So England are out and I was glad to be working over the semi-finals as I could bear to watch them. Now they’re out of the way and all that remains of this crazy winter World cup is the final showdown. We have had Saudi Arabia beat Argentina, Tunisia beat France and Spain destroy CostaContinue reading “It’s The Final Showdown”
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Damn It!!
So that’s it then, England are out of the World Cup. I’m almost glad I wasn’t able to watch the match live now, but there was nothing joyous about working through it when I heard the result. There is no shame in losing 2-1 to France, the reigning World Champs, but to do so byContinue reading “Damn It!!”
Senegal Beaten, Bring On France
So that’s it then England are through to the Quarter Finals of the World Cup after beating Senegal 3-0, to set up a showdown with defending champions France in 6 days’ time. Except it wasn’t quite that easy for the Three Lions as Senegal came storming out of the traps and were dominant in theContinue reading “Senegal Beaten, Bring On France”
A Group Stage Retrospective
As the World Cup group stage draws to a close, I can’t help but look forward to the last-16 and England’s chances of advancing all the way through the knockout stages. First though I want to take a quick look back at the group stage to see how each team performed. I could go straightContinue reading “A Group Stage Retrospective”
The Second String’s Second Half
England qualified for the last 16 of the World Cup, by beating Wales comprehensively tonight despite putting out a distinctly second-string team. Southgate decided to wring the changes for this final group game with Trippier, Mount, Sterling and Saka all given a rest. Kyle Walker and Jordan Henderson were the replacements behind the front lineContinue reading “The Second String’s Second Half”
It’s The Promised Land For Wrexham
26th November: FA Cup 2nd Round: The Racecourse Ground: Wrexham AFC vs Farnborough FC Today I took my blog to its first foreign country to find out who would win the non-league showdown at the Racecourse ground (The Cae Ras) and collect the prize of a place in the FA Cup 3rd round draw onContinue reading “It’s The Promised Land For Wrexham”
Abysmal England Held By USA
England were back in action in Qatar tonight and, on the day the hosts were the first team eliminated, they had the opportunity to become the first team to qualify for the knockout rounds. All they had to do to achieve this glorious feat was defeat a USA team that had only managed to squeezeContinue reading “Abysmal England Held By USA”
Starting With Six Of The Best
England started their World Cup run today with a 6-goal destruction of Iran (20th in the FIFA world rankings). I watched this glorious opening act from a pub in Manchester from a place of minimal expectations for the team’s performance. The most I thought we could achieve was a last-minute winner given our recent NationsContinue reading “Starting With Six Of The Best”
Whilst The World Cup Is On
As the World Cup gets underway today in Qatar, I will be cheering England on from home. After back-to-back semi-final appearances in recent tournaments, I live in the hope that Southgate’s England will go all the way this time round. Delivering the first trophy since for the Men’s international team since 1966 would provide meContinue reading “Whilst The World Cup Is On”
Pure Insanity At The Etihad
Saturday 12th November: Premier League: Etihad Stadium: Manchester City vs BRENTFORD!! There is a certain kind of joy that can make send your soul soaring into euphoric even when the rest of your life brings you to your knees. For me it is found in football when the team I support wins a game thatContinue reading “Pure Insanity At The Etihad”
The Football tourist 