Sunday 1 November 2009

Long time no City

It's not that I'm bored with footy. Far from it. I'm just more than a little ashamed of the way that my team has come to be the ultimate symbol (with the exception perhaps of QPR) of all that's wrong with the modern game. The plaything of some 'fit and proper' person, splashing out ludicrous sums of money for players, establishing some sort of global brand, and... Then what? What relationship does any of this guff bear to the reality of life? And why does Carlo Ancelotti insist on wearing jumpers over his shirt & tie combo? I thought he was Italian, and therefore not meant to make fashion gaffes?

On top of that, even Striker is over now, with the Warriors in administration, and the strip replaced by a few irritating web virals. Is that really the best the Currant Bun can do? I ask you.

Anyway, what can I say about City at the moment? Lescott, Bridge, Richards... the defensive line-up still doesn't fill one with confidence, despite the undoubted ability of the team to bang in the goals. Witness shooting ourselves in the foot against Fulham, and not being able to finish off sodding Wigan. We have also not really looked that creative, with few passages of really good play. Wright-Philips is in a form dip (again) and I've said it before, but Tevez (except against teams like Scunthorpe - no offence) is full of sound and fury, signifying nothing. I am happy that old Abs is back though.
If we don't give the Brummies a good whacking this afternoon, I shall want to know why. Should be followed by a routine thrashing of Burnley, a trip to the wobbly Scousers (who will no doubt beat us) and it's Arsenal kids in the Spurs Cup. Let's see how we get on against those callow youths. If I can retain interest that long, that is.

100 comments:

Michael said...

Well, you didn't wallop Brum.
Hughes under pressure?

Myeral said...

As far from a walloping as you're likely to get. Decent first half, though the Brummies took the biscuit for creating the better chances. Second half faded away, and I have to say it was a deeply disappointing performance. Hughes under pressure? One can but hope.

Kim Il-sung said...

Mr Huge under pressure? Makes families do the splits and people dive on Mike SKinner! Do you know what this world is really about? Lizards? Maya Angelou's collander? Terror at 38 thousand feet with Shatner! Why not give Mike LOve to someone? Possibly Slash! Shouldn't we legally allow Mike LOve to make another record? Justice, Just us ! Click, click,click,click to fade...

b wilson said...

I was reminded of a horrific accident in the back of the Little Douce Coupe. Carl dropped his glove down the back of the front seat and when he yelled 'My glove!' Mike, who was driving, turned around. We ran over a lizard as a result

A Pendleton said...

Jesus, Brian. If you think someone dropping their glove constitutes a "horrific accident" then it's no wonder you didn't leave the house for years.

b wilson said...

Yeah. I was talking about the lizard, man. (Not the Lizard Man)

mr m j risin said...

I am the Lizard Man

Mike Love said...

Dear Sir,
I came across your blog recently and must protest. People are clearly writing in pretending to be me and other members of The Beach Boys. I request you check the identity of your correspondents by asking them tricky questions that only members of the Beach Boys would know.
Sincerely,
Mike Love.

The Real Mike LOve said...

Mr Myeral,

The person or persons posting under the name 'Mike Love' is an imposter. It is illegal to impersonate someone on the internet. Really, in these dark times we need to trust one another and not give in to The Lord of the Lies.
In Christ, Love,
Mike Love.

Sting said...

Hey, I've met Mike LOve and I've seen him type and I think the real Mike Love is not The Real Mike L0ve but rather Mike Love is Mike Love.

The Supreme Mike Love said...

I would advise to stop. Now.

Myeral said...

Just one little typo. That's all it takes.

The Emperor Mikelov said...

Ignore postings by the one referring to himself as 'Supreme'. His is a faction. A fACTION jACTION.

The Real Mike LOve said...

All talk of factions and faction jactions is a result of The Schism, resulting in warring Mike Loves.

Mike Love said...

