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Football / It's Official...Steve Mc Claren is new ENG Coach
« on: May 04, 2006, 09:38:03 AM »
Yep, the FA has just announced that Steve McClaren will be the new England coach after the world cup. Yeah...big surprise. Not!
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2006 World Cup - Germany / Reasons why England will never win the World Cup....
« on: May 02, 2006, 03:46:03 PM »
For all the multi-million pound worth of the english players, they will never win the wold cup (anytime soon anyway), and here's why:
1) The british media are the WORST! They will f*ck up their own team and ruin them psycologically long before they board the plane. Sven sting - need I say more?
2) David Beckham. Never has there been a more overrated player. The man is captain simply because of his advertising and PR clout. His only real talent was that of a dead ball specialist. His passing is good, but you'd expect nothing else at the highest level of the game anyway. So why is he even on the team, much less captain? The british love of hype and showbiz and glamour has clouded their judgement. To their own detriment.
3) Too many superstars, not enough team. There's so much ego on the 'team', and I use the word lightly, that it is a wonder they can all get on a plane atall. What do you get when you take the most overrated and over paid egotistical playboys on the planet and put them on one team? No World Cup trophy since 1966, that's what!
4) They need a real coach. Not some funny little man who's more concerned with running woman than with doing his job. I swear, I feel the Swedes do a deal to keep him there to make sure that england don't win anything.
5) Rooneylitis. So what if Rooney is injured and misses the cup? Are you trying to tell me that with all the multi-million pound talent on your team you cannot carry on a campaign without one player? I don't know bout you, but that has got to f*ck up the psyche of the other players, that nobody thinks they can do anything without Rooney. Once again, I blame the press. But then again, the average man on the street saying the same thing. Remember Euro cup 2004? Rooney get mash up, they crash out. Sad.
6) They actually believe the hype. They consider themselves to be the living embodiment of football, the inventors, the real deal. The press talk alot of shyte, that basically comes from typical british emperialism-like attitude, i.e. we're british, we rule, we're better than everyone else. The technical staff do not really respect any other teams, unless they happen to be european (and by that I mean France or Germany) or Argentina or Brazil. Everybody else is not even worth a mention. And for that they pay every time, yet they still won't change. One question though: if you're soooooo good at it, and the best and whatever, how come all the other footballing great nations have won the cup multiple times, except you? Hmmm...?
Anybody got any other reasons?
1) The british media are the WORST! They will f*ck up their own team and ruin them psycologically long before they board the plane. Sven sting - need I say more?
2) David Beckham. Never has there been a more overrated player. The man is captain simply because of his advertising and PR clout. His only real talent was that of a dead ball specialist. His passing is good, but you'd expect nothing else at the highest level of the game anyway. So why is he even on the team, much less captain? The british love of hype and showbiz and glamour has clouded their judgement. To their own detriment.
3) Too many superstars, not enough team. There's so much ego on the 'team', and I use the word lightly, that it is a wonder they can all get on a plane atall. What do you get when you take the most overrated and over paid egotistical playboys on the planet and put them on one team? No World Cup trophy since 1966, that's what!
4) They need a real coach. Not some funny little man who's more concerned with running woman than with doing his job. I swear, I feel the Swedes do a deal to keep him there to make sure that england don't win anything.
5) Rooneylitis. So what if Rooney is injured and misses the cup? Are you trying to tell me that with all the multi-million pound talent on your team you cannot carry on a campaign without one player? I don't know bout you, but that has got to f*ck up the psyche of the other players, that nobody thinks they can do anything without Rooney. Once again, I blame the press. But then again, the average man on the street saying the same thing. Remember Euro cup 2004? Rooney get mash up, they crash out. Sad.
