Everyone's losing it!
You can tell things are hotting up when players all over the country are going a bit doolally. (There's bound to be a player called Doolally somewhere who Wigan have got their eye on, isn't there?)
We've got Cashley in deep doo-doo (now that is a footballer) over his use of language to the police on Wednesday night. You think they could've sorted it between them peaceably - they're all boys in blue, aren't they?
He's been all contrite since but that's nowt compared to the flak he's going to get from his wife when she gets off that mountain. There's nothing quite so piercing as a Geordie lass going off on one. Girl aloud indeed, eh?
You can just see him holding his mobile away from his ear and saying: "No, babe.... I know babe... that's what I'm saying, babe... I didn't do nuffink... what was I supposed to do while you was off to Tan Your Ears before Killing That Man For His Giro?"
If I was Guus Hiddink, I'd fine him a week's wages and buy some old people a couple of bungalows.
Still, there were other nonsenses going on the same evening - not least when Ron and Roon hit the Toon. As they went down the tunnel at half-time there were reports of a fracas, with Steven Taylor allegedly accused by Ronaldo of being a 'rubbish footballer'. I watched Boro at White Hart Lane and he'd get in our back four no problem.
In fact a lame, blindfolded, flightless goose could have played centre-half and there'd have been no discernible drop in quality.
Taylor's reported response was that 'at least I'm not ugly'. Yeah but even by the standards of North-Eastern men you're not exactly George Clooney, son. And anyway, you should have been off the park for that cuff at the gelled tumbler.
That little bout of Gucci versus Prada was nowt compared to a truly horrible bout of violence at the JJB Stadium. Steve Bruce can batter the ref all he wants - and to be fair to the official it must be hard doing night matches when you've got a paper-round to do first thing in the morning - but the Wigan manager's post-match interviews are as predictable as the contours of his nose are unpredictable. After Kilimanjaro, I'd like to see Cheryl Cole climb the west face of Brucie's conk.
Zola, who is just a top fella, didn't want to get drawn into all that and good for him.
Carlton Cole shouldn't have gone really, but Lucas Neill should. The challenge on Cattermole was Eduardo Mark II (except with a lot more intent) and Cattermole was lucky to still have the leg he kicked Parker with. In the Blue Bell we don't have much time for whingeing drips who don't like it up 'em but when they replayed that one there was one of them sick groans from every man and dog in there.
And Michael Brown is fast becoming the front-runner for this season's Robbie Savage Maximum Irritation for Minimum Effect Award. He got his card for 'aggressive behaviour' - if that's all it takes, I'd book the lad in the dressing-room pre-match.
Meanwhile, me magic touch continues with regards to predictions. Following the Boro's hammering of the Scousers on Saturday I tipped Stoke, Hull and West Brom for the drop.
The Baggies are even now at that moment in time when Wile E Coyote realises that there's nowt between his feet and the bottom of the canyon. Bendtner got two against them. Apparently, to 'bendtner' something is to strike it with your shin. (Mind you, Hasungotta Kalou got two against us)!
As the Stoke and Hull results came in, the volleys of abuse from fellow sippers in the Bell made Ashley Cole sound like the soundtrack to Bambi. The pressure's really on when your twitchy so-called mates cover your gob before you say owt about anything to do with Middlesbrough FC in your blog - good or bad.
I said: "Has it occurred to you lot that the current first team might just be going Pogatetz up regardless of what I say?"
But they're not having it. One muppet (and I promised Graham Whitaker he'd remain nameless) had the audacity to bendtner me one and asked me if I'd like him to shut my Tees Mouth for me.
He knocked me clean off me bar-stool and the rest of them were all giving me grief for simulation. I've thought to meself 'be a Zola not a Brucie' so I've gone to Graham to put me hand on his cheek, he's gone down like a Portuguese winger and all hell breaks loose.
Tony Thompson brings it to order dead quick, mind. He tells us this is a public house, not a Chelsea FC dressing room. And we all realise that it's this relegation dogfight mania that's gripping us. That's all. It's normal.
