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!

Tuesday, April 16, 2013

Welcome to Tuesday!

I'm really enjoying these relaxing Tuesday afternoons after my morning class. I'm settling in at Blue Devil HQ to enjoy the vital make-up between 3rd place Arsenal and 6th place Everton. There is also a full slate of Championship matches as well, including Burnley v. Leeds. Join me, won't you?

133 Comments:

Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Here's the team news out of the Em this afternoon:

Arsenal: Szczesny; Sagna, Mertesacker, Koscielny, Gibbs; Arteta, Ramsey, Wilshere, Cazorla; Walcott, Giroud

Subs: Mannone, Vermaelen, Monreal, Rosicky, Oxlade-Chamberlain, Gervinho, Podolski

Everton: Howard; Coleman, Distin, Jagielka, Baines; Mirallas, Gibson, Barkley, Pienaar, Fellaini; Anichebe

Subs: Mucha, Heitinga, Jelavic, Oviedo, Naismith, Hitzlsperger, Neville

2:41 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

A nice moment of silence for those in Boston before the match today. Well done!

2:45 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

It's my doppelganger Brian McDermott's second match in charge today. Here are the line-ups at Elland Road:

Leeds - Kenny, Byram, Lees, Pearce, Warnock, Green, Austin, Tonge, Varney, Spitty, McCormack.

Burnley - Grant, Tripper, Shackell, Long, Mee, Kacaniklic, McCann, Marney, Wallace, Vokes, Peterson.

2:47 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Kick off time - come on, you Whites!

2:47 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

I'd take a point today, if I'm being honest. Gooner on the other hand will want all three.

2:48 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Oh - Pienaar sneaked in behind Mert but skied his effort.

2:52 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Bolton have scored an early penalty through David N'Gog. They've come a long way back from trouble in the last month. Could well be this season's Reading.

2:52 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Leicester now look as if they may well fall short of the play-offs again. That's a lot of investment in the side for failure two seasons in a row.

2:54 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Everton have really bossed the opening exchanges of this match - they really seem up for it.

2:59 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Wade Elliott has fired Brum into the lead against hapless Bristol City who I think will be relegated today if they lose.

3:07 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Wade Elliott has fired Brum into the lead against hapless Bristol City who I think will be relegated today if they lose.

3:07 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Brum still have an outside chance of making the play-offs but they'll need to win all three matches left.

3:08 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Oh - Gibbs nearly takes advantage of a crazy sideways clearance by Hair Bear.

3:09 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Darren Gibson is the first into the ref's book this evening.

3:13 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Gibson is treading a very fine line with the referee now. He's been booked already and now has cynically blocked off Wilshere as he was running away. Lucky boy!

3:19 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

This one is getting pretty testy. PIenaar blocks off Theo and the crowd is howling for blood. Yellow.

3:20 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Hey Bob,
I didn't think anyone would be on here

How's your day been?
I really don't want to go to work tonight!

3:22 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Statisticians Opta: "Everton have netted 15 goals in the final 15 minutes of the first half of Premier League games; more than any other side."

3:24 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Cardiff only need a point at home to Charlton to be able to sing the famous song

WE ARE PREMIER LEAGUE
WE ARE PREMIER LEAUGE


The Welsh are taking over the Prem... when will Wrexham make it!

3:25 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Oh - Anichebe nearly got through but his final effort was smothered by Flappy.

3:25 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

SAF in the stands watching this one with United already in London for the Hammers game tomorrow

3:25 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Blackburn continue their renaissance under new management, with yet another goal by Jordan Rhodes.

3:26 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

ooh, nice cross into the box.. Girroud hits one just wide

3:27 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Good afternoon lads. I am here to join you briefly before my last class starts. I have been busy grading tests.

3:27 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Blackburn are only three points above the drop... not much of a renaissance

3:27 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Two quick goals in the Championship -

Ipswich are 1-0 up against Palace through Nouble.

And Leicester have leveled it against Bolton through another penalty - Chris Wood with the pen.

3:28 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Hey MUR

Bob is ignoring me

3:28 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Afternoon, lads - sorry I missed you coming on earlier. I'm enjoying a relaxing afternoon after my morning class.

3:28 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

I will be hoping Bolton can celebrate a victory with some crisps this evening.
BUGGER THE FOXES JUST TOOK A 2-1 LEAD.

3:29 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Only three games left of the Championship season!

3:29 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

There he is. Some fixtures affect Leeds such as Blackburn vs Huddersfield as one of the teams needs to drop points.