Oh Boy! You guys really make me Smile! The Schism is a Myth, and anyone who bothers to do a little study at their local Library will know this! Honestly, why bother? Why not do something useful like a can drive? Or is that not punk-rock enough?

The Supreme Mike Love said...

Neu! Schism ture!

c love said...

I'm sick and t1red of your ism schism, baby.

Doctor Who said...

You and me both. But actually me more, as you haven't spent weeks fighting Faction Jaction Reactionaries on the moon of Job. Sleep tight, knowing the Supreme Mike Love's forces haven't been able to force their way through to this Parallel. Yet.

The Emperor Mikelov said...

We thank you for your work Doctor. Although my spies on Job suggest an alliance with a new faction. Chatter suggests The Sue or The Hum-drums.

A Mavellan said...

::::::an alliance with the hum-drums would leave no option::::::::

The Supreme Mike Love said...

The Mavellan has no part in this. This is an outrage!

Hum-drum Mike Love said...

We declare Jacsion! Death to all fals!

j j dredd said...

Can it creeps.

A spy of Emperor Mikelov said...

There is...wait...what? No. No! No! Aaaargh! Aiee!!!

Bela Lugosi said...

What kind of person types "aargh!" as they are being shot?

P Murphy said...

Well, what did you type when you died?

Bela Lugosi said...

I didn't type anything, but if I had, I certainly wouldn't have typed, "Ach!" or "croak". It would have probably been gyfeiaup; as I fell onto the key-board.

P Murphy said...

What did you die of anyway?

Bela Lugosi said...

oh, a bad fit of coffin!

ronaldo42 said...

Gay.

Sting said...

I'd just like to use this opportunity to tell people about my new album: "If on Wintery Night..." which includes the new single:"Birthday cake."

Sting. said...

Sorry. The album's called, "I, Fiona...a winter's night."

Sting said...

And the single is, of course,"So, you like cake?"

Norman Helmet said...

Are there any newts on it?

Norman Helmet said...

Sorry, I meant "Lutes."

Germaine Helmet said...

I bought two copies! It's super! Really makes you want to curl up in an ingle-nook and just veg! No newts though.

Sting said...

No. The album's called "Ioan Gruffudd's wintery day." And the single's called "I have some cake on my sole."

Mike LOve said...

I can fully recommend Sting's new arlbum:"Edgar Winter." And the single:" Eccles Cake".

Herman Von Rumpuy said...

I would like to trake this opppurtunety to proclaim my desiree to be El Preesidente de L"erope.

Cat R said...

I would like to take tis oppppurttunafish to remind people I am a kitty-cat and NOT a place.

Payton Plaice said...

Ipl wud lich 2 tek s opppurt2 say I ammmm nott a katt I ama plaice.

Walter Winterbottom said...

Good Evening,

I would like to let you know that I am neither an album by Sting nor someone with a cold botty.

Timothy Geithner said...

Hey Fella! I'd just like to use your forum to remind people that the regulatory system needs an overhaul. Moral hazard should not spread.

Edgar Winter said...

I do NOT think that this blog's comments are a suitable place for furthering one's own commercial agenda. Remember: Mammon destroys those who worship him. Y'all need to further YOURSELVES with a proper spiritual course that can be provided by Scientology.

g ham (with pineapple) said...

May I just remind everyone that Christmas is the ideal time for a slice of salty meat?

Herman Van Rompuy said...

Oh, do not be listen to him. The Pape is our Father who art on Earth.

Heinz Pickelhaube said...

Are you the same person as Herman Von Rumpuy?

Edgar Winter said...

What do g ham's comments have to do with the Pope?

r pumpuy said...

There'd better not be any hanky panky going on here

Dip C Dyvin Sute said...

Many apologies for this incursion into your lively comments page. But I must ask for the correct title of the Sting album as I wish to order it on Amazondotcom.

Stingy said...

The correct title is, of course, "If I was on Edgar Winter." With the single, "Solihul kecks."

sc0peland said...

