Saturday, 30 January 2010
Another Saturday, another game off
Well, another Saturday goes by without a Lincoln game. With only 5 games off in the whole football league, I personally don't think the weather was that bad. If teams like Carlisle can get their game on, then surely clubs like Lincoln and Rotherham (who play at a National Athletics Stadium) can get their games on with ease. This season might be decided on which squad can last the distance with this fixture backlog rather than the best teams. Thank god next season all football league clubs have to have undersoil heating or a full pitch cover. This will hopefully lead to next season not being like this!
Monday, 25 January 2010
ONES TO WATCH:SCOUTING FOR GIRLS AND HURTS
Another regular feature will be my tips for songs that will be big over the coming months. This week I review 2 songs- one from a band hoping to continue their great chart runs of the past and one from a new band which are unlike anything around at the moment.
Scouting For Girls- This Ain't A Love Song
When many people think of Scouting For Girls they are a band you either love or hate. Although it could be said some of their songs sounded the same on their first self titled album, their comeback single is something I personally did not expect and might gain them a new set of fans. 'This Ain't A Love Song' is very reminiscent to early work by Athlete. It is not as catchy as 'She's So Lovely' but it is a superb song. The chorus is memorable and I am sure this could give Roy and the boys their first UK Number 1.
Hurts- Blood, Tears and Gold
Tipped for big things in 2010 are Hurts. What is known about them is very little, they don't put their music on Myspace apart from their latest video, their videos are shot in Black and White and there is 2 of them . I was a fan of their previous band Daggers who produced more upbeat songs (search Youtube for them) but Blood Tears and Gold couldn't be more opposite. An anthemic track, it is not a song to dance around your room to, however it is one that will make you want to put on repeat. The debut album due in May will be one not to miss.
Scouting For Girls- This Ain't A Love Song
When many people think of Scouting For Girls they are a band you either love or hate. Although it could be said some of their songs sounded the same on their first self titled album, their comeback single is something I personally did not expect and might gain them a new set of fans. 'This Ain't A Love Song' is very reminiscent to early work by Athlete. It is not as catchy as 'She's So Lovely' but it is a superb song. The chorus is memorable and I am sure this could give Roy and the boys their first UK Number 1.
Hurts- Blood, Tears and Gold
Tipped for big things in 2010 are Hurts. What is known about them is very little, they don't put their music on Myspace apart from their latest video, their videos are shot in Black and White and there is 2 of them . I was a fan of their previous band Daggers who produced more upbeat songs (search Youtube for them) but Blood Tears and Gold couldn't be more opposite. An anthemic track, it is not a song to dance around your room to, however it is one that will make you want to put on repeat. The debut album due in May will be one not to miss.
Life in League 2!
League 2- not the most glamorous of surroundings to support a football team but that is what I have been doing since I was 8! As the era of Sky Sports children is starting to come through, you are seeing more and more children walking round in Manchester United and Chelsea shirts than the old red and white of the Imps.
So what makes me support my local side? I have spoke to many people about this and it is something that you can't really describe. Many lower league fans has been through times where they wondered why the hell they were going on away trips to Accrington and Tranmere on a cold Tuesday night with nothing to play for in a season of mid table mediocrity, but they still go. In my first season as a Lincoln fan, we got relegated from the old Second division, yet that just made me want to go more
The great thing about lower league football is the ups and downs. Seven years ago this happened:
Now Lincoln are fighting to survive in the Football League.
11 years ago Fulham were a division below Lincoln and look at the difference now... Lincoln for Premiership in 2020? WE CAN DREAM.
UP THE IMPS!
So what makes me support my local side? I have spoke to many people about this and it is something that you can't really describe. Many lower league fans has been through times where they wondered why the hell they were going on away trips to Accrington and Tranmere on a cold Tuesday night with nothing to play for in a season of mid table mediocrity, but they still go. In my first season as a Lincoln fan, we got relegated from the old Second division, yet that just made me want to go more
The great thing about lower league football is the ups and downs. Seven years ago this happened:
Now Lincoln are fighting to survive in the Football League.
11 years ago Fulham were a division below Lincoln and look at the difference now... Lincoln for Premiership in 2020? WE CAN DREAM.
UP THE IMPS!
The FA Cup- Losing it's respect or gaining in popularity?
After this weekends FA Cup games only one of the so called big 4 are left in the competition. Many critics have been saying that the big teams don't take it seriously anymore but is that necessarily true? Is it just the magic of the cup being reignited?
This season has seen the Premier League become tighter than ever with 6 or 7 teams fighting for the 4 Champions League spots. This suggests that the so called big teams might not be as far ahead as before. Teams like Aston Villa, Tottenham and Manchester City have seized the chance to break the monopoly and this is continuing in the cups. The League Cup final could have 2 teams contesting it that have not won anything since 1996. The FA Cup is also heading that way with only Chelsea left ( who played a near enough full strength team against Preston, who are mid table in the Championship).