3:30 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Leicester have turned it around completely. Kieran Dyer with the go-ahead goal. 2-1.

3:30 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

That's right, UWS. After today, all we've got left is Huddersfield on Saturday followed by Brighton and Brum.

3:31 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Half-time - another disappointing first half performance for the Gunners, but they do seem to pick up the momentum in the second half these days.

3:33 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Half time
nil nil

I am off for walkies in between showers!

3:33 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

WOW! Ippy leading Palace 3-0. A shock!Cardiff 45 minutes away from clinching promotion to the BPL and Bristol City 45 minutes away from clinching relegation to League One.

3:43 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Dogwalkies in the rain, mate? Sounds miserable.

3:43 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Boro scored right before the interval. They're now up to 10th.

3:47 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Ipswich are putting a major dent in Palace's play-off hopes - they're 3-0 up today.

3:47 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

I am back

3:49 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

We're back on at the Em and Mirallas has an early effort from distance. No real trouble for Flappy.

3:49 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Luv being able to listen to Sky Sports Radio on the walk

3:50 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

According to the Guardian website, there was a scuffle between Mirallas and Wilshere in the tunnel as the teams walked off at half-time.

3:50 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Any details on Sky radio, mate?

3:50 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Good to the Blades are losing at home to Brentford

Shame Pompey and Hartlepool are both going down tonight without kicking a ball with an Oldham win

3:51 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

DId a bit of the Leeds United Calypso during half-time. Come on, you Whites!

3:51 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

I always like news about the Blades losing.

3:51 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

O'Grady has given Barnsley the lead against Derby early on in the second half.

3:53 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

There is a link on the the Sky website
Right now it is just audio of the panel but other times it is just sports news


The link is on the right side of the page
SKY SPORTS NEWS RADIO

http://www.skysports.com

3:53 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

It's Leeds time

3:53 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

I'll check it out but if they start talking about golf or motocross or some other bollocks, I'm off.

3:53 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Cheers, mate - it is, indeed.

3:54 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Barnsley take the lead against Derby
That knocks Huddersfield in the bottom three

3:54 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

They do during a regular day. On Saturdays, they join the SS at 10 a.m.
Before that they go around all the sports

3:55 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Wolves still odds on for a second straight relegation - what's going on at that club?!

3:56 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Dangerous pressure from Everton - leads to a foul by Mert

3:58 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Wolves have a life line! A rare goal against high flying Hull City by Kevin Doyle.

3:59 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Everton still have Liverpool and Chelsea on their docket this season

4:03 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Burnley have brought on two subs - it will be interesting to see what McDermott does in the next few moments.

4:04 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Come on Dahlgren... make some difference on the Ellland Road touchline!!

4:05 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

penalty at Bramall Lane... to the host... hits the post... no goal

4:06 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Yeah - those are the Super Sunday fixtures this weekend. Liverpool v. Chelski and Spurs v. Citeh.

4:07 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Lovely jubbly!

4:08 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

I see Argyle Sweater leading 1-2 at Chesterfield . That shoul s just about ensure safety if they hold on.
YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!
LEEDS TAKE A PRICELESS LEAD VS BURNLEY

4:08 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

YESSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!

Good old Rudy Austin fires us into the lead at ER!

1-0!

4:10 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

my link went dead

Congrats!!!

4:10 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Wolves lead Hull City. Bob will not be pleased, but a Leeds win should see just about ensure safety.

4:10 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Do you think Jajielka should be England's center back

4:10 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

About thirty minutes now to hang onto what would be an excellent second win for McDermott's boys.

4:10 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Yeah - I'd like to see Jags and Cahill as the two center backs.

4:11 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Rudy's fourth goal of the season, by the way.

4:12 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

The Ox has come on for the Arse and looks full of running.

4:14 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

You're not going to hang on.. you're going to extend the lead

Dahlgren's half time pep talk does the business.
1-0 down and win 2-1
0-0 and now winning

4:16 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Let's hope the Calypso does the trick.

4:16 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Quiz Time

Name the TEN Frenchmen to score at least 30 Premier League goals.

4:17 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

YESSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!! DESMOND AT THE FOXES.COME ON YOU TROTTERS!

4:17 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Cardiff 20 minutes away from the Premier League

4:17 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Th 14, Louis Saha, Cantona. How is that for starters?

4:18 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Tomorrow, United's match in on ESPN while the Dress Rehearsal for the Cup Final is on FSC

4:18 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Probably need some fresh legs at this point. Aidy White is on the bench.

