What was the last time we watched a Premier League game, then? Scratch your heads, go deep in your memory, refer the history books, and we might just get a clue. There have been countless moments in-between, when I sat on a sofa, just gazing at the ceiling haplessly on a Saturday evening of all times in a week. It's been happening quite frequently these days though, thanks to these so-called international commitments. Why do they happen in first place, I wonder? Only so that the reigning World Champions can get a break form the fiercely contested domestic tournaments, and have a nice walk in the park? That's what they did last Saturday anyways vs England! The English may bang their drums as much they want about a "Triumph over the World Champions", but really, How much did the game matter to Spain? Taking off Xavi, David Silva and Iker Casillas at half-time when the game is at 0-0, that tells you something about it.
Okay, Chelsea fans must have felt nice to see Lampard leading his team to victory over the World Champions, and the Manchester United guys will have taken their chances to boast about Jones' versatility too, not to mention Suarez's 4-goal heroics. But honestly, wouldn't we all have preferred to rather watch Tottenham versus Aston Villa a week earlier? Would have made a better sight than watching Gareth Barry captain England at the final whistle, anyways.
But like all good things in life, after a long period of never-ending suffering, the European club action resumes tonight, and there are some seriously big fights to witness. But the biggest battle is likely to be between Liverpool's ability to hit the goal-posts rather than the net, and Chelsea's allergy at keeping a clean-sheet. Of course, a Chelsea own-goal is an option that can help both teams preserve their principles this season. Branislav Ivanovic nearly did that out of humanity for Blackburn, but that of course, was ages ago, if you are able to recall. I know I'm wandering into nowhere now, but you'll surely excuse that from someone deprived of proper football for 2 whole weeks!
While we're at it, Luis Suarez was formally charged by FA for racism against Patrice Evra. What surprised me is no one has even suggested so far about banning him from the national team, or locking him up in jail, or condemning him at least. No comments on his being guilty or not guilty, but I do recall the outcry when similar accusations were hurled at... well, you-know-who. Half the media had already branded his reputation as "tarnished forever and irreparable". So much for the thought of "Innocent till Proven Guilty"!
Anyways, let these things not dampen our spirits. It's been a long time, and these are the moments, when we feel delighted even at the pretty sight of Gervinho, simply because he's in an Arsenal shirt. So get ready for action again, but all the while, don't underestimate these mundane weekends either. They are the ones which show us, why even a Bolton vs Stoke football match is counted as the "Beautiful Game".
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Okay, Chelsea fans must have felt nice to see Lampard leading his team to victory over the World Champions, and the Manchester United guys will have taken their chances to boast about Jones' versatility too, not to mention Suarez's 4-goal heroics. But honestly, wouldn't we all have preferred to rather watch Tottenham versus Aston Villa a week earlier? Would have made a better sight than watching Gareth Barry captain England at the final whistle, anyways.
But like all good things in life, after a long period of never-ending suffering, the European club action resumes tonight, and there are some seriously big fights to witness. But the biggest battle is likely to be between Liverpool's ability to hit the goal-posts rather than the net, and Chelsea's allergy at keeping a clean-sheet. Of course, a Chelsea own-goal is an option that can help both teams preserve their principles this season. Branislav Ivanovic nearly did that out of humanity for Blackburn, but that of course, was ages ago, if you are able to recall. I know I'm wandering into nowhere now, but you'll surely excuse that from someone deprived of proper football for 2 whole weeks!
While we're at it, Luis Suarez was formally charged by FA for racism against Patrice Evra. What surprised me is no one has even suggested so far about banning him from the national team, or locking him up in jail, or condemning him at least. No comments on his being guilty or not guilty, but I do recall the outcry when similar accusations were hurled at... well, you-know-who. Half the media had already branded his reputation as "tarnished forever and irreparable". So much for the thought of "Innocent till Proven Guilty"!
Anyways, let these things not dampen our spirits. It's been a long time, and these are the moments, when we feel delighted even at the pretty sight of Gervinho, simply because he's in an Arsenal shirt. So get ready for action again, but all the while, don't underestimate these mundane weekends either. They are the ones which show us, why even a Bolton vs Stoke football match is counted as the "Beautiful Game".
