"Anyone but England".

[Shaun]

Why?

I just don't get it. I may be about to sever all friendship with lili here but I need to say this :tongue:

Like, okay, I understand it must be terrible if you're part of Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland because YOUR national teams are terrible, but honestly...it's so sad.

I support any home nation :\ why can't everyone else?

I understand for most it's probably just a joke, but I detect some genuine hatred of the English in some factions of this support. I guess it must be envy. We're the richest, most populous, most picturesque and important nation, after all...

http://images.encyclopediadramatica.com/images/f/f7/Trool.gif

[Smithy]

:shocked:

Where's lily from?

[King Gizzard]

Yea I get the people who do it as just banter but some people have genuine hatred. as ive said so many times..I'd support the home nations if they were there

[Stu]

I think it's just sardonic payback for ... well ... history. Nothing against the English personally. But I can't help but laugh when they loose at things like football and ... war.

It's tough to explain unless you are Welsh, Scottish or Irish. But there is this definate internal thing that's been instillied into us that makes us want to see them loose.

[Smithy]

I think it's just sardonic payback for ... well ... history. Nothing against the English personally. But I can't help but laugh when they loose at things like football and ... war.

When did we lose a war?

[Shaun]

:shocked:

Where's lily from?

Scotland :p Somewhere in Ayrshire to be (kinda) precise

[Smithy]

*googles Ayrshire*

[GiRTh]

When did we lose a war?
We're soon going to lose in Afghanistan but that's another issue.

I was brought up to support any team England was playing so I sympathize with the Scots etc. Imagine if England actually won the World cup. We'd never hear the last of it. Their still on about the last time they won and that was more than ten years before I was born.

[Shaun]

When did we lose a war?

uhhh. Ireland. a lot in the 1600s. not many :p

[Stu]

When did we lose a war?
It was a joke chicken. But the country I am in, for one.

I suppose it was funny watching the English fight so dearly to keep that gem known as the Falklands, though.

[Shaun]

It was a joke chicken.

I suppose it was funny watching the English fight so dearly to keep that gem known as the Falklands, though.

Oi. A large oil reserve's just been found there :( *waves Maggie flag*

[Ramsay]

lol you get that war bit from tommy teirnan?:laugh:

[Smithy]

We're soon going to lose in Afghanistan but that's another issue.

I was brought up to support any team England was playing so I sympathize with the Scots etc. Imagine if England actually won the World cup. We'd never hear the last of it. Their still on about the last time they won and that was more than ten years before I was born.
Yea, tbh the amount they waffle on about it is ridiculous, Im English and I don't think I want us to win because of that :(
It was a joke chicken. But the country I am in, for one.

I suppose it was funny watching the English fight so dearly to keep that gem known as the Falklands, though.

There was loads of oil and Gas found there, so we're gonna make a bucket load :hugesmile:

[Novo]

1966 - The greatest world cup final against our greatest Rivals.. What is there not to brag about? we should brag for the next 1000 years about it and never forget it show it to your Kid's and Grandkid's let them see the Magic for themselves :)

[Stu]

Yea, tbh the amount they waffle on about it is ridiculous, Im English and I don't think I want us to win because of that :(


There was loads of oil and Gas found there, so we're gonna make a bucket load :hugesmile:
Try not to blow it all on helping the yanks bomb the **** out of some brown people :blush:.

[Smithy]

Try not to blow it all on helping the yanks bomb the **** out of some brown people :blush:.

Ohhh :(

I suppose we can try

[setanta]

1966 - The greatest world cup final against our greatest Rivals.. What is there not to brag about? we should brag for the next 1000 years about it and never forget it show it to your Kid's and Grandkid's let them see the Magic for themselves :)

That's an important comparison to make actually. Do you like to see the Germans lose? Well obviously you do since the moment you beat them in Germany 5-1 was voted no 2 in your 100 Greatest Sporting Moments.

So, what I'm trying to say is that every football fan has a team that they despise or love to see lose. England is the one for quite alot of Welsh, Scots and Irish people. Get over it for feck sake.

[Claymores]

If you cannot understand "anyone but Engerland" then I pity youz and can't be bothered to explain - lily got her straplinr taken off for your sensibiilities - Supporting England - MA ARSE

Even Sky have changed their advet to say see what 50 million want - IE not the 6 million Scots or 2 million Welsh

[Firewire]

I'm supporting England in the World Cup. There are a lot of people in the school though who hate England and their people, I don't see why though.

[Novo]

That's an important comparison to make actually. Do you like to see the Germans lose? Well obviously you do since the moment you beat them in Germany 5-1 was voted no 2 in your 100 Greatest Sporting Moments.

So, what I'm trying to say is that every football fan has a team that they despise or love to see lose. England is the one for quite alot of Welsh, Scots and Irish people. Get over it for feck sake.

I wouldn't say " Anyone but Germany " Far from it... And for the record i am not even bothered about you saying " Anyone but England " Winning the World cup this year will sort that out :)

[Claymores]

10 of us bulk-bought 30 tops........10 USA, 10 Algeria, 10 Slovenia

At the party at bar on Saturday the ones not in bulk-buy have bought USA tops at real price, and the bar is @Free drink for every goal USA score

USA USA USA

[Shaun]

That's an important comparison to make actually. Do you like to see the Germans lose? Well obviously you do since the moment you beat them in Germany 5-1 was voted no 2 in your 100 Greatest Sporting Moments.

So, what I'm trying to say is that every football fan has a team that they despise or love to see lose. England is the one for quite alot of Welsh, Scots and Irish people. Get over it for feck sake.

Surely that's more to do with the nature of England's victory rather than Germany's defeat.

[Novo]

Claymores seriously if your sad enough to spend your money on Algeria, Slovenia and USA football tops just to fit in with your friends who want England out.. then good for you for being so sad

Well done on wasting your money also

[setanta]

I wouldn't say " Anyone but Germany " Far from it... And for the record i am not even bothered about you saying " Anyone but England " Winning the World cup this year will sort that out :)

But don't you think it's mad that that particular moment was voted number 2 from the entire catalogue of great Sporting achievements of your country? You like to see them lose, don't lie lol. That's what sport is all about.

[Claymores]

I wouldn't say " Anyone but Germany " Far from it... And for the record i am not even bothered about you saying " Anyone but England " Winning the World cup this year will sort that out :)

England will win the Scottish Cup in SA according to you NOVO - GRRRRRR

[setanta]

Surely that's more to do with the nature of England's victory rather than Germany's defeat.

