Sunday, August 27, 2006

Pool Party


A mid-week of travel and nonstop meetings has curtailed the postings here a bit, but I’ll try to get a few more in before my trip to sunny San Diego next week. Arsenal had a 2nd leg match against Dinamo Zagreb last Wednesday and got the first real win at The Grove (2-1 to the Gunners and they move on to the group stage in the CL). Yesterday, the Gunners traveled north to Man City and lost on a penalty kick. The call was justified, but there were few calls for the many fouls on Cesc, one of which lead up to the PK. Such is life in football and you can’t play for decisions from the ref. The team looked OK, but there is still a lack of shots on target and the desire to pass the ball in to the net. The squad looks a bit rusty, Henry especially, but this should start to work its way out over the next few matches. There is an international break next weekend, so hopefully a lot of the players will get some rest (Ahem, Domenech, rest Henry dammit!!!).

There has been a lot of talk about Hoyte in the LB role and Djourou in the CB position. These guys are young and obviously not the first choice, so they can’t be held to task at the same level as seasoned veterans. Djourou has benefited from playing alongside Toure, but Hoyte has struggled a bit more. Eboue on the right side hasn’t been playing up to par either, in my opinion, and seeing Lauren back in the side will help out both the club and Eboue’s growth.

Right now in the Prem, there doesn’t seem to be any real dominant side, apart from ManU. Chelsea lost midweek, but they got the win today though they didn’t play very well and benefited from a stupid play by Ooijer (who turned into a teenage Vicky Pollard and clung to Lampard like he was a free Burberry jumper) to give the Chavs a PK. As it stands now, only Man U have won every match so far (though the season is only 3 matches old). The Gunners have a game in hand and lets hope they can start moving up the table. Also, I did watch Tottenham lose yesterday, so there was a bit of a bright spot in the world of football this weekend!

In Championship football, Plymouth was at Stoke on Saturday and drew level on a 77’ strike by Hayles to put Argyle level. Plymouth currently sit in 8th position on 8 points. Cardiff is tearing the league up with 13 point from 5 matches.


It is now noon on Sunday and decisions have to be made on how to go about the day. I need to mow the lawn, but it isn’t too high right now (thanks to the continues south Texas drought). I need some jeans for the upcoming Fall, but don’t really feel like going to any store as there are still a lot of back to school shoppers. I could go get my new hunting/fishing license, but dove season doesn’t start until. September 22nd. I think I may call a friend with a pool to see about some floating, drinking and grilling. If that doesn’t pan out, I see a nap in my future.

Adios.

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