"What was going through James's mind when he came for that is anyone's guess"
"The referees have really got to get a grip on the simulation favoured by the European teams becuase it.......oh Gerrard's gone down...surely a stonewall penalty."
1966
Germany - ruthless/Teutonic efficiency.
Many players will be hoping for transfers to top clubs after the tournament, and have used the World Cup to put themselves in the shop window.
Great Danes
Diego Maradona and his "Hand of God" goal in 1986
A team who hasn't done anything for years or having not qualified for ages being 'sleeping giants'
New Zealand more famous of course for rugby
Swiss timing
Total football from the Dutch.
Spanish eyes are smiling.
Group of death.
There are no easy games in international football any more.
England expects...
Even you woulda scored that one, Lee/Gary/Andy.
The theme tune to 'The Great Escape'.
1966.
Bryan Robson's early goal v France.
Gazza's tears.
You can't discount the Germans.
They're technically gifted, of course...
... but they're tactically niave.
Russian linesman.
Kinda moment where you miss Beckham.
The USA's greatest moment since they surprised England in 1950.
Sir Alf famously called them animals.
That flick came straight off the Copacabana beach.
Highly rated by Sir Alex Ferguson, amongst others.
Puskas and The Mighty Magyars.
Been linked with Manchester City...
The Dutch have a habit of imploding...
The use of the word "literally".
They're dancing to a samba beat, tonight.
Wayne Rooney's hopping mad.
(He might be playing for some gang of johnny foreigners but he has...) Skills that were honed in the Premiership.
Arguably the greatest collection of players to wear the shirt since...
The Italians, notoriously poor starters.
There's a nasty side to the Argies, as well.
The (foreigner) blatantly dived, whereas English players fall over or are fouled
Wayne is so clever! He played for that decision and got it.
Was a disappointment at (some no-mark club) but look at him now!
On top of the world!
Deep down he'll be gutted! Just gutted!
(It's been stodgy and dour but) do you think there'll be goals in the second half, Andy/Ian/Alan?
They've set their stall out really well.
Early doors.
There's an old saying in football...
The world is watching.
Of course the pity of it is that back in the States, nobody really cares.
You know him. What's he thinking right now?
We'll have it here... exclusively LIVE!
You'll be able to watch highlights of that game here at midnight.
Lines are open til midnight, Sunday and cost £2 a minute.
Sure we're out but stay with us here because the Take That/Spice Girls reunion gig is coming up next.
This referee isn't really up to it. FIFA oughta do something.
And nobody wants penalties.
A bridge too far...
The French player is something of an enfant terrible...
It's a big ask for such a young player.
Time to step up to the plate.
There's no bigger stage in world football.
The biggest game in (some country's) history.
The nation has come to a standstill.
Something of a baptism of fire.
References to the film "Zulu".
Dutch, 'best team to never win the world cup'
Players being described as being the Diego Maradonna/David Beckham of that nation.
Players based in England having elongated surnames eg "Fernando TorresofLiverpool"
Every match not involving England will feature at half-time footage of the players jogging around the pitch at their "training camp" with breathless commentary attached that Joe Cole's injury niggle is not as bad as expected and has responded well to treatment.
Diminutive Asians and the rider that the North/South Koreans/Japanese could be vulnerable in the air.
Comments
do pre-tournament comments count?
"What was going through James's mind when he came for that is anyone's guess"
"The referees have really got to get a grip on the simulation favoured by the European teams becuase it.......oh Gerrard's gone down...surely a stonewall penalty."
Germany - ruthless/Teutonic efficiency.
Many players will be hoping for transfers to top clubs after the tournament, and have used the World Cup to put themselves in the shop window.
Great Danes
Diego Maradona and his "Hand of God" goal in 1986
A team who hasn't done anything for years or having not qualified for ages being 'sleeping giants'
New Zealand more famous of course for rugby
Swiss timing
Total football from the Dutch.
Spanish eyes are smiling.
Group of death.
There are no easy games in international football any more.
England expects...
Even you woulda scored that one, Lee/Gary/Andy.
The theme tune to 'The Great Escape'.
1966.
Bryan Robson's early goal v France.
Gazza's tears.
You can't discount the Germans.
They're technically gifted, of course...
... but they're tactically niave.
Russian linesman.
Kinda moment where you miss Beckham.
The USA's greatest moment since they surprised England in 1950.
Sir Alf famously called them animals.
That flick came straight off the Copacabana beach.
Highly rated by Sir Alex Ferguson, amongst others.
Puskas and The Mighty Magyars.
Been linked with Manchester City...
The Dutch have a habit of imploding...
The use of the word "literally".
They're dancing to a samba beat, tonight.
Wayne Rooney's hopping mad.
(He might be playing for some gang of johnny foreigners but he has...) Skills that were honed in the Premiership.
Arguably the greatest collection of players to wear the shirt since...
The Italians, notoriously poor starters.
There's a nasty side to the Argies, as well.
The (foreigner) blatantly dived, whereas English players fall over or are fouled
Wayne is so clever! He played for that decision and got it.
Was a disappointment at (some no-mark club) but look at him now!
On top of the world!
Deep down he'll be gutted! Just gutted!
(It's been stodgy and dour but) do you think there'll be goals in the second half, Andy/Ian/Alan?
They've set their stall out really well.
Early doors.
There's an old saying in football...
The world is watching.
Of course the pity of it is that back in the States, nobody really cares.
You know him. What's he thinking right now?
We'll have it here... exclusively LIVE!
You'll be able to watch highlights of that game here at midnight.
Lines are open til midnight, Sunday and cost £2 a minute.
Sure we're out but stay with us here because the Take That/Spice Girls reunion gig is coming up next.
This referee isn't really up to it. FIFA oughta do something.
And nobody wants penalties.
A bridge too far...
The French player is something of an enfant terrible...
It's a big ask for such a young player.
Time to step up to the plate.
There's no bigger stage in world football.
The biggest game in (some country's) history.
The nation has come to a standstill.
Something of a baptism of fire.
References to the film "Zulu".
Dutch, 'best team to never win the world cup'
Players being described as being the Diego Maradonna/David Beckham of that nation.
Players based in England having elongated surnames eg "Fernando TorresofLiverpool"
Every match not involving England will feature at half-time footage of the players jogging around the pitch at their "training camp" with breathless commentary attached that Joe Cole's injury niggle is not as bad as expected and has responded well to treatment.
Diminutive Asians and the rider that the North/South Koreans/Japanese could be vulnerable in the air.