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Title: O'Mankie meets his hero.......
Post by: Frank Gallagher on March 08, 2005, 06:24:00 am
.....well one of them anyway.
 
 In the music world, there's only three people I would really like to meet and I met one last night.
 
 We went to The Beautiful South show at the Cork Opera house last night....great show for those interested. Anyway, after the show we were walking to the car and happen to walk past the stage door. Low and behold if it isn't Paul Heaton himself stood at the back door signing a few autographs for folk. Not being one who's interested in meeting celebs, I had to make an exception this time. He was more than happy to sign our ticket stubs. I thanked him and shook his hand and he just said, "thank you for coming to the show".....what a decent bloke to say he's quite the big celeb in UK/Ireland.
 
 Oh, the other two? Morrissey and Bowie.
Title: Re: O'Mankie meets his hero.......
Post by: on March 08, 2005, 09:00:00 am
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Originally posted by O'Mankie:
  Low and behold if it isn't Paul Heaton himself
<img src="http://images.google.com/images?q=tbn:F53S7Iuc96cJ:hawkwind.utcs.utoronto.ca:8001/pics/owl-face.jpg" alt=" - " />
 Who?
 
     
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Originally posted by O'Mankie:
 
 Oh, the other two? Morrissey and Bowie.
Didn't you know...Morrissey and Bowie are the same person?  You only need meet him (http://areaology.com/area.html) once.
   <img src="http://www.donotenter.com/cool/signs/feb_2002/lots_of_nots/no_drugs_2.gif" alt=" - " />
Title: Re: O'Mankie meets his hero.......
Post by: markie on March 08, 2005, 11:10:00 am
I thought you were going to say you had met Shane....
 
 Well now you have started hanging around the stage door, what is going to be next, groupie?
Title: Re: O'Mankie meets his hero.......
Post by: Barcelona on March 08, 2005, 12:49:00 pm
I was thinking about Shane as well, or Mike Scott. Have you visited the place where the Waterboys recorded Fisherman Blues? By the way, tonight pay attention to both games, not only Man. United-Milan. the one at Stamford Bridge is going to be great. I am going to see the game here in Bolivia with Sheffield Wednesday and Norwich fans that can't stand Mourinho.
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Post by: Charlie Nakatestes, Japanese Golfer on March 08, 2005, 12:55:00 pm
I thought maybe he was going to say he met one of the dudes from Carbon Leaf.
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Post by: on March 08, 2005, 01:14:00 pm
<img src="http://www.cswu.cz/cast/temp/images/blessed.jpg" alt=" - " />
 He thinks he met Heaton, but it was really Jeremy Beadle in disguise.
Title: Re: O'Mankie meets his hero.......
Post by: vansmack on March 08, 2005, 01:55:00 pm
I was thinking you were in Milan with Keano.
Title: Re: O'Mankie meets his hero.......
Post by: ggw on March 08, 2005, 01:57:00 pm
I thought you met this guy (http://www.mini4auction.com/index.cfm?id=165).
Title: Re: O'Mankie meets his hero.......
Post by: Frank Gallagher on March 08, 2005, 02:47:00 pm
I would include Shane, but I think it would be a bit of a disaster seeing as he hates the English like he does.....me being English and all.
 
 Mike Scott would be interesting, but with him being on another planet from the rest of us, I don't think we would quite hit it off.
 
 I was just narrowing it down to the top three.
 
 Barca....I hope to God your team can put that arrogant pig Mourinho out of the competition. The honeymoon period is over for him in the UK now, so everyone is sick of his comments at this point. He's already complaining about tonights match and it hasn't even happened yet!!!!!!! I'm hoping Milan are marking RVN so close they don't see Scholesy and Rooney sneaking in to get a goal a piece and get through to the last 8!!!!
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Post by: brennser on March 08, 2005, 04:10:00 pm
wow - chelski are up 3-0 after 20 mins!
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Post by: Barcelona on March 08, 2005, 04:36:00 pm
what about Ronaldinho's second goal? One of the best we may have ever seen? 3-2. Right now we are there, quarter finals, but this can finish 5-2 or 3-4, what a game!!!
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Post by: brennser on March 08, 2005, 05:05:00 pm
yeah, a 5 goal 1st half - unbelievable!
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Post by: Barcelona on March 08, 2005, 05:27:00 pm
Shit, how disappointing.
Title: Re: O'Mankie meets his hero.......
Post by: Frank Gallagher on March 09, 2005, 07:28:00 am
Didn't see the Chelski v Barca match...and couldn't even stomach watching anymore footie after United's exit....but I'm sure it was an entertaining game, even if a high scoring game at this level speaks volumes of weak defences.
 
