tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-58617140499549571052024-03-13T11:06:43.177+00:00Almighty AlrightyUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger718125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5861714049954957105.post-12651208180256810142009-08-12T12:02:00.004+01:002009-08-12T12:07:36.427+01:00T-shirt competition. Vote for Felipe.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.felipeurquijo.com/img/rodeo-revenge001.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px;" src="http://www.felipeurquijo.com/img/rodeo-revenge001.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a>My buddy, the incredibly talented Felipe Urquijo, has entered a t-shirt competition on SwishSwosh and desperately needs the cash to pay for a masters.<br /><br />Help a brother out by voting for his awesome design.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.swishswosh.com/vote/felipeurquijo">Link</a><br /><br />You can check out the rest of Felipe's work <a href="http://www.felipeurquijo.com/">here</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5861714049954957105.post-66926771706355895272009-08-11T10:36:00.002+01:002009-08-11T10:38:44.192+01:00ComeOnBoro.com season predictionsAs usual, the ComeOnBoro.com writers got together to discuss their predictions for the forthcoming Championship season. And, because we miss it, we mentioned the Premiership too.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.comeonboro.com/spec_arts/250878.php">Part one</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.comeonboro.com/spec_arts/250879.php">Part two</a><br /><br /><a href="http://comeonboro.com/spec_arts/250880.php">Part three</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5861714049954957105.post-44824249055796958832009-07-16T10:58:00.000+01:002009-07-16T10:59:18.339+01:00Sir Alex slams price of everything"Lyon knew we had a lot of money from the transfer of Cristiano, so they didn't play ball" raged Ferguson. "Everyone is doing it. What is wrong in the world when just because you are super duper rich, you have to pay triple for everything?"<br /><br />More from <a href="http://www.overthebar.co.uk/?p=430">Over The Bar</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5861714049954957105.post-1850597584626898432009-07-01T10:04:00.000+01:002009-07-01T10:05:40.601+01:00Manchester City line up new Boss"Manchester City manager Mark Hughes has returned from his summer holiday to discover that the Eastlands club have redoubled their efforts to secure a new boss.<br /><br />With Samuel Eto'o turning down the opportunity to become England's highest-paid player, City officials have decided that they need a high profile managerial appointment to pursue their dream of joining Europe's elite."<br /><br />More from <a href="http://www.overthebar.co.uk/?p=425">Over The Bar</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5861714049954957105.post-55725359882541211572009-06-10T14:57:00.000+01:002009-06-10T14:58:10.659+01:00Manchester United to play Rolf Harris TestimonialOver The Bar understands that the news that Qantas has withheld payment of the settlement due to Harris’s widow touched a chord with Sir Alex Ferguson, who has long been a campaigner against injustice. The benevolent match, to be played in pre-season, will be against an all-star World XI.<br /><br />More from <a href="http://www.overthebar.co.uk/?p=411">Over The Bar</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5861714049954957105.post-70267373141239070592009-06-08T11:53:00.001+01:002009-06-08T11:54:55.146+01:00Ronaldo set for Real MadridMarks and Spencer were last night facing a monster $100 million legal claim by Manchester United for 'grossly negligent socks'. The 'exemplary action', said United lawyers, stemmed from an incident at approximately 9a.m. yesterday morning as winger Cristiano Ronaldo slid his right foot into a brown cotton/silk mix garment from the store's Bon Pied range.<br /><br />More from <a href="http://www.overthebar.co.uk/?p=408">Over The Bar</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5861714049954957105.post-47100345086796185462009-06-02T12:47:00.000+01:002009-06-02T12:48:35.897+01:00ComeOnBoro.com end of season awardsIt doesn't really feel like a time for celebration but, despite Middlesbrough's relegation from the Premiership, it's business as usual at ComeOnBoro.com towers and this means it's time for our end of season awards.<br /><br />As usual, our panel of writers, pundits and experts sat down to discuss the best and worst – but mainly the worst – the season had to offer.<br /><br />What with this season being the most dispiriting one for over a decade, we've decided to add a few bonus categories this year too.