Good morning. At last something to be passionate about in a positive sense. Bolton was never going to be a straightforward gig but this was a game where the gulf in class thankfully shone through. Any that were permanently seeing a cloud over Adebayor’s head must surely feel slightly more optimistic about him. 31 games now that have generated 15 goals plus 4 denied by insane officiating. His unselfish play is a delight. His wages must come in under budget, but we must get a deal done. Sandro is clearly beginning to flourish. It’s essential that he’s kept on the…
Author: Harry Hotspur
Hello. Bolton away and before a ball is kicked the proceedings have been hijacked by the Fabrice ‘Beloved In Christ’ Roadshow. Apparently he will be in attendance to thank in person both sets of fans for their, “prayers, love and support.” Of course, this would be a great opportunity for the player to front an NHS or a British Heart Foundation initiative, but Muambo Jumbo is the order of the day and it so thanking the vicarious grief junkies and divine intervention is so much easier. Almost as easy as accepting a cheque from The Sun of course… ..who have excelled…
Good morning. Football can be a cruel mistress. Arry’s in this morning’s Sun sounding as moribund about the England gig as he has been about the Tottenham one. Talk of players caring more about their club than country. Welcome to the 21st century. I’m noticing the increasing frequency that Bobby Moore’s name is coming up in Redschnapp’s conversations and can’t help but feel the old goat is feeling rather sorry for himself. The call from the FA never came and instead a Grammar school boy from Walton has stolen his thunder, his legacy. He’ll be furious that the compensation to…
Welcome to the player ratings. Apologies to the purists that had their blogging routine disrupted by the whole Uncle Woy business. But that’s the business we call ‘show’. Here’s my assessment of the runners and riders. And my thanks to Aaron ‘The Baker’, with whom I watched the game. I hope your Tipana was as delicious as you described it although chicken livers and me have never been close friends. One more goal and we’d have brought William Hill to it’s knees. 7.001 Clean sheet 7.002 Bless him, his children and all his relations past and present for that goal. His performance…
Hello. I was diagnosed in a full an fair debate earlier in the season as the type of supporter that ought to be behind glass in a museum. I was brought up with our lot occasionally holding up cups. I like ’em. All shiny and nice. But times have changed. The Europa with it’s endless games is like adding half a season to your campaign and the financial rewards a mixed bag. The domestic cups have lost their sparkle too. The Champions League is by so far ‘The Daddy’ that for many it’s even surpassed the World Cup as a…
Good morning. You’d never now we’d won based on the backlash. I say backlash but it’s more a case that a third tier of fan that has emerged. To add to the ‘Arry ‘Aters and the ‘Appy Clappers enter …the ‘Ang On A Mo’s. Those who were quietly letting Arry go about his End Of Days sketch in the sure and certain knowledge that come full time versus Fulham he’d be taken by a tinted window bullnose Morris to the ancient and royal tailor to be measured up for his England whistle. But that cosy little outcome won’t seems unlikely…
Good evening. There are very few certainties in life. You know the usual gags of course. Death, taxes, nurses… But one certainty that we all too frequently overlook is the arrogance of stupid people. So this blog is dedicated to Arry Redschnapps. One of the most transparently stupid people the world has ever known. Roy Hodgson has been formally approached by the FA. Arry, thanks for the 3 points today but history will remember you as a bloke that once won an FA Cup with a no mark club. Pilchard.
Good morning. A heads up for the Tottingham literati. Louis Saha will be at a specially arranged book signing at Waterstones in Jubiless Place, Canary Wharf at 1 o’clock this Monday. This is a cracking book that was four years in the making and actually written by Louis. Critically acclaimed in France, Thinking Inside The Box is now available for the first time in glorious English! Saha has a genuinely engaging tone as a writer and it’s a book I’ve rattled through; wishing more footballers could put out work half as good. The signing on Monday is a unique opportunity…
Good morning and I mean that most sincerely, folks. We’re but a day away from our lot offering up some tangible hope. Blackburn have conceded 13 goals in their last 6 games. Which tells even someone as hair-brained as me we need to be attack minded. fig.’s 1, 2 & 3 = Routes of über simple, yet incredibly intelligent passing from the back-line players. fig 4. Modders plays every ball one of 3 ways, Rafa, Ade or Bale fig.4a = Azza outwits repeatedly, I say, repeatedly their lot and heads for the near post like a heat seeker. I’m resting Pathe News Boy…