Burgers and Frites for Dinner, Anyone?
posted by The Blue Devil @ 7:18 PM
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!
Wednesday, May 29, 2013
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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Good evening, Bob.What's on the menu? Sounds tsaty. Just got back from walking Sparky and am ready for another friendly
I'm hoping that the burgers are going to roast these frites but I have a feeling it might go the opposite way tonight.
My apologies for some misinformation. The match is on ESPN, not ESPN2
It probably will. Hip hip hooray for the pommes frites!
Welcome, MUR - not a lot of build-up here. They're still bollocks about football. Remind me - is this football season?
No - you were right the first time; it's on the Deuce.
The match will be played in Cleveland to celebrate the centenary of the USSF.
Wow - must be a last minute change. It is on ESPN. But my system has NBA basketball chat instead and the footer on the Deuce.
I thought you knew it was still football season, LOL!
Teams in the tunnel - I missed the line-ups but hope to pick them up soon.
I did not see the lineups , but see Clint leading out the U.S.
Only the second meeting between the U.S. and Belgium.
Astute by Jacquelyn to notice that the the ball boys and ball girls are wearing MacDonald's shirts. Why?
Here we go with the team news:
USA - Timmy, Beasley, Gonzalez, Goodson, Cameron, Jones, Kljestan, Davis, Dempsey, Zusi, Altidore.
Belgium - Mignolet, Vertonghen, Vermaelen, Kompany, Alderweireld, Defour, Fellaini, Dembele, De Bruyne, The Chunk, MIrallas.
Melanie observes that there is a singer for the U.S. national anthem and only music for the Belgian national anthem
Crikey - that is one hell of a side, even without Ballboy Kicker Eden Hazard, who's injured. We are going to get seriously manhandled. Any predictions of scoreline?
Obviously no Flemish-speaking singers available.
The McDonalds sponsored ballboys will be happy to see that Hazard isn't in the starting line-up.
An almost all EPL Belgian side. WTH is Beaseley starting for the U.S. ? Klejstan will be keen to impress as he plays for Anderlecht, but does not really compare to the EPL counterparts
No wonder the MacDonalds kiddies looked happy.
If Hazard was in the starting lineup it would be exactly that for the U.S.
Beasely with his 100th cap. I hope it's his last. Right on the shores of Lake Erie.
It's a shame that I didn't get my shite together for this one. It's only 2 and a half ours away and I've got a good Belgian friend here.
I wonder if Belgium will try to get a three goal lead by halftime then take their foot off the pedal and bring on the subs.
It's incredible that DeMarcus Beasley has earned 100 caps for his country. What a travesty!
No probs mate. You will get to see the Germans on Sunday with your bruv.
Jozy Altidore hasn't scored in open play for for the US national team in two years - crikey!
Yeah - just too many things going on this week too.
A moment of silence for the victims of the tornado in Moore, Oklahoma.
I understand. Me too.
Jozy scored 31 league goals in Holland this season.
Great to see Stewart Holden back on the bench for the US. Wow!
The Girls want you to hold up a giant poster that says Bob is here and wave it around when you are at RFK.
They're underway from Cleveland.
It is great to see Stewie Holden back. I agree.
Belgium plays the Serbs in a world Cup qualifier next week.Belgium are joint group leaders with Croatia
Let's hope it's Sasha Kljestan's last chance. What a waster!
Is that on Tuesday or Wednesday?
Belgium hosts Serbia a week from Friday. The Croats host the Jocks the same day
Timmy easily catches the first Belgian corner.
The girls want you to hold that poster on Sunday at RFK so they can see you on the telly.
Oh - Zusi did really good work to find Jozy in the box. But he couldn't take advantage.
GOAL! Mirallas puts Belgian ahead with a cheeky little chip.
Wasteful from Jozy as Clint went down the right and Jozy took too long to control and then
GOAL!!!!
