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Lakenheath Old Boys
We are all former students at Lakenheath High School and other public schools in East Anglia. We were in school in the 70s and 80s and drank deeply from the well of British culture of those decades - the pints, the telly, and of course the footie!
Saturday, May 02, 2009
Join me for another week of important matches from our favorite league in the world!
Lakenheath Old Boys
We are all former students at Lakenheath High School and other public schools in East Anglia. We were in school in the 70s and 80s and drank deeply from the well of British culture of those decades - the pints, the telly, and of course the footie!
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307 Comments:
Good morning fellas,
So, this one of the few times United play before Costa. Can we extend the lead to six points.
This match was supposed to be the Sunday afternoon game but changed with Sunderland Everton because of the Champions League
Fergie has put out a mixed bag today
Foster
O'Shea
Vidic
Evans
Evra
Park
Scholes
Giggs
Rooney
Berbatov
Macheda
Subs
Kuszczak
Ronaldo
Anderson
Nani
Rafael
Gibson
Tevez
I was watching the SKy link from atdhe.
I had to go to dump off some garbage at the town dump. When I cam back it is on MUTV. I still have that going. I just put on Vss and it Soccer Saturda already!
It is all about that and I'm here looking forward to another brilliant day of footie and chat with you, mate. Bring. It. On!
Now the bugger on atdhe is changing the channels for fun
SPL, MUTV and others
I hope we can do well today
We seem to struggle against Boro
They did beat Costa at home but did get stuffed by Chelski too
Chelski lad is off to WHL to watch Spurs vs WBA.
Hope he gets a lot of goals!
I've just jumped on VSS and it's gone straight to Soccer Saturday. It's going to be a great day!
My predictions for today's matches:
Boro 0 United 3
Chelski 3 Fulham 0
Citeh 2 Blackburn 1
Pompey 0 Arsenal 2
Stoke 1 West Ham 1
Spurs 2 WBA 0 (Hi Tony!)
Great - the VSS link has gone from SS straight into the match preview. Lovely jubbly!
Both my working links have changed to United game
Jamie Redknapp is pointing out that three of United's losses have come straight after European matches. Typical Liverpool man!
Fergie has made seven changes today. Ronaldo and Tevez on the bench.
No welcome, Dave!?
I hope your bloody Nostradamus after your prediction
Good Morning...sorry
So, do you think this link will go straight back to SS?
Pressure? Southgate? He must know that he's out of a job at the end of the season. I can't believe that they've allowed him to take them down.
Yes, that's what's happened in previous weeks. I love VSS!
Don't you want to clip Jamie round the ear? He actually thinks that Boro has a chance! Want to bet, mate!
I am of course very nervous
Boro are a team that do stupid things like that and beat the big guns once in a while
Tyler and Gray
Lovely jubbly
So what kind of naff away kit have you got going today? I don't think much of that blue and white stipey one they just showed.
ESPN would have the right shirts this time
COME ON YOU WHITES!!!
Oh, that's good. White kit with red trim. That's the only away kit that United should use, IMHO. No blue and white, no grey, no solid blue. The reverse from the home kit - that's it.
United's new left winger Rooney
Scholes and Giggs in the center. I am sure Roon will switch with Giggs sometimes
This is great... teams in the tunnel
Here they come
Some white box is on my screen, yours?
If I click on the x it opens a new window
KNOCK IT OFF!
It's gone. Is that going to keep popping up??
Wow - Donor Kebab flavored Pot Noodle. That's wrong in so many ways.
I haven't got a white box. Sorry. Here we go then - kick off time...!
We are off!!!
COME ON UNITED!!!!
Quick start United please
Same as against the Arse(except for goals)
The ticker at the bottom of the screen indicates that there are 8000 people viewing this match on VSS. Wow!
My screen has become jumpy all of a sudden
KNOCK IT OFF
Now it is over 9000
My prediction is that all of the bottom five teams lose this weekend, so the table will stay as it is.
Boro have started confidently
Exactly what I didn't want
Boro Goal Machine? You're having a laugh. I still remember the cartoon in When Saturday Comes that had a guy in his backyard with a friend watching his kiddies playing with these massive goals. He says to the friend, "Oh, the goals? I picked them up cheap. They weren't using them down the Riverside!"
Roon hits it high, wide and horrible
Boom boom
Some poor passing from United so far but Boro don't really have the quality to capitalize.
Ta very much.
