Off Topic Non-Sunderland games

Chelsea started well, lead 1-0

 

Hahahah WTF.

 

Spurs have been terrible.

 

Like watching us from when we were last in the prem

 

They've been trying for years and spent a fortune ...

... shows how far Newcastle have to go.

I still believe the Saudis are playing games.

 

Embarrassing behaviour from Harry Kane there. Yes there was an arm to the side of the head, but lying prone on the grass, face down and not even letting the physio look at you was pathetic

 

Italian footy on all day tomorrow. There's two games on every two hours starting at 11:30am and the final games kick off at 7:45pm

 

It a holiday in Italy tomorrow or a special event?

 

Yeah something to do with religion and the 12th day of Christmas. It's a big deal over there.

 

I just found this...

The Feast of the Epiphany is celebrated January 6 with a national holiday in Italy, and the tradition of La Befana are a big part of Italian Christmas celebrations. Epiphany commemorates the 12th day of Christmas when the three Wise Men arrived at the manger bearing gifts for Baby Jesus. The traditional Christmas holiday season in Italy lasts through Epiphany.

Like children around the world, kids in Italy as well, look forward to the arrival of the red-suited Babbo Natale on Christmas Eve. However, this relatively modern tradition pales in comparison to the anticipation generated by the arrival of an old witch in early January. For Italians, La Festa dell’Epifania on January 6th is as significant a holiday as Christmas Day; especially for Italian children!

According to the Italian legend, La Befana, a witch-like woman riding on a broom, refused to join the Wise Men on their journey to see the baby Jesus. When she regrets her decision, she sets out to bring gifts to the Child but never finds him. Instead, she leaves gifts for other children. Italian children leave out their shoes or put up stockings for the Befana to fill on January 5th, Epiphany Eve.

And the legend continues that every Epiphany Eve, the old, tattered and soot-covered Befana flies around the world on a broomstick and comes down chimneys to deliver candy and presents to children who have been good during the year. For those who have fallen a bit short of model behavior, la Befana will leave lumps of coal. Knowing that all kids can’t be perfect year-round, some shops in Italy sell carbone or black rock candy that actually looks like pieces of coal… so even those not quite perfect can still enjoy a sweet treat.

Unlike today’s more well known Americanized Santa Claus, La Befana has been a holiday tradition in Italy since the XIII century and comes Italian folklore.

The arrival of la Befana is celebrated with traditional Italian foods such as panettone and marks the end of the long and festive holiday season in Italy. In honor of the Three Wise Men, Italians go to church and enjoy spending the day with family.

 

Any excuse for a day of footy

 

Is anybody watching this game? Sampdoria 1-0 up against Cagliari and Gabbiadini scored, that's the lad who was at Southampton. Good game so far, its been end to end.

 

1-1 Cagliari have come out fighting this second half. Game on.

 

Cagliari won 2-1

Empoli winning 2-0 at Lazio after 7 minutes

 

Lazio 1 Empoli 2 - 14 minutes played.

Immobile

 

3-3. Looks like it’s been a cracking game with plenty of cards, a missed penalty and VAR ruling goals out.

 

Aye mate, the football so far has been great today. Juventus and Napoli is on tonight at 7:45

 

Milan beating Roma 2-1. Abraham just pulled one back for Roma. 5 minutes of the first half to go.

 

2-1 HT and fights breaking out all over the pitch. Great entertainment.

 

ITV from 1930, ha'way Swindon

I believe that's former SAFC midfielder Johnny Williams on the bench for Swindon...


And I'm sure you know who these chaps are...