That and the credit crunch - and it's amazing how much that affects everyone. Why even Becks is taking a pay-cut to stay with Milan for the rest of the season. Just think of all them things they're going to have to cut back on. They'll be down the market buying their veg in bulk (pound a scoop!) and sniffing round the charity shops for new clobber, won't they?
If Beckham taking a wage cut from vast to just plain bleeding huge is a news story then I'm Paris Hilton's British Best Friend (and whoever ends up becoming that should give that airhead two things: a clip round the ear and a pie.)
I'm Derek Robson. People call me Robbo. Legend has it I was raised in the furnace and smog of Teesside. Some might say I took the hard road. I like to tell folk I had trials for Middlesbrough, for Hartlepool and for burglary (not guilty). I've always loved sport. My job is to say it as I see it - whether it's in the bar of the Blue Bell or on this blog. You won't find me calling a spade a soil-redistribution implement.
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Tell me one bloke you know that WOULDNT go downt he boozer while your missus is away?
I lived there for the week when the wife was in Benidorm! Keep up the good work Ashley!
PS Everton 2-1 Boro is my prediction for the weekend Robbo. Wembley here we come (for the semis that is!!! Stupid idea if you ask me!)
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Sunderland will beat Spurs 2:1, Everton will beat Boro 1:0, and Robbo will be relegated to Channel 5 together with his beloved Boro. The only one not going down will be Downing, as he can beat his man and make useless runs which sometimes lead to chances.
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I think you will find that there are three things that I would give Paris Hilton!
Another thing: I was wondering where you were going with the Ashley cole mobile phone gag.
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God your predictions do work!
Could you please predict ManU winning everything and Arsenal losing out on next year's CL?
I'll owe you a pint.
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So how come Ince and Adams get the sack for not being able to get the job done, and Gareth is still there?
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Gareth should have been sacked long time ago. Borough needs a complete overhaul. Tuncay is the only skillful player they ve got. Borough are going down this time Robbo. Its West Brom, Borough and Stoke.
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wow my comment got removed pretty quickly...rather harsh I would say but oh well.
How many more matches will they let Stuart Attwell take charge with...the guy is terrible, even by the standards of the current crop of referee's....and too be the worst of that bunch takes some doing!
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BB7 - loved the comments on Downing, and couldn't agree more. Robbo - i haven't been able to red your columns recently, so it was nice to get back in the swing of things.
what cole said to his missus is brilliant, i just worry how long it took for you to come up with it!
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couple of points.
1/ronaldo had a swing at taylor 1st when they were going down the touchline.and re ronaldo's bookings for diving this season they are just balancing last nseasons that he got away with.
2/i'm a spurs fan but it was scary watching the middlesborough game.for some periods it was asm if the ref told the middlesbrough team that could neither move or tackle.scary viewing and i was the oposing fan so it must have been frightening to be a middlesbrough fan.
3/does no one feel that vidic's tackle? on wednesday on the edge of his box dfeserved a red card as the ball had very little to do with his challenge?was
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Thanks Robbo amusing as usual.
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I like the ashley cole stuff, when you're looking for a footballer to mess up he's Mr Reliable. Its always for something slightly pathetic as well...
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Not as funny this week ... however, Iwill let you off because I imagine you are too worried about a Tuesday night away at Leicester next year to be on top form!
Good luck in the FA Cup at the weekend. Can't see Everton blowing their chance of silverwear against 'Boro but Alves is due a goal or too so you never know!
M'boro will be safe at the expense of Newcastle, whose run in is too hard for the 'Good Looking' Taylor and co!!
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quality piece, a bit of light hearted banter in this mad footballing season. You lot at the bell could be worse, look at all these muppet teams at the top of league 1 fighting for promotion, no real class but we still have hope, and we now play in pink !!!!
keep up the humour....gelled tumbler is class..
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quality stuff as usual robbo
keep up the good work
and i have a feeling that boro'll stay up although it's gonna be tough but i think west brom stoke and newcastle for the drop
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Top Blog as usual Robbo. There's nothing better than your blog to brighten up an afternoon.
