Grandslam weekend roundup
Still in a state of shock after all three of the footie teams in my life won this weekend – a season first!
Arsenal were back on form – although still worryingly dependent on the historically fragile Robin van Persie – with a 1-2 victory over plucky Norwich on Saturday. Strange mutterings from le Boss over his future at the club, with some sort of retraction today, I see. Seems he’s taken the failure of the youth project hard, but at least is acknowledging it nowadays. So, there’s hope for moving on (the Club, I mean, not the manager). It would be good at least to finish the season ahead of the Spuds. On that subject, I know Mourinho once famously managed Chelsea from inside a laundry basket – not sure how Harry would manage from inside something rather more secure? Perhaps they do weekend release so long as you’re back inside by 6pm? Could be tricky away to Newcastle. Although the TV people seem so attached to Our ‘Arry that I’m sure they can arrange for Spurs matches to be early kick offs. Don’t know how he’s going to manage when the media campaign to give him the England job succeeds – will those electronic tag things work from abroad for away games?
Didn’t see Crewe beat Morecambe away 1-2 in Steve Davis’ first game in charge. But that’s definitely a result. Max Clayton winning goal in 95th minute – get in! I’m impressed with what I’ve seen of the young academy lads so far. Nick Powell, in particular, just stands out head-and-shoulders in these games (literally as well as figuratively). His work rate, determination, and skills are a cut above League 2 norms. It would be great to see him help the team win promotion in the next couple of seasons. But, I guess the economics of professional football in the lower leagues are so challenging that he’ll be sold sooner rather than later just to be able to keep the lights on at the club. Expect to see him in the Prem within a few years.
Finally, a great victory against Birmingham for the Crewe Academy under 9s on Sunday. Not sure if it was 7-3 or 8-3 in the end, but was the kind of score that the boys have been on the wrong end of in some earlier games. So, a great morale booster for them to play to their potential and to get that kind of result. Good passing, good pace, determination, and confidence all played their part.
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