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!
Way hay - another Premiership weekend has wheeled around. I'm down in the nation's capital today, looking forward to sharing the Rally to Restore Sanity with the Family Gooner. Something else I'd like to restore - Leeds United's from. Come on the lads - it's only Scunny, after all!
posted by The Blue Devil @ 12:42 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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Good morning Fellas
I am off to Rec soccer to start but I will be back. I am busy in the morning and in the evening.
Tom's team has a sectional game tonight against Ichabod Crane. IC are ranked #1 in the State. Matt has been brought up to Varsity for the sectionals.... let's have a two Nocitos playing out there!l
All the big guns play today!
I think the clocks change over in Blighty tonight so we will have to adjust our time slots for a week or so. Everything will be an hour later than norm.
I'll be back
Morning, chaps! It all gets started in about an hour. As UWS mentioned, the big matches are all today, with United playing Spurs and Blackburn playing Chelski and Arsenal against West Ham.
Unfortunately, we're scheduled to run off to the Mall at around 10 am this morning, so we'll be DVRing the matches and watching later. I'll look forward to reading your comments on the day's events.
Oh - and let's not forget Leeds at Scunthorpe. A localish Yorkshire derby and time for the Whites to get their season back on track after two bad home losses.
Good morning BD. I am watching the match at the Emirates.
Good morning UWS. Best of luck at regionals and sectionals.
Da Costa is called for a foul on Denilson.
The Hammers will have to play much better than they did against Newcastle last week and hop that Green goes not commit any errors.
That was nice football by the Gunners as there was great inter play and nice one - two between Chamakh and Arshavin. Arshavin's finish was poor.
Gabbidon made a last ditch tackle on Nasri to prevent a great goal scoring opportunity.
Song fouls Piquionne just outside the penalty area.
Noble curled in the free kick that was punched away by Flappy. The rebound was shot well over.
Gradel has put Leeds 0-1 up at Scunny. Jason Scotland has given the Tractor Roys the lead against Millwall.
There was trouble in the Hammers penalty area after Arshavin's deflected cross nearly troubled Green. Nasri initially won the ball in midfield.
Song headed just over from close range with a free header.
The Hammers host Manchester United in the quarterfinals of the Carling Cup.
Morning, MUR - great news about the lads. Back on track at Scunny.
I'm off to the Rally now. Check in with you later.
Obinna curled in a decent free kick that the Gunners struggled to clear.
Take care BD.
Piquionne broke down the right ,but was surronded by five red and white shirts in the penalty area. Then Arshavin immediately wins a corner which is headed away by Piquionne.
Mark Noble curls in a free kick that Flappy punches away ( as if he's going to catch it). Boa Morte shoots high and wide against his former team.
There have been several goals in the Championship :
Reading 1 Doncaster 0
Palace 0 Swansea 1
Derby 1 Watford 0
Cardiff 2 Norwich 0
In the SPL Celtic won 0-3 at St. Johnstone
Rangers lead Inverness 1-0
Ilunga is booked for a foul on Sagna.
Song plays a nice through ball and Green make a world class save from Cesc. Nearly 1-0 to the Gunners.
Portsmouth have taken the lead against Forest through Ibrahima Sonko.
PLAY UP POMPEY !!!
Man Citeh have taken the lead at Wolves through an Adebayor penalty.
Benjani has given Blackburn an unlikely lead against Chelski.
Good morning MUR
I am back
Very pleased with the score at Ewood Park
Fulham have taken the lead against Wigan
Clint Dempsey with the goal
I see that Scunny have tied it up against Leeds
"Two big-name managers in new jobs today and it's two positive starts for the bosses. Tony Mowbray's Middlesbrough lead Bristol City thanks to Kris Boyd's effort, while Paul Ince's Notts County make a strong start against Southampton, 1-0 they lead with Mike Edwards on target."
Bloody Hell!!
Chelsea just scored!
Drogba makes it for Anelka!
I know that every team can say this but everyone is saying that Chelsea are easily the best!
People say United are not any good
Well, United are five points behind. United threw away two points away at Fulham, Everton and against WBA... WE SHOULD BE TOP!!
