The World Through Majik's Eyes

2008-03-28T22:21:00.002Z

From a Suffolk pub to Borough Briggs . . .
Elgin city gains two new fans after they watched a thrilling comeback on TV

WHEN Elgin City FC kick off at home to Arbroath tomorrow, a teacher from Lincoln and a police investigator from Ipswich will be intently tuning in as the game unfolds.

The unlikely pair became the club’s newest fans following a chance comment made more than 400 miles away in a Suffolk pub last September, as the black and whites faced a 2-0 defeat.

Teacher Daniel Callaghan, 26, said he and his friend, Andrew Morrison, 28, had never heard of Elgin but their curiosity was aroused when a TV report announced the team had reduced the deficit to 2-1 in the 85th minute.

“Andrew and I let out a small cheer and I flippantly commented that if they could somehow find an equaliser that we would follow Elgin as our own,” he said.

Three minutes later, the equaliser duly arrived, prompting Mr Callaghan to swear that the pair would support the team “for the rest of our days” if Elgin went on to win the match.

Three minutes into injury time, Paul Kaczan scored the winning goal for Elgin City – turning around a 2-0 scoreline in eight minutes.

Mr Callaghan, of Cherry Willingham, Lincoln, said: “Needless to say, Andrew and I almost hit the roof and the Ipswich locals were left wondering why on earth a last-gasp Elgin goal was worthy of such rapture.

“Upon our return to Andrew’s house, we immediately got out a map to locate our new team and were not at all put off by how far away Elgin is.”

Since then, the duo have followed City’s progress and have booked tickets for the 10-hour train journey to cover the 438 miles from Ipswich to watch their new team at home on April 12.

“We have bought merchandise from the online club shop and very soon we shall, true to our word, visit Borough Briggs for a game,” said Mr Callaghan.

Mr Morrison is from Crieff, but moved to the south of England in his early years. His fellow Elgin City fan has never visited Scotland.

The club’s acting chairman, Graham Tatters, said the new fans would be well looked after when they arrive at Elgin on April 12.

Meanwhile, the club is hoping for a large turnout at Borough Briggs tomorrow against Arbroath.

It has been hailed as the biggest game for the club since it joined the Scottish League. A win could take the team to within a couple of points off play-off places.

Courtesy of The Press & Journal

http://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/Article.aspx/559454?UserKey=0

2008-03-28T21:40:00.002Z

2008-01-27T12:36:00.000Z

SLIGHTLY OUT OF SEASON...
But amusing nonetheless

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2007-11-24T12:35:00.001Z

CAN-CAN

2007-11-24T12:08:00.000Z

THE CHARLESTON

2007-11-24T11:50:00.001Z

PHILIP ON THE RAMPAGE

2007-11-23T19:55:00.001Z

ALLAN & BECKY...

2007-10-11T11:00:00.000Z

GEMMA ATKINSON
Virgin Megastore Official Opening
Princesshay, Exeter

Me with Hollyoaks lovely Gemma Atkinson!

Signing autographs

Chatting to the crowd before cutting the ribbon

More chat!

The cutting of the ribbon, which I seemingly managed to miss in all the excitement!

Some idiot got in the way of the pic!! But I edited him out! lol.

The video of the official opening...

2007-09-19T14:04:00.001Z

THE VAGINATOR II

Thank you to Stephen Gordon for following up his infamous voicemail...

2007-07-17T22:40:00.000Z

ME, BIN LADEN & JACK BAUER

So there I am... its a huge rocky lake, its dark, and there are literally thousands of people surrounding this lake, like in some sort of apocalyptic war scene.

Im stood right infront of a man holding some sort of crossbow-type gun thing. He's threatening a nuclear strike on the entire planet, unless he kills me.
This man is Osama Bin Laden.

All the while I stand facing the weapon-wielding bearded madman, Im waiting for Jack Bauer and his team to do their fancy work from the side of the lake. Most bizarre of all, is that Im not the only one waiting... so is Bin Laden!

All of a sudden, as if to suggest we've been waiting too long, the setting changes to my parents house in Colyton, where Bin Laden seems to be less prominent, but Jack Bauer is still loitering around, and the threat to my life is still very real, but Ive now decided to lay in my bed, in my parents living room.

