My Friggin' Mind

2009-01-29T23:20:00.002+08:00

Wigan 1 - 1 Liverpool

Benayoun's effort not enough to secure 3 points at JJB

Draw again, huh!

The recent spat of results are surely disappointing. I think you must have see alot of other blogs & forums dicussing the tatics of Rafa, his contract, Robbie Keane & Torres hitting the 'wall' recently.

Keep the F-A-I-T-H!!!!!
YNWA!!!!

2008-11-28T09:35:00.003+08:00

(Champions League)
Liverpool 1 - 0 Marseille

Gerrard puts Liverpool through to the last 16

After the disappointing draw against Fulham, Liverpool needed to a win against Marseille to secure progress to the last 16 of the Champions League.

And we did win!! Though we didn't play well, a win is a win. We are already through to the last 16 with a game to spare.

2008-11-13T09:06:00.002+08:00

(CARLING CUP)
Spurs 4 - 2 Liverpool

It's Spurs again huh!

They looked like Chelsea after Harry's revival. Beating Liverpool in the BPL, then Carling Cup. Thankfully we wouldn't have to meet them in the Champions League.

Liverpool basically fielded an under-strengthed side, but regardless of that, we should have enough in the squad to overcome Spurs; whom also made many changes to their starting line-up.

Simply put, we were outclassed & outplayed.

2008-11-10T21:36:00.004+08:00

Liverpool 3 - 0 West Brom

Keane breaks his duck

After the 1 - 1 draw against Atlectico Madrid at Anfield for the Champions League competition, Liverpool went on to beat WBA 3 - 0 in the BPL.

Robbie Keane also scores his 1st goal in a Liverpool shirt, ending his 11-game goal drought.

2008-11-03T22:32:00.002+08:00

Spurs 2 - 1 Liverpool

Carra's unfortunate own goal gave Spurs the equaliser

1st defeat in the League.
Spurs are indeed different after Harry Redknapp's arrival at White Heart Lane.

It's certainly not expected that Liverpool keep their unbeaten run forever, but it was certainly an disappointment that it ended after 10 games. However, we cetainly had alot of chances to put the game beyond Spurs.

I thought Keane was subsituted too early, Babel barely make any impact.

Champions League is next, Atlectico Madrid will visit Anfield.
If we win, we would definitely progress to the knock-out stage.

Oh, Torres is back from injury!
That's some good news!

2008-10-30T20:31:00.002+08:00

Liverpool 1 - 0 Portsmouth

Skipper Gerrard scores the penalty to take 3 points

Liverpool scored another 3 points to remain leaders of the league.

Gerrard scored a 76th minute penalty to ensure the win.
We are still top of the table! That surely calls for some celebration!!

2008-10-27T21:09:00.003+08:00

Chelsea 0 - 1 Liverpool

Liverpool triumphant over Chelsea

Following the 1 - 1 draw against Atletico Madrid in Champions League, Liverpool went on to defeat Chelsea at Stamford Bridge; ending their 86-game unbeaten home record.

I watched the match on tv, i was impressed. Liverpool seems to be playing a different style of football. They were quick & extremely disciplined in defence, placing Gerrard between Keane and the midfield gave him a free role & it paid off handsomely.

Carra, Agger, Aurelio & Arbeloa combined & worked perfectly to deny Chelsea the equaliser. They played a solid game & Reina was rarely required to make a save.

Alonso's deflected 10-minute goal was a tad lucky, but it made all the difference between the 2 sides. After the goal, Liverpool was playing with more confidence & defended with plenty of resolute. I thought Chelsea would get the equaliser sooner or later with sustained pressure & possession of the ball.

We now go 3 points clear, topping the table.
9 games into the season, still early days though.

2008-10-20T10:51:00.005+08:00

Liverpool 3 - 2 Wigan

Kuyt scored 2 goals to stage Liverpool's comeback against Wigan

Again!!
How many times are we gonna see this scoreline (read: 3 - 2) this season?
Like what Rafa said, we must make life easier.

Steve Bruce's Wigan showed tremendous spirit by taking the game to Liverpool. They started the game really well & Zaki scored first to silence the home fans at Anfield. Kuyt then scored the equaliser, only to go behind again by another Zaki's goal.

Like the Man City game earlier, Wigan had 1 man (Valencia) sent off. Soon after the sent-off, Riera scored his first goal in a Liverpool shirt, pulling the score back to 2 - 2. Kuyt scored the match winner 5 mins later to complete Wigan's misery.

Though I enjoyed the victory, I thought Liverpool shouldn't always be "crawling" their way to victory. They ought to be more ruthless & aim to score first & score alot more than they are doing now. I hate to say this, look at Chelsea! 5 goals away from home with virtually the 2nd team, due to their long injury list.

Liverpool gotta be this effective to realise their title ambitions.
But for now, let's savour the comeback by Liverpool again.

2008-10-08T10:40:00.002+08:00

Skrtel needs no surgery on his right knee

Happy happy happy!
He could be back by Christmas!

For now, gimme some Daniel Agger.

2008-10-06T09:46:00.005+08:00

Manchester City 2 - 3 Liverpool

Our Heros of the Day!

Liverpool showed incredible grit, determination & character to come back from a 2-goal deficit to defeat Man City.

2 goals behind at the break, Rafa must have been extremely effective during the half-time break, Pool was a different side when they came back on to the pitch. Torres pulled 2 back to equalize, Kuyt added another in injury-time to bring the score to 2 - 3.

Martin Skrtel's injury was a shame though, hope he would be able to return to action soon.

With Arsenal faltering, we maintained our position on the table.
Seriously, Liverpool looked to be in contention for every damn trophy this season!

2008-09-29T10:16:00.003+08:00

Everton 0 - 2 Liverpool

Torres back to scoring!!

We won the derby again! At Goodison Park!

2008-08-24T22:43:00.004+08:00

Liverpool 2 - 1 Middlesbrough

Carra & Gerrard saves the day

Again, we leave it till LATE to secure the 3 points.
Then again, we may not win pretty; but we won & got the 3 points.

Boro put up a very spirited show & I thought they deserved to take 1 point from Anfield. However, Gerrard slotted home the match winner in injury time to break the hearts of Boro fans.

You Have Got To See This!

2008-08-19T13:10:00.002+08:00

http://tieba.baidu.com/f?kz=426895254

Guys, please go watch the video.

Please stop criticising foreign talents, they are the ones that put Singapore on the international sports' arena. Where were we before they got integrated into Team Singapore? They are probably the reason why we have the sports' school/academy now; to groom talented athletes from young.

I don't know about you guys, but i empathise with them.

试想想，离开您的家人，朋友，和你熟悉的生活环境，到一个你完全不熟悉的国家去追求你的梦想，那是多么不容易啊？！？

Singapore's Olympics' Pride

2008-08-17T17:49:00.004+08:00

I know i'm LATE, but i have to blog about this!!!
We have a medal to bring home this Beijing Olympics!!

Start of the New Season 08/09!!

2008-08-17T16:30:00.003+08:00

Sunderland 0 - 1 Liverpool
(Stadium of Light)

Torres leaves it late to secure 3 pts on opening day

Liverpool's profilic striker gave Pool the 3 points, which i feel, they needed very much after the below-par CL's performance against Standard Liege.

I do not know about the other fans, but the team aren't like themselves last night, compared to the form displayed during pre-season.

2008-07-29T23:36:00.004+08:00

Robbie Keane signs 4-year deal with Liverpool

Keane to wear number 7

Woohoo!!! £20.3m!! Is Robbie Keane worth that much?

While i'm very excited that he's gonna play alongside Torres for the coming season, i just can't help but wonder if the price tag is justified?

2008-07-20T22:56:00.002+08:00

I hope the weekend was great for everyone.

I badly need a holiday, HKG, BKK or SGN?
When's the NATAS Fair coming again?

I really should start blogging/writing again

2008-07-17T15:59:00.000+08:00

HELLO PEOPLE!!
Did anyone miss my presence?

Almost 10 months passed since my last post, damn. If i had a baby, he/she would be 1 month old already. But no, i didn't 'disappear' to have one though.

I was just plain lazy, alot of things have happened since the last post in Oct 07.

I was just looking through my archives of past posts, realised that I have forgotten the password for my twitter & flickr! Lost all the photos i uploaded to flickr, luckily i still have the photos in my hdd.

I have since left the job i've always wanted to leave, but still not realising my dream job. I'm still looking for it. I wonder if it's really a 'dream' job.

I'll write/blog about more stuff in the coming weeks, this blog wouldn't be restricted to just posts about my favourite football club. The season's starting soon. *jumps around excitedly*

2007-10-26T08:55:00.000+08:00

Besiktas 2 - 1 Liverpool
(Champions League Group Stages)

What's Next? Can we still make it through the Last 16?

Arghhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!
Which is worse? Losing the derby last week against Everton or losing the CL match against Besiktas?

It's getting harder & harder to fathom why we keep losing & consistently inconsistent, what the hell is happening?

