Welcome back all,
There is one more round of matches to be played before the curtains come down on the 2006/2007 English Premier League season. What an exhilarating ride it has been. Manchester United once again reigned in England after winning their ninth Premiership title.
Despite their big-spending ways, Chelsea could end up with only the Carling Cup if they fall to Man United in the FA Cup final. A Champions League final awaits Liverpool in Athens. Looking back, what caught your attention the most?
Was it the love-hate relationship between Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho and his club owner Roman Abramovich? Or was it West Ham’s signing of Carlos Tevez and Javier Mascherano? What about Craig Bellamy’s golf club swing on John Arne Riise or Joey Barton’s savage attack on his teammate Ousmane Dabo?
Throughout the season, all of you had your say on some serious football issues. The time has come for you to let your hair down and have some fun.
Let your imagination run wild.
Let your creative juices flow.
Hence, The Postman’s Question of the Week is: In your own creative ways, summarise the 2006/2007 Premiership season.
You can do it as a poem, as a movie script or even as a song.
Let your imagination run free and impress us with your creativity. To quote an example, The New Paper paid tribute to Man United after their 7-1 drubbing of Roma in the Champions League on its back page that morning with reworked lyrics of Don McLean's song "Vincent".
Along that line of thought, we are inviting our readers to put on your thinking caps and tell us what you think of this Premiership season.
Answer in not more than 200 words, by 3pm on Monday, and the usual spread of letters will be carried on Tuesday, in The New Paper.
Post your views here by clicking on "comments" below my poll here, or e-mail to The New Paper's sports desk under the title "Dear Postman" (by clicking the link on the right).
At your service,
Ernest Luis
The Postman
The New Paper
(PS. E-mailers and bloggers, you all should e-mail us your full name, age, occupation, contact numbers and favourite teams, so you can be selected as prize winners or have your letters published.)
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Sir Alex fierce as Rex,ordering his men nothing but attack.Results show attack is still the best as the Devils lead the rest.
Back in London weep Blue ones as they are no more the special ones.Roman,Jose taking each other on,the question is in summer who will be gone.
With the Reds rubbing hands in glee,they know something big is waiting in Greece.But when will Rafa get in right,winning EPL then will people called them might.
Poor Gunners doing nothing much,except seeing Henry in his clutch.
For the rest fight for Europe is the best,thats the only way you get cash.Pompey,Toffies all in with a share but King Berba will bring Spurs there.
Tick tock tick tock time runs down.With Hornets,Addicks already down,Wigan or Sheffield must fight it out,all thanks to Tevez the Crown.
Many questioned the old knight
without knowing his true might.
They feared he was too old,
but he certainly left them cold.
The row in London,
only caused more loss of freedom.
The Moaner blamed it on the injured
causing the Blues to be affected.
The Professor's played beautiful football
but could not find a way around the goal-den wall
Then Henry got crocked
and the Gunners’ boat rocked
Beating Barca and losing to Fulham,
best sums up the season of Pool
With American cash on hand
spend wisely to avoid being poohed!
The argentines weren’t dull
but the rest screamed foul!
They decided to hire Curb
to avoid hitting the kerb.
The Addicks didn’t want Dow(ie)
and hence they went down
The Hornets hardly put up a fight
and King’s injury certainly didn’t put things right.
Cheers,
kel
Slight amendment:
Many questioned the old knight
without knowing his true might.
They feared he was too old,
but he certainly left them cold.
The row in London,
only caused more loss of freedom.
The Moaner blamed it on the injured
causing the Blues to be affected.
The Professor's kids played beautiful football
but could not find a way around the goal-den wall
Then Henry got crocked
and the Gunners’ boat rocked
Beating Barca and losing to Fulham,
best sums up the season of Pool
With American cash on hand
spend wisely to avoid being poohed!
The argentines weren’t dull
but the rest screamed foul!
They decided to hire Curb
to avoid hitting the kerb.
The Addicks didn’t want Dow(ie)
and hence they went down
The Hornets hardly put up a fight
and King’s injury certainly didn’t put things right.
Cheers,
kel
A season of great rise and falls,
The English Premiership has them all.
