Tag Archives: Manchester United

A Great Day of Football

Posted on September 21, 2014 by irishroverpei

Mario Balotelli who is never far away from controversy or indeed red cards has struck again. He posted on Face Book the following. “Manchester United LOL”. It was in reference to Man U’s disastrous defeat at the hands of Leicester … Continue reading →

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Sixty Years Ago!

Posted on September 28, 2012 by irishroverpei

How time flies! it seems like yesterday I was playing football (soccer for you Canukes) in Belfast. Northern Ireland. On the 7th October 2012 I’m part of a reunion with two other players in the photo. I am first on … Continue reading →

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My Happy Soccer World!!!!

Posted on April 12, 2012 by irishroverpei

I’m too happy today to be bothered by our inept politicians or leaking submarines. Today is soccer day!!! Wow, yesterdays three games were great, Man U lost 1-0 to Wigan, Man City won 4-0 over WBA and of course Arsenal … Continue reading →

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A Day for Celebrations

Posted on April 8, 2012 by irishroverpei

Today is truly a day to Celebrate, its Easter, Arsenal defeated Man City 1-0 and my blog just rolled up thirty thousand visits. On the down side the weather is awful, snow and high winds all day long. Back to … Continue reading →

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I Feel Better

Posted on December 1, 2011 by irishroverpei

I feel soooo much better!!!! Manchester United lost 1-2 in extra time to Crystal Palace in last nights Carling Cup quarter final game. Way to go Palace, Bye Bye Man U

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A Great Soccer Sunday

Posted on October 23, 2011 by irishroverpei

What a wonderful day!!! Last Sunday morning the Arsenal game was on TV so I stayed home from church to watch it. Today it was a huge game Man City vs Man U, but I couldn’t miss church again. I … Continue reading →

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Sob Sob Sob!!!Ho Ho Ho!!!

Posted on November 30, 2010 by irishroverpei

Arsenal are through to the next round of the League Cup defeating Wigan 2-0  and – and – and – wait for it      Manchester United lost 4-0 to West Ham United!! West Ham are known as the Hammers and they … Continue reading →

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A Question of Rooney???

Posted on October 19, 2010 by irishroverpei

Wayne Rooney performed poorly in the World Cup and it has continued into the current season. His private life (not so private) is in a mess and now it looks like he has painted himself into a corner at Man.U. … Continue reading →

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FA Cup Upsets

Posted on January 14, 2010 by irishroverpei

Wow, now Liverpool join Manchester United on the side lines, both out of the FA Cup!! Go Arsenal!!! I was quite impressed with Reading they never stopped playing and eventually the hard work paid off beating Liverpool in extra time … Continue reading →

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Tis a Great Week for the Irish

Posted on March 21, 2009 by irishroverpei

What a great week! Saint Patrick must have smiled on me! Sold a total of thirteen copies of my book “Lily & Me” Manchester United lost back to back games and Arsenal continue to win firming up their 4th place … Continue reading →

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