EA Fifa 2008 PS2

I grabbed myself a copy of EA’s latest take on the soccer gaming Fifa 2008.  Let me put one thing clear, I was introduced into the world of football video gaming by EA, and always the game lacked millions of things that kept it from being anything like a real football game.  In the early [...]

Rookie Hamilton Gets One Step Closer

Hamilton made of no secret of his desire for his team ‘mate’ Alonso to be elsewhere next season.  It is quite clear the Spanaird’s position at the team is unteniable and everyone is trying to put a brave and transparent face on it.
After the Japanese win for Hamilton, he is now closer to winning the [...]

United Grind Out Another 1 Nil Result

Birmingham 0 – 1 Man Utd 
A lapse of concentration at the back for Birmingham which allowed Ronaldo to latch onto the ball and slip the eventual winner past Taylor the Birmingham keeper was the big difference between the two sides.  In the first half Birmingham were the better the side, but never really took advantage [...]

The World is Watching…

The world can do nothing but hold its breathe at the events unfolding in Burma, the military have come out in force and made it quite clear of their intentions should the demostrations continue.
Will the world stand and watch?

Coventry sends Fergie’s Second String Crashing Out

Man Utd 0 – 2 Coventry City
Ferguson out a team he felt were capable of beating Coventry, however the Scot got taught another lesson, never underestimate the opposition.  With the likes of Nani and Anderson in the team, you would of at least expected United would score.  However, United’s youngsters are proving that they don’t [...]

People of our Time: Aung San Suu Kyi

 
Yesterday the Buddhist monks in Myanmar (Burma) raised to their feet and demostrated against the military junta in the country.  The last time this happened in 1988 the Government were reported to have killed 3000 people.  So the consequences to these monks and the people who even supported them are quite high.  I would like to [...]

Its that time of the Year Again…!

Yes, we used to say this about the EA Fifa Football series, but Konami has endeavoured to provide us with at least one release of the acclaimed Pro Evolution Soccer every year.
If I have to be brutally honest, apart from graphics, the Pro Evolution Soccer series has never really progress significantly since its first release.  [...]

United Down Sorry Chelsea

Man Utd 2 – 0 Chelsea
Finally, Carlos Tevez breaks his duck in the premiership in a Man United shirt.  United’s first goal came just before the first half ended, with a sublimly whipped cross which Tevez met with a powerful header, giving Chelsea world class keeper Cech no chance.
United started off well, with an early [...]

Germany and USA Show Gulf of Class

Germany 3 – 0 North Korea
USA 3 – 0 England 
USA and Germany progresses to the next round of the Women’s World Cup after both teams won their respective games 3-0.  The Germans and US women proved why their are fancied teams in this tournament.  Germany, who still don’t look their best beat a passionate North [...]

The End of an Era

As the dust settles after the news that shock the footballing world that Mourinho and Chelsea were to seperate on mutual grounds, we can now start putting things more into perspective.  Love him or loathe him, Mourinho warrented respect from his peers and even his enemies.  And during his time leading Chelsea he gained as [...]

Spotlight: T-1000

Amongst the drama of the departure of José Mourinho – I received my Sideshow Exculsive T-1000.   This guy has been out for a while now and I finally deceided I needed someone to partner McFarlane T-800 and the Hot Toys Endo.  Online pictures and the availability of the Exculsive version from Sideshow convinced me to [...]

United Seal Away Win in Lisbon

SC Portugal 0 - 1 Man Utd
United typically don’t travel well – their away record in Europe in recent years is not good.  So an away tie to a top Portugese side, who in turn had sold them two flair players in Ronaldo and Nani looked tough.
After a poor first half where United showed almost no threat, [...]

Champions League Kicks Off

 
Chelsea 1 – 1 Rosenborg
Tonight the trophies of all European club trophies, the Champions league kicked off.  Chelsea had what looked like an easy home game against Norwegian champions Rosenborg, however the Nordic team shocked Stamford Bridge with the opening goal.  Chelsea’s response was predictable, creating 20 odd chances before Shevchenko popped up for a header [...]

Congratulations to England’s Women

England 6 – 1 Argentina

England’s women have now qualified to the last eight of the Women’s World Cup - six one may sound like an impressive score, but when you consider that the Germans beat the Argentinians 11-0, it puts things in perspective.  England only really needed to win by two clear goals, so they did more than enough to [...]

With Friends Like These You Don’t Need Enemies

Lewis was left fuming on Sunday as Alonso made no secret of his desire to step on everyone in his way to retain his World Championship crown by steering into Hamilton forcing the Brit to go off the track in the very first corner.
After the controversy of last week where it was revealed that Alonso [...]

2008 Penguin Guide Out Soon…!

The newest edition to the most comprehensive guide to recorded classical music is due to be released in a few months – in the US its due to be out end of November, it could be sooner in the UK.  Amazon has this on for pre order.

The last edition was a little disappointing, as the guide [...]

The End of Northern Rock?

When Northern Rock asked the Bank of England for emergency funds – account holders wasted no time in withdrawing their funds from the beleagured building society in spite of Government assurances that the situation was stable.  In this day and age especially with the credit squeeze in recent weeks in the US and the information [...]

The True Diva…

Maria Callas (December 2, 1923 – September 16, 1977)

On this day thirty years ago,  the great Maria Anna Sofia Cecilia Kalogeropoulou – later shortened to Maria Callas passed away.  Callas lived a life of controversy and even her voice splits opinion on its actual quality.  What is in doubt she was amazing in adding drama [...]

Spotlight: Leia Boushh

Firstly, in the Starwars line there had not been any female Sideshow Starwars figures up until the Leia Boushh was released.  The preliminary pictures were impressive, and when I actually got my hands on it I was mighty impressed.

Scuplting: This figure comes with two heads, one with the Boushh helmet and the second is the [...]

Man of the Moment: Vidic

Everton 0 – 1 Man Utd 
Man Utd seem to be back on track with the so called “Big Four” in the Premiership – United are now on equal points with Chelsea who only managed a draw against Mark Hughes’ resolute Blackburn.  Kalou’s offside goal should of been allowed, it was a close one, but you win [...]