But what's this! Reading the first dozen comments it appears you managed to write a blog that hasn't caused any offence to the incredibly sensitive and defensive "Big Four" supporters.
Go back and re-write it immediately, you have a reputation to uphold.
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I think Southgate's a decent bloke and he's done a fairly good job at Boro given what he's had to work with. I also think it's very nice to see a club actually stick with a manager when things aren't going too well, nice to see a bit of faith like that nowadays.
Even if Boro do go down (I don't think they will though), I'm fairly sure Southgate would pull them straight back up.
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Michael Brown - "book the lad in the dressing room before the match" - great stuff, Robbo...as always.
Must admit I nearly fell off my chair when I read that Ashley Cole's wife was off climbing a mountain - who could make this stuff up!!!!!!!! but indeed it was for a good cause!
As for Beckham - he comes from good east London stock.... he'll cope with "downsizing" better than most!
He is working his ass off to still be considered to play for England...wish there were more like him, Robbo.
One of the funniest lines I heard at the weekend (in case you missed it) - was that when Rafa announced the team for Liverpool, some wag said ...and Gerrard is in goal! Nothing would surprise me as Rafa is a legend in his own mind these days(and I am a Merseysider and a Liverpool fan) -- but then they go and win the game anyway, so what do I know!!!!
I want Boro to stay up.....for you and your mates in the Blue Bell. (Have you invited Geri Halliwell's daughter to be your mascot?)
Thanks again for a great blog, Robbo.
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Hooped Socks, comment #10. I would agree with all 3 of your points. You're not alone on those.
Anyways Robbo, lovely bit of banter there. I feel the boro and Newcastle are both in the doo-doo as you put it. We've still got time to resuce matters though. I'd give it 6 games before you start to sound the panic stations alarms. Keep the faith and the North Eastern pride!
P.S. Steven Taylor did have the best comeback. Childish vs childish... splendid!
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Wile E Coyote = Albion.
Classic.
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"i'd like to see Cheryl climb the west face of Brucie's conk." - outstanding...anyone who didn't laugh for one reason or another should immediately check for a pulse!
funny bar brawl recap as well - but you may have actually shown too much restraint on the Cashley phonecall - imagine that from Robbo!
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About as funny as letting off in a space suit.
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So right about Zola Robbo ,the man is pure class , Bruce on the other hand isnt but dont start me off
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Robbo-top blog
You were double droll this week.
But you can't keep changin your mind mind about who's for the drop. Couple of weeks ago you told me that the barcodes with WBA and the Potters.
Everton v Boro - my prediction is Fellaini to be booked, all the refs seem to have it in for him.
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Re 23 - So really quite funny then!
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Re 25
Fellaini to be booked? Yeah, and I also predict a large yellow ball will appear in the sky early tomorrow morning. Actually given I get nowt right at the mo that could be encouraging the end of the world so I take it back.
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I'm having flashbacks to the 96/97 season where we got to the FA and Carling (Worthington?) Cup Finals, lost them both AND got relegated... :-(
Another great article Robbo. Thanks for helping me stay awake at work this afternoon.
"Tan Your Ears before Killing That Man For His Giro" Fantastic!
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Good Blog Robbo,
Not a big fan of Southgate but Steve Gibson by far and away best chairmen in the league, i reckon Boro will escape the drop.....just.
stoke, WBA and pompey (hope im wrong) to go down for me!
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Loved the last line about Paris Hilton. Class.
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moderators are being a wee bit harsh today. was nothing wrong with Gazutds post either
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Load of old tosh, Robbo....
A new entry into the Oxford English Dictionary:
"to bluebell" - to argue vociferously about nothing much within a group of like-minded comrades in a boozy environment
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What? I can't believe my post was removed.
Given what I have said about Robbos blog in the last few weeks it was absolutely nothing.
Really moderators can you give me one good reason why it was removed?
Please at least let Robbo read it!
Unbelievable, BBC going back to the old days of the 606 message board debacle? I hope not.
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Ok so here are the reasons why posts can be 'failed'....
