WELL DONE ABBERS-YOU MAKING US PROUD

As we always say on Swoosh0018 its a great feeling when our Chaps perform on the big stage and Well done to Yusuf Abdullah for some sublime recent performances in the IPL.Check this article below from cricket.co.za

Being in the right place at the right time can often do wonders for your career and taking the wicket of the Australian captain in your Twenty20 international debut won’t do you any harm either.
That is part of the story of the rise and rise of 26-year-old Durban swing bowler Yusuf Abdulla, whose hot streak of form in South Africa’s domestic season was enough to attract the attention of DLF Indian Premier League franchises.
And as is often the case, one man’s mishap turned out to be good fortune for him when the Kings XI Punjab had to hastily find a replacement for West Indian Jerome Taylor who was injured in a car accident in the build up to IPL.
Kings XI Punjab management’s thinking was: We’re playing six matches in Durban, so why not sign a young bowler who knows Kingsmead like the back of his hand? Abdulla’s 10 wickets at 16.88 in the domestic Pro20 competition had impressed the South African national selectors enough for him to get into the squad for two 20-overs internationals against Australia on home soil, and when he was called up for one of them he found the edge of Ricky Ponting, one of the most attacking batsman in the world, for a caught behind dismissal he will be able to tell his grandchildren about.
An average start in the IPL was followed by two standout performances in-a-row in the Kings XI Punjab’s first two victories of the tournament, after they had lost their first two in rain-curtailed contests.
No surprises… the first was in Durban – a seven-wicket triumph against Royal Challengers Bangalore on Friday, with a personal return of four for 31. And then came Cape Town, where the defending champions Rajasthan Royals were on the receiving end.
Abdulla grabbed two wickets in his second over, Robert Quiney caught by wicketkeeper Kumar Sangakkara and Dimitri Mascarenhas, who had his stumps shattered two balls later. At the end of the innings Abdulla castled the Royals’ top-scorer Ravindra Jadeja for 37 to finish with three 21, and shoot to second spot on the table of wicket-takers, one behind Deccan Chargers’ RP Singh.
Singh and Abdulla are both left-arm swing bowlers, and South Africa themselves have an embarrassment of riches in this department right now. Apart from Abdulla, they gave debuts to two others in the summer, Lonwabo Tsotsobe and Wayne Parnell.
Some may say the Johannesburg-born Abdulla, is carrying around too many kilograms. If so, it doesn’t seem to affect his bowling performance. His pace is good and with his swing he can beat the best of bats.
There have been patches where his fielding has let him down. For example, in a vital Pro20 playoff game for the Dolphins against the Cobras, Abdulla put down a regulation catch in the deep at square-leg to give Graeme Smith a life. The Proteas captain made three scores in the 30s in playoffs and on that occasion he was able to give his side necessary impetus with a spate of quick boundaries.
With Abdulla showing match-winning ability in the IPL, it is something of an irony that the man regarded as the best limited-over bowler in South Africa, Charl Langeveldt, has not been given a run by the Kolkata Knight Riders.
But, for now, lefties rule, okay!


source:www.cricket.co.za

SEMI FINALS FIRST LEG

MAN UTD VS ARSENAL

It was a packed house at Nescafe Fordsburg again as we watched the MANCS or should I say hoped the MANCS were gunned down. But again it was disappointment and credit to the MANCS.They outplayed Arsenal. Aluminia was called upon many a time and it could be more.

Lucky that Penaltino shot didnt go in. What a strike but. I think thats all Penaltinho did. Overall though Arsenal were woeful or were the MANCS just better. UTD controled the game from teh outset and even though its the first leg and both games are pretty open.Arsenal were disaapointing on the night. I knew the MUGGS will fail against UTD. But UTD will be sorry that they didnt take more from the game

Berbatov really looks like he has no liss to play. I think the MANCS should dump him.

ABR-DID YOU SEE PENALTINHO DIVE AND CRY!

But to the second leg we go and its all OPEN. Arsenal at the Emirates, but if the MANCS get that away goal. Its game over

CHELSEA VS BARCELONA
It was a boring game and a boring Chelsea. But the tactic worked and suits Chelsea. Maybe they believe that they can beat Barcelona at the Bridge. Barca though should feel hard done by. A strong penalty decision was turned down and Borjan missed a sitter.Bosingwa had Messi taped and 0-0 was drab. Tonight though should be interesting. Lets see if Arsenal and Asharvin can do the damage.

Come on Arsenal. Prove yourselves tonight. I wonder if the toppie Fergie will attack or play defensive. Are you MANCS worried

YOLANDA NIEMAN

This weeks babe of the week is the sexy Yolanda Nieman.For more pictures of Yolanda and PIMS exclusive one on one, click www.p-inmotion.blogspot.com

SUPER TUESDAYS ON SWOOSH0018

Another long weekend has passed and a busy one for me. Wedding on the weekend and a glittering function on Saturday Night. And while the food was being sent from the Degs to the tables the owes were chanting out the scores of the Man Utd game.

When the Soup came out it was 2-0. When they served the Mutton Karrai and prawn curry, It was 5-2. What the f34k. Even the grooms father, my oom Imtiaz who was smiling more at the Nikaah when the Anfield result filtered in lost his sparkle.

And then obviously 80% of the hall was all smiles when the score read 5-2.
I mean a team with honour and prestige like Spurs you expect them to hold a 2-0 lead. I was at the wedding so i dunno how was the game. But UTD must have been in sublime form to come down from two goals and win 5-2. And rumours are flying that KAKA could be on his way there. If he does which I dont think he will then they will surely be FULL OF SHIT.
But what again supposed to be a great moment for us turned sour and became a great moment fro the MANCS

As for Liverpool and Chelsea they both won.I didnt watch the game so i cant comment but it all meant nothing when the MANCS bounced back from what we all thought was defeat

Juve also are f#4king it up in Serie A after drawing 2-2 with Reginna. Milan won four and Inter were beaten by Napoli. Is the title race wide open?

