The Whites travel to the Lions Den
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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!
Sunday, November 18, 2012
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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Now time to look for a dodgy link
Three minutes in and Michael Tonge shoots into the wall.
I thought Millwall's colors were royal blue, but they are wearing navy blue and Leeds is wearing royal blue because white supposedly clashes with navy blue.
Now time for the annoying popup.
So I'm watching a Blues concert.
Spitty wins a corner off of Smith and wroght receives a lecture for a foul when the ref played the advantage. The corner from Spitty was cleared.
Ryan Hall wins a corner off wright.The corner is cleared. Spitty heads over from a cross by Adam Drury
Millwall seems to be the dirtier and I notice that Mark Halsey, an EPL ref is in charge.
A superb atmosphere , but the supporters need to make sure it goes no further than that
Great run and cross by Andy Keogh, but Taylor made a timely interception to prevent a chance on goal for the Navy Blues.
BUGGER !Great run down the left by Varney, but Becks completely missed his kick. A great chance.
Great pass from Lowry to Chris Taylor who went passed a defender and Paddy Kenny, but the last defender cleared.
Great block by Lowry from Byrum
Danny Shittu tackles Byrum for a corner after a superb pass from Varney
Spitty is lectured by Halsey for something off the ball as the corner is about to be taken.The corner from Ryan Hall is easily caught by David Forde.The fans called Spitty a wanker.
A nice through ball to Chris Wood, who had just Paddy Kenny to beat and fortunately for Leeds, his control let him down
Taylor wins a corner off of Sam Byrum
The corner from Chris Taylor fails to beat the first man.
More boos for Spitty
Hiya, MUR - I'm at the gate area now and my flight has been delayed, so I may be able to join you for a while to cheer on the mighty Whites.
What link are you on, mate. I don't see one on First Row.
a beautiful, sunny day day in SE London.
I am on link 1 on First Row mate . Great to have you on board, so to speak.
www.thefirstrow.eu/watch/154036/1/watch-millwall-fc-vs-leeds-united.html
Teams for today's kickfest:
Leeds - Kenny, Byram, Lees, Peltier, Drury, Hall, Green, Tonge, Varney, Spitty, Becchio. Subs: Ashdown, Kisnorbo, White, Pugh, Norris, Gray, Ross.
Evil Millwall - Forde, Smith, Shittu, Beevers, Lowry, Feeney, Wright, Trotter, Taylor, Keogh, Wood. Subs: Taylor, Racon, Henry, Smith, N'Guessan, Osborne, Malone.
I guess it is still dark in Seattle at Seatac International..
I gave you a link just before you posted the lineups.
Chris Wood heads wide when he should have worked Paddy Kenny. Lucky for the royal blues.
Cheers, mate - I'm up and running on that link now.
Chris Woods thankfully puts a header well over the bar. The Den looks half full today.
I barely recognize this Leeds side. Never heard of Ryan Hall at all.
Nice idea from Spitty for Ryan Hall, But David Forde rushed out to gather.
Uh of - it's the Curse of the Former Loan Player Alert - Andy Keogh is playing for Evil Millwall today. He's likely to end up on the scoresheet then.
Me either, but Ryan Hall has had a decent match
I see what you're saying about the Blues Concert today. Crikey - not a lot of contrast there.
Possibly. Keogh has been a threat to the Leeds defense.
I've just looked up some info on Ryan Hall. Apparently we signed a loan deal with Southend for him in October. He's a winger by trade.
I guess white vs navy blue is more of a contrast. Millwall wore royal blue when we were in high school
He looks a decent player.
One of my favorite ever soccer commentary lines involved Danny Shittu.
The ball came to him for a shot outside the box and the commentator yelled "SHITTU!" The shot fizzed toward goal and was just turned around by the keeper and which the commentator finished his thought by musing, "...or not, apparently." Boom boom!
Are you off the whole week?
Yeah, well, I don't teach at all this week, but I'll well behind with my grading. I'll probably go into the office tomorrow afternoon and burn through some grading.
Indeed BOOM BOOM! You must hope he does the same today. Normally he is a reliable defender.
Spitty drifts a free kick in there but it's punched out by Forde.
David Forde punches away a free kick from Spitty
Stoke like long throw routine from Millwall through Feeney. Comes to nought.
