Thirty jam doughnuts and two Skrtel doves
Bonjour comrades and merriments of the season to one and all! In time honoured tradition, I thought I'd give you a little insight into last Saturday's show from Villa Park.
I'll be honest, I was a bit worried ahead of the programme because Villa were on a dire run of form and manager Gerard Houllier was getting grief from the fans for what he said and did when his side side lost 3-0 to Liverpool at Anfield on Monday night. Thankfully, the club were happy to play ball and gave us great access to the stadium.
My great Midlands adventure started on Wednesday, when I travelled up to film the opening, which you can watch again by taking a look at the online version here...
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The producer for the shoot was Welsh legend Dave 'Mad Dog' Purchase. Dave has a reputation as a brilliant film-maker but doesn't work like most humans. I half expected to turn up at Aston University's sports ground to find a hot air balloon, a flock of geese and some plastic explosives. I discovered Dave with 30 jam doughnuts. His plan was to use the food as a bargaining chip to get the university's rugby and football teams out of bed before midday and down on the snow-covered pitch.
Villa were formed back in 1874, when members of a local church cricket team wanted something to do in the winter. They settled on a football team and their first game was against a rugby side, a contest that devoted one half to each sport. We planned to recreate that moment for the Football Focus cameras.
They were all top lads and shivered for a good 30 minutes while we did our fancy telly stuff. I have to say, though, that the rugby team's defensive formation was a little wayward during the football. They seemed to position everyone in the six-yard box and rely purely on intimidation, which worked, rather worryingly.
The football and rugby boys from Aston University pose for the camera
Once we waved goodbye to the doughnut-eaters, the rest of the shoot was relatively straightforward. We went to the church where it all began for Villa and then popped down to the ground to film various little links to chuck in here and there.
Producer Dave is seriously old-school when he composes a shot, even crouching on occasions to pull out the finger picture-frame. It's a bit like working with Francis Ford Coppola. Sadly, we had to cut the bit where I hacked a water-buffalo with a machete on the stairs of the Holte End. I'm kidding, animal lovers!
When we go on the road, we try to take the time to publicise the show as much as possible. Last week, we went into overdrive. We promoted it during ³ÉÈËÂÛ̳ Two's live game at QPR on Friday night and on ³ÉÈËÂÛ̳ Breakfast on Saturday morning. I also appeared on ³ÉÈËÂÛ̳ WM's breakfast show and Midlands Today, while Mark Lawrenson did the local ³ÉÈËÂÛ̳ Friday football phone-in and Martin Keown popped up in the Birmingham Post.
My only regret was boldly predicting the results of the Villa v West Brom and Wolves v Birmingham games on Midlands Today. Lawro texted me immediately to suggest I was an idiot. He was right... I got them both wrong.
We had one slight hiccup on Saturday morning. I was desperate for the toilet 15 minutes before we went on air. The only one close enough belonged to Houllier. Thankfully, the steward was kind enough to let me use it... I don't think I could have survived until 1pm.
The show itself went smoothly and I thought Dion Dublin and Cyrille Regis were great guests. John Motson put some tough questions to Villa chief executive Paul Faulkner and the "Football Focus does Question Time" section went down well. In the future, we might try a show in front of a live audience. If you would be up for that, let me know.
This week, we return to the sanctity of the studio, where Lawro and Lee Dixon will be joined by Dennis Wise. I'm sure one or two of you will have a question for him. Garth Crooks has been to see Joe Hart this week and I'm speaking to Alan Pardew. There is also one other signifcant interview we hope comes off. Finally, we'll have a special report from the Brighton and Notts County game, which takes place on Friday night, and look at the plans to change the face of Scottish football.
Last week, I said there would be no more random football teams on here but I will sign off for 2010 with a Festive XI from Twitter (see below). And don't forget to add your questions for Wise and any other comments you might have below. As always, you can follow the show at twitter.com/danwalkerbbc. Merry Christmas!
