Review of the week
You've got to feel a bit sorry for Aston Villa. You get the result of the weekend against Chelsea - and all anyone wants to talk about is a lousy beach ball.
The star of Sunderland's win over Liverpool got more column inches than Nelson, with predictable headlines such as 'Life's A Beach' and 'Liverpool Deflated' appearing in tabloids and broadsheets alike.
The Sun mocked up pictures featuring the inflatable in historic events, including the last voyage of the Titanic (captain swerves to avoid beach ball and misses iceberg). Meanwhile The Spoof website suggested the ball was going to be appointed director of coaching at Anfield, before later claiming it was actually Sammy Lee in a cunning disguise.
Such was the volume of interest, I wouldn't be surprised to see said ball turn up at a glitzy movie premiere with a girl on each arm before appearing as one of the guests on the Jonathan Ross Show (it would certainly have more to say than Meg Ryan on Parky.
Pepe Reina: "I went for the red ball instinctively"
The unwelcome intruder was bought from the Liverpool club shop as a part of a cut-price £10 beach set, which also included a bag and a towel (although Rafa might need a snorkel and flippers to steer his side out of the murky depths they currently inhabit - that's four defeats on the bounce now).
The poor lad who threw the 'outside agent' (football laws' description, not mine) had his identity protected, although this viral doing the rounds purported to show the real culprit.
United messageboards have been awash with users instructing fans to "bring your beach balls this weekend", for the short journey along the M6, complete with instructions on how to "smuggle them in your socks" (presumably before they have been inflated). Expect a few to find their way on to the Anfield pitch, while a chorus of 99 Red Balloons rings out from the away end.
Something clearly needs to be done to arrest Liverpool's worrying slump (not least because it's making my other half very grumpy) and Rafa could do worse than call on the services of Iain Dowie - a man who knows all about bouncebackability.
In non-beach ball news (there was some, believe it or not), Gareth Southgate got the old heave-ho from Middlesbrough after winning a game and taking his side to within a point of the top.
The biggest shock was most-agreeable-chairman-in-football Steve Gibson shedding his Mr Nice Guy image to reveal a cold, calculating side as he ruthlessly despatched his manager. It was like hearing Cliff Richard had trashed his hotel room and thrown his TV out of the window.
At least Gibson has been consistent with his appointment of Gordon Strachan, who shares the same initials as his predecessor (apparently Graeme Souness and Gordon Sumner were also in the frame). While feeling sympathy for Southgate, it's great to have a character like Strachan back in English football - you can guarantee he won't be short of a quip.
While at Coventry, ironically after a defeat by Boro, he was asked: "In what areas do you think Middlesbrough were better than you today?" Quick as a flash he replied: "Mainly that big green one out there." And during his time at Southampton, the Scot recalled the time Claus Lundekvam was stretchered off against Leicester: "Someone asked me if he was unconscious, but I didn't have a clue. He's always like that."
My particular favourite came when a reporter asked if he could "have a quick word". "Velocity" came the reply as Strachan continued walking.
As for Southgate, I'd go along with fellow-blogger Robbo's assertion that he was simply too weak (especially when it came to taking penalties). Ray Parlour, who played with and under the former England midfielder, appeared on Sky last weekend where he recounted a tale of Southgate's first meeting as manager.
"All the canteen staff, everybody involved in the club at the time, were in this room, so for Gareth it was a bit awkward. He said 'You can call me Gareth, boss, gaffer...'. It all went quiet and then we said: 'What about big nose?'"
In the Premier League, the battle at the top is getting more and more like a meeting of the Society of Reformation for Manners - after you, no after you.
Chelsea were the latest to surrender top spot with a 2-1 defeat at Villa Park, where the only thing Nicolas Anelka connected with was Martin O'Neill - catapulting him into the air as the boss's concerned back room staff did their best to give him a helping hand - not easy when it's clamped over your mouth to suppress a fit of the giggles.
Villa striker Emile Heskey barely got a look-in and was probably still recovering from the rollicking dished out by England coach Fabio Capello the week before. The Italian apparently flipped when he caught Heskey breaking the rules by fiddling with his phone under the dinner table. It's not clear what application the big man was using, but my money's on the RAC Routeplanner, searching for directions to the back of the net.
Birmingham are apparently interested in re-signing Heskey and new chairman Carson Yeung was involved in a classic Lost In Translation moment when a reporter asked him: "Is Alex McLeish's job safe?" "Not at the moment," came the reply before his translator quickly set the record straight.