<br /><br /><a href="http://comeonboro.com/awards/500015.php">Read more here</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5861714049954957105.post-82436018603953165682009-05-27T09:23:00.000+01:002009-05-27T09:24:17.307+01:00Anti News - The Allyce Beasley Issue"Congratulations too must go to Mike Ashley, Dennis Wise, Derek Llambias, Kevin Keegan, Joe Kinnear, Chris Hughton and Alan Shearer for presiding over one of the greatest clusterfucks in recent sporting history."<br /><br />More from <a href="http://comeonboro.com/anti_news/990037.php">ComeOnBoro.com</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5861714049954957105.post-35881854493408874322009-05-19T12:28:00.000+01:002009-05-19T12:29:22.549+01:00The Peanut Butter Smack IssueAt the other end of the table, after losing 2-0 to Liverpool, West Bromwich Albion have been relegated. The Baggies play nice football and have a decent man in charge of the club but, sadly, they simply don't score enough goals and concede far too easily.<br /><br />Sound familiar?<br /><br />More from <a href="http://comeonboro.com/anti_news/990036.php">ComeOnBoro.com</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5861714049954957105.post-91761120095022054352009-05-15T15:18:00.001+01:002009-05-15T15:18:45.720+01:00King rages at expenses scandalTottenham Hotspur captain Ledley King has spoken out over the MP expenses scandal currently enveloping Westminster.<br /><br />More from <a href="http://www.overthebar.co.uk/?p=402">Over The Bar</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5861714049954957105.post-66497855114997294032009-05-13T10:01:00.000+01:002009-05-13T10:02:25.025+01:00Fergie calms nervous nipper"Sir Alex Ferguson yesterday comforted a young fan who had been having nightmares.<br /><br />The United boss reassured the alarmed child that, were the Reds to sign French ace Frank Ribery and subsequently he and Carlos Tevez were to challenge for the same header, they would <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">not</span> stick together, as their skin only<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"> looks</span> like that."<div><br /></div><div>More from <a href="http://www.overthebar.co.uk/?p=394">Over The Bar</a></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5861714049954957105.post-84004922195815313972009-05-12T12:50:00.001+01:002009-05-12T12:52:26.306+01:00The Hoopz Tape Issue"It's that time of the year again. You know, the one when players like Mark Viduka wake from their season-long slumber to remind clubs with deep pockets that they exist."<br /><br />More from <a href="http://www.comeonboro.com/anti_news/990035.php">ComeOnBoro.com</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5861714049954957105.post-81424670090978213602009-05-12T12:49:00.000+01:002009-05-12T12:50:18.377+01:00Carew in a stew"Speaking angrily at a press conference at Villa Park, Carew lambasted a recent press photograph showing him blowing his nose, while shaking hands with a group of men in lab coats."<br /><br />More from <a href="http://www.overthebar.co.uk/?p=390">Over The Bar</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5861714049954957105.post-4068302303828947432009-05-08T10:16:00.001+01:002009-05-08T10:16:56.396+01:00Furious Drogba lashes Ricci ‘doOver The Bar can exclusively reveal that Chelsea striker Didier Drogba had to be talked down by his colourist last night as he reacted furiously to the sight of Christina Ricci’s new bangs look.<br /><br />More from <a href="http://www.overthebar.co.uk/?p=386">Over The Bar</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5861714049954957105.post-31762884311918802652009-05-07T11:01:00.002+01:002009-05-07T11:05:03.735+01:00New pronouncement from St Alan"Hear me, for I am St Alan Shearer, a simple son of a sheet metal worker."<br /><br />More from <a href="http://www.overthebar.co.uk/?p=382">Over The Bar</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5861714049954957105.post-81337915947006571672009-05-06T10:26:00.000+01:002009-05-06T10:27:18.046+01:00Suspended Barton visits V&ATaking advantage of his recent suspension from Newcastle Football Club, Joey Barton was spotted this morning at the Victoria & Albert Museum in London.<br /><br />More from <a href="http://www.overthebar.co.uk/?p=376">Over The Bar</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5861714049954957105.post-14483809454970145392009-05-05T16:41:00.000+01:002009-05-05T16:42:49.411+01:00Anti News - The Kryptos Issue"Yeah, yeah, we all like a moan on the radio phone-ins and on the message boards. But what are you gonna do about it, eh?