The newest series of the Housewives franchise adds a unique flavor as the show goes inside this cultural hot spot. The Real Housewives of Miami follows six of the most connected and influential women of Miami as they live their lives to the fullest in this sunny city where the party never stops.Live Streaming Video Free Online Tv at Home Game online for Live stream Video on your Online TV Broad cast My mom has watched this everyday and I can tell that she is becoming more mean and she interrupts people and then does not want to hear what anyone else has to say. My mom picks our family apart on everything and can not pull herself away from the TV... she is addicted to this show....I don't know what to do. I feel like she has lost her soul. The shallow world view in the show makes her think that this is what life is all about. Drinking, picking others apart, and fashion and pretty things. I am pleading with my dad to remove BRAVO from the house because these housewives should not be aloud in the house they are not worth any sane persons time. 5 thing my mom could do but does not anymore:
1. read 2. art 3. show any interest in her dog or horse 4. try new things 5. complement people (instead she wants all the complements and she picks on everyone else) In this reality series, we are introduced to six Miami housewives featuring Lea Black (the mother figure or unofficial leader) whose husband is a famous defense attorney. They have one son and live in beautiful Coral Gables. She is perhaps the only non-Hispanic in this group. There is Marysol Patton who runs a Public Relations firm and handles big clients. She is the one with the lips and her mother has the same lips who it's hereditary. Her mother cracks me up as she sits there drinking wine and talking to her daughter. Larsa is married to Scotty Pippen, a retired Chicago Bulls basketball player, with four children. Adriana is an art gallery own with a son from a previous marriage and is engaged to Frederick. Adriana is Brazilian and well-educated. Cristy Rice was married and now divorced. I dislike her most of all because she thinks she's all that but she's not. Alexia is Cuban American who had the pig roast which I had to turn away from. I'm forgetting somebody of course since they are six. Oh well, this show follows the same format as all the other housewives show do. They show the wealthiest housewives who have charities, nannies, and servants themselves. I wanted to watch it because I wanted to see what life is really like in Miami, Florida. It's beautiful, water, and weather and great if you're wealthy too.
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Online 2 Broke Girls Season 3 Episode 2 And The Kickstarter Review
2 Broke Girls" is a comedy about two young women waitressing at a greasy spoon diner who strike up an unlikely friendship in the hopes of launching a successful business - if only they can raise the cash. Sassy,Live Streaming Video Free Online Tv at Home Game online for Live stream Video on your Online TV Broad cast streetwise Max Black works two jobs just to get by, one of which is waiting tables during the night shift at the retro-hip Williamsburg Diner. Sophisticated Caroline Channing is an uptown trust fund princess who's having a run of bad luck that forces her to reluctantly give waitressing a shot. At first, Max sees Caroline as yet another in a long line of inept servers she must cover for, but she's surprised to find that Caroline has as much substance as she does style. When Caroline discovers Max's knack for baking amazing cupcakes, she sees a lucrative future for them, but first they need to raise the start-up money. While they save their tips, they'll stay at the restaurant, working with Oleg, an overly flirtatious Russian cook; Earl, a 75-year-old kool-kat cashier; and Han Lee, the new, eager-to-please owner of the diner. Working together, these two broke girls living in one expensive city might just find the perfect recipe for their big break.Lots of sex jokes, sometimes cheesy, sometimes raunchy but most of the times enjoyable. The actresses that play the lead roles are perfectly cast. Especially Kat Dennings, who, even with material that isn't always up to par, lights up the screen with her wonderful, sensual, charismatic, yet sometimes almost painfully sarcastic and bitter sense of humor.
I don't know. I've watched a lot of episodes of season one, and somehow I just keep watching whenever I need some harmless, simple humor. I think that this show completely proves that good leads really can carry a show and capture an audience. It's just a sweet concept, literally, with the cupcakes and all, and it's a warm show, made with some love and fun. I'm not impressed by it but I like it. At the moment it's the only comedy show I watch. Much better than a lot of other crap out there. Maybe not as good a some shows, like modern family and community or 30 rock. It's not brilliant in any way, it's not new and original in any way, but you really feel for the characters, maybe not right away but after a few episodes you start appreciate them.
This sounds like such a "meh..." review, but it's really not. Beth Behrs, who I really haven't seen in anything else, portrays the part of the naive rich girl who just landed in the gutter just fine and endearing. It's a joy to see Jennifer Coolidge working again, she's just wonderful in portraying "over the top" characters, sometimes I almost feel ashamed that a movie and TV fanatic like me likes her, but hey, everybody has their guilty pleasures. At the moment 2 broke girls is mine. When I don't want to think and just want to watch something fun.
Plus, I really dig the fact that this show is not shy about the sex jokes and sometimes gets really rude. Don't we all sometimes well let me get to the point: The characters are really stereotypical. A low class girl meets up class girl. In a way that story is really really cliché in it self. try think of fresh prince of Bel-Air with Will Smith during the 90's. The characters really doesn't act all "streetwise" or what ever. Max is in some way just being Dharma (the old TV-show) and the other one being her sister. The characters really don't develop at all, and seems to stay a bit the same as they started out with. The dialog is just based on sexual jokes, comebacks (from Max) and several pop cultural references e.g "I kissed a girl and I liked it" was presented almost as an add for Katy Perry.
"In 2008 when Katy perry sang I kissed I girl and I liked it...i tried it, but I didn't"
sort of how she said it, and really? REALLY?! that is some of the worst ways to put a reference in! It is so obvious that either they were paid to make such references or that they think the audience is stupid. With such a way of telling a joke, they kill it almost before it is said. it could just have been "well I once tried to kiss a girl, and I didn't like it!" that is a reference people know, and you really don't need both year, artist AND song title to know what you talk about.
The writing seems to be not well done. The situations sometime gets out of hand waaay to early e.g. with their new neighbour. The Indian guy dies and a new one moves in. Alomst all of a sudden Max freaks out and threatens to shoot the new neighbour.....is that really streetwise? it was so weird thinking that they at NO time asked her "what do you do for a living?" I thought she worked with models...but noo. again the "streetwise" Max should know how to tackle different kind of people, and know who is prostitutes and who isn't. This just shows that they really didn't think the "streetwise" part in, and just had some obnoxious girl who throw comeback remarks at people acting like Dharma. kinda emo, but not really. They really don't seem to grasp how you are "streetwise" and the characters seems flat. The whole thing seems to be really lazy written. some of the jokes are just to obvious and poorly made e.g. the "Christmas comes ones a year" joke was embarrassing.
I don't know. I've watched a lot of episodes of season one, and somehow I just keep watching whenever I need some harmless, simple humor. I think that this show completely proves that good leads really can carry a show and capture an audience. It's just a sweet concept, literally, with the cupcakes and all, and it's a warm show, made with some love and fun. I'm not impressed by it but I like it. At the moment it's the only comedy show I watch. Much better than a lot of other crap out there. Maybe not as good a some shows, like modern family and community or 30 rock. It's not brilliant in any way, it's not new and original in any way, but you really feel for the characters, maybe not right away but after a few episodes you start appreciate them.
This sounds like such a "meh..." review, but it's really not. Beth Behrs, who I really haven't seen in anything else, portrays the part of the naive rich girl who just landed in the gutter just fine and endearing. It's a joy to see Jennifer Coolidge working again, she's just wonderful in portraying "over the top" characters, sometimes I almost feel ashamed that a movie and TV fanatic like me likes her, but hey, everybody has their guilty pleasures. At the moment 2 broke girls is mine. When I don't want to think and just want to watch something fun.
Plus, I really dig the fact that this show is not shy about the sex jokes and sometimes gets really rude. Don't we all sometimes well let me get to the point: The characters are really stereotypical. A low class girl meets up class girl. In a way that story is really really cliché in it self. try think of fresh prince of Bel-Air with Will Smith during the 90's. The characters really doesn't act all "streetwise" or what ever. Max is in some way just being Dharma (the old TV-show) and the other one being her sister. The characters really don't develop at all, and seems to stay a bit the same as they started out with. The dialog is just based on sexual jokes, comebacks (from Max) and several pop cultural references e.g "I kissed a girl and I liked it" was presented almost as an add for Katy Perry.
"In 2008 when Katy perry sang I kissed I girl and I liked it...i tried it, but I didn't"
sort of how she said it, and really? REALLY?! that is some of the worst ways to put a reference in! It is so obvious that either they were paid to make such references or that they think the audience is stupid. With such a way of telling a joke, they kill it almost before it is said. it could just have been "well I once tried to kiss a girl, and I didn't like it!" that is a reference people know, and you really don't need both year, artist AND song title to know what you talk about.
The writing seems to be not well done. The situations sometime gets out of hand waaay to early e.g. with their new neighbour. The Indian guy dies and a new one moves in. Alomst all of a sudden Max freaks out and threatens to shoot the new neighbour.....is that really streetwise? it was so weird thinking that they at NO time asked her "what do you do for a living?" I thought she worked with models...but noo. again the "streetwise" Max should know how to tackle different kind of people, and know who is prostitutes and who isn't. This just shows that they really didn't think the "streetwise" part in, and just had some obnoxious girl who throw comeback remarks at people acting like Dharma. kinda emo, but not really. They really don't seem to grasp how you are "streetwise" and the characters seems flat. The whole thing seems to be really lazy written. some of the jokes are just to obvious and poorly made e.g. the "Christmas comes ones a year" joke was embarrassing.
Online Dance Academy Season 3 Episode 13 Not for Nothing Review
Six teenage dancers have one year to prove they've got what it takes
after winning a place at the National Academy of Dance.Live Streaming Video Free Online Tv at Home Game online for Live stream Video on your Online TV Broad cast The events in
the show are primarily seen from the perspective of Tara Webster, a new
student at the National Academy of Dance. She, along
with fellow students Katrina Karamakov, Ethan Karamakov, Samuel
Lieberman, Abigail Armstrong and Christian Reed, will learn the ins and
outs of ballet.Dance Academy is a series about a girl named Tara Webster who wants to
be a principal ballet dancer. To chase her dream she auditions to and
gets accepted into the prestigious National Academy of Dance located in
stunning Sydney, Australia.
The show is predominantly built around cute romantic story lines, though it never succumbs to fluff and is surprisingly complex at times for a show of its genre. And there's enough dancing (ballet primarily as well as some hip-hop) to satisfy the most hardcore dance fan.
Newcomer Xenia Goodwin perfectly embodies the innocence and wide-eyed wonder of Tara Webster. Tara is a girl who is a natural dancer but anything but natural when it comes to dealing with boys. Her dorkiness trying to come to terms with the opposite sex forms much of her story arc.
Alicia Banit plays Katrina "Kat" Karamakov, Tara's fun loving and rebellious BFF with some deep reservations about whether she wants to be in a ballet school. Katrina takes the Academy for granted as just another school to attend rather than a lifelong dream come true as Tara does.
Dena Kaplan portrays Abigail Armstrong, Tara and Kat's frenemy. Abigail is an overachieving ballet student who is obsessed with being a principal dancer and is willing to do anything including back stabbing and sabotage to become one.
Abigail's perfectionist personality forms much of the angst as well as the humor of her character. Kaplan expertly plays a girl who is a conniving bitch yet displays enough vulnerability and gentleness that she remains sympathetic to the audience.
Other characters include Samuel "Sammy" Lieberman; a boy who wants to dance despite objections from his father, Christian Reed; the bad boy of the Academy with a mysterious past and Ethan Karamakov; Kat's older brother and target of Tara's affection.
Finally Tara Morice is a pleasure to watch as the strict and unyielding ballet instructor of the Academy.
Dance Academy is a show that fuses teen romance with some very beautiful dancing in a very entertaining way. And by descriptions I mean "teen drama" or "children's show".
I am a 27-year-old living in the US. When NetFlix kept suggesting this show to me, I kept writing it off because most teen/children's show are bland, poorly acted, and often talk down to their audience. Being a glutton for anything concerning dance, I thought I'd give it a shot, and I am so glad that I did. There is an emotional depth to the storytelling and acting that greatly surpasses other shows of the genre. There is something magical, and frankly addicting, about "Dance Academy" that reminds me of some of the shows that I loved to watch during my formative years.
I could sit here all day and extol the virtues of this show, but I'll leave it at this: If you've been thinking of checking out the show, or have written it off, I implore you to put aside any preconceived notions and experience it for yourself. You won't be disappointed. I really liked this series and I hope there's more to come. My daughter does a mean tap, is on point, and loves lyrical and modern. I thought it was cool seeing the intense training and the true competitive nature of it all. Seeing Tara's struggles and Abigail's different struggles were interesting to me. Also watch Kat vie for her mother's real support was something I paid attention to as a mother. I'm no ballerina, so I have no shadow over my daughter. I just love seeing her performances during recitals and seeing how much she just taps outside of her class without even being aware of it. She also uses our railing for her stretching and will work her toe shoes frequently as well.
So even though there was some sort of closure for Tara's character at the end of season 2, so many new things popped up at the end that I would be very disappointed to find that there is no more to the show.I am in love with this show. It is quite realistic and I love how I almost feel I know the characters. The storyline is great and it's hard to find a suitable, non-cheesy show without all the smart remarks and inappropriate comments for teenagers. There are 3 seasons with 65 episodes. The story follows a group of older teenagers who have all been accepted into the National academy of dance. Their three years there are jam packed with all kinds of dancing, drama and even romance. I personally think it is the best Australian TV show for a long time, possibly ever ( it beats home and away by miles) but it is no to be misconceived as a young children's show. Many issues involving teens questioning their sexual orientation, complicated relationships and an emotional and gut wrenching tragedy make it unsuitable for those under 10 years.
The show is predominantly built around cute romantic story lines, though it never succumbs to fluff and is surprisingly complex at times for a show of its genre. And there's enough dancing (ballet primarily as well as some hip-hop) to satisfy the most hardcore dance fan.
Newcomer Xenia Goodwin perfectly embodies the innocence and wide-eyed wonder of Tara Webster. Tara is a girl who is a natural dancer but anything but natural when it comes to dealing with boys. Her dorkiness trying to come to terms with the opposite sex forms much of her story arc.
Alicia Banit plays Katrina "Kat" Karamakov, Tara's fun loving and rebellious BFF with some deep reservations about whether she wants to be in a ballet school. Katrina takes the Academy for granted as just another school to attend rather than a lifelong dream come true as Tara does.
Dena Kaplan portrays Abigail Armstrong, Tara and Kat's frenemy. Abigail is an overachieving ballet student who is obsessed with being a principal dancer and is willing to do anything including back stabbing and sabotage to become one.
Abigail's perfectionist personality forms much of the angst as well as the humor of her character. Kaplan expertly plays a girl who is a conniving bitch yet displays enough vulnerability and gentleness that she remains sympathetic to the audience.
Other characters include Samuel "Sammy" Lieberman; a boy who wants to dance despite objections from his father, Christian Reed; the bad boy of the Academy with a mysterious past and Ethan Karamakov; Kat's older brother and target of Tara's affection.
Finally Tara Morice is a pleasure to watch as the strict and unyielding ballet instructor of the Academy.
Dance Academy is a show that fuses teen romance with some very beautiful dancing in a very entertaining way. And by descriptions I mean "teen drama" or "children's show".
I am a 27-year-old living in the US. When NetFlix kept suggesting this show to me, I kept writing it off because most teen/children's show are bland, poorly acted, and often talk down to their audience. Being a glutton for anything concerning dance, I thought I'd give it a shot, and I am so glad that I did. There is an emotional depth to the storytelling and acting that greatly surpasses other shows of the genre. There is something magical, and frankly addicting, about "Dance Academy" that reminds me of some of the shows that I loved to watch during my formative years.
I could sit here all day and extol the virtues of this show, but I'll leave it at this: If you've been thinking of checking out the show, or have written it off, I implore you to put aside any preconceived notions and experience it for yourself. You won't be disappointed. I really liked this series and I hope there's more to come. My daughter does a mean tap, is on point, and loves lyrical and modern. I thought it was cool seeing the intense training and the true competitive nature of it all. Seeing Tara's struggles and Abigail's different struggles were interesting to me. Also watch Kat vie for her mother's real support was something I paid attention to as a mother. I'm no ballerina, so I have no shadow over my daughter. I just love seeing her performances during recitals and seeing how much she just taps outside of her class without even being aware of it. She also uses our railing for her stretching and will work her toe shoes frequently as well.
So even though there was some sort of closure for Tara's character at the end of season 2, so many new things popped up at the end that I would be very disappointed to find that there is no more to the show.I am in love with this show. It is quite realistic and I love how I almost feel I know the characters. The storyline is great and it's hard to find a suitable, non-cheesy show without all the smart remarks and inappropriate comments for teenagers. There are 3 seasons with 65 episodes. The story follows a group of older teenagers who have all been accepted into the National academy of dance. Their three years there are jam packed with all kinds of dancing, drama and even romance. I personally think it is the best Australian TV show for a long time, possibly ever ( it beats home and away by miles) but it is no to be misconceived as a young children's show. Many issues involving teens questioning their sexual orientation, complicated relationships and an emotional and gut wrenching tragedy make it unsuitable for those under 10 years.
Online Castle Season 6 Episode 2 Dreamworld Review
When mystery-thriller writer Richard Castle (Nathan Fillion) is called
in to help investigate a series of copycat murders based on his books,
he finds he enjoys the experience sufficiently to want to continue it.
