We're Baaaaaaack!! Sorta...

We're actually trying to salvage this space...or what's left of it, that is. We haven't really been doing a good job on updating this blog, sad to say.

But we will!! In due time. To pen down that amazing journey chock-full of memoirs recollected & republished. Just as soon as we get our material together, we'll share how it was to have the best few months of our lives.

Hmmm...one thing, though. Should we get a new skin, do ya reckon??

Cheers!!
Xabs

Why Liverpool Is The Best City In The World...

Not my words exactly, but rather from our beloved defender himself, Jamie Carragher!! He tells LFC.tv just why the city of Liverpool rocks his socks. And it's not just because he's a Scouser, born & bred.

WHY LIVERPOOL IS THE BEST CITY IN THE WORLD
Jamie Carragher 06 October 2005

With its instantly recognisable waterfront, unique accent, legendary musicians and rich sporting heritage, Liverpool is an international city of world repute and Jamie Carragher just loves living here...

After the two much-hyped games against Chelsea last week, you'd think Anfield and its surrounding streets would be a little quiet right now. With two important World Cup qualifiers looming the international break means Liverpool are without a Premiership or Cup fixture this week.

But that doesn't mean the staff at Anfield will be putting their feet up and taking it easy. Far from it. Together with The Beatles, Liverpool Football Club is the most popular tourist attraction in this city and whether there's a match on or not, visitors will flock to the home of England's most successful ever football club.

I may be biased, but I firmly believe that a trip to Anfield is the first place any tourist should visit when they come to Liverpool. This club is renowned across the continent for its achievements and I'd strongly recommend a trip around the trophy room and stadium. Of course, there's now also the added attraction of seeing for real those five glittering European Cups.

To play for a club like this, which is famous throughout the world, is a tremendous honour and although it's no secret on the Kop that my early football allegiances lay on the other side of Stanley Park, I am proud to call myself a Liverpudlian.

It's true that I was a regular visitor to Everton's home ground of Goodison Park as a boy and it crops up every time the Merseyside derby comes around. In the Marsh Lane area of Bootle where I grew up you can count the number of Rednecks on one hand, so I just followed the trend and became a blue.

But I've been a player here at Liverpool since I was ten, when I first started attending the old School of Excellence, and I'm very much a red these days, although you can imagine how much of a nightmare it is for me to go back around Marsh Lane after we've just lost to Everton!

Seriously though, it's never a problem and I love the banter that goes on between both sets of supporters on Merseyside, and I'm equally proud to be a Scouser. This city is such a special place for many reasons. It's hard to put your finger on what exactly makes it so special but for me a lot of it is down to the sense of humour of the people. Everyone in Liverpool seems to like a laugh and a joke and we've got this reputation for being bubbly characters who are so full of life.

I have lived here all my life and for me there is no better place on earth. It's a great place to live and I've no intention of ever leaving.

Away from football everyone here is now looking forward to 2008 when Liverpool deservedly becomes the European Capital of Culture. This is a big thing for us all. The city has been improving for a number of years now and it's only going to get better. There will be all kinds going on and I'm really looking forward to it.

Growing up in Bootle, near the docks, I know all about the proud seafaring history of the city. Ships used to set sail from Liverpool to the most far-flung and exotic destinations and it was once known as the gateway to the world.

The eventual decline in the shipping trade was to have a shattering effect on the city in terms of unemployment but Liverpool retained its prominent position on the world map thanks to the two football clubs, the world-famous horse race that takes place every year at Aintree and the emergence of four lads who shook the world, namely The Beatles.

Together with the wonderful nightlife, excellent restaurants and many other places of interest Liverpool is also now established as a hive of tourist activity and was recently voted Britain’s best day trip destination by the UK tourist board.

After visiting Anfield, I'd advise any tourist to go and see all things connected to the Beatles. There is a specialist Beatles museum situated in the Albert Dock and there are other various places of interest to visit throughout the city, such as Matthew Street, where the Cavern Club is, Strawberry Fields and Penny Lane.

Liverpool Football Club and The Beatles are probably the two biggest things ever to come out of this city and no stay here would be complete without exploring both.

Together with the wonderful nightlife, excellent restaurants and many other places of interest Liverpool is now well established as a hive of tourist activity. I've heard it was recently voted Britain's best day trip destination by the UK tourist board and I, for one, certainly wouldn't disagree with that.

As a professional footballer it's not often that I get the chance to sample the wonderful nightlife in Liverpool but whenever me and the rest of the lads get the opportunity to let our hair down then we really are spoilt for choice. The Albert Dock is a great tourist attraction in Liverpool and there are lot of bars down there, with Blue Bar being the main one. Moving closer into the city centre there is the Newz Bar and there are also some good places along Victoria Street, with the likes of the Living Room and The Place, which I must mention because former Liverpool striker John Aldridge owns it!

Apart from the Kop on a big European night at Anfield, I'm fortunate to live near the coast. It’s only about five minutes away from where I grew up. It’s a great location, and not being too far from the beach is ideal when you’ve got a couple of young kids like I have. I often taken them down to play on the waterfront and the view across the Irish Sea is quite breathtaking, no matter how many times you experience it.

