Some brilliant gossip on popbitch website about England woes, www.popbitch
Friday football rumours...
Can't mention the injunction...but:
1. JT rowed with Capello over the Gerrard truth (a different truth to the one reported) and half the team wanted the captaincy taken away from SG. Those on Terry's side were: A.Cole, J.Cole, Defoe, Wright-Philips, King and Carragher. Those on Gerrard's side were: Rooney, James, Upson, Johnson, Lampard, Barry, Crouch and Beckham.
2. Lampard and Terry hate each other. The press conference was about the tension and Terry wanted Gerrard exposed as they hate each other too.
3. Gerrard has already signed for Real Madrid.
4. Carragher hates that even though Gerrard's a nasty piece of work he's still considered Mr Liverpool.
5. Rooney was playing with double hernia.
6. Beckham was fitter than Barry and some players and Capello wanted him picked but FA refused cause they wanted him for PR for 2018 bid.
7. Ferdinand was already injured before the tournament after falling down the stairs while pissed. He tried to hide injury but collapsed during training.
Being the tried-and-true American I am, I haven't paid much attention to the World Cup, and even the obvious bad call that denied the USA of a victory and forced them to settle for a tie barely raised my pulse; but I got a kick out of this article, which takes Brits to task for scolding us over our use of "soccer." As it turns out, this is YOUR word, Blighters! The entire article is here, http://g.sports.yahoo.com/soccer/world-cup/news/its-football-to-you-soccer-to-me--fbintl_ro-soccervsfootball070110.html, but this is the relevant passage:
To trace the origin of “soccer” we must go all the way back to 1863, and a meeting of gentlemen at a London pub, who congregated with the purpose of standardizing the rules of “football,” which was in its infant years as an organized sport but was growing rapidly in popularity.
Those assembled became the founding members of the Football Association (which still oversees the game in England to this day). And they decided to call their code Association Football, to differentiate it from Rugby Football.
A quirk of British culture is the permanent need to familiarize names by shortening them. “My friend Brian Johnston was Johnners,” said Toye. “They took the third, fourth and fifth letters of Association and called it SOCcer. So there you are.”
Makes you wonder how England might have done - not the current shower, admittedly - but hypothetically speaking...
The same question I asked myself this year and four years ago. Props to Holland by the way for beating Brazil. Are the latter becoming the next England?
I couldn't agree more with your views of the England team. Bunch of wa**ers one and all. Over-paid, over-laid and over-rated. As an Englishman all I want is a result to justify all those wages. Perhaps this is why I'm a rugby man. Professional sportsmen, good at what they do, earn a realistic wage and keep their private lives private.
That's really interesting. But did you actually read it? No official allegation was made, let alone charges brought. And the person who complained was the woman's boyfriend - after she'd spent the entire night with a player in his room. Hmm...
Incidently, I was in Iraq at the time. Not many chances to buy a decent newspaper. Where were you?
Yes, I actually read the article, I was living in New Zealand at the time and it was fresh in the news during the tour. My point was not whether or not the allegations or charges were made, but that even English rugby players can't keep their private lives private, which was your point above. I think the English sportsmen, just as much as many American sportsmen, can't keep their mice in their houses.
In other news, wow...Brazil. Must say I was quite shocked.
there are some comments from other Englishmen/women regarding the actions of the rugby players as disgraceful. I must say, rape or not, keep this type of stuff off the pitch and off the tour. These players should be gone either way.
Rugby, as you mentioned, should be a gentleman's game, but this is by no means a set of actions (rape allegations or gang bang) befitting gentleman.
"We have all the time in the world..."
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Some brilliant gossip on popbitch website about England woes, www.popbitch
Friday football rumours...
Can't mention the injunction...but:
1. JT rowed with Capello over the Gerrard truth (a different truth to the one reported) and half the team wanted the captaincy taken away from SG. Those on Terry's side were: A.Cole, J.Cole, Defoe, Wright-Philips, King and Carragher. Those on Gerrard's side were: Rooney, James, Upson, Johnson, Lampard, Barry, Crouch and Beckham.
Okay....I'll buy it...what is the 'truth' that has been reported ?
And do you know what the 'real truth' is ?
And Gerrard hasn't signed for Real Madrid.....yet
And Rio may have fallen down the stairs.....but I can tell you it wasn't because he was drunk
YNWA 97
Sir MilesThe Wrong Side Of The WardrobePosts: 27,937Chief of Staff
Yes and no. A Ghana player pulled over a Uraguay player in the box in extra time but the appeal for a penalty was waved away. Usually they're very good at not giving penalties - hence Ronaldo looking out of sorts most of the tournament ) - but in this case, they got it wrong. Even so, nowhere near as blatant as the handball punching it away on the line. And I didn't like to see them kissing the crossbar in thanks after it denied Ghana's penalty, creepy so and so's.