Is it Rafa's rotation?
Is it Gerrard's form?
Is it the absence of Torres upfront?
Is it the absence of Crouch upfront?
Is it because we have less passion for CL?
Is it because our focus is on EPL this season?

I wish I can have the answers, but I know I won't.

2007-10-22T09:13:00.000+08:00

Everton 1 - 2 Liverpool

2 penalties, we didn't win pretty, but do we care?

We won the merseyside derby.

As with all other derbys, it wasn't a pretty affair. We had 2 penalties, Everton should have 2 penalties of their own too, but wasn't given; thank goodness for the ref.

We were lucky, really lucky.

Champions League & Arsenal next, make it of break it. I hope Liverpool come out victorious from both matches, we need the confidence boost & to start winning our games.

2007-10-09T21:21:00.000+08:00

Liverpool 2 - 2 Spurs

Torres salvage 1 pt for the Reds

The recent slump in form is worrying.
But we must have faith in Rafa's rotation policy, it's gonna work. It worked in Spain @ Valencia, it would work at England @ Liverpool too.

The international break would be a relief for Rafa, but additonal burden & stress for the Pool players involved with the qaulifying games for their country. I just pray that none of them get injured.

2007-09-06T22:54:00.000+08:00

I'm BACK
(if anyone noticed that I've been away for a LONG time)

You'll Never Walk Alone

I have been lazy & haven't been updating my blog with the happenings of my favourite club.

But I haven't missed any action since, they have been FANTABULOUS so far, the 6-0 scoreline last week at Anfield against Derby was INSANE!! I thought we would stop at 3-0, but I was so wrong!

Certainly, the Liverpool now looks like a serious contender for the league title, as with all other major competitions. But, they mustn't get complacent; the other teams in the League are also improving rapidly (with the exception of Chel$ki & Man Utd, so far).

More updates this weekend!!

2007-09-06T22:00:00.000+08:00

卓義峰 - 愛情乞丐

2007-07-15T01:45:00.000+08:00

泪 - 迷路兵

好好听， rock feel很够味....！！棒！！！

2007-05-25T00:02:00.000+08:00

AC Milan 2 - 1 Liverpool
(Champions League Final 07 @ Athens)

Devastated

No, Liverpool didn't bring back the Champions League trophy to Anfield for the 6th time. We lost to luck & certainly the better team (read : AC Milan) won the game deservingly.

Kudos to the lads for a great performance, but we just didn't take our chances against Milan well enough. Yes, the ref didn't allow the full duration of the 3 minutes of injury time to be played out, but I doubt it would have made any difference. When Kuyt sent the header behind Dida, I thought we might still have a fighting chance to go to extra-time. But alas, it was not to be.

Time to look to the challenge of the Premiership title in the coming 07/08 season. To quote Rafa, we have to SPEND BIG!! With Dudek, Fowler & possibly Zenden and Gonzalez leaving the club in summer, we need to get the players we need to mount a serious title challenge.

Look to the next season, fellow Reds supporters!!

2007-05-24T23:56:00.000+08:00

You Give Love A Bad Name

I like Blake better though

2007-05-24T23:35:00.000+08:00

YNWA

Amazing rendition of YNWA by the newly crowned AI - Jordin Sparks

2007-05-22T11:45:00.000+08:00

I NEED A NEW JOB, I REALLY NEED A NEW JOB!!

I seriously need a new job, i do not want to be working for this MNC anymore. It's not that i hate/dislike my job, but i don't have passion for my job anymore. It sure doesn't help that many things have changed since the recent intergration.

I do not want to stay in the same industry any more. I studied mass communications, please let me know if anyone of you has an opening suitable for me. Thank you very much.

2007-05-14T11:19:00.000+08:00

Pirates of the Caribbean : At World's End

CAN'T WAIT, REALLY CAN'T WAIT...it had better don't disappoint like POTC2!

2007-05-02T12:20:00.000+08:00

Liverpool 5 - 2 Chelsea
(Champions League Semi-Final)
(1-1 on aggregate, Liverpool wins 4-1 on penalties)

We are going to Athens!!

We are going to Athens!!! We are going to Athens!!! We are going to Athens!!! We are going to Athens!!! We are going to Athens!!!

23rd May 2007 - another triumphant moment to be added in Liverpool's successful history!!!!!

2007-04-12T06:10:00.000+08:00

Liverpool 1 - 0 PSV Eindhoven
(Champions League Quarterfinal, agg 4 - 0)

Crouch adds 1, making it 4-0 overall

So this is it. Another repeat of the 2005 Champions League semis - Chelsea vs Liverpool. Liverpool put up a reasonable performance against PSV to secure the semi-final berth to meet Chelsea; to fight for the final spot to Athens in May 07.

Liverpool fielded a side with some of the big names rested, Gerrard & Carra were rested. Both PSV & Pool were wary about going forward & the game soon become a lil' bored. But after an controversial sent-off of Dirk Marcellis by refeere, Liverpool were the more aggresive side with 1 man extra.

3 out of the 4 teams in the semis are English teams, I wouldn't wanna see a all-English final. Hopefully Milan can dispose of Man Utd & that would be a repeat of the 2005 final at Istanbul - AC Milan vs Liverpool in the CL Final.

*** fingers crossed ***

2007-04-11T13:57:00.000+08:00

苏打绿-小情歌

不一样的风格，很清新的曲风。

2007-04-11T09:13:00.000+08:00

不公平, 真的好不公平哦!
无论你多喜欢那份工作, 没经验就真的不行吗?
没经验, 但对工作充满热忱就真的不行吗?

为何就没人肯给我一个机会?
好烦啊!!!!!

VisualDNA

2007-04-07T12:38:00.000+08:00

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Titoudao

2007-03-18T20:04:00.000+08:00

Worth every dollar spent

Caught Titoudao on a lazy Friday this week, took 1/2 day to r&r.
I must say that it was money well-spent. I only paid $28 for the matinee show at 1500hrs, because there was a promotion.

The cast was phenomenal and the story was moving, Pam Oei depicted the character of Madam Oon Ah Chiam/Titoudao almost to perfection that you would be so attached to the show during the 2hrs. The rest of the cast did really well too, I almost didn't want it to end.

Go watch it at the National Library Drama Centre if you can, runs till 31st March 2007.

2007-03-04T21:35:00.000+08:00

Liverpool 0 - 1 Man Utd

Damn the champions' LUCK!!

How did we lose the game to Man Utd last night? I really have no idea.
To quote Rafa - "I would have difficulties in explaining how we lost in Spanish, it would have been impossible to explain it in English."

Damn it Damn it Damn it Damn it Damn it Damn it Damn it !!!!!!!!

Good Food & Company

2007-03-04T18:41:00.000+08:00

Had dinner at Frankel Avenue recently, recommendation by an ex-colleague. Food was nice, service was alright, prices were reasonable too. I think i would go back there again...

View Show Create Your Own

2007-02-22T23:10:00.000+08:00

Barcelona 1 - 2 Liverpool
(CL last 16 Knockout Rd)

It was worth waking up 0330hrs in the morning, it was a big game for Liverpool & with all the media hype abt both teams (Bellamy & Riise 'fight', as well as Eto's bust-up with Rijkaard).

Liverpool did really well to contain both Messi & Ronaldinho, we took our chances during counter-attack well too. Reina was his usual composed self compared to his opposition, Valdes. Liverpool did get the 1st goal with some of his 'help'.

Bring Barca on for the 2nd leg at Anfield!

2007-01-27T03:15:00.000+08:00

Liverpool 2 - 0 Chelsea

How could I not blog about this?
That was a wonderful strike by Pennant.

Sure can't say the same for Drogba & Ballack...classic!!

Spot the Mistakes!!!

2007-01-16T11:28:00.000+08:00

So funny, how many mistakes can you spot in this simple message?
Glory Glory Singlish!!

2007-01-14T19:04:00.000+08:00

Watford 0 - 3 Liverpool

Bellamy & Crouch connects

I'm a happy fan, surely.
We bounced back positively from the 2 Cup defeats in the last 7 days & went to Vicarnage Rd to inflict a 0-3 defeat to Watford. Rafa played 3 strikers, but with Garcia outta the whole of this season, Kuyt played a more 'floating' role between midfield/flank/upfront.

We are still in third, we still have the Premiership to contend with. Not forgetting the Champions League game against Barcelona.

The gloom's lifting......

2007-01-10T11:13:00.000+08:00

Liverpool 3 - 6 Arsenal
(Carling Cup Quarterfinal)

Need I say more?
So so disappointing, woke up at 4am to catch the match.

Why are Gunners' second team better than ours? Why are their reserves better than ours? I hate say this, they even have a better reserve goalkeeper than ours! What's worse, Gonzalez & Garcia went off the pitch injured.

It's all gloom now.

2007-01-09T22:54:00.000+08:00

Liverpool 1 - 3 Arsenal
(FA Cup 3rd Round)

Gerrard Lifting the FA Cup last season

The image above is certainly something we wouldn't see again this season. Bumped out of the FA Cup as defending champions by the Gunners last weekend, it sure was painful.