In La Liga

And in Bundesliga Klinsman was sensationally sacked.Killa please comment on this.

And in local ball, Tukkies and Pretoria University have progressed to the final of teh Nedbank Cup.What a thing that is
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IPL is class to watch and at this stage the Deccon Chargers look like they going all the way. I got my money on Adma Gilchrest and Gibbs and Co.
But great spell of bowling yesterday from our very own Yusuf Abdullah. 3/21.Thats great figures.Cant wait for the action to hit JHB. But please feel free to leave comments on the IPL Action.
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Rafael Nadal won again in Monte Carlo and is unbeaten on 25 matches.Now its off to the Rome Masters series.
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As for Formula 1.Can someone please tell me if Ferrari are part of F1 this season?
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As for Super 14

It’s on for Bulls and Sharks
by Gavin Rich 27 April 2009 (07:11)
Pierre Spies © Gallo ImagesThe South African teams helped each other out and also got some assistance from others to leave the Vodacom Bulls and Sharks strongly in the running for home semifinals after the tenth round of the Vodacom Super 14.
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With three weekends of league action remaining, the Bulls are second following their excellent 33-27 win over the Chiefs in the plum fixture of this past weekend at Loftus. The Sharks, who looked as though they may fall out of the top four during their off-week, saw things conspire in their favour and managed to hold onto fourth.
It was a well deserved win for the Bulls, and it brought to an end a six-match unbeaten run for the Chiefs.
As predicted, the game was a clash of styles, with the Bulls’ game triumphing as perhaps it always was going to at altitude, and perhaps it should be surprising that the Chiefs’ first false note in a while came against one of the better defence and territory orientated teams in the competition.
Earlier on Saturday both the Bulls and Sharks were helped in their quest for semifinal places by the excellent win the Cheetahs scored against the Crusaders in Bloemfontein. The Crusaders looked for all the world like a team destined to retain their Super 14 trophy when they beat the Sharks in Durban the previous week, but the great defensive game of the Cheetahs made them look ordinary.
The Crusaders did have plenty of attacking opportunities, but they were knocked back by the strong-tackling Cheetahs in the tackle and were forced into making mistakes. All the spilled balls prevented them from getting any momentum, and it was the Cheetahs who took their few scoring chances a lot better than their opponents did as Hennie Danniller and Jongi Nokwe rounded off two excellent build-ups in each half.
The Bloemfontein game was not the only one to go the Sharks’ way. Johann Muller’s team might have feared the worst when they were forced to sit through their bye weekend within range of several challenging teams and in grave danger of dropping out of the top four.
At the start of the weekend it was conceivable that the Sharks would be sixth or seventh by Monday, but the Reds joined the Cheetahs in scoring an upset, with the Blues going down on their home turf. The Brumbies’ emotional ride following the tragic death of Shawn MacKay also came to an end as the Hurricanes destroyed them in Wellington.
Even the Stormers could said to have joined in the South African push for Super 14 glory as their hard-fought and well-deserved 18-11 win in Dunedin effectively sounded the final death-knell to any chance of the Highlanders challenging for a top four spot.
The Stormers could be even more useful to the Bulls if they follow up that performance with a win over the Chiefs in Cape Town this coming weekend. It is a result that seems a lot less unlikely than it did before Friday.

WEEKEND RESULTS
Vodacom Cheetahs 20 Crusaders 13
Vodacom Bulls 33 Chiefs 27
Hurricanes 56 Brumbies 7
Blues 24 Reds 31
Western Force 55 Auto & General Lions 14
Highlanders 11 Vodacom Stormers
source: www.supersport.co.za

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CHAMPIONS LEAGUE BALL TONIGHT AND TOMORROW NIGHT
AT CAFE NESCAFE FORDSBURG.
Time 8.30
We putting down the semi Finals

WORLD CUP 2010 VENUES-BLOEMFONTEIN

WOZA SA 2010 WOZA

HOST CITY: BLOEMFONTEIN
MANGAUNG

Bloemfontein is situated in the centre of South Africa and is the capital of the Free State Province as well as the judicial capital of South Africa.

Bloemfontein is known as the “City of Roses” owing to the abundance of flowers as well as the Annual Rose Festival held in Bloemfontein. Mangaung means “Place of Cheetahs”.
Major attractions in Bloemfontein include Kings Park with its 400 Rose Bushes as well as the Free State Botanical Gardens which covers an area of 70 hectares and has over 400 species of plants.

Bloemfontein will be host to both the FIFA Confederations Cup 2009 and the FIFA World Cup in 2010. Bloemfontein plays host to Spain vs Iraq, Spain vs South Africa and Brazil vs Egypt as well as a Semi-final for the Confederations Cup. Bloemfontein will also host 5 World Cup Group Games as well as a Round of 16 Game.

2010 PROJECTS
FREE STATE STADIUM
The Free State Stadium, also known as the Vodacom Park currently holds a capacity of 38 000. A 2nd tier will be added to the main Grand Stand on the West Side of the Stadium increasing the capacity to 48 000. The proposed budget for the stadium is about R250 million.

FAN PARK
The Official Bloemfontein Fan Park will be either located at Hoffman Square or the Mangaung Outdoor Sports Centre (Photo). Other public viewing areas include the Mabana Stadium in Thaba Nchu as well as the area outside the Botshabelo Stadium.


TRAINING VENUES
The 2 Training Venues set out for the city of Bloemfontein are the Seisa Ramabodu Stadium (Photo Below) and the Botshabelo Stadium (2nd Photo).

PARK & RIDE
The Park & Ride Areas designated for the 2010 FIFA World Cup will be chosen from the following areas: The Windmill Casino between the N1 and city centre, Northridge Mall situated adjacent to Eufees Road, University of the Free State which is West of Bloemfontein or the Old Bloemfontein Race Course situated on the N8 near Bloemfontein Airport.
Furthermore Park & Walk Sites are to be chosen from the following, Fontein Street Municipal Garage, Grey School College, St Andrew School, HTS Louis Botha School and Dr Viljoen School.

