Archives for June 2011

If the likes of adidas and coca cola said they would withdraw sponsorship until a fair election was carried out then we may see one. Or if there had been a bit more time to lobby other nations for support in delaying the current nation we may have got more votes. But with the likes… Read full article >

What is most upsetting about the fifa situation, is when reading this article one does form an impression that the tiny tin-pot nations seem to have too much of a say. The very same nations who would benefit from a gravy train, or be tempted by financial payments for ‘expenses’. “208 associations form FIFA’s total”,… Read full article >

Michael Mancienne sold to Hamburg. From Wolves on loan to Hamburg. From the Chelseafc.com website: Chelsea Football Club can confirm that we have agreed terms with Hamburg for the permanent transfer of Michael Mancienne. Michael joined the Chelsea Academy as an eight-year-old, and made his reserve team debut while still a schoolboy, turning professional in… Read full article >

Bloke walks into a pub and asks for a pint of anything except Stella. Barman asks, “What’s wrong with Stella?” Bloke says, “I had 12 pints of Stella last night and when I came round I was f**king skint.” Barman says, “12 pints of anything costs about the same.” Bloke replies, “Skint’s my dog.”