Almost There!

In less than 100 hours from now, I will be in action at the poker tables in Vegas.

Today is my last day at the Office in Swindon. When I return from Vegas, I will be taking up my new position in Central London. There is a great deal to be said for taking a holiday between jobs, particularly one as much anticipated as this trip to Vegas! I can completely unwind and clear my mind of all things work related, returning in 2 weeks time refreshed and ready for a new challenge!

I am also looking forward to escaping to the only country on earth that isn't totaly obsessed with the World Cup! Sure, I will take a passing interest in the semi-finals and final whilst I am in Vegas, but it will be a pleasure to escape from the overwhelming media hype.

My predictions for the remainder of the tournament are as follows:

England beat Portugal
France beat Brazil
Germany beat Argentina (somehow!)
Italy beat Ukraine

France beat England (again)
Germany beat Italy

Germany beat France in the Final

Not that I particularly care what happens or who wins. Roll on the end of the World Cup and the start of the proper football season. I hate it when football becomes kidnapped by the general public every second summer. I want my exclusive sport back. You have to pay your money and earn your right to become a football fan. Sticking a couple of crappy England flags to the roof of your car and then going down the pub to shout at a big screen TV just doesn't do it. They even let women in to watch the games, for goodness sake!

If England do win this World Cup (which they won't, of course) I may need to emigrate, to get away from the endless hype that we will be subjected to.