Friday, February 29, 2008
Thursday, February 28, 2008
BEST OF THE BEST FANTASY LEAGUE
1 Euro Herbly FC Hoosain Mayet 42 378
2 Rafa'ello's ziyaad mayet 63 376
3 ZamRam Faiyaz Mayet 50 366
4 ANZO STARS ANEES MAYET 47 360
5 Russian Dream Ebrahim Ahmed 50 352
6 Fantasy Sluts Yusuf Seth 52 351
7 Fordsburg Lighties Bilal Coovadia 47 337
8 zains zombies zain mayet 37 333
9 Ejazia2 Ejaz Khan 45 330
10 F C Hazrats Yusuf Mohamed Rasool 48 329
The Winner of the first Phase in Europe is Hoosain Mayet. Trophy coming Up Herbly. To be leading in Europe is no easy feat. Well Done
FROM THE KOP END
Zee Mayet smsd me on Thesday night TO WATCH the MANC reserves vs Liverpool Reserves.In context of the Abus vs Alis Liverpool thumped them
Also Ejaz sent me something interesting for the Kop owes
Tom Hicks Jnr: How visit to the Sandon turned nasty
Feb 25 2008 by Tony Barrett, Liverpool Echo
Liverpool FC reporter Tony Barrett was in the Sandon when Tom Hicks Jr dropped in. This is what he witnessed ...
UNLESS Birmingham City’s Martin Taylor decides to pop into Eduardo’s north London local for a swift half, it would be hard to imagine a more ill-judged pub visit than the one which took place in Anfield on Saturday evening.
Rumours of Tom Hicks junior going for a pint at the Sandon – the very place where Liverpool’s most hardcore support congregates before and after matches – would have been almost impossible to believe had I not seen it with my own eyes.
In a display of bravery beyond the call of family duty or crass stupidity and insensitivity, depending on your point of view, Tommy waltzed into the packed watering hole without a care in the world.
Well, he was surrounded by a team of burly minders, so what is there to care about?
Hicks arrived outside the Sandon an hour after he watched the team his dad so controversially owns beat Middlesbrough 3-2.
Emerging from a silver people carrier, he enjoyed a cigarette outside before pulling out a camera and taking pictures of the exterior of the pub, the birthplace of Liverpool FC.
Even while he was puffing and snapping away, his security were never too far away from him.
Someone had clearly warned them young Tommy may not be too popular in L4 given the way his father is viewed by the vast majority of Liverpool’s fans.
As supporters looked on, some oblivious to who this well protected individual was and others all too well aware, Hicks junior then told his bodyguards he fancied a drink and walked into the pub.
The Sandon may not be a coliseum and it may not have contained any lions but there was an inescapable feeling Roman-style blood sports were about to take place.
Having avoided the main bar, Hicks junior went to the slightly less crowded middle bar and ordered a pint of lager for himself and soft drinks for his always on-duty security guards.
As soon as he spoke, ears began pricking up and people quickly realised the identity of Texan in their midst.
It isn’t exactly difficult to spot a sharp-suited American in a pub full of Adidas Samba wearing locals after all – and word spread around the boozer quicker than news of a goal against Man United.
All of a sudden, the bar was packed as fans flocked from all corners of the Sandon to see if the seemingly unbelievable rumour sweeping the pub was true. And it was.
At first, Hicks junior had nothing more troublesome to cope with than a few direct questions as to why he was there, what his dad was doing with the club and whether or not they were about to sell out to DIC.
Such polite questioning reflected the shock that someone so closely connected with the least popular man at Anfield – apart from Gary Neville – would have the chutzpah to turn up in their midst.
One fan took it upon himself to press Hicks junior on what was going on and interrogated him Paxman-style for a full five minutes.
But while that was going on, the mood was turning increasingly nasty as anger replaced the shock.
A volley of protest songs – aired with increasing regularity on the Kop in recent months – rang out throughout the pub and the venom being directed at Hicks junior was plain for all to see.
All of a sudden, his smile was replaced by a grimace of concern.
And as the volume was cranked up still further by the swollen crowd, Tommy’s facial expression quickly changed.
It appeared to say “Get Me Out Of Here” to his bodyguards.
At least his desire to evacuate showed he had something in common with the fans who, by that stage, had adapted one of their favourite protest songs to inform him, not too politely, that the “lying b******d” should get out of their pub.
Hicks junior has not told any lies of course. And guilt by association is a heavy burden for any son to have to bear.
But as his father’s representative at Anfield on Saturday it borders on the inexplicable that he could have expected anything other than the “welcome” he was given.
As his bodyguards got closer one fan swilled Hicks junior with a pint of lager – and given the price of a pint in the Sandon after the match that’s quite a protest.
Another spat in his direction.
It was ugly and it was nasty. And, perhaps worst of all it was all so avoidable.
As it became increasingly clear things could have been about to go badly wrong, Hicks’ bodyguards decided discretion was indeed the better part of valour. They positioned themselves around him and guided him out of the pub through the hostile crowd and into the people carrier.
His hasty departure was totally at odds with the way he sauntered into the pub.
And yet it is hard to imagine that he expected to get anything other than the reception he got, given the feelings of the fans towards the regime he is a part of.
At best, it was a well meaning attempt to build some bridges on Hicks junior’s part.
At worst, it was yet another failure to understand English football culture and proof of the failure of Liverpool’s owners to grasp just how unpopular they have become.
One thing is for sure – Tom Hicks jnr is unlikely to be going for another pint at the Sandon any time soon.
I wanted to talk to fans, says Tom Hicks’s son
TOM Hicks Jnr today spoke for the first time about being forced to leave an Anfield pub by a group of Liverpool fans.
The son of Liverpool’s co-owner beat a hasty retreat from the Sandon pub after being confronted by supporters angry at the way his father is running the club.
After being swilled with lager and spat at, Hicks Jnr was shepherded to safety by a team of burly bodyguards.
But today he insisted such incidents “come with the territory” and vowed to return to Liverpool in the near future.
He told the ECHO: “I went to Sandon with some friends because I have wanted to go for quite some time to see the birthplace of the club.
“I also wanted the opportunity to have a direct talk with some of the supporters.
“I respect that some patrons have major disagreement with us, but that comes with the territory.
“I did have several constructive conversations in my short visit and look forward to following up with them next time I am in Liverpool.”
Hicks jnr turned up at the Sandon on Saturday evening after Liverpool’s game against Middlesbrough at Anfield.
He took pictures of the exterior of the pub before going inside with the security staff who have shadowed him throughout his stay on Merseyside.
He ordered drinks at the bar and stood chatting with his bodyguards before fans in the packed pub began to recognise him.
At first, the conversations were cordial with one Liverpool supporter approaching him to register his disquiet about the way Liverpool Football Club is being run.
But as an increasing number of fans recognised the 6ft 4ins Texan, the atmosphere soon turned ugly and Mr Hicks and his bodyguards quickly became nervous.
Mr Hicks decided to evacuate, but not before he was spat at by one fan and swilled with lager by another.
He was surrounded by his bodyguards and rushed out of the establishment and into a waiting people carrier which sped away from the scene as angry fans spilled out of the pub.
Reports the vehicle suffered £1,000 worth of damage seemed to be unfounded.
The people carrier had left before any supporters even made it onto the street.
Mr Hicks has not made a complaint to Merseyside police and is looking to play down the incident.
Afterwards he was taken back to the city centre Malmaison hotel where he mixed with tourists and had at least one pre-arranged meeting with one group of Liverpool supporters.
Yesterday he watched the Carling Cup final between Tottenham and Chelsea at Wembley.
Also Ejaz sent me something interesting for the Kop owes
Tom Hicks Jnr: How visit to the Sandon turned nasty
Feb 25 2008 by Tony Barrett, Liverpool Echo
Liverpool FC reporter Tony Barrett was in the Sandon when Tom Hicks Jr dropped in. This is what he witnessed ...
UNLESS Birmingham City’s Martin Taylor decides to pop into Eduardo’s north London local for a swift half, it would be hard to imagine a more ill-judged pub visit than the one which took place in Anfield on Saturday evening.
Rumours of Tom Hicks junior going for a pint at the Sandon – the very place where Liverpool’s most hardcore support congregates before and after matches – would have been almost impossible to believe had I not seen it with my own eyes.
In a display of bravery beyond the call of family duty or crass stupidity and insensitivity, depending on your point of view, Tommy waltzed into the packed watering hole without a care in the world.
Well, he was surrounded by a team of burly minders, so what is there to care about?
Hicks arrived outside the Sandon an hour after he watched the team his dad so controversially owns beat Middlesbrough 3-2.
Emerging from a silver people carrier, he enjoyed a cigarette outside before pulling out a camera and taking pictures of the exterior of the pub, the birthplace of Liverpool FC.
Even while he was puffing and snapping away, his security were never too far away from him.
Someone had clearly warned them young Tommy may not be too popular in L4 given the way his father is viewed by the vast majority of Liverpool’s fans.
As supporters looked on, some oblivious to who this well protected individual was and others all too well aware, Hicks junior then told his bodyguards he fancied a drink and walked into the pub.
The Sandon may not be a coliseum and it may not have contained any lions but there was an inescapable feeling Roman-style blood sports were about to take place.
