Archive for August, 2005

English Premier League

Sunday, August 28th, 2005

New season of English Premier League kicked off 3 weeks ago. And for me, this competition is simply the best.. Not just because of Liverpool Football Club, the club I’ve supported since 2K, but in term of player’s quality and competition atmosphere, I personally think that it is far better than others. Saturday and Sunday evening are going to be lively again! =p

Football has always been an interesting subject to discuss among friends. Speaking of English Premier League, I have friends who are fans of Arsenal and Manchester United. Ha..ha.. It can be quite funny sometimes that one would make fun of others when his favourite team lost a match. Last season, maybe I was the ‘most-mocked’ one. Very simple, just take a look at Liverpool final place in the standings. But in the end of competition season, I was the one with the big smile after LFC amazing triumphed over AC Milan for Champions League title. This very season, I’m convinced that my favourite club will improve from last year in the domestic plays!

My sister was a fan of Manchester United, and Whenever we met, there has always been a little bit chit-chat about soccer esp EPL. Ho..ho.. many would be surprised if I told them. It’s a very rare case that a woman has interest in Football. But she’s really indeed! Playing computer games of the famous Football Manager, she even participated in her school Futsal team ! Woww.. Two Thumbs Up.

Sometimes your favourite team result will affect your emotion depends on how much you’re into it. I do experience it but I don’t belong to those who are so fanatic about their supported club. It’s a little bit strange for others to hear that someone is skipping their classes after a certain football club has lost in a match.. But for me, it’s becoming a common sense after watching my friend! Ha..ha.. Have a friend who is in that group!

Recently, I and my colleagues started a competition called "Result Forecasting" in EPL result. I’m the one in charge for calculating points and announces the standing after the result. Well, it’s not gambling for sure.. There’re certain rules in calculating the points and in the end, person with the biggest point will be rewarded with yet to be decided prize. Each week, every of us has to submit his prediction the day before the weekly match starts. This game has brought us fun and indirectly will count in bringing a fun at work environment!

Football indeed has the power! Just like what the advertisement said..