Pulling strings, he arranges to accompany NYPD Detective
Kate Beckett (Stana Katic),.Live Streaming Video Free Online Tv at Home Game online for Live stream Video on your Online TV Broad cast claiming he wants to study and use her as a
personality basis for his next book series. Once that initial case was
solved, Castle and Beckett continued to investigate strange homicides in
New York, combining Castle's writer intuition and Beckett's creative
detective work. Over the past four seasons, Castle and Beckett's
relationship has grown even stronger as they've dodged bullets, captured
killers, and solved countless murder cases with their unorthodox
partnership.The pilot episode for ABC's new crime show "Castle" left me wanting
more, much more in fact, and that is exactly what a good pilot should
do. The relationship formed between the two leads is unquestionably one
of the best and is, so far, most endearing. It is impossible to not
like them.
I'll start with Nathan Fillion(of "Firefly" fame). Nathan plays Richard 'Rick' Castle. His charm and wit and spot-on comedic delivery make him alone the reason to tune in each week. Move over David Boreanaz 'cause Nathan has got you beat in the plucky-comedic-male-sidekick-to-tough-and-serious-female-cop role. Nathan comes off as the friend we all want and treasure. Having followed Nathan's career rather closely I am glad to see him in this role. It fits his nature and you can tell he knows it too just by watching him. It's in his postures and mannerisms and facial expressions. I believe he said in an interview that he is "72%" this character and that sounds about right. He is comfortable in this role. Similar to how he was comfortable when playing Malcom Reynolds in "Firefly"(which, by the way, is the greatest show of all time...period).
Then there is Stana Katic, who plays Detective Kate Beckett, and God is she gorgeous and enticing. No wonder Nathan's character can't get enough of her. Stana manages to instill in the portrayal of her character enough grit and fortitude to be mysterious and alluring, while retaining a good amount of the audiences confidence in her ability to be a bad-ass. On the other side, though, she is beautiful and her lightly-flirtatious nature does not detract from the other part of her character but rather enriches it making her feel real rather than just a cliché tough female cop(because TV is full of them right now).
What it comes down to, ladies and gentlemen, is chemistry and these two have it. They are a joy to watch even when they are not in scenes together and that is what will keep viewers tuning in each week. This show has great promise.
Before I go I will note that it was nice to see real authors on the show(I will not reveal who). It adds another layer to Castle's character and makes for an amusing poker scene. I hope the producers arrange for more cameos of this nature. I fully enjoyed the pilot episode of Castle. Nathan and Stana have great chemistry, with him providing a ton of comedy as the crime fiction author to her straight laced cop. Castle is an engaging hero with a surprising amount of support from the characters around him, especially with his daughter and his mother.
I find the premise has tons of promise as the series progresses, both with the types of plots that can come from Castle's novels and with his romantic interests. The idea that a series of murders can be copied into real life seems a bit trite, but the execution was far better than I expected. The fact that Castle can keep up with Detective Beckett as far as crime scene analysis and motives is smart, but also a great source of comedy. Beckett's apparent infatuation with Castle's book series not only suggest that she's a potential love interest, but hints at a lot of character subtlety that has yet to come.
If crime drama crosses with romantic comedy sounds at all for you, then you should definitely watch and support Castle. Stana Katic (awesome name) is beautiful, but not so much that you wonder why she is a cop and not some goddess on an Italian beach like so many actresses tend to be. She plays her part very well, and the scene she has with Fillon when he, as Castle is peeling away her layers is amazing. She barely gives anything away until the very last moment, but with her facial expressions you know it's coming making her character all the more wonderful.
Nathan Fillion is wonderful as the successful, charismatic, and egocentric Pop mystery writer who seems to be not a drunk (unlike Hank Moody, played wonderfully by David Duchovney in Californication) and is a loving, attentive father apparently who also has an intriguing backstory with his publisher/ex-wife which I hope is a back story they continue to develop throughout the series.
I'll start with Nathan Fillion(of "Firefly" fame). Nathan plays Richard 'Rick' Castle. His charm and wit and spot-on comedic delivery make him alone the reason to tune in each week. Move over David Boreanaz 'cause Nathan has got you beat in the plucky-comedic-male-sidekick-to-tough-and-serious-female-cop role. Nathan comes off as the friend we all want and treasure. Having followed Nathan's career rather closely I am glad to see him in this role. It fits his nature and you can tell he knows it too just by watching him. It's in his postures and mannerisms and facial expressions. I believe he said in an interview that he is "72%" this character and that sounds about right. He is comfortable in this role. Similar to how he was comfortable when playing Malcom Reynolds in "Firefly"(which, by the way, is the greatest show of all time...period).
Then there is Stana Katic, who plays Detective Kate Beckett, and God is she gorgeous and enticing. No wonder Nathan's character can't get enough of her. Stana manages to instill in the portrayal of her character enough grit and fortitude to be mysterious and alluring, while retaining a good amount of the audiences confidence in her ability to be a bad-ass. On the other side, though, she is beautiful and her lightly-flirtatious nature does not detract from the other part of her character but rather enriches it making her feel real rather than just a cliché tough female cop(because TV is full of them right now).
What it comes down to, ladies and gentlemen, is chemistry and these two have it. They are a joy to watch even when they are not in scenes together and that is what will keep viewers tuning in each week. This show has great promise.
Before I go I will note that it was nice to see real authors on the show(I will not reveal who). It adds another layer to Castle's character and makes for an amusing poker scene. I hope the producers arrange for more cameos of this nature. I fully enjoyed the pilot episode of Castle. Nathan and Stana have great chemistry, with him providing a ton of comedy as the crime fiction author to her straight laced cop. Castle is an engaging hero with a surprising amount of support from the characters around him, especially with his daughter and his mother.
I find the premise has tons of promise as the series progresses, both with the types of plots that can come from Castle's novels and with his romantic interests. The idea that a series of murders can be copied into real life seems a bit trite, but the execution was far better than I expected. The fact that Castle can keep up with Detective Beckett as far as crime scene analysis and motives is smart, but also a great source of comedy. Beckett's apparent infatuation with Castle's book series not only suggest that she's a potential love interest, but hints at a lot of character subtlety that has yet to come.
If crime drama crosses with romantic comedy sounds at all for you, then you should definitely watch and support Castle. Stana Katic (awesome name) is beautiful, but not so much that you wonder why she is a cop and not some goddess on an Italian beach like so many actresses tend to be. She plays her part very well, and the scene she has with Fillon when he, as Castle is peeling away her layers is amazing. She barely gives anything away until the very last moment, but with her facial expressions you know it's coming making her character all the more wonderful.
Nathan Fillion is wonderful as the successful, charismatic, and egocentric Pop mystery writer who seems to be not a drunk (unlike Hank Moody, played wonderfully by David Duchovney in Californication) and is a loving, attentive father apparently who also has an intriguing backstory with his publisher/ex-wife which I hope is a back story they continue to develop throughout the series.
Online The Colbert Report Season 9 Episode 118 Vince Gilligan Review
An, offshoot of The Daily
Show, The Colbert Report (the Ts in Colbert and in Report are silent) is
a parody of shows like "The O'Reilly Factor.Live Streaming Video Free Online Tv at Home Game online for Live stream Video on your Online TV Broad cast Colbert begins the show
with teasers about the show's content and then the credits go by, with a
giant eagle and the stars and stripes featured predominantly.I didn't know what to expect when I saw this show. Comedy Central has a
way of releasing shows that look promising, and then disappointing me
with them.
But the Colbert Report is very funny, slightly ridiculous, and definitely worth the time.
It's a parody of shows like the O'Reilley Factor. It has a host (Daily Show veteran Stephen Colbert)whose persona is very self-important and self-centered. His name is on everything, all over the set, and his desk is shaped like a giant C. (C stands for Colbert, he reminds us).
The show consists primarily of Stephen Colbert, in his Daily Show persona, sitting at a desk and giving his opinions on things. It's all done in the spirit of satire, parodying popular journalism and the tendency of people who have no expertise to get a lot of camera time, despite the fact that their opinions are basically worthless.
All in all, the show is very funny, and very edgy. I think Stephen Colbert is a good investment for Comedy Central. Colbert is right when he says that he has balls. He says things on his show that Jon Stewart doesn't have the balls to say for example: the "Better Know a District" in which he interviewed Jack Kingston.
"So you were raised in Ethiopia?" "No I only lived there till I was 2 so I don't remember much." "What was it like being raised in Ethiopia?" Just some of the stuff he says gets me rolling. He then went on to call the man an African American and ask how it helps him to be an African American in congress and how he helps the working class.
I also love "The Word" which is basically a moment for him to completely tear apart the issue of the night. Always on the side are random "pointers" that always have some funny connotation to them. Overall so far this show seems to be a resounding success and I hope it continues down this great path. I still love the Daily Show and think Comedy Central did what the fans wanted. Many fans wanted the Daily Show to be extended to an hour so this pretty much is what they wanted if not better.
In the end the truth is that Stephen Colbert is awesome and his show is too. Last night's first episode of the Colbert Report was a sign of great things to come. Stephen Colbert has already made his name as a correspondent on The Daily Show (sometimes under brilliantly ridiculous monachers), and branching out onto his own show I'm looking forward to more. If there is more to be expected, with more variety, it's definitely welcome, but on sight of the first episode I'm already hyped for it. Basically, Colbert is a combination of the several 'taling-head' talk-show hosts on Cable TV news networks, with huge egos in the guise of traditional journalism. In particular, one can see the lampooning of Bill O'Reilly, which whether or not you're a fan of his you'll find some humor (I'm very much not, but it may not be too deterring for O'Reilly's main base). The set-ups like 'The Word', and a competition with another TV correspondent with strange phrasing, are hysterical, and sometimes more subtle than the Daily Show material.
If you like Colbert's stuff, it's a must-see, and if you're a newcomer to the show (and might not watch the Daily Show much) it's worth a viewing. One thing's for sure, like the Daily Show, it's a breath of fresh air in the realm of the mildly outrageous. Funny to the bone. I adore the show, Steven is so appealing. My husband and I plan our evening around the Report. I cant take the news any more, it's so depressing, frustrating and totally black (the "regular" news creates bias just through how they word things - it's just inherent in language). However, both the Colbert Report and Daily show inform me while satirizing. It's a winning combination. I think Steven Colbert is brilliant. He is one of the writers for the show and all the writers seem super imaginative and right on target. His delivery is usually mesmerizing. I think this show appeals to a wide age range. I'm in my late 50s and I think there may be a younger demographic in general for Colbert. Maybe it's more of an attitude that we have in common. The show is like O'Reilly on luminescently clear hallucinogens. Steven maintains a double approach: faking a right punch, but actually hits with the left. He has appeal to clear-thinking logical folks who also love to laugh. How else can we get through this madness except with comedy?
But the Colbert Report is very funny, slightly ridiculous, and definitely worth the time.
It's a parody of shows like the O'Reilley Factor. It has a host (Daily Show veteran Stephen Colbert)whose persona is very self-important and self-centered. His name is on everything, all over the set, and his desk is shaped like a giant C. (C stands for Colbert, he reminds us).
The show consists primarily of Stephen Colbert, in his Daily Show persona, sitting at a desk and giving his opinions on things. It's all done in the spirit of satire, parodying popular journalism and the tendency of people who have no expertise to get a lot of camera time, despite the fact that their opinions are basically worthless.
All in all, the show is very funny, and very edgy. I think Stephen Colbert is a good investment for Comedy Central. Colbert is right when he says that he has balls. He says things on his show that Jon Stewart doesn't have the balls to say for example: the "Better Know a District" in which he interviewed Jack Kingston.
"So you were raised in Ethiopia?" "No I only lived there till I was 2 so I don't remember much." "What was it like being raised in Ethiopia?" Just some of the stuff he says gets me rolling. He then went on to call the man an African American and ask how it helps him to be an African American in congress and how he helps the working class.
I also love "The Word" which is basically a moment for him to completely tear apart the issue of the night. Always on the side are random "pointers" that always have some funny connotation to them. Overall so far this show seems to be a resounding success and I hope it continues down this great path. I still love the Daily Show and think Comedy Central did what the fans wanted. Many fans wanted the Daily Show to be extended to an hour so this pretty much is what they wanted if not better.
In the end the truth is that Stephen Colbert is awesome and his show is too. Last night's first episode of the Colbert Report was a sign of great things to come. Stephen Colbert has already made his name as a correspondent on The Daily Show (sometimes under brilliantly ridiculous monachers), and branching out onto his own show I'm looking forward to more. If there is more to be expected, with more variety, it's definitely welcome, but on sight of the first episode I'm already hyped for it. Basically, Colbert is a combination of the several 'taling-head' talk-show hosts on Cable TV news networks, with huge egos in the guise of traditional journalism. In particular, one can see the lampooning of Bill O'Reilly, which whether or not you're a fan of his you'll find some humor (I'm very much not, but it may not be too deterring for O'Reilly's main base). The set-ups like 'The Word', and a competition with another TV correspondent with strange phrasing, are hysterical, and sometimes more subtle than the Daily Show material.
If you like Colbert's stuff, it's a must-see, and if you're a newcomer to the show (and might not watch the Daily Show much) it's worth a viewing. One thing's for sure, like the Daily Show, it's a breath of fresh air in the realm of the mildly outrageous. Funny to the bone. I adore the show, Steven is so appealing. My husband and I plan our evening around the Report. I cant take the news any more, it's so depressing, frustrating and totally black (the "regular" news creates bias just through how they word things - it's just inherent in language). However, both the Colbert Report and Daily show inform me while satirizing. It's a winning combination. I think Steven Colbert is brilliant. He is one of the writers for the show and all the writers seem super imaginative and right on target. His delivery is usually mesmerizing. I think this show appeals to a wide age range. I'm in my late 50s and I think there may be a younger demographic in general for Colbert. Maybe it's more of an attitude that we have in common. The show is like O'Reilly on luminescently clear hallucinogens. Steven maintains a double approach: faking a right punch, but actually hits with the left. He has appeal to clear-thinking logical folks who also love to laugh. How else can we get through this madness except with comedy?
Online How I Met Your Mother Season 9 Episode 3 Last Time in New York Review
How I Met Your Mother is a comedy about Ted (Josh Radnor) and how he
fell in love. It all starts when Ted's best friend, Marshall (Jason
Segel), drops the bombshell that he's going to propose to his long-time
girlfriend, Lily (Alyson Hannigan), a kindergarten teacher.
At that moment, Ted realizes that he had better get a move on if he too
hopes to find true love..Live Streaming Video Free Online Tv at Home Game online for Live stream Video on your Online TV Broad cast Helping him in his quest is Barney (Neil
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penchant for suits and a foolproof way to meet women. When Ted meets
Robin (Cobie Smulders), he's sure it's love at first sight, but destiny
may have something else in store. The series is narrated through
flashbacks from the future, voiced by Bob Saget.I love this show!! It's one of the best sitcoms on the air and one of
the best CBS shows!!! I disagree with the other comment - Barney is the
best character. He's the funniest person on the show. I love how the
entire ensemble has chemistry together!! It actually feels like they're
friends in real life. And I don't think they need new writers, they
just need to grow a little more. This show gets better with time. I
laugh so hard with the show that my sides hurt every time I watch. I
recommend this show to anyone that has a great sense of humor and wants
to laugh until their sides hurt. I hope that this show has a long run
on the air.I don't know if I have enough to say to fill up ten lines. I basically
wanted to say that I think this is a funny show, and I hope the network
keeps it. I especially like the twists and sense of mystery.
I've liked Alyson Hannigan for quite a while, and I think she's doing a great job in the first adult role I've seen her in (I can't believe she's already 31). I also think Doogie, I mean Neil Patrick Harris, plays his character really well. If you haven't seen him in "Harold & Kumar Go To White Castle", you should. Josh Radnor also does a very good job in his first leading role.
I agree that everyone is entitled to his or her own opinion, but I think this show has a lot of elements that make a good series: good plot, good writing, good acting, and attractive cast). I think previous series like "Friends" have raised the bar very high for new sitcoms, but I hope that even if a series isn't destined to become the next "Friends," it can still be recognized as a good and worthwhile sitcom.What can I say about this show? The cast is awesome. The writers rock. The show is great. My favorite character is Barney. He is probably the main person I watch the show for. He is funny and brings a certain "something' to TV that it needs. It is totally the best new comedy in awhile. While it does have a laugh track - it isn't needed. Bob Sagget is right at home on this show playing the Dad. I think it is very fitting for him to be playing that role. The rest of the cast is great also. The guy who plays Ted is great at being the 'every day' guy and Marshall and his soon to be wife, Lilly are perfect together. As for Robin, well she is Robin and there is nothing wrong with her. I think everyone on this show including the regular cab driver are great. This show has everything and I hope everyone gives it a chance. I love it. It is legendary. Till next week Barney.
I've liked Alyson Hannigan for quite a while, and I think she's doing a great job in the first adult role I've seen her in (I can't believe she's already 31). I also think Doogie, I mean Neil Patrick Harris, plays his character really well. If you haven't seen him in "Harold & Kumar Go To White Castle", you should. Josh Radnor also does a very good job in his first leading role.
I agree that everyone is entitled to his or her own opinion, but I think this show has a lot of elements that make a good series: good plot, good writing, good acting, and attractive cast). I think previous series like "Friends" have raised the bar very high for new sitcoms, but I hope that even if a series isn't destined to become the next "Friends," it can still be recognized as a good and worthwhile sitcom.What can I say about this show? The cast is awesome. The writers rock. The show is great. My favorite character is Barney. He is probably the main person I watch the show for. He is funny and brings a certain "something' to TV that it needs. It is totally the best new comedy in awhile. While it does have a laugh track - it isn't needed. Bob Sagget is right at home on this show playing the Dad. I think it is very fitting for him to be playing that role. The rest of the cast is great also. The guy who plays Ted is great at being the 'every day' guy and Marshall and his soon to be wife, Lilly are perfect together. As for Robin, well she is Robin and there is nothing wrong with her. I think everyone on this show including the regular cab driver are great. This show has everything and I hope everyone gives it a chance. I love it. It is legendary. Till next week Barney.