Having avoided the main bar, Hicks junior went to the slightly less crowded middle bar and ordered a pint of lager for himself and soft drinks for his always on-duty security guards.
As soon as he spoke, ears began pricking up and people quickly realised the identity of Texan in their midst.
It isn’t exactly difficult to spot a sharp-suited American in a pub full of Adidas Samba wearing locals after all – and word spread around the boozer quicker than news of a goal against Man United.
All of a sudden, the bar was packed as fans flocked from all corners of the Sandon to see if the seemingly unbelievable rumour sweeping the pub was true. And it was.
At first, Hicks junior had nothing more troublesome to cope with than a few direct questions as to why he was there, what his dad was doing with the club and whether or not they were about to sell out to DIC.
Such polite questioning reflected the shock that someone so closely connected with the least popular man at Anfield – apart from Gary Neville – would have the chutzpah to turn up in their midst.
One fan took it upon himself to press Hicks junior on what was going on and interrogated him Paxman-style for a full five minutes.
But while that was going on, the mood was turning increasingly nasty as anger replaced the shock.
A volley of protest songs – aired with increasing regularity on the Kop in recent months – rang out throughout the pub and the venom being directed at Hicks junior was plain for all to see.
All of a sudden, his smile was replaced by a grimace of concern.
And as the volume was cranked up still further by the swollen crowd, Tommy’s facial expression quickly changed.
It appeared to say “Get Me Out Of Here” to his bodyguards.
At least his desire to evacuate showed he had something in common with the fans who, by that stage, had adapted one of their favourite protest songs to inform him, not too politely, that the “lying b******d” should get out of their pub.
Hicks junior has not told any lies of course. And guilt by association is a heavy burden for any son to have to bear.
But as his father’s representative at Anfield on Saturday it borders on the inexplicable that he could have expected anything other than the “welcome” he was given.
As his bodyguards got closer one fan swilled Hicks junior with a pint of lager – and given the price of a pint in the Sandon after the match that’s quite a protest.
Another spat in his direction.
It was ugly and it was nasty. And, perhaps worst of all it was all so avoidable.
As it became increasingly clear things could have been about to go badly wrong, Hicks’ bodyguards decided discretion was indeed the better part of valour. They positioned themselves around him and guided him out of the pub through the hostile crowd and into the people carrier.
His hasty departure was totally at odds with the way he sauntered into the pub.
And yet it is hard to imagine that he expected to get anything other than the reception he got, given the feelings of the fans towards the regime he is a part of.
At best, it was a well meaning attempt to build some bridges on Hicks junior’s part.
At worst, it was yet another failure to understand English football culture and proof of the failure of Liverpool’s owners to grasp just how unpopular they have become.
One thing is for sure – Tom Hicks jnr is unlikely to be going for another pint at the Sandon any time soon.
I wanted to talk to fans, says Tom Hicks’s son
TOM Hicks Jnr today spoke for the first time about being forced to leave an Anfield pub by a group of Liverpool fans.
The son of Liverpool’s co-owner beat a hasty retreat from the Sandon pub after being confronted by supporters angry at the way his father is running the club.
After being swilled with lager and spat at, Hicks Jnr was shepherded to safety by a team of burly bodyguards.
But today he insisted such incidents “come with the territory” and vowed to return to Liverpool in the near future.
He told the ECHO: “I went to Sandon with some friends because I have wanted to go for quite some time to see the birthplace of the club.
“I also wanted the opportunity to have a direct talk with some of the supporters.
“I respect that some patrons have major disagreement with us, but that comes with the territory.
“I did have several constructive conversations in my short visit and look forward to following up with them next time I am in Liverpool.”
Hicks jnr turned up at the Sandon on Saturday evening after Liverpool’s game against Middlesbrough at Anfield.
He took pictures of the exterior of the pub before going inside with the security staff who have shadowed him throughout his stay on Merseyside.
He ordered drinks at the bar and stood chatting with his bodyguards before fans in the packed pub began to recognise him.
At first, the conversations were cordial with one Liverpool supporter approaching him to register his disquiet about the way Liverpool Football Club is being run.
But as an increasing number of fans recognised the 6ft 4ins Texan, the atmosphere soon turned ugly and Mr Hicks and his bodyguards quickly became nervous.
Mr Hicks decided to evacuate, but not before he was spat at by one fan and swilled with lager by another.
He was surrounded by his bodyguards and rushed out of the establishment and into a waiting people carrier which sped away from the scene as angry fans spilled out of the pub.
Reports the vehicle suffered £1,000 worth of damage seemed to be unfounded.
The people carrier had left before any supporters even made it onto the street.
Mr Hicks has not made a complaint to Merseyside police and is looking to play down the incident.
Afterwards he was taken back to the city centre Malmaison hotel where he mixed with tourists and had at least one pre-arranged meeting with one group of Liverpool supporters.
Yesterday he watched the Carling Cup final between Tottenham and Chelsea at Wembley.
SWOOSH0018 CHARITY FUN DAY-RAFFLE WINNERS
Ok guys, Remember that we still bidding for that Cellphone for Charity. Its currently siting at R500.
The Cellphone was sponsored so the money is a straight contribution to Charity.
Now to authenticate your bid sms your bid and name to 082 581 0735 or email it to swoosh0018@gmail.com. This is after you have left a comment with your name and your bid
*If this procedure is not adhered to the bid will be null and void.
Scroll down to the Charity Fun Day Raffle post.
Its the Nokia 1100
Thanks Swoosh
The Cellphone was sponsored so the money is a straight contribution to Charity.
Now to authenticate your bid sms your bid and name to 082 581 0735 or email it to swoosh0018@gmail.com. This is after you have left a comment with your name and your bid
*If this procedure is not adhered to the bid will be null and void.
Scroll down to the Charity Fun Day Raffle post.
Its the Nokia 1100
Thanks Swoosh
6 OF THE MOST HORRIFIC LEG BREAKS IN FOOTBALL
This will be the last of the injuries
PLEASE VIEW AT YOUR OWN PERIL
GET WELL EDUARDO
PLEASE VIEW AT YOUR OWN PERIL
GET WELL EDUARDO
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
BEST OF THE BEST FANTASY LEAGUE
This was a rocking gameweek. Fernando Torres hatrick did wonders. And I had him as Captain. Im into the Top Ten. Pops still leads. But I think all the okes they cashed in this weekend on good gameweeks.
1.Pops f.c. Riaz Ismail 73 1565
2.MY BRO'S INNOCENT! Mohsin Seth 89 1529
3. F.C HAZRATS yusuf rasool 72 1526
4. Where's my ROKRAAH? Yusuf Seth 83 1506
5 F.C.Vehzerz farid saloojee 57 1473
6 Miroslav's XI afzal mayet 97 1460
7 Red Fantasia Ary Moosa 76 1449
8 matlabs fc rids Mayet 64 1443
9 Swoosh0018 FC Naseem Mayet 71 1437
10 SOLA's 11 suleiman asvat 71 1430
2.MY BRO'S INNOCENT! Mohsin Seth 89 1529
3. F.C HAZRATS yusuf rasool 72 1526
4. Where's my ROKRAAH? Yusuf Seth 83 1506
5 F.C.Vehzerz farid saloojee 57 1473
6 Miroslav's XI afzal mayet 97 1460
7 Red Fantasia Ary Moosa 76 1449
8 matlabs fc rids Mayet 64 1443
9 Swoosh0018 FC Naseem Mayet 71 1437
10 SOLA's 11 suleiman asvat 71 1430
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
WORST SOCCER INJURIES
In light of the Eduardo injury I thought I have to put something up on the worst injuries. Now its not something you take lightly.
WARNING THIS IS NOT FOR SENSITIVE VIEWERS.PLEASE SCROLL ON IF ITS NOT FOR YOU
WARNING THIS IS NOT FOR SENSITIVE VIEWERS.PLEASE SCROLL ON IF ITS NOT FOR YOU
Ive been playing sport for a while now. To date I have suffered two broken noses, ruptured ankle ligaments, torn groin, torn hamstrings, ruptured shoulder ligaments, broken ribs, torn archilles tendon, stitches on thigh and head. Fortunately for me I have never seen anything like the ones below. Always play with a shin guard. These are shocking and lemme tell you I seen a goalie break his leg in a 50/50 with a thin , maar striker. The goalie developed a blood clot and it almost went to his heart. he almost died. I heard the crack.It was hectic. But here goes
Azee, remember the bloodied Terry Butcher for England
This German player was sliced by studs
The most Horrific, Gary Bust and Dennis Irwin. Bust never played again
Hectic
Hectic
Cisses leg break
I open the floor, Share your experiences, viewpoints. For instance Should Taylor be banned or is it just in the heat of the moment. Should punishment be taken on these villains. I know I was a villain on few occations and times and I was a victim too to a few horrendous tackles. But its not deliberate.Its just the heat of the moment and the passion. Is this a valid excuse. Then again if it is then why not hurt the man after the game?