TIMMY BLOCKED A SHOT FROM THE CHUNK AND KEVIN MIRALLIS PUT AWAY THE REBOUND
Timmy is furious with his defenders who were far too slow to react after he foiled The Chunk at the first effort.
0-1 Frites!
Ah - that's a shame - I'll be jetting off to Denver that day.
Straight up the pitch for the Belgians after that wasteful effort from Jozy. The U.S. defending was pathetic.
A great cross from Brad Davis headed away for a corner.A poor corner from Davis is cleared.
Beneteke is on the bench for good measure. Better than anyone starting for the U.S.
Oh - clever backheel from The Chunk to De Bruye who ran on and shanked his shot.
well wide by De Bruyne off a cheeky back heel from the Chunk. The U.S. defense caught out again
What about the request from Melanie and Jacquelyn?
How will Sascha Klejastan know a lot of the players if the most of the Belgian starters pl,ay in the Prem?
The U.S cheaply concede possession in midfield.
I'll do me best to honor that request from the girls.
The Belgians are dominating possession.They're not just talented, but have an incredible work rate too.
Hey Boys,
Just got thru some strong thunderstorms unscathed
The game is on ESPN because there is no Spurs/Grizzlies game cuz the series is over
Belgium look good. I hope they do make it to the Finals!
Definitely want them more than Croatia
A playoff could be any good team play them... England perhaps
Cheers mate. They will be delighted.
Fellaini's playing in that deep lying holding position that I don't like for him. He should be playing in the hole.
Welcome, UWS! Glad to hear that you got home unscathed. Does Kathy have burgers and frites ready for you?
Hello UWS. Glad you made it home safe. The Belgians are walking all over the U.S.
Oh - Timmy did well to read that break from Belgium. De Bruyne nearly played The Chunk in. They look dangerous every time they go forward.
Similar to the move the led up to the goal. the through ball was just too long for the Chunk as Timmy rushed out to gather.,
At least the U.S. scheduled Belgium and Germany to give them a legitimate test of where they stand.
I agree with UWS that I would love to see Belgium win Group A over Croatia.
Jesus - Jozy has the touch of a friggin' statue.
An Everton player scored agianst an Everton keeper.
I waas already home but there were tornado warnings, heavy rain and wind but we didn't lose power
Jozy always does when playing for the U.S. Wyh can;'t he do it at international level?
WOW! glad to see you made it home safely. I hope everyone is safe.
Joe Mou will recall the Chunk and De Bruyne from their loans as they will be part of the Chelsea first team
A cross from Brad Davis is headed out for a U.S. corner.
GOAL! Cameron nods home an equalizer!
GOAL !!! 1-1 AS JEFF CAMERON HEADS IN AT THE FAR POST . HIS FIRST U.S GOAL. CLINT HEADED ON THE CORNER FROM ZUSI AND JEFF CAMERON HEADED IN AT THE FAR POST.
Really poor defending as Dempsey nodded back across goal from the backpost and Cameron had an easy job nodding home from two yards out. Atoned for his earlier mistake.
Still there, UWS - or did you get swept off to Oz?
bLOODY NORAH. The last time the U.S. scored against Belgium was in the 1930 World Cup.
Yep.
Well done US
I remember that game!!!!
Is UWS walking down the Yellow Brick Road?
Really. I was at that game too? It was my first World Cup.
I was behind the goal where the US scored. You?
The Chunk is offside as he scored off a nice one two with Mirallis.He looked onside and the U.S. are lucky not to be trailing again
I sat at the halfway line.
Just watch out for that Flying Belgian!
Do you think Lukaku will be at the Bridge next season
Wow, a house just fell on my neighbor! I can see her stripped socks with Ruby shoes!!
Is it eerie on the shores of Lake Erie?
WHAT HAPPENED, UWS?
Definitely a push by Cameron on Vertonghen there for the goal. Could have easily been ruled out.
