I watched most of the starting quarters of last weekend's premier league games and predicted the out come and switched the tv to the movies. I was all wrong.
Last Saturday's fixture between Arsenal and Birmingham was crucial for United's title chase.
Arsenal could have taken 3 points and lead MU by as mush as 9 points on the table. After leading 1-nil to an 11 man Birmingham , Arsenal drew it... wheeew..
Ok, I did not watched the United derby because of the late kick off. I woke up the at 11am Sunday morning for catch ESPN's Football Extra ( yeah Jamie Yeo is hot) to wait for the news.
Manchester 5 Newcastle 1
I have a friend who thought that Santiago Munez was real and plays for Newcastle.
The "Toons" needs Munez back, why did they traded him. hahaha
Its Monday and the table looks like this; MU 61 Arsenal 64.
I am always happy when Chelsea losses. They lost big time last night. This was a game I thought was over when Drogba made a free kick and I turned off the tv to sleep.
I was driving to work today and was listening to news that The Spurs won it !
A multi million club loosing to a team that were at the bottom halve of the table.
Arsenal drew, Chelsea losses, and MU wins by 5 goals !
Sunday, February 24, 2008
Sunday, February 17, 2008
Red Devils oust Gunners !
The Red Devils, after not wining the last two games showed no mercy to the gunners last Saturday.I was a bit worried about United playing Arsenal after a slump.
I knew United will have a hard time with that FA cup fixture, and at 1:10 am kick off It was worth a watch. It was MU 3 - 0 at half time, can you believe that. Four nil at 90 and the Gunners are out of the oldest cup in football history.
Last time they meet in 2005 for the FA cup final, I watched it at a packed Mon't Kiara courtyard. It was nil nil at 90 minutes, nil nil at 120 minutes, and the Gunners won it on penalty. It was an emotional loss since the MU were rebuilding that time, I left after Arsenal made their final kick.It took me 45 minutes to get out of Mont Kiara, imagine hundred of cars with one exit.
I knew United will have a hard time with that FA cup fixture, and at 1:10 am kick off It was worth a watch. It was MU 3 - 0 at half time, can you believe that. Four nil at 90 and the Gunners are out of the oldest cup in football history.
Last time they meet in 2005 for the FA cup final, I watched it at a packed Mon't Kiara courtyard. It was nil nil at 90 minutes, nil nil at 120 minutes, and the Gunners won it on penalty. It was an emotional loss since the MU were rebuilding that time, I left after Arsenal made their final kick.It took me 45 minutes to get out of Mont Kiara, imagine hundred of cars with one exit.
Sunday, February 10, 2008
Play Hard
The last ten days were hectic, fun and a string of loses by my teams.
After MU was held to a draw by the Spurs last Feb 2 ( a very late MU goal), MU lost last night at home to City. Two straight games with out a win. Did the trip to Saudi Arabia cost them ?
Last night's derby with City was supposed to be a dedicated win to the great MU team that perished in a plane crash 50 years ago.
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England's win over Switzerland was a good indication of how Cappello will manage the team.
He's new rules include the team eating together, banning fizzy drinks, asking them to wear ties and banning track suites and play stations , and the WAGS !
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Feb 2 I went trekking as usual for about three hours and played badminton later in the evening.
Feb 4 I woke up early to watch the Super Bowl.
Feb 5 I played a good two hours of basketball with friends.
Feb 6 I went to Sepang to watch the Moto GP testing. Valentino Rossi was testing his new bike and Bridgestone tires. With the new set up I think the doctor shall regain the championship.
Feb 7 - 9 I drove up to Cherating, the east coast of Malaysia for some fun in the beach and friends. I will not forget the beaches over there. The wind was good and the surf was high. It was one of the best spots to sleep, eat, drink then sleep again.
Monday, February 4, 2008
Patriots lost the Super Bowl
So the Giants fans are calling its the greatest comeback or a Hollywood finish.
The Patriots, winning all their games this season except the most important one, the Super Bowl.
After leading 7-3 at the start of the fourth, they gave away two touchdowns in the last quarter.
Blame it to the defense of the Patriots, they thought they have it just a few minutes away.
Defense is the best Offense.
I feel bad when I loose, this was bad.
The Patriots, winning all their games this season except the most important one, the Super Bowl.
After leading 7-3 at the start of the fourth, they gave away two touchdowns in the last quarter.
Blame it to the defense of the Patriots, they thought they have it just a few minutes away.
Defense is the best Offense.
I feel bad when I loose, this was bad.
Monday, January 28, 2008
Go Patriots
Tennis
Finally Maria have won the Australian Open.
Having won Wimbledon and the US open, only the clay has eluded her, maybe this year.
For Ana, her time will come. I was absolutely unbiased during last Saturdays final.
Both beauty, squeaker and screamer.
It was the most interesting grand slam final I have ever watched.
Super Bowl XLII
When I was in high school back in the 80's, I would get sick on a Monday late January or early February. My parents never knew it, but I'll spend the morning watching the Super Bowl .
This is a habit I still do, and next Monday I'll call the office and tell them I'm sick .