Elsewhere, Blackburn beat Burnley in the Lancashire derby, although the Clarets claimed a moral victory in the build-up by dressing the statue of Jack Walker in a Burnley shirt and wig. After the 3-2 victory, Sam Allardyce said: "It's my birthday tomorrow, so obviously that was an early Christmas present from the lads."
Harry Redknapp also suffered a touch of foot-in-mouth disease, asserting that his Spurs side were "hanging on for grim life" at old club Portsmouth, while the following Sky Sports News ticker caught my eye: "Hartlepool midfielder Willie Boland retires after long-standing knee injury."
Adel Taarabt celebrates his wonder goal against Preston
Non-football headline of the week concerned a 70-stone man under the banner 'World's Fattest Bloke Lives In Ipswich'. Roy Keane could do worse than plonk him in goal for the six-pointer at Plymouth on Saturday, safe in the knowledge that NOTHING would get past him.
And finally, I've kept schtum about my lot for the last couple of weeks but after 13 goals in the last three home games I think I'm allowed to get a little excited. Having missed the 4-0 tonking of Preston to look after the kids, I was bombarded with texts informing me it was the best performance for a decade and I'd missed the goal of the season. Thanks for that, fellas.
Fortunately I witnessed us putting another four past Reading on Tuesday and will be watching the Derby game on the Beeb from the armchair, while being acutely aware of that old saying Pride Park comes before a fall.
My four-year-old - eager to jump on the bandwagon - got her hands on some of those new football cards that are doing the rounds. She very kindly saved one for me and announced: "You'll like this Daddy because he's wearing blue like QPR" - before handing me a picture of....Michael Ballack. Oh well, back to the drawing board.
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first post. score.
great blog as usual
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just heard that rooney might be out of the united clash,that would be a bit of good news for rafa, as we are really struggling,i wouldnt count on the man u fans coming up the M6 as most of them are from the south of england or are going to be crossing the Irish sea.
I do hope the Pool turn it around and at least get a champ league spot,id give rafa at least 10 more games to save his job as i do not think he is a bad manager, and a replacement may do even worse,Fa cup and league cup would keep most of us happy.
Great blog mate ,well done
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we could have rooney out and the rest of the lads wearing blindfolds and we'd still win. my money's on lucas to forget the teams change ends at half time and slot it into his own net past a hapless reina.
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Is it wrong of me to expect a journalist employed by the BBC to know (or if he doesn't, at least look up) which motorway connects Liverpool and Manchester and which direction (ie: across, not 'up') it runs?
/pedant.
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Liverpool could pick it up against united but i think united will do the job, bebrbatov is starting to look just a little bit good now. so is valencia, could be a rough afternoon for the liverpools defence.
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wasn't it 3-2 against Burnley??
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Come on then you lot, Lets have your predictions for the match. Heres mine
Liverpool 1:3 Man Utd
Torres 13 Giggs 7
Berbatov 43
Owen 79
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It gets everywhere.
http://yfrog.com/5krbdonthebillboardawardsj
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Owen scoring at Anfield for Man U. Priceless.....
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http://yfrog.com/5kmoonlandinglj
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http://yfrog.com/78alexferguson2j
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4. Dr_Hotdog: You got me - poor knowledge of the English motorway system there on my part, even though I have actually driven up/down/along it. It has been changed, with my apologies.
6. shammyowens: Oops I did it again. If the first mistake was naive, the second is unforgivable - indeed the only goal I saw live was the one Burnley scored to make it 3-2. Shame on me. This has also been amended - I'm off to face the wall with my hands on my head.
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sm2009, you seem very confident, but beware ,liverpool may be poor,but it was not that long ago that you were humbled by burnley.Did you have rooney that day?
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# 4
All them United fans travelling from Guilford will be travelling up the M6, so technically, Chris is right.
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Sorry to but in here but I feel my campaign needs another outlet...
SAVE RAFA!
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Chris, just to put it right, ManU fans will mostly go to Liverpool along the M56 or M62 or the A580 East Lancs Road. You, and any other interested parties may infer from my name that I am from the South. Well I live in the South now but am originally from the North so my apologies to all for continuing to support my team even though I have moved. I have a near 500 mile round trip to O/T, surely that is to be applauded not criticised. Finally, I predict that the beach ball will score the winner for United in injury time.
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Liverpool are the sort of side that could easily put in a great performance and get a win, especially in front of the kop.
I hate it when we are playing teams that are wounded, I would prefer Liverpool had won the last four but as it is United will be facing a team with a lot to prove.
