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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!
Saturday, December 10, 2016
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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Morning. We start with Watford v. Everton at Vicarage Road. Both teams aren’t quite replicating their 1980s golden age, but they are in relatively rude health: Watford are enjoying a second consecutive season in the top flight for the first time since the days when The A-Team was primetime television, and Everton have been the best of the rest for much of the past 15 years.
Teams are out on the pitch at Vicarage Road now:
Watford (4-3-3) Gomes; Zuniga, Prodl, Britos, Holebas; Guedioura, Behrami, Capou; Amrabat, Deeney, Okaka.
Substitutes: Pantilimon, Kabasele, Janmaat, Watson, Success, Sinclair, Ighalo.
Everton (4-3-3) Stekelenburg; Coleman, Williams, Funes Mori, Baines; Gueye, Barry, McCarthy; Deulofeu, Lukaku, Mirallas.
Substitutes: Joel, Jagielka, Holgate, Cleverley, Barkley, Lennon, Valencia.
Referee Anthony Taylor.
And we're away now, both sides wearing their traditional colors. Jon Champion and Phil Neville on the microphones for this one.
Good morning, Bob. I'm here to join you on a dreary Lakenheath type morning. We got our first dose of this type of weather on Thursday, but it's supposed to warm up today and by tomorrow normal service resumed.
Everton start in their typical 8th position in the Premier League, just about out of European slots as usual. Watford are mid-table in 11th. But the Hornets could leapfrog the Toffees with a win, which is a distinct possibility.
Not exactly a marquee match to start the morning, but it could be an interesting contest
Morning, MUR - I'm sorry to hear that you're facing some effects from Winter Storm Caly. We had half of foot of the white stuff on Thursday and Friday and another foot overnight. But our car and we are tucked in nice and cozy for the weekend.
Not exactly, but some interesting implications. Koeman is certainly under pressure after that loss to you lot last weekend.
Prodl clears am awkward cross from Deulofeu after initially failing to deal with it.
WOW!!!! A real blizzard. I'm sorry to hear about your weather. Hopefully you and Kate don't get any more of the white stuff. AT least . I finally had a chance to get completely under the covers and not fell stuffiness in the house.
We're used to it by now, mate. But thanks for your thoughts. The missus is all tucked up in bed enjoying a lie in and I can think of nothing better on a winter morning than watching the Premier League with a cuppa at my side and a chat with you.
My Facebook feed is overflowing with news that Putin was actively involved in interfering with the Presidential Election here. Your thoughts?
Glad to be on board with you. A great way to spend Saturday morning.
GOAL! The Chunk surges through onto a Gareth Barry ball and thunders home past Gomez.
1-0 Everton!
I was nonstop yesterday because Melanie had a concert shortly after a long day of work and I had to run errands in between. I will check today. I do get the impression that it is a real possibility. I don't know if it's to the extent that it would have changed the outcome of the election, but it's interesting that Putin was sop keen for Trump to win the election. Also, anyone that criticizes somehow gets harassing phone calls their facebook account hacked into for a long time. How did he have that access before he became President?
I will need to check that after typing that lengthy comment.
As it stands, Lukaku is on 8 goals in the Premiership. If the Watford defense is going to be that generous today, The Chunk may hoping to fill his boots and make up some territory with those at the top of the scoring charts.
Good questions, MUR. Good questions.
A surprisingly simple goal. It started with a long goal kick from Stecks. After several Toffees passes, our beloved Max Britos, who is not a Brit. was caught out by a long ball from Gareth Barry and the Chunk tucked it past Gomes Addams.
Cheers, mate. Also, the most puns ever to describe a goal?
Troy Deeney has been stuck on 99 goals for Watford for some weeks now. He won't be getting his ton with that kind of service from Britos. Straight to Stekelenberg.
Thanks, mate. You're the Pun Master; I'm merely a pretender.
Ah - Deeney had a real chance there but couldn't quite control the ball in from Amarabat.
Not at all, mate. We're a deadly duo.
So, a Chunk could be taken out of the goal scoring lead.
If the Hornets win a penalty then surely he will get his ton. I presume we're talking goals and not his weight.
