07-06-2002 21:26									#61
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Go back to the old one, the new one sux gigant elephant balls!

	07-06-2002 21:28									#62
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As a tribute to a good-looking dress and a Tunisian captain (as they are doing pretty badly nowadays).

	07-06-2002 21:28									#63
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I think we're getting a new one for next season! All will be shown when we start our friendlies, with the first against the massive Shrewsbury Town on 13th July. All are welcome. 2:30 k/o.

	07-06-2002 21:33									#64
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Shrewsbury has been doing well since they sold their big star striker Lee Steele.... And I'm starting to wonder why the hell I can keep track of that but can't remember my one phone-number.

	07-06-2002 21:56									#65
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quote: Originally posted by Boddington's You can't have sportsmanship for the bunch of animals that the sweaty Argies are.

I find that post extremly racist. Hopefully you get a few days in Mingapulco for that one you racist ****er

	07-06-2002 22:16									#66
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Lighten up, its just friendly sports rivalry

	07-06-2002 23:23									#67
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quote: Originally posted by Kamrat X I find that post extremly racist. Hopefully you get a few days in Mingapulco for that one you racist ****er

When Sir Alf Ramsey said it, he got a few weeks in Acapulco.

	07-06-2002 23:52									#68
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I've finally managed to see the game. Mills obviously has a multiple personality disorder, one minute he looks great the next he's a dud.

Dirtiest player in the game: the argentini player who gave up the penalty (Pocohontas or Pinochet or something)

Can we make it a rule not to post the scores in the thread titles.

	07-06-2002 23:59									#69
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quote: Originally posted by Adam Smith Looks like the pubs are now open for business. What did non-partisans think of the match?

Non-partisans? Good match. Glad I woke up for that one (4:30 am in Los Angeles)

Unlike the boring Sweden game, that looked to be an England side carrying that much talent on its books. And with Owen up for it, the English were able to press forward and get some good looks, shots on goal, in spite of not having the majority of possession. The biggest surprises for me were the sharpness of old man Teddy Sherringham, that Trevor Sinclair looked so useful, and the complete disappearance of JS Veron (perhaps he didn't want to make his United buddies look bad) . As Argentina's strategy is to literally run everything through him, it is almost impossible for him to make no impact - negative or positive, but somehow he managed. Batigol disappointed as well, but he was well marked. Danny Mills, who I wrote off after his dreadful mistake in the Sweden game which lead to the goal, stepped up in the second half, and Paul Scholes impressed. Ashley Cole was solid but not spectacular. Campbell was decent, Butts was decent, Ferdinand played great. Oh, and of course: well struck Mr. Beckham.

What I'm still deciding is was England that good or Argentina that poor?

MOTM for me: Owen.

	08-06-2002 00:05									#70
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the side looked better for Sinclair coming on, IMO, the right back was scared stiff!

i didn't think Veron was that bad, just not that good

	08-06-2002 00:29									#71
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England have played the most boring football of all teams so far. Congrats.

	08-06-2002 00:36									#72
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quote: Originally posted by Juggernaut England have played the most boring football of all teams so far. Congrats.

as long as we keep playing it 'till June 30th, that'll be fine!!!

	08-06-2002 00:37									#73
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I suggest you get to a opthamologist immediately !

	08-06-2002 00:58									#74
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quote: Originally posted by SpencerH I suggest you get to a opthamologist immediately !

take that back! there's nothing wrong with my, er, opthals!!!

	08-06-2002 01:06									#75
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How did you manage to sneak that post in between? You must have excellent opthals, unlike that Svensk type

	08-06-2002 01:09									#76
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quote: Originally posted by SpencerH How did you manage to sneak that post in between? You must have excellent opthals, unlike that Svensk type

	08-06-2002 01:27									#77
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quote: Originally posted by Kamrat X I find that post extremly racist. Hopefully you get a few days in Mingapulco for that one you racist ****er

You aren't the only one... 5 complaints received so far... so see you in three days Bodd's...

	08-06-2002 01:51									#78
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quote: Originally posted by SpencerH Dirtiest player in the game: the argentini player who gave up the penalty (Pocohontas or Pinochet or something)

Nope. That honour goes to Batistuta for the late tackle on Cole and the blatant elbow in Beckham's face. He was very lucky not to get sent off.

	08-06-2002 02:05									#79
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wow! i didn't realize the football fans on this site were so sensitive!

	08-06-2002 02:14									#80
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Congrats, England. A great victory!

Now in what concerns pointing and laughing. I went through the predictions on the predictions thread, and it turns out that none of you Brits actually believed in your own team. It's only two Russians (Serb and myself) and two other guys (Mercator and Earwicker) who believed in your victory.

	08-06-2002 02:17									#81
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quote: Originally posted by The Vagabond and it turns out that none of you Brits actually believed in your own team.

	08-06-2002 02:20									#82
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Argentina are probably the best team in the world right now, and had a 2-year unbeaten record. There's no team in the world that faces then with confidence.

	08-06-2002 03:00									#83
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Except Italy. They can beat anybody by sheer force of not conceding goals.

quote: Originally posted by Juggernaut England have played the most boring football of all teams so far. Congrats.

Like that 17-pass movement culminating in Super Ted's magnificent volley? 0.1/10.

	08-06-2002 03:05									#84
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quote: Originally posted by The Vagabond Congrats, England. A great victory! Now in what concerns pointing and laughing. I went through the predictions on the predictions thread, and it turns out that none of you Brits actually believed in your own team. It's only two Russians (Serb and myself) and two other guys (Mercator and Earwicker) who believed in your victory.

I predicted against England as an insurance bet. I always bet against the team I want to win - so I either get cash or the desired victory.

	08-06-2002 03:34									#85
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quote: Originally posted by Caligastia Lighten up, its just friendly sports rivalry

Nope, not from him. He supports BNP (British fascists) after all...

	08-06-2002 03:36									#86
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quote: Originally posted by Ming You aren't the only one... 5 complaints received so far... so see you in three days Bodd's...

	08-06-2002 03:40									#87
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quote: Originally posted by Kamrat X Nope, not from him. He supports BNP (British fascists) after all...

I don't think he does, trolls hardly ever believe what they say.

	08-06-2002 03:43									#88
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quote: Originally posted by Kamrat X Nope, not from him. He supports BNP (British fascists) after all...

then i'm sure he sees the irony of supporting an 'anglo saxon' team who include Dyer, Campbell, Sinclair, Cole etc (all black)

I know we live in strange times, with the spectre of PC looming over us, but surely no-one is that faint hearted as to take real offense at the latino remark?

	08-06-2002 04:17									#89
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quote: Originally posted by Sagacious Dolphin I predicted against England as an insurance bet. I always bet against the team I want to win - so I either get cash or the desired victory.

Perhaps that is why MikeH, supposedly a faithful subject of Her Majesty the Queen and the current leader of our contest, predicted Argentina-England 3-0. Too much of an insurance.

	08-06-2002 04:44									#90
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quote: Originally posted by Kamrat X Nope, not from him. He supports BNP (British fascists) after all...

DISCRIMINATION! Why can't someone who supports some of the BNP's policies have a good-natured sports rivalry? Will they start foaming at the mouth at the thought of all those foreigners getting so close to Our Boys?