In Response to Re: Many Rivers To Cross. A Diary. : I really hope these prove to be false. Harry is a fantastic manager and probably deserves a pay rise. Posted by TommyD
Apparently after taking the advice from his dog Rosie, Harry's gone? David Moyes is the 6/4f to take over.
In Response to Re: Many Rivers To Cross. A Diary. : Considering who asked my guess is the rumour was started a second earlier in that person's head. Hook, line & sinker! Posted by Giant811
May well be the case Giant, in which cit's a case of nh,wp. Just wanted to clear it up in case any other railers were watching and got the wrong end of the stick.
In Response to Re: Many Rivers To Cross. A Diary. : Apparently after taking the advice from his dog Rosie, Harry's gone? David Moyes is the 6/4f to take over. Posted by Glenelg
Nothing on the BBC or trending on Twitter the last I checked, not too worried yet. And as we know Harry can't even write so Rosie will be acting as his agent in this matter
In Response to Re: Many Rivers To Cross. A Diary. : I really hope these prove to be false. Harry is a fantastic manager and probably deserves a pay rise. Posted by TommyD
Every team has been dealt a flop. Time for the turn.
It's the second round of group matches as we return to Group A and stadiums in Poland. First up is surely a future rapper, Czech Rep, taking on Greece. Czech Rep were our first team facing elimination if they failed to gather any points on their second attempt. So they should be the nervous ones right? Nope, they came out of the traps all guns blazing. The Greek player's minds were still in the dressing room as they looked like a bunch of strangers in the early going. Shoddy in midfield, invisible in attack and Chuckle Brothers in defence, they were deservedly put to the Czech sword in the first ten minutes. Goal one saw Jiracek come in from the wing and not let the defensive pressure of ten square yards of freedom put him off from finishing coolly into the net. Goal two saw the rampaging full back Gebre Selassie (no, not that one) burst into the box and pull a ball back for Pilar to bundle in. Things got worse for the Greeks as they lost their goal keeper to injury. Either that or he was sent back to the dressing room to find the minds that the Greek team seemed to have lost.
They did calm things down and slowly get back into the game. First they had a goal harshly disallowed for offside. Next they got their lifeline. Cech came for a regulation catch and then decided to try to showboat with a quick Jazz Hands, the ball slipped through his clutches falling to Gekas who had the easiest of chances to get Greece on the board. However despite an energetic grandstand finish Greece could not get back on terms. The Czech Republic not only evaded elimination, they put themselves in a great position to advance. Greece while not out of it would now have to depend on the kindness of strangers to advance as well as beating arguably the strongest team in the group.
No jokes (funny or otherwise) for the second match. It's Poland v Russia, held on Russia's national day. This could not end well. Most European countries have been at war with most other European Countries at some point. History sees us as a warring continent. However not many countries have the deep ingrained history of violence and control as Russia and Poland. It starts in the Middle Ages, it didn't really end until 1991. For those with interest please have a gander at this.
Why am I being serious here? Well as you are probably aware there was an authorised march for Russia's National Day in Poland. This led to conflicts and running battles involving the holigan elements from each country and riot police. These are not fans, not even patriots. They are mainly thugs, but even a thug deserves life. I'm being somber because I'm quite sure when I wake tomorrow I will see a report involving a death. It's just the way the world is now, that is our shame.
The game itself was electric in atmosphere. The passion born of hate and pride was evident to every viewer. This game had the weight of history on it's shoulders. Hot potato stuff in the early going, it took a while to settle. And Russia settled first. They began to control the game and pressured the fine Polish team effort. A piece of quality caused the first mark on the scorecard. An unplayable freekick was swung in by Arshavin, helped on by Alan Dzagoev, and into the net. Poland, who were rattled in the first game when Greece pulled them back, showed much more maturity. Unphased, they simply stepped up their effort. They hit gold in the second half, and it was another moment of supreme quality. Blaszczykowski spun in from the right, shook off his marker and caught the sweetest of sweet spots on the ball with his left foot, a thunderous spherical missile flew into the net and a city erupted in fiery joy.