Festive XI:
Edwin Van Der Star
Rory Delapland
Two Skrtle Doves
Johan Djorousalem
Bacary Santa
Wayne Sproutledge
5 Torsten Frings
Frankinsence Lampard
Aruna Dindane Merrily On High
Ruud Van Christmas Joy
Chris Iweluminations
Subs:
Cracker Hislop
Deco-rations
Tiny Tim Cahill
Dennis Wisemen
David EggNog
Welcome comrades. This blog is all about giving you an insight into how Football Focus comes together each week. I do pop up across the ³ÉÈËÂÛ̳'s sporting output so there may be the occasional reference to something other than the beautiful game too.
Have a read and feel free to join in with your comments and questions brothers and sisters.
You can also follow me on .
Comment number 1.
At 16th Dec 2010, KingsParkRangers wrote:Terrible Festive 11, cringeworthy!
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Comment number 2.
At 16th Dec 2010, Eric Morecambe wrote:Is the significant interview with Andy Connor to find out more about the man behind the madness?
I bet Alan Pardew was relieved to get off to such a good start last weekend. If they had been rolled over in that one, I reckon he might have copped quite a bit of flak. I reckon their supporters may be fairly sympathetic towards him in so far as I think they all realise that the man responsible for the unrest is of course Mike Ashley. Pardew doesn't have the most stellar record in the Premier League/Ship so he'll have some work to do to prove that he can do better than Chris Hughton may or may not have done.
I think Pardew may be making an error if he starts trying to bring in some of his old Southampton players, like Lambert though. The supporters would be entitled to wonder why he isn't bringing in players from the Premier League, or another top division elsewhere in Europe. I can't imagine Lambert doing any better than Andy Carroll.
It'll be interesting to see how it all pans out.
King Herod
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Comment number 3.
At 16th Dec 2010, ClarkySparky wrote:No Holly Gunnar Solskjaer?
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Comment number 4.
At 16th Dec 2010, Ulstershaker wrote:No room for Roque Santa Claus or Santa Claus Jorgensen at the inn?
How about Ruudolf Van Nistelrooy? Jesus Navas?
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Comment number 5.
At 16th Dec 2010, Kenny Crawford wrote:Is it true that Festive XI are considering bolstering their squad with a swoop for John O'Sleigh in January?
The Venky's Group
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Comment number 6.
At 16th Dec 2010, hengispod wrote:blimey.....how long did it take for you to come up with this nonsense dan ?
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Comment number 7.
At 16th Dec 2010, Mauroshampoo wrote:I thought that the 'question time' feature on Saturday was a nice touch. Really think Dion should have answered the headbutt question though!
Dan, I'm sure you'll be pleased to know that I'm currently enjoying a turkey, cranberry and lettuce sandwich on granary from the staff canteen. The festive season is well under way here!
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Comment number 8.
At 16th Dec 2010, usedtobefast wrote:Loved the festive eleven, do they player for Queens Park Mangers?
Also:
Eddie McGOLDrick
Frankinsence Lampard
Paul MYRRHson
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Comment number 9.
At 16th Dec 2010, abzrugby wrote:How about Graeme Le Snow?
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Comment number 10.
At 16th Dec 2010, tomefccam wrote:Cheers Dan,
Will you ask Dennis Wise the following question:
Which was better, the scoring in the San Siro and the champions league run of 2000, or winning (what's seen as lesser) the Cup Winners Cup in 1998.
The former charlton striker Martin Cringle.
Santa Claus Thomsen
Danny (insert christmas before each one:) Cardamarkettree
John Arne Wreathse
Johnny Utah
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Comment number 11.
At 16th Dec 2010, usedtobefast wrote:whoops, sorry repetition of the Lampard one, apologies one and all
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Comment number 12.
At 16th Dec 2010, Nushed wrote:Squad players: Andy Christmas Carol, Sleigh Parlour, Lee Vixen,
Manager: Sammy Tree
Chairman: Randy Myrrhner
Club: Turkey United
Julian Assange
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Comment number 13.
At 16th Dec 2010, JamTay1 wrote:Some transfer targets for the Festive X1
Kubilay TURKEYilmaz - Swiss striker
Roque SANTA Cruz - How did you miss him Dan?
Dennis WISE MAN - In your studio!
Marlon and Ledley - Two of the three KINGS. Someone please think of a 3rd!
Manager Ian HOLLYway - perhaps they could line up in the CHRISTMAS TREE formation.
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Comment number 14.
