Friday, May 12, 2006

ever had one of those days? days where nothing really goes your way? had one of those days. ok, AM HAVING one now. found an outing for us buddies get botched up. got caught in weather that just wants to kill you. ran into one bloody act-cute adult, almost made me throw up lunch. had chocolates that were abit on the expensive side, that unfortunately, didn't deliver. the weather was kinda nuts. step outside and it rains; find some shelter and the sun comes out. its crazy.

anyway, onto something else. good ol' Keano and his old rival Shearer have just had their testimonials, in two separate games, against the same opposition (Celtic). Keane started his game for the Hoops, before ending the game in United red. superb game it must have been for him i reckon. to play in front of 70,000 adoring fans; to make up (sorta anyway) with the manager who nurtured him but fought with, and to finish a winner, in every sense of the word. the game was an even contest, with few chances generated. Utd finally clicked into gear in the second half, with Keane orchastrating the midfield. 1-0 to Utd. wonderful to have seen him in the red again. just wonderful. he hinted afterwards that he would retire. a fitting end i reckon. no better way.

Shearer's testimonial was bigger on fireworks i think. St James's Park was turned into St Alan Shearer's Park, with Newcastle's white, black and gold all over, with Shearer's name everywhere. he got the game off, and came off it almost immediately after that; his knee unable to take any further exertion. this game served up more goal-mouth action, with 5 goals scored. the game finished 3-2 in Newcastle's favour, with Shearer returning to the field in the dying seconds to do what he does best: converting penalties. Shearer went on a lap of honour around the ground after that, before a fireworks display capped the night. it must have been wonderful for him, the best English striker of his generation, to finish the way he did. fitting ends really. for two of the fiercest competitiors i've ever seen go head-to-head. they will be missed...

i heard the crickets at 5:33 pm

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