We need to move on though, still have to face Arseanl for the Carling Cup quarterfinal. Hopefully, it's time for Rafa & the supporters to rejoice.

Meantime, wise words from Stevie G himself; also on the official Liverpool FC website.

2007-01-02T17:02:00.000+08:00

Liverpool 3 - 0 Bolton

Steven Gerrard MBE

Happy New Year, Everyone!!
I'm sure all of you enjoyed yourself during the extended weekend.

Liverpool are back to their winning ways, with their back-to-back wins over Spurs and Bolton; propelled them to 3rd place, behind Chelsea and Man Utd. Yesterday's game against Bolton was well-played & just as I thought we would be dropping 2 points, Crouch scored the goal in magnificent style. Gerrard followed up with another & made it 2-0 within 2 minutes.

Kuyt added a 3rd & the game finished 3-0. Hopefully Liverpool can continue this fantastic run & beat Arsenal in the FA Cup 3rd round & Carling Cup quarter-final.

2006-09-24T16:27:00.001+08:00

Liverpool 3 - 0 Spurs

Riise's Thunderbolt makes it 3 - 0

Liverpool had a good game, we worked well in defence; midfield and attack.
We could have had more goals, if not for the gallant efforts of Spurs' defence.

Kuyt & Bellamy were lively upfront, chances were aplenty. Benitez started with Sami & Agger, I was a little surprised not to see Carra, he's been a rock all of last season, seldom misses a match, unless he's injured or suspended. Agger has certainly given Benitez more options at the back & more competition for Sami & Carra.

Bellamy was seen moaning his miss in front of goal, lucky for us that Mark Gonzalez blasted the rebound in. Garcia was sensational after he came on, he immediatly made his impact by making the 2nd goal of the night for Kuyt. A clever pass escaped the Spurs' offside trap & Kuyt made no mistake. Riise's thunderbolt made it 3-0, what a comeback Riise has been. Having sustained 2 injuries to his ankles within short periods of time, he certainly recovered very well & announced his comeback in style.

In all, Liverpool seems to be playing better. I hope that continues.
YOU NEVER WALK ALONE

2006-09-24T14:54:00.000+08:00

Liverpool 2 - 0 Newcastle

Kuyt scores his first, Alonso's wonder goal again

Staying up in the morning to watch this game has its merits afterall. It helped that I was off from work on Thursday, :-)

2006-08-27T17:44:00.000+08:00

Liverpool 2 - 1 West Ham Utd

Good Goal from Agger

Just when I thought Liverpool was going into the half trailing by 1 - 0 to WHU, a thunderous strike from Daniel Agger put us even!! Minutes later, Crouch put us ahead. 2 - 1.

Great for Liverpool to notch up the first win of the season, 3 points. Merseyside derby against the Everton this weekend, then an away game to Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. A string of tough fixtures for Liverpool.

2006-08-20T21:25:00.000+08:00

Sheffield United 1 - 1 Liverpool

Fowler Scores the Penalty to salvage a point for Pool

Sheffield Utd did very well for their top flight debut against Liverpool in the EPL season opening match. They weren't over-rawed by the atmosphere & did their job well. I thought they were the better side in the first half.

The starting line-up by Rafael Benitez baffled me, why was Crouch & Finnan on the bench instead of in the starting line-up? We could have had more options upfront with Bellamy & Crouch. Besides, Crouch should be on a high after scoring 2 goals in the England international friendly. Maybe Benitez wanted to rest Crouch for the CL game next week.

Fowler looked jaded & tired during the game, was expecting more from him though. He missed a few good chances in front of goal. Fabio Aurelio seems to have fitted very well with the rest of the team; the only blemish of his good performance was his lapse on concentration - resulting in the goal from Hulse early in the 2nd half.

Riise & Carra were both substituted early in the first half due to ankle injuries. Both are doubtful for the return leg in Kiev for the CL qualifier against Haifa. Let's just hope they recover in time for the away game at Chelsea 3 weeks from now.

Not the best start to the new season, a controversial penalty to salvage a point against the newly-promoted side. We can & will do better!!!!!

You Never Walk Alone !!!!!

2006-08-15T00:20:00.000+08:00

Liverpool 2 - 1 Chelsea
(FA Community Shield)

Carra & Gerrard lifts The Shield

Liverpool won, the better team outdone the team with the monies - Chelsea!!

No matter what Jose Mourinho says about Liverpool's not being a threat to his multi-billion squad, fact remains. We have beaten them time and again & collected the silverware. That worm claimed that the team is physically not ready?? What's an EPL team when you are not ready for the toughest league beginning in 6 days' time??

Liverpool's new trial line-up looks good. Without Hyypia, Gerrard, Alonso & Bellamy in the 1st half; the squad looked solid with Momo Sissoko, Carra, Agger, Riise, Pennant, Garcia & Crouch in charge. We played a good game, stuck to our guns. Chelsea, on the other hand, looked lacklustre. No brillance from Terry, Lampard, Robben & gang. They must be missing Claude & Joe Cole. Ballack had to limp off the field early, due to an injury too.

The win certainly boosted our confidence, with the upcoming league game against Sheffield United & the return leg tie with Haifa for the Champions League (which would be played in Kiev).

Good start to the competitive season, Liverpool!! You Never Walk Alone!!

2006-08-13T20:57:00.000+08:00

Liverpool 2 - 1 Maccabi Haifa

Late Goal from newbie seals the slender advantage

I have to blog about the win notched up by Liverpool for the CL qualifers.

I know I haven't been writing, that's because work was darn hell these days, with the integration & all, i spent my National Day in the dirty & stuffy whse searching for cargo bound for exportation. My weekends were burnt too.

Nonetheless, EPL is returning next weekend!! I can't wait....the Community Shield is next, in another 50 mins!!!

I WANT THIS JOB !!

2006-07-21T18:53:00.000+08:00

This would have been my DREAM JOB, man !!!

Fresh BORN Eggs??

2006-05-30T17:37:00.000+08:00

Spotted at the NTUC outlet - Singapore Post Building @ Paya Lebar

What in the world is fresh BORN eggs?
Is NTUC trying to pull a publicity stunt with the ultra-creative name?

And, aren't they are unusually expensive, compared to the 'normal' eggs?

2006-05-14T15:35:00.000+08:00

Liverpool 3 - 3 WHU (Pool wins 3-1 on penalties)
(FA Cup Final 2006 @ Cardiff)

Liverpool Triumphant in FA Cup (who's the man in black in the middle?)

Liverpool did the impossible once again!!!

Need I say more? Look at the pictures & videos. Another final decided by penalties, final score 3 - 3, Gerrard bailed Liverpool out once again, goalkeeper's (Pepe Reina this time) the hero again !!!

Liverpool FC Carlsberg Commercial

2006-05-01T16:10:00.000+08:00

The commercial is already airing in Singapore, for the past week.
But, I think the last few seconds were cut. The part where it says "Carlsberg, proud sponsors of the Liverpool Football Club".

2006-04-27T01:19:00.000+08:00

Chelsea 1 - 2 Liverpool
(FA Cup Semi-Final)

We are going to Cardiff !!

West Ham United, we have to conquer!!

Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream

2006-04-27T00:37:00.000+08:00

Sinful Indulgence - courtesy of Hwee Lee

1 whole tub of Ben & Jerry's New York Super Fudge Chunk sponsored by Hwee Lee.
Taste so GOOD !!

2006-04-17T23:38:00.000+08:00

Blackburn 0 - 1 Liverpool

Fowler & Nando does the job

An controversial goal by Fowler sealed the points for Liverpool.

Why is Rafa Benitez not extending Fowler's contract? Rob's a natural scorer, I don't know what else must Fowler do for the next few matches to earn the contract, 4 goals in 5 starts is impressive.

A moment for the Hillsborough tragedy

2006-04-10T22:40:00.000+08:00

Liverpool 1 - 0 Bolton

1 for Fowler's 31st birthday

Liverpool continued their winning ways against Bolton yesterday & notched up another win in the premier league.

The win kept Pool in sight of ManUSA in second place. They just have to keep winning & hope ManUSA slip up in the last few remaining games this season. We can still finish SECOND.

2006-04-03T22:05:00.000+08:00

West Brom 0 - 2 Liverpool

Cisse & Fowler Scores to keep Pool on course

Liverpool continued with their winning ways in the League & kept the pressure on ManUSA. WE WANT TO FINISH 2ND IN THE LEAGUE!!

Fowler & Cisse both netted a goal each in the 1st half to secure the victory against WBA at The Hawthorns. We just have to keep winning & hope for ManUSA to slip up/drop points for their remaining games.

With Chelsea dropping points against Birmingham & ManUSA winning the 3 points against Bolton, the Barclay Premiership League Champions' spot doesn't seem guaranteed for Chelsea anymore !

2006-03-26T16:47:00.000+08:00

Liverpool 3 - 1 Everton

Liverpool celebrates the 2nd goal

Liverpool takes on Everton this evening at Anfield. With their current form & scoring abilities, it's hard not to get carried away & be over-confident about the match.

