BROTHERS IN ARMS

-->

The views, opinions and belifs I express are mine and not in league of Chelsea FC or of any football club, either within the UK or overseas.

Here’s what I feel to be a great picture of what Chelsea FC really stand for. The man in the centre of this picture is Frank Lampard, being embraced by Brazil’s Ramires (Santos do Nascimento) and Spain’s Fernando Torres.

This happened after Ramires scored his second goal in the UEFA Champions League semi final, second leg match between FC Barcelona and Chelsea FC at Camp Nou.

It was on April 24, this year, in Barcelona, Spain.

The right to play logo on Mr Lampard’s shirt is about encouraging youngsters to play, rather than bear arms and be child soilders.

To find out more about them and what their UK branch is up to, which includes looking at the power of sport and why every child has a right to access this, click here. 

Raimires is a midfielder who can play in the centre or the right of midfield.

Lampard is an attacking midfielder. He is considered to be one of the best English footballers of his time.

Mr Lampard is also widely regarded to be one of the best midfield players of his generation.

Fernando Torres is a striker, who can play with another striker or by himself and is blessed with expert technique.

He summed up the match that evening by stating the best team doesn’t always win.

The man on the left of this picture, showing clear relief and happiness at realising his team is going through to the final, is Ashley Cole.

He is of mixed Black Carribean and White English parentage.

Primary a left back, he is considered to one of the best defenders of his generation.

When looking at this picture, note that all these men, of different nationalities/races, played as one entity and expressed great joy as one team, in the goal scored, again by Ramires.

It was an earlier away goal, by Didlier Drogba, from the Ivory Coast, that meant Chelsea went off to the final.

The away goal rule means the team that has scored more goals overall wins so the full (aggregate) score was 2-3 to Chelsea.

As for their captain, John Terry, he was given a red card (disqualified from playing) eight minutes before half time, for a senseless tackle.

It also meant he was banned from playing the next match.

Credit where credit is due, as he appologised for his actions on that day, in various Chelsea FC booklets, which is the least he could do.

The reason I put this picture up is this: 

Chelsea FC and sport in the UK can bring people of different races, backgrounds and nationalities together and express joy at what men and women, when they put their minds together, can achieve.

The three men together shows unity and strength. Ashley Cole, although he’s out of focus, his relief and happiness is evident.

This is why I call this picture BROTHERS IN ARMS, which does make me think of the excellent, timeless song by Dire Straights.

This picture was taken by Chelsea FC's official photographer, Darren Walsh.

There’s a lot more I can say about this match but I think we all would prefer to see the video of the song I’m talking about, by clicking here.

&&&&&&&

I have to say this: GIVE DANNY BOYLE A KNIGHTHOOD!

After the spectacular opening of the Olympics in London, I for one would dearly like to see him receive such an honour.

Mr Boyle, who won an Oscar for directing the 2009 smash hit Slumdog Millionaire, even made Her Majesty a bond girl – don’t we women secretly wish for that one moment in time - I certainly do!

There are so many takes of this event on youtube, I’m sure that if you want to watch this wonderful event again, just go onto that particular site.

&&&&&&&

If you haven’t seen this picture of the British Ladies volleyball tean, clich here!

They’re sure to perk up anyone’s day, regardless of your sex or preference.

&&&&&&&

Don’t hesitate to check out other work I’ve done by clicking here.

Light, Peace and hair grease

Andria

X