Free Watch Breaking BadSeason 5 Episode 16 online video
The first seven-episode season ended on March 9, 2008. The second 13-episode season premiered on March 8, 2009 and concluded on May 31, 2009. The third 13-episode season premiered on March 21, 2010 and concluded on June 13, 2010. The fourth 13-episode season premiered on July 17, 2011.The fifth and final season premiered on July 15, 2012, with the season being split into two eight-episode parts.....Bryan Cranston has hinted that the series may continue after the season 5 finale, stating "Vince (Gilligan) feels that now we have too much story. We could actually go beyond those 16 episodes. It's not far-fetched. I wouldn't mind visiting that possibility. And this is coming from a guy who doesn't know anything of how the show's going to end. If it doesn't end up in a total apocalypse, who knows? Maybe we could revisit Walter White a year down the road and see where his life has gone. If he's still alive, that is.The season will be split into two parts, each consisting of 8 episodes. The first half premiered on July 15, 2012, with a plot based around reviving the meth cooking and dealing. The second half of the split season is said to be premiering in summer 2013......In the beginning of each episode, the chemical formula C10H15N along with the number 149.24 and the word "Meth" can be seen just before the title Breaking Bad appears. C10H15N is the formula for methamphetamine, which has the molecular weight of 149.24. .....The first episode to the second half of Season 5 is dedicated to Kevin Cordasco, a teen Superfan of the show who died of cancer in March of 2013. Before his death Kevin was able to meet Bryan Cranston, Vince Gilligan and other prominent members of the Breaking Bad family, and he was even offered the chance to read the final scripts of the series so he would know how the show ends. Kevin declined, as he didn't think he could keep the secret....During an August 2013 interview with Terry Gross on her public radio program "Fresh Air," Bob Odenkirk said that when he first heard a description of the character he ended up playing, Saul Goodman, from the showrunner Vince Gilligan, Odenkirk heard the character's name and said that he might not be the best choice for the role because he isn't Jewish. Gilligan responded that Saul Goodman isn't actually Jewish either--that "Goodman" is a fake last name that the character adopted because he thought it sounded stereotypically Jewish. Odenkirk also told Gross that Goodman's odd hairstyle--a thinning combover-mullet combination--was his idea. ....Watch Finale Episode Of The Series Crime, Drama Breaking Bad Season 5, Episode 16 "Felina"
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The first seven-episode season ended on March 9, 2008. The second 13-episode season premiered on March 8, 2009 and concluded on May 31, 2009. The third 13-episode season premiered on March 21, 2010 and concluded on June 13, 2010. The fourth 13-episode season premiered on July 17, 2011.The fifth and final season premiered on July 15, 2012, with the season being split into two eight-episode parts.....Bryan Cranston has hinted that the series may continue after the season 5 finale, stating "Vince (Gilligan) feels that now we have too much story. We could actually go beyond those 16 episodes. It's not far-fetched. I wouldn't mind visiting that possibility. And this is coming from a guy who doesn't know anything of how the show's going to end. If it doesn't end up in a total apocalypse, who knows? Maybe we could revisit Walter White a year down the road and see where his life has gone. If he's still alive, that is.The season will be split into two parts, each consisting of 8 episodes. The first half premiered on July 15, 2012, with a plot based around reviving the meth cooking and dealing. The second half of the split season is said to be premiering in summer 2013......In the beginning of each episode, the chemical formula C10H15N along with the number 149.24 and the word "Meth" can be seen just before the title Breaking Bad appears. C10H15N is the formula for methamphetamine, which has the molecular weight of 149.24. .....The first episode to the second half of Season 5 is dedicated to Kevin Cordasco, a teen Superfan of the show who died of cancer in March of 2013. Before his death Kevin was able to meet Bryan Cranston, Vince Gilligan and other prominent members of the Breaking Bad family, and he was even offered the chance to read the final scripts of the series so he would know how the show ends. Kevin declined, as he didn't think he could keep the secret....During an August 2013 interview with Terry Gross on her public radio program "Fresh Air," Bob Odenkirk said that when he first heard a description of the character he ended up playing, Saul Goodman, from the showrunner Vince Gilligan, Odenkirk heard the character's name and said that he might not be the best choice for the role because he isn't Jewish. Gilligan responded that Saul Goodman isn't actually Jewish either--that "Goodman" is a fake last name that the character adopted because he thought it sounded stereotypically Jewish. Odenkirk also told Gross that Goodman's odd hairstyle--a thinning combover-mullet combination--was his idea. ....Watch Finale Episode Of The Series Crime, Drama Breaking Bad Season 5, Episode 16 "Felina"
Ajax vs Go Ahead Eagles Netherlands - Eredivisie Match 28 -September 2013
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Frank de Boer confirmed in his Friday press conference Jasper Cillessen will start in goal ahead of Kenneth Vermeer, the latter has come under more scrutiny after his most recent howler against PSV.
Kolbeinn Sigthorsson and Bojan should return to the starting XI after being rested midweek in the KNVB Beker.
Foeke Booy has no reason to divert from his first choice XI.
Ajax v Go Ahead Eagles is scheduled on 28/09/2013 for EREDIVISIE.En. Odds compiling and comparison to the best betting bookies odds. Value price for pre-game and live betting is offered based on pure statistics. An in depth statistic analysis for the basic categories of the game, so to have all the data to decide if you place a bet or not.
For the Odds Compiling of the game Ajax vs Go Ahead Eagles a historical database has been used including football seasons:
2011-2012,2012-2013,2013-2014
According to the above selected seasons for the game Ajax vs Go Ahead Eagles there was:
- 37 matches of Ajax played as a Home team
- 4 matches of Go Ahead Eagles played as a Away team.
- 41 total matches (included possible games between them)
Frank de Boer confirmed in his Friday press conference Jasper Cillessen will start in goal ahead of Kenneth Vermeer, the latter has come under more scrutiny after his most recent howler against PSV.
Kolbeinn Sigthorsson and Bojan should return to the starting XI after being rested midweek in the KNVB Beker.
Foeke Booy has no reason to divert from his first choice XI.
Ajax v Go Ahead Eagles is scheduled on 28/09/2013 for EREDIVISIE.En. Odds compiling and comparison to the best betting bookies odds. Value price for pre-game and live betting is offered based on pure statistics. An in depth statistic analysis for the basic categories of the game, so to have all the data to decide if you place a bet or not.
For the Odds Compiling of the game Ajax vs Go Ahead Eagles a historical database has been used including football seasons:
2011-2012,2012-2013,2013-2014
According to the above selected seasons for the game Ajax vs Go Ahead Eagles there was:
- 37 matches of Ajax played as a Home team
- 4 matches of Go Ahead Eagles played as a Away team.
- 41 total matches (included possible games between them)
AZ vs PSV Netherlands - Eredivisie Match 28 -September 2013
AZ vs PSV Netherlands - Eredivisie Match 28 -September 2013.AZ Alkmaar welcome PSV in the AZ Alkmaar encounter after a loss against Breda of 3:0 in the league last week. Currently AZ Alkmaar is in the 9th spot with 10pts from 7 games played so far.Watch AZ vs PSV Live, Watch AZ vs PSV Live Stream, Watch AZ vs PSV Free Live Stream, Watch AZ vs PSV Online, Watch AZ vs PSV Online Free, AZ vs PSV Live, AZ vs PSV live stream Online. They are playing fairly in the league at the moment with a form of 2-1-2 in the last 5 league games played and at home, they are 2-1-0 in the last 3 game played. Squadwise;Berghuis ,Overtoom,Johannsson are available for this game.
PSV is playing fairly in the league at the moment. They are in the 1st spot with 15pts from 7 games played so far. They are 2-3-0 in the last 5 games played and away from home, they are 1-2-0 in the last 3 game played. They come to this game after a 4:0 win against Ajax in the league.
Head to Head analysis;
-In the last 7 meetings, AZ Alkmaar has managed to win 3, drawn and lost 2 games at home.
-In the last 7 meetings, PSV has managed to win 2, drawn 2 and lost 3 games away to AZ Alkmaar.
Verdict;
I give an advantage to the home team today. I believe the hosts have the quality to remain unbeaten in this fixture today. The Guests have become draw specialists especially away from home. I believe the hosts will play not to lose this fixture. Bet on AZ+0.5AH to win this fixture.
PSV is playing fairly in the league at the moment. They are in the 1st spot with 15pts from 7 games played so far. They are 2-3-0 in the last 5 games played and away from home, they are 1-2-0 in the last 3 game played. They come to this game after a 4:0 win against Ajax in the league.
Head to Head analysis;
-In the last 7 meetings, AZ Alkmaar has managed to win 3, drawn and lost 2 games at home.
-In the last 7 meetings, PSV has managed to win 2, drawn 2 and lost 3 games away to AZ Alkmaar.
Verdict;
I give an advantage to the home team today. I believe the hosts have the quality to remain unbeaten in this fixture today. The Guests have become draw specialists especially away from home. I believe the hosts will play not to lose this fixture. Bet on AZ+0.5AH to win this fixture.
Swansea V Arsenal Barclays Premier League Match 28 -September 2013
Swansea V Arsenal Barclays Premier League Match 28 -September 2013, Swansea manager Michael Laudrup will recall a host of players who sat out the League Cup defeat by Birmingham.But captain Ashley Williams remains doubtful with an ankle injury, and Pablo Hernandez is out (hamstring).Watch Swansea V Arsenal Live, Watch Swansea V Arsenal Live Stream, Watch Swansea V Arsenal Free Live Stream, Watch Swansea V Arsenal Online, Watch Swansea V Arsenal Online Free, Swansea V Arsenal Live, Swansea V Arsenal live stream Online.
Arsenal's Aaron Ramsey and Mathieu Flamini face fitness tests, while Tomas Rosicky is not quite ready to return.
Santi Cazorla, Abou Diaby, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Lukas Podolski, Yaya Sanogo and Theo Walcott all remain on the injury list.
MATCH PREVIEW
Things must be going well for Arsenal when even 'Silent Stan' Kroenke is talking.
The Gunners' majority shareholder gave a rare interview this week to underscore his support for Arsene Wenger and declare himself "totally aligned" with the country's longest-serving manager. Indeed, as Wenger approaches Tuesday's 17th anniversary of his Arsenal appointment, it seems highly likely that he'll soon commit to staying for a good while longer.
LAWRO'S PREDICTION
Image of Mark Lawrenson Mark Lawrenson Football analyst
"Arsenal have got a great record on the road - if you count their penalty shootout win over West Brom in the Capital One Cup on Wednesday, they have won their last 11 away games.
"Aaron Ramsey is almost unstoppable too. Some managers might try and rest him, but he is the man in form and will want to keep on playing."
Read Lawro's full prediction and score
It's remarkable to think that just six weeks ago his methods were being loudly criticised by fans at the Emirates and over the airwaves. One major signing and eight straight wins in all competitions later and it's 'tout va bien' for the Arsenal boss.
Leaving aside Wednesday's cup defeat at Birmingham - which Michael Laudrup won't lose sleep over - life is pretty rosy for Swansea at the moment as well.
After losing their first two league games they're now three unbeaten, with an historic European win at Valencia to throw in too.
Yet, whilst that was the second of a current run of three successive away wins, the welcome in the hillside might have got a little TOO hospitable with the Swans having gone seven home games without a win in the Premier League.
Mind you, what a home start they've had this season! A record Liberty Stadium crowd for the Manchester United game was quickly beaten by another for the visit of Liverpool, and now it's Arsenal.
It should be a really good game, with the original pass masters up against a Swansea side that's passed the ball most times and more accurately than anyone else so far. No wonder Wenger is an admirer, with Michu singled out for special attention.
"Like a Bergkamp" is high praise - and a fashionable comparison, with Mesut Ozil's Arsenal impact also likened to that the Dutchman once made.
Bergkamp v Bergkamp? I can't wait to see it.
MATCH FACTS
Head-to-head
These sides have met just 15 times and six of those clashes have come in the last two seasons.
The away team won 2-0 in both league matches last season, with Swansea earning a famous win at the Emirates in December 2012.
In the four matches between these two teams in 2012-13, seven of the nine goals scored came in the last 10 minutes.
Swansea
Swansea have scored two or more goals in three successive Premier League games for the first time since December 2012.
They have conceded just one goal away from home so far but let in six in two matches at the Liberty Stadium.
Going into this weekend, they had the best pass completion rate in the Premier League this season (87.3%).
After five matches they have picked up more bookings for dissent (four) than any other club this campaign.
The Swans have scored the two fastest goals in the top flight so far in 2013-14 (Michu v Crystal Palace 1min 20sec & Shelvey v Liverpool 1min 27sec).
Arsenal
The Gunners are looking to extend their club record of consecutive away wins to 12.
Arsenal have lost only two of their last 21 Premier League games. (W16, D3, L2).
Despite their good start, Arsenal have only kept one clean sheet in five league games so far.
All 11 of their Premier League goals have come from inside the penalty area.
Last season, Aaron Ramsey scored one goal from 46 shots in the league. In 2013-14 he has so far scored three league goals from 12 shots and has seven goals in all competitions.
Mesut Ozil has created more chances (10) in two Premier League games than any Manchester United player has done all season.
Arsenal's Aaron Ramsey and Mathieu Flamini face fitness tests, while Tomas Rosicky is not quite ready to return.
Santi Cazorla, Abou Diaby, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Lukas Podolski, Yaya Sanogo and Theo Walcott all remain on the injury list.
MATCH PREVIEW
Things must be going well for Arsenal when even 'Silent Stan' Kroenke is talking.
The Gunners' majority shareholder gave a rare interview this week to underscore his support for Arsene Wenger and declare himself "totally aligned" with the country's longest-serving manager. Indeed, as Wenger approaches Tuesday's 17th anniversary of his Arsenal appointment, it seems highly likely that he'll soon commit to staying for a good while longer.
LAWRO'S PREDICTION
Image of Mark Lawrenson Mark Lawrenson Football analyst
"Arsenal have got a great record on the road - if you count their penalty shootout win over West Brom in the Capital One Cup on Wednesday, they have won their last 11 away games.
"Aaron Ramsey is almost unstoppable too. Some managers might try and rest him, but he is the man in form and will want to keep on playing."
Read Lawro's full prediction and score
It's remarkable to think that just six weeks ago his methods were being loudly criticised by fans at the Emirates and over the airwaves. One major signing and eight straight wins in all competitions later and it's 'tout va bien' for the Arsenal boss.
Leaving aside Wednesday's cup defeat at Birmingham - which Michael Laudrup won't lose sleep over - life is pretty rosy for Swansea at the moment as well.
After losing their first two league games they're now three unbeaten, with an historic European win at Valencia to throw in too.
Yet, whilst that was the second of a current run of three successive away wins, the welcome in the hillside might have got a little TOO hospitable with the Swans having gone seven home games without a win in the Premier League.
Mind you, what a home start they've had this season! A record Liberty Stadium crowd for the Manchester United game was quickly beaten by another for the visit of Liverpool, and now it's Arsenal.
It should be a really good game, with the original pass masters up against a Swansea side that's passed the ball most times and more accurately than anyone else so far. No wonder Wenger is an admirer, with Michu singled out for special attention.
"Like a Bergkamp" is high praise - and a fashionable comparison, with Mesut Ozil's Arsenal impact also likened to that the Dutchman once made.
Bergkamp v Bergkamp? I can't wait to see it.
MATCH FACTS
Head-to-head
These sides have met just 15 times and six of those clashes have come in the last two seasons.
The away team won 2-0 in both league matches last season, with Swansea earning a famous win at the Emirates in December 2012.
In the four matches between these two teams in 2012-13, seven of the nine goals scored came in the last 10 minutes.
Swansea
Swansea have scored two or more goals in three successive Premier League games for the first time since December 2012.
They have conceded just one goal away from home so far but let in six in two matches at the Liberty Stadium.
Going into this weekend, they had the best pass completion rate in the Premier League this season (87.3%).
After five matches they have picked up more bookings for dissent (four) than any other club this campaign.
The Swans have scored the two fastest goals in the top flight so far in 2013-14 (Michu v Crystal Palace 1min 20sec & Shelvey v Liverpool 1min 27sec).
Arsenal
The Gunners are looking to extend their club record of consecutive away wins to 12.
Arsenal have lost only two of their last 21 Premier League games. (W16, D3, L2).
Despite their good start, Arsenal have only kept one clean sheet in five league games so far.
All 11 of their Premier League goals have come from inside the penalty area.
Last season, Aaron Ramsey scored one goal from 46 shots in the league. In 2013-14 he has so far scored three league goals from 12 shots and has seven goals in all competitions.
Mesut Ozil has created more chances (10) in two Premier League games than any Manchester United player has done all season.
Millwall V Leeds Sky Bet Championship Match 28 -September 2013
Millwall V Leeds Sky Bet Championship Match 28 -September 2013.Millwall will be without Mark Beevers and Steve Morison when they host Leeds.Defender Beevers has suffered medial knee ligament damage while on-loan forward Morison is ineligible to face his parent club.Watch Millwall V Leeds Live, Watch Millwall V Leeds Live Stream, Watch Millwall V Leeds Free Live Stream, Watch Millwall V Leeds Online, Watch Millwall V Leeds Online Free, Millwall V Leeds Live, Millwall V Leeds live stream Online.Leeds midfielder Luke Murphy is one of several players expected to return to the visitors' starting line-up.