At 16th Dec 2010, RJP wrote:Managed by Steve Spruce with the following January transfer targets:
Pepe Reindeer - Goalkeeper
Danny Elves - Right Back
Steven Pine-ar - Midfield
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Comment number 15.
At 16th Dec 2010, Mikey wrote:Dan, Xmas line up is a good all round effort.. '5 Torsten Frings' is a travesty of an entry though..
Mauroshampoo... I am with you.. this is my favourite time of year not for any other reason other than I can test all the different offerings of the Christmas Sandwich from establishments.. last years winner being from the artist formerly known as Safeway
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Comment number 16.
At 16th Dec 2010, Vincenz0 wrote:How did you miss Kiki "Chris" Musampa.
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Comment number 17.
At 16th Dec 2010, Custodian wrote:Could you ask Mr Wise if he plans to get back into management? I'm a Swindon Town supporter and can remember how annoyed I was when he and Gus Poyet left us after making a brilliant unbeaten start to the 2006-07 season. But then in came Ken Bates with the big-time offer at Leeds and I don't think Wise even bothered to clear his desk.
Good blog, Dan.
Ruudolph Gullit
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Comment number 18.
At 16th Dec 2010, Andy Connor wrote:Why have you brought me soup? Did I ask for soup? No.
I asked "what is the soup" and you said "Pea soup" and I said "thats not really my cup of tea" remember?
Where are you going?
I cant believe he just walked off.
I swear if he comes back with a cup of tea I am leaving, I dont care how well suited the lighting is.
Dan have you bought a new scarf for this winter?
Anyway this is for you all
feel free to join in
Christmas time, Mistletoe and wine, children singing christian rhyme..
Harry Webb
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Comment number 19.
At 16th Dec 2010, JoC wrote:Full and frank episodes of 'Football Focus does Question Time' sounds fantastic as an extra programme not a replacement - continue to ask the tough questions we all want answers to 'try not to kiss arse but kick it' as U2's Bono once eloquently said.
Monsieur Houllier's toilet probably didn't smell too great given Villa's current form before you used it? Hope there were some nice Villa towels to wipe your hands on ;(
Good to see you've got a 'Wise' man on the show, ask him what he thought of Freddy 'Shephard' and if he thought Kevin Keegan really was the 'Messiah' all Geordie's thought he was?
Glæd Geol and Gesælig Niw Gear
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Comment number 20.
At 16th Dec 2010, Dan Walker wrote:Afternoon all.
Don't get miffed by the Festive XI - it's just a bit of light hearted fun. ÌýI know it's a little cringeworthy #1 but we need some cringe at Christmas.
Hengispod #6 are you talking about the blog or the team? ÌýBoth were months in the making!
Mauroshampoo #7 great food news. ÌýInspirational.
Shortly arriving in Newcastle. ÌýPardew awaits. ÌýHopefully we'll get out before the snow comes back to bite us.
See you soon.
Uncle Bulgaria.
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Comment number 21.
At 16th Dec 2010, claytop wrote:Why no space in the team for Kris Musampa?? Shocking!
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Comment number 22.
At 16th Dec 2010, celery_shtick wrote:Richie Partridge-in-a-pear-tree
and really showing my age : Chris Garland
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Comment number 23.
At 16th Dec 2010, McGrath5 wrote:I enjoyed the show from Villa Park - it's a fantastic ground, the best and most historic in the UK by a long shot. The Home of Football it rightfully is.
In your preamble, Dan, you mentioned how Villa were one of the founding teams of the Football League. This is not strictly true. You would have been on the mark if you had said that Villa were THE founding father of the League and saw fit to invite certain other clubs to join up, however. To lump Villa in as "one of the founding members" does them a huge disservice and massively underplays their historic position as THE club that gave the world league football. (You nearly corrected this mistake when you pointed out the McGregor Statue and very briefly explained who he was.)
As I say, it was a great show. Perhaps an idea for a future edition would be to do a special on William McGregor himself? If it wasn't for him there would be no football today as we know it - before he came up with the league system, cup football had been dying a bit of a slow and chaotic death. If there had been no McGregor and no Aston Villa F.C. there would have be no Premier League and no Football Focus to talk of!
It's astonishing that you have not yet devoted a programme to perhaps the most important historical figure in the development of the world's game. Please make it a New Year's resolution to put that right. Keep up the great work.
