Hi all,
This weekend has been extremely frustrating as the wintry weather saw Harrogate Town's game postponed. I promised I would update my readers on the current situation at Town. The playing squad are on the transfer list as they refused to take a pay cut. Also the Chief Executive has denied that there are any great problems but I don't believe him!
England's cricketers were completely thrashed in the 1st Test against the West Indies in Jamaica. We were bowled out for a pathetic 51 when we needed 74 to make the Windies bat again! This was England's third lowest total in Tests, their lowest being 45 which I think was 'achieved' about a century ago but their second lowest was 46 against - yes - the West Indies at Trinidad in 1994. The captain on that tour Mike Atherton is now a commentator with SKY sports and he took a fair bit of stick when they brought up the table of the lowest totals made by England! Obviously we hope for a huge improvement in the second Test in Antigua, starting next Friday.
Will keep you posted on Town.
See ya!
The Bodger
Sunday 8 February 2009
Sunday 1 February 2009
GREETINGS
Hi everybody,
This is my first blog of 2009 - sorry I haven't submitted for some time, I have been rather carried away with my new toy FACEBOOK!
Well it's been a strange old weekend. It started off well enough as I went to see Elle and Joel in Leeds and spent Friday night there and had a wicked time! On Saturday afternoon I went to see Harrogate Town in action (or not as was the case!) at home to Stalybridge Celtic. We lost 1-0 due to the most outrageous communication breakdown between our defender and goalkeeper. We are conceding an awful number of goals at present and our Manager has said that we seem to be finding different ways of leaking goals at the moment! Due in part to the economic downturn, Town's players had been requested to take a cut in their wages. This is bad in itself but as I discovered on the Town website last night the entire playing squad have been put on the transfer list. While one cannot dismiss the impact that the credit crunch is having, I don't think Town have helped themselves as attendances are poor plus we had been knocked out of all the cup competitions before the turn of the year.
This is very scary and I will give you the latest in my next blog.
All the best
William
This is my first blog of 2009 - sorry I haven't submitted for some time, I have been rather carried away with my new toy FACEBOOK!
Well it's been a strange old weekend. It started off well enough as I went to see Elle and Joel in Leeds and spent Friday night there and had a wicked time! On Saturday afternoon I went to see Harrogate Town in action (or not as was the case!) at home to Stalybridge Celtic. We lost 1-0 due to the most outrageous communication breakdown between our defender and goalkeeper. We are conceding an awful number of goals at present and our Manager has said that we seem to be finding different ways of leaking goals at the moment! Due in part to the economic downturn, Town's players had been requested to take a cut in their wages. This is bad in itself but as I discovered on the Town website last night the entire playing squad have been put on the transfer list. While one cannot dismiss the impact that the credit crunch is having, I don't think Town have helped themselves as attendances are poor plus we had been knocked out of all the cup competitions before the turn of the year.
This is very scary and I will give you the latest in my next blog.
All the best
William
Tuesday 23 December 2008
CHRISTMAS IS ALMOST UPON US
Hi folks,
I had a great time last Friday at the pub. The fish and chips were fab too.
England lost the Test series in India but have emerged with great credit for the fact that they went back out there despite the bomb blast in Mumbai halting the tour. Because of this and also the fact that India have an awesome team, it is unfair to judge our team at the moment. England tour the West Indies in early '09 and we will have an idea where we are at after this tour.
I'm just so excited about Christmas!
Anyway a message to all my fans (okay then the few who read my blog);
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
To Margit and Robin and of course little St Nick; Frohe Weihnachten und ein Gutes Neue Jahr!
See you in 2009!
I had a great time last Friday at the pub. The fish and chips were fab too.
England lost the Test series in India but have emerged with great credit for the fact that they went back out there despite the bomb blast in Mumbai halting the tour. Because of this and also the fact that India have an awesome team, it is unfair to judge our team at the moment. England tour the West Indies in early '09 and we will have an idea where we are at after this tour.
I'm just so excited about Christmas!
Anyway a message to all my fans (okay then the few who read my blog);
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
To Margit and Robin and of course little St Nick; Frohe Weihnachten und ein Gutes Neue Jahr!
See you in 2009!
Thursday 18 December 2008
CHRISTMAS TRADITIONS
Hi everybody,
Just wanted to tell you about my little annual bit of fun I have before Christmas. Usually we try to do this on Christmas Eve or the nearest convenient day and in the case of this year it is tomorrow.
I will be going into Harrogate to meet Tim (a guy I have known for a while from Harrogate Town). We go to the Snooker club for a few games (my snooker is worse than my German by the way!) and then for fish and chips at a seafood restaurant. I always have the Jumbo Haddock and chips which in true Yorkshire tradition comes with bread and butter - mushy peas are also traditionally served but I'm not a fan to be honest. I wash all this down with lemonade (the alcohol comes a bit later). It's fair to say that Tim's appetite is not as huge as mine and he can never understand where I put it all!
We then move on to the 'Tap and Spile' which is a very good real ale pub and has been a favourite for a long time! Here I will meet my Dad and also his workmates both past and present who have made this an annual get together for many years. We usually just prop up the bar (the pub is quite small) and have a natter about sport. I usually know my limits when it comes to beer but I can get rather carried away at this festive time of year!
I would be interested to know if any of you have any pre-Christmas rituals.
There will be one more blog from me before Christmas.
See ya!
Just wanted to tell you about my little annual bit of fun I have before Christmas. Usually we try to do this on Christmas Eve or the nearest convenient day and in the case of this year it is tomorrow.
