sharkhunter Posted June 11, 2006 Share Posted June 11, 2006 Yes i think it is just another one of those you and the romans failed to conquer, Scots Wha Hae.PS i think you will find it is northern british, Ms le Pendantic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharkhunter Posted June 11, 2006 Share Posted June 11, 2006 Well then here we are, Sunday afternoon and not a single posting re Englands glorious start to the World cup, perhaps you are all of the opinion that they didn't really play that well and that ' football isn't coming home '. Never mind, you must surely have enjoyed the Argentina game, what an example of football, for the purist football supporter that was how a game should be played, passion and determination littered with skillful players, bring on the rest of the games, Scots Wha Hae. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Coeur de Lion Posted June 11, 2006 Share Posted June 11, 2006 That's right. Those overpaid, face fitting media darlings played pretty poorly, although they scraped the win. I can understand Crouch playing poorly as he isn't that good (and wouldn't be in the squad if he didn't play for Liverpool), but the rest who are mostly supposed to be world class, well it was a bit dire. Still early days yet.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iceni Posted June 11, 2006 Share Posted June 11, 2006 What football - have I missed something - err no. AND I have to cope with the ruddy Grand Prix - some can sit and watch while others are sorting out todays redcurrants and making sorbet. Forget the jam, too ruddy hot.If I had my way it would all be shown in the middle of the night so those who really are fanatics can watch it - mind you it is, again and again and again. Ruddy metatarsal - in my day it was 'he has broken his toe' but of course we must drag this sport up to Sun readers level...Sorry, already fed up with it and with the whine of the GP in my ear it is a hot and boring weekend.We still live in one room hence the reaction and it is simply too hot to go outside even if I did not have work to do.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Katie Posted June 11, 2006 Author Share Posted June 11, 2006 Wae Hae Hughmandy. 3 points, that is all we need RESULT. No postmortems please. Oh except for discussion of how biased that ref was. [:)]I am happy and don't mind doing a wee jig for yaes all. Wae Hae. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Smith Posted June 11, 2006 Share Posted June 11, 2006 There is an excellent piece in the on-line Observer:http://football.guardian.co.uk/worldcup2006/story/0,,1795072,00.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miki Posted June 11, 2006 Share Posted June 11, 2006 The piece by Kevin Mitchell was quite entertaining as well a spot on, in some cases.For fear of upsetting some supporters, I have been disappointed withBeckham since the last awful appearances of his, in the World andEuropean competitions. Sven has picked him constantly, regardless of his form and that has to say something about the tactically unaware England manager.What Mr Mitchell quotes from George Best is true but George also saidthe following when asked if Beckham was a great player : "Beckham can't kick withhis left foot, can't head the ball, can't tackle and he doesn't score enoughgoals. Otherwise he's all right." Another similar quote added that Beckham could not run, with or without the ball, either !!Must say Argentina looked extremely competent and if they continue like yesterday, they will be a force again this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Coeur de Lion Posted June 11, 2006 Share Posted June 11, 2006 Completely right. Sven only picks players based on who they play for, not based on how good or what their form is like. Otherwise people like Crouch, Walcott, Hargreaves, Jenas and even Gerrard to a certain extent (who is like John Barnes at international level, ie practically non existant most of the time) would never get in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Smith Posted June 11, 2006 Share Posted June 11, 2006 Hugh - I'm not a Ms. My name tends to give that away...North Britain.I was making an oblique reference to the period after the Highland Clearances, when the clans and the tartans were suppressed and the name 'Scotland' was expunged from the map, at pain of prison, and replaced with 'North Britain'. For some time after the phrase was used by the more effete of London society, which I was ironically copying. Hence, 'North British' = 'Scottish'. At Waterloo the Scots Greys were known as the North British Dragoons, in order to deny their Scots provenance. It is only done now by people who are making jokes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosebud Posted June 11, 2006 Share Posted June 11, 2006 [quote user="KatieKopyKat"]Wae Hae Hughmandy. 3 points, that is all we need RESULT. No postmortems please. Oh except for discussion of how biased that ref was. [:)]I am happy and don't mind doing a wee jig for yaes all. Wae Hae.