Comments for The Five Billion Person Party http://5billionpersonparty.wordpress.com Notes of a wandering American soccer fan Wed, 22 Jul 2009 16:27:40 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 Comment on RFK, My Friend by Red Passion goes to Downing Street « The Five Billion Person Party http://5billionpersonparty.wordpress.com/2008/03/09/rfk-my-friend/#comment-304 Red Passion goes to Downing Street « The Five Billion Person Party Wed, 22 Jul 2009 16:27:40 +0000 http://5billionpersonparty.wordpress.com/?p=45#comment-304 [...] friendly.  (See story below.)  It’s certainly no palace but it’s a home.  I can appreciate the pleasures of a familiar rundown place to see a game, that’s for sure.  And I have a soft spot for the team because it’s currently coached by one Dean Saunders, [...] [...] friendly.  (See story below.)  It’s certainly no palace but it’s a home.  I can appreciate the pleasures of a familiar rundown place to see a game, that’s for sure.  And I have a soft spot for the team because it’s currently coached by one Dean Saunders, [...]

]]> Comment on Green wrist bands = game over by CeeElCee http://5billionpersonparty.wordpress.com/2009/06/23/green-wrist-bands-game-over/#comment-301 CeeElCee Thu, 25 Jun 2009 21:06:39 +0000 http://5billionpersonparty.wordpress.com/?p=150#comment-301 Definitely more meaningful the the black arm band I wore for a week after Bon Scott died. Definitely more meaningful the the black arm band I wore for a week after Bon Scott died.

]]> Comment on What it feels like to be average by Okay, we’re not average « The Five Billion Person Party http://5billionpersonparty.wordpress.com/2008/09/17/what-it-feels-like-to-be-average/#comment-283 Okay, we’re not average « The Five Billion Person Party Mon, 06 Oct 2008 22:42:05 +0000 http://5billionpersonparty.wordpress.com/?p=108#comment-283 [...] by steigs on October 6, 2008 I recently suggested that DC United fans found this season puzzling because, for once, we had an average team.  Based on [...] [...] by steigs on October 6, 2008 I recently suggested that DC United fans found this season puzzling because, for once, we had an average team.  Based on [...]

]]> Comment on Soccer Diplomacy by Beckham for Obama (after Hillary) « The Five Billion Person Party http://5billionpersonparty.wordpress.com/2008/06/25/soccer-diplomacy/#comment-280 Beckham for Obama (after Hillary) « The Five Billion Person Party Wed, 24 Sep 2008 00:21:54 +0000 http://5billionpersonparty.wordpress.com/?p=76#comment-280 [...] maybe Becks and Obama could take in some of the 2010 World Cup together in South Africa, along the lines of an idea I had awhile back. Possibly related posts: (automatically generated)Soccer DiplomacyHere I am…..BARACK you Like a [...] [...] maybe Becks and Obama could take in some of the 2010 World Cup together in South Africa, along the lines of an idea I had awhile back. Possibly related posts: (automatically generated)Soccer DiplomacyHere I am…..BARACK you Like a [...]

]]> Comment on The Famous Dynamo — Defending the Honor of Kiev by Dyanmo Kiev moves on « The Five Billion Person Party http://5billionpersonparty.wordpress.com/2008/05/12/the-famous-dynamo-defending-the-honor-of-kiev/#comment-278 Dyanmo Kiev moves on « The Five Billion Person Party Wed, 17 Sep 2008 19:23:27 +0000 http://5billionpersonparty.wordpress.com/?p=63#comment-278 [...] by steigs on September 17, 2008 Awhile back, I wrote of the legend of Dynamo Kiev’s Valeriy Lobanovsky, the coach who built what may have been Eastern Europe’s best team.  Lobanovsky is gone now, [...] [...] by steigs on September 17, 2008 Awhile back, I wrote of the legend of Dynamo Kiev’s Valeriy Lobanovsky, the coach who built what may have been Eastern Europe’s best team.  Lobanovsky is gone now, [...]

]]> Comment on The Orange vs. the Minnow by Washed Away on a Sea of Oranje « The Five Billion Person Party http://5billionpersonparty.wordpress.com/2007/12/02/the-orange-vs-the-minnow/#comment-245 Washed Away on a Sea of Oranje « The Five Billion Person Party Fri, 13 Jun 2008 14:51:02 +0000 http://5billionpersonparty.wordpress.com/2007/12/02/the-orange-vs-the-minnow/#comment-245 [...] But this BBC blog post brought back some fond memories of my trip to Euro 2004.  [...] [...] But this BBC blog post brought back some fond memories of my trip to Euro 2004.  [...]

