Go Deep at 11pm tonight

Fish Go Deep's Gred Downling and Shane Johnson select their favourite house tunes from 2008 and at 11:00pm tonight on Cork's Red FM they broadcast those tunes right until 1:00am on new years day. 

Looking forward to it!!!

9 hour flight

I have been following this team for a good while now and i thought i might as well say it. 

Luch Energiya Vladivostok are located in Vladivostok obviously and are a good team but one thing that other Russian teams don't like about them is not the way they play or how they work is merely down to the fact that......

Can you imagine travelling just over 6,400km to play a football match? I can it happens or at least it did happen in Russia. Spare a thought for those players. You hear Man United complaining about traveling to Greece or Turkey but this team have to travel 8,000km every away game to Russia with Kazan the closest at a small distance of around 7,000km. 

CSKA Moscow are 6,432km away from Vladivostok but Zenit St Petersburg are even further away at around 7,000km. All there opponents wanted Luch-Energiya thrown out of the league but they only have to make that trip once a season. But next summer one team will have to travel over 9,000km to play a match and Baltika-Kalingrad are not looking forward to it!. 

CSKA's goalkeeper Igor Akinfeev once said Luch should play in the Japanese league after his team were beaten 4-0 by the side. Afterall Luch are just over 1,000km away from Tokyo? But Luch-Energiya were relegated in November 2008 when they finished rock-bottom of Russia's premier league. Shame because they are a good side. 

Trips in Detail: 

In 2008 Luch-Energiya had to face 15 trips to Western Russia. Tom Tomsk were just under 4,000km and Kazan were 5,000km just two trips add up to 9,000km plus the 6,500km to all 5 moscow clubs is now 41,500km and that is just 7 trips!!! Saturn come in at 6,500 as well to that is 48,000km in 8 trips. 

The Trips to Grozny's two clubs are in total coming in at just over 11,500km to make it 59,500km in 10 trips and the next 3 in Amkar Perm, Zenit and Krylya add up to 15,000km and the remaining 2 trips to Shinnik and Khimki are 12,000km. 

Grand Total!!!

Luch-Energiya had to travel a total of 86,500km!!!! 86,500km to 15 away matches in 8 months?. 

And to add to that journey i missed one very important thing what of the return journey? In and out to those matches thoughout 2008 came in at a whopping 173,000km

Now Manchester United are you complaining about Jet Lag? haha and they have to travel even more in 2009 with the 2nd division having Kalingrad which is basically a continent away. 

Stockport 1-3 Leeds

This made my Sunday really we have been struggling for a win and this was our first win in 6 games!! We beat Stockport but still way off the pace. Big up for Simon though

New Releases

As the year approaches it's final days 2008 has seen some of the best house artists around release some quiet good stuff. We had Kerri Chandler release a few new tracks along with Nikola Gala, Moodymann and others.
With 4 days left in the year we can look forward to another year of new releases and i have heard rumours of Kerri Chandler coming to Ireland for a few mixes?? maybe but we will have to see.

Leeds 1-1 Leicester 26th December 2008

I am happy with this result considering what has happened this week with Gary McAllister's sacking.
We went 1-0 down in the 1st half and i thought then we would continue our losing run. But fair-play has to go out to the team who showed great character to grab and equailiser in the final minutes.
Simon Grayson to be honest was a surprise to see him get the manager's role ahead of Gus Poyet and Aidy Boothroyd. Me Personally i would've gone for Gus becuase he knows Leeds United FC inside out and in his previous stint with Leeds was the brains behind the team. But 1-1 i won't complain about that it's better to get a draw than to lose and thanks to Robert Snodgrass for that goal to give us the point. But still we are some way off the pace. Can't wait for Stockport tomorrow.

Fish go Deep's major New-year Show

Fish go Deep are planning a major show on Red Fm on new year's eve to end the year with top house tracks and roll in 2009 with more deep house tracks from all over the world.
I am quiet excited about this show because i know that, that awsome track will be featured. But some of the classics as well will be great to have in the show.
I have plans for a release of a podcast on this blog next year possibly in Late July early August 2009 still thinking about the tracks to add but i'd say that would be the time to release it.