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Comment number 24.
At 16th Dec 2010, boromad92 wrote:@JamTay1
To complete the three kings, there is Andy King of Leicester.
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Comment number 25.
At 16th Dec 2010, Jack wrote:Surely the obvious one is 'Roque Santa Claus'?
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Comment number 26.
At 16th Dec 2010, rob_of_the_rovers - the real one not the imposter wrote:Fun and interesting read as always Dan, particularly loving the return of the XI in it's festive guise. Any idea when you're going to return in the new year, or is this blog going to go the way of the Quotes of the Week section?
On the live audience suggestion I think it's a cracking idea, you could get a bit of banter going with them or get them to suggest topics for that thingummy you spend a minute on each topic.
Yours festively,
Tugay Kerimigloo.
ps. I learnt a new word yesterday. Hippopotomonstrosesquipedaliophobia - meaning the fear of long words.
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Comment number 27.
At 16th Dec 2010, Jon wrote:Got to have the former Man City loanee
Chris(t) Mas hamper
GIFTon NOEL Williams - ex Watford
good bit of fun - cheers for the blog Dan
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Comment number 28.
At 16th Dec 2010, Eric Morecambe wrote:#26 it would be a great shame if this blog did go the way of the dodo, Blakes 7, Noel's House Party, Dempsey and Makepeace, and Quotes of the Week, but I'm sure he just meant the final one of the year.
#20 will there be a Football Focus at some point next weekend?
Eddie Large
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Comment number 29.
At 16th Dec 2010, celery_shtick wrote:ok Dan you asked for it!
what a way to waste an afternoon - - - thanks ;-)
& I'm sure this version can be bettered ....
On the twelfth day of Christmas
My true love sent to me
Twelve Gunners gurning
Eleven strikers shooting
Ten scored and leaping
Nine Bradys chipping
Eight Blades a-blazing
Seven Grecians playing
Sick Swans a-swearing
Five Torsten Frings
Four David Herds
Three French Henrys
Two Skrtel doves
And Ritchie Partridge-in-a-pear-tree
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Comment number 30.
At 16th Dec 2010, B52 wrote:Paul Mince
Nile Mainger
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Comment number 31.
At 16th Dec 2010, Surreybloke wrote:#18 nice to have you appearing early today. You've maintained the quality this season, and hope it continues into the New Year.
Here's hoping Chelsea and Manchester United draw this weekend, and that Arsenal pummel Stoke City. Although it was particularly disappointing to see Arsenal yet again fail to beat one of the other big teams, it wasn't as bad as some of the other more recent defeats. The fact is that there was a fairly hefty slice of luck involved in the goal, and United didn't really create much more overall than Arsenal in the grand scheme of things.
Arsenal weren't great - I don't know how much the pitch really contributed to that as Arsenal haven't been good in the last two or three European matches either. They do need to maximise the opportunities laid in front of them this season, and win something. Chelsea have been on a fairly long run of bad results, and United have rarely been on top form either.
Manchester City won't have a chance in the league unless they keep Tevez on the pitch. He's their most reliable goalscorer, despite all the talent and money at their disposal. Yaya Toure however is providing an unexpected bonus with his goals of late though.
Tottenham concede too many goals to be genuinely in with a chance, despite the many excellent goals they score themselves. Newcastle proved that you can get close without winning the cigar on a great attack, but without a good defence, you'll never stand on the top of the podium.
Brian Cant
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Comment number 32.
At 16th Dec 2010, IUTBDBNID wrote:After hours of deliberation, I finally have my top three:
1. Ryan Bauble
2. Pepe Reindeer
3. Kevin-Mince Boateng
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Comment number 33.
At 16th Dec 2010, blaenorynyclwyd wrote:Dan man,
I had to laugh when I read,
"Producer Dave is seriously old-school... It's a bit like working with Francis Ford Coppola."
When, pray tell, have you worked with Coppola!!! Christmas wishes me thinks.
Mind you I was laughing when I read the score card for the first day's play in Perth. How sweet is that.
#1 King's PR was right in his assessment of your puns. Dreadful, I gave up after the 5th or 6th name.
Pleasse could you ask Mr. Wise what he considers to be a good start for an EPL team just promoted from the Championship. I think Blackpool & WBA have had an outstanding first half of the season.
