Blue Balloon You saw me standing alone All those balloons in front of Joe Hart Without a red balloon of my own Blue Balloon You know just what I was there for You heard Michael Ball saying a prayer for A FA Cup medal he really could care for And then a ball suddenly appeared before me The only one my feet will miss I heard somebody scream please puncture me...
I was almost tempted to let Kevin Keegan’s re-appointment as manager of Newcastle pass without comment. After Mourinho’s departure, the Premiership (and the media) desperately needs some more characters and soundbites. However, I just read that since his departure from Manchester City, Keegan has been running a football circus. YCNMIU. The ideal preparation for his latest role. And just for old times sake, take a second to remember this classic (in full)....
After thoroughly enjoying watching Arsenal defeat Sunderland at the Emirates, I resolved to get off my barstool and try to get to see more live football in 2008. Consequently, I have just purchased two tickets (South Level 5) for England versus Switzerland in a friendly on Wednesday 6 February. Of course, I already know what the outcome will be but I am keen to visit the new Wembley Stadium and show Norman Junior what real England supporters are like....
You can take the lad out of Liverpool but you can’t take Liverpool out of the lad.
I always was led to believe that Bobby Charlton and George Best didn’t get on. I read it in books and interviews and heard it from various different sources. Of course, this fact wasn’t a total surprise as the two gentlemen did appear to be completely different personalities with rather contrasting interests and, err, hobbies. A month ago, I saw Charlton interviewed by Michael Parkinson where he recounted his memories of the Munich air crash....
London - 5 November 2007 The football world was left reeling after Norman Brightside was fired last night. The long serving manager of Whiteside Wanderers was summarily dismissed when the club released a terse statement on their website. ‘36 points. That’s rubbish. You’re fired.’ After a pre-season of great promise, big money transfers and high expectations from fans, Whiteside Wanderers have endured a poor start to the season and are positioned second from bottom after a string of inconsistent performances and bad results....
Q: Who on earth could manage to screw up a Cup draw involving just four teams ? A: The Scottish FA. Reminds me of a funny Not The Nine O’Clock News sketch where the draw is made for the FA Cup Final. ‘Number 2 - Arsenal …will play Number 1 - Liverpool and that completes the draw for the FA Cup Final. '
I was lucky enough to accompany Norman Junior to the Emirates Stadium yesterday to see Arsenal thrash Sunderland 3-2. An ex-colleague has two season tickets (Section C, Row 4) and kindly offered them to me. Although Arsenal aren’t my team, it was still great to go and see a match as opposed to my usual viewpoint perched on my barstool. The Emirates Stadium is really impressive. The view for all spectators is superb, there is plenty of legroom and the seats are actually padded....
I’m confused. Arsenal are playing like Chelsea. Manchester City are playing like Brazil. Manchester United are playing like Manchester City. Chelsea are playing like Northwich Victoria. Tottenham are playing like Wigan Athletic Derby are playing like Watford. Chelsea players are haranguing match officials like Manchester United. Emmanuel Adebayor is playing with the swagger and arrogance of Thierry Henry. In fact, I am so confused I am taking a day trip (and prawn sandwiches) to the Emirates Stadium next Sunday to watch Arsenal versus Sunderland....
Didn’t take long. Please welcome Roland, err, Bianchi.