Nooooo. Number 2 of all your great sporting moments and it was just a World Cup qualification match?! What about Redgrave, Ovett, Coe, Thompson? And that's just in athletics! Every nation has a few teams that they love to see beaten, that's what I'm trying to say.

[Lee.]

Why?

I just don't get it. I may be about to sever all friendship with lili here but I need to say this :tongue:

Like, okay, I understand it must be terrible if you're part of Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland because YOUR national teams are terrible, but honestly...it's so sad.

I support any home nation :\ why can't everyone else?

I understand for most it's probably just a joke, but I detect some genuine hatred of the English in some factions of this support. I guess it must be envy. We're the richest, most populous, most picturesque and important nation, after all...

http://images.encyclopediadramatica.com/images/f/f7/Trool.gif
Most picturesque? Are you mental? Have you actually been to Scotland Ireland or Wales??
Most important.. pah! Why is it the only country in the UK that doesn't seem to have any national identity (apart from notorious football fans) The Scots have our own national dress, our own national dress, our own national drink, our own national anthem and even our own language.. :D

I'm don't want to get into an argument over this but I'm sorry, I can't/won't be supporting England.. It's not a hatred of all things England, I just can't bring myself to support your team :)

[Claymores]

Claymores seriously if your sad enough to spend your money on Algeria, Slovenia and USA football tops just to fit in with your friends who want England out.. then good for you for being so sad

Well done on wasting your money also

It's fun to support against your hated enemy - I also have an Argentina top straight from friend in Buenos Aires because I think ye'll make quarter-finals where Messi will play your poor defence

[Novo]

Setanta in all fairness The England and Germany game was less then 10 years ago and fresh in people's memory's and a 5-1 win against germany.. AWAY.... how many international teams have done that before?

[Novo]

It's fun to support against your hated enemy - I also have an Argentina top straight from friend in Buenos Aires because I think ye'll make quarter-finals where Messi will play your poor defence

http://www.independent.co.uk/multimedia/archive/00156/ledley-king-GETTY_156560t.jpg

This Man will have Messi in his pocket and you will be crying like a little child

[Claymores]

Setanta in all fairness The England and Germany game was less then 10 years ago and fresh in people's memory's and a 5-1 win against germany.. AWAY.... how many international teams have done that before?

Germany have no ambitions to even make the 2nd stage - so my German pals tell me.

Engerland think they're gonna win so every TV advert tells me

[Novo]

Germany have no ambitions to even make the 2nd stage - so my German pals tell me.

Engerland think they're gonna win so every TV advert tells me

The Media doesn't speak for England you Tool

[setanta]

Setanta in all fairness The England and Germany game was less then 10 years ago and fresh in people's memory's and a 5-1 win against germany.. AWAY.... how many international teams have done that before?

Yes, but in comparison to all the other great sporting achievements it really shouldn't have featured that highly, you know? So many other moments that were just as fresh in people's memories (Redgrave). It's not a question of comparison anyway; just trying to illustrate the fact that you regard them as your old enemy and love to beat them, that's all.

[Claymores]

The Media doesn't speak for England you Tool

Maybe not, but U speak volumes

[Novo]

Yes, but in comparison to all the other great sporting achievements it really shouldn't have featured that highly, you know? So many other moments that were just as fresh in people's memories (Redgrave). It's not a question of comparison anyway; just trying to illustrate the fact that you regard them as your old enemy and love to beat them, that's all.

It's only a poll.. I am sure if it was done again you would get different results.. Can you link me to this Poll? and People are obviously going to vote a footballing moment much higher then a rowing achievement by steve redgrave.. football is in the biggest sport in this country.. Rowing probably ain't even in the Top 20

[MissKittyFantastico]

http://mummigud.blog.is/users/26/mummigud/img/c_documents_and_settings_owner_my_documents_mummi_ myndir_blog_is_fabio_capello.jpg

[Shaun]

Most picturesque? Are you mental? Have you actually been to Scotland Ireland or Wales??
Most important.. pah! Why is it the only country in the UK that doesn't seem to have any national identity (apart from notorious football fans) The Scots have our own national dress, our own national dress, our own national drink, our own national anthem and even our own language.. :D

I'm don't want to get into an argument over this but I'm sorry, I can't/won't be supporting England.. It's not a hatred of all things England, I just can't bring myself to support your team :)

The lake district, peak district, white cliffs of Dover, Devon countryside :spin2:
and important in terms of population, contribution to the economy, land mass, etc.

As for the lack of identity - English? Really? :p Tudors, Stuarts, Chaucer, Shakespeare, St. George... they just appear less obvious because we don't harp on about being a separate glorious 'nation' like the underdogs do :spin2:

[Claymores]

Just settle on the idea that Ireland, Scotland and Wales hate your English team and will pray to their respective gods you lose...........or that English hooligan bevaviour gets you ejected

Not a difficult concept kiddo...........were Ireland in, I'd support them, not Engerland

[setanta]

It's only a poll.. I am sure if it was done again you would get different results.. Can you link me to this Poll? and People are obviously going to vote a footballing moment much higher then a rowing achievement by steve redgrave.. football is in the biggest sport in this country.. Rowing probably ain't even in the Top 20

Yes, but all I'm trying to identify here is the fact that football is a collective thing and each nation has certain teams they like to see lose, that's all. You shouldn't be condemning us for not supporting your team. That's football. I couldn't give a crap if you lot loved to see the Irish being beaten so I don't understand why you would care either.

[Novo]

http://mummigud.blog.is/users/26/mummigud/img/c_documents_and_settings_owner_my_documents_mummi_ myndir_blog_is_fabio_capello.jpg

Go and Headbutt Claymores Fabio :blush:

[Novo]

Yes, but all I'm trying to identify here is the fact that football is a collective thing and each nation has certain teams they like to see lose, that's all. You shouldn't be condemning us for not supporting your team. That's football. I couldn't give a crap if you lot loved to see the Irish being beaten so I don't understand why you would care either.

I am not bothered.. In fact i can't wait to brag on saturday when we destroy the USA :cat:

[setanta]

I am not bothered.. In fact i can't wait to brag on saturday when we destroy the USA :cat:

Oh, foolish foolish words baby. I don't think it will be that cut and dry for you. Anyway, it'll be a good match either way. USA will be defo up for it.

[Stu]

The lake district, peak district, white cliffs of Dover, Devon countryside :spin2:
and important in terms of population, contribution to the economy, land mass, etc.

