The News Desk does is sick of doing the transfer window Hokey-Cokey. All of that players in and players out and turning oneself around was getting tiresome so this day has been marked on our calendar, conveniently hung beside the desk, for quite some time. The last day wouldn’t be exciting, or excruciatingly silly, without [...]
Posts Tagged ‘Ryan Babel’
Silly Season Ends With Only a Laugh or Two
Posted: 31st August 2010 by steven. in NewsTags: Damien Plessis, Lauri Dalle Valle, Mario Gomez, Nabil El-Zhar, Paul Konchesky, Ryan Babel, transfer news
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Reds Hold Off THE TRABZONSPOR…..
Posted: 19th August 2010 by steven. in Europa League, Match ReactionTags: Christian Poulsen, Joe Cole, Milan Jovanovic, Pepe Reina, Roy Hodgson, Ryan Babel, Senol Gunes, The Greek, Torres, Trabzonspor, Umut Bulut
I wanted nothing less than a win and by God, I got one. It was an extremely hard fought, tentative one but a tick under the W column none the less. Despite playing a side that very few were even aware of before the draw, the TRABZONSPOR weren’t playing the part of pushover so many [...]
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 [...]
Hell’s Around the Corner…..
Posted: 11th April 2010 by steven. in Match Reaction, Premier LeagueTags: 0-0 draws, Aquilani, bad substitutions, boardroom, Chairman, David Ngog, Fulham, Mark Schwarzer, Maxi Rodriguez, new investment, parking the bus, quarts of wine, race for 4th, Rafa, Roy Hodgson, Ryan Babel
The doctor says I need to eat more fruits and vegetables. So, to placate my health care practitioner, I’m going to drink a quart of wine for lunch. Who am I to ignore the advice of a trained medical professional? After the scoreless draw today at Anfield, I don’t think even the good doctor would [...]
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. [...]
It’s Really Not OK…..
Posted: 4th April 2010 by steven. in Match Reaction, Premier LeagueTags: 1-1 draw, Aquilani, Birmingham, David Ngog, Gerrard, Glen Johnson, Hot Cross Buns, Liam Ridgewell, Maxi Rodriguez, race for 4th, Ryan Babel, Torres, unorthodox goals, weird substitutions
Well, my Easter is ruined. How about yours? Another predictable draw with the Brummies when it could have been so much better. Sharing the spoils wouldn’t be so bad if we weren’t in such an unfortunately horrible position but at this point we have no chance for excuses. To be quite honest, it wasn’t even [...]
Rafa Said Knock You Out…..
Posted: 2nd April 2010 by steven. in Europa League, Match ReactionTags: 2-1 loss, Away Goal, Benfica, Cosmic Toilet, Daniel Agger, Insua, Jonas Eriksson, Luisao, Oscar Cardoza, Red Card, Rob Schnieder movies, Ryan Babel, Torres
Another last gasp goal and we go down 2-1 in our first leg tie with Benfica. I’m Canadian so I might not know the rules of this crazy game as well as the rest of you folks so forgive my ignorance. Now, let me get this straight. Each team, by regulation, is allowed to field [...]