2006–07 Serie B
The 2006–07 Serie B season is the 75th season since its establishment in 1929. It started on 9 September 2006 and ended on 10 June 2007. The 22 clubs in Serie B each played 42 matches during the regular season.


2006–07 Serie B
The 2006–07 season marked the first Serie B appearance for two clubs, Frosinone and then 27-time Italian champions Juventus, whose involvement in the league was a direct result of the Calciopoli rulings and not competition in the previous Serie A season.


2006–07 Serie B
A.C. Arezzo began the season with a six-point deficit and Juventus a nine-point deficit, due to their involvement in the 2006 Italian football scandal. In addition, U.S. Triestina Calcio were docked one point because of financial irregularities, and Pescara Calcio were penalized one point for late tax payments.


2006–07 Serie B, Events, Promotions
Despite the large deficit at the start of the league, Juventus coasted through the season with ease and became the first team mathematically promoted to the Serie A for the 2007–08 season with a 5–1 away win at Arezzo on 19 May 2007, with three games remaining in the schedule. One week later, they clinched the title of Serie B champions for 2006–07 with a 2–0 home win against Mantova. Juventus were awarded the first-ever Ali della Vittoria (Wings of Victory) Cup, designed this year for the winner of the Serie B championship.


2006–07 Serie B, Events, Promotions
On the last day of the season Napoli played Genoa. Napoli only needed a draw for automatic promotion, while Genoa needed a win to guarantee promotion. The match ended 0–0 and Napoli were promoted. However, Piacenza only managed a 1–1 draw with Triestina, leaving it ten points behind Genoa. A gap of ten or more points between the third and fourth-placed teams meant that no playoffs would be held, and Genoa became the third team promoted to Serie A.


2006–07 Serie B, Events, Promotions
Both Napoli and Genoa were promoted from Serie C1 to Serie B, and from Serie B to Serie A in successive seasons.


2006–07 Serie B, Events, Relegations
On 12 May 2007 Pescara became the first team mathematically relegated to Serie C1 for the 2007–08 season with a 3–1 loss at Piacenza on Day 38 of the schedule. One week later, Crotone was also mathematically relegated with a 2–0 loss at Trieste. On the last match day, Arezzo became the third team relegated despite winning 3–1 at Treviso, as both Spezia and Hellas Verona won their games. Tied 2–2 with Juventus, Spezia was only seconds away from relegation, but a dramatic goal on the 91st minute by Nicola Padoin condemned Arezzo and qualified Spezia for the playoffs.


2006–07 Serie B, Events, Relegations
The fourth team to be relegated was decided in a two-legged playoff between Verona and Spezia. The first leg ended in a 2–1 win for Spezia, and a 0–0 tie in the return match condemned Verona to play Serie C1 in the 2007–08 season.


2006–07 Serie B, Teams
These are the 22 teams which took part in the Serie B 2006–07:


2006–07 Serie C1
The 2006–07 Serie C1 was the twenty-ninth edition of Serie C1, the third highest league in the Italian football league system. It was divided into two phases: the regular season, played from 3 September 2006, to 13 May 2007, and the playoff phase. Once the regular season was over teams placed 2nd to 5th entered a playoff to determine the second team in each division to be promoted to Serie B. At the same time, teams placed 14th to 17th entered a playout for the right to remain in Serie C1 the following season.


2006–07 Serie C1
As usual, Serie C1 was composed by two divisions, whose teams were divided geographically. Division C1/A was mainly composed by Northern Italy teams, whereas Division C1/B included mostly Central and Southern Italy teams. No teams from the major islands of Sardinia or Sicily took part in the 2006–07 Serie C1, as the only two eligible to participate in it, Gela and Sassari Torres, were both omitted due to financial troubles.


2006–07 Serie C1
Teams finishing first in the regular season, plus one team winning the playoff round from each division were promoted to Serie B; teams finishing last in the regular season, plus two relegation playoff losers from each division were relegated to Serie C2. In all, four teams were promoted to Serie B, and six teams were relegated to Serie C2.


2006–07 Serie C2
The 2006–07 Serie C2 was the football (soccer) league season of Italian Serie C2 for the years 2006 and 2007. It was divided into two phases: the regular season, played from September 3, 2006 to May 13, 2007 and the playoff phase. Once the regular season was over, teams placed 2nd to 5th entered a playoff to determine the second team in each division to be promoted to Serie C1. At the same time, teams placed 14th to 17th entered a playout for the right to remain in Serie C2 the following season.


2006–07 Serie C2
As usual, Serie C2 was composed by three divisions, whose teams were divided geographically. Division C2/A was mainly composed by Northern Italy and Sardinian teams, whereas division C2/B included North-Central and Central Italy teams, with the exception of two teams from Campania (Paganese and Giugliano), and division C2/C was represented by teams hailing from Central-Southern Italy and Sicily.


2006–07 Serie C2
Teams finishing first in the regular season, plus one team winning the playoff round from each division were promoted to Serie C1; teams finishing last in the regular season, plus two relegation playoff losers from each division were relegated to Serie D.  In all, six teams were promoted to Serie C1, and nine teams were relegated to Serie D.


2006–07 Serie C2
Teams relegating to Serie D also lost the right to maintain their professional status.


2006–07 Serie D
The 2006–07 Serie D was the fifty-ninth edition of the top level Italian non-professional football championship. It represented the fifth tier in the Italian football league system.


2006–07 Serie D
The regular season started September 17, 2006 and continued through to May 6, 2007.


2006–07 Serie D, Promotion playoffs, Rules
Promotion playoffs involved a total of 36 teams, four for each Serie D group (teams from 2nd to 5th place). The first round is a one-legged match between respectively the second and fifth placed, and the third and fourth placed for each group, and are played at best placed club home field. The two winners for each of these matches are elected to play against each other in the second round, again with home advantage to the club best classified in the regular season. The nine winners are then split in three groups composed by three teams (triangolari).


2006–07 Serie D, Promotion playoffs, Rules
The three group winners and the best runner-up play in the semifinal round. The semifinals are both two-legged, and the respective winners are admitted to play in a one-legged final hosted in a neutral ground. The tournament winner and runner-up are placed at the top of the special list of teams eligible for a repechage, i.e. the admission to Serie C2 in case league vacancies need to be filled.


2006–07 Serie D, Relegations
Four relegations per division, 17th & 18th placed teams and playoff losers


2006–07 Serie D, Relegations, Direct relegations, Tie-Breakers
Pordenone & Piovese relegated to Eccellenza, Rivignano and Reno Centese admitted to relegation playoffs


2006–07 Sevilla FC season
The 2006–07 season was Sevilla Fútbol Club's sixth consecutive season in La Liga. The team manager in the previous season, Juande Ramos, continued with the team. That season, the team won its second consecutive UEFA Cup in a very special final match against another Spanish team (Espanyol) and was the leader of La Liga for first time since the 1945–46 season, when the team won its only league championship. Sevilla also won its fourth Copa del Rey against Getafe.


2006–07 Sevilla FC season, Squad
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2006–07 Sevilla FC season, Squad, Youth system
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2006–07 Sevilla FC season, Match results, Primera División
La Liga Winner (also qualified for 2007–08 UEFA Champions League Group Stage)  2007–08 UEFA Champions League Group Stage  2007–08 UEFA Champions League 3rd Qualifying Round  2007–08 UEFA Cup 3rd Qualifying Round  2007 UEFA Intertoto Cup Final  Relegation to Liga BBVA


2006–07 Sevilla FC season, Match results, Copa del Rey, Final
Assistant referees: Pedro Medina Hernández Victoriano Díaz CasadoFourth official: César Muñiz Fernández


2006–07 Sheffield Shield season
The Pura Cup 2006–07 season was the 105th season of the Australian domestic First-class cricket competition played in Australia, known as the Pura Cup. The Tasmanian Tigers defeated the New South Wales Blues in the final at Bellerive Oval, winning the trophy for the first time.


2006–07 Sheffield Shield season, Final
The Final was played between Tasmania and New South Wales from March 19 to 23, 2007. By virtue of finishing on top of the table at the end of the season, Tasmania won the right to host the final at Bellerive Oval. Highlighted by individual efforts from Ben Hilfenhaus, Damien Wright and man-of-the-match Luke Butterworth, Tasmania won convincingly by 421 runs to claim their maiden first-class championship, after finishing runner-up three times. They had only been competing full-time since the 1982/83 season; before that, when they joined the competition, they only played one game against every state.


2006–07 Sheffield United F.C. season
During the 2006–07 English football season, Sheffield United competed in the FA Premier League, after being promoted from the Football League Championship the previous season.


2006–07 Sheffield United F.C. season, Kit
The kit was manufactured by French company Le Coq Sportif and sponsored by American bank Capital One.


2006–07 Sheffield United F.C. season, Season summary
Several good results, including a home draw against Liverpool on the first day of the season and wins over Arsenal and Newcastle United saw Sheffield United keep ahead of the relegation zone for much of the season.


2006–07 Sheffield United F.C. season, Season summary
However, West Ham United's late run of good form, combined with a broken leg suffered by top scorer Rob Hulse against Chelsea that left the Blades lacking firepower up front, saw Sheffield United sucked into the relegation battle and they were relegated on the final day of the season on goal difference after losing at home to Wigan Athletic; a draw would have been good enough to keep United up.


2006–07 Sheffield United F.C. season, Season summary
Wigan Athletic's win kept them up at United's expense and in a twist of fate, David Unsworth, who had started the season at Sheffield United and had been let go in January 2007 on a free transfer, scored the goal that sent down former club Sheffield United, whilst simultaneously saving Wigan Athletic from relegation, 3 minutes after arriving on the pitch as substitute.


2006–07 Sheffield United F.C. season, Players, First-team squad
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2006–07 Sheffield United F.C. season, Players, Left club during season
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2006–07 Sheffield United F.C. season, Players, Reserve squad
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2006–07 Sheffield Wednesday F.C. season
During the 2006–07 English football season, Sheffield Wednesday F.C. competed in the Football League Championship.


2006–07 Sheffield Wednesday F.C. season, Season summary
In the 2006-07 season, manager Paul Sturrock was sacked after Sheffield Wednesday's slow start. He was replaced by former Scunthorpe United boss Brian Laws. They finished ninth in the Championship that season, just four points short of the play-offs.


2006–07 Sheffield Wednesday F.C. season, Squad
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2006–07 Sheffield Wednesday F.C. season, Squad, Left club during season
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2006–07 Singapore Slingers season
The 2006–07 NBL season was the 1st season for the Singapore Slingers in the NBL. The Singapore Slingers were the first Asian team to compete in Australia's National Basketball League (NBL).


2006–07 Singapore Slingers season
The Slingers play their home games at the 10,000 seat Singapore Indoor Stadium in Kallang, Singapore.


