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December 29th, 2008

Bothroyd becomes a painter and decorator as he slaps wallpaper over the most gaping of cracks

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I have to keep this short as I’m a-headed outta town. In describing yesterday’s 1-0 victory over Plymouth Argyle however, the clue is in that picture – uuuuuuugly!!! We were absolutely dreadful, so thank someone high above that we were able to win this game. Our crossing, set-pieces, passing, awareness, marking, finishing, ball control [...]



December 27th, 2008

Adam Federici does his José Luis Chilavert audition piece

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Cor blimey, I didn’t expect such a lively two hours at the Madjeski Stadium. In fact, I didn’t expect the Reading fans to be as chirpy as they were judging from our previous encounters with them, yet they helped give the spectacle on the pitch a wonderful backdrop atmosphere. Two hours of great fun was [...]

December 20th, 2008

Two really does seem to be our magic number.

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Another victory and another (converted) penalty. Crucially though, we beat Sheffield Wednesday 2-0 although we’ve still failed to score more than 2 goals all season. Internazionale had a similaly disappointing record of failing to win at home by more than a solitary goal. That unwanted hoodoo was shattered last weekend after a 4-2 victory over [...]

December 9th, 2008

Southgate, what’s the score, Southgate Southgate what’s the score?!!

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Yeah, whatever, I know it’s old news and what not, but I’ve been on the mind-blurring hops and am getting all nostalgic. The moment the second goal went in during this game, I remember just jumping about with no care for my welfare or for anything else in the world. Relationships, money, employment, bugger them [...]

December 7th, 2008

Jay Bothroyd – The frame that launched a thousand moves in a team that’s won 11 penalties already!

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As I spent another hour and a half of my life with my blood pressure rising to mortal status removing levels (yes yes, I know we won 2-0, but ride with me), I at last realised that our central midfield isn’t supposed to create anything. Now why my mind was wandering during a game of [...]






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