krazywookie wrote:
It's only a game.
Whisky is only a drink.
Malc wrote:
When I was 11 Maradona knocked England out with his hand of God. When I was 15 Germany knocked England out on Penalties. When I was 21 I was assured football was coming home. It did not. I spent the next decade watching the golden generation fail. Then I watched some dross for another decade. Now, I have hope, no expectations, just hope. Hope is what gets you. But I still believe. I still believe. It's coming home, it's coming home, it's coming, football's coming home.
Way I look at it? at least we got another game to watch with England in it
BTW - yup, I remember all of that. My brother still has our Bulldog Bobby Spain '82 duvet cover.
JohnCoffey wrote:
Malc wrote:
When I was 11 Maradona knocked England out with his hand of God. When I was 15 Germany knocked England out on Penalties. When I was 21 I was assured football was coming home. It did not. I spent the next decade watching the golden generation fail. Then I watched some dross for another decade. Now, I have hope, no expectations, just hope. Hope is what gets you. But I still believe. I still believe. It's coming home, it's coming home, it's coming, football's coming home.
Way I look at it? at least we got another game to watch with England in it
BTW - yup, I remember all of that. My brother still has our Bulldog Bobby Spain '82 duvet cover.
Regardless of who won etc, the very first WC I can remember watching is ‘82.
Agent Starling wrote:
JohnCoffey wrote:
Malc wrote:
When I was 11 Maradona knocked England out with his hand of God. When I was 15 Germany knocked England out on Penalties. When I was 21 I was assured football was coming home. It did not. I spent the next decade watching the golden generation fail. Then I watched some dross for another decade. Now, I have hope, no expectations, just hope. Hope is what gets you. But I still believe. I still believe. It's coming home, it's coming home, it's coming, football's coming home.
Way I look at it? at least we got another game to watch with England in it
BTW - yup, I remember all of that. My brother still has our Bulldog Bobby Spain '82 duvet cover.
Regardless of who won etc, the very first WC I can remember watching is ‘82.
I don't remember much about that but I do remember '86. I mean, who couldn't, right? I wasn't into football then. Dad died in '81 on the pitch (playing for a Sunday league thing) and so I hated it. I didn't get into it until I was about 20. I asked all of my friends what teams they supported, put them all in a hat and pulled out..... Spurs
hahaha all I can say is I am used to being sorely disappointed now
COYS !
DavPaz wrote:
Agent Starling wrote:
DavPaz wrote:
Agent Starling wrote:
Pundabaya wrote:
Come on Colombia!
I so want these English pricks out tonight. It’ll happen soon anyway, but let’s get it done tonight and sorted, then I can enjoy winding people up at work tomorrow.
Sorry. You'll have to wait!
I fucking hate them! Still, the further they get and then lose, the sweeter it’ll be. Jammy bastards though.
Need a bit of jam sometimes
Innovative jam
JohnCoffey wrote:
Blimey, just saw the clip of that cheating twunt digging shit out of the penalty spot.
Gotta say, very professional of our lot not to say what cheating filth they were. Well, Hoddle did stick a sly boot in at the end..
Gotta say, very professional of our lot not to say what cheating filth they were. Well, Hoddle did stick a sly boot in at the end..
If you ain't cheating, you ain't trying.
'Win if you can, lose if you must but always, always cheat'- Jesse "The Body" Ventura
#Heel
Malc wrote:
When I was 11 Maradona knocked England out with the Goal of the Century
FTFY.
So much conflicted. I am out of the country. I am considering (probably too lazy) changing nationality. I am endlessly embarrassed by England's history, and much more so by some people's reading of it. I was in Australia for the Ashes and NZ for the tests afterwards, and didn't mind losses all that much, helped by idiots flying a union jack in support of "England" on the same day that Scotland were playing an ODI for qualification to the world cup.
And yet. I really wanted this team to win, watching it via teletext (effectively), while navigating through California. And if they march on? I will be excited. Odd. I will get to watch Saturday's game, from the US, and will suffer every/any awkward moment. I am hoping to see them have some wonderful worry-free swoop to 3-0 and a straightforward win. What that says for my psychology, who knows.
And yet. I really wanted this team to win, watching it via teletext (effectively), while navigating through California. And if they march on? I will be excited. Odd. I will get to watch Saturday's game, from the US, and will suffer every/any awkward moment. I am hoping to see them have some wonderful worry-free swoop to 3-0 and a straightforward win. What that says for my psychology, who knows.