2006–07 Singapore Slingers season, Roster
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2006–07 Singapore Slingers season, Regular season
The regular season of the National Basketball League consisted of 33 games, with each team playing each other 3 times. Slinger’s will play 16 home games and 17 away games. The Slingers opening match is against the Adelaide 36ers at Singapore's home which is the Singapore Indoor Stadium.


2006–07 Singapore Slingers season, Regular season, Ladder
This is the ladder at the end of season, before the finals. The top 8 teams qualified for the finals series.


2006–07 Singapore Slingers season, Regular season, Ladder
The NBL tie-breaker system as outlined in the NBL Rules and Regulations states that in the case of an identical win-loss record, the results in games played between the teams will determine order of seeding.


2006–07 Singapore Slingers season, Postseason
The elimination finals were played over 4 days. The first two teams automatically went ahead to the semi finals. The winner of Game 1 went on to play the 4th placed team, while the winner of Game 2 went on to play the 3rd placed team.


2006–07 Skeleton World Cup
The 2006–07 Skeleton World Cup is a multi race tournament over a season for skeleton. The season started on 27 November 2006 and ended on 25 February 2007. The World Cup is organised by the FIBT who also run world cups and championships in bobsleigh.


2006–07 Slovak 1. Liga season
The 2006–07 Slovak 1.Liga season was the 14th season of the Slovak 1. Liga, the second level of ice hockey in Slovakia. 16 teams participated in the league, and MHK Kezmarok won the championship.


2006–07 Slovak Cup
The 2006–07 Slovak Cup was the 38th season of Slovakia's annual knock-out cup competition and the fourteenth since the independence of Slovakia. It began on 1 August 2006 with Round 1 and ended on 8 May 2007 with the Final. The winners of the competition earned a place in the First qualifying round of the UEFA Cup. MFK Ružomberok were the defending champions.


2006–07 Slovak Cup, Second round
The two games were played on 5 September 2006, the twelve games on 12 and 13 September 2006 and the two games were played on 10 October 2006.


2006–07 Slovak Cup, Third round
The seven games were played on 24 and 25 October 2006 and the match Artmedia Bratislava – Rimavská Sobota was played on 7 November 2006.


2006–07 Slovak Cup, Quarter-finals
The match Artmedia Bratislava – MŠK Žilina was played on 3 April 2007 and the three games were played on 4 April 2007.


2006–07 Slovak Cup, Semi-finals
The first legs were played on 17 April 2007. The second legs were played on 25 April 2007.


2006–07 Slovak Extraliga season
The Slovak Extraliga 2006–07 was the fourteenth regular season of the Slovak Extraliga, the top level of professional ice hockey in Slovakia.


2006–07 Slovak Extraliga season, Regular season, Final standings
Key - GP: Games played, W: Wins, OTW: Over time wins, OTL: Over time losses, L: Losses, GF: Goals for, GA: Goals against, PTS: Points.


2006–07 Slovak Extraliga season, Scoring Leaders
Key - GP: Games played, G: Goals, A: Assists, PTS: Points.


2006–07 Slovak First League
The 2006–07 season of the Slovak Second League (also known as 1. liga) was the fourteenth season of the league since its establishment. It began on 15 July 2006 and ended on 30 May 2007.


2006–07 Slovak Superliga
The 2006–07 Slovak Superliga (known as the Slovak Corgoň Liga for sponsorship reasons) was the 14th season of first-tier football league in Slovakia, since its establishment in 1993. This season started on 14 July 2006 and ended on 30 May 2007. MFK Ružomberok were the defending champions.


2006–07 Slovak Superliga, Teams
A total of 12 teams was contested in the league, including 9 sides from the 2005–06 season and three promoted from the 2. Liga, due to the league's expansion.


2006–07 Slovak Superliga, Teams
Relegation for SK Matador Púchov to the 2006–07 1. Liga was confirmed on 27 May 2006. The one relegated team were replaced by MFK Košice, ŠK Slovan Bratislava and FC Senec.


2006–07 Slovenian Football Cup
The 2006–07 Slovenian Football Cup was the 16th season of the Slovenian Football Cup, Slovenia's football knockout competition. 20 lower league teams played in the first two rounds and the Slovenian PrvaLiga teams joined in the Round of 16.


2006–07 Slovenian Hockey League season
The 2006–07 Slovenian Hockey League was the 16th season in Slovenia.


2006–07 Slovenian Hockey League season
At the end of the regular season the playoffs, also known as the Slovenian Ice Hockey League, was held. Slavija had the best result in the regular season, but they could not convert this in the finals, where they lost to Olimpija.


2006–07 Slovenian PrvaLiga
The 2006–07 Slovenian PrvaLiga season started on 29 July 2006 and ended on 26 May 2007. Each team played a total of 36 matches.


2006–07 Slovenian PrvaLiga, Results
Every team plays four times against their opponents, twice at home and twice on the road, for a total of 36 matches.


2006–07 Slovenian Second League
The 2006–07 Slovenian Second League season started on 13 August 2006 and ended on 27 May 2007. Each team played a total of 27 matches.


2006–07 Slovenian Third League
The 2006–07 Slovenian Third League was the 15th season of the Slovenian Third League, the third highest level in the Slovenian football system.


2006–07 Solomon Islands National Club Championship
The 2006–07 Solomon Islands National Club Championship was the 4th season of the National Club Championship in the Solomon Islands. KOSSA won the league for the first time. All matches were played at the hillside ground called Lawson Tama Stadium, with an approximate capacity of 20,000.


2006–07 South Pacific cyclone season
The 2006–07 South Pacific cyclone season was an event in the annual cycle of tropical cyclone formation. It began on November 1, 2006 and ended on April 30, 2007. These dates conventionally delimit the period of each year when most tropical cyclones form in the southern Pacific Ocean east of 160°E. Additionally, the regional tropical cyclone operational plan defines a tropical cyclone year separately from a tropical cyclone season, and the "tropical cyclone year" runs from July 1, 2006 to June 30, 2007.


2006–07 South Pacific cyclone season
Tropical cyclones between 160°E and 120°W and north of 25°S are monitored by the Fiji Meteorological Service in Nadi. Those that move south of 25°S are monitored by the Tropical Cyclone Warning Centre in Wellington, New Zealand.


2006–07 South Pacific cyclone season, Seasonal outlooks
During September 2006, the Fiji Meteorological Service (FMS) reported that the development of a weak to moderate El Niño episode was likely which could push into the early months of 2007. As a result, the FMS predicted that the El Niño would have a significant effect on tropical cyclone frequency and distribution within the South Pacific basin and beyond during the upcoming season. They also predicted that the season could see an above average number of tropical cyclones occur, with a greater tendency for them to form near and east of the International Date Line.


2006–07 South Pacific cyclone season, Seasonal outlooks
It was also predicted that a tropical cyclone may form during the early part of the season or during the pre season. The FMS also predicted that the island nations of Fiji, Tonga, Niue, Samoa and the Cook Islands, had a greater than normal chance of being affected by a tropical cyclone.


2006–07 South Pacific cyclone season, Seasonal outlooks
The FMS along with other Pacific Meteorological services including New Zealand's MetService and National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (NIWA) and the Australian Bureau of Meteorology contributed to the Island Climate Update tropical cyclone outlook that was released during October 2006. The outlook took into account the developing weak to moderate El Niño conditions that had been observed across the Pacific. The outlook called for an above average number of tropical cyclones to develop during the 2006–07 season, with ten tropical cyclones occurring on average between 135°E and 120°W during El Niño years. It was also noted that at least half of the tropical cyclones reach hurricane force and become Category 3 Severe Tropical Cyclones. The Island Climate Outlook predicted that the first tropical cyclone of the season could occur, before the end of November or about a month earlier than usual.


2006–07 South Pacific cyclone season, Seasonal summary
The 2006–07 South Pacific cyclone season got off to an early start with a tropical disturbance developing into Cyclone Xavier, late on October 21. Xavier rapidly intensified and became a category three Severe Tropical Cyclone on the Australian tropical cyclone intensity scale during the next day. As a Severe Tropical Cyclone, Xavier passed over Tikopia and then continued to intensify and reached its peak wind speeds early on October 24. Xavier then rapidly weakened during the next day which led to the final advisories being issued on October 26.


2006–07 South Pacific cyclone season, Seasonal summary
Whilst Xavier was active, Tropical Depression 02F formed on October 24 to the northeast of American Samoa. As the depression moved towards the west, it remained weak as it was badly affected by Cyclone Xavier's outflow, the final advisory was released on October 29. Early on November 1, Tropical Disturbance 03F formed to the northeast of Fiji. It was then upgraded to a Tropical Depression later that day.


2006–07 South Pacific cyclone season, Seasonal summary
The depression then meandered around the International Date Line for a couple days without any significant development, with the final advisory being issued by RSMC Nadi early on November 3. Cyclone Yani formed as a weak tropical disturbance on November 16, it was upgraded into Tropical Depression 04F early the next day. Over the next few days the depression moved towards the west gradually developing until a Tropical Cyclone Formation Alert was issued late on November 21.


2006–07 South Pacific cyclone season, Seasonal summary
Early the next day it was upgraded to Cyclone Yali by RSMC Nadi and designated as 02P by the JTWC, after being classified Yani started to intensify quite quickly becoming a Category three severe tropical cyclone early on November 23. Yali then reached its peak windspeeds later that day before starting to rapidly weaken early on November 24, as it entered an area of higher wind shear and was downgraded to a Tropical Depression later that day.


2006–07 South Pacific cyclone season, Systems, Severe Tropical Cyclone Xavier
During October 20, the JTWC and the FMS started to monitor a tropical depression, that had developed within the South Pacific Convergence Zone to the north of Temotu Province in the Solomon Islands. Over the next day conditions surrounding the system rapidly became favourable for further development, with convection starting to wrap into a well defined low level circulation centre. As a result, the depression rapidly developed further and was named Xavier by the FMS during October 22, after it had become a category 1 tropical cyclone on the Australian tropical cyclone intensity scale.


2006–07 South Pacific cyclone season, Systems, Severe Tropical Cyclone Xavier
After the system was named the JTWC initiated advisories on the system and designated it as Tropical Cyclone 01P, while it was located over the Santa Cruz Islands. Throughout October 22, Xavier's rapid intensification continued with it developing an eye feature and becoming a category 3 severe tropical cyclone. During that day the system performed a small cyclonic loop over Temotu Province and passed near or over the Santa Cruz Island of Tikopia. After passing near or over Tikopia the system started to move south-eastwards during that day, as a trough of low pressure created a break in the ridge of high pressure that was steering Xavier.