Also do you have any insight into Big Sam's sacking at Blackburn? OK, Bolton have had a dream first half of the season, as have Blackpool and WBA- But Allardyce & co were thirteenth which is Ok for the midpoint.
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Comment number 34.
At 16th Dec 2010, Duncan wrote:That Festive XI is awsome! 5 Torsten Frings is the work of a genius!
Gordon McQueen's Speach
Dexter BlackStocking Filler
Prince Bauble (Prince Bauben - Dundee Utd midfielder)
Manager:-
Ian Holloway in a Manger
Mitch Buchanan
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Comment number 35.
At 16th Dec 2010, JMcK wrote:I have to echo the comment that Roque Santa Cruz is a big omission. My contribution to the Christmas XI would be:
Henrik LarssonofGod
It's awful. I know.
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Comment number 36.
At 16th Dec 2010, JamTay1 wrote:@ 24 Boromad
Thank you! I have spent the last hour trying to think of that extra King!
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Comment number 37.
At 16th Dec 2010, Duncan wrote:#35 in my opinion Roque Santa Cruz represents lazy naming, as does Rudolph Van Nistelroy.
some more reindeer inspired suggestions
Landon Donner-van
Bolo Blitzen-den
Vixen Anichebe
Kevin Prancer Boateng
Noel Edmunds
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Comment number 38.
At 16th Dec 2010, Andy wrote:Great shot of the sportsground at Aston. Takes me back 30 years when Wednesday afternoons were a perfunctory 90 minutes followed by a good lashing in the bar(as compared to rioting in London nowadays). I remember Walsall used to train there in those days and those boys could knock back the pints of Brew XI.
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Comment number 39.
At 16th Dec 2010, TheNoseToTheLeft wrote:This comment was removed because the moderators found it broke the house rules. Explain.
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Comment number 40.
At 16th Dec 2010, AC a little silhouetto of Milan wrote:Don't stop the random XI's Dan, dagnammit, they're the best bit!!
Room for Kevin Mince-Pieateng?
Keep up the good work.
Bob Carolgees
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Comment number 41.
At 16th Dec 2010, Carroll is God wrote:Andy Christmas Carroll?
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Comment number 42.
At 16th Dec 2010, SAFCJimbo wrote:Great article Dan, nice to see you guys tracing the origins of a club (I apologise if its been mentioned) but will you go round each Premier League club? If so, tell me when you get the mighty Sunderland? ;)
Question for Dennis Wise: What does he think of his old pal Gus Poyet and how he's doing at Brighton? If he's out of a job would he contemplate being his assistant? That'll be a odd turnaround...
I'm sorry I enjoy your fantasy XI's but I lack the imagination to get into it.... has Santa Claus Cruz been said? (see?) ;)
Chuck Norris
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Comment number 43.
At 16th Dec 2010, Duncan wrote:Going with a Villa theme..........
Juan Pablo Angel (on top of the tree)
Angel Gabriel Agbonlahor
Martinsel O'Neil
Nigel Reo Snow-ker
Carlos Cracker
Darius Danesh
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Comment number 44.
At 16th Dec 2010, tomefccam wrote:We three kings of Leyton Orient are...
Jason Euell Log
Andy Grinch-cliffe
Shane Higgs in Blankets
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Comment number 45.
At 16th Dec 2010, tomefccam wrote:#43
Carlos Cracker is downright terrible. Don't try too hard, the best ones will find you!
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Comment number 46.
At 16th Dec 2010, JamTay1 wrote:Dan,
Perhaps you could ask Dennis Wise if he took a London Cab to get there?........
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Comment number 47.
At 16th Dec 2010, RichardRichard wrote:Ask Dennis Wise if he's got any idea why he was picked to play for England. There are many who don't have a clue.
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Comment number 48.
At 16th Dec 2010, theyoungun wrote:A Wayne a manger Rooney
Brian Kidd in a stable
John Terry's chocolate orange (only time of year you get them)
NOEL Wheelan
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Comment number 49.
At 16th Dec 2010, theyoungun wrote:Ah b*llocks Jason Euell-log is great
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Comment number 50.
At 16th Dec 2010, PaoloRossiJohnson wrote:Can't believe no-one's mentioned the ex-Southampton winger...
