Back by popular demand
Posted by 1troy3 on June 11, 2009
…. well OK two of you. I’ve been busy like hell, honest.
I too am pleased Denmark are doing well. Who could forget the night of that Euro triumph in the Bricklayer’s Arms (alas, now a block of flats). I have fond memories of that hostelry.
Here’s a talking point for you though. I enjoyed seeing us put six past Andorra – sort of. Now normally I subscribe to the Brit cultural tendency of supporting the underdog and celebrating the gems that lie in diversity. Er, except when it comes to bloody Andorra. What a waste of time. Do they deserve to compete with the larger footballing nations? Of course. Should they be allowed to mix it in the World Cup qualifiers? Sure, why not. Do we love an upset? Absolutely – as long as it’s not us being embarrassed.
But what the hell is the point of staying in your own half defending for 90 minutes and then kicking the ball away when the opposition accidentally loses possession? I think we should refuse to play these principalities until they publicly declare and promise that they really will endeavour to score a goal. If they aren’t going to make a decent fist of it I don’t think we should bother either.
Seriously though, I think Robert Green touched the ball twice last night, and one of those was a back pass. Fifa really needs to have a look at it.
Late breaking news: The pouting peacock is off to Real Madrid for 80 million smackers. Cheerio, don’t slam the door on your way out.
Ian said
I agree with Morton and Mike – I check the blog at least once a day to see what’s worth hearing about. I didn’t see the England replay here so I am not sure what Andorra got up to but I did see the All Whites score 3 against Italy – that was good for the game here. Wasn’t it Ronaldo that got Wayne Rooney get sent of against Portugal once?? We lost that match I think. Anyway it will give everyone something to cheer about as they sit in quarantine for a while.
Alan W said
Yes,Ronaldo the winker helped get Rooney sent off in ‘06.
I’m more inclined to put the Andorra’s and San Marino’s in a group of their own with any country ending in -stan and let the winner play 5th best in South America.
Matt said
He didn’t say he wasn’t under the duvet with a Judy… and Brontosaurususes are very good at Badminton as they are allowed to use their tails, as in the rules section 112c paragraph 337. Happy Birthday Troy, June 10th – may the traffic hell be a one-off. Yes I know, there’s more chance that a swine flew by.
DaveG said
Who’s Judy? Wasn’t me.
And happy birthday to you too Matt. I am really, really enjoying that last album you did at the Stone House.
http://www.advanderveen.nl/
Crackin’ stuff.
As some of you may know I recently ditched my portable telly and its indoor aerial and invested in a proper TV – which means I can watch some stuff outside the mainstream. I’ve been lapping up (sic) the TT. What a bunch of characters. Amazing. Here’s a startling fact: To get on the podium you have to belt round the island at an average speed of 130mph. The on-board camera footage is simply frightening. Lean over a little bit too much or wind the power in too early and they’re going to be picking your teeth out of somebody’s front door. One of the guys giving a live commentary from the bike made me laugh: “Up into fifth, keep the revs up, 120 round here, make full use of the bus stop on the exit.” Bloody hell!
MikeS said
TT not a patch on TTopless darts tho!
esp. in hi def!!
more like under the duvet with a juvy…
more teacher jokes needed
been doing proper walking not treadmill
on ‘Branson’s land’ around the Manor
beaut meadows – you must take a peek
should be fab once mown back, a wildflower haven
you must teach me again grasshopper
got as far as meadow buttercup today (with the help of a book!!)
MikeS said
btw.
Happy Birthday!
a celebration meal is in order!!
let’s fix one up soon