My Rambling Blog

2002-04-10T16:32:00.000Z

Oh shit !!!!

Houllier: United Will Definitely Win
Date: Wednesday, 10th April 2002 - 13:23 GMT
Category: Champions League News
Posted By: Richard Blyth

Gerard Houllier is convinced Manchester United can go on and overcome Bayer Leverkusen in the semi-finals of the Champions League.

His assessment regarding their chances against Leverkusen was brief and to the point. "They will definitely win," he said in the aftermath of Liverpool's extraordinary defeat on Tuesday night.

2002-03-29T09:10:00.000Z

Funny series of pics

http://koti.mbnet.fi/~soldier/towboat.htm

2002-03-25T10:20:00.000Z

Second run went ok yeterday so im happy,will really go for it at Easter when i have 4 days off.

2002-03-21T22:31:00.000Z

Got my radar detector today,looks well good,will let you no how it works after i get it fitted at the weekend.Not much happened at work today,the tworace cars were finished off ready to go to a track day as part of the shakedown process,first race in two weeks time.

2002-03-20T17:50:00.000Z

Here is some details for v2002 more to follow
V2002 - line-up V2002
Confirmed line-up : (more to be added in the coming weeks)

V Stage
Stereophonics
Travis
NME Stage
Chemical Brothers

JJB Puma Arena
Groove Armada
unknown stage
Primal Scream
Badly Drawn Boy
Supergrass
Ian Brown
Starsailor
Turin Brakes
Beta Band
Elbow
Stereo MC's

2002-03-20T16:20:00.000Z

Cool robot with 60,0000 word vocab

2002-03-20T16:14:00.000Z

Ignorance
Unintelligent people always look for a scapegoat

2002-03-20T13:14:00.000Z

You won't see anything much more clinical.

Manchester United picked apart a poor Boavista side on Tuesday night with a superb display of football at the Estadio do Bessa.

The game was all over at half-time, when Sir Alex Ferguson's men led 2-0 thanks to some awful defending by the home side.

Laurent Blanc could hardly believe his luck when David Beckham's corner found him completely unmarked just six yards out, and the French defender couldn't miss as he volleyed home.

While Beckham can take some of the praise for a corner of high quality, to be left unmarked like that was unbelievable.

And it wasn't much better from Boavista just before the half-hour mark.

As their defence came out one man – Pedro Emmanuel – stayed back, playing three United attackers onside.

United still needed a touch of fortune when Giggs' effort from close range was saved by Ricardo, as the ball bounced kindly for Ole-Gunnar Solskjaer who prodded home from about seven yards out.

But again, United were rewarded for having men forward in the first place.

If the match wasn't over by half-time, it was on 51 minutes.

A superb piece of play by Nicky Butt, who along with Silvestre was in brilliant form, set up Solskjaer, who in turn played in Paul Scholes.

When defenders have two attackers already to mark, Scholes' runs from deep are harder to pick up, and only a crude challenge by Mart

2002-03-20T11:44:00.000Z

Well ive done ive started training again,only two miles but its a start,will go again on Sunday

2002-03-20T09:42:00.000Z

No more Big Breakfast soon ,end of an era,spose its not as funny as it used too be...

2002-03-20T09:14:00.000Z

So the USA need the help of 1700 UK marines to finish off the Taliban,why is it when it gets dangerous its always the Brits that get called in,just like it wa the UK airforce who had to fly the low level bombing runs in Iraq...

2002-03-19T19:29:00.000Z

My computer decided to fix itself last night ,no more slow boot ups ,not sure how but dont care as long as it works...

2002-03-19T19:20:00.000Z

Yipee my radar detector was sent today should get it tommorow,ill let you no what it is like.Getting lighter in the evenings now,feels warmer too,cant wait for summer.
Will start running again tommorow,sore leg time again.....

2002-03-18T21:17:00.000Z

A.Word.A.Day--uriah heep

Uriah Heep (ur-AYAH heep) noun

A hypocritical person.

[After Uria Heep, a character in Charles Dickens's David Copperfield.]

You can read David Copperfield online at: http://www.online-literature.com/dickens/copperfield/

"This affair shows the accounting profession all too often to be in bed with the oldest profession. Accounting standards have been frequently prostituted by the new Uriah Heeps: these are executives in ever-merging firms afraid to challenge their clients' phony numbers and secret self-dealing because they might lose fees in the lucrative consulting business they run on the side." William Safire, Where's Scandal in Enron? The New York Times, Jan 14, 2002.