Forde is a possible successor to Shay Given in Trap's side.I guess he's a decent keeper.
I suppose it's UWS who's Sleeping in Glenville today, eh?
I teach Monday and Tuesday and am off the rest of the week. Tanksgiven in Alex?
Quite right. No excuses as it is nearly 9 AM. He told me he would be here . Still stewing over that loss?
Becchio picks up a cheap free kick. I hope we can do something with this. Lees lumps it forward.
Naughty challenge on Lee Peltier by Andy Keogh. That should have been a booking.
Must be stewing. I noticed that our LHS and rare LOB chum Yellows was very triumphalist about the Canaries on FB last night. I guess he's FB's when he's winning, right?
PHEW! just wide by Keogh. The best chance for either side so far.
Phew - I thought that was the Curse for sure. Keogh whips one just wide of the upright. Lucky.
Evil Neil looking resplendent today in his LUFC trackie.
I guess so. I congratulated him and told him the better side won. United have lost on two of their past three EPL visits to Carrow Road.
Kenny Jackett is the better of the two manangers. Captain Birdseye should have swooped for him.
Uh oh - the fourth official has been pelted by coins and various other missiles. Hope that's not our fans.
Two minutes of stoppage time as coins were thrown on the pitch
Poor no matter which set of fans threw them
Real scramble after Spitty got to the by-line and whipped a cross over toward Becchio.
Yesterday I stated that Fleetwood Mac defeated Argyle Sweater 3-0 and that Darren Gucci Purse was sent off for Argyle Sweater in that defeat
Agreed, mate. I'd just rather pin it on a group of idiot Lions rather than a group of our idiots.
Halftime and 0-0 at the Lion's Den
Half-time, then. "Not the most memorable halves of football," says the Sky chappy in the studio.
0-0
This fixture has never finished 0-0. Well , it has been a decent half.
Still no movement at the gate area, so I suppose we're still delayed. I should be on the plane and jetting off toward the Twin Cities as I type but I'm fine with it.
There's even been some whispers at the gate about a possible $250 voucher for taking a later flight, which I would jump on and immediately use to come down for the mini-reunion in Harlingen/McAllen. Going to book that flight tomorrow.
Just looking over the results from yesterday's matches. Great result for the Baggies - how long can they continue their stellar run?
Villa into the bottom three after that 5-0 tonking at Citeh. Robbie Savage will be happy as he's predicted a Villa drop from the outset and has been getting a pounding from Villa fans every weekend on 606 for being a former Brummie.
Brilliant , BD! Looking forward to it. Correct about Villa, but behind three teams on goal difference, so it is wide open.
Brilliant , BD! Looking forward to it. Correct about Villa, but behind three teams on goal difference, so it is wide open.
Also happy to see that my GBB Aguero got a brace against Villa. He's on 5 goals now. But it's Cartoon Villain Luis Suarez who's on top with 10 goals now. Must have got a brace against Wigan.
Did you read my comment posted at 9:03 about Fleetwood Mac and Argyle Sweater?
Did you read my comment posted at 9:03 about Fleetwood Mac and Argyle Sweater?
He did, BD. That hurt me in the PPP along with that loss at Carrow Road. Simon Grayson doing commentary along with a scouting job. A crafty lad that Simon!
Just went back to look at it - nice one. But sad times obviously at the Argyle.
For once I'll be off work and will be able to join you for some CL action this week.
Agreed. Darren Gucci Purse didn't help as it was 1-0 late in the match when he was sent off. He really let the team down.
Could be a nice bump for me this week as I predicted a Citeh championship again.
I will be available only on Wednesday because I'm working on Tuesday.
Never thought much of him - or his handbags for that matter.
Sounds like you will take over my first place spot, especially if you had picked your GBB from last season.
Movement around the gate area now. Apparently we'll be boarding at 6:50am PST (8:50 your time). So I should get about half an hour of the second half in.
He must be pushing 40 and still hasn't learned?
I know - I abandoned Luis this year for Sergio.
Sounds about right and I know you will have to have your phone off , so I guess texting is a moot point?
I still think you will be top of the pops.
I'll be driving down to DC on Wednesday but what I may try to do is get there in time to watch the footer with my dad.