In my opinion United will only win if they play better than they have done all season and the signs are good that we are improving.
I will be happy to come away from Anfield with a point.
Having said that, a one nil win complete with a last minute goeal from Michael Owen in, say, the 98th minute would be awesome!
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And I finally nailed it - Chris IS Robbo
He is the only blogger that refers to Robbo in his own work
So what's the crack Chris? I mean QPR and Boro? At least pick a glory hunt team...like United!
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No worries, quality blog as always!
Where are the little videos at the bottom though?
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As always extreamly enjoyable, thanks Chris.
So 8 goals in the space of a few days and a game in hand that'll put you in the top 4, you must be pinching yourself to make sure you're not dreaming!
On a more serious note, you're really going to have to start schooling your young'uns (yeah I like The Wire) in the ways of the Hoops, it's bad enough that you were given a card with a chav on it, he was also one of the Jerry (and old films too) variety, now if that's not adding insult to injury, I don't know what is.
ps I'm with Gaz, SAVE RAFA.
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15... please tell me more about your campaign, i'm really interested..
Chris, another belter mate... Me hat is off to you sir. Fair play QPR, doing very nice and always good to see the Super Hoops doing well.. I worked in that neck of the woods (Stonbridge Park) for a few years with a lot of 'Gers... A good group of lads...
Dodds first away match at the weekend and we've a tight match at Shrewsbury... I have to say 1-2 to the Shots!
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Well RBA seeing that you asked the campaign is simple. It is to Keep Rafa At Pool for as long as possible. He is doing such a good job.
From the above sentence you will see that I could have used a different acronym but would never do such a thing.
So SAVE RAFA it is.
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18. At 2:50pm on 23 Oct 2009, paultheinfamous wrote:
And I finally nailed it - Chris IS Robbo
This has been insinuated before, although never proven.
I personally believe that the evidence does not support your theory, but by all means keep guessing.
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Actually most Man United fans will be going up the M6, after taking the M1 from London...
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16. FordingbridgeFlyer: Deffo a round of applause for that. My cousin's husband has a season ticket and regularly makes the journey from London to Manchester and back. Only difference being he used to come to QPR until the United season-ticket landed in his lap. Granted we were particularly rubbish at the time, but he still cops a bit of stick for it.
18. paultheinfamous: Ha ha - not another one! Back in the good old days, I used to interview Robbo every week (and I might be a bit mad, but I can assure you I wasn't talking to myself). If you type Robbo Robson into the BBC Sport search and go to the news clips on the right-hand side, you can listen for yourself. Alternatively I'll put in a link at the bottom of this reply which may or may not work - I've got no way of deleting it once I've hit 'post comment'.
I put all Robbo's stuff on the site and have got to become good mates with him over the years, but I'm afraid I'm not fit to lace the great man's boots. Anyway, here's that link (or not).
http://news.bbc.co.uk/player/sol/newsid_5260000/newsid_5263700/5263736.stm?bw=bb&mp=wm&news=1&nol_storyid=5263736&bbcws=1
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#9 - "Owen scoring at Anfield for Man U. Priceless....."
That would be mental
Good blog again, Chris.
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If there was a good time for Rafa to pick up the results then this is it. If he wins, I am sure you will agree with me, all will be forgotten. Just how good are football fans at forgetting, only Rafa knows. Remember all the calls for his head have been made before. This again will pass.
C'mon reds, a win against Man Utd and silence will prevail once more!
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I am not normally a conspiracy theorist, however can it be purely coincidence that Alex Fergusons nose and the famous/infamous Red Ball have never been seen together. Are they one and the same thing me wonders??
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"Well RBA seeing that you asked the campaign is simple. It is to Keep Rafa At Pool for as long as possible. He is doing such a good job."
Certainly a better job than Fergie was doing in his corresponding time in charge.
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When was Fergie in charge of Liverpool... Who knew!
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"that's four defeats on the bounce now" love it
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Thanks Chris. Unlike your cousin's husband I don't have a season ticket but I usually go to about 6 or 7 games a season plus the odd Wembley game, which is very handy!. Keep up the amusing blogs and have a good day!
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"When was Fergie in charge of Liverpool... Who knew!"
Dear me.
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Beyond The Pale, i wish Aldershot had the same exciting record as Liverpool then i could be as cheery as you are...
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34 freak - well done, you must be proud of yourself for such an intelligent post.
Entertaining blog as usual Chris.
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Liverpool is still one of the best teams in the north west. I think any Liverpool fan should be confident that Rafa's team will stay up!
