I was watching Sevilla v Getafe: the first La Liga game of the season shown on Sky Sports this season (Real Madrid v Atletico Madrid was not shown due to contractual disputes). This was just the first farce of the night - the referee made his first sending off just 22 minutes into the game, [...]
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Twenty20 Paces
Why is it that any team I support loses? Newcastle United don’t win trophies, Middlesbrough lost the UEFA Cup Final, and England fail at the first moderately difficult hurdle. So no surprise that Essex went out (I plumped for them at first), and Nottinghamshire lost the final by four runs.
It was a thrilling day of [...]
Dolly Mixtures
So a bit of a mixed bag today. Some good stuff. Newcastle United beat Lillestrom 3-0 and so that means we qualify to take part in the UEFA Cup competition this season. We have also signed Damien Duff.
And the bad stuff. Nick’s had problems with his family’s computer - couldn’t fix it. Chris didn’t get [...]
What A Day!
The Premier League has given special dispensation to Newcastle United to permit the naming of Glenn Roeder as Newcastle United boss… It is expected that he will be formally appointed on Monday. This follows widespread support across the teams of the Premier League. So thanks to them. The LMA aren’t happy so screw them!
In return, [...]
Alone
Now, today has been a rather odd day (aren’t they all?). Firstly, Middlesbrough scored four goals again to progress to the UEFA Cup Final… well done… you bastards! I’m chuffed for you, but don’t start goading, it doesn’t suit you!
I also went to a presentation offered by the CPRS (Centre for Physical and Recreational Sport [...]