Arsenal go close twice
Cambridge are 3-1 up at Gateshead... they really need the points
Fulham double the lead... with a Dempsey double
QPR 1 Burnley 1
HT
Wolves 1 Citeh 1
Scoreless at Goodison
Everton and Stoke can't score out of a paper bag... a wet one
Fulham take their lead to half
Oldham and Plymouth are tied at 1-1 but the southcoast side are down to NINE men
Gunners and Hammers are scoreless
Ewood Park has reached half 1-1
22 Prem away games without a win for WH... good place to start at the EM
How can the Dahlgren brothers schedule a mall visit at 10 o'clock!!!
Rally shmally
Leeds are level at ht
Long may it continue
1559: MANCHESTER UNITED V TOTTENHAM
Paul Fletcher reports: "The last time Tottenham won at Old Trafford was back in December 1989 when a certain Gary Lineker notched the only goal of the game. Spurs have failed to win any of their last 25 meetings against United in all competitions and Sir Alex Ferguson will be keen to extend that sequence as his Red Devils look to close the five-point gap on leaders Chelsea
Rovers' goal scorer Benjani is off for the second half with a hammy
We're underway again
I know it is very early but everything going well for both teams on display at Old Trafford
Chelsea, Arsenal and Citeh are all drawing.... continue please
I am pleased that Clint has scored a couple today. I was feeling that he wasn't in Hughes' plans as much as he was with Hodgeson
Bristol City are now winning at the Riverside!
QPR are being dominated by Burnley but it is still 1-1. They could lose their top spot to the leaks
"Nine-man Plymouth take the lead away at Oldham thanks to Bradley Wright-Phillips's effort just after the restart. Surely performance of the day if the Pilgrims hold out there, 2-1 they lead."
The Tractor Roys double their lead against Millwall from the spot
Wolves have taken the lead against Citeh!
Arsenal peppering the West Ham goal!!
West Ham blocking everything but can't clear it!1
Parker is down injured.. hope he is okay
Stoke hit the back of the net but called back for a phantom call
Parker seems to be able to contnue
A big dive by Arse Shaven... why didn't he play on!
Leeds retake the lead!!!! Howson
Howson goal was on the hour mark
Big Nose thinks Arse Shaven should have been booked. Jeff and I agree
STRUTH!!
Blackburn goes a whisker from retaking the lead!
At the back post, a Rover slides in and just puts it wide!
Just noticed that the Prem are using a yellow ball. I thought it changed in November and March... it is only October!
Drogba in the book
Something has happened somewhere... at Goodison
Everton with a YAK
Walcott coming on for the Gooners
Oldham have finally managed to score against 9 men
Play Up Pompey!
Retake the lead against Forest
They are looking for their sixth win in seven league games
Sotton have scored to tie up against the Guvner's new team Notts County
Good morning UWS. I received a phone call. I am back have watched the Hammers holding on to a 0-0 draw despite tons of Arsenal pressure.
Welcome back MUR
WOW !!! Theo was put through and saw his shot come off the post with just Green to beat.
Walcott hits the post
I am watching the Ewood Park match
Thank you,MUR. I heard that yesterday VDS turned the big four 0.
Malouda off for Sturridge
Carlton Cole is coming on for Piquionne.
I wish I was still 4 0
Southampton have taken the lead at Meadow Lane
Good news for our Bob
Leeds have extended their lead.. Howson with a brace
Why can't they play like this at Elland Road
I wish the same,MUR.
MAKE THAT FOUR ONE
Skipper Howson... with a hat-trick!
Still 0-0 at the Emirates. The Hammers would pick up an unexpected point at the Emirates.
The Hammers win a corner as Clichy makes a list ditch tackle to concede a corner. The corner is wasted as a foul is conceded.
Jeff asks Charlie what is going on at Stamford Bridge... 'well, we're not at Stamford Bridge but..."
Great result for Leeds, I hope we can do the same against Spurs.
Merson doesn't understand what is Mancini doing with his substitutions
Under 15 to go... let's hope all stays the same
Big Nik is on for Arshavin. I would love to see Wolves hold on for an unlikely victory against Citeh.
United man Diouf had a chance at the back post. He should have knocked it across the box
Chamakh is losing the plot. He picks up a stupid yellow for an obvious tug on Da Costa's shirt, then tries to start a fight with Da Costa.
Roberts should have put Rovers ahead!! He should have scored!! Great job to make a chance and then hits it wide
Another world class save from Green as Theo's long range effort takes a wicked deflection off of Gabbidon.
I can't believe it... Chelsea have scored!!
The announcer stated that the Hammers got a 0-0 draw at the Emirates a few seasons ago.Will history repeat itself?
