Just as I was enjoying team England getting through to the next round of the UEFA cup, I hear that our countrymen are playing against Germany.
They haven't won this cup for more than 20 years but we haven't won it for the past 44 years!
We've only won it once - that's certainly not the case with Germany.
I'm really not looking forward to that match but I will be (hopefully) at a pub cheering our boys on.
Come on England!
Thursday 24 June 2010
Wednesday 23 June 2010
Well done England.
I must say the red jersey and shorts seem to have done the trick.
This time, the team did play with passion and unity.
The 25th minute goal from Defoe wasn’t brilliant but it mattered!
Rooney has still got some work to do on his temper.
The substitution of Heskey was needed, as when it came, England really needed someone who would hold onto the ball.
But who would have thought the USA would make it to the top 16!
Their last-minute goal against Algeria meant they finished the top team of this group, with England coming second.
Football really is a funny game – who would have thought the USA, more known for American football, baseball and basketball would make it this far?
Bye for now.
Andria
This time, the team did play with passion and unity.
The 25th minute goal from Defoe wasn’t brilliant but it mattered!
Rooney has still got some work to do on his temper.
The substitution of Heskey was needed, as when it came, England really needed someone who would hold onto the ball.
But who would have thought the USA would make it to the top 16!
Their last-minute goal against Algeria meant they finished the top team of this group, with England coming second.
Football really is a funny game – who would have thought the USA, more known for American football, baseball and basketball would make it this far?
Bye for now.
Andria
Tuesday 22 June 2010
Well done Sven!
Although I’m still not a fan of his, I admit the Ivory Coast did play well against Brazil yesterday – they even managed to get one back, so the three goal victory wasn’t a complete whitewash.
The Ivory Coast was a team – that’s what football is about. Sven clearly knows how to be an effective manager.
But the seven-nil team Portugal had against South Korea was a whitewash! All I can say on that one is, congratulations Portugal.
Everyone knew Spain were going to win against Honduras but Chile did silence the previous giant slayers Switzerland with their one-nil victory over a team whose country, until their previous defeat over the Spaniards, was only famous for its cheese.
I’m off to see the host nation South Africa take on France.
Looking at the recent goings-on in their camp, it will be interesting to see who plays for France!
See you soon!
Andria
The Ivory Coast was a team – that’s what football is about. Sven clearly knows how to be an effective manager.
But the seven-nil team Portugal had against South Korea was a whitewash! All I can say on that one is, congratulations Portugal.
Everyone knew Spain were going to win against Honduras but Chile did silence the previous giant slayers Switzerland with their one-nil victory over a team whose country, until their previous defeat over the Spaniards, was only famous for its cheese.
I’m off to see the host nation South Africa take on France.
Looking at the recent goings-on in their camp, it will be interesting to see who plays for France!
See you soon!
Andria
Sunday 20 June 2010
I cannot believe the result!
I don’t understand what’s happening to team England but I can’t help but feel the manager of Germany has got a point!
I love the fact that the English premier league has brought over a host of football players that otherwise wouldn’t set foot on our shores.
But the last display of England’s goalless draw against Algeria on Friday 18th June was terrible!
I would have preferred a diamond formation. If Rooney feels he’s up for that type of responsibility, let him shine.
Either way, I’m still going to buy a cowboy-style white-with-red England hat I’ve spotted today at the one pound shop and cheer our boys on against Slovenia this Wednesday.
But considering today’s matches, well the match of Portugal and the Ivory Coast is bound to be of interest.
I admit it would be nice to see if Sven Goran Eriksson has the right to call himself a manager.
He brought nothing but embarrassment and ridicule to the England team during his unsuccessful tenure.
He was a man more famous for his bed-hopping ways – who now cares about Faria Alam?
The Ivory Coast is welcome to him!
I think my top three for this tournament isn’t going to be affected by any of this!
Bye for now.
Andria
I love the fact that the English premier league has brought over a host of football players that otherwise wouldn’t set foot on our shores.
But the last display of England’s goalless draw against Algeria on Friday 18th June was terrible!
I would have preferred a diamond formation. If Rooney feels he’s up for that type of responsibility, let him shine.
Either way, I’m still going to buy a cowboy-style white-with-red England hat I’ve spotted today at the one pound shop and cheer our boys on against Slovenia this Wednesday.
But considering today’s matches, well the match of Portugal and the Ivory Coast is bound to be of interest.
I admit it would be nice to see if Sven Goran Eriksson has the right to call himself a manager.
He brought nothing but embarrassment and ridicule to the England team during his unsuccessful tenure.
He was a man more famous for his bed-hopping ways – who now cares about Faria Alam?
The Ivory Coast is welcome to him!
I think my top three for this tournament isn’t going to be affected by any of this!
Bye for now.
Andria
Friday 11 June 2010
Come on England!
Capello clearly doesn’t have the same praise for Heskey as his Spurs manager Harry Redknapp – the England manager has insisted he will not announce the start-up against the USA tomorrow until two hours before the match.
Although I was scornful of Emile after seeing him perform at the friendly against Mexico last month, I hope all goes well for him, especially since losing Rio Ferdinand, to an unwanted knee injury.
Here’s my top three to win:
1st Brazil
2nd Spain
3rd Argentina
I know, no mention of England but with Rio gone, I don't think England will break the quarter final hoodoo.
I must go – I’m watching the match between France and Uruguay.
Light and Love
Andria
Although I was scornful of Emile after seeing him perform at the friendly against Mexico last month, I hope all goes well for him, especially since losing Rio Ferdinand, to an unwanted knee injury.
