A blog of two halves

Not long ago I complimented FFC’s Casper Stylsvig’s initiative of free match tickets ‘so you can show your friends and family what they’re missing’.

Different shapes appeal to different people, but few would deny the alluring symmetry of Marilyn Monroe’s 35-22-35.

Massimo Luongo has a licence to kill - the opponents - now that QPR boss Hasselbaink is playing the midfielder in a more advanced role.

There are many painful things in life. Divorce, amputation, the death of a pet. But nothing quite beats losing 3-0 to Arsenal.

Nearly 20 years ago I was in the crowd for my favourite Chelsea match; an FA Cup 4th round tie on a chilly Sunday in January, under the Stamford Bridge floodlights. Visitors Liverpool were 2-0 up at half-time and cruising.

Dreams of the play offs took an almighty battering in the last two games which has left QPR fans scratching their heads as to what is next.

It cannot be too long before the football authorities allow referees to consult video evidence during play in order to resolve contentious issues. This would make the officials’ job a little easier as well as ensuring that justice is done.

If I were a betting man, I would put my house on QPR scoring from a set piece against Newcastle tonight.

With a sense of injustice still occupying some at the Bridge following last weekend’s 2-2 draw at Swansea – a match that the Blues dominated – Chelsea approach Friday night’s game against Liverpool with renewed determination.

Fulham FC’s chief revenue officer Casper Stylsvig has emailed some long-time season ticket holders offering a complimentary pair of match tickets ‘so you can show your friends and family what they’re missing’.