SUPER TUESDAYS ON SWOOSH0018.COM
This week on Super Tuesday the spirits are high.No bashing as all the results went there respective ways, with the axecption of Chelsea. News is just in that Terry had a bust up with Ten Kate, Come to Liverpool Jhon. We have Ejaz, Chavel and we welcome ZK for teh super 14. Yes Boys, ZK is a babe writing the Super 14. How cool is that. Azee and Seth, you lions MUGGS, Are you scared of Great White Sharks................From the Kop End
KOPics of discussion
Hatrick hero: Fernando Torres
By Ejaz Khan
KOPics of discussion
Hatrick hero: Fernando Torres
By Ejaz Khan
1 for the money
2 for the show
3 past the useless Ozzy
he killed Middlesborough
This Super Tuesday post is dedicated to El Nino Fernando Torres. Liverpool’s official website www.liverpoolfc.tv did a sterling synopsis on the post match reaction, as Fernando Torres goal tally reached 15 in the league campaign and 21 in all competitions.
The local paper
Apart from his well known and understandable aversion to the penalty spot, there can be few things in football which strike as much fear into the heart of Middlesbrough boss Gareth Southgate as the sight of Fernando Torres bearing down on goal. Four goals scored in just two games against the Teessiders tells its own story but the sub-plot to the tale is that without their new iconic front man Liverpool may not have taken a single point from either of these matches. At the Riverside last month, a Torres strike from fully 30 yards gave the Reds a point in a game which appeared to be slipping away from them, and at Anfield on Saturday he again came up with the goods with a superb hat-trick which delivered all three.
The Echo
The player
It's the second hat-trick of my Liverpool career so it was a very happy day for me. It was fantastic to score a hat-trick in front of the Kop. It was my first at Anfield and I feel very comfortable playing here. Twenty-one goals is my best season yet and we still have a maximum of 18 games to go, in the Premier League and Champions League, so hopefully I can score more. I'm happy when the team wins, I'm not thinking about scoring 30. Fernando Torres
The boss
I was really happy with the performance. I think coming after a Champions League game the most important thing was to win. After we scored the third goal on the counter attack you could see that we could score more, but they put us under a bit of pressure because they have some good players in attack. It's always difficult to score more than 20 goals, but Torres has done it in his first season. We knew that he was a player with power and pace, he can kill defenders with his pace.
Rafael Benitez
The former player Torres was terrific and it was important for us to win this game after our fantastic midweek display. Torres showed just how important he is to this Liverpool team and his second goal was world class.
Phil Neal
THEATER OF DREAMS
By LAAL CHAVEL (RED RICE)
Inside the Theatre – Challenging on all fronts
As we hit the home straight this season Ferguson’s Red Army still look on course to challenge on all three fronts.
A domestic double would be a tremendous achievement. The priority still has to be the league title its our bread & butter & the foundation on which to go on and dominate Europe. Gut feeling tells me we might not crack Europe this season. We do have a enough resources & strength in midfield but I feel the players just need more time to gel. Young talent like Nani & Anderson are still building there understanding of the United way, though they have exceeded expectations by a mile. Darren Fletcher needs to find consistency & improve his passing whilst Owen Hargreaves needs to anchor his role as the midfield rock protecting the back four. Injuries have not helped. In attack Saha has the ability to be world class if he can stay fit. Whilst Tevez & Rooney have developed a good understanding & remain one of the best striking partnerships in Europe. Though theres room for one more striker, I doubt Dong Fangzhou will crack the first team. Maybe Huntelaar or Benzema are on the cards come next season or maybe the Angolan wonderboy will take full advantage of his oppurtunity. In defense it would be great to have Gary Neville back his overlapping runs from right back & quality crossing is something we miss. Unfortunately injuries are now threatening his career. Fortunately Brown & Evra have stabilized the defense as the strongest in the premiership. You need a bit of luck to win the treble but “luck is an opportunity for the well prepared”, are we fully prepared?
As we hit the home straight this season Ferguson’s Red Army still look on course to challenge on all three fronts.
A domestic double would be a tremendous achievement. The priority still has to be the league title its our bread & butter & the foundation on which to go on and dominate Europe. Gut feeling tells me we might not crack Europe this season. We do have a enough resources & strength in midfield but I feel the players just need more time to gel. Young talent like Nani & Anderson are still building there understanding of the United way, though they have exceeded expectations by a mile. Darren Fletcher needs to find consistency & improve his passing whilst Owen Hargreaves needs to anchor his role as the midfield rock protecting the back four. Injuries have not helped. In attack Saha has the ability to be world class if he can stay fit. Whilst Tevez & Rooney have developed a good understanding & remain one of the best striking partnerships in Europe. Though theres room for one more striker, I doubt Dong Fangzhou will crack the first team. Maybe Huntelaar or Benzema are on the cards come next season or maybe the Angolan wonderboy will take full advantage of his oppurtunity. In defense it would be great to have Gary Neville back his overlapping runs from right back & quality crossing is something we miss. Unfortunately injuries are now threatening his career. Fortunately Brown & Evra have stabilized the defense as the strongest in the premiership. You need a bit of luck to win the treble but “luck is an opportunity for the well prepared”, are we fully prepared?
Prospects
Wes Browns contractual dispute continues as the long serving United defender will become a free agent at the end of the season. SAF has come out criticizing Wes’ agent & has stated that United have made the 28 year old Brown a good offer but his agent has influenced him otherwise in rejecting a £40,000 a week deal. Add another ten grand I say & Wes will sign. His well worth it & more importantly United born & bread coming through the ranks since he was 12 Years old.
Another developing problem seems to be Patrice Evra’s new contract demands, United are subsequently chasing Phillipe Lahm of Bayern Munich, the versatile defender is also being eyed by Barcelona. However the £8.5million rated 24 year old prefers a move to the premiership.
SAF has indicated Ryan Giggs would be an excellent candidate to take up a coaching role at United. Giggs will be doing his UEFA A license with the Welsh FA & together with Neville & Scholes can offer a lot to United’s technical staff.
Games
Last Game v Lyon(1-1)
The away goal means a nil nil score line see’s us through. Surely it will be a different game at the Theatre.
Vs Newcastle (5-1)
Must be pure torture for ex United players Smith & Butt to be hammered twice this season by their former club. Smith was a hard worker at United but not prolific in front of goal. Butt was a great squad player always filling in brilliantly when called upon, someone that should have stayed at OT. Times have moved on & Carrick has just got better & better this season. His passing & steadiness in midfield is very impressive & surely it will translate to a regular England birth. One of the key players in winning the title last season held the midfield confidently at Tyne side. Ron The DON was just magic - words fail me, Rooney - needs to stay on form > superb double, Saha - needs to stay fit. The Geordies know theres only One United!!
Next Game vs. Fulham (1st Mar 08 - Kickoff 17:00 - SS5)
Now it starts to get tricky the relegation bound teams start to fight even harder, Al Fayed resurrected Fulhams fortunes but it takes a lot of money to stay in the Premiership will he sell Harrods to buy some new players?
Chavilinho
SUPER 14 UPDATE
By ZK
FROM THE SHARK TANK
So first post of a Super14 round up – forgive me for a few lapses in concentration.Firstly as a Sharks supporter I may be biased towards their style of play. This weekends matches for South African teams started of as a mixed bag. Last years winners the Bulls lost against the better team of the day. The Crusaders outplayed and outran their opponents. In a repeat of last year’s semi-finals many wondered whether the Bulls can do as they had. But sadly the Bulls lack the lustre that they showed last year. Without Habana – out through injury, the team lacked a wing that had flying power. Most of the team now playing overseas rugby has depleted the depth that was present in last years Super14 winners.
Final result: Bulls 19 – 54 Crusaders
In another disappointing South African side the Cheetahs lost to the Western Forces 15 – 16. Sadly didn't catch this match so I have no idea how it was but here's the quick round-up. “A Giteau penalty put the Force ahead 13-12 after 54 minutes, but Barnard was on target nine minutes later to regain the lead for the Cheetahs. With the Cheetahs comfortable on their own lineout ball, particularly through Rory Duncan at the front, and Barend Pieterse so impressive in every aspect of the game, it looked as though the Cheetahs would hold onto their lead.” The Force's took victory from the Cheetahs in injury time. Matt Giteau slotted an injury time penalty.
Final Result: Cheetahs 15 – 16 Western Forces
The match that I did catch in its entity was (of course) the Sharks match. A low scoring match and a bad one on the Sharks part. Sharks moved the ball superbly along their backline but not till the 69minute did they come alive. Injected with a few changes they won the match (by luck). With most of the possession but unable to make it count the Sharks went into half time against the Stormers 10 down. Into the second half all points came from the Sharks through penalties. Schalk Burger was sited and sin binned in the match. Good to see young Rory Kockott showing some promise.
Final result: Sharks 12 – 10 Stormers
This seasons definite title contenders showed class, promise and a flowing attack that the Lions could not stop at Ellis Park. The Blues are this year’s favourite and given the way they out-played the poor Lions it’s not hard to see why. They showed what attacking rugby was all about with a superb seven try win. They took the new laws to heart and exploited the Lions forwards. With their pace a tap-and-go game suits the Aucklanders to a tee.