As for the lack of identity - English? Really? :p Tudors, Stuarts, Chaucer, Shakespeare, St. George... they just appear less obvious because we don't harp on about being a separate glorious 'nation' like the underdogs do :spin2:
When you wake up tonight and see a masked man standing over your bed with a sawn off shotgun just remember ...

... it wasn't Stu who sent the Cork branch of the Real IRA to the home of Shaun Collins.

:nono:

[MissKittyFantastico]

I guess I can understand it, I love to see the French lose because they hate the English, people who live in the ROI aren't part of Britain so they don't have to support England and there is history there, a lot of it. It's just when people ram it down your throat constantly that it gets a bit wearing but I'll be too busy cheering our boys on to care about a few twonks who think it's hilarious to go on a wind up mission :)

[Claymores]

Get yer head around it kiddo - it is ANYONE BUT ENGLAND for Scotland, Ireland and Wales

We hate the arrogance

[Ramsay]

i dunno what ye are on bout
im irish
and id love to see the english team do well

[Novo]

Ah well claymores at least i'll be able to support the country i was born and raised in... tell me this how does it feel supporting supporting 3 country's you have probably never been to or stepped foot it?

[Zippy]

I think it's just the home nations(and Ireland maybe)wanting something to rally behind...with them not having a team.

So they create a slogan as something to cheer for. It's kinda serious in that they really don't actually want England to win. But it's also meant as a piss take campaign.

We all know they think it anyway so theyve basically just turned it into a t-shirt.

[Stu]

i dunno what ye are on bout
im irish
and id love to see the english team do well

You are a traitor and a member of the rebel alliance.

[setanta]

i dunno what ye are on bout
im irish
and id love to see the english team do well

:shocked:

[MissKittyFantastico]

i dunno what ye are on bout
im irish
and id love to see the english team do well

Epic Karl :lovedup:

[Claymores]

Ah well claymores at least i'll be able to support the country i was born and raised in... tell me this how does it feel supporting supporting 3 country's you have probably never been to or stepped foot it?

Been to Florida, never been to Slovenia or Algeria, going to emigrate to Argentinia if yez win and start playing it 24/7

[setanta]

Ah well claymores at least i'll be able to support the country i was born and raised in... tell me this how does it feel supporting supporting 3 country's you have probably never been to or stepped foot it?

You see, this is the rubbish I'm talking about. England didn't qualify in 94 and we did, but there was none of that kinda thing going on with us. We just go for the football, not for bragging rights. That's one of the reasons I enjoy seeing England lose actually.

[Ramsay]

You are a traitor and a member of the rebel alliance.
:laugh:
my cover has been blown!

[MissKittyFantastico]

http://static.guim.co.uk/sys-images/Sport/Pix/pictures/2008/12/19/1229692021244/Wayne-Rooney-001.jpg

[Niamh.]

eLco7jvpEEY

[Novo]

You see, this is the rubbish I'm talking about. England didn't qualify in 94 and we did, but there was none of that kinda thing going on with us. We just go for the football, not for bragging rights. That's one of the reasons I enjoy seeing England lose actually.

It was a fair question? and one which he can't answer... buying the three shirt's of the 3 teams england face in their group.. Pathetic.

[MissKittyFantastico]

http://img.metro.co.uk/i/pix/2009/03/rooneyACTION_450x300.jpg

[InOne]

I have had a few drunken arguments about this with a few members in the den. So better not get into it :tongue:

[Smithy]

eLco7jvpEEY

:eek:

We didn't even win it

[setanta]

It was a fair question? and one which he can't answer... buying the three shirt's of the 3 teams england face in their group.. Pathetic.

He's just trying to wind you up. Doubt he bought them.

[Novo]

:eek:

We didn't even win it

http://www.nufcneilo.co.uk/worldcup06/england_1966.jpg

Oh yes we did

[setanta]

eLco7jvpEEY

Yep, it was nutty alright. Poor auld Pele was abused in those matches. And the Argentinian being sent off for how he looked?!

[Claymores]

It was a fair question? and one which he can't answer... buying the three shirt's of the 3 teams england face in their group.. Pathetic.

Yup = I hate Engerland that much - the one from Argentina is my security blanket

[Smithy]

http://www.nufcneilo.co.uk/worldcup06/england_1966.jpg

Oh yes we did

We shouldn't have won then

[Zippy]

http://cdn.majorleaguesoccertalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/the-sun-world-cup-2010.jpg

[setanta]

http://cdn.majorleaguesoccertalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/the-sun-world-cup-2010.jpg

Yet another example of why I enjoy seeing the English team lose.

[Niamh.]

We shouldn't have won then

:dance:

[MissKittyFantastico]

eLco7jvpEEY

Inconsistent refereeing like that goes on week in week out in the PL and all over the world even today so that doesn't really hold any merit with me tbh.

And blatant goals are disallowed etc even with today's technology so that's a moot point too.

[Ramsay]

in fairness
england are incredibly overated by themselves

[Claymores]

Yup your group is easy - try it on with Argentina in the quarter finals

Will you be playing yer 2 Japanese strikers just as youz did in Austria?

[MissKittyFantastico]

http://cdn.majorleaguesoccertalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/the-sun-world-cup-2010.jpg

That's the media, a lot of English fans aren't that cocky and hate all the hype and pressure that gets heaped on the team/players before any big tournament.

[Niamh.]

Inconsistent refereeing like that goes on week in week out in the PL and all over the world even today so that doesn't really hold any merit with me tbh.

And blatant goals are disallowed etc even with today's technology so that's a moot point too.

lol, I'm only winding you up:joker: I don't even like soccer

[MissKittyFantastico]

lol, I'm only winding you up:joker: I don't even like soccer

Well shut your hole then woman! :p

[Novo]

We shouldn't have won then

Wow you have been completely swayed by a youtube video.... Ball didn't cross the line but we won 4-2 anyway :)

That guy deserved to be sent off "violence of the tongue" and Pele was always going to be a target..

[Claymores]

in fairness
england are incredibly overated by themselves

That's why hated by Ireland, Scotland and Wales -1 because you want them to do well

[setanta]

That's the media, a lot of English fans aren't that cocky and hate all the hype and pressure that gets heaped on the team/players before any big tournament.

You can't just lay the blame squarely at the feet of the media. It doesn't work that way. They probably still sold well and it's doubtful that the paper in question got any kind of negative feedback from that particular issue.

[Niamh.]

Well shut your hole then woman! :p

:shocked: that's me told:joker:

[Harry!]

The one thing that annoys me the most about England Football Team is that England manager Fabio Capello isnt even English. Sorry if this sounds unfair but a English person should manage the England football team.