 United were beaten by a much better team... MY GOD! Even the 42nd battalion of the Royal Marines with air support from the RAF Tornado Squadron couldn't have broken down that defence. Hats off to Milan. I hope they go all the way now.
 
 My prediction ....... United will spend a few £££'s during the summer, win the Champions League next year and Roy Keane will retire after the match.
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Post by: vansmack on March 09, 2005, 02:55:00 pm
I don't want to talk about football right now.  Too sad.
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Post by: Barcelona on March 09, 2005, 07:50:00 pm
In my case, the sadness is going to last a few weeks. However, I had a little bit of happiness today seeing Madrid out the last 8. Just one comment, Beckham is such a bad player, maybe he hasn't got used to spanish football, but man, he is such a mediocre player in Spain, he could play in Santander, Real Sociedad or any team in the middle of the table and he would still have to fight to be in the main squad.
Title: Re: O'Mankie meets his hero.......
Post by: Frank Gallagher on March 10, 2005, 09:19:00 am
Beckham sells a lot of merchandise...that's why he's a Real Madrid player (like most of them actually). He has definately struggled since his move, and I would not have him back at Old Trafford now. (Never thought I would utter such words)
 
 Hey Smackie...at least Arseholes are out, that's something to smile about.  :D
Title: Re: O'Mankie meets his hero.......
Post by: Barcelona on March 10, 2005, 12:04:00 pm
Who'd you like to win it? I'll go with Liverpool, PSV or Lyon.
Title: Re: O'Mankie meets his hero.......
Post by: Frank Gallagher on March 10, 2005, 12:06:00 pm
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Originally posted by Barcelona:
  Who'd you like to win it? I'll go with Liverpool, PSV or Lyon.
LIVERFUCKINGPOOL??????  :mad:  
 
 
 AC Milan, the way they outplayed United I have to wish them the best.
Title: Re: O'Mankie meets his hero.......
Post by: Barcelona on March 10, 2005, 12:14:00 pm
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Originally posted by O'Mankie:
   
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Originally posted by Barcelona:
  Who'd you like to win it? I'll go with Liverpool, PSV or Lyon.
LIVERFUCKINGPOOL??????   :mad:  
 
 
 AC Milan, the way they outplayed United I have to wish them the best. [/b]
I like the Spanish coach they have. Also, they have three spanish players, it would be nice for them. And Gerrard, that is an incredible player. Actually I would like to see them defeating Chelsea in the next round, if that's possible.
Title: Re: O'Mankie meets his hero.......
Post by: on March 10, 2005, 01:36:00 pm
<img src="http://www.heady.co.uk/b3ta/stepm.jpg" alt=" - " />
Title: Re: O'Mankie meets his hero.......
Post by: Frank Gallagher on March 11, 2005, 08:38:00 am
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Originally posted by Barcelona:
   
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Originally posted by O'Mankie:
   
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Originally posted by Barcelona:
  Who'd you like to win it? I'll go with Liverpool, PSV or Lyon.
LIVERFUCKINGPOOL??????    :mad:    
 
 
 AC Milan, the way they outplayed United I have to wish them the best. [/b]
I like the Spanish coach they have. Also, they have three spanish players, it would be nice for them. And Gerrard, that is an incredible player. Actually I would like to see them defeating Chelsea in the next round, if that's possible. [/b]
Gerrard is made to look good by the underachievers he's surrounded by on the pitch. He's probably one of the most overrated players in England. I know this sounds strange seeing as they're in the last 8 of the champs league, but they've been very lucky with the draw. A 33 year old player with a bad hip, who's in the twilight of his career made Gerrard look like a fool recently. (Roy Keane) and he's not nearly the player he used to be.
 
 Put Gerrard in amongst Chelski, which is the rumour, and he'll be a bench warmer.
 
 I do like the Benitez, and he inherited a team of overpaid, underskilled lazy pigs, thanks to the French idiot before him (Houllier) so he has a lot of work to do, because no other team will pay for the players he really needs to offload. Over here Kewell is known as "twisted sox" because he puts himself on the injured list if he twists his socks........
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Post by: vansmack on March 11, 2005, 01:30:00 pm
U.S. soccer to meet England
 
 May matchup in Chicago is countries' first since '93
 
 Posted: Friday March 11, 2005 11:19AM; Updated: Friday March 11, 2005 12:01PM
 
 U.S. Soccer confirmed to SI.com on Friday that the U.S. will meet a close-to-full-strength England team in an exhibition on May 28 at Soldier Field in Chicago. The showdown will mark the first game between the two countries since the U.S. beat England 2-0 in the 1993 U.S. Cup.
 