Jose James - Desire (Moodymann mix)

Here is the track of the Moodymann mix of Jose James quiet brillient Desire track. I hope you like it, because i really think it is good. I have put it up after i finally found it.

House Music

The House music gets busy around this time of the year with new releases from the major artists and Cork based Fish go Deep hae released a new album of new house music.
Greg Dowling and Shane Johnson are no.1 in cork when it comes to House music and i myself will be buying that album.
You can go to their website by clicking the following link. You can get podcasts of the show which they air on RedFM every Friday and Sunday

www.fishgodeep.com

Fish Go Deep Friday 19th November

Go Deep on Cork's Red FM was insane last night. What a show it was with new releases from Greg and Shane.
Greg Downling and Shane Johnson (Fish go Deep) present the show which starts at 9:00pm every Friday and from 3:00am to 5:00am every Sunday morning. Looking forward to next Friday's show.

Some of the best House songs

There are quiet a number of good tracks at the moment but i am still waiting for one to overtake Moodymann's remix of Jose James' Desire track i will be putting the video up in the next few days so you can have a listen of it. Trust me it is a good track and Moodymann is quiet a good remixer.
1. Desire ---Jose James (Moodymann Remix)

My new Blog introdution

Ok this is my blog and i will be posting a good amount of tracks up on it from the Deep House to Electro House genres but i will be including more types of House and the odd bit of Hip-Hop as well.

La Liga 2007-08

Real Madrid ended the 2007-08 season as the deserving and clear winners in a season that saw Barcelona fall in the final games of the season to allow Villarreal to finish 2nd.

Relegation took Levante, Real Murcia and surprisingly Real Zaragoza, who just months before were pushing for a UEFA Cup berth.

The title race:

The title race if you could call it that as it turned out saw Real Madrid make a strong start while Barcelona made strides along with Sevilla, Valencia and Villarreal.

September:

By the end of September it was Real Madrid who were leading with a total of 16 points with Villarreal in 2nd a point behind with Valencia followed by Barcelona.

October:

Valencia's season and title challenge would fade and in late October coach Quique Sánchez Flores was sacked. Ronald Koeman came in and the next seven months would prove disastrous. Madrid kept winning with an impressive 5-1 victory at Valencia on halloween the pick on the results. Barca meanwhile were drawing too many games.

November:

Heading into November, Real Madrid were on top with a four point cushion from Barcelona who were level with Villarreal on points. Atlético Madrid rose to 4th a point behind Barca and Villarreal but they were to fade too.

The title race continued and Madrid's lead at the top was cut to a solidary point from Villarreal while Barcelona were a further point behind. Playing well at home was key for Madrid while also going away and picking up three points.

December:

December was a key month in the title race. Villarreal endured a poor run of form while Barcelona failed to get wins ahead of the Clásico in the final round before christmas. A Julio Baptista goal was enough to settle the Clásico at Camp Nou to ensure Madrid were seven points clear of the Catalans. A major surprise going into 2008 was Espanyol's rise to 3rd.

January:

Four victories from four for Real Madrid in January that also included a 3-2 win over Villarreal. Barcelona won three times but drew twice as they lost ground on Madrid. At the end of the month Madrid were nine points clear of 2nd placed Barcelona Villarreal a distant 3rd.

February:

A defeat for Madrid at Almería gave Barca hope as they were victorious over Osasuna. Villarreal could only draw with Mallorca.

The next round was crucial for Madrid as they trashed Valladollid 7-0 with Barcelona held in Seville and victorious in Murcia. That was as good as it got for Madrid in February as a champions league exit coupled with a defeat in Betis meant Barca and Villarreal could capitalize. Capitalize they did as both sides were victorious on the same round as Madrid defeat at Real Betis.

