05 May 2024 17:43:15
Just a few thoughts.
Firstly, as I said before the game, Yates should always start. Every dazzling architect needs a hod carrier before he can create a beautiful building. The skipper got through a load of work to steady the ship when we were under the cosh first half. His goal was just the icing on the cake, but set the tone for the second half recovery Energy, enthusiasm and work rate first class. reminded me of Walt Whitmans poem
"O Captain! My Captain! Our fearful trip is done,
The ship has weathered every rack, the prize we sought is won,
The port is near, the bells I hear, the people all exalting,
While follow eyes the steady keel, the vessel grim and daring "
Secondly, Sels, Murillo, Boly and, of course CHO immense. I said it wouldn't be easy. Having had to sit amongst the Blades fans I can tell you they hate us with a passion!
Thirdly, great to see Taiwo get a run out especially as Woody seems to have hit the buffers recently.
Likewise, Dominquez did well in a cameo
Lastly, it was a vital result but the danger is not over. Lutons opponents West Ham look a bit flakey and Spurs likewise. Whereas I was hoping Chelsea would be "on the beach " but they are on fire atm with Europa League in sight. I still think it will be decided next weekend before we kick off, though our goal difference advantage will come into play.
It seems as though the Appeal panel will be delaying their decision until a point when it becomes irrelevant therefore avoiding the embarrassment of a team of lawyers relegating a club rather than their results.
But we are now on the front foot and I'm confident we will survive.
05 May 2024 19:09:53
As always Stokey however I think the hod carriers architect must do much better. At the moment he's just about garden shed design standard.
05 May 2024 19:47:59
I got as far as "O Captain! and wanted to self harm ?? God its relentless ??.
05 May 2024 20:42:51
Stokey certainly talks a load of sense Balloons - that is, until he goes into 'Ronnie Corbett mode' where I too tune-out! I love his posts.
05 May 2024 21:00:55
Ironically, you must have seen 'Dead Poets Society' Balloons, and you could 'seize the day'! If you didn't see the film, Stokey might need to explain.
05 May 2024 21:34:38
I might be ex-Intelligence Corps Norfolk, but I must admit I find it hard at times to keep up with both your and Stokey's posts! Keep it up gents - I'm sure it must be helping my mental dexterity in my mid-50's when I need it more than ever.
05 May 2024 22:19:05
You might want to pass some of that intelligence on to Balloons, Legless. ???.
05 May 2024 23:14:13
Well, I do believe in sharing D3!
05 May 2024 23:50:48
Of sound mind and body Derby, nothing floating around my body except Roast beef and Orange juuce this fine sunday ? ?.
06 May 2024 11:10:45
Norfolk, mate, I’ve always been a firm advocate of “Carpe diem” long before the wonderful Robin Williams said it in “Dead Poets Society”. Especially now that my days available are, inevitably, decreasing exponentially.! ??.
06 May 2024 12:00:01
And beer ya hypocrite. ??.
06 May 2024 12:34:33
0-0 zero Heineken for my temple only ? ?.
06 May 2024 12:58:22
Yeah righty-oh.
06 May 2024 17:43:46
They only sell ace lager balloons.