6) They actually believe the hype. They consider themselves to be the living embodiment of football, the inventors, the real deal. The press talk alot of shyte, that basically comes from typical british emperialism-like attitude, i.e. we're british, we rule, we're better than everyone else. The technical staff do not really respect any other teams, unless they happen to be european (and by that I mean France or Germany) or Argentina or Brazil. Everybody else is not even worth a mention. And for that they pay every time, yet they still won't change. One question though: if you're soooooo good at it, and the best and whatever, how come all the other footballing great nations have won the cup multiple times, except you? Hmmm...?
Anybody got any other reasons?
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Football / What? Latapy injured?????
« on: April 28, 2006, 04:51:52 PM »
Just saw this lil tidbit on this sitehttp://www.eveningtimes.co.uk/hi/sport/6025892.html
Waiting for confirmation. This is not good.
Waiting for confirmation. This is not good.
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Football / Check and see if you're a waggonist...
« on: April 28, 2006, 04:08:21 PM »
Over on Sky Sports, they've got a very nice team page for us for the World Cup. They've also got lil games and quizes for fans to try, to test your knowledge of your team. I scored perfect scores on the three quizes I've done so far.
You can test yourself here: http://home.skysports.com/worldcup/club.asp?clid=3100
The quizes and stuff are in the centre of the page.
You can test yourself here: http://home.skysports.com/worldcup/club.asp?clid=3100
The quizes and stuff are in the centre of the page.
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Football / Anybody get their official kit yet?
« on: April 24, 2006, 12:53:57 PM »
Cause I am seeing men in London wearing it? Just wondering, but where is it for sale in London?
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Football / Ronaldhino boss football control skills
« on: April 23, 2006, 05:39:41 PM »
Today on Channel 4 here in the UK, Ronaldhino was on, displaying the craziest ball control skills I've ever seen. But that wasn't the best thing.
There is a Pepsi competition on, where they've brought teams of two from all over the world, this week to Rio, to compete in various competitions. But to open things, Ronaldhino had a Samba band playing (of which his brother is a member). Then he proceeded to give a master class in ball control. Head, foot, knee, neck, shoulder, back-foot, chest, BOTTOM......the man is in a class of his own.
But then the youths were invited to join in. And one by one, the teams from the various countries stepped up to do a session with Ronaldhino. Of course de Brazil youths hot it up. Other worthy mentions were a guy from Romania and another from I think Columbia (couldn't see the shirt properly, but I guess so from the colours).
But the best was a youth from Egypt. Wow! Mad skills. To top it off, he proceeded to take his shirt off....while bouncing the ball off his forehead, in steps, without breaking rhythm. Dat really impressed Ronaldhino.
The program ended with the beach football competition, where, you guessed it, Brazil won. I should mention dat de two youthman from england look real bad. One said it was because they were unaccustomed to playing on the sand. Hmmmm.....then how come France look hot, and Romania, and Holland?
Anyways, great show. And next Sunday the competition comes to the UK, where it will be hosted by (gasp!) Thierry Henry!!!!!!!!!!! So for those of you in the UK, tune in to Channel 4 next Sunday around 3 pm.
Click link for info: http://www.channel4.com/entertainment/tv/microsites/P/pepsimax/videos.html
There is a Pepsi competition on, where they've brought teams of two from all over the world, this week to Rio, to compete in various competitions. But to open things, Ronaldhino had a Samba band playing (of which his brother is a member). Then he proceeded to give a master class in ball control. Head, foot, knee, neck, shoulder, back-foot, chest, BOTTOM......the man is in a class of his own.
But then the youths were invited to join in. And one by one, the teams from the various countries stepped up to do a session with Ronaldhino. Of course de Brazil youths hot it up. Other worthy mentions were a guy from Romania and another from I think Columbia (couldn't see the shirt properly, but I guess so from the colours).
But the best was a youth from Egypt. Wow! Mad skills. To top it off, he proceeded to take his shirt off....while bouncing the ball off his forehead, in steps, without breaking rhythm. Dat really impressed Ronaldhino.
