Badger

Shame Germany went out. They might have raised their game next round to beat the French. Can’t see Paraguay doing that. French look the outstanding team at the minute which is annoying as they are currently in the ‘Anyone but ..’ pole position for me. A not too exclusive list of former members include Argentina, Germany, and Andy Murray.

Wearing next season’s shirt was quite a common feature in the early 90’s, seem to recall a few clubs doing it. On a different point, anyone any idea when this new shirt (and aways) will officially be announced? Need something else to moan about.

Thought he scored in Tonda’s first match at QPR, though not sure if he started or came on as a sub. Appearances after that were limited, but seem to recall he was injured for part of that time.

Not watching. No idea what he said. But I agree with you.

Disagree. I think he has excellent close ball control and is a good crosser of the ball. With a decent and proper CF for a full season I reckon he’ll provide a good supply (but not if playing midgets like AA or Archer). Can’t put up too much of a defence on his shooting which has been wayward at times. Get one and his confidence will come back. As someone else has pointed out he did score a few at WBA. All a matter of opinion of course.

Putting that in a bit of context then, Middlesbrough have sold their star man, local hero, and best player, for approximately half a Dibling.

How is it England end up playing Congo ? Last week we were due to play Senegal who at the time were 7th in the 3rd Place table. That place is now Paraguay, Congo are top.

Leeds in the market for a new CB as well perhaps. Wonder where they might find one. Nathan Wood well worth £20m plus from them surely (as part of the compromise on the Charles deal! )

Don’t panic. Hendo’s coming on.

Matterface talking out of his arse about Bellingham, big player who always rises to occasion when needed type of bollocks. Oh for the days of David Coleman who wasn’t constant chatter, a silence letting you watch the action on the pitch for yourself and would then announce “ 1-0 , he doesn’t miss those “* * even if he had for the previous seventy minutes

Panel to include Clough, Big Jack, Lawrie and Channon. Big personalities with opinions worth listening to.

Did you expect anything else ?

To play where ? I think the Piroe ship may have sailed.

About a year before I think, there had also been a bit of uproar over a last game of the season between Coventry and Bristol City ending 2-2. They had kicked off 15 minutes after Sunderland who were also in the relegation mix, and by the end of the Sunderland match knew a point each would keep them up. Report said game effectively fizzled out at that stage with neither looking to go for it. Allegations from Sunderland that Coventry put KO back deliberately, although they said due to crowd congestion etc. Chairman of Coventry at the time was Jimmy Hill. Talking to a Sunderland fan about 5 years ago and he said the bitterness to Hill remained until his death. Of course the Coventry v Bristol City match wasn’t subject to the scrutiny that mass tv coverage and the internet brings. Sunderland unlike another club up that way just raised a complaint but got on with life.

It probably prepared you for watching a Russell Martin side later in life.