2006–07 South Pacific cyclone season, Systems, Severe Tropical Cyclone Xavier
The FMS subsequently estimated during October 24, that the system had peaked as a Category 4 Severe Tropical Cyclone with 10-minute sustained wind speeds of 175 km/h (110 mph), while it was located about 220 km (135 mi) to the east of Vanua Lava in northern Vanuatu. The JTWC also estimated during October 24, that the system had peaked with 1-minute sustained wind speeds of 215 km/h (135 mph), which made it equivalent to a category 4 hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson hurricane wind scale.


2006–07 South Pacific cyclone season, Systems, Severe Tropical Cyclone Xavier
Over the next day the system maintained its peak intensity as it moved south-eastwards, before it turned westwards during the next day towards Vanuatu and rapidly weakened after it moved into an area of cooler sea-surface temperatures and strong vertical wind-shear. As a result, during October 26, The FMS and JTWC both reported that the system had weakened into a tropical depression, before the systems remnants were last noted by the FMS during October 28. On the Santa-Cruz Islands of Utupua and Vanikolo some minor tree damage was reported, while extensive damage to food crops occurred at Tikopia. However, Radio New Zealand reported that overall damage at Tikopia was considered to be light given the circumstances. Strong and gusty winds, rough seas and moderate to heavy swells were reported within the eastern Vanuatuan islands, however, no significant damage was reported within the islands.


2006–07 South Pacific cyclone season, Systems, Tropical Depression 02F
During October 24, the FMS reported that the second tropical depression of the season had developed, within a trough of low pressure about 555 km (345 mi) to the northwest of American Samoa. Deep convection had persisted around the center however it was poorly organised with multiple low level circulation centers being reported with environmental shear around the system minimal. During the next day as it moved towards the west and crossed the International Date Line the depression lost all its deep convection.


2006–07 South Pacific cyclone season, Systems, Tropical Depression 02F
The low level circulation center had become difficult to locate as the depression was being influenced unfavorably by the outflow from Cyclone Xavier. As a result of the outflow the depression became separated from the southeasterly surge which had been helping to develop the system whilst the westerlies to the north of the system remained weak. The final advisory was then issued on October 29 by RSMC Nadi as the depression had completely dissipated.


2006–07 South Pacific cyclone season, Systems, Tropical Depression 03F
Early on November 1, RSMC Nadi reported that Tropical Disturbance 03F, had developed to the northeast of Fiji, with multiple circulation centers. Later that day as the convection was now displaced to the north of the low level circulation center and the disturbance had become better organized it was designated as a tropical depression. The system then meandered around in the same general area for a couple days without any development until the final advisory was issued by RSMC Nadi early on November 3.


2006–07 South Pacific cyclone season, Systems, Severe Tropical Cyclone Yani
Late on November 16 a weak tropical disturbance formed to the north-west of Tuvalu embedded within the South Pacific Convergence Zone. The disturbance did not have any organised convection near the low level circulation centre and was located in an area of low vertical wind shear. Early the next day whilst the organisation of the system had not improved much, there had been enough of an increase in convection in the northern and southern quadrants for RSMC Nadi to designate the disturbance as Tropical Depression 04F.


2006–07 South Pacific cyclone season, Systems, Severe Tropical Cyclone Yani
Over the next couple of days the depression gradually moved towards the south-west before the low level circulation center was relocated to the north of Vanuatu early on November 19. The depression continued to gradually develop, with a Tropical Cyclone Formation Alert being issued late on November 21 as convection had erupted about the low level circulation centre with bands of convection wrapping around the low level circulation significantly.


2006–07 South Pacific cyclone season, Systems, Severe Tropical Cyclone Yani
The depression was then upgraded to a category one tropical cyclone on the Australian Tropical Cyclone Intensity scale early on November 22, with the name Yani being assigned. The JTWC also upgraded Yani to a tropical cyclone whilst the cyclone was located approximately 425 km, (265 miles), to the southeast of Honiara, in the Solomon Islands. Yani then intensified fairly rapidly, being upgraded to a category two cyclone later that day while an eye was noted to be beginning to form.


2006–07 South Pacific cyclone season, Systems, Severe Tropical Cyclone Yani
Yani was then upgraded to a category three severe tropical cyclone early the next day as an eye became established. Later that day, Yani then reached its peak pressure of 960 hPa and its peak windspeeds of 140 km/h (85 mph) (10-min) and 130 km/h (80 mph) (1-min). Yani maintained its peak intensity until early on November 24, when the storm began to weaken under the force of strengthening shear that tore away its low level circulation centre and was downgraded to a Tropical Depression by RSMC Nadi later that day. The JTWC then issued their final advisory early the next day whilst RSMC Nadi kept issuing advisories until late on November 26 as the depression moved into TCWC Brisbane's area of responsibility. The JTWC later reported that it had dissipated that day.


2006–07 South Pacific cyclone season, Systems, Tropical Depression 05F
An area of disturbed weather developed east-northeast of the Solomon Islands on November 28. RSMC Nadi began monitoring it as a tropical disturbance early on November 29 as it moved westward in a favorable environment for development. The disturbance later that day was classified as a tropical depression. On November 30, the Joint Typhoon Warning Center initiated advisories on the storm, internally numbered Tropical Cyclone 04P. Under heavy wind shear, the storm never developed further and the JTWC stopped advisories on December 1, shortly after RSMC Nadi.


2006–07 South Pacific cyclone season, Systems, Tropical Depression 06F
On January 9 RSMC Nadi identified a tropical depression well east of the International Date Line, located in a sheared environment, with convection having persisted for 24 hours. It never developed further and late on January 15 RSMC Nadi noted that 06F had become extratropical. RSMC Nadi last noted it two days later.


2006–07 South Pacific cyclone season, Systems, Tropical Cyclone Zita
On January 16 a RSMC Nadi marine bulletin identified a tropical disturbance east of the International Date Line. The low level circulation center was unidentifiable but was estimated to be at the southwestern edge of the major convection. On January 18, RSMC Nadi identified the disturbance as a tropical depression while the system was still poorly organized. On January 20, the Joint Typhoon Warning Center noted the system and treated it as a tropical disturbance. On January 22, the JTWC issued a Tropical Cyclone Formation Alert on the system.


2006–07 South Pacific cyclone season, Systems, Tropical Cyclone Zita
The system was assigned the name Zita by RSMC Nadi and commented in their tropical disturbance summary that the cyclone had undergone explosive development. It then quickly began extratropical transition as it moved south-southeast, with the JTWC declaring it extratropical on January 24. It entered the warning area of TCWC Wellington later that day as it passed south of 25°S, and completed extratropical transition early on January 25.


2006–07 South Pacific cyclone season, Systems, Tropical Cyclone Arthur
Forming as tropical depression on January 25, Arthur rapidly intensified into a strong Category 2 cyclone on the Australian intensity scale according to the Regional Specialized Meteorological Centre in Nadi, Fiji. The Joint Typhoon Warning Center assessed the storm to have peaked as a minimal Category 1 cyclone. Shortly after peaking in intensity, the cyclone began to deteriorate due to unfavorable conditions. Quickly moving towards the east-southeast, the Arthur began to undergo an extratropical transition. After turning towards the southeast, the center of circulation was almost fully exposed due to strong wind shear. However, Arthur briefly re-strengthened late on January 26 before becoming extratropical the next day. Tropical Cyclone Arthur affected several small islands during its existence. French Polynesia observed the most noteworthy effects from the storm, where several landslides damaged a few homes.


2006–07 South Pacific cyclone season, Systems, Tropical Depression 09F
RSMC Nadi noted a tropical disturbance in the general area of 10°S east of the International Date Line on January 30. On February 2, RSMC Nadi upgraded it to a tropical depression, and the next day, the Joint Typhoon Warning Center issued a Tropical Cyclone Formation Alert. On February 4, the JTWC upgraded the disturbance to a tropical cyclone, giving it the designation 11P. However, it quickly became extratropical, and the final warning was issued just 24 hours later. RSMC Nadi also stopped tracking the low on February 5.


2006–07 South Pacific cyclone season, Systems, Tropical Depression 12F
An area of disturbed weather formed northwest of Fiji on March 19 and moved southeast over the next three days with little change in organisation. On March 21, the system began to increase in organization, and RSMC Nadi designated the system Tropical Depression 12F late that day, noting that the potential for development into a tropical cyclone was low to moderate due to increasing wind shear to the south. The Joint Typhoon Warning Center issued a Tropical Cyclone Formation Alert on the now-quasi-stationary system the next day. RSMC Nadi upgraded the potential for development to high and began issuing advisories later in the day, but the depression soon became disorganised due to increasing shear. The RSMC issued its last advisory early on March 25.


2006–07 South Pacific cyclone season, Systems, Tropical Cyclone Becky
An area of disturbed weather formed northwest of Vanuatu on March 24. The Tropical Cyclone Warning Centre in Brisbane began monitoring it as a tropical low early on March 25, before it moved eastward into the area of responsibility of RSMC Nadi later that day. RSMC Nadi designated the system Tropical Depression 13F and noted that it had a moderate potential for development into a tropical cyclone. Tropical disturbance advisories were initiated on March 26 as the system improved in organisation. The Joint Typhoon Warning Center designated it Tropical Cyclone 21P later that day. RSMC Nadi followed suit and upgraded the system to a tropical cyclone and named it Becky.


2006–07 South Pacific cyclone season, Systems, Tropical Cyclone Becky
Becky initially strengthened quickly while moving south-southeastward, nearly reaching hurricane-equivalent intensity on March 27. RSMC Nadi initially issued a storm warning for Vanuatu, but the environment began to deteriorate, inhibiting any further strengthening. The cyclone began weakening late that day as it passed to the west of Vanuatu, and RSMC Nadi issued its final tropical disturbance advisory on Becky early on March 29.


2006–07 South Pacific cyclone season, Systems, Tropical Cyclone Cliff
Tropical Depression 14F, located around 15°S just west of the date line, was first warned on by RSMC Nadi on April 1 as a sheared system located in a highly sheared environment. Despite this, the system managed to organise and intensify as it moved southeast, and was named Tropical Cyclone Cliff on April 4 near the International Date Line. The Joint Typhoon Warning Center designated it a tropical cyclone, the 23rd in the Southern Hemisphere for the season, later that day, as deep convective banding began to develop.


2006–07 South Pacific cyclone season, Systems, Tropical Cyclone Cliff
Continuing to move generally southeast, Cliff peaked in intensity on April 5 before starting to weaken as it crossed into the area of responsibility of TCWC Wellington. Late that night, Cliff started to show signs of extratropical transition, causing Dvorak satellite intensity estimates to fall. The JTWC issued its final advisory the next day, followed later that day by TCWC Wellington as it completed transition.


2006–07 South Western Football League
The 2006–07 South Western Football League season was the 56th and last in the history of South Western League. The league consisted of 19 teams.