4:18 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

BUGGER! THE BLADES NOW LEAD BRENTFORD 2-1

4:18 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Correct, Correct, Correct

I think half of them have played for Viva le Arsenal

4:19 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

From the Beeb
2112:
CHAMPIONSHIP UPDATE
Leeds take a deserved lead against Burnley as Rodolph Austin steers home El-Hadji Diouf's pass, a goal which could end any lingering worries about relegation.

4:19 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Why didn't the OX shoot!!!!!!

4:20 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Oh - how many chances does Giroud need to score!

4:20 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

And again - Giroud cannot score for toffee.

4:22 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

MUR will be delighted - his Bolton side leveled it at Leicester and are back up in the play-off spots.

4:24 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Still no changes at Elland Road - McDermott is rolling the dice with the original starting XI.

4:26 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

BUGGER! THE FOXES LEAD BOLTON 3-2.

4:26 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

No answers from you BD for the Frenchman quiz?

4:26 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Plenty of Arsenal momentum and pressure here. But no finishing product.

4:27 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Brentford are now down to nine men

4:29 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

hOW ABOUT dAVID gINOLA?

4:29 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Bobby Pires?

4:30 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Sorry - I missed that one. Bobby Pires will be another. And how about Samir Nasri.

4:30 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Millwall take the lead vs UW.If that result holds, Cardiff are up even if they lose. Bob will not be pleased.

4:30 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Correct
Incorrect

4:30 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Bugger - Dirty Millwall have scored against Watford.

4:31 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Le Sulk - Nik Anelka for sure.

4:32 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

Arteta should have shot there!!!

4:32 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Arsenal are having their Nachos this evening. But will it make a difference?

4:33 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

4 added minutes

4:33 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Davide Somma has come on for a late, late cameo replacing Ross. Hang in there, you Whites!

4:33 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Who was the fellow who used to play for Fulham - French bloke. He must be one.

4:34 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Saha played for Fulham.

4:35 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

What about Paddy Vieira?

4:35 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Derby tie it up at Barnsley. Bob will be pleased.

4:35 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Nah - the other French bloke; midfielder but he scored a bit.

4:36 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Did he really score that many???

4:36 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Yes, indeed. Huddersfield fans will be too.

4:36 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Dunno - didn't he?

4:36 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

You know - the fella with the glasses on telly.

4:37 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Young Fergie draw 0-0 vs Poyet's lot. Bob should be pleased.

4:37 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

I can't find my list of answers
I looked up Paddy and it says he only scored 29 for Arsenal but 3 for Citeh

I think he is in

I'll find the list


A Fulham guy is one answer

4:38 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Wolves defeat Hull 1-0. Bob will not be pleased.

4:38 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

The lady with the big knockers!

4:38 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

So we've got:

1. TH
2. Saha
3. Cantona
4. Anelka

Was Ginola one of them?

4:38 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

All over... does this result help anyone besides Spurs and Chelsea

4:38 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Well into stoppage time now at ER. Come on!

4:38 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!! LEEDS WIN 1-0. sURELY THEY ARE SAFE!

4:39 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

You have
TH, Saha, Cantona, Anelka, Pires, I think Viera

4:39 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

yessssssssssss!!!DESMOND AT BRAMALKL lANE.

4:39 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

It's got to give Spurs and Chelski some hope. All to play for at the weekend. Arsenal at Fulham, Spurs hosting Citeh, Chelski at Pool.

4:39 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

All over at ER - wahay! Two matches and two wins for Brian McDermott, my new hero!

4:40 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

cARDIFF DRAW 0-0 VS cHARLTON AND HAVE CLINCHED PROMOTION TO THE pREM

4:40 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Six points out of the playoffs again - too much to hope for?

4:40 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Brum win at Bristol City as the Robins are relegated to League One.

4:41 PM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

I think that is too much of a gap with three matches to go. I have to leave .Cheers lads.

4:42 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

I was thinking of Steed Malbranque - is he one?

4:42 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

I am off to work
I will find my list of answers but keep guessing


I'm forever bursting bubbles...

4:43 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

That was one of the answers but there is talk that he could be Belgian!

He was born Belgian but played for the French U21

4:44 PM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Cheerio, mate!

4:44 PM  
Blogger United We Stand said...

The answers
Let's start with the Gunners

1. Henry
2. Pires
3. Vierra
4. Anelka
5. Wiltford

6. CANTONA... my favorite
7. D. Cisse
8. Saha
9. Malbranque
10. Malouda

5:27 PM  

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