Then, whilst still in bed, all of a sudden Ive ended up in Colyton Playing Fields with a few people.

Then I woke up.

Officially the most random dream I've ever had! lol.

Monday 16th/Tuesday 17th July 2007

2007-07-02T22:02:00.000Z

UNBELIEVABLE...

2007-06-29T21:15:00.000Z

THE VAGINATOR

Stephen left me a Voicemail at 11pm on Friday 22nd June 2007...this is the full unedited message, with some photos added for effect!

2007-04-06T00:32:00.000Z

APRIL FOOLS DAY
Sunday 1st April 2007

I can now bring you the full story behind the April Fools Day prank played by myself and Stephen, on poor Philip!

The story commences at 3.35am, on the back of a night out, when Stephen arrives at the house with a gift...

His gift was this...

After a few games of Pro Ev...
(including this amusing mid-game conversation,
(NB this is an audio file, which is YET to be uploaded!)

...we got to work!
First thing to do was...

remove Phil's mattress!

Just before we stored it in Allan's bedroom, Steve stopped to pose for the camera...

... take 2...

Then he found time for a quick lay down...

We then wrapped up the contents of his bed in his bed sheet...

and his laundry (including the basket) in another...

Then time for a quick pose again...

Then we removed more belongings, including his stereo, his VCR and his tv, and put his CDs in alphabetical order(!), before we assessed our work so far

His items were carefully placed in the study to hide...

We also then decided to move the entire contents of his wardrobe into Al's wardrobe...

We then manouvered our roadblock carefully into his room, and strategically behind the door, to almost stop it opening...

And with that it was job done...

with just one final last touch to confuse the poor lad when he came home...

And with that, all that was left was for us to waste more time, so we didnt get to bed til 7am...

Then we tried to get a photo of us with the clock, to no avail...

And, as if the night wasnt enough of a farce, Steve then decided to pretend the mouse was a phone...

before donning our bizarre WKD spider hat...

All that was left to do then was wait for Phil to come home and find our surprise...

He then just about successfully moved the blockage...

Before looking through Al's wardrobe to borrow a shirt from him, blissfully unaware that his clothes were now right infront of him!

Ladies and gentleman, a big thank you to:
Stephen Gordon for making this prank possible;
Rebecca Ruddy, for lending us her camera;
Allan Kirkwood, for sleeping through the volunteering of his room for storage purposes;
and Simon "Phil Neville" Beacham, for being out, and for allowing us the opportunity to provide entertainment to many!

2007-04-01T19:41:00.000Z

APRIL FOOLS

Ladies and gents, once I'm in possession of the photographs, I will show you one of my favourite April Fools Day gags created by myself and Stephen Gordon this morning, on poor, unsuspecting Philip.

As a wee taster...

Phil can't open his door

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Oh its good- its very good!

2007-02-25T19:04:00.000Z

BECKY'S BIRTHDAY

Probably about time I tell a slightly more detailed version of events quickly! lol.

Went to the Union on the Friday night, and got absolutely ruined! I got lost (again) and was eventually found by Steve at the end of the night. Then we managed to locate a lift (of the elevator variety) which no-one else seems to know even existed!

This proved to be VERY entertaining to two drunkards, particularly when, on one floor, the door opens infront of a brick wall. Nothing else! lol.

Then managed to get the bus home, to find Phil on the sofa with one of Becky's friends..!

Oh, and Steve ripped a "TO LET" sign (which he nicknamed Samuel Eto'o for some reason!) off the wall next to Becky's house, and brought it in with us- much to Becky's disgust! lol.

Then on Saturday me, Steve & Martyn spent the whole day in the pub drinking, while the others went to the cinema. Met up with Martyn's Irish friends for the arvo to watch the England-Ireland rugby game which was cool.

Oh, and in the pub, when I went to pay for something by card, instead of giving me a pen to sign with, they got me to use the corner of the debit card itself, to engrave my signature in it!! lol.

The 3 of us then went to a house party in the evening, and met up with the Irish again, while the others went elsewhere.

