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You're too young to have watched that aren't you Mac? I remember watching it after a kickabout in the playground after school and the rushing home to watch the game. I'm an old fecker me. Enduring image isn't it. Jumpers for goalposts, russ goalie, three in the middle, 4-4-2, 4-3-3, 4-2-4 one's gone home for his tea. Beans on toast, possibly. Don't quote me on that. Marvellous.

*Bob* Wrote: > > Are we talking about the kind of deep level of > understanding that can only be gained from playing > amateur football on the weekend? "All that I know most surely about morality and obligations I owe to football." Albert Camus.

Maybe not unreasonable but a good music venue/theatre/cinema perhaps where the police station is.

The Italians always struggle at first in most competitions but get stronger as a tournament progresses. Hopefully, they'll continue to struggle and get knocked out on Sunday. England latest: Wayne Rooney has tested positive for a performance enhancing rug.

Milner looks knackered and needs a rest. I'd rather the Ox started ahead of Walcott as his replacement. Walcott will still be a good impact sub as well as Defoe if we need a goal. I'd be very wary of starting Carroll up front against the Italians, they'd wind him up and try and get him sent off and I think he'd fall for it. I thought Young once again put in another poor performance but Gerrard, Terry, Johnson and Parker (who covered more ground than anyone else on the pitch 7.23 miles) were excellent though looking at Parker he doesn't look 100-per-cent fit. I'd like to be more optimistic about our chances but I think we've done well (with a slice of luck) to get where we are so far. I think we're capable of beating the Italians but whatever happens on Sunday it'll be very close.

Italy, then Greece, then Czech Republic and then the trophy - Easy!

Ahem! I think my fears about the officials were totally unfounded. And that ball wasn't 100-per-cent over the line. Oh no. Anyway, quarter-finals against Italy on Sunday. Bring it on.

Blimey, you're sticking your neck out there UDT. I wish I shared your confidence. We should beat Ukraine though even if they are playing at home but I suspect there will be some dark forces against us. FIFA hate us. What worries me is some dodgy refereeing decisions going against us.

Great article. Thanks for that. I have a relative who lives in Columbia and works in Mexico City. I'm sure he'll be very interested in this.

I met Tim Burgess briefly once in 93' backstage at a St Etienne gig. He seemed a bit of flake even then.

Oh yes Quids. It was also always swamped with trendy students from the local art college as well. But quite a few faces in there too at one time or another - Peter Richardson and Pete Richens (Comic Strip), Robbie Coltrane, Bob Mortimer, Jenny Eclair and Miranda Sawyer and all over to the "Spanish" afterwards for a late sesh.

I've not seen a bottle of Harvey's Bristol Cream since the 70s. I had no idea it was still in circulation. Bit like Blue Nun.

What Alex K said.

I remember scoring at the Farm back in the 80s or early 90s when it was all squats. I'm sure I went to some mad party there once too. I am though very glad they have been restored to their former glory. They were very shabby back then but look fabulous now. Would have liked them to have mentioned what a great school Mary Datchelor was. I know some wonderful girls who went there. I believe it was the last grammar school to close in England. All posh flats now. The Grove House Tavern I'd have liked to have had more of a mention to. Had some interesting times in that pub over the years. It was mentioned (under a different name) in Charles Dickens' Tale Of Two Cities.

Right. Or 2-1 either way.

Undisputedtruth Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > The scoreline flattered the Irish. Arf! Too true.

Only my name is different. I feel I'm pretty much as I am on here. At least I think I am. What do you think? On second thoughts. Don't answer that.

Mick Mac Wrote: > It will be a very interesting road ahead, from a tax avoidance perspective. Harry's severance pay will be ?3 million - which after tax will be about.... ?3 million.

Harry was offered a four year deal in January and he turned it down because he thought he was going to get the England job. Now five months later he's asking for a new three deal (through the media) as he only has one year left on his contract. I think Harry talked himself out of the job. As usual with Harry, it's all about Harry. I think Levy questioned his loyalty and called his bluff. He was only offering a rolling one year deal and Harry wanted more. However, if he has gone and nothing is official yet I've got to say I've thoroughly enjoyed the time Harry has been at the club. We've played some superb football but at the end of the day still won nothing. Our blip towards the end of last season could also have been a major contributory factor in his sacking if indeed he has been. I hope Levy knows what he's doing and has someone up his sleeve to take us to the next level. I certainly do not want another Juande Ramos situation even if he did win us the League Cup it was largely Martin Jol's side. Jol shouldn't have gone either. There are also rumours going around that Spurs are about to be bought by some very rich Arabs. Perish the thought. Maybe they didn't fancy him either. I'll miss Harry I've enjoyed the ride. Fcuk knows what will happen to us now. COYS!

Oh, if we're going to be like this I played a couple of times for south London schoolboys. Went training at Crystal Palace and for a very short while was a junior at Spurs and was offered a trial at Everton but by then I'd discovered sex and drugs and rock n'roll. Played Sunday pub football too. Doesn't make me Glenn Hoddle or even Alan Hansen come to think of it. Anyway, @UDT - to answer your question about Gerrard turning his back on Nasri's shot I would say he should never have been allowed to shoot in the first place and should have been closed down before he got the chance to do so. But you're right he shouldn't have turned his back. You stand firm and try and block or tackle, neither of which he did.

Ahem! To be fair you don't go 22 games unbeaten by being disorganised. I thought France looked very good but were frustrated by England's two banks of four every time they attacked. Roy Hodgson has got us organised (that word again) defensively which is the first thing you have to do. Organisation starts at the back. If we can be more offensive and creative without shirking our defensive responsibilities it's possible we can do a lot better in this tournament. I feel we still have to be very cautious with our work without forgetting our attacking instincts if we are to progress any further. Just a little more positivity in midfield and sharpness in our finishing up front and I think we can go a little further in this competition.

Cuba's legendary three-time Olympic heavyweight champion Teofilio Stevenson has died following a heart attack. He was just 60. He was one of the greatest fighters never to turn professional, won gold at Munich '72, Montreal, 76 and Moscow 1980. In his prime it was thought he could have given Muhammed Ali a run for his money and a bout between them was often touted but Stevenson refused to give up his amateur status.

If Rooney plays as poorly as he did in the last tournament where he was absolutely useless we've got no chance of progressing to the next round.

OMG! I remember my parents had one just like that Jeremy.