When we seem to start like this, it seems to continue for the whole game
Why are United coughing up the ball so easily?
O'Shea gets a telling header in there to prevent the cross coming to mischief.
I got a white screen there for two seconds. Was that what you were talking about? Very annoying.
This is how we have been playing most of the season
I don't care how much we win this season, it has not been a United master class
My box has come back, left again, come back and left
12 minutes gone
Speaking of left backs
If you were Gus, would you bring back Cashley for Wednesday? Messi was shut down last week
Roon hits is over
Up to 11,000
Yes, that is what I was talking about
Honestly, I think I could play the same role that Marlon King plays. Trundle up and down the pitch a bit, chase after lost causes, never score. Can I have his £40,000 a week?
Hey, I think you could
I might be tempted to keep Bosingwa in the same position. He completely neutralized Messi.
That's what I think
Gus may do that. Not many would.
Speaking of laboring around the field. I have my first game tomorrow. I am already tired
Scholes - a yellow card waiting to happen?
Good luck with it, mate!
Well, that is true in every game
Who wrote Ivanhoe?
By definition, Chelski will have to be more attacking on Wednesday, so I reckon the big change will be Obi Mikel dropping to the bench and perhaps using a second forward (Kalou or Anelka) alongside Drogs.
Nice save Foster
phew
Sir Walter Scott. It was a nostalgic look at medieval knights. Why?
As for both games, they are both very evenly balanced
Arsenal are only one down but they have to beat United by two...it doesn't happen often
Chelsea are going home but they have to win, Barca don't
Are you doing the crossword again?
ooh, almost into Giggs
You are correct sir
YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
GIGGSY!!!!!!!!!!!
GOAL! Old man Giggs from distance!
United 0-1!
Get a couple more before half time
Give us another then. I love crosswords.
Boro drop below Newcastle again. Second bottom. Doomed.
What was your feeling about Giggs winning the PFA Player of the Year? Deserved? I reckon you've got four or five players who have been better than Giggsy.
Unveiler's cry
four letters
tada?
I don't think he deserved it but I think it is for his career. He never won the main one. He has won the the Young Player
Macheda tried to do too much rather than playing a teammate in.
Call for a handball but United break but Kiko loses it
Yeah, I agree. It was the career appreciation award. Roon, Rio, Vidic and Carrick have been more important for you this season. Maybe even VDS.
Who knows what a handball is
What do you think? Should it be for anything or intentional.
Do you think it was okay to give it to him for the career? I don't have a problem with it.
I would have chosen Gerrard or Torres.
They have been amazing
Could be "Tada" I guess. I've never seen that one before. "Voila" has five letters. Does it fit with the rest you've got?
Who do you think will come up with Wolves
Reading and Brum play each other
Sheffield United playing Palace and their old boss Warnock
The only time I'd give an unintentional handball is if the player is right on the line and the handball prevents a goal. Otherwise there has to be some movement of the arm toward the ball IMHO.
Well.... if it is only FOUR letters... a FIVE letter word wouldn't fit!!!!
YOU PLONKER
Unfortunately it looks to be Brum and the Blades. I'm not overly inspired about the promoted sides. I like the idea of Wolves going up again because of nostalgia but I can't see any of them surviving in the Prem.
Any luck finding Damned United?
Kiko has a hot head like Roon
In the book... settle down
That's not what i meant - I meant to ask if "tada" fits with the other letters you've got. And don't call me a plonker!
Another booking for Kiko. I'm not sure that the kid's ready for prime time yet. He looks a bit lost when he has to start a match. Much better thrown in at the deep end when the match has opened up a bit in the latter stages.
sorry
Not yet - all the illegal movie channels that I use are American so I haven't found "United" or the movie about Radio Caroline "The Boat that Rocked." Looking forward to that one too.
Under five to go
Hold on United
Keep me posted
Speaking of films, I got one on Netflix last week that you should recommend to your bruvver Michael. It's called "Tom Dowd and the Language of Music." It's about the legendary record producer who did the early Atlantic jazz records as well as later rock gems like the "Layla" album. He'd love it!
I'll let him know
Scholes hits it wide
Scholesy scuffs a shot there. Could have been 0-2.
So what is the deal with League 1
Are the playoff teams all set? The positions?
Scholes blow it again
Coming up on half time. I can't really see Boro getting back into this one. They haven't lacked effort but they just don't have the quality to break down a defense like United's.
