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Man City 0 v 1 Everton
By Tom Carr |
What’s That Skippy
…….. We’ve Won Away Again ?
Collected the mini bus from Pompey
on a cold and wet rainy Saturday
morning to be given the brief that
everyone should wear their seat
belts and no alcohol on the bus and
much to my surprise the lads were
happy with these arrangements and
settled down for the first part of
the journey along the M27. Picked up
a drenched ‘Nice Phil’ from junction
8 who quickly settled into his seat,
belted up and safe.
Eddie was in the festive spirit and
had decorated our carriage with
coloured paper chains and tinsel to
encourage the festive mood. The
Southampton Blues were on time and
waiting as we made our way on the
long journey north although one
final collection of Paul at East
Ilsley before steering the carriage
north which was achieved in
reasonable time.
First stop at the Swan, well the
lads were thirsty having obeying the
bus rules bless em before arriving
at Eastlands to be me by a large sea
urchin outside the grounds. Inside
the Evertonians were warming to the
City fans with ‘ Shit Ground No
Fans’ highlighting the packed away
section and the gaps in the home. So
onto the game ….
Both the sides played an attacking
brand of football. There was not
much to choose between the two sides
as they fought equally. The
toffeemen were quickest off the
block with a fine free kick from
Mickel, which crashed off the
underside of the bar to rebound to
Fellaini who headed in a looping
style only to hit the top of the
bar.
The impressive Stephen Ireland
sailed a shot over the Everton goal
and in the next minute City were
once again on the attack, this time
Brazil star Robinho’s shot from the
edge of the box was saved by Toffees
keeper Tim Howard.
Everton were denied a penalty when
former Blues defender Ball pulled
Little Ossie back but the lineman
bottled the decision. City keeper
Joe Hart was impressive with some
smart saves from Arteta and Fellaini
who looked like he was certain to
score.
In the second half the Blues showed
signs of frustration of being unable
to break the deadlock keeping Man
City on the back foot throughout the
match. Wright-Phillips made a great
run into the Toffees defence in the
62nd minute from the right flank
however he was thwarted before any
damage could be done.
When it looked like the match was
heading for a draw Everton came up
with a stunning goal in the injury
time when Tim Cahill rose high up in
the air above Richards to head home
a corner by Osman.
The away support were now in great
voice sending the Manc’s home with
‘jingle bells … O what fun it is to
see Everton win away’ only to
receive a barrage of bottles, coins
and other materials thrown into the
away support. Lads this is not what
does giving in the festive season
mean!!
The ride home was joyous with the
red wine club in full swing and with
a couple of stops on the way
continuing the festive cheer a great
day was had by all.
Merry Christmas and God Bless Us
…Everyone!!
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