they got a good draw today john, no disgrace in that, oer all had a good world cup, theres a bright side to yer group - Italys goin home.
Well its the krauts on sunday should be a cracker n reckon if england are on there game like 1918, n 1945, we will stuff em.
Damn right, eh. Wasn't there some sort of comment in the English press back in '66 (us old farts remember things like that
), something to the effect that if the Germans beat England at their national game, fans could console themselves that we had beaten them twice at their national sport
So both of last time's finalists are gone .... this should take some of the heat off the English squad ... at least they are still in it, and in it with a chance. If you discount that god-awful screw up in the first game, England have yet to concede a real goal!
I have read several posts suggesting that what England needs is more home grown talent, a more concentrated effort to develop young English players. I know that using the Italians as an example is possibly inappropriate right now, but if you look at the team rosters in Serie A, you will find probably over 60% of the players are Italian, rather than high-priced imports. In the Premier League, I doubt if 30% of the players are English
It's no secret why Canadians dominate our national sport: Canadian kids are involved in organized hockey from the time that they can lace on skates. There are summer schools for players where NHLers teach the kids the finer points of the game. And not only the boys ... there are more girls and women playing hockey in Canada, than in the rest of the world put together. Anyhow, enough hockey: there is probably a wealth of English football talent that goes to waste, because the big Premier League teams spend mega bucks to import foreign players. It's the Americanization of football. In the big leagues, it ain't about sport anymore, it's about making a buck. Talking of which, my buddy Mario Gencarelli should be showing up soon with $50.00 form me, which I will haul up to the liquor store and convert into Lancaster Bomber
I have read several posts suggesting that what England needs is more home grown talent, a more concentrated effort to develop young English players. I know that using the Italians as an example is possibly inappropriate right now
, but if you look at the team rosters in Serie A, you will find probably over 60% of the players are Italian, rather than high-priced imports. In the Premier League, I doubt if 30% of the players are EnglishIt's no secret why Canadians dominate our national sport: Canadian kids are involved in organized hockey from the time that they can lace on skates. There are summer schools for players where NHLers teach the kids the finer points of the game. And not only the boys ... there are more girls and women playing hockey in Canada, than in the rest of the world put together. Anyhow, enough hockey: there is probably a wealth of English football talent that goes to waste, because the big Premier League teams spend mega bucks to import foreign players. It's the Americanization of football. In the big leagues, it ain't about sport anymore, it's about making a buck. Talking of which, my buddy Mario Gencarelli should be showing up soon with $50.00 form me, which I will haul up to the liquor store and convert into Lancaster Bomber
Poor sods, I just hate to see grown men crythey got a good draw today john, no disgrace in that, oer all had a good world cup, theres a bright side to yer group - Italys goin home.
this made me laugh ..
BBC News - A German view on English football
especially the last couple of lines ...
I disagree with him. Part of me hopes we lose against England.
After all, who wants to meet Argentina in the quarter final?
BBC News - A German view on English football
especially the last couple of lines ...
I disagree with him. Part of me hopes we lose against England.
After all, who wants to meet Argentina in the quarter final?
was nowt too play fer really, it was crap, but understandable, better n us, we played crap when it mattered.Just watched Brazil and Portugal draw 0-0 what a load of tosh, must be the worst match so far by supposedly two of the best teams
Wimbledon? its more fun watching the Puffs n Lesbians down accy.
Wimbledon? its more fun watching the Puffs n Lesbians down accy.
You been suppin at Tricketts Cafe again??
Its been better than the World cup though Cashy...which shows how crap the footys been!
Best Regards - Taggy
Wimbledon Taggy they've just painted a door outside my gaff you have my permission to come and watch it dry
agree, but aint lookin forward to goin home.
Little Faith- Yeh, Much Hope. definately no Charity if the odds are good will back the argies. n hope i lose.Oh yee of little faith
Nout like edging your betsLittle Faith- Yeh, Much Hope. definately no Charity if the odds are good will back the argies. n hope i lose.