Deutschland....stunning. Put on a soccer clinic against Argentina today. One of the more impressive games from a team in this tournament. Not that entertaining, but Germany played some fantastic footie.
Crickey! And yet Argentina were the favourites to win the cup this year from what I've heard. As for Germany, despite the team not being all that great this year, it looks like they're getting better with each game as usual. It seems the cup's theirs now, unless one of the other teams can get it together and score an upset.
Sir MilesThe Wrong Side Of The WardrobePosts: 27,937Chief of Staff
I have to say that Germany were brilliant today....Thomas Muller was solid but Bastian Schweinsteiger was simply awesome ! He pulled the strings in midfield and tore Argentina apart....
....it was reported that Messi was surprised at how easily the English defence was opened up by Germany...perhaps he has a better insight now At least England managed to score twice against Germany :v
As for Spain..?...they just managed to limp over the line and were far from convincing against Paraguay....I doubt they will play that badly again....
I knew that if Germany progressed toward the final the England camp would be gloating/excusing their defeat. Anyway
Ein alle europäische Finale hoffentlich. Ich habe Deutschland vom Anfang unterstützt. Ich bin ein Anhänger von Deutschland und es ist Leute. Deutschland - Sie können es machen! B-)
Did anybody else hear the BBC commentator/**** calling Charlize Theron a WAG? Oscar-winning actress. South African, of German descent. Every right to be at a football match. Yet the prick commentating thinks she's there for a lay. This happens the day after Barry Davies refers to a 16-year old tennis player as being fat. I don't pay my licence fee so middle-aged men can be misogynist prats. I want payback. I want play pretend Irishman Mark Lawrenson to go on safari while dressed as an antelope.
Ein alle europäische Finale hoffentlich. Ich habe Deutschland vom Anfang unterstützt. Ich bin ein Anhänger von Deutschland und es ist Leute. Deutschland - Sie können es machen! B-)
Ich hoffe du hast recht, M5.
Sir MilesThe Wrong Side Of The WardrobePosts: 27,937Chief of Staff
After all that, it's to be an all-European final, despite a strong showing by South American countries in the last 8. Out went Brazil, Argentina, Uraguay... makes you again wonder how England might have done had they been any good. Next time, it will be Brazil in the final again and forget it. 8-)
After all that, it's to be an all-European final, despite a strong showing by South American countries in the last 8. Out went Brazil, Argentina, Uraguay... makes you again wonder how England might have done had they been any good. Next time, it will be Brazil in the final again and forget it. 8-)
I think this sums up our player's attitude.
Germany's Mesut Ozil has ridiculed England for saying they were bored between games in South Africa. Ozil said: "If you find the greatest tournament on earth boring, then you probably shouldn't be there."
Things I hate:
1. People who hate things.
2. Irony.
3. Lists.
Very catchy song from the Jurgen Klinsmann lookalike. Nice tip of the hat at the end as well.
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Having lived in Spain for two years once upon a time, I confess to a certain happiness that they've defeated Germany (whom I also favoured prior to this game ;% )...
Viva Espana! B-)
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I'm happy that Spain got through...and not because Germany beat England....I think Netherlands vs Spain will make a better final.
I hope the Dutch win, they have produced some great footballers down the years and they deserve to have their day -{
I'm sooo damn happy for Spain. I love how they play football. They were my 2nd favourite after my own (Italy obviously) and I'm super glad to see an all-European final with Spain and the Netherlands. May the best win! I hope Spain does it, but since I like the Netherlands, too, I won't be sad if they win. So basically I'm just perfectly content at this point
"Are we on coms?" (if you don't know where this is from... you've missed some really good stuff! )
I predict people in Germany are now going to hate that psychic octopus. Bet they give it to a Chinese restaurant.
Up till now they've been very proud of Paul and very pleased; no doubt the situation will have changed somewhat but I've not been updated by my contacts there as yet.
I predict people in Germany are now going to hate that psychic octopus. Bet they give it to a Chinese restaurant.
Up till now they've been very proud of Paul and very pleased; no doubt the situation will have changed somewhat but I've not been updated by my contacts there as yet.
Whatever happens, I am going on the record saying I am against psychic-octopus abuse. I am currently putting up a website dedicated to the preservation of such rare creatures, and the cessation of the exploitation of their rare abilities.
The World Cup brings out the worst in all of us, even at the sake of little octopi.
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Friday football rumours...