However, Pool must be wary of Everton's recent form. They too are on a roll, since starting the beginning of the League poorly. They seems to have found their footing, Everton lies 9th in the League now, looking for a spot in UEFA Cup next season.

Nonetheless, I'm very confident that Pool can come out victorious from the derby & possibly score a couple of goals.

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Gerrard SENT OFF

I was right, we scored a couple of goals; with Phil Neville adding one for us. I was shocked, sitting in front of the tv, watching the game, 2 yellow cards for Gerrard & a red card for the skipper in the 18th min. I thought we were doomed to lose this one, having lost Gerrard this early through 2 silly mistakes.

Liverpool had to continue with almost 70 mins of football with 10 men & having to only play with one man (read : Crouch) upfront. Everton had the better chances in the 1st half & looked like scoring anytime soon. But the superb corner kick from Alonso gave Pool a lifeline, with Phil Neville heading the cross into his own net. 1 - 0 to Liverpool just before half-time.

Luis Garcia scored a second 2 mins after the break with a clever lob. Crouch flicked the ball into Garcia's path and the latter makes no mistake with a chip over Wright. It was simply amazing, I thought the Neville's OG was lucky, but scoring a second this early in the 2nd half, I was by then flabbergasted & looking for more. Tim Cahill gave Everton hope in the 61st min with a well-taken goal, resulting from a corner kick. Liverpool had to start defending from set pieces, the goals we let in through these set pieces are killing us & could come back to haunt us. Kewell worked his magic 6 mins from time with a stunning strike from his left leg, into the top corner from 25 yards. The match was done & settled.

The derby produced a total of 11 bookings and 2 sent-offs (Andy Van der Meyde was sent off for elbowing Alonso in the face in the 73rd min). It was a pulsating match from start to finish. In the end, Liverpool had the upper over their neighbours as Everton failed to capitalise on the extra man advantage they had over Pool.

I figured Steven Gerrard must be the most relieved man at Anfield yesterday afternoon.

2006-03-22T10:08:00.000+08:00

Birmingham 0 - 7 Liverpool
(FA Cup Quarter Final)

Sami's 1st min goal (it's frightening, i don't see Sami's head!)

We scored 15 goals in 3 games, strictly only 13 goals, because we had 2 own goals scored for us by our opposition. That's some incredible stats.

I didn't catch the game as it was shown at 0400hrs this morning, can't wake my lazy bones. I'm gonna try to catch the repeat this evening.

Momo Sissoko Returns!

More significantly, Momo returns to top flight football last night with an appearance against Birmingham. What an amazing recovery Momo had, since suffering from the serious injury to his right eye. In exactly a month's time, Momo has returned to playing again.

Bring on the blueshite (read : Everton), let's hit them with more!!

2006-03-11T12:07:00.000+08:00

Liverpool 0 - 2 Benfica
(Benfica wins 3 - 0 on aggregate)

Gerrard Dejected over Champions League Exit

Well done to Benfica. That's all I would say.

Trailing 1 -0 from the 1st leg at Lisbon, it was do-or-die at Anfield. Everyone thought Liverpool had the means & confidence to pull this off, me included. It was so so so frustrating to see the team going behind from a superbly taken goal by Simao - the man that Benitez wanted to bring to Anfield. We had numerous chances in front of goal in the first 30 mins, but we didn't convert those. Benfica took their chances & went ahead 9 mins from the 1st half.

Liverpool's defence of the Champion League's trophy has effectively ended. We need to look to the future, we are still in contention for the FA Cup & hopefully finish on top of Man Utd in the League.

2006-02-25T14:34:00.000+08:00

Benfica 1 - 0 Liverpool

Disappointment in Lisbon

I know this entry is late, but I was busy with work for the past week & late nights.

The defeat in Lisbon was difficult to swallow, especially having not lost for a long time in the Champions League tournament. Rafa give Gerrard a break, placing him on the subs bench. That was rather alarming, if you ask me. However, I understood as the game went on, Rafa was looking for a nil-nil draw away from home.

We looked like earning a well-deserved draw, but for Luisao's late header that gave Benfica a vital 1-0 win. We now have to score at least 2 goals at Anfield to progress & have to stop Benfica from scoring at Anfield.

I think we can do that, Anfield is always a difficult place to play at, and Liverpool will have the incredible fans behind them all the way.

I just like this photo so so much!!

2006-02-19T08:49:00.000+08:00

Liverpool 1 - 0 Man Utd
(FA Cup 5th Rd)

Peter Crouch Scores !!

Entertaining match, worked to Liverpool's favour. Sweet sweet victory for Liverpool, having lost to Man Utd earlier in the league this season.

Man Utd never looked threatening in the first 45 mins. Without Rio Ferdinard; the defence was looking very vulnerable. Alex Ferguson had to bring in Vidic & Brown to marshal the defence. It was evident that Pool would score sooner or later, with the kind of pressure they mounted on Man Utd. The midfield trio of Gerrard, Hamman & Sissoko controlled the centre of the field & I want to add that I was impressed with Momo Sissoko, especially. He went all out for every loose ball & his work rate was great. With Liverpool controlling the midfield, it was no surprise that Man Utd wasn't getting many chances at goal.

The goal did come early, in the 19th min; through Peter Crouch!! His header found the back of the net & hysteria broke out amongst the fans. 1 - 0 to Liverpool. Man Utd continued to search for the equaliser, but was not sucessful. Ronaldo, Richardson & Fletcher were largely ineffective in midfield, thus the poor showing by the Man Utd side.

Intense Agony for Smith

Man Utd never looked like getting the equaliser at Anfield, even though Louis Saha was sent on for the ineffective Fletcher. There were some chances at goal, but they never came close. The match was nearing the end, when Liverpool was awarded a free kick. Riise stepped up & sent a powerful volley towards goal. Smith jumped & blocked the shot, but went down the ground; falling awkwardly, with his left leg beneath him. It was only after the match that revealed that he had a dislocated ankle & broken leg.

Rivalry there may be, but no one would want to see any injury that bad happening to anyone. Not forgetting that we have had our shares of despair with what happened to Cisse & Alonso last season. I wish the best for Alan Smith.

Benfica is next, our journey continues, to defending our Champions League trophy this season.

2006-02-16T00:38:00.000+08:00

Liverpool 1 - 0 Arsenal

LUIS GARCIIIIIIIIIAAAAAAAAA !!!!!!

Just when I thought we were only going to get a point against the Gunners for our fantastic display at Anfield on Vday, Luis Garcia pounced on a rebound from Didi's volley & made it 1 - 0!! Great work by Didi too, for he made the volley that resulted in the rebound.

We dominated for most parts of the game, I was starting to get frustrated and desperate, why haven't we scored yet? Gerrard missed a penalty in the first half!! Heaps of chances missed by the strikers, what's happening?? I didn't think Rafa had anything else up his sleeves this time, a draw was destined. Then, Didi was brought on to replace Alonso, and Garcia was on for Sissoko. Our efforts paid off, Didi struck a powerful volley towards goal, which Lehmann saved, but he wasn't able to save from the rebound by Luis Garcia. 86th min, 1 - 0 to Liverpool, we are gonna WIN, surely.

The win was an important one, we needed all the confidence we can accumulate before the FA Cup tie against Man Utd. We have had a string of undesirable results in the league earlier, losses against Man Utd, Chelsea and Charlton. 3 points last week against Wigan last week and this win against the Gunners was vital to keep our pace with 2nd-placed Man Utd.

Bring on Man Utd, I'm now pretty confident that we can kick their asses at Anfield!!

2006-02-12T17:29:00.000+08:00

Wigan 0 - 1 Liverpool

Rare Goal for Sami Hyypia

A rare goal from Hyypia kept Liverpool's hopes of catching Man Utd in the 2nd spot on the League table alive.

Liverpool played well in the first half & controlled the game for the first 45 mins. Hamman came in for Sissoko & Dudek continued his stint in goal for the suspended Reina. Fowler partnered Morientes in front of goal and again put up a decent performance.

Having seen the actions in the first 45 mins, I thought we would be able to score another couple of goals against the Wigan lads. But it proved difficult in the 2nd half for Liverpool. We were constantly put under pressure from Wigan & they certainly had better chances in front of goal than Pool did. Paul Jewell had to make do with his choice of limited players, having to play without his choice of strikers & that made it more difficult.

Liverpool were kinda fortunate to walk away from JJB stadium with 3 points, Wigan made it very difficult for Pool in the 2nd half. Benitez had to play it safe by substituting Kromkamp for Fowler with a quarter of the match remaining to safeguard the 3 points. All credit to the lads from Wigan, they have been magnificent all season & I wish them all the luck to kick Man Utd asses in the League Cup Final!!

As for Liverpool, important matches coming up. We play Arsenal in midweek, then Man Utd during the weekend for the FA Cup tournament, then Benfica in the Champions League.

Pool can't afford a slip-up now, come on Liverpool!!

