Posted in tongue in cheek on Aug 15th, 2012 698 Drinks »
Now that it has happened it really is surprising that people find it so, erm, surprising. No more that grin, that cocky swagger. The way he body-swerved through the crowds time and again to deliver the goods. Visiting the Grove to see him consistently do what he was paid for became one of the highlights […]
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Posted in tongue in cheek on Jul 26th, 2012 393 Drinks »
It’s been a sunny day. I have been quaffing large quantities of Chilean merlot in the garden. It could be any day this week as the wettest drought on record has turned into something even hotter than an Indian summer. Now that isn’t strictly true. This couldn’t be any day this week for it is […]
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Posted in tongue in cheek on Jun 14th, 2012 700 Drinks »
Confirmation from the BBC of Harry Redknapp’s departure from White Hart Lane has sparked anger and dismay in North London. Supporters have been unable to contain their ire and bombarded social media sites, such as Twitter, expressing outrage at the decision. The self-confessed ‘big Arsenal fan‘ has won huge backing from half of North London […]
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Posted in tongue in cheek on May 7th, 2012 547 Drinks »
Well, how was that for a Bank Holiday Sunday? If Carlsberg did them blah blah blah. I’m not sure the nerves will survive the tensest of finishes on Sunday, but the fact that a grip on third place is back in our soapy hands is an entirely unexpected bonus. I’m seeing lots of talk to […]
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Posted in tongue in cheek on Mar 15th, 2012 248 Drinks »
I have decided that Everton’s progress in the FA Cup is something of a mixed blessing. Of course it is excellent news for the team, and in particular some of the walking wounded who have a nine day recovery period in between the last match and the next. It is probably good for us that […]
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Posted in tongue in cheek on Jan 25th, 2012 347 Drinks »
I’m rather fond of the bits that are attached to me by various means. My eyes, ears, teeth, and all external attachments south of the border are treasured possessions. The draw for the fourth round of the FA Cup put those rather special attributes at risk. How do I explain we have three home games […]
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Posted in tongue in cheek on Sep 5th, 2011 365 Drinks »
Interesting. Very interesting, in fact. The latest injury woe to hit the club, namely the loss of Jack Wilshere for 2-3 months, has me wondering about the shape the side will take as we get stuck into a full two matches a week schedule this weekend. The late swoop to grab Yossi Benayoun on loan, […]
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Posted in tongue in cheek on Aug 5th, 2011 230 Drinks »
It has been a week in which good humour has been in short supply, and in which I have been very fortunate to have been sent some picture exclusives. On Tuesday I woke up to find the excellent shots of the Thierry Henry free-kick from Sunday from BtM. This morning it was the turn of […]
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Posted in tongue in cheek on Jul 6th, 2011 435 Drinks »
I had a dream. Not that original an opening I know, but bear with me. Why not loan the skipper to Barca for a year? That was essentially the nature of my nocturnal meandering. Now in the cold hard light of day that may look plainly absurd, but I assure you as it danced through […]
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Posted in tongue in cheek on Jun 30th, 2011 257 Drinks »
Twas the eve of July, when all through the house, Not a creature was stirring, nor leaving the mouse. The tabs on the browsers were studied with care, In hopes that St Cahill soon would be there. The faithful were seated in front of their screens, Raising their eyebrows and venting their spleens. Mother enquires, […]
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