Good afternoon.
Now the Stoke game is confirmed as on we can and indeed ought make a welcome return to focusing on football.
I remember when I first discovered Woody Allen. A few live recordings of his stand up and then ‘Without Feathers’. Anyway there was a sketch about a ransom demand and his father’s very poor reading habits.
Today …I discovered a London Evening Standard interview with Henry James Redknapp, footballing supremo of this parish published some 3 days ago. ”Harry Hotspur for the best reheated leftovers this side of Stone Henge.’
“Finishing top four is not a must [to keep those players],” said Redknapp. “If Arsenal don’t get in the top four, are their best players going to leave? If Chelsea don’t, will their best players walk away?
Is this clown out of his tiny cockle & whelk slurping mind? I’m no expert in these matters but is he actually for real? Modric is a man overboard just waiting to happen. Bale who we all love is only human a footballer after all and if the right offer came in from someone else – in addition to Arry – who didn’t give a monkey’s about his dreadful license to roam vision, who’s to say that not being a Champions League side wouldn’t have a baring?
I find it staggering that our manager, in fact any decent Premiership manager would come out with such self serving twaddle. Ian Holloway, yes. But to the best of my knowledge Ian Holloway and Henry James Redknapp are two separate people.
I’d be fascinated to get Levy & Co’s view on this. The impact of Champions League football on THFC’s revenue streams, the revenue streams that are pivotal to the new stadium don’t need spelling out.
Is this unfair criticism? Is he right? Is securing a top four finish a mere trifle? Is it a supermarket own brand trifle, all bovine gelatine, artificial flavourings and a some genetically modified custard substitute? Maybe he’s right. Maybe upon considered reflection the notion that Champions League football is nothing to get too fussed about is a fair viewpoint.
Fantastic news to hear that Fabrice Muamba is speaking French and English and is recognising visitors.
Just seen that on SSN, so pleased he’s recognising people and able to respond to questions, made my day. I really feared he was a gonna end up a vegtable given all the time it took to get his heart working again. Cant say I like the thought of a player passing away on our pitch either!
Can you imagine what Arry will be like at the job interview with the FA? After a few of the usual “why do you want the job” “describe one of your successes” ” what is your motivational style” ” how would others describe you” type questions I can imagine Bernstein, Brooking et al shifting uneasily on their seats, polite attempts to hide their embarrassment, maybe trying to stifle a snigger as they try to decipher his random blabbering ….”Well Mr Redknapp thank you for coming…… we’ll let you know…..”
My money is on Levy quietly lining up a replacement for next season and the FA giving the job to someone else.
I have thought,and hoped along those lines. Levy surely must be on the verge. If this clown is the best that England can hope for, then Sweet Gentle Jesus Of Nazareth, “Pray For Us”. Only Joking H.
:freu :-D
Arry has lifted us to dizzy heights these past 3 years, there’s no denying that.. he just cannot seem to control his talking to the press.. heart over mind… its a part of the job he’s failing miserably at..
And it is costing us on the field.. since Fabio’s exit ( Newcastle apart which can be put down to tax trial exultance ), players confidence & fighting spirit has waned – at a time when we need it most, and our direct London rivals suddenly showing abundance of it.
Man management includes sending the right vibes down from above.. right now its cloudy & settle-for-less vibes i see from Arry.. if only he at least gets his team selections right we then rely on leaders like Scottie, VDV to galvanise the team back on track starting Wednesday.
We’ve got the squad to get that CL place.. i caught glimpses of it during those 41 mins saturday.
Great news, MS. We’ve a good chance of landing Jose this summer if H goes. The Title may be just around the corner…
Bit unfair H, quoted comment is an answer when he was asked if players would leave if…
Puts int in perspective, doesn’t it..?
COYS!
I read it as he feels the CL wouldn’t effect player’s decisions to leave.