Footy

Such a great weekend to begin with, after a quick ride Saturday morning the late afternoon was spent in the garden – where the beans and peppers got a little attention, and extra manure. From a very personal point of view the plant that we took from my Dad's after he passed – which every year had bloomed a little this year (almost 10 years we have had it) bloomed exceptionally well – much better than previous years – mind you I think the weather this year has really helped! We had some little visitors too so had a great Saturday.

Sunday started pretty well – another quick ride and then the doggies got their first real hair cut – followed by a bath – which really is a performance and very tiring. So come the afternoon, and whilst sitting in the armchair I fell asleep, to wake just before 4 – needing to put the beef in the oven, before Pat got up from her afternoon nap, and we feed and then I walk the dogs. I turned on the oven, removed the excess fat off the beef, and placed it in. Normal service occurred shortly after – and when I got back I knew I had to prep the potatoes for the air-fryer and flip the meat. Trouble is the electric oven was about as warm as the fridge, and after a reset remained the same. The beef had not been cooked at all – and there was no chance of it being done at all – unless the plans changed.

Long story short the air-fryer has a bake option, so for the first time the Sunday joint was cooked in the fryer. Meat out and potatoes roasted (only takes 25 mins) and the meat is easier to slice when slightly cooler. Dinner actually not too bad – although the meat seemed to cook too fast on the outside (as Pat likes), with the centre just like I like it – slightly pink! Don't think this will be the last time I do the roast in the fryer. Fortunately, the electrician in the family was coming over on Monday – and when he checked the oven he suggested the last rites! So new one turning up Thursday. Got my fingers crossed that this is the only thing to go wrong (i.e. not the rule of three!).

Gunners were good on Saturday – probably should have been 4 up before the penalty, which I will admit was very soft, but the keeper should not have gone in feet first! Seemed to take forever for VAR – which remains a major worry – and probably something they should review over the summer! Given what Benny W does every corner the call on Bournemouth's corner was also surprising – but probably not as subtle hence the call for foul on Raya! Leo's goal helped calm the team down – and what can I say about the Riceman – he runs over 60 yards at full pace to take the ball and slots it past the keeper almost without losing his breath! He was a monster again – and it must bode well for England at the Euros….

Thought it should have been a red card for the early tackle on Saka – but I guess as he was able to get up and walk the Ref decided it wasn't even worth a yellow card – and the Bournemouth player then committed a further 3 fouls before he got that yellow!

Not agood weekend for VAR – the Citeeh pen and Gomez kicking the spud in the head did make me query once again if it really should be changed – perhaps, as a few people have suggested, there is a couple of ex-players to assist may improve the performance!

Just two more sets of predictions to come – and then we get a break – well unless you want to participate in the Euros – ooh more details to follow shortly….

Until next time.

Flash:-)