2006–07 South Western Football League, League table
The division featured 19 teams, 17 from last season and 2 new teams:


2006–07 South-West Indian Ocean cyclone season
The 2006–07 South-West Indian Ocean cyclone season featured the second-most intense tropical cyclones for a season in the tropical cyclone basin, only behind the 2018–19 season. The basin contains the waters of the Indian Ocean south of the equator and west of 90°E. Météo-France's meteorological office in Réunion (MFR), the official Regional Specialized Meteorological Center for the South-West Indian Ocean, tracked 15 tropical disturbances, of which eleven attained gale-force winds. The season began in October 2006 with a short-lived tropical disturbance, followed by Anita in November, which was the first named storm of the season. Cyclone Bondo was the first of six intense tropical cyclones, which took a rare track through the southern Seychelles before making landfall on northwest Madagascar, killing 11 people. Severe Tropical Storm Clovis lasted from December 2006 to January 2007; it struck eastern Madagascar, killing four people.


2006–07 South-West Indian Ocean cyclone season
In January 2007, Cyclone Dora became one of the two strongest storms of the season, with maximum sustained winds of 195 kilometres per hour (120 miles per hour); Dora only lightly affected the Mauritian island of Rodrigues. The season was most active in February, beginning with Severe Tropical Storm Enok, which formed off eastern Madagascar and later struck the island of St. Brandon. The next storm, Cyclone Favio, tied Dora as the season's strongest storm. Favio took an unusual path south of Madagascar before entering the Mozambique Channel and striking southern Mozambique, killing 10 people and causing widespread flooding.


2006–07 South-West Indian Ocean cyclone season
Cyclone Gamede stalled northwest of the Mascarene Islands for a few days in late February, resulting in historic rainfall totals on the French island of Réunion. Over a nine-day period, Gamede dropped 5512 mm (217 in) of rainfall at Commerson Crater, making it one of the wettest tropical cyclones on record. February concluded with Cyclone Humba, which remained over the eastern portion of the basin.


2006–07 South-West Indian Ocean cyclone season
The season's deadliest storm was Cyclone Indlala, which struck northeastern Madagascar on March 15. The cyclone killed 150 people and caused over US$240 million in damage, after resulting in widespread flooding. Less than three weeks after Indlala, Cyclone Jaya struck northeastern Madagascar at a similar location, disrupting ongoing relief efforts and causing one death. The season concluded on April 12, when a subtropical cyclone in the Mozambique Channel transitioned into an extratropical cyclone.


2006–07 South-West Indian Ocean cyclone season, Seasonal forecast and summary
On October 13, 2006, the Mauritius Meteorological Services (MMS) issued their seasonal outlook for the South-west Indian Ocean, anticipating a normal season with about 10 named storms. They forecast El Niño conditions for the southern hemisphere, meaning that normal to slightly above normal activity was likely. They also forecast a weak quasi-biennial oscillation, which would promote cyclone formation in the basin. Other seasonal indicators that were conducive for storm formation included above normal water temperatures, sustained convective activity, and above normal humidity. The seasonal forecast anticipated that most storms would form west of Diego Garcia, with at least one forming in the Mozambique Channel.


2006–07 South-West Indian Ocean cyclone season, Seasonal forecast and summary
Météo-France's meteorological office in Réunion (MFR) – the official Regional Specialized Meteorological Center for the South-West Indian Ocean – tracked all tropical cyclones from the east coast of Africa to 90° E, and south of the equator. Regional warning centers in Mauritius and Madagascar formally named the individual storms. The Joint Typhoon Warning Center (JTWC), which is a joint United States Navy – United States Air Force task force that issues tropical cyclone warnings for the region, also issued advisories for storms during the season.


2006–07 South-West Indian Ocean cyclone season, Seasonal forecast and summary
During the season, the MFR monitored 15 tropical disturbances, including a subtropical cyclone southwest of Madagascar that ended the season in April. There were ten systems that attained the intensity of a moderate tropical storm, which has 10–minute sustained winds of at least 65 km/h (40 mph); this is near the long-term average, but much more active than the previous season. There were 58 days in which a tropical storm was active, or five more than the average.


2006–07 South-West Indian Ocean cyclone season, Seasonal forecast and summary
Seven of these storms attained tropical cyclone status, which has 10–minute winds of 120 km/h (75 mph); the 30 days with a tropical cyclone present was 10 days more than average. Of these cyclones, six strengthened further to an intense tropical cyclone, which has 10 minute winds of 165 km/h (105 mph). This was the most on record at the time, until it was surpassed by the 2018–19 season. The rest of the southern hemisphere was less active than the Indian Ocean during the 2006–07 cyclone year. The El Niño present at the beginning of the season subsided by January 2007.


2006–07 South-West Indian Ocean cyclone season, Seasonal forecast and summary
Most of the storms in the season occurred in the western portion of the basin. From December 2006 to April 2007, a series of floods and storms affected Madagascar, including Bondo, Clovis, Favio, Gamede, Indlala, and Jaya; this made it the most active season in the country since the 1999–2000 South-West Indian Ocean cyclone season. The series of storms and floods left 10,000 families homeless, directly affecting 9% of the country's population. These floods left 336,470 people in emergency need of food, after the storms destroyed 76,105 ha (188,060 acres) worth of crops.


2006–07 South-West Indian Ocean cyclone season, Seasonal forecast and summary
The World Food Programme provided meals, distributed through non-governmental organizations and local officials. This covered the needs for these families until farmers were able to rebuild and regrow their food supply, using seeds provided by the Food and Agriculture Organization. The Malagasy Red Cross provided more than 10,000 residents across the country with insecticide-treated mosquito nets. The series of floods diminished the country's stock of supplies from United Nations agencies, spurring a declaration of a national emergency, and a nearly US$19.5 million appeal for international assistance. Countries around the world donated money or supplies to help the relief effort. UNICEF distributed 100 freezers and refrigerators to health facilities that bore the consequences of the active season. The agency also provided the resources to rebuild or repair 95 schools.


2006–07 South-West Indian Ocean cyclone season, Systems, Moderate Tropical Storm Anita
A low-pressure area developed on November 26 to the north of Madagascar. Located within an area of moderate wind shear, the system consolidated its associated convection while moving southwestward. The JTWC classified the system as Tropical Cyclone 03S on November 29. That day, the disturbance turned to the south, paralleling the east coast of Mozambique while moving around a ridge. On November 30, the MFR upgraded the system to Moderate Tropical Storm Anita, estimating peak 10–minute winds of 65 km/h (40 mph). On the same day, the JTWC estimated peak 1–minute winds of 85 km/h (55 mph). Anita soon encountered higher wind shear, causing the convection to diminish over the center, and for Anita to weaken back to a tropical depression. The MFR stopped tracking Anita on December 3.


2006–07 South-West Indian Ocean cyclone season, Systems, Moderate Tropical Storm Anita
While moving close to Mozambique, Anita dropped heavy rainfall in southeast Tanzania, reaching 152 mm (6.0 in) over 24 hours. Heavy rainfall also occurred in the Comoros, eastern Mozambique, and northwest Madagascar, causing flash flooding.


2006–07 South-West Indian Ocean cyclone season, Systems, Intense Tropical Cyclone Bondo
A tropical disturbance developed on December 15 in the central Indian Ocean west of Diego Garcia. It strengthened into Moderate Tropical Storm Bondo on December 18. Thereafter, the storm rapidly intensified while moving westward, taking advantage of favorable atmospheric conditions. Within 18 hours of being named, Bondo intensified into tropical cyclone status, or the equivalent of a minimal hurricane. On December 20, the MFR estimated peak 10–minute sustained winds of 205 km/h (125 mph), although the JTWC estimated stronger 1–minute winds of 250 km/h (155 mph).


2006–07 South-West Indian Ocean cyclone season, Systems, Intense Tropical Cyclone Bondo
While near peak intensity, Bondo passed just south of Agaléga island, before weakening slightly and moving through the Farquhar Group of islands belonging to the Seychelles, becoming the strongest cyclone to affect that island group in decades. Bondo turned southwestward and weakened, followed by re-intensification as it neared the northern tip of Madagascar. Bondo paralleled the coast briefly before it made landfall near Mahajanga on December 25. The storm continued southward, and was last tracked by the MFR on December 28.


2006–07 South-West Indian Ocean cyclone season, Systems, Intense Tropical Cyclone Bondo
Due to its small size, Bondo's winds did not exceed 100 km/h (62 mph) on Agaléga, despite passing close by near peak intensity. In the Seychelles, Bondo severely damaged buildings and vegetation on Providence Atoll. High waves caused flooding elsewhere in the archipelago. In Madagascar, Bondo killed 11 people when it struck the island's west coast. The storm's high winds, reaching 155 km/h (96 mph) in Mahajanga, damaged buildings and left around 20,000 people homeless.


2006–07 South-West Indian Ocean cyclone season, Systems, Severe Tropical Storm Clovis
Toward the end of December, the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) was active across the southern Indian Ocean. An area of thunderstorms persisted west of Diego Garcia on December 24, which wrapped around a developing circulation. On the next day, the MFR designated the system as Tropical Disturbance 4. The system drifted to the southwest, encountering an area of high wind shear on December 27, causing the circulation to become exposed and weaken. A new, larger circulation developed within the system, prompting the MFR to issue new warnings on Tropical Disturbance 5 on December 29, located southeast of Agaléga.


2006–07 South-West Indian Ocean cyclone season, Systems, Severe Tropical Storm Clovis
The MFR upgraded the system to Moderate Tropical Storm Clovis on December 31 while the storm was near Tromelin Island. Clovis continued to the south-southwest, steered by a ridge to its southeast. On January 2, the MFR estimated peak 10–minute winds of 115 km/h (70 mph). The JTWC estimated slightly higher 1–minute winds of 120 km/h (75 mph), the equivalent of a minimal hurricane. Satellite imagery at this time showed a small eye in the center of the convection. While near peak intensity, Clovis made landfall in eastern Madagascar near Nosy Varika on January 3. The storm rapidly weakened over land while executing a small loop, dissipating on January 4.


2006–07 South-West Indian Ocean cyclone season, Systems, Severe Tropical Storm Clovis
High waves affected the north coast of Mauritius. Clovis killed four people in Madagascar, and left 13,465 people homeless. In the country, the storm Clovis dropped heavy rainfall, reaching 213.9 mm (8.42 in) in Mananjary. The rains caused flooding, which damaged houses, power grids, and crops. At least 1,500 ha (3,700 acres) of rice farms in Mananjary were damaged, representing about 30% of the harvest. Other damaged crops include cassava, banana, vanilla, and fruit trees. The floods left roads impassable in Nosy Varika, which limited communications along with power and phone outages.


