Posh win 5-4 against Bolton. Two wins in a row. That means ,based on our earlier season performance, we'll lose the next 10.
Now is not the time for that sort of thought though. It's the Sunday before Christmas and we are off the bottom of the League. It is the season of goodwill and it's a nice early Christmas present for my son and me. Talking of the boy, he seems to be recovering from his flu and getting back to something like normal.
My daughter is at work at a national clothing and furniture store on out of town retail park. Commerce goes on.She is at work at 6.30 am on Boxing Day for those sad or desperate souls who can't bear the thought of not being able to shop for one whole day of the year.
I'm listening to Embrace and their Abbey Road Sessions album as I type this. Not very seasonal but I haven't played any of their songs for a long time and it is nice to hear them in full flow again.
Maybe a new album this year, lads?
A short day day at work tomorrow and then its a week off.The dog is pacing round and anxious for his walk so I'd better get off into the gusty, windy and sunny ( for a change) day.
Merry Christmas to to you all, thanks for reading this.
Showing posts with label Football. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Football. Show all posts
Sunday, 23 December 2012
Tuesday, 18 December 2012
Posh May Not Be Down
Last week I posted that Posh were down and out . And then on Saturday they only go and beat Cardiff , the League leaders, 2-1. Away from home as well. Football as Jimmy Greaves always said, is a funny old game.
So now I am, with the usual football fan’s groundless optimism, thinking we will survive in this league and push on for the play offs ( as they say).
That is until Saturday when no doubt we will get beaten.
Tuesday, 11 December 2012
Wednesday, 26 September 2012
Please, Posh,no more
Posh v Bristol City was another defeat. My wife texted me asking how the match was. My reply "Alternates between poor and pitiful" came before Mark Little's incomprehensible decision to pass the ball to one of their strikers who promptly put the ball in the net.
The quality of football was dire and with the low attendance gave the impression of an end of season League Two match between two sides who had nothing to play for, rather than an early season match in the one of the most watched Leagues in the world.
We lost again against Wolves last Saturday and judging by reports of the game we were even worse well than in the match I watched.
Football though we must remember, particularly in the aftermath of the recent Hillsborough report, is only a game. Its not really worth getting upset about and is definitely not worth dying for.
I hope that those who lied, dissembled and covered up the deaths at Hillsborough are brought to justice. Sadly, though I don't think they will be.
The quality of football was dire and with the low attendance gave the impression of an end of season League Two match between two sides who had nothing to play for, rather than an early season match in the one of the most watched Leagues in the world.
We lost again against Wolves last Saturday and judging by reports of the game we were even worse well than in the match I watched.
Football though we must remember, particularly in the aftermath of the recent Hillsborough report, is only a game. Its not really worth getting upset about and is definitely not worth dying for.
I hope that those who lied, dissembled and covered up the deaths at Hillsborough are brought to justice. Sadly, though I don't think they will be.
Friday, 31 August 2012
Piss Poor Posh
A couple of weeks into the season, 5 games( including 2 in the League Cup) and we have only won 1 of them. Too soon to panic? No we should panic.
I had the misfortune to witness first hand one of the defeats on my first Tuesday night trip of the season to London Road 10 days ago.
We were playing Millwall who comprehensively thrashed us 3-1 last time they were at the ground back in March which I wrote about at the time.
For some reason and despite the defeat by Leicester on the preceding Saturday, I was confident we would win. 10 minutes into the game and my confidence seemed well founded as we were 1 nil up thanks to a very good goal by George Boyd. But, and there is always a but with Posh, after that we sat back let them into the game and by half time they were level.
The second half was up there with one of the most abject performances I have ever seen from Posh. And believe me I have seen some shite especially in our dark days in League Two. Millwall took control and frankly showed us mercy by only beating us 2-1, although it could have been a lot more. I said to my son who had come up from London for the game that we were in for another season relegation battle like the 2009/10 season.
Since then a further defeat and we are out of the League Cup too. League 1 here we come again.
I had the misfortune to witness first hand one of the defeats on my first Tuesday night trip of the season to London Road 10 days ago.
We were playing Millwall who comprehensively thrashed us 3-1 last time they were at the ground back in March which I wrote about at the time.
