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!
If it's Saturday morning, it's time for a leisurely natter about English footer. It all starts early with Spurs v. Blackburn and continues throughout the day. I'll be blogging live from Gooner headquarters in DC today. Join me for all the fun.
posted by The Blue Devil @ 12:20 AM
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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Morning, lads! Here are my predictions for tody's matches:
Spurs 2 Blackburn 0
Brum 1 Everton 2
Bolton 1 Wigan 1
Burnley 0 Wigan 0
Chelski 4 West Ham (sorry, Trev!)
Stoke 1 Villa 1
Hull 0 Arsenal 3
Of course at 10 am I'll have my eyes glued on Leeds United's trip down to the south coast to meet the Saints in L1. We had a tonic of a big win at Tranmere in mid-week, with JB back in the goals with a brace, so I'm hopeful.
The preview show on ESPN2 has started up.
Team coming out of the tunnel now at Shite Fart Lane.
Happy Harry has gone with Pavs and Defoe up front.
Good morning Robert and Steve
I am here
Blackburn gets us underway with a special red ball that's being used on England, Spain and Italy this weekend as part of a FIFA campaign - "Lace up and Save Lives."
How ironic that your picture is a ball and today they are playing with a special red ball as is La Ligea and Serie A
Morning, Dave!
I planned that picture, of course.
I see your prediction for West Ham and Chelsea
Chelsea 4 West Ham ? FIVE?
You can say sorry to me too
Why didn't Dunne cross that one?
End to end stuff from the start there. David Dunn might have squared it rather than driving for goal.
Sorry - that should be Chelski 4 Hammers 0
Bugger! You sure they won't score 5
The Hammers are going to get a draw... mark my words!
The color guy has finally joined the broadcast and apologizes for being late! I can't remember that ever happening.
That would be nice - but I don't expect it.
Roon with a double hat-trick?
What's the 10 am match on FSC?
Why didn't Defoe hit that one?
Oh - Pavs misses a tricky one but a doable chance.
Robbo might have strained something.
So will Hull!!
United will score 10 against Fulham!!!
Dunn went down there but he'd lost the ball. Nothing called.
You're repeating yourself, mate.
I am back for taking the dog for a pee
Bale is dangerous on the left
He was a big prospect when he was at Southampton.
He really hasn't done much until now
Today's 10 o'clock match is Birmingham vs Everton then Hull vs the Arse
The players seem to be tiring already. It has been a breathless opening period.
Cheers, mate. Enjoy your walkies.
Tomorrow it is Sunderland vs Citeh at Noon
We will have to get used to a four hour difference for the next fortnight.
I haven't taken him for a walk... it is raining outside.
Just out for a pe
Why would a player like Salgado go from Real Madrid to bloody Blackburn?
What happened to Robbo
Robbo is coming off after all.
He just pulled earlier after he'd cleared the ball. Tried to play on but he's obviously not right. SFL must be a cursed place for him.
The name of this stadium is WHITE HL
No, it's not.
Half an hour gone now. Maybe I should have picked 0-0.
Bale whiffs one well wide with the goal gaping.
I think that your prediction for this match is pretty good.
The ones at SB and KC are pathetic!
Sad about Lennon. He probably won't be in SA
Good morning UWS and Blue Devil.
Bale is having a 'mare today.
Morning, MUR!
Chance for Dafoe. Well saved by Jason Brown. Where is Paul Robinson?
Be back in a bit. Taking the boys to footer
Saw the comment about Bale. Typical Bale performance.
Nice try from Defoe but the sub keeper did well.
I joined the match late,but there seems to be little action.
So how has you trip to DC been? Your nephew must be a senior in high school.
Nearly half time now. The match started a quite a clip but has settled down in the past 15.
Still little action. I had a feeling the match would be like this.
Had a good drive down yesterday. Eric's finishing his junior year this year and starting to plot out his college choices. He may come up and take a tour of Fredonia.