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Of course they'll stay up, and with the right attitude a Carling cup Qtr final or Europa league play off spot isn't out of the question...
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RBA92. I think you are right about the Carling Cup, but you have gone too far this time about the Europa league play off spot. I was trying to be serious. I think we both know that the Europa league play off spot is a bit too much for them this season.
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Ssshhhh you 2.
Remember...
SAVE RAFA
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Sorry Gaz, yeah Rafa is the man. Lucky old Liverpool. Although if they do decide to let him go, I heard on the grapevine that a certain John Barnes is looking for a job!! Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha
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#34 What an idiotic comment! Reetfreak not being allowed to post on blogs anymore, that would be priceless!
Chris (my namesake) I hope QPR get promoted as somebody who writes quality blogs week in week out deserves to have his team in the PL. Unless, of course, you do'n't want that... I seem to be hearing that more and more these days.
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#41
If Rafa does go (hopefully not, SAVE RAFA), I would welcome a triumverate of ex-pool players...
Barnes / Sammy Lee / Steve Staunton
With Trigger as the physio / kit man / tea lady.
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jollygunnerinholland. Wow thats breathtaking. Anybody who posts blogs of that quality deserve the name Chris!
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#34, No need for that.
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I thought that the main reason Liverpool have been a little off colour this season was the fact that they are not very good....Discuss, oh and that the team mascott has changed his name to Chris Jollygunnerinholland. I think he may be an illegal!!
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Yeah it would be good for the Super Hooped Blue and White Army to come marching back to the top flight... Better than another northern or midland club... Sorry but with pompy going down and clubs from midlands and nw looking good for promtion... I just want some balance.
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46. At 4:41pm on 23 Oct 2009, GrandSpiderSlug
We're all illegal over here in Holland, otherwise we would be back in Blighty.
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anyone think capello hitting the roof over heskey sending a text is a bit OTT? maybe its one of those "i cant shout at you for never scoring any goals so the first time you do anything slightly wrong im gonna go ballistic" moments....
as for owen scoring at anfield. i would LOVE it (keegan voice)
on an entirely separate note. chris have you seen the list of ambassadors for the 2018 WC bid? it's like a bunch of english footballers plus random chelsea players thrown in for good measure. john obi mikel?? really?? what are your thoughts?
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Holloway2Holland?? now theres a name for a bail jumper if ever i heard one!!
Sorry i am only playing. I agree that the preiership would be more balanced, especially if Liverpool go down!!
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50# sorry Premiership!! DOH!!
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For those of you who thought referees couldn't possibly get any worse...
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1222217/VIDEO-SPECIAL-Yugoslavia-legend-Dragan-Stojkovic-scores-50-yards-gets-sent-troubles.html
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@ 46. At 4:41pm on 23 Oct 2009, GrandSpiderSlug
Bail jumper, with my fitness levels I'd be lucky to be a bail stepper overer.(Wengerism)
RBA, Good luck against the Shrews', hope your new manager gets it right this time.
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Cheers H2H...i'm not holding my breath... though i am crossing everything that will cross... Who have gunners got in that mickey mouse league of yours? haha.
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28. GrandSpiderSlug: An interesting point you raise there. If Man Utd get a beach ball-themed equaliser and Fergie puts his hand over his nose when he celebrates then we'll know the truth for sure.
32. FordingbridgeFlyer: Fordingbridge - is that in the New Forest? Lovely part of the world. Having been down there recently, I can tell you it doesn't take long to get to the smoke. So if you're ever bored, jump on the train and get yourself up to Loftus Road. Don't worry about getting tickets beforehand - there's always plenty of room.
38. RedBlueArmy92: Afternoon old son! Agreed, don't think there's any danger of Liverpool going down somehow - or even finishing in the bottom half. They've had a bad run and losing Torres and Gerrard at the same time was a killer blow. Reds fans have to hope Aquilani hits the ground running and that there's cash available in January to shore up the squad.
42. jollygunnerinholland: I've gone on record before as saying sometimes I wish QPR had never been taken over by these billionaires - with expectation levels raised to the roof, ticket prices soaring and the team looking more like Queens Park Strangers.
However, us football fans are notoriously fickle - and it's amazing what a few wins and some fantastic passing football can do to (temporarily at least) eradicate all the disenchantment. Would I take promotion? You betcha boots I would!
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The Hammers away on Sunday.
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ooooooooooooh... You'll probably win, but i hope that ooh addedsome drama for you?
Goodbye every body!