Madrid lost again this time at home to Getafe while Barcelona dispatched Levante 5-1 with Villarreal also victorious in Bilbao.

Heading into March the table was not as good as it was a month previous for Madrid. Madrid were just two points clear of Barca while Villarreal closed to within ten of Madrid.

March:

The first weekend of March saw Madrid travel to Recreativo, a potentially tricky game but a Robinho injury time goal ensured victory for Real while Barcelona lost to Atlético and Villarreal were held by Osasuna.

Real Madrid appeared to had turned a corner with a 2-1 victory over Espanyol in the next round. In the same round Barca met Villarreal and lost which meant double joy for Madrid as they extended their slender lead.

Madrid lost at Deportivo La Coruna (again) which presented another chance for Barca and Villarreal. Villarreal took their chance with a 2-0 victory at home to Zaragoa while Barca were held in Almería.

Villarreal followed that result with a 2-1 success at Levante in a round that also saw Real Madrid lose at home to Valencia which was a golden chance for Barca to catch their rivals. Barca did win 4-1 at home to Valladolid which set up another month of twists and turns in what was proving to be a frantic race.

Final round of matches in March saw Madrid return to winning ways with a 3-1 win over Sevilla at the Bernabéu while Barca lost in Betis and Villarreal, just about in the title race winning 3-0 against Atlético.

The table looked reading for Madrid as they lead six points. Villarreal had caught up with Barca into 2nd while Atlético and Racing had reached 4th and 5th respectively.

April:

A draw in the Balearic Islands was Madrid's first result in April with Villarreal beaten by Sevilla and Barca drawing blank against Getafe.

The next round of games in mid-April saw Madrid claim a single-goal victory over Murcia and Villarreal beaten by Almería with Barca held in Huelva by Recreativo.

Madrid were starting to peak at the right time while Barca were losing a lot of ground.

Madrid went to Santander next and won 2-0 with well taken goals by Raúl and Gonzalo Higuaín. Barca meanwhile were held in the Catalan derby by Espanyol and Villarreal won at home to Valladolid to return to winning ways.

The final round in April saw Madrid go a step closer to the title with a 3-0 win over Bilbao while Barca were firmly out of contention with a 2-0 defeat at Deportivo. Villarreal kept their slim chances up with a victory in Betis.

The table as we progressed to May was good reading for Madrid. Victory at Osasuna would gurrantee the title no matter what result in Villarreal. Barca meanwhile were 14 points behind with four games to play and their hopes gone. Villarreal though were ten points behind but Madrid had the upper hand.

May:

Victory it was for Madrid was a last-minute strike by Higuaín secured victory in rain-trenched Osasuna. Villarreal had won against Getafe but Madrid secured the title with that 2-1 success. Barcelona, out of the title race beat Valencia 6-0 to limit some damage.

The Clásico was next and the humiliating guard-of honour from Barca to Madrid in the Bernabeu was followed by a 4-1 rout for Madrid as they celebrated winning the title in style. Villarreal eager to secure 2nd were 2-0 winners in Huelva.

The race for 2nd was between Villarreal and Barca but with Barca struggling the favorites were Villarreal. A 3-2 loss at home to Mallorca signaled the end of a woeful season for Barca as Villarreal all but tied up 2nd with a 2-0 victory over Espanyol. Madrid meanwhile continued their form with a draw in Zaragoza.

The final round of the season saw Madrid win 5-2 over cash-strapped and relegated Levante while Barca did sign off with a stylish 5-3 Giovani Dos Santos inspired victory while Villarreal confirmed 2nd place with a 2-0 win away to Deportivo La Coruna.

Final:

Madrid won the title by eight points from Villarreal who finished in their highest ever position. Barcelona meanwhile were a distant and wounded 3rd a staggering 18 points off Madrid. Barca's position was even more staggering as they finished only three points from 5th placed Atlético Madrid which would have meant UEFA cup football for Barca in 2008-09.

Madrid rain in Spain.