2006–07 South-West Indian Ocean cyclone season, Systems, Intense Tropical Cyclone Dora
On January 26, an area of convection persisted west of Diego Garcia. That day, the MFR designated it as a tropical disturbance. Located in an area of low wind shear, the system slowly organized while moving southwestward, developing more convection and outflow over time. On January 28, the JTWC designated the system as Tropical Cyclone 10S. On the next day, the MFR upgraded the system to Moderate Tropical Storm Dora. The storm quickly intensified, and the JTWC upgraded Dora to the equivalent of a minimal hurricane on January 30. On February 1, the MFR upgraded Dora to tropical cyclone status.


2006–07 South-West Indian Ocean cyclone season, Systems, Intense Tropical Cyclone Dora
By that time, the cyclone was moving slowly south-southeastward between two ridges. Dora turned back to the southwest on February 2, and briefly weakened before re-intensifying, possibly the result of an eyewall replacement cycle. On February 3, the MFR upgraded Dora to an intense tropical cyclone, estimating peak 10–minute winds of 195 km/h (120 mph). The JTWC meanwhile estimated peak 1–minute winds of 215 km/h (135 mph). While at its peak intensity, Dora resembled an annular cyclone, with a large eye and a symmetrical cloud pattern.


2006–07 South-West Indian Ocean cyclone season, Systems, Intense Tropical Cyclone Dora
Cyclone Dora maintained peak intensity for about 12 hours before weakening due to cooler, drier air from the southeast. On February 5, Dora weakened below tropical cyclone status, as its forward movement also slowed. On February 6, Dora passed about 165 km (105 mi) east of Rodrigues. The thunderstorms around the thunderstorms dwindled due to higher wind shear, until the circulation was entirely exposed on February 9. On that day, the MFR reclassified Dora as an extratropical cyclone. The agency tracked the storm for four more days as the storm curved to the south.


2006–07 South-West Indian Ocean cyclone season, Systems, Intense Tropical Cyclone Dora
The Mauritius Meteorological Service first issued cyclone warnings for Rodrigues on January 31, and continued issuing warnings for the island until February 7 when the storm passed the area. Dora dropped 92 mm (3.6 in) of rainfall on the island, and gusts reached 83 km/h (52 mph).


2006–07 South-West Indian Ocean cyclone season, Systems, Severe Tropical Storm Enok
A tropical disturbance formed off the east coast of Madagascar on February 6. That day, the JTWC issued a Tropical Cyclone Formation Alert, indicating rapid development of the small weather system. The nascent system moved northeastward, an unusual track caused by a trough extending northwestward from the remnants of Cyclone Dora, as well as ridge to the north. With good outflow and low wind shear, the small system intensified quickly on February 9. That day, the MFR upgraded the system to Severe Tropical Storm Enok, and the JTWC classified the storm as Tropical Cyclone 13S.


2006–07 South-West Indian Ocean cyclone season, Systems, Severe Tropical Storm Enok
Early on February 10, the MFR estimated peak winds of 115 km/h (70 mph), although it is possible the storm was stronger, based on the appearance of an eye-like feature in the convection. That day, Enok passed just north of St. Brandon, which reported a calm lasting a few minutes. The storm moved quickly to the southeast and weakened due to higher wind shear and dry air. Late on February 10, Enok passed just northeast of Rodrigues. On the next day, the storm weakened to into a tropical depression and turned back to the west. The MFR discontinued advisories on February 13.


2006–07 South-West Indian Ocean cyclone season, Systems, Severe Tropical Storm Enok
On St. Brandon, Enok produced wind gusts of 160 km/h (99 mph), strong enough to damage iron sheets and a window pane. Rainfall on the island reached 118 mm (4.6 in). Later, Enok produced wind gusts of 142 km/h (88 mph) on Rodrigues; the storm dropped 147 mm (5.8 in) of rainfall.


2006–07 South-West Indian Ocean cyclone season, Systems, Intense Tropical Cyclone Favio
Cyclone Favio developed as a tropical disturbance on February 11 to the southwest of Diego Garcia. It moved southwestward due to a ridge to its southeast, gradually organizing amid favorable conditions. The JTWC first classified the system as Tropical Cyclone 14S on February 14. A day later, the MFR upgraded the system to Moderate Tropical Storm Favio, and later that day, the storm passed about 120 km (75 mi) northwest of Rodrigues. The ridge to its south built westward, causing Favio to turn westward.


2006–07 South-West Indian Ocean cyclone season, Systems, Intense Tropical Cyclone Favio
On February 19, the MFR upgraded the storm to tropical cyclone status while Favio was passing south of Madagascar. The cyclone intensified further as it turned to the northwest in the Mozambique Channel. Late on February 20, the MFR estimated that Favio attained peak winds of 195 km/h (120 mph), making it an intense tropical cyclone. Meanwhile, the JTWC estimated peak 1–minute winds of 220 km/h (135 mph). Favio weakened slightly before making landfall in southeastern Mozambique on February 22 near Vilankulo. This made Favio the first cyclone on record to strike Mozambique after moving south of Madagascar. The cyclone rapidly weakened over land, and the MFR discontinued advisories on February 23 when the storm was near the Mozambique/Zimbabwe border.


2006–07 South-West Indian Ocean cyclone season, Systems, Intense Tropical Cyclone Favio
On Rodrigues, the cyclone produced 114 km/h (71 mph) wind gusts, as well as heavy rainfall reaching 217.6 mm (8.57 in). The storm brushed the southern coast of Madagascar, producing heavy rainfall that blocked roads. In Mozambique, Favio killed 10 people and caused additional deadly flooding that had affected the country since January. Damage from Favio and the flooding were estimated at US$71 million. The storm damaged about 130,000 homes, which displaced over 33,000 people, and also damaged 130 schools, widespread areas of crops, and power grids. Favio dropped heavy rainfall across southern Africa, causing flooding in eastern Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Tanzania, and Zimbabwe.


2006–07 South-West Indian Ocean cyclone season, Systems, Intense Tropical Cyclone Gamede
A tropical disturbance developed within the ITCZ on February 19 southeast of Diego Garcia. Steered by a ridge to the south, the system moved westward and gradually organized amid favorable conditions. On February 21, the MFR upgraded the system to Moderate Tropical Storm Gamede, and the JTWC initiated advisories on Tropical Cyclone 15S. Gamede gradually intensified, reaching tropical cyclone intensity on February 23. The track shifted to the west-southwest, and the outer rainbands began affecting the Mascarene Islands on February 24.


2006–07 South-West Indian Ocean cyclone season, Systems, Intense Tropical Cyclone Gamede
A day later, the storm stalled to the north of Réunion, trapped between ridges to the east-northeast and to the south. During this time, Gamede attained peak 10–minute winds of 165 km/h (105 mph), according to the MFR. The JTWC estimated peak 1–minute winds of 195 km/h (120 mph). The cyclone passed west of Réunion on February 27, after beginning a steady motion to the south-southwest. By that time, Gamede had weakened due to upwelling cooler waters, and later weakened further due to stronger wind shear. On March 2, the MFR reclassified Gamede as an extratropical cyclone, and the agency tracked the storm for four more days as the circulation again stalled before drifting westward.


2006–07 South-West Indian Ocean cyclone season, Systems, Intense Tropical Cyclone Gamede
Cyclone Gamede passed near St. Brandon, where its 160 km/h (99 mph) wind gusts damaged a few windows. The cyclone left two ships missing near St. Brandon, with a combined crew of 16 people. When the storm stalled for a few days, it resulted in a prolonged period of heavy rainfall and high tides for the Mascarene Islands. On Mauritius, wind gusts reached 158 km/h (98 mph); the storm killed two people on the island and left 60% of islanders without power.


2006–07 South-West Indian Ocean cyclone season, Systems, Intense Tropical Cyclone Gamede
Effects were worse on neighboring Réunion, with two fatalities, and monetary damage estimated at over €165 million (US$120 million). Gamede produced wind gusts of 205 km/h (125 mph) alongside historic rainfall totals on Réunion. At Commerson Crater, Gamede broke numerous worldwide records for tropical cyclone rainfall, including for three days, when 3,930 mm (155 in) was recorded, and for every duration through nine days, when 5,512 mm (217.0 in) was recorded. The heavy rains produced flooding that wrecked crops and damaged infrastructure. The storm washed out a bridge over the Rivière Saint-Étienne, connecting Saint-Louis and Saint-Pierre. Later, Gamede brushed the east coast of Madagascar with winds and rainfall, In the South African province of KwaZulu-Natal, high waves closed beaches, roads, and the port of Port of Durban.


2006–07 South-West Indian Ocean cyclone season, Systems, Tropical Cyclone Humba
The BoM began monitoring a tropical low on February 19 to the northwest of the Cocos Islands. With low wind shear and good outflow, the low's deep convection pulsed around a broad, but well-defined circulation. The MFR began monitoring the system on February 20 while it was still in the Australian basin. A large ridge over western Australia steered the low to the west-southwest, bringing it into the south-west Indian Ocean on February 21. On that day, the MFR classified the system as Tropical Depression 11, and the JTWC classified it as Tropical Cyclone 16S.


2006–07 South-West Indian Ocean cyclone season, Systems, Tropical Cyclone Humba
On February 23 upgraded it to Moderate Tropical Storm Humba, after the system organized further. The track gradually shifted to the south around the western periphery of the ridge. Humbo attained tropical cyclone status on February 24, and reached peak winds the next day of 140 km/h (85 mph), according to the MFR; the JTWC estimated slightly higher peak winds of 150 km/h (95 mph).


2006–07 South-West Indian Ocean cyclone season, Systems, Tropical Cyclone Humba
After peak intensity, the cyclone encountered an upper-level trough that increased wind shear in the region. This caused Humbo to weaken quickly as its convection dislocated from the circulation. Late on February 25, it fell below tropical cyclone status while entering cooler waters. On February 26, the MFR declared Humbo an extratropical cyclone. The storm continued generally southward for two more days until it stalled for a day, blocked by a ridge to its south. The former Cyclone Humbo turned to the southeast and was tracked by the MFR until March 4, as it moved across the southern Indian Ocean, back into the Australian region.


2006–07 South-West Indian Ocean cyclone season, Systems, Intense Tropical Cyclone Indlala
The intertropical convergence zone spawned an area of convection southwest of the Chagos on March 9. A day later, the MFR designated the system as Tropical Disturbance 12, which moved generally westward. On March 11, the MFR upgraded the system to Tropical Depression 12, and to Moderate Tropical Storm Indlala a day later. the JTWC designated the storm as Tropical Cyclone 19S. Indlala gradually intensified, reaching tropical cyclone status on March 13, and becoming an intense tropical cyclone a day later.


2006–07 South-West Indian Ocean cyclone season, Systems, Intense Tropical Cyclone Indlala
The MFR estimated peak 10–minute winds of 175 km/h (110 mph), and a minimum pressure of 935 mbar (27.6 inHg). The JTWC's intensity estimate was higher, with peak 1–minute winds of 220 km/h (135 mph). Early on March 15, the cyclone made landfall in northeastern Madagascar on the Masoala Peninsula near Antalaha, still at its peak intensity according to the MFR. Indlala rapidly weakened over land and turned southward, eventually re-emerging into the Indian Ocean on March 18; it was last noted by the MFR on March 19.