There are thousands and thousands of them. In medicine, botany, chemistry, athletics, and other walks (and runs) of life. We use them all the time without even realizing it. They come with a whole story about themselves. They are words derived from people, real and fictional, from history and from mythology. They are known as eponyms and this week's we'll meet five of these people and the words they gave us after their names. -Anu

X-Bonus

2002-03-16T17:15:00.001Z

West Ham United 3:5 Man United
Date: Saturday, 16th March 2002
Competition: FA Premiership
Venue: Upton Park

Report by Mark Bradley, PA Sport

Inspired by David Beckham, Manchester United secured a thrilling win at West Ham to move back to the top of the table but only after a mesmerising game of wildly fluctuating fortunes.

While Steve Lomas opened the scoring, Beckham answered with a sublime loband when Frederic Kanoute put the Hammers back ahead, Nicky Butt wasimmediately on hand to head United level again.

After the dust settled on that explosive 20-minute spell, United went 4-2 ahead in the second-half with strikes by Paul Scholes and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.

United had a nervous spell after substitute Jermain Defoe pulled a goal back but Beckham settled the result with a penalty in the closing stages after Tomas Repka had fouled Scholes.

Scholes earned a recall to Manchester United's starting line-up at West Ham as Juan Sebastian Veron and Ryan Giggs were rested and did not even earn a place on the bench.

With Butt also coming into the side, United were looking to move back ahead of Liverpool following the Anfield club's victory at Middlesbrough.

United were also determined to avenge their 1-0 defeat earlier this season at home to West Ham, who had mixed injury news for the return fixture.

Trevor Sinclair was absent with food poisoning but Michael Carrick returned to central midfield after a six-week absence due to a groin injury and captain Lomas was also back after a knee injury.

Di Canio meanwhile took his place up front with a point to prove after his projected move to Old Trafford fell through earlier this season.

Di Canio had the first glimmer of a chance after just two minutes only for Gary Neville to block his shot as the Hammers pressed from the outset.

The United full-back also survived appeals for handball against him on the next occasion the Italian sought to inspire his side.

Then, with just seven minutes, West Ham took the lead.

Di Canio was involved in the neat build-up play before Vladimir Labant sent a high cross towards Lomas at the far post.

The West Ham captain may not be known for his prowess in the air but he rose above Mikael Silvestre to deliver a header with such power that Fabien Barthez could only claw the ball on to the bar and into his own net.

Di Canio was like a man possessed. He was tackling ferociously, harrying opponents and then - just like Labant - delivered a fierce long-range drive just over the bar.

But if di Canio had a rival on the pitch for exquisite natural talent it was Beckham, and the England captain provided a memorable riposte on 17 minutes.

Joe Cole gave the ball away as he attempted an over- ambitious cross-field ball which was intercepted by Scholes.

He sent Beckham scurrying away down the right flank and, as David James came out, the midfielder nonchalantly lobbed him before celebrating wildly in front of the home fans who vilify him for leaving his East End roots.

It took the Hammers just two minutes to answer back.

Kanoute had already come close with one effort before he escaped the attentions of Ronny Johnsen to sweep home Sebastian Schemmel's low cross.

But in a mesmerising game, United hit back again little more than 60 seconds later.

This time, Beckham turned provider to deliver a free- kick which Butt headed home from close range.

With just 20 minutes gone, the scoreline was already 2-2 but the incredible tempo showed no immediate sign of letting up as both sides continued to charge headlong at each other.

Di Canio was still weaving his magic, tricking Neville into an ill-judged tackle that earned a booking and sending over a deep free- kick which Tomas Repka headed into the ground and narrowly over the bar.

United were nevertheless just as dangerous themselves, with Scholes and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer both coming close as the two defences struggled to cope.

While there were still mistakes aplenty, with even Roy Keane conceding the ball, both teams seemed to pause momentarily to catch their breath around the half-hour mark.

As the rain came down, United attempted to slow the game down in midfield by playing the possession game.

In doing so, they finally started to exert some measure of control.

Kanoute had a snap-shot which was off-target, while James scrambled away a carefully-placed drive by Keane and both sides walked off to rapturous applause at the interval.

HT West Ham 2 Manchester United 2

One of the most surprising aspects of the first-half was that amid the frantic goalmouth action, United's prolific scorer Ruud van Nistelrooy hardly rated a mention.

West Ham midfielder Cole was meanwhile also struggling to impose himself in front of the watching England coach, Sven-Goran Eriksson, and looked to be carrying a knock.

