Friday, September 30, 2011
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Is Time up for the Timers ?
"Woy, Is that your false Teeth or Mine ?
The two friends,whose respected clubs are constantly at war. They are the proverbial Grumpy Old Men of English Football- Sir Alex Ferguson and Roy Hodgson. One,a hero over decades who now imagines his key player is injured, the other declaring the "the best game played since I joined" after an embarrassing defeat to Everton in the Merseyside derby. Fans are beginning to wonder if its time for the pair to swop the touchline for flip flops and a newspaper. On Saturday,Old Trafford rang out with shouts of "Rooney, Rooney" as the Hitman languished on the bench. I have a feeling Ferguson didn't even hear their cries of support. The next day his old pal decides to employ Joe Cole on the left and bring the useless Lucas back into the starting line up. Needless to say both Managers failed to come up with the 3 points. You have to wonder what goes through their minds as time after time they just don't seem able to adapt to the ever changing demands of the 2010-2011 season. A new dawn at Liverpool, now debt free and a chance to bring the feel good factor back to Anfield, Roy has failed to inspire. United fans I speak to don't seem to care too much for past glory, they want success NOW. I mean, just the other day united winger Valencia sustained a serious injury, the doctor reminded Ferguson to check up on Valencia...Fergie obliged and boarded a plane to Spain to check up on La Liga side Valencia, I mean really..!
As Chelsea pull away and Man City emerge as strong contenders,Will The EPL's Bala and Peru stand up and be counted, or countered?
"Woy, Is that your false Teeth or Mine ?
The two friends,whose respected clubs are constantly at war. They are the proverbial Grumpy Old Men of English Football- Sir Alex Ferguson and Roy Hodgson. One,a hero over decades who now imagines his key player is injured, the other declaring the "the best game played since I joined" after an embarrassing defeat to Everton in the Merseyside derby. Fans are beginning to wonder if its time for the pair to swop the touchline for flip flops and a newspaper. On Saturday,Old Trafford rang out with shouts of "Rooney, Rooney" as the Hitman languished on the bench. I have a feeling Ferguson didn't even hear their cries of support. The next day his old pal decides to employ Joe Cole on the left and bring the useless Lucas back into the starting line up. Needless to say both Managers failed to come up with the 3 points. You have to wonder what goes through their minds as time after time they just don't seem able to adapt to the ever changing demands of the 2010-2011 season. A new dawn at Liverpool, now debt free and a chance to bring the feel good factor back to Anfield, Roy has failed to inspire. United fans I speak to don't seem to care too much for past glory, they want success NOW. I mean, just the other day united winger Valencia sustained a serious injury, the doctor reminded Ferguson to check up on Valencia...Fergie obliged and boarded a plane to Spain to check up on La Liga side Valencia, I mean really..!
As Chelsea pull away and Man City emerge as strong contenders,Will The EPL's Bala and Peru stand up and be counted, or countered?
Monday, August 23, 2010
Tuesday, January 05, 2010
Well its been a loooooooooooong time but hey I'm back !
I just had to write something about Liverpool's "brazilian" - Lucas Leiva. I mean really...If there is one player who irritates me to no end, its Mr " I can't do anything but go back or 5 inches sidewards. The worst part is the guy single handedly cost us the title last year. Liverpool were 4 points short last season...He gave a Penalty in the 89th minute against Wigan or Everton last year, and gave away a needless free kick which led to a goal against Wigan or Everton. This week against Reading in the FA Cup he watched the oke as he kept the ball in to setup the goal. THe Sad part is that our Coach seems to see something that NO-ONE IN THE WORLD can. I hoep when Masch comes back , he and Aquilani get a chance to form a partnership and , we get to see Gerrard moving up with more ease to Help out our Lone striker Torres, who is doing exceptionally well, most feeding on scraps this season. Why don't we play with 2 strikers, even when at home?
Anyways Maxi Rodriguez on his way to Anfield, remember that goal against Mexico in the Germany World Cup? lets hope he doesn't come and flop like Babel , Dossena (Yay, he just signed for Napoli) and the other misfits of whom there are too many to mention.
So cheerio Dossena, thanks for the goal in the 4-1 Demolition against United, and also the goal against Real Madrid. The two moments of productivity you enjoyed in 18 months at Anfield. Ciao for now
Special well done to Leeds who beat United at Old Trafford. Had to laugh when the commentator said "United take the Lead - Leeds United, that is!!"
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
Drawing conclusions
Ejaz Khan
Liverpool sit on the cliff edge of uncertainty and growing frustration, as the stand off between Owners and fans seems to be affecting the players, according to Liverpool skipper Stevie G it isn’t easy to just block it all out, all the time. Pepe Reina maybe feels the same, he couldn’t block out the goals last night, conceding two goals in quick succession, although the second goal was a bit of a weird own goal.
