I haven’t seen any blogs on football.At the moment,sex seems to be the most interesting topic to blog about.But since I don’t kiss and tell, and don’t have enough experience in that area to even attempt a syllable in that direction, I’ll stick to safer topics.

Lately,I’ve been very patriotic.It was my new year’s resolution-to find my Ugandan self and build the nation whichever way I can.The latter includes listening to more Ugandan music,watching more of local t.v programmes and following local sports,especially the Football and Rugby Cranes’ progress.I am pleased to inform you/myself  that I know at least 10 players on the football team and about 5 on the ruggas team.

However,I just can’t resist getting sucked up into the madness that’ll descend upon this country,mostly over the weekeds.The Premiership is back.Seeing as am a Liverpool fan,I should be worrying and letting out wistful sighs at the mention of the tournament.We’ve not won the damn cup in 18 years!But there’s hope,there always is hope.Here’s why:

1.Robbie Keane: Man we just bought the guy for 20 mil!He’s not so bad a striker but it’ll take him time to perfect his partnership with El Nino.However,he’s experience upfront will be useful.

2.Fernando “El Nino” Torres Jose Sans:33 goals last season and he’s got to come back better and sharper.He’s partnership with Gerrard worked wonders last season.This season won’t be any different.

3.Luck:We have always been lucky.Remember the famous 6 minutes of madness back in 2005, in Istanbul?Yes,those very ones.3 goals in 6 minutes and Liverpool went on to clinch the Champions league trophy.We were again lucky the following year, when we beat a stubborn Westham side to lift the F.A cup.

4.Daniel Agger: He was out with injury for the better part of last season but now that he’s back, our defense just got beefed up/’pimped’.Jamie Lee Duncan Carragher ought to have a little less on his plate this season.

5.Other reasons:-Yossi Benayoun

-Ryan Babel(Besiktas and Arsenal will never forget him)

-Xabi Alonso(he has quite a number of ‘chipping’ goals to his name)

-Javier Macherano(one of the best holding mid-fielders around)

-David Ngong(I remember Mujib Kasule dismissing him as a no-name.After scoring twice in this first two games,I wonder what Mujib’s saying now)

-Jose Pepe Reina: His penalty-saving heroics have won us 2 trophies so far.He did it again against Standard Leige in the pre-season champions league qualifier.What more could we want?

As for the other haters,that is, Man -U,Chelsea and Arsenal,here’s why you won’t win:

• Manchester United: No significant signings this season, unless Berbatov joins you.The team reached it’s peak last season so we don’t expect anything new.If Berbatov signs for you,there’s going to be a change in playing format and formation.That,my dear friends, will take time to master.The injuries are going hamper any progress.Saha,Ronaldo,Neville and Jin Sun Park-injury prone.
• Chelsea:So you got a new coach and money has also got you the likes Deco(he’s old, ) and may be,later on,Robinho.But you see,Felipe has no experience in the Premiership.He can win World Cups but can he win the Premiership?No, not yet.
• Arsenal: I sympathise.How can a sane enough manager sell off first team, starting players and not replace them? I know better than to pull the kids-no-experience argument(Theo Walcotts impressive run last season is still vivid in my mind) but can Denilson handle that mid-field?