Marian Paharsnips.......
***COAT*** ***GET***
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At 16th Dec 2010, Aarfy_Aardvark - bring back 606 wrote:I think you need the goalscoring exploits of Diego Mistleltolito to liven things up in attack.
I'll get my coat....
Regards,
Bing Crosby
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At 16th Dec 2010, Aarfy_Aardvark - bring back 606 wrote:Apparently with all their new found wealth in the Championship, Queen's Speech Rangers are gonna buy most of these players.
... what? Don't look at me like that!
The Bethlehem Hotel Agency.
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Comment number 53.
At 16th Dec 2010, tomefccam wrote:#49
Cheers.
As previously stated, the best ones will find you...
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Comment number 54.
At 16th Dec 2010, Aarfy_Aardvark - bring back 606 wrote:Wayne Scroogney
Nigel Reo-Cracker.
Obafemi Martinsel.
Ok, I'll give it a rest now. Promise... Great blog by the way.
Ricky Ponting.
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Comment number 55.
At 16th Dec 2010, Dan Walker wrote:Evening all. Good to see Mr Pardew again. Should make for an interesting watch on Saturday.
What have we got here then?
McGrath #5 I see where you're coming from. Perhaps a man deserving of fine detail work rather than the broad brush strokes we have him.
Some have mentioned Roque Santa Cruz but it's just a bit too obvious.
Rob etc #26 don't worry it's only a couple of week's off. I'll be back! Great word partner.
Stringfellow Hawke #28 there will be one this week. Nothing on Christmas Day and then back on New Year's Day.
IUTBDBNID #32 thanks for sharing
Tripefc #38 happy days
SAFCJimbo #42 it's on the plan chief. We will get round everywhere but it might take a while.
PauloRossiJohnson #50 genuinely made me snigger that one.
Keep those suggestions coming. Thanks for all your comments... not just this week but throughout the year. Hopefully you've enjoyed it.
Thanks for the Dennis Wise questions too. Not sure how many i can use though!
See you soon
Gus Poyet
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Comment number 56.
At 16th Dec 2010, U14345488 wrote:B-russel (sprouts) Slade. Bit of a double whammy there!
Afraid I've no idea where he's managing nowadays.
Buddy the Elf
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Comment number 57.
At 16th Dec 2010, Jason Hewson wrote:Surely you would have to have Sleigh Given in goal, Paul KoncheSKI at the back and keeping people warm in the middle would be Scott PARKA
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Comment number 58.
At 16th Dec 2010, PabloPiatti wrote:Andy 'Carroll'? don't even have to change his name!
And on the Skrtel note have a read of our blog looking at Lucas Leiva!
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Comment number 59.
At 16th Dec 2010, Looking forwad to Yeovil away Blade wrote:Good blog as always Dan, keep up the good work! Loved you festive XI and I definitely think you should continue with it.
-Djibril Cissleligh
The Witch-King of Minas-Morgul
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Comment number 60.
At 16th Dec 2010, AtomicPastaAlbion wrote:Ed Van Stijnsel
Yıldıray Baştürkey
Michael SnowBall
Klaas-Jan Antelaar
Gareth Baubale
Fabian Elf
Midnight Massimo Ambrosini
Nigel Winterburn
No room at the Ince
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Comment number 61.
At 16th Dec 2010, McGrath5 wrote:"McGrath #5 I see where you're coming from. Perhaps a man deserving of fine detail work rather than the broad brush strokes we have him."
Most definitely, Dan. Most definitely. McGregor saved football and made it the most popular sport in the world. We take it for granted that our clubs play and compete in leagues home and away season after season...this is the man who gave the world this incredible form of competition. A true visionary.
A Football Focus special on William McGregor is long, long, long overdue!!
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Comment number 62.
At 16th Dec 2010, welfare4wobblers wrote:Brillant start to FF last week. Really enjoyed Dion Dublin on the forum. Bit of a header, but a straight talker who I could listen to.
What about getting random blokes from your blogs/twitter to submitt their PL predictions to run alongside Lawro's! MAy take off, but then again may embarass Lawro at the end of the season!!
We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
MB
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Comment number 63.