I think we can win this
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helped by idiots flying a union jack in support of "England" on the same day that Scotland were playing an ODI for qualification to the world cup
I much prefer the Union Flag over the Cross of St. George.
Seems like the latter is quite a recent thing anyway.
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That was from a certain football match in 1966.
Grim... wrote:
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helped by idiots flying a union jack in support of "England" on the same day that Scotland were playing an ODI for qualification to the world cup
I much prefer the Union Flag over the Cross of St. George.
Seems like the latter is quite a recent thing anyway.
Very much a response to the growth of Scottish and Welsh identity. I don't particularly mind seeing the English one, but get mildly annoyed when I see people so sure of their national identity they have to write out 'England' across it.
By the way, is Andy Murray Scottish this year?
Kern wrote:
By the way, is Andy Murray Scottish this year?
He's not playing, so it's irrelevant
Can you imagine the fucking nightmare if we win? The Brexiteers will be all over it like a cheap suit.
'TAKE THAT EU, WE'RE STRONG ENOUGH TO BEAT THE WORLD, WE'LL EAT EUROPE FOR BREAKAST'
'TAKE THAT EU, WE'RE STRONG ENOUGH TO BEAT THE WORLD, WE'LL EAT EUROPE FOR BREAKAST'
We gave those Colombos a sound thrashing!
JBR wrote:
I am considering (probably too lazy) changing nationality. I am endlessly embarrassed by England's history, and much more so by some people's reading of it.
Go be German then. Or American. Or Iranian. Or Mongolian or whatever.
Or maybe chill out? Your nationality doesn’t define you as a person. If you want to be a good person - be a good person and live a full life.
Grim... wrote:
Quote:
helped by idiots flying a union jack in support of "England" on the same day that Scotland were playing an ODI for qualification to the world cup
I much prefer the Union Flag over the Cross of St. George.
Seems like the latter is quite a recent thing anyway.
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That was from a certain football match in 1966.
Cross of St. George is cheaper and much less complicated in terms of face paint.
I remember in '96 before it started I wanted a George cross flag without "England" on it. Took me about two weeks to find one.
Warhead wrote:
Cross of St. George is cheaper and much less complicated in terms of face paint.
How do you know when they're in distress?
Yesterday was a great result for England but (with the exception of the shootout) a terrible performance, although Colombia were crap too. Maybe it's the relative youth in the squad, but England do get rattled under pressure.
With the Colombians' occasionally underhand tactics, it's nice to have an occasional reminder that other teams have a bit more class -
https://twitter.com/suzanne_moore/statu ... 1783967744
With the Colombians' occasionally underhand tactics, it's nice to have an occasional reminder that other teams have a bit more class -
https://twitter.com/suzanne_moore/statu ... 1783967744
This is classy isnt it?
— suzanne moore (@suzanne_moore) July 3, 2018
Japan leave dressing room spotless with 'thank you' note after World Cup loss https://t.co/1pp3yFJfPO
I thought about the performance, and tbh? it's kinda hard to link anything together when you are being fouled all of the time. I guess we will find out when we come up against a decent team. At least now we know we won't be bullied and we have the bottle when it counts.
Seems slightly different to me to fly the union jack in a one-off game vs Germany, compared to cricket, where many people don't even really know it's England&Wales, and ignore the other countries' teams. But yes, it is a loose identity. And a confused one.
Hearthly wrote:
Can you imagine the fucking nightmare if we win? The Brexiteers will be all over it like a cheap suit.
'TAKE THAT EU, WE'RE STRONG ENOUGH TO BEAT THE WORLD, WE'LL EAT EUROPE FOR BREAKAST'
'TAKE THAT EU, WE'RE STRONG ENOUGH TO BEAT THE WORLD, WE'LL EAT EUROPE FOR BREAKAST'
Oh my God so very much this. It would be beyond dreadful, and then you’d get Farage and the like being interviewed. I feel nauseous at the thought of it all.
Come on Sweden do the world a favour please - I love you very much and The Bridge is one of my bestest TV shows.
Kern wrote:
Warhead wrote:
Cross of St. George is cheaper and much less complicated in terms of face paint.
How do you know when they're in distress?
They’d be doing a handstand.
somebody still checking the bracket challenge? i'm on second , hoping to beat trousers..
romanista wrote:
somebody still checking the bracket challenge? i'm on second , hoping to beat trousers..
