Don’t you just want to punch him in that big red face? Alex Ferguson keeps popping up having a pop. The Pope of Trafford Village has been pontificating throughout this tournament. His constant press releases about how Rooney is suffering from this and that are both ill-considered and unwelcome. Before the Germany game he spouted [...]
Entries Tagged as 'Portugal'
Clash of the Titans – ‘Titans will clash’
June 25th, 2010 · No Comments · Features, Football
Like the gods intervening to monkey with the affairs of men this World Cup has, for England, provided the opportunity for that great gazpacho of human emotion – revenge. Not just any revenge but the compete set. What kind gods they be for they provide, in the space of fourteen days, the chance for England [...]
Grupo de morte* – Part 3
June 22nd, 2010 · No Comments · Features, Football
Group G finally kicked this tournament into overdrive with a festival of 11 goals in two matches yesterday. So, what about the final group games on Friday 25th June? Assuming Brazil and Portugal play out the draw that suits them both the Ivory Coast would go out. However if someone forgets the script and Brazil [...]
Grupo de morte*, Groupe de la mort, 小組死亡
June 15th, 2010 · No Comments · Features, Football
At last, the day we’ve all been waiting for. Group G. Today we’ll see the first games in the toughest group in the tournament and, hopefully, some of the most entertaining. This tournament needs it. First up Ivory Coast v Portugal [3pm Ellis Park] Will Drogba play? Despite still having his arm in a cast [...]
Ranking Rodgering
April 29th, 2010 · No Comments · Football, Statistics
WCO tends to go on a little about the CocaCola sponsored rankings but as they reflect the opinions of the sports global body they really do raise some questions. Most would have no argument about Brazil being rated the best in the world but, what should be some sort of form guide going into the [...]
