ballet”

We admit it, we MAY have been slightly distracted at the beginning of this routine, it wasn’t Matt’s bum in those wonderful white tights (possibly leggings)… honest. However just a few moments into the routine we were completely focused, spellbound, mesmerised by the beautiful choreography and graceful Suzanne. We could continue to lavish the compliments but surely the fact our vision was sway for the aforementioned professional bum is the biggest compliment of all. Perfecting the ballet techniques came at the price of the skating for them this week though, which was reflected in the scores from two of the judges… can’t help thinking this may have scored higher a little later on in the running order though.

Scored | 33 |
Our Score | 8.5 |


Gareth & Brianne
“Street”

When you think ‘street’ you don’t think Gareth Gates, not even ironically, as he said, he’s definitely more ‘sweet than street’, but that being said he did a great job. He executed the choreography with the enthusiasm of Buster Bolero chasing a ball (lets all take a moment to appreciate how cute Brianne and Matt Lapinskas puppy is… awww) Brianne has given Gareth the confidence that he needed, you can really tell that they have been putting in the work.

Scored | 28 |
Our Score | 7 |


Bonnie & Andrei
“Waltz”

We could simply copy and paste last week’s blog. Again amazing performance levels, but very little solo skating. Lovely start to the routine but as it progressed Bonnie looked more out of her comfort zone and it became timid. The lifts were yet again fantastic, Bonnie looked beautiful and poised. Compared to the other celebrities Bonnie still looks very nervous, perhaps more so as the weeks go by, we think if she managed to subdue the butterflies that original spark will soon come back.

Scored | 27.5 |
Our Score | 6.5 |


Sam & Vicky
“Bhangra”

Sam is always so full of personality on the ice, quick, smooth and perfectly in tune with Vicky. The step sequence was great and all the Bhangra nuances were sustained throughout, complimenting the routine rather than being forced into it. After the unfortunate skate-off in their week 1 it seems Sam & Vicky are finally beginning to relax again and look as though they’re enjoying performing much more without any pressures.

Scored | 34.5 |
Our Score | 8.5 |


Zaraah & Andy
“Jazz”

Andy is the perfect partner for Zaraah, he allows her to show off her individual skating whilst still maintaining a connection of sorts. They really got into their roles and pulled off the important elements of the style of dance. Despite a fantastic skate, off the ice it seemed as though her confidence had been effected by being in the skate-off the previous week which is a real shame. Unfortunately they found themselves in the skate off again, they delivered a beautiful routine with calm and precision, just like Jason, they’d have got our vote.

Scored | 32 |
Our Score | 8 |


Beth & Lukasz
“Scottish”

The first big wow of the night. A routine that had everything. The lifts were once again impressive, we’re starting to wonder what they could possibly come up with next! Beth’s solo skating has really come on leaps and bounds this time around and with her blossoming confidence it’s only a matter of time before the 10’s come their way. We’re really loving this partnership, so well matched, a finally tuned duo. Previously Beth has been critisised for not showing enough personality on the show but with Lukasz and his kilt flashing ways it’s really starting to shine through.

Scored | 36.5 |
Our Score | 9 |


Hayley & Dan
“Charleston”

We don’t think there’s a dance style more suited to Hayley & Dan, the perfect routine. Jam packed from start to finish showcasing Hayley at her very best. Polished to near perfection, the characterisation was fantastic and sustained throughout all the fancy footwork and complicated lifts. Just like the judges (and slightly worryingly Hayley) we forgot there was even ice beneath their feet! This is the first time this series we’ve been fully wowed by this duo, definitely worth the wait and no doubt the beginning of plenty more.

Scored | 38 |
Our Score | 9.5 |


Ray & Maria
“Flamenco”

We could lavish compliments, string together adjectives and turn our awe into words, so we will. The skating and the performance was incredible. The flamenco was phenomenal. It was one of those routines you happily watch time and time again, it never losing it’s wow. A perfect routine and the perfect score. We’ve thought long and hard about how Ray could possibly get any better, finally we figured it out, shirtless… it’s the only way.

Scored | 40 |
Our Score | 10 |

Outside The Box - Top 5 Stories Of The Week.


1.     Transfer Window Is Open


As I’m writing this (January 24th) the two biggest transfers are Juan Mata going from Chelsea to Manchester United and Mohamed Salah moving from Basle to Chelsea.
Now with Juan Mata moving to Manchester United, I think this is a magnificiant capture for them. Obviously I hope they don’t sign him before Wednesday (Cardiff play United on Tuesday, lol), but when he does sign, he will fill the gap that David Moyes is missing. If you have Van Persie and Rooney playing upfront with Mata just behind providing the magic, that is a scary combination.

