Plans for 2009

The new year has started.

What were my expectation for 2008?

- Masters Graduation: - Done (with distinction :))

- Italy winning Euro 2008: - Not quite...

- Holidays:- City weekend breaks to Paris (for Valentines) and London (Unholy Trinity gig)

- also trip to Maremma (Tuscany) as part of my Masters

- Inter:- won Serie A, kicked Mancini out, brought Mourinho...so far so good

- A calmer year:- not quite, but having more time for myself and Baanisuu

- Started playing football again with Kirkop F.C.


So what about 2009?

- Supporting Baanisuu during her final year at University

- Baanisuu's Graduation (and commencement of Masters??)

- Swimming in summer (have not enjoyed a swimful summer for years)

- Hoping Inter will win the Serie A and reach at least the semi-finals of the UEFA Champions League

- Skiing holiday (hopefully December 2009)

That is it, my list for 2009. Not too heavy as you can see and nothing that cannot be achieved.

Inter campione : La grande festa a San Siro

The awarding ceremony of the Serie A Scudetto

Siamo noi, Siamo noi!!

The game that won the scudetto! - Grande Ibra

The genius does it all by himself....

Zlatan Ibrahimovic!!!!

Campioni d'Italia!!!

45 minutes remain...

After seeing the first half of Parma vs Inter, I can tell you...Inter are going to loose the scudetto.

No more hope left.

I will just see the next 45 minutes to get more frustrated

Malta versus Liechtenstein

Michael Mifsud manages to score five goals in a record breaking match where Malta beat Liechtenstein 7-1

Quite a match I must say! I am sure those few people present did not expect this

Wednesday morning

It is Wednesday morning, the day after Inter's elimination from the Champions League against Liverpool. The game did not go as all expected. I had a glimmer of hope after the first half, but when Burdisso was sent off and Ibrahimovic lost that easy chance up front I knew that all hope was lost.

Now imagine my mood right now.

I enter the offices at work and my colleague tells me that Mancini is to step down at the end of the season. No, not this one too!

It is going to be a long Wednesday...

Awesome football video

This video is so cool, I had to put in on this blog (apart from the fact that I have not blogged much lately). This video has to do with the EA Sport Fifa Street 3. Great promo video of course, and cool skills, especially the shot over the head! Enjoy

The comeback of Adriano?

I admit he was one of my favourite players, but his form at Inter let many to doubt his talents. The death of his father had a too large impact on him. Adri became depressed, indulged in drinking and a life not ideal for top class footballers. Inter have sent him to Brazil, to regain tranquillity and find his form.

Here is the first goal he scored in the first official match for the San Paolo outfit.

Hopefully, Adri will continue to score such goals and go back to Inter FC after July full of energy and goals up his sleave.

Ibra goal 1-3 VS Siena

What a goal by Zlatan Ibrahimovic!!

Vote for Michael Mifsud

Coventry City striker Michael Mifsud is among a five man shortlist for the FA Cup 'E.ON Player of the Round'. Voting is now open and will close at 9am on Monday January 14.

Click here to vote for Mifsud.

He is currently the leader at 77% of all votes. Make this count larger and vote for Michael!

Spread the word.

Blacburn Rovers vs Coventry city

Coventry do it again in the Cup. Last time in the Carling Cup, now in the FA Cup. Michael Mifsud manages to score two in an excellent match for Coventry.

The Guardian posted: "Michael Mifsud was inspirational as Coventry dumped Rovers out of the Cup at Ewood Park" in an article aptly titled: "Mifsud makes Hughes his latest cup victim".

Well done Michael!

Welcome 2008

The first post of the year has to be a welcoming one. Looking back at 2007, I must admit that it was characterised by a number of lows that were not experienced in the years before. Nonetheless such events help to make people stronger and love each other more.

So what do I expect from 2008?

Well there are two major events: Hopefully My Masters Graduation in November and a good result for Italy in the Euro 2008.

I have no holidays plans at the moment but I am sure that Baanisuu and I will run away from the country for some time.

I also hope that Inter will keep on doing well as they did in 2007. 2008 is the year Inter will be 100 years old. For that occasion, they are playing with a special gear that was designed on the original way back in 1908. I have one such gear, given to me by Baanisuu for our fourth anniversary.

I also hope that 2008 will be a calmer one, one where I will also have more time to spend on things I enjoy. I shall hopefully be returning to playing football after I finish with my MSc studies. With the extra time at hand, I shall be also spending more quality time with Her.

Anyway, farewell 2007, I expect more from 2008.

Mifsud scores two against WBA

Michael Mifsud,a.k.a the Mosquito, helped Coventry win with a two goal advantage over West Bromwich Albion. The was the return leg of the match in which the Mosquito was sent off and suspended for three games. He came back with revenge to score two and help the Sky Blues end their dismal winless form.

Well done Michael!

Some wise words

I think I shall call this the quote of the month:

Gli amici veri sono quelli che ti danno contro e ti fanno capire che stai sbagliando, non quelli che ti danno sempre ragione e ti dicono che la colpa e' sempre degli altri.

Translating to English, it should sound something like:

True friends are those who stand up and tell you that you are wrong, not those who always say that you are right and tell you that others are always to blame.

You might be asking who said this. The answer is Roberto Mancini.

He was speaking about Adriano and all his latest problems that have influencef his on-the-pitch performances.

Il Genio

Wonder why Zlatan Ibrahimovic got the above nickname? See the vid below against CSKA last Wednesday.

Another one by Mosquito!

Here you go folks, another goal by the pride of Malta: Michael Mifsud. His goal cancelled QPRs goal and led the way to a surprising away victory by Coventry: 1-2 the final score.

Stoke City vs Coventry City

Watch the match highlights below, of the latest game of CCFC where Michael Mifsud scored two goals. His second is a marvel! No wonder he was include in the team of the week.

Fourth goal in three games

This blog is more becoming a Mifsud one, but anyway! He deserves it. Just enjoy the video below of his latest goal against Blackpool. That is pure speed!

Another one by Miffy

No wonder the 'Mosquito' is receiving such praise...just look at his goal that saved Coventry (CCFC) against Charlton with a late equaliser...

And now he has been short-listed for the Player of the Month Award (ccfc). Well deserved!

Also, check out his interview after the Man Utd victory.