The program ended with the beach football competition, where, you guessed it, Brazil won. I should mention dat de two youthman from england look real bad. One said it was because they were unaccustomed to playing on the sand. Hmmmm.....then how come France look hot, and Romania, and Holland?
Anyways, great show. And next Sunday the competition comes to the UK, where it will be hosted by (gasp!) Thierry Henry!!!!!!!!!!! So for those of you in the UK, tune in to Channel 4 next Sunday around 3 pm.
Click link for info: http://www.channel4.com/entertainment/tv/microsites/P/pepsimax/videos.html
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Football / More Tartan Army support for TT
« on: April 23, 2006, 04:14:46 AM »
From: Sunday Herald
Tom Shields' Sport Diary
BEAM ME UP SCOTTY
WE will, of course, be supporting Trinidad & Tobago in Germany this summer because of their Scotland connections. It’s not just Jason Scotland, the St Johnstone striker. No fewer than three of the T&T squad have nicknames with a Caledonian ring.
Oor Jason is known as Scotty. Forward Scott Sealy is called Scottie. Both of which are self-explanatory. Less obvious is why defender Atiba Charles is also known as Scotty. This could lead to some confusion in terms of communication on the park.
Others in the Soca Warriors team who might qualify as Scotties because they play in Scotland include Marvin Andrews of Rangers and Russell Latapy and Densill Theobald, both of Falkirk. Theobald’s nickname is Bleeder. Andrews is known as Dawg. Latapy has two monikers, the Little Magician and Stompy. The former is a tribute to his skills, the latter presumably not a reference to any penchant for dirty play.
Not that it is at all relevant, but the socawarriorstt.com website indicates that the T&T support is also blessed with a stunning array of Caribbean tottie.
(For those of you who don't know, tottie means a really hot chick)
Tom Shields' Sport Diary
BEAM ME UP SCOTTY
WE will, of course, be supporting Trinidad & Tobago in Germany this summer because of their Scotland connections. It’s not just Jason Scotland, the St Johnstone striker. No fewer than three of the T&T squad have nicknames with a Caledonian ring.
Oor Jason is known as Scotty. Forward Scott Sealy is called Scottie. Both of which are self-explanatory. Less obvious is why defender Atiba Charles is also known as Scotty. This could lead to some confusion in terms of communication on the park.
Others in the Soca Warriors team who might qualify as Scotties because they play in Scotland include Marvin Andrews of Rangers and Russell Latapy and Densill Theobald, both of Falkirk. Theobald’s nickname is Bleeder. Andrews is known as Dawg. Latapy has two monikers, the Little Magician and Stompy. The former is a tribute to his skills, the latter presumably not a reference to any penchant for dirty play.
Not that it is at all relevant, but the socawarriorstt.com website indicates that the T&T support is also blessed with a stunning array of Caribbean tottie.
(For those of you who don't know, tottie means a really hot chick)
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Football / World Cup vodoo kit???
« on: April 23, 2006, 04:10:50 AM »
Found this today...hilarious! 
From: Sunday Hearld
Tom Shields' Sport Diary
IT appears there may be a lot of voodoo about at the World Cup finals. A German company started it all by marketing the FooToo Kit.
This consists of a voodoo doll (sporting a white football jersey with black shorts), various needles, and a set of flags of the nations in the tournament. The process is simple. Attach the flag of your least favourite nation to the jersey and stab away.
While the manufacturers of the FooToo kit have provided equal opportunity for all who wish to conjure up a World Cup hex, the British tabloid press see it as a dastardly attack on England.
That enterprising red top, The Sun, hired their own English witch doctor in retaliation. Doktor Snake (or Jimmy Lee Shreeve, to use his real name) from Norwich will be sticking a coffin nail into his German doll.
Doktor Snake urges England fans to do likewise, and has also composed spells called the Jerry Jinxer and Blighty Booster to chant.
