...and the Football is back!

Everybody has a hobby however most people have lots of hobbies, you know those things we put time aside to follow, bore other people about and develop friendships started firmly on the fact we share the same interest. One of the things I devote a lot of my time to is sport but in particular I'm focusing on football today and I for one am so relieved its back. This has been one of those endless summers we remember from childhood that went on forever with one small problem - no World Cup or European Championships to see us through till August.

I know there are various friendlies, leagues around the world that play during summer and various Champions League / Europa League games to tide you over but we all know deep down inside that the season doesn't begin until your team kicks off. I find myself going into this season with a degree of hope and optimism which is a nice change from the past two seasons. A sexy first half, a closing moment penalty save from Mignolet the Merciless and a stubborn performance from Asmir Begovic saw my team Liverpool get a 1-0 win at home against Stoke. Reasons to be optimistic and pessimistic were to be found, good performances from a lot of players, new signings fitting in although same old problems we didn't convert to many of our chances but a wins a win and the first half was particularly sexy.

Its not just about results and scores I follow football because its one of the best drama's going, there's so many stories and characters vying for attention - with plot developments around the corner. The seasons just started and the transfer window hasn't closed yet, there'll be players both expected and unexpected  heading out the door or coming in. That's where the first twist of the season is going to happen or so says this blogger. Good luck to everyone and I hope you all have a good season (except when you play us in which case that'll be three points please and don't let the door hit you on the way out) and come out of it with some cracking memories.

Have a good one...