At 16th Dec 2010, hogandc11 wrote:Sir Alex Burgerson
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Comment number 64.
At 16th Dec 2010, In Off The Ghost wrote:Byron Snowsworthy
Marc Overmass?
They are both terrible.
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Comment number 65.
At 16th Dec 2010, Dingers wrote:My Favourites so far...
Jason Euell Log (Pure Gold! I cannot commend this enough...!)
Marian Paharsnips
Gordon McQueen's Speech
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Comment number 66.
At 17th Dec 2010, Feel MaDullTie wrote:How about Jermaine Easter-eggs will be in the shops in a week or so?
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Comment number 67.
At 17th Dec 2010, RyanAFCT wrote:BethLiam Rosenior
Chris 'No room at the' Innes
George Weah in a manger
ROBIN Van Persie
Paul M-Ince Pie
And they all need a club to play for.....*drumroll*......
Walking in a Winter Sunderland.
These are cringeworthy. My humblest apologies.
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Comment number 68.
At 17th Dec 2010, AtomicPastaAlbion wrote:Sylvan Ebanks-Snow-Flake
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At 17th Dec 2010, TheSecretIron wrote:Myself and a fellow poster on another football forum came up with this absolute gem of a Christmas pun:
Beck the Hall with Bauza Boli
Tshabalala La, La La Lalas
Le Tiss the Seaman Bébé Jol Lee
Tshabalala La, La La Lalas
Dong we Lawal Gaynor Powell
Tshabalala La La, La Lalas
Poll the Nugent Euell Hyde Carroll
Tshabalala La, La La Lalas
© 2010 BigDan83 & Juan Flo Evra the Cocu's Nesta
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At 17th Dec 2010, marty2486 wrote:Was a good show last week Dan taking it on the road is great espicially enjoyed the one from Old Trafford.
Would love to see it go beyond England though maybe during International weeks, the domestic leagues might not be a big but would be good to see and learn more about the leagues in Northern Ireland and Wales and even a bit more on Scotland.
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At 17th Dec 2010, jerseymackem - Bolo zendens Disco Pants wrote:How about Emile Heskey?
(little donkey?)
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At 17th Dec 2010, Cash in my Cech wrote:Manager has to be Ian Hollyway
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At 17th Dec 2010, AtomicPastaAlbion wrote:Advent Kaloundar and Bonadventure Kaloundar
I can only apologise
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At 17th Dec 2010, Dave wrote:5 Torsten Frings = Genius
Show in front of an audience sounds good!
I'd be interested to know your tip for the Premier League title this season as we're approaching the halfway point, although that may be slightly easier following a certain game being at Stamford Bridge this weekend! Good blog as usual Mr Walker, still the most entertaining!
Ne-manger Vidic
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At 17th Dec 2010, The Understudy - Makoun the Passmaster wrote:Cech the Halls with Boughs of Holly.
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At 17th Dec 2010, AtomicPastaAlbion wrote:Once in Royal David Batty.
Sounds like an adult film
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At 17th Dec 2010, nwalker500 wrote:NOEL Pamarot
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At 17th Dec 2010, Andrew wrote:Myself and a fellow poster on another football forum came up with this absolute gem of a Christmas pun:
Beck the Hall with Bauza Boli
Tshabalala La, La La Lalas
Le Tiss the Seaman Bébé Jol Lee
Tshabalala La, La La Lalas
Dong we Lawal Gaynor Powell
Tshabalala La La, La Lalas
Poll the Nugent Euell Hyde Carroll
Tshabalala La, La La Lalas
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No offence but maybe bar the 'Le Tiss the Seaman Bébé Jol Lee' that just isn't funny.
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At 17th Dec 2010, mandogofjelly wrote:This is great.
Can't believe you overlooked Pepe Reindeer though
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At 19th Dec 2010, nw5_hatter wrote:Jesus Seba
Russell Slade
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At 19th Dec 2010, Crumbs wrote:This comment was removed because the moderators found it broke the house rules. Explain.
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At 19th Dec 2010, hogandc11 wrote:ashley cold
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At 19th Dec 2010, hogandc11 wrote:oh my load, oh my toad, oh my chode
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At 19th Dec 2010, Lup wrote:question for dennis wise: Who does he think is the best centre midfielder to partner him in his career?
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