Three things I like

Vasko · Feb 4th, 2004, 19:07

British football, beer and India.

Now combined:

"Leicester have signed historic twinning agreements with India's leading club and the country's football association.

In a bid to forge closer links with the Asian community in Leicestershire and abroad, the Foxes have officially twinned with Indian champions Kingfisher East Bengal FC and signed a partnership agreement with the All India Football Federation."

http://soccernet.espn.go.com/headlin...290376&cc=5739

BTW, has anyone been to football matches in India? I saw one game in Bangalore, I've forgotten the teams and the competition, but it was entertaining with a crowd of about 3000.

volga_volga · Feb 4th, 2004, 19:12

coming soon: India-Singapore
World Cup qualifying match, Goa.

Vasko · Feb 4th, 2004, 19:23

Are you going, volga?

If you do, please give us a match report, ok?

volga_volga · Feb 19th, 2004, 15:22

the 2006 World Cup qualifier yesterday:

India 1: Singapore 0

see review on Hindustan Times:

"In a match where they should have been at least three goals to the good, India won by the narrowest possible margin."...

http://www.hindustantimes.com/news/1...5,00070003.htm

volga_volga · Mar 3rd, 2004, 16:47

Have met Zahir Khan, the Indian cricketer, today. I was sitting on the steps outside our office drinking tea enjoying fresh air and suddenly this guy is passing by and making a comment: "coffee time?"

and then I found out who he was

still haven't got a clue about cricket

rab · Mar 4th, 2004, 05:49

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British football, beer and India.

Vasko you are my FRIEND!!!

Although based in Adelaide I love them too - I get lots of football coverage here, although good beer is hard to find in SA, and I love India too!

Maybe I can get Adelaide United to partner up with one of the best UK teams, Preston North End or Newcastle United or maybe an Indian team.

By the way I met Indian Master Blaster Kris Srikkanth , the former Indian test cricketer at a hotel in Chennai. I also bumped into the England cricket team in Mumbai - it was Ashley Giles and Richard Dawson I spoke to - they were looking for the Cafe Leopold in Colaba!

Vasko · Mar 4th, 2004, 15:11

Rab,

I knew this combination had to stir up some enthusiasm in at least one person!!

We get pretty good coverage of the Premiership through cable tv here in Finland. Cricket, on the other hand, is never heard or spoken of here. I tried to watch some on tv when in India but I still haven't figured it quite out yet.

I had someone explain the basics to me and I believe I understood the basics but I've forgotten them by now.

During my next visit to India I'd like to go see a football match in Kolkata...

PS. Preston had a Finnish goalkeeper for a while.

steven_ber · Mar 4th, 2004, 15:51

British football, beer and Thailand works very well, but not so well in India, Indian people don't have the same enthusiasm for premiership football as the Thais do, also, for me Thai beer is better than Indian beer.

A back street pool joint anywhere in India, a group of locals and some good Indian music, that’s my idea of heaven.

rab · Mar 4th, 2004, 16:04

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PS. Preston had a Finnish goalkeeper for a while.

Yes Vasko it was Teuvo Moilenan who was first class - I watched him many times at Deepdale, home of PNE - he had the nickname Tepi; he fell out with the manager Criag Brown and ended up at Hearts where he currently plays in the Scottish Premier League.

Steve, Indian beer is no worse than Australian beer, in fact I would rather drink Kingfisher than anything I have had in a bottle here. When they serve it here they don't even give you a glass to drink it from!

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A back street pool joint anywhere in India, a group of locals and some good Indian music, that’s my idea of heaven.

We should meet up sometime - we'd have a right laugh!

rab · Mar 5th, 2004, 08:05

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Leicester have signed historic twinning agreements with India's leading club and the country's football association

Bad news for Leicester City followers and (allegedly) a poor example to the new fans in India: -

Half the Leicester City team were arrested last night in Spain. There is news of this on the BBC website or on the Leicester City club website.

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Vasko Non-speaker fruit-eater Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: State of Contemplation Posts: 493	Three things I like British football, beer and India. Now combined: "Leicester have signed historic twinning agreements with India's leading club and the country's football association. In a bid to forge closer links with the Asian community in Leicestershire and abroad, the Foxes have officially twinned with Indian champions Kingfisher East Bengal FC and signed a partnership agreement with the All India Football Federation." http://soccernet.espn.go.com/headlin...290376&cc=5739 BTW, has anyone been to football matches in India? I saw one game in Bangalore, I've forgotten the teams and the competition, but it was entertaining with a crowd of about 3000.

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volga_volga Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 1,459	the match report the 2006 World Cup qualifier yesterday: India 1: Singapore 0 see review on Hindustan Times: "In a match where they should have been at least three goals to the good, India won by the narrowest possible margin."... http://www.hindustantimes.com/news/1...5,00070003.htm

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volga_volga Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 1,459	one of the gods spoke to me today Have met Zahir Khan, the Indian cricketer, today. I was sitting on the steps outside our office drinking tea enjoying fresh air and suddenly this guy is passing by and making a comment: "coffee time?" and then I found out who he was still haven't got a clue about cricket

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steven_ber Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: London, England. Posts: 9,574	British football, beer and Thailand works very well, but not so well in India, Indian people don't have the same enthusiasm for premiership football as the Thais do, also, for me Thai beer is better than Indian beer. A back street pool joint anywhere in India, a group of locals and some good Indian music, that’s my idea of heaven. __________________ . How to get helpful replies to your transport/Itinerary questions. Train information.

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Vasko Non-speaker fruit-eater Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: State of Contemplation Posts: 493	Are you going, volga? If you do, please give us a match report, ok?

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Vasko Non-speaker fruit-eater Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: State of Contemplation Posts: 493	Rab, I knew this combination had to stir up some enthusiasm in at least one person!! We get pretty good coverage of the Premiership through cable tv here in Finland. Cricket, on the other hand, is never heard or spoken of here. I tried to watch some on tv when in India but I still haven't figured it quite out yet. I had someone explain the basics to me and I believe I understood the basics but I've forgotten them by now. During my next visit to India I'd like to go see a football match in Kolkata... PS. Preston had a Finnish goalkeeper for a while.

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