GOAL! Defoe pokes one in at the back post after Blackburn defenders had allowed the corner to go straight across the area. Big Sam won't be pleased.
1-0 Spurs!
Goal!!! right on the stroke of halftime by DAfoe. Dave will be delighted that his favorite player scored.
And that's half time then.
Agreed. Poor defending at a set piece.Halftime. The goal changes the match.
Yeah - it's a good thing Dave was gone for that one.
Its good to be on Spring Break. I will be able to be on LOB this week for the CL matches.
I can't believe the world cup is only 90 days away.
Gotta love Spring Break, eh? The World Cup is going to be epic indeed.
That's excellent news that the Red Bulls are getting a new stadium. Giants Stadium was never going to work for them.
I am back
I hate Defoe!!... Bloody ball hog!
Second half underway now. Spurs start the half in fourth place on 52 points, three ahead of Man City who now have two games in hand on them.
He score from two feet away off a corner.
I knew you'd say that, Dave. To be fair, it was a tap in after some woeful defending.
Chelsea Villa match has been moved to ESPN CLassic in a couple of weeks... typical
Got a lovely Soccer Saturday link on Justin TV
I love Justin
Morning MUR
Where were you for the midweek thumping of Milan!
Kalinic nearly in there but he lost control of it.
Chance for Blackburn. Last ditch defending from Spurs. Gomes grabs the corner.
Justin's one of my best friends too. I've testify on his behalf in court.
Celtic three up in the Cup and Killie
Unfortunately I had to work during the match against Milan. The match ended before the last class did. I did see the match when it was retelevised. Rooney was brilliant.
Free kick to Blackburn.Deflected for a corner.
Goal!! Dafoe did pass this time and look what happened. Pav scores. 2-0 off a nice break from Spurs.
Dafoe showed he can pass.Spurs in control when the match was in the balance ten minutes earlier.
Back from the loo and and Spurs have scored again
Still 2-0. I don't see a way back in the match for Blackburn. Especially with the tactics Big Sam uses.
I will be able to join everyone for CL matches this week since I am on Spring Break.
Penalty to Spurs... no... goal kick
The ball went right across the penalty are during a Blackburn attack then Bale falls over too easily in the opposing area.
Its looking like three points for Spurs. Blackburn have not created a goal scoring chance this half.
I don't think that was a penalty. Bale ran into the defender. Looks different in the replay.
As I said earlier, all the matches will be an hour later than normal because of our clock change. Britain don't change until 3/28
Donovan not starting for the Toffees
Di Santo for Givet. Pretty obvious an attacker for a defender. Blackburn need more offense as they have not really created anything this half.
So the match tomorrow will be at noon EDT,11 AM CDT. and the CL matches will be at 3:45 eastern, 2:45 central, Is that correct?
Goal!!! Samba with a header off a corner. Blackburn back in the match after offering very little. Samba simply climbed higher than every other player. Looked klike Dawson was supposed to be marking him.
Crouch for Dafoe. This substitution is meant to unsettle the Blackburn defense.
Game on as Rovers gets a goal back with 10 to go
That is correct for the times
PAVLA makes the points safe
3-1
Muffs it at first and then scores on a second chance
GOAL 3-1!!! Pav scores after scuffing a shot seconds earlier.
Melanie must have put a good breakfast spread for Bob and Steve!!
Nice header by Nznzi. If it had been on target then the match would have been interesting.
Great save off the line to stop Pavla getting the match ball
Pav nearly with a hat trick.
That must be some breakfast. I haven't heard from Bob and in while.
Ball in the Spurs net but called back for a foul... I don't know why... great finish
Goal by Kalanic disallowed. Nice strike. It must be for hand ball. Sam will have plenty to say about that after the match.
Off to pick one of the boys
Be back in a few minutes
Nice save from Brown. nearly 4-1.
So full time at the Lane - Shite Fart that is - and that's 15 points for me on the I Know the Score.
