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[dpat57]

Rockard, for rock'ard men! She wants it, she's giving him the look, he's in there.
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[ps99]

Voici! C'est L'ALIER , le B.D du foot!

or, i decided to translate a page into french. Probably tourist french!
Probably not to be continued!


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[ps99]

dpat57 wrote:

Rockard, for rock'ard men! She wants it, she's giving him the look, he's in there.

Hmm, two gorgeous gals after one man? Rick is just a babe magnet . There is absolutely no vicarious living going on here by the author. oh no.
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[dpat57]

What's French for "Oh no, I have dropped the soap, now I must bend over." ? Useful for the team bath.

Dare I suggest that your latest page also needs a Previous button alongside Start Here.
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[ps99]

Latest update and so, Happy Christmas to everyone.

However in this continuum its not Christmas! Rick is finding that acting is not his metier!

http://sites.google.com/site/winger3d/latest
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[Harrington AW]

Rick may be right about Fellini. The commercial production is beginning to resemble 8 1/2.

Merry Christmas to you, too!

-S
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[ps99]

I've had to shelf Winger for the moment as other matters have taken priority.

Hopefully it will be revived in the future. I think a revamp was on the cards anyway. I got some feedback indicating that the website needs changes.

Thanks for reading and Thanks to Sean and dpat57 for your support
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[dpat57]

I wondered what had happened. Real life sucks! Never mind, they'll always have Osaka.
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[Harrington AW]

That's too bad. I hope you're able to revive it at some point (and Cockneys in Space, too).

-S
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[ps99]

Winger - The Prequel?

While sorting through some old cds i found my original story that ( much later ) mutated into Winger. It came about as TalkSport ( a UK Radio station ) had been mercilessly taking the piss out of the football "novels" of Steve Bruce ( ex Man U player and now a manager ). Lets just say that as a novelist , Steve Bruce made a good centre-half! My attempt to emulate him was called "Kit Man". So , for amusement only....

Chapter 1 of "Kit Man"
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Evening cast a rosy tint over the Emma Burton Stadium . I stared into my cup of Dutch Cocoa and wondered where the day had gone. As manager of Championship hopefuls Leatherhampton FC , I had many Balls to juggle. There was an upcoming fixture in the Perry Scopo Cup , a possible Back Door into Europe. We were travelling to the Alvin Schockemuller Stadium to play Moving On, a fine Austrian side who had already knocked out Plush Interiors from Wales. The prospect of a long trip to Weltschmerz was already making me feel tired.

Also at least three of the Squad were missing , which was less than usual.
Justin Playdo , our mercurial winger was rumoured to be involved with a sultry temptress in the Jungles of Coco Rico….Lads , eh? Always up to summit!

What with all that and my other worries I felt like I was giving 117.5% to the Club.

“A-Hem” .There was a cough at the Door. It was Manfred Flinthoff , my steely midfield General and Team Captain. He looked a little uneasy.

“ I am sorry to be disturbing you , Herr Gaffer, only….” He shifted from one foot to the other.

“If it’s about getting the PA to play David Hasselhof at half time the answer is still No ! “ I said

“ Nein , its not that ….I am Man of zer World. I am not zer Mary Poppins . In fact , I am having more zan once zer Rumpy-Dumpy! “ He said

That conjured images I didn’t want to entertain so I let him go on

“ I zink zer lads are planning some , vot is the vord … Kinkiness! “

“ YOU WHAT ! “ I spluttered as the Cocoa went everywhere. There was a resounding crash as I kicked a Wastebin “ What sort of kinkiness …er , just out of interest”

“Vell” he replied “ I heard zem planning a party for our aging forward Pierre Roulade, 34. Zey vonted to have ein “ Whip-It-Out”

“Ha Ha” I laughed “ I think you mean a Whip-Round”

Manfred looked at me none the wiser.

“ I think that’s what they call an anagram , er, conundrum er anyway it’s a misunderstanding “ I explained what a Whip-Round involved and avoided mentioning Testimonials.

“A-Ha” Manfred lifted an eyebrow “ Your British Sense of Humour “ He laughed. Then Stopped.

“Anyway” I interjected “ I mustn’t keep you. Vot , er, Whats next on the Training schedule? “

“Ach Yes. I must hurry and enjoy Bondage viz my Team mates! “

I hurriedly made my excuses and left.
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[ps99]

Chapter 2
I looked at the Wall of my spartan office. Amongst the assorted post-it notes was a framed quotation left by a previous Leatherhampton manager. It read “ Whatever does not destroy me makes me stronger “ . I remember him telling me it was by Nietsche . I had a vague idea he was a rugged centre back for 1845 Hapsburg. Either way he had never faced Steelbridge on a wet Tuesday at their forbidding Rockard Extrusions Stadium.

The intercom buzzed at me. It was Judy , my secretary , telling me I had a call from the Club Owner Sir Roger Burton.

“ Now look here Moose , whats all this about Playdo going AWOL what what ! “ You wouldn’t think he was from humble stock originally. He had made a fortune spotting a gap in the air freshener market and was Leatherhampton’s main employer.