The final half hour moved from end to end at break neck speed, both teams getting chances, neither team taking them. So the game ended in a point a piece, let's hope that calms the crowds.
No team is out of it in Group A yet, and no team has qualified. It sets up an intriguing final couple of games in this group.
Pretty much as I thought, just some people finding Twitter or blog traction. Both Levy and Redknapp are much more astute than to conduct matters in the way being suggested. I'm pretty confident Harry isn't going anywhere.
i am pretty sure 'arry realised his new employer were not offering a next spurs manager yet and as such could not make a few more quid for himself oh i forgot he is unable to read,write or use a computer Posted by bugaloo
You forgot that he also can't text message, use Morse Code and communicate through the medium of dance
In Response to Re: Many Rivers To Cross. A Diary. : Cheers Pingu. Pretty much as I thought, just some people finding Twitter or blog traction. Both Levy and Redknapp are much more astute than to conduct matters in the way being suggested. I'm pretty confident Harry isn't going anywhere. Posted by TommyD
Are you sure about Levy Tommy, I seem to remember watching a Spurs game on TV & the gossip was that the manager had been sacked at half time, wasn't he some dutchman Martin Joll or something ? Mind you some bloke on the forum wants a lift from Blackpool to Blackpool for the SPT. The worlds gone mad mate, or I have.
i am a massive spurs fan like yourself tommy and go most weeks
i have very very little time for redknapp as a man but am quite happy to say he has generally done a very very good job for us..
however his constant use of the media and refering to spurs as them all the time really does grate and as i am sure you aware he has never been taken to heart by the hardcore support.
He also appears to have changed agents to the same firm that rooney used when holding man utd to ransom, come on harry you are in the top 4 paid managers in the league have more side incomes than most
I don't know you poker players have short memories remember the Portsmouth saga its obvious Harry has got the Chelsea job oh by the way Tom ur ma says do you want your shorts let out for ur Vegas trip
In Response to Re: Many Rivers To Cross. A Diary. : Are you sure about Levy Tommy, I seem to remember watching a Spurs game on TV & the gossip was that the manager had been sacked at half time, wasn't he some dutchman Martin Joll or something ? Mind you some bloke on the forum wants a lift from Blackpool to Blackpool for the SPT. The worlds gone mad mate, or I have. Mike Posted by Woogie8688
You've got a decent point, the Jol to Ramos change was handled badly. I'm putting that down to the fact it was a mid week Europa league match and Levy was a bit naive at that time. Or maybe he just made a big error, very few Spurs fans wanted Jol to get the hook. Lately he has been a lot quieter and sterner in his dealings but I accept that all may change back again.
i am a massive spurs fan like yourself tommy and go most weeks i have very very little time for redknapp as a man but am quite happy to say he has generally done a very very good job for us.. however his constant use of the media and refering to spurs as them all the time really does grate and as i am sure you aware he has never been taken to heart by the hardcore support. He also appears to have changed agents to the same firm that rooney used when holding man utd to ransom, come on harry you are in the top 4 paid managers in the league have more side incomes than most greed is most certainly not good Posted by bugaloo
I know elements of the hardcore support have never taken to him, but I have heard him say 'us' and 'we' a lot more than 'them' in interviews. Yes he uses the media a lot but half of that is down to the media always going to him because he's great copy one way or another. He gives the perfect interview if you're trying to sell a story or a paper.
The agent thing? I don't know anything about the agent but I'm willing to take your word for that one. More and more everyone is out for money mate.
I don't know you poker players have short memories remember the Portsmouth saga its obvious Harry has got the Chelsea job oh by the way Tom ur ma says do you want your shorts let out for ur Vegas trip Posted by WotAlias
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icnoships029£41.85 + 32 League Pointsoldgolf030£41.85 + 32 League PointsDaved3403124 League PointsWotAlias03224 League Points You told me you bubbled? How can that be a bubble when you got 24 lovely league points?