Put into the mix a fit again Darren Fletcher sitting in a defensive midfielder position, with Valencia and Januzaj on the wings, you have the makings of a hell of a good team there. If David Moyes can sort out the defence, either with new signings or getting them together, then there will be a resurgence for the Manchester United lot.

I haven’t seen enough of Mohamed Salah to really comment on how he is going to do. I don’t think it’s a bad move by Jose, as Mata is a luxury player, and the way he likes to set his teams up, you need to work hard in defence as well as in attack, and Mata doesn’t always give you that.

As for my Cardiff City, apart from trying to sign the whole of Norway, we are looking to bring in Fabio and Wilfred Saha from Manchester United on loan, Ramis from Wigan and a mystery striker from Germany (Diouf, sorry to spoil the surprise, lol). Not good enough in my opinion, but hopefully I’m wrong. If I’m right, at least I can start having some money every month instead of paying the daft Premiership prices.

2.     Premier League Team Implode


This week has been quite funny for me as a Cardiff City fan, to see two other teams going through craziness. Southampton and Swansea City’s (I refuse to type their name again, so I will be referring them to as the Jacks) players have been in high profile scuffles with each other.

Firstly, Southampton’s record signing, Dani Osvaldo has been suspended for 2 weeks for a fight with team mate Jose Fonte. Not much is known at this point about the fight, but apparently blood was drawn, does sound nasty, It rounds off quite a weird week for Southampton, where there influential chairmen resigned, and then the daughter of the owner has indicated she’s looking to strip the club of its assists so that her family can recoup the money invested. This has all led to their manager, the man who has really got them playing together, to reconsider his position at the end of the season. Going to be interesting these stories in the next couple of months…..

Well well well our little Brothers, the Jacks, have had their own troubles this week. The official stories goes that there was a training ground row between Chico and Gary Monk, and a member of the public called the police, but they both deny that they threatened each other with bricks. Well for a start, I know for a fact that the public can not go and watch Premier league train, I don’t know why those are the rules, but I know that for a fact, in which case whatever was seen by the member of the public must have been outside the training ground.

Anyhoo, the rumour going around South Wales is that Gary Monk was winding Chico up about his love for a well known breakfast cereal, but pushed it too far and it resulted in a massive fight. As the story goes, Chico then got a brick in the car park and was going to throw it through the windshield of Gary Monk’s caravan, sorry I mean car. I’m not for a second reporting this to be true, but this is the goss being talked about down here in sunny South Wales.


3.     Will Anelka Ever Grow Up?!


In this very column back in August , I commentated on the fact that Anelka is one of the most petulant, childish players to have ever played the game professionally, over the last couple of weeks he has proven this again.

Against West Ham, after scoring he included the so called 'quenelle' gesture, which has links to the Nazi’s. Firstly, he said that he was only doing it to support his friend, but now that the FA have charged him, he is trying to deny even doing it.

I’m sorry, but what is this guy’s problem?! You cannot under any circumstances perform a gesture like this, and claim ignorance. Ok, so he was supporting his mate, great, but what about the millions of people you offend in the process. What about all these kids who don’t know or understand what you are doing, and perform a Nazi sign after they score a goal in their Saturday morning games, because the guy who scored last week did it and it looks cool?! Something like this has no place in football, under any circumstances. Sport should be a way of escaping politics and discrimination, and acts like this set back the good work that’s been done in recent years.

Does Anelka have any concept whatsoever of right or wrong, or does he think the world actually revolves around him?!

4.     Collymore Gets Abused On Twitter And Then In The National Press


I’m all out of rants after my Anelka rant, but I need to touch on this. Stan Collymore got the worse abuse I think I’ve ever seen directed towards him on Twitter, the likes of which I wouldn’t want to see happen to my worst enemy. He then promptly left Twitter, but not before causing a stink and getting a lot of attention for the reason he was leaving twitter, and what does he get for his heroic stand against modern society? One of the national newspapers digging up a story from 16 years ago and using his stance against him.

