Match report on the front page of the site
As briantinnion said last night, ‘This is like Amsterdam 2000 except there’s no Mick McCarthys in our dressing room.’ Not even a hint at celebrating a draw and we’ll build from this.
Harsh but fair on the ratings front Rocko. I suppose you see me in the same light Stan sees Paddy McCarthy. I lacked discipline, fitness and sharpness following an extended break from the game but there’s one thing my game always has and that’s a never say die attitude and I’ll build from there.
I tell you, I’ll love if it if we beat them next time out, love it.
Injury update: Woke up and the swelling on the knee has gone down even though it’s still a little stiff. The post match warm down in The Beachcomber, Flannery’s and Istanbul Kebab Shop was probably crucial in aiding the speedy recovery. Still would be classed as doubtful for next week though the next 24 hours will tell us more.
bt, an anonymous spectator told me that despite the biggest build up since bandage accumulated an inordinate amount of cheese on a particular appendage, you’re actually shite. any comment?
These are the same spectators who laud the christy ronaldo as the worker greatest player. Fools.
Pleased with my contribution to two goals but i’ll admit i need to improve to live up to my name.
Who are we playing tomorrow and how did they fare last week?
They scored 5 anyway - other team’s score wasn’t up last time I checked. They go by the name Digi Beat Ya I think.
what are the arrangements for tomorrow? k.o? meeting point/time? pre-match meal venue?
Kick off is 8. I’m going straight to the stadium as is tradition with me.
I’d say Bandage is your best bet for a pre-match meal. You able to play yeah?
I’ll be getting the DART from Landsdowne Road. Think we’re not on til 2000 tmrw so DART around 1845 to get me to Harmonstown for 1910. A quick stroll to the venue for the pre-match routine then.
What’s the astro league website, rocko?
www.astro.ie
Digi Beat Ya had a 5 all draw last week.
It brings a tear to my eyes to report this but ClarkeyCat and briantinnion both togged out for another team tonight for eleven-a-side astro turf. I was also offered a place but I turned it down due to the fact that thefreekick.com have a match tomorrow night
I actually can’t believe that they would do this. I’m flabbergasted - I really am. I would maybe expect it from the money grabbing Tinnion but not from the model pro Clarkey
What sanctions? A yar long ban similar to Tony Keady’s for playing in America in the late 80s perhaps?
Permission was sought and granted in advance Farmer. The management team felt a run-out would be beneficial for Clarkey’s fitness and for Tinnion’s first touch, general ability and fitness. It has been agreed that they will only feature for 60 minutes before feigning injury Keane-style.
WHAT???
This is a fucking shambles of a set-up
So much for loyalty - you can shove your astro league up your arse
Fitness is crucial Farmer. At this stage of the season a couple of games in a week will do the lads no harm. Celtic played a pre-season game in Japan in the second week of the domestic season. I don’t think 60 minutes will hurt the lads.
Upon your head be it Rock - but I’m not happy with this
I’m happy to be judged on results Farmer. You’d be better off knuckling down and putting in the hard yards in training than complaining about Clarkey and our star player - who admittedly hasn’t delivered so far.
i’m with farmer on this one. i skipped my usual tuesday night 6 aside in preparation for tomorrow. i felt the need to be fresh and injury free outweighed the need to work on my skills, stamina and fitness. admitedly the CL game and laziness played a role in the decision aswell