TRANSPORT PROJECTS
Bloemfontein have developed a Transport Serving Concept for the General Public for the 2010 World Cup which includes the Inter-City Rail, Local Bus Service, Local Taxi Service Metered Taxi Service, Private Car Hire. Furthermore the Transport Serving Concept will tackle the following areas such as the Bloemfontein Airport and Kimberley Airport located 160 kms away from Bloemfontein as a major means of transport to the city.
The major transport projects for Bloemfontein 2010 are as follows:

Pedestrianisation of Elizabeth Street and Selbourne Avenue
Upgrading of Parfitt Avenue and Nelson Mandela Avenue
Airport Link
Intermodal Public Transport Facility.
IRPTN (Integrated Rapid Public Transport Network)
ACCOMMODATION
Accommodation for the 2010 World Cup currently has availability in the following areas, Universitas, Brandwag, Westdene and the CBD Area in order of amount. The current accommodation available includes Hotels, Lodges, Guest Houses, Bed & Breakfasts Self Catering, Schools & Universities as well as private dwellings made available. Surrounding Areas to Bloemfontein have also been targeted to assist in accommodation such as Ventersburg, Fouriesburg, Springbok, Welkom, Kuruman & Kimberley.

WORLD CUP TICKETS
Did anyone get tickets for the Final or Opening Ceremony?

Galactico

SPUR ROSEBANK,NANDOS LONEHILL/WESTGATE ROUND 2

ROUND 2

1.Anees Mayet ANZO'S STARS 2462
2 Irshad Latiff FC Toby 2206
3 Riyad Loonat Real Champions 2119
4 Perry Wernich Compound Chickens 2044
5 Junaid Seth Tokoloshi's 1949
6 ZAHIER MAYET Cape Royal Snoekies 1929
7 Ebrahim Ahmed KOP END BOYZ 1925
8 Naafi'ah Mayet Rox Star 101 1849
9 Yusuf Seth Aweh Hond! 1830
10 Mohsin Seth Mocca's Mastee Maker 1783

KOLO TOURE-I AM WHAT I AM BECAUSE OF MY RELIGION

Interview - ‘I am what I am because of my religion’ says Kolo Toure


By Zeeshan Akhtar





As I enter the gates to the Arsenal training headquarters in London Colney, I am taken aback by the quiet and calming atmosphere around the venue. I drive through the security packed entrance, park up and enter the media centre. “I’m here to interview Kolo Toure,” I say to the security officer sitting at reception. “Please make your way to the interview room,” the security officer replies with a broad smile. I make my way to the interview room and am told that Kolo is still training and will come over to speak to me as soon as the squad finish their final training session before the game against in-form Hull City.
I see the Ivorian drive up to the centre and this is soon followed by footsteps outside the door. I embrace Kolo with a firm handshake and an “Assalamu ‘Alaykum” greeting. Kolo is renowned for his pace, strength and athleticism and this is evident from his physical stature. It is a testament to his professionalism and talent that he is the longest serving member in the current Arsenal squad.



Kolo has always been proud of his roots and he joyfully describes his upbringing, his religion and his football development in the Ivory Coast. “Like all African boys, I loved playing football. I was small (in stature), but my dream was to become a footballer. I joined the Ivory Coast Academy in 1995 and we used to play football for 6 hours a day,” Kolo commented. He cites Islam and the encouragement of his parents as instrumental to the success he has enjoyed to date. “One of my friends was a Muslim, his parents were practicing and they would regularly go to the mosque. My father’s friend was an Imam and I started practicing (Islam) with them from the age of 13.”
It is now four seasons since Arsenal last won any silverware and the loss of Mathieu Flamini and Alexander Hleb has led to many critics dismissing Arsenal’s title credentials this year. However, Kolo, with a defiant look, had an equally defiant message to all of these critics. “I think the club is strong and organised. The manager has his plan and we want to win things. If we continue to play well as we are at the moment, we’re confident they will come. We just have to stay focused and keep going, there are plenty of games to come. We’ve definitely learnt from last year and we will work to get trophies.”



I do a lot of work based at home in the Ivory Coast as people are poor out there and a lot of money is needed,” he explains. Arsenal have themselves been working on their ‘in the Community’ scheme, which works with local primary schools to embrace the diversity of Arsenal’s local and global community. Arsenal’s ‘World on Our Doorstep’ initiative celebrates multiculturalism with youngsters in the Borough and draws parallels with the Arsenal team. The Club has recently launched a Premier League funded project which focuses on the most prominent religions present in London. Using Arsenal resources along with support from Kolo Toure and Manu Eboue, Arsenal in the Community is introducing a variety of religious topics in line with the Religious Education Key Stage 2 National Curriculum. This forms part of the Club’s ‘Arsenal For Everyone’ initiative which aims to celebrate diversity and equality in all forms at Arsenal and has been set up as part of the Club’s work in conjunction with ‘Kick It Out’, football’s anti-racism campaign. There was a focus on this initiative on October 18 at the Club’s Premier League fixture against Everton at Emirates Stadium.



Despite such positive work, Islamophobia and racism in football is a current topic of debate after unsavoury scenes across many football grounds, both home and abroad. The case of Middlesbrough striker Mido being subjected to Islamophobic chants by Newcastle supporters in last year’s Tyne-Tees derby a prime example. I asked Kolo’s opinion on this subject and whether he had experienced anything unsavoury or untoward. “I’ve come up against racism in Holland when playing there, but nothing in the Premiership, it’s the best country in the world!”, was his emphatic response.
Kolo’s experiences of football in England are obviously very positive and, in such a physically demanding profession, I ask Kolo how he copes during the blessed month of Ramadan. “The first ten days are tough, but the body gets used to it after that. I don’t fast when playing because it’s dangerous but I make them up afterwards.” Kolo’s religion and profession appear to go hand in hand and so I ask Kolo whether he is aware of a growing Arsenal Muslim fan base. He smiles and says, “Yes, we have lots of Muslim fans and we are particularly aware when we go abroad to other Muslim countries.”



