The Heat Is On for Liverpool

The big question on all soccer fans minds this week has the Liverpool coach shot off his mouth to soon. Benitez had a lot to say about Sir Alex, saying that he was the only manager in the league that could say what he wanted about referees and other managers.

I think he was trying to get back at Ferguson for saying that Liverpool will run out of steam. Well, Liverpool’s performance against Stoke left a lot to be desired drawing 0-0 and dropping two points.

Manchester United thumped Chelsea 3-0 yesterday and has now become odd-on favorites to retain their title. Aston Villa and Arsenal both won on the weekend, but I don’t give them a chance of taking the title.

Liverpool doesn’t have a big enough squad to maintain the top spot and win their first title in 19 years. Chelsea has dropped the ball and unless they find their MoJo, second or third will be the only spot they get.

Harry Redknapp’s bubble has burst and after the great start Spurs is back in the bottom three. To be fair though, there are six sides ahead of them that only have three points to play with. Newcastle in 11th has 23 points and West Brom last is sitting on 18, so it will be a very brave fan to call the bottom three sides at this stage of the season that will be relegated.

In the PSL, Chiefs beat Sundowns 1-0, Santos lost to 3-0 to Golden Arrow, Super Sport beat Pirates 1-0, Stars and Celtic drew 2-2 and Free State Stars and AmaZulu played out 3-2. The log is again showing the Ajax is heading the top on 30 points followed by Super Sport on 28. Chiefs are now up to 4^th with Bloem Celtic bring up the bottom on 12 points.

South Africa came up against a man by the name of Shaun Tait yesterday. Bowling his first over in the 20/20 with an average speed of 152kph the slowest of 150 and the fastest of 156 that pinned AB De Villiers on the hip and with the impact of which caused him to hit his stumps with his bat. The only glimmer of hop in the 52 run defeat was JP Duminy 78 of 48 balls.

It will be all happening down at the GABA tomorrow night in the 2^nd 20/20. KP was asked to resign as England captain the coach was fired and another South African Andrew Strauss has been made captain.

It is also now rumored that Graham Ford, another South African and current Kent coach is being tipped as the new England Coach. Exciting times in world cricket!

Onto the Dakar, Pascal Terry age 49 passed away after an accident on Stage Five. He was found 15 meters from his crashed bike, with food and water. He had removed his helmet and radioed for help. By the time the rescue team reached Pascal he had passed on.

Volkswagen is leading the standings in first and second and De Villiers also in a Volkswagen is in fifth. There is still six stages left so by this time next week, we know who the winners will be.

In the F1 circus Ferrari launched their new car for the 2009 season. The F60 pictures attached and with the new aerodynamic that is allowed this year, we should see a better season of overtaking.

The Super 14 countdown is getting closer with almost 31 sleeps left before it all starts on the 13th of February with the Highlanders taking on the Brumbies. The Stormers will host the Sharks on the 14th so I guess Valentines Day will take on a new format, Rugby in the Pubs with your mates and then try and find your girlfriend for dinner afterwards. LOL.

Well until next week, we will chat again.

Cheers

Onetime

Think beyond the horizon and you will find success!