I think you'll find that the correct title is 'Sting sings shite'

Stringy said...

Sorry, I made a mistake with may name there. Oh, and by the way, I can have sex for 5 hours no problem.

St. Ing said...

Oh, I think you'll find it's String sings Shere Hite.

Sling said...

No! It's Song sung blue. Everybody knows that.

King said...

Never mind that. I'm better than Queen

Stig of the dump said...

The true title is "If I was Walter Winterbottom." And by the way, I'm tired of this site's childish sniping at string.

Edgar Winter said...

King better than Queen! No way Man!

Roy Chess said...

I agree. And FYI, I love String.

alan davies 2 said...

How long is a piece of Sting? Find out on my Horizon show at the Emirates Stadium

Cat R said...

I find string strangely intriguing too.

E II R said...

Fragile I may be, but I'll take that mullet-wearing tosser any day.

Steven Hawking said...

Don't forget my Super-Sting theory!

Gordon Hawqueen said...

I'm better than you!

ER said...

We've got MGW coming in! And a string in the tale!

Cat R said...

..........................................................................................................................................................................................sorry.

String said...

Why the long pause? Oh bloody hell!

MC Hammer said...

I declare "How long is a piece of Sting" to be the winner!

Mrs Sting (aka Trudy Styler) said...

I DON'T agree

Arnold Stang said...

No wait! You can say, "How long is the peace of Sting."!

King Arthur said...

Good Knight!

Arthur Mo said...

Wait. Just a minute...

String said...

Re: your latest post; may I just take this opportunity to remind your readers of my album: The dream of the Blue Turtle's head.

Manmohan Singh said...

May I take this opportune moment to remind your readers that I'm visiting the US at the moment.

Manmohan Singh said...

Oh, and I'm the Prime Minister.

Manmohan Singh said...

Of India.

Mothman said...

Can I just make sure that your readers know that should they see me outside their kitchen door, or skulking in a tree, it is almost certainly a dread and terrible portent.

Indrid Cold said...

AND DON'T BOTHER HIDING THAT WATCH IN YOUR SHOE. THE NEXT ANSWER IS FORMIC.

Stone Cold Steve Austin said...

I don't understand any of this. I'm here because I'm a big fan of string.

Cat R said...

So am me! BUT reaally noot U. If U are BIGFANOFSTRING impossibly to wressel and uselessness as fan as fanostring dus nott provding much draft!

Anne Ant said...

Wow! This blog is incredible! And many String adherents! But, tell me, as he is a buzzy buzzy bee, does he have the same acid inside him as me, oh what do you humans call it again?

Indrid Cold said...

HUMANS CALL IT FORMIC ACID ANNE.

s bean said...

Am I who you think I am? Visit Oo2 to find out. This Xmas

String said...

In answer to your question, Anne, I DO actually, and most unusually, produce natural Formic Acid. I have to be milked regularly.

m antovani said...

I feel compelled to contribute, being as I am, half hive-mind insect and half light orchestral composer. And half man as well.

John Nettles. said...

I, also, produce Formic Acid. And I'm all man. Oh, baby.

t leary said...

Did somebody say acid?

a teacher said...

Did somebody say 'form'

Ann Igloo said...

Is this blog for Sting fans, or is it foney?

Germaine Helmet said...

All Blogs are for Sting fans, Ann!

Indrid Cold said...

IT WILL REACH 100

Aap Kaa Hak said...

I am most pleased to know that Mr Michael Douglas loves string.

Mr Michael Douglas said...

Do I?

n umerologist said...

If it does reach 100, it had better stop there. That's all I can twitch

Ann Oldsmobile said...

Why oh why does Michael Douglas always have to have sex?

String said...

I can have sex for 5 hours, you know.

Ann Oldman said...

is this correct?

Ann Ansa said...

No. Some comments are clearing just filling space.

Mike LOve said...

Hey, what about...

Indrid Cold said...

TOO LATE