Also, Reading defeated Everton to win their first match of the season in a real upset and Sotton won at QPR for their first away points of the season.
Nah - just keep texting. I always put my phone on vibrate and the stewards never bother me about it if I check it surreptitiously.
Sounds like an excellent plan. We will drive to the in-laws on Thursday.
I do the same, BD.I guess saying Come ON YOU BLUES, is rather vague today.
No changes at the interval for either side. Second half about to start. Come on, you Light Blue and Dark Blue Shorts (doesn't quite have the same ring to it).
The second half is underway from the Lions Den.
Light Blue better than dark blue. Is rather bizarre.
Shaky defending from the light blues as Luke Varney eventually kadoomphs it.
Shaky defending from the light blues as Luke Varney eventually kadoomphs it.
Time to kadoomph UWS.
Oh - bloody hell - Luke Varney has gone in with the elbow and he's off - straight red!
Seems very harsh on the replay. Didn't think it was intention. Just backed in on the defender.
BLOODY HELL! A horrible start as Luke Varney is sent off for an elbow. It appeared to me that he knew what he was doing even though Smith made the most of it. Mark Halsey had no other alternative.
BLOODY HELL! A horrible start as Luke Varney is sent off for an elbow. It appeared to me that he knew what he was doing even though Smith made the most of it. Mark Halsey had no other alternative.
I agree, MUR. Kathy should give him a boot out of bed.
Until the rules change that will always be a straight red. Sorry, Bob.
As you can imagine, Evil Neil is none to happy with Mark Halsey right now. He's off the Christmas card list, for sure.
I guess Evil Neil will make a change and bring on an extra defender.I twill be backs to the wall the remainder of the match
At least Evil Neil hasn't made three substitutions like last week where we had to play two men down at the end and lost 1-6.
I am not sure why. Evil Neil would have been upset if a Millwall player did the same to a Leeds player
I am not sure why. Evil Neil would have been upset if a Millwall player did the same to a Leeds player
Spitty buys another cheap one and he can swing a free kick in now. Come on!
Spitty wins a free kick as he is fouled by Smith
Straight out for a goal kick unfortunately.
I am here.
Am I getting some abuse?
I don't sleep in anymore. I wish I did!!
Decent free kick from Spitty , but too high for Tom Lees , who claims he was pushed. Never going to get called.
Great tackle by Tom Lees on Liam trotter, then Leeds fail to clear, then Chris Wood shoots high and wide.
Great tackle by Tom Lees on Liam trotter, then Leeds fail to clear, then Chris Wood shoots high and wide.
Good morning, UWS. All part of the banter. Bob boards the plane in about 25 minutes.
I've just noticed that Ipswich were tonked 6-0 by the Foxes yesterday and have sadly dropped into the relegation zone. We may be joining them if we're not careful. In 18th now.
I have a link going... I can't believe the colors they are wearing!!!!
An update, UWS. Leeds is a man down as Luke Varney was sent off for an intentional elbow about five minutes ago. Still 0-0
Morning, Sleepyhead! ;-}
No offer of the $250 voucher?
I can take anything you throw at me boys!!
We have been talking about that, so don't say COME ON YOU BLUES!
Evil Neil needs an anger management course right about now.
Great question, UWS. what came of that, Bob?
Great question, UWS. what came of that, Bob?
Andy Keogh heads tamely to paddy Kenny.
Hey... at least your keeper is wearing a Leeds shirt
If you can make the trip to Harlingen in January, UWS, the flight's on me, mate. Howzat!?
Still waiting to hear if they've oversold on this flight.
I asked Jacquelyn if she's rooting for the blue team. She chuckled and says she can distinguish the teams
Peltier heads out a cross by Trotter for a corner.
I'd love to go but I still may be going to Charlotte with the whole family
Thanks for the offer
That's a rookie mistake from Jacquelyn. LUFC are the ones with the saintly glow coming off them, of course.
Millwall about to make a change. James Henry on for Liam Feeney
No worries, mate. If you change your mind, the offer still stands. Would love to have you along for the Texas BBQ and FA Cup Fest.
It's still a work in progress, BD!
And an afternoon of EPL action if you come in on time.
It is, indeed. I forgot to mention the 80s karaoke. Duet on "Hungry like a Wolf," UWS? How can you miss that?