Murphy was rested for the midweek Capital One Cup defeat at Newcastle but could return, while striker Luke Varney may also be included.
MATCH FACTS
Head-to-head
• Millwall and Leeds have crossed swords on 30 occasions since 1931, in league and cup and each has won 13.
• The last three Championship clashes have been resolved 1-0, with each club registering a home win last season and Leeds winning in their last but one visit to the New Den in March 2012.
• Last season's corresponding fixture was the first time in nine home league encounters, that the Lions had kept a clean sheet.
Millwall
• Millwall kicked off with a six-match winless sequence (two points out of 18), but have subsequently notched back-to-back victories, home to high-riding Blackpool and away to struggling Charlton.
• The Lions are vying for their longest winning sequence since completing four on the bounce in November last year.
• Three points would give the south London club their 600th victory in second level league football.
Leeds United
Leeds have lost their last three in all competitions, following the Championship loss at Reading and home reverse to Burnley with Wednesday's defeat in the Capital One Cup away to Newcastle.
• All eight of the Whites' league matches have either been drawn or decided by a single goal.
• They have opened the scoring in just one Championship game; only Blackburn can identify with that.
Murphy was rested for the midweek Capital One Cup defeat at Newcastle but could return, while striker Luke Varney may also be included.
MATCH FACTS
Head-to-head
• Millwall and Leeds have crossed swords on 30 occasions since 1931, in league and cup and each has won 13.
• The last three Championship clashes have been resolved 1-0, with each club registering a home win last season and Leeds winning in their last but one visit to the New Den in March 2012.
• Last season's corresponding fixture was the first time in nine home league encounters, that the Lions had kept a clean sheet.
Millwall
• Millwall kicked off with a six-match winless sequence (two points out of 18), but have subsequently notched back-to-back victories, home to high-riding Blackpool and away to struggling Charlton.
• The Lions are vying for their longest winning sequence since completing four on the bounce in November last year.
• Three points would give the south London club their 600th victory in second level league football.
Leeds United
Leeds have lost their last three in all competitions, following the Championship loss at Reading and home reverse to Burnley with Wednesday's defeat in the Capital One Cup away to Newcastle.
• All eight of the Whites' league matches have either been drawn or decided by a single goal.
• They have opened the scoring in just one Championship game; only Blackburn can identify with that.
Southampton V Crystal Palace Barclays Premier League Match 28 -September 2013
Southampton V Crystal Palace Barclays Premier League Match 28 -September 2013.Manager Mauricio Pochettino will assess the Southampton players involved in the midweek League Cup win over Bristol City before finalising his line-up.
Gaston Ramirez was one of those to impress but limped off late on.Watch Southampton V Crystal Palace Live, Watch Southampton V Crystal Palace Live Stream, Watch Southampton V Crystal Palace Free Live Stream, Watch Southampton V Crystal Palace Online, Watch Southampton V Crystal Palace Online Free, Southampton V Crystal Palace Live, Southampton V Crystal Palace live stream Online.
Crystal Palace defender Damien Delaney is ruled out with an ankle injury but midfielder Kagisho Dikgacoi is available after suspension.
Paddy McCarthy and Yannick Bolasie remain sidelined with respective groin and hamstring injuries.
MATCH PREVIEW
Come 3pm on Saturday, there will be no happier football manager than Ian Holloway, who will be free to prowl the technical area again after serving a two-match touchline ban for criticising referee Mark Clattenburg's handling of Crystal Palace's opening game of the season against Tottenham.
LAWRO'S PREDICTION
Image of Mark Lawrenson Mark Lawrenson Football analyst
"I am starting to get a little bit worried about Crystal Palace because they were completely dismantled by Swansea last week.
"I know Ian Holloway was missing from the dug-out for that game and that he will be back from his touchline ban on Saturday, which will have an effect - but not a big enough one."
Read Lawro's full prediction and score
Holloway was also fined £18,000 by the FA for "improper conduct and bringing the game into disrepute" but I'm willing to bet (although not that much) that the ban hurt him far more.
He has admitted feeling detached watching from the stands - unable to instruct, cajole and inspire his players from the sidelines.
Palace face a huge battle to avoid another immediate relegation from the Premier League and having Holloway bobbing in and out of the dug-out is like having a 12th man.
The Eagles have lost four of their five league games so far, with their solitary victory coming against Sunderland, the only team beneath them in the table.
If Palace are living up to the pundits' pre-season pessimism, Southampton are not. Few, if any, expected Saints to be riding so high.
Ending Liverpool's impressive start with victory at Anfield last time out has really made people sit up and take notice of the work being carried out by Mauricio Pochettino, such a controversial appointment last January.
Closer inspection brings greater surprise at how they've done it: clean sheets have been key, while many more points have been collected on the road than at home. In fact, Southampton have not won at St Mary's in the Premier League since 30 March.
If Palace can extend that sorry statistic by grabbing a point or three, Holloway's joy over his comeback will stretch well beyond 3pm.
MATCH FACTS
Head-to-head
Crystal Palace have won only one of their last 10 league visits to Southampton (W1, D3, L6).
The south London side are winless in the eight previous Premier League meetings between these clubs (D4, L4).
Saints have won the last three league meetings.
Southampton
Southampton have yet to win at St Mary's in the Premier League this season.
Their three league goals (the joint-lowest total in the top flight) have all come in the second half, with two coming in the last two minutes.
Only Tottenham have conceded fewer than Southampton's total of two league goals this season.
Rickie Lambert, who scored twice the last time the clubs met, has scored 199 goals in English league football. He has had nine shots on goal in this season's Premier League, more than any other player.
Crystal Palace
Palace have lost four of their first five league matches.
Ian Holloway's side have lost all three of their away games this season (two in the Premier League, one in the League Cup).
Palace have won just two of their last 15 league fixtures (Championship and Premier League).
Holloway has used 23 players in this season's Premier League, the joint-highest total.
Gaston Ramirez was one of those to impress but limped off late on.Watch Southampton V Crystal Palace Live, Watch Southampton V Crystal Palace Live Stream, Watch Southampton V Crystal Palace Free Live Stream, Watch Southampton V Crystal Palace Online, Watch Southampton V Crystal Palace Online Free, Southampton V Crystal Palace Live, Southampton V Crystal Palace live stream Online.
Crystal Palace defender Damien Delaney is ruled out with an ankle injury but midfielder Kagisho Dikgacoi is available after suspension.
Paddy McCarthy and Yannick Bolasie remain sidelined with respective groin and hamstring injuries.
MATCH PREVIEW
Come 3pm on Saturday, there will be no happier football manager than Ian Holloway, who will be free to prowl the technical area again after serving a two-match touchline ban for criticising referee Mark Clattenburg's handling of Crystal Palace's opening game of the season against Tottenham.
LAWRO'S PREDICTION
Image of Mark Lawrenson Mark Lawrenson Football analyst
"I am starting to get a little bit worried about Crystal Palace because they were completely dismantled by Swansea last week.
"I know Ian Holloway was missing from the dug-out for that game and that he will be back from his touchline ban on Saturday, which will have an effect - but not a big enough one."
Read Lawro's full prediction and score
Holloway was also fined £18,000 by the FA for "improper conduct and bringing the game into disrepute" but I'm willing to bet (although not that much) that the ban hurt him far more.
He has admitted feeling detached watching from the stands - unable to instruct, cajole and inspire his players from the sidelines.
Palace face a huge battle to avoid another immediate relegation from the Premier League and having Holloway bobbing in and out of the dug-out is like having a 12th man.
The Eagles have lost four of their five league games so far, with their solitary victory coming against Sunderland, the only team beneath them in the table.
If Palace are living up to the pundits' pre-season pessimism, Southampton are not. Few, if any, expected Saints to be riding so high.
Ending Liverpool's impressive start with victory at Anfield last time out has really made people sit up and take notice of the work being carried out by Mauricio Pochettino, such a controversial appointment last January.
Closer inspection brings greater surprise at how they've done it: clean sheets have been key, while many more points have been collected on the road than at home. In fact, Southampton have not won at St Mary's in the Premier League since 30 March.
If Palace can extend that sorry statistic by grabbing a point or three, Holloway's joy over his comeback will stretch well beyond 3pm.
MATCH FACTS
Head-to-head
Crystal Palace have won only one of their last 10 league visits to Southampton (W1, D3, L6).
The south London side are winless in the eight previous Premier League meetings between these clubs (D4, L4).
Saints have won the last three league meetings.
Southampton
Southampton have yet to win at St Mary's in the Premier League this season.
Their three league goals (the joint-lowest total in the top flight) have all come in the second half, with two coming in the last two minutes.
Only Tottenham have conceded fewer than Southampton's total of two league goals this season.
Rickie Lambert, who scored twice the last time the clubs met, has scored 199 goals in English league football. He has had nine shots on goal in this season's Premier League, more than any other player.
Crystal Palace
Palace have lost four of their first five league matches.
Ian Holloway's side have lost all three of their away games this season (two in the Premier League, one in the League Cup).
Palace have won just two of their last 15 league fixtures (Championship and Premier League).
Holloway has used 23 players in this season's Premier League, the joint-highest total.
Man Utd V West Brom Barclays Premier League Match 28 -September 2013
Man Utd V West Brom Barclays Premier League Match 28 -September 2013. Manchester United striker Robin van Persie is available, having returned to training following a groin problem.
Midfielder Tom Cleverley is also in contention despite missing the win against Liverpool with a knee injury.Watch Man Utd V West Brom Live, Watch Man Utd V West Brom Live Stream, Watch Man Utd V West Brom Free Live Stream, Watch Man Utd V West Brom Online, Watch Man Utd V West Brom Online Free, Man Utd V West Brom Live, Man Utd V West Brom live stream Online.
West Brom are hopeful Victor Anichebe and Nicolas Anelka will be available despite minor knocks.
Claudio Yacob should be fit after recovering from a dead leg, but fellow midfielder Chris Brunt (groin) is set to miss a third successive game.
MATCH PREVIEW
David Moyes knew that his first season would be a game of Snakes and Ladders played out in the full glare of the media.
With every throw of the dice his decisions will be compared to those of Sir Alex Ferguson, and for the first few months critics will claim the club is on the slide whenever points are dropped.
Manchester United occupy their lowest September league position for five years. But good managers don't turn bad overnight - Moyes' side will challenge for the title in the spring.
For now though, the champions need to exorcise the ghosts of derby day, when they were feeble for the first hour.
Ferguson always maintained that being a United player was about more than just wearing the shirt on match days. The pressure is immense. Some buckle. Now it is time to stand up and be counted.
Wayne Rooney did just that last weekend. He looks good right now with four goals in as many games. But without a fit Robin van Persie, United look short of ideas up front.
They've never had a problem in that area over the years against the Baggies. The Red Devils have scored 37 goals in 14 Premier League meetings, and have not lost this fixture at home since Tony "Bomber" Brown bagged a couple for the visitors in a famous 5-3 win in 1978.
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Van Persie will be involved - Moyes
The sides also drew 5-5 on the final day of last season but I can't see another high-scoring affair given Steve Clarke's side have only conceded five goals in seven games this term.
But I can foresee a few problems for the home defence. Stephane Sessegnon and Morgan Amalfitano have started promisingly, Shane Long is always a willing worker and Nicolas Anelka has a few old scores to settle.
At best, they could nick a point. Old Trafford will be nervy after the derby debacle and the grumbling about Moyes from some knee-jerk reactive fans may get louder before it's quietened.
But it wouldn't surprise me at all if West Brom suffer a stinging United backlash. Home win for me.
MATCH FACTS
Head-to-head
West Brom have never beaten Manchester United in the Premier League (D3, L11).
The Red Devils are unbeaten in their last 18 league games against the Baggies, whose last win in this fixture was 2-0 at The Hawthorns in March 1984.
However, West Brom did beat United in a League Cup tie on home turf in 2003.
Manchester United
Defeat on Saturday would leave United with their lowest ever points tally after six games of a Premier League season, and would represent their worst top-flight start since 1989-90.
A draw would make this the Red Devils' poorest start since 2002-03. That season they claimed eight points from their opening six games but still went on to win the title.
The 4-1 defeat by Manchester City was the first time the Red Devils have lost a league or cup game by more than one goal since a 3-0 loss at Newcastle in January 2012.
Michael Carrick has made 26 interceptions this season, eight more than any other Premier League player.
West Bromwich Albion
Victory against Sunderland last weekend gave the Baggies their first victory in nine league games (W1, D3, L5).
Stephane Sessegnon became only the third player to score on his Premier League debut in a match against the club they had just left. The other two were Ipswich's Ian Marshall (against Oldham in 1993) and Sunderland's Stern John (versus Birmingham in 2007).
Three of Albion's four league goals this season have arrived in the final 15 minutes of matches.
Midfielder Tom Cleverley is also in contention despite missing the win against Liverpool with a knee injury.Watch Man Utd V West Brom Live, Watch Man Utd V West Brom Live Stream, Watch Man Utd V West Brom Free Live Stream, Watch Man Utd V West Brom Online, Watch Man Utd V West Brom Online Free, Man Utd V West Brom Live, Man Utd V West Brom live stream Online.
West Brom are hopeful Victor Anichebe and Nicolas Anelka will be available despite minor knocks.
Claudio Yacob should be fit after recovering from a dead leg, but fellow midfielder Chris Brunt (groin) is set to miss a third successive game.
MATCH PREVIEW
David Moyes knew that his first season would be a game of Snakes and Ladders played out in the full glare of the media.
With every throw of the dice his decisions will be compared to those of Sir Alex Ferguson, and for the first few months critics will claim the club is on the slide whenever points are dropped.
Manchester United occupy their lowest September league position for five years. But good managers don't turn bad overnight - Moyes' side will challenge for the title in the spring.
For now though, the champions need to exorcise the ghosts of derby day, when they were feeble for the first hour.
Ferguson always maintained that being a United player was about more than just wearing the shirt on match days. The pressure is immense. Some buckle. Now it is time to stand up and be counted.
Wayne Rooney did just that last weekend. He looks good right now with four goals in as many games. But without a fit Robin van Persie, United look short of ideas up front.
They've never had a problem in that area over the years against the Baggies. The Red Devils have scored 37 goals in 14 Premier League meetings, and have not lost this fixture at home since Tony "Bomber" Brown bagged a couple for the visitors in a famous 5-3 win in 1978.
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Van Persie will be involved - Moyes
The sides also drew 5-5 on the final day of last season but I can't see another high-scoring affair given Steve Clarke's side have only conceded five goals in seven games this term.
But I can foresee a few problems for the home defence. Stephane Sessegnon and Morgan Amalfitano have started promisingly, Shane Long is always a willing worker and Nicolas Anelka has a few old scores to settle.
At best, they could nick a point. Old Trafford will be nervy after the derby debacle and the grumbling about Moyes from some knee-jerk reactive fans may get louder before it's quietened.
But it wouldn't surprise me at all if West Brom suffer a stinging United backlash. Home win for me.
MATCH FACTS
Head-to-head
West Brom have never beaten Manchester United in the Premier League (D3, L11).
The Red Devils are unbeaten in their last 18 league games against the Baggies, whose last win in this fixture was 2-0 at The Hawthorns in March 1984.
However, West Brom did beat United in a League Cup tie on home turf in 2003.
Manchester United
Defeat on Saturday would leave United with their lowest ever points tally after six games of a Premier League season, and would represent their worst top-flight start since 1989-90.
A draw would make this the Red Devils' poorest start since 2002-03. That season they claimed eight points from their opening six games but still went on to win the title.
The 4-1 defeat by Manchester City was the first time the Red Devils have lost a league or cup game by more than one goal since a 3-0 loss at Newcastle in January 2012.
Michael Carrick has made 26 interceptions this season, eight more than any other Premier League player.
West Bromwich Albion
Victory against Sunderland last weekend gave the Baggies their first victory in nine league games (W1, D3, L5).
Stephane Sessegnon became only the third player to score on his Premier League debut in a match against the club they had just left. The other two were Ipswich's Ian Marshall (against Oldham in 1993) and Sunderland's Stern John (versus Birmingham in 2007).
Three of Albion's four league goals this season have arrived in the final 15 minutes of matches.
Hull V West Ham Barclays Premier League Match 28 -September 2013
Hull V West Ham Barclays Premier League Match 28 -September 2013.Hull City have Maynor Figueroa back after he missed last weekend's win over Newcastle because of personal reasons.
James Chester is out and Paul McShane is not fit enough to start, so either Alex Bruce or Abdoulaye Faye will be alongside Curtis Davies at centre-back.Watch Hull V West Ham Live, Watch Hull V West Ham Live Stream, Watch Hull V West Ham Free Live Stream, Watch Hull V West Ham Online, Watch Hull V West Ham Online Free, Hull V West Ham Live, Hull V West Ham live stream Online.
West Ham midfielder Mark Noble returns after being suspended for the League Cup match with Cardiff.
Stewart Downing has recovered from a leg injury but Joe Cole remains out with a hamstring problem.
MATCH PREVIEW
This match brings together two of the more knowledgeable English bosses in the game, great friends with 21 years of top-flight managerial experience between them. They will share a drink afterwards and if one is toasting a victory it will be certainly be an important one.
Hull City's Steve Bruce will have enjoyed his five-goal thriller and 3-2 scoreline last weekend far more than West Ham's Sam Allardyce did.
A second Premier League win in five games will have been another lift in the levels of belief in Hull's quest to stay in the division.
ewly-promoted teams have often had to wait for that elusive first victory and it's gradually sapped away confidence. Seven points from 15 represents a solid start for Hull, especially having already faced Chelsea and Manchester City.