We are indeed enjoying a nice breakfast spread at Gooner Central.
I'll be in and out now running up and downstairs to check scores on the basement computer while watching the FSC match upstairs.
Match over. Three points for Spurs. I have to leave now. The girls have opening ceremonies in softball then Melanie has piano practice. I may be back for the end of the late match. If not then I will see everybody tomorrow.
Now my attention turns to L1. Top of the table Norwich are away to our local rivals Huddersfield who are pushing for a play-off place, we're away to mid-table Soton, Charlton have a local derby away to Millwall, Colchester are away to Carlisle, and sixth placed Swindon are away to Brighton.
Full strength side for us today with Kisnorbo and Naylor anchoring the defense, Howson at defensive mid, Snoddy, Doyle, and McSheffrey bombing forward and Becchio and Beckford up top.
A win would be brilliant for Leeds today
Millwall and Charlton can cancel each other out
ESPN are wrapping it up with live shots from the Bridge
Ten o'clocks are underway
Huddersfield have taken the lead against Norwich after 3 minutes
England vs Scotland in the Six Nations is live on BBC at Noon
WBA are losing to Blackpool
Chelsea have been dominating but still scoreless
Bolton have taken the lead against Wigan
Reading take the lead against Bristol City
They have been on fire because of their Cup run
West Ham should have scored!!
BUGGER
West Brom have tied it up
I would love it if Chelsea fail to win today!!!
Sorry Tony!!
Hey, you want Fulham to win!!
Are you close to the top of your table
BUGGER... Alex has just scored for the Blues
Newcastle have taken the lead at the Riverside in the Northeast derby
Great save by Hart... he should be England's number 1
Only two goals in League 1
MK Dons are beating Brentford and Huddersfield's against Norwich
Annichabe has just scored for Everton
Nice goal
Forest are losing at Preston
They haven't won at Deepdale since Boxing Day of 1960
Yeovil have taken the lead against Hartlepool
Reading are two up
A Hampton have taken the lead... luckily it is NORTHampton
Feed the Yak
Two nil to Everton
Yakubu with a tap in with his head
I'll be back... picking up the boys again. I'll be back for the second half
Before I leave, Brum have a goal back
Wolves take the lead at Turf Moor
Bugger! We're one-nil down after 25 minutes.
Norwich also 1-0 down.
I come back to see Leeds and Charlton both losing
YES... just noticed the Hammers have tied it up
Big local derby with Cambridge taking on Histon
Goalless
In League 1, the top three are all losing 1-0 on the road.
Colchester are drawing 0-0, so are Swindon
Second half underway at St. Andrews
I'm forever blowing bubbles
Pretty bubbles in the air
They fly so high
Till they reach the sky
Just like dreams they fade and die
Bolton have double their lead
So have Wolves
Will Landycakes come on for his last game?
Or will he stay on the bench?
Or will he stay period!
Birmingham have tied it up!!
FSC have a corker today
Missed that Boro have tied it up against the Toon
Bolton three up against Wigan
How did Costa do against the Latics????
Bonnie Charlie just yelled before they went to a report... what happened?
Bugger... Drogba with the goal
WBA have come from behind to take the lead against Blackpool
Okay... it is Leeds time!!!
Forest are three one down to Preston
Could really use a Villa goal to drop Costa even further
Thank you, mate. We need something to change, so the lucky Leeds shirt is coming off.
NEVER SHOULD BE ON!
I've just noticed that Charlton are also 1-0 down so the top three in L1 are all 1-0 down. Bizarre!
Alright, alright....
I posted that earlier
Colchester are only drawing too
Histon have taken the lead at Cambridge
UP THE HAMMERS!!!!
Here comes Landy on for Yak
Just lost the TV to college basketball
Have to follow SS
Bugger... Colchester have taken the lead. Carlisle are down to ten
Cambridge has tied it up
Wigan are FOUR down to Bolton
How did Costa do against these guys?