You could definitely say that, mate. He's only three behind the two leaders, Costa and Sanchez.
A battle of the big boys as Ashley Williams tries to climb on Troy Deeney. I don't recommend that of you're trying to get an autograph, which I'm not.
Groans from the Hornets faithful as Holebas wastes a free kick.
Did you watch you're beloved Leeds yesterday ?
Both of these sides could use an injection of youth throughout the side.
No - I was at work following it. Predictable end, I'm afraid. Brighton are the better side at present. They went top of the Championship as the result. I expect them to be promoted. We'll see how far we tumble when the other sides play at 10am.
Sorry, mate, but you are probably correct about Chris Hughton's Seagulls.
Watford enjoying some possession now, but not really doing much with it.
We've got another tough one on Tuesday - hosting Reading. So we could be brought back to reality with a bump by the end of the week.
Same with us in the Cup, mate. I think you can ride to a win vs the Railroaders.
GOAL !!!! OKAKA MAKES THE TOFFEES FELL LIKE CACA.
GOAL! Watford are level with a sensational finish from Okaka!
1-1!
Just like the Toffees , it was too simple a goal by the Hornets. A long ball by Max Britos was headed down by Troy Deeney as he outjumped Ashley Williams in the land of the giants. Okaka played Amarbat down the right and his cross was cheekily back heeled by Okaka past stecks.
The score would indicate that it's been a really entertaining half, but the goals have come from defensive miscues rather than any moments of inventiveness.
Do you and Kate go on vacation soon? I start next weekend, which will make next Saturday a Happy Birthday providing United win the late one at the Hawthorns.
Troy Deeney just fails to make contact at the far post off a great cross from Guediora that surely would have given the Hornets the lead.
An unusual clearance from Gomes that came off his own player that looked more like something that Gomes Addams would have done.
Everton needs half time here, and not just because of the strikingly high quality of the Vicarage Road Gatorade.
Two minutes of stoppage time/.
Agreed. An accurate assessment of the half.
Yes - we're finishing the semester this next week with Finals. Looking forward to a break, for sure.
It's 1-1 at the end of competitive if not entertaining first half.
A delay to the start of the second half as Behrami is down . Was he injured warming up or is he feeling ill? He's being a trooper and staying on the pitch, The second half is underway
I'm back with a bagel and banana for the second half.
I agree with the Little Neviller. I don't understand why Koeman hasn't built his team around Ross Barkley. The boy is quality.
Well done, mate. A great way to begin the second half.
I think he wants to get some players that play his style of football and get rid of some of the older players. I see his point of view.
Everton's end product has been more a result of by products.
Nasty foul from behind by Cholevas on Deulofeu
I will be taking Sparky walkies at the conclusion of this match on a cool and dreary, but not oppressive morning.
A careless foul by Gareth Barry on Zuniga.
Prodl heads over the free kick from Guediora
Now Capoue is the victim of a similar challenge, this time by Deulofeu
GOAL! Prodl fires Watford into the lead with a towering header from a free kick.
2-!
GOAL !!!! THIS TIME PRODL HEADS IN THE FREE KICK AS IT WAS TAKEN BY CHOLEVAS ON THE LEFT. THE TOFFEES WERE PUNISHED FOR CONCEDING A SERIES OF SILLY FREE KICKS. THE HORNETS HAVE COME FROM BEHIND TO LEAD 2-1.
Fat Ron won't be happy with that defending from the free kick. Or that the free kick was given up in the first place.
Janmaat is on for Geuidioura. A slightly more defensive as the Hornets try to hold on to their lead.
Baines and Amrabat collide as they jump for a high ball, with both ending up on the floor. Baines is booked.
The Hornets fans want Baines to be punished for an alleged elbow on Amrabat as both are down. Hard to say based on the replay
A free kick and Stecks does well to turn around a header from MAx Britos on the free kick
Oh - Britos is free at the back stick and only Stekelenberg can keep him out. The Toffees back line is all over the map.
GOAL! And now Watford have scored a third! Okaka again!