They should have been behind!
Another world class save as Green makes a fantastic reflex save from Cesc.
I don't care if Chelsea win... well I do care.. but they aren't that much better than all the rest
The Hammers won here 0-1 in April 2007 when Green also made some great saves.
Faubert is on for Obinna.
Blackburn have a long throw and the bloke throws it straight out of bounds!
THE ARSENAL HAVE SCORED!!!!
87th minute... Alex Song!
THE ARSENAL HAVE SCORED!!!!
87th minute... Alex Song!
BLOODY HELL!!! SONG DEFLECTS A CLICHY CROSS PAST GREEN! 1-0 TO THE GUNNERS.
Everything was going all so well until two minutes ago
This appears to be a late winner for the Gunners.
Reading were three one down at home to Doncaster.. now it is 4-3
I agree. we will need to defeat Chelski when we play them.
Eboue is on for Chamakh.
Five minutes of stoppage time at the Emirates.
Fulham have won 2-0 against Wigan
Wigan's first away loss!!
1648: BREAKING TEAM NEWS
Michael Carrick is in the Man Utd side ahead of Paul Scholes, while Robbie Keane, Gareth Bale and Jermaine Jenas start for Tottenham.
There was talk of resting Bale... bugger
The Tractor Roys have won 2-0 against Millwall
Wolves have beaten Citeh!
LiverSox are upset by that result!!
Everton have beaten Stoke 1-0
Hartlepool have tied it up in the fifth minute of added time... Jeff is really happy
A great result for United.
The ref has blown for full time and the Gunners win 1-0.
That's it
Chelsea have won at Ewood Park... undeserved!
The Arse have won too
Tony Mowbury Boro reign has begun with a home loss to previous bottom of the table side Bristol City
Bristol City have defeated Middlesbrough 1-2 at the Riverside in Tony Mowbray's first match in charge.
Rangers have lost their 1005 record... drawing 1-1 at home with Inverness
Nine man Plymouth concede a last minute goal and then another... 2-4
QPR have been held at home by Burnley
Cardiff beat Norwich 3-1 and are now on top
Charlton beat Wednesday 1-0
Leeds have finished up their 4-1 away win!
Congrats Bob
1659: MAN UTD v TOTTENHAM
Man Utd: Van der Sar, Rafael Da Silva, Ferdinand, Vidic, Evra, Nani, Fletcher, Carrick, Park, Hernandez, Berbatov. Subs: Kuszczak, Brown, Smalling, Scholes, O'Shea, Obertan, Bebe.
Tottenham: Gomes, Hutton, Kaboul, Gallas, Assou-Ekotto, Lennon, Modric, Jenas, Bale, Van der Vaart, Keane. Subs: Cudicini, Pavlyuchenko, Palacios, Crouch, Bassong, Kranjcar, Sandro.
Referee: Mark Clattenburg (Tyne & Wear)
Interesting side for United... Park gets the start
It will be interesting to see how United perform. Congrats to Bob and boo to Cardiff.
Didn't they just sign Rooney and then offer more cash for other players??
I meant to paste this
"Protest march outside Old Trafford against Glazers. Thousands heading down Sir Matt Busby Way."
Citeh had a foul throw in injury time... lovely jubbley
Wolves have Citeh, Chelsea, United and Arsenal next up
They also played United in the League Cup inside that run too!
1715: MANCHESTER UNITED V TOTTENHAM
Paul Fletcher reports: "Man Utd make three changes from the side that defeated Stoke in the Premier League, with Rafael da Silva, Michael Carrick and Ji-Sung Park in for Gary Neville, Paul Scholes and John O'Shea. Tottenham boss Hary Redknapp resists the temptation to rest Gareth Bale, as the Spurs boss makes two changes from the side that drew with Everton as Robbie Keane and Jermaine Jenas come in for Peter Crouch and Wilson Palacios."
I am pleased there is no Crouch
1718: Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson on the current Tottenham team: "This is the best in my time, they are consistent and strong. They have got a good squad now and can cope with the demands of the Champions League and the Premier League. I am very impressed with them."
SAF says in his program notes
"you used to say that you have to finish above United to win the Championship... now you have to finish above Chelsea"
Very surprising comments from Sir Alex
Edwin van der Sar becomes only the ninth player (and first from outside the UK and Ireland) to play Premier League football over the age of 40 - and the first to do so for over three years since Alec Chamberlain played his last PL match on May 13, 2007. By contrast, Rafael da Silva wasn't even born the last time Tottenham beat Man Utd in the league.
