Man City aren’t going to go an unprecedented 4-for-4, thanks to some dodgy VAR decisions in their Champions League quarterfinal with Spurs. But fuck it, they were being stretched depth-wise as is, and it was MOAR important that they keep the fucking Shite from winning the Prem for the first time in ever.
But with that Prem title, along with the League Cup – all that stands between their matching the 1998-99 Man United squad is the FA Cup finale against the Moose Hornets (noon, ESPN+). Fuck me, I’d be pissed off not being able to watch, but my crippling #HAILGAMBLOR addiction means I already had ESPN+ subscription in hand.
Much like Spurs in Champions League, Watford have to feel sommet like a side of destiny. They had absolutely no business crawling out of a late 2-0 deficit to Wolves – but they did. And they have a “create magic out of nothing” player in former Barca academy/Everton winger Gerard Deulofeu. Fucking Moose Hornet supporters even stole Everton’s song for him:
He’s magic, don’tcha know?
GE-RARD Deulofeu!
I mean, fuck’s sake, I still remember how to spell his name right. Prissy Dutchman Ronald Koeman couldn’t stand him, so off he went. Only now do the Toffees have anything like promising play from their wingers. Still would be nice to have around. Plus, I always wanted to try him at centre forward. But that’s off on a tangent. The key is – watch #7. It will be 9 grafters and him on the pitch, and it isn’t COMPLETELY out of the question that he doesn’t come on until the second half. I think that’s suicide against a foe the calibre of City, but YMMV.
One doubts that scotchy favourite Kevin the Broom will be available, but otherwise City should have a full-strength side at its disposal. I would look for them to try hard for a quick early goal, and break Watford’s spirit.
Can an upset be completely ruled out? Not at all. I put $13.13 on Watford to win in normal time (+1100-ish), but I am pulling for City. Primarily because it pisses United and Liverpool supporters off.
Beyond that…you have stuff to gamble on. Three medium-crap Serie A matches, starting with SPAL/Udinese (9:00, ESPN+), ending with Roma away to Phil Collins song Su-su-suddio (2:30, ESPN+). Genoa v. Cagney and Lacey are the lone teevee option (noon, ESPN News).
All of the Bundesliga matches are on at 9:30, via various Fox/FoxSports platforms. Obvs, everyone will have eyes on Bayern/Eintracht and the Bo-Russia Derby. Should Bayern lose and Dortmund win, the latter would pip the title. That…is less likely than a Moose Hornet trophy celebration. But Kraut Footy is generally pretty entertaining. Deffo my 2nd most interesting League, even if I ain’t bet it much.
Similarly, all the Froggie games kick off at 3p, with nothing really at stake. I did bet on Caen and Amiens, because they are relegation threatened, the odds were large, and I just fucking have issues, ok?
MOAR Eye-ties on Sunday, culminating with the big Atalanta/Juve match (2:30, ESPN+). Also at home, the Lesser Falcons kinda eviscerated the Old Lady in the Coppa quarters, so perhaps revenge is in order. Also, Atalanta had heartbreak mid-week in the Coppa final, so I am expecting them to come out flat. Bet Juve to win first half, there’s your value.
Our Young Boys have the weekend off, for shopping, pillow fights, etc.
I’m not sure I have the means to spoil them all (or even one) but I’d sure try.
Kind of crazy that watching a girl with a wonderfully toned ass bending over would serve as nightmare fuel, but here we are.
Feels bad, man
One person’s nightmare* is another person’s opportunity*.
*Fetish
My wife threw a party for my 50th last night, (and even invited me!), and no one listened to the ‘no gifts’ part of the invitation and now I have, quite literally, no more room in the downstairs beer fridge.
What I’m saying is, who needs a beer?
Yo
/Pours beer into keyboard.
Well, fuck.
Figures
Happy 50th and welcome to the club (I been a member for a few weeks). And e-mail me an IPA or whatever.
I’ll send over a box and bubble wrap for shipping to me. Put PRINTED MATTER ONLY with a Sharpie, so ya save a coupla bucks on shipping.
And happy birthday woooo! ?
You damn young-ass millenians!!
Also; we all fell you deep sorrow and pain of having a completely full beer fridge.
*Glad you accomplished your Machiavellian ambitions.
perhaps the best aspect of being divorced is that I shall be spared this 50th birthday party catastrophe
The bathtub and The Feral Detective beckons. See ya later!
Crazy, I have the exact same plans except replace that R with a C.
Congratulations on your DIY colonoscopy.
Oh, no, it’s not a DIY project. The guy’s a real professional; he’s got a badge and everything.
Don’t let him inspect your wallet.
No, not a problem. Wallet inspector was here last week and says there’s been a mixup with my paperwork; he won’t be able to release it from evidence until the last week of May.
Having a beer and watching golf with WCS in southern Maryland…..shit. asshole changexd TV to baseball.
you Gaylords have fun! 😀
“Changed a TV into a baseball? Whatever. Can he bang Latino chicks after showing them a simple card trick?”
-David Blaine
WCS, give him a good slug in the arm for us.
I plan to punch the shit out of him.
Oh wait, you meant me.
Dirt Steelers vs. Dirt BOLTMEN just got even more interesting.
Plot Twist!
Amy Wombat is not a marsupial!
A Thing You Didn’t Know:
Canadian soccer player Christine Sinclair will end her career as the greatest scorer of all time. She is only 4 scores behind Amy Wombat for the record.
As an aspiring international scorer myself, each of these women is an inspiration to me.
[Does his homework on Sinclair]
[Realizes he won’t be scoring on her, ever]
-RTD
Don’t jinx her!