It is clear that faith plays an important role in Kolo’s life but it is certainly something new for his fellow professionals. As the influx of Muslim players from abroad continues, the number of questions from Kolo’s team mates will also grow. Ashley Cole was once asked what had been the strangest thing he had seen in football. His response was, “Kolo praying in the dressing room on his prayer mat.” When I put this to Kolo, he smiled and said it was his duty to show what Islam is to his team mates. “I have to explain my religious beliefs and practice all the time and I give back to my religion through this. I am what I am because of my religion. It changed my life and I am really happy to be a Muslim. We have many Muslim players at the club now – Abou Diaby, Bakary Sagna, and we all go to the mosque to pray together after training.”
It is with this final comment of such clarity that out time ends. As Kolo and I leave the room, we rush into our cars and head to the local mosque for Jum’ah (Friday) prayers. As we are about to leave, Kolo tells me Abou Diaby will meet us there.



As we arrive, Kolo donates a substantial amount of money to the development of the local mosque. He seems happy and content to donate and help people wherever and whenever he can. I get the sense that he feels God has given him the means to look after not only himself, but also the greater Muslim community, and it is with this sense of responsibility that Arsenal’s vice captain chooses to forge his legacy. Source This article is an abridged version of the original article: ‘’Interview - ‘I am what I am because of my religion’ says Kolo Toure“


by Zeeshan Akhtar of Muslim News (UK)


http://www.muslimnews.co.uk/paper/index.php?article=3777


Thanks Yusuf Seth for the article

GAMEWEEK 33

1 FC Toby Irshad Latiff 50 1809
2 Kop End Ebrahim Ahmed 76 1807
3 kalgats akiel asvat 45 1784
4 ANZO STARS ANEES MAYET 41 1741
5 THE CHAMPION SETH Junaid Seth 62 1724
6 I'm better than UBG! Mohsin Seth 61 1721
7 FAT FRANKS XI Yusuf Seth 68 1711
8 PORN STARS Azhar Mohamed Moola 49 1703
9 Fordsburg Lighties Bilal Coovadia 46 1702
10 FLY F.C Farid Saloojee 47 1669


So just two points separate FC Toby and Ebie Kop End. Its tight. 5 games to go and who will be crowned Best of the Best Winner. In third is Akiel Asvat. Its exciting and teh pressure is on as we head into this gameweek. Good Luck Boys

LIVERPOOLS ARSE SHAVEN

Well. I have packed the suit away in the cupboard. It looks bleak now. Despite Liverpools fans optimism.We needed three points. And I just knew it when I seen Ashavin in the line up.I knew that this ba@#ard will hurt us, and hurt he did. Scoring four past a shoddy Liverpool defense. but what a GAME.I couldn't believe the score line and once again Liverpool scored four and conceded four. Torres was brilliant and so was the underated Ben Ayoun, but no matter how much we say and convince ourselves that it was the match of the season bla bla we came away with a point.Just not good enough.



No dispute about Benitez selection,it was spot on I thought, but we gifted Ashavin the third goal. IL give UGB a SAY on his one Theory.3-2,3-3 4-3.We were done and dusted. 4-4. Sms's were just flowing.



What made it worse is that Chelsea drew and teh MANCS beat POMPEY. And despite so many Liverpool fans pinning their hopes on POMPEY ...the old man GIGGS turned out a master class performance to set up a 2-0 victory which UTD could have won by lots more. Again we see the importance of Scholes and Giggs in killing the game in midfield.The Toppie should have used them in the FA Cup semi.
And once again now all the focus is on Arsenal to rip the MANCS Apart. The question is Will they do it or buckle under the pressure.





DONT CLOSE THE DARWAJOH (DOOR)


By Uncle Bhai Gora





IS BENITEZ INVOLVED IN MATCH FIXING.



Areh whah, funny topic you might think. But wid IPL Euphoria and Chowla everywhere I was at Svoosh's cousins vedding house and you know da toppies ven dey smoking and talking serious after tea, dey mean beeznis. First vas elections and veder or not ANC vud get 2 thirds majority.Den Uncle Mamat say he vvoted for Raj Bansi. Den dey ver talking about how Raj Bansi got a tight vun from dat AWB owe and how he status in society reduced from aTiger to a Cub/


Den vas da halaal haraam issue and dey ver saying how Uncle Farouk saw da owner of a famous restaurant buying Chickens from Pick n Pay bla bla. Den finally it vas on Benitez and Liverpool on teh take.Dey say de vun goal ..vas dubious. And you know ven dey take a puff of Camel cigarette and say....."But something is just not right".Its either dat or Liverpool just cant defend and vin games.But to score so many goals and end up losing. Barlies say it dont make sense. Eider vay de scousers are patigia (finished) ans Svoosh must pack he suit avay.


Maybe Russia is meant for him for a vife he he. Ask Asahvin. He Russian

A REALLY FUNNY VIDEO. Everyone dishing the MANCS


In other Football news Juves misery continued when they were dumped out of the Copa Italia by Lazio and Madrid beat Getafe 3-2.

ASHMI DALPAT

With the spirit of the IPL,This weeks Babe of the week is JHB's very own Ashmi Dalpat. Too see PIMS exclusive one on one with the stunning Ashmi and more pics click on http://www.p-inmotion.blogspot.com/. Welcome to PIM Ashmi

ROUND 1

Thank you Yusuf Bhamgee from Spur Rosebank for sponsoring the Best Of The Best IPL 2009 Fantasy Challenge. We just waiting for the finer details and branding ....from our sponsor.
The Winner will recieve a trophy courtesy of our Sponsor and a meal for the winner and his partner at Spur Rosebank.