2006–07 South-West Indian Ocean cyclone season, Systems, Intense Tropical Cyclone Indlala
Cyclone Indlala produced strong winds in northeastern Madagascar, with a 245 km/h (152 mph) gust recorded at Antalaha. The cyclone also dropped heavy rainfall in the eastern portion of the country, reaching 585.4 mm (23.05 in) over 48 hours in Antsohihy in northern Madagascar. These rains flooded a 131,700 km2 (50,800 sq mi) area of northern Madagascar, causing the worst floods in Sofia Region since 1949. Indlala killed 150 people across Madagascar and injured another 126. Damage in the country was estimated at over US$240 million, with around 54,000 houses damaged or destroyed, leaving 188,331 people homeless. The storm also damaged 228 schools and 71 hospitals. Throughout Madagascar, the cyclone wrecked about 90,000 ha (220,000 acres) worth of crops.


2006–07 South-West Indian Ocean cyclone season, Systems, Intense Tropical Cyclone Jaya
An area of convection persisted southeast of the Chagos on March 26. It consolidated into Tropical Disturbance 14 on March 29 as it moved westward, steered by a ridge to the south. A day later, the system intensified into Moderate Tropical Storm Jaya, taking advantage of favorable conditions including low wind shear. Also on March 30, the JTWC classified the storm as Tropical Cyclone 22S, and later that day Jaya began to rapidly intensify; over 24 hours, its pressure dropped by 50 hPa (1.4765 inHg).


2006–07 South-West Indian Ocean cyclone season, Systems, Intense Tropical Cyclone Jaya
Jaya attained tropical cyclone status early on March 31, and at 18:00 UTC that day it attained peak winds of 185 km/h (115 mph), according to the MFR; this made it the sixth intense tropical cyclone of the season. The JTWC estimated even higher maximum sustained winds on April 1, estimating 1–minute winds of 205 km/h (125 mph). On the same day, Jaya passed about 165 km north of St. Brandon, which recorded a 72 km/h (45 mph) wind gust and 11.7 mm (0.46 in) of precipitation.


2006–07 South-West Indian Ocean cyclone season, Systems, Intense Tropical Cyclone Jaya
After Jaya reached peak intensity, its inner convection weakened due to dry air, and it fell below intense tropical cyclone status. On April 2, a small eye re-developed in the center of the storm, signaling a temporary period of re-intensification. Jaya again weakened as it approached eastern Madagascar, and it moved ashore about 25 km (15 mi) south of Sambava, with winds of around 135 km/h (85 mph). It struck Madagascar less than three weeks after Indlala's deadly landfall, at an landfall location north of Indlala, which complicated relief efforts for the earlier storm.


2006–07 South-West Indian Ocean cyclone season, Systems, Intense Tropical Cyclone Jaya
Jaya dropped heavy rainfall in the eastern portion of the country, with a peak 24 hour rainfall total of 216.1 mm (8.51 in) at Toamasina. This resulted in significant flooding in the Sofia and Diana regions of the country. Wind gusts reached 125 km/h (78 mph) at Sambava and Antalaha. Jaya killed one person in the country, and injured two others, with 8,015 people left homeless.


2006–07 South-West Indian Ocean cyclone season, Systems, Intense Tropical Cyclone Jaya
Jaya rapidly deteriorated as it continued westward across the island, emerging into the Mozambique Channel as a tropical disturbance on April 4. Conditions were unfavorable for re-strengthening, such as strong wind shear. The circulation of Jaya passed south of the Comoros and moved southwestward along the Mozambique coastline. It turned to the southeast away from the coast on April 6 and later moved back to the northwest. On April 8, the MFR stopped tracking the system. The circulation soon after was absorbed by a developing subtropical cyclone.


2006–07 South-West Indian Ocean cyclone season, Systems, Subtropical Depression 15
A non-tropical low originated in the southern Mozambique Channel on April 9, located off the east coast of Mozambique. The low absorbed the circulation of former Cyclone Jaya, intensifying gradually while moving to the southeast and later south. The MFR classified the system as a tropical depression on April 10, and that day the system passed west of Europa Island. The agency reclassified the system as a subtropical depression with gale-force winds on April 11, estimating peak winds of 95 km/h (60 mph). It was a small cyclone, with gale-force winds extending only 95 km (65 mi) from the center. The storm accelerated to the southeast, and transitioned into an extratropical cyclone on April 12, which the MFR tracked for another day.


2006–07 South-West Indian Ocean cyclone season, Systems, Other storms
The first tropical system in the season originated from an area of convection that developed northwest of Diego Garcia on October 18. The system had defined outflow and a tight circulation, spurring the JTWC to issue a TCFA. On October 19, the MFR classified it as Tropical Disturbance 1. Environmental conditions were only marginally favorable, and the disturbance drifted to the southwest without much organization. After passing southeast of the Seychelles, the disturbance passed north of Madagascar. The MFR last issued advisories on the system on October 23.


2006–07 South-West Indian Ocean cyclone season, Systems, Other storms
In early January, an area of convection formed in the Mozambique Channel. The MFR classified it as Tropical Disturbance 6 on January 8, but the system failed to intensify further. The MFR discontinued advisories that day, as the disturbance would soon move over southwestern Madagascar.


2006–07 South-West Indian Ocean cyclone season, Systems, Other storms
The MFR designated Tropical Disturbance 13 for a weather system on March 13, located southwest of the Chagos. The disturbance drifted to the south, failing to intensify beyond winds of 45 km/h (30 mph). After the disturbance turned back to the northwest, the MFR discontinued advisories on March 17.


2006–07 South-West Indian Ocean cyclone season, Storm names
A tropical disturbance is named when it reaches moderate tropical storm strength. If a tropical disturbance reaches moderate tropical storm status west of 55°E, then the Sub-regional Tropical Cyclone Advisory Centre in Madagascar assigns the appropriate name to the storm. If a tropical disturbance reaches moderate tropical storm status between 55°E and 90°E, then the Sub-regional Tropical Cyclone Advisory Centre in Mauritius assigns the appropriate name to the storm. A new annual list is used every year so no names are retired. These were the names used this year.


2006–07 South-West Indian Ocean cyclone season, Season effects
This table lists all the storms that developed in the Southern Hemisphere during the 2006–2007 South-West Indian Ocean cyclone season. It includes their intensity, duration, name, landfalls, deaths, and damages. All data is taken from Météo-France.


2006–07 Southampton F.C. season
During the 2006–07 English football season, Southampton Football Club competed in the Football League Championship.


2006–07 Southampton F.C. season
Southampton improved in their second consecutive season in the Championship, although their overall form was inconsistent and they were soon out of the race for automatic promotion. Their inconsistency threatened to put them out of the play-off picture too, but eventually Southampton scraped to sixth position in the final table. Southampton were drawn against manager George Burley's old club Derby County, who managed to defeat Southampton 4–3 in a penalty shootout after a 4–4 aggregate draw over two legs.


2006–07 Southampton F.C. season, Kit
The season's kit was manufactured by the club's own brand, Saints; a new kit was introduced for the season. The kit was sponsored by English airline FlyBe.


2006–07 Southeastern Conference women's basketball season
The 2006–07 SEC women's basketball season began with practices in October 2006, followed by the start of the 2006–07 NCAA Division I women's basketball season in November. Conference play started in early January 2007 and concluded in March, followed by the 2007 SEC Women's Basketball Tournament at the Arena at Gwinnett Center in Duluth, Georgia.


2006–07 Southend United F.C. season
During the 2006–07 English football season, Southend United F.C. competed in the Football League Championship.


2006–07 Southend United F.C. season, Season summary
Southend United started the season reasonably well, beating Stoke City 1–0 on the opening day and defeating Sunderland 3–1 at Roots Hall several games later. After that, Southend did not win a league game for 18 games until 9 December when they beat Southampton 2–1. Southend followed this with a convincing 3–1 win over promotion-chasing West Bromwich Albion; on New Year's Day, in defeating Cardiff City 1–0 thanks to Lee Bradbury's 30-yard volley, Southend picked up their first away victory of the season and stretched their unbeaten run to five games.


2006–07 Southend United F.C. season, Season summary
A 3–1 victory away to Birmingham City on 31 January saw the Shrimpers lift themselves from the bottom of the Championship, moving above Leeds United on goal difference. Southend finally pulled themselves out of the relegation zone on 13 March when Richie Foran came off the bench to score his first Southend United goal in the sixth minute of injury time, giving the Shrimpers a 1–0 victory over Burnley.


2006–07 Southend United F.C. season, Season summary
Regrettably, the form did not last and, after a humiliating 3–0 home defeat to local rivals Colchester United, the Shrimpers were relegated back to League One.


2006–07 Southend United F.C. season, Season summary
Southend pulled one of the shocks of the season when they defeated eventual champions and reigning cup holders Manchester United (whose starting lineup featured the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo and Wayne Rooney) 1–0 at Roots Hall in the League Cup, Freddy Eastwood netting after 27 minutes to send the Shrimpers through to the quarter-finals, against Tottenham Hotspur at White Hart Lane. Southend defended bravely against Spurs, taking the London club to extra time before Jermain Defoe scored the only goal of the game with five minutes of extra time left, although replays later proved he was offside.


2006–07 Southend United F.C. season, Season summary
Top scorer Freddy Eastwood was to Wolverhampton Wanderers for £1.5 million in the close season, in a move that struck a huge blow to Southend's hopes of an automatic return to the second tier.


2006–07 Southend United F.C. season, Squad
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.


2006–07 Southend United F.C. season, Squad, Left club during season
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.


2006–07 Southern Football League
The 2006–07 season was the 104th in the history of the Southern League, which is an English football competition featuring semi-professional and amateur clubs from the South West, South Central and Midlands of England and South Wales. This season was the first to feature the new Division One sections after reform of the Isthmian League structure.


2006–07 Southern Football League, Premier Division
The Premier Division consisted of 22 clubs, including 16 clubs from the previous season and six new clubs:


2006–07 Southern Football League, Premier Division
Bath City won the league and were promoted to the Conference South along with play-off winners Maidenhead United, who returned to the Conference after relegation in 2006. Only Northwood were relegated this season, and the other clubs finished in the relegation zone were reprieved due to Farnborough Town and Scarborough folding, and Hayes merging with Yeading.


2006–07 Southern Football League, Division One Midlands
After the end of the previous season, the regional divisions were restructured due to the reorganisation of the Isthmian League. Most of the previous season's Eastern Division clubs were transferred to the Isthmian League. Southern League Eastern and Western divisions were replaced by Division One Midlands and Division One South & West.