Final Result: Lion 10 – 55 Blues
Round-Up:
Brumbies 22 – 20 Highlanders
Chiefs 20 – 17 Waratahs
Hurricanes 23 – 18 Reds
Vodacom Super 14 Log
1. Crusaders 10
2.Blues 10
3.The Sharks 8
4.Waratahs 5
5.Reds 5
6.Western Force 5
7.Hurricanes 4
8.Chiefs 4
9.Vodacom Bulls 4
10.Brumbies 4
11.Auto & General Lions 4
12.Vodacom Cheetahs 2
13.Highlanders 2
14.Vodacom Stormers 2
TIT ' BITS
MUGG OF THE WEEK: Taylor from Birmingham. That was a horrific tackle. Horrific. And he has said he never meant it. In the voice of the cruel lady from teh weakest link.Taylor you are the MUGG OF THE WEEK, GOODBYE
MUGG OF THE WEEK: Taylor from Birmingham. That was a horrific tackle. Horrific. And he has said he never meant it. In the voice of the cruel lady from teh weakest link.Taylor you are the MUGG OF THE WEEK, GOODBYE
THE GOAL OF THE WEEK THAT I SEEN OR HEARD PEOPLE TALKING ABOUT:
Gerards goal in context against Inter
Worst hairstyle of the WeekABEL XAVIER. Purely World Calss
James Ormond & Mark WaughJames Ormond (England) had just come out to bat on an ashes tour and was greeted by Mark Waugh(Australia).
Mark Waugh :
"F*** me, look who it is! Mate, what are you doing out here? There's no way you're good enough to play for England"
James Ormond :
"Maybe not, but at least I'm the best player in my family"
The Catch: Mark Waugh's brother Steve Waugh was the Captain for Australia.
Mark Waugh :
"F*** me, look who it is! Mate, what are you doing out here? There's no way you're good enough to play for England"
James Ormond :
"Maybe not, but at least I'm the best player in my family"
The Catch: Mark Waugh's brother Steve Waugh was the Captain for Australia.
LOOKALIKE OF THE WEEK Monday, February 25, 2008
BABE OF THE WEEK
This week on P.I.M we have the gorgeous Elzette Pretorius as our Babe of the Week. So to see more picks, just click on 
swoosh0018: Elzette. Thanks. “Poetry surrounds us everywhere, but putting it on paper is, alas, not so easy as looking at it.”Great to have you on the blog.So how did you get into Modelling?
elzette:Modelling started out bout three years ago when I started with ramp, totally loved it!!! I think modelling is what u make out of it, it doesnt make u more special than anyone else... it can put u in circumstances though where u can meet important people but I hate it when Models think they're "IT" because of that!!!
swoosh0018:And to top it all of,You are extremely sexy and stunning. I see you had readers gaping in the Valentine edition Ha Ha?Have you done any major shoots that we should know about.
elzette: Im busy with lots of shoots at the moment but it's TFCD's to improve my portfolio and to help new photographers improve their work...
swoosh0018: Anyways you are Swoosh's babe of the week. Have you done some modelling and how do you maintain that sexy Bod? Are you big on the health thing, Being in your industry, must be a tad difficult lol?If you could make any food or desert the caloric value of lettuce,What would that be?A chocolate desert maybe?Oh and what would you regard as the sexiest part of your body and a guys?
elzette: try to maintain my body by staying active, gyming, boxing and a healthy lifestyle. I love cooking, eating 6 times a day buy keeping it small portions...But dont forget the treating myself part:) DESERT, LOL - Dark Chocholat or Chocholat mouse, that can work brilliantly aswell!!!The Sexiest part of my body I will recken is my abs but the prettiest part I will say is my eyes:)
swoosh0018: Awesome pics. All of em.If you had to do an FHM Shoot tomorow. pick a location.Your dream location
elzette: went to Mozambique this past weekend for a prawn run with the quads, the one day we went to Belime - was Awesome!!! Would like to do a shoot there one day... It looks like Mauritius:)
swoosh: Are you a Sportsfan. Any Sportsman you would like to spend a weekend in the tropics with? Care to tell us why?Whats your favourite Sports Team. Do you know much bout soccer and Man Utd and Liverpool
elzette: Im a big Blue bull suporter! I just love rugby. Dont know if I like the new rules yet though:) maybe it's just because I dont understand them yet, and no I'm not blond:)
swoosh0018: What was the most bizzare and funny come on line that a guy has used on You?
elzette: Most bizarre pick-up line I ever got was: the guy was standing in front of me looking at my boobs saying: U have the most beautiful eyes it's just a shame u dont look at it!!
swoosh0018: Favourite place to shop? I love shopping at Menlyn or Sandton
Favourite restaurant,coffee shop? Godfather or Piatto...Favourite Perfume on a guy and for yourself? My favourite perfume for men is CK and for myself CK Euphoria or Dulce & Gabanna Light Blue
swoosh0018: Elzette for our readers Are you single. I know the answer,But wel ask it.Whilst we on the topic.How important is a guys dress sense to you.? So we can spruce up and impress someone like you lol?leanda: do have a very loving man in my life so nope not single. Jeans, jeans, jeans love a man in a sexy pair of jeans.
elzette: I dont have a specific dress sense for men as long as he look sexy to me and my man is always sexy in my eyes, :) :)I love my jeans, but love looking smart casual...
swoosh0018: Thanks Elzette.Good luck with your modelling,And wel get you on Poetry in Motion
WEEKLY SOCCER ROUND UP-WHAT TO DO
Sorry for the late post,i- burst was down, but anyways lots to discuss, A great sporting weekend. Azee. Ingesund has been sacked by Sundowns. Gordon has been given the boot, Trot has taken over. Apart from that its been a sad sporting weekend, mainly because the MANCS drubbed Keegans team and Juve went down 2-1. But Liverpool won 3-0.What was even sad was the Eduardo leg break. Its believed to be the worst and most horrific injury to date.But lets start the analysis
FROM THE KOP END
Alot of pundits are saying that if it were not for Torres and Gerard, Liverpool would be F#4ed. This lity always seems to be pulling us out of the dead. But lets not complain. We got 3 points. 3 f#4KEN POINTS. The good news is that Liverpools away strip will be the grey next year. Now this is a good omen. Just like the grey Candy kit was. Possibility of mariage next year for me ha ha
THEATER OF DREAMS
5 against Newcastle, This lity Ronaldo just doesnt want to stop. I want to ask a question to the bloggers. Honestly. What will the MANCS be without this lity. Is it him that carries the team or has Ferguson built this great unit? Either way the MANCS are looking deadly and sad to say unstoppable
ALWAYS A GUNNER
Arsenal stuffed it up. I said to Faaiz oz, Zam Ram and Jives. Im sceptical and I have to write the litys off for the title. Because you cant go and f#$ken draw to Birmingham when you 5 points Clear. Its not on.Its just not on. You cant rely on these ArsENAL F#4KERS FOR ANYTHING. Also if they lose at the San Siro, The season will break them.
But the real sadness stemmed from the Eduardo Leg Break. It was horrific. Wenger said that Taylor should never be allowed on the football pitch again, Ever. I have put a youtube video for the injury. See for yourself and lets discuss it.What are your views
THE CARLING CUP FINAL
The final is now over. And good for Tottenham.They have showed rapid improvement since they changed management. As for Chelsea like I said. "A wedding with no Deg Food" . Has everytjing but just no spice. Well done Spurs. Its a good achievement.
Only the MANCS rate the Carling Cup as a worthless competition
SERIE A ROUNDUP
Inter the MUGGS drew, How cool is that. F#4ken Muggs. But Juve like Arsenal couldnt sustain the pressure and lost 2-1 to Reginna. Again Del Piero got on the scoresheet and Donadoni must not ignore him. But a 2-1 loss to Regina , Fucks Sake. But what to do. Anyways Roma beat Fiorentina and Shakes Milan stole again and there is no better thief than Super Pipo. Milan grabbed the winner in the 90th minute.
SPANISH LA LIGA
I spoke to Riyad Loonat believe it or not. The F#4ken owe phoned me to speak about madrid maybe. Madrid lost, Barca won. AHA HA HA GORA PAPA
FROM THE KOP END
Alot of pundits are saying that if it were not for Torres and Gerard, Liverpool would be F#4ed. This lity always seems to be pulling us out of the dead. But lets not complain. We got 3 points. 3 f#4KEN POINTS. The good news is that Liverpools away strip will be the grey next year. Now this is a good omen. Just like the grey Candy kit was. Possibility of mariage next year for me ha ha
THEATER OF DREAMS
5 against Newcastle, This lity Ronaldo just doesnt want to stop. I want to ask a question to the bloggers. Honestly. What will the MANCS be without this lity. Is it him that carries the team or has Ferguson built this great unit? Either way the MANCS are looking deadly and sad to say unstoppable
ALWAYS A GUNNER
Arsenal stuffed it up. I said to Faaiz oz, Zam Ram and Jives. Im sceptical and I have to write the litys off for the title. Because you cant go and f#$ken draw to Birmingham when you 5 points Clear. Its not on.Its just not on. You cant rely on these ArsENAL F#4KERS FOR ANYTHING. Also if they lose at the San Siro, The season will break them.
But the real sadness stemmed from the Eduardo Leg Break. It was horrific. Wenger said that Taylor should never be allowed on the football pitch again, Ever. I have put a youtube video for the injury. See for yourself and lets discuss it.What are your views
THE CARLING CUP FINAL
The final is now over. And good for Tottenham.They have showed rapid improvement since they changed management. As for Chelsea like I said. "A wedding with no Deg Food" . Has everytjing but just no spice. Well done Spurs. Its a good achievement.