I got toss-faced again, while the other 2 both pulled, which included Martyn using the lines (and apologies if this is incorrect)

"you have marvellous breasts" and "you look like you'd be good in bed"! lol.

Oh, and both nights, Steve slept in a little chair! lol.

Thank you and goodnight!

Group pic from the Friday night

Fern, Pippa, Martyn, Me, Steve, Allan, Phil

Steve with Samuel Eto'o

2007-02-10T10:44:00.000Z

WHAT HAPPENED WHEN...
me & Allan papered over Phil's bedroom door...

The positioning of the ironing board took all of Allan's skill...

And then Phil awoke to find our achievements, and did the only thing anyone can do...

2007-02-01T22:05:00.000Z

RAFA BENITEZ

Ladies and gents, prepare your stomachs for immense laughter!!!!

Legend!

2007-01-28T14:42:00.000Z

WHAT ANDREW DID...
Ladies and gentlemen, I give you...
Andrew Kerrison

Thank you to Martyn for the pain and suffering endured by himself in order to take these pictures!

2007-01-22T21:04:00.000Z

SATURDAY 20th JANUARY 2007

The following are pictures, and a video, from Saturday...

Allan wearing a Liverpool shirt to support the team that wasnt Chelsea.

And video of Philip in a box...

2007-01-06T21:09:00.000Z

TESCO XMAS PARTY
Saturday 9th December 2006

Liz next to the PILLAR she tried to use to pole dance!

Jen, Di & Liz

Matt & Anni, with Mark in the background, plus Charlotte & Steve to the right!

Anni & me (I was dressed as Santa in case you were wondering! lol)
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Now onto the Grove...

Kerry & some man! lol

me BATTERED... (Ive already lost the hat at this stage!)

Kerry again

The lovely Carly & Clare!

Me looking almost confused! (note my name badge though!)

Katrina

2007-01-06T21:08:00.000Z

Ash hiding somewhere under my finger

My forehead!!

Greg!

A beautiful shot up Clare's nose for some reason!

One of Adam's friends, name escapes me... oops!

Clare & Greg, probably giggling at the pissed twat behind the camera!

2007-01-06T16:49:00.000Z

NEW YEARS EVE 2006/2007

Well I think it’s safe to say, that this New Years Eve was the best we’ve had, certainly in my opinion!

Hilarity, farce, drunkenness and the most pointless taxi journey ever. Perfect concoction if you ask me.

The first drinks were consumed at about 2.30, during an early game of Pro Evo! Then we headed to Prezzo for our New Year Italian meal at 4pm. Myself, Allan, Becky, Steve, Phil, Martyn, Kerrison, Colin, and his mrs, Sarah all attended! Somehow we managed to be in there for 3 hours, but it did provide one of the highlights of the whole evening.

Having decided we’d finished, Phil attempted to ask for the bill. He spotted a gentleman wearing a black shirt walking past us towards the next table, and grabbed his attention with a “hi”.
Imagine his surprise when the bemused man replied with a simple “hiya”. Bizarre response from an apparent waiter. So Phil checks “do you work here?”
“No” replies the man, as he returns to his table to enjoy his food, to the 9 of us rolling on the floor wetting ourselves as poor Phil, whilst fully appreciating the amusement, turns a lovely shade of pink!!

After that we returned to our humble abode for some more beverages/Pro Evo! Allan introduced some to the game of “lets get everyone hideously battered just because”. Or some sort of coin tossing game, I’m not quite sure.
The sum of it all meant that by the time we headed down to Henry’s, Philip was absolutely toss-faced! So much so that he forgot what he’d been told 2 seconds beforehand- ridiculous!

We met up with Pippa & Lucie etc etc there, and gathered round the pool table, where Allan fell victim to what can only be described as a “vicious” attack! Lol.
Allan was merely trying to protect the modesty of celebrity-sister, Lucie, when she launched a malicious and violent attack, by assaulting me around the head, and smashing a pint glass into Allan’s face!
…
Of course, that’s a slightly misleading version of events…
Allan pointed at Lucie’s chest and shouted “TITTIES!”, to which he received a slap round the head! I then got slapped round the head for laughing, before Allan got hit again, this time accidentally forcing his head into Steve’s pint glass, inadvertently cutting his eyebrow! Lol.
All an accident, but highly amusing nonetheless.
Having forgotten what happened, we re-informed Philip why Al’s eye was cut, and by the end of the sentence, he’d forgotten again!!!! Lol.

