Tubes' Diary
Off to Wembley... again!
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Last updated: 24th April 2009
I've decided my new mission in life is to find out why Hugh Jackman supports Norwich City!
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I've seen two very different performances from Chelsea over the last few days, but overall I have to be happy.
I was at Wembley on Saturday to watch the FA Cup semi-final against Arsenal and there really isn't anything better then football on a nice sunny day.
There was a bit of fuss after the game about the state of the pitch, but I couldn't really tell what it was like from where I was sitting, and to be honest I was too busy enjoying the match.
I was a bit surprised by the team Arsenal selected and I think it worked in our favour. Frank Lampard, Michael Essien and Michael Ballack were always going to be too strong for Cesc Fabregas, Denislson and Abou Diaby in the middle of the park.
And after watching Andrey Arshavin put four past Liverpool on Tuesday night, I'm glad Arsene Wenger left him on the bench for most of the game against us!
I think 2-1 was a fair result and it's good knowing we'll be in at least one final come the end of May, when we take on Everton.
We got a bit of a dress rehearsal for it on Wednesday when the two teams played at Stamford Bridge in the league, but to be honest it was a bit disappointing.
Chelsea put on a lot of pressure in the second half, but Everton had some really good chances in the first half, so a draw was probably the right result.
All the players have really stepped up since Guus Hiddink took over, and I've got my fingers crossed he will stay on at the club next season as well, but if he doesn't winning the Champions League and the FA Cup would be the perfect leaving present!
Eventful
Aside from football I've had a pretty eventful last seven days. It was Max's 30th on Saturday and so we were all out celebrating with him at a bar in Soho. Unfortunately the night's all a bit of blur so I can't tell you much more than that!
The rest of my weekend was a bit of a chilled one, and then on Tuesday I was right back in the thick of things because I had to go and interview actor Dougary Scott.
I got a call late on Monday about doing it early on Tuesday and I jumped at the chance because junkets are always fun to do. He was a cool guy as well, although for some reason he thought I'd be able to organise a round of golf for him on some prestigious course!
Mission
I interviewed Hugh Jackman last week and you'll be able to see that on the show on Saturday. He told me he was a Norwich City fan, but didn't really explain why... not that you need a reason to be a Norwich fan of course.
As he's an Aussie, at first I thought it might have something to do with the fact that their shirt colours are pretty similar. But after a bit of research I've found out that his mum is from Norfolk, so maybe that's why.
I'm still not convinced though, so I've decided my new mission in life is to find out why Hugh Jackman supports Norwich City!
I may even quit my job so I can focus all my energies on it, although I should probably check Wikipedia first before I go that far!
Later,
Tubes
Have you got one question and one question only for Tubes!? Ask the lyrical genius anything you want in the comments section below and he'll answer the best ones next week!
Tubes answers your questions
Your names Tubes, my names John come on Tubesy give us a song. You're a great guy and a great rapper but what I want to know is: are you a good cook? John Williams (Liverpool fan)
TUBES SAYS:Good rhyme John, I like it. To answer your question I'm an absolutely useless cook, although I was chuffed on Tuesday night when I made myself a seafood pasta dish. Basically I boil some spaghetti for about five minutes then add some prawns and mussels from a packet and finish it off with a bit of Thai sweet chilli sauce. Delicious! It's my signature dish now!
Oh my gosh, I'm so confused. The man, the legend, his name is Tubes. Ooooh i can't even rhyme. But what I want to know is: What is the biggest goal you would like to achieve in your life?Kenny Geoghegan (Blackpool fan)
TUBES SAYS:My goal is to clean up at the MOBO's one year. Best artist, best album, best single... the lot!
Tubes me old china, kickin 'em out you're a lyrical designa, ooooooooooo, tailor made. Tubes you're a great bloke and a role model, but what id like to know is who do you think is the best Scottish footballer of the last 15 years?Dave Hill (Rangers fan)
TUBES SAYS:That's pretty tough Dave but the two names that stand out from the pack are Colin Hendry and Ally McCoist. Hendry was as hard as nails and always put his body on the line for the cause and McCoist was just a great striker.
Tubes you're such a joker and a really funny man. I think maybe you deserve more credit then you're given, so what I want to know is have you ever been nominated for an award, if so what award. Also what other awards do you have from past times?Kieron Finn (Newcastle United fan)
TUBES SAYS:I once won best looking male at school when I was in 6th form, but it's nothing to shout home about because there was only about five of us in that year and the others were real uggos!
You know Helen and Max, I'm paying too much income tax, can I get a re-bate. You're a great guy Tubes and I think the aloe vera extract is doing your hair great justice but what I would like to know is how many pints can you sink in 23.40 minutes?Sean Claridge (Portsmouth fan)
TUBES SAYS:Firstly Sean that's a brilliant rhyme! Secondly I'm not sure what you mean by 23.40 minutes, but I'm fast drinker no matter what is; water, Ribena or beer. I reckon I could probably drink three pints in about 40 minutes, but I don't think I need to tell you that alcohol should only be enjoyed responsibly and once you're of the legal age!
Have you got one question and one question only for Tubes!? Ask the lyrical genius anything you want in the comments section below and he'll answer the best ones next week!
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Comments
Drutoura Drutoura ( fan) says...
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Posted 02:35 10th April 2010
Kellie Barnham (Chelsea fan) says...
tubes tubes ur a funny man, but do u have a van oooooooo..!!! that was rubbish wasnt it? but anyway tubes ur like my big's fan, i would like to no who is ur bestest chelsea player of all times???
Posted 14:36 30th April 2009
Alex Apple (Arsenal fan) says...
i rap fast ashely raps slow we are the best rappers in the snow tubes your a great man but what i want to know is what rhymes with orange?
Posted 11:32 29th April 2009
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