Regular readers of this blog will know that I have more than a passing interest in Football. I rarely miss it on the TV. Some games are more delightful than others. Brazil v. Argentina or Manchester United v. Liverpool for example. These are the games where I am a neutral and I can sit back, relax and enjoy the football and the theatricals. Even when I have an emotional attachment, like with Spurs and England I can still, most of the time, watch with pleasure. I have been disappointed far too often in the past – I know what to expect so my expectations are not high. But there are some games that I just cannot bear to watch. You just know what’s going to happen. They are just far too tense and too much of a strain on the old ticker. I’m talking the inevitable penalty shoot out involving England and the World Cup.So it is that I have been studiously avoiding the Copenhagen summit. I just can’t bear to watch, I just know what’s going to happen, and I'm afraid my ticker won’t take it.
Will somebody please let me know when the game is over and the result. But do break it to me gently please.
I love the handbags.
ReplyDeleteDid I ever mention that the goal is too small? You need a bigger goal. Put a frame outside the current goal, ball in there -= 0.1 of a goal, so you get less 0-0 or 1-1 draws, more results, less frustration for the fans, so less violence on the streets, less police, so less cost to the taxpayer.
All right, all right, I know. Sorry. Only trying to help. I'll be off now...
I rather like the Brazilian blue and gold number on the left…Oh! stop it now Weggi! Get a grip!
ReplyDeleteLook Doc! You are obviously not familiar with the game so please leave it to the professionals and don’t try to mess it up.
Heavens, you’ll be telling Matt Sellwood he needs a bigger bat next!! Or is it a racket, I’m not quite sure.
That's a thought. Handbags instead of bats for cricket. With a soft ball, of course, maybe with a bell in it. I am amazed that the H&S people haven't addressed the dangers of the hard cricket ball.
ReplyDeletePlease leave Matt's balls alone!
ReplyDeleteNothing would please me more than to leave Matt's balls alone. Who separated them from the rest of his anatomy? Who is he anyway?
ReplyDeleteNobody yet, as far as I know! But you were thinking of making them go all spongy and putting bells in them.
ReplyDeleteMatt Sellwood, ex of Oxford, is now our man in Hackney. See the side bar.
I thought it was that Matt, but I didn't know he had bells on his balls. I hope it doesn't leak out to the media - it could be a hell of a gift for the opposition.
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