Ross about to come on as he is returning form Injury
It would be great to see Ross back on. We've missed him.
Just wide from Millwall.. I thought that was going in
Not too close though
PHEW! Just wide by Chris Taylor after a great run by James Henry
Oh - and North Carolina sucks - there, I've said it.
I agree, BD. That will definitely help the light blues.
Haha, Bob!
Ballboy apologizes for kicking the ball away from Kenny
Kadoomph by Danny Shittu or Not.
Cheeky Millwall ballboy.
I can't believe Leeds are in 18th!
A win here would only move them up two places
Was it accidental or not?
Just wide by James Henry.
Charlotte, NC is a bit Shittu, I'd say. What about you, UWS?
Ross is on for Ryan Hall, who had a decent debut.
Ross is on for Ryan Hall, who had a decent debut.
Southend loanee Ryan Hall is off and Ross is welcomed back warmly by the traveling pants crew from Leeds.
Funny!
I have been down to Charlotte twice now.... it is so clean! I do like the size of it too. A little big city
The announcer said that Leeds is eight points outside a playoff spot and seven points above the drop zone. A really tight Championship and all the more reason that Ross is a key player
How about you send the fam down to Charlotte and take a side trip to deepest darkest Texas with us.
Lee Peltier is booked now. We're definitely not winning any Fair Play awards this season.
Boom, BOOM,BD! You would have the little big city in Harlingen. Not so sure about the clean.
I was reading the rumors on the BBC gossip page.
I read this
American businessman Preston Haskell has bettered a long-standing Bahraini bid to buy Leeds United, and has also promised a £10 million transfer budget if chairman Ken Bates, 80, accepts his offer.
Full story: Sunday Times (subscription required)
I thought Paul green was booked as that free kick came to nothing.
Paddy Kenny seems to be time wasting but he's blaming the cheeky ballboy for the delay.
BTW, Bob, I am right about United!!!
Very interesting, BD. More details to follow when you come to Harlingen
Very interesting, BD. More details to follow when you come to Harlingen
Never heard of Preston Haskell before but, unless he's involved in kiddie porn, I'd snap his arm off to do that deal.
Sorry , I meant UWS.
Agreed, BD. and UWS can provide more details when he comes to Harlingen
Spitty is a past master of picking up the cheap free kicks. Lovely.
James Henry has been booked for the Lions.
Poor free kick from Ross there. Shame.
Useless free kick from Ross.
We're about to board now; still no word on that voucher. Stingy United bastards.
A quiz question: Harlingen is named after a city from what country?
I'm going to power down the laptop then. Twenty minutes left. Come on, you Leeds boys - we need the three points!
Part owner of the Jacksonville Jaguars
Wide by Josh Wright as the navy blues fortunately do not have their shooting boots on.
Take care Bob
Cheers, Bob. will text you updates.Have a safe trip.
So we are watching the Jaguars vs the Lions? Part of the same family! Sounds more like the supporters than the players
Chris wood is called for a foul on Paddy Kenny. A soft free kick
Chris Taylor is booked for a foul on Ross.
Now Taylor is down for treatment. He's still getting booked.
Poor free kick from Spitty is easily headed away
Ross is free down the left, but his cross is deflected straight to David Forde.
Nice pass from Paul Green to send Becks free down the right and he puts in a shocking cross.
Headed high and wide by Chris Taylor.
Spitty crosses straight to David Forde.
I am sure Bob will snap my arm off for a 0-0 draw from this match
I am sure Bob will snap my arm off for a 0-0 draw from this match
Ball in the Leeds net but a foul called on the keeper
It's in the back of the net for Millwall, but Chris wood is called for a foul on Paddy Kenny. the right call.
Danny N'Guessan is on for Chris Taylor.
Useless free kick from Paddy Kenny.
Bugger... Millwall get the ball in the net again.. this time it counts!
5 minutes left
BUGGER!!!! MILLWALL TAKE THE LEAD AS CHRIS WOOD HEADS IN A CROSS FROM SHANE LOWRY
Great cross and great late run into the box at the back post
Nice goal
I just texted Bob. He will not be pleased.
Spitty heads out a corner from Chris wood and Liam Trotter volleys well over.
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