I don't want this game to stay at 1-0 for long
I hope you're right
Half time
45 minutes away from SIX points clear
Keep it going United... keep it going
Thanks for asking about Division 1. It's the last day of the season and all of the sides are on the same number of games finally. Leicester and Peterboro have been automatically promoted. Then:
Dons 84
Millwall 82
Leeds 81
Scunthorpe 75
Tranmere 73
Tranmere host Scunny in the match of the day. Leeds have Northhants at home, so that should be a win but I don't see the Dons or Millwall dropping points away to relegation zoners Hereford and Carlisle. We'll no doubt get Millwall with them having home advantage. I'm praying for another breast cancer charity match - the pink kits really seemed to put them off.
Well, is it Millwall playing Carlisle? They have something to play for to save their skins. It could be difficult for them
Fingers crossed
United need to keep it going.... I don't want this to go like the Sunderland game... except for the win
Fergie should be doing adverts for Wrigley's. I never see without a wad of gum in his cheek.
Yeah, it's Carlisle at home to Millwall. I hope you're right but I don't expect anything from today. Just a win to take us confidently into the playoff season.
Back from the loo, didn't miss anything
Celtic are currently drawing away to Aberdeen. They're two points up on Rangers. And then there is a 19 POINT GAP between them and third-placed Hearts. What an absurd league!
ooh, great run from Roon but Kiko hits it wide
If it stays the same, would you risk Ronaldo or Tevez?
GOAL! Park Ji-Sung earns his poodle supper by slotting home United's second goal.
Arf arf! 0-2!
YES!!!!
PARK!!!
TWO NiL
one more for the Dahlgren prediction
Ronaldo's just packed away his pink boots for the trip to the Emirates then.
I just wanted to tell you a funny bit I saw on English TV during the week. I had on one of my tv links for the Cambridge United playoff game to get back into the league. If they win two leg game against Stevenage they would go to Wembley. They could play Histon in the final. Anyway, the opening of the show had a guy in a Cambridge shirt sitting with his wife/girlfriend? . She said, "sometimes I think you love Cambridge more than you love me" He replied "sometimes I love Histon more than I love you" Don't you think that was funny. BTW Cambridge lost 3-1. Histon lost 2-0
One more goal and I'm in for the 60 points. I need - JediWisdom is 25 points up on me at the start of the day.
That was clumsy from Huth and he rightly goes into the book.
Kko off for Tevez
The talk is that Tev will move on.
I really hope he doesn't
Free kick to United and I'm getting some bloody Bee Gees music interfering with Martin and Andy. Stop it!
Nice one! Have you tried the Football Matters show on Mondays at 5:15 EST? It's brilliant. James Richardson and an audience of fans representing their clubs. And the Jose and Roon puppets in the breaks. Luv it!
I have watched it sometimes after a match and I keep the link open
United have tied up Costa with goal difference.
GET SOME MORE
Celtic are up
Uh oh, Evra is hurt. I think he will be okay. A gash probably
Where do you find Football Matters?
You say that Rangers and Celtic are 19 up
Well, United are 15 up on Arsenal and 25 up on Villa in fifth
Twenty five minutes left. This one was settled a while ago.
I've found it a lot of ways. Quite often Setanta has the live match on a Monday even if it's a Championship or Division 1 match. So if you pop that on around the end of the match it just seems to go right into FM at 5:15. VSS seems to be on Setanta on its main channel on Mondays. Also I've seen the "Setanta" link on Atdhe from time to time on Mondays. Check it out.
Looking at the table
All the teams for now have played the same number of games
United have 80
Costa can only get 86
Chelski can only get 83
Arsenal can only get 77
ALMOST THERE
That's true but the gap between individual places is at least a bit smaller. As far as I can tell, the only drama in the SPL now is for the title and the one club that gets relegated. Otherwise, why would you watch?
You are there.
I will.
I won't be able to watch it this week. Jon, like Matt a few years ago, was chosen for the Physical Education Student Leadership Award. There is a big ceremony for the entire Capital Region on Monday
Celtic lead Aberdeen 1-2 now if you can be bothered.
Not yet
Brilliant for Jon - give him a pat on the back from me!
20 to go
We need more goals
ooh, Kathy just brought in a cheese omelet, toast and sausage. What a surprise!
Do you want some?
Let's have Newcastle shock the world tomorrow morning1
No, I won't be tempted by you. I've already had my coffee, bagel, juice and banana thank you.
I would love that, but I don't expect it. Newcastle really just have to focus on beating Boro. That might just give them the momentum to pip Hull to the post.