Only the MANCS rate the Carling Cup as a worthless competition
SERIE A ROUNDUP
Inter the MUGGS drew, How cool is that. F#4ken Muggs. But Juve like Arsenal couldnt sustain the pressure and lost 2-1 to Reginna. Again Del Piero got on the scoresheet and Donadoni must not ignore him. But a 2-1 loss to Regina , Fucks Sake. But what to do. Anyways Roma beat Fiorentina and Shakes Milan stole again and there is no better thief than Super Pipo. Milan grabbed the winner in the 90th minute.
SPANISH LA LIGA
I spoke to Riyad Loonat believe it or not. The F#4ken owe phoned me to speak about madrid maybe. Madrid lost, Barca won. AHA HA HA GORA PAPA
Thursday, February 21, 2008
SWOOSH0018 CHARITY FOUNDATION
Swoosh0018 Team member SV. at the Zanele Childrens Home in Finetown. Swoosh0018 gave a large chunk to this Orphanage which has about about 150 kids. Sometimes they feed up to a 1000 kids. Now this orphange boasts kids from the age of 6 months to 15 years of age. AND Most of them are HIV/AIDS Orphans.This orphange people is in Dire Need. Anything, Clothes, Money, Food. Email swoosh0018@gmail.com if you want to give anything through our foundation. We will provide the exposure and coverage
Now How Touching is this. Mrs Miriam Louwe who is in charge here said to Shakeera "Its as If God has Sent you. We needed money to buy a geyser which just broke.We didnt know how to replace it and here you have showed up.Thank you". We made a difference.
SPARKLES CUP CAKES
By Swoosh0018.comThese cup cakes were sold on the Swoosh0018 Charity Fun Day. Its a Swoosh Brand.We call it Sparkles Cup Cakes, "Buy a Sparkle Cup Cake and put a Sparkle in someones life."We sold it quickly.Now as it is a Swoosh brand, Orders will be taken. If anyone is interested in purchasing these cakes for baby showers, bridal showers, charity fundraisers etc just email swoosh0018@gmail.com.Maximum orders: 4 dozen at a time.Nevertherless on the Charity Fun Day we sold over a 100 of these Cup Cakes in quick time and PUT A SPARKLE in someones LIFE
ANOUNCEMENT
Congratulations to The P.I.M VALENTINES COMPETITION WINNER.
The stunning Sasha Jungshlager.
see http://www.p-inmotion.blogspot.com/ . It was a tough draw, But the judges ruled Sasha in this month of romance
SWOOSH0018 CHARITY FUN DAY-RAFFLE WINNERS
For those of you who were there you very well know that we had a raffle going on the 2nd December at the Zoo Lake. And 4 Cellphones were sponsored.Firstly I want to thank Kola All Cell & Crown Cellular in Yarona Cash and Carry for the generous donation of three Cell Phones for the Swoosh0018 Charity Fun Day on 2nd December 2007.
You have put a smile on a kids Life.
So the following Winners Please go to Yarona Cash and Carry in Fordsburg to Kola All Cellular , Ask for Ebrahim Kola and Claim you prize. I will give him this List.
Tel 011 837 6537
Yarona Cash and Carry
1 Renaissance Road
So The Winner of the Nokia 1110i is Bilal Coovadia
The Winner of the Nokia 2310 is Hoosain Mayet
Then Thank You to Yusuf Rasool from Vodacom 4 U in Cresta Shopping Centre for sponsoring a Vodaphone Cellphone. On this day Yusuf also donated starter packs to be sold for the Fun Day. I will deliver this prizeThe Winner is Rookshana Dindar
*ALL THESE WINNERS BOUGHT RAFFLES AT THE CHARITY FUN DAY AND GENEROUSLY DONATED, THEY PUT A SMILE ON A KIDS LIFE.The efforts of the sponsors are highly appreciated
NOW FOR THE FIRST TIME ON Swoosh0018.com Im going to attempt something different.See thsi phone Below,Its a Nokia 1600. NOW FOR CHARITY GUYS LETS BID FOR THIS PHONE BY LEAVING A COMMENT WITH YOUR NAME AND YOUR BID.
THIS PHONE IS SPONSORED SO THE WINNING BIDDER WILL MAKE A CONTRIBUTION STRAIGHT TO CHARITY.
SO BID NOW. GIVE SOMETHING IN THIS WAY. PUT A SMILE ON SOMEONES LIFE. A DIRECT CONTRIBUTION.
*ON THIS SPECIFIC POST, NO COMMENTS ARE ALLOWED. THE ONLY COMMENTS ALLOWED WILL BE A BIDDERS NAME AND HIS PLEDGE.
IF THE WINNER IS DEFAULTED ,THE SECOND BID GOES AND SO ON. IM STARTING THIS BID AT R200
LETS DO IT GUYS. LETS SEE WHAT PLEDGES WE GET.
THE FINAL PLEDGE WILL CLOSE NEXT FRIDAY AT 12PM
Now obviously we will have people bidding on other peoples behalf because after all thats who we are. so once you bid
just sms bid and your name to 082 581 0735 for authenticity
YOUR EFFORTS AND GENEROSITY WILL BE APPRECIATED
SWOOSH
OPEN THE FLOOR
Thursday its time for structured debate and lets really get down and analyse.
Now this one is sensitive, So dont get carried away guys and please leave structured comments.
And No Racism and derogatory comments. Lets engage in a platform of debate here please.
We all know whats been making news this past few days. Now in Light of what Mr Irwin Khoza said in the press conference. I make this sweet and short.
What are your views.Is Mr IK Wrong, I s he right. Please explain your choice?
Lets see what the Swoosh Readers have to say
*no rascist and derogatory comments will be published.
The question is ,Is Mr IK wrong or right and substantiate you answer in a dignified & civilised way.Please dont use the word & words that we dont want to hear. This is a sensitive topic and we dont want repurcussions so please Think before you Ink
JET FUEL ONLY
Formula 1 Looking Ahead
Old School Rules
The magic of F1 seems to be on its way back. In a bid to revive the sport from its recent failings in terms of a world wide decline in viewership, some of the old school rules are back. No launch control, No traction control & no electronic brake assist. I was hoping for fully manual gearbox’s but the gear boxes are semi automatic sequential units with a hand controlled clutch. To make the sport more exciting the emphasis is now more on driver skill. Which is brilliant if you think about it cos there is no nannying electronics to get your ass out of jail. As far as the engines go the restriction is now down to 2.4 liter V8’s since 2006. Engines must last at least 2 consecutive races, if not a driver will loose 10 grid spots if an engine is changed before the race- OUCH! However drivers are allowed one “free engine” for the season, like a wild card to be played at any time except the last race of the season. Interesting indeed.
As far as gearbox rule go these units must last 4 consecutive races, if not any change before the start of a race will cost the driver 5 grid places. If the gearbox fails during a race the driver can start the next race with a new one without incurring any penalties. Not only do these rules call for improved driver skill but also better team tactics, being able to save your car for that all important killer attack. The constructors will play an even bigger part since so much comes down to reliability or else drivers will be losing grid places irrespective of qualifying well.
Technical Side of an F1 Car
Gone are the days of the 3.0litre V10’s which churned out 900Bhp. The V8’s however still belt out a respectable 750 horses which equates to 560Kw in a car that weighs just under 500Kg. Juggling the numbers this works out well over 800Kw per tone. The aerodynamic excellence of an F1 car means these cars can defy the laws of physics, turning in at 200km/h can produce 2G of downforce. Indianapolis has one of the fastest straights & these miniature rockets can reach 365Km/h here. Although an F1 car is capable of well over 400Km/h. This is what makes F1 the pinnacle of motorsport, in terms of power to weight ratio nothing evens comes close. More importantly an F1 car can decelerate from 300Km/h to stand still in 4 seconds. It’s called carbon ceramic compound boys. Just look at some of these performance stats of a Mclaren F1 car or should I say Ferrari - EINA!!
0 to 100 km/h: 1.9 seconds – you read that right Sir.
0 to 200 km/h: 3.9 seconds
0 to 300 km/h: 8.4 seconds – Damn I remember when an F1 car diced a beemer M5 (V10), made the blik look like it was going in reverse.
Engine: 2.4 Liter V8 32 valve
RPM: 19000rpm governed. (what the f#$K)
Gearbox: Seven Speed, 7 forward 1 reverse.
Suspension: Koni
Wheels: Enkei (light weight magnesium rims)
Tyres: Bridgestone Potenza slicks.
New cars for 2008 - Top Left moving Clockwise Honda RA108, Mclaren MP4-23, Renault R28, Ferrari F2008.
The Season forthcoming – 2008 Testing, Teams & Drivers
The 2008 F1 season kicks off in Australia on the 16th of March. Look out for FORCE INDIA, no jokes I’ll say it again Force India, the pit crew will be dressed in loongi’s for the first race initiation. When the team manager radios in the driver the intro will be “Aareh Bawa Kemchor - Come in over airhk, Doh, turn into the pits sahlor!!”
