On the Ball (new Football Focus)

[Annasfield]

Think I read on here the other day that Sandperson was away. Should we wait until everyone can make it or just go for it?

Would you come Atila?

Think I've met most people who regularly contribute to this thread now.

[matthew123]

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> Vale? I don't mind as long as it's got beer and a

> decent view

Definately got decent views what with 4 or 5 screens and plenty of seating areas. Not sure on all the pumps but they do serve proper Becks and Strongbow.

Trouble is Anna, this is the last game of the season on Wednesday, so I think we have no other choice.

[Keef]

Would like to, but can't promise I'll make it.

[Atila Reincarnate]

Annasfield Wrote:

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> Think I read on here the other day that Sandperson

> was away. Should we wait until everyone can make

> it or just go for it?

>

> Would you come Atila?

>

> Think I've met most people who regularly

> contribute to this thread now.

Anna I'd love to come but Wednesday nights are my regular 5 a side footie night and as it's the only exercise I get I'm loath to miss out on it. If you're going to the next EDF booze up I'll try and come along as I'd like to meet you all, and yes, even Sandperson.

[ratty]

If this is happening then I'll come. My wife will be relieved that she gets the lounge to herself.

[matthew123]

Well I'm a definate attender for Wednesday at the Vale. Sounds like ratty, ????, Anna (and possibly Keef) can so far be counted on. Hopefully a few more are able to attend, perhaps Red Devil, LadyGooner, Sharon H, Mockney, Sean, Tony, Mick Mac, Jah Lush, david_carnell, SimonM, Mikecg to name but a few (apologies if I've missed any names)

[Annasfield]

I'm not a definite as I need to see how work goes (currently busting a gut to fund Fergie's transfer fee demands (6)), but will most likely pop in at some stage.

[Ladygooner]

I will probably be there but not til about 8.30 due to my regular yoga class. I will be meditating on the picture of a cold pint of stella awaiting me!

[Sharon_H]

I'll probably be there, I should be fully recovered from Saturday by then.

[Rhinestone Cowboy]

I wil be at NCT class which is just grand happy me

[Rhinestone Cowboy]

So Real Madrid get Kaka ?58 mio or Euro 68 mio not bad as Milan paid Euro 8.5 mio in 2003

[SimonM]

Milan must be laughing....and the pressure on Real to win the Spanish and Champions Leagues now will be immense..

[matthew123]

I don't think Milan will be laughing.. as they could have coined another ?42m on top if they'd sold Kaka in January to City.

Real Madrid and Barcelona are always under immense pressure to deliver - but even if Real beef up their team further with Ronaldo, Ribery, Alonso they'd still not look as good as Barcelona on paper at least. So what ever happens this summer you have to make Barcelona favourites for La Liga and Champions League next season.

[SimonM]

Yes but the pressure on Real these days is so much higher because of the lengthy period of "failure" they have been experiencing..I agree Barcelona still look classier all round but...football's a funny old game innit?:)

[Mick Mac]

matthew123 Wrote:

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> Well I'm a definate attender for Wednesday at the

> Vale. Sounds like ratty, ????, Anna (and possibly

> Keef) can so far be counted on. Hopefully a few

> more are able to attend, perhaps Red Devil,

> LadyGooner, Sharon H, Mockney, Sean, Tony, Mick

> Mac, Jah Lush, david_carnell, SimonM, Mikecg to

> name but a few (apologies if I've missed any

> names)

Cheers Matt - Not really a big England fan but I am a beer fan, so I'll try to get a pass.

[david_carnell]

I can't make it I'm afraid but thanks for thinking of me.

[Tony.London Suburbs]

Mick Mac Wrote:

more are able to attend, perhaps Tony,

Thanks Mick but I work for Friday Nights and Saturdays and guess what? Every other Wednesday and, sadly, its my turn this week. Maybe a Mon/Tues/Thurs/Sun or 50/50 Wed..lol

[matthew123]

Game kicks off at 8.15 p.m. so shall we say meet at the Vale from 8 p.m. ?

I think I've met most ppl who've said they might attend, but for those who may not be able to recognise us feel free to PM me for my mobile.

[????]

I'll be there

[Mick Mac]

Tony.London Suburbs Wrote:

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> Mick Mac Wrote:

> more are able to attend, perhaps Tony,

>

> Thanks Mick but I work for Friday Nights and

> Saturdays and guess what? Every other Wednesday

> and, sadly, its my turn this week. Maybe a

> Mon/Tues/Thurs/Sun or 50/50 Wed..lol

What do you mean "Mick Mac wrote" TLS - It was probably someone else that invited you.....Matt123 perhaps

I'm a bit touchy about my male correspondents today - I've already been PM'd inviting me to "pink" drinks, did anyone else get this? what did I do to deserve that???? - I only joined this forum to chat to strange woman and its all going wrong.

[Mick Mac]

I think I've met most ppl who've said they might attend, but for those who may not be able to recognise us feel free to PM me for my mobile.

So Matt - can we recognise you by your mobile?

[Annasfield]

Poor Mick Mac - I suggested the football drinks. Does that make you feel better?

[Mick Mac]

Oh yes (churchill dog grin)

[Sharon_H]

Sorry Anna, but I may have bow out of this one, Hubby has to be up very early on Thursday, but if things change I'll let you know.

Was looking forward to it too.

[matthew123]

Mick Mac Wrote:

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> So Matt - can we recognise you by your mobile?

Assuming the Football drinks don't now clash with another drinks you have accepted, I've PM'd you my mobile number so you can identify my Samsung D900 when it rings ;-)