Category Archives: Football

The World Cup reaches its climax today. What will we do with ourselves now? I was 50% right on the finalists, so we have an Italy vs France this afternoon. A few friends are coming over for munchies and to … Continue reading →

Alas England has been knocked out of the competition by their quarterfinal opponents Portugal. Despite what the US commentators said it was a very exciting match. It sure had me on the edge of my seat. Sadly it was the … Continue reading →

Yes, I know it’s a cliche but it was true. In the first half England just rocked, they actually played like a world class football team. Hope was my middle name. Then we had the travesty of the second half. … Continue reading →

England managed to beat Trinada and Tobago 2-nil today (or should that be yesterday?) and made it through to the next round. Not the greatest finishing, despite the score, but they certain had more of the possession and made a … Continue reading →

Huge sigh of relief all around. England beat Paraguay 1-0, officially an own goal but basically Beckham’s freekick was on its way into the net when it met a very slight deflection. If England intend to get much further in … Continue reading →

The 2006 World Cup opened today and I must say the opening match between Germany and Costa Rica was most enjoyable. The score was 4-2 in favour of the Germans. Tomorrow is England’s first game. Keep your fingers crossed! Current … Continue reading →

One of the greatest footballers ever died today. George Best was one of the finest players ever to grace the world of football. A later addition to the Busby Babes and hero of all who call Old Traford home, who … Continue reading →

In a rash mood of I-don’t-know-what I subscribed to watch the F.A. Cup final yesterday on pay-per-view. Sadly the wrong team won. Man United were clearly the better team, unfortunately their finishing skills left a lot to be desired. This … Continue reading →