In terms of drivers that Spanish sod is back with Renault, that British coconut will be pushing for the championship this season fresh from his Laureus award, but the favorite remains the lity voiced FINN in his Imola red scuderia machine. The Felipe Massa was fastest in testing in Bahrain followed by Toyota’s Timo Glock, Raikonen was third fastest. Whilst in Spain the Mclaren of Hamilton was fastest in Barcelona followed by Mclarens De la Rosa. There you have it, lets look at this season Driver lineup & Calendar
The 2008 F1 Calendar
Teams
Let’s hope we will have an enthralling F1 season free of petty politics, spying & theft all of which has just dragged F1 into the doll drums. Remember the days of Senna & Mansell later came Hill, Villeneuve & a young Schumacher with team Benetton. The legend of the underdog Eddie Irvine & the Ferrari crushing talent of Mika Hakinnen- those were the days of F1, no doubt.
Mr B – nismaniac@gmail.com
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE-ROUND OF 16 1ST LEG
LYON 1 MAN UTD 1
Theft Vez
I was with Seth yesterday at Nescafe. the man looked worried. Lyon 1 up.Things were looking bad. If it stayed that way Utd were in for a tough battle at OT.
Question is why did Fergie play a lone striker.I mean you got to attack away. If it was 1-0 Lyon and they got that away goal.The Mancs were F#$ked. Now they are well poised.But its fine.I wanted them to progress.They must get dumped out in the semi final.
ARSENAL VS AC MILAN
Too many chances missed......too many.San Siro will be uphill battle
CELTIC 2 BARCELONA 3
Celtic, What happens to Celtic when they play at home. JVG VH, Jan vana goor van hesselink or something like that. But Barcelona look like they want success in Europe this year and they ran out 3-2 winners.
In the other game SEVILLA got 2 precious away goals, but Kanoute didnt score.
LIVERPOOL 2 INTER MILAN 0
What did I say, Inter have no European Pedigree. We watched the game at Nescafe Fordsburg. Myself, Azee, Seth, Hazrat, F Haturani, Molana and Hazrats friend. Rash Cassim gave me a prediction on 70 minutes in front of the panel. He said 2-0 Liverpool. With Seth and Azee its like watching a game with Mamadoo and Tovy. I swear If we had a phone in at Nescafe the Liverpool Fans will take these F#$kers out. Tonight is the MANC game that we will be watching at Nescafe.
I spoke to my other pundit Moosa Areff, the second Notts Forest supporter I know thats alive, I agreed with his analysis 100%. Liverpool are fueled by the Fans, Not Rafa and Hicks and all these Muggs. They were hurting and they Did this for the Fans. 2-0 against inter is an exellent result. Ha Ha, the f#4ken Inter Muggs, Juve hate Inter like the Kop owes hate the Mancs.
The game was ok. Once the matrix got sent off, Whats new, Inter were on the backfoot. From theron in Herpia and Torres could have made it four. Kuyt scored, Can you believe it. And Captain my Captian, Well he is in a different Class
FROM THE KOP END
By Ejaz Khan
KOPICS OF DISCUSSION
I thought it was Zidane, honest !!
Dirk Kuyt shocks fans and himself with the opening goal
Steven Gerrard gives Liverpool the two goal cushion to take to the San Siro
ROMA 2 REAL MADRID 1
Whats happening Mr Loonat, 2-1 down in Rome. But a good 'Road Goal' as Tommy Smith with a "Y" says.But f#4ken Madrid, they score goals and concede just as many. Interesting to see the return leg at the Bernabeau.
OLYMPIAKOS 0 CHELSEA 0
No Bilal Anelka, 0-0 for Chelsea. No away goal. Only Avram Grant and his family recieving Death threats. But theyl turn the tide at the bridge.
SHALKE 1 PORTO 0
Why did I pick the Porto muggs in my Fantasy Teams.
Theft Vez
I was with Seth yesterday at Nescafe. the man looked worried. Lyon 1 up.Things were looking bad. If it stayed that way Utd were in for a tough battle at OT.
Question is why did Fergie play a lone striker.I mean you got to attack away. If it was 1-0 Lyon and they got that away goal.The Mancs were F#$ked. Now they are well poised.But its fine.I wanted them to progress.They must get dumped out in the semi final.
ARSENAL VS AC MILAN
Too many chances missed......too many.San Siro will be uphill battle
CELTIC 2 BARCELONA 3
Celtic, What happens to Celtic when they play at home. JVG VH, Jan vana goor van hesselink or something like that. But Barcelona look like they want success in Europe this year and they ran out 3-2 winners.
In the other game SEVILLA got 2 precious away goals, but Kanoute didnt score.
LIVERPOOL 2 INTER MILAN 0
What did I say, Inter have no European Pedigree. We watched the game at Nescafe Fordsburg. Myself, Azee, Seth, Hazrat, F Haturani, Molana and Hazrats friend. Rash Cassim gave me a prediction on 70 minutes in front of the panel. He said 2-0 Liverpool. With Seth and Azee its like watching a game with Mamadoo and Tovy. I swear If we had a phone in at Nescafe the Liverpool Fans will take these F#$kers out. Tonight is the MANC game that we will be watching at Nescafe.
I spoke to my other pundit Moosa Areff, the second Notts Forest supporter I know thats alive, I agreed with his analysis 100%. Liverpool are fueled by the Fans, Not Rafa and Hicks and all these Muggs. They were hurting and they Did this for the Fans. 2-0 against inter is an exellent result. Ha Ha, the f#4ken Inter Muggs, Juve hate Inter like the Kop owes hate the Mancs.
The game was ok. Once the matrix got sent off, Whats new, Inter were on the backfoot. From theron in Herpia and Torres could have made it four. Kuyt scored, Can you believe it. And Captain my Captian, Well he is in a different Class
FROM THE KOP END
By Ejaz Khan
KOPICS OF DISCUSSION
I thought it was Zidane, honest !!
Dirk Kuyt shocks fans and himself with the opening goal
Steven Gerrard gives Liverpool the two goal cushion to take to the San Siro
ROMA 2 REAL MADRID 1
Whats happening Mr Loonat, 2-1 down in Rome. But a good 'Road Goal' as Tommy Smith with a "Y" says.But f#4ken Madrid, they score goals and concede just as many. Interesting to see the return leg at the Bernabeau.
OLYMPIAKOS 0 CHELSEA 0
No Bilal Anelka, 0-0 for Chelsea. No away goal. Only Avram Grant and his family recieving Death threats. But theyl turn the tide at the bridge.
SHALKE 1 PORTO 0
Why did I pick the Porto muggs in my Fantasy Teams.
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
SUPER TUESDAYS ON SWOOSH0018.COM
Ok.First things first, I have gathered the strength now for Super Tuesday and what a Super Tuesday its going to be. First of all I know myself, Ejaz and the kop lads are going to be coming in for alot of stick. I urge the boys from the Kop to back us the f#4k up.Also Im warning that any personal comments made to anyone will NOT BE PUBLISHED (Or they will be deleted later), Lets keep it flowing like yesterday. As Wil Smith said in Bad Boys, "Hate the Player, Not the Game".In our case "Hate the Game and Not the Player". Let me illustrate an example.
Pathetic Comment: "Swoosh, Barnsley whipped you guys. Tell Your Mother in Law She can come S#$k and F#$k and @#$$ and 3$$. Oh and Swoosh I seen you in 1981 at Octagon in Cape Town@#$$% @##$. You looked Khalaas
Correct Comment: Swoosh, Barnsley F#$ked you guys up. Rafa is a @#$, Benitez needs to go. Liverpool are sh@#e,,,,,,,da da da da da da."You know what I mean
So please Respect my writers on Super Tuesday as well as people that leave educated and structured comments.
CHAMPIONS LEAGUE FOOTBALL AT NESCAFEFirstly Please You welcome to join us and watch the CHAMPIONS LEAGUE games at Cafe Nescafe Fordsburg tonight at tomorow.
Tonight: Liverpool vs Inter Milan.
Tomorow: Man Utd vs Lyon.
I will be there by 8.30. Seth and Azee I hope ypu F#4kers are coming
GERSHING IT UP ON SWOOSH0018This weekend myself and Mamoo went on three days to Kelvin. I said Come on Mamoo, Arsenal will play a second string team which they did and duely lost. Anyways we were out. Rocked up to one guys house,Owe was braaing and had a Liverpool Kit. I asked him "Connection, Whats teh Score. He said 1-0 against Barnsley. I said safe. Next thing while we were busy, I see missed calls from Rashid Cassim, Mo Hugo Boss, and sms's from the Kop.
I reckon whats going on here now. And then the tragedy broke. Now the F#4ken MANCS believe it or not were phoning me and smsing me LEFT,RIGHT and Centre. I sent a message back "Brothers, I am out for three days, Please my fiqr is high, I will not talk of Doonya Things"
Barnsley, f#$ken Barnsley. And I hear we just couldnt score.And they deployed Man Utds tactic of theft and Stole from us in stoppage time. Earlier on I spoke to Rash Cassim. He said GET RID OF ALONSO. And trues Bob it was Alonso who refused to tackle in the ensuing goal from Barnsley.
I said, Nah things will get better. In the Esha Bayaan, I see Mamoos phone beeping. four times in the duration of the program. I seen him smile.And then i said, The Mancs are winning. And 4-0. I phoned FAAIZ OZ. i SAID "You Arsenal BAS#$ds CANT DO ANYTHING. (for the critics of the blog, I was swearing when we were buying Charcoal at Shell, so ease up). And that was the weekend. Abuse via sms and sorrow from the Kop Lads.
