Wednesday 6 February 2008

OK- this is a brave but probably foolish

attempt to write a post about tonight's football in Jamaican patois. Note: Use of patois in real Jamaican newspapers is minimal.

"A dis eveling will be naa ten toe turboe in di park for di bald heads England dem ooo play gainst Switzerland ina frendly. Di game x important, an' naa quantie, as dis di first chance for di new don Fabio Capello fi star. All fruits ripe for England dem wit facety Wayne Rooney up front an bwoy Steven Gerrard as cap'ain. But if england dem laas di fass gleena ginnygogs gwine fi aks x difficult questions bout di fuckery. Dey all gaan fi bed wit football. A True.

A craven half eediat David Beckham naa gwine fi play for di 100th. Hush David."

"Tonight will be no walk in the park for England as they ytake on Switzerland in a friendly. This is a far from meaningless encounter as it is new boss FabioCapello's first game in charge and subsequently his chance to shine. England have no real injury worries with oft-criticsied Wayne Rooney up front, and Steven Gerrard starting as captain. If England lose the nation's notorious tabloid hacks are sure to ask some difficult questions, such is the enthusiasm for the game in England.

Star David Beckham will not mark his 100th start for his country in this encounter. Sorry to hear that David! "

2 comments:

Chris O said...

Well done! Spoken like a native!

Jason said...

Me can-kerr wid da venerabull cris o