Post by Gerry McDonnell
I’ve never been a wonderful fan of Steve McClaren, but it really is wholly unfair to spot the blame for the death of English football at the feet of one hapless personal. Personally, I hold Frank Lampard solely accountable.
The great and the good of the world of punditry, and David Platt, have all been fast to defend the tubby midfielder, claiming that criticism is unjustified.
These washed-up has-beens have naturally forgotten his very poor current performances, his need for respect fairly than throwing his fingers up, Frank Television, protracted contract negotiations, the nine/eleven bevvy-up, the ‘these are my people’ line, the undignified Hammer-bashing, the ‘Super Goals’ advert and the Jamie Redknapp connection.
The woeful national anthem is also a contributory element to our demise. I do not actually understand why we will need to spend homage to Ashley Cole.
Seeking forward, we should introduce a much more upbeat tune that will help retain Frank Lampard’s feet on the ground. ‘Lip up Fatty’ fits the bill completely. I can’t retain tranquil about the 11/four for a draw in between Middlesbrough and Chelsea.
Following a dreadful commence to the season with Bolton, minor Sammy Lee is now seeking for a new profession. I suppose he could constantly become a jockey, like Ashley Cole. I am not horsing around with the 2/nine for an Arsenal win above Bolton.
Wayne Rooney and Carlos Tevez are not a striking partnership, in a lot more techniques than a single. Aston Villa are an absolute beast in front of their own supporters, they search overpriced at 4/one to land the shock.
The Royals truly appreciated their trip to Blackburn final period it was probably funded by the tax-payer. Rovers have definitely improved given that then, although Reading through have gone backwards like a drunken crab. I’ll happily get 8/eleven about a Blackburn aspect on the up.
Fulham are a great deal like Princess Diana. They looked good for a even though, but they’ve hit a wall. After six video games with no a win, a property match in opposition to Derby will reverse their fortunes at three/4.
It really is not been a good week for Ashley Cole. The controversial defender faces a prolonged spell out of the game, as his cushions no lengthier match his drapes. A defeat for Tottenham at Newcastle will spell curtains for Martin Jol a challenging earned point might be enough to prolong the agony at 23/10.
Steve Bruce has demanded encounter-to-deal with talks with Carson Yeung. The billionaire is no mug while he’s bringing a couple of paper bags with him. There is no disguising the fact that Manchester Metropolis are a lock at 3/5 at property to Birmingham.
Benjani has now extra objectives to his repertoire: it now consists of goals. The eight/five for a Pompey win about Wigan is every little thing you ever wanted in a football wager, and a small bit more.
I’m not confident if I get this new cuddly simple-heading persona of Roy Keane. It wouldn’t surprise me if the Sunderland manager was witnessed holding a hammer on the touchline, preferably Craig Bellamy. West Ham can deliver Keano closer to the edge at 10/eleven.
The Merseyside derby is almost certainly the toughest nut to crack on the weekend coupon. I honestly do not know which set of supporters will be bragging at function on Monday morning almost certainly since the query is fundamentally flawed. I can not select a hole in the 9/four for a draw among Everton and Liverpool.
I only desire that footballers could comply with the example of their rugby playing counterparts. Even though in fairness, Ashley Cole is performing his bit. The English rugby crew are shoo-ins at even funds with a nine position begin against South Africa in the Globe Cup ultimate.
Lewis Hamilton has the globe at his feet, in contrast to Frank Lampard, who has to rely on updates from valuable associates. The two/5 for younger Lewis clinching the drivers’ championship is more than honest.
I assume it really is time for the Frank Lampard bashing to cease. Nobody likes to see a extra fat child get continuously bullied, unless it has comedy appeal. Arsenal, Blackburn, Fulham, Man City and West Ham sort a ten/1 weekend accer whose really worth is past question.
About the Writer
Gerry McDonnell dabbles in football odds compilation, journalism and orphan rescue.