I’m not Stan Collymore’s biggest fan, in fact the opinion he was spouting about Luis Suarez that got him all this abuse, I was screaming at the radio listening on TalkSport about how wrong he was, but the abuse he got from pathetic loser cowards, who hide behind their keyboards was shocking. His stand to kick up a big fuss, name and shame, and then stand by his word and leave twitter was nothing short of heroic in this day and age when we just accept abuse. But Ulrika “fame hungry” Johnson reared her ugly head and said he was being a hypocrite because what he did to her. Now don’t get me wrong, what he did was one of the worst things you can do, but people change. He took his punishment and has moved on a long long time ago, but mud sticks.

Just think about this for a second, a sportsman stands up to racism and heinous abuse, and a national paper doesn’t stand up and applaud and acknowledge this, instead they think we will make a story out of this at his expense. And people wonder why our society is going downhill so far….

5.     On a lighter note...

Now I have had my rants, hopefully for the next couple of months, I wanted to find something fun that had been going on in the world of football. I know it’s another Cardiff City story, but there we are, my feature my rules...


Because he had his friends, mother, wife and kids were over from Chile, after the 4-2 loss to Manchester City, Gary Medel, our top class defensive midfield pitball, famous for taking out a plastic chair after being sent off once, and for generally being bat shit crazy, was forced to catch the train home with City fans.

Without batting an eyelid, he apparently signed autographs and had photos taken with all the kids who were brave enough to ask.

How many other Premiership players would do that? In the same circumstance, they would hire a car just so they wouldn’t have to travel with us peasant fans. I personally find this a heart warming story for any football, to know there are still real people in Professional football.

By Haydn Gleed - @HaydnGleed

24.1.14

The Juan Mata Transfer


Juan Mata isn't what United need, but he's the perfect signing.

By Daniel Feliciano - @dmf180593

Mata set to wave goodbye to Chelsea after agreeing move to Manchester United
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Juan Manuel Mata is on the verge of signing for Manchester United in one of the biggest transfers in the history of the January transfer window for £37M.

The Spaniard has found himself on the brink of the first team for the majority of the season and with the World Cup underway in less than 6 months he felt he needed a move to ensure his role in Brazil with Spain.

Many pundits and fans have claimed that Moyes is simply sweeping the squads issues under the carpet with this signing, as the squad is in more dire need of a central midfielder and a left-back - and whilst I agree with that, this is a perfect mid-season signing for Manchester United.

The Champions currently languish in 7th place with just 37 points, 6 points adrift of Liverpool in fourth place and 14 points off top-of-the-table Arsenal. With Robin van Persie missing much of the season through injury, wingers not performing and Wayne Rooney now missing reinforcements were needed at Old Trafford. The club have been looking at central midfielders and left-backs since the arrival of Moyes in July, but in the summer they only signed the giant Belgian Marouane Fellaini. In the games he has played, Fellaini is yet to score or get an assist in a Manchester United shirt with his most high profile moment so far being his red card in the Champions League. This January the club have been linked with a number of players including Leighton Baines, Fabio Coentrao, Dante, Arturo Vidal, Yohan Cabaye and Claudio Marchisio. None of those are looking particularly likely right now.

Juan Mata represents one of those players who become available once in a blue moon. A ready-made world-class talent unhappy at his current club available for a price that is completely reflective of the qualities he provides. A World Cup and European Championship winner, Juan Mata has won Chelsea's Player of the Year on both occasions since he's been at the club racking up 58 assists and 33 goals in 135 games for the London Blues. The rise of Oscar and Eden Hazard along with the form and style of Willian and Jose Mourinho respectively has seen him lose his place and he's made the choice to move across to United.

United obviously have more pressing issues in their squad than the #10 position or the wings. As stated, central midfield and left back are much weaker areas of the squad but just because we can't secure either of those positions in the team currently shouldn't mean that we don't improve on our current options elsewhere in the squad. A front four of Juan Mata, Wayne Rooney, Adnan Januzaj and Robin van Persie is capable of winning competitions. Once Fellaini recovers from his injury, if he can pick up some form he could prove formidable in the battle for fourth before a rebuilding process for David Moyes.

In the summer the focus I'm sure will be central midfield and a left back once again. Names have been linked but United seem to have learnt from their mistakes last summer having kept this transfer quiet until the latter stages rather than gobbing off like they did re; Baines and Fabregas. Patience is needed but the quality is clearly visible in the side, more so now with the arrival of Mata.

 A side that has clearly lacked creativity, Mata brings it in abundance as well as a goalscoring midfielder that United have craved since the days of Cristiano Ronaldo and Paul Scholes in his pomp. The Spaniard is going to breathe new life into Old Trafford, a marquee signing is exactly what was required in January. Mata fits the bill. While he doesn't play in a position we so desperately required to improve the team, he does offer something we didn't have before - a fear factor.