Four to go after this match
5/9 Citeh at home, 5/13 Wigan away, 5/16 Arsenal home, 5/24 Hull away
BTW, I am taking a sicky on Tuesday. I would have to go to a faculty meeting!! ssshhh
Nani on for Park. Arf arf!
Nani coming on for Park
Good for you, mate! I wonder if the Gooner will be doing the same. It's a big big match.
Very interesting, Nani left Old Trafford after being subbed last week? I am surprised SAF is playing him
Has your screen frozen? I have sound but picture is still
It's back
Ooh, Roon nearly makes my morning by popping in a third goal. Shame. Come on, you Red Devils. We need a third goal!
Bugger, just lost the whole thing
Says it is off air!
I've had to refresh a couple of times.
I have a Setanta link on
No link
Keep me up to date
I now have some foreign coverage
Hey at least it is pictures
I've lost the Sky stream. I've popped on to the second link for the match down the VSS page. Still 0-2 in the 85th minute.
I'll hope to find SS later.
Setanta link from atdhe is stop and start
Tuncay has a go at the D but it's blocked by Vidic.
Try the second Boro-Utd (Flash) link on VSS. It's got the Setanta with David Pleat and co.
I can't connect to VSS. I was hoping to get SS
United just playing the ball around Ole style eating up the minutes. I'd love to see them get a third but I think they're saving themselves for Tuesday.
We'll find it one way or another.
Three added minutes to come...
3 added minutes
Bugger, just lost the link again
KNOCK IT OFF
About a minute left now...
Alves nearly got in there and Evans nicked it off him. That'll be the last real chance of the match then.
Still no link
Just got a foreign link working
It is over
YES!!!!!!!
Now I have to try and find SS
Full-time: 0-2. Ten points in the kitty for me then.
Just clicked on the Sky link on atdhe.
Fingers crossed it is SS
1441: From BBC Radio 5 Live's Chris Waddle: "I think Boro are down, I don't think they can save themselves now. As for United? They are in command but I can see Liverpool winning every week too so it might take them a bit longer to actually clinch the title."
Arsenal resting some for Tuesday
Arsenal: Fabianski, Sagna, Song Billong, Djourou, Eboue, Walcott, Denilson, Ramsey, Arshavin, Bendtner, Vela. Subs: Mannone, Bischoff, Coquelin, Emmanuel-Thomas, Merida, Randall, Frimpong.
Commercials finally over
It is the post game of United
Does it go straight to SS
I really want Pompey to get something today
They are probably safe but need a few more points
FSC are setting up the Arse-Pompey clash.
Looking at the table
Leeds' opponent need a win too
What link are you watching?
Again, the sky sport link on atdhe has the post match of the United game
I've followed you onto Atdhe. That link should go straight into SS at the top of the hour.
I hope you're right
Fingers crossed
Yeah, I'm on the Sky Sports link too. Should be good. Richard the Numpty is wrapping things up right now. Get off!
I don't usually watch La Liga, but I might just take a peek at El Classico today.
I've got the Pompey match muted. Can't take the bleedin' cowbells.
me too
Barca definitely can't rest anyone
If they lose in Madrid it will be really close!!
I need more COWBELLS
Still commercials... come on... be SS
YES!!!!
Yes! SS coming right up...!
Very clear picture too
Hope it continues
Nice, clean picture. Handshakes all round at Fratton Park. We're just about at kick off there.
We are off at the south coast
Goal somewhere!!
Charlie Nicholas is yelling! Chelski have scored in the first minute.
Chelski scores with Anelka
I thought Fulham would have given them a game
The Buggles get a mention
That didn't take long. Good for my predictions chart.
The first video ever played on MTV.
Very true
I thought they would struggle with Wednesday in mind
Same with Arsenal but you gave them both big wins
Theo rakes one across the goal. Nearly in there.
1-1 at the Bridge! Bugger!
Bugger, the TV is behind
Fulham have tied it up!!
Of course, FSC doesn't have that match
Jeff's sick as a parrot. Hartlepool are already 2-0 down!
2-0 down.... Jeff won't be happy.
Are they are in danger?
I guess they are
What a rubbish effort...classic
I LOVE this show!
You know that FSC have a promotion on where they donate mosquito nets to Africa to help out with malaria based on the number of goals scored on the channel. I reckon they pray for 0-0 draws then.
I don't think Hartlepool can be caught at this point.
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