Well you can’t deny that the Blackburn match was worth watching. And what can you say about Spurs and Keano. The magical leprechaun at his finest; truly the pub erupted when he juggled in that first goal. ?Top of the world Ma, top of the world!?
I am terribly sorry that Sparky Hughes thought the throw-in should have gone to Blackburn. There, there Sparky after all your experience and cynical little on-pitch performances, how many times on average do reckon throw-ins go to the wrong side ? and did you ever say anything about it?. Look a little more closely at the event and you will see the defender trying to kick the ball between Mido’s legs and I personally thought there was a touch.
Second goal was just as neat except that it cannoned off of Friedel and hit Keane on the arm before he popped it in. There, there Sparky. It is called ball to hand (or rather arm). Sparky, if you want to see a real handball take a look at your own defender’s antics that caused you to concede the free kick in the first place.
The two Blackburn goals sit right at Ledly King’s door. But it doesn’t bother me. He is still one of the most talented defenders in the Premiership and so reliable I can’t remember the last time I saw him make a mistake ? and two ? well forget it; once in a lifetime. And though I hate the argumentative little Welsh snot I have to admit that xxxxx is quite a handful.
So then the game turns into head tennis and both sides trying to stroll through the middle of each other defences. The Pitbull is looking tired and Jol decides to put on Lennon instead. What a joy to see the boy joyriding down the wing and delivering a killer ball for Mido to almost scuffle out of existence. Stick with it Aaron the faithful really want you to be successful at the Lane.
So we had a bit of luck but we also had a bit of steel where we needed it. And Blackburn, well I would give them applause for the way they played. It wasn’t the foulfest we all expected and they are a decent team working well. Efficient but dull. Bit like playing Germany. I wish I could say the same for their manager’s mouth. He really is a big girl’s blouse.
Now the bad news.
Should we ever get that elusive place in Europe we are going to have to make some hard decisions:
Mido – lose a stone in weight and get him fit or kick him out
Get another senior, acknowledged striker.
Get a good (not just decent) right back.
Use or sell Defoe.
Find out where Jenas goes for two thirds of the match
Transfer Tanio to a Championship team.
Don’t try and get more than half a match out of Edgar Davids.
What’s the point in getting into Europe and then being humiliated? We are almost there but on the other hand not there at all. More work for all and no complacency.
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