Live: Spizz Energi. Brudenell Social Club, Leeds 20-04-14: + View from the Pit Gallery. De
If you look this up you see such a good review you might think the old man wrote it himself but the pictures of the band are excellent and it seems a good time was had by all.
Sorry for the lack of blogs but with Gooner Simon in Thailand, service has been disrupted. So I am going to try and write two blogs. One game I was late and played in trousers, a shirt and socks since I did not have any kit since I was suppose to meet some Catalan pals who were going to the Excel centre to register for the London marathon. I was late and they left without me. So to settle the nerves, I had a quick Chablis in this posh hotel in Victoria. Then, I got chatting to this Argentinian bird. It was a bit unsettling at first since I speak Spanish-Spanish quite badly and the "LL", which is a separate letter in Spanish dictionaries, is pronounced for me like a Y as in cuanto tiempo llevas en Londres. I know it is not an original chat up line but it is best to stick to the old favourites. For Hispano-Americanos the "LL" is often pronounced like a "J" such as "Medejin".
This unsettled me a bit since it took me a bit of time to get on the right wavelength.
I offered to buy the bint a drink and I thought I was going to get away with a bottle of beer. However, Maria induced a near heart attack in me by asking for "spumante". I tried to get away with some cheap Asti Spumante from Italy but the only sparkling the bar had was the house champagne. I said fuck under my breath and went ahead with the £15 transaction.
Anyway, we were getting along famously when I remembered I was married and more importantly I could squeeze in a bit of playing time at the legendary Coram fields. So I left and I mainly played in goal for the blues and evened up the sides since we were a man short. Blades Andy made an incredible block to protect my goal.( I gave him tres San Migueles in the Skinners later). With the original one man advantage the Yellows led by Gashead from defence, they also had the stronger players in Super Mario and Daddy Kavanagh. Mario either seemed to score or hit the post. Anyway we were losing 4-3 when goalie Foreign Office Danny inexplicably threw the ball in the net from a hopeful cross/shot from Blackpool Will. Danny owes me a tenner on our Liverpool bet (I predicted they would get a top four place) while Blackpool Will is an incredible passer of the ball although sometimes he does not score as many goals as he should.
Last Friday's game I missed because the old car was being serviced (??), which was a joke because the Vauxhall dealership is trying to tie me up in paying a lot of cash for faults they found. The only thing I could think of was the old Anglo-Saxon word konta..
Anyway, Gashead told me the game was a bit disrupted by the late arrival of Yev, who made it seven v seven. It was the last game of Stefan, the U.S student, who is going on an European tour (I did try and persuade him not to go to the land of the Kartofel and go to the land of the paella instead). Also, Gashead told me Spizz of www.spizzenergi.com fame missed a load of chances. If any of the players want to contribute their thoughts of the game, where I did not actually play, then I will be delighted to add them to the blog.
I met up with Gashead Simon and Gashead Paul to watch the crucial Wycombe game, which Bristol Rovers won 2-1 and thereby ensuring league status. To say the two Gasheads were relieved is an understatement. The winner was celebrated by a combined ruck of players and fans, who invaded the pitch, which you don't see every day.
On the blog "Spizz Forever", we are averaging 100 to 150 page views a day, which is not bad for a load of rambling rubbish!!! The Guv'nor.
Saturday, 26 April 2014
Tuesday, 8 April 2014
Super Mario scores wonder goal, a thing of sublime beauty.
Our landscape architect Super Mario, from Genoa and a friend of Will's, scored possibly the best goal the Guv'nor has ever seen in his 32 years of five, six, seven, eight and nine a side on astro pitches last Friday. Mario went for a dribble and about thirty yards out shot the ball with little backlift. The ball went straight as an arrow into the net and goalie Gooner Simon said he just didn't see it.
This was the goal of the century during a game where the standard was considerably raised the the Kavanagh family with Daddy Kavanagh and his son Patrick playing for the Blues while young Stan played for the Yellows. The youngsters never misplaced a pass and kept on running into good positions. Patrick was unlucky hitting the post twice and late on the game he made a curved pass to the Guv'nor on the right. The near 56 year old Guv'nor (www.mufc.com) saw Daddy Kavanagh lurking with intent in the penalty area and did a lofty cross to beat Gashead Paul. Showing great technique the Fenian kept the ball low to make it six three to the Blues. Mick K. has later claimed that it was the ankle of God.
The scoreline did not really reflect the run of play. Moany Tony (Spurs) was excellent for the Yellows while Alex (Stoke) and Gooner Simon (www.Arsenal.com)
missed good chances. The Guv'nor tried to block Moany Tony and got clattered to the ground and momentarily lost his glasses..He was surprised how strong the slight advert maker was. Gashead Simon tried to keep it tight for the Yellows but there was a lack of tracking back and Yev (I like Chicks) Zench. scored a clinical hat trick. Star players in a good team Blues performance were Danny Liverpool in goal who made a series of improbable stops, while Simon Ink. sacrificed his box-to-box game with his semi-circular dribbles by staying as centre half making some important blocks. Super Mario tucked in left defence and made tackle after tackle. Tottenham Nick actually improved his passing, which is usually not his strong point. Mick K. also did an outrageous dummy, which took out two players in the game.