For some reason and despite the defeat by Leicester on the preceding Saturday, I was confident we would win. 10 minutes into the game and my confidence seemed well founded as we were 1 nil up thanks to a very good goal by George Boyd. But, and there is always a but with Posh, after that we sat back let them into the game and by half time they were level.
The second half was up there with one of the most abject performances I have ever seen from Posh. And believe me I have seen some shite especially in our dark days in League Two. Millwall took control and frankly showed us mercy by only beating us 2-1, although it could have been a lot more. I said to my son who had come up from London for the game that we were in for another season relegation battle like the 2009/10 season.
Since then a further defeat and we are out of the League Cup too. League 1 here we come again.
Sunday, 20 May 2012
Blue Is The Colour
What an incredible end of season we have had. Man City getting two goals late in the game to snatch the Premiership title out of Man Utd 's hands and last night Chelsea robbing Bayern Munich of the Champions League title in a penalty shoot out. This was football and the reason why we love it.
Spurs have missed out on a Champions League place thanks to Chelsea but I can't begrudge them their win. They are an English team after all.
Spurs have missed out on a Champions League place thanks to Chelsea but I can't begrudge them their win. They are an English team after all.
Thursday, 19 April 2012
Posh We Are Yet Again
Another Tuesday night and another trip to see The Posh. Firstly on a positive note we are staying up. That is good. It is something to be proud of for the team and Darren Ferguson and us the fans.
Unfortunately the game was poor we went two down very early on and although we had some good moments of possession and plays we were always second best to Southampton. We lost 3-1. I haven't seen Posh win at all this season.
I decided to pay a bit extra and sit on the second tier of the South/Family Stand. It was a good seat right on the half way line. Funnily though I didn't enjoy the game anymore than if I had stood on the London Road Terrace as normal. In fact, I think I enjoyed it less. Why? In a word, atmosphere. Simply put there was none.
I missed the random made up on the moment songs and chants against the opposing team's keeper. I missed the camaraderie of the terrace. I even missed the drummer. I won't be changing to seats until I have to, which as it happens according to Football League rules after three seasons in the Championship which for Posh will be the season after next. If we don't get relegated next season, that is.
There were a couple of thousand Southampton fans there. They were very excited and sang all the match, drowning out London Road for most of the game. One of their songs which they seem to sing after each time they scored was amusing. To the chorus of Road To Amarillo it went "LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA (repeat x3)Who the fuck is laughing now?". Well it made me laugh.
On the way home,the long 3 and a half hour train trip, this song came up on my MP3 player. This band would have been called twee back in the day. The breathy slightly out of tune female vocal and occasionally bizarre lyrics appeal to me.Anyway this song made me feel good. It created images of sunshine, happiness, love and freedom.It made me feel young again. It took some of the pain away of another 400 mile round trip to watch your team get beaten.Good music can do that.
The band are touring the States in a couple of days and are playing some dates in UK prior to flying out. I missed them on their recent UK tour.
Use Google to find their web site. I can't do everything for you.
Allo Darlin'- Lets Go Swimmimg
Unfortunately the game was poor we went two down very early on and although we had some good moments of possession and plays we were always second best to Southampton. We lost 3-1. I haven't seen Posh win at all this season.
I decided to pay a bit extra and sit on the second tier of the South/Family Stand. It was a good seat right on the half way line. Funnily though I didn't enjoy the game anymore than if I had stood on the London Road Terrace as normal. In fact, I think I enjoyed it less. Why? In a word, atmosphere. Simply put there was none.
I missed the random made up on the moment songs and chants against the opposing team's keeper. I missed the camaraderie of the terrace. I even missed the drummer. I won't be changing to seats until I have to, which as it happens according to Football League rules after three seasons in the Championship which for Posh will be the season after next. If we don't get relegated next season, that is.
There were a couple of thousand Southampton fans there. They were very excited and sang all the match, drowning out London Road for most of the game. One of their songs which they seem to sing after each time they scored was amusing. To the chorus of Road To Amarillo it went "LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA (repeat x3)Who the fuck is laughing now?". Well it made me laugh.
On the way home,the long 3 and a half hour train trip, this song came up on my MP3 player. This band would have been called twee back in the day. The breathy slightly out of tune female vocal and occasionally bizarre lyrics appeal to me.Anyway this song made me feel good. It created images of sunshine, happiness, love and freedom.It made me feel young again. It took some of the pain away of another 400 mile round trip to watch your team get beaten.Good music can do that.