Are considered likely to disrupt, provoke, attack or offend others
This can be used to fail anyting. No one has the right not to be offended, this is just pure political correctness. If this is to be used then Robbo's blog offends me (it doesn't really, just using it as an example) so it should be removed. If you want to use the excuse that it is a blog and not a post then post 32 offends me because it has the words 'Paris Hilton' in it and they are clearly offensive.
Are racist, sexist, homophobic, sexually explicit, abusive or otherwise objectionable
No, didn't do any of those. Unless you consider people from Middlesborough to be a race and you have had a complete satirical bypass.
Contain swear words or other language likely to offend
Nope, didn't do that either
Break the law or condone or encourage unlawful activity. This includes breach of copyright, defamation and contempt of court.
Nope, none of these
Advertise products or services for profit or gain
I wish I had something to sell
Are seen to impersonate someone else
A failed comedian maybe?
Include contact details such as phone numbers, postal or email addresses
Yeah cos any sensilbe person is likely to give these out on a website
Are written in anything other than English - Welsh and Gaelic may be used where marked
Is 'Bad English' something other than English?
Contain links to other websites which break our Editorial Guidelines
Nope, no links
Describe or encourage activities which could endanger the safety or well-being of others
I did mention going to St James Park, technically that is an activite which affects the well-being of many
Are considered to be ‘spam’, that is posts containing the same. or similar, message posted multiple times
No, no weird meat in sight
Are considered to be off-topic for the particular message board
It was about Robbo so I think that one is safe
So apart from point 1 which can be used to block anything is there any reason my post was removed?
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when saint Cheryl returns from saving the planet should get back to her old ways and give Ashley a good old ruffin' up.His misdemeanours always seem to be of the weasely variety-usually involving his mouth.
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#10 - hoopedsocks
Totally agree.
Vidic got nowhere near the ball and blatantly took the man to prevent the attack.
Professional foul. That's a standard yellow card offence. But since it was Vidic and he plays for Man Utd it should definitely be a red.
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I have nothing against 'boro but I fear more humble pie is on the menu.
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10. At 2:18pm on 06 Mar 2009, hoopedsocks wrote:
couple of points.
1/ronaldo had a swing at taylor 1st when they were going down the touchline.and re ronaldo's bookings for diving this season they are just balancing last nseasons that he got away with.
2/i'm a spurs fan but it was scary watching the middlesborough game.for some periods it was asm if the ref told the middlesbrough team that could neither move or tackle.scary viewing and i was the oposing fan so it must have been frightening to be a middlesbrough fan.
3/does no one feel that vidic's tackle? on wednesday on the edge of his box dfeserved a red card as the ball had very little to do with his challenge?was
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gerard never dives either does drogba. come on get over it. cry me a river
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I remember Lee Cattermole crying like a big jessie in one of his first games for Boro because they were being horsed. He will very soon become the Robbie Savage of the modern era, someone should teach the big queen how to tackle.
On the subject of Cole, it's all a load of media nonsense, when Michael Ricketts goes out scrapping does his antics land him on the front of every newspaper?? After the Gerrard thing the other month, two-bit papperazzi journo's will print anything that involes a prem player having a disagreement in a pub or club and dress it up to be something that's actually interesting.
Cole has fallen victim of celebrity status, the story should be taken with a pinch of salt
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post 36 ...
Gaz, take it that most of us didn't actually see what you wrote ...
what was the gist?
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#42
It was nothing really, just saying I was at the match at SJP on Weds night and joking about Middlesborough.
Considering what I've been saying in recent weeks it was tame in the extreme.
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Robbo,
You battered the scousers last week mate but lightening doesn't strike twice, make sure your pint pot's about three quarters full on Sunday at about 6PM, leaving a bit of room to catch the tears.
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Just gutted Cashley only got an £80 PND for this troubles. He should have been charged, sent to court and made to do some community work like cleaning out some toilets.
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Oh Robbo, fighting in the temple of Beer, shocking behaviour that
I'm afraid you should just Everton a bye, save your energy for a difficult run....lose at Stoke and that's it for the Boro
Neutrals likeld you much more when you were a plucky 2nd division side
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"but that's nowt compared to the flak he's going to get from his wife when she gets off that mountain. "
That would be no flak at all.