She’s still no Casey Kyle
THE BROOM WITH THE SCORE!
I’m glad they rewarded your continued vigilance. Guess I’ve lost the stomach for snuff films. 😀
/but seriously, what worthy champions – a true team for the ages
Kevin The Broom Sighting!
It’d be cool if Watford scored but I just don’t think it’s possible.
I am not even paying attention until the trophy celebration.
The best thing about the new God of War is that they decided to give the game a soul. Which is perfect, because this is after you have COMPLETELY destroyed Greece and countless of the Spanoi lineage.
Watford barely hanging on-brought to you by North By Northwest.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7bCca1RYtao
Clouds! Clouds in Los Angeles! Batten down the hatches!
/but seriously, it rained last week and it might rain AGAIN tomorrow.
Angelinos React Reasonably
This guy disagrees with you, then waffles, then becomes the first fella to rhyme ‘California’ with ‘warn ya’.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gmq4WIjQxp0
I’m vacillating between cooking techniques for tomorrow. I want to grill this recipe but I’m processing the idea that I may have to cook indoors because of rain.
Think I can figure it out.
/ Shakes fist at sky
Do you have any videos of yourself vacillating?
THERE IT IS! 1-0! Silva is golden.
go ahead and engrave the fucker (probably already have done)
Hippo, the praise for manager Pepe last week seemed to me to be over the top but his record over the last 2 years is impressive. Has he really re-defined the expectations of how players train and play? Has he caught lightning in a bottle? Is he the lucky recipient of a gifted set of players? I must know!
What makes him special is how he can keep a bunch of “mercenaries” so laser-focused across so many matches/competitions. Without acting like a jackass.
So he’s Steve Kerr?
Hippo no understand Association analogies
Speaking of Maclean and Maclean, this tune really spoke to me back in the early 80’s. They’re big and soft and round and they don’t make a sound!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SuR_ezAM6xA
psssttt, methinks Moose Hornets are proper fucked here
City are so fucking fast, but NEVAR seem to lose their shape. How do you attack that?
Key to Watford’s chances? Take avantage of open windows and shutting down Laporte. Here, I’ll let The Canada’s Maclean and Maclean explain.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TIqlujTRYgg
Fermez la porte if you will?
The Broom available off the bench. Maybe just for pennos?
Why he no start? He really good, I think.
Has either a knee or ankle owie, IIRC they thought was surely season-ending.
Why’d he get thrown out onto the pitch for a bit last week? To test his fitness?
I didn’t notice he did, tbh
10 or 15 minutes at the end. (according to my The Broom boner)
Watford apparently haven’t defeated City in any competition for thirty fookin’ years.
What would the FA Cup pre-game intro be without “The Parade of The Old Rich White Wankers”?
add in the royalty, and the Limeys needs a bloodletting even MOAR than Murrika
It’s overcast in Munich and in northern Ontario! What are the odds of that happening? Seriously Hippo, what are the odds?
Fans of Frankfurt aren’t that disappointed about the 5-1 loss because, even though it’s metaphorical, they were able to watch a shit show.
Seat 7A, row 35, Section 112….. no longer metaphorical ….. it’s all too bratwurst.
BANNER!!
/Mainz got 4 in the 2nd half, enabling Eintracht to back into Europa
Serious question: Does Bratwurst play in one of the lower Bundesligas?
Hey, I’ve got an idea! Let’s get drunk because we got a workout, groceries and a haircut out of the way and also some reading*. Also because life is very close to meaningless and I’m fucking bored.
*It’s The Feral Detective, which takes place a few days before Trump takes office. The best bit of dialogue (so far) is uttered by the female protagonist who, while allowing herself to be seduced by a man, whispers in his ear, “Who did you vote for? No, no, don’t tell me.” [proceeds to have first orgasm since the November election] Yeah, it’s a wee bit of an oddball booky-book.
You’ll get no objection from me, Audrey. Just tell me what you need me to do.
What a shit goal bit I will take it.
shit goals like that sometimes spark a 180, we shall see
sometimes not?
Most entertaining league in the world. Due to lack of defense.
Shit Goal Bit was a good band.
They had a good run. And their cover of ‘Porcelain’ moby their best song.
Well, they WERE German-Mexican.
This intro pissed off Peter Hook (bassist) who is also from Salford, and apparently MOAR proud of same than Barney Rubble:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XO2nhie8h6o
Dortmund has 1 job plus hope. They have neither.
really neat goal, unfortunately, Eintracht doesn’t seem that arsed about getting the result they need for Europa (and even then, a draw would do).
SUDDEN CHANGE!
Bayern have kicked off on Big Fox, Dortmund on FS1.
aannnnnd drama over in the 4th minute
Some disgusting stuff re Celtic:
http://www.nsno.co.uk/forums/index.php?topic=97868.0
One of these days, I’ll get you to like La Liga. Last week of games and there are still one relegation spot and a couple of European spots to be decided.
which of this weekend’s matches are meaningful? I mostly suck at betting La Liga (and I despise the lead announcer), so I tend to let it go.
Yes, I cant handle Rey whateverthefuckhisnameis.
I always watch the matches in Spanish
SPAL’s badge looks oddly like an Easter Egg.
Survived Day 1 sans Mrs Cola. Spawn woke up at 4 am, doable, Al Classico today up here and the weather is garbage.
Info regarding the game up here and the supporters groups.
http://www.totalsoccerproject.com/2019/03/the-story-of-al-classico-the-canadian-premier-leagues-original-rivalry-created-by-fans/
here I am, thinking this was Litre-created wordplay!