We need more Bank Holidays, get it sorted Government, give us more I ask.
Had a great time at the footie on Saturday, managed to meet up with Dan and two of the Gray brothers in Islington before the match (was late due to half of the frickin' Piccadilly Line being closed leaving me to get a bus in the sweltering smoggy heat). Very nice it was too, Dan's hangover and obvious Tottenham-related stress was very apparent, poor boy even had his sunnies on upside down...
Rich and I then headed off to Ashburton to watch the game. Cracking finish by Fabregas, came out of no-where really. The games after yet another pointless International break (they really get on my wick, why are they still being played?!) can sometimes be unpredictable but Arsenal kept plugging away at a very determined Man city side and eventually got the break they deserved. City look a very different team to last year, the partnership of Dunne and the awesome Richards at the back should serve them very well this year and they'll have plenty of clean sheets; their attack still looks a little weak though, Mpenza had a good chance on Saturday, as did Petrov, so Sven may be tempted to dip into Dr Shinawatra's wallet once more to replace the unlucky Bojinov and give them a bit more bite up front.
Three more days until the transfer window shuts, so what can we expect? Well, Arsene may have a dabble, am surprised he hasn't bought an extra Centre Back yet. A left winger and a striker would also be welcome. If I were in his shoes, and God-willing, one day I will be, I would splash out on Mertesaker, Quaresma and Martins. However, I'd expect either no activity or another teenage to come through he doors. As for other clubs, Lord knows what's going on the rumour mongering is in over-over-drive at the moment...
It was Box Rocks yesterday, a teenie music 'festival' (one stage in a pub car park) in the village of Box. There were loads of bikers there, all ready to rock out, however, the highlight of the day was clearly the keepie-uppie session going on in the park between 6 of us. We managed to do 25 although it could have been more had Pete put his pint down and stopped doing those silly gaylord flicks of his.
Only a few more days until Tobe's stag do in the Toon, will try and fit in another blog before then...
Had a great time at the footie on Saturday, managed to meet up with Dan and two of the Gray brothers in Islington before the match (was late due to half of the frickin' Piccadilly Line being closed leaving me to get a bus in the sweltering smoggy heat). Very nice it was too, Dan's hangover and obvious Tottenham-related stress was very apparent, poor boy even had his sunnies on upside down...
Rich and I then headed off to Ashburton to watch the game. Cracking finish by Fabregas, came out of no-where really. The games after yet another pointless International break (they really get on my wick, why are they still being played?!) can sometimes be unpredictable but Arsenal kept plugging away at a very determined Man city side and eventually got the break they deserved. City look a very different team to last year, the partnership of Dunne and the awesome Richards at the back should serve them very well this year and they'll have plenty of clean sheets; their attack still looks a little weak though, Mpenza had a good chance on Saturday, as did Petrov, so Sven may be tempted to dip into Dr Shinawatra's wallet once more to replace the unlucky Bojinov and give them a bit more bite up front.
Three more days until the transfer window shuts, so what can we expect? Well, Arsene may have a dabble, am surprised he hasn't bought an extra Centre Back yet. A left winger and a striker would also be welcome. If I were in his shoes, and God-willing, one day I will be, I would splash out on Mertesaker, Quaresma and Martins. However, I'd expect either no activity or another teenage to come through he doors. As for other clubs, Lord knows what's going on the rumour mongering is in over-over-drive at the moment...
It was Box Rocks yesterday, a teenie music 'festival' (one stage in a pub car park) in the village of Box. There were loads of bikers there, all ready to rock out, however, the highlight of the day was clearly the keepie-uppie session going on in the park between 6 of us. We managed to do 25 although it could have been more had Pete put his pint down and stopped doing those silly gaylord flicks of his.
Only a few more days until Tobe's stag do in the Toon, will try and fit in another blog before then...
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