GOAL !!!! ANOTHER SET PIECE FROM CHOLEVAS, THIS TIME FROM THE CORNER HE TOOK. OKAKA HEADED THE CORNER JUST OVER THE LINE AS IT WAS NOT CLEARED IN TIME. THE HORNETS LEAD 3-1/.
Okaka has scored his first two Prem goals in this match as Barkley has been brought on. Too little too late?
Troy Deeney fouled Ashley Williams , but the free kick from Cholevas was headed away this time.
Enner Valencia is on for Mirallis as the Toffees are now playing with two strikers and in desperate need of goals.
Colevas picks up a really stupid booking for time wasting off a throw.
According to Jon Champion, Boy George was top of the pops the last time the Hornets defeated the Toffees.A lot of water has passed under the bridge since then
Better from the Toffees as Enner Valencia wins a corner off passes from Barkley and Gareth Barry.
The Toffees clear the corner then Amrabat fouls McCArthy.
Barkley should make a difference - he's over a free kick now.
Gomes Addams punches away the free kick from Barkley
Jon Champion says that Okaka is having a day of days. What is that, mate?
Ben Watson is on for two goal hero, Okaka, who gets a deserved standing ovation. Time for the Hornets to shut up shop.
Nice round of applause now for a Watford super fan who died on the way back from a match yesterday.
A moment's applause for a Hornets fan, who passed away on the way home from a match last week at the age of 81. A great tribute
The Wee Beetle from the LUFC Academy is on for Baines. That should have been done about fifteen minutes ago.
LUFC Academy coming on now to replace Baines.
I did not realize that Okaka had a brief spell on loan at Bob and Kate's about seven years ago. That was before you and Kate moved in.
Deulofeu wins a corner off of Cholevas.
GOAL !!!! BOB WILL BE DELIGHTED THAT THEW LUFC ACADEMY PROVIDED A SUPERB CROSS AS A CHUNK WAS TAKEN OFF OF THE HORNETS LEAD OFF THE CORNER FROM DEULOFEU
That's a perfect example of the type of crossing that occurs in the LUFC Academy. Correct, mate?
I am delighted - that's The Chunk up to 9 goals now - breathing down hard on the top two.
Actually, I've been a frequent critic of Lennon's crossing. I often find that he gets into good positions but his final ball can be poor. That was a rare example of a fine delivery from him.
This is a lively end to the match now, with Everton really pouring it on.
Gomes Addams struggles to push away a cross from the Chunk as the Toffees push for a late equalizer.
Capoue fouls Enner Valencia a few yards behind the D. A great position for the Toffees. Four minutes of stoppage time as Barkley curls the free kick straight to Gomes Addams.
A time wasting substitution as Kabasele is on for Zuniga.
How was that not a foul throw?
I'm not sure. I thought you would know.
Silly boy - Valencia handles the ball, interrupting that last chance for Everton to equalize.
The Toffees have a really late free kick.
That's it - a big win for the Hornets lifting them over Everton into 7th - nosebleed territory for them.
Gomes Addams punches away the free kick then it's hoofed away as it's over and the Hornets hold on to defeat the Toffees for the first time since 1987 as it ends 3-2.
Time to take Sparky walkies on a cool , dreary morning. I will be back for the 10 AMers.
I'm back after a quick snow shovel routine out in the drive.
I'm setting up to watch Arsenal v. Stoke then. Here is the team news out of the Emirates.
Arsenal: Cech, Gabriel, Mustafi, Koscielny, Monreal, Xhaka, Coquelin, Walcott, Ozil, Oxlade-Chamberlain, Sanchez.
Subs: Gibbs, Lucas Perez, Giroud, Ospina, Iwobi, Bellerin, Elneny.
Stoke City: Grant, Johnson, Muniesa, Martins Indi, Pieters, Allen, Imbula, Shaqiri, Adam, Arnautovic, Diouf.
Subs: Whelan, Bony, Given, Crouch, Krkic, Sobhi, Ngoy.
Referee: Lee Mason (Lancashire).
We're underway from the Emirates, Arsenal in their traditional colors and Stoke in a Man Citeh like sky blue number.