Here’s my top three to win:
1st Brazil
2nd Spain
3rd Argentina
I know, no mention of England but with Rio gone, I don't think England will break the quarter final hoodoo.
I must go – I’m watching the match between France and Uruguay.
Light and Love
Andria
Thursday 3 June 2010
Rafael Benitez and Liverpool FC have parted ways!
Well considering the rumours linking Mr Benitez to the Inter Milan managerial job, it was only a matter of time before a mutual parting of the ways between the Liverpool FC directors and Rafael.
Money (lack of it) is clearly a factor in the decline of this once mighty club but so is ownership issues, which leads to a clear lack of direction.
Imagine being Steven Gerrard or his team-mate Glen Johnson at this moment.
They should be training for England regarding the World Cup but will have the above issue on their mind.
In other words, they have to wonder whether they’ve got a job to come back to after the Cup or should they, as Torres is rumoured, leave for pastures new.
Either way it’s probably for the best Benitez is gone as it does seem that during the 2009/10 season, Liverpool FC ran out of steam and ideas.
Old clubs need new blood in order to keep fresh and relevant in this day and age. But that should serve as a warning to anyone wanting the return of Kenny Daglish.
He’s been out of football management too long to give Liverpool the edge they need to be the leaders they were in the 1980s.
We know, as Manchester City have displayed, nowadays you need to have a manager with vision – that’s what Mark Hughes clearly lacked during his time at City, which is why I’ll be surprised to see him at The Kop.
But you also need owners who are going to stick around. Liverpool FC doesn’t have seem to have this either.
So whoever does become the manager of Liverpool will have to tackle all these issues and lead the team to at least the Championship League again.
Good luck to him as he will certainly need it!
Andria
Money (lack of it) is clearly a factor in the decline of this once mighty club but so is ownership issues, which leads to a clear lack of direction.
Imagine being Steven Gerrard or his team-mate Glen Johnson at this moment.
They should be training for England regarding the World Cup but will have the above issue on their mind.
In other words, they have to wonder whether they’ve got a job to come back to after the Cup or should they, as Torres is rumoured, leave for pastures new.
Either way it’s probably for the best Benitez is gone as it does seem that during the 2009/10 season, Liverpool FC ran out of steam and ideas.
Old clubs need new blood in order to keep fresh and relevant in this day and age. But that should serve as a warning to anyone wanting the return of Kenny Daglish.
He’s been out of football management too long to give Liverpool the edge they need to be the leaders they were in the 1980s.
We know, as Manchester City have displayed, nowadays you need to have a manager with vision – that’s what Mark Hughes clearly lacked during his time at City, which is why I’ll be surprised to see him at The Kop.
But you also need owners who are going to stick around. Liverpool FC doesn’t have seem to have this either.
So whoever does become the manager of Liverpool will have to tackle all these issues and lead the team to at least the Championship League again.
Good luck to him as he will certainly need it!
Andria
Wednesday 2 June 2010
I’m not surprised about Theo Walcott!
If anything, I think Fabio Capello made the right decision to reject Mr Walcott.
The same goes for his decision to say no to Ledley King.
That’s because after seeing the way these two played at Wembley during the friendly of England versus Mexico, I wouldn’t pick them either.
That match, on Monday 24th May, showed their weakness outdid their strengths.
Walcott did have a lot of energy and pace but Arsenal’s injury-prone player was of little threat – then there’s Lennon who has added impact to his speed.
That’s why I’m glad Aaron got the nod from the England manager.
Then there’s Lennon’s Spurs captain Ledley King. Although he scored the first goal during the above friendly, the rust soon settled in and this allowed Mexico to score during the match.
Then he continued to show fatigue thought the game. By the time it finished, Mr King looked as if he was relieved.
I also believe Capello has shown wisdom, strength and maturity in picking a team whose average age is over 28.
But I’m surprised James Milner made it into the England 23 as like Walcott, he did very little to make the nation sit up and take any notice of him during the England friendly at Wembley.
As for Glen Johnson, well after the unimpressive season he’s had at Liverpool (which includes scoring an own goal – ouch!) I’m glad he’s shown the strength of character to prove how important self belief is.
Nevertheless a decision’s been made – so I wish the current 23 all the best as they head off to South Africa.
In the language of the team who provided such strength and skill which enabled Capello to make his decision, Adios Amigos!
Andria
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The same goes for his decision to say no to Ledley King.
That’s because after seeing the way these two played at Wembley during the friendly of England versus Mexico, I wouldn’t pick them either.
That match, on Monday 24th May, showed their weakness outdid their strengths.
Walcott did have a lot of energy and pace but Arsenal’s injury-prone player was of little threat – then there’s Lennon who has added impact to his speed.
That’s why I’m glad Aaron got the nod from the England manager.
Then there’s Lennon’s Spurs captain Ledley King. Although he scored the first goal during the above friendly, the rust soon settled in and this allowed Mexico to score during the match.
Then he continued to show fatigue thought the game. By the time it finished, Mr King looked as if he was relieved.
I also believe Capello has shown wisdom, strength and maturity in picking a team whose average age is over 28.
But I’m surprised James Milner made it into the England 23 as like Walcott, he did very little to make the nation sit up and take any notice of him during the England friendly at Wembley.
As for Glen Johnson, well after the unimpressive season he’s had at Liverpool (which includes scoring an own goal – ouch!) I’m glad he’s shown the strength of character to prove how important self belief is.
Nevertheless a decision’s been made – so I wish the current 23 all the best as they head off to South Africa.
In the language of the team who provided such strength and skill which enabled Capello to make his decision, Adios Amigos!
Andria
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