…and it was all over.
There’s still something to smile about, though. I watched a couple of games last week with my German friend Daniel, who provided entertaining translations of German players’ surnames.
Mertesacker - Daniel thinks this chap is from Alsace-Lorraine, or thereabouts. In this case, the merte part of the name is from the French [...]

The World Cup is available here, albeit early in the morning. I’ve eschewed ABC and ESPN’s coverage, though, because their commentators are both patronising and inaccurate. For example, yesterday they claimed that the USA was essentially playing the same formation as Italy, when in fact the USA were playing 4-5-1 and Italy 4-4-2.
Luckily another broadcaster [...]

This photo, from Norwich’s 3-2 victory over West Brom (only our third win this season) struck me as being very strange indeed. I love the way photography can make everyday life look utterly alien.
And if you’re wondering “Ostranenie?” click here.

I just opened my Christmas present from Frog! Thanks Frog! On the ball, City!

It’s taken fourteen games. I’d almost given up. Funny how quickly things can look up in football. My fingers are already crossed for next week.
Norwich 2 - 1 Southampton