Sorry For The Lack Of Updates
Its been a pretty busy week. Between work and my last minute planning for the 2008 General Election (finally, an announcement is coming this weekend), I’ve had very little time for this blog. I will play catch up this weekend tonight. Its a pretty big weekend.
-FA CUP FINAL
-Guinness Premiership Semifinals
-League Football Playoffs
-MLS
Like I said, I’ll catch everyone up to speed tonight while my wife watches “Dr.Who?” because frankly, that show “weirds” me out a bit.
More You Tube Fun: Fire vs United
Re-live the fantastic victory at RFK!!!
Hopefully tomorrow I’ll have some fresh content for the site instead of just posting You Tube videos.
Great Video
Hat Tip: Craven Cottage Newsround
The Day After
Yesterday was the most stressful 76 minutes or so of my life. Watching the match live on Setanta Xtra, every time Birmingham City or Reading scored, my anxiety (and blood pressure no doubt) continued to increase. I never gave up hope but things were starting to look real grim.
Enter Jimmy Bullard & Danny Murphy…
Jimmy didn’t have his greatest game ever. He seemed to be “over playing” a bit I guess you could say. His service on free kicks & corners weren’t spectacular & he took some questionable shots at goal. However much like David Beckham, Tiger Woods or Michael Jordan, he stepped up in the clutch. His free kick was spot on and Danny Murphy, jumping higher than that man has ever jumped in his life, headed the ball into the back of the net. Danny’s “35 Million Pound Shot” will make him an instant Fulham legend & the celebration following the goal was priceless. What wasn’t “priceless” was when I jumped out of my recliner, screamed louder than I’ve ever screamed in my life, pumped my fist and started beating the recliner like a pro boxer for some odd reason. The re-sale value of my recliner took a major hit yesterday.
But then there was a problem. There was still 14+ minutes left in the match. My blood pressure was boiling for the final stage of the match and I think my wife feared for my health. Portsmouth had a few corners, a few shots on goal, they turned up the heat but some how, some way, the boys reached deep down into their souls and pulled off the miracle.
When the final whistle blew, I leaped off the couch (sitting on the recliner was no longer a safe option), got on my knees and pumped both fists into the air like I had just scored the winning goal at the World Cup. Only one word made it out of my mouth at that moment…”YES!!!!”
Fulham seemed to be “dead in the water” just a month ago with many pundits and supporters. I don’t want to brag but I will say that I slept well last night knowing that I never gave up hope. I realized that we were probably heading for the Championship, but until we were officially relegated, I held out hope. Glad I did.
Now 24 hours later, there is word that we may possibly get into the UEFA Cup next season due to the “Fair Play” spot given to England. If that happens, great, but all I care about today is that I will be able to watch my favorite football club in the world (sorry Fire) play on TV next year on a pretty regular basis. That is a great feeling.
I don’t want to look a head just yet. I don’t care who is staying, couldn’t care less about the transfer market. It doesn’t matter to me if Roy stays or goes (he should stay just for the record). I just want to continue to soak in the moment. As a Fulham supporter, what I witnessed over the past month was a miracle, plain and simple.
For the final time this season, allow me to proudly scream….
COME ON YOU WHITES!!!
Manchester United Wins The Premiership
But who cares?
FULHAM IS STAYING UP!!!!
We’re Staying Up!!!!!!
I’ll post a re-cap tomorrow after I let this all sink in, but until then, I’ll let the pictures tell the story…
Thought Of The Day
Do Not Dwell In The Past
Do Not Dream Of The Future
Concentrate The Mind On The Present Moment
COYW!
Fulham vs Portsmouth: LIVE In The U.S.!
I’m glad I visited FulhamUSA.com today. I found out that tomorrow’s all important final fixture of the season will be televised LIVE on Setanta Xtra!!! Now if you subscribe via Dish Network, you’re assed out unfortunately, as Setanta Xtra is exclusive to DirecTV. Glad Dish Network turned me down due to my shit credit 4 years ago and I ended up going with DirecTV. Now I can watch the match live rather than having to wait two hours to see it.
This will be my final post tonight. I need to get some rest, I have a big morning a head of me. I may pop in during halftime for a quick update.
STAY UP!!!
Dusting Off This Graphic For One Day
Can’t remember who first laid claim to creating this graphic, but I had it on my computer so I figured I would dust it off and post this with pride!
9 Hours To Go….
COME ON YOU WHITES!!!