Go Patriots !
Finally Maria have won the Australian Open.
Having won Wimbledon and the US open, only the clay has eluded her, maybe this year.
For Ana, her time will come. I was absolutely unbiased during last Saturdays final.
Both beauty, squeaker and screamer.
It was the most interesting grand slam final I have ever watched.
Super Bowl XLII
When I was in high school back in the 80's, I would get sick on a Monday late January or early February. My parents never knew it, but I'll spend the morning watching the Super Bowl .
This is a habit I still do, and next Monday I'll call the office and tell them I'm sick .
Go Patriots !
Monday, January 21, 2008
Pinays win World cup of Golf
I was watching the Golf channel last Sunday and was happy to see the Philippines win the Womens World cup of Golf in Sun City. Jennifer Rosales made putt after putt at the back nine despite the terrible conditions due to the storms and rains that hit the course.
Manchester United two late goals against Reading last Saturday gives them some breathing space for the premiership. It could have been more goals but thats football.
Finally as I have been ranting about last year, Valentino Rossi will race this seasons in Bridgestone tires and I hope he will regain his title after suffering with the Michelins. Incidentally his other Yamaha teammate will race in Michelin.
Manchester United two late goals against Reading last Saturday gives them some breathing space for the premiership. It could have been more goals but thats football.
Finally as I have been ranting about last year, Valentino Rossi will race this seasons in Bridgestone tires and I hope he will regain his title after suffering with the Michelins. Incidentally his other Yamaha teammate will race in Michelin.
Tuesday, January 8, 2008
Fromula One on a Shoestring
Most F1 fans would agree that smelling the rubber and hearing the deafening sound of an Formula One car is the ultimate experience. Watching the race live, you have to fully understand the sport because you don't have the convenience of graphical data and multi shot frames from the television. However watching it on the circuit is the ultimate experience.
Being the most expensive sport event in the world, it is not cheap to watch it live.
The average cheapest ticket to watch a race is 53 Uk punds, or
70 euro, $ 104 USD, 4,240 Php or RM 341 Malaysian Ringit.
Most of these ticket prices are for one day only and majority of them are for Friday practice session only. Average ticket prices would cost more for Saturday qualifying and
Sunday Race day.
So where do you watch an F1 race on a Shoestring ?
Answer : Malaysia
Consider this:
The Cheapest Three day pass is just 15.55 UK pounds, or
20.80 euro, $30 USD, 1,250 Php or RM 100 Malasyian Ringit.
Yes that is a Three day pass which includes Friday Practice, Saturday Qualifying and
Sunday Race day.
The cheapest way to travel from Kuala Lumpur is by KTM train from KL Sentral to NILAI
and take the shuttle bus to the curcuit.
A Return package is about RM 15 or about 3 euro per day.
You will need about ten euro for food & refreshments at the circuit per day.
During the Grand Prix week, there are a lot of F1 activities in the city like;
F1 car displays were you can take look at the different F1 cars up close and take photos,
Pit Stop contest, Driver appearances etc.
Hotel prices in KL during the week are about 50% higher but most five star hotels in the city are below $100 USD per night.
Air travel around South East Asia are also cheap with the emergence of budget airlines.
From Europe flights to Kuala Lumpur are also the lowest you can find.
The Formula week end is a great excuse to visit Malaysia and the catch the hottest race in the world !
Note:
The 2008 Petronas Malaysian Grand prix will be held on March 21- to 23 2008 at the Sepang International F1 Circuit.
Being the most expensive sport event in the world, it is not cheap to watch it live.
The average cheapest ticket to watch a race is 53 Uk punds, or
70 euro, $ 104 USD, 4,240 Php or RM 341 Malaysian Ringit.
Most of these ticket prices are for one day only and majority of them are for Friday practice session only. Average ticket prices would cost more for Saturday qualifying and
Sunday Race day.
So where do you watch an F1 race on a Shoestring ?
Answer : Malaysia
Consider this:
The Cheapest Three day pass is just 15.55 UK pounds, or
20.80 euro, $30 USD, 1,250 Php or RM 100 Malasyian Ringit.
Yes that is a Three day pass which includes Friday Practice, Saturday Qualifying and
Sunday Race day.
The cheapest way to travel from Kuala Lumpur is by KTM train from KL Sentral to NILAI
and take the shuttle bus to the curcuit.
A Return package is about RM 15 or about 3 euro per day.
You will need about ten euro for food & refreshments at the circuit per day.
During the Grand Prix week, there are a lot of F1 activities in the city like;
F1 car displays were you can take look at the different F1 cars up close and take photos,
Pit Stop contest, Driver appearances etc.
Hotel prices in KL during the week are about 50% higher but most five star hotels in the city are below $100 USD per night.
Air travel around South East Asia are also cheap with the emergence of budget airlines.
From Europe flights to Kuala Lumpur are also the lowest you can find.
The Formula week end is a great excuse to visit Malaysia and the catch the hottest race in the world !
Note:
The 2008 Petronas Malaysian Grand prix will be held on March 21- to 23 2008 at the Sepang International F1 Circuit.
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