[Z]

Because the English football team, and the fans of it, don't shut up about themselves. There are plenty of posts in this thread that highlight that effectively.

[Claymores]

This is going nowhere - you know we hate your team, not personally

USA USA USA

Nothing to be gained further

[Stu]

The one thing that annoys me the most about England Football Team is that England manager Fabio Capello isnt even English. Sorry if this sounds unfair but a English person should manage the England football team.
And that is why I view the game as an absoloute joke. It's even worse with club football where you are essentialy just buying into a logo. Players can jump sides at the sight of the money. Nothing matters. It's so disingenuine.

[Novo]

You can't just lay the blame squarely at the feet of the media. It doesn't work that way. They probably still sold well and it's doubtful that the paper in question got any kind of negative feedback from that particular issue.

It should have got Positive feedback if anything one of the best headlines of the year, We all know it's going to be easy but no one will admit it

[MissKittyFantastico]

You can't just lay the blame squarely at the feet of the media. It doesn't work that way. They probably still sold well and it's doubtful that the paper in question got any kind of negative feedback from that particular issue.

I'm not soley blaming the media, I'm just saying that not all England fans are that cocky and think our games are going to be easy and we're a shoo in the make the finals. I hate the way the papers big us up and then slaughter the players when we don't do well and I'm well aware that it gives people who hate England already even more ammo to throw. Of course those papers still sell well, but it doesn't mean the people reading them agree 100% with all that is printed.

[setanta]

It should have got Positive feedback if anything one of the best headlines of the year, We all know it's going to be easy but no one will admit it

Lol. And I rest my case. Come on USA!!!

[MissKittyFantastico]

:shocked: that's me told:joker:

Hehehe I'm just very passionate about my FOOTBALL (not soccer you heathen :p)

[MissKittyFantastico]

It should have got Positive feedback if anything one of the best headlines of the year, We all know it's going to be easy but no one will admit it

Oh Andy, now look what you've gone and done :laugh:

[Novo]

Lol. And I rest my case. Come on USA!!!

You are cheering for a miracle that just ain't going to happen... the group stage is already wrapped up.. a few Rooney goals a couple from Gerrard 1 or 2 from Lampard and Cole maybe a header from Crouch

Last 16 here we come :)

[Chels]

What if the shoe was on the other foot, and if England didn't make the World Cup and Wales did, like ***** would you support us. You'd do the same as what we do.

And what pisses me off about England is that the team, the fans and the English media all seem to think you got it in the bag and act as if you're the best team in the world when you're not - there's about 10 better teams than you. And you always overrated your chances and you orgasm over it everytime!

[Novo]

Oh Andy, now look what you've gone and done :laugh:

Just look at the group we are in! it's like a rottweiler being placed in a cage with 3 Poodle's

http://nature.wallpaperme.com/761-2/Rottweiler.jpg

[setanta]

I'm not soley blaming the media, I'm just saying that not all England fans are that cocky and think our games are going to be easy and we're a shoo in the make the finals. I hate the way the papers big us up and then slaughter the players when we don't do well and I'm well aware that it gives people who hate England already even more ammo to throw. Of course those papers still sell well, but it doesn't mean the people reading them agree 100% with all that is printed.

But alot do or they wouldn't be endlessly printing that kinda rubbish, you know? They've been doing it for years on end without a word of caution from the public.

[Novo]

Come on guys

just admit.. England will destroy that group..

[setanta]

You are cheering for a miracle that just ain't going to happen... the group stage is already wrapped up.. a few Rooney goals a couple from Gerrard 1 or 2 from Lampard and Cole maybe a header from Crouch

Last 16 here we come :)

Gerrard hasn't been at the races all season, Lampard will be tired -old man, you know, and Rooney will be just bolloxed or injury prone. There may be trouble ahead......

[MissKittyFantastico]

What if the shoe was on the other foot, and if England didn't make the World Cup and Wales did, like ***** would you support us. You'd do the same as what we do.

And what pisses me off about England is that the team, the fans and the English media all seem to think you got it in the bag and act as if you're the best team in the world when you're not - there's about 10 better teams than you. And you always overrated your chances and you orgasm over it everytime!

Well I can't speak for everyone but I would support Wales, Scotland or Ireland if they made it and we didn't.

And not all the fans think we've got it in the bag either, I for one will actually be amazed if we make the final let alone win, doesn't mean I'm not going to be extremely vocal in my support though! There's always people that take it to the extreme but most people are actually more realistic I think and it's more wishful thinking and getting behind the team!

[Niamh.]

Hehehe I'm just very passionate about my FOOTBALL (not soccer you heathen :p)


Football

http://betting.betfair.ie/CorkKerry.jpg

[Novo]

There is no trouble ahead at all

we might as well use defoe and heskey up front in the group games and rest rooney for the big gun's later on

[Smithy]

What if the shoe was on the other foot, and if England didn't make the World Cup and Wales did, like ***** would you support us. You'd do the same as what we do.

And what pisses me off about England is that the team, the fans and the English media all seem to think you got it in the bag and act as if you're the best team in the world when you're not - there's about 10 better teams than you. And you always overrated your chances and you orgasm over it everytime!

I probably would support Wales, or Scotland but probably not Ireland if they're gonna be all bitchy and not join the UK

And I pretty much agree with the second paragraph

[Harry!]

And that is why I view the game as an absoloute joke. It's even worse with club football where you are essentialy just buying into a logo. Players can jump sides at the sight of the money. Nothing matters. It's so disingenuine.

In my opinion I will only have respect for Fabio if he manages the Itailan football team. Boy it annoys me having a non Englash person as our maneger. Particly the football freaks who overate him and in the press.

[MissKittyFantastico]

Just look at the group we are in! it's like a rottweiler being placed in a cage with 3 Poodle's


See I'm not cocky about it like you are :laugh: I have more concerns about the team than confidence at the moment tbh, but I hope you're right! :dance:

[Niamh.]

Well I can't speak for everyone but I would support Wales, Scotland or Ireland if they made it and we didn't.

And not all the fans think we've got it in the bag either, I for one will actually be amazed if we make the final let alone win, doesn't mean I'm not going to be extremely vocal in my support though! There's always people that take it to the extreme but most people are actually more realistic I think and it's more wishful thinking and getting behind the team!

That's cos Ireland so cool and deep down you wish you were Irish:tongue:

[Chels]

Well I can't speak for everyone but I would support Wales, Scotland or Ireland if they made it and we didn't.