I realise I'm shooting myself in the foot here as you'll be texting me to explain how the league points work next.........
I managed to wrap up my 10k points now which I'm very happy about bearing in mind I'll be offline for most of the rest of the month. Gotta keep that extra percentage running. Later this week I will be returning to the Stoneage for a while. Gutted it'll be a fair amount of time. Sky Broadband are blaming BT, BT are blaming Virgin, Virgin are just happy to have someone to talk to. At least it gives me some time to get back into my reading and sort the new gaff out.
As a result, tomorrow night's footy reports will be the last regular ones I can promise. Thank you all for reading them and the great feedback I've received. I'm going to try to get some up by other means but I can't promise to be able to, certainly not regularly.
If I don't speak to you lovely people tomorrow at the tables I will see some of you at Blackpool. I'm planning to ride the Big One with Greg on Sunday morning. After that we're going on the rollercoaster if anyone is interested in joining us.
In Response to Re: Many Rivers To Cross. A Diary. : I know elements of the hardcore support have never taken to him, but I have heard him say 'us' and 'we' a lot more than 'them' in interviews. Yes he uses the media a lot but half of that is down to the media always going to him because he's great copy one way or another. He gives the perfect interview if you're trying to sell a story or a paper. The agent thing? I don't know anything about the agent but I'm willing to take your word for that one. More and more everyone is out for money mate. Posted by TommyD
He is now using paul stretford and co a particularly aggressive agent who seems a 1-100 shot not to be levys cup of tea. I am pretty certain that moyes will be in by the end of this week which i am happy enough with.
In Response to Re: Many Rivers To Cross. A Diary. : He is now using paul stretford and co a particularly aggressive agent who seems a 1-100 shot not to be levys cup of tea. I am pretty certain that moyes will be in by the end of this week which i am happy enough with. Posted by bugaloo
Not sure about Moyes myself. I would rather see Martinez or Hughton, but I understand there is arguments against them. Yes Moyes has done a fantastic job at Everton, the problem for me is Everton are my nut worst team to watch. Ugly. Yes Moyes hasn't had the funds to build a footballing team but neither has Martinez, and see what he's put together at Wigan.
Ok it's become clear this will be my last post for the immediate future. I'm moving home, I will have no internet for a fortnight or so. Got tons to do tonight. So sorry I can't continue the Euro reports, I was enjoying them and I hoped you enjoyed reading them.
Good luck at the tables guys and I'll see some of you in Blackpool.
Your going to feel like someone has chopped your arm off Tommy, mind you the Euro's won't be as much fun without your colorful reports.
Trust you have a great time in Vegas, and its everything you hope for, even if you have to put up with the like's of Dylan. Just make sure that Tikay's butler service is up to scratch as well.
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May well be the case Giant, in which cit's a case of nh,wp. Just wanted to clear it up in case any other railers were watching and got the wrong end of the stick.
It's the second round of group matches as we return to Group A and stadiums in Poland. First up is surely a future rapper, Czech Rep, taking on Greece. Czech Rep were our first team facing elimination if they failed to gather any points on their second attempt. So they should be the nervous ones right? Nope, they came out of the traps all guns blazing. The Greek player's minds were still in the dressing room as they looked like a bunch of strangers in the early going. Shoddy in midfield, invisible in attack and Chuckle Brothers in defence, they were deservedly put to the Czech sword in the first ten minutes. Goal one saw Jiracek come in from the wing and not let the defensive pressure of ten square yards of freedom put him off from finishing coolly into the net. Goal two saw the rampaging full back Gebre Selassie (no, not that one) burst into the box and pull a ball back for Pilar to bundle in. Things got worse for the Greeks as they lost their goal keeper to injury. Either that or he was sent back to the dressing room to find the minds that the Greek team seemed to have lost.