The League closes on Sunday, so who ever hasnt entered please do so before we close it on Sunday

So far Here is the TOP TEN


Irshad Latiff
1.FC Toby 1162
2.Anees Mayet ANZO'S STARS 992
3.Riyad Loonat Real Champions 933
4. ZAHIER MAYET Cape Royal Snoekies 918
5. Ebrahim Ahmed KOP END BOYZ 878
6.Yusuf Seth Aweh Hond! 872
7.Mohsin Seth Mocca's Mastee Maker 785
8. Naseem Mayet Bhai Goras Bajyas 728
9. Junaid Seth Tokoloshi's 663
10. Ziyaad Laher SRK 11 640

SUPER TUESDAYS ON SWOOSH0018

We gonna jump straight to Super Tuesday from now on. One Super Post. And this weekend was a riviting Sports weekend, 5th ODI at the Bullring, IPL, Soccer and whats even great was the MANCS losing and now whats that word that Waseem Khan and the Laudium owes and all the other MANCS usem, The Quin,Quan,5th Tupil,tiple ,5 titles.

Lets start with the MANCS. Ok you guys going for 5 trophys, nothing wrong with that. I mean you are well placed for all of the 5. What was the toppie thinking by picking that team. I dont want to take the lime light away from Uncle Bhai Gora but here is what the wise man had to say

DONT CLOSE THE DARWAJOH(DOOR)
With Uncle Bhai Gora

Areh Svoosh. Me and Sir Alex ve go bak a long vay. I even told him Sir Alex, Vy you vant to go for det stukkie in Cape Town ven deh are models det vait for you in Cafe Caprice.He didnt listen.He say UBG, "U know lad, A sardine is also a fish". And you see vat happened. Den he got in dog box. Dis veekend he phoned me and say Ooi Bhai Gora. Whats your advice for the semi final. I say to him. SA, Ve frends for long. Go for full strength team.You are so vell posied for da Quant..Are f#4k. de 5 trophies. Go for jugular mamoo. He say ok. ven I finished having coffee vit Prithi Zinta and Sanjeeev Chowla (not bookie,relax everybody, ne just my friend dat likes to eat alot..His name Sanjeev Googledas, he my information resource, but he eat like a pig, so I call him sanjeev Chowla. Anyvay i finished coffee ,I vent to long room ,onned the TV and den I sat vat da f#4k. Sir Alex You are my Mugg of da veek. How can you leave your team on bench and let da reserves play. Foolish,Foolish.For dat da toppie took a gamble and de jugaar didnt vork. Dey got dumped out and da MANCS cant say dat dey going to veen everyting now. Stupid decision.Go for jugular man, Bury dem. He had da players. And Im sorry to say MANCS fans but del Berbatov to F#4kk off. For dat shocking decision as Svoosh says

Is RAFA BETTER THAN SIR ALEX.
But my friend Sir Alex Ferguson is da MUGG OF DA VEEK
Bye Bye FA CUP.
Oh and PS....Im voting ANC because I played ball wit mandella at Robben island ven I spent a few years deh. But Svoosh's blog is no politics so Youl catch me on da flip side. Also look forward to my research in da Oriental Plaza from da toppies about da greatest sportsman eva in da Vorld Mohammed Ali. My friend Sanjeev, after he eat he like to break vind. So ven he fite vit me or other owes I call him Gaseous Clay. Anyvay Bhai Gora Over and out. Meeting all da famous people and staying in Sol Kersner,my friends new hotel in VATERFRONT

But the toppie he shocked me really. How can you play a side like that and expect to win.
And whats that 17 year old litys name again?That Italian Lity.
After that we snapped up pics of the gutted MANC lads at my bros Debonairs. They pull some die hards there...and of course the gutted Mamoo, a passionate MANC Man indeed.

As for GO..................Im still waiting for his sms from the 4-1 thrashing.
Is Cell C better than MTN and Vodacom

On Saturday after Gym I stopped over at Faaiz Oz da Arsenal Man. Watche the game and I told him bring the toilet paper because the Arsenal Goalee is stinking. He didnt listen. Although the Gunners went 1-up they never seemed convincing on Saturday. Chelsea are grinding results. Oz was swearing Eboue again. And in the end the keeper sold the Gunners. Cant they bring back Jens Lei man

Speaking of keepers.Chech was woeful. And he has been woeful for a while now. Since that injury Petr Chech is a shadow of what he was. And he better pull up his socks. But well done Chelsea and Everton for giving everyone the Blues.

For you MANCS, They selling Toffolux at Jeevans Supermarket. It come only 5 in a pack. Its called the Quantuple Value Pack.

In Spain Barcelona and Real madrid are all poised for the El Calssioco by winning theier respective games.
And in Seria A.Juve slipped to 3rd leapfrogged by Milan After drawing at Inter. Inzaghi belted a hat trick as Milan crushed Torino 5-1,More to follow on Tuesday,

As for the cricket at thE BullRING.Sublime. The game was a dead rubber, but will be adding more on it. And IPL is going down.

My team the royals though were thumped and Yusuf Abdullah felt the wrath of Sehwag.Wel have more as we head into Tuesday.A bumper Super Tuesday that is

THE GUTTED MANCS

Live from Debonairs Lenasia CBD. This man is known as Larnie. Passionate MANC if there ever was one

The blog is not complete if we dont have a picture of Mamoo after a MANC defeat. To my cuzzies in London that are reading.Look at him

The MANCS of Deboniars,led ny my bros Swaar Zahier Moosa and the Ulum owes
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THE SHOOBS CORNER