And not all the fans think we've got it in the bag either, I for one will actually be amazed if we make the final let alone win, doesn't mean I'm not going to be extremely vocal in my support though! There's always people that take it to the extreme but most people are actually more realistic I think and it's more wishful thinking and getting behind the team!

Okay fair enough to you then, but I know plenty of people who wouldn't support us and who really do think it's theirs to lose.

[setanta]

There is no trouble ahead at all

we might as well use defoe and heskey up front in the group games and rest rooney for the big gun's later on

Lol! USA and Slovenia will give you a game. Not sure about Algeria. Yeah, they should be the whipping boys. But yeah, you got one of the easier groups, and yes, I will pi$$ myself if you balls it up.

[Novo]

In my opinion I will only have respect for Fabio if he manages the Itailan football team. Boy it annoys me having a non Englash person as our maneger. Particly the football freaks who overate him and in the press.

He is a great manager and as long as you have the passion it doesn't matter what country you are from.. he has took us to the world cup and made us play some quality football in the Qualifying group so he get's respect from me.

[MissKittyFantastico]

But alot do or they wouldn't be endlessly printing that kinda rubbish, you know? They've been doing it for years on end without a word of caution from the public.

Come on you know the media have always been like it, they do it with everything English, especially the red tops, it's the way they operate! I'm not saying that a great deal of England fans (like Andy :laugh:) don't think that way, just that not everyone does, me included. I'm extremely patriotic but not to the point of delusion lol.

[Claymores]

Put ter money where yer mouth is Novo and whack 5k on Engerland @ 7/1 then buy us a drink when you win

[Chels]

I probably would support Wales, or Scotland but probably not Ireland if they're gonna be all bitchy and not join the UK

And I pretty much agree with the second paragraph

Fair play then Smithy :) and LOL at the Irish bit :p

[Novo]

Lol! USA and Slovenia will give you a game. Not sure about Algeria. Yeah, they should be the whipping boys. But yeah, you got one of the easier groups, and yes, I will pi$$ myself if you balls it up.

Slovenia will be a walkover.. Big ledley won't let them have a chance

[MissKittyFantastico]

That's cos Ireland so cool and deep down you wish you were Irish:tongue:

I am a 1/4 Irish, maybe that's it! :joker:

[setanta]

Come on you know the media have always been like it, they do it with everything English, especially the red tops, it's the way they operate! I'm not saying that a great deal of England fans (like Andy :laugh:) don't think that way, just that not everyone does, me included. I'm extremely patriotic but not to the point of delusion lol.

Yeah, they have been, but I don't know many other countries who operate that way with their newspapers. Your press is renowned for it and that doesn't happen without some kind of public support, you know?

[Novo]

Put ter money where yer mouth is Novo and whack 5k on Engerland @ 7/1 then buy us a drink when you win

I will bet a nice crispy £10 note on England @ 7/1 then i will buy you a can off vimto and a pack of crisps when we win

[setanta]

Slovenia will be a walkover.. Big ledley won't let them have a chance

Ledley will get injured and so will Johnson and then you'll have Upson and Carragher - accidents waiting to happen.

[Harry!]

He is a great manager and as long as you have the passion it doesn't matter what country you are from.. he has took us to the world cup and made us play some quality football in the Qualifying group so he get's respect from me.

It does matter if he has passion for football the Itailan Team SHOULD be his manegement NOT the England Team.

[Claymores]

I am a 1/4 Irish, maybe that's it! :joker:

Everybody I know tris to be not completely english!!!!

[Chels]

I really think 3 or 4 players carry your team tbh. One's out injured, one's always gets injured, one's old and one's out of form.

Good luck lol

[setanta]

Everybody I know tris to be not completely english!!!!

Lol!!

[Novo]

It does matter if he has passion for football the Itailan Team SHOULD be his manegement NOT the England Team.

I disagree completely if he is talented enough to do the Job and has the Passion for it.. then it shouldn't matter what country you are from. All the players respect him and he goes about his Job in a great manner.

[MissKittyFantastico]

Yeah, they have been, but I don't know many other countries who operate that way with their newspapers. Your press is reknowned for it and that doesn't happen without some kind of public support, you know?

America maybe? I think a lot of it is that there is so much expectation from us when it comes to football, whether that's media created or from the public I'm not sure? But we always seem to expect so much and build the team up so much and then slaughter them when it all goes to ****. I don't know where that mentality started but it happens every time, I hate it.

[MissKittyFantastico]

Everybody I know tris to be not completely english!!!!

No trying about it you cheeky monkey! I'm 1/4 Irish, 1/4 Italian and half English (hope to god I got that right lol)

[setanta]

America maybe? I think a lot of it is that there is so much expectation from us when it comes to football, whether that's media created or from the public I'm not sure? But we always seem to expect so much and build the team up so much and then slaughter them when it all goes to ****. I don't know where that mentality started but it happens every time, I hate it.


Nooo, America doesn't even come close to what the English press get away with.

[Stu]

He is a great manager and as long as you have the passion it doesn't matter what country you are from.. he has took us to the world cup and made us play some quality football in the Qualifying group so he get's respect from me.
Really? I would have imagined that would be important in something like the World Cup, where everyone is dying to brag about how 'we' are going to win it.

This is why I can't stand the sport. It's a medium of control, nothing more. Keep the public happy. I'm not denying the huge amount of skill, dedication and talent involved but the idea that an Italian can coach the English to the World Cup and possibly win it just tears down the entire ludicrous sport in my eyes. Same with 'club loyalty'. The managers don't have it. The players don't have it. Why do the fans? Because they need something to believe in and follow and they chose a colour shirt with a logo on it rather than an interest that would better their life in a more fulfilling way.

I'm still not sure why I'm in the minority with that view.

[Claymores]

I will bet a nice crispy £10 note on England @ 7/1

then i will buy you a can off vimto and a pack of crisps when we win

That'll do mate as you know we'll never agree on this topic

[Novo]

Ledley will get injured and so will Johnson and then you'll have Upson and Carragher - accidents waiting to happen.

It doesn't matter who we have in defence they will all do the Job

Get Heskey at center back and see how Quick Messi is then!.. ledley will spear him and take him out for the rest of the world cup

[MissKittyFantastico]

It doesn't matter who we have in defence they will all do the Job

Get Heskey at center back and see how Quick Messi is then!.. ledley will spear him and take him out for the rest of the world cup

This is football not WWE Andy :laugh:

[Chels]

Can of Vimto lol.