Déjà vu ? Seems that way. Another draw, yes. Another resounding backing from the fans for Rafa Benitez, but no full intensity from the players on the pitch. Dirk Kuyt in the box, something new and welcomed by fans. An assist even. Wow, it has can only get better, you’d be fooled into thinking. But that where it stops. Five seconds of productivity, and 92.5 minutes of utter frustration. Yossi Benayoun, doing so well to get the goal, seemed to think, just like Kuyt, that their efforts for the opening goal were enough for the evening. They were horribly wrong.
While a full thumbs up to the crowd is in order for a wonderful backing of both coach and club, seeing their team once again display a mediocre performance must leave them disillusioned to say the least. But the main problem seems to be getting that second goal, the goal that kills off the hopes of your opposition. That has been a re-occurring problem point for the Reds throughout this season so far.
Kewell, showing a few glimpses of his true potential, fizzles out again. Hyppia and Carragher did well at the back, Fabio Aurelio seemed to have put on Jon Arne Riise’s boots, Mascherano was intense in constantly breaking down Aston Villa attacks, but still lacks that edge going forward, and once again, Skipper Steven Gerrard played deeper than Mascherano, when it should have been the other way around. He definitely plays with more freedom when Xabi Alonso is his midfield partner.
Tall story : Why doesn’t crouch get more starts ?
The mystery discussion currently is the Crouch debacle. What has he done to limit himself to cameo appearances. Is it because he is so tall that when he stretches his legs he can warm the whole bench at one time? I don’t think so. Peter Crouch was asked to perform a miracle and duly managed to do what Dirk Kuyt could not in 88 mins…come in and do the job, end of discussion.
Ejaz Khan
Liverpool sit on the cliff edge of uncertainty and growing frustration, as the stand off between Owners and fans seems to be affecting the players, according to Liverpool skipper Stevie G it isn’t easy to just block it all out, all the time. Pepe Reina maybe feels the same, he couldn’t block out the goals last night, conceding two goals in quick succession, although the second goal was a bit of a weird own goal.
Déjà vu ? Seems that way. Another draw, yes. Another resounding backing from the fans for Rafa Benitez, but no full intensity from the players on the pitch. Dirk Kuyt in the box, something new and welcomed by fans. An assist even. Wow, it has can only get better, you’d be fooled into thinking. But that where it stops. Five seconds of productivity, and 92.5 minutes of utter frustration. Yossi Benayoun, doing so well to get the goal, seemed to think, just like Kuyt, that their efforts for the opening goal were enough for the evening. They were horribly wrong.
While a full thumbs up to the crowd is in order for a wonderful backing of both coach and club, seeing their team once again display a mediocre performance must leave them disillusioned to say the least. But the main problem seems to be getting that second goal, the goal that kills off the hopes of your opposition. That has been a re-occurring problem point for the Reds throughout this season so far.
Kewell, showing a few glimpses of his true potential, fizzles out again. Hyppia and Carragher did well at the back, Fabio Aurelio seemed to have put on Jon Arne Riise’s boots, Mascherano was intense in constantly breaking down Aston Villa attacks, but still lacks that edge going forward, and once again, Skipper Steven Gerrard played deeper than Mascherano, when it should have been the other way around. He definitely plays with more freedom when Xabi Alonso is his midfield partner.
Tall story : Why doesn’t crouch get more starts ?
The mystery discussion currently is the Crouch debacle. What has he done to limit himself to cameo appearances. Is it because he is so tall that when he stretches his legs he can warm the whole bench at one time? I don’t think so. Peter Crouch was asked to perform a miracle and duly managed to do what Dirk Kuyt could not in 88 mins…come in and do the job, end of discussion.
Sunday, December 16, 2007
Thursday, October 04, 2007
Highlighting the English Premiership
Ejaz Khan
Seven games down the line now and the Usual suspects - Arsenal , Liverpool, Manchester United and Chelsea- back where they belong, in the top half, Manchester City still continuing their good run, Newcastle under new Boss Sam Allardyce have vastly improved and look destined for one of the Uefa spots again. West Ham have quietly climbed up the table too. On the other end of the spectrum, Derby County languish in last place, and Tottenham Hotspur even though splashing the cash in the transfer market, they sit worryingly third from the bottom. Early days, yes, but who will be the next managerial casualty of the season ?
Surprise package of the season so far : Arsenal
The Gunners hold top spot with a solid run of performances so far and have a young squad capable of doing great in all competitions this season. Adebayor leading the top scorers list, Kolo Toure the rock on which Wengers boys mount attack after attack. Cesc Fabregas the commander in offense is pulling the strings and they are playing the most beautiful football in the premiership, all without Thierry Henry…Who would’ve thought?