[/quote] I started a thread about that but only Gay replied (thanks!). I thought the ref. was incredibly biased. The lads didn't exactly set the world alight yesterday, but they got a result! I reckon if they do go 'all the way' it'll be despite Sven, not because of him.Come on England!![B][:)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharkhunter Posted June 11, 2006 Share Posted June 11, 2006 My apologies for another typing error, Mr Smith. And i apologise yet again for my ignorance as far as ancient Scottish history goes, but i can rest in peace knowing that you were only making a joke at my expense.Anyway back to the real reason for this thread, footie and the world cup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharkhunter Posted June 11, 2006 Share Posted June 11, 2006 KKK, you will never get a post mortem from me, suffice to say that when the history books are read it will show that England won their opening game of the World Cup 06. That is without doubt and congrats for that but they were poor and will not progress far beyond 1/4 finals. Only the most ardent english fans and commentators will say that you played well most will say you played well enough though.Nice jig but wrong colour tartan, look forward to hearing from you, Scots Wha Hae.PS as far as the ref being biased then yes he was and good of you to admit that, it takes courage,ha ha [;-)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Katie Posted June 11, 2006 Author Share Posted June 11, 2006 [quote user="hughmandy"]Nice jig but wrong colour tartan, look forward to hearing from you, Scots Wha Hae.PS as far as the ref being biased then yes he was and good of you to admit that, it takes courage,ha ha [;-)][/quote]So you have a tartan? I believe that make you a Highland Northern Briton rather than a Lowland Northern Briton. Yes?I have got to give it to you, I liked the ref quip. You have a wonderful sense of humour[:P]But then again you need it when you are from near Newcastle don't you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharkhunter Posted June 11, 2006 Share Posted June 11, 2006 I wore the Scottish national tartan for my wedding, however and please keep this between you and me, my family tartan is actually from Irish descendancy. I also hail from lowland Scotland, 100 miles from border, close but not too close. The footie is getting better game by game, cant wait for second round matches to see who really is on top of their game, wey aye pet, Scots Wha Hae.Final thought, just for a second there i felt you warming to me, until the newcastle quip [:(] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Katie Posted June 11, 2006 Author Share Posted June 11, 2006 [quote user="hughmandy"]Final thought, just for a second there i felt you warming to me, until the newcastle quip [:(][/quote]Life is full of disappointments isn't it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Katie Posted June 12, 2006 Author Share Posted June 12, 2006 Anyone watching the Australian game. Endings like that are what it's all about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miki Posted June 12, 2006 Share Posted June 12, 2006 Sven could learn much from the emotional Socceroo boss Guus Hiddink.Watch José, see how he reacts with the players, watch Sir Alex andArsene, all of them and many other bosses are "one of the lads" when itcomes to the game. I will say Sir Alf was pretty cool but soccer then, is not whatit is about today but the Ramsay's of this world, with his superb tactical skills,which were ahead of the field, are hard to come by and Sven iscertainly not in his class, as far as the World stage is concerned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viv Posted June 12, 2006 Share Posted June 12, 2006 Do you think that the English World Cup campaign means much to Sven (seeing as he's leaving) other than to show case his talents? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharkhunter Posted June 12, 2006 Share Posted June 12, 2006 TALENTS, aviv you must have been in the sun too much, for a team like England who have so many good players to play so poorly must surely reflect on the coach. Scota Wha Hae Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viv Posted June 12, 2006 Share Posted June 12, 2006 I was trying to be diplomatic! But yes, I have got a nice tan . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharkhunter Posted June 12, 2006 Share Posted June 12, 2006 Missed the Aussie game, will watch the highlights tonight, hear from tv pundits it was worth the watch unless you are japanese, Scots Wha Hae Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miki Posted June 12, 2006 Share Posted June 12, 2006 [quote user="AVIV"]Do you think that the English World Cup campaignmeans much to Sven (seeing as he's leaving) other than to show case histalents?[/quote]I never ever thought running England was much more than a nice earnerfor him to be honest. And his successor being given the job, isjust another Graham Taylor in my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miki Posted June 12, 2006 Share Posted June 12, 2006 [quote user="hughmandy"]Missed the Aussie game, will watch thehighlights tonight, hear from tv pundits it was worth the watch unlessyou are japanese, Scots Wha Hae[/quote]Well the last few minutes certainly were, watch them celebrate !! Anddid anyone see John Travolta, dancing with the Ozzie team in thechanging room afterwards ? It's to do with his ties with Qantasapparently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cassis Posted June 12, 2006 Share Posted June 12, 2006 [quote user="Miki"]I never ever thought running England was much more than a nice earnerfor him to be honest. And his successor being given the job, isjust another Graham Taylor in my opinion. [/quote]But without the warmth, charisma and charm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miki Posted June 12, 2006 Share Posted June 12, 2006 [quote user="Cassis"][quote user="Miki"]I never ever thought running England was much more than a nice earnerfor him to be honest. And his successor being given the job, isjust another Graham Taylor in my opinion. [/quote]But without the warmth, charisma and charm.[/quote]Quite true, Graham Taylor is actually a very nice man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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