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I look forward to this every week, brilliant! Have to say our (Chelsea) defending was rubbish against Aston Villa... but it could be worse, we could be Liverpool!
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49. smM2009: Blimey, there's some absolute corkers in there. Brian Deane? He did score the first-ever goal in the Premiership, so I suppose he's worth a place. Euro 96 anti-hero Gareth Southgate? Well I guess he needs something to occupy his time. And Michael Chopra?!
Joking aside, I think the idea is to have representatives from across the world, hence the inclusion of Mikel and former QPR (ahem) legend Zesh Rehman.
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Its great that Liverpool are suddenly becoming a cautionary tale isn't it? Along the lines of 'we are rubbish, but at least we are not Liverpool'
Its funny, all of their supporters seem pretty quiet about this being their year now, thats all I read on 606 pre season. I called it at the time - out of the race by xmas and out of the top 4 by end of the season. Stevie G will stick around if that happens, not sure about Torres and Reina though the lure of Spains top clubs calling might be too much.
Couldnt happen to a nicer club or bunch of fans ;-)
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Chris, I have a serious question for ya. (For a change.)
If the Hoops could actually keep their good form & win promotion do you think that the board would be willing to splash the cash to make a real go of trying to stay there, or do you think they'd just raise the admission/season ticket prices and milk it till you fell back down.
Cheers H2H
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61. Holloway2Holland. Good question. First of all, it's a big IF - being a QPR fan for as long as I have means that you automatically expect any upturn in fortune to come to an abrupt and sticky end.
But let's just say it does come to fruition, I would definitely expect them to dip into those vast reserves, but equally I'm sure tickets would go up.
The problem they've had these past couple of seasons is that many people aren't willing to pay Premier League prices for Championship football (you can get a season ticket at Fulham for much less). Consequently gates are hovering around the 12,000 mark when, with the fan base we have, the team should really be playing in front of a full house.
I think the fairest thing to do would be to freeze prices if and when we get to the PL and then see how many turn up. Whether that will be the case of course....
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Nice one.
I'm sure that if you can be up in or around the promo/play off places the attendances will rise, and a price freeze would be a good idea.
Anyway good look for the rest of the season, as an expat Londoner I'll be keeping my fingers crossed for your mob.
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H2H, nice to see another english expat in holland! So, which team do you fancy to win the Dutch league? I'm near rotterdam, so I'm gonna have to say Feijenoor ;-)
Anyway, I digress! I'm actually over here legally, GSS! A legal alien in Rotterdam woahooah!
Just in case anybody's interested, my predo for pool v man u: 0-1. An early goal and pool peppering the united goal with long range efforts.
I wish I could make the trip to Upton Park Sunday (it used to be quite a short trip)
Cheers all, I'm off for a few bevvies
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2. At 1:50pm on 23 Oct 2009, reetfreak888 wrote:
just heard that rooney might be out of the united clash,that would be a bit of good news for rafa, as we are really struggling,i wouldnt count on the man u fans coming up the M6 as most of them are from the south of england or are going to be crossing the Irish sea.
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Your English is pretty good for a Norwegian.
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#jollygunnerinholland, Nowadays I live close to the new ADO stadium, but they don't stand a chance, a lot of mates have got club cards so I go occasionally although I'm not that fanatical about it.
Stevie Mac's Twente are doing ok, so I'd say it's between them Feijenoord, Ajax or PSV.
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Jeg tror at Liverpool skal vinne mot Man Utd på søndag! Alle de Man Utd supporterne skal gråte veldig mye etterpå. Faktisk, Liverpool skal vinne 2-0! Nå ta det og sette det inni capsen din!
Thats Norwegian! Forstår du?
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#67 I don't think that will happen,
And that's english, do you understand?
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I have been told many a time that ADO is the Millwall of Holland! Love the city though, been there a few times! Strange to see the wally with the brolly do so well at the mo. Hope they win the league, although I doubt my Feijenoord buddies will appreciate me saying that, so sshhhhh!
I'm still waiting for my mates so I can have a few drinks! Oh well, posting comments on this blog is as good a way as any to kill some time I suppose.
What's your verdict on Walcott by the way, h2h? Decent player imo although he lacks a killer cross/pass and seems so unbelievable injury prone... I hope that doesn't kill his career
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Forstår du?
That must me 'do you understand?' right? Sounds like "versta je?" in Dutch!
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I think he's yet to fill his potential, he looked pretty decent against Blackburn & B'ham, for the short time he was on, but I too worry he's still too fragile.
