Be careful what you wish for...

The remaining teams in The CL look damn good.
I only saw highlights last night, but you can't help
but wonder how we would fare.
I think that UEFA have managed to ruin what was
a great competition by expanding it, all in the name
of filthy money.
It would be a great opportunity to watch Spurs at
such a level, and of course a steep learning curve
for our players, and one that we will hopefully be
witnessing next season!
Que sera sera, whatever will be will be, I've got me
tickets for Wemberlee...etc, etc.
What chance of getting Chas and Dave to re-unite
if we do get to the final?
Rabbit, rabbit, yap, yap, bunny, bunny....

Thought for the day?

Did Crackerjack ever tour Argentina?

Hypotheticals

Would I seriously take a victory in the Cup Final
over a place in Theleagueofchampions? That's
what I've been asking myself? Following some
logic would I take a beating from those Skint
South Coast Bell Ringers today in return for a
clear passage in the semi? (oh er missus!)...
I guess it all comes down to the fact that it
matters not on jot as we should really be able
to 'cut and paste' them on both occasions.
Oh, and by the way I love Sir Harry of Redknapp,
not sure that he loves me though? Also I'm pretty
sure that it's a few more than 1% who were booing
at half time. It's such a shame when the few spoil
things for the majority? I don't think I'm the only
one who would like to know what else in SHoR's
Top drawer, also behind his wardrobe, and under
the mattress.
COYS, we can do this!

Not a lot of people know this but...

...we had 2 points from 8 games when he arrived.
Arise Sir Harry football genius. What I really loved
about last night was the 'rope-a-dope' tactics
borrowed from Ali. It was smashing to see the way
he cleverly allowed Wilson to do the work of four
men, and allowed A&E to re-live his form of two
seasons ago.
I think it's safe to say that H had a good 35,672
people fooled at half time. Not to mention the
millions watching at home...
The icing on the cake was of course managing to
ensure that Charlie got whacked by Simon Davies,
who was I assume in on the plan, which meant the
launch of SuperPav.
The Football Genius that is Sir H of R, did of course
put the wheels in motion for this outrageous plan
back in the Jan transfer window, by fooling the football
world into thinking that he wanted shot of SuperPav
and Bentley. Oh no you fools, all part of his masterplan.
Who's sorry now?

Flaam

I see this one going to penalties after a 2-2 drama
filled game, and then I woke up and it was 0-0 again!
However, whichever way it goes, bearing in mind how
many of them have played for us then it might just
come down to the first one to score from the spot!
I'm pleased to see Fulham doing well, and was just
wishing that they became amazingly rich and went
round buying players like Frank Ribery, Ronaldo,
Ronaldinho, just to hear Woy's post match conference.
If only life worked that way...

Football Genius?

I think that it was Caesar or The Short French One,
who did not want good generals, he just wanted
lucky ones. H has obviously been watching Jose at
the bridge, and done his homework this week.
No Defoe, Lennon, Wilson, Hudd and only a brief showing
from Super Pav left me switching off Sky Sports News,
and going for a walk to calm my nerves.
From what I saw later on MOTD it looked like a well
deserved 3 points, and even Hansen is starting to give
Champions League serious thought, although we all
probably agree with his assessment that 'they will
always let you down in the end...' COYS, we can do this!

If anyone wants a clue to the visual, Steve Marriott and 30
Days in The Hole...It's as close as I get to an apology H!

Rovers Return

I spent a wonderful couple of hours down
at WHL yesterday interviewing the Great
Cliff Jones. He really is a special person,
and one who is still very humble. At one
point in the early 60's Juve were willing to
part with £120,000 for him. Bill Nick told
Cliff to "tell them to come back in 4 years!!"
So tomorrow we welcome another set of
Northern cloggers, sometimes I forget who
Fat Sam is managing. My money is on Robbo
getting all excited again, and letting us have
a couple of soft ones. Can't see them scoring.
Me, I'd still rather spend 90 minutes listening
to Cliffy....Happy days!

Champions? League...

Call me naive, call me Al. I was just sitting
there the other day listening to la favorit
Frenchman, go on about the miracle of beating
Porto, and reaching the quarter finals of the
CL. A light bulb went on in my head, so I
checked, guess what most of the teams that
are going to be in the quarter finals feature
in the ten richest football clubs in the
world....Go figure

Hindsight...

I would have risked Defoe from the start. I will
admit that I liked the idea of Bale on the left of
midfield, but I think that it meant that Modders
was sort of out of position. I also think in a strange
way Bale looks better coming forward from much
deeper. It's those 60 yard gallops that scare the
bjesus out of the opposition.
All in all a fair result, and another money spinner
for Mr Levy...Bad news is the semi does not go to
a replay

Come the revolution...

I was supposed to be going to The Cottage today, but my
Spurs 'mate' did a Redknapp with the loyalty points! Only
joking Jerry.
We are looking light in midfield, although they have a doubt
about Danny Murphy. I like the idea of Bale on the left of midfield
with Modders and Wilson in the middle. I think that if you look
at the bench it may give a clue as to our strength in depth.
Two attacking teams, it's got 2-2 written all over it...Let's get in
the hat....

You rang?

We know that I'm not a massive fan of 'The Crouch',
but a thought occurred to me watching Engerland
huff and puff v Egypt last night. At no point did I
see or hear Don Capello telling his boys to launch
it route one to the big feller. As those stats prove,
El Crouchio has a great goal getting record for his
country. Maybe it would be worth H having a look
at how he is deployed by Don Capello, or maybe
just keep lumping the ball up to him? We did have
2 points from 8 games....
For the record, if Engerland play anything like they
did in the first half against a decent side at the World
Cup then football will most definitely be coming home.
Early doors!

Central Line

Great result on Sunday. We played some good
football, and really should have had it wrapped
up by half time...As soon as Everton scored, (well
scored is pushing it), then everyone around me
started to get nervous which translated onto the
pitch. Stay positive!
I'm bemused as ever by something H said about
our central midfield. Tom is out, Jenas is due to
have an operation (life threatening we hope!), and
Wilson has picked up 9 bookings. All 3 of these things
were likely to happen at some point in a season,
so I'm keen to know what plan B is? Kabul? Never
fear I'm sure H will have something up his sleeve.