2006-02-10T00:14:00.000+08:00

Charlton 2 - 0 Liverpool

Dudek's return marred by penalty

Reina's out suspended for 3 matches, we played Charlton away at The Valley, Dudek started the game for Liverpool in goal, he "fouled" Bent in the box, penalty given against Dudek, Bent scores, Charlton's Luke Young scores another in the 45th min, making it 2 - 0 against Liverpool, makes it a done deal for Charlton.

Our nightmare continues.

2006-02-07T22:11:00.000+08:00

Chelsea 2 - 0 Liverpool

Reina Sent Off for 'slapping' Robben (Potato Sack)

We lost the game 2 - o to the London outfit.

Having played so many times against Chelsea, this was the bitter-est defeat I felt for Liverpool. We ruled for the first 30 mins, but let in a goal from a corner; due to a serious lapse of concentration when defending the set piece. Gallas basically tap the ball into an open net!! Crespo scored the second on the counter-attack, end of story.

The game's talking point must have been the 'slap' across Robben's face, courtesy of Pepe Reina. Robben's good acting that might have earned him an Oscar, instead earned Reina a straight red card. If Robben hadn't reacted that dramatically to the confrontation, Reina might have just been shown 2 yellow cards & would only be banned for 1 match.

I don't know about the other fans, but I thought Reina rightfully deserved the red card after losing his composure & raising his hand to Robben. He might not have deserved a straight red card, that would put him out for 3 matches. Maybe if the actor - Robben hadn't shown his impressive acting skills, it might have been 2 yellow cards.

Anyway, a loss is a loss. We need to quickly pick ourselves up & concentrate on the tight premiership schedule coming up, including Champions League matches against Benfica & the FA Cup tie against Man Utd.

We can do this, surely.

OFF to Bangkok

2006-02-03T11:51:00.003+08:00

I'm off to Bangkok for the weekend, I'm now at Changi Airport.
I don't think I'll have the time to take any photos, it's gonna be shopping, shopping SHOPPING!!

Haha, I'm so so lucky!!

2006-01-31T12:51:00.000+08:00

Portsmouth 1 - 2 Liverpool
(FA Cup 4th Round)

Riise scored a fantastic goal

Liverpool are through to the next round of the FA Cup, having sent off a valiant Portsmouth's side at Fratton Park, beating the Pompeys by 2 - 1.

It was certainly a scrappy match, we didn't keep enough possession of the ball. Rafael Benitez made three changes to the side that lost at Manchester United last week, Jan Kromkamp made his first starting line-up for the premiership. Fernando Morientes returned to partner Djibril in attack and Stephen Warnock started at left-back with John Arne Riise moving to left midfield. I thought Kromkamp made a decent debut & he seems to be communicating well with his mates on field.

Both sides struggled to make any progress & the breakthrough came in the 36th min, when Dejan Stefanovic - Portsmouth captain handled the ball & the referee gave the penalty, favouring Liverpool. Gerrard made no mistake from the spot, 1 - 0 to the Anfield side. 5 mins later, Riise made a bursting run down the left & scored a wonderful invidualistic goal with his left foot. The scoreline read 2 -0 at half-time, favouring Liverpool.

Davies pulled one back for the Pompeys in the 2nd half, they ploughed along, looking for the equaliser; trying to force a replay back at Anfield. Liverpool's defence took the blows & managed to send the Portsmouth out of the FA Cup.

We now face Man Utd in the 5th round, bring it on, I say. The display we showed at Old Trafford the week before goes to show we certainly have what it takes to overcome Man Utd. We are still in the running for the title of the FA Cup, Champions League and possibly the winners of the Premiership. There are still many things to play for, many more games to play.

2006-01-29T15:16:00.000+08:00

The LEGEND is Back!!

Fowler Returns to Anfield

Robbie Fowler made a sensational return to Anfield on a free transfer from Man City. The return was just unbelieveable, I almost couldn't believe the news on Liverpool's official website when i first saw it.

Fowler was a legend, as highly regarded as GOD in Anfield & Rafa managed to snap him up for free. As Man City's manager Pearce put it - "Liverpool are his dream club and he wanted to leave and rejoin them. If I refused him this opportunity of fulfilling his ambition it would not be good for him or Manchester City. We wish him well for the future and thank him for his efforts."

I can't wait to see him in the red shirt once again, he's not going to play in the FA Cup, hopefully he will make a brief appearance against Birmingham City or Chelsea.

2006-01-23T21:37:00.000+08:00

Man Utd 1 - 0 Liverpool

Missed..missed...missed !!!

That sums up our anguish during the match with Man Utd.

We controlled & marshalled the midfield, we played and defended well for 90 mins. A decision from Mike Ridley; to give a freekick against Finnan gave Man Utd the lifeline. Rio Ferdinard out-jumped everyone to head home the winner in injury time.

It was most frustrating to see Pool missing so many scoring opportunities, we had a couple of really good chances to take the lead & secure the 3 points; but we missed them all. To be fair to Man Utd, they were missing a number of key players. Scholes, Smith and Ronaldo missed the big game owing to injuries or suspension.

I do not like to point fingers, but Cisse's misses in front of goal were so evident that it's hard not to notice. He seems to be lacking the striker's instinct and effective on-field communication with his strike partner. There were instances where Crouch & the others tried holding on to the ball, sending a perfect cross to Cisse; but to only see the chance wasted. Cisse's mind and actions just weren't co-ordinated with the rest of the Pool team.

We may have lost the game, but I truly believe that we were the better team at Old Trafford on Sunday. Old Trafford has always been a difficult place for Liverpool to go, but Liverpool went to Old Trafford looking more like winners than the home team. Pool's back four were more than impressive, they literally shut out Ruud van Nistelrooy; he had only 1 notable shot at goal, which was saved by Reina. Our midfield was far more superior than that of Man Utd. Gerrard, Sissoko & Alonso should be proud of themselves.

A defeat against Man Utd is certainly hard to swallow. But, Liverpool must pull themselves together, there is still so much for the team to play for. We still have the Champions League to contend with, we are still in contention to be European Champions for the 6th time. There is always possibility that we would pop the champagne in May & showcase the trophy on the open-top bus once again.

2006-01-22T21:22:00.000+08:00

Riise to Stay at Anfield till 2009

Riise signs new contract

The 25-year-old Norwegian, an influential player of the team which won the Champions League final last summer; has signed a new contract at Liverpool which will keep him at the club until 2009. Riise can play in several positions and is certainly a player worth keeping.

2006-01-15T18:22:00.000+08:00

Liverpool 1 - 0 Tottenham

Harry's Back !!

I must admit, I'm not a big fan of Harry Kewell.
His 59th min goal against Spurs revived the respect I have for him when he was at Leeds.

We made good progress on the league table, with Man Utd dropping points against Man City in the derby. We are now just 1 point away from the Old Trafford outfit & have 2 games in hand. Chelsea remains elusive, unless they start losing games. I seriously believe that the title is already theirs.

Morientes returned from injury to start with Peter Crouch in front. Nando had a couple of chances to put Liverpool ahead in the 1st half, the efforts were foiled by Spurs' keeper - Paul Robinson. Spurs had it worse in the closing stages, Paul Stalteri saw red for a foul on Kewell late into the game. I didn't think the red card was justified, at most a yellow card. Referee Dermot Gallagher just made the wrong judgement.

The next 3 games could be make-or-break for Liverpool. They travel to Old Trafford next Sunday to take on Man Utd, followed by another tough match at Stamford Bridge against Chelsea on 05/02, and yet another against the Gunners on 14/02.

If we can win all 3 games or at least get decent results against the trio, game on. We could possibly challenge Chelsea for that coveted top spot on the league table.

New Signings in the Jan Transfer Window

2006-01-12T22:32:00.000+08:00

Jan Kromkamp and Daniel Agger

Liverpool secured the services of both Kromkamp & Agger during the January transfer window. 2 promising signings, I must say.

The 25-year-old Dutchman - Kromkamp came to Anfield, with Josemi heading the opposite direction to Spain. Agger was signed for a fee of 5.8 million pounds, he was on Rafa's list during the end-season transfer deadline, but the deal fell through.

Kromkamp & Agger will definitely strengthen our defence, that would grant Rafa the ease of squad rotation with more players vying for first-team action. We have a long season and many games to play.

2006-01-08T20:40:00.000+08:00

Luton 3 - 5 Liverpool
(FA CUP 3rd Round)

Alonso Scored 2 Fantastic Goals

Just when we thought Liverpool would be ousted from the FA Cup 3rd round competition again by a minmow team, we came back from 3 - 1 down to make it 3 - 5. Magnificent.

Liverpool was certainly outclassed by Luton for the first 45 mins, they made a series of fatal errors & even conceding a penalty. But Pool came back strong in the 2nd half & brought about a revival, after Sinama come on to the field. With all due respect, Luton was great. They outclassed the Champions League winners for the first 45 mins.

It's worrying to watch Liverpool having to come back from behind to defeat the opposition. It was like that the week before with Bolton, it's the same scenario with Luton. Liverpool gotta be consistent within both halfs to ensure a win comfortably, instead of having to slug it out with the opposition late into the game.