 The friendly likely will not include England's Spain-based players (David Beckham and Michael Owen), considering La Liga has games scheduled for that weekend. But it is expected that England's domestic-based stars will make the trip.
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Post by: Frank Gallagher on March 14, 2005, 09:00:00 am
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Originally posted by vansmack:
  U.S. soccer to meet England
 
 May matchup in Chicago is countries' first since '93
 
 Posted: Friday March 11, 2005 11:19AM; Updated: Friday March 11, 2005 12:01PM
 
 U.S. Soccer confirmed to SI.com on Friday that the U.S. will meet a close-to-full-strength England team in an exhibition on May 28 at Soldier Field in Chicago. The showdown will mark the first game between the two countries since the U.S. beat England 2-0 in the 1993 U.S. Cup.
 
 The friendly likely will not include England's Spain-based players (David Beckham and Michael Owen), considering La Liga has games scheduled for that weekend. But it is expected that England's domestic-based stars will make the trip.
A full strength squad....oh, did I mention THE CAPTAIN will be missing....oh yes, and one of the top strikers.  :roll:  Not sure of the schedule yet, but United are touring the far east this summer, so don't bet on any of United players showing up if the schedule conflicts.
 
 I will almost guarantee that Sven will bring a bunch of players on the cusp to give them a run out.
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Post by: vansmack on March 21, 2005, 04:22:00 pm
Mankie will be first in line for this one:
 
 From the creators of RUDY and HOOSIERS comes a true story based on the 1950 U.S. World Cup Soccer Team, who showed the world that with enough Passion and Commitment anything is possible - even the greatest upset in World Cup Soccer.
 
 THE GAME OF THEIR LIVES all-star cast includes; Patrick Stewart (X-Men, Star Trek: The Next Generation), Wes Bentley (American Beauty), Gerard Butler (Phantom Of The Opera, Tomb Raider), Gavin Rossdale (Lead Singer of Bush, Constantine), Zachery Bryan (Home Improvement), Jimmy Jean-Louis (The Bourne Identity, Tears of The Sun) and John Rhys-Davies (Lord of The Rings, The Princess Diaries). The film also features Freddy Adu, Landon Donovan, and many other of your favorite MLS All-stars. This movie depicts the importance and power of soccer and plays tribute to anyone who has ever played the sport.
 
 THE GAME OF THEIR LIVES is a film for the entire family. It will be released in 14 cities on April 22 and is rated PG. Advance tickets are available now. This movie will be in theatres for a limited time. To purchase tickets or set up a private screening for your team, please call 1-800-215-2971 for more information.
 
 We hope you will join us in celebrating this great moment in American soccer. Get Into The Game! Don't Miss Out! See The Movie!
 
 Find out more at WWW.GAMEOFTHEIRLIVESMOVIE.COM (http://WWW.GAMEOFTHEIRLIVESMOVIE.COM)
Title: Re: O'Mankie meets his hero.......
Post by: Frank Gallagher on March 21, 2005, 05:12:00 pm
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Originally posted by vansmack:
  Mankie will be first in line for this one:
 
 From the creators of RUDY and HOOSIERS comes a true story based on the 1950 U.S. World Cup Soccer Team, who showed the world that with enough Passion and Commitment anything is possible - even the greatest upset in World Cup Soccer.
 
 THE GAME OF THEIR LIVES all-star cast includes; Patrick Stewart (X-Men, Star Trek: The Next Generation), Wes Bentley (American Beauty), Gerard Butler (Phantom Of The Opera, Tomb Raider), Gavin Rossdale (Lead Singer of Bush, Constantine), Zachery Bryan (Home Improvement), Jimmy Jean-Louis (The Bourne Identity, Tears of The Sun) and John Rhys-Davies (Lord of The Rings, The Princess Diaries). The film also features Freddy Adu, Landon Donovan, and many other of your favorite MLS All-stars. This movie depicts the importance and power of soccer and plays tribute to anyone who has ever played the sport.
 
 THE GAME OF THEIR LIVES is a film for the entire family. It will be released in 14 cities on April 22 and is rated PG. Advance tickets are available now. This movie will be in theatres for a limited time. To purchase tickets or set up a private screening for your team, please call 1-800-215-2971 for more information.
 
 We hope you will join us in celebrating this great moment in American soccer. Get Into The Game! Don't Miss Out! See The Movie!
 
 Find out more at WWW.GAMEOFTHEIRLIVESMOVIE.COM (http://WWW.GAMEOFTHEIRLIVESMOVIE.COM)
Should be a good laugh....by the way, don't buy tickets for the England tour this summer, seems old mankie was right...don't expect too many known names to turn out.