When you talk about ironies,
Here are some thoughts worth a few pennies:
The drama unfolds, starting with Mourinho.
All gear up for all four fronts, yet was knock out one by one.
Losing the title; his team looking scattered.
Crash out in another Europe semi-final against Liverpool,
Jose knows Roman Abramovich is no big fool.
He may have all his reasons,
But will he still be in Stamford Bridge next season?
Condemned at World Cup; a big time sinner,
Ronaldo rose above all; to be the Player of the Year winner
Man U have done exceptionally well,
With Ronaldo having more then 20+ under his belt.
The wily Scottish fox has done it again.
With lots of luck he must have pray hard to gain.
Remember those last minute goals?
All has added up, for Man U rose…
Except for the schoolboy performance against Milan,
They should be there also at Athens.
Again I said, well done, well done to Man U.
For all the exciting football they produce.
Reds fans must have wondered,
Why Liverpool season started in the middle.
Abyss in the domestic competition,
Rafa must be tinkering hard finding a solution.
Disappointing I must say,
But we make it into Europe final yet again.
The 19th title continue to elude Anfield,
Will the new American owners bring us there still?
Stay tune 2008
Arsenal?
Don’t bother.
Without Henry,
They just faltered.
Lyrad, Liverpool Fan
(it is 6.30pm now… rushing off work. =p )
You are my Chelsea, my only Chelsea
You make me happy when skies are grey
You never know Chelsea how much I love you
Even though you finish 2nd
And I'm so sick of Manchester United
So tired of the haters
So done with wishes they won't win the Premiership
And I'm so sick of Manchester United
So arrogant and rude
So why can't I off the TV when they play?
Liverpool were my sun
They were my Earth
But they didn't know how much I love them, no
So they took a chance and change the short passing game
I bet they didn't think it will cost them the Premiership, no
I knew it all along
Arsenal is so predictable
I knew something would go wrong
So Arsene Wenger didn't need to lose his EQ
Or say anything at all
They're so predictable
Name : Qyaerus-Syahrein
Age : 25
Occupation : Delifrance Server
Favourite Team : Chelsea
Arsenal, Chelsea, Man U & Liverpool
teams with players that are so cool
Providing us with many thrills
left us breathless with their skills
then we have the middle teams
Everton, Spurs are worth mentioning
All are clamouring for a Europe spot
Guess which one will come out tops
Now we are getting to the ending
these teams ensure the finale is exciting
the latics, blades and hammers are battling
Which team will be the last one standing
I wonder how i will get my football fix
As the end is coming for my favourite league
EPL is a part of my heart & soul
Can't wait till August when the new season unfold
Don't wanna think about it, don't wanna talk about it
I'm just so sad about it, Can't believe it's ending this way
Just so confused about it, it'll end up in the news about it
How could the Devils win it?
This is the way it's really going down
is this how you get relegated?
I should've known better when you got promoted
That you were gonna make your fans cry
It's breaking their hearts to watch you lose
The Hornets and Addicks are leaving top flight.
Now hey, I remember every move that you make
you said that you weren’t gonna fight ain’t no more
and maybe I shouldn’t believe you anymore
Beating your teammates and all the allegations are just too much.
Funny thing about that is, I was ready to give you a chance
but I guess I was wrong.
Don't wanna think about it, don't wanna talk about it
I'm just so sick about it, I can't believe it's ending this way
Just so confused about it, it'll end up in the news about it
I can't do anything bout it and we’ll try the next season.
Now that another season's gone by,
we dread to hear Mourinho's sorrowful sigh.
Not for his Premiership title lost,
But for the Champions League, the most.
He is surely pondering where and why,
his team of stars has gone so very wrong.
With his thoughts on Fergie enjoying champagne and pie,
His memory is plagued by Anfeild's almighty song.
A cup to console his wounded pride,
a sour grape who claims his team Is the best!
Chelsea is no Arsenal, with youth on their side,
a team the professor claims plays with skill and zest.
Money he must learn does not guarantee victory,
Even with a Lampard, Robben or even a Shevchenko.
Although it may get him a striker from the Ivory,
It will not give you heart and passion that lies in Gerrard and Sissoko.
