Last match of the season and nothing left to play for. Ownership issues, a manager that might be jumping jumping ship shortly and a swirling cloud of doom and gloom is exactly how a Sunday morning should be spent. If that doesn’t motivate me to exit my Gin induced stupor and jump right out of [...]
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You May be Right, I May be Crazy…..
Posted: 8th May 2010 by steven. in Match Preview, Premier LeagueTags: Advil, Aquilani, Aston Villa, Europa League, Gin and Vermouth, Hull City, Ian Dowie, injuries, last match, Macherano, relegation, World Cup
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Bring Da Ruckus…..
Posted: 1st May 2010 by steven. in Match Preview, Premier LeagueTags: Carlo Ancelotti, Chelsea, Gerrard, grudge match, Kopites, Lampard, race for 4th, Rafa
We’re down to the last two matches of this wretched season and I’m about ready to say goodbye and good riddance. It’s hard to find positives after our Europa League exit on a fuckin’ technicality but tomorrow is another match and the chance to end the season with a bang. Galvanized under Carlo Ancelotti, Chelsea [...]
Confessions of a Hope Fiend…
Posted: 28th April 2010 by steven. in Europa League, Match PreviewTags: Aquilani, European nights, injuries, Juventus, Kuyt, Ngog, pessimists, Rafa, Ryan Babel, Sergio Aguero, Torres, trophies
Only 90 minutes left to save our blushes. An hour and a half to set this wretched season right. Our only chance at Silverware this season is a second tier competition that no one actually wants to play in. It’s been too long since there was a new addition to our trophy case. For all [...]
Three to Go
Posted: 23rd April 2010 by CSD in Match Preview, Premier LeagueTags: Burnley, Manchester City, Rafa, Roberto Mancini, Torres, Transfer Rumors
What can you say at this stage that has not already been said half a dozen times? You can only say, “must win” so many times before it kind of loses it’s luster. In reality, all matches are must wins. A loss or draw, regardless of importance, is still damaging psychologically. So in effect, even [...]
Time For Another One of Those Europa Thingies
Posted: 21st April 2010 by CSD in Europa League, Match PreviewTags: Atletico Madrid, Europa League, UEFA making stupid decisions
What’s worse than flying around Europe for matches? Driving around Europe for matches. Whether UEFA has it in for English clubs or they just don’t know how to reschedule matches on a calendar, all fixtures will go on as planned. Fulham are not quite in as bad shape. Their trip to Germany will only take [...]
Ain’t No Rest for the Wicked Until We Close Our Eyes for Good
Posted: 17th April 2010 by CSD in Match Preview, Premier LeagueTags: David Ngog, fuck frodo, stupid iceland volcanoes, west ham
Wow! I haven’t written one of these in a while. That’s what happens when your cohort takes off to some godforsaken communist country to indulge in whatever drunken debauchery that is available. If you want a real match preview, I’d goto Nate’s site. If you want something less informative, keep reading. I have trouble thinking [...]
A Premature Preview?
Posted: 11th April 2010 by steven. in Match Preview, Premier LeagueTags: Fulham, Insua, Maxi Rodriguez, race for 4th, Rafa, red cards, Roy Hodgson, Ryan Babel
Alright, let’s put this into perspective. We beat Benfica on Thursday to make it through to the Europa League semi-finals. Good job boys. Great. Now, it’s time to focus. Fulham are coming to town tomorrow and a few seasons ago that would have been something to laugh about. I would have not even considered getting [...]
Women and Children First…..
Posted: 7th April 2010 by steven. in Europa League, Match PreviewTags: Aquilani, attack!, Benfica, Europa League, Gerrard, Glen Johnson, Insua, Lucas, Ryan Babel, Torres
There’s a rush to European nights like no other. The electricity in the air, the roar of the Kop, the excitement of the announcers, the anxiety of the players. Really, nothing compares. With your back against the wall and a win the only result that matters, Lord knows this must be what Meth feels like. [...]