I will be going into Harrogate to meet Tim (a guy I have known for a while from Harrogate Town). We go to the Snooker club for a few games (my snooker is worse than my German by the way!) and then for fish and chips at a seafood restaurant. I always have the Jumbo Haddock and chips which in true Yorkshire tradition comes with bread and butter - mushy peas are also traditionally served but I'm not a fan to be honest. I wash all this down with lemonade (the alcohol comes a bit later). It's fair to say that Tim's appetite is not as huge as mine and he can never understand where I put it all!
We then move on to the 'Tap and Spile' which is a very good real ale pub and has been a favourite for a long time! Here I will meet my Dad and also his workmates both past and present who have made this an annual get together for many years. We usually just prop up the bar (the pub is quite small) and have a natter about sport. I usually know my limits when it comes to beer but I can get rather carried away at this festive time of year!
I would be interested to know if any of you have any pre-Christmas rituals.
There will be one more blog from me before Christmas.
See ya!
Monday 15 December 2008
Hi everybody,
I've been off work for a few days and have been Christmas shopping in Harrogate, just about done now! On Saturday I travelled up to Durham on the Harrogate Town team coach for our FA Trophy tie with Durham City. Although Durham are two divisions below us, they have had an awesome season to date and I knew it was going to be tricky, especially as they play on an artificial pitch. I have seen artificial surfaces on TV but this was the first time I had seen one at first hand. The snow of the previous week had given way to very heavy rain just to make things even more difficult. Town have been on a bad run and sadly this continued with a 2-0 defeat. It was a subdued journey home. I was sat near the Chairman who barely spoke at all!
It's a shame also that England lost the 1st Test in India. In fairness India are an awesome side and with the events in their country over the last few weeks, England had no chance to get any practice in.
I just can't wait for Christmas. Obviously things are a little different from when I was a kid but I still get as excited as ever! My next blog will be on Thursday when I will reveal a pre-Christmas tradition upheld by myself and my Dad.
See ya!
I've been off work for a few days and have been Christmas shopping in Harrogate, just about done now! On Saturday I travelled up to Durham on the Harrogate Town team coach for our FA Trophy tie with Durham City. Although Durham are two divisions below us, they have had an awesome season to date and I knew it was going to be tricky, especially as they play on an artificial pitch. I have seen artificial surfaces on TV but this was the first time I had seen one at first hand. The snow of the previous week had given way to very heavy rain just to make things even more difficult. Town have been on a bad run and sadly this continued with a 2-0 defeat. It was a subdued journey home. I was sat near the Chairman who barely spoke at all!
It's a shame also that England lost the 1st Test in India. In fairness India are an awesome side and with the events in their country over the last few weeks, England had no chance to get any practice in.
I just can't wait for Christmas. Obviously things are a little different from when I was a kid but I still get as excited as ever! My next blog will be on Thursday when I will reveal a pre-Christmas tradition upheld by myself and my Dad.
See ya!
Saturday 6 December 2008
It's nearly Christmas!
Hi everybody!
What's this with snow in December? I guess 40 or 50 years ago you would have taken it for granted but in these days of 'global warming' it comes as quite a shock. As a follower of Leeds Utd and Harrogate Town it actually feels as if the world is getting colder! The snow at least gave me the day off on Thursday, although I didn't do much, just CHILLED out watching videos of the old Christmas songs that you have heard so many times before - Ich bin faul! Anyway let's get to the important issue. Today is December 6th which means St Nicholas' Day or as I now call it St Nick Liam's Day. I am aware that my blog is read in Germany so I just want to pass on my best wishes to Nick and of course to Margit and Robin.
See ya later!
What's this with snow in December? I guess 40 or 50 years ago you would have taken it for granted but in these days of 'global warming' it comes as quite a shock. As a follower of Leeds Utd and Harrogate Town it actually feels as if the world is getting colder! The snow at least gave me the day off on Thursday, although I didn't do much, just CHILLED out watching videos of the old Christmas songs that you have heard so many times before - Ich bin faul! Anyway let's get to the important issue. Today is December 6th which means St Nicholas' Day or as I now call it St Nick Liam's Day. I am aware that my blog is read in Germany so I just want to pass on my best wishes to Nick and of course to Margit and Robin.
See ya later!
Sunday 30 November 2008
LOUSY WEEKEND
Well folks, it ain't been the best of weekends. Firstly Harrogate Town lose 3-0 at home to Gainsborough Trinity on Saturday and then today Leeds United lose at Histon in the FA Cup, the first time Leeds have lost to non-league opposition in their history - bloody disgraceful! When McAllister was interviewed just before the end of the programme, you could tell he had just had a rant at his 'players' as he was suddenly choosing his words very carefully! Also his face was bloodshot and it looked as if he was about to have a heart attack. To be fair to him he did congratulate Histon. Of course the last thing that any depressed Leeds fan wants to see is Man Utd winning on the same day!
When the dust has settled, there will be some terrific 3rd round ties to look forward to. Middlesborough v Barrow and Preston v Liverpool aren't bad and also the possibility of a local duel between Notts County and Eastwood providing the former can win their replay against Kettering.
See ya!
When the dust has settled, there will be some terrific 3rd round ties to look forward to. Middlesborough v Barrow and Preston v Liverpool aren't bad and also the possibility of a local duel between Notts County and Eastwood providing the former can win their replay against Kettering.
See ya!
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