Yes, Carlisle have tied it up against Colchester
Swindon take the lead against Brighton
It is official... IT IS LEEDS TIME!!!
Norwich have tied it up but of course it really doesn't matter
Burnley get a goal back 1-2
Boro take the lead
Carlisle have TAKEN THE LEAD against Colchester!!
I think they only have ten men!
Millwall have doubled their lead against Charlton!
How far away is Millwall?
WBA 2 Blackpool 2
Chelsea 3 West Ham 1... grrrrrrr
Make that Millwall 3 Charlton 0
Leeds, get a precious goal please!
Preston were three up against Forest and now it is 3-2
Norwich have now taken the lead!
Champions Elect?
WBA have retaken the lead
I am only going to say once more
LEEDS TIME!!
Millwall are four up
Ipswich and Scunthorpe are tied at 1.... men sent off that is!!!
Still scoreless
The Toon tie it up at the Riverside
Really need Villa to get a goal
I think you're right - the Canaries are champions elect. We're seven points back. I'm fine with second spot.
Millwall 4-0 up on Charlton now. Lovely.
Come on, you White!
Cambridge are now leading
They're probably playing in yellow!
Less than five minutes left at St. Mary's. We really haven't made too many chances this afternoon. Can I buy one of those goals from midweek? We need one now. Come on!
Norwich are 3-1 up
Drogs extend their lead. He has tied Rooney
They are only a goal behind United
You've probably mentioned it but I didn't see it in your earlier comments, Dave. Hartlepool are 4-0 down. Jeff must be sick as a parrot!
Oldham and Wycombe are drawing 2-2
He was complaining that Yeovil had only two in six matches until today!
Go on - one in off the bum please lads.
Come on, you super WHITES!
Into stoppage time now. We need a miracle goal now. Come on!
Chelsea have beaten WH 4-1
Everton pushing for a winnner
Goal at Portman Road
The Tractor Roys score a stoppage time goal from some 16 year old!
Bolton have won 4-0
All square with Stoke and Villa and Brum and Stoke
MK Dons are winning 3-2
No Dickov today - we've used our three subs with Gradel, Kilkenny and Crowe.
COME ON!
Brentford have tied it up with the Dons
Boro and Toon draw
Millwall 4 Charlton 0 is a full-time result.
Burton 5 Cheltenham 6!!!!
Wolves have won at Turf Moor
Ten Man Carlisle have beaten Colchester!
Charlton have lost 4-0
Sorry mate
Leeds have lost at St. Marys but the rest of the scores have gone well!
The Tractor Roys have won
Full time at St. Mary's - bugger!
We lost this one but strangely haven't lost any position given Charlton's hammering. They're still in third and their opponents today Millwall have leapt over Colchester into fourth. Colchester lost as well and drop to fifth. Swindon win today and stay in sixth. Huddersfield eventually lost out to Norwich 1-3.
Norwich 78 points 10 games to go
Leeds 71 10
Charlton 66 10
Millwall 65 10
Colcester 63 11
Swindon 63 11
Hudders 58 10
MK 56 10
STILL looking good for the top TWO!
Will Arsenal go top today.... they need to win by 6
There is now a three point gap down the bottom
Could the bottom three be left adrift
3 wins in 13 league games for Our Bob's lot
Get a finger out!!
1708: TEAMS Hull v Arsenal
Hull: Myhill, Mendy, Zayatte, Mouyokolo, Dawson, Fagan, Boateng, Bullard, Marney, Vennegoor of Hesselink, Altidore. Subs: Duke, Barmby, Garcia, Kilbane, Zaki, Cooper, Olofinjana.
Arsenal: Almunia, Sagna, Campbell, Vermaelen, Clichy, Denilson, Diaby, Eboue, Nasri, Arshavin, Bendtner. Subs: Fabianski, Eduardo, Walcott, Silvestre, Traore, Merida, Eastmond.
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