Great game, great entertainment. Xabi Alonso gotta be the best signing of Rafael Benitez so far.

Road Trip to Malacca

2006-01-08T18:39:00.000+08:00

Along the way to Malacca

Hwee Lee and I were on a road trip to Malacca yesterday. She drove, I can't drive. I felt so bad for her, having to drive almost 6 hours - to and fro. But there was no way I could have helped her.

Hwee Lee asked me to meet her at Aljunied as early as 0700hrs! That'e even earlier than me waking up to get to work on weekdays! However, going into M'sia earlier has its advantages. We were able to breeze through the Tuas checkpoint as it was still early & the officers were unusually very friendly this early in the morning.

Ho Kee & the famed chicken rice balls

That's what we woke up so early for, CHICKEN RICE BALLS.

We had chicken rice balls TWICE, but at different places. The meal we had at Ho Kee was fantabulous. I would always go back there for the delicious chicken & the incredible rice balls. The fragance of the rice balls stays in your mouth for as long as I can remember.

Hwee Lee, when are we going there again?

2006-01-05T00:06:00.000+08:00

Bolton 2 - 2 Liverpool

Gerrard & Garcia salvaged a point from Bolton

Liverpool's run of 10 wins in the league came to an end on Monday, they were held to a 2-2 draw by Bolton at the Reebok Stadium.

Rafa Benitez made a number of changes to rest the tired players during the hectic schedule over the x'mas & new year period. He rested Alonso, Riise and Cisse; on came Didi, Sinama and Traore.

The side wasn't playing as well in the first half, there were a couple of near misses from Bolton & Reina let in a goal in the 9th min. A laspe of concentration allowed Radhi Jaidi to score the 1st goal of the game. Skipper Gerrard pulled 1 back from the penalty spot in the 66th min when he was brought down by Joey O'Brien in the box. Ex-Anfield misfit El-Hadji Diouf put Bolton ahead again in the 71st min. Garcia put Liverpool on level terms with a goal in the 82nd minute, that was a huge relief, I thought we were gonna lose.

Sam Allardyce was whining after the game, insisting that Gerrard had intentionally stepped on Kevin Nolan during the match. Nolan clarified afterwards that it was purely an accident & he certainly see no venom in Gerrard's action. The Big Sam gonna get his facts right before shooting off his mouth to the media. Damn.

We dropped 2 points, makes it more difficult to catch the ever-winning Chelsea (they won again, 3 - 1 against WHU).

2006-01-02T16:17:00.000+08:00

Liverpool 1 - 0 West Brom

Scorching Hot Crouch

Another win, another 3 points, another goal by Crouch!!
Liverpool makes it a perfect 10, ten wins out of ten; what a feat!!

Baggies' keeper - Tomasz Kuszczak must have had the game of his life. The scoreline would have read differently if not for Kuszczak's fantastic goalkeeping efforts. Crouch headed in his 7th of this season in the 52nd minute, brillant cross from Kewell.

The hectic schedule over the x'mas & new year period is trying, glad that Pool are still getting the desirable results. But it sux so much that Chelsea aren't dropping points, it's gonna be impossible to catch them now; if they keep on winning.

2005-12-31T18:20:00.000+08:00

Everton 1 - 3 Liverpool

Liverpool Triumphant in Merseyside derby

Everton was a tad unlucky to have a goal disallowed, things might have changed if Beattie's 1st goal was ruled on-side by the linesman.

Liverpool made it 9 wins outta 9; amazing streak. Crouch's goal was a beauty, the confidence of a striker is back for the ex-Saints front-man. Gerrard followed with a second & Cisse scored his in the second half. I was happy to see Cisse scoring, it was a great goal too. The rumours of him leaving Anfield for Marseilles are rife.

Beattie pulled one back for the blue half on the merseyside, but Liverpool's back four proved to be sufficient to shut out Everton's attacks on goal.

Liverpool seems unbeatable now, everything seems to be going right for them. They are now 3rd place in the league, behind Chelsea & Man Utd; but with 2 games in hand. Man Utd dropped 2 precious points against Birmingham, it seems like Liverpool is the only possible team to be able to "catch" the leaders at the top.

Liverpool just have to keep the momentum going & not let the amazing winning streak get to their heads, start to lose focus and become complacent. That's the last thing I would want to see happening.

Things we've done

2005-12-30T21:36:00.000+08:00

Thanks Dan for passing this on.
Whoever's reading this, you gotta copy the list and highlight the things you've done from it, and at the end add three more. Mine are the ones in RED.

01. Bought everyone in the pub a drink
02. Swam with dolphins
03. Climbed a mountain
04. Taken a Ferrari for a test drive
05. Been inside the Great Pyramid
06. Held a tarantula
07. Taken a candlelit bath with someone
08. Said ‘I love you’ and meant it
09. Hugged a tree
10. Done a striptease
11. Bungee jumped
12. Visited Paris
13. Watched a lightning storm at sea
14. Stayed up all night long, and watched the sunrise
15. Seen the Northern Lights
16. Gone to a huge sports game
17. Walked the stairs to the top of the leaning Tower of Pisa
18. Grown and eaten your own vegetables
19. Touched an iceberg
20. Slept under the stars
21. Changed a baby’s diaper (partially, with help of course)
22. Taken a trip in a hot air balloon
23. Watched a meteor shower
24. Gotten drunk on champagne
25. Given more than you can afford to charity
26. Looked up at the night sky through a telescope
27. Had an uncontrollable giggling fit at the worst possible moment
28. Had a food fight
29. Bet on a winning horse
30. Taken a sick day when you’re not ill
31. Asked out a stranger
32. Had a snowball fight
33. Photocopied your bottom on the office photocopier
34. Screamed as loudly as you possibly can
35. Held a lamb
36. Enacted a favorite fantasy
37. Taken a midnight skinny dip
38. Taken an ice cold bath/shower
39. Had a meaningful conversation with a beggar
40. Seen a total eclipse
41. Ridden a roller coaster
42. Hit a home run
43. Fit three weeks miraculously into three days
44. Danced like a fool and not cared who was looking
45. Adopted an accent for an entire day
46. Visited the birthplace of your ancestors
47. Actually felt happy about your life, even for just a moment
48. Had two hard drives for your computer
49. Visited all 50 states
50. Loved your job for all accounts
51. Taken care of someone who was shit faced
52. Had enough money to be truly satisfied
53. Had amazing friends
54. Danced with a stranger in a foreign country
55. Watched wild whales
56. Stolen a sign
57. Backpacked in Europe
58. Taken a road-trip
59. Rock climbing
60. Lied to foreign government’s official in that country to avoid notice
61. Midnight walk on the beach
62. Sky diving
63. Visited Ireland
64. Been heartbroken longer then you were actually in love
65. In a restaurant, sat at a stranger’s table and had a meal with them
66. Visited Japan
70. Bench-pressed your own weight
68. Milked a cow
69. Alphabetized your records
70. Pretended to be a superhero
71. Sung karaoke
72. Lounged around in bed all day
73. Posed nude in front of strangers
74. Scuba diving
75. Got it on to "Let’s Get It On" by Marvin Gaye
76. Kissed in the rain
77. Played in the mud
78. Played in the rain
79. Gone to a drive-in theatre
80. Done something you should regret, but don’t regret it
81. Visited the Great Wall of China
82. Discovered that someone who’s not supposed to know about your blog has discovered your blog
83. Dropped Windows in favor of something better
84. Started a business
85. Fallen in love and not had your heart broken
86. Toured ancient sites
87. Taken a martial arts class
88. Sword fought for the honor of a woman.
89. Played D&D for more than 6 hours straight
90. Gotten married
91. Been in a movie
92. Crashed a party
93. Loved someone you shouldn’t have
94. Kissed someone so passionately it made them dizzy
95. Gotten divorced
96. Had sex at the office
97. Lied
97. (the real 97) Gone without food for 5 days
98. Made cookies from scratch
99. Won first prize in a costume contest
100. Ridden a gondola in Venice
101. Gotten a tattoo
102. Found that the texture of some materials can turn you on
103. Rafted the Snake River
104. Been on television news programs as an "expert"
105. Got flowers for no reason
107. Got so drunk you don’t remember anything
108. Been addicted to some form of illegal drug
109. Performed on stage
110. Been to Las Vegas
111. Recorded music
112. Eaten shark
113. Had a one-night stand
114. Gone to Thailand
115. Seen Moulin Rouge
116. Bought a house
117. Been in a combat zone
118. Buried one/both of your parents
120. Been on a cruise ship
121. Spoken more than one language fluently
122. Gotten into a fight while attempting to defend someone
123. Bounced a check
124. Performed in Rocky Horror
125. Read - and understood - your credit report
126. Raised children
127. Recently bought and played with a favorite childhood toy
128. Followed your favorite band/singer on tour
129. Created and named your own constellation of stars
130. Taken an exotic bicycle tour in a foreign country
131. Found out something significant that your ancestors did
132. Called or written your Congressperson
133. Packed up and moved to another city to just start over
134. …more than once?
135. Walked the Golden Gate Bridge
136. Sang loudly in the car, and didn’t stop when you knew someone was looking
137. Had an abortion, or your female partner did
138. Had plastic surgery
139. Survived an accident that you shouldn’t have survived
140. Wrote articles for a large publication
141. Lost over 100 pounds
142. Held someone while they were having a flashback
143. Piloted an airplane
144. Petted a stingray
145. Broken someone’s heart
146. Helped an animal give birth
147. Been fired or laid off from a job
148. Won money on a T.V. game show
149. Broken a bone
150. Killed a human being
151. Gone on an African photo safari
152. Ridden a motorcycle
153. Driven any land vehicle at a speed of 100mph or faster?
154. Had a body part of yours below the neck pierced
155. Fired a rifle, shotgun or pistol
156. Eaten mushrooms that were gathered in the wild
157. Ridden a horse
158. Had major surgery.
159. Had sex on a moving train
160. Had a snake as a pet
161. Hiked to the bottom of the Grand Canyon
162. Slept through an entire flight: take, landing, during
163. Slept for more than 30 hours over the course of 48 hours
164. Visited more foreign countries than U.S. states
165. Visited all 7 continents
166. Taken a canoe trip that lasted more than 2 days
167. Eaten kangaroo meat
168. Fallen in love at an ancient Mayan burial ground
170. Eaten sushi
171. Had your picture in the newspaper
172. Had 2 (or more) healthy romantic relationships for over a year in your lifetime
173. Changed someone’s mind about something you care deeply about
174. Gotten someone fired for his or her actions
175. Gone back to school
176. Parasailed
177. Changed your name
178. Petted a cockroach
179. Eaten fried green tomatoes
180. Read The Iliad
181. Selected one "important" author whom you missed in school, and read him/ her
182. Dined in a restaurant and stolen silverware, plates, cups because your apartment needed them
183. …and gotten 86'ed from the restaurant because you did it so many times, they figured out it was you
184. Taught yourself an art from scratch
185. Killed and prepared an animal for eating
186. Apologized to someone years after inflicting the hurt
187. Skipped all your school reunions
188. Communicated with someone without sharing a common spoken language
189. Been elected to public office
190. Written your own computer language
191. Thought to yourself that you’re living your dream
192. Had to put someone you love into hospice care
193. Built your own PC from parts
194. Sold your own artwork to someone who didn’t know you.
195. Had a booth at a street fair
196. Dyed your hair
197: Been a DJ
198: Found out someone was going to dump you via LiveJournal
199: Written your own role playing game
200: Lost your Best Friend for reasons of death
201: Fallen in love over the internet
202: Sung in a Barbers’ Shop Quartet
203: Eaten a live animal
204: Been able to communicate in a language you barely learnt barely three days earlier.
205: Memorized words from all Disney movies like Aladdin, Lion King etc; furthmore, dialogues from Friends, Smallville and Star Trek
206: Be able to relate to every song that you ever listen
207: Part-owned a lapdancing club
208: Carried a loaded weapon for self-defence
209: Spent a night in the nick
210: Went 2 days without a shower
211: Stuck to the same job for more than 5 years
212: Had vivid dreams about yourself jumping off a building

