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.
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Well, you didn't wallop Brum.
Hughes under pressure?
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.
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...
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
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.
Yeah. I was talking about the lizard, man. (Not the Lizard Man)
I am the Lizard Man
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.
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.
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.
I would advise to stop. Now.
Just one little typo. That's all it takes.
Ignore postings by the one referring to himself as 'Supreme'. His is a faction. A fACTION jACTION.
All talk of factions and faction jactions is a result of The Schism, resulting in warring Mike Loves.
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?
Neu! Schism ture!
I'm sick and t1red of your ism schism, baby.
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.
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.
::::::an alliance with the hum-drums would leave no option::::::::
The Mavellan has no part in this. This is an outrage!
We declare Jacsion! Death to all fals!
Can it creeps.
There is...wait...what? No. No! No! Aaaargh! Aiee!!!
What kind of person types "aargh!" as they are being shot?
Well, what did you type when you died?
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.
What did you die of anyway?
oh, a bad fit of coffin!
Gay.
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."
Sorry. The album's called, "I, Fiona...a winter's night."
And the single is, of course,"So, you like cake?"
Are there any newts on it?
Sorry, I meant "Lutes."
I bought two copies! It's super! Really makes you want to curl up in an ingle-nook and just veg! No newts though.
No. The album's called "Ioan Gruffudd's wintery day." And the single's called "I have some cake on my sole."
I can fully recommend Sting's new arlbum:"Edgar Winter." And the single:" Eccles Cake".
I would like to trake this opppurtunety to proclaim my desiree to be El Preesidente de L"erope.
I would like to take tis oppppurttunafish to remind people I am a kitty-cat and NOT a place.
Ipl wud lich 2 tek s opppurt2 say I ammmm nott a katt I ama plaice.
Good Evening,
I would like to let you know that I am neither an album by Sting nor someone with a cold botty.
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.
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.
May I just remind everyone that Christmas is the ideal time for a slice of salty meat?
Oh, do not be listen to him. The Pape is our Father who art on Earth.
Are you the same person as Herman Von Rumpuy?
What do g ham's comments have to do with the Pope?
There'd better not be any hanky panky going on here
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.
The correct title is, of course, "If I was on Edgar Winter." With the single, "Solihul kecks."
I think you'll find that the correct title is 'Sting sings shite'
Sorry, I made a mistake with may name there. Oh, and by the way, I can have sex for 5 hours no problem.
Oh, I think you'll find it's String sings Shere Hite.
No! It's Song sung blue. Everybody knows that.
Never mind that. I'm better than Queen
The true title is "If I was Walter Winterbottom." And by the way, I'm tired of this site's childish sniping at string.
King better than Queen! No way Man!
I agree. And FYI, I love String.
How long is a piece of Sting? Find out on my Horizon show at the Emirates Stadium
I find string strangely intriguing too.
Fragile I may be, but I'll take that mullet-wearing tosser any day.
Don't forget my Super-Sting theory!
I'm better than you!
We've got MGW coming in! And a string in the tale!
..........................................................................................................................................................................................sorry.
Why the long pause? Oh bloody hell!
I declare "How long is a piece of Sting" to be the winner!
I DON'T agree
No wait! You can say, "How long is the peace of Sting."!
Good Knight!
Wait. Just a minute...
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.
May I take this opportune moment to remind your readers that I'm visiting the US at the moment.
Oh, and I'm the Prime Minister.
Of India.
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.
AND DON'T BOTHER HIDING THAT WATCH IN YOUR SHOE. THE NEXT ANSWER IS FORMIC.
I don't understand any of this. I'm here because I'm a big fan of string.
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!
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?
HUMANS CALL IT FORMIC ACID ANNE.
Am I who you think I am? Visit Oo2 to find out. This Xmas
In answer to your question, Anne, I DO actually, and most unusually, produce natural Formic Acid. I have to be milked regularly.
I feel compelled to contribute, being as I am, half hive-mind insect and half light orchestral composer. And half man as well.
I, also, produce Formic Acid. And I'm all man. Oh, baby.
Did somebody say acid?
Did somebody say 'form'
Is this blog for Sting fans, or is it foney?
All Blogs are for Sting fans, Ann!
IT WILL REACH 100
I am most pleased to know that Mr Michael Douglas loves string.
Do I?
If it does reach 100, it had better stop there. That's all I can twitch
Why oh why does Michael Douglas always have to have sex?
I can have sex for 5 hours, you know.
is this correct?
No. Some comments are clearing just filling space.
Hey, what about...
TOO LATE
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