Since the time difference will play havoc with my addiction, with all English and European games kicking off some time in the early morning, I have been seeking an alternative; and I'm pleased to say I've found it.
The Australian Football League is this season expanding to welcome a new team. On the lookout for someone local to latch on to, I immediately thought this seems like fate - me a new resident, them a new team.
The fact that they play in red and white stripes practically clinched it - then they reveal an away kit to be exactly the same as the new Southampton kit for 2010/11 and I was sold. Euphoria was reached when I learnt that one of their permitted overseas star players was...wait for it...Gerald Sibon.
Yep, that Gerald Sibon - Sheff Wed reject Gerald Sibon. Already, I love this team.
There is just one sticking point however.
My new team, my second team, the ones that I guarantee you will all learn to love as together we share the ups and (presumably more often) the downs of their debut season, has a name that is straight from the pages of BT's HR department.
Melbourne Heart.
Ooh, intimidating. Apparently other such fearsome monikers as Melbourne Koalas, Melbourne Totes Toasties, Melbourne Tub of Ben n Jerrys and Melbourne Big Cup of Hot Chocolate were thrown out for this airy fairy choice: nice, sweet, non confrontational.
Surely to God the players from Central Coast Mariners, whom the Heart face in their opening fixture next week, will be looking to smash into them from the opening whistle. On the plus side form the bloggers point of view the potential for puns is endless.
Stay tuned, it's going to be a tough ride I think.
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