Hang up

Well the last two teleconference calls of the day were postponed until next week. Result!

Talking of results, the Gorse Fox has refrained from crowing about the outcome of this week’s Champions’ League fixtures. However, a few observations are now due:

Barcelona were awesome, providing a master-class in football skills. The Forces of Darkness can complain all they like about the Van Persi red card (which was unjust) – but realistically it had no impact on the game. What was disappointing was the degree of histrionics and play-acting that was evident on occasions from the Catalans… particularly Dani Alves. Completely unnecessary – let the football do the talking. As usual the Forces of Darkness looked utterly miserable throughout – it is evident than none of them want to play football for a living and are being forced to accept vast sums of money to run around the pitch

Spurs were dogged. Milan hemmed them in and commanded the midfield. Spurs dug deep and and shut them out. It was an ugly but gutsy performance. In contrast to their satanic North London neighbours they played with good humour and smiles on their faces. Oh yes – and they got through to the quarter finals.