The experience added in the summer has certainly helped, in particular the signings of Tom Huddlestone and Jake Livermore.
Their form at the KC Stadium will go a long way to deciding their immediate future and this will be a game they will have earmarked to take something from, just as they have from the meetings with Norwich and Cardiff.
West Ham will certainly have the same thoughts, having not won since the opening day. Creating and scoring has been a clear problem so far, having not scored in three of their five matches. The absence of Andy Carroll and summer recruit Stewart Downing recently has been a telling one.
But they have to find a formula to improve that side of their game and their away form of last season (which saw them lose 12 times on their travels) if they are to better their 10th-place finish in May.
A result in this one would be most welcome as the Hammers' next two matches are against Spurs and Manchester City.
This should be tight and may not have the goals of last weekend's fixtures, but Bruce and Allardyce will only be concerned with winning.
MATCH FACTS
Head-to-head
West Ham did the double over Hull in the 2011-12 Championship season.
They have scored just nine goals between them this season in the Premier League.
Hull City
Despite achieving promotion last season, they have won just seven of their last 18 league matches spread across the Championship and the Premier League - losing eight and drawing three. They have won only three of their eight home matches in that period.
There have been no more than two goals scored in any of their last five Premier League home games.
Danny Graham has not scored in his last 1,320 Premier League minutes of action.
Robbie Brady has been involved in three of the Tigers' five league goals so far this season, scoring two and assisting one.
West Ham
West Ham have not won in the Premier League since the opening day of the season.
They have had just eight shots on target in five league games so far this campaign and have not yet scored away.
But only four top-flight clubs have conceded fewer than the four goals they have let in.
Three of those four goals have been scored by the opposition from outside the box.
West Ham are the only team to have had all their goals scored by English players in the Premier League this season.
James Chester is out and Paul McShane is not fit enough to start, so either Alex Bruce or Abdoulaye Faye will be alongside Curtis Davies at centre-back.Watch Hull V West Ham Live, Watch Hull V West Ham Live Stream, Watch Hull V West Ham Free Live Stream, Watch Hull V West Ham Online, Watch Hull V West Ham Online Free, Hull V West Ham Live, Hull V West Ham live stream Online.
West Ham midfielder Mark Noble returns after being suspended for the League Cup match with Cardiff.
Stewart Downing has recovered from a leg injury but Joe Cole remains out with a hamstring problem.
MATCH PREVIEW
This match brings together two of the more knowledgeable English bosses in the game, great friends with 21 years of top-flight managerial experience between them. They will share a drink afterwards and if one is toasting a victory it will be certainly be an important one.
Hull City's Steve Bruce will have enjoyed his five-goal thriller and 3-2 scoreline last weekend far more than West Ham's Sam Allardyce did.
A second Premier League win in five games will have been another lift in the levels of belief in Hull's quest to stay in the division.
ewly-promoted teams have often had to wait for that elusive first victory and it's gradually sapped away confidence. Seven points from 15 represents a solid start for Hull, especially having already faced Chelsea and Manchester City.
The experience added in the summer has certainly helped, in particular the signings of Tom Huddlestone and Jake Livermore.
Their form at the KC Stadium will go a long way to deciding their immediate future and this will be a game they will have earmarked to take something from, just as they have from the meetings with Norwich and Cardiff.
West Ham will certainly have the same thoughts, having not won since the opening day. Creating and scoring has been a clear problem so far, having not scored in three of their five matches. The absence of Andy Carroll and summer recruit Stewart Downing recently has been a telling one.
But they have to find a formula to improve that side of their game and their away form of last season (which saw them lose 12 times on their travels) if they are to better their 10th-place finish in May.
A result in this one would be most welcome as the Hammers' next two matches are against Spurs and Manchester City.
This should be tight and may not have the goals of last weekend's fixtures, but Bruce and Allardyce will only be concerned with winning.
MATCH FACTS
Head-to-head
West Ham did the double over Hull in the 2011-12 Championship season.
They have scored just nine goals between them this season in the Premier League.
Hull City
Despite achieving promotion last season, they have won just seven of their last 18 league matches spread across the Championship and the Premier League - losing eight and drawing three. They have won only three of their eight home matches in that period.
There have been no more than two goals scored in any of their last five Premier League home games.
Danny Graham has not scored in his last 1,320 Premier League minutes of action.
Robbie Brady has been involved in three of the Tigers' five league goals so far this season, scoring two and assisting one.
West Ham
West Ham have not won in the Premier League since the opening day of the season.
They have had just eight shots on target in five league games so far this campaign and have not yet scored away.
But only four top-flight clubs have conceded fewer than the four goals they have let in.
Three of those four goals have been scored by the opposition from outside the box.
West Ham are the only team to have had all their goals scored by English players in the Premier League this season.
Fulham V Cardiff Barclays Premier League Match 28 -September 2013
Fulham V Cardiff Barclays Premier League Match 28 -September 2013.Fulham pair Aaron Hughes and Bryan Ruiz face fitness tests on their respective thigh and ankle injuries.
Goalkeeper Maarten Stekelenburg, Ashkan Dejagah and Matthew Briggs are all still sidelined.Watch Fulham V Cardiff Live, Watch Fulham V Cardiff Live Stream, Watch Fulham V Cardiff Free Live Stream, Watch Fulham V Cardiff Online, Watch Fulham V Cardiff Online Free, Fulham V Cardiff Live, Fulham V Cardiff live stream Online.
Cardiff forward Peter Odemwingie could be rewarded with his first Premier League start for the club after scoring on his full debut in the midweek League Cup defeat at West Ham.
Fellow striker Andreas Cornelius remains out with an ankle problem.
MATCH PREVIEW
When Fulham beat QPR on 1 April, it virtually ensured their Premier League status and, with eight games still left to play, it seemed another top-10 finish was within their grasp.
However, they subsequently ended the campaign by claiming just four more points, losing six of those final matches and scoring just seven more goals in the process.
That stuttering form has again plagued them at the beginning of this season too. Fulham have earned just one point since the opening-day win at Sunderland, leaving them in the bottom three of the fledgling table. Only three goals scored indicates their most significant failure.
Fulham's April Fools Day success remains their last three-point haul at home. A heartening midweek victory in the Capital One Cup against Everton did at least bring some respite at Craven Cottage - the fact that the scorers were Darren Bent and Dimitar Berbatov was equally significant too.
The weekend visitors have also been disappointing of late; Cardiff are winless in the last three, having failed to capitalise on their stunning efforts in humbling Manchester City.
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Mackay 'relishing' trip to Fulham
Like Fulham, Cardiff have also found goalscoring a problem - drawing a blank on three occasions already. Top scorer Frazier Campbell's brace against Manuel Pellegrini's Manchester City side is his only successful day so far.
With such statistics, it's perhaps heartening to note that there's never been a goalless draw in the history of a fixture which dates back to the 1920s!
The football annals also offer a particularly good omen for the visiting supporters, as the last time Cardiff won an away game in the top division was back in 1961 at…Craven Cottage.
MATCH FACTS
Head-to-head
The clubs last met 15 years ago, with Fulham winning 2-1 in each leg of their League Cup first-round tie.
Cardiff won the most recent league encounter 4-1 at Fulham in January 1997 when both clubs were in the Football League's lowest tier.
There has never been a goalless draw in 25 league and cup matches between the two clubs at Craven Cottage.
Fulham
Fulham are winless in their last six league matches at Craven Cottage. The draw with West Brom a fortnight ago ended a run of five straight home defeats.
That is their only point in four matches since winning at Sunderland on the opening day.
They have kept just one clean sheet in their last 17 home matches in the Premier League (1-0 v Stoke on 23 February).
Martin Jol's side are the joint-lowest scorers in the division with three goals in five matches.
Last season's 15-goal top scorer Dimitar Berbatov has yet to score in four league appearances this campaign.
Cardiff
Cardiff's last top-flight away win came against Fulham in November 1961. They have since drawn four and lost 11 of their 15 away fixtures in the division.
The Bluebirds didn't manage a single attempt on target during last Sunday's defeat by Tottenham, who had 29 shots - the most by any team in a Premier League game this season.
They have only led a Premier League match for 11 minutes this season - in the 3-2 home win over Manchester City.
All four of their Premier League goals have come after half time.
Goalkeeper Maarten Stekelenburg, Ashkan Dejagah and Matthew Briggs are all still sidelined.Watch Fulham V Cardiff Live, Watch Fulham V Cardiff Live Stream, Watch Fulham V Cardiff Free Live Stream, Watch Fulham V Cardiff Online, Watch Fulham V Cardiff Online Free, Fulham V Cardiff Live, Fulham V Cardiff live stream Online.
Cardiff forward Peter Odemwingie could be rewarded with his first Premier League start for the club after scoring on his full debut in the midweek League Cup defeat at West Ham.
Fellow striker Andreas Cornelius remains out with an ankle problem.
MATCH PREVIEW
When Fulham beat QPR on 1 April, it virtually ensured their Premier League status and, with eight games still left to play, it seemed another top-10 finish was within their grasp.
However, they subsequently ended the campaign by claiming just four more points, losing six of those final matches and scoring just seven more goals in the process.
That stuttering form has again plagued them at the beginning of this season too. Fulham have earned just one point since the opening-day win at Sunderland, leaving them in the bottom three of the fledgling table. Only three goals scored indicates their most significant failure.
Fulham's April Fools Day success remains their last three-point haul at home. A heartening midweek victory in the Capital One Cup against Everton did at least bring some respite at Craven Cottage - the fact that the scorers were Darren Bent and Dimitar Berbatov was equally significant too.
The weekend visitors have also been disappointing of late; Cardiff are winless in the last three, having failed to capitalise on their stunning efforts in humbling Manchester City.
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Mackay 'relishing' trip to Fulham
Like Fulham, Cardiff have also found goalscoring a problem - drawing a blank on three occasions already. Top scorer Frazier Campbell's brace against Manuel Pellegrini's Manchester City side is his only successful day so far.
With such statistics, it's perhaps heartening to note that there's never been a goalless draw in the history of a fixture which dates back to the 1920s!
The football annals also offer a particularly good omen for the visiting supporters, as the last time Cardiff won an away game in the top division was back in 1961 at…Craven Cottage.
MATCH FACTS
Head-to-head
The clubs last met 15 years ago, with Fulham winning 2-1 in each leg of their League Cup first-round tie.
Cardiff won the most recent league encounter 4-1 at Fulham in January 1997 when both clubs were in the Football League's lowest tier.
There has never been a goalless draw in 25 league and cup matches between the two clubs at Craven Cottage.
Fulham
Fulham are winless in their last six league matches at Craven Cottage. The draw with West Brom a fortnight ago ended a run of five straight home defeats.
That is their only point in four matches since winning at Sunderland on the opening day.
They have kept just one clean sheet in their last 17 home matches in the Premier League (1-0 v Stoke on 23 February).
Martin Jol's side are the joint-lowest scorers in the division with three goals in five matches.
Last season's 15-goal top scorer Dimitar Berbatov has yet to score in four league appearances this campaign.
Cardiff
Cardiff's last top-flight away win came against Fulham in November 1961. They have since drawn four and lost 11 of their 15 away fixtures in the division.
The Bluebirds didn't manage a single attempt on target during last Sunday's defeat by Tottenham, who had 29 shots - the most by any team in a Premier League game this season.
They have only led a Premier League match for 11 minutes this season - in the 3-2 home win over Manchester City.
All four of their Premier League goals have come after half time.
Aston Villa V Man City Barclays Premier League Match 28 -September 2013
Aston Villa V Man City Barclays Premier League Match 28 -September 2013.Aston Villa's quartet of Gabriel Agbonlahor, Fabian Delph, Ciaran Clark and Antonio Luna should all be fit to face Manchester City, having missed the midweek League Cup defeat by Tottenham.
Ashley Westwood remains absent because of a thigh strain, and top scorer Christian Benteke is also injured.Watch Aston Villa V Man City Live, Watch Aston Villa V Man City Live Stream, Watch Aston Villa V Man City Free Live Stream, Watch Aston Villa V Man City Online, Watch Aston Villa V Man City Online Free, Aston Villa V Man City Live, Aston Villa V Man City live stream Online.
Manchester City pair Sergio Aguero and David Silva are nursing injuries and will not be risked against Villa.
Both players are likely to be fit to face Bayern Munich in midweek.
MATCH PREVIEW
A few weeks ago, you would have given Villa a very good chance of winning this match. But while they have subsequently struggled with injuries and poor home form, Manchester City have suddenly sparked into life.
LAWRO'S PREDICTION
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"Will Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini make more changes this time ahead of his side's game against Bayern Munich on Wednesday? I don't think he needs to - it is only September after all, and I cannot believe that any of City's players are tired.
"City were lucky to avoid defeat at Stoke and Pellegrini has got to be careful when he rotates his squad because the Premier League is not like La Liga."
Read Lawro's full prediction and score
City have scored 12 goals in their last three matches in three different competitions. They have become a team again.
Their squad is deeper than arguably any other Premier League club, with the possible exception of Chelsea. They have added width to their attack, addressing the criticism of last season, and manager Manuel Pellegrini can select from four of the very best forwards around.
The players really seem to have taken to Pellegrini. He is very balanced in his interviews and his serenity is an antidote to the increasingly fractious reign of his predecessor, Roberto Mancini.
So what chance Villa? It might suit them that they are the underdogs, especially at Villa Park where they often seem weighed down by their poor home record over the last few years. They have lost both home games this season in the league and were thumped 4-0 by visitors Tottenham in the League Cup on Tuesday.
It seems clear that Villa are better on the counter attack but if they are going to continue to play the same way then they need their forwards to fire - especially now that Christian Benteke is injured. Gabby Agbonlahor has four assists but no goals, while Andi Weimann has also yet to score in the league this season.
At the other end of the pitch, it tells a story that Villa kept a first clean sheet in 27 matches last Saturday at Norwich. Captain Ron Vlaar has already had three different partners in central defence this season, while the full-backs have looked vulnerable at times.
Whoever plays in the back four on Saturday will need to have their wits about them if Villa are to prevent their worst start to a season at home since 1946.
MATCH FACTS
Head-to-head
Manchester City have won the corresponding fixture 1-0 in each of the last two seasons. They have registered 18 Premier League victories against Aston Villa, more than against any other team.
Villa have lost their last four league matches against City and their only win in the last nine meetings came courtesy of Darren Bent's debut winner at Villa Park in January 2011 (W1, D1, L7).
Aston Villa
Villa have won just one and lost five of their last seven home league matches, a run that began with the 1-0 defeat by Manchester City in March. They have only earned 11 points from a possible 42 at Villa Park since December (W3, D2, L9).
They have not lost their first three top-flight home matches since 1946.
Villa have the lowest average ball possession in the Premier League this season (40.3%).
Paul Lambert's side kept their first Premier League clean sheet in 27 attempts against Norwich. It was the first time they had opened the scoring this season.
Libor Kozak scored one minute and 41 seconds after replacing the injured Christian Benteke against Norwich.
Manchester City
City are the division's leading scorers with 12 goals following the 4-1 derby win over Manchester United.
Manuel Pellegrini's side have only taken one point from their first two Premier League away fixtures this season. City have only won three of their last 10 away fixtures (W3, D3, L4).
They have kept a Premier League-high 21 clean sheets since the start of last season.
City have conceded only one first-half goal in their last 14 league matches, scored by Anthony Pilkington in Norwich City's 3-2 away win in May.
Ashley Westwood remains absent because of a thigh strain, and top scorer Christian Benteke is also injured.Watch Aston Villa V Man City Live, Watch Aston Villa V Man City Live Stream, Watch Aston Villa V Man City Free Live Stream, Watch Aston Villa V Man City Online, Watch Aston Villa V Man City Online Free, Aston Villa V Man City Live, Aston Villa V Man City live stream Online.
Manchester City pair Sergio Aguero and David Silva are nursing injuries and will not be risked against Villa.
Both players are likely to be fit to face Bayern Munich in midweek.
MATCH PREVIEW
A few weeks ago, you would have given Villa a very good chance of winning this match. But while they have subsequently struggled with injuries and poor home form, Manchester City have suddenly sparked into life.
LAWRO'S PREDICTION
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"Will Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini make more changes this time ahead of his side's game against Bayern Munich on Wednesday? I don't think he needs to - it is only September after all, and I cannot believe that any of City's players are tired.
"City were lucky to avoid defeat at Stoke and Pellegrini has got to be careful when he rotates his squad because the Premier League is not like La Liga."
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City have scored 12 goals in their last three matches in three different competitions. They have become a team again.
Their squad is deeper than arguably any other Premier League club, with the possible exception of Chelsea. They have added width to their attack, addressing the criticism of last season, and manager Manuel Pellegrini can select from four of the very best forwards around.
The players really seem to have taken to Pellegrini. He is very balanced in his interviews and his serenity is an antidote to the increasingly fractious reign of his predecessor, Roberto Mancini.
So what chance Villa? It might suit them that they are the underdogs, especially at Villa Park where they often seem weighed down by their poor home record over the last few years. They have lost both home games this season in the league and were thumped 4-0 by visitors Tottenham in the League Cup on Tuesday.
It seems clear that Villa are better on the counter attack but if they are going to continue to play the same way then they need their forwards to fire - especially now that Christian Benteke is injured. Gabby Agbonlahor has four assists but no goals, while Andi Weimann has also yet to score in the league this season.
At the other end of the pitch, it tells a story that Villa kept a first clean sheet in 27 matches last Saturday at Norwich. Captain Ron Vlaar has already had three different partners in central defence this season, while the full-backs have looked vulnerable at times.