Review - Uncle


Uncle
BBC 3 Monday’s 22:00pm


By Haydn Gleed - @HaydnGleed

Uncle is a comedy starring Nick Helm as Andy, a musician by trade, who is forced to look after his 12 year old nephew Errol (Elliot Speller-Gillott). Andy could not be a worse choice as a role model uncle. He smokes, he drinks, he uses his phone while driving, and Erroll could not be anymore different being a dweeby, skinny kid who is scared of life, but somehow this unlikely duo form a great bond. If they are not bunking off football practise to go to a strip club they are causing problems at a 12 year old’s birthday party.

Uncle is just fantastic, and probably the best new comedy show I’ve seen in a long time. There are plenty of laugh out loud moments, but a lot of subtle dark comedy that just appeals to me. Andy is a bit quirky in an awkward way, and he does remind me of me in lots of ways, which is why I think I enjoy the program so much.

I’ve heard some people complain that the plot is somewhat predictable in terms of two people who are the complete opposite forming a bond, but the reason the storyline has been done so much, where two complete opposite people form a bond, is because it works so well, and in Uncle it’s so well written and acted that it feels there is a genuine shift from hatred to friendship between the two of them.

The series is only a few episodes in, but it’s definitely an early front runner for my favourite TV show of 2014. Nick Helm with his unique delivery of comedy is fantastic, as is his random music video moments in each show. Elliott Speller-Gillott is a real gem of a kid actor, and his delivery at the birthday party in episode 2 stole the show.

Seriously, if you get the chance to watch the first episode on the BBC iPlayer before it disappears do it. You can usually find the new episodes broadcast at 10pm Monday’s on BBC Three.

23.1.14

Man Candy - Charlie King


Last week we were browsing Twitter, minding our own business, then WOAH we set our eyes on some rather aesthetically pleasing pictures on Charlie Kings Twitter feed. We feel its therefore our duty to share these with you and crown Charlie our first Man Candy feature of 2014… it’d be rude not to.

Our Top 3 Charlie King Facts…

1. He’s the loveliest man on earth, seriously!
2. He loves Michael Jackson, because he has excellent taste.
3. He’s a Titanic fan, again, excellent taste (I wonder if he can quote pretty much the whole film like we can though…)

Now you’ve been enlightened, enjoy!






(All images via Charlie Kings Twitter @CharlieKing85)

You're Welcome.





CBB - Nominations

After Liz was evicted (only half surprisingly) it was face to face nominations time, because lets face it, there’s been far too many rounds of normal noms this series (please read in your most sarcastic tone).

Luisa was banned from nominating after she wanted to swap one of her nominees, turns out only Lee is allowed do that...

Here’s who nominated who…

LindaJim & Ollie
Because… Jim brought up the infamous Frank Carsons dressing room and Ollie needs to grow a pair of balls.

Dappy Luisa & Linda
Because… Luisa called him sexist and Linda stated he sleeps all the time

OllieJim & Lee
Because… Jim starts all the arguments in the house and Lee because of the whole Jasmine/Casey situation.

JimLuisa & Linda
Because… Luisa is a shit stirrer and he argues a lot with Linda.

CaseyJim & Dappy
Because… Jim complains about noise in the evenings and she didn’t agree with Dappy saying people shouldn’t eat during the task.

SamJim & Lee
Because… she doesn’t agree with Jim’s reasons for nominating her and Lee has isolated himself from the group.

LeeSam & Ollie
Because… he believed Ollie should have stood up for him during the whole Jasmine/Casey situation.

Some terrible reasons from some of the housemates, particularly Dappy, I don’t think it’s possible for him to be any further up Jims’ backside, considering he's so forthcoming and outspoken with most of his views it seems a little odd he's so afraid of nominating for actual reasons at the risk of offending someone, perhaps it's him that needs to 'grow a pair' not the lovely Ollie. Despite the sugar coated reasons things still kicked off in the house, from and unsurprising source, Ollie! Tune in tonight to see what happened…

Dancing On Ice - Week Three


Week 3 already, well technically week 2 but we’re going to pretend it’s week 3 to make things easier. It was the first weekend we saw all celebrities in action on the same night, now usually in the early stages with a big number of contestants these marathon length shows tend to drag, however that wasn’t the case. Perhaps the fact we look forward to seeing almost all the celebrities skate time really does fly because we’re having fun.

