What a draw eh?
Well what a draw eh? Franco’s team the original ‘forces of darkness’ from way back when. Also the original bottomless pit of money side that doesn’t have to balance the books…although the comparisons with Wimble-Chelski end there obviously…fan base, wonderful stadium, a history and class, being 4 of the reasons why this is the case.
Although I have pretty much stopped going to away games I am definitely up for this one. To see the Arse in the Bernabeu is pretty sexy I have to say.
I will not be able to get much time off work so it will have to be a day trip. This also means that I may have to break the habit of a lifetime and go with one of the ‘official’ club trips. Roll on February.
As for the other ties, what a classic encounter between Wimble-Chelski and Barca. I see it as reminiscent of Brazil V West Germany games from days gone by with Barca being the exponents of the wonderful free flowing football against the functional, well organised efficiency of their opponents. Fascinating stuff.
With the exception of the Chelski fans, both proper ones and Johnny come latelys, the whole world will of course be behind Barca. I think the main reason for this will be that, although you have to greatly respect and admire the ruthless efficiency of the Cheque Book Champions, Barca play the kind of football that excites and cause you to fall in love with them. On ‘Ruudy Dil’s ‘sexy football scale’ they are simply pornographic, hard-core stuff too. I have certainly made a point of trying to watch them whenever they have been on Sky the past few years…they will miss Xavi though, out for most of the season now, that is for sure. I am not sure the way the games are being staged at the moment but I really hope they are on different days to the Arse/Real tie.
I also suspect that the arrogance that saw the Catalans fall 2-0 behind at Stamford Bridge last season, before dominating the tie and ultimately losing to a dodgy set piece goal...alright illegal, will not be in evidence this year. This season they will be far more respectful. You would have to fancy the winner of this tie to be a strong fancy to go on and win it though wouldn’t you?
I am looking forward to ‘Ronnie’ having another crack at the famed Chelski rearguard again though. Bad teeth, and an even worse haircut but what an absolutely fantastic player. A total joy to watch. He may not have deserved the World Player of the Year award last season, receiving it courtesy of the total bollocks that are FIFA politics, but there can be no doubt he is head and shoulders above the rest now. You talk about players who can make you want to do a sex wee…!
I saw an excellent film last night blog buddies. It was called ‘LUCK’ and was a Canadian film about a young guy’s gambling exploits after he thinks he has been rejected by the love of his life. Although the film was made in 2003, it was set against a major hockey series with the Soviet Union in the 80’s, I don't know if this hockey series really happened or not as hockey is not one of my sports to be honest. Made for a good backdrop to the movie though.
What it did do was to portray gambling the way it often really is. It actually showed someone doing their pieces, then chasing like a madman and getting in deeper. I won’t spoil it for you should you wish to watch it (makes a change eh?) but I found it a really enjoyable film, albeit a touch painful at times…in a 'there but for the grace of God', and a slightly autobiographical, kind of way. There was nothing romantic about it and it was quite stark. I am certain that the writer must have been there and done it, as the expression goes.
I will share two wonderful moments from the movie though, the first was an excellent quote, which went “If you like sex better than gambling them you’re not gambling right”
Secondly, after the main character had been to a GA meeting, he came to the conclusion that Gamblers Anonymous is not full of gamblers per se as there did not appear to be any winning ones there. Subsequently GA is only actually for ‘losing gamblers’ a very poignant observation 8-).
More details here if you want them
I actually picked it up from my DVD man for a £1…yep my ‘pirate’ DVD man has a sale on at the moment...and it’s not even January yet! What next a loyalty card 8-)? He had a bunch of DVD’s that were left over from days gone and was punting them out cheaply. He has now run out but I have ordered half dozen copies of said film for the ‘inner circle’ of Baldsville, Corporal Ship, Wimbledon Jon, Degenerate George etc. Well worth watching though if you get the opportunity.