Whoever plays in the back four on Saturday will need to have their wits about them if Villa are to prevent their worst start to a season at home since 1946.
MATCH FACTS
Head-to-head
Manchester City have won the corresponding fixture 1-0 in each of the last two seasons. They have registered 18 Premier League victories against Aston Villa, more than against any other team.
Villa have lost their last four league matches against City and their only win in the last nine meetings came courtesy of Darren Bent's debut winner at Villa Park in January 2011 (W1, D1, L7).
Aston Villa
Villa have won just one and lost five of their last seven home league matches, a run that began with the 1-0 defeat by Manchester City in March. They have only earned 11 points from a possible 42 at Villa Park since December (W3, D2, L9).
They have not lost their first three top-flight home matches since 1946.
Villa have the lowest average ball possession in the Premier League this season (40.3%).
Paul Lambert's side kept their first Premier League clean sheet in 27 attempts against Norwich. It was the first time they had opened the scoring this season.
Libor Kozak scored one minute and 41 seconds after replacing the injured Christian Benteke against Norwich.
Manchester City
City are the division's leading scorers with 12 goals following the 4-1 derby win over Manchester United.
Manuel Pellegrini's side have only taken one point from their first two Premier League away fixtures this season. City have only won three of their last 10 away fixtures (W3, D3, L4).
They have kept a Premier League-high 21 clean sheets since the start of last season.
City have conceded only one first-half goal in their last 14 league matches, scored by Anthony Pilkington in Norwich City's 3-2 away win in May.
Kilmarnock V Celtic Scottish Premiership Match 28 -September 2013
Kilmarnock V Celtic Scottish Premiership Match 28 -September 2013. Kilmarnock include David Silva in their squad after the midfielder agreed a return to Rugby Park this week.
However, teenage winger Chris Johnston is still recovering from his shoulder injury.
Celtic are again without midfield trio Beram Kayal, James Forrest and Joe Ledley.
Anthony Stokes, Kris Commons and Georgios Samaras may return to the starting line-up after the shock midweek League Cup loss to Morton.
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Kayal and Forrest are in with a chance of being fit in time for next week's Champions League tie against Barcelona.
Kilmarnock midfielder David Silva: "Celtic are a big team and big teams don't think one week ahead.
"They take it game by game and I think they will be coming with maximum force.
"They are focused on every game to win so we need to get ready.
"I saw their Champions League games last season and the first game in the play-offs this season as well.
"It is always a difficult game against Celtic even when you are doing well but hopefully we can do well and get some points."
Celtic manager Neil Lennon: "I haven't given Barcelona much thought, I'm thinking about the next game.
"If anyone has an eye on Tuesday, and it manifests on the pitch, then they won't play.
"Kilmarnock have a new manager and they did well last year. Rugby Park is a good ground, with a good pitch and they play food football.
"They haven't had the best start and I just hope they don't kick start their season against us."
However, teenage winger Chris Johnston is still recovering from his shoulder injury.
Celtic are again without midfield trio Beram Kayal, James Forrest and Joe Ledley.
Anthony Stokes, Kris Commons and Georgios Samaras may return to the starting line-up after the shock midweek League Cup loss to Morton.
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Kayal and Forrest are in with a chance of being fit in time for next week's Champions League tie against Barcelona.
Kilmarnock midfielder David Silva: "Celtic are a big team and big teams don't think one week ahead.
"They take it game by game and I think they will be coming with maximum force.
"They are focused on every game to win so we need to get ready.
"I saw their Champions League games last season and the first game in the play-offs this season as well.
"It is always a difficult game against Celtic even when you are doing well but hopefully we can do well and get some points."
Celtic manager Neil Lennon: "I haven't given Barcelona much thought, I'm thinking about the next game.
"If anyone has an eye on Tuesday, and it manifests on the pitch, then they won't play.
"Kilmarnock have a new manager and they did well last year. Rugby Park is a good ground, with a good pitch and they play food football.
"They haven't had the best start and I just hope they don't kick start their season against us."
Tottenham V Chelsea Barclays Premier League Match 28 -September 2013
Tottenham V Chelsea Barclays Premier League Match 28 -September 2013.Tottenham boss Andre Villas-Boas will welcome back a host of players that were rested at Aston Villa in midweek.
Danny Rose is also available after injury, while Aaron Lennon faces a fitness test on a foot problem.
Chelsea's Marco van Ginkel will be absent for at least six months after he tore his anterior cruciate ligament against Swindon Town on Tuesday.Watch Tottenham V Chelsea Live, Watch Tottenham V Chelsea Live Stream, Watch Tottenham V Chelsea Free Live Stream, Watch Tottenham V Chelsea Online, Watch Tottenham V Chelsea Online Free, Tottenham V Chelsea Live, Tottenham V Chelsea live stream Online.
Fellow midfielder Ramires also picked up an injury in that match and is rated doubtful.
MATCH PREVIEW
Former Tottenham goalkeeper Erik Thorsvedt repeated it, but it was our own Garth Crooks who actually coined the saying of the season so far. Asked to comment on Spurs' summer transfer dealings an inspired Garth replied: "They've sold Elvis and bought The Beatles."
So far, so true: Roberto Soldado, Paulinho, Christian Eriksen and Erik Lamela have looked a pretty fab four as Spurs have won eight of nine games and conceded just one goal, though that solitary goal did lead to defeat in the game they would most have wanted to win - the derby at Arsenal.
Now they face another test - and for Spurs it's arguably a stiffer one - Chelsea.
Stiffer because it would be hard to overstate just how useless Spurs have been against Chelsea over the last couple of decades. Since 1990 the clubs have met 55 times in league and cup, with Tottenham winning only five games to Chelsea's 31. Spurs have won a meagre three Premier League encounters in 42 attempts.
It's a record so poor that you'd forgive Tottenham for just sending the points weaving through the London traffic on the back of a courier's bike to Stamford Bridge, saving themselves the bother of lacing their boots.
But football doesn't work like that. After all, this is Jose Mourinho's new Chelsea. Not the powerhouse steamroller of a side that has flattened Tottenham's proud cockerel to a pulp of messy feathers so often.
This is a Chelsea side which seems shocked at its own shortcomings; a side that had hoped the returning Mourinho would, like some modern-day King Arthur, slide the sword from the stone to unleash a torrent of attacking, blissful, goal-filled football. It hasn't happened.
So the sorcerer and his apprentice meet for the first time on equal terms. At Porto, Chelsea and at Inter, Andre Villas-Boas was to Mourinho what Mourinho had once been to Bobby Robson - a favoured pupil, a protégé; later, successfully for Porto but not for Chelsea, Villas-Boas was cast as his replacement.
How Villas-Boas would treasure a victory over the man with whom, by his own admission, he no longer has a relationship. To bring it back to where we began, how Villas-Boas would love to prove that he is no McCartney to Mourinho's Lennon - not mere excellence compared to genius.
MATCH FACTS
Head-to-head
Chelsea's 4-2 victory over Tottenham last season was their first win in seven Premier League visits to White Hart Lane since a 2-0 win in August 2005.
But Spurs' recent record against the Blues has improved - after failing to win any of their first 28 Premier League clashes with Chelsea, they have only lost five of the last 14 (W3, L5, D6).
They have scored just 11 Premier League goals between them from 10 games this season.
Andre Villas-Boas was assistant manager to Jose Mourinho between 2002 and 2009 at Porto, Chelsea and Inter Milan.
Tottenham
Tottenham have the best defensive record in any of Europe's top five leagues this season having conceded only one goal so far.
This is only the second time since the 1960s that Tottenham have won four out of their opening five league matches. The only other instance came in the 2009-10 season in which they finished fourth and qualified for the Champions League.
Tottenham have averaged the most shots per game (21) and have allowed the fewest shots of any team (seven) in the league this season.
Chelsea
Ten points is Chelsea's lowest-ever tally after five games since Roman Abramovich bought the club in 2003, along with the 2007-08 season, also under Jose Mourinho, and 2011-12 when Andre Villas-Boas was in charge.
If this game is drawn then Chelsea will have exactly mirrored that start in 2007-08 that saw Mourinho sacked after six matches.
Their tally of six goals from their opening five matches is their joint-lowest at this stage for 18 years.
None of Chelsea's strikers have scored a Premier League goal yet this season. In fact, of Chelsea's previous 25 league goals, only one has been scored by a recognised striker (Fernando Torres v Everton in May).
Danny Rose is also available after injury, while Aaron Lennon faces a fitness test on a foot problem.
Chelsea's Marco van Ginkel will be absent for at least six months after he tore his anterior cruciate ligament against Swindon Town on Tuesday.Watch Tottenham V Chelsea Live, Watch Tottenham V Chelsea Live Stream, Watch Tottenham V Chelsea Free Live Stream, Watch Tottenham V Chelsea Online, Watch Tottenham V Chelsea Online Free, Tottenham V Chelsea Live, Tottenham V Chelsea live stream Online.
Fellow midfielder Ramires also picked up an injury in that match and is rated doubtful.
MATCH PREVIEW
Former Tottenham goalkeeper Erik Thorsvedt repeated it, but it was our own Garth Crooks who actually coined the saying of the season so far. Asked to comment on Spurs' summer transfer dealings an inspired Garth replied: "They've sold Elvis and bought The Beatles."
So far, so true: Roberto Soldado, Paulinho, Christian Eriksen and Erik Lamela have looked a pretty fab four as Spurs have won eight of nine games and conceded just one goal, though that solitary goal did lead to defeat in the game they would most have wanted to win - the derby at Arsenal.
Now they face another test - and for Spurs it's arguably a stiffer one - Chelsea.
Stiffer because it would be hard to overstate just how useless Spurs have been against Chelsea over the last couple of decades. Since 1990 the clubs have met 55 times in league and cup, with Tottenham winning only five games to Chelsea's 31. Spurs have won a meagre three Premier League encounters in 42 attempts.
It's a record so poor that you'd forgive Tottenham for just sending the points weaving through the London traffic on the back of a courier's bike to Stamford Bridge, saving themselves the bother of lacing their boots.
But football doesn't work like that. After all, this is Jose Mourinho's new Chelsea. Not the powerhouse steamroller of a side that has flattened Tottenham's proud cockerel to a pulp of messy feathers so often.
This is a Chelsea side which seems shocked at its own shortcomings; a side that had hoped the returning Mourinho would, like some modern-day King Arthur, slide the sword from the stone to unleash a torrent of attacking, blissful, goal-filled football. It hasn't happened.
So the sorcerer and his apprentice meet for the first time on equal terms. At Porto, Chelsea and at Inter, Andre Villas-Boas was to Mourinho what Mourinho had once been to Bobby Robson - a favoured pupil, a protégé; later, successfully for Porto but not for Chelsea, Villas-Boas was cast as his replacement.
How Villas-Boas would treasure a victory over the man with whom, by his own admission, he no longer has a relationship. To bring it back to where we began, how Villas-Boas would love to prove that he is no McCartney to Mourinho's Lennon - not mere excellence compared to genius.
MATCH FACTS
Head-to-head
Chelsea's 4-2 victory over Tottenham last season was their first win in seven Premier League visits to White Hart Lane since a 2-0 win in August 2005.
But Spurs' recent record against the Blues has improved - after failing to win any of their first 28 Premier League clashes with Chelsea, they have only lost five of the last 14 (W3, L5, D6).
They have scored just 11 Premier League goals between them from 10 games this season.
Andre Villas-Boas was assistant manager to Jose Mourinho between 2002 and 2009 at Porto, Chelsea and Inter Milan.
Tottenham
Tottenham have the best defensive record in any of Europe's top five leagues this season having conceded only one goal so far.
This is only the second time since the 1960s that Tottenham have won four out of their opening five league matches. The only other instance came in the 2009-10 season in which they finished fourth and qualified for the Champions League.
Tottenham have averaged the most shots per game (21) and have allowed the fewest shots of any team (seven) in the league this season.
Chelsea
Ten points is Chelsea's lowest-ever tally after five games since Roman Abramovich bought the club in 2003, along with the 2007-08 season, also under Jose Mourinho, and 2011-12 when Andre Villas-Boas was in charge.
If this game is drawn then Chelsea will have exactly mirrored that start in 2007-08 that saw Mourinho sacked after six matches.
Their tally of six goals from their opening five matches is their joint-lowest at this stage for 18 years.
None of Chelsea's strikers have scored a Premier League goal yet this season. In fact, of Chelsea's previous 25 league goals, only one has been scored by a recognised striker (Fernando Torres v Everton in May).
Nottm Forest V Derby Sky Bet Championship Match 28 -September 2013
Nottm Forest V Derby Sky Bet Championship Match 28 -September 2013.Nottingham Forest will assess defender Kelvin Wilson, who has yet to fully recover from a back injury.
Nathaniel Chalobah, who signed on loan from Chelsea last week, should make his home debut.
Paul Coutts has added to Derby's injury problems - the midfielder faces up to five months out with a dislocated kneecap.Watch Nottm Forest V Derby Live, Watch Nottm Forest V Derby Live Stream, Watch Nottm Forest V Derby Free Live Stream, Watch Nottm Forest V Derby Online, Watch Nottm Forest V Derby Online Free, Nottm Forest V Derby Live, Nottm Forest V Derby live stream Online.
He joins fellow midfielders Jeff Hendrick (ankle) and James Bailey (knee) on the sidelines.
• Nottingham Forest lead Derby by 36 wins to 34 after 92 competitive meetings spanning 121 years, and each club has scored 141 goals.
• The 1-1 draw at Pride Park in January was the first time in five clashes of these arch east Midlands rivals that a player had not been sent-off.
• Derby are vying for a fourth win in five Championship meetings, while Forest are looking for a first home win over the Rams since prevailing 5-2 in December 2010.
• Nottingham Forest have drawn their last two league games, are hunting a fifth league victory of the season and top the Championship's "home" table (W3, D1, L0).
• Forest kicked off the league campaign with three clean sheets, then conceded one goal in their fourth outing, and have let in two in each of the most recent four games.
• Billy Davies is plotting tactics against the club he took up to the Premier League via the play-offs in May 2007.
I will shake hands with Davies - Clough
• Derby have won three of their eight league games, but have lost three of the most recent six.
• They top of the Championship's "away" table (W3, D1, L0), are the leading scorers on the road in the division (12 in four), and need one victory to match the total they achieved on their league travels last term.
• Manager Nigel Clough is taking on the club for which he made over 400 appearances and scored over 130 goals in two playing spells at the City Ground.
• Ever present 'keeper Lee Grant is anticipating his 350th career league appearance.
Nathaniel Chalobah, who signed on loan from Chelsea last week, should make his home debut.
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He joins fellow midfielders Jeff Hendrick (ankle) and James Bailey (knee) on the sidelines.
• Nottingham Forest lead Derby by 36 wins to 34 after 92 competitive meetings spanning 121 years, and each club has scored 141 goals.
• The 1-1 draw at Pride Park in January was the first time in five clashes of these arch east Midlands rivals that a player had not been sent-off.
• Derby are vying for a fourth win in five Championship meetings, while Forest are looking for a first home win over the Rams since prevailing 5-2 in December 2010.
• Nottingham Forest have drawn their last two league games, are hunting a fifth league victory of the season and top the Championship's "home" table (W3, D1, L0).
• Forest kicked off the league campaign with three clean sheets, then conceded one goal in their fourth outing, and have let in two in each of the most recent four games.
• Billy Davies is plotting tactics against the club he took up to the Premier League via the play-offs in May 2007.
I will shake hands with Davies - Clough
• Derby have won three of their eight league games, but have lost three of the most recent six.
• They top of the Championship's "away" table (W3, D1, L0), are the leading scorers on the road in the division (12 in four), and need one victory to match the total they achieved on their league travels last term.
• Manager Nigel Clough is taking on the club for which he made over 400 appearances and scored over 130 goals in two playing spells at the City Ground.
• Ever present 'keeper Lee Grant is anticipating his 350th career league appearance.
Huddersfield Town vs Blackpool England - Championship Match 27 -September 2013
Huddersfield Town vs Blackpool England - Championship Match 27 -September 2013.Huddersfield defender Joel Lynch (knee) is a doubt for their clash with Blackpool after missing the Capital One Cup defeat at Hull in midweek.
Otherwise, manager Mark Robins has no new injury or selection problems.
Blackpool boss Paul Ince has confirmed that defender Bob Harris is likely to miss the next few months due to a shoulder injury.Watch Huddersfield Town vs Blackpool Live, Watch Huddersfield Town vs Blackpool Live Stream, Watch Huddersfield Town vs Blackpool Free Live Stream, Watch Huddersfield Town vs Blackpool Online, Watch Huddersfield Town vs Blackpool Online Free, Huddersfield Town vs Blackpool Live, Huddersfield Town vs Blackpool live stream Online.
Midfielder Neal Bishop is available after missing last weekend's draw with Leicester through illness.
• This is the 75th league match between these clubs, with Huddersfield having won 27 and Blackpool 26.
• The Terriers took four points off Blackpool last season, but the Seasiders have lost only one of their last six league and cup meetings.
• Huddersfield's club record league victory came against Blackpool in December 1930 when they achieved a 10-1 home top-flight win.
Huddersfield Town
• A two-goal victory would not only take Huddersfield into the top six, but also stretch their unbeaten home league run to eight games since defeat to Hull on 30 March (W3, D4).
• Only leaders QPR (two) have conceded fewer Championship goals than the Terriers (six), and 80% of the league goals scored by the west Yorkshire club have come at the John Smith's Stadium (eight of 10).
