Keepy Ups

from a post in my "real" blog

I’ve actually allowed myself to be trolled by a Sheffield Wednesday supporter, with the comment “Can we take a tour of the trophy room (Man City’s)? It won’t take long”, and counted down the list of top honors between the two clubs, since 1900. (Only top honors, because we all know that Manchester City have won the most Championship (nee Second Division) championships of any club–still beating Sunderland those mackem cnuts! )

Needless to say this was a pathetic exercise as well as an exercise in humility. I had no idea Sheff. Wed. won the league so many times. Mind you, they’ve not done it since 1930s but whatever.

WELL AT LEAST AN EASTLANDS’ STADIUM TOUR DOESN’T INVOLVE RENTING SCUBA GEAR

I forgot to add that Brian Laws is cooler than Sven-Göran Eriksson on so many levels.
(this is the first post (I think) in which I mentioned SVG with regards to the Mighty City)

Posted by Chrissy at 11:06 AM 1 comments    

Labels: Brian Laws, England, English Premiership, exercises in futility, Manchester City, sheffield wednesday, Sven-Goran Eriksson, The Championship

"We can't see you sneaking out!"
Mk Dons fans to Bury supporters as a deep fog enveloped the ground. (Sam Willis, England).

"Where are you?"
More fog fun with Wigan fans in the victory over Pompey. (Neil Robertson, UK).

"There's only one Harry Redknapp!"
Man City fans to Southampton fans in response to chants of "Glory, glory, Man Utd!" (Leucha, UK).

"I Bet your dad looks good on the dancefloor!"
St Johnstone fans to Falkirk keeper Kasper Schmeichel, whose dad Peter starred in Strictly Come Dancing. (Scott, Scotland).

"If Barton can play for England, so can I!"
Portsmouth Fans chanting to Joey Barton on Saturday after his clash with Mendes. (Tom, London).

"Shall we build a roof for you?"
Man City fans to Portsmouth as we got soaked in the away end. (Gavin Batty, UK).

"You're just a small part of England!"
Northern Ireland fans to their Welsh counterparts at Windsor Park during the 0-0 draw. (Peter Girvan, Northern Ireland).

"Yousef's here and Yousef's there, here we go ohhhhhh, Moroccan all over the World."
A chant we sang at Carrow Road to Yousef Safri - (to the tune of Rocking All Over The World). (Caroline Clarke, England).

"What's that coming over the hill, is it the taxman?"
Grimsby Town fans to Boston boss Steve Evans during the 6-0 thrashing. Evans was given a suspended sentence last year after being found guilty of tax fraud. (Mighty Mariner, UK).

"We want five."
Man Utd fans after going 4-0 up at Tottenham.
"We want one!"
Spurs fans reply. (Samsonite, UK).

From BBCs Quotes of the Week

Posted by Chrissy at 11:22 AM 1 comments    

Labels: English Premiership, FA CUP 06 07, Internationals, League Two, Scottish Premier League, Terrace Chants, The Championship

Arsenal/Bolton v Blackburn

Chelsea v Blackpool/Norwich

Manchester United v Reading

Fulham v Tottenham

Bristol City/Middlesborough v West Brom

Preston v Manchester City

Watford v Ipswich

Plymouth v Derby

One would never accuse me of being a Manchester United supporter and live to tell the tale, but jesus if they (or Arsenal) were to win the FA Cup I don't think anyone could really take it away from them, unless of course they wind up facing Plymouth Argyle in the final.

Meanwhile, Chelsea have had the power houses that are:

1. Macclesfield Town AT HOME -- The worst team in the whole of the football league. Looking at relegation to the conference (3 Divs below Premiership) Result: 6-0


2. 
   Nottingham Forrest AT HOME -- They MIGHT be promoted to the championship next year--currently 4th in League 1 (2 Divs below Premiership) Result: 3-0


3. Next round they will have to play either: Blackpool -- Currently 7th in League 1 2 spots behind Nottingham Forrest or Norwich OMG A CHAMPIONSHIP TEAM (League directly below Premiership)
AT HOME!

Christ on a crutch AND a bike! I mean I realise the Mighty City hasn't had to play a Premiership team either, more on that in a second, but we're not Chelsea and we're not going to win the Cup.

I am sounding like a spoilsport. Calling CHEATER and NO FAIR before anything even happens. But seriously, it's kind of CRAP.

Anyway, City's draw is not something I am too happy with. Preston have been very solid in the second tier (The Championship nee First Division) for the past couple of years. It's just a matter of when they get promoted (and subsequently promptly relegated). It's an away match for City as well, but beings as though its only 40 minutes away, there should be a good City support showing.

BTW: Do you know what team has won more 2nd tier (The Championship nee First Division nee Second Division) titles, 7, than any other club? :) :) :)

nothing to be proud of but I'll take it where I can!

I'm going to write more about 4th round results later.

Posted by Chrissy at 3:40 PM 0 comments    

Labels: CSKA Chelski, England, English Premiership, FA CUP 06 07, Man City, The Championship