2006–07 Southern Football League, Division One Midlands
Brackley Town won the division and were promoted to the Premier Division along with play-off winners Bromsgrove Rovers. Both clubs that finished in the relegation zone were reprieved, due to clubs folding or resigning from other leagues.


2006–07 Southern Football League, Division One Midlands, League formation
Division One Midlands consisted of 22 clubs, including 16 clubs from previous season Southern League divisions and six new clubs:


2006–07 Southern Football League, Division One South & West
After the end of the previous season, the regional divisions were restructured due to the reorganisation of the Isthmian League. Most of the previous season's Eastern Division clubs were transferred to the Isthmian League. Southern League Eastern and Western divisions were replaced by Division One Midlands and Division One South & West.


2006–07 Southern Football League, Division One South & West
Bashley won the division and were promoted to the Premier Division along with play-off winners Swindon Supermarine. Hanwell Town and Beaconsfield SYCOB were relegated to the Spartan South Midlands League, while Lymington & New Milton resigned from the league before the next season started.


2006–07 Southern Football League, Division One South & West, League formation
Division One South & West consisted of 22 clubs, including nine clubs from previous season Southern League divisions and 13 new clubs:


2006–07 Southern Football League, Division One South & West, League formation
At the end of the season Brook House changed name to AFC Hayes.


2006–07 Southern Football League, League Cup, First round
Clubs playing in the Southern League Premier Division were exempt from the first round. All teams in the two divisions One entered the competition at this stage.


2006–07 Southern Football League, League Cup, Second round
Cirencester Town and Northwood entered at this stage along with all the clubs who won their first round ties. All other Premier Division clubs were exempt.


2006–07 Southern Football League, League Cup, Third Round
All clubs who had been previously exempt entered at this stage of the competition along with the 12 teams who won their second round fixtures.


2006–07 Southern Hemisphere tropical cyclone season
The 2006–07 Southern Hemisphere tropical cyclone season comprises three different basins. Their respective seasons are:


2006–07 Southern Illinois Salukis men's basketball team
In the 2006–07 season, the Southern Illinois Salukis men's basketball team played in the Missouri Valley Conference and took part in the Missouri Valley Tournament (reaching the West Regional Semifinal) and the NCAA Tournament. The team won 29 of its matches and lost 7.


2006–07 Spartan South Midlands Football League
The 2006–07 Spartan South Midlands Football League season is the 10th in the history of Spartan South Midlands Football League a football competition in England.


2006–07 Spartan South Midlands Football League, Premier Division
The Premier Division featured 16 clubs which competed in the division last season, along with five new clubs.


2006–07 Spartan South Midlands Football League, Premier Division
Also, Kingsbury Town merged with London Tigers and formed Kingsbury London Tigers.


2006–07 Spartan South Midlands Football League, Division One
Division One featured 16 clubs which competed in the division last season, along with one new club:


2006–07 Spartan South Midlands Football League, Division One
Also, Bedford United & Valerio changed name to Bedford Valerio United.


2006–07 Spartan South Midlands Football League, Division Two
Division Two featured 18 clubs, all competed in the division last season.


2006–07 Sporting de Gijón season
The 2006–07 Sporting de Gijón season was the 9th consecutive season of the club in Segunda División after its last relegation from La Liga.


2006–07 Sporting de Gijón season, Overview
Real Sporting finished the season in the thirteenth position, the worst position of the club ever since the 1961–62 season.


2006–07 Sporting de Gijón season, Squad
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.


2006–07 Sporting de Gijón season, Squad, From the youth squad
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.


2006–07 Sri Lankan cricket season
The 2006–07 Sri Lankan cricket season featured two Test series with Sri Lanka playing against South Africa and Bangladesh.


2006–07 Sri Lankan cricket season, Test series
Sri Lanka won both of the two Tests against South Africa:


2006–07 Sri Lankan cricket season, Test series
Sri Lanka convincingly won all three Tests against Bangladesh by innings margins:


2006–07 Sri Lankan cricket season, Test series
India was due to play a series of 3 limited overs internationals in Sri Lanka but these were abandoned because of continuous heavy rain, although play did begin in the first scheduled fixture. The only game that India could complete was a 50-over match versus the Sri Lanka A team. India won this by 3 wickets.


2006–07 St Mirren F.C. season
During the 2006–07 Scottish football season, St. Mirren competed in the Scottish Premier League.


2006–07 St Mirren F.C. season, Season summary
Back in the Scottish Premier League, St Mirren avoided relegation by four points.


2006–07 St Mirren F.C. season, First-team squad
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.


2006–07 St Mirren F.C. season, First-team squad, Left club during season
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.


2006–07 St. Francis Terriers men's basketball team
The 2006–07 St. Francis Terriers men's basketball team represented St. Francis College during the 2006–07 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. The team was coached by Brian Nash, who was in his second year at the helm of the St. Francis Terriers. The Terrier's home games were played at the  Generoso Pope Athletic Complex. The team has been a member of the Northeast Conference since 1981.


2006–07 St. Francis Terriers men's basketball team
Nash's team finished at 9–22 overall and 7–11 in conference play for an 8th-place finish.


2006–07 St. John's Red Storm men's basketball team
The 2006–07 St. John's Red Storm men's basketball team represented St. John's University during the 2006–07 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. The team was coached by Norm Roberts in his third year at the school. St. John's home games are played at Carnesecca Arena and Madison Square Garden and the team is a member of the Big East Conference.


2006–07 St. Lawrence Saints women's ice hockey season
The 2006–07 St. Lawrence Saints women's hockey team represented St. Lawrence University in the 2006–07 NCAA Division I women's hockey season. The Saints were coached by Paul Flanagan and play their home games at Appleton Arena. The Saints were a member of the Eastern College Athletic Conference and were unable to win the NCAA Women's Ice Hockey Championship


2006–07 St. Louis Blues season
The 2006–07 St. Louis Blues season, its 40th in the league, saw the team attempting to improve on the 2005–06 season, in which it had finished with the worst record in the National Hockey League (21–46–15, 57 points).


2006–07 St. Louis Blues season
One major offseason transaction saw the Blues sign Doug Weight back to the roster via free agency, after he had left the team at the trade deadline of the 2005–06 season and won the Stanley Cup as a member of the Carolina Hurricanes.


2006–07 St. Louis Blues season
One notable event of the season was the jersey retirement of Brett Hull's number 16 on December 5, 2006. In the ceremony, the Blues announced that a section of nearby Clark Avenue would be renamed Brett Hull Way. In front of a sellout crowd, the Blues then went on to lose a disappointing game 5–1 to the division rival Detroit Red Wings.


2006–07 St. Louis Blues season
The team started the season very poorly, winning only seven of its first 30 games. A dramatic turn-around was made in mid-December, however, and over a 20-game span, the Blues went 13–3–4. By the end of January, St. Louis had pulled its record to near .500 and had climbed into third place in the Central Division standings.


2006–07 St. Louis Blues season, Regular season, Final standings
Note: CR = Conference rank; GP = Games played; W = Wins; L = Losses; T = Ties; OTL = Overtime/shootout loss; GF = Goals for; GA = Goals against; PIM = Penalties in minutes; Pts = Points         Bolded teams qualified for the playoffs.


2006–07 St. Louis Blues season, Playoffs
The Blues missed the playoffs for the second straight year.


2006–07 St. Louis Blues season, Transactions
The Blues have been involved in the following transactions during the 2006–07 season:


2006–07 St. Louis Blues season, Draft picks
St. Louis' picks at the 2006 NHL Entry Draft in Vancouver, British Columbia. The Blues possessed the first overall pick in the draft.


2006–07 Stade Rennais F.C. season
The 2006–07 season is the 105th season in the existence of Stade Rennais F.C. and the club's 13th consecutive season in the top flight of French football. In addition to the domestic league, Rennes participated in this season's editions of the Coupe de France and the Coupe de la Ligue. The season covers the period from 1 July 2006 to 30 June 2007.


2006–07 Standard Liège season
Standard Liège did not manage to win a trophy in the 2006–07 season, falling short to Club Brugge in the domestic cup final, and finishing some way behind champions Anderlecht in the domestic league. The main disappointment was failing to qualify for either the UEFA Champions League or the UEFA Cup group stages, which saw Johan Boskamp being sacked already on 30 August. He was then replaced by legendary goalkeeper Michel Preud'homme for the remainder of the season.


2006–07 Stanford Cardinal men's basketball team
The 2006–07 Stanford Cardinal men's basketball team represents Stanford University during the 2006–07 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. The Cardinal are led by third year head coach Trent Johnson, and play their home games at Maples Pavilion as a member of the Pacific-10 Conference.


2006–07 Stanford Cardinal men's basketball team, Previous Season
The Cardinal finished the 2005–06 season 16–14, 11–7 in Pac-10 play to finish tied for fourth place, losing the tie-breaker against Arizona (0-2 versus Arizona). They lost in the quarterfinals of the Pac-10 Tournament to the fourth seed Arizona 73-68. Stanford accepted an invitation to the 2006 NIT winning in the opening round game against Virginia, but would lose to Missouri State in the next round.


2006–07 Stoke City F.C. season
The 2006–07 season was Stoke City's 100th in the Football League, the 40th in the second tier and third in the Championship.


2006–07 Stoke City F.C. season
With the return of Peter Coates and Tony Pulis the objective was to now gain a long-awaited return to the top flight of English football. Pulis was not a popular choice of manager amongst Stoke supporters and that feeling failed to be improved after a poor start to the season. But Coates provided Pulis with funds to spend on Danny Higginbotham,  Ricardo Fuller and several high-profile loan arrivals including Lee Hendrie, Liam Lawrence, Rory Delap, Salif Diao, Andy Griffin and Patrik Berger. Stoke marked a turn around in the direction of the club with a 4–0 win away at Leeds United.


2006–07 Stoke City F.C. season
From then on Stoke produced a number of impressive performances as the side began to climb up the table. Stoke went into the final month of the season looking to claim a play-off spot but despite beating the likes of Leicester City and West Bromwich Albion frustrating draws against Cardiff City and Hull City meant that Stoke needed to win their final match away at Queens Park Rangers to have a chance of finishing 6th. It was not to be as a 1–1 was the result and City missed out on the play-offs by two points but it was a very positive season for the club.


2006–07 Stoke City F.C. season, Season review, League
With Peter Coates and Tony Pulis back at the Britannia Stadium the main objective was to challenge for a place in the Premier League. The first act Pulis was since returning as manager was to bring in French forward Vincent Péricard from the club he just left Plymouth Argyle. Despite Pulis expecting big things from him, Péricard failed to impress and is considered one of the worst players to play for the club by supporters. A more successful signing was that of Southampton defender Danny Higginbotham for £225,000.


