It's been a great tournament for the next manager of Manchester United so far, whatever the future holds for next season, being tactically embarrassed as was so often the case under Moyes last season, doesn't look as if it will be a problem under Louis Van Gaal.
I'm trying to not get too carried away yet though, he's not really been that adventurous, it's been mostly counter attacking stuff. The least impressive Dutch performance was against the Aussies, when the Dutch had to try and make most of the running. And that was where dopey Dave fell way short of what was required. Of course i recognise Van Gaal is only getting the best out of what limited ressources he has and on that score his achievement has been very ipmressive.
Never the less, I'm trying to lessen any wild optimism ahead of next season. The signing of Herrera is a positive though, now if we were to sign Bosnian central midfielder Pjanic as well, the best central midfielder of the tournament so far for me, I might start to suffer Cityesque surges of giddyness.
Music
Avishai Cohen - Almah: Another excellent album, at times almost avant garde classical rather than his world music/jazz fusion sound of the last couple of albums.
Christina Vantzou - No.2: I suppose this could be classed as classical avant garde, maybe Eno esque is a better description, it won't be to everybody's tastes, that's for sure. I enjoyed it.
Hiss Golden Messenger - Bad Debt: A grower, he doesn't exactly sound like Bill Callahan, but has a similar, one man and a guitar and almost spoken vocals at times.
Roseanne cash - :I'm not a massive of fan of country music, but there is undoubtedly great stuff in there. I first Johnny Cash's daughter when new country broke and have followed her since, her latest record is a decent listen.
The Dopplegangaz - Peace Kehd: Leftfield hip hop of a superior nature, on the deluxe album, there is an instrumental bonus which is almost DJ Shadow ish.
Wilko Johnson and Roger Daltrey - Going back home: If this is to be Wilko Johnson' s last album, it won't be a bad way to go out, old fashioned rhythm n blues, excellent.
I'm trying to not get too carried away yet though, he's not really been that adventurous, it's been mostly counter attacking stuff. The least impressive Dutch performance was against the Aussies, when the Dutch had to try and make most of the running. And that was where dopey Dave fell way short of what was required. Of course i recognise Van Gaal is only getting the best out of what limited ressources he has and on that score his achievement has been very ipmressive.
Never the less, I'm trying to lessen any wild optimism ahead of next season. The signing of Herrera is a positive though, now if we were to sign Bosnian central midfielder Pjanic as well, the best central midfielder of the tournament so far for me, I might start to suffer Cityesque surges of giddyness.
Music
Avishai Cohen - Almah: Another excellent album, at times almost avant garde classical rather than his world music/jazz fusion sound of the last couple of albums.
Christina Vantzou - No.2: I suppose this could be classed as classical avant garde, maybe Eno esque is a better description, it won't be to everybody's tastes, that's for sure. I enjoyed it.
Hiss Golden Messenger - Bad Debt: A grower, he doesn't exactly sound like Bill Callahan, but has a similar, one man and a guitar and almost spoken vocals at times.
Roseanne cash - :I'm not a massive of fan of country music, but there is undoubtedly great stuff in there. I first Johnny Cash's daughter when new country broke and have followed her since, her latest record is a decent listen.
The Dopplegangaz - Peace Kehd: Leftfield hip hop of a superior nature, on the deluxe album, there is an instrumental bonus which is almost DJ Shadow ish.
Wilko Johnson and Roger Daltrey - Going back home: If this is to be Wilko Johnson' s last album, it won't be a bad way to go out, old fashioned rhythm n blues, excellent.
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