The blog is normally written by Gooner Simon but he going to Thailand for three weeks and he and the Guv'nor discussed the problems Farangs have with the local girls, who snare you and then produce kids or boyfriends from their local village.
Afterwards players retired to the Skinners but for a bit of action Khalid, Alex, Mark, Yev and the Guv'nor went to a Wetherpoons pub, which was not one. The black bouncers Aaron and Uko refused to let Alex bring his bike in so we stayed outside chatting until eleven and then went inside. The Guv'nor started hugging dreadlocks Aaron after discovering he was a Roman Catholic and went to a church in Balls Pond Road and he did the same to Uko, who was of Ibo descent and was a Christian. There was a Roman Catholic feel to the evening when Scottish Mark (Airdrie and Celtic) revealed that he had a parish priest and a nun as relations while Alex (Stoke) said he was a Catholic as well.
In a completely outrageous move, the Guv'nor invited all and sundry to his Mum's house to watch the Manaus game between England and Italy in the World Cup in June. There would be four bedrooms spare and we could have tents in the garden for any overflow. This genuine and authentic offer was derided by all and sundry as an attempt by the Guv'nor to see players in their pyjamas.
Khalid was very interesting. The PhD in soil technology attached to UCL said the best game he ever saw was Cardiff and Stoke at Ninian Park where the local fans were throwing bricks around but the Potteries team won two nil. The Guv'nor said he had been to one of the five towns and thought it might have been Newcastle.
The Italian theme of the evening was continued when the Guv'nor chatted to Alessandro, who was a Milan barman and new friend He also tried to chat up four hot Milanese chicks on behalf of Yev (do you want to meet a Russian-Ukranian investment banker? Er no). Italians and Spaniards are pouring into London for work. At the end of the evening the Guv'nor was eating a very nice chicken burger in a KX eaterie. The server could have been the future Mrs Tanner, if the Guv'nor was twenty years younger. She was from Padua and said the economic situation in Italy was bad and she had come over eight months ago. The Guv'nor said mille grazie and the apparition from heaven replied prego.
Just before that Alex had an attack of the deep and meaningfuls. Alex and the Guv'nor are going to have to set aside a three hour slot to continue their fundamental discussion. In summary a classic evening for the Guv'nor.
PS. People hoping for a re-run of the infamous tussle between Arsenal Goughie and Stevie A. were severely disappointed by their no-show. Spizz (www.spizzenergi.com) was again absent claiming he had to prepare for a gig in East Anglia.
This was the goal of the century during a game where the standard was considerably raised the the Kavanagh family with Daddy Kavanagh and his son Patrick playing for the Blues while young Stan played for the Yellows. The youngsters never misplaced a pass and kept on running into good positions. Patrick was unlucky hitting the post twice and late on the game he made a curved pass to the Guv'nor on the right. The near 56 year old Guv'nor (www.mufc.com) saw Daddy Kavanagh lurking with intent in the penalty area and did a lofty cross to beat Gashead Paul. Showing great technique the Fenian kept the ball low to make it six three to the Blues. Mick K. has later claimed that it was the ankle of God.
The scoreline did not really reflect the run of play. Moany Tony (Spurs) was excellent for the Yellows while Alex (Stoke) and Gooner Simon (www.Arsenal.com)
missed good chances. The Guv'nor tried to block Moany Tony and got clattered to the ground and momentarily lost his glasses..He was surprised how strong the slight advert maker was. Gashead Simon tried to keep it tight for the Yellows but there was a lack of tracking back and Yev (I like Chicks) Zench. scored a clinical hat trick. Star players in a good team Blues performance were Danny Liverpool in goal who made a series of improbable stops, while Simon Ink. sacrificed his box-to-box game with his semi-circular dribbles by staying as centre half making some important blocks. Super Mario tucked in left defence and made tackle after tackle. Tottenham Nick actually improved his passing, which is usually not his strong point. Mick K. also did an outrageous dummy, which took out two players in the game.
The blog is normally written by Gooner Simon but he going to Thailand for three weeks and he and the Guv'nor discussed the problems Farangs have with the local girls, who snare you and then produce kids or boyfriends from their local village.
Afterwards players retired to the Skinners but for a bit of action Khalid, Alex, Mark, Yev and the Guv'nor went to a Wetherpoons pub, which was not one. The black bouncers Aaron and Uko refused to let Alex bring his bike in so we stayed outside chatting until eleven and then went inside. The Guv'nor started hugging dreadlocks Aaron after discovering he was a Roman Catholic and went to a church in Balls Pond Road and he did the same to Uko, who was of Ibo descent and was a Christian. There was a Roman Catholic feel to the evening when Scottish Mark (Airdrie and Celtic) revealed that he had a parish priest and a nun as relations while Alex (Stoke) said he was a Catholic as well.