2006–07 Stoke City F.C. season, Season review, League
Stoke lost their first match of the season away at newly promoted Southend United but won their first home match 2–0 against a Derby County side tipped to be promoted. But after a woefully boring draw at home to Plymouth, Pulis was booed by the Stoke supporters. On transfer deadline Stoke completed the signing of Jamaican striker Ricardo Fuller for a fee of £500,000 and he would go on to have an eventful six-year career with the club. Pulis again took stick from supporters after seeing their side throw away a two-goal lead at Barnsley. However, despite the poor start to the season Coates remained in full support of Pulis.


2006–07 Stoke City F.C. season, Season review, League
To address the problem Stoke signed Aston Villa winger Lee Hendrie, Liverpool midfielder Salif Diao and Sunderland midfielder Rory Delap whilst Andy Griffin extended his loan deal. And in their first match away at crisis club Leeds United Stoke produced a fine display winning 4–0 which signalled a change in the direction of the club. Stoke won their next match against top of the table Sunderland but suffered a blow as Rory Delap broke his leg in two places. Stoke then beat Norwich City 5–0 and signed Sunderland winger Liam Lawrence. This combined with a five match winning run pushed Stoke up the table and after a 1–0 win against Queens Park Rangers goalkeeper Steve Simonsen made history by keeping seven successive clean sheets. But Stoke were brought back down to Earth with a bump, losing 3–0 away at Colchester United.


2006–07 Stoke City F.C. season, Season review, League
In the January transfer window, Stoke signed Lee Martin, Dominic Matteo, Gabriel Zakuani and Jonathan Fortune whilst captain Michael Duberry left for Reading leaving Higginbotham to take over as club captain. Stoke then went through a tough run of form winning just two from ten until the end of March before beating Leicester City to get their promotion push back on track. Stoke then beat West Bromwich Albion and Crystal Palace before frustrating draws against Cardiff City and Hull City prevented Stoke closing the gap on 6th place Southampton.


2006–07 Stoke City F.C. season, Season review, League
Stoke won their penultimate match of the season 3–1 against Colchester United to set up a decisive encounter away at Queens Park Rangers. However Stoke produced a disappointing performance and could only draw 1–1 meaning that they missed out on a play-off place by two points. Despite failing to reach the play-offs the feeling was greatly improved around the club for quite a while and there were high hopes Stoke could go one better in 2007–08 and finally gain promotion back to the top tier.


2006–07 Stoke City F.C. season, Season review, League Cup
Stoke kept up their poor showing in the first round of the League Cup this time in a truly woeful defeat against League Two Darlington. Stoke, at home, took the lead through Vincent Péricard after half an hour before Darlington were reduced to ten men. With a man advantage against poor opposition the expectation was to see out a routine win but Darlington scored twice without replay leaving Stoke and manager Pulis embarrassed.


2006–07 Stoke City F.C. season, Season review, FA Cup
Two late goals saw Stoke see off League One Millwall in the third round to set up an away match against Fulham but Stoke were easily beaten 3–0.


2006–07 Sunderland A.F.C. season
The 2006–07 season was the 112th full season in Sunderland A.F.C. 's history and their 106th in the league system of English football. After recording a record low total of 15 points in the 2005–06 season, Sunderland finished bottom of the league and were relegated to the Football League Championship.


2006–07 Sunderland A.F.C. season, Background
Sunderland began the 2005–06 season with Mick McCarthy as manager, having been promoted as champions the previous season. Before the start of the season, McCarthy recruited Daryl Murphy, Nyron Nosworthy, Jonathan Stead, Kelvin Davis, Tommy Miller, Martin Woods, Alan Stubbs, Joe Murphy and Andy Gray. Their first match back in the Premier League came against Charlton Athletic where they were beaten 3–1. Sunderland's first victory of the season came in the Tees-Wear derby, when goals from Tommy Miller and Julio Arca saw them to a 2–0 victory. After this win, they had to wait until January to record their next victory when they beat West Bromwich Albion.


2006–07 Sunderland A.F.C. season, Background
On 6 March 2006, McCarthy was sacked, and former player Kevin Ball was brought in for the final ten games of the season. In a match against Fulham heavy snow forced the game to be abandoned while Sunderland were 1–0 down. The rearranged fixture was won by Sunderland, as they narrowly avoided being the only Premier League club to not win a home game. They finished the season with 15 points, which was a record low until Derby County broke it with 11 points in the 2007–08 season. This also broke their own record low number of points, beating the 19 points they achieved in 2002–03.


2006–07 Sunderland A.F.C. season, Review, Pre-season
Much of the summer had involved rumours of a takeover deal between former player Niall Quinn and a consortium consisting mainly of Irish businessmen. Talks were confirmed between Quinn and the club on 28 April, and a takeover fee of £10,000,000 was later agreed. Just days before the takeover was complete, Quinn himself was appointed manager, with the start of the Championship looming. Quinn and the Drumaville Consortium completed the £10,000,000 takeover for 72.59% of the club's shares on 27 July. The pre-season transfer activity started with five signings for Sunderland and three players being transferred to other clubs. They recruited experienced players Kenny Cunningham, Darren Ward and Robbie Elliott for free transfers. Trevor Carson and Peter Hartley were promoted through the club's youth system. Sunderland allowed Kelvin Davis to join Southampton for £1,250,000, and former fan favourite Julio Arca left to join rivals Middlesbrough.


2006–07 Sunderland A.F.C. season, Review, Pre-season
As Kevin Ball returned into his coaching role at the club, Kevin Richardson took charge of pre-season affairs. Their first pre-season match was against non-league Forest Green Rovers, which Sunderland won 3–0 with goals from Liam Lawrence, Daryl Murphy and Dean Whitehead. This was followed up by a 2–0 win against Rotherham United; Daryl Murphy and Jonathan Stead were the scorers. Murphy continued his pre-season scoring streak with a goal against Irish outfit Shelbourne; Rory Delap scored the other goal in a 2–0 victory. Sunderland finished their pre-season schedule with a 3–0 win over Carlisle United. Jonathan Stead, Liam Lawrence and Grant Leadbitter were the scorers, giving Sunderland an unbeaten pre-season record scoring ten goals, and not conceding any goals.


2006–07 Sunderland A.F.C. season, Review, August
Sunderland's season started against Coventry City on 6 August 2006. They had taken the lead with a goal from Daryl Murphy, but ended up losing the match 2–1. On 8 August, Sunderland signed Clive Clarke from West Ham United for £400,000. Captain George McCartney went the opposite way for £1,000,000 after eight seasons at Sunderland. Sunderland's next game was against Birmingham City on 9 August; they lost the game 1–0. They further bolstered their squad with the signing of Barcelona B player Arnau Riera for a free transfer.


2006–07 Sunderland A.F.C. season, Review, August
Sunderland continued their poor start to the season with a defeat against Plymouth Argyle on 12 August. They initially led the match after a Daryl Murphy goal, but finished up 3–2 losers; Stephen Elliott was the other scorer for Sunderland. They recorded their fourth defeat in as many games against Southend United on 19 August, being beaten 3–1. Jonathan Stead grabbed a consolation goal late on, but Sunderland went to the bottom of the league. On 22 August Sunderland began their League Cup campaign against Bury who were bottom of the Football League; they were beaten 2–0. Arnau Riera was sent off after making his first start for the club. Quinn secured the signings of William Mocquet from Le Havre for an undisclosed fee, and Tobias Hysén from Djurgården for £1,700,000. He also allowed Kevin Kyle to join Coventry City for £600,000.


2006–07 Sunderland A.F.C. season, Review, August
With prospective manager Roy Keane watching in the crowd, Sunderland and Quinn achieved their first victories of the season. They beat West Bromwich Albion 2–0 on 28 August with goals from Dean Whitehead and Neill Collins. Keane was appointed Sunderland manager on the same day, signing a three-year contract, with Tony Loughlan as assistant manager. On the transfer window deadline day, Keane secured the signings of Dwight Yorke from Sydney, Ross Wallace and Stanislav Varga from Celtic for a combined fee of £1,100,000. He also brought in Liam Miller from Manchester United, Graham Kavanagh and David Connolly who both joined from Wigan Athletic.


2006–07 Sunderland A.F.C. season, Review, September
With a strengthened squad, Keane achieved his first win as a manager over Derby County on 9 September, when Chris Brown and debutant Ross Wallace scored. Sunderland continued their successful start under the new manager with a 3–0 win over Leeds United on 13 September. The goals came from new recruits Graham Kavanagh and Liam Miller while Stephen Elliott grabbed the other goal. Their next opponents were Leicester City on 16 September. This game was Keane's first at home, and Tobias Hysén scored a goal to make sure they remained unbeaten under him.


2006–07 Sunderland A.F.C. season, Review, September
Sunderland experienced their first defeat under the new manager against Ipswich Town on 23 September. They originally took the lead through a Jason de Vos own goal, but were eventually beaten 3–1. They returned to winning ways the next match on 30 September, as a Grant Leadbitter strike lead them to a 1–0 win against Sheffield Wednesday.


2006–07 Sunderland A.F.C. season, Review, October
During the break for international games, Sunderland allowed Rory Delap and Jonathan Stead to join Stoke City and Derby County respectively on loan deals. They played their next match against Preston North End on 14 October, where they were beaten 4–1; Stanislav Varga scored the only Sunderland goal. They then met Stoke City on 17 October where they were beaten 2–1 despite having taken the lead through a Dwight Yorke goal. Delap, who was making his debut after recently joining Stoke on loan from Sunderland, suffered a broken leg after a tackle from Robbie Elliott.


2006–07 Sunderland A.F.C. season, Review, October
Sunderland themselves dipped into the loan market, signing left back Lewin Nyatanga from Derby County until January. They played Barnsley on 21 October, and goals from Dean Whitehead and Chris Brown earned them a 2–0 win. Sunderland achieved back-to-back wins when they beat Hull City 1–0 on 28 October. Ross Wallace scored a last minute goal but was sent off after removing his shirt in celebration. Sunderland played Cardiff City next on 31 October, and were beaten 2–1. Manager Keane said "We were very, very poor. We lost it everywhere – the goal we gave away, our passing, our tackling, our movement; everything really was poor."


2006–07 Sunshine Tour
The 2006–07 Sunshine Tour was the seventh season of professional golf tournaments since the southern Africa based Sunshine Tour was rebranded in 2000. It marked the last year of a seasonal calendar. The Sunshine Tour represents the highest level of competition for male professional golfers in the region.


2006–07 Sunshine Tour
In 2005–06 there had been 21 tournaments. Of those, two tournaments were last held in 2005, but there were eight tournaments added for the 2006–07 schedule bringing the total up to 27. The tour was based predominantly in South Africa, with 24 of the 27 tournaments being held in the country. One event each was held in Swaziland, Zambia and Namibia.