[Novo]

This is football not WWE Andy :laugh:

You need to use WWE skills on Messi... He is like Rey mysterio

[Claymores]

No trying about it you cheeky monkey! I'm 1/4 Irish, 1/4 Italian and half English (hope to god I got that right lol)

the half got wrong by parents:joker:

[Novo]

Can of Vimto lol.

I don't know.. he seems like a guy who likes his Vimto

[MissKittyFantastico]

Really? I would have imagined that would be important in something like the World Cup, where everyone is dying to brag about how 'we' are going to win it.

This is why I can't stand the sport. It's a medium of control, nothing more. Keep the public happy. I'm not denying the huge amount of skill, dedication and talent involved but the idea that an Italian can coach the English to the World Cup and possibly win it just tears down the entire ludicrous sport in my eyes. Same with 'club loyalty'. The managers don't have it. The players don't have it. Why do the fans? Because they need something to believe in and follow and they chose a colour shirt with a logo on it rather than an interest that would better their life in a more fulfilling way.

I'm still not sure why I'm in the minority with that view.

Money has ruined the beautful game - fact.

And yet I still love it lol.

[setanta]

It doesn't matter who we have in defence they will all do the Job

Get Heskey at center back and see how Quick Messi is then!.. ledley will spear him and take him out for the rest of the world cup

If Carragher plays for even 10 mins you're out of the World Cup or you'll lose that particular game. It's as simple as that. Upson to a lesser extent.

[MissKittyFantastico]

the half got wrong by parents:joker:

You're asking for a slap! :hugesmile:

[Claymores]

I don't know.. he seems like a guy who likes his Vimto

Naw - me n Chels are laughing about you pouring a tenner down the drain

[Novo]

Naw - me n Chels are laughing about you pouring a tenner down the drain

You and Chels will be bowing down to me when England will win the World cup


" By god he was right all along! "

:worship:

[Niamh.]

I am a 1/4 Irish, maybe that's it! :joker:

It's because you want to be like me, admit it:hugesmile:

[Smithy]

It's because you want to be like me, admit it:hugesmile:

She's jealous your younger than her too

[Claymores]

You and Chels will be bowing down to me when England will win the World cup


" By god he was right all along! "

:worship:

Naw - I'm on first plane to BA to avoid yez doing this kinda over-the top crap

[Harry!]

I disagree completely if he is talented enough to do the Job and has the Passion for it.. then it shouldn't matter what country you are from. All the players respect him and he goes about his Job in a great manner.

It does matter, It does so happen he is the only non English person on the Team.

[Chels]

Naw - me n Chels are laughing about you pouring a tenner down the drain

Ye, silly Andy :hugesmile:

[setanta]

Naw - I'm on first plane to BA to avoid yez doing this kinda over-the top crap

Imagine, just imagine what would happen if the USA beat them. They'd probably play Argentina in the next round, that's for starters! Oh, it could be magical stuff baby.

[MissKittyFantastico]

It's because you want to be like me, admit it:hugesmile:

Well we are twins after all, would be a bit strange if I didn't have some Irish blood :p

She's jealous your younger than her too

I thought we covered this yesterday, I'm in my prime, it's Niamh that's the old fossil ahead of her years :nono:

[Novo]

Naw - I'm on first plane to BA to avoid yez doing this kinda over-the top crap

You can come down to my All England Party... I insist

[Niamh.]

She's jealous your younger than her too

aawww, I know but I try not to rub it in too much ssshhhhhhhh

[Chels]

You and Chels will be bowing down to me when England will win the World cup


" By god he was right all along! "

:worship:

Haha, you make me laugh. Clint Dempsey will rape your defence on Saturday :)

[Novo]

It does matter, It does so happen he is the only non English person on the Team.

He isn't though.. the back staff are Italian as well.

[MissKittyFantastico]

http://mylondondiary.co.uk/2006/06/10/060610_d0534.jpg

[Novo]

Haha, you make me laugh. Clint Dempsey will rape your defence on Saturday :)

Chels you are being far to silly for your own good today

[Smithy]

I thought we covered this yesterday, I'm in my prime, it's Niamh that's the old fossil ahead of her years :nono:

That doesn't even make sense D;

[setanta]

Oh no, you don't get drawn against their group in the second round. Have to wait until the quarters, unless you're beaten by someone like Germany, Ghana, Serbia or Australia first, which could defo happen.

[MissKittyFantastico]

Haha, you make me laugh. Clint Dempsey will rape your defence on Saturday :)

I'm going to have to boo Landon if he goes on the rampage :( :hugesmile:

[Smithy]

http://mylondondiary.co.uk/2006/06/10/060610_d0534.jpg

:eek:
is that you ?

[Niamh.]

http://mylondondiary.co.uk/2006/06/10/060610_d0534.jpg

your bikini doesn't match Michelle:shocked:

[MissKittyFantastico]

That doesn't even make sense D;

Yes it does! She may be a month younger than me but lets face it the years haven't been kind to her :p

[MissKittyFantastico]

:eek:
is that you ?

Lmao! I don't have cellulite thank you very much! :nono:

[Novo]

Oh no, you don't get drawn against their group in the second round. Have to wait until the quarters, unless you're beaten by someone like Germany, Ghana, Serbia or Australia first, which could defo happen.

HAHAHAHAHAHA.

Setanta you have lost your Marbles

[Claymores]

Imagine, just imagine what would happen if the USA beat them. They'd probably play Argentina in the next round, that's for starters! Oh, it could be magical stuff baby.

I'd be so pissed on Saturday night in the pub - 16 of us in USA tops just in extacy

[Niamh.]

Yes it does! She may be a month younger than me but lets face it the years haven't been kind to her :p

they've been kinder than your wrinkly old arse

[Harry!]

He isn't though.. the back staff are Italian as well.

Oh there's more non Englishmen behind our team, Way to go England :rolleyes:

[Smithy]

Yes it does! She may be a month younger than me but lets face it the years haven't been kind to her :p
:laugh: But she's had kids, shes obv going to have changed :p
Lmao! I don't have that much cellulite thank you very much! :nono:

fixed :p

[Ross]

I don't really give a ****... if I'm honest, I wouldn't even support Wales if they were in the World Cup. Football is kinda boring.

[setanta]

HAHAHAHAHAHA.

Setanta you have lost your Marbles

Any of those teams can beat England baby. Seriously.

[MissKittyFantastico]

they've been kinder than your wrinkly old arse

Stop deflecting your own issues onto me you bitch!



Smithy you've not seen my arse so you can stop flapping your gums n all! :p

[Brad.]

So people don't like England because the fans and press are over-confident? That's crazy. We have a good team and a great manager, why shouldn't we be confident of success?

