Back in the Saddle
I am finally back from my trip out west, and I apologize to the 2 people who read this blog that no updates from the road were posted. There wasn’t really much to say, but I did get all my free drinks at the conference "meet and greet".
San Diego was a lot of fun and got to hang out with Dave (a fellow Gooner) and his family one day. Then the wife, kiddo, and I went up to San Clemente, which is about half way between San Diego and LA. What a great place and it was great meeting up with my buddy Graeme. This is the guy who is the Plymouth Argyle supporter and proudly represented the club by wearing the new kit to the Barca – Chivas match last month. He is a good friend and not afraid of a drink, which is why the return leg of the trip was not so fun. Anyway, on to the trip and the town. It was a lovely little place with great restaurants and bars (which is a requirement of mine). We stayed at a little place right off the beach and the pier, and to the left is a view of the sunset from our hotel porch (where we did plenty of drinking). If I win the lotto, I may buy a house out there as that is the only way I can afford California real estate. It is good to be back home though and in a routine.
On to the Arsenal. Quite a lot happened since the last post and this one. Cashley went to Chelsea with Gallas coming our way. Reyes hot-footed it to Madrid and he passed Baptista who was on his way to The Grove. The team then played on Saturday against Boro, and my reliable source (Mikey) gave me the scoop. In essence, it was bit of the same. Jim Morrison broke on through (it’s Mikey’s crappy line, not mine) to score an early goal to once again leave Arsenal down. Then Boro went to 10 men and we only got a goal from another flop from Eboue in the box. Henry put it home to even things up. I am kind of glad we got a tying goal, but I am dismayed at the continued diving of Eboue. This needs to be put in check before it gets out of hand. New signings Gallas started the match at left back, and Baptista came on in a rare (well, at least for AW) triple sub. It is still early in the season and the players were away for 2 weeks on international duty, so they aren’t clicking yet. Hopefully the will soon and the missed attempts will start pouring in.
Plymouth had another draw (1-1) against Holloway’s former club QPR and the Argyle have yet to get a home win. Holloway wants of course to get a win, but put it this way:
"If you win away and draw at home it's four points the same as if you win at home and draw away.”
Good enough I suppose. Argyle takes on Cardiff at home tomorrow, so remember to set your alarm. One of these days they have to play on Setanta and I’ll be able to follow the match.
I think that is enough for today. I’m still a bit worn out and it is rainy here, so I am ready for a nap.
Finally, in remembrance…
Adios
San Diego was a lot of fun and got to hang out with Dave (a fellow Gooner) and his family one day. Then the wife, kiddo, and I went up to San Clemente, which is about half way between San Diego and LA. What a great place and it was great meeting up with my buddy Graeme. This is the guy who is the Plymouth Argyle supporter and proudly represented the club by wearing the new kit to the Barca – Chivas match last month. He is a good friend and not afraid of a drink, which is why the return leg of the trip was not so fun. Anyway, on to the trip and the town. It was a lovely little place with great restaurants and bars (which is a requirement of mine). We stayed at a little place right off the beach and the pier, and to the left is a view of the sunset from our hotel porch (where we did plenty of drinking). If I win the lotto, I may buy a house out there as that is the only way I can afford California real estate. It is good to be back home though and in a routine.
On to the Arsenal. Quite a lot happened since the last post and this one. Cashley went to Chelsea with Gallas coming our way. Reyes hot-footed it to Madrid and he passed Baptista who was on his way to The Grove. The team then played on Saturday against Boro, and my reliable source (Mikey) gave me the scoop. In essence, it was bit of the same. Jim Morrison broke on through (it’s Mikey’s crappy line, not mine) to score an early goal to once again leave Arsenal down. Then Boro went to 10 men and we only got a goal from another flop from Eboue in the box. Henry put it home to even things up. I am kind of glad we got a tying goal, but I am dismayed at the continued diving of Eboue. This needs to be put in check before it gets out of hand. New signings Gallas started the match at left back, and Baptista came on in a rare (well, at least for AW) triple sub. It is still early in the season and the players were away for 2 weeks on international duty, so they aren’t clicking yet. Hopefully the will soon and the missed attempts will start pouring in.
Plymouth had another draw (1-1) against Holloway’s former club QPR and the Argyle have yet to get a home win. Holloway wants of course to get a win, but put it this way:
"If you win away and draw at home it's four points the same as if you win at home and draw away.”
Good enough I suppose. Argyle takes on Cardiff at home tomorrow, so remember to set your alarm. One of these days they have to play on Setanta and I’ll be able to follow the match.
I think that is enough for today. I’m still a bit worn out and it is rainy here, so I am ready for a nap.
Finally, in remembrance…
Adios
posted by Cameron at 1:47 PM
3 Comments:
about ephphn' time
Good Stuff! Like the pic from San Clemente. Good meeting you - next time we will have some pints.
Eboue is a diver but that was a clear penalty this time, Cam.
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