As the nail is stuck in, fans should intone: “Nail of pain bring the German players aching legs! Nail of pain make them take to their beds!”
Perhaps the Foreign Office might help with a translation of the chant into German. Perhaps Sepp Blatter might announce strict Fifa sanctions against voodoo practitioners.
From: Sunday Hearld
Tom Shields' Sport Diary
IT appears there may be a lot of voodoo about at the World Cup finals. A German company started it all by marketing the FooToo Kit.
This consists of a voodoo doll (sporting a white football jersey with black shorts), various needles, and a set of flags of the nations in the tournament. The process is simple. Attach the flag of your least favourite nation to the jersey and stab away.
While the manufacturers of the FooToo kit have provided equal opportunity for all who wish to conjure up a World Cup hex, the British tabloid press see it as a dastardly attack on England.
That enterprising red top, The Sun, hired their own English witch doctor in retaliation. Doktor Snake (or Jimmy Lee Shreeve, to use his real name) from Norwich will be sticking a coffin nail into his German doll.
Doktor Snake urges England fans to do likewise, and has also composed spells called the Jerry Jinxer and Blighty Booster to chant.
As the nail is stuck in, fans should intone: “Nail of pain bring the German players aching legs! Nail of pain make them take to their beds!”
Perhaps the Foreign Office might help with a translation of the chant into German. Perhaps Sepp Blatter might announce strict Fifa sanctions against voodoo practitioners.
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Football / Anybody going just for the lime in Germany?
« on: April 22, 2006, 05:17:15 PM »
I know that the ticket situation has left many without a means to see the games themselves. But how many of you will be making the trip to Germany anyway? For the liming and atmosphere if nothing else?
Liming is a professional artform, and somebody has got to show these people how it should be done.
Liming is a professional artform, and somebody has got to show these people how it should be done.
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Football / Profile of Trinis
« on: April 21, 2006, 06:32:29 PM »
While the world's media seems to be fascinated by the fact that a white boy playing for a caribbean island, I am forced to think back to what really comprises the population of Trinidad and Tobago.
Amerindians - the original owners/occupiers
Spanish - over three hundred years of occupation
French - coffee and cocoa planters encouraged to come here by the Spaniards towards the end
Africans - slaves brought by the French
British - took over from the Spaniards, heavily into sugar cane production
Africans - brought by the Brits
Indians - brought by the Brits
Chinese & other Asians - brought by the Brits
Portuguese - brought by the Brits
Scottish & Irish - brought by the Brits
Syrians - came across around World War 11
Jewish - came across around World War 11
Americans - came during World War 11, some stayed or returned
Venezuelans - forever making the short sail across
Other Caribbean immigrants - traditionally immigrating to TT
And of course there are the numerous articles talking about most of the population are either African or Indian. I don't know about you, but when was the last time you met a Trini who wasn't mixed with something other than what he appeared to be?
With a population like this why does it surprise anybody that a white boy is on the team?
If I missed out any sector of the population, post it let's see.
Amerindians - the original owners/occupiers
Spanish - over three hundred years of occupation
French - coffee and cocoa planters encouraged to come here by the Spaniards towards the end
Africans - slaves brought by the French
British - took over from the Spaniards, heavily into sugar cane production
Africans - brought by the Brits
Indians - brought by the Brits
Chinese & other Asians - brought by the Brits
Portuguese - brought by the Brits
Scottish & Irish - brought by the Brits
Syrians - came across around World War 11
Jewish - came across around World War 11
Americans - came during World War 11, some stayed or returned
Venezuelans - forever making the short sail across
Other Caribbean immigrants - traditionally immigrating to TT
And of course there are the numerous articles talking about most of the population are either African or Indian. I don't know about you, but when was the last time you met a Trini who wasn't mixed with something other than what he appeared to be?
With a population like this why does it surprise anybody that a white boy is on the team?
If I missed out any sector of the population, post it let's see.