What else is happening…oh yeah. I picked up a pair of free specs today, about £250’s worth too. Let me explain. I bought a pair of glasses just over a year ago which had a diamante effect with a couple of very small glass stones in the frames. Not exactly the Elton John look but pretty funky nonetheless. Anyways, time has not been kind to them and a couple of the stones have fallen out along the way. I decided to take them back to ‘Spex in the City’ the shop where I bought them. Despite the name (sic) I buy a number of my frames there. I was hoping to have the stones replaced, which I thought would be pretty easy to do. I left them and was contacted by the shops’ proprietor, Gillian, a week or so later who informed me that she had ‘got my new frames’…aaah. Fuck, I thought. Have we got our wires crossed, remembering of course how much they had cost me in t’first place? I needn’t have worried as it transpired that ‘they’, and I am still not sure if that was down to the manufacturers or the shop, had replaced the frames for no charge. Yaay. Result!
However it actually got better. I was told they were ready last week so I sullied forth to the vendor of fine spectacles to reclaim my visual aids. However, just before being handed the ‘specs’ the owner of the shop decided to clean them for me. Whilst doing this her hand slipped and she somehow managed to crack one of the lenses. Long story short (about time I hear you cry)…new frames, new lenses, no money…whey hey eh? A nice Festivus present eh?…I’m with Pete Birks and the rest of the ‘Seinfeldites’ on that one. ‘Serenity now’, as the creator of this wonderful holiday would be heard to say. Anyone know where I can get hold of a pole?
Luck does move in mysterious ways sometimes doesn’t it?
Please God may Cygan still be injured for Sunday…shame Gilberto is suspended though eh 8-). At least his scandalous sending off last week has one silver lining.
Don’t forget the Game 4 Life event at Equal Chance on Sunday…yeah I know, ‘Equal’ chance. Yes I did write the wrong bloody name last time. Thanks to the Truth for pointing out that I am indeed a cunt. Doh! I really am going senile you know. At least I got the address and phone number correct anyway. That’s Sunday night at 8.30. Be there or…err…be somewhere else.
Night night kiddies
Stevie B
PS…and to the people who have asked me, of course the post on the Gutshot forum from ‘a Stevie B’ has nothing to do with me. It would seem to be just another one of the scumbags, who frequent this sewer of a forum obviously making ‘mischief’ again. If they have some kind of point to make, or axe to grind with Gutshot, I really wish they would leave me the fuck out of it.
Although I have pretty much stopped going to away games I am definitely up for this one. To see the Arse in the Bernabeu is pretty sexy I have to say.
I will not be able to get much time off work so it will have to be a day trip. This also means that I may have to break the habit of a lifetime and go with one of the ‘official’ club trips. Roll on February.
As for the other ties, what a classic encounter between Wimble-Chelski and Barca. I see it as reminiscent of Brazil V West Germany games from days gone by with Barca being the exponents of the wonderful free flowing football against the functional, well organised efficiency of their opponents. Fascinating stuff.
With the exception of the Chelski fans, both proper ones and Johnny come latelys, the whole world will of course be behind Barca. I think the main reason for this will be that, although you have to greatly respect and admire the ruthless efficiency of the Cheque Book Champions, Barca play the kind of football that excites and cause you to fall in love with them. On ‘Ruudy Dil’s ‘sexy football scale’ they are simply pornographic, hard-core stuff too. I have certainly made a point of trying to watch them whenever they have been on Sky the past few years…they will miss Xavi though, out for most of the season now, that is for sure. I am not sure the way the games are being staged at the moment but I really hope they are on different days to the Arse/Real tie.
I also suspect that the arrogance that saw the Catalans fall 2-0 behind at Stamford Bridge last season, before dominating the tie and ultimately losing to a dodgy set piece goal...alright illegal, will not be in evidence this year. This season they will be far more respectful. You would have to fancy the winner of this tie to be a strong fancy to go on and win it though wouldn’t you?
I am looking forward to ‘Ronnie’ having another crack at the famed Chelski rearguard again though. Bad teeth, and an even worse haircut but what an absolutely fantastic player. A total joy to watch. He may not have deserved the World Player of the Year award last season, receiving it courtesy of the total bollocks that are FIFA politics, but there can be no doubt he is head and shoulders above the rest now. You talk about players who can make you want to do a sex wee…!