“ Aye , well Sir Roger. I got an enigmatic email from South America saying that I should look for him in Coco Rico.”

“ Well , what are you waiting for , Man. Jolly well get your finger out. Playdo may be a cove but we need his lightning pace against Netherfield .”

It meant leaving the team in the hands of my assistant manager Campbell Park ,32. A wily Full Back who played most of his career at Hollywell in the Modems Warehouse League , Park was eager to learn the Management Game from a seasoned Old Pro like myself.

“ Looks like I might be going away for a few days Regents “ I said ( Regents was what we called him in the dressing room ) “ I know it’s a tester against Moving On . We have to try our strongest side without getting anyone crocked for the Netherfield match. Hows ReeBop doing? “

I meant our towering West African powerhouse Samuel E’Boppa – currently suffering a niggling hamstring after his run-in with International Jewel smugglers.

“ ReeBops sound , Guv’nor “ said Park “ Its Shot-Stopper Bronco “ Big-Hands “ Kobi I’m worried about. He’s having a dip in form after his missus played around with a man from the Co-Op Deli. He’s a shadow of himself “

“Flippin ‘Eck, Regents – what is it aboot this club. Every player has some kind of crisis , even the Kitman . “ Put oot the strongest side you can against the Austrians – Ah should be back for the Netherfield match “

I called Judy.

“ Judy, can you get me a Ticket to Coco Rico as soon as poss ? “

Pause

“ What do you mean theres no direct flights? OK just get me on the connecting flight via Fort Dixon “

There was going to be a bit of negotiation with my missus. She was always worried when I went away . I walked into the Car Park with my head abuzz and failed to notice the looming figure who was watching me from behind the Pie Shop.
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[ps99]

Chapter 3

I got into my Car – a Cherry Red Glissando 707. I got a smashing deal off the Glissando dealer and he even threw in a Set of Caledonian Golf Clubs. I switched on the V8 Engine and heard the throaty roar of 250 Brake Horse Power. I wasn’t sure what it did for the Envoirenment but I knew what it did for me!

Still fuming over Sir Roger’s cavalier attitude I failed to notice that an anoymous Silver car had slid in behind me. I blithely took the ring road out of Leatherhampton and headed for the leafy village of Large Market. The drive was staring to relax me when the silver car started honking and flashing his lights.

“ Whats your Problem , Pal! “ I shouted

He then zoomed past me and span so that he blocked the Road

“ You Maniac “ I shouted as the ABS kicked in.

A long burly figure emerged from the silver car and advanced toward me. He had something in his hand that glinted. I looked for something to defend myself with but there was only a copy of The Stun. The looming figure loomed closer until he was by my window. I couldn’t see his face but suddenly he started waving something at me. It was a little statuette made of Gold.

“ The Gold Monkey has warned you “ he said in a heavy South American accent “ Stay Away from Coco Rico if you want to live! If not , You are Doomed…DOOMED ! “

There was a flash of light like a flashbulb . When my eyes cleared the figure had vanished along with his car.

“ Well , That’s something you don’t see every day ! “ I was gobsmacked. I had been warned of a terrible fate but there was a six pointer against Netherfield to think about .

“ You’ll never guess what happened on the way home !” I said to my wife as I walked through the door.

“ I suppose it has something to do with the supernatural and possibly criminal skullduggery! “ she said with THAT look. I have to hand it to her – she knew me well. We had met when I was a Pro making a living at Holderlea Hornets . One night me and the lads had a night out at Dino’s Casino and Wine Bar. Elsa was serving behind the Bar. I was struck by her eyes – porcelain Blue set over a pert nose and flaring nostrils. She looked like she could handle anything and I hoped that later on she would handle me! The Lads couldn't believe – “Mad for It” Moose settling down but we were married within the month.

“ Aye Love “ I said “ It was something like that . Anyway , I have to take a little trip for the Club”

“ Where to this time ?” she pouted

“Coco Rico , Love. I have to find Justin Playdo”

She turned on her heels and stormed upstairs .The Door slammed. I think she was upset. I reached for my suitcase and started to pack.
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[ps99]

I was in need of a distraction today so i fiddled around with the site. Better or worse ?

http://sites.google.com/site/winger3d/start-here

I need to do a thorough overhaul..fix links and so on. Be gentle
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[dpat57]

All those numbered balls in a row made me think it was a Lottery results site.

I see Latest Page to the left, easy to click on this, but could the latest strip be displayed as default instead of the index numbers? Or could it appear above the index numbers, a mix of the two?
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[ps99]

dpat57 wrote:

All those numbered balls in a row made me think it was a Lottery results site. I see Latest Page to the left, easy to click on this, but could the latest strip be displayed as default instead of the index numbers? Or could it appear above the index numbers, a mix of the two?

Its the nearest i will get to the lottery! I take your point and am rejigging the buttons ( Work in progress ). I'm not sure about how to mix the latest page and index but it's a good idea. Watch this space
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