MIA

After several weeks of being MIA i have made my triumphant return to The Cultural Taproom, its good to be back....... The main reason for my darkness is that my wife and I welcomed the 2nd addition into our family on February 21st 2009 at 11:59am, Cameron Thomas weighed in at 7lbs 13oz and 19 1/2 inches long.

I've always been amazed at child birth, the first time was a blur as i was mainly sobbing at the mere thought of sleepless nights ahead.... just kidding, but this 2nd time i paid more attention of the actual birth.... in keeping this blog PG I am amazed at how much skin is willing to stretch to allow something of a decent size to exit such a small area...... Anyway it was a beautiful moment that i got to enjoy better this time around.

I did feel so helpless and of course they had an army of nurses in our birthing room accompanied by my Monster-In-Law (did i say that out loud!!!!!!!) with that type of crowd anything i thought about saying i didn't so i just smiled, sobbed and held my 2nd son...... Happy Days.

My special family moment lasted all of 10 minutes, as i turned on the hospital Internet service to get the United v Blackburn latest score, boy did that not go down well.

What can i say I'm a typical male!!!!

So lots of football to talk about, i will start with the Champions League Match day 7.

Inter v United at the San Siro was the talk of the round, the game for United fans and me alike ended in disappointment as we tied 0-0 after dominating from start to finish, United cut Inter apart in the 1st half creating 4 or 5 good chances, but failing to put the tie beyond Inter.

Juilo Caesar made some good saves from an in from Ronaldo, but United's strength, experience to keep the ball and sheer class really shone through.... back to OT for a very confident 3-1 win for the Red Devils.... watch this space.

Cheslea v Inter was boring to be honest and Austin and I called it before kick off, i am not sure of the outcome in Turin, but i fear for Chelsea. I think Juve will nick it 2-0 to progress.

Arsenal v Roma was a typical Arsenal European night of late, plenty of good quality chances wasted that will come back to bite them in the a**. Roma wins 2 or 3-0 in Rome and progresses.

Real v Liverpool, how can you put in a professional performance against one of the best sides in European football history on their turf and then go to Boro and get spanked.... Bizarre.
Obviously the Fat Spanish Waiter cannot figure out the components to become a consistent performer in the EPL and in Europe and until he realizes that and strengthens his squad so that Stevie G and EL Nino are not carrying the scoucers..... Liverpool will always be that ALMOST team regarding the Premiership.

Lyon v Barca was intriguing, Lyon could of finished it in France, but couldn't. 1-1 at the Nou Camp, Lyon to Win on Pens.... Ouch

Sporting v Bayern - GAME OVER

A. Madrid v Porto - If Madrid play anywhere near what the put in against Barca this past weekend expect Madrid to qualify.

Villareal v Panathanikos - ermmmmm a tricky one, but i am going for the Yellow Submarine

Watched the Carling Cup Final with my good friend Austin this past weekend, nothing short than boring, but its a trophy in the bag and medals = confidence especially at United.
Premiership - Won
FA Cup - Favorites
Champions League - If we beat Inter we will make the Final in May, from there is a lottery.

Bye for now