Last Friday saw Mick K. at his very best.

Last Friday saw Mick K. at his very best as he marshalled the defence during a three-one win. Amazingly I was on the winning side. Mick made sure that I did not stray too far from a focussed right back role. He also ensured that his fellow Aston Villa mate Spizz did not get a sniff in front of goal.
We were thirteen so to make the numbers up Gashead Simon invited one of the lads watching the game to play. Luckily, the Somali lad played for us and had incredible balance. He slotted in two of our three goals and managed to ride a sliding tackle from Big Sam, where amazingly everyone agreed that it was a foul.
So on side A we had me, Mick K., the Somali lad, Tony, Gashead Simon, Steve and Ian. They had James, Russ, Big Dave, Big Sam, Boro Dave, Spizz and Jeff. Our third goal was scored by Ian,
who always makes me ponder the fine line between leading the attack and goalhanging.
Last Friday Ian had a fine game and nearly scored another goal. Gashead Simon had a subdued match.
However, at least I was on the winning side for once, which galvanises my OPTA ranking.

Just going for lunch but will be back soon!!

Spizz has even given me some code to add to the blog, so we will see what happens!

Last Friday we lost four-two!!

Last Friday, we lost four-two on a six-a-side basis. Team A was Gashead, Big Dave, Simon the
Arsenal fan, Big Sam, another Sam, who helped us out and Andy. Team B was the Guvnor, Boro Dave, medium sized Ian, James, Joe and Ross. I let in a soft goal from Big Sam, who completed a
hat trick in 12 minutes. We did not have much of a defence and were a bit unlucky in front of
goal when Boro Dave hit the bar.
In the post-match analysis at the pub, Big Dave noted that the
key moment in the game was when we imploded. Unfortunately, the Guvnor let himself down and had a spat with Boro Dave about tactics.
Spizz was otherwise engaged preparing for the Milan gig while Mick could not play because something turned up. Next Saturday, May 24th, Spizz is playing at Filthy's. By then I should know the result of the Chelsea-Man Utd game in Moscow. I suppose it will be like the Community Shield game and will go to penalties.

We are thinking of collating OPTA results for the games.

We are considering that we should move to a collation of OPTA data for the matches played on Friday night. Spizz made the saner suggestion that we should just keep a list of the various teams and see who plays more on the winning side than not. So here goes, last Friday we had five a side and team A won 2-1 with Gashead, Andy, Sam, Ian and Mick. On team B was the Guvnor, Spizz,
Tony (after a five year lay-off according to him), Steve and Big Dave. It was a very
tight game.

Spizz is playing Milan this weekend, I think. It's the group's first continental gig for some time and is delayed from last time following problems with licences. I hope it goes well.

Spizz told me to highlight a new web address!!

On Friday, Spizz told me to highlight a new web address www.spizz.eu which he has. The old
rocker still has www.spizzenergi.com as well. Somehow he got to reminiscing about the Clash,
who he put up posters for. Spizz and young Simon started to swap notes about the Mescaleros
as well. I was a bit out of the loop since I have only got two or three albums, although I
really like "London Calling".
Both Spizz and young Simon discussed the impending demise of the Astoria and the dearth
of live venues in central London. I remember going to the Astoria once and thought it was a
great concert although I can't remember the band. Crossrail is going to cost so much money
adding in a few bob to build a new concert hall does not seem much.

Sorry guys I missed out on last Friday!!

Sorry guys I missed out on last Friday!! I wanted to talk to Spizz and
find out how the Italian gig went. Talking European, I am looking forward
to the footie games. I have got a sneaky feeling that Roma might glide past
Man Utd but there is a chance that Totti might be injured. It is bad luck
that Arsenal have to face Liverpool because the Scousers (all two of them)
have the European pedigree.

Apologies for delayed post!!

Sorry for the delayed post. Spizz has been very busy. I think the band went to Milan for a gig and he has'nt been playing football recently. We miss his weaving runs and spectacular performances in goal. As for my overall play, I could do better. I am getting very slow and
I need to do more speedwork in the gym.

I thought Spurs did well to get back into the game last night with Chelsea. Mr Grant is probably looking for another job. Taking off Joe Cole did not seem a bright thing to do. It looks like a
two horse race for the Championship between Man Utd and Arsenal, although both have to
go to Stamford Bridge.