Wednesday, November 26, 2008

Day 2 ends in disappointment

Was not able to score the two goals i had promised to score:( nor were we able to win the match:(
Disappointing 2-1 defeat with me scoring just a consolation goal towards the end of the game. Nevertheless was a successful return for me on a personal front. My leg's never felt better in the past six months. Looking forward to scoring more and more wonderful goals with my beloved right foot ;) Might never be able to get back to my magical best, but still assure you that i'l never give an opponent defender an easy game on the pitch :)

Saturday, November 22, 2008

Mixed emotions on Day 1

Would have been a fairy tale comeback for me today had few of the results gone our way. Personally a very satisfying performance from my side considering being out of action for so long. Most importantly the leg has responded brilliantly and no concerns whatsoever with it :)
Lost the first match against SPT after a sloppy defensive performance 8-6( a tennis like scoreline). Scored 4 out of the 6 goals coming on as a super-sub. So it was an eventful return indeed, victory might just have been the icing on the cake :(
Second was a much tougher game against Logica and we too improved our display and played out a hard-earned draw :) was very impressed with the way the boys fought this one. Some of them just gave it their all. I didn't score, but nevertheless a good result.
Got Pro-Fx coming up tomorrow morning and it will invariably be our last tough match. A victory there will mean we had a good weekend overall in terms of result's.
Something tells me I'll score atleast two in this one :D

I still consider him my god :)

Big match coming up today after a pretty long break.
What better way to get you all geared up and prepare yourself mentally before the match, other than watching 200 of my idol Thierry Henry's best goals at 4 in the morning :)
I know people still criticize him, but in his peak there was no matching the man.
He was truly magnificent :) Hats off to you. Hopefully i can replicate some of his magic today ;)

Return of the wounded soldier

Six months or to be more precise, 197 days. A really long time for a passionate footballer like me to stay away from playing a single competitive match. Have put on a few extra kilos over this period and my slight ponch is more than evident to the naked eyes these days. To put it in simple words, i am highly UNFIT these days. Cant climb two floors in my office building without panting :(
So to actually think that i am going to represent my company team(which i once was the captain off, before my injury) tomorrow seems far fetched. Might just play a cameo role of a super-sub. Or might just be that driving force needed for the team which helps them put the ball in the back of the net more often than they normally do ;) Whatever the case, i just get a small feel inside that i will somehow manage to pull it off in style tomorrow :)
Just wait another 24hrs for the result to be updated here. Now just go do what you do best my dear, focus on the match ahead without making big pre match statements ;)
There is absolutely no pressure on you to perform for once. Hehe
Make your performance do all the talking :)
- The Passionate Footballer

Wednesday, November 12, 2008

Emotional abuse ;)

One of the most touching personal mails that i've received till date from anyone. Was initially supposed to be a mail to abuse me but it literally turned out to be something so emotional that my eyes were filled with tears by the time i finished reading it. Here it goes, a mail from a person i have never met and our only real interaction was over phone calls. Never expected him to get so deeply hurt due to my actions ;)

Dear sandeep,

As per your phone calls i booked the room at cheraibeach resort. I am not force you to take the room at cheraibeach resort. You asked me to book for you .Several times I called to your mobile phone and rings it, but no response. If you are not interested to stay there, please inform me about that also. I believe your words, but u mislead me lot.

Never do this in your next journey, other wise no one never believe you and never believe your words also .

Best regards
Ajay

Poor guy, i am sure he would have wanted to really abuse me. But the way he expressed himself over this mail somehow was extremely hilarious to me. Dont want to get really deep into the incident and explain why he actually sent this to me. Part of the mail is anyways self explanatory. My dear Kerala boy tried to take advantage of 8 people who were desperately seeking accomodation but somehow this cosmopolitan egoistic bangalorean soul just didnt feel like taking all this lying down. So it resulted in a last minute change in plan and hence the outcome was this cute little piece of literature :) Will never repeat this mistake Chetta ;) i've learnt my lessons :)

Sunday, November 9, 2008

Wenger: Success And Experience Are Not Synonymous


They really do confuse me off late... A frustrating draw against local rivals Spurs after conceding two goals in injury time. Then a defeat to newly promoted Stoke city courtesy two Rory Delap long throw-in's and a dull draw against Fenebache at home in the champions league. Thought thats the end of the title challenge and they come up with an absolutely spirited team performance to gun down MAN U. Just loved the victory. Still not convinced they really have the title credentials, but never know. Off late they have become so unpredictable that even a hardcore gunner like me am unsure whether to back them or write them off. Another three months down i will be in a better position to judge. Arsene - you continue to baffle me. But in you, we trust :)

Friday, November 7, 2008

Anniversary wishes to my dear footballer :)

Hope you are enjoying your time there and i am sure you will also be rejoicing watching me play some good football. Will return from injury and showcase some better football because i know you will enjoy watching me play well. Somewhere deep inside i know that for how ever good a footballer i am now, you had a big part to play in that. And don't ever think i have forgotten you even though its been really long now. One corner of my heart is always reserved for you. You will always remain in my memories and the date will always be remembered :) The day that changed my life :)
Rest im Frieden :)