2005-12-27T21:50:00.000+08:00

Liverpool 2 - 0 Newcastle

Botch of the Game ; Owen Dejected

What a game!

The pre-match talk was about Owen's return to Anfield since his transfer to Real Madrid & how he would be receiving a rousing reception when he comes back to Anfield. That was not to be. The Kop booed, chanted "Where were you in Istanbul?" taunting the Anfield legend that once won trophies for the club.

Overall, it was a great game for Liverpool. They controlled most of the match & ran all over Newcastle in the midfield. The space Kewell had on the left was incredible, he might have scored 1 goal himself; if not for the fantastic goalkeeping by Shay Given. I must mention this, Kewell seems to improving alot since he came back from injury. I never liked him before, but his recent performances are slowing changing my mind. He made the cross that resulted in the second goal, headed in by Crouch; not forgetting that he made a few good crosses into the box which we didn't finish.

Owen didn't make much of an impact. Not his fault actually, but he wasn't receiving the support & service from the midfield. When he rarely got a chance, Carra was there to stop him.

The only botch of the game was Bowyer's sent-off. I didn't think he deserved the red card for his challenge on Alonso; at most a yellow. Crouch was really lucky to escape with a yellow card, i thought he should have been sent off for his unsporting behaviour towards Bowyer. Gerrard was worse, I have never seen him reacted this way before. I was totally shocked when I saw him pushing & shoving Shearer & he had to be restrained by his calmer team mates.

The match ended in Liverpool's favour. We kept another clean sheet, notched up another win & another 3 points; keeping the momentum we left off before we went to Japan for the World Club Championships.

2005-12-24T17:37:00.000+08:00

Sao Paulo 1 - 0 Liverpool

Pre-Match Minute Silence for Rafa's dad

We lost in Japan, we aren't the champions of the world.
But we are definitely the better team on the pitch, we had 3 goals disallowed, a valid penalty claim waved off. It's just ain't our day.

We now have to concentrate on the domestic league competition, facing Newcastle at Anfield on Boxing Day. We have to win this match, it's important to keep the momentum going, the 3 points are vital to us now.

The matches between now till the new year are extremely critical, if we are still in the top 3 after the holidays; I reckon we will have a fine chance of challenging Chelsea for the top spot.

Liverpool faces Benfica

2005-12-16T19:39:00.000+08:00

Benfica vs Liverpool

Liverpool is drawn to face Benfica in the last 16 stage of the Champions League.

The first leg will be played in Portugal on either 21 or 22 February, 2006, with the return game at Anfield two weeks later on 7 or 8 March.

Full Draw
Chelsea vs Barcelona
Real Madrid vs Arsenal
Werder Bremen vs Juventus
Bayern Munich vs AC Milan
PSV Eindhoven vs Lyon
Ajax vs Inter Milan
Benfica vs Liverpool
Rangers vs Villarreal

1) The Chelsea vs Barca match-up would be interesting, let's see how Barca can put Mourinho's shit outta CL early this season.

2) Arsenal has got a tough draw against Real, with Real's current wayward form; the Gunners might come out from the tie as winners.

3) Juve would be able to win theirs.

4) Another tough match-up between Bayern & AC Milan, i favour Bayern to win this.

5) PSV Eindhoven would win theirs against Lyon.

6) Ajax vs Inter, another toughie. Inter Milan should be able to do their stuff & win over 2 legs.

7) Liverpool should win theirs against Benfica too, surely.

8) Rangers should overcome Villarreal.

2005-12-16T18:09:00.000+08:00

Liverpool 3 - 0 Deportivo Saprissa

Crouch Double Propels Pool into Final

Liverpool are in the final of the FIFA Club World Championship in Japan. They overcame Deportivo Saprissa with a comfortable win with 3 goals.

Crouch scored 2 goals; one in each half, Gerrard scored another in the 30th minute. We kept another clean sheet, the 11th one. The team (2005) have now replaced Kenny Dalglish's 1987 side in the club's record books as the meanest defence ever.

We are now only 90 minutes away from being Champions of the world, we face Sao Paolo in the final on Sunday. May we put up another magnificent show and return to Anfield with silverware & the title - CHAMPIONS OF THE WORLD.

Linz Family Wins the Million on TAR

2005-12-16T17:45:00.000+08:00

The Linz Family

It all seems quite clear that who's going to win the million on this season of The Amazing Race. The Linz's siblings are younger, fitter and seems to have better luck than the Bransens & Weavers.

I didn't particularly enjoy this season of TAR as the teams are basically still travelling within the States & have less obstacles to overcome. Unlike the previous seasons, the teams had to deal with the language barrier and cultural shock of some Asian countries.

I hope the next season would include teams of 2 persons, no more family edition for me.

2005-12-13T22:58:00.000+08:00

We Could be Champions of the World

Rafael Benitez & the lads at training

Liverpool touched down at Japan's Narita Airport after a gruelling flight, having travelled almost 6,000 miles from their Melwood training ground to Japan.

Liverpool would play Deportivo Saprissa in the semi-final of the FIFA Club World Championship after the Costa Rican side defeated Sydney FC in the quarter-final.

As most of the players put it, they are in Japan to win the title of world champions. It would bring about immense honour if the Anfield club manages to do so in Japan.

2005-12-13T22:20:00.000+08:00

Liverpool 2 - 0 Middlesbrough

Nando Double keeps Liverpool 2nd on the league table

Fernando Morientes played his best game yet in the premier league by scoring 2 goals against Boro, hence adding 3 points to the Anfield club's tally before heading to Japan for the World Club Championships.

Getting the goals must have been a boost to Nando's confidence. He has only scored twice before his couple last weekend. Liverpool seems to be hitting some fine form for the past month, we kept the 10th clean sheet; our strikers are scoring goals & even Steven Gerrard is playing well on the right side, though his preferred position would have been in centre midfield.