I agree with your statement about Crouch. I think we can handle Keane,but VDV is a talented player. Crouch is available on the bench.
Both scores last season was 3-1... more again please
VDS is the first post-war player aged 40+ to play for United.
I read an outrageous story on soccernet stating that Maradonna would like to manage an EPL team. That will never happen. Any EPL team would be bonkers to hire him.
United need three points to keep pace with the Gunners and Chelski.
The League Cup Quarter Final draw in full
Arsenal vs Wigan
Birmingham vs Aston Villa
West Ham vs Man Utd
Ipswich vs West Brom
Matches to be played in the week of 11/29
Those are some interesting draws. I knew about our match at Upton Park. The "Second City Derby" will be interesting. I think that derby will be one of the EPL matches tomorrow.
We have not lost to Spurs in 25 league meetings. The last time Spurs won at OT, Gary Lineker scored the winner.
Mark Clattenburg gets the match underway. Do you remember when he helped us against Spurs a few years ago when Roy Carroll fumbled the ball over the line and failed to award a goal? The match finished 0-0.
Wee Pea is praying on his knees before kick off
We're off!
ooh, off the post by Park!
Good start from United!
Nani has fallen over quite a lot so far
United have started very well!
A great run by Lennon and a world class tackle by Fletch.
SAF is up for FIFA coach of the year.
FSC must be a minute behind according to my calculations.
Nani should have played in Rafa
Mancini admits that Wolves deserved to win. He also said his players stopped playing after 15 minutes!
struth... Vidic gives up the ball and VDV beats VDS with a great strike but it raps against the post!
1 post each
WOW! VDV had a long range effort cannon off the post giving VDS no chance.
To be honest, I don't consider Citeh a legitimate challenger for the title. They have failed to convince me.
Spurs are starting to cause United problems
Why didn't United see that VDV was available!
I agree. VDV is talented and cannot be given a lot of time on the ball.
Nice move from United ends with Park hitting one wide and high
Park did well to create the opportunity, but his left foot curler is high and wide.
Drac is fouled against his former team and wins a free kick about 35 yards from goal.
Park has started well
Park has started well
The free kick is wasted.
Gallas in the book
Gallas is deservedly booked for a horrible challenge on Wea Pea.
Barnsley take the lead at home to Hull
COME ON UNITED!!!
ooh, Carrick with a bullet and the rebound is almost there for Hernandez
Carrick shoots straight at Gomes who fumbles before gathering. Another ex Spurs player.
That was well out of play... they better not score from this corner
They don't
That should have been a goal kick,not a corner. I don't blame VDS for being furious. Kaboul heads high and wide from the corner.
Great move by Spurs
Spurs win a corner after causing the United defense problems.
United clear the corner, but Spurs keep possession. They are currently playing the better football.
COME ON UNITED !!!
Nice move from United ending with Fletcher having his shot easily saved
That was better from United Gomes makes an easy save from Fletch.
So far Cap and Les Ferdinand have been spotted watching the match.
That was high and wide by Wea Pea.
Drac has failed to make an impression on this match.
That was a nasty challenge by Kaboul on Wea Pea. A deserved booking.
YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
VIDIC WITH A GREAT HEADER!!!
5Live seem to be on the same time with FSC
GOAL !!! 1-0 to United as Vidic scores with a great header off the free kick from Bob's favorite player.
Teddy Sheringham was the last player aged 40+ to play in the EPL. I believe that was with the Hammers.
I meant to say outfield player when discussing Sheringham.
United did well to head away Bale's cross.
Rafael heads away for a corner after some great football from Spurs.
Great save by VDS
Spurs doing well here too
VDS does well to save that rocket from Modric off the short corner from VDV.
Drac shot straight at Gomes after breaking down the left.
Barnsley lead Hull City 1-0 at halftime. I thought Hull were one of the favorites for promotion.
Spurs have 56% of the possession and United have 100% of the goals.
Jenas curls the shot well wide.
Gomes does well to block the effort from Drac with his feet. It was always going to be difficult to score from that angle.
Carrick brings down Asiou-Ekotu after a great run.
United clear the free kick from VDV. One minute of stoppage time.
Park is down injured in injury time. 200 comments.
Half time
United playing well but so are Spurs
All to play for in the second half
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