<br /><br />Boro have scored the lowest number of goals of any professional team in the country, are suffering the worst away run in a century and are on the verge of being relegated without so much as a whimper.<br /><br />And what are you gonna do about it? Nothing, that's what. You're gonna keep going to the games and keep cheering the team on, aren't you?"<br /><br />More <a href="http://comeonboro.com/anti_news/990034.php">Boro news</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5861714049954957105.post-53333969649726919072009-05-01T10:13:00.001+01:002009-05-01T10:13:55.989+01:00Boro in swine flu shockMiddlesbrough’s relegation woes have deepened this week after respected football journal Heat revealed that swine flu could have infiltrated the club.<br /><br />More <a href="http://www.overthebar.co.uk/?p=372">football satire</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5861714049954957105.post-143409626129044562009-04-30T10:24:00.001+01:002009-04-30T10:24:54.138+01:00New pandemic threatens football"Vets in the north-east of England have been accused of failing to act quickly enough to stem the pandemic of whine flu that threatens the world’s pigs."<br /><br />More <a href="http://www.overthebar.co.uk/?p=368">football satire</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5861714049954957105.post-31730917049302972982009-04-28T10:18:00.002+01:002009-04-28T10:19:13.857+01:00FA slams high-scoring games"Premiership underachievers Liverpool have scored no fewer than 18 goals in four matches against the other sides in the top four in recent weeks, prompting suggestions that fans will ultimately lose interest in football in search of other high-scoring sports."<br /><br />More <a href="http://www.overthebar.co.uk/?p=365">football satire</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5861714049954957105.post-73817605698096647952009-04-27T14:46:00.002+01:002009-04-27T14:46:46.212+01:00Anti News - The You Might Be Rich Issue"But even we can't quite believe that Ryan Giggs has received the PFA Player of the Year award. It's nice that the game is rewarding someone of practically pensionable age with a token prize but if awards were dished out every time a player managed four decent games a season, Boro would be chasing a Champions League place."<br /><br />More from <a href="http://comeonboro.com/anti_news/990033.php">ComeOnBoro.com</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5861714049954957105.post-6010377062384595822009-04-23T16:16:00.003+01:002009-04-23T16:17:18.788+01:00Extra Golden review up on PopMattersAfter a spell away, I've started writing for PopMatters again.<br /><br />Here's my review of Extra Golden's latest venture, Thank You Very Quickly.<br /><br />Ian Eagleson wasn’t the first Western musician to trek to Africa, but he might be the Western musician who took his visit the most seriously. It was far from a mere jaunt aimed at adding a little extra musical flavor to his band Golden’s recordings. Eagleson traveled as part of his doctoral research into the music of East Africa. In 2000, while in Kenya for that research, he began documenting the popular, guitar-heavy form of dance music known as benga. While in Africa, he was assisted by Otieno Jagwasi and Onyango Wuod Omari, members of a Kenyan band called Orchestra Extra Solar Africa.<br /><br />Click here to read the rest of the <a href="http://www.popmatters.com/pm/review/73145-extra-golden-thank-you-very-quickly/">Extra Golden review</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5861714049954957105.post-40577257410988382772009-04-23T14:31:00.001+01:002009-04-23T14:31:56.701+01:00Villa accused of ‘gratuitous integrity’"Spanish striker David Villa has been accused by fellow players of showing 'gratuitous integrity'."<br /><br />More from <a href="http://www.overthebar.co.uk/?p=359">Over The Bar</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5861714049954957105.post-86594364484963199512009-04-22T12:34:00.000+01:002009-04-22T12:35:04.322+01:00Carew in a stewJohn Carew today hit out at ‘wholly unfounded press gossip’ causing chaos and distress in his private life.<br /><br />More from <a href="http://www.overthebar.co.uk/?p=352">Over The Bar</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5861714049954957105.post-62354955102443412682009-04-21T12:10:00.001+01:002009-04-21T12:10:59.610+01:00Showdown behind the sweetshop"‘Puffball’ Benitez and ‘Sporran’ Ferguson finally had their big showdown behind Elsie Parkin’s sweetshop last night. It followed a frantic bout of name-calling and face-pulling at the annual LMA party."<br /><br />More from <a href="http://www.overthebar.co.uk/?p=347">Over The Bar</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0