Back from the dead (Part 2)

You would've thought that Liverpool would have learned by now not to concede goals too early. In a previous post I mentioned how Liverpool's inconsistent playing style leaves them with lots of work to catch up on later. Well, they did it again in their next match with Wigan.

Watching the Liverpool v Wigan match on Saturday was like pure deja vu.

SIMILARITIES BETWEEN THE MAN CITY AND WIGAN MATCH
1) Both games ended with Liverpool winning 3-2.
2) Liverpool conceded two goals in the first half for both matches.
3) Both of Liverpool's opponents had 1 man sent off in the second half (Heheh...rasuah?)
4) Dirk Kuyt scored the winning third goal in both matches.

Dirk Kuyt with a scissor kick that got the winning goal

'IMPROVEMENTS' IN THIS MATCH
1) Liverpool were only down 2-1 at half time, instead of 2-0 >.<
2) Liverpool scored the winning third goal in the 85th minute instead of injury time...

Makes no difference, they really need to get rid of this 'Comeback Kings' mentality and play well form the opening whistle. Hai...

Your Doctor wants you to smoke...

Given what we know now about the ill effects of smoking, its funny to look back at these old ads where smoking was endorsed by the medical profession. Heheh... (Please click on the photos for a larger view)


Even Santa was getting in on the act!

Vitamins

*Evil grin*
Today IS a Lovely day.
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Back from the dead

It has been a long while since I've watched Liverpool play any EPL matches. Normally whenever I watch their matches, it always seem that they will do badly. Anyway I decided to stop by a mamak last night and watch their game.

When I sat down, Liverpool conceded a goal to Manchester City. When my roti telur (dua keping) arrived, they let in another goal. At half time Liverpool were trailing Manchester City by 2 goals. So far it seems my theory of causing bad luck to my own team is holding true.

I thought of going home...but decided against it. In the second half, Liverpool fought back with all they've got and stole a win with Torres netting 2 goals and Kuyt scoring in injury time, thanks in part to a red card given to a Man City player.

Kuyt after scoring the winning goal in stoppage time.

For those of you with a weak heart, it is strongly advised that you do not become a Liverpool fan. Go for a 'safe' team...like Chelsea or Man Utd. However if you choose to be one, then never watch their matches. Liverpool always have the tendency to take their fans for an emotional rollercoaster. For example the Champions League final in Istanbul where they conceded 3 goals in the first half and then in a space of 6 minutes during the second half, equalised and then went on to win through penalties.

The season after that, in the FA Cup final against West Ham (I remember watching this at the Section 17 mamak in Petaling Jaya) where they went down by 2 goals intially. At the end of 90 mins they were still trailing 3-2 when they equalised through Steven Gerrard and then went on to win the FA Cup.

So will they be able to finally win the league this season? The answer is sadly no. Liverpool for all their courage and determination sometimes play football like they're in premenstrual mode. They were crap against Man City in the first half but brilliant in the second. Unless they can play consistently week in week out...don't even dream about it. I hope they prove me wrong though.

Ramadan with Prince Alwaleed bin-Talal

(All photographs by TIME photographer Franco Pagetti)


If you don't know who Prince Alwaleed is, check it out on wikipedia. He is currently worth an estimated USD$21 billion.
The Prince prepares to hold a feast to break fast for 350 Saudi men at his lavish Camp Rumah.
After the feast...the men line up. Guess why?

The guests will present the Prince with their requests for money and favor. Most of the guests will make their requests in writing...so the Prince won't forget i guess *grins*.

It is said that the Prince will grant every person at a least a portion of their request.

An aide gathers all the requests in a briefcase where they will be reviewed by his staff later. It is estimated that the Prince will spend USD$1.5 million after the requests are reviewed.
Anyone in Malaysia doing this? Heheh...