Boxing Day
As is normally the case, this has been a Boxing Day of overindulgence and watching football. I can't remember a worst time to be a Manchester United fan in my lifetime*, as they fell to a fourth consecutive defeat in all competitions for the first time since 1961 in a 2-0 loss away to Stoke. What was most dispiriting about this was the sheer predictability of it. It is difficult to ascertain what Louis Van Gaal's philosophy is anymore. He seems to have no concept of how to alter his tactics during a match or how to use his resources to meet the challenges of Premier League football. He is a profoundly arrogant man who does not comprehend what is required of him as Manchester United manager.
Watching Arsenal getting tonked 4-0 by Southampton later in the day has provided some comfort, even when accompanied by the asinine and idiotic co-commentary of Robbie Savage on BT Sport.
Oh god, Robbie Savage. I would happily see Robbie Savage fired out of a catapault like in that episode of The Simpsons.
Oh and Sunderland are still terrible obviously. But then I've come to expect that. Their impending relegation may come as a relief to me more than anything else. Stop toying with my emotions and get on with it.
* I concede that being a Manchester United fan over the past 28 years has largely been a joyous experience. Perhaps what I'm enduring now is merely cosmic retribution. But come on, we're behind Crystal Palace for god's sake.
Watching Arsenal getting tonked 4-0 by Southampton later in the day has provided some comfort, even when accompanied by the asinine and idiotic co-commentary of Robbie Savage on BT Sport.
Oh god, Robbie Savage. I would happily see Robbie Savage fired out of a catapault like in that episode of The Simpsons.
Oh and Sunderland are still terrible obviously. But then I've come to expect that. Their impending relegation may come as a relief to me more than anything else. Stop toying with my emotions and get on with it.
* I concede that being a Manchester United fan over the past 28 years has largely been a joyous experience. Perhaps what I'm enduring now is merely cosmic retribution. But come on, we're behind Crystal Palace for god's sake.
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