Cornish Steve

But then you look at your new daughter and think, how could such a beautiful person result from this process? I've thought that after each of ours was born.

Games in Europe are quite different from games in the Prem. They are a lot more cagey, a lot more strategic, and a lot less entertaining in our eyes. We shouldn't translate that to mean that we're not playing well. The results speak for themselves.

He needed it. Maybe it will calm some of the speculation.

- Hibbert always puts a shift in and he's looking solid. He is not a world beater but now he is playing good football, composed on the ball, doing what he is supposed to do and defending solidly. I mean, we know he's no Coleman obviously, but he is not letting the team down. Poor Browning, he also looks ready to play a few games. The improvement of Jagielka makes the team feel solid at the back. Good for him and for the team now that Stones is injured. [He's playing in these games because experience counts.] - Lukaku looked fat today to me. Maybe he's just out of form? Probably I am wrong, though. [That'll teach you for buying a cheap TV.] - No Gibson, no Alcaraz... if they do not get a game even in the EL, does it mean that Martinez does not trust them? [Gibson. maybe. Alcaraz, though, played on the weekend.]

That is if nothing happens tonight outside the stadium that gets us expelled from the tournament.

Job done. Win the home games, tie the way games, and reach the next round.

Do you think he's lining himself up to replace the current manager at Burnley?

Burnley 0-2 Everton Lukaku

Is that Mueller from last night?

Many congratulations!

Balotelli in a heap of trouble again.

That is the key.

Then maybe I need to justify my original suggestions: Will be interesting to see who starts. Distin was rested [and could be used to give either Jagielka or Alcaraz a break], and so were Eto'o [who could start ahead of Lukaku] and Besic [giving Barry a rest] - both of whom have European experience [particularly important and not to be underestimated]. Atsu will probably start [maybe ahead of McGeady] and I would guess Hibbert too because of his experience [and because we shouldn't put too much pressure on Coleman who's straight back from injury]. Now, does that sound better?

Today I attended a party given in honour of a beautiful young lady that we know. There were several other guests present and a good time was being had by all. As a special gift, we gave the young lady a new dress. She was so excited that, in front of everyone, she immediately stripped off all her clothes and begged to be able to wear the new dress. Happy birthday to Maddy, my little granddaughter, who turned 3 today. Just don't do that in 20 years' time!

I remember this game as well. Banks was a great keeper. As I remember, England were knocked out of the ensuing World Cup by West Germany (who else?), although I seem to remember that Alan Mullery scored in that game. That World Cup in Mexico still sticks in my mind. It kicked off with a 0-0 draw between Mexico and Russia. In the weeks before, you could buy these packs of cards with players/managers in the WC. I had all but three of them: Geoff Hurst, Martin Peters, and Alf Ramsey. Then, after spending an afternoon with my grandad, he bought me another pack of cards, and, to my delight, in included both Hurst and Peters. Finally, I traded about 100 duplicates with my cousin for an Alf Ramsey card, which gave me the complete set. I wish I still had it.

I love hot peppers. Eat scotch bonnets, habaneros, etc as snacks. A colleague of mine grows ghost peppers. Never had one of them.

If you're going to insult me, at least learn how to spell your insults correctly.

But it failed for traditional American sports. There's a huge Hispanic population (it is mostly a Spanish-speaking city after all), so football may do better. PS - I don't see that it has much to do with snowbirds or retirees. They tend to have homes farther up the coast, not in Miami. It's more the fact that people from Latin America just don't like American football, baseball, ice hockey, or basketball.

Suggests that Everton not develop Barkley or Stones too soon! For crying out loud, they are now full England internationals. Neither were regular starters under David Moyes. Is he suggesting that Martinez rushed them into the team?

Will be interesting to see who starts. Distin was rested, and so were Eto'o and Besic - both of whom have European experience. Atsu will probably start and I would guess Hibbert too because of his experience.

Remembering this post and glad that you were hopelessly wrong. I'm sure you are, too.

If he's a starter against Lille, why even have him on the bench?

All four played, and three of them started. You must be cock-a-hoop.

Indecision will cost you! It cost shukes two points, and it cost pete0 a point, so beware! Congratulations this week to markjazzbassist, who managed 6 points: 5 for a correct score and one for predicting Lukaku as a scorer. Given his 10-pointer in the last game, Romey leads in all other categories: points for the month, points for the season, and average points per prediction. Note: your name appears in the final category only if you've made at least three predictions this season.

See what happens when you hesitate?