The Football.....

[Dayvo]

Here's a flavour of the kind of article you'll find in Nutmeg - if you've remembered to subscribe! - this must be from issue 2 cos it wasnae in issue 1...
https://www.theguardian.com/footbal...enius-norway-hearts-scotland?CMP=share_btn_tw

Sounds similar to this story, although I doubt if this kid'll be as well-known in Norway for his ability and skill, only his money.

And he's not that great, either.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/fo...p-for-failure-with-80000-a-week-contract.html

 

[Starchivore]

Ahhh, the end of the international break

And am going to the first live game of the season for me- don't think I've ever waited until November before. Rochdale vs Swindon on Saturday- I know you're all jealous!!

 

[shouldbeinbed]

Ahhh, the end of the international break

And am going to the first live game of the season for me- don't think I've ever waited until November before. Rochdale vs Swindon on Saturday- I know you're all jealous!!

Just waiting for son 1 to come over and we're going to have a leisurely tootle over the tops to Barnsley to watch Blyth at Shaw Lane Aquaforce in the Doodson Cup (Northern Premier League Cup).

 

[Vapin' Joe]

Despite blowing it in the last few minutes England looked rather good last night and unusually for an international I enjoyed the game.

I don't think either fact was unrelated to Rooney not being on the pitch.

 

[swee'pea99]

Despite blowing it in the last few minutes England looked rather good last night and unusually for an international I enjoyed the game.

I don't think either fact was unrelated to Rooney not being on the pitch.

Indeed. For once England actually looked competent - and even, on occasion, skilled.

 

[User482]

Despite blowing it in the last few minutes England looked rather good last night and unusually for an international I enjoyed the game.

I don't think either fact was unrelated to Rooney not being on the pitch.

Yes, an uneven performance against a second-string Spain, but nevertheless they were actually trying to play some football.

 

[potsy]

Despite blowing it in the last few minutes England looked rather good last night and unusually for an international I enjoyed the game.

I don't think either fact was unrelated to Rooney not being on the pitch.

I quite enjoyed it too as I had a small wager on a 2-2 scoreline, I was looking to 'cash out' at 85 minutes but the bookies weren't offering anything

 

[potsy]

Will you be able to get your Trabant fixed with your winnings?

No, but it will keep me in kebabs for a few weeks

 

[Dayvo]

Interesting day in the Premier League.

Arsenal sneak a late equaliser at Old Trafford

Man City beat a struggling Palace

Liverpool held goalless in Southampton

and Tottenham come twice from behind at home to beat West Ham.

Three points separate the top five, but Chelsea will go top tomorrow if they win away at Middlesbrough.

 

[Boon 51]

Yes.. no run away leaders at the moment..

 

[Vapin' Joe]

and Tottenham come twice from behind at home to beat West Ham.

Rub my nose in it, go on

 

[Dayvo]

Rub my nose in it, go on

Not at all. I've got a soft spot for the Hammers - they were my grandad's team.

 

[Stephenite]

Ahhh, the end of the international break

And am going to the first live game of the season for me- don't think I've ever waited until November before. Rochdale vs Swindon on Saturday- I know you're all jealous!!

You must be our lucky charm. 4 -0 to the Dale!

 

[Starchivore]

You must be our lucky charm. 4 -0 to the Dale!

It was a good game to be at, definitely. We stood behind the goal and 3 of the goals were at that end, so good fun.£17 which I think is plenty for football. Swindon looked good first half but then capitulated.

 

[Stephenite]

Re https://www.cyclechat.net/threads/football.168877/ ... found it.

Yes. Rooney, wearing a beard well, scores his 39th goal in european competition and becomes MUFCs lead goalscorer in europe! Yay.