Story of the month – Jose Mourinho’s departure
“The special one” is not so special after all. Well, certainly not in Chelsea’s billionaire owner Roman Abramovich’s eyes as a small departing gift of 25 Million Pounds should insure he never comes back. For all his eccentricities Mourinho was adored by the his players and the media for his often outrageous comments that usually came across as overly-arrogant. He made magic for Chelsea, not fancy at all on the ground, but his style was effective. He landed the blues the League twice, the FA Cup , and two semi finals in the Champions league all in the space of three years, and thats a remarkable achievement, though most critics agree he did have the resources at his disposal to succeed. He has left now and a new era begins as Chelsea look to bring excitement back to their football, which is the main reason behind his axing. Ronaldinho to Chelsea is looking more and more realistic. Marco Van Basten has been offered the post, so too Guus Hiddink, but is Chelsea 15 minutes of fame up ?
The jury is still out on that one
Top Goalscorers
Emmanuel Adebayor Arsenal – 6 Goals
Nicholas “Abdus Salaam Bilaal” Anelka – 4 goals
Cesc Fabregas – Arsenal - 4 Goals
(EPL Statistics)_
Top 4 – League Standings
1) Arsenal
2) Man United
3) Man City
4) Liverpool
Ejaz Khan
Seven games down the line now and the Usual suspects - Arsenal , Liverpool, Manchester United and Chelsea- back where they belong, in the top half, Manchester City still continuing their good run, Newcastle under new Boss Sam Allardyce have vastly improved and look destined for one of the Uefa spots again. West Ham have quietly climbed up the table too. On the other end of the spectrum, Derby County languish in last place, and Tottenham Hotspur even though splashing the cash in the transfer market, they sit worryingly third from the bottom. Early days, yes, but who will be the next managerial casualty of the season ?
Surprise package of the season so far : Arsenal
The Gunners hold top spot with a solid run of performances so far and have a young squad capable of doing great in all competitions this season. Adebayor leading the top scorers list, Kolo Toure the rock on which Wengers boys mount attack after attack. Cesc Fabregas the commander in offense is pulling the strings and they are playing the most beautiful football in the premiership, all without Thierry Henry…Who would’ve thought?
Story of the month – Jose Mourinho’s departure
“The special one” is not so special after all. Well, certainly not in Chelsea’s billionaire owner Roman Abramovich’s eyes as a small departing gift of 25 Million Pounds should insure he never comes back. For all his eccentricities Mourinho was adored by the his players and the media for his often outrageous comments that usually came across as overly-arrogant. He made magic for Chelsea, not fancy at all on the ground, but his style was effective. He landed the blues the League twice, the FA Cup , and two semi finals in the Champions league all in the space of three years, and thats a remarkable achievement, though most critics agree he did have the resources at his disposal to succeed. He has left now and a new era begins as Chelsea look to bring excitement back to their football, which is the main reason behind his axing. Ronaldinho to Chelsea is looking more and more realistic. Marco Van Basten has been offered the post, so too Guus Hiddink, but is Chelsea 15 minutes of fame up ?
The jury is still out on that one
Top Goalscorers
Emmanuel Adebayor Arsenal – 6 Goals
Nicholas “Abdus Salaam Bilaal” Anelka – 4 goals
Cesc Fabregas – Arsenal - 4 Goals
(EPL Statistics)_
Top 4 – League Standings
1) Arsenal
2) Man United
3) Man City
4) Liverpool
Top 4 earners in the Premiership
1. John Terry Chelsea £130,000 per week
2. Michael Ballack – Chelsea - £121 000 per week
3. Andriy Shevchenko – Chelsea -£ 121 000 per week
4. Steven Gerrard – Liverpool - £120 000 per week
Stars to keep an eye on :
John Utaka – Portsmouth – Powerful , bursting with Pace, he is Harry Redknapp’s best buy so far and will prove to be one the strikers of the season
Micah Richards – Manchester City - Still only 19 , he is the wall which seems to keep Manchester City in the the top 6 so far , and he can only get better with age
Fernando Torres – Liverpool - Adapted quite speedily to a new team, new style of football and environment, The 23 year old striker is by far Liverpool’s most expensive and also most exciting buy in years and has scored 6 goals already in all competitions already
The new players have settled, the tactics are clicking into place, teams are finding their rhythm and some high tempo football is being played,
watch this space....
1. John Terry Chelsea £130,000 per week
2. Michael Ballack – Chelsea - £121 000 per week
3. Andriy Shevchenko – Chelsea -£ 121 000 per week
4. Steven Gerrard – Liverpool - £120 000 per week
Stars to keep an eye on :
John Utaka – Portsmouth – Powerful , bursting with Pace, he is Harry Redknapp’s best buy so far and will prove to be one the strikers of the season
Micah Richards – Manchester City - Still only 19 , he is the wall which seems to keep Manchester City in the the top 6 so far , and he can only get better with age
Fernando Torres – Liverpool - Adapted quite speedily to a new team, new style of football and environment, The 23 year old striker is by far Liverpool’s most expensive and also most exciting buy in years and has scored 6 goals already in all competitions already
The new players have settled, the tactics are clicking into place, teams are finding their rhythm and some high tempo football is being played,
watch this space....
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