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2OLEGEND

anthony — Fri, 12 Nov 2010 13:11:21 +0000

It was announced this week that United legend Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is leaving his position as reserve team coach to manage his home club in Norway. The best of luck to him and hopefully we’ll see him back at the club at some point in the future. 20LEGEND

A season begins

anthony — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 12:10:30 +0000

United kick off their season tonight against Newcastle and I’m hoping to see the anti-Glazer green and gold campaign back in full force. Fergie has come out and said he doesn’t want it interferring with the team but MUST‘s point has always been to support the team whilst seeking a change in ownership. I’ll be over a few times this season and will be vocal in my opposition.

You won’t see many better than this

anthony — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 12:02:12 +0000

One of the goals of the season. Nicky Maynard for Bristol City last week in the Championship:

An evening at Dalymount

anthony — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 23:03:22 +0000

Went along last Monday with Peter D to attend the Bohemians vs Liverpool XI game. We knew we probably wouldn’t recognise anyone in the Liverpool side, especially considering that we’re United and Arsenal fans respectively. We cheered on the home side while Rick O’Shea, decked out in his Liverpool gear, gave the visitors a boost. The game finished two nil to Liverpool with two goals in the last five minutes culminating in a penalty. A good nights entertainment was had and we’ll definitely be back at Dalymount in the near future.

I could get used to this

anthony — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 12:27:31 +0000

Naas AFC 0 – Dunboyne AFC 1. Our second win in three weeks. We’d left Dunboyne around 12 with four cars travelling. We barely made it for the kick off at 1 but thankfully the ref was sound and didn’t give us any hassle. Only one problem though, one car was missing with two players. He was at least 15 mins away so I’d only have ten to start with. Shite. I could put one of them straight in when they arrived though. Let’s just hope we don’t concede until we’re back at full strength. A break down the wing, a shot that just dips over their keeper and we’re one nil up. “Is this actually happening?” I thought. Indeed it was. The lost lads arrived and were raring to go. We had chances, Naas had chances but we played well as a team and held on. I punched the air at the final whistle. I really could get used to this.

We could get something from this

anthony — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 15:51:08 +0000

I’ve set the side out as strong as I can. Away to Castleknock Celtic and we haven’t played them yet this season. The last time we were here it was a close game. The first half has been even enough. They seem to be at our level in terms of ability to play it on the deck.

Crap, we’re gone one nil down ten minutes into the second half. The defense are playing well but we’ve got caught with a quick break down the wing and a low shoot. I’m not too worried though. There’s been chances for both sides, we’ll get an opportunity to get level. The opportunity falls to ‘Mittsy’. The keeper saves it initially, shite the chance is gone, nope he’s caught the rebound well from a tight angle and it’s in. The parents are celebrating but I’m shouting at the lads to concentrate. It’s one thing to get level in a game, it’s another to sustain it, I’ve learned that, especially with this team. They’re listening though.

A one-on-one with our keeper is saved. Christ this is nerve wracking stuff but we’re getting opportunities. A break down the wing, their defender puts it out for a corner. We could get something from this. Jack swings it over, the defender only knocks it on and Adam connects with a volley from 6 yards. I was fucking right. Beautiful. Two one up and three minutes to go……there’s the final whistle. This I’ll remember forever. My first win in two years as a manager.

Best. Invention. Ever.

anthony — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 17:13:07 +0000

It’s the Benny Hiffifier. It takes any Youtube video and overlays the Benny Hill music. It can also speed it up. Check out what it turned the Friday Football crew into:

Friday Photo – Manchester for the weekend

anthony — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 12:04:32 +0000

Last weekend I popped over to Manchester for the United vs Tottenham FA Cup Tie. It was the first competitive game I’d been at with the other trips having been testimonials. A great weekend was had by all (granted I was knackered getting home early on Sunday) and I hope to get back again a few times this year.

Kenny Egan – Back from Beijing

anthony — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 21:19:02 +0000

Browsing through HMV the week before Christmas I noticied Kenny Egan, Ireland’s silver medalist at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, had a DVD out. I’d followed Kenny’s progress at the Olympics, like half the country, and was interested to see where he’d come from and how he’d gotten to where he is. Darragh’s interview with Kenny had given me a bit of background on the guy but the DVD goes further. It tracks his journey through boxing, how he started out at the age of 8 in Neilstown and has worked his way through the amateur game.

Kenny announced earlier in December that he’s staying amateur for the next Olympics and I’m delighted. As is said in the DVD by more informed commentators, he’s a brilliant ambassador for the sport and will continue to be in the future. He’s got a fantastic work ethic and I’d wish him well for the Irish Senior Championships in February. By the look of his Twitter account, the hard work has begun again.

A clip from his DVD:

Numb

anthony — Sat, 29 Nov 2008 15:08:01 +0000

4-2 up with fifteen minutes to go. We’d been under pressure for a certain amount of the game but took out chances when they came our way. Time’s ticking on and I’m thinking that we may well have our first victory here (well, when I’ve been present on the sideline anyway).

4-3. Shite, we’re getting tired now but we still have a goal cushion. Great saves from the keeper, we may well hang on.

4-4. Oh no, they’re starting to fall back too much and the other team are lobbing balls into the box. A header brings Donard level. Still a draw would be a decent result considering the amount of saves the keeper has made.

4-5. Another deep ball into the box, the keeper makes contact with the ball but it goes into the roof of the net.

Jesus, when will I ever get some luck. They showed heart, commitment and bottle this week after last weeks drubbing. The result will never be important to me in the long run, I know it’s not about that. Today of all days though I wanted a win. Not to be. Onwards.