A quick start from the Potters. Munsiesa with a cracking volley that Cech had to turn over.
I'm back after a lengthy visit in the bog. It's the Gunners vs the Potters on NBCSN and a relegation six pointer on CNBC as it's the Swans vs Hot Pink and Purple Black Cats from a rainy South Wales.
Fred getting comfy on a magic couch during the proceedings glad that Bob Bradley is in charge of the Swans instead of our Bob, feeling that a victory is more likely.
Grant does well to block from Theo.. Then the rebound is cleared for a corner
Bayern have driven their way to a two goal lead vs the VWs while Ingolstadt have taken the lead vs Leipzig.
A free kick from Ozil is off of Glen Johnson for a corner taken by Xakha Khan that eludes everyone and is out for a goal kick.
It's not a happy return to Turf Moor for Eddie Howe as Jeff Hendrick has given Burnley the lead vs the Cherries.
The Bees have taken the lead vs Richard Burton Albion while The Terriers have taken the lead vs Bristol City and that's not one bit of idle gossip.
Posh smoke the way to a lead vs Chesterfield while Southend take the lead vs Coventry and Oldham wear it well taking the lead at Oxford Shoes.
it's 1-1 between Luton and Carlisle , who were partners in promotion and relegation to and from the old First Division in the mid 70s.
Welcome back, mate. Burnley have jumped out into a 2-0 lead over Bournemouth at Turf Moor with goals from Hendrick and Ward. Sounds as if Artur Boruc is up against it today.
Stephen Ward puts Burnely two up vs the Cherries in a really unhappy return to Turf Moor for Eddie Howe. Both goals scored by Irish internationals
Hey Boys
Just back from a very chilly walk with Shadow
I was listening the match at the Em on the walk. Had the early match on but was Skyping with Debs while watching
I am sitting here at the computer ready to watch the rest of the footer
Cheers, Bob. Glad to join you, all cleaned out and rarin to go.
Good morning, UWS. Great to have you on board. Hopefully, the banter helps take off the chill.
Dafoe nearly gave the hot pink and purple Black cats the lead with a shot inches over the bar.
Just got my SS link going on the phone
Lovely jubbly
Barca are three up at Osasuna at the half.
Mustafi is down injured as he was earlier after a painful challenge. He's off and replaced by Bellerin
Barnsley take the lead vs the Canaries while Wolves take the lead vs Bob and Kate. The toon take the lead vs Brum, regaining top spot in the Championship.
Penalty to Hulll against Palace... on a complete dive according to Prince Charlie
Bloody cheats!!
Penalty to STOKE!!!
Penalty to the Potters!
Hull take the lead
Alexis is just offside off a nice through ball from Ozil.
penalty potters as wee joe is down , holding his face
Joe Allen to a blow to the face there and it looks like he's got some trouble.
Afternoon, UWS - great to have you on board.
definitely a penalty Kos there was an elbow to Wee Joe's face. I'm surprised Kos was not sent off.
Charlie Adam to take...eventually.
Any card?
I think it was Mustafi - no?
No - it was the man of Ganite - Xhaka with that elbow.
Adam takes....and scores!
Stoke in the lead at the Emirates - 0-1!
GOAL !!CHARLIE ADAM SCORES ,SENDING CECH THE WRONG WAY FROM THE SPOT. THE POTTERS HAVE THE LEAD AT THE EM.
In the meantime, Arsene has manhandled the fourth official - will there be official misconduct charges from that?
The Toon go two up vs Brum
Rotherham take the lead vs QPR
I would think so. Perhaps a touchline ban. Also correct about Xakha Khan with the elbow. Was he singing " I Feel For You" , as Wee Joe was holding his face?
Didn't notice Burnley are two up against Bournemouth
Just where the Cherries want to be... just like last week
Snoddy has stuck away that spot kick at the KCOM Stadium to put Hull 1-0 up on Palace.
Richard Burton ties it up at Peter Griffin Park.
I missed any sideline antics... was anyone sent to the stands? Jose kicks a water bottle and he's off
True - the Cherries do like to battle back into matches.
