Season finale

Spurs 0 Liverpool 2

What a beautiful day - easily the hottest day of the year so far at 26 degrees. Pre-match meet up as usual at the Coach 'n' Horses. Debs and Mick came in fancy dress as the little group where they sit at the front of the south stand always do, and they were talked into it this time. Debs was Marilyn Monroe and Mick was a very tall leprechaun. They obviously stuck out like sore thumbs and were actually very brave to do it (see pic).


So the season ended in disappointment with only two players really turning up: Keano and Steed. Most of the others walked around in the sunshine not looking remotely interested despite all the hype on the website that they wanted to put on a good show for the fans. Pah! JJ was shocking and was brought off at half time; O'Hara kept getting caught in possession and was also subbed; even solid Super Alan Hutton wasn't himself. I don't think Spurs even had a shot in the first half and Berba was the only player who got one on target in the second. The game was really looking set to be a 0-0 as Liverpool weren't creating much either but we then gave away two very cheap goals and that was that. In fact, it could've got embarrassing if they'd taken their subsequent chances.

The usual awards followed the game with Jamie O'Hara winning Young Player of the Year and Keano the Member's voted Player of the Year. I knew he'd get it and I take nothing away from him, but I feel Steed deserved it more for the 100% effort he put into every game. The players then made their 'lap of honour' after Ledley came out with the Carling Cup. It was a bit anti-climatic with today's result. Last season's finale was more poignant as we secured 5th place but given the choice of that or winning some silverware, I'll take the silverware. Here's hoping we can achieve a far greater position in the league next season and progress further in the UEFA Cup.

Sadly, I think it'll be the last time I ever see Berbatov playing in a Lillywhite shirt. He looked like he was already on holiday today which was disappointing because I wanted to see those silky skills and go home on a high.

The highlight of the season no doubt is crushing Arsenal 5-1 and then going on to defeat Chelsea 2-1 in the cup final. However, there have been a few other memorable games: 6-4 v Reading. 4-0 v Wet Spam, 4-4 v Villa and 4-4 v Chelsea.

Well I've already pre-ordered my shirt for next season - I've gone for the black 3rd kit which seems to be a bit of a favourite amongst fans. I'll have to wait until 5th August though :( It's gonna be another boring summer without footie - not even an England team in the Euro Champs to cheer on.