Last night I watched some football – England against Holland in the Under 21 European Championship. Like with all major competitions over the last 40+ years, England lost. Also like with all the major competitions over the last 40+ years, they were defeated on penalties.
The game lasted a massive 3 hours (probably the longest match I’ve ever seen), thanks to extra time and an extensive penalty shootout that included 32 spot-kicks. England lost 12-13, which was rather enraging. The senior squad were unable to even score a pen last summer, so when their junior counterparts manage to net a few, you would expect them to win the damn thing!
I can’t really fault the England players who missed, but will say had I taken a pen, I would have scored as my spot-kick record is immense – 100%. 1 taken, 1 scored at Bath City’s Twerton Park. I don’t think it would be unfair to call myself an English Zinedine Zidane.
The overall performance was outstanding, one of the best I have ever seen from an England team. They were young lads, playing away from home in difficult conditions. Many of them became injured, but carried on battling over 3 gruelling hours. If only the likes of Lampard, Terry, Rooney and Ferdinand would put in half that effort for their country, England would be world champions.
Now we just need to kick Steve “Tufty” McClaren out, and get Stuart Pearce in to sort the senior team out!
While in town on Friday afternoon, a gadget in Gamestation caught my eye – a HD DVD Player for the Xbox 360, priced at a very reasonable £99.99. I was half tempted to buy it – on hindsight I am glad I didn’t. Of course it wouldn’t have just been £100. AV interconnects would have to be purchased, not to mention a selection of discs to play. Total cost for me = approx £200.
It did drag me into the whole HD-DVD v Blu-Ray debate. I noticed today that US branches of Blockbuster Video will be supporting the Blu-Ray format, and only offering HD-DVDs in certain stores. If the Yanks are doing it, I am sure that us Brits will follow.
At this moment in time, Blu-Ray looks better. There is a greater selection of titles, and they seem to be of better value. I haven’t watched a HD-DVD, but did see Casino Royale on Blu-Ray last month which was impressive, even for a disappointing movie.
At the moment, standalone Blu-Ray players are retailing for £500+, a figure way out of my price range. If I was to spend half a grand on a piece of equipment, it would be on a PlayStation 3 which comes with Blu-Ray technology.
Like standard DVD players, its inevitable prices will drop, and when they do, I’ll buy one. The question is “What system will win the war?” My money would be on Blu-Ray.
Firstly, apologies to all of those who hate my sport blogs, as this is going to be one on the sensitive topic – be fair though, I haven’t mentioned football for some weeks now.
Congratulations are well and truly in order for Lewis Hamilton, the F1 driver. Back-to-back victories, and so much achieved at such a young age. I think ‘Little Lewis’ has rekindled my interest in motor sport.
I also wish to give praise to the England Under-21 football team. This evening they beat Serbia to reach the semi-finals in the European Championship. I just wish their senior counterparts could play with such effort and desire.
Finally, congratulations to Real Madrid for winning La Liga. As a Barca fan, I cannot deny the fact I am disappointed, but the best team won, and it seemed fitting that Sir Beckham (as he will soon, no doubt be known) should bow out with a winners medal. I watched the celebrations on TV, and have to be honest, they were nothing compared to those when Bath City won the league last month.
Good night!
I got this in my e-mail today. Something tells me this isn’t the future love of my life…
Hi,
i am here sitting in the internet caffe. Found your email and
decided to write. I am 25 y.o.girl.
I have a picture if you want. No need to reply here as
this is not may email. Write me at avivian7@bestvisiongroup.info
Needless to say, I won’t be replying. If anyone else wants her, feel free to use the e-mail address to make contact. You never know, she may exist and be really, really hot!
Following yesterday’s video game nostalgia, I spent the afternoon putting together a montage of Sega Mega Drive clips. Take a look – I think you’ll agree that it kicks some serious ass.
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