• In James Vaughan, Huddersfield have the top scorer in the division, with seven of his nine goals being in the Championship.
Blackpool
• One point out of six has seen Blackpool knocked off the top of the table, but a three-goal victory would see them back in that spot.
• The Seasiders have found the net in all eight Championship games - and are also the only club to have scored first in each match.
• Tom Ince is looking to score for the fifth time in six Championship appearances.
Otherwise, manager Mark Robins has no new injury or selection problems.
Blackpool boss Paul Ince has confirmed that defender Bob Harris is likely to miss the next few months due to a shoulder injury.Watch Huddersfield Town vs Blackpool Live, Watch Huddersfield Town vs Blackpool Live Stream, Watch Huddersfield Town vs Blackpool Free Live Stream, Watch Huddersfield Town vs Blackpool Online, Watch Huddersfield Town vs Blackpool Online Free, Huddersfield Town vs Blackpool Live, Huddersfield Town vs Blackpool live stream Online.
Midfielder Neal Bishop is available after missing last weekend's draw with Leicester through illness.
• This is the 75th league match between these clubs, with Huddersfield having won 27 and Blackpool 26.
• The Terriers took four points off Blackpool last season, but the Seasiders have lost only one of their last six league and cup meetings.
• Huddersfield's club record league victory came against Blackpool in December 1930 when they achieved a 10-1 home top-flight win.
Huddersfield Town
• A two-goal victory would not only take Huddersfield into the top six, but also stretch their unbeaten home league run to eight games since defeat to Hull on 30 March (W3, D4).
• Only leaders QPR (two) have conceded fewer Championship goals than the Terriers (six), and 80% of the league goals scored by the west Yorkshire club have come at the John Smith's Stadium (eight of 10).
• In James Vaughan, Huddersfield have the top scorer in the division, with seven of his nine goals being in the Championship.
Blackpool
• One point out of six has seen Blackpool knocked off the top of the table, but a three-goal victory would see them back in that spot.
• The Seasiders have found the net in all eight Championship games - and are also the only club to have scored first in each match.
• Tom Ince is looking to score for the fifth time in six Championship appearances.
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I'll start with Nathan Fillion(of "Firefly" fame). Nathan plays Richard 'Rick' Castle. His charm and wit and spot-on comedic delivery make him alone the reason to tune in each week. Move over David Boreanaz 'cause Nathan has got you beat in the plucky-comedic-male-sidekick-to-tough-and-serious-female-cop role. Nathan comes off as the friend we all want and treasure. Having followed Nathan's career rather closely I am glad to see him in this role. It fits his nature and you can tell he knows it too just by watching him. It's in his postures and mannerisms and facial expressions. I believe he said in an interview that he is "72%" this character and that sounds about right. He is comfortable in this role. Similar to how he was comfortable when playing Malcom Reynolds in "Firefly"(which, by the way, is the greatest show of all time...period).
Then there is Stana Katic, who plays Detective Kate Beckett, and God is she gorgeous and enticing. No wonder Nathan's character can't get enough of her. Stana manages to instill in the portrayal of her character enough grit and fortitude to be mysterious and alluring, while retaining a good amount of the audiences confidence in her ability to be a bad-ass. On the other side, though, she is beautiful and her lightly-flirtatious nature does not detract from the other part of her character but rather enriches it making her feel real rather than just a cliché tough female cop(because TV is full of them right now).
What it comes down to, ladies and gentlemen, is chemistry and these two have it. They are a joy to watch even when they are not in scenes together and that is what will keep viewers tuning in each week. This show has great promise.
Before I go I will note that it was nice to see real authors on the show(I will not reveal who). It adds another layer to Castle's character and makes for an amusing poker scene. I hope the producers arrange for more cameos of this nature.Yes, this is a great vehicle for Nathan Fillion because he's gets to play the lovable scoundrel, which truly is his bread and butter. I was worried when I saw the pilot that they were going to shoot their premise in the foot but was impressed at the end when they gave you a new basis that could last longer than a few episodes. Now if we're fair and judge this show on it's writing and acting rather than on our excitement that Nathan Fillion is back then we must conclude... that the show is still pretty good. I have been impressed with the story lines up to this point and while the short description of the "who-dun-it" may sound like scenarios we've heard before, these writers aren't satisfied with a "Law and Order" ending. They've already thrown out the triple and quadruple switchbacks with the uncovering of the culprits. And all the while allowing Nathan Fillion to fill the screen with his smarmy charm and allowing him to cavort with an attractive, albeit, hard-boiled female cop.
The great part about this show is that they haven't really set up Fillion as a Sherlock Holmes. He is playing a seemingly educated street-wise poetic guy, but he isn't the one with all the answers. For every conclusion he draws, the female lead makes just as many and may refine Fillion's, which is wise on the writers' part because his character works because of the inherent flaws that come with being a writer rather than a detective.
I'll start with Nathan Fillion(of "Firefly" fame). Nathan plays Richard 'Rick' Castle. His charm and wit and spot-on comedic delivery make him alone the reason to tune in each week. Move over David Boreanaz 'cause Nathan has got you beat in the plucky-comedic-male-sidekick-to-tough-and-serious-female-cop role. Nathan comes off as the friend we all want and treasure. Having followed Nathan's career rather closely I am glad to see him in this role. It fits his nature and you can tell he knows it too just by watching him. It's in his postures and mannerisms and facial expressions. I believe he said in an interview that he is "72%" this character and that sounds about right. He is comfortable in this role. Similar to how he was comfortable when playing Malcom Reynolds in "Firefly"(which, by the way, is the greatest show of all time...period).
Then there is Stana Katic, who plays Detective Kate Beckett, and God is she gorgeous and enticing. No wonder Nathan's character can't get enough of her. Stana manages to instill in the portrayal of her character enough grit and fortitude to be mysterious and alluring, while retaining a good amount of the audiences confidence in her ability to be a bad-ass. On the other side, though, she is beautiful and her lightly-flirtatious nature does not detract from the other part of her character but rather enriches it making her feel real rather than just a cliché tough female cop(because TV is full of them right now).
What it comes down to, ladies and gentlemen, is chemistry and these two have it. They are a joy to watch even when they are not in scenes together and that is what will keep viewers tuning in each week. This show has great promise.
Before I go I will note that it was nice to see real authors on the show(I will not reveal who). It adds another layer to Castle's character and makes for an amusing poker scene. I hope the producers arrange for more cameos of this nature.Yes, this is a great vehicle for Nathan Fillion because he's gets to play the lovable scoundrel, which truly is his bread and butter. I was worried when I saw the pilot that they were going to shoot their premise in the foot but was impressed at the end when they gave you a new basis that could last longer than a few episodes. Now if we're fair and judge this show on it's writing and acting rather than on our excitement that Nathan Fillion is back then we must conclude... that the show is still pretty good. I have been impressed with the story lines up to this point and while the short description of the "who-dun-it" may sound like scenarios we've heard before, these writers aren't satisfied with a "Law and Order" ending. They've already thrown out the triple and quadruple switchbacks with the uncovering of the culprits. And all the while allowing Nathan Fillion to fill the screen with his smarmy charm and allowing him to cavort with an attractive, albeit, hard-boiled female cop.
The great part about this show is that they haven't really set up Fillion as a Sherlock Holmes. He is playing a seemingly educated street-wise poetic guy, but he isn't the one with all the answers. For every conclusion he draws, the female lead makes just as many and may refine Fillion's, which is wise on the writers' part because his character works because of the inherent flaws that come with being a writer rather than a detective.
Watch Dance Academy Season 3 Episode 12 Online A Perfect Storm
Six teenage dancers have one year to prove they've got what it takes after winning a place at the National Academy of Dance. The events in the show are primarily seen from the perspective of Tara Webster,Live Streaming Video Free Online Tv at Home Game online for Live stream Video on your Online TV Broad cast a new student at the National Academy of Dance. She, along with fellow students Katrina Karamakov, Ethan Karamakov, Samuel Lieberman, Abigail Armstrong and Christian Reed, will learn the ins and outs of ballet.Dance Academy is a series about a girl named Tara Webster who wants to be a principal ballet dancer. To chase her dream she auditions to and gets accepted into the prestigious National Academy of Dance located in stunning Sydney, Australia.
The show is predominantly built around cute romantic story lines, though it never succumbs to fluff and is surprisingly complex at times for a show of its genre. And there's enough dancing (ballet primarily as well as some hip-hop) to satisfy the most hardcore dance fan.
Newcomer Xenia Goodwin perfectly embodies the innocence and wide-eyed wonder of Tara Webster. Tara is a girl who is a natural dancer but anything but natural when it comes to dealing with boys. Her dorkiness trying to come to terms with the opposite sex forms much of her story arc.
Alicia Banit plays Katrina "Kat" Karamakov, Tara's fun loving and rebellious BFF with some deep reservations about whether she wants to be in a ballet school. Katrina takes the Academy for granted as just another school to attend rather than a lifelong dream come true as Tara does.
Dena Kaplan portrays Abigail Armstrong, Tara and Kat's frenemy. Abigail is an overachieving ballet student who is obsessed with being a principal dancer and is willing to do anything including back stabbing and sabotage to become one.
Abigail's perfectionist personality forms much of the angst as well as the humor of her character. Kaplan expertly plays a girl who is a conniving bitch yet displays enough vulnerability and gentleness that she remains sympathetic to the audience.
Other characters include Samuel "Sammy" Lieberman; a boy who wants to dance despite objections from his father, Christian Reed; the bad boy of the Academy with a mysterious past and Ethan Karamakov; Kat's older brother and target of Tara's affection.
Finally Tara Morice is a pleasure to watch as the strict and unyielding ballet instructor of the Academy.
Dance Academy is a show that fuses teen romance with some very beautiful dancing in a very entertaining way.My new obsession is Australian ABC3 teen drama, 'Dance Academy'. To be fair, I am jumping on this band-wagon way too late. The first season aired in Australia in 2010, followed by a year-long gap when the show's creators didn't know if it would be picked up for a second season . . . which it (thankfully) was, airing this year between March and April. There are 26 episodes in a season, and the last one for 2012 aired on April 24. And, yes, a third season has been commissioned (no word on whether or not there will be another year-long gap between season 2 and 3, making for a 2014 release?).
The show follows fifteen-year-old country ballerina, Tara Webster (Xenia Goodwin) whose love of dance stems from a dream of flying. Tara gets one step closer to her dream when she is accepted into Sydney's prestigious National Dance Academy. . . but it doesn't take long before Tara realizes that loving dance isn't the same as being a good dancer.
Tara's technique is not where it needs to be, and her fellow students at the Academy are cut-throat, with their eye on becoming principal dancers by the end of their three years. In her first week at the Academy, Tara is given the nickname 'training bra' by scholarship kid Christian Reed (Jordan Rodrigues) after an embarrassing changing-room incident with the beautiful Ethan Karamakov (Tim Pocock) who happens to be the half-son of an infamous Australian prima-ballerina and choreographer. Tara's roommate is Abigail Armstrong (Dena Kaplan) the best and most ruthless first year dancer at the academy, and the one with the biggest grudge against 'country bumpkin', Tara.
Tara is ranked lowest in all of her dance classes and her teacher, the cold-blooded Miss Raine (Tara Morice) lets her know that she has a long way to go. . . But Tara got into the Academy because she has something that no dancer can learn - she puts her heart and soul into every pointe and pirouette. She dances from the heart.
There are bright spots in Tara's new life. Like Ethan's half-sister, Kat Karamakov (Alicia Banit) a bubbly, bright and begrudgingly good dancer who struggles to be one of the 'betty bunheads'. Kat's best friend is Samuel 'Sammy' Lieberman (Tom Green) string-bean with a heart of gold, who is attending the Academy without his father's support.
Season one of 'Dance Academy' follows Tara and her friends through the highs and lows of first year. Second season shows the gang return for second year, and adds goofball Ben Tickle (Thomas Lacey) to the crew, as well as new prima mean-girl in Grace Whitney (Issi Durant).
The show is predominantly built around cute romantic story lines, though it never succumbs to fluff and is surprisingly complex at times for a show of its genre. And there's enough dancing (ballet primarily as well as some hip-hop) to satisfy the most hardcore dance fan.
Newcomer Xenia Goodwin perfectly embodies the innocence and wide-eyed wonder of Tara Webster. Tara is a girl who is a natural dancer but anything but natural when it comes to dealing with boys. Her dorkiness trying to come to terms with the opposite sex forms much of her story arc.
Alicia Banit plays Katrina "Kat" Karamakov, Tara's fun loving and rebellious BFF with some deep reservations about whether she wants to be in a ballet school. Katrina takes the Academy for granted as just another school to attend rather than a lifelong dream come true as Tara does.
Dena Kaplan portrays Abigail Armstrong, Tara and Kat's frenemy. Abigail is an overachieving ballet student who is obsessed with being a principal dancer and is willing to do anything including back stabbing and sabotage to become one.
Abigail's perfectionist personality forms much of the angst as well as the humor of her character. Kaplan expertly plays a girl who is a conniving bitch yet displays enough vulnerability and gentleness that she remains sympathetic to the audience.
Other characters include Samuel "Sammy" Lieberman; a boy who wants to dance despite objections from his father, Christian Reed; the bad boy of the Academy with a mysterious past and Ethan Karamakov; Kat's older brother and target of Tara's affection.
Finally Tara Morice is a pleasure to watch as the strict and unyielding ballet instructor of the Academy.
Dance Academy is a show that fuses teen romance with some very beautiful dancing in a very entertaining way.My new obsession is Australian ABC3 teen drama, 'Dance Academy'. To be fair, I am jumping on this band-wagon way too late. The first season aired in Australia in 2010, followed by a year-long gap when the show's creators didn't know if it would be picked up for a second season . . . which it (thankfully) was, airing this year between March and April. There are 26 episodes in a season, and the last one for 2012 aired on April 24. And, yes, a third season has been commissioned (no word on whether or not there will be another year-long gap between season 2 and 3, making for a 2014 release?).
The show follows fifteen-year-old country ballerina, Tara Webster (Xenia Goodwin) whose love of dance stems from a dream of flying. Tara gets one step closer to her dream when she is accepted into Sydney's prestigious National Dance Academy. . . but it doesn't take long before Tara realizes that loving dance isn't the same as being a good dancer.
Tara's technique is not where it needs to be, and her fellow students at the Academy are cut-throat, with their eye on becoming principal dancers by the end of their three years. In her first week at the Academy, Tara is given the nickname 'training bra' by scholarship kid Christian Reed (Jordan Rodrigues) after an embarrassing changing-room incident with the beautiful Ethan Karamakov (Tim Pocock) who happens to be the half-son of an infamous Australian prima-ballerina and choreographer. Tara's roommate is Abigail Armstrong (Dena Kaplan) the best and most ruthless first year dancer at the academy, and the one with the biggest grudge against 'country bumpkin', Tara.
Tara is ranked lowest in all of her dance classes and her teacher, the cold-blooded Miss Raine (Tara Morice) lets her know that she has a long way to go. . . But Tara got into the Academy because she has something that no dancer can learn - she puts her heart and soul into every pointe and pirouette. She dances from the heart.
There are bright spots in Tara's new life. Like Ethan's half-sister, Kat Karamakov (Alicia Banit) a bubbly, bright and begrudgingly good dancer who struggles to be one of the 'betty bunheads'. Kat's best friend is Samuel 'Sammy' Lieberman (Tom Green) string-bean with a heart of gold, who is attending the Academy without his father's support.
Season one of 'Dance Academy' follows Tara and her friends through the highs and lows of first year. Second season shows the gang return for second year, and adds goofball Ben Tickle (Thomas Lacey) to the crew, as well as new prima mean-girl in Grace Whitney (Issi Durant).
Watch Bones Season 9 Episode 2 Online The Cheat in the Retreat
Bones, a darkly amusing procedural currently in its eighth season, is inspired by real-life forensic anthropologist and novelist Kathy Reichs. Dr. Temperance Brennan (Emily Deschanel) is a highly skilled forensic anthropologist who works at the Jeffersonian Institute in Washington,Live Streaming Video Free Online Tv at Home Game online for Live stream Video on your Online TV Broad cast D.C., and writes novels on the side. When the standard methods of identifying a body are useless (when the remains are so badly decomposed, burned or destroyed), law enforcement calls on Brennan for her uncanny ability to read clues left behind in the victim's bones. While most people can't handle Brennan's intelligence, her drive for the truth or the way she flings herself headlong into every investigation, Special Agent Seeley Booth (David Boreanaz) of the FBI's Homicide Investigations Unit is an exception. A former Army sniper, Booth mistrusts science and scientists - the "squints", as he calls them - who pore over the physical evidence of a crime. But even he cannot deny that the combination of his people-smarts and Brennan's scientific acumen makes them a formidable duo.David Boreanaz and Emily Deschanel start well with better than two-dimensional characters in a fresh look at a CSI type show. Based on the real-life work of forensic anthropologist and novelist Kathy Reichs, it's fun, kicky, and only occasionally too gruesome to look at. Not quite like one of Ms. Reichs' novels, it is still a pleasure for a fan (me!) to watch. Boreanaz' past work on Buffy and Angel stands in good stead here as he delivers lines that stand up to a strong female role without diminishing it. Also like Buffy, humor lends grace to embarrassing social situations that highlight common human vulnerabilities. Surrounding the 2 major players are other characters who add to the thrust of a character driven show. The writers do good work giving each character unique attributes that have nothing to do with hair color or body measurements. The entire cast does a good job presenting real, quirky individuals who don't have to rely on looks to sell the worth of their character to the viewers. That alone is something new for any CSI show. Still some rough edges in writing and delivery (Tempe's "I wish this was the worst I have seen" was painful for all the wrong reasons),"Bones" has great potential.Here is a show that is refreshingly real, from characters to plots, while intellectually stimulating, and willing to tickle our funny bone.