Boro seems to have a game plan in mind, coming to Anfield. To contain the likes of Nando, Crouch, Gerrard and Riise for as long as they can hold on. However, the moment Luis Garcia was brought on; things changed. We seemed to be winning more possession & the goals came off Nando not long after Garcia was brought on.

The win was important for Liverpool. They are now 2nd on the league table, trailing Chelsea. It was a vital win & moral boost for the lads before they leave for Japan for the WCC.

Hopes are now high that Liverpool could return from Japan, branding themselves as the Champions of the World. How cool does that sound?

Looking at them makes me HAPPY

2005-12-09T21:32:00.000+08:00

Sunshine Daisies

What beautiful flowers, don't you agree?
I got all 10 stalks of them at just $4, at the Far East Flora wholesale centre along Thomson Road.

It's a cool place to get flowers, especially if you need them in big quanties. Like decorations for church weddings, functions, dinners or events. It's the place to get your flowers - fresh & cheap.

Oh, bring a sweater if you are going there. It's freaking cold there, they keep the flowers at very very low temperatures in the cold rooms.

Harry Potter and The Goblet Of Fire

2005-12-08T00:35:00.000+08:00

They are all grown-up

I caught the movie last weekend.
I'm a huge Harry Potter fan, read all the books; including the latest - The Half Blood Prince.

I have caught the movie late, after the initial hype from the media & press. I have heard differing reviews from my friends & colleagues whom have watched the movie earlier. They are saying that you would be disappointed if you read the book & go to watch the movie; hoping it would be an exact replica of the book. Others have said that the movie was enjoyable and definitely 'darker' than the 3 earlier movies.

Of course, no one should go catch the movie; hoping it would be an exact replica of the book. That's impossible. There are bound to be differences. I thought the movie was kinda short. Yeah, 180 mins of Harry Potter is not enough for a huge fan like me. Because of its length, the movie wasn't able to build up the suspense & the story it could do with the book.

Overall, I enjoyed the movie; maybe my expectations weren't that high.
Go watch it if you haven't.

2005-12-07T22:37:00.000+08:00

Chelsea 0 - 0 Liverpool

Freaking Challenge

Liverpool finished top of Group G, ahead of Chelsea.
Even typing that out feels so good.

The talking point had to be the scumbag challenge on Hamann by Essien, that f***ing asshole. Got to see the video of the said challenge on Dan's blog, please see link.

Jose had the cheek to say that he missed the freaking challenge on Didi. WTF?? And how could the ref miss that tackle by scumbag Essien? It happened right under his nose!!

"I was going for the ball and I think he came over the ball and caught me just below the knee. The referee didn't see it and you have to get on with it," said Hamann.

"It was the worst tackle I've ever been on the receiving end of, and he didn't even apologise afterwards." - liverpool official website

The fact remains, we finshed ahead of Chelsea in Group G & will possibly avoid the likes of Bayern Munich, Inter Milan and other heavyweights in the next round.

We play Boro this weekend, then it's off to Japan for the World Club Championships. We could probably secure the title of the best team in the world for the Reds.

2005-12-05T23:02:00.000+08:00

Liverpool 3 - 0 Wigan

Finally, finally

Crouch scored, Crouch scored, not 1 goal, but 2 goals.
Magnificent play from the lanky striker.

2005-12-04T23:36:00.000+08:00

Sunderland 0 - 2 Liverpool

Garcia Scores the first

I know I haven't been updating the wins Liverpool have had recently, but they are in such fine form that even I find it hard to believe.

The mid-week game with Sunderland ended with 2 goals from Garcia & Gerrard, another 3 points, moving us up to the 4th spot on the table.

The only blemish, Momo Sissoko was sent off in the 65th min. Pool pulled themselves together, re-organized the formation & went on to a win; despite having to play the remaining of the match with 10 men.

Well done to the team, we are surely; definitely going to make our wayy up the league table.

2005-11-29T22:15:00.000+08:00

Manchester City 0 - 1 Liverpool

Winning Goal by John Arne Riise

No, Crouch still hasn't scored.

But we won another league match, another 3 points in the bag. It wasn't the best game from Liverpool, we weren't too impressive in the first 45 minutes, but we were certainly the better side in the second half. We looked like we could have a couple more goals from Gerrard & Crouch.

It's the 4th straight win in the League & the 6th clean sheet so far, we are certainly climbing the table steadily & slowly; with 1 or 2 games against the other teams.

Surely we can beat Sunderland tomorrow & get a win against Wigan during the weekend. With another 6 points, our position would be even better.

EPL Predictions : Game 14

2005-11-25T23:47:00.000+08:00

Promised Marcus to do the "Predict the Scores" this week for the weekend EPL action & see how accurate I am.

So here goes !

26 Nov - Sat
Arsenal 3-2 Blackburn r
Aston Villa 1-1 Charlton r
Man City 0-3 Liverpool r
Sunderland 0-1 Birmingham a
Wigan 0-1 Tottenham r
Portsmouth 0-4 Chelsea r

27 Nov - Sun
Everton 0-1 Newcastle r
Fulham 1-2 Bolton r
Middlesbrough 2-2 WBA a
West Ham 0-2 Man United r

2005-11-20T16:08:00.000+08:00

Liverpool 3 - 0 Portsmouth

3 is enough, but 4 would be better - Rafa Benitez

A week's break due to the internationals, we are BACK this week!
And what a game from Liverpool, they put 3 goals past the Pompeys & secured yet another 3 points.

The match wasn't shown on tv this weekend though, i got information of goals & the match from the EPL highlights, the web & the papers. Nonethless, it all points well to Liverpool; securing another win & keeping another clean sheet.

Goals from Bolo Zenden, Djibril Cisse and Fernando Morientes were enough to see the Reds claim a well-deserved three points against the South Coast strugglers on a bitterly cold Anfield afternoon.

However, there was more frustration in front of goal for Peter Crouch who, despite turning in another impressive performance, failed to end his much-publicised goal drought and suffered the misfortune of having a penalty saved by Pompey keeper Jamie Ashdown.

More on the Liverpool official website

I believe we will do well against Real Betis in midweek & qualify for the next stage of Champions League.

Paolos Sink

2005-11-15T22:31:00.000+08:00

The Paolos

Again, I didn't watch this episode.
Damn, I'm missing too much of Amazing Race this season.

2005-11-06T18:58:00.000+08:00

Aston Villa 0 - 2 Liverpool

Carra had a good game, shutting ex-Pool player; Baros out

A win against Aston Villa, another 3 points away from Anfield. We are climbing the league table steadily.

Carra had a great game, shutting Milan Baros out & making an all-important tackle early in the first half. If Carra mis-timed the tackle or failed to do so, it would certainly be a goal for Baros. We created many chances, but were once again let down by our finishing & good goalkeeping by Thomas Sorensen.

A controversial penalty gave us the lead through Steven Gerrard in the 85th min. Peter Crouch was supposedly pushed in the penalty box by Liam Ridgewell. It surely didn't look like a valid penalty claim, but these things happen in football. Gerrard stepped up to take the spot-kick & did so superbly, sending Sorensen to the wrong side of the goal. 1 - 0 to Liverpool.

Alonso secured the 3 points surely with a 20-yard drive in the 89th min to make it 2 - 0.

2005-11-02T23:22:00.000+08:00

Liverpool 3 - 0 Anderlecht

Garcia Celebrates

A comfortable 3 - 0 win over Anderlecht at Anfield almost certainly secured Pool's entry into the next stage of competition in the Champions League. But Chelsea was beaten by Real Betis at Seville by 1 - 0 & opened up a 3-way race for qualification for Group G.

Morientes opened the account for Pool in the 34th min with a superb goal from long range. The goal was important for both Liverpool & Nando himself. He has worked hard for the past few games he played in & was unlucky not to have scored a couple in the Premiership. Hopefully the goal would help build up his confidence as a striker & may he start scoring more of such stunning goals.

Garcia added a 2nd just past the hour mark with a delightful header over & past the reach of Anderlecht's keeper. Garcia has been pretty impressive for the last couple of games, he was also influential in the league game against West Ham last weekend. Let's hope his form continues.

The most bizzare thing happened later with referee Nielsen brandishing his famous red card again. He had sent off David Beckham and Wayne Rooney on past occasions. This time, he sent off Nenad Jestrovic in the 75th min. He wasn't too pleased with the exchange of words between Sissoko and Jestrovic, citing racial abuse for the abrupt sent-off.

Cisse added a 3rd just before the end of the match, with assistance from subsitute; Harry Kewell.

3 superbly taken goals was certainly a delight to watch & it was worth me sacrificing my sleep for.

Gaghans OUT

2005-11-02T23:02:00.000+08:00

Unlucky to get Elminated

In case you are guessing.
Yes, the Gaghans was my favourite of the remaining 6 teams on The Amazing Race.

They were always lucky to escape elimination, week after week. I thought they could pull if off this week too. The kids are so bright & amazing, their parents have brought them up well.

Nonethless, I no longer have a favourite team now. May the best family wins!