Okay Bunny, I've made up my mind. We're going to Liverpool NOW!! Pack your bags, we're leaving.

Laterz...
Lenny JC

Some Footie Humor...

Yeah, I know it's been awhile since the co-owner of this blog actually posted up an entry. It's not that I don't want to, it's just that I needed the right material as well as it being at the right time. I think.

So anywayz, here's some absurd footie humor I got off a website. I forgot what the URL of the website is but yeah, credit goes to the owner of the site, not me.

Ronaldo, Figo, Beckham Joke - Euro 2004 Version

Ronaldo, Luis Figo and David Beckham are standing in Heaven before the throne of God.

God looks at them and says; "And so here you are to face your Lord and maker. I shall ask each of you a question."

Addressing Ronaldo first he asks, "Ronaldo, one of the world's greatest football players, what is it that you believe brought you here before me?"

Ronaldo looks God in the eye and says passionately, "I believe football to be the food of life. Nothing else brings such unbridled joy to so Many people, from the slums of Rio to the bright lights of Madrid. I have devoted my life to bring such joy to people, with little else, who stood on the terraces supporting their team."

God smiles and offers Ronaldo a seat to his left.

He then turns to Luis Figo, "And similarly you, Luis, a hero to so many, what do you think it was brought you to my throne?"

Figo stands tall and proud, "I believe courage, honour and passion are the fundamentals to life and I've spent my whole playing career providing a living embodiment of these commitments."

God, moved by the passion of his speech offers Figo a seat to his right.

He then turns to Beckham, "And you, David. Presumably you just want your ball back?"

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Random Jokes

West Ham are being predicted to stay in the premership for three seasons.
Autumn, Winter, Spring

David James is so distraught after his latest blunder that he decides to end it all. He walks straight out of the city of manchester stadium and throws himself down in front of a number 9 bus. Luckily, it passes under him.

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Footballing definitions

Football: A game consisting of 22 skilled players, one impartial referee, two eagle eyed referee's assistants and one stupid ball.

Teammate: Another person that you have to dribble around

Fans: Two sets of absusive referees

Offside: The Bermuda Triangle area of the pitch where "innocent" players are drawn towards.

Scoring: When 11 men spontaneously start dancing and kissing, regardless of any injuries, whilst 11 others droop like wallflowers

Striker: Faultless, overpaid, box hogging layabout who only misses the goal when he is fed a bad ball

Defender: Player who's function is to commit fouls just outside of the penalty area

Ball: Round object used by referees to entice players into comitting fouls.

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*Gives standing ovation*

Great jokes. Watch this space for more updates!!

Laterz...
Lenny JC

A Coupla Xabi & Luis Spam...

Bored, what. Nothing to do. Spam lahh...

Laterz...
Xabi Lenny

Time For A Post!!

Delving into the depths of Xabi. Whahahkz!! Decided to post up the meaning of his birthdate here. And I'm sure Daph shall do the same ;).

Your Birthdate: November 25

Your birth on the 25th day of the month (7 energy) modifies your life path by giving you some special interest in technical, scientific, or other complex and often hard to understand subjects. You may become something of a perfectionist and a stickler for details. Your thinking is logical and intuitive, rational and responsible. Your feelings may run deep, but you are not very likely to let them show. This birthday makes you a more private person, more introspective and perhaps more inflexible. In friendships you are very cautious and reserved. You are probably inventive, and given to unique approaches and solutions.

What Does Your Birth Date Mean?

First REAL Entry From Xabi...

First entry off the new blog...

You Should Learn Spanish

For you, learning a language is about career advancement and communication.Knowing Spanish will bring you tons of possiblities for jobs and travel. Bárbaro!

What Language Should You Learn?

Let's go to Barcelona, 'kay, Luis?? Back to your hometown. And then we go Tolosa, my hometown. Whahahakz!!

Laterz...
Xabi Lenny

This Is Anfield...And Old Trafford...Heh...

Welcome, one & all to our humble blog. This is your moderator here, Xabi Lenny Liyana Sara Van Nistelrooy Alonso & her trusty team mate, Luis Daphne Marie Garcia. We've started this blog not ONLY to gush on soccer players & their sexy assets but also to post entries on, well, anything & everything!!

From trivia quizzes to movie reviews to hilarious photoblog sessions to virtually anything under the sun, we'll provide you (hopefully) with a bucket of laughs to brighten up your day. Constructive comments are greatly welcomed ONLY if you're a blogspot blogger; otherwise, too bad. But, you can drop any of us an email; click on our profiles to get to know us better & maybe give helpful tips & suggestions on how to further improve our blog content.

Till then, we hope you enjoy your stay here. Again, we're not connected in any way to the soccer players whom we nicknamed ourselves after. We're just plain old soccer fans.

And absolutely NO thrashing of ANY of the soccer players we put up. You don't like?? You don't read & you don't come back. Simple as that. This isn't a forum. It's just a blog.

Your Moderators,
Xabi Lenny Liyana Sara Van Nistelrooy Alonso
Luis Daphne Marie Garcia Tay