So we lost ...

... but we put in one hell of an effort! And how about the fastest goal in Cup history, at 29 sec??



Post Date: 2 Jun 09

We are in the FA Cup finals!

We are going to Wembley to meet Chelsea!

From www.evertonfc.com:

Man United 0-0 Everton (2-4 AP)

Everton are in the FA Cup final.

The Toffees showed character and quality in abundance as they beat Manchester United 4-2 on penalties at Wembley to book a 30 May date with Chelsea.

The game was 0-0 after 90 and 120 minutes but Everton had matched their opponents stride for stride for every second of them.

Tim Howard produced two saves in the shootout, while the decisive spot kick, fittingly, was despatched by Phil Jagielka.



Image credit here.

Post Date: 27 Apr 09

English Premier League 07/08

YEAAAH! Everton has qualified for Europe again!

We finished 5th of the table, with 65 points. Fantastic season. And we had to end on a high by beating Newcastle 3-1 at home! Moyesy's 3rd foray into Europe in 4 seasons! Kudos to the lads!



Photo credit here.

Post Date: 12 May 08

Reading 1 - 0 Everton

Wah lao eh, we conceded a schoolboy goal in the 43rd minute, and Andy Johnson missed a seater towards the end of the match! And now we kena dropped to 4th of the table.

Chin up, lads! Prepare for the next battle against Blackburn!



Post Date: 20 Aug 2007

Off to a good start!

Against Wigan away: 1 - 2
Against Spurs at home: 3 - 1

We are doing mightly fine at the moment - 2 games, 2 wins, and top of the table!

Woohoo!



Image from www.evertonfc.com



Post Date: 20 Aug 07

The 5-7-10 Conversion

The company had a bowling outing today during lunch.

I played erratically, missing sitter in one frame and getting strike in another. Totally inconsistent, but enough to top both games : )

Anyhow, kena-ed 5-7-10 in one frame, and felt it was impossible to spare. After much research on YouTube,



So this is how it's done!



Post Date: 6 July 2007

We are in UEFA Cup!

We even managed to hold Chelsea 1-1 away!

So looking forward to next season. Let's hope the board give Moyesy a big-enough kitty.



Post Date: 14 May 2007

Zizou, was this how you wanted to go?

Was on YouTube and saw the number of videos making fun of the head-butting incident. I feel sad for him.

People say Zizou is hot-headed and has a terrible temper. I don't think so. The way he plays, the way he reads the game, and the fact that he was the captain of the national squad speaks volumes of his character. Add to that his shyness, modesty, humble beginnings and what he has achieved.

At the same time, the guy is protective over his family. Maybe over-protective. A little word about them and he loses his head.

Is it wrong to want to protect your family? Is it wrong to get agitated if your family is insulted or you are provoked? Isn't his reaction a further testament to this guy's greatness?

**~UPDATE: 13.07.06~**

As I was writing this piece yesterday, Zidane was issuing an apology, as well as giving his side of the story here.FIFA, get off your bloody moral high ground and let him keep his Golden Ball Award!!

Final - Italy 1:1; 5:3 PSO France

When France scored the first goal, I was mildly excited. Among my friends, I was the only one supporting France.

And then Italy equalised, and the score stayed 1:1 till full-time. Into the bin went the 2 slips.

Then Zizou lost his head and crashed it into the chest of Materazzi, an ex-Everton player. And France lost.

Zizou, why like that? You are my inspiration leh, my 偶像 you know. You and I are of the same age (I'm a month older than you, actually), but look what you have achieved. I so want to be like you - making it to the pinnacle of your career yet still have time and so protective over your family.

Anyway, this has not been a financially fruitful World Cup. Actually, this is the first time I'm betting so actively.

Total Investment: $55
Net Earnings: $3.10

Yes, will be keeping my day job.

3rd, 4th Placing - Germany 3 : 1 Portugal

The tickets were bought in Jurong.

Germany, playing at home, should have the upper hand. Also felt that this will not be a 1 goal game. Bought 3 goals (Total Goals).

Finally, my first earnings from this World Cup! But the odds of $1.62 was really pittance.

Was on the way to winning both tickets, when at the 88th minute, Portugal scored their solitary goal. Oooiiii! Who asked you to score, Nuno Gomes?? Could have made $20 more!

Total investment to date: $45
Net earnings: $3.10 ($8.10 payout - $5 bet)

Semi-Finals - Portugal 0 : 1 France

Yesterday I had a feeling that this quarter final will be a 1-goal match, except that I wasn't sure who will be the winner.

Decided to bet on Portugal becos they played relatively well thus far and France's ah peks should be tired by now (sorry, Zizou!).

So, bought Portugal win (1 x 2) and Portugal win 1-0 (Pick the Score).
For buffer, I also bought Draw-Draw (Half/Full Time Double).

And then what happened? France won 1-0. Why didn't I just bet on Goals (1 goal)??

Total loss to date: $35

KNN. I've yet to win anything at this World Cup!!! Nabeh, better don't quit my day job, sia.

Semi-Finals - Germany 0 : 2 (a.e.t.) Italy

Wah lau, how come sturdy Germany can lose to stylo Italy? What ever happened to home ground advantage?

But actually, the Italians did play with more flair. The Germans see got ball, just anyhow whack towards the goal, even if there was an Italian right IN FRONT of him. Duh.

This ticket was also bought on 12 Jun. So,

Total Loss to date: $20

Quarter-Finals - Brazil 0 : 1 France

To me, the biggest upset of the tournament. Think the Brazilians were too complacent, and the team didn't gel.

This ticket was bought on 12 Jun. Can kiss it bye bye liao.

Together with the other England vs T&T ticket:

Total Loss to date: $15