I still can't get the song out of my head and find myself wanting to sing it at any random moment. Is it just me or is anybody else suffering from this bout of earwormitus?
I heard it at the 20 20 cricket adapted to Ohh Ravi Bopara.. it has all the mesmeric power of a Gregorian Chant.. almost worth giving BZ a I year deal so we can carry on belting out the mantra
I was going to start a thread about Bobby Zamora but about whether or not we should keep him. I believe that he should be rewarded with an offer for another year but on reduced terms obviously. He has become a cult hero and would be greeted by that song whenever he came off the bench. I am not sure about the signal that it sends to other players if the player that scored the goal that got us back into the Premiership and that made a big difference when he came on against Derby was to be left go.
I honestly don’t know whether we should offer him an extension or not. He could be a real impact sub for us in the prem. But then again, it wasn’t long ago that I was hearing that he was so crocked that the medical staff wouldn’t even let him sit down at half time for fear that he might completely seize up. All I do know is that I’ve had that song in my head virtually non-stop since ten to five on Saturday the 24th May. Non-stop I tell you!
If Bobby goes it is imperative that we sign someone with two syllables in their first name and three in their second. You must also be able to put more emphasis on the second syllable of the second name. Of all those we have been linked with so far only two fit the bill: Thomas Vermaelen Jose Enrique Although Ashley Williams fits the 2 syllable, 3 syllable rule he misses out on the second syllable of the second name rule. You can't sing "Oh Ashley Will eee ams". See what I mean? There aren't many of these players around. Harry will need to hunt high and low if he is to find a replacement with the same chantable qualities as "Bobby Zamora".
You’re right Eamon, it’s a tough ask. The only person I can think of who meet the requirements to quite the same exacting standard as BZ is talentless scouse knob-jockey and “medium” Derek Acorah. Seemingly he’s out of contract with Most Haunted, so we’re in with a chance.
I was bouncing round my flat in full 'OBZ' cry this very morning; my girlfriend giggling at my apparent madness...
Just thinking outside the box on this one. We could change Nedum Onuha's or even Armand Traore's roles within the team should we not keep Sir Bobby of the Zamora, as their names fit the bill quite nicely. They would have to become forwards who come on with 20 minutes left as an impact sub, but I'm not sure if they're up to it.
Nice work SRR. Sorry, it may just be the drugs but I’m sure that we once signed a walking red card called Samba Diakite, didn’t we? Perhaps I imagined it, as (like the rest of the world) I have absolutely no memory of who he is. Anyway, name-wise he would work. On the minus side though he probably wouldn’t be on the pitch long enough to get past the “Ohhhh…”
OBZ's goal has now become legendary for us but there's no place for sentiment or indeed another contract for a bloke who scored something like 3 goals in 18 months.
3 goals while so badly injured he could only play a half a game for the best part of a year! If the fellas fit and firing he's a bloody good squad player. He's now back to full fitness by the looks of things so another years contract on less cash would be a good move for us i reckon. We've also got some players who can provide him with a bit of service now as well. No point in chucking the baby out with the bath water.
I rest my case. What makes you think he will be any different next season? Not worth the risk. I tell you what, pretend you're Swiss Tony and stump up another £2m to cover OBZ's wages for another year. No, not worth it is it?
