A blog from an evening at Blackburn

[Steve Mackan]

When I was asked to write this, I was not sure how it would end up beginning...

Hang on, that's the unfinished best man's speech. This blog, and the return of Paul Alexander Coutts, is much more important. Impossible to do the moment justice but I do hope that it inspires at least one of you to shoehorn 'Couttsian' into your everyday vernacular, as I have shoehorned it into this blog like a fat foot in a small shoe.

 

[Ainsley Harriott]

Just brilliant

I shall be sliding ‘Couttsian’ into the building site parted as if it was always there.

Bucket **** hasn’t got much Couttsian enthusiasm today let me tell you

 

[Roygbiv]

"In the midst of the Couttsphoria, Enda Stevens (who deserves some credit for recent performances, but I’m sure he has a contract phone) curled in a cross with Couttsian whip. It hung in the air for just a second before Billy was at it again. A downward header this time went beyond the anti-Couttsian keeper for 0-2 Blades."

Great stuff

 

[Rusty view]

I've read these blogs before, and although good, never quite "got it". But this one is fantastic. Brilliantly highlighting the night, but also the complexities of the English language (almost on par with Ronnie Barker).

Particular favourites:

- who deserves some credit for recent performances, but I’m sure he has a contract phone
- hot chocolate mixed with coffee under my arm (don’t moch me!)
- Our defence HAD to be resolute, but they weren’t. They were O’Connell, Egan and Basham and that was enough.


I should have never doubted these blogs. Fantastic read.

 

[flashinblade1889]

Just brilliant

I shall be sliding ‘Couttsian’ into the building site parted as if it was always there.

Bucket **** hasn’t got much Couttsian enthusiasm today let me tell you

Thought you were binning him off AH?

 

[Ainsley Harriott]

I've read these blogs before, and although good, never quite "got it". But this one is fantastic. Brilliantly highlighting the night, but also the complexities of the English language (almost on par with Ronnie Barker).

Particular favourites:

- who deserves some credit for recent performances, but I’m sure he has a contract phone
- hot chocolate mixed with coffee under my arm (don’t moch me!)
- Our defence HAD to be resolute, but they weren’t. They were O’Connell, Egan and Basham and that was enough.


I should have never doubted these blogs. Fantastic read.

You need to sit in the corner and think about what you’ve done for half hour I reckon.

 

[super_pig]

When I was asked to write this, I was not sure how it would end up beginning...

Hang on, that's the unfinished best man's speech. This blog, and the return of Paul Alexander Coutts, is much more important. Impossible to do the moment justice but I do hope that it inspires at least one of you to shoehorn 'Couttsian' into your everyday vernacular, as I have shoehorned it into this blog like a fat foot in a small shoe.

brilliant mate
that ewood park pun was quite magnificent

 

[Ainsley Harriott]

See other thread for that

 

[super_pig]

I've read these blogs before, and although good, never quite "got it". But this one is fantastic. Brilliantly highlighting the night, but also the complexities of the English language (almost on par with Ronnie Barker).

Particular favourites:

- who deserves some credit for recent performances, but I’m sure he has a contract phone
- hot chocolate mixed with coffee under my arm (don’t moch me!)
- Our defence HAD to be resolute, but they weren’t. They were O’Connell, Egan and Basham and that was enough.


I should have never doubted these blogs. Fantastic read.

heh .. i simply marvel how he makes them up.. the wordplay is top drawer

 

[Steve Mackan]

I've read these blogs before, and although good, never quite "got it". But this one is fantastic. Brilliantly highlighting the night, but also the complexities of the English language (almost on par with Ronnie Barker).

I should have never doubted these blogs. Fantastic read.

In fairness, I can totally understand why you might not 'get' (perhaps enjoy is a more appropriate word) some of the other blogs which are plainly works of fiction inspired by Blade-related events. Sometimes I err on the side of balance and actually talk about the game..like this one. Glad you enjoyed it!

 

[Baaaaaaa Blades]

Couttsian as always !

one of my favs ..........

I pulled into a Car Park rated #7 on Tripadvisor for ‘things to do in Blackburn’, before finding a United-friendly pub ranked number #39

 

[Bladesman]

When I was asked to write this, I was not sure how it would end up beginning...

Hang on, that's the unfinished best man's speech. This blog, and the return of Paul Alexander Coutts, is much more important. Impossible to do the moment justice but I do hope that it inspires at least one of you to shoehorn 'Couttsian' into your everyday vernacular, as I have shoehorned it into this blog like a fat foot in a small shoe.

The highlights are up. I think they require alternative commentary Steve.

 

[Steve Mackan]

The highlights are up. I think they require alternative commentary Steve.

I've retired from producing alternative commentaries on the grounds of needing some time to do other things, like sauteing aubergines for a moussaka. If I find the time I may come up with shorter, Coutts-based production and might do a HMS Bash highlights reel come the end of the season. I have to say, I only started doing them to offer a slightly less grating offering than the sorts that other clubs seem to do. Just calling players Cwords and inbred etc..