I saw an excellent film last night blog buddies. It was called ‘LUCK’ and was a Canadian film about a young guy’s gambling exploits after he thinks he has been rejected by the love of his life. Although the film was made in 2003, it was set against a major hockey series with the Soviet Union in the 80’s, I don't know if this hockey series really happened or not as hockey is not one of my sports to be honest. Made for a good backdrop to the movie though.
What it did do was to portray gambling the way it often really is. It actually showed someone doing their pieces, then chasing like a madman and getting in deeper. I won’t spoil it for you should you wish to watch it (makes a change eh?) but I found it a really enjoyable film, albeit a touch painful at times…in a 'there but for the grace of God', and a slightly autobiographical, kind of way. There was nothing romantic about it and it was quite stark. I am certain that the writer must have been there and done it, as the expression goes.
I will share two wonderful moments from the movie though, the first was an excellent quote, which went “If you like sex better than gambling them you’re not gambling right”
Secondly, after the main character had been to a GA meeting, he came to the conclusion that Gamblers Anonymous is not full of gamblers per se as there did not appear to be any winning ones there. Subsequently GA is only actually for ‘losing gamblers’ a very poignant observation 8-).
More details here if you want them
I actually picked it up from my DVD man for a £1…yep my ‘pirate’ DVD man has a sale on at the moment...and it’s not even January yet! What next a loyalty card 8-)? He had a bunch of DVD’s that were left over from days gone and was punting them out cheaply. He has now run out but I have ordered half dozen copies of said film for the ‘inner circle’ of Baldsville, Corporal Ship, Wimbledon Jon, Degenerate George etc. Well worth watching though if you get the opportunity.
What else is happening…oh yeah. I picked up a pair of free specs today, about £250’s worth too. Let me explain. I bought a pair of glasses just over a year ago which had a diamante effect with a couple of very small glass stones in the frames. Not exactly the Elton John look but pretty funky nonetheless. Anyways, time has not been kind to them and a couple of the stones have fallen out along the way. I decided to take them back to ‘Spex in the City’ the shop where I bought them. Despite the name (sic) I buy a number of my frames there. I was hoping to have the stones replaced, which I thought would be pretty easy to do. I left them and was contacted by the shops’ proprietor, Gillian, a week or so later who informed me that she had ‘got my new frames’…aaah. Fuck, I thought. Have we got our wires crossed, remembering of course how much they had cost me in t’first place? I needn’t have worried as it transpired that ‘they’, and I am still not sure if that was down to the manufacturers or the shop, had replaced the frames for no charge. Yaay. Result!
However it actually got better. I was told they were ready last week so I sullied forth to the vendor of fine spectacles to reclaim my visual aids. However, just before being handed the ‘specs’ the owner of the shop decided to clean them for me. Whilst doing this her hand slipped and she somehow managed to crack one of the lenses. Long story short (about time I hear you cry)…new frames, new lenses, no money…whey hey eh? A nice Festivus present eh?…I’m with Pete Birks and the rest of the ‘Seinfeldites’ on that one. ‘Serenity now’, as the creator of this wonderful holiday would be heard to say. Anyone know where I can get hold of a pole?
Luck does move in mysterious ways sometimes doesn’t it?
Please God may Cygan still be injured for Sunday…shame Gilberto is suspended though eh 8-). At least his scandalous sending off last week has one silver lining.
Don’t forget the Game 4 Life event at Equal Chance on Sunday…yeah I know, ‘Equal’ chance. Yes I did write the wrong bloody name last time. Thanks to the Truth for pointing out that I am indeed a cunt. Doh! I really am going senile you know. At least I got the address and phone number correct anyway. That’s Sunday night at 8.30. Be there or…err…be somewhere else.
Night night kiddies
Stevie B
PS…and to the people who have asked me, of course the post on the Gutshot forum from ‘a Stevie B’ has nothing to do with me. It would seem to be just another one of the scumbags, who frequent this sewer of a forum obviously making ‘mischief’ again. If they have some kind of point to make, or axe to grind with Gutshot, I really wish they would leave me the fuck out of it.
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