Present Absence
We sometimes find ourselves saying things like: ‘If only RVP had been available for the derby.’ Or, ‘if only Fellaini was any one of a whole rake of other players who you care to mention.’ Or, ‘if only Ashley Young had legs that fit right, and were on the right way round.’ Or, ‘if only […]
Feed The Goat
I could introduce this “book review” by recounting the heart-wrenching story behind how I came to own this book and then the equally heartbreaking turn of events that led me to getting round to actually reading it, but I don’t go in much for those type of reviews that are more about the reviewer than […]
Sunderland vs United
. Tom (@Tom_McGhee): I’m saying nothing…. . Brett: The joys of seeing a Di Canio-less Sunderland and the late-summer sun caressing the delicate contours of JOS’s unconventionally beautiful face, have been cruelly snatched away from me by the mild, mild mess our club finds itself in. The only thing we can do is cross our […]
Shakhtar Donetsk 1 – 1 United
D-D-D-D-D-D-DANNY! (in the style of them off of Grease, or I s’pose in the style of the song off of Batman.) Fellaini is fast becoming a thing that I don’t like – an outlet for my frustrations, if you will. It’s not his fault, but that’s irrelevant. The way I see it: with the football […]
Shakhtar Donetsk vs United
This will be the first game of the season I’ll be watching with Bifurcator David, he’s got a big angry head about United at the moment, so that should be fun. Having been away from football for a week, I’m right looking forward to this. Apparently Rooney’s the only one playing any good, which has […]
United 1 – 2 West Brom
I was still away in Madrid during this game, so again, am posting my post-match thoughts through the medium of the text conversations with Bifurcated David and Liverpool Rob… ME: *Hola mi chico! Do you mind awfully letting me know the scores of the main title protagonistas del dia. Gracias. Luego. Amor. bX* BD: *Surely […]
LC: United 1 – 0 Liverpool
I was away in Madrid during this game, so am posting my post-match thoughts through the medium of the text conversations with Bifurcated David and Liverpool Rob… ME: *If you wanna text me scores while I’m away, that woud be nice bX* BD: *Okay, if you’re sure* LR: *I wouldn’t be so cruel* ME **silence** […]