Seaford Town, a non-league club have challenged Premier league strugglers Aston Villa to a “loser takes all” one-of-match to identify the most boring team in the country.
Aston Villa are struggling in the league after securing just 22 points from the same number of games. They lie just above the relegation places in 15th position.
The reason for the Villains poor showing is largely due to their lack of goals they managed this season. Villa have managed just the 11 goals from 22 matches and have conceded 25 in the other end.
Non-league outfit Seaford Town, one of the only clubs in the top 10 divisions of English football with a worse goal record than Lambert’s side.
Seaford are currently rock bottom of the Sussex County League Division Two table having scored a paltry 10 goals and conceding 61 at the other end over the course of their 20 straight defeats so far this season.
So to identify the ultimate boring team in the country, Seaford chairman Bob Thompsett has challenged Aston Villa for a one-of-game.
According to The Sun, Bob said: “I’d like to invite Villa down here so we can decide once and for all who is England’s most boring team. It would be loser takes all if you like. Paul Lambert has looked a bit down in the dumps lately so I’d like to cheer him up.”
“I’m sure his players would enjoy themselves down here. Our pitch does have a few holes in it — but my wife Chrissie does the best teas in the division.”
The tempting offer will no doubt make Lambert think twice before making the final decision. If the Villains fail to respond, Seaford fans need not worry as they have other alternatives.
Seaford are also seeking to arrange a similar fixture against fellow strugglers Stewart and Lloyds Corby FC from Northamptonshire. They have lost all of their 24 games so far this season, scoring a paltry 16 goals while shipping an impressive 96 at the other end. Can’t wait for this Classic!