Paul the Octopus didn’t pick it, but for only the second time this season, the Old Boys were narrowly beaten 1-0 in this mornings match-up against Brindabella B at Kambah. Read the rest of this entry »
I have been out of action for the past few weeks with a dodgy ankle, so have been relying on my trusty carrier pigeon for updates of the Old Boys matches. Read the rest of this entry »
Well done the Germans, you deserved the 4-1 win, and the fact that England were appalling should not detract from your glory. OK so we know, the whole world except for FIFA know that Lampard’s shot bounced down over the line, and that would have brought the score back to 2-2. We can talk about what might have happened all day long, but it doesn’t alter the fact, England were rubbish and didn’t deserve to take it to penalties let alone win. Read the rest of this entry »
FIFA President Blatter is an arrogant, meglo-maniac. The penny hasn’t dropped that the fans run the game, not him, not FIFA, the football world couldn’t care less about him and his corrupt mates. Who is he to tell us there is nothing wrong with the Jabulani, when the players are clearly saying there is? Read the rest of this entry »
Got a great text from a mate of mine in England, ” The World Cup has turned out just like World War Two. The French have thrown in the towel, the Americans turned up late, and the English are left to fight the Germans” and not only that but the Italians have picked the wrong side. Read the rest of this entry »
The so-called World Class stars of England have much to answer for after one of the most inept performances seen at this or any other World Cup. Read the rest of this entry »
I have to say, I’m not getting much out of the 2010 FIFA World Cup. I know it’s only been going for three days, but it is just not doing it for me. Read the rest of this entry »
Another victory this morning for the Old Boys keeping them in contention for top spot in the Master’s over 43 division, this time a narrow 1-0 scoreline against Brindabella Blues A at cold & windy Calwell. Read the rest of this entry »
It doesn’t seem like four years since Italy won the most prestigious sporting honour on the planet, but here we go again.
After a huge amount of hype and anticipation the 2010 FIFA World Cup kicks off tonight, with the opening ceremony from Soccer City, Johannesburg (10pm Eastern Australian Time). This will be immediately followed by the opening match from Group A South Africa v Mexico. Read the rest of this entry »
Having beaten Woden 5-1 earlier this season, the Old Boys might have been expecting an easier work out this morning, but as so often in football, things didn’t quite go that way. Read the rest of this entry »