I am sure that if the big 4 were continually winning the cups then the media would say how the FA Cup has also died because the same teams win it. It is a no win situation and I am sure many fans have enjoyed it more this year than over the past few (and I am not just saying that because Lincoln actually reached the Third round!)
So as we wait to see if Leeds can overhaul Tottenham to get into the last 16, who's going to bet against a Villa V Man City FA Cup as well as League Cup Final?
This season has seen the Premier League become tighter than ever with 6 or 7 teams fighting for the 4 Champions League spots. This suggests that the so called big teams might not be as far ahead as before. Teams like Aston Villa, Tottenham and Manchester City have seized the chance to break the monopoly and this is continuing in the cups. The League Cup final could have 2 teams contesting it that have not won anything since 1996. The FA Cup is also heading that way with only Chelsea left ( who played a near enough full strength team against Preston, who are mid table in the Championship).
I am sure that if the big 4 were continually winning the cups then the media would say how the FA Cup has also died because the same teams win it. It is a no win situation and I am sure many fans have enjoyed it more this year than over the past few (and I am not just saying that because Lincoln actually reached the Third round!)
So as we wait to see if Leeds can overhaul Tottenham to get into the last 16, who's going to bet against a Villa V Man City FA Cup as well as League Cup Final?
Music Releases 25th January
In what will be a regular feature, I will review a few albums and songs that are released. This week we have got a cover of a Rhianna song (no not Umbrella) and the 3rd album from a band looking to break into the top 40.
Singles
Lightspeed Champion – Marlene (10”)
This is the first single off singer-songwriter Devonté Hynes second album, due for release on 1st February. It is an upbeat lighthearted song, which although it won't make any waves in the top 40, it is still a decent enough song.
Editors – You Don’t Know Love (DOWNLOAD ONLY)
This is the Editors second song off their album 'In This Light and On This Evening'. Following on from Papillion, this single has a distinctive retro vibe to it and suits the unmistakable voice of lead singer Tom Smith. Soon to play Lincoln's Engine Shed in an unmissable gig.
Jamie Cullum – Don’t Stop the Music (DOWNLOAD ONLY)
Jamie Cullum is well known as a jazz based musician and when I first saw this track on his album I really didn't expect it to be a cover of Rhianna's song....... how mistaken I was. An interesting take on a popular song, although Jamie should probably stick to writing his own songs.
Albums
David Bowie - A Reality Tour
This live album from his tour in 2003 is a collection of all his great hits from Ashes to Ashes to Heroes. A 2 disc collection, for any Bowie fans is a must have and a chance to hear the incredible performer that he is.
Hadouken! - For The Masses
Never likely to hit the mainstream, however Hadouken! have built up a good following of fans from their first 2 albums. 'For The Masses' returns a lot more to Hadouken's dance/electro sound and lead single 'Turn the Lights Out' is a great example of this. Overall a decent album although probably something you wouldn't listen to when your Nan is round for tea.
Singles
Lightspeed Champion – Marlene (10”)
This is the first single off singer-songwriter Devonté Hynes second album, due for release on 1st February. It is an upbeat lighthearted song, which although it won't make any waves in the top 40, it is still a decent enough song.
Editors – You Don’t Know Love (DOWNLOAD ONLY)
This is the Editors second song off their album 'In This Light and On This Evening'. Following on from Papillion, this single has a distinctive retro vibe to it and suits the unmistakable voice of lead singer Tom Smith. Soon to play Lincoln's Engine Shed in an unmissable gig.
Jamie Cullum – Don’t Stop the Music (DOWNLOAD ONLY)
Jamie Cullum is well known as a jazz based musician and when I first saw this track on his album I really didn't expect it to be a cover of Rhianna's song....... how mistaken I was. An interesting take on a popular song, although Jamie should probably stick to writing his own songs.
Albums
David Bowie - A Reality Tour
This live album from his tour in 2003 is a collection of all his great hits from Ashes to Ashes to Heroes. A 2 disc collection, for any Bowie fans is a must have and a chance to hear the incredible performer that he is.
Hadouken! - For The Masses
Never likely to hit the mainstream, however Hadouken! have built up a good following of fans from their first 2 albums. 'For The Masses' returns a lot more to Hadouken's dance/electro sound and lead single 'Turn the Lights Out' is a great example of this. Overall a decent album although probably something you wouldn't listen to when your Nan is round for tea.
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Many thanks and hope you enjoy
Rob :)
Many thanks and hope you enjoy
Rob :)
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