Can't mention the injunction...but:
1. JT rowed with Capello over the Gerrard truth (a different truth to the one reported) and half the team wanted the captaincy taken away from SG. Those on Terry's side were: A.Cole, J.Cole, Defoe, Wright-Philips, King and Carragher. Those on Gerrard's side were: Rooney, James, Upson, Johnson, Lampard, Barry, Crouch and Beckham.
2. Lampard and Terry hate each other. The press conference was about the tension and Terry wanted Gerrard exposed as they hate each other too.
3. Gerrard has already signed for Real Madrid.
4. Carragher hates that even though Gerrard's a nasty piece of work he's still considered Mr Liverpool.
5. Rooney was playing with double hernia.
6. Beckham was fitter than Barry and some players and Capello wanted him picked but FA refused cause they wanted him for PR for 2018 bid.
7. Ferdinand was already injured before the tournament after falling down the stairs while pissed. He tried to hide injury but collapsed during training.
Now don't say I never tell you anything.
thegingerprince 15:03, arf, barf, reply
Roger Moore 1927-2017
To trace the origin of “soccer” we must go all the way back to 1863, and a meeting of gentlemen at a London pub, who congregated with the purpose of standardizing the rules of “football,” which was in its infant years as an organized sport but was growing rapidly in popularity.
Those assembled became the founding members of the Football Association (which still oversees the game in England to this day). And they decided to call their code Association Football, to differentiate it from Rugby Football.
A quirk of British culture is the permanent need to familiarize names by shortening them. “My friend Brian Johnston was Johnners,” said Toye. “They took the third, fourth and fifth letters of Association and called it SOCcer. So there you are.”
So there!
Roger Moore 1927-2017
Makes you wonder how England might have done - not the current shower, admittedly - but hypothetically speaking...
Roger Moore 1927-2017
The same question I asked myself this year and four years ago. Props to Holland by the way for beating Brazil. Are the latter becoming the next England?
Yes, I actually read the article, I was living in New Zealand at the time and it was fresh in the news during the tour. My point was not whether or not the allegations or charges were made, but that even English rugby players can't keep their private lives private, which was your point above. I think the English sportsmen, just as much as many American sportsmen, can't keep their mice in their houses.
In other news, wow...Brazil. Must say I was quite shocked.
http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/news/article-23496108-england-rugby-stars-say-girl-agreed-to-three-in-a-bed-sex-as-police-probe-hotel-rape-claim.do
there are some comments from other Englishmen/women regarding the actions of the rugby players as disgraceful. I must say, rape or not, keep this type of stuff off the pitch and off the tour. These players should be gone either way.
Rugby, as you mentioned, should be a gentleman's game, but this is by no means a set of actions (rape allegations or gang bang) befitting gentleman.
Okay....I'll buy it...what is the 'truth' that has been reported ?
And do you know what the 'real truth' is ?
And Gerrard hasn't signed for Real Madrid.....yet
And Rio may have fallen down the stairs.....but I can tell you it wasn't because he was drunk
Roger Moore 1927-2017
....it was reported that Messi was surprised at how easily the English defence was opened up by Germany...perhaps he has a better insight now
As for Spain..?...they just managed to limp over the line and were far from convincing against Paraguay....I doubt they will play that badly again....
Ein alle europäische Finale hoffentlich. Ich habe Deutschland vom Anfang unterstützt. Ich bin ein Anhänger von Deutschland und es ist Leute. Deutschland - Sie können es machen! B-)
Ich hoffe du hast recht, M5.
You know M5...getting hammered like that really gave us English the perfect insight as to how you Scots feel all the time
Roger Moore 1927-2017
I think this sums up our player's attitude.
Germany's Mesut Ozil has ridiculed England for saying they were bored between games in South Africa. Ozil said: "If you find the greatest tournament on earth boring, then you probably shouldn't be there."
1. People who hate things.
2. Irony.
3. Lists.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0BHoR5Dx0x0
Very catchy song from the Jurgen Klinsmann lookalike. Nice tip of the hat at the end as well.
Viva Espana! B-)
"I am not an entrant in the Shakespeare Stakes." - Ian Fleming
"Screw 'em." - Daniel Craig, The Best James Bond EverTM
I hope the Dutch win, they have produced some great footballers down the years and they deserve to have their day -{
I predict people in Germany are now going to hate that psychic octopus. Bet they give it to a Chinese restaurant.
Up till now they've been very proud of Paul and very pleased; no doubt the situation will have changed somewhat but I've not been updated by my contacts there as yet.
Whatever happens, I am going on the record saying I am against psychic-octopus abuse. I am currently putting up a website dedicated to the preservation of such rare creatures, and the cessation of the exploitation of their rare abilities.
The World Cup brings out the worst in all of us, even at the sake of little octopi.
Roger Moore 1927-2017