Tag Archives: Football

by | March 9, 2010

Guestpost: Liveblogging the minor semi final

There was some uncertainty about the kick off time for the minor semi final between the Wellington Phoenix and Newcastle Jets. This means that I am rather late in getting across town to where I am going to watch the … Continue reading →

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by | October 21, 2009

Guest Post: Own Goal 101 as Taught by Unnamed Liverpool Defender

Every week I play in a social game of football that ranges in size from four to twelve a side. It is a straightforward setup with the only limitations being barefoot play and the goals are small like in ice … Continue reading →

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by | September 22, 2009

Guest Post: Top Four Sunday

This is a watch. Somebody needs to introduce Martin Atkinson to one. Old Trafford is like a casino in that time does not appear to have any relevance until the house wins. More than anything I am just annoyed because … Continue reading →

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by | September 3, 2009

Guest Post: Finally Some Football

With the world of European football now in one of those annoying international breaks it is time to reflect on the biggest story of the season so far. Namely the truly awful uniforms that have been rolled out this season. … Continue reading →

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by | May 28, 2009

Guest Post: Semi Live Blogging The Champions League Final

Seeking out some atmosphere to go with an event of the magnitude of the Champions League final I am forsaking my trusty chair, easy access to coffee, and about half an hours extra sleep to head down to The Bard … Continue reading →

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by | March 4, 2009

Guest Post: Not Watching The 'Piss Ant' Final

An alternative title to this piece could easily have been Stumbling Block. Right across Europe teams that either had to win to maintain pressure on the league leaders bottled it or table toppers suddenly looked as though they don’t like … Continue reading →

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by | February 17, 2009

The Paradise Way

This is a repost of a piece I wrote for the altalbion site, which has more regular ramblings on a variety of issues. If you want to read them, go here. I’m standing nervously in a queue, without quite knowing … Continue reading →

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by | January 11, 2009

Guest Post: And In The 47th Minute…

After the fantastic, if too brief, flurry of games between Christmas and the new year the FA Cup has left us with a bit of a lull in Premier League action and just at a time when this correspondent could … Continue reading →

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by | January 2, 2009

Guest Post: The Skinny Post – Pass The Bowl

That’s some good USC cheek right there*: If you’re looking for a good reason to stay home Friday during the day (“c’mon honey, how much more crap do we really need for the house even it it is 75% off?”) … Continue reading →

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