No - Arsene apparently put his hands on the fourth official but no action was taken.
Wolves 1 Fulham 1
Rangers take the lead vs Hearts
Kate with the goal at Molineaux.
Classic goal celebration by Kate here at The Cottage.
The Shrews take the lead at the Evil Lions while Northants take the lead at Port Vale.
Plymouth take the lead at Home Park vs Doncaster
Top three clash there... we need Pompey to get into the top three places
Huddersfield 1 Bristol C 1
Bristol City tie it up at the Terriers. That is not idle gossip.
Cardiff take the lead at Portman Road
BUGGER!!! The Fake Dons defeated the Real Dons 1-0 in the Dons Derby earlier this morning/
Fulham take the lead at Wolves
Not good for Leeds
great block by Nacho from Arnautovic.
Kate at the double.
The Arse tie it up
GOAL! The Arse are back in it as Theo knocks one home from the near post - that's his ton for the Arsenal.
GOAL !!! THEO TIES IT UP FOR THE GUNNERS
Norwich two down at Oakwell
Three one Dahlgrens...well Fulham
A possession with about 20 passes culminated in Alexis finding Bellerin down the right and his cross was volleyed in at the near post by Theo.
Kate with a first half hat-trick.
three minutes of stoppage time from the EM and two from the Liberty Stadium
Newcastle are helping us out by pinning Brum down 2-0 at present.
Are you going to watch any of the MLS Cup final tonight?
Wonder how cold it will be in Toronto?
The all Canadian semi second leg was a great game!
Cherries are at it again
2-1 Burnley
The Ox shoots over off a pass from Bellerin
It's 0-0 at the half in the relegation six pointer at the Liberty
Both Pompey and Cambridge scoreless away from home
I'm actually going to give it a miss and to avoid the score if I can. A friend has a party set up to watch it later in the week when it's less busy.
It's 1-1 at the half at the EM
Half-time: 1-1 at the Emirates.
I'm off to wash some dishes.
Bayern drive their way to a three goal lead vs the VWs
Second half underway in North London
The second half is underway from the EM and from the Liberty Stadium. Both matches are level.
Back on the Emirates now - a draw here would allow Chelski to build their lead and for Liverpool to leapfrog them into second when they play tomorrow.
The Tigers should be a man down instead of a goal up thanks to a dive by former Leeds and Canaries player, Snoddy
The Arse will win this
Used to be able to say that about my beloved....now, they will just find a way to draw
Pieters is down with a dead leg after that challenge at the back post.
Pieters is down after going for a header, heading a cross from Shaq well wide.
Bayern cruising to a four goal lead vs the VWs and look set to regain top spot.
I've got the Soccer Saturday link going now.
Ozil puts the Gunners up... I called it
GOAL !!! OZIL GIVES THE GUNNERS A 2-1 LEAD AS THE SWANS HAVE A PENALTY.
GOAL !!! SIGGY GIVES THE SWANS THE LEAD FROM THE SPOT.
Swansea take the lead... the other Bob will be happy
GOAL! It's as rare as a spotted owl sighting. Beaker with a header looped over Grant. Wow!
2-1 Arse
The Toon are three up and will go back on top
Cambridge take the lead at Hartlepool
Jeff is sick as a parrot as Cambridge United - Leeds' opponents in the 3rd round of the Cup - have taken the lead against Hartlepool.
The goal came straight from the possession after Pieters was down with a dead leg. Alexis lofted the ball into the box as Ozil got behind the Potters defense and made Lee Grant look more like Lou Grant as he headed in as grant was well off his line. it was a free header.
After having earned a pen in the first half, Snoddy has given away one in the second. Palace have a chance to to equalize. And do!
1-1!
Palace tie it up from the spot
The bloody Blades are 2-0 up over Swindon - and I'm not happy about it at all.
Bob will be pleased to hear that the Third Round match at the Abbey is a Monday nighter. Don't take anything for granted as our United were held 0-0 there
Rochdale two up against Scunny
Swansea two up
Llorente have put Swansea 2-0 up. They'll leap up to third bottom with the Hammers into the relegation zone!
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