I THOUGHT I would blog about the WWE, stop reading now if you are going to say it's fake etc I know! It's a guilty pleasure of mine.
I haven't been a fan for a few months believing the WWE was losing focus and direction but my word are they bringing together the threads well.
Cena v Bray Wyatt is going to be my unexpected must see bout at Wrestlemania 30, I feared it would be dull, Cena gets beaten down and then comes back to win...
But the last few weeks has shown Cena is fantastic at bringing out the main event potential in Wyatt and really putting over the relatively young heel. Monday night on Raw was one of those iconic Raw moments we'll look back on for years.
Wyatt is a sensational heel, a hugely talented wrestler and with a huge push he could be a star for years to come.
Triple H v Daniel Bryan will be amazing, huge heel against massive good guy, will Bryan get his Wrestlemania moment? I would not be surprised if this becomes a brawl, Triple H will use all of his talent to make the crowd love Bryan more and more as the minutes go by. I wonder whether this would end up as a controversial finish and both will go forward to a four way match for the WWE title.
Those two against Randy Orton and Batista will be amazing, a huge brawl between he four best technical wrestlers in the company at this time. Who will win? I suspect it will be Bryan, the WWE have been ramping it up for months, like a bottle of fizzy pop you can only shake it for so long...
The Shield v Kane and the New Age Outlaws is going to be another epic, the technical brutality of the Shield is awesome, will Wrestlemania see the end of the Hounds of Justice though and a singles run for Roman Reigns?
Finally, Brock Lesnar v Undertaker, the Beast vs the Streak. This one has been a slow burner with many thinking it might be the turkey on the card. For me I think the build up is just right, WWE bookers have to take into account Undertaker's age and fitness so it's far better to under deliver in the build up and then over perform at Wrestlemania
Will the Beast claim the streak? Nope, expect some real hardcore wrestling but Taker to make it 22-0.
I'm paying for it again this year, a few weeks ago I wasn't going to! Let's see what happens
Tuesday 25 March 2014
A mauling at the Bridge
A CATASTOPHE occurred at Stamford Bridge on Saturday, don't worry Mr Marriner I won't bring up your mistake!
No, what I mean is Arsenal got battered at the bridge, stamped on at Stamford Bridge, crushed 6-0 by Chelsea.
And Arsene didn't go and talk to the journalists afterwards! So the usual flurry of crisis columns were written and Twitter even went into meltdown over a baseless rumour which came out of Wenger cancelling his Monday press conference.
Certain Sun journalists went for the jugular over this, ignoring the fact the most-lauded manager in Premier League history, Sir Alex Ferguson, simply did not turn up for post match newspaper press conferences unless forced to.
Other 'experts' hailed it as the end of Arsenal's title hopes, the very same 'experts' who said they could not win it anyway!
Let's not beat around the bush, it was a rubbish result, a rubbish performance and a horrific scoreline. When you consider Arsenal have let in 34 goals this season, it's hugely worrying to know 17 of those have come in just THREE games.
Arsene and the squad need to reflect as they are all at fault, too many times this season they have failed to turn up on the big occasion, it's not solely down to the manager.
Many in the squad are not being pushed hard enough and are not pushing themselves hard enough, why for example is Vermaelen still captain when he has struggled to make the first XI this season?
The two things that do frighten me as a die-hard Gooner though is once Arsenal ship two in a big game they seem to be unable to stem the bleeding.
Secondly, for the first time in 17 years, Arsene looked out of ideas, frustrated again on the highest stage. How can a team that started so well against Bayern and drew in Munich fold so hopelessly?
The FA Cup now is pivotal to Arsenal's season, fail to win it this season might not only mean they will never win a trophy again but could see Arsene Wenger call it a day.
The man has never and will never break a contract but the fact his new deal remains unsigned suggests the Frenchman is considering whether to bring the curtain down on his reign.
A two-year-deal is reportedly being offered and I expect that to be Arsene's last contract as manager of Arsenal Football Club.
He clearly wants to leave his successor some transfer cash, talented players and success on the pitch.
Catastrophes like Saturday might end up pushing him towards the departure lounge sooner than he would like.
Monday 17 March 2014
United’s time at the top is over…for now
Oh look everyone,
another ‘crisis’ at Old Trafford, the end of an era, etc,etc,etc
United’s 3-0 defeat to Liverpool provoked the same sensational headlines we have been seeing for a few weeks now, ignoring the baton passing which took place.
Liverpool turned up at Old Trafford and fancied giving United a good kicking, which they swiftly did right where it hurt.
They are the ones heading for the top four while United will be reduced to pressing their noses against the Champions League window next season.
And yes, it is the end of an era, but that actually took place in May when Sir Alex Ferguson took his leave.
Now United players play without fear of Fergie and many have relaxed, comfortable with the titles they have collected.
The result? David Moyes has been left confused how a bunch of title winners now look, at times, like they couldn’t beat an egg.
Moyes needs to stamp his impression on the team but when so many are relaxed and with a defence which creaks more than the wobbliest of floorboards, it’s an impossible task.
That is not to say Moyes hasn’t made mistakes, buying Fellani to act as the ‘Here’s how we did it at Goodison’ guy doesn’t work in a dressing room full of Premier League champions.
And his sour disposition in recent weeks will help no-one, Fergie could battle the media because he had the comfort of many bits of silverware. Moyes has no such luxury.
But the time to judge Moyes is 12 months from now, after a whole summer with the chequebook, then and only then will it be his team.
Pick up any paper and they link United with Star A, B and C. Truth be told United need two full backs, two commanding centre backs and a ball winner for the midfield.
Do that and United’s spell out of the limelight might be as short as their odds of finishing out of the top four.
The biggest lesson from Sunday’s mauling surely came from the men from Anfield, ironically.
Liverpool are now on a charge under the stewardship of Brendan Rodgers, the sixth different manager to attempt to win a league title since the glory days of Dalglish….
United’s 3-0 defeat to Liverpool provoked the same sensational headlines we have been seeing for a few weeks now, ignoring the baton passing which took place.
Liverpool turned up at Old Trafford and fancied giving United a good kicking, which they swiftly did right where it hurt.
They are the ones heading for the top four while United will be reduced to pressing their noses against the Champions League window next season.
And yes, it is the end of an era, but that actually took place in May when Sir Alex Ferguson took his leave.
Now United players play without fear of Fergie and many have relaxed, comfortable with the titles they have collected.
The result? David Moyes has been left confused how a bunch of title winners now look, at times, like they couldn’t beat an egg.
Moyes needs to stamp his impression on the team but when so many are relaxed and with a defence which creaks more than the wobbliest of floorboards, it’s an impossible task.
That is not to say Moyes hasn’t made mistakes, buying Fellani to act as the ‘Here’s how we did it at Goodison’ guy doesn’t work in a dressing room full of Premier League champions.
And his sour disposition in recent weeks will help no-one, Fergie could battle the media because he had the comfort of many bits of silverware. Moyes has no such luxury.
But the time to judge Moyes is 12 months from now, after a whole summer with the chequebook, then and only then will it be his team.
Pick up any paper and they link United with Star A, B and C. Truth be told United need two full backs, two commanding centre backs and a ball winner for the midfield.
Do that and United’s spell out of the limelight might be as short as their odds of finishing out of the top four.
The biggest lesson from Sunday’s mauling surely came from the men from Anfield, ironically.
Liverpool are now on a charge under the stewardship of Brendan Rodgers, the sixth different manager to attempt to win a league title since the glory days of Dalglish….
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