At the match, I got hit on the head by everyone's hat as they were thrown up in the air celebrating!
I was just going along with The Wizard of Oz theme!!!!!
Not eerie out here. It's humid and tropical but not rainy today. The weather's been really weird this spring and early summer.
The Uruguayan hosts were definitely rowdy. The origins of hooliganism at footie matches can be traced back to this match and we were part of it.
We had weird whether until about two weeks ago.
Well done, UWS. You had me fooled.
Yeah - I expect Mourinho to bring back The Chunk. He and Ba up front could be formidable.
Stripped socks? Ruby shoes?
House on top!!!
Vermaelen is down injured to the dismay of Gooners
Sounds about right , UWS.
I think the Chunk has a great chance of starting for Chelsea and is the perfect replacement for Drogba . The poor form of Torres will help enhance his chances of starting. Kevin Debruyne is expected to be in the Chelsea squad too.
Vermaelen has got a problem now. He may have to come off.
The girls want Bob to hold and wave a poster that says "Bob is Here" on Sunday at RFK. What do you think, UWS?
Maybe I should go as the Blue Devil?
He did come off and was replaced by Sebastian Pocognoli of Hannover 96. A teammate of Jeff Cherunduloh.
Melanie that is fine as long as you hold that sign
A stupid offside by Beasely. How could he be that dumb
US holding their own right now!
I thought they were going to be swept away
Benteke about to come on?
Beneteke is about to come on as future Chelsea players The Chunk and De Bruyne played a nice one two.
I'm not sure signs are allowed in any more.
I don't think that the Belgians can be arsed right now.
The U.S. are fortunate not to be several goals down. They are riding their luck.
Oh - Timmy turns round a shot by The Chunk.
Decent effort by Howard
Beasley just about gave away a penalty on his 100th cap.
That should have been a pen
well done by Timmy to tip an effort from the Chunk around the post. Benetek on for Dembele.
Nice defending by the US from the corner... almost went down and scored!
Definitely a penalty on Beasely. Why wasn;t it given
IS Taylor seeing something I'm not . He says Berasely has great speed to recover a s a defender. I haven't seen it and Taylor forgot to mention that Beasely is very lazy.
Hair Bear won the ball off a poor pass from Cameron intended for JJ. Debruyne straight at Timmy.
Double T's got it wrong there. Beasley's a donkey.
The Chunk sent Pocognoli down the left but nobody was up to connect with his tasty cross.
One minute of stoppage time.
I agree, Bob.
opponent for the All-star game to be announce at half time
Who do you think?
Chelsea?
Real?
Halftime and it's 1-1.
Hard to say. I'm sure who the opponent would be?
Chelski.
This could have been a lot more embarrassing if the Belgians could give a toss about this one.
Did you see that Suarez is quoted saying it would hard to say no to Real
I agree, Bob. It could be Chelski and the U.S. is lucky.
I didn't hear about the Suarez quote , but I could see it happening.Brendan Rodgers wants him out and his antics would be tolerated in Spain. I could see it happening.
I hate Alexi
IT'S ROMA!!!
I hate double T too. As I type a nasty discrimination suit against Chivas.
Not sure if I want to watch the MLS All Start game
Chivas USA is an embarrassment to MLS.
Brad Guzan is on for Timmy. Eddie Johnson on for Jozy.
What a boring All-Star opponent!
Thank goodness Jozy got the hook.
The second half is underway as I look forward to the duel between Guzan and Beneteke.
I agree Bob. As I type Guzan saves easily from The Chunk
Did you hear about the lawsuit against Chivas USA?
A corner to the U.S.
Zusi passes short to Davis then his cross is headed away
Belgium have their eye on the World Cup qualifier with Serbia and are taking their foot off the pedal.
What are luminettes?
Eddie Johnson was several yards offside.
I didn't - what's the substance of the lawsuit?
No idea - something to do with light.
The U.S play in Jamaica of Friday June 7th.
