Colonel Irrelevant

It’s all been a bit mad on the Sporting front. The NFL Conference Play-offs happened and despite a brave (and injured - three key players injured and struggling) effort the Patriots beat the Chargers. All a bit depressing except for the way the Bolts have improved during the season and the competitive spirit shown in Foxboro. In the NFC the Giants beat Green Bay to keep the Manning Family happy and prolong the debate about who won the trade of Eli plus picks to San Diego.

Personally, I reckon Rivers has the makings of a great QB. He’s still raw - and injured - but he’s a winner and a fighter. Eli may just get beaten badly on Sunday ….

The other Bolts news is the changes to the coaching staff. Lofton leaves and Joiner returns - a good move according to many in Charger-land. So it’s all set for the Draft and we’ll see where that takes us.

What is looking good is that the Bolts will play an away game against the Saints in LONDON. Now before you all rush off and get tickets, please form an orderly line behind all bona fide Bolts and Saints fans!

The other sports rant is about football. Derby have gone from bad to worse. No heart, no fight, no skill. Fortunately, the long-awaited takeover by General Sports and Entertainment has happened. About $100 million invested and stability apparently restored. There is some doubt about the people who’ve actually fronted the cash, but the noises are promising. Now all we need are a couple of centre halves and we’ll just be horrible!

Now we just sit back and become a Global Brand!

And finally, on Sunday, we went to see Nottingham play rugby again. An enthusiastic crowd of 1400 saw another victory for the Green and Whites. It’s not football, but it’s good to see a team win!