Credit for this piece (or
blame if you don’t like it) has to go to Andrew Allen whose tweet from
yesterday gave me the idea. Of course
should Robin stay and sign a new contract I will be suitably chastened and
contrite.
Pre-season Has Left Me Fit And Ready To Go!
Cologne last week was terrific, not just the match itself
but the training sessions, especially after my slightly disappointing summer. Steve Bould certainly put us through the
wringer and there were a lot of sore, tired bodies out there. Our new signings are worthy additions to the
club and I feel that they are going to contribute to us having a fantastic
season. I’ve been particularly impressed
with Lukas Podolski and I can tell you that when he hits a ball it stays hit,
what a shot the man has. I look forward
to both of us getting a hatful of goals in the coming months, in fact I can see
us both fighting over who gets to take the penalties!
The Boss has outlined our targets for the coming season and
we will be competing 100% for every competition, but the Premiership will of
course be our top priority, still some silverware for our efforts will be very
welcome.
Today’s opponents, Sunderland, are a very good side who
defend very well and we will not be taking them for granted. As we saw last season their strengths are
........hang on a sec, that’s the phone, I have to get this...
Focus Will Be All Important In These Early Games.
Woo hoo!....Yes ...yes!
fucking yes! Get in
there!....Sorry that was my, er, dry cleaners, my favourite silk shirt is
cleaned and ready to pick up. It’s a
Ralph Laurent one that I bought this summer in Turin, when I was er sightseeing
there. Yes magnificent Turin with its
lovely church and that other big yoke, you know what I mean. Anyway I do love that shirt, in fact I’ve
even been known to kiss the little polo symbol on it, I love it that much. However, should I see an equally nice shirt,
say by Lacoste, that doesn’t mean that I can’t buy that one as well does it? It doesn’t make me a bad person does it? It’s just a shirt after all, yes a shirt, get
a grip people. Anyway what was I talking
about? Oh yes Sunderland...
3 Points Are The Priority.
Sunderland is of course in the North of England. Is the weather up there as bad as people make
out? I mean these things are always
exaggerated aren’t they? It’s grim up north!! Ha ha, oh God, is it grim? I mean I’m just thinking about those people
that have to live there; their heating bills must be outrageous. Still they wouldn’t be, like tens of thousand
pounds a week would they? You’d have the
problem of burst pipes in winter as well to contend with. You would have to know a good plumber, I must
remember that. I mean in case I’m ever
asked for my opinion on the subject.
It’s Important To Get Off To A Good Start.
Autumn is a crucial time in the Premiership. It’s when you start to build up a momentum to
carry you through the season. Falling
behind in this critical time means you are playing catch-up, and that becomes
harder and harder every year. And more
boring.
I can’t think of autumn without thinking of leaves, yes
leaves. Funny word that, leaves. And leaves are funny things aren’t they? They wither and die and are replaced. The trees aren’t bitter about the leaves, the
leaves they’ve lost, they don’t go on twitter and abuse their leaves, no they
know that it’s the natural order of things.
Trees move on, unlike people. God
what am I waffling on about, hee hee! Must
be the champagne talking, not that I’m drinking champagne, why should I
be? I meant Lucozade.
The Back Four Has Never Looked So Solid.
Credit for this of course must go to the excellent work
being done by Steve Bould. He has
imparted a solidity and confidence to the whole defensive unit
and.....OMG!! I’m hearing that Alex Song
is going to Barcelona. I can’t believe this,
honestly I’m in shock. This is not going
to go down well with you fans. You should
really hate him for this. I mean really,
really hate him. In fact here’s his home
phone number (the club does not give out such information – Ed). This is a stab in the back to those of you
who have supported him through the years, remember this treachery, and Nasri
and Cesc. Traitors they are to a man, remember
this, focus needs to be on them now, on them.
Anyway, onwards and upwards, forward is the direction, the
only direction, here’s to 3 points against Everton and getting off to a winning
start.
Remember that I am and always will be a Goner!!