The only Joy I had was watching Del Pieros belter of a free kick to sink Roma. It was a great win for Juve. I just hope Donadoni picks him for Euro 2008.
Madrid lost as well I think. For Critical analyisis on the games Il leave it to my writers.
But Liverpool What is Happening. Where are We, What are we going to do
THEATER OF DREAMSBy LAAL CHAVEL (RED RICE)
DVD Review
Recently got my hands on the 06/07 season review DVD titled CHAMPIONS. Its an absolute must have for all you die hard United Fans. A brilliant DVD which covers every game of the season including League, Champions league & Cup Games. It’s easy to navigate, you can jump to any games highlights from the menu and it has plenty of player interviews plus every goal of the season – watching Ron THE DON slam in his 20+ goals is just pure entertainment. Also a few extra’s which include the title celebrations at the Theatre & the United vs. Euro 11 exhibition game. Superb video with great production quality, it was organized from a connection of a connection. Da only flippin shit ting is you gotta get a dual layer DVD to clone & those suckers are expensive. Time to WORK it!!
PROSPECTS
New signing Rodrigo Possebon made an eye catching debut in the reserves, United old boy & MUTV pundit Pat Crerand raved about his performance & confidence. Will this be the era of Porra’s & Brazilians at United?
SAF has hinted at the interest in Karim Benzema of Lyon dubbed the new Zidane by some, perfect way to unsettle them before the Euro clash if you think about it. Rodrigo & Benzema below.
United’s tour to South Africa
Yebo yes ManU will be touring S.A this winter from July 19-26. The 3 team tournament will once again comprise of Chiefs & Pirates in the Vodacom challenge. The format will be exactly the same as last time with United in the final playing the winner of the Soweto derby. Maybe we’ll see Manucho in action here as Fergie said: "The 2008 Vodacom Challenge will mark Manchester United's third visit to South Africa and will create a platform for many a rising star to elevate their level of play in order to strive to become a regular member of the Manchester United starting line-up for the new English Premiership season."
GAMES
Last Games vs. the AssNil (4-0 THRASHING)
How we didn’t score 7 goals still puzzles da mind ekse!! Rooney should have hit a hatrick, Park & Saha had brilliant one on one opportunities with Lehman & should have done better. But what more can you ask for it was a superb footballing display. That’s the magic of United - responding well after disappointment. What was really disappointing is that the f*kin GOONS, & they deserved to be called GOONS are known for there unsportman behavior: remember the food throwing,Viera at one point had a record number of red cards in a season & AssNils discipline has always been a sore point for Wenger to deal with. Yet again in the hiding & football lesson we dished out to them they lost control & decided to kick out & dive. Eboue’s kick on Evra was shocking, Toure’s studs up on Nani was shamefull. Gallas blatant kick on Nani was uncivilized & he was damn lucky to stay on the pitch. And to cap it all off Adebayor decides to show the theatre his acting skills with a pathetic dive. Which he was rightly yellow carded for.
Man of the Match had to be Fletcher unbelievable display from his usual poor performances. Fergie was right he is a big game player. Anderson & Carrick were running circles round Fabregas, who looked like a schoolboy learning from the pros. I’ve never seen a game where the crowd started applauding every pass on the half hour mark. Wenger looked like he was in Sikhraat cos every goal sent Gibhraat up his Ass.
Rooney opened the account, Fletcher scored a double & Nani was brilliant on the left. That GOON Eboue was sent packing. We dished out a thrashing with almost a second string attack. Tevez, Ronaldo & Giggs were missing, who’s the idiot that called us a one man team?
Which reminds me “Congratulations to Barnsley, f*kin Barnsley on ruling the city of Liverpool in 2008.”
Huh!!
FA CUP Quarterfinal draw looks like another United v Chelsea Final?
Sheff Utd or Middlebrough v Cardiff
Man Utd v Portsmouth
Bristol Rovers v West Brom
Barnsley v Chelsea
Next Game vs. Lyon Kickoff 21:30 Wed 20th Feb (SS5)
Good thing we rested some star players so hopefully Ron, Tev & Giggs can make a real impact away in France.
Vs Newcastle kickoff Sat 23rd Feb 19:00 (SS3)
The Geordies will be bewering after the last blasting we dealt out to them. Away game & we need to keep up the momentum.
CHAVILINHO
FROM THE KOP END BY
EJAZ KHAN
Inter fighting tonight at Anfield
New signing Rodrigo Possebon made an eye catching debut in the reserves, United old boy & MUTV pundit Pat Crerand raved about his performance & confidence. Will this be the era of Porra’s & Brazilians at United?
SAF has hinted at the interest in Karim Benzema of Lyon dubbed the new Zidane by some, perfect way to unsettle them before the Euro clash if you think about it. Rodrigo & Benzema below.
United’s tour to South Africa
Yebo yes ManU will be touring S.A this winter from July 19-26. The 3 team tournament will once again comprise of Chiefs & Pirates in the Vodacom challenge. The format will be exactly the same as last time with United in the final playing the winner of the Soweto derby. Maybe we’ll see Manucho in action here as Fergie said: "The 2008 Vodacom Challenge will mark Manchester United's third visit to South Africa and will create a platform for many a rising star to elevate their level of play in order to strive to become a regular member of the Manchester United starting line-up for the new English Premiership season."
GAMES
Last Games vs. the AssNil (4-0 THRASHING)
How we didn’t score 7 goals still puzzles da mind ekse!! Rooney should have hit a hatrick, Park & Saha had brilliant one on one opportunities with Lehman & should have done better. But what more can you ask for it was a superb footballing display. That’s the magic of United - responding well after disappointment. What was really disappointing is that the f*kin GOONS, & they deserved to be called GOONS are known for there unsportman behavior: remember the food throwing,Viera at one point had a record number of red cards in a season & AssNils discipline has always been a sore point for Wenger to deal with. Yet again in the hiding & football lesson we dished out to them they lost control & decided to kick out & dive. Eboue’s kick on Evra was shocking, Toure’s studs up on Nani was shamefull. Gallas blatant kick on Nani was uncivilized & he was damn lucky to stay on the pitch. And to cap it all off Adebayor decides to show the theatre his acting skills with a pathetic dive. Which he was rightly yellow carded for.
Man of the Match had to be Fletcher unbelievable display from his usual poor performances. Fergie was right he is a big game player. Anderson & Carrick were running circles round Fabregas, who looked like a schoolboy learning from the pros. I’ve never seen a game where the crowd started applauding every pass on the half hour mark. Wenger looked like he was in Sikhraat cos every goal sent Gibhraat up his Ass.
Rooney opened the account, Fletcher scored a double & Nani was brilliant on the left. That GOON Eboue was sent packing. We dished out a thrashing with almost a second string attack. Tevez, Ronaldo & Giggs were missing, who’s the idiot that called us a one man team?
Which reminds me “Congratulations to Barnsley, f*kin Barnsley on ruling the city of Liverpool in 2008.”
Huh!!
FA CUP Quarterfinal draw looks like another United v Chelsea Final?
Sheff Utd or Middlebrough v Cardiff
Man Utd v Portsmouth
Bristol Rovers v West Brom
Barnsley v Chelsea
Next Game vs. Lyon Kickoff 21:30 Wed 20th Feb (SS5)
Good thing we rested some star players so hopefully Ron, Tev & Giggs can make a real impact away in France.
Vs Newcastle kickoff Sat 23rd Feb 19:00 (SS3)
The Geordies will be bewering after the last blasting we dealt out to them. Away game & we need to keep up the momentum.
CHAVILINHO
FROM THE KOP END BY
EJAZ KHAN
Inter fighting tonight at Anfield
the Kop end, literally
“See Dirk, this is how you stop a ball”
Torres is fit and raring to go
Guess who’s back ?
You the weakest link, Crouch,
No you the weakest Dirk ! Stop pushing me “
Shut up, both of you are weak !
LIVERPOOL VS INTER MILAN
Once again, Liverpool’s erratic form sees them sitting in fifth position, out of the League Cup and most recently knocked out of the FA Cup by Barnsley, and once again, The UEFA Champions league is the last light at the end of a very dark tunnel. Playing against Inter Milan, current Serie A leaders and in fine from, just makes that task an even higher mountain to climb. But it is at Anfield, and European nights are always a different kind of special, and a special atmosphere builds up on Merseyside. The pedigree of this great club in European competition, is something that can never be overlooked or ignored. “WE WON IT 5 TIMES” rings out from the Kop, bearing testimony to this fantastic achievement, and Liverpool will be pushing to alter that song a bit. “6 times” sounds so much better.
Fernando Torres is fit and ready, Liverpool’s goal machine is used to playing with a wall of pressure on his shoulders from his days at Atletico Madrid, but even he will know that tonight the pressure could be overwhelming. He needs to rise to the occasion. These are the challenges he joined Liverpool for, after all.Most fans will be excited with the prospect of seeig Daniel Agger return after a long injury lay off. The ball playing defender will be a welcomed addition, and at least we might be spared of a hoof-a-thon usually associated with Carragher and Hyppia. Rafa seems to keep everyone guessing with his selections and well, its not the good type of surprise tactics, more like what the … was he thinking?