Two Chivas coaches were sacked because they are not Latino.It had nothing to do with level of performance. Their owner wants an all Mexican or Mexican American coaching staff. a black eye for MLS.
You are the high techie, Bob.
2-1 Belgium... Benteke
GOAL! Benteke puts one by his Villa chum Guzan!
GOAL 111 1-2 BELGIUM AS BENETAKE SCORES OFF HIS VILLA TEAMMATE , GUZAN.HORRIBLE BACK PASS FROM OMAR GONZALES AND DEBRUYNE LAID IT ON A PLATE FOR BENETEKE.
What on earth was Gonzalez thinking there? Welly it out of play!
Instead - he presents De Bruyne with the opportunity to set up an easy tap in for Benteke.
1-2!
Both Belgian players have scored off their club level teammates.
Terrible defending by the US goal scorer
Am I a high techie? I don't think so.
GET RID OF OMAR GONZALEZ.
He's been at fault for both goals.
my bad. I thought it was the goalscorer
I guess compared to the like of Yours Truly you probably are.
Are the US men's team Stoke in disguise? It's all been Route 1 and set pieces today.
I am signing off boys
Jonathan needs help with Math!!
TTFN
Kompany too good for Eddie Johnson
Go to it, mate - good luck!
Cheers, UWS. Glad to see you are helping Jonathan
Good point Bob.A Stoke player scored off a set piece for good measure.
ello ello ello, U.S. Are you Stoke in disguise?
Terence Boyd coming on to replace Brad Davis.
Terrance Boyd, the young German with Rapid Vienna,is on for Brad Davis.
Oh - great strike from The Chunk there. Saved by Guzan.
The corner from DeBrune is headed away and
GOAL!!! 1-3 bELGIUM AS hAIR bEAR SCORES.
I believe that the actual name of the side is Rapid Weiner!
GOAL! Future ManYoo star Hair Bear with Belgium's third.
This is more like the scoreline that I expected.
Terrance Boyd, just on , failed to clear and Mirallis headed on to De Bruyne , who crossed for Hair Bear to head in at the far post.
Eddie Johnson wins a corner.
Mignolet easily catches the corner
Could be Rapid Wiener , but Terrance Boyd defended more like a dull Weiner off that corner.
Mertens on for De Bruyne.
Brad Evans on for Zusi.
Great run down the left by Mirallis and the U. S. struggle to clear
I notice that Kevin de Bruyne is another Chelski player. He's been on loan at Werder Bremen this past season. Lord almighty, they have a squad and a half.
Oh dear - Benteke with a brace. Belgium 1-4 up now and there is some booing in the stands.
GOAL !!! 1-4 BELGIUM AS BENETEKE SCORES HIS SECOND AGAINST HIS VILLA TEAMMATE . GREAT THROUGH BALL FROM DAFOR.
Beasley got roasted on that one by Benteke who just simply ran behind him and slipped it by Guzan.
Chelsea sure do.I hear the Fat Lady singing.
Several U.S. players have had unacceptable performances . Also, Belgium are quite a side.
You could see a more sever rout on Sunday
You will probably roast in that Blue Devil suit on Sunday.Are you sure about wearing it?
Beaseley is down injured as he made a last ditch tackle for a Belgium corner.
Timmy Simmons came on for Kevin Dafor.
Simons has been booked.
The U.S. have a penalty as Aldermerellis is called for handball. Seem ball to hand . Harsh. Beasely put him through
GOAL !!! 2-4 AS CLINT SCORES FROM THE SPOT BUT IT WAS NEVER A PENALTY
Great to see Stuart Holden as he is on for the horrible Klejstan
Great ball from JJ to Eddie Johnson and his cross was shot over from Brad Evans and he is injured as he ran into the advertising boarding.
The U.S. clear as it seemed an obvious trip by Beasler on Beneteke in the box.
Poor foul by JJ on Mirallis and he is booked for that
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