They did calm things down and slowly get back into the game. First they had a goal harshly disallowed for offside. Next they got their lifeline. Cech came for a regulation catch and then decided to try to showboat with a quick Jazz Hands, the ball slipped through his clutches falling to Gekas who had the easiest of chances to get Greece on the board. However despite an energetic grandstand finish Greece could not get back on terms. The Czech Republic not only evaded elimination, they put themselves in a great position to advance. Greece while not out of it would now have to depend on the kindness of strangers to advance as well as beating arguably the strongest team in the group.
No jokes (funny or otherwise) for the second match. It's Poland v Russia, held on Russia's national day. This could not end well. Most European countries have been at war with most other European Countries at some point. History sees us as a warring continent. However not many countries have the deep ingrained history of violence and control as Russia and Poland. It starts in the Middle Ages, it didn't really end until 1991. For those with interest please have a gander at this.
Why am I being serious here? Well as you are probably aware there was an authorised march for Russia's National Day in Poland. This led to conflicts and running battles involving the holigan elements from each country and riot police. These are not fans, not even patriots. They are mainly thugs, but even a thug deserves life. I'm being somber because I'm quite sure when I wake tomorrow I will see a report involving a death. It's just the way the world is now, that is our shame.
The game itself was electric in atmosphere. The passion born of hate and pride was evident to every viewer. This game had the weight of history on it's shoulders. Hot potato stuff in the early going, it took a while to settle. And Russia settled first. They began to control the game and pressured the fine Polish team effort. A piece of quality caused the first mark on the scorecard. An unplayable freekick was swung in by Arshavin, helped on by Alan Dzagoev, and into the net. Poland, who were rattled in the first game when Greece pulled them back, showed much more maturity. Unphased, they simply stepped up their effort. They hit gold in the second half, and it was another moment of supreme quality. Blaszczykowski spun in from the right, shook off his marker and caught the sweetest of sweet spots on the ball with his left foot, a thunderous spherical missile flew into the net and a city erupted in fiery joy.
The final half hour moved from end to end at break neck speed, both teams getting chances, neither team taking them. So the game ended in a point a piece, let's hope that calms the crowds.
No team is out of it in Group A yet, and no team has qualified. It sets up an intriguing final couple of games in this group.
Czech Republic 2 - Greece 1
Jiracek Gekas
Pilar
Poland 1 - Russia 1
Blaszczykowski Dzagoev
Pretty much as I thought, just some people finding Twitter or blog traction. Both Levy and Redknapp are much more astute than to conduct matters in the way being suggested. I'm pretty confident Harry isn't going anywhere.
The agent thing? I don't know anything about the agent but I'm willing to take your word for that one. More and more everyone is out for money mate.
icnoships029£41.85 + 32 League Pointsoldgolf030£41.85 + 32 League PointsDaved3403124 League PointsWotAlias03224 League Points
You told me you bubbled? How can that be a bubble when you got 24 lovely league points?
I realise I'm shooting myself in the foot here as you'll be texting me to explain how the league points work next.........
I managed to wrap up my 10k points now which I'm very happy about bearing in mind I'll be offline for most of the rest of the month. Gotta keep that extra percentage running. Later this week I will be returning to the Stoneage for a while. Gutted it'll be a fair amount of time. Sky Broadband are blaming BT, BT are blaming Virgin, Virgin are just happy to have someone to talk to. At least it gives me some time to get back into my reading and sort the new gaff out.
As a result, tomorrow night's footy reports will be the last regular ones I can promise. Thank you all for reading them and the great feedback I've received. I'm going to try to get some up by other means but I can't promise to be able to, certainly not regularly.
If I don't speak to you lovely people tomorrow at the tables I will see some of you at Blackpool. I'm planning to ride the Big One with Greg on Sunday morning. After that we're going on the rollercoaster if anyone is interested in joining us.
Anyway, I'm still hopeful for Harry to stay.
Good luck at the tables guys and I'll see some of you in Blackpool.