Cheryl loves the bad boy.
Cheat on her? No problem!
Get in trouble with the police? Oh come here you beast!
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What's all this, loads of posts slating Robbo! Talk about jumping on my bandwagon! :)
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General Glen... whathisname, (Post 48),
I think you're missing a comma towards the end, somewhere around the word "frankly".
hth
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Gaz, for God's sake post it again.
Then we can all see. I'm sure the mods won't ban you for a second offence.
Or maybe post a comment asking the mods if you can post it again. If they delete your ask, then you can take that as a no.
You would not be being provacative, but just providing a service to inquisitive people like me.
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Good blog Robbo, as usual.
And thank god you did not sing an ode to the great SAF this time! It is time, methinks, that someone talks about how SAF gets away with anything, including demolishing referees right and left. Poor Stevie Bruce is not even close.
I also thought you d talk more about Rafa blaming lack of Torres for poor results. Dont you think it is time for him to go? But it is good to see Chelsea at second despite Cole's idiotic behaviour. He does the same thing in the pitch, mind you. Any predictions on how ll win the PL and the CPL or have you settled on Man U for former and Chelsea for latter?!
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Wow, all my posts removed from earlier and loads of others too. Seems like there is being a bit of a crackdown.
Ah well it was fun while it lasted but I still stand by the fact that last weeks were 10000 times worse than the ones removed today.
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There's nothing wrong with any of these posts, i think a witch hunter is complaining about them for fun. Perhaps it's time to change the moderation system so that one sad little person can't do that again.
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Wilson goes to NQ Fury article - you state Fury have been promoted from the W League in Australia. There is no such League for men ( I believe the Womans Comp is called the W League). NQ Fury and Gold Coast are new teams (in otherwords just been created) for this years A League. Please get your facts right before writing drivel.
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Lol even Robbo's post is removed!
Can we refer Robbo's blog to the mods too so it goes blank? LOL
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Lol even Robbo's post is removed!
Can we refer Robbo's blog to the mods too so it goes blank? LOL
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That's a bit strong gaz, someone revealed earlier he's heartbroken at boro's plight, and yet he still keeps these... amazing... blogs going,we should all buy him a pint and let him drown his sorrows away whilst people like you are bendtnering him. I'm sad i never got to see Robbo's post, but he's had others removed before:) bad boy Robbo!
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Ummm I was joking.
Hence the LOL after.
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Oops, my mistake. I thought the LOL meant you were just laughing at Robbos useless blogs (the 'useless' is just a joke too, i promise!) It's much harder to detect sarcasm online than in real life...
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discoagogo
...what a weird thing to say...
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Cracking blog as usual; hopefully wound up some more of the overly-sensitives.
Couldn't believe Bendtner's double strike at the Baggies. It's a bit like Bambi on ice with him. Still, they couldn't have made it much easier.
If only WBA could have played the Boro this week. It would have been much akin to a harakiri tournament.
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"I'd like to see Cheryl climb the west face of Brucie's conk". Nearly chocked on me toast there.
So into "squeaky bum time'' for winners and for losers.
Beautiful.
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robbo love your blog keep it up
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Even the moderators are losing it.
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Re : # 10 from hooped socks and #38
Do we think that Martins elbow on Vidic's face was worthy of a red card???
Seeing as he obviously knew exactly what he was doing.
I mean his elbow was nowhere near the top of his head which he was rubbing trying to con the ref that it was a clash of heads.
Cowardly and should be dealt with by the FA retrospectively seeing as the ref missed it! Which is exactly what should happen to Taylor for his whack he dished out, again missed by the referee.
And I'm sorry to disappoint those that were earlier debating the worst referee. Apart from the one of the local idiots who turns up to ref our 5a-side league and smoke a splif Mr Steve Bennett definitely takes the award as worst ref for his performance in Newcastle vs Man Utd. The guys 'didnt see' so much that night I hope to hell he wasn't driving home, that said if he wasn't he would have missed a fleet of buses never mind one!