In a completely outrageous move, the Guv'nor invited all and sundry to his Mum's house to watch the Manaus game between England and Italy in the World Cup in June. There would be four bedrooms spare and we could have tents in the garden for any overflow. This genuine and authentic offer was derided by all and sundry as an attempt by the Guv'nor to see players in their pyjamas.
Khalid was very interesting. The PhD in soil technology attached to UCL said the best game he ever saw was Cardiff and Stoke at Ninian Park where the local fans were throwing bricks around but the Potteries team won two nil. The Guv'nor said he had been to one of the five towns and thought it might have been Newcastle.
The Italian theme of the evening was continued when the Guv'nor chatted to Alessandro, who was a Milan barman and new friend He also tried to chat up four hot Milanese chicks on behalf of Yev (do you want to meet a Russian-Ukranian investment banker? Er no). Italians and Spaniards are pouring into London for work. At the end of the evening the Guv'nor was eating a very nice chicken burger in a KX eaterie. The server could have been the future Mrs Tanner, if the Guv'nor was twenty years younger. She was from Padua and said the economic situation in Italy was bad and she had come over eight months ago. The Guv'nor said mille grazie and the apparition from heaven replied prego.
Just before that Alex had an attack of the deep and meaningfuls. Alex and the Guv'nor are going to have to set aside a three hour slot to continue their fundamental discussion. In summary a classic evening for the Guv'nor.
PS. People hoping for a re-run of the infamous tussle between Arsenal Goughie and Stevie A. were severely disappointed by their no-show. Spizz (www.spizzenergi.com) was again absent claiming he had to prepare for a gig in East Anglia.
Tuesday, 1 April 2014
Got to add a few more comments on pulsating four-four draw
Sheffield Andy made a cracking diving save in goal for the yellows early on. Simon INK was a bit subdued and we did not really see his long semi-circular dribbling runs. On the blues Danny was not pleased with his performance. He miscued a few passes on the left touchline.
The man of the match in my opinion goes to Stevie A, for a) his two excellent goals, b) his dynamic box-to-box running and his "No Quarter" approach to tackling. He is also a fellow Cockney Red
www.manutd.com
Talking about Led Zeppelin, I am awaiting a Physical Graffiti cd in the post.
Sheffield Andy is in Tokyo again but we seem to be in constant communication on the mobile and on text.
A comment from Gooner Simon www.arsenal.com inexplicably
issed the game when he is usually an ever-present.
"Why do I always miss the fights? I wasn't there for the legendary set-to between Tony and Boro Dave, either."
And a nice joke from Goughie, which is on email and is defeating my amateurish efforts of cut and paste.
Three blogs from the one game (and possibly game of the season!) Wow. Spizz of www.Spizzenergi.com was absent after deciding to go to a book launch and to see Sticky Fingers in Tufnell Park afterwards. The punk legend is currently recording a new hit single with his band called
"Sea of Eyes", which is a fluid commentary on the stark reality of Surveillance Britain.
The man of the match in my opinion goes to Stevie A, for a) his two excellent goals, b) his dynamic box-to-box running and his "No Quarter" approach to tackling. He is also a fellow Cockney Red
www.manutd.com
Talking about Led Zeppelin, I am awaiting a Physical Graffiti cd in the post.
Sheffield Andy is in Tokyo again but we seem to be in constant communication on the mobile and on text.
A comment from Gooner Simon www.arsenal.com inexplicably
issed the game when he is usually an ever-present.
"Why do I always miss the fights? I wasn't there for the legendary set-to between Tony and Boro Dave, either."
And a nice joke from Goughie, which is on email and is defeating my amateurish efforts of cut and paste.
Three blogs from the one game (and possibly game of the season!) Wow. Spizz of www.Spizzenergi.com was absent after deciding to go to a book launch and to see Sticky Fingers in Tufnell Park afterwards. The punk legend is currently recording a new hit single with his band called
"Sea of Eyes", which is a fluid commentary on the stark reality of Surveillance Britain.
Gashead pronounces!!!
Dear all
After much deliberation, I have made the following rulings after Friday's unseemly events:
Ian Goughie:
Verdict: No case to answer: I have decided to apply no punishment to Ian for trying to knock Steve out. Too often the person sinned against ends up being punished unfairly. Two very poor tackles from Steve deserved some response.
Stevie A.:
Verdict: Guilty: Thuggish tackling from behind has no part of the beautiful game. Punishment - Steve has been sent to climb Ben Nevis for his sins.
Yev. (I like chicks) Zench.:
Verdict: Guilty (suspended sentence): Squawking petulance is not becoming, but given events in his native country, I will overlook it this one time.
I hope that draws a line under the whole sorry incident.
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