]]> Comment on Up the Forest! by nffc http://5billionpersonparty.wordpress.com/2008/05/20/up-the-forest/#comment-199 nffc Tue, 20 May 2008 21:39:49 +0000 http://5billionpersonparty.wordpress.com/?p=65#comment-199 Thank you for the link! Your post makes illuminating reading, it had never really occurred to me that US sports don't 'do' relegation/promotion. It's nice to read of your experiences in my home town back in 2004 too! You're quite right about Nottingham Castle, somewhat of a disappointment. When Kevin Costner's film about Robin Hood was premiered here there were hoots of derision when the rolling Nottingham Castle came into view on the screen... of course, it was a substantial structure back in Robin's day, perhaps our local folk hadn't thought that much! The current manor house on the site was the home of the Duke of Newcastle I think, bizarrely. I was trying to remember the Crewe match you attended, but I'm afraid you chose a particularly bad era to be watching, and all the games kind of blurred into one big fat pile of mediocrity! You last saw us playing in the league we've just been promoted to, so we're kind of back to the point at which you left us (although Crewe are still in League One, having just avoided getting relegated to League Two in the season just finished!). Anyway, I've waffled for long enough - thanks for linking, and should you ever visit Nottingham again be sure to get in touch! Cheers! Thank you for the link! Your post makes illuminating reading, it had never really occurred to me that US sports don’t ‘do’ relegation/promotion.

It’s nice to read of your experiences in my home town back in 2004 too! You’re quite right about Nottingham Castle, somewhat of a disappointment. When Kevin Costner’s film about Robin Hood was premiered here there were hoots of derision when the rolling Nottingham Castle came into view on the screen… of course, it was a substantial structure back in Robin’s day, perhaps our local folk hadn’t thought that much! The current manor house on the site was the home of the Duke of Newcastle I think, bizarrely.

I was trying to remember the Crewe match you attended, but I’m afraid you chose a particularly bad era to be watching, and all the games kind of blurred into one big fat pile of mediocrity! You last saw us playing in the league we’ve just been promoted to, so we’re kind of back to the point at which you left us (although Crewe are still in League One, having just avoided getting relegated to League Two in the season just finished!).

Anyway, I’ve waffled for long enough – thanks for linking, and should you ever visit Nottingham again be sure to get in touch!

Cheers!

]]> Comment on River = Vida by Futbol Argentino Mexicano y espanol » River = Vida http://5billionpersonparty.wordpress.com/2008/05/19/river-vida/#comment-198 Futbol Argentino Mexicano y espanol » River = Vida Tue, 20 May 2008 21:18:57 +0000 http://5billionpersonparty.wordpress.com/?p=64#comment-198 [...] = Vida May 19, 2008 - 6:00 pm | spirits dancing spirits dancing Escribio un articulo buenisimo hoyAqui hay un pedazo del articuloThe league is not completely about [...] [...] = Vida May 19, 2008 – 6:00 pm | spirits dancing spirits dancing Escribio un articulo buenisimo hoyAqui hay un pedazo del articuloThe league is not completely about [...]

]]> Comment on The Famous Dynamo — Defending the Honor of Kiev by steigs http://5billionpersonparty.wordpress.com/2008/05/12/the-famous-dynamo-defending-the-honor-of-kiev/#comment-197 steigs Tue, 20 May 2008 19:39:45 +0000 http://5billionpersonparty.wordpress.com/?p=63#comment-197 Thanks for the info about the pre-war police and the old Soviet film, Eric. Interesting to hear. Thanks for the info about the pre-war police and the old Soviet film, Eric. Interesting to hear.

]]> Comment on The Famous Dynamo — Defending the Honor of Kiev by Eric-Odessit http://5billionpersonparty.wordpress.com/2008/05/12/the-famous-dynamo-defending-the-honor-of-kiev/#comment-193 Eric-Odessit Tue, 20 May 2008 05:30:57 +0000 http://5billionpersonparty.wordpress.com/?p=63#comment-193 Sorry, I wasn't paying attention: you have already mentioned the movie "Victory" in your post. Eric. Sorry, I wasn’t paying attention: you have already mentioned the movie “Victory” in your post.
Eric.

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