With the rain now teeming down - and even the West Ham mascots bizarrely carrying umbrellas - di Canio was now also rather more subdued.

And while Carrick's ambitious long-range effort flew wide, United seized the lead on 55 minutes with little prior warning.

Solskjaer looked to pose minimal danger on the byline but managed to evade the attentions of Repka and Nigel Winterburn as he cut the ball back for the unmarked figure of Scholes to convert from close range.

West Ham's defence were now being far too easily pulled apart by United on the break, with van Nistelrooy finally having his first meaningful effort and seeing the ball fly just past the post.

And with 63 minutes gone, they self-destructed completely in allowing a farcical fourth goal to the visitors.

Beckham's inswinging cross caused the danger and James failed to cut out the ball as first van Nistelrooy and then Solskjaer threatened before the Norwegian striker finally converted his second shot from a tight angle.

Only James's superb reactions saved his side moments later when Keane latched onto another cross by Beckham and the United captain came agonisingly close a second time only for the ball to slip wide of the post.

With 12 minutes left, West Ham gave themselves fresh hope as Jermain Defoe, who had struck the winner at Old Trafford in December, converted Kanoute's cross just four minutes after coming on as a substitute.

West Ham launched a passionate assault on United's goal as the crowd bayed for an equaliser, but the final twist was appropriately provided by Beckham.

Referee Mark Halsey deemed that Repka had brought down Scholes in the penalty area and Beckham converted the spot-kick with aplomb to secure a memorable victory.

2002-03-16T17:15:00.000Z

2002-03-16T15:56:00.000Z

Just raided my mates bike shopand bought some cool Oakley clothing.
Bloody car wont start again even with new battery...

2002-03-15T21:00:00.000Z

Pic of the radar detector im getting

2002-03-15T20:53:00.000Z

Another boring F1 weekend comming up,wonder who will win (yawn),all the fun and excitment has gone out of the sport.There are no personalities in it any more,its all about money.
Footie is getting good though,bloody close at the top.Bought a new Nokia 8310 ,cool phone loads of stuff on it including a radio.

2002-03-10T09:56:00.000Z

Colin On a Charge
Stage win moves McRae into fourth
Tour de Corse : SS13 - 24.2km [10/03/02 - 10:22]

Colin McRae

ad news for the Pirelli shod teams who were hoping for rain there are clear blue skies above Ajaccio this morning, and no rain has been forecast for the days. However there are still some very damp patches along the route that today's third leg follows, which means once again tyre choice is going to be very crucial.

The third and final leg began with the 24.2km long Pénitencier Coti Chiavari - Pietra Rossa stage. This Tour of Corsica classic begins with a narrow, twisty climb. The road eventually becomes wider and very fast. Racing lines guaranteed. The stage finishes with a number of extremely tight hairpin bends.

In spite of initial fears from the Pirelli shod teams that they would lose out to those using Michelin tyres it was Colin McRae who claimed the first victory of the day, completing the stage in a time of 15:11.1. His time moves him into fourth place overall relegating Philippe Bugalski, who was 22 seconds slower through the stage, into fifth place.

Peugeot's Richard Burns, who remains in third place, was second quickest, while Petter Solberg and Carlos Sainz were tied for the third best time. Solberg, Subaru's sole remaining driver, stays in seventh place just behind Sainz in sixth. The gap between the two drivers fighting for the last points scoring position is just four seconds, while Bugalski in fifth in three seconds ahead of Sainz.

Marcus Gronholm was fifth quickest and retains his second place, 41 seconds behind his Peugeot teammate Gilles Panizzi who is leading the rally. Francois Duval was sixth quickest, ahead of Panizzi, Markko Martin and Harri Rovanpera. Mitsubishi's Francois Delecour once again made it into the top ten in tenth place.

Armin Schwarz was the quicker of Hyundai's two drivers in eleventh place after coming home 19 seconds behind Colin McRae, while Toni Gardemeister was Skoda's best driver for the stage. They are ninth and 15th respectively.

2002-03-10T09:55:00.000Z

The unstoppable Ruud van Nistelrooy Posted by Barry on Fri Mar 08 @ 07:20:45 GMT

Ruud van Nistelrooy has been voted Barclaycard Player of the Month for February – a month that saw the Dutch master hit the back of the net five times.

Like Roy Keane, I am fast running out of superlatives for van Nistelrooy. Quite simply, I have never seen anything like him in a striker before in all my time watching United – he is that good. He is the striker with everything – he can use both feet, he can head, he can hold the ball up, he can link play and his work rate is phenomenal.