Useless!
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68. At 02:01am on 07 Mar 2009, RedFoz wrote:
The guys 'didnt see' so much that night I hope to hell he wasn't driving home, that said if he wasn't he would have missed a fleet of buses never mind one!
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Quality stuff! Good blog Robbo.
How come your post got removed? I, even being a United (Only) fan, would not like your blogs to be stopped.
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Pogatetz Up = Quality.
Robbo, I hope 'boro win 3-0 with a Tuncay hatrick -but that's because I am probably the only person in the land who has him in me fantasy football team !!!!!!
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it seems that moderator double standards are once again causing problems...
when even the blogger (who no doubt has a better understanding of what will and won't get through) gets moderated, you have to ask yourself, is it the blogger thats wrong, (in which case he shouldn't be blogging for the BBC) or the moderator (in which case HE shouldn't be moderating for the BBC)
one must be wrong...
loved the Wile E Coyote image... that's going to stick with me till the end of the season!
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Can someone tell me who is in charge of the moderators. Is it the Sports Editor? or some other Operations Director.
Is anyone responsible for the moderators?
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top top stuff, nearly spilled my cereal everywhere
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Middle-aged blokes in pub punch up! Whatever next? Can't wait for the next column.
Love the bit "should give that airhead two things: a clip round the earhole and a pie." ha, ha, ha!
Clip round the earhole, you have to be a certain age to say that!
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Robbo's responses to the remaining 28 posts (45 got deleted) got also removed by his own people.
Dear Mods: Please have a close look at his future blogs "before" he publishes them, and remove all lame jokes before they get published. The remaining content can then be read within a minute.
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An abnormally high percentage of comments removed this week Robbo, give us a clue, what got 'em all bendtnered out? Were they all doin' a Cashley?
I hope Boro survive (not at the expense of Bolton), you're a Premiership blogger Robbo, your wit will be wasted in the Championship. Southgate and his lads need to be aware of what else is at stake here.
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Post 72. I think the moderators are self-moderating. Which means they do it to us and to themselves but not to each other.
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Even the moderators are loosing it.
I made a reference of how no one talks about SAF giving referees a hard time and my post was blanked. Coincidence?!
Where are all the scousers when we need them?
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ok blog, but anyone who thinks that lame joke about Bruce nose is a tad limited.
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"Tony Thompson brings it to order dead quick, mind. He tells us this is a public house, not a Chelsea FC dressing room."
Entertaining blog. Made me laugh a good few times, and I do like your colloquialisms, a different touch to the other BBC Bloggers.
Good read, so thanks for sharing.
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Lets all relax..
Robbo meets a "special lady" in the Bluebell. She says, "This is your lucky night. I’ve got a special game for you. I’ll do absolutely anything you want for 300 quid, as long as you can say it in three words." Robbo replies, "Hey, why not?" He pull his wallet out of his pocket, and one at a time lays three hundred-pound notes on the bar, and says, slowly: "Paint…my…house."
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No abuse towards the Liverpool fans and manager Robo, WOW!
But could you tell us why have you left us out of your agenda this week?
Are you mourning Boro?
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#56,
Robo has broken the house rules mates...
What does it signify?
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The mods should write this blog from now on..
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I have the good fortune of having a Mrs who encourages me to go down to the boozer. It allows her to invite the neighbors in for a cuppa and talk about things she doesn't want me to earwig. Suits me fine--they talk a load of rubbish anyway.
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68. At 02:01am on 07 Mar 2009, RedFoz wrote:
Re : # 10 from hooped socks and #38
Do we think that Martins elbow on Vidic's face was worthy of a red card???
Seeing as he obviously knew exactly what he was doing.
I mean his elbow was nowhere near the top of his head which he was rubbing trying to con the ref that it was a clash of heads.
