Day of truth...

I ended my last entry very audaciously, insinuating that Chelsea will complete the treble of championships. While the Champions League is no longer a reality, entering the last day of the season, the domestic double is still on. I am not one to celebrate before time, but 90 more minutes of football and there is EPL glory once again. I must commend Sir Alex, who still has a chance of winning 4 in a row, for putting together a team, that at the beginning of the season would have been happy with Champions League football, but to bring the season down to the wire.

With Rooney having a career year and Nani rising to ascendancy the future looks bright. However, hats off to Chelsea for putting in a very good season and hopefully they can finish strong. Drogba has done his part to become an icon and now he just needs to score to get the scoring title.

I look forward to the boisterous home crowd cheering on their champions in a sea of blue. I will be wearing blue tomorrow.

I want to thank all my Manchester United supporter friends for their banter this season, and for seasons past. I really hope I get bragging rights this year!

Till next time...football is more than just a sport, it's a way of Life!!!

Cheers,

Deon

Congrats Manchester United.

I have to commend Manchester United on their League Cup win on Sunday. A very good performance against Aston Villa and of course, Rooney who just seems to be scoring in every game that he plays, scored the game winner. It was nice to see Owen get a goal in a final as well, but it seems that the injury bug has bitten him once again.

As much as I think Owen is "over the hill" you must feel for him. Injuries have taken a toll on the now 30 year old and it seems like he would not be able to live up to the hype that was associated with him early in his career. Manchester already has a thin attacking core and with Owen gone the rest of the season would be interesting how they maintain their goal-scoring edge. With the EPL and Champion's League titles still up for grab it would be a tough challenge. However, kudos to Alex Ferguson for always remaining competitive now matter what personnel he has to work with.

Preview of Future articles: "Chelsea complete the domestic double, play in the CL final next week"

Until next time, football is more than just a sport...it's a way of LIFE!

Cheers,
Deon

Footballer's off the field activities Part 2

I know it has been a while, but I just couldn't resist. In my last post way back in October I discussed the off the field life of footballers. Since then we have had the Tiger Wood's scandal in golf and now John Terry and Ashely Cole. Two players whom I happen to really enjoy watching play this game that I love. The question I have been asking myself is, do their infidelities really matter to me? I had to think long and hard about this one and the answer is not really.

Grant it that I am really disappointed in their actions, they broke no law! Think about it, your taking a flight and your pilot is having an affair, you don't really care once he can take you where you need to be safely. Well as far as I am concerned I feel about athletes the same way.

I am not one to be slapping "role model" labels on anyone who I do not know personally and I think parents should raise their kids to think in that same fashion. So once these guys lace up their boots and go on to the field and play the game, I can ignore their indiscretions. It's up to them to handle their personal business.

Coming soon: League Cup final, Champions League and European Leagues are coming to a climax, World Cup preview and predictions. Until then, football is more than just a sport, it's a way of life!

Cheers,

Deon