I know I'm not going to persuade any of the Scots/Welsh/Irish to like the English here but it just seems unneccesary to be like that.

[Niamh.]

:laugh: But she's had kids, shes obv going to have changed :p


fixed :p

oh thanks a bunch Smithy!

[Chels]

Chels you are being far to silly for your own good today

It's the truth.

http://i45.tinypic.com/1z1aaud.jpg

[MissKittyFantastico]

http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2009/04/02/article-1166688-043A39CF000005DC-296_468x298.jpg

[MissKittyFantastico]

oh thanks a bunch Smithy!

:laugh2:

[Smithy]

Stop deflecting your own issues onto me you bitch!



Smithy you've not seen my arse so you can stop flapping your gums n all! :p

Well theres only one way to prove me wrong :wink:

[Niamh.]

So people don't like England because the fans and press are over-confident? That's crazy. We have a good team and a great manager, why shouldn't we be confident of success?

I know I'm not going to persuade any of the Scots/Welsh/Irish to like the English here but it just seems unneccesary to be like that.

It's only a bit of a long running joke for most of us though

[Smithy]

oh thanks a bunch Smithy!

I couldn't think of anything else D;!!!

[Harry!]

Football sucks anyway.

[Novo]

http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2009/04/02/article-1166688-043A39CF000005DC-296_468x298.jpg

The 4 Kings

[Z]

So people don't like England because the fans and press are over-confident? That's crazy. We have a good team and a great manager, why shouldn't we be confident of success?

I know I'm not going to persuade any of the Scots/Welsh/Irish to like the English here but it just seems unneccesary to be like that.

Because it's presumptuous and arrogant. Confidence is one thing, but to have newspaper headlines declaring "EASY" and fans, such as our own Andy, already going around saying they've won it - are arrogant and infuriating to everyone else in the United Kingdom.

[MissKittyFantastico]

Well theres only one way to prove me wrong :wink:

Pervert!! :shocked:

[Novo]

Football sucks anyway.

Madonna sucks Cock

[MissKittyFantastico]

Football sucks anyway.

That's only because you're unfortunate enough to live in Portsmouth Harry :p

[Ross]

http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2009/04/02/article-1166688-043A39CF000005DC-296_468x298.jpg

See, you can tell I'm not interested in football the first thing I looked at this picture was Gerrard and Lampards bulges... lol.

[Chels]

I don't really give a ****... if I'm honest, I wouldn't even support Wales if they were in the World Cup. Football is kinda boring.

Well considering you support Sw*nsea who play the most boring 'football' in the country I'm not suprised. Pass it across your back line in a 4-5-1 formation with no actual striker at the top lol.

[MissKittyFantastico]

See, you can tell I'm not interested in football the first thing I looked at this picture was Gerrard and Lampards bulges... lol.

I wouldn't expect any less from you Ross ;)

[Novo]

Because it's presumptuous and arrogant. Confidence is one thing, but to have newspaper headlines declaring "EASY" and fans, such as our own Andy, already going around saying they've won it - are arrogant and infuriating to everyone else in the United Kingdom.

I am confident about our chances this summer... We will smash the group stages and ease past the last 16 then with a bit of luck from then the world cup is as good as ours

[Smithy]

Because it's presumptuous and arrogant. Confidence is one thing, but to have newspaper headlines declaring "EASY" and fans, such as our own Andy, already going around saying they've won it - are arrogant and infuriating to everyone else in the United Kingdom.

Im in England and it's kinda annoying too

[Novo]

Well considering you support Sw*nsea who play the most boring 'football' in the country I'm not suprised. Pass it across your back line in a 4-5-1 formation with no actual striker at the top lol.

Ouch.

[Ross]

I wouldn't expect any less from you Ross ;)

Welcome back aswell darling. Missed you babe. x

[Niamh.]

I couldn't think of anything else D;!!!

she looks the same as when she was 18 would have worked better:joker:

[Ross]

Well considering you support Sw*nsea who play the most boring 'football' in the country I'm not suprised. Pass it across your back line in a 4-5-1 formation with no actual striker at the top lol.

Chels ah/ :( x

[Chels]

Because it's presumptuous and arrogant. Confidence is one thing, but to have newspaper headlines declaring "EASY" and fans, such as our own Andy, already going around saying they've won it - are arrogant and infuriating to everyone else in the United Kingdom.

Well said Greg!

[Smithy]

Pervert!! :shocked:

Oh please have you seen the amount you post in the HGT

[Brad.]

Football sucks anyway.

If you haven't got anything useful to add, please don't say things like that.

Because it's presumptuous and arrogant. Confidence is one thing, but to have newspaper headlines declaring "EASY" and fans, such as our own Andy, already going around saying they've won it - are arrogant and infuriating to everyone else in the United Kingdom.

It's just banter, I thought people could see past that.

[Smithy]

she looks the same as when she was 18 would have worked better:joker:

Then she'd have said you look as bad then as you do now

not that you look bad now or anything :s

[MissKittyFantastico]

Welcome back aswell darling. Missed you babe. x

Awww thank you Ross :)xxx

[MissKittyFantastico]

Oh please have you seen the amount you post in the HGT

That's called appreciation of the male form :hugesmile:

[Chels]

Chels ah/ :( x

Sorry to offend lol :p haven't seen you in ages Ross!x

[Ross]

Oh yes, quality game lads. We played well, absolutely outstanding. I enjoyed it whilst I slowly played with my arsehole and balls.

[Niamh.]

Then she'd have said you look as bad then as you do now

Smithy!! You're sh1te at being on my side:bawling:

[Claymores]

So people don't like England because the fans and press are over-confident? That's crazy. We have a good team and a great manager, why shouldn't we be confident of success?

I know I'm not going to persuade any of the Scots/Welsh/Irish to like the English here but it just seems unneccesary to be like that.

Or try 300 years of oppression , a thatcher govt, poll tax, a new Tory govt we don't want Add to that every effing commerial break is about Engerland.

Can'y you see it's annoying?

[Smithy]

Smithy!! You're sh1te at being on my side:bawling:

I edited my pos!t!!!

[setanta]

http://static.guim.co.uk/sys-images/Football/Pix/pictures/2009/6/25/1245940122103/Clint-Dempsey-celebrates--002.jpg

Wonder which English defender he'll turn inside out this weekend? Donovan too.