The band are touring the States in a couple of days and are playing some dates in UK prior to flying out. I missed them on their recent UK tour.
Use Google to find their web site. I can't do everything for you.
Allo Darlin'- Lets Go Swimmimg
Saturday, 31 March 2012
Posh We Are!!
Well of course because I didn't go or listen on Posh Player we won. Paul Taylor with the only goal of the match. I am now certain we will still be in The Championship next season. In reality that is all we wanted for this season- just stay up and next season consolidate our position as a Championship club and push on in season three and four.
I don't think our current forward line is strong enough though and in midfield George Boyd has found some form at last but McCann is only going to be there for two more seasons at most.If we can get some defenders in as good as Gabbi Zakuani we will be OK at the back with Jones or Lewis as keeper.
My next match was going to be at Elland Road watching us against Leeds. Well it was until I saw the price the greedy Yorkshire men wanted. No less than £36!!!No student concessions either ( which I know is immaterial as my son is in Berlin but even so).
So my next match ( also my last of the season) will be against likely Champions Southampton at home in mid April. It would be nice to see them win but football being a funny old game we will probably lose 6-0.
UTP (Up the Posh)
I don't think our current forward line is strong enough though and in midfield George Boyd has found some form at last but McCann is only going to be there for two more seasons at most.If we can get some defenders in as good as Gabbi Zakuani we will be OK at the back with Jones or Lewis as keeper.
My next match was going to be at Elland Road watching us against Leeds. Well it was until I saw the price the greedy Yorkshire men wanted. No less than £36!!!No student concessions either ( which I know is immaterial as my son is in Berlin but even so).
So my next match ( also my last of the season) will be against likely Champions Southampton at home in mid April. It would be nice to see them win but football being a funny old game we will probably lose 6-0.
UTP (Up the Posh)
Wednesday, 28 March 2012
Posh We Are
As predicted Posh let me down again. After a very good and open and attacking first half where both Posh and West Ham let the game flow, a lapse of concentration in defence early in the second half meant we went 1 down. Our heads and confidence dropped down and West Ham could and probably should have scored about 5 or 6.
I still think we wont go down, not because we are too good just that there are three teams below us who are worse. Horrible to say it but thank you God for the 10 point deduction for Portsmouth for going into administration.
I still think we wont go down, not because we are too good just that there are three teams below us who are worse. Horrible to say it but thank you God for the 10 point deduction for Portsmouth for going into administration.
Wednesday, 7 March 2012
Posh We Are Again
On my way today with my son to see Peterborough United v Millwall at London Road. It’s the first time I ‘ve been there this season With my son being away on his Year Abroad my football spectating has dropped to really low levels. Two away matches this season is all I’ve managed.
I’m hoping for a good result , Millwall are a place below us in the Championship and a win tonight would put real distance between us and the ”drop zone”- I have come to love that phrase despite its American origins.
Honestly I think we are safe now and only absolute and complete capitulation in our remaining matches will mean we get relegated this year. But still whilst it’s a mathematical possibility I’ll worry just a tiny bit.
I watched QPR- The Four Year Plan on iPlayer last night. It was a brilliant piece of documentary filming and really captured what it is to be a fan of a club outside of the Premier League with maverick owners who want success but don’t really know how to go about it in the football world. I recommend you catch it on BBc iPlayer in the next few days. The Italians Briatore and Paladini didn’t come out of it too well, in my opinion.
Well here I go. UTP
EDIT
I meant to post that yesterday but forgot. Anyway Posh were truly awful and a distinctly mediocre but better disciplined and passionate team put 3 past us. I don't think we had a shot on target.
My worry levels have now increased as we have a difficult end of season run in with 4 out of the five top teams to face. Darren Ferguson says we need another 12 points to guarantee safety. On last night's performance I can't see us getting them.
I’m hoping for a good result , Millwall are a place below us in the Championship and a win tonight would put real distance between us and the ”drop zone”- I have come to love that phrase despite its American origins.
Honestly I think we are safe now and only absolute and complete capitulation in our remaining matches will mean we get relegated this year. But still whilst it’s a mathematical possibility I’ll worry just a tiny bit.
