Tyrone Shoelaces

Anybody get the “ Sunday Observer “ ? There are two excellent articles on the future of football in todays sports section. One regarding the impact of clubs in their local community by the always excellent Jonathan Wilson and another about the moves behind the scenes in European football to start up international club competitions again by Nick Ames.

I still remember heading one of those kicks back on a snow covered pitch with an icy old style ball. I was playing at left back and I saw stars !

The Rolling Stones - This Heart Of Stone

Bloody hell mate, you’ve had a really tough time recently. Let’s hope the Rovers can put a smile on your face soon.

Interesting , I didn’t watch the game. Was the booing because of his move to the Middle East to play or was it because of his performance, past and present, on the field ?

Again not live gigs but two shoes on TV not to be missed by music lovers of a certain age. ” Little Richard , I Am Everything “ on Channel 4 on Sunday at 11.05 pm. ” Summer Of Soul “ on Channel 4 on Monday at 10.00 pm. This was rated the best ever live musical show on film by “ The Guardian “ recently.

Not a gig as such but I’ve just seen that Wreckless Eric is on Jules Holland’s “ Later “ show tonight. Regarding top guitarists, one was playing in Rochdale earlier this week - Albert Lee.

Bob B Soxx And The Blue Jeans - Why Do Lovers Break Each Others Hearts

Little Eva - Keep Your Hands Off My Baby

According to BBC football gossip Man City want to give 33 year old Toni Kroos £13 million a year to sign. The football world’s gone mad. I wouldn’t mind but he’s nothing special in my view.

The “ architect “ should be ashamed.

He strikes me as the sort of player who thinks he should be the first name on the team sheet. Nothing wrong with having faith in your own ability but not everybody sees it that way.

The Five Satins - In The Still Of The Night

Gene Chandler - Duke Of Earl

He must have a good reason. He looks the type of bloke who loves to play.

Max Frost And The Troopers - Shape Of Things To Come

I don’t blame him regarding the “ beach wear “ type shorts our players wear. I’d have hated to play in shorts like that. The women players have the right idea.

It’s a centre back factory down at Ewood. Any chance of turned one of them into a centre forward ?

Marvin Gaye - You’re A Wonderful One

Marvin Gaye - I’ll Be Doggone

The Beatles - Paperback Writer

Sounds like a firm of estate agents.

Even with my weak Spanish I can feel their pain. They don’t hold back over there do they. Just say what you think guys. I remember watching an inter bars game in my local village. The Gaetanos ( gypsies ) had a team in the competition and they weren’t too impressed with the referee. After a pretty bad decision one of the gypsies came out with “ May the host shit on the four hairs on your bald head ! “ Red Card.

Yeah, he’s quick but he’s not fast. Quick = over 10 yards. Fast = over 40 yards. Good scrum half material if he ever packs football in.

It’s not looking good for them is it. It’s hard to get over such long term injuries.