Dr. Temperance 'Bones' Brennan (Emily Deschanel) is a smart, focused, professional woman whose sensitivities are not so far from the surface that she is hard, or hardened by avoiding them, nor so close to the surface that she is weak, or weakened by them. She is serious, candid and forthright. Her ability to "handle" herself stems from confidence and experience, not tragedy or pathology as is so often the case in TV-land female characters.
Special Agent Seeley Booth (David Boreanaz) could be a hardened, tough guy, stereotypical character. He is not. While we are reminded regularly of his past as a military sniper, the sensitivity he brings to his duties as an FBI agent redeem his past actions, as is his hope. Make no mistake, he is a fierce patriot and proud FBI man, yet his character's motives and motivation are clear and noble. They are never fanatically righteous or overbearingly macho.
These two characters are wonderfully balanced with each other: their approach to life, to their work, to the pursuit of this week's mystery. Their relationship rings true. Through agreements, disagreements and the sense of humor it takes to weather both, Deschanel and Boreanaz always deliver the wry portrayal these two staunchly serious, but genuinely human characters deserve. Each character's work is expertly accomplished and equally important to the solutions they unravel together. As audience, we enjoy their working together. Temperance Brennan and Seeley Booth are a great team - as are Emily Deschanel and David Boreanaz.
With these two very real 21st Century individuals, and stories that skillfully incorporate forensic anthropology, both as it is used in the discipline of anthropology to understand the most ancient of artifacts, and as it is used in the most modern criminal labs, the foundation is strong for TV entertainment of the highest kind. But, it isn't only the charisma of the two main characters or their portrayers that keeps the show real, believable, compelling. Dr. Brennan's support team at the lab are a fine crew (Michaela Conlin as Angela Montenegro - forensic artist and friend to Dr. Brennan, Eric Millegan as Zack Addy - genius, geeky, naively lovable forensic anthropologist in-training, T.J. Thyne as Dr. Jack Hodgins - soil, bug and all-things-creepy expert, and Jonathan Adams as Dr. Daniel Goodman - administrator/anthropologist and the lab crew's boss). Each has an expertise that is technically viable and each is well portrayed by the actors cast. It all adds up to a TV show you can't wait to see again next week!The dialogue is sharp, the acting is spot on; the characters are fun and well defined and each episode is worth watching. I mean nobody cheats! Emily Deshawhatever doesn't make her character more "appealing" (more "cute")- thus, making her more appealing!; her being so out of touch with the modern world is so well acted it's believable; and her best friend is hot because she's a perfect foil being so IN the modern world. I'm conflating all of these ideas because i want to cram in every reason why this is one of the 5 best shows on T.V. It is funny and smart and charming and if it is cancelled for some dumb ass executive reason I swear to God I will boycott...uh...whatever network it's on. Fox? Crap. Cause it's got one of the other 5: The Shield. But I will. This is a great show.
Dr. Temperance 'Bones' Brennan (Emily Deschanel) is a smart, focused, professional woman whose sensitivities are not so far from the surface that she is hard, or hardened by avoiding them, nor so close to the surface that she is weak, or weakened by them. She is serious, candid and forthright. Her ability to "handle" herself stems from confidence and experience, not tragedy or pathology as is so often the case in TV-land female characters.
Special Agent Seeley Booth (David Boreanaz) could be a hardened, tough guy, stereotypical character. He is not. While we are reminded regularly of his past as a military sniper, the sensitivity he brings to his duties as an FBI agent redeem his past actions, as is his hope. Make no mistake, he is a fierce patriot and proud FBI man, yet his character's motives and motivation are clear and noble. They are never fanatically righteous or overbearingly macho.
These two characters are wonderfully balanced with each other: their approach to life, to their work, to the pursuit of this week's mystery. Their relationship rings true. Through agreements, disagreements and the sense of humor it takes to weather both, Deschanel and Boreanaz always deliver the wry portrayal these two staunchly serious, but genuinely human characters deserve. Each character's work is expertly accomplished and equally important to the solutions they unravel together. As audience, we enjoy their working together. Temperance Brennan and Seeley Booth are a great team - as are Emily Deschanel and David Boreanaz.
With these two very real 21st Century individuals, and stories that skillfully incorporate forensic anthropology, both as it is used in the discipline of anthropology to understand the most ancient of artifacts, and as it is used in the most modern criminal labs, the foundation is strong for TV entertainment of the highest kind. But, it isn't only the charisma of the two main characters or their portrayers that keeps the show real, believable, compelling. Dr. Brennan's support team at the lab are a fine crew (Michaela Conlin as Angela Montenegro - forensic artist and friend to Dr. Brennan, Eric Millegan as Zack Addy - genius, geeky, naively lovable forensic anthropologist in-training, T.J. Thyne as Dr. Jack Hodgins - soil, bug and all-things-creepy expert, and Jonathan Adams as Dr. Daniel Goodman - administrator/anthropologist and the lab crew's boss). Each has an expertise that is technically viable and each is well portrayed by the actors cast. It all adds up to a TV show you can't wait to see again next week!The dialogue is sharp, the acting is spot on; the characters are fun and well defined and each episode is worth watching. I mean nobody cheats! Emily Deshawhatever doesn't make her character more "appealing" (more "cute")- thus, making her more appealing!; her being so out of touch with the modern world is so well acted it's believable; and her best friend is hot because she's a perfect foil being so IN the modern world. I'm conflating all of these ideas because i want to cram in every reason why this is one of the 5 best shows on T.V. It is funny and smart and charming and if it is cancelled for some dumb ass executive reason I swear to God I will boycott...uh...whatever network it's on. Fox? Crap. Cause it's got one of the other 5: The Shield. But I will. This is a great show.
Watch How I Met Your Mother Season 9 Episode 2 Online Coming Back
How I Met Your Mother is a comedy about Ted (Josh Radnor) and how he fell in love. It all starts when Ted's best friend, Marshall (Jason Segel), drops the bombshell that he's going to propose to his long-time girlfriend, Lily (Alyson Hannigan), a kindergarten teacher. At that moment,Live Streaming Video Free Online Tv at Home Game online for Live stream Video on your Online TV Broad cast Ted realizes that he had better get a move on if he too hopes to find true love. Helping him in his quest is Barney (Neil Patrick Harris), a friend with endless, sometimes outrageous opinions, a penchant for suits and a foolproof way to meet women. When Ted meets Robin (Cobie Smulders), he's sure it's love at first sight, but destiny may have something else in store. The series is narrated through flashbacks from the future, voiced by Bob Saget.When "How I Met Your Mother" first appeared on the small screen, I refused to watch it. But then I watched an episode (I think it was Episode 5 when they went to a club) and a thought it was pretty funny. I must admit that the new show isn't laugh-out-loud, slap-your-knee HILARIOUS...but it has potential to be great! Every character in the CBS show (5 in total) are likable but I must give extra kudos to the characters played by Alyson Hannigan (Lily), and Neil Patrick Harris (Barney). I may be biased towards my liking of Alyson Hannigan's Lily (due to her previous comedic roles: American Pie Series, and Buffy the Vampire Slayer) but she brings a charm and charismatic flair to the show. Also Neil Patrick Harris' Barney is GREAT!!! He basically plays a creep which I'm sure everyone is familiar with (because I know I sure am!). I find Barney hilarious!!! He IS that creepy guy at the club but that's what makes him lovable.
All in all this show has potential! As long as the stories, acting and writing keep up then I am definitely going to tune in! I think once people start getting to know the characters better, they'll start tuning in as well. Everyone always compares this show to "Friends" which didn't really get popular until after the first season. Hopefully, this show will continue to be funny and exceed our expectations. But WATCH IT!
I don't have much in the way of a review other than to say that based on the pilot, I think this show has a lot of potential to be a really good show. The cast is funny and endearing and the premise is fun. It might not be the most original idea for the show (think Wonder Years) but it has it's own little twist that should make for some interesting episodes. Hopefully next weeks episode will be just as watchable and entertaining. If you haven't checked it out, I recommend that you do. Alyson Hannigan and Neil Patrick Harris are the perfect complements to the show. The rest of the cast is somewhat unfamiliar to me though I must admit. I recall seeing Jason Segel in Freaks and Geeks, but I haven't really seen him in anything as impressive since so hopefully he'll bring the same originality he showed as Nick to his new character, Marshall. Josh Radnor is the newcomer in the bunch and he is just perfect for the part. He's cute yet dorky, with a lovable charm that will certainly endear him to many female viewers. I see only good things on the horizon for this show and I hope it finds a permanent home at CBS.I admit that season 1 and 2 were extremely well made. Maybe it is the reason why I am now extremely disappointed. The writers only uses tricks of "sudden turns of events" to generate funny moments. Having watched many episodes of this show, all I see is that characters constantly changing their beliefs, decisions, and actions back and forth without any logical reasons: we two must break up, no, we must get back together, no, that's just impulse, we should still break up, no, that's true love, we must get back together, no, it's true love because we wanted it to be, we should break up......
The show is not making too much sense now. The five figures in the show don't have consistent characters any more. You can not ask such questions: "how could this person possibly do such a thing?" Because you won't have any logical answers. Maybe this is exactly what American shows are about: like fast food, you don't need to enjoy it, just swallow what is given to you. Sometimes, you stop and think "wait a minute, this doesn't make sense, doesn't XX just did something exactly the opposite a minute ago?" No, you can't. The writers just throw to you another contradictory joke and you are moving on.
I feel deeply insulted watching the show. I feel that the writers assume that audience never think deeper than the superficial meaning of the jokes while watching shows, which is not true.
All in all this show has potential! As long as the stories, acting and writing keep up then I am definitely going to tune in! I think once people start getting to know the characters better, they'll start tuning in as well. Everyone always compares this show to "Friends" which didn't really get popular until after the first season. Hopefully, this show will continue to be funny and exceed our expectations. But WATCH IT!
I don't have much in the way of a review other than to say that based on the pilot, I think this show has a lot of potential to be a really good show. The cast is funny and endearing and the premise is fun. It might not be the most original idea for the show (think Wonder Years) but it has it's own little twist that should make for some interesting episodes. Hopefully next weeks episode will be just as watchable and entertaining. If you haven't checked it out, I recommend that you do. Alyson Hannigan and Neil Patrick Harris are the perfect complements to the show. The rest of the cast is somewhat unfamiliar to me though I must admit. I recall seeing Jason Segel in Freaks and Geeks, but I haven't really seen him in anything as impressive since so hopefully he'll bring the same originality he showed as Nick to his new character, Marshall. Josh Radnor is the newcomer in the bunch and he is just perfect for the part. He's cute yet dorky, with a lovable charm that will certainly endear him to many female viewers. I see only good things on the horizon for this show and I hope it finds a permanent home at CBS.I admit that season 1 and 2 were extremely well made. Maybe it is the reason why I am now extremely disappointed. The writers only uses tricks of "sudden turns of events" to generate funny moments. Having watched many episodes of this show, all I see is that characters constantly changing their beliefs, decisions, and actions back and forth without any logical reasons: we two must break up, no, we must get back together, no, that's just impulse, we should still break up, no, that's true love, we must get back together, no, it's true love because we wanted it to be, we should break up......
The show is not making too much sense now. The five figures in the show don't have consistent characters any more. You can not ask such questions: "how could this person possibly do such a thing?" Because you won't have any logical answers. Maybe this is exactly what American shows are about: like fast food, you don't need to enjoy it, just swallow what is given to you. Sometimes, you stop and think "wait a minute, this doesn't make sense, doesn't XX just did something exactly the opposite a minute ago?" No, you can't. The writers just throw to you another contradictory joke and you are moving on.
I feel deeply insulted watching the show. I feel that the writers assume that audience never think deeper than the superficial meaning of the jokes while watching shows, which is not true.
Watch How I Met Your Mother Season 9 Episode 1 Online The Locket
How I Met Your Mother is a comedy about Ted (Josh Radnor) and how he fell in love. It all starts when Ted's best friend, Marshall (Jason Segel), drops the bombshell that he's going to propose to his long-time girlfriend, Lily (Alyson Hannigan),Live Streaming Video Free Online Tv at Home Game online for Live stream Video on your Online TV Broad cast a kindergarten teacher. At that moment, Ted realizes that he had better get a move on if he too hopes to find true love. Helping him in his quest is Barney (Neil Patrick Harris), a friend with endless, sometimes outrageous opinions, a penchant for suits and a foolproof way to meet women. When Ted meets Robin (Cobie Smulders), he's sure it's love at first sight, but destiny may have something else in store. The series is narrated through flashbacks from the future, voiced by Bob Saget.I love this show!! It's one of the best sitcoms on the air and one of the best CBS shows!!! I disagree with the other comment - Barney is the best character. He's the funniest person on the show. I love how the entire ensemble has chemistry together!! It actually feels like they're friends in real life. And I don't think they need new writers, they just need to grow a little more. This show gets better with time. I laugh so hard with the show that my sides hurt every time I watch. I recommend this show to anyone that has a great sense of humor and wants to laugh until their sides hurt. I hope that this show has a long run on the air. I don't know if I have enough to say to fill up ten lines. I basically wanted to say that I think this is a funny show, and I hope the network keeps it. I especially like the twists and sense of mystery.
I've liked Alyson Hannigan for quite a while, and I think she's doing a great job in the first adult role I've seen her in (I can't believe she's already 31). I also think Doogie, I mean Neil Patrick Harris, plays his character really well. If you haven't seen him in "Harold & Kumar Go To White Castle", you should. Josh Radnor also does a very good job in his first leading role.
I agree that everyone is entitled to his or her own opinion, but I think this show has a lot of elements that make a good series: good plot, good writing, good acting, and attractive cast). I think previous series like "Friends" have raised the bar very high for new sitcoms, but I hope that even if a series isn't destined to become the next "Friends," it can still be recognized as a good and worthwhile sitcom. What can I say about this show? The cast is awesome. The writers rock. The show is great. My favorite character is Barney. He is probably the main person I watch the show for. He is funny and brings a certain "something' to TV that it needs. It is totally the best new comedy in awhile. While it does have a laugh track - it isn't needed. Bob Sagget is right at home on this show playing the Dad. I think it is very fitting for him to be playing that role. The rest of the cast is great also. The guy who plays Ted is great at being the 'every day' guy and Marshall and his soon to be wife, Lilly are perfect together. As for Robin, well she is Robin and there is nothing wrong with her. I think everyone on this show including the regular cab driver are great. This show has everything and I hope everyone gives it a chance. I love it. It is legendary. Till next week Barney.
How I Met Your Mother is so worth watching! What great characters and amazing writing! This show is a Hit! Finally something to tune in to on Monday nights. Not since Friends have the characters on a sit com bonded like this. I love that there are 3 guys and 2 girls..The writing is fresh and in control and productive.....I particularly enjoy the Ted with the shirt episode - what a unique story line and all the characters just seem to work so well together. I love the added suspense of "who is Ted going to end up with". The character of Ted does an amazing job! He has such a cuteness and innocence about him that makes the whole premise of "How I Met Your Mother" really work and keeps the audience so tuned in to find out what is going to happen next! You have accumulated such a great staff of writers!!! Amazing new show! Our office is taking turns staging Monday night soirees to watch! This premise really works! Keep us the good work! Keep Monday night TV rolling along! Yeah!! Hilarious!
I've liked Alyson Hannigan for quite a while, and I think she's doing a great job in the first adult role I've seen her in (I can't believe she's already 31). I also think Doogie, I mean Neil Patrick Harris, plays his character really well. If you haven't seen him in "Harold & Kumar Go To White Castle", you should. Josh Radnor also does a very good job in his first leading role.
I agree that everyone is entitled to his or her own opinion, but I think this show has a lot of elements that make a good series: good plot, good writing, good acting, and attractive cast). I think previous series like "Friends" have raised the bar very high for new sitcoms, but I hope that even if a series isn't destined to become the next "Friends," it can still be recognized as a good and worthwhile sitcom. What can I say about this show? The cast is awesome. The writers rock. The show is great. My favorite character is Barney. He is probably the main person I watch the show for. He is funny and brings a certain "something' to TV that it needs. It is totally the best new comedy in awhile. While it does have a laugh track - it isn't needed. Bob Sagget is right at home on this show playing the Dad. I think it is very fitting for him to be playing that role. The rest of the cast is great also. The guy who plays Ted is great at being the 'every day' guy and Marshall and his soon to be wife, Lilly are perfect together. As for Robin, well she is Robin and there is nothing wrong with her. I think everyone on this show including the regular cab driver are great. This show has everything and I hope everyone gives it a chance. I love it. It is legendary. Till next week Barney.
How I Met Your Mother is so worth watching! What great characters and amazing writing! This show is a Hit! Finally something to tune in to on Monday nights. Not since Friends have the characters on a sit com bonded like this. I love that there are 3 guys and 2 girls..The writing is fresh and in control and productive.....I particularly enjoy the Ted with the shirt episode - what a unique story line and all the characters just seem to work so well together. I love the added suspense of "who is Ted going to end up with". The character of Ted does an amazing job! He has such a cuteness and innocence about him that makes the whole premise of "How I Met Your Mother" really work and keeps the audience so tuned in to find out what is going to happen next! You have accumulated such a great staff of writers!!! Amazing new show! Our office is taking turns staging Monday night soirees to watch! This premise really works! Keep us the good work! Keep Monday night TV rolling along! Yeah!! Hilarious!
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