Those that follow this blog will know that I have decided to follow the IPL this year and have selected the Delhi Daredevils as my team.
As I've said previously, it has become clear to me that Delhi share many traits with my beloved Liverpool football club. Flattering to deceive being the unfortunate common denominator.
As the IPL season has unfurled, Delhi even gave that worst of things to its supporters - false hope. They won their first two games comfortably and we Delhi fans began dreaming of the IPL trophy. Then came a crushing defeat by Mumbai Indians, a Mongoose inspired Matt Haydenreverse to Chennai Super Kings and then yesterday another defeat to Deccan Chargers.
What made it worse was that at the same time Delhi were throwing away a match they should have won, so were Liverpool against Manchester United, albeit that a dodgy penalty decision in favour of United was just as important as Liverpool's profligacy.
And it seems that the links between Delhi and Liverpool could be closer than I thought. Following my post on Friday, Yash kindly advised me that GMR Holdings, the majority stake holder in Delhi Daredevils is rumoured to be trying to acquire Liverpool.
That would be great as Liverpool seriously need the cash and need to rid themselves of the owners from hell. Hopefully, if it happens, the fortunes of both teams will improve and the tag of perennial underachievers will be lost.
Wow, my name in a post. I am honoured !
On a serious note, i read that one of the reasons that you follow delhi is Sehwag. You might want to think again as next year all player contracts will expire and with Sehwag's discontent with the delhi board (DDCA) apparent, he has voiced his desire to play beside sachin tendulkar in Mumbai Indians. Who knows !!
BTW, though me being a Chelsea fan, i was rooting for Liverpool too yesterday (for obvious reasons :D ) Bad, Bad Day, overall.
Posted by: Account Deleted | Monday, March 22, 2010 at 15:44
It was a pleasure to include your name - the information was good to know especially as Liverpool have absolutely no cash! I read that with the two new franchises all the player contracts will expire, which I guess could make it confusing for fans. I suppose if you are from Delhi, youll support Delhi but even so theoretically you could have an entirely new team to support. Its even more extreme than football! Bad luck yesterday for Chelsea and Liverpool. Im backing Chelsea or Arsenal for the title, but just please not man Utd!
Posted by: The Reverse Sweep | Monday, March 22, 2010 at 15:49