To Athens My Liverpool, The Only pride of England,
A team not filled with only a single hero.
With the likes of Alonso, Crouch and good old Steve Finnan,
Condemn the not so 'special one' now we call Jose Mourinho.
At first we all wondered…
With new signings in Ballack and Shevchenko
We saw the power of their money
And with the Special One Mourinho
Who could ever beat Chelsea?
But…
Cech suffered a horrific head injury
And while Drogba was great, Sheva was nothing
Roman didn’t look happy
And Chelsea started crumbling
This season also saw…
The transfer surprise was West Ham’s Argentine mystery
Which just beats Gallas switching clubs with Ashley
Meanwhile, Lehmann and Drogba’s playacting
Was every bit as naughty as Barton’s mooning
Tottenham signed a clinical Bulgarian
As Liverpool turned American
Arsenal’s youngsters gave Liverpool a thrashing
But then there was the Carling Cup Final fighting
Credit must be given to Reading’s Coppell
As with the trademark spectacular goals of Pompey’s Taylor
At the bottom, Watford, Charlton and (*fill in this blank later*) couldn’t survive the battling
While Dowie, Pardew and Coleman got the sacking
An overhead kick by Crouchy
And golf club swinging by Bellamy
Despite Rafa’s tinkering, the Reds are off to Athens
Where they’ll take on Milan’s scary kittens
In the end…
It was Man U who stole the show
As Roma got hit for seven
And with the dazzling Cristiano
They were in Premiership heaven
Some say EPL, it is a cosmopolitan league
that drowns the English lads.
Some say EPL, it is a money-churner
that leaves your bank accounts to fade.
Some say EPL, it is a love,
of many across the globe.
I say EPL, it is the soccer,
and fans its only passion.
It's the ronaldos, that's afraid of losing,
who never fails to dive.
It's the mourinhos, afraid of silence,
who always sharpens his knives.
It's the unbeaten home record which won't be taken,
when the quadruple has stopped to live.
And the cechs not afraid of dying,
will wear helmets just to play.
When Saturday nights have been non-too-surprising,
and the race has been too predictable,
And you think that the EPL title is
only for the big 4,
Just remember the kitty
that is far above the talented players,
Lies the money from the foreigners,
that makes the difference.
(I made some changes to the original piece by Amanda McBroom which is really beautiful!! View it here: http://www.cybergreets.net/therose.htm)
In a League far, far away…
Emperor Abrahamovich stranglehold on the League has forced the Rebel Forces of the Reds, Devils and Gunners to re-evaluate their strategies of attack. Led by Darth Mourinho, the Roman Empire set forth on conquering the great European galaxy.
However, Master Fergie’s Devils, led by Ronnie Step-Over and Obi-Wayne Ka-Rooney, ended the Empire’s EPL reign with some breath-taking offence. Even with Sheva and Ballack, who were seduced by the Blue side of the force, Mourinho’s plans of European domination were foiled by JaBBenitez the Hunt’s disciplined Red forces. Chew-Wenger, once again, failed in his conquests despite fielding an attacking International force.
Meanwhile, in the UEFA pod race, Spurs, Everton and Bolton secured top spots though Reading and Pompey did try to provide the element of surprise. Elsewhere, the Addicks, Blades and Hornets finally fell into the Relegation black hole while the people of Upton Park escaped certain doom with the help of a mysterious Argentinean force.
Finally, the reigns of Big Sam-Bulba and R2BU(Roeder2BoreU) ended at the northern galaxy while Cookie Kalrissian’s adventure was crippled by Chancellor Al-Fayed.
Though peace reigns for now, expect more Soccer Wars to come in 3 moons time.