Enjoy your drinks. Proost
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70.
Correct! Norwegian and dutch are not too dissimilar, but Norwegian is easier to learn than dutch, for an english bloke like me. And yes, there are lots of Liverpool fans here in Norway. And some Man u fans too...but some of them have never heard of Kanchelskis, or Albiston, or Greenhoff. Many Spurs fans are the same here...never heard of Ardiles or Ricky Villa. I was shocked!!! Not to know the history of ones club is crazy! There was a big deal about Riise v Riise in the Europa League yesterday (Fulham v Roma). They like there english footy here.
And Liverpool shall win 2-0
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they like their english footy...i meant
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Hi Chris, yes Fordingbridge is indeed in the New Forest, and it is a lovely part of the country. The train to London is very good and a lot easier than the drive to O/T. Saturday games are ok but getting home on a Sunday is a nightmare. Where does everyone on the M6 South come from?
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Oooohhh, Norwegian, my favourite! Funnily enough I got most of that too. Scoreline would be nice, but I suspect we'll concede.
Good blog again, Chris. My boss is a QPR fan from Athlone (Ireland for those who don't know). Is this symptomatic of the new breed of glory hunters we can expect to see hanging around Loftus Road since you were taken over by "fit and proper persons"?
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You see? You're catching on and have more posts already than a month's worth in the past. These columns really have become a drowsy Friday's delight. Well done, Chris. Great stuff with a clear, consistent flow. Also, thanks for the Robbo reminder. Even I seem to have forgotten just how refreshing these interviews were. This bygone medium really showed the quickness of his wit, whereas, occasionally perhaps, the blog tends to dilute the brilliance that was always so apparent. And finally, sorry for the confusion about the #****! in pink on the passing float.
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,i wouldnt count on the man u fans coming up the M6 as most of them are from the south of england
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And which motorway heads to Liverpool on the last leg of the journey from Surrey?
I think he was being a little more clever than you give him credit for...
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#77 - the last leg of the journey would be the M56...
(you would however have to travel the M6 from the bottom to get to the M56 however)
And go on ADO - I take it no-one likes you guys either...
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The M56 runs from Manchester to North Wales so you'd have to get off the motorway quite soon and head via Speke. I reckon this would be quite busy though with all those millions of Norwegians arriving at the airport so it might be better to go upto the M62. Unless of course you're going up the Wirral on the M53 and straight through the Wallasey tunnel, then you're almost there. Bit of a long way round, but Christ there are a lot of Norwegians. Come over 'ere, stealin' our footy teams! Where do they all sleep? Stanley Park? Maybe the Scotty Road crew bring them lentils. We should send in Purple Aki, that'd clear em out.
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I'm baaack! Jeez, English pubs over here are dull! And for some reason they're filled with northerners! I hardly dared open my mouth! :-)
ADO is indeed a club nobody over here likes. At least, that's what they tell me. I only follow the Dutch league through the highlights on the telly, so I might very well be mistaken - but I'm pretty sure they're a rough bunch!
First of Nov is Feyenoord Ajax. They call it "de klassieker" over here, meaning the classic game! They're rivalry is unrivaled over here! Should be a good game, too!
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Haha that big guy behind the kid who threw the ball looks like he wants to eat it
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Best blog on the BBC.
I'm so sick of McNulty's breathless reports on Liverpool. Him and all the other Pool obsessed pundits make it so fun to watch Liverpool suffer.
It's kind of like following the England national team, the media and fans get all delusional and then despondent when the team fails.
It's pretty amusing for an outsider like me...
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http://www.waccoe.com/index.php?showtopic=163881
Pics of a Turkey flag in Milwall end
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Forgot to say almost 10 years ago 2 Leeds fans were stabbed and murdered in Turkey. The guy with th flag has two kids with him...great way to bring them up eh? Glorifying murder!
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http://www.newsoftheworld.co.uk/sport/football/match_reports/league_one/565766/Lions-fans-facing-indefinite-bans-from-the-club-for-trouble.html?postingId=568754
Leeds were playing Galatasaray when the fans got stabbed - disgusting behaviour from Wall!
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Pics of a Turkey flag in Milwall end
http://kuso.cc/bbcblog
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what did i predict? 2-0 to Liverpool it was
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You're doing swimmingly Robokop. More predictions like that please!
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Looking forward to this week's review. If you haven't seen it already, this might be worth linking to.
http://7reasons-sevenreasons.blogspot.com/2009/10/7-reasons-that-sir-alex-ferguson-should.html
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