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 Wednesday, March 12, 2008


Hands up who needs a stylist...


English dominance in Europe? Keep quiet about the UEFA Cup then...

While everyone is harping on about how great the Premier League is, it might be worth remembering the UEFA Cup. The situation the remaining English sides in the competition find themselves in is a sobering one. Everton are 2-0 down against Fiorentina, Spurs one goal behind before their trip to Eindhoven, while Bolton visit Lisbon needing at least two goals to win. So maybe the manic backslapping should at least be put on hold until the outcome of these games is known.

But if you still think the Premier League is the best thing since the phrase "best thing since sliced bread", then you might want to put your money where your mouth is. Not litrally though, because you don't know where it's been. But if you fancy all three sides to make it a full house for the English contingent in Europe, then with Everton at 7/2, Spurs at 7/4 and Bolton at 11/4, you'll pocket a cool £464.06 from just a tenner.

Fancy it? Lump On!

Posted by: Lex

posted on Wednesday, March 12, 2008 7:02:17 PM (GMT Standard Time, UTC+00:00)  #    Comments [0]

"Right, which one do you want to be, Sorrow or Joy?"

Notts County's Mr and Mrs Magpie...

It's the next installment of Catflap's mascot guide...

Dear God, where are these things from? These 'things', belong to Notts County.

So what in the blazers are they? They are Mr and Mrs Magpie, and they'd like a bit more respect if you don't mind.

Apologies. But they look like they should be in a Stephen King film. What is it? Not it, but they. They are two magpies. There has to be two you see, as one is unlucky. You know the ditty, “One for sorrow, two for..."

Yeah I get it. I just think if they'd stuck with one it would be more apt. It's hard to argue with that really...

So what are their characteristics? Well, they are big birds who walk round and speak to the kids. They usually get to away games as well.

They sound great. Do they have any special moves
Erm, not really. They just walk round a lot.

 I don't know why I bother. How popular are they at Meadow Lane then? I reckon a decent six out of ten.

You just can't be bothered today can you? Give me an interesting fact about them... Erm, they took part in the National Mascot Grand National. And finished it.

I give up... So do I...

Posted by: Lex

posted on Wednesday, March 12, 2008 1:36:03 PM (GMT Standard Time, UTC+00:00)  #    Comments [0]
 Monday, March 10, 2008

The best FA Cup in years...


Barnsley v Cardiff City

West Brom v Portsmouth


The semi-finals will take place at the new Wembley on 5th and 6th of April.

Posted by: Catflap Magazine

posted on Monday, March 10, 2008 1:32:41 PM (GMT Standard Time, UTC+00:00)  #    Comments [0]
 Friday, March 07, 2008

"Mange-tout Rodders..."

Clipped eyebrows, Herman, and "magnifique, Hooky Street"

Where: Old Trafford, 12.45
What you hope to see: Ronaldo refusing to turn up or be seen in public because his six-year old nephew shaved his eyebrows off in his sleep.
What you’re likely to get: Herman Hreidarsson. That’s it really, we just hadn’t laughed at his name in a while.
Fact! Harry Redknapp has never seen Only Fools and Horses.

Posted by: Lex

posted on Friday, March 07, 2008 1:23:30 PM (GMT Standard Time, UTC+00:00)  #    Comments [0]

"The away changing rooms will be ready in an hour Mr. Drogba..."

Tiny sheds, major sulks, and Northern pigeons...

Where: Oakwell, 17.30
What you hope to see: Avram Grant forced to do his teamtalk from a tiny Wickes shed.
What you’re likely to get: Nicolas Anelka and Didier Drogba in a 90-minute sulk-off, with the winner the one who can insult the ref, dive and throw a strop the most during the game.
Fact! 99% of Barnsley fans own a pigeon.


Posted by: Lex

posted on Friday, March 07, 2008 1:07:11 PM (GMT Standard Time, UTC+00:00)  #    Comments [0]

Hargreaves: So good he can do it with his eyes shut...


Posted by: Lex

posted on Friday, March 07, 2008 12:43:55 PM (GMT Standard Time, UTC+00:00)  #    Comments [0]


Posted by: Catflap Magazine

posted on Friday, March 07, 2008 10:23:13 AM (GMT Standard Time, UTC+00:00)  #    Comments [0]
 Thursday, March 06, 2008

Because he's worth it...

Hairpieces, roly-ploy throw-ins and Grumpy Old Men...

Where: Ewood Park, 15.00
What you hope to see: A Jimmy Bullard comedy masterclass, featuring roly-poly throw-ins, wisecracks with the fans, winks at the camera, and hugs with the ref.
What you’re likely to get: Fulham are thumped, later relegated, Hodsgon is sacked, and is then confirmed as a regular in the new series of BBC's Grumpy Old Men.
Fact! Jimmy Bullard is a member of the national hairpiece alliance along with Terry Wogan and Bruce Forsyth.


Posted by: Lex

posted on Thursday, March 06, 2008 6:26:58 PM (GMT Standard Time, UTC+00:00)  #    Comments [0]

England's David Bentley speaks to us at the Umbro England kit launch last month...


Read the full interview in the latest issue of Catflap Magazine...


Posted by: Lex

posted on Thursday, March 06, 2008 5:59:39 PM (GMT Standard Time, UTC+00:00)  #    Comments [0]

 

 

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