Apparently some bookies were offering crazy odds for a Blackpool win, which may well have added to what must have been one hell of a day out for the travelling Blackpool fans. A 2-1 win in which they spent large spells as much the better team and only had one or two real scares at the death would be far more than anyone would have expected, particularly having been taught a lesson at Arsenal and Chelsea.
Inevitably, when David pulls of one of these results, all attention goes to Goliath. However these days Liverpool are looking more Gabby Yorath than Goliath. (Nothing against her but the name is similar, and it is late...) The appallingly bad start to the season is a continuation of the decline which has seemed to be plaguing the Reds since missing out narrowly in May 2009.
They absolutely will not get relegated, it is crazy to even think that could happen. Despite current appearances, they have too much quality for this slump to continue, but it is also going to be another painful season for their supporters and it could be about to get even worse.
Next up is Everton at Goodison. Everton who have just ended Birmingham's 12 month unbeaten home record. Everton who have started picking up momentum after a similarly poor start. Everton who would love nothing more than to stick the knife in further and enjoy the suffering of their great rival. I am certain however that even another defeat should not spell the end of Roy Hodgson's tenure - to me this is all just a little bit Neejurk.
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Speaking of Neejurks, Fabio Capello has called Bolton's Kevin Davies up to the England squad for the upcoming qualifier against the team named after a black Ryder Cup captain, Montenegro.
This is not the direction England need to be going. What type of football are we going to be playing if we think Davies is a viable option? He's 33 for Christ's sake, hardly looking to the future is it. Spain must be p*ssing their sides at the fact that we rely on a fat arse and a solid pair of elbows to try and improve.
I've nothing against Davies - to be honest I like him, he gave Saints some great memories and am happy he might get a cap after all these years - but it is absolutely the wrong move from Capello.
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This is the last blog I'll be writing from England as we set off for a new life in Australia tomorrow. I'm definitely going to keep it up and will try to give a variety of angles, Australian A-League as well as all the usual stuff. Melbourne Heart have their first ever derby against Melbourne Victory next week, I'll bring you an in depth report of that one!
Keep reading, thanks for all the support so far. Cheers.
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