When we think of all the great players the Wizard has brought to this club, Ruud must already feature high in that list. I would go as far as to say that he is probably in the top six of signings Fergie has made, and to say that of a player yet to complete a season at the club, is special.

Last night, Ruud bagged another two goals, taking his tally to 32 for the season – 21 in the Premiership, 8 in the Champions League, two in the FA Cup and one in the Charity Shield. He is the first United player in fourteen years to have scored over twenty league goals and thirty in all competitions.

Of all the thirty-two goals Ruud has scored in a red shirt so far I enjoyed last nights the most. I loved the way he took control of the ball, outwitted a couple of Tottenham defenders, turned and casually picked his spot before despatching the ball into the back of the net in the style of someone who had all the time in the world.

The highest compliment I can pay Ruud is that the only reason he won't get my vote as United's Player of the Year for this season, is that his team mate and captain is currently the best player in the world.

Oh, and for the record, this is who I believe are the best six signings the Wizard has ever made, in alphabetical order:

Bruce, Steve
Cantona, Eric
Irwin, Denis
Keane, Royston Maurice
Schmeichel, Peter
Van Nistelrooy, Ruud

2002-03-10T09:38:00.000Z

X Box is released here soon ,not sure if i should get one orget a PS2 instead,anyone got any thoughts or have an X Box yet.loads of footie on the telly today,its Mothers Day as well soshould be a busy one.
waiting for the weather to inprove so i can get out and start training again,would like to do the London Marathon again next year,see if i can beat my last effort,not sure if i have the time or dedication to doi t all again.

2002-03-06T19:08:00.000Z

Not had much to say recently,bought a Nokia 8310 mobile today seems a cooll little phone,still sufferingfrom slow boot up syndrome, will just have to learn to live with it.Man Utd play Spurs tonight lets hope they go top again ,will post update tommorow.
Why in this modern age does ot take 5 sodding working days to clear a cheque at the bank ,takes the piss i think.

2002-03-02T18:46:00.000Z

ESPN.com Soccernet England: News - Keane agrees four-year Manchester United deal

2002-02-28T20:03:00.000Z

When i die ill go to Heaven
Unless Jeffery Archer is there
Then ill go to Lewisham

Spike Millagan RIP

2002-02-27T17:29:00.000Z

I'm so alone tonight

My bed feels larger than when I was small

Lost in memories, lost in all the sheets and old pillows

So alone tonight, miss you more than I will let you know

Miss the outline of your back, miss you breathing down my neck

All out to get you, once again

They're all out to get you, once again

Insecure, what you gonna do

Feel so small, they could step on you

Called you up, answer machine, when the human touch

Is what I need, what I need, what I need, what I need is you

I need you

2002-02-27T16:51:00.000Z

Bloody XP meant to be fast but my PC now takes 5 mins to boot up
,

2002-02-27T12:09:00.000Z

Ive been buying stuff on the web for years with no problems but have just been ripped off for the first time,its only for £35 but its pissed me off,ill be wary in future.

2002-02-27T12:02:00.000Z

Ferguson agrees new three-year United dealPosted by Bill on Wed Feb 27 @ 09:20:39 GMT

Sir Alex Ferguson has signed a new three-year contract with Manchester United. The 60-year-old had intended to retire when his current contract ends this summer. He then approached the club earlier this year with a view to extending his stay.

After three weeks of negotiations, United's most successful manager has put pen to paper on a new contract which keeps him until June 30, 2005. Ferguson joined United in 1986 as successor to Ron Atkinson but struggled to turn around the club's fortunes.

However, with speculation mounting over his future at Old Trafford, a late goal from Lee Martin won the FA Cup in 1990 after a replay. That initial success started the ball rolling and in 1993 Ferguson finally ended a 26-year title drought by bringing the Premiership title to Old Trafford and followed that up with a league and cup double the following year.

But Ferguson's finest hour came in 1999 when United captured an unprecedented treble of Premiership title, FA Cup and European Cup, earning the Scot a knighthood. Soon after guiding United to the Premiership title in 2000, Ferguson announced his intention to move 'upstairs' at the end of the 2001-2002 season.

Laurent Blanc said: 'He probably became aware that he was about to make a big mistake in leaving and his motivation to fight came back."
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2002-02-27T11:49:00.000Z

5-1 to the Reds who will stop us..................

2002-02-27T10:35:00.000Z

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2002-02-27T10:15:00.000Z

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