[Ross]

Sorry to offend lol :p haven't seen you in ages Ross!x

I've been here babes. Just with work and booking my holiday and all that... so much stress, I think I need a face mask and some definate moisturising session. How are you? xx

[Shasown]

Do you know I am starting to hate the World Cup and the Euros as well. I hate seeing images of bobby Moore lifting the World Cup, I especially despise the papers and the pundits bigging up the England Squad and the manager , only to rip them apart when they fail.

However I will support England in any tournament they qualify as i will for any home nation team, even Scotchland, in the unlikely event they qualify for anything in the future.

The problem lies in people believing the hype. And in others hating the hype so much they vent their hate against what is essentially 22 grown up men chasing a bag of air for an hour and a half.

Its only a game, after all.

[Harry!]

Madonna sucks Cock

Very mature of you Andy.

That's only because you're unfortunate enough to live in Portsmouth Harry :p

I couldnt care less about our football club to be honest. I'd rather Fratton Park was turned into a music arena tbh.

[Novo]

http://static.guim.co.uk/sys-images/Football/Pix/pictures/2009/6/25/1245940122103/Clint-Dempsey-celebrates--002.jpg

Wonder which English defender he'll turn inside out this weekend? Donovan too.

http://img.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2007/10_03/Rooney1710PA2_468x581.jpg

Wonder who the best striker in the World will score a hat trick against

A) USA
B) Slovenia
C) Algeria
D) All of them

I'll go for D ;)

[Chels]

It's just banter, I thought people could see past that.

It's not, it's just cockiness and arrogance. I mean the EASY thing that The Sun did? That was pathetic and disrespectful.

[MissKittyFantastico]

http://catchseventy7.files.wordpress.com/2009/11/david-beckham-england-slovakia-international-_2075368.jpg

Just all accept that Becks is God and all will be right with the world :)

[Smithy]

That's called appreciation of the male form :hugesmile:

It's called a lets use men as sex objects thread :nono:

Its demoralizing :nono:

[Claymores]

Oh yes, quality game lads. We played well, absolutely outstanding. I enjoyed it whilst I slowly played with my arsehole and balls.

Red card!!!!!!!!!!

[Ross]

Red card!!!!!!!!!!

Oh honey watch where you put it.

[Shasown]

Or try 300 years of oppression , a thatcher govt, poll tax, a new Tory govt we don't want Add to that every effing commerial break is about Engerland.

Can'y you see it's annoying?

300 years of oppression, get a grip Clay, it was your own leaders who sold you into the union, be a man accept it, bend over lift your wee skirt and accept some englisher beef.

[MissKittyFantastico]

It's not, it's just cockiness and arrogance. I mean the EASY thing that The Sun did? That was pathetic and disrespectful.

Well that's The Sun. the same paper that blamed Liverpool supporters for the Hillsborough disaster so what do you expect really? I wouldn't wipe my arse on that piece of **** newspaper.

[MissKittyFantastico]

It's called a lets use men as sex objects thread :nono:

Its demoralizing :nono:

Don't tell me you wouldn't love if your pic appeared in there by some miracle :p

[Chels]

I've been here babes. Just with work and booking my holiday and all that... so much stress, I think I need a face mask and some definate moisturising session. How are you? xx

Oh righty, where you off on hols? :)
Haha sounds good :p I'm good thanks hun, I've been in a really good mood the past few weeks! Yourself?xx

[Shasown]

Well that's The Sun. the same paper that blamed Liverpool supporters for the Hillsborough disaster so what do you expect really? I wouldn't wipe my arse on that piece of **** newspaper.

I wouldnt now, but I have in the past, modern inks make the paper almost glossy and non absorbant

[Claymores]

Just all accept that Becks is God and all will be right with the world :)

Yup, bring Becks on Engerland, he's great at getting sent off or scooping the ball to row z

[Smithy]

Don't tell me you wouldn't love if your pic appeared in there by some miracle :p

I am not a sex object to be oggled at :nono:

[Ross]

Oh righty, where you off on hols? :)
Haha sounds good :p I'm good thanks hun, I've been in a really good mood the past few weeks! Yourself?xx

Spain 21st June my love! :) Aw that's great babe. What's made you in a good mood then :P who is he? ;) xx

[MissKittyFantastico]

I am not a sex object to be oggled at :nono:

You said it! :joker:

[Novo]

Very mature of you Andy.

She actually does ... what do you think she does

She is human after all....

[MissKittyFantastico]

Yup, bring Becks on Engerland, he's great at getting sent off or scooping the ball to row z

He's the greatest ambassador the game has ever seen :)

[setanta]

http://insidegossip.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/van-persie.jpg

Mark my words. That man could defo be the star of the World Cup.

[Harry!]

She actually does ... what do you think she does

She is human after all....

Right...Whatever you say.

[Claymores]

300 years of oppression, get a grip Clay, it was your own leaders who sold you into the union, be a man accept it, bend over lift your wee skirt and accept some englisher beef.

Don't start with yer Unionism pal - we have the Englanders on the ropes for a change

[MissKittyFantastico]

Van Persie is in my FIFA World Cup Fantasy squad :)

[Novo]

http://blogs.chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/.a/6a00d83451583769e20105371e2028970b-800wi

Mark my words Mr setanta, this guy is going to be the golden boot winner

[MissKittyFantastico]

Don't start with yer Unionism pal - we have the Englanders on the ropes for a change

Only in your mind Claymores, bring it on I'm enjoying the banter tbh with you :)

[Claymores]

http://insidegossip.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/van-persie.jpg

Mark my words. That man could defo be the star of the World Cup.

My bruv is a huge Arsenal fan - he's going to SA only to see Alex Song and be a Cameroon supporter

[setanta]

http://blogs.chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/.a/6a00d83451583769e20105371e2028970b-800wi

Mark my words Mr setanta, this guy is going to be the golden boot winner

Lol, that lads ancient. Do they ever play your man that United got? Like to have a look at him.

[Shasown]

Don't start with yer Unionism pal - we have the Englanders on the ropes for a change

And that is why you will always lose.

You have a handful of ardent fans arguing with you over media driven hype and a misplaced sense of national pride.

With some its just good natured banter, with others it becomes so much more. If nothing else we will always win the best songs in support of our team. World in Motion, Three Lions etc.

You will never beat us there.

[Claymores]

Only in your mind Claymores, bring it on I'm enjoying the banter tbh with you :)

It's more entertaining than bb11 !

[Claymores]

And that is why you will always lose.

You have a handful of ardent fans arguing with you over media driven hype and a misplaced sense of national pride.

With some its just good natured banter, with others it becomes so much more. If nothing else we will always win the best songs in support of our team. World in Motion