Tag: Gerard Houllier
Posted on 09/06/2011
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Bereft of the internet and L’Equipe for a few days at my parents’, I feel seriously out of the loop. It’s as if the pillars of my daily existence have gone walk about, leaving me floundering. That, combined with the work involved pre-and- post Kivilev, means I’ve not had… Continue Reading “Happily back home again for a few days”
Category: Cycling, Football, MotoGPTags: Alberto Contador, Alexandre Vinokourov, Andrea Iannone, Ashley Young, AVFC, Ben Spies, Ben Spiess, British GP, CP Catalunya, Criterium du Dauphine, French Open, Gerard Houllier, Giro d'Italia, Johann Zarco, John Degenkolb, Jonas Folger, Jorge Lorenzo, Li Na, Maverick Vinales, Monaco, Nico Terol, Novak Djokavic, OGCN, Paris Hilton, Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer, Simone Corsi, Stefan Bradl, Tony Martin
Posted on 22/01/2011
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I finally got around to taking my beloved BMC I down to my LBS (Local Bike Shop) to have the set up changed to that of my beloved BMC II. I also splashed out on a new saddle, as the old one was looking kinda… Continue Reading “Close run thing”
Category: Cycling, Cycling, FootballTags: AVFC, BMC, Cameron Meyer, Darren Bent, Euskatel Euskadi, Francisco Ventoso, Gamin-Cervelo, Gareth Barry, Gerard Houllier, Gorka Izagirre, James Milner, Lille, Manchester City, Matt Goss, Michael Matthews, Movistar, OGCN, Olympique Lyonnais, Santos Tour Down Under
Posted on 07/01/2011
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The continued downpour which has confined me indoors has allowed me to catch up with a number of sporting events. Yesterday, I watched the fourth and final competition of the “Four Hills” Ski Jumping Tournament from Bischofshofen, Austria. In years past, I have watched the… Continue Reading “Sporting round up”
Category: Favourites, FootballTags: Alberto Contador, AVFC, Birmingham City, Four Hills Tournament, Gerard Houllier, James Milner, Jeannie Longo, Stepane Auge, Sunderland, TAS, Team Cofidis, Team Leopard-Trek, Thomas Morgenstern
Posted on 04/01/2011
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Christmas Eve After our usual festive feast of oysters and lobster, swilled down with champagne, my beloved fell asleep on the sofa – early night. Christmas Day I woke my beloved at 08:30am with a cup of coffee and his presents. I prepared breakfast… Continue Reading “How was yours?”
Category: Cycling, Cycling, Favourites, FootballTags: AVFC, Brad Friedel, Chelsea, Cyclo-cross, Didier Drogba, Gerard Houllier, John Terry, Lars Boom, Manchester City, Paris-Nice, Randy Lerner, Robert Pires, Tottenham Hotspur, Tour de Haut Var, Tour de Mediterranee, Tour Down Under
Posted on 06/12/2010
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After my jaunt to the land of supersized portions, you might be wondering how the regime is faring. I’m still on track, aided by the cold which has robbed me of my appetite. The US wasn’t too bad. I had porridge for breakfast, salads… Continue Reading “Supersized disappointment”
Posted on 02/12/2010
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I have finally managed to wrest control of the laptop, and access to the internet, from my beloved who, citing his business needs, has been hogging it for most of the trip. Seems fair. I’m now sitting in the BA lounge looking forward to our flight… Continue Reading “Postcards from Manhattan II”
Posted on 08/09/2010
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Gratifyingly good performances from both England and France yesterday evening as they look to distance the disappointment of the World Cup in South Africa. For Capello it is business as usual, though injuries have prompted (forced) him to give opportunities to some promising players, notably Adam… Continue Reading “Twinkle, twinkle”
Category: FootballTags: Adam Johnson, AVFC, Bordeaux, European Cup 2012, Everton, Fabio Capello, Frank Lampard, Gerard Houllier, James Milner, Laurent Blanc, Loic Remy, Martin O'Neill, OGCN, Olympique Lyonnais, Olympique Marseille, Real Madrid, Stoke City, Wayne Rooney, World Cup 2010, Yoann Gourcuff, Zinadine Zidane
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