Then onto Bowling Green for some shooters, and Philip chatting up some bloke’s girlfriend (which was to become somewhat of a theme for the night!). Apparently we were supposed to have paid to get in, but we somehow managed to walk straight in without, whilst Allan simply walked in the backdoor!

After that, we all sauntered down to Hole In The Wall, to meet up with Martyn & Kerrison. Here we saw Michelle Woodgates and Rachel Hennessey, who I’ve not seen for about 3 or 4 years or so! Which provided further entertainment when Philip, having never said a word to Rachel the entire time they were at school, spent a large period of time trying to chat her up, much to her dismay! Lol.

We decided to stay here for midnight, and duely saw in the New Year pissed as farts, hugging each other! The only way!
Later on, also saw Philip gladly wander up to some couple, barge the bloke out the way, and start dancing with his girlfriend! All while the bloke just stood at the side of the dancefloor watching!!

At this stage memories begin to fade…

Allan, Becky & Phil all wandered home sometime before 1am, whilst me, Martyn, Steve & Kerrison left together at closing time.

I, however, ended up getting home by myself. No-one knows what time, no-one knows why.

Meanwhile, Martyn, Steve & Kerrison went to Amber Rooms for further drinks, until Martyn “popped out” for a burger, and never returned. He found his way back to our house but, finding us all either asleep or too lazy to get out of bed to answer the door, ended up having to sleep in his car!

Steve & Kerrison continued drinking until about 3.30 or so, and decided to walk home. However, they got as far as the Odeon (5mins away from our house for those of you who don’t know), and decided to stop and WAIT for a taxi!! They then had to give directions to the taxi driver, before handing over FIVE POUNDS!!!

Having managed to get Allan out of bed to let them in, Steve managed to break a glass in the kitchen, before using a dustpan and BROOM to try and clear it up. However all he succeeded in doing was spreading the glass all over the kitchen floor!!
He followed that by having to be stopped by Kerrison, from cooking £10 worth of steak!! Kerrison regained full points for his recent drunk food-making antics in our house! Lol.

The most farcical of nights out ever… but exactly what is required for a New Years Eve.

Top night!!!

The photos are as farcical as the night its safe to say...

2007-01-06T16:48:00.000Z

Everyone eating at Prezzo, before the carnage began.

Me and Steve some time around midnight

Happy New Year Martyn!

Rachel, Michelle's friend Will, and Michelle

Steve...

Allan has yet to realise the drink is no longer in his hand

Now, who or what exactly is meant to be being photographed?

Me & Philip looking suitably battered!

Words actually fail me for this one!

Steve & Phil, with others, enjoying a sing-song...apparently

2007-01-05T18:45:00.000Z

CHILDHOOD MEMORIES
Here's a few things to jog your memories, and remind you of happy days!!

Enjoy...

NB: If you have any troubles with the sound on any of the videos, refreshing the screen should clear the issue!

(Also, I can't add this one on here, but it's worth a look you'll remember...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I-UyxSSmjqw)

2007-01-01T20:55:00.000Z

ALLAN'S BIRTHDAY PHOTOS

Its been a while to get these sorted, but these are the pics from Allan's birthday in October! Stephen is mysteriously absent in every single one of them though...

Phil, Sam, Robin, Dan, Becky & Allan outside KFC on the way down to Arena

More of the same!

Philip gazes admiringly at the ladies in the club

Phil, Dan & Sam strike a pose

Becky looking splendid (plus Theo's in the background!)

Either this is shit photography, or Im really small or Dan's really tall. Or a combination of the 3...

We met Barney Holder, of all people, in Arena!!

Me & Becky

Sam doesnt remember this photo...

...or this one!! But the question is- what EXACTLY is Allan doing?!