BUT, boycotting worldwide brands doesn’t work. How many times have you received the boycott BP and Esso email? It doesn’t work. I wish it did, but it doesn’t. And I love diet coke as well 😉 . Well, that is making light (no pun – coke light) of the situation, but in seriousness boycotting wouldn’t… Read full article >
Archives for 2011
If the likes of adidas and coca cola said they would withdraw sponsorship…
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…
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.
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…
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.”
Paul Scholes Retires…
Can’t doubt his service. With the exception of this last season, maybe. But in saying that, he was only ever going to be ‘some experience to come on and calm things’ for red-nose this last season. He didn’t do that too well towards the end, but no need to concentrate on the negatives – he… Read full article >
Celebrations in Liverpool…
Celebrations in Liverpool… News spread fast yesterday, with the realisation that with Swansea’s promotion to the Premier League means that Liverpool will be playing in Europe next season after all.
Chelsea FC Pre-Season 2011 Friendlies (UK times)
Chelsea FC Pre-Season 2011 (UK times) 9 July 6:30pm A Vitesse Arnhem CTV 16 July 3:00pm A Portsmouth CTV 21 July 12:45pm A Malaysia XI CTV 24 July 10:45pm A Thailand All Stars CTV 27 July 12:30pm A Kitchee (Asia Trophy) CTV 29/30 July 10am or 12.30pm A A.Villa/Blackburn(Asia Trophy) CTV 6 Aug 3:00pm A… Read full article >
During the 2nd half of the European Champions’ League Final…
During the 2nd half of the European Champions’ League Final Sir Alex Ferguson remonstrated with the fourth official, demanding that a ball be introduced to the game. The puzzled official informed Sir Alex that there was already a ball on the pitch. “I know,” said Ferguson, “but Barcelona are using that one.”
The mighty Chels’ are the only team to actually ‘nullify’ Barca…
The mighty Chels’ are the only tema to actually ‘nullify’ Barca and their pure football. That was a couple of years ago. No point in mentioning Essien’s poor clearance given them that late equaliser, or the ref’s inability to go against UEFA’s desire for a barca final in denying 4 stone wall pens, as it… Read full article >