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Wichita Lineman Was A Song I Once Heard. 'Mediocre blogger and a piously boring and unfunny writer'. Enthusiastic purveyor of the KLF sheep.

Previewing the World Cup Semi-Finals

Posted on 06/07/2014 by Wichita Lineman Was A Song I Once Heard

Well wouldn’t you know it, my predictions came to fruition. I’ll confess, it was bittersweet, as I didn’t have money on it. But as I always say, you can’t lose what you don’t gamble. Just know this, if I put … Continue reading →

Posted in Sports | Tagged Argentina, Argentina versus the Netherlands, Arjen Robben, Audrey Hepburn, Belgium, Brazil, Brazil versus Germany, David Luiz, France, Gamble irresponsibly, Germany, Gonzalo Higuain, Good riddance Belgium, Jogi Bear, Jose Mourinho, Lionel Messi, Louis Van Gaal, Luiz Gustavo, Mats Hummels, Neymar, Phil Scolari, The Netherlands, Thiago Silva, World Cup, World Cup 2014, World Cup Semi-Finals | 1 Comment

Song Of The Day – Les Feuilles Mortes by Iggy Pop

Posted on 05/07/2014 by Wichita Lineman Was A Song I Once Heard

From the album ‘Préliminaires‘ (2009)

Posted in Song Of The Day | Tagged Cover, Edith Piaf, Iggy Pop, Magnifique, Old Dog New Tricks, Préliminaires, Song Of The Day, Yves Montand | Leave a comment

Previewing the World Cup Quarter-Finals

Posted on 02/07/2014 by Wichita Lineman Was A Song I Once Heard

And just like that we’re reached the final stages of the competition. I’ve loved it so far, it’s been my favourite World Cup since Italia 90, which was also my first. Before I preview the four quarter-finals, I’ve decided to … Continue reading →

Posted in Sports | Tagged Adrian Chiles, Argentina, Arjen Robben, Belgium, Brazil, Clarke Carlisle, Colombia, Costa Rica, Didier Deschamps, Faith healing works mmkay, France, Germany, Glenn Hoddle, Gordan Strachan, Jackson Martinez is defo Colombian, Jogi Low, Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez, Neymar, Phil Scolari, World Cup 2014 | 1 Comment

Song Of The Day – Right On by Marvin Gaye

Posted on 30/06/2014 by Wichita Lineman Was A Song I Once Heard

From the album ‘What’s Going On’ (1971)

Posted in Song Of The Day | Tagged 70's, Get The Deluxe Edition, Groovy darling, Marvin Gaye, Pure Magic, Soul, There will be no other, What's Going On | 2 Comments

Luis Suarez and Giorgio Chiellini, what did you see?

Posted on 26/06/2014 by Wichita Lineman Was A Song I Once Heard

So we’re in the midst of the best, most exciting, unpredictable World Cup in generations. Happy days, right? Nearly. On Tuesday during a match between Italy and Uruguay, an event occurred, which allowed a cultural malignancy to mushroom further. To … Continue reading →

Posted in Sports | Tagged Biting?, FIFA, Giorgio Chiellini, Introspection, Italy, Luis Suarez, Madeleine McCann, Princess Diana, September 9/11, Think for yourself, Uruguay, World Cup 2014 | 1 Comment