Slip inside the edge of their mind
Don’t they know what they might find
A better place to play
They said that they’ll never lose
But all the games ended with 1-0s
Their hopes slowly fade away
So Man utd will start a revolution from Roo-naldo
though jose said ronaldo’s brains weren’t in his head
step outside old trafford’s in full regalia
stand up beside the referee
take that look from off your face
chelsea’s never gonna burn my heart out
and so, Chelsea can wait
they know they’re too late as man utd’s marching on by
their soul slide away
don’t look back in anger
I heard you say
Transport ourselves to Wembley
Where everybody knows
We’re gonna beat you again
Chelsea please put your life in the hands
Of a diving and cheating star
So he’ll be sent off and away
So Man utd will start a revolution from Roo-naldo
though jose said ronaldo’s brains weren’t in his head
step outside old trafford’s in full regalia
stand up beside the referee
take that look from off your face
chelsea’s never gonna burn my heart out
and so, Chelsea can wait
they know they’re too late as man utd’s marching on by
their soul slide away
don’t look back in anger
I heard you say
and so, Chelsea can wait
they know they’re too late as man utd’s marching on by
their soul slide away
don’t look back in anger
I heard you say
and so, Chelsea can wait
they know they’re too late as man utd’s marching on by
their soul slide away
don’t look back in anger
I heard you say
At least for today
T'is the last day of EPL game.
There ain't no stopping until all achieved fame.
Sheffield United are welcomed to Championship,
whilst West Ham stay in Premiership.
Liverpool stayed third with hope of Champion League Cup,
Whilst Arsenal ended without a cup!
Spurs ended in UEFA Cup,
Whilst Reading would rather go for FA Cup.
Some find joy in any Cup,
Some would like to drown their sorrows in the pub.
Ernest, Sorry, amendment
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T'is the last day of EPL game.
There ain't no stopping until all achieved fame.
Sheffield United are welcomed to Championship,
whilst West Ham stay in Premiership.
Liverpool stayed third with hope of Champion League Cup,
Whilst Arsenal ended without a cup!
Spurs ended in UEFA Cup,
Whilst Reading would wait till next year for a Cup.
Some find joy in any Cup,
Some would like to drown their sorrows in the pub.
_____________
Samuel Ng, 51,
Finance Manager, Liverpool fan
Bye Bye Chelsea,
Having won 2 consecutive EPL Titles
But finally lost to Manchester United.
After buying Duds Like Shevenchenko and Ballack,
Coupled with injuries to Terry, Carvalho and Cech.
Which resulted in finishing 2nd in this season's EPL.
Bye Bye Fowler and Dudek
Loyalty doesn't pay in Liverpool
Which reflects badly on Liverpool.
Fowler wishes to end his Liverpool career on high note.
But rewarded in playing as a fringe player.
While Dudek made history by saving penalties in Instanbul that gave Liverpool's 5th Champions League but rewarded with inconsequential Carling and FA Cup appearances with few EPL matches when Reina meets his child birth or sickness.
Bye Bye Sheffield United, Charlton and Watford.
Hello Coco-Cola Championships for these unlucky teams.
Sheffield United is unfortunate not to win their last game, while Watford only knows how to earn points after being relegated and Charlton lots of things to do with too little time.
Bye Bye Arsenal,
Having eliminated Liverpool in Carling and FA Cup competitions.
But went on to lose in Carling Cup Final, while being eliminated from FA Cup, Champions League and EPL race.
Due to injuries to Henry coupled with failure to score goals that led into this season without any trophy.Only their bright spot, is to deny Chelsea's 3rd consecutive EPL Title.
Bye Bye Champions League,
Hello UEFA Cup for Bolton, Tottenham and Everton.
These 3 teams deserved to be involed in European Competition next season despite their inability to secure Champions League spots again.Their financial restraints, still can take them in top half of EPL.
Bye Bye Defending Champions Chelsea,
Hello Newly Crowned EPL Champions Manchester United, they are worthy winners.
Despite their denfensive injuries that led to their Champions League Semi-Finals elimination, Manchester United still can win EPL Title with their brillant purchase of defender Vidic and short-term loan striker Larson.
Bye Bye 2006-2007 EPL season,
Hello new 2007-2008 season,
Hopefully I can witness Manchester United wins Carling Cup, FA Cup, Champions League and EPL Title in the same season.
From: Chester Low
My contribution is from the song
Bye Bye My Love,
Hello my sadness...
Bye Bye My Love,
Hello my loneliness..
From: Chester low
We interrupt this room for a q-s news update...
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Here are my highest qualifications...
4 'O' Level passes...
English Language B3
Mathematics C5
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