Suzanne & Matt
“Applause”

We loved the opening choreography to this routine, perfectly in time and synchronised. Committed and powerful, fast paced with some fabulous lifts. Suzanne and Matt were both full of energy and confidence throughout. There was a little something lacking though, but we still can’t quite put our finger on it, maybe the nerves of being first on or the pressure of having to match that incredible score the previous week. Either way, a great skate.

Scored | 31 |
Our Score | 7.5 |


Sam & Vicky
“Stray Cat Strut”

We thought the VT beforehand was refreshing and honest, but it seems some got the impression that Sam was a bit full of himself, admitting he didn’t think he’d be in the bottom three the previous weekend. We however, having spoken to Sam, can confirm he doesn’t have an egotistical bone in his body. Now that’s cleared up, the skating, whenever Sam takes to the ice we never fail to be impressed by his speed, it’s not often the pro has to keep up with the celeb. The nervous stumbles from the first performance were a thing of the past and Sam & Vicky, both in character, delivered a smooth and crisp performance. Besides the slight struggle on one of the lifts, the only thing we weren’t so keen on was the song choice.

Scored | 31 |
Our Score | 7.5 |


Zaraah & Andy
“We Can’t Stop”

Plenty of solo skating on show here, displaying her rhythm and undeniably fantastic skating skills. However we weren’t quite as impressed as last week, nothing to do with Zaraah, but more the routine, it came across very disjointed in places and lacked a wow moment. Very disappointing to see this pair in the skate-off though, completely undeserved. If Zaraah managed to inject a bit more personality into her routine and connect with viewers that little bit more it hopefully won’t happen again.

Scored | 30 |
Our Score | 7 |


Bonnie & Andrei
“Sway”

There’s no denying that Bonnie is a fantastic performer, she commits, mind, body and soul to the character and feel of the routine however it still seems as though she relies on her partner too much when it comes to the actual skating. However Bonnie looked beautiful and graceful and as always comes across so genuine on and off the ice. We always look forward to seeing what beautiful lifts Bonnie & Andrei perform, this is definitely where her strengths lie.

Scored | 28 |
Our Score | 6.5 |


Gareth & Brianne
“We Are Young”

We’re not sure what Brianne has done to Gareth, but whatever it is, it’s worked. Gareth’s speed across the ice compared to last week has improved immensely and even though there were a couple of wobbles his skating was strong in parts of the routine. With a little more confidence and consistency throughout the routine there’s no telling just how far Gareth could go. Finally, Jason, 4.5, really? Nonsense.

Scored | 25 |
Our Score | 6 |


Ray & Maria
“Blurred Lines”

He’s a bit bloody good isn’t he that Ray Quinn, and is it just us or has he got a whole lot more handsome in the space of a week?! Anyway, moving on, Ray’s skating looked effortless and both he and Maria looked like they were having a great time out there which meant we enjoyed watching them all the more. His footwork never ceases to amaze us. His speed and flow over the ice are brilliant and his relationship with Maria is so strong. Can’t wait to see what he’ll do next week.

Scored | 35.5 |
Our Score | 9 |


Todd & Alexandra
“O Sole Mio”

Well, erm, hmm… Alexandra was great wasn’t she. Bye Todd, we’re afraid your ship has sailed.

Scored | 12 |
Our Score | 3 |


Beth & Lukasz
“Somewhere Only We Know”

We adored Beth’s ballad routines last time around so once we heard what song her and Lukasz were skating too we knew we were in for great things. Beth executed the choreography beautifully and Lukasz looked like a proud partner throughout. Again the lifts were excellent, they complimented the soft flowing routine perfectly. Graceful and elegant, one of the best of the night.

Scored | 34 |
Our Score | 8.5 |


Kyran & Nina
“Love Me Again”

Body popping Kyran is back, now all we need is a moon walk. An intense and fast paced performance that showed off his strength and power. Once again he performed all the steps brilliantly but it still feels as thought he’s not connecting to the choreography somehow. However Jason gave him another harsh critique, its pretty obvious who his target for his nasty quips are this year.

Scored | 33 |
Our Score | 7.5 |


Hayley & Dan
“If My Friends Could See Me Now”

This song suited Hayley perfectly. Such a shame she’s been recovering from an injury most of the time leading up to their performance, it could have been so much more. Despite that it was still a great routine, full of jazz hands and enthusiasm. We think this duo are yet to hit their full potential this series, watch this space.

Scored | 32.5 |
Our Score | 7.5 |