My end prediction to win it ended up being Germany, so I don't fancy my chances much.
romanista wrote:
somebody still checking the bracket challenge? i'm on second , hoping to beat trousers..
No idea because I can't login. It allows you to create an account using a username, but you can only login with an email address...
France have been entirely unbothered in their quarter final. Uruguay have no fire at all. Sad.
Neymar is an utter irritant, isn’t he? He’s completely unlikeable because despite the massive talent you’re just waiting for the appalling diving and faking of injuries in every game you see him in.
DavPaz wrote:
France have been entirely unbothered in their quarter final. Uruguay have no fire at all. Sad.
Agreed, though I still think the French are quality overall, and that white strip today was a thing of beauty.
Agent Starling wrote:
Neymar is an utter irritant, isn’t he? He’s completely unlikeable because despite the massive talent you’re just waiting for the appalling diving and faking of injuries in every game you see him in.
He's shown no talent at this world cup. He's an embarrassment to the game. Good riddance
Well even if football doesn't quite come home at least it may remain in the EU
Very happy with the results today. Uruguay were puny. Sadly I missed the Belgium game as I fell asleep and just woke, but I will gladly take that (they are my prediction to win this time around).
Very happy with the results today. Uruguay were puny. Sadly I missed the Belgium game as I fell asleep and just woke, but I will gladly take that (they are my prediction to win this time around).
Shame France/Belgium is the semi really, as I think that would have made a proper tasty final.
With the Belgians making the semi, I've already tripled my sweepstake money. Come on you Flems!
DavPaz wrote:
With the Belgians making the semi, I've already tripled my sweepstake money. Come on you Flems!
Amusingly (not actually amusing to me) I got England in our work sweepstake. I threw a hissy fit and said no way am I having that, so I swapped with a colleague for S. Korea - it’s not about winning, it’s the principle!
Agent Starling wrote:
Shame France/Belgium is the semi really, as I think that would have made a proper tasty final.
Yeah. TBH? they should be 1 and 2. On play alone.
I still think Belgium can win it, though. They have two of the best midfielders in the world (KDB and Chris). And that is just scratching the surface.
Ed. WTF how did I think Christian Eriksen was in the Belgium team?
Still think Belgium are gonna win
Yes I think Belgium are really picking up speed now and playing better in every game. They’ve got strength and talent in all areas.
I really enjoyed that. Brazil were no mugs, and had several chances - one of those early corners really should have gone in - but if you can ride that and score, more power to you. And they've come from 2 down, too, which might not suit a counter-attacking team. That semi ought to be the highlight from here.
Asda pizza makers are right behind England.
Who'd buy them? I mean the pepperoni distribution is fucking terrible.
Crazy football memento collectors?
It's coming home lads.
I’d buy the G. L can get fucked.
Well those English fuckers appear to be through so I’m just all out of interest now. I hate this poxy country and those spawny footballers.
There’s still hope I guess - they still need to win two more games so there’s still hope to crash out in tears.
There’s still hope I guess - they still need to win two more games so there’s still hope to crash out in tears.
Pundabaya wrote:
I did that joke on page 2, keep up.
Oh it's coming.
I've just spent ten minutes cleaning up my Facebook feed by unfriending all the england fans. I'll re-add them in 6 months, if I notice they're gone, of course.
Satsuma wrote:
Pundabaya wrote:
I did that joke on page 2, keep up.
I'm not reading 9 pages.
Pundabaya wrote:
I've just spent ten minutes cleaning up my Facebook feed by unfriending all the england fans. I'll re-add them in 6 months, if I notice they're gone, of course.
You're not an England fan then? You should have mentioned it before...
I'm an ABE.
Anyone But England. And I mean anyone. Russia are actually prototype genetically engineered supersoldiers whose victory will directly cause World War 3? I'll take them.
The French pre-match warm-up involves sacrificing innocent animals to Satan? I'd take them.
Belgium employ a sniper to shoot any member of the opposing team that crosses the half-way line? I'd take them.
I'd have even taken a Neymar-led Brazil. That's how serious I am.
Anyone But England. And I mean anyone. Russia are actually prototype genetically engineered supersoldiers whose victory will directly cause World War 3? I'll take them.
The French pre-match warm-up involves sacrificing innocent animals to Satan? I'd take them.
Belgium employ a sniper to shoot any member of the opposing team that crosses the half-way line? I'd take them.
I'd have even taken a Neymar-led Brazil. That's how serious I am.
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