ALL THE WAY FROM THE UK

So it’s going to be an all Blue final at Wembley and congratulations are in order to both Everton and Chelsea. Drogba and the Chelsea squad seem to be on their way to great form and it couldn’t have come at a better time of the season for them. Although a large part of this new found form is down to the new gaffer, it can’t be dismissed as entirely coincidental that Chelsea have looked better since Essien’s return to the squad. Well done to the CFC for despatching the Gooners and reaching the FA Cup final. I made my way to Wembley for the other semi-final and needless to say I am gutted !!! Now, it’s typically round about this time we’ll see all the muppets crawl out of the woodwork and start the slating, weak excuses, jealous remarks and offering their reactive views on how SAF should be managing the team. The truth is no matter how you try to add things up, prior to this weekend, United were two games away from their 12th FA Cup title, we’re not anymore and as a Red that kills me. Granted, the FA Cup is no longer considered as prestigious as it was years ago, but silverware (no matter how big or small) is still silverware. SAF’s team selection for the semi-final fixture was extremely controversial and in the papers this morning he cited a dodgy pitch at Wembley as being the reason behind his decision not to play his first team. Watching Everton play against our reserves on Sunday I can’t help but think that if the likes of Rooney, Ronaldo and Giggsy were on the pitch we would have killed the Toffees, but still, you have to give credit to the United youngsters who held their own against a decent Everton, but ultimately we succumbed to the lottery of a penalty shoot-out. Questions are being asked and excuses being handed out ... Why not play the first team??? Dodgy pitch at Wembley??? Welbeck was brought down??? Mike Riley fell victim to Moyes’ pre-match comments??? Bottom line is that we’re out of the FA Cup but still in with more than a good chance of winning another premier league title and in with a half decent chance at glory in Europe. Let’s not forget that is the work of SAF so too are the numerous titles United have won under him (and not many other teams are fortunate enough to be in the situation we’re in). What’s done is done and it’s time to forget the moaning and whining and get back to business.

Mistakes may have been made, but that’s football, sometimes, the gamble pays off, sometimes it doesn’t. Personally, a big positive I drew from the match was the performances of Vida and Rio. It’s no secret that we wobbled a bit at the back over the last few games but watching Vida and Rio do their thing at the back, I can only describe them both as the consummate professionals any budding centre back can look up to. I think our defensive blip is over. Let’s not forget Newcastle losing to Spurs. Bookies have Newcastle at 4/6 to go down this season and watching Gazza on Match of the Day last night, you’ve got to feel for the Geordies if Newcastle go down. Speaking of going down, it’s all over for Charlton. Their result this weekend ensures that Sean Bartlett’s old club will be playing in the 3rd tier of English football for the first time after a 20 year absence. On the other end, Wolves have confirmed their promotion to the Prem League. Sunderland also edged one step closer to staying in the Prem league by picking up 3 points at the expense of Hull in a relegation dog fight. Lastly, I shared a tube journey last night with a bunch of Toffees who were still lurking around London looking to get pissed.

I stepped on to the train expecting to take a lot of flak from them (I still had on a United jersey), but after a few light-hearted exchanges and some laughs they jumped off and left me with this pearl “Just ensure your mob win the league, coz that lot from Anfield are going to be unbearable if they win it”. Never heard anything more true coming from a scouse !!!

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Speech delivered by
Lalit Modi
Chairman & Commissioner
DLF Indian Premier League

At the
Opening Ceremony of Season 2009
Newlands, Cape Town
April 18th 2009


Friends

As I stand here before this excited, committed and sold out crowd in one of crickets most spectacular arenas for our opening day of Season 2009 of the DLF Indian Premier League

I feel joy, humility, pride and gratitude.

The last month has been one of the most exciting and memorable of our lives.

It has also been one of the most joyful - the carnival on Thursday, the visit to the Alexander Sinton School yesterday; the party last night and today’s wonderful cricket, all memories I will cherish forever.

I am humbled by how graciously you, the South African people, have allowed us into your country and your homes; I am humbled by how you fans you have let us into hearts and minds; and I am humbled how readily you have adopted teams and players of the IPL.

I recall the words of an old Buddhist saying:

“the flower that blooms in adversity is the rarest and most beautiful of all”.

We by necessity brought the DLF IPL to South Africa.

And I am proud that we have spread our wings, that we have brought a taste of Modern India to a sports mad country; proud that we are on our way to making the DLF IPL a truly global sports event; proud that we have left a small legacy of contributing R9 million to assist in the education of your young future leaders and sportsmen with our HEAT initiative; and proud that we have in a small way helped to forge greater links between our two great Rainbow nations.

But mostly I am grateful. On behalf of the BCCI, I wish to thank our great friends at the South African Government and Cricket South Africa who have acted so quickly and so brilliantly to make the move happen- it all happened in less than 4 weeks! It seems in this country the difficult happens immediately and the impossible takes a little longer!


Thanks also to the State Associations here, whose wonderful facilities we are all enjoying so much.

From the first day we arrived here I was convinced that the move could be a success, and with each passing day that conviction has grown ever stronger.

The support of our Franchises, media partners and sponsors has been invaluable.

Not once did any of them waiver in their support once the move was announced, so thank you to Sony, WSG, IPLT20.com, DLF, Fly Kingfisher, Hero Honda, Citi and Vodafone for the faith they have all shown.

I would like to thank our partners, IMG, without whose expertise and unwavering commitment we would not be here today.

The IMG team, led by my good friend Andrew Wildblood and his indomitable colleague Peter Griffiths, has been with us on the IPL journey from its inception and I knew when we arrived in South Africa just 25 days ago that if one company could succeed in the unchartered logistical challenge of organising an event of this scale at less than four weeks notice, it was IMG.

Finally I wish to thank Sundar Raman and my colleagues at IPL for their round the clock dedication and hard work.

You have all helped us create sports marketing history by moving the DLF IPL to South Africa so successfully.

I should also mention the role of my old friend Etienne de Villiers and Francois Pienaar, the two newest members of the DLF IPL team.

They have been invaluable in implementing a marketing plan that has explained the IPL to a new audience and generated the excitement we see here today.

If today’s action is anything to go by, all cricket fans are in for a treat over the next 37 days.

I hope that you all enjoy the feast of cricket and entertainment that lies ahead.

I know that by the time I address the audience at the DLF IPL Final on May 24th, we will have made a lasting and positive impression in South Africa.

You certainly have made that on us!

Finally I want to assure the hundreds of millions of cricket fans in India that we have not forgotten you.

We know that you will be watching in your millions, and we look forward to bringing the DLF IPL back home next year.

And now a little something to get your hearts racing again-Let the Games continue!

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IPL fan with star quality will be off to Bollywood!

