WILL CHESEA WIN; SHOULD CHELSEA WIN; IF CHEDLSEA WINS

WILL CHELSEA WIN; SHOULD CHELSEA WIN; IF CHELSEA WINS!!!!!! When Jose Mourinho led Chelsea to its 1st league triumph after 50yrs of just being there but never the less playing entertaining soccer, West London went wild. I must say they’ve always had one or two individuals that had some panache; Players like Jimmy Greaves ( for goal scoring) Charlie Cook, Peter Osgood, Ray “Butch’ Wilkins, Ron ‘CHOPPER’ Harris, & then the foreigners came along with people like Zola, Vialli, Gullit & today you have Drogba ( arguably one of the finest strikers & ball player ever) Ramirez, Luiz ( always a candidate for a Red card) & many more. That was 2005. Tomorrow they go up against Bayern Munich, a very disciplined & rugged team with hard, resilient & always running players like, Ribery, Robben, & the magnificent Mario Gomez. A pity our own 20yr old Alaba is suspended having received 3 yellows. Both teams will be without some of their regulars but I believe Chelsea’s missing 4, of Terry, Ivanovic, Meireles & especially Ramirez will be more telling.The pundits & bookmakers dnt give Chelsea a chance but what do they know. If we went by them, Chelsea would have been out at the Round of 16 when miraculously, after losing 1-3 in Naples, they came back to London & won 4-1. Then there was the David & Goliath battle against Barca & I still dnt know how they pulled that off but that is football. Before the Spanish formula 1, the eventual winner Maldonado was according to book makers like Ladbrokes & William Hill an outsider at 300-1. Wish I’d put a 100quid on him. If you ask me what is Chelsea’s plan, I would say they have none; they are going to Munich to do what they did in Barcelona & that is play their hearts out & hope for the best. I’ve never been a great follower of German clubs but I always admired their national side; their pace, discipline & accurate passing. They have produced greats like Beckenbauer(the Kaizer) Klinsmann, muller, breitner etc., but since their clubs started recruiting foreigners , I’ve started to show some interest in the clubs. As usual when there’s a huge happening, there are a lot of side shows which are a product of the happening. What will happen tomorrow should Chelsea win in Munich will give the Metro, hoteliers, nightclubs, pubs & many other bodies an insight of what to expect in London 2012. In 2008 they lost out to Man Utd & all preparations were for nought but I believe this is bigger than 2008 especially more so that both teams were of about equal standing. The whole of Britain will, I presume, be backing Chelsea & many bodies, associations, bars, cinemas etc have made some commitment or the other to make the day and the days after unforgettable. Happy Hour will become many Happy hours, theatre owners are allowing free viewer ship in their halls. Let me go to the most intriguing contributor which will attract persons of all sorts & not just football mad persons. I wrote in 2005 when Chelsea won the league after 50yrs that the West London Ladies of the night (although some are on day shift) offered their wares to recognized clients at a 50% discounted rate. In 2008 when Chelsea played United, they were ready to up the offer but the loss upset the plan. Fortunately, the template is not lost & the offer stands with a little modification. Under the aegis of the name LONDON PATRIOTIC LADIES OF THE NIGHT(DAY SHIFT INCLUDED) the following societies, associations & unions , Call girls association, Hookers union, street walkers society, Registered Brothels of London & many more agreed to offer their services totally free to all for the 1st 5mins immediately after the final whistle & that is only if Chelsea wins. When asked why 5mins only, the president retorted “do you use more”. Bookings are accepted on payment of a 50pounds fee, which is non-refundable win or lose. The only branch members of these societies opting out are chronic Arsenal fans. Even Arsene Wenger could not convince them to join in the effort. Boris Johnson has commended the societies & wishes other professionals would emulate so all of London may be prepared for 2012. He has offered to give the leaders of the best performing societies, keys to the City sorry I mean to his house. To my friends in London , enjoy. Patrick Doyle

patrick hornblower: VISIONS, DREAMS & REVELATIONS IN MANCHESTER

patrick hornblower: VISIONS, DREAMS & REVELATIONS IN MANCHESTER: VISIONS, DREAMS & REVELATIONS IN MANCHESTER And it came to pass that the Manager of Manchester City did awake from his sleep sweaty, puzzl...

VISIONS, DREAMS & REVELATIONS IN MANCHESTER

VISIONS, DREAMS & REVELATIONS IN MANCHESTER And it came to pass that the Manager of Manchester City did awake from his sleep sweaty, puzzled, dazed & troubled. His darling wife ( at least I think he has a wife) of many years, having never seen him like this asked “What troubleth thee my dear; in all our years of wedlock never have I seen you so worried & perhaps traumaed(tized)”. Mancini “I thought I did hear the Lord call out to me in my sleep warning me of terrible things ahead”. What sayeth the Lord?” his wife asked. Mancini “ The Lord doth call out to me saying ‘ Roberto, Roberto beware the 6th of may for the wrath of Cisse doth await thee. For he striketh with both feet’”. Mean while back in the house of the Lord, a couple of angels approached the Lord & said “Lord it will be good for us to take this same message to the dressing room of Man city for truly the wrath of not only Cisse but also Danbaba doth await them ”. And the Lord said no for the cost of transportation is very high especially by British Rail. The Lord said “ Send it by text in Spanish & English so that they all may understand the word of the Lord.” Patrick Doyle