 

[Pinchy]

You should write a book, or maybe a blog.

Great stuff. Prose of Couttsian standard coupled with the wit of Rodger Wylde.

 

[Steve Mackan]

You should write a book, or maybe a blog.

Great stuff. Prose of Couttsian standard coupled with the wit of Rodger Wylde.

I might take that advice you know. I wish I knew who Roger Wylde was.

*Unless you meant the Wednesday player, in which case, I wish I understood the reference.

 

[Northyorksblade]

When I was asked to write this, I was not sure how it would end up beginning...

Hang on, that's the unfinished best man's speech. This blog, and the return of Paul Alexander Coutts, is much more important. Impossible to do the moment justice but I do hope that it inspires at least one of you to shoehorn 'Couttsian' into your everyday vernacular, as I have shoehorned it into this blog like a fat foot in a small shoe.

Your best ever! Obviously brought about by the return of the Messiah. Brilliant.

 

[Sothall_Blade]

I thought Coutts slipped back into the team with Norwoodian ease.

 

[Kenilworth]

I might take that advice you know. I wish I knew who Roger Wylde was.

*Unless you meant the Wednesday player, in which case, I wish I understood the reference.

Pinchy's surely 'avin a go at yer - Roger Wylde did indeed put on the crackling but the Pinchometer is rating your wit against the entity that was Oscar, I believe, which is probably a little unfair.
FWIW I thought your blog was excellent, Steve - and will look forward to any commentaries as and when they come out.

Ewood Park - used to be Wood Park but updated for the digital age

 

[Pinchy]

Pinchy's surely 'avin a go at yer - Roger Wylde did indeed put on the crackling but the Pinchometer is rating your wit against the entity that was Oscar, I believe, which is probably a little unfair.
FWIW I thought your blog was excellent, Steve - and will look forward to any commentaries as and when they come out.

Ewood Park - used to be Wood Park but updated for the digital age

Yes, but it was light-hearted. I love Steve’s stuff and think he’s a real talent. I would buy his book, even write the foreword.

 

[Steve Mackan]

Yes, but it was light-hearted. I love Steve’s stuff and think he’s a real talent. I would buy his book, even write the foreword.

Pinchy's surely 'avin a go at yer

I'm only frustrated that I didn't get the jibe, which is a good 'un.

Money where your mouth is Pinchy - looking for contributors to our 2019 fanzine...there's a blank page with your name on it.

 

[Tom Bott]

Top drawer that Mr Mac. for a 2-0 win.

 

[I should coco]

I might take that advice you know. I wish I knew who Roger Wylde was.

*Unless you meant the Wednesday player, in which case, I wish I understood the reference.

Oscar as in 'Foxtrot' which Pinchy is usually more familiar with.

I believe he was a writer in yer' stove pipe hat times but wasn't reet orthodox. He got sent to gaol for writing the 'Importance of being Ernest Bishop' or somesuch.

 

[Fulwood Blade]

When I was asked to write this, I was not sure how it would end up beginning...

Hang on, that's the unfinished best man's speech. This blog, and the return of Paul Alexander Coutts, is much more important. Impossible to do the moment justice but I do hope that it inspires at least one of you to shoehorn 'Couttsian' into your everyday vernacular, as I have shoehorned it into this blog like a fat foot in a small shoe.

Quality stuff - the apprentice bows to the master

You're going to be really stuffed from now on - picking MoM has been easy for 11 months!

UTB

 

[Fulwood Blade]

Roger Wylde

well, that's a name from the past - my missus bought his golf driver car when he moved from the pigs to Portugal.

Just goes to show where football has gone - they would probably have a Porsche Cayenne now.

 

[Pinchy]

I'm only frustrated that I didn't get the jibe, which is a good 'un.

Money where your mouth is Pinchy - looking for contributors to our 2019 fanzine...there's a blank page with your name on it.

Haven’t got the 2018 one yet Steve. Just remind me of the outlet please?

 

[Steve Mackan]

Haven’t got the 2018 one yet Steve. Just remind me of the outlet please?

Demblades.com

 

[Steve Mackan]

Quality stuff - the apprentice bows to the master

You're going to be really stuffed from now on - picking MoM has been easy for 11 months!

UTB

I actually think it only gets easier from here!

 

[Pinchy]

I actually think it only gets easier from here!

Have you tried coutt and paste?

 

[Kenilworth]

Have you tried coutt and paste?

Outstanding work

 

[Kenilworth]

I'm only frustrated that I didn't get the jibe, which is a good 'un.

Money where your mouth is Pinchy - looking for contributors to our 2019 fanzine...there's a blank page with your name on it.

Entitled, "Only in S2" - no doubt.