Cape Town, April 16 2009: One lucky South African IPL fan with star quality stands to win a role in a Bollywood movie, R50 000 in cash, a business class trip to India and other prizes in the 2009 tournament’s Miss Bollywood SA competition.

The search for a South African lady with the potential to take Bollywood by storm was announced in Cape Town today by IPL Chairman and Commissioner, Lalit Modi, and Bollywood superstars Shah Rhuk Khan, Shilpa Shetty and Preity Zinta.

“We’re looking for someone who has the star quality to stand out in a crowd, probably without even trying that hard. It’s that special, almost indefinable, quality that makes someone a star more than a beauty queen that we are looking for,” Modi said today.

“IPL matches with their mix of fun and excitement are an excellent environment to identify the kind of person who is a natural stand-out in a big crowd,” said Modi.

“Star searches like this are a really great way to find people who may never even have thought that they have what it takes to really make it big,” said Khan. “The heart of our idea is to search the crowd at IPL matches for someone who has the attitude and appearance that automatically draws the eye. It will be the kind of person who is not necessarily showing off for the camera, but who can mesmerise even total strangers,” he said.

A total of 50 winners will be chosen from the crowds at every one of the eight venues around the country that is to host IPL matches. Winners will be shown on the big screen at every match during the second five-minute break.

There will be one finalist per match, identified with the help of TV producers who will have cameras scanning the crowds. IPL matches are being played in Cape Town, East London, Port Elizabeth, Durban, Bloemfontein, Kimberley, Johannesburg and Pretoria. Tickets to matches are on sale through Computicket.

Photographs of each match winner will be loaded to a section of the IPL web site (http://www.iplt20.com/) where fans from around the world can cast their vote. Fans casting votes will also be able to participate in a fan competition around Miss Bollywood SA.

Before photographs are uploaded to the web site, each winner will need to verify that she agrees to enter, that her photograph can appear on the web site and that she is at least 18 years old.

One finalist from each venue will be chosen, leaving eight winners to be hosted and feted at The Wanderers in Johannesburg at the final of the IPL 2009 tournament on 24 May. The ultimate winner will be announced during the final.

Theres no atmosphere like the Bull Ring


On Friday myself and the chaps went to the Bull Ring. The atmosphere ofcourse was the atmosphere that the Bull Ring always produces. The game I felt didnt have that byte because of it being a dead rubber but the lads enjoyed it. The fun was added by former Pirates,Wits University and Manning Rangers Footballer,Warren Du Pont. He and his lads were behind us and we had a class time. But as usual the Bull Ring never failed when it came to atmosphere

Been there Done that! We met former Orlando Pirates,Wits,Manning Rangers & Swallows hard man Warren Du Pont.

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SWOOSH0018 WORLD CUP X11- CENTRE MIDFIELDER THE BREAKER

SWOOSH0018’S WORLD CUP XI
POSITION: CENTRE MIDFIELD
(HOLDING MIDFIELDER/BALLWINNER)
(DEEP LYING PLAYMAKER)

LOTHAR MATTHAUS

Full Name: Lothar Herbert Matthaus
Born 21 March 1961
World Cups: 1982, 1986, 1990, 1994 & 1998

Lothar Matthaus is the only outfield player in the History of World Cup Football to have played in 5 World Cups. He also holds the record for the most matches played in the World Cup of 25 Games. Matthaus was a versatile footballer that took up many different positions throughout his career for the German National Team. He played Attacking Midfielder, Defensive Midfielder as well as Sweeper later on in his career. Matthaus was a class player who had the ability to control any game from midfield. Matthaus was a brilliant midfielder who could tackle as well as create and score, as well as having a powerful shot. In both the 1986 & 1990 World Cup Finals he had a battle with Maradona in the midfield. Maradona was quoted as saying about Matthaus “He is the best rival I’ve Ever Had”. Matthaus was part of the 1982 and 1986 West German Team that finished runner-up, as well as the 1994 & 1998 German team. His defining moment was probably leading Germany to victory at the 1990 World Cup against Argentina. Matthaus was a classy and influential midfielder that is a World Cup Legend.

DUNGA

Full Name: Carlos Caetano Bledorn Verri
Born: 31 October 1963
World Cups: 1990, 1994 & 1998
Dunga was part of the 1990 World Cup Team that were disappointing. In the 1994 World Cup Dunga was a regular in the Team that won the World Cup. Dunga actually took over the captaincy of the 1994 Winning team from Rai who had a poor tournament and was dropped from the team altogether. Dunga captained his Brazilian side to victory. In 1998 Dunga was again the captain and finished runner-up to France. Dunga was a defensive midfielder who controlled the Brazilian Midfield from deep. Perhaps he did not possess the Flair & Skills of his team mates and General Brazilian football style, but Dunga played an important role for Brazil throughout the 90’s. Dunga was the midfield Anchor for Brazil and anticipated and thwarted many opposition attacks as well as initiated many attacks through his passes from deep in midfield.

JOZSEF BOZSIK

November 28 1925 – May 31 1978
World Cups: 1954 & 1958
Jozsef Bozsik was part of Hungary’s Magical Magyars in the 1950’s. He was an important part of the Great Magyars midfield that finished runner-up to the Germans in the 1954 World Cup in one of the greatest upsets in World Cup football History. Bozsik was a great attacking half back as well as a brilliant passer of the ball. He also the Free Kick Taker of the Hungarian team. Bozsik played as deep lying playmaker due to his ball winning ability and great tactical ability. He was equally good in defense as well as attack. Bozsik was a brilliant all-round midfielder.