Cowardly and should be dealt with by the FA retrospectively seeing as the ref missed it! Which is exactly what should happen to Taylor for his whack he dished out, again missed by the referee.
taylor did not whack the gelled tumbler he pulled his arm.
just because the gelled tumbler goes down clutching his face as if shot at from point blank range it doesnt mean there was any contact with his face....he does that everytime he goes for a dive
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I think you're being harsh on the 'boro. I'm a Liverpool fan and my young son consoled me after we lost at the Riverside. He told me that Middlesborough would be the second best team in La Liga because we beat Real Madrid, so only Barcelona could beat Middlesborough. Stands to reason, eh?
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Not related to Robbo's blog above, and I'm not one to gloat but ...
GLOAT!
I think that ManU in the semis means the end of our run though.
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you are really not very funny robbo, so please stop trying to be
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Re: #82
Complaints when you write about them. Now there are complaints when you don't!
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not at all funny today Robbo, u can do better mate!
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Once again a boring blog filled with un-funny, un-related nonsense.
Who wants to hear about Cheryl and Ashley Cole?
Keep it relevant and it might be enjoyable.
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Personally I'm happy to read anything that is having a pop at Cashly and his publicity seeking wife.
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Quote:
"So how come Ince and Adams get the sack for not being able to get the job done, and Gareth is still there?"
Answer:
The soft lad in charge, far too decent and nice to run a club lol. Credit to himself but at the same time Gibson needs to get realistic.
If Boro survive the drop then they need to replace Southgate because i think their on borrowed time.
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Hmmmm...... I seem to have had a post removed for pointing out that one of Robbo's comments is similar to a Pete Doherty lyric. Not entirely sure how that breaks house rules.....
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I think the reason for all the blocked posts is that SAF is special guest moderator this week. Have you noticed the lack of MUFC bashing getting through? I suppose there is no reason why there should be, but doesn't normally stop anyone.
Incidentally, I am writing this whilst dressed as Elvis (in full Las Vegas jumpsuit gear). Hope I get past house rule number 6 (Seen to impersonate someone else).
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Idiot
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There really has been a bad outbreak of the Mary Whitehouse Syndrome this week. Hardly surprising as she and her cohorts have been posting comments on this blog for ages.
Never did like her attitude that there was no such thing as an off-switch so I'll try and ruin the entertainment for someone who doesn't share my tastes.
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Armchair Expert,
I agree entirely with the SAF comment! See me prior comments. It must have been a weekend thingy though.
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Blackburn, Boro and West Brom are the three names in the drop zone. But by next week the first two may be able to climb out at the cost of Pompey and New Castle.
Having done it against LFC, it may not be past Boro to do an encore with presently patchy Portsmouth. Later down the fixtures calendar they will not have as juicy an opportunity for some while.
Its tougher for Blackburn as both of their fixtures are away. But so was the one at OT, where they were barely Pogatetzed out. Pulling one result off will do the trick.
However persuading the possibly Owen-reinforced New Castle to enter the trashcan may be as tough as putting a reluctant race horse into the starting stall. But since their would be hosts Hull have broken their jinx of poor results, it may not be a far fetched fancy either.
My foregoing forecasts are without prejudice to any of the protagonists. In fact I love all fighters. The thoughts just came to me while I was merely looking at the 'dropcan' part of the PL table. The notion was part prompted by the fact that Robbo is a Boro fan. Wouldn't it be an ironic blessing to get rid of Robbo through Boro falling off?
I am not too sure either way, just as much as that Robbo would really relinquish his Robboisms!
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Robbo,
My condolences. If that's the kind of dross you Riversiders have had to put up with all season, get used to life in the Championship. We were dreadful for 45 minutes and yet can look forward to bombing out at Wembley in the semis to the mighty Mancs. Huth, the Bodysnatcher is little more than the German Titus Bramble alongside the equally inept Hatchet Harry Pogatetz. And you give that psycho the captain's armband? Kicking seven shades of it out of the opposition and wrapping yourself around attackers like Mottie's sheepskin coat - that's the new art of defending on Wearside? Southgate, give yer head a shake man! You were different class to these numbnuts.
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Robbo, you should release a Robbo Dictionary of Football Terms.
'Bendtner - to hit with youir shin'
Classic.
Round up all of these over the past few years and let us go back over them.
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