I watched QPR- The Four Year Plan on iPlayer last night. It was a brilliant piece of documentary filming and really captured what it is to be a fan of a club outside of the Premier League with maverick owners who want success but don’t really know how to go about it in the football world. I recommend you catch it on BBc iPlayer in the next few days. The Italians Briatore and Paladini didn’t come out of it too well, in my opinion.
Well here I go. UTP
EDIT
I meant to post that yesterday but forgot. Anyway Posh were truly awful and a distinctly mediocre but better disciplined and passionate team put 3 past us. I don't think we had a shot on target.
My worry levels have now increased as we have a difficult end of season run in with 4 out of the five top teams to face. Darren Ferguson says we need another 12 points to guarantee safety. On last night's performance I can't see us getting them.
Monday, 6 April 2009
Guilt is a terrible thing
I feel bad about Saturday's post. Is it just because The Toon got stuffed? Possibly. More so its because one day my wife will read this and be upset. She has been saying all season that I want NUFC to go down. I, of course, have denied it but, as you have read in reality I have all my fingers and toes crossed that they do. I will for a short while get a childish sense of being right.I will also genuinely look forward to NUFC playing Posh next season.
Today is Paul Haig day in the music Blog world. I personally don't like his music but read The Vinyl Villain (see the link next to this great piece of prose)to find out why.
I do however like Billy Franks and his Eighties nearly band Faith Brothers. Google and my space him and them for more info. Here's a taster. I bought this single at the time.
MP3 Choose Something Like A Star- Faith Brothers
Today is Paul Haig day in the music Blog world. I personally don't like his music but read The Vinyl Villain (see the link next to this great piece of prose)to find out why.
I do however like Billy Franks and his Eighties nearly band Faith Brothers. Google and my space him and them for more info. Here's a taster. I bought this single at the time.
MP3 Choose Something Like A Star- Faith Brothers
Saturday, 4 April 2009
A Cockney in Newcastle
So much for Spring. Flippin' freezin' today. No doubt the sun will come out later for the match. The sun always shines on the righteous and here in Geordie land there's nobody more righteous than Shearer. The Big Match today Newcastle v Chelsea.
In case you missed it NUFC have gone mad(again)and brought Shearer in to save them, like Sir Trevor Brooking was supposed to do for the Hammers a few years back.
Sir Trev didn't stop West Ham going down and I predict Shearer won't stop Newcastle from going down either.
I hope relegation will bring an end to the madness of the last 15 years of success being just round the corner and how good The Toon are, how passionate the fans are, how important it is for the region etc etc. I blame Sky Sports for indulging this sentimental nonsense. I love living in Newcastle but as a "Cockney" (i.e. anyone from south of Newcastle) any vestiges of feelings for both the Team and a sizeable part of the supporters (i.e.that is a sizeable part of the Toon and surrounding areas) was blown away by the "Cockney Mafia out" banners that started to go round St James Park after Keegan bottled it again and walked off in a huff cos he couldn't get his own way. Even the usually sensible www.nufc.com lost it. For that alone I hope they go down like Leeds and don't come back up for a long long time. You've never won F*ck all
As I'm typing the sun has come out!!
In case you missed it NUFC have gone mad(again)and brought Shearer in to save them, like Sir Trevor Brooking was supposed to do for the Hammers a few years back.
Sir Trev didn't stop West Ham going down and I predict Shearer won't stop Newcastle from going down either.
I hope relegation will bring an end to the madness of the last 15 years of success being just round the corner and how good The Toon are, how passionate the fans are, how important it is for the region etc etc. I blame Sky Sports for indulging this sentimental nonsense. I love living in Newcastle but as a "Cockney" (i.e. anyone from south of Newcastle) any vestiges of feelings for both the Team and a sizeable part of the supporters (i.e.that is a sizeable part of the Toon and surrounding areas) was blown away by the "Cockney Mafia out" banners that started to go round St James Park after Keegan bottled it again and walked off in a huff cos he couldn't get his own way. Even the usually sensible www.nufc.com lost it. For that alone I hope they go down like Leeds and don't come back up for a long long time. You've never won F*ck all
As I'm typing the sun has come out!!
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