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February 29, 2012
'As It Happens, I Didnt Ever Get On With Him'
Last night saw a very private launch of the new England Shirt by Umbro. Id half expected to turn up and be greeted by the usual see of bloggers, failed bloggers, DSLR's and more ankles on show than the London Marathon. Shame on me. I couldnt have been further away with my visions.
The night started at Zetter Town House with a guest list of around 30 people eating exotic nuts and for once, talking a lot of football. The new home shirt was then presented by Rob Warner, explaining the reason behind the dropping of the colour blue as well as the functionality of the shirt and how it is actually possible to make a shirt block that will fit both Peter Crouch and SWP, although id happily never see either in the new shirt.
After this we were treated to 30 minutes of questions and answers with Alan Shearer, hosted by the rather magnificent Rob Warner. Shearer really let rip too, non of the usual 'media' twaddle which after seeing him read from the hymn sheet on many occasions, was very refreshing and inspiring. Think fines, dislikes and 52'000 sleeping with his wife.
Afterwards Rick Edwards hosted a quiz, something i was sure we would not only win, but win by so many points, Nigel Cabourn would have to remake hundreds of them for one of his many atlas. We came third.
A huge thank you to Umbro, Stephen Campbell and Frank PR.
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February 29, 2012
'Slipping Standards, a Double Meaning'
After some gentle reflection, i'm back, with a brand new pair of trainers.
Noel Gallagher could have done any shoe in any colour and i would have still contracted athletes foot from the sheer levels of foot sweat i would have perspired just by thinking about it. As it happens, non of the above happened but i now feel amazing whilst reminiscing the Maine Road gig.
Thanks to adidas and Gary Aspden
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December 5, 2011
There They Were, Now Here We Are'
Alot has been happening over the last month, hence my lack of updates.
Im currently in the middle of touring with British band Kasabian on the UK leg of the Velociraptor Tour along with Miles Kane.
Having access to anything and everything is incredible, i hope i do the trust justice.
Empire.
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November 17, 2011
'Its Only Football But I Like It'
On Tuesday i was invited with James Roper and Adam Towleeeeee ( The Green ) to watch the England friendly against Sweden.
Now, for those of you who follow me on twitter, you will know i'm not Capello's biggest fan, in fact i probably dislike him more than Peter Taylor, but i know he wont be here after the Euro' so i have some comfort. Being in his 'home' i felt a bit of a traitor...how ironic. I was still feeling giddy about everything England after meeting 2 of the greatest strikers we ever had on Monday, by the names of Alan Shearer and Michael Owen.
Anyway, we were given fantastic seats by Umbro, in the Club Wembley section, meaning we were sat, literally, next to the bench which made an average friendly more interesting. Watching Scott Parker completely mug a fan off asking for an autograph and Capello screaming 'WAAAAAIT' at James Milner were two of the more stand out moments.
The game itself was, as if it wasn't going to be, quite boring and played at an strange nervous-like pace. Leighton Baines and Phil Jones were the 2 stand out players for me, neither of which i have seen play live before. Hearing John Terry being booed was probably one of the lower points and typifies England at present, but thats a different story.
£10.50 for a burger and chips?
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October 22, 2011
'Sadly It Wasnt Very Messi'
A place i have always wanted to visit is the legendary Nou Camp, home of Barcelona and the worlds greatest football team at present.
Thanks to Nike, on Wednesday i finally managed to attend a Champions League game between Barcelona and FC Viktoria Plzen whilst out there shooting. The only thing to have made the experience better would have been to see Lionel 'Leo' Messi score, but he flunked and David Vila finished it off instead.
