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Arsenal vs Atlético Madrid - Champions League Semi-Final 2nd Leg

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After the game in Madrid last week, when the game ended up all square at 1-1, no one was expecting an easy game.  And it wasn't.   In the end it took some good work from Gyokeres with a cross to Trossard whose shot was only parried and Saka reacted quicker to scoop the ball into the net. 1-0 to the Arsenal. Who will we get on May 30th in Budapest? Do I wish I had gone tonight, rather than selling my ticket to my mate Phil? Yes and no. I might have some finger nails left had I been there and not watched on Amazon Prime.

ChatGPT - To Boldly Go!

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YouTube Channel!

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 This is a short video I took with the Sony DSC-P200 last Thursday when I was volunteering at Kent Greyhound Rescue. I have been going there for 4 years to feed and exercise the dogs. It's hard not to get attached!

Table Garden

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Just a table and some pot plants.

Oldham Athletic Season 2025-26

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The season ended with  a 3-0 home win against Accrington Stanley.  When we were promoted from the National League last June in the Promotion Final at Wembley, no one realistically would have imagined that for part of the season we would be looking as though we might make it to the play-offs in League 2. It wasn't to be and only picking up 4 points from the last 18 scuppered any chances. Still 10th is a creditable return to the Football League. Onward to next season! If there is a footballing god, let's hope that artificially created (and funded) Salford City, the b@stard love child of ex-Manchester United retired players, get beaten in their play-off games. 

My last Arsenal game of the season

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The last Arsenal game physically at the Emirates Stadium this season. Should have a few on the TV though as the season runs down. Today was home to Fulham in the Premier League. A chance to extend the lead at the top over Manchester City. Already three points and +1 goal difference at kickoff. They got the Champions League experience flame thingamajigs out. I usually miss the flame. I just kept clicking the button. Sixty photos later in chose three and deleted 160mb of storage. This far away you can feel the heat. Two goals from Gyokeres and one from Saks before half time seemed like a thrashing was on the cards... Nope. The second half was a 0-0 draw. When goal difference has proven to win the Premier League title, why do we piss about? So. The difference is six points and +4 goal difference.

Take the Lead - Over

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A month of walking with Reggie to raise a few quid or two for the charity. I opted to do 26 miles and in the end we did 47. Only raised £20, but it's better than nothing.