Steven Gerrard, who hasn’t been playing at his high tempo best for a while now, needs to step. He is a world class player, and would grace any top team in world football. Problem is, when you playing with the likes of Dirk Kuyt, Jon Arne Riise, Harry Kewell, it can be a tad stifling, to say the least. Kuyt, who scored on Saturday after an embarrassing 6 months barren spell, will sadly bne remembered as the worst player EVER to play for Liverpool, he is completely out of his depth in the english league, and should return to Dutch league. In a place where Marijuana is legal, how hard can it be for a useless striker to score against goofed defenders ?
It will suit his run around like a headless chicken style of play.
Riise is currently the worst defender in the UK, he is simply atrocious and that’s putting it mildly.
Ryan Babel is a brilliant buy,and the youngster is coming into his own, and playing really good football in the process. He is one of our few effective attacking threats, and Rafa taking him off on Saturday, shows he is going to feature heavily tonight.
If Liverpool win tonight it will be their 100th win at Anfield in European competition. Their 3-1 European Cup Semi-Final First Leg victory over Inter in 1965 was their third.
C’mon you Reds, it all you’ve got left to play for, Do it for the fans.
THE SUPER 14 KICKS OFFIM LOOKING FOR A WRITER TO COVER THE SUPER 14 FOR ME.
Criteria. A weekly post on a Monday for the Super Tuesday.
SAY IT LIKE IT IS, JUST BE YOUR SELF.
Email a word document with max 5 pics to swoosh0018@gmail.com.
Thats it. The post is up for Grabs. Any takers.
Oh and I wont expose Your Identity.
For now I just had to copy from news24.com
SA teams make strong S14 start
2008-2-17 20:08
Cape Town - South Africa's Rugby World Cup winner Bryan Habana picked up where he left off last season to help the Bulls make a successful start to the defence of their Super 14 title.
Habana, who was named as the IRB's World player of the Year after a magical season in 2007, continued his fairytale run of form by scoring the only try in the Bulls' 16-9 win over the Stormers in Cape Town on Saturday.
The flying wing, who also scored the winning try in last year's Super 14 final, dived over four minutes before the break, but hurt his arm and did not return in the second half.
Last year's beaten finalists, the Sharks, also got off to a winning start with a 17-10 win over Australia's Western Force in Durban on Friday.
Fullback Stefan Terblanche, who was called into the team when French flyhalf Frederic Michalak withdrew with a calf injury, scored the winning try midway through the second half.
South Africa recorded a third win during the opening round when the Lions pipped the Cheetahs 23-22 in Bloemfontein on Saturday, with replacement flyhalf Earl Rose landing two late kicks to decide the match.
New Zealand and Australian teams won two matches each over the first weekend, which was played under a range of experimental rules which made the games fast and exciting but did not produce the feast of tries expected.
The Crusaders and Blues, the most successful teams in the tournament's history with nine titles between them, both collected bonus points after racking up easy wins while the Waratahs and Reds started off on the right foot after finishing at the bottom of the standings in 2007.
The Crusaders ran in four unanswered tries on a wet and cold Friday night in Christchurch to hammer Australia's Brumbies 34-3.
Flyhalf Dan Carter, playing his first serious match since the All Blacks were knocked out of the World Cup quarter-finals, rebounded from last season's dip in form to put in a brilliant all-round display, scoring a try and kicking four conversions and two penalties for a personal haul of 19 points.
"The conditions made it a little bit tricky but I thought we adapted well. Four tries, we're pretty happy with it," Crusaders captain Richie McCaw said in a televised interview.
The Blues scored three second half tries to beat their New Zealand rivals the Chiefs 32-14 at Eden Park on Friday.
Lock Troy Flavell, wing Joe Rokocoko and replacement Ben Atiga took advantage of the tiring Chiefs defence to cross the line after the Chiefs had led 11-8 at the interval.
"I was really pleased with the guys in the second half," captain Flavell said.
"We were a bit tighter and able to execute our game plan a bit more. It was a good hit-out for us." to deny the Australians any chance of a late comeback.
Exciting young fullback Lachlan Turner scored two tries to lead the Waratahs to a convincing 20-3 victory over New Zealand's Hurricanes in Sydney. Loose forward Rocky Elsom also crossed while former rugby league international Timana Tahu made an impressive debut after switching codes this season.
"We knew last season wasn't too good so it's a good start for us," Waratahs coach Ewen McKenzie said.
Last year's wooden spooners, the Reds, were awarded two disputed tries then survived a late fightback from New Zealand's Highlanders to win 22-16 at Brisbane on Friday.
The Reds outscored the Highlanders three tries to one but there were doubts about two of their tries scored off rucks. However they were given the benefit of the doubt by South African referee Marius Jonker.
2008-2-17 20:08
Cape Town - South Africa's Rugby World Cup winner Bryan Habana picked up where he left off last season to help the Bulls make a successful start to the defence of their Super 14 title.
Habana, who was named as the IRB's World player of the Year after a magical season in 2007, continued his fairytale run of form by scoring the only try in the Bulls' 16-9 win over the Stormers in Cape Town on Saturday.
The flying wing, who also scored the winning try in last year's Super 14 final, dived over four minutes before the break, but hurt his arm and did not return in the second half.
Last year's beaten finalists, the Sharks, also got off to a winning start with a 17-10 win over Australia's Western Force in Durban on Friday.
Fullback Stefan Terblanche, who was called into the team when French flyhalf Frederic Michalak withdrew with a calf injury, scored the winning try midway through the second half.
South Africa recorded a third win during the opening round when the Lions pipped the Cheetahs 23-22 in Bloemfontein on Saturday, with replacement flyhalf Earl Rose landing two late kicks to decide the match.
New Zealand and Australian teams won two matches each over the first weekend, which was played under a range of experimental rules which made the games fast and exciting but did not produce the feast of tries expected.
The Crusaders and Blues, the most successful teams in the tournament's history with nine titles between them, both collected bonus points after racking up easy wins while the Waratahs and Reds started off on the right foot after finishing at the bottom of the standings in 2007.
The Crusaders ran in four unanswered tries on a wet and cold Friday night in Christchurch to hammer Australia's Brumbies 34-3.
Flyhalf Dan Carter, playing his first serious match since the All Blacks were knocked out of the World Cup quarter-finals, rebounded from last season's dip in form to put in a brilliant all-round display, scoring a try and kicking four conversions and two penalties for a personal haul of 19 points.
"The conditions made it a little bit tricky but I thought we adapted well. Four tries, we're pretty happy with it," Crusaders captain Richie McCaw said in a televised interview.
The Blues scored three second half tries to beat their New Zealand rivals the Chiefs 32-14 at Eden Park on Friday.
Lock Troy Flavell, wing Joe Rokocoko and replacement Ben Atiga took advantage of the tiring Chiefs defence to cross the line after the Chiefs had led 11-8 at the interval.
"I was really pleased with the guys in the second half," captain Flavell said.
"We were a bit tighter and able to execute our game plan a bit more. It was a good hit-out for us." to deny the Australians any chance of a late comeback.
Exciting young fullback Lachlan Turner scored two tries to lead the Waratahs to a convincing 20-3 victory over New Zealand's Hurricanes in Sydney. Loose forward Rocky Elsom also crossed while former rugby league international Timana Tahu made an impressive debut after switching codes this season.
"We knew last season wasn't too good so it's a good start for us," Waratahs coach Ewen McKenzie said.
Last year's wooden spooners, the Reds, were awarded two disputed tries then survived a late fightback from New Zealand's Highlanders to win 22-16 at Brisbane on Friday.
The Reds outscored the Highlanders three tries to one but there were doubts about two of their tries scored off rucks. However they were given the benefit of the doubt by South African referee Marius Jonker.
CRICKET ON SUPER TUESDAYS.Again here we looking for a writer. Make the Super Tuesday Post Yours in terms of Cricket.
Hash scored a brilliant hundred in Bangladesh. Good on ya my man. Hash we Support You all the Way. Brilliant. This kinda Thing makes me very HAPPY
Okay, The Super Tuesday is becoming Popular. So I thought Il add the Super Analysis In. Now the Super Analysis is doen by me So well I should recieve some flak.But f#4k it. The comments can roll...It must. Okes will shed their input to.So here goes
MUGG OF THE WEEK: RAFA BENITEZ. Why.
Do I have to explain again. Rotation ,Rotation, No mohabett within the squad and losing to Barnsley
THE GOAL OF THE WEEK THAT I SEEN OR HEARD PEOPLE TALKING ABOUT:
Alex Del Pieros free kick against Roma. A belter
Worst hairstyle of the WeekCarlos Valderamma. Remember coming back from Mads in 1990.And seeing that on TV
Sledge or Insult of the Week
Daryll Cullinan & Shane WarneSouth African Daryl Cullinan was making a comeback into the team after spending 2 years on the sidelines due to injury and poor form. As he made his way to the wicket at the start of his innings, The "porky" Aussie leggie Shane Warne tried to unsettle him and play on his nervousness "I have been waiting 2 years for this opportunity to humiliate you in front of your own crowd". Cullinan, not new to such tactics replied "Looks like you spent it eating".
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