Weddings and football

Well, Saturday was spent in the pub mainly, with a walk around Cannizaro Park in Wimbledon in between. Good fun, beautiful surroundings and good company.

Sunday was lazy, as we were all knackered, although we ended up going out with some friends in the evening in Wimbledon. One of the couples are getting married on Friday so we spent most of the night winding them up, along with the best man who I think may be a nervous wreck now! Much fun....

So glad United won the league yesterday, as I've said a few times they have played the best football this season and it's good to see it vindicated. Could it be bye bye Jose? I'm slighty happier though for non-football reasons - Sky were hoping to "engineer" the league decider for this week and it's a complete nothing match now - Fergie will likely rest key players between now and the FA cup final, as will Jose, although there will be a will to beat them just for old times sake.

However, I think the bigger story is Newcastle. Are they never happy? They winge that Roeder is manager, he resigns and they are likely to get Big Sam, who has been a success in every job he's had. Granted, maybe not the most exciting football, but you don't here Bolton fans complaining too much. All the Newcastle fans are saying "Don't like him, don't want him" and "We want Hiddink". Now, no offence, but get a grip - Hiddink would never go to Newcastle. They have amazing fans, but need a spell of stability with a manager who can get them into Europe (UEFA cup) on a regular basis, with a good cup run in there every now and again. Spurs are the model here (although with a couple of better players and being able to keep Berbatov, they could get Champions League).

So Newcastle, get real, be sensible. Your not going to win the league again, your squad is mid table and not top 4 with Owen the exception, though he's hardly played. Be happy with what you've got, get behind them and don't pre-judge - you might just get a surprise...