OBDULIO VARELA
EL NEGRO JEFE (THE BLACK CHIEF)

Full Name: Obdulio Jacinto Muinos Varela
September 20 1917 – August 2 1996
World Cups: 1950 & 1954
Obdulio Varela was the captain and inspiration for Uruguay’s success in the 1950 World cup against all odds. Varela was one of the greatest center halves of his time. He was nicknamed the Black Chief due to his dark skin as well as his influence he stamped on the game. He was a midfield player he was equally good in defense as well as creating scoring chances and scoring classic long range goals. Varela was an inspirational leader who drove his team to success against Brazil in the 1950 World Cup as well as led his team to the semi-finals in the 1954 World Cup where Uruguay lost to Hungary. Varela did not play in that game. When Brazil took the lead in the 1950 Final Group Game, Varela took the ball from the back of the net and after arguing excessively with the referee about the validity of the goal he took the ball to the centre of the field and shouted to his team “Now it’s time to Win!” and Uruguay under Varela’s leadership, inspiration and influence went on to win the game 2-1.

JOHAN NEESKENS
(JOHAN THE SECOND)

Full Name: Johannes Jacobus Neeskens
Born 15 September 1951
World Cups: 1974 & 1978
Johan Neeskens was part of the Total Football Dutch era of the 1970’s. He twice finished runner-up at the World Cup in 1974 & 1978. Neeskens played a very important role in the Dutch side in 1974 in central midfield as support to Johan Cruyff hence the nickname Johan the Second. Neeskens was the driving force and playmaker in midfield for the Netherlands in the 70’s and due to the Total Football system could play anywhere on the pitch. He was a great midfielder with great ball winning ability, creative passing as well as goalscoring ability. Neeskens scored 5 goals in the 1974 World Cup. In 1978 with the absence of Cruyff, Neeskens was again an important part of the Dutch side that once again reached the final only to lose to hosts Argentina. Neeskens is best remembered for scoring the Penalty Goal in the 1974 final against West Germany before the Germans had even touched the ball.

RINO GATTUSO

Full Name: Gennaro Ivan Gattuso
Born 9 January 1978
World Cups: 2002 & 2006
Gattuso was a bustling and energetic midfielder for Italy. His primary role or purpose in the Italian team was to break down opposition play. His tireless running and enthusiastic tackling was an important part of Italy’s 2006 World Cup success. Gattuso played the game with passion and energy and along with Pirlo controlled many a game in midfield for Italy throughout their 2006 World cup success. Not only was he a mean midfield breaker but he looked it as well.

PATRICK VIEIRA

Born 23 June 1976
World Cups: 1998, 2002 & 2006
Patrick Vieira was a brilliant French Centre Midfielder. Vieira had the ability to get stuck into tackles and break up opposition attacks as well as create many attacks with his brilliant passing and goal scoring ability. Vieira was part of the 1998 World Cup Winning French squad and featured in the final as a substitute where he set up Petit for France’s 3rd goal against Brazil. In 2002 Vieira was again in the French team but he and France had little success. In 2006 Vieira was back again with France and again was instrumental alongside Makelele and Zidane in midfield in France’s Runner-up position. In 2006 Vieira scored 2 important goals against Togo in the group phase and Spain in the Knockout phase. Vieira was one of the best midfielders of the 2006 tournament with brilliant tackling as well as intelligent distribution and goal scoring talents from Midfield.

CLAUDE MAKELELE

Full Name: Claude Makelele Sinda
Born 18 February 1973
World Cups: 2002 & 2006
The defensive midfielder position has become an integral position in the modern game of football. Makelele of France is arguably the greatest advert for this position so much so that many people refer to the Defensive Midfield Position as the “Makelele Role”. Makelele was part of the disappointing French campaign of 2002. However after retiring from International football returned to assist France in qualifying for the 2006 World Cup as well as going all the way to the 2006 Final. Makelele along with Vieira in Central & Defensive Midfield Roles for France were instrumental in their 2006 World Cup campaign where they reached the finals conceding 3 Goals along the way. Makelele was the tireless worker of the French Midfield and his invaluable contributions to the success of the French team is often overlooked.

TRIVIA QUESTION
Which 2 Brazilian brothers both captained their National Team at FIFA World Cup Tournaments?

HOW TO VOTE:
Same rules as Centre Back section applies: You can vote for any player you like and are not limited to the ones mentioned above and you must vote for 2 PLAYERS. Voting procedure is same as last: Send your vote and answer via email to galactico786@gmail.com as well as email/cell phone number.

PRIZES:
The prize for the overall winner of the competition which is the person who correctly guesses the correct World XI and answers all Trivia Questions Correctly will be Copies of The Complete Set of World Cup Highlights DVD’s from 1954-2006, a total of 14 Discs. At the end of the midfield section the leader of the midfield section will win a copy of a Selected World Cup DVD of your choice.

LAST MONTHS ANSWER:
The answer to last months question of which four players were known as the “Carre Magique” was Michel Platini, Jean Tigana, Alain Giresse & Luis Fernandez of France 1982.
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IS PENALTINHO A BIG MATCH PLAYER

The delighted Alis after the game


The Abus after the game

A worried Azee and Seth at halftime

A packed Nescafe.The Atmosphere was class

It wasnt a game as exciting as yesterday but the question all the owes were debating about is that "Is Penaltinho a big game Player". I can tell you one thing, that goal was worthy of sending your team into the Semi Final. A wonder strike by the arrogant MANC. They score early and I honestly felt that was actually a bad thing for the MANCS becuse they would have to endure a nerve wrecking climax. And Seth and Azee were nervous. Porto had their spells but just couldnt do it. Utd needed to win and Penaltinjos goal was top draw and enough at the end to see them through. Utd are not playing well but they F#4ken getting the results. We wanted Porto to win and they didnt. Rolando and Lopez came agonisingly close at the end but the question on the readers lips and certainly ABRS LIPS, Is PENALTINO A BIG MATCH PLAYER?

To the MANCS well the Emirates is not Porto and Im sure we will be treated to a spectacle.Arsenal were sublime and they are peaking at the right time. Great win against Villareal and thats what we expected.Two cracker jack semis. Chelsea and Barcelona and Arsenal and Man Utd. Could we be in store for a repeat of last years Final.

But Utd are now the only English team to win at Porto

The atmosphere at Nescafe was sublime and it was packed as it was for the Final last year. The Semis will go down