Dark Munster

I really enjoyed that match. The Dutch deserved to win, but the USA played their part in an open game. They (USA) remind me of Saints, some nice football in 2/3 of the pitch, but in the final 1/3 can't hit a cow's arse with a banjo.

Yes indeed. Not to mention that his attitude and 100% professionalism was the polar opposite of that wanker's.

Born in Germany to a Nigerian father and German mother, he was raised from the age of seven in England. Musiala represented both Germany and England at youth level, and eventually pledged his allegiance to the Germany national team for future games in February 2021. Shame he chose Germany over England, but I can't blame him. Unlike Haaland, he definitely chose the country that's much more likely to win something (although not this year!)

Mexico have only themselves to blame for their awful first two matches. Regarding White going home, are England allowed to bring in a replacement?

For the last time this season. Anyway, there's aways next season's first round minnow's draw to look forward to!

Yep. The Gakpo train has sailed over the horizon.

I think so too. Japan blew it against a truly crap Costa Rica team. Apparently the idiot manager made 5 changes from the team that did so well against Germany.

Indeed. Two rules about Germany: 1. Never underestimate them. 2. Don't mention the war.

If you can offer the cup with relegation and then immediate promotion, I'm with @trousers and take it. Cheers!

What are Wigan up to nowadays?

Pissed off that he's not the one in the centre holding the ball?

For once I agree with FIFA. If there are 10 minutes of stoppages/time wasting then add 10 minutes of stoppage time. Certainly a way to combat time wasting. https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/63710986

We've had quite a few, admittedly. The outrageously expensive one.

He was for us. That being said, he only cost a quarter of what we paid for the Donkey.

It's clear the club is well aware of the need of a goal scoring front man, and are probably as desperate as we are to get one. As we know finding one we can afford is bloody difficult at the best of times, and the January window is not the best of times. They may be eyeing a quality striker or two, but that's a bit like me eyeing Scarlett Johansson.

I just heard that Qatar have been awarded the winter olympics next June.

They’re saying that’s the fastest referee corruption in World Cup history.

For me the dark horses are Italy. It’s amazing no one is mentioning them as possible winners.

Should’ve been a yellow, surely?

Chin up, mack. It's imperative you keep up the hope. It’s not the despair, Laura. I can take the despair. It’s the hope I can’t stand.

Another good listen. Jacob's microphone is working well now, and Martin is an excellent host.

Yes indeed, plus less likely to get injured, and not fatigued if they are in a team that goes far into the knockouts.

If it's a choice between spending stupid money on a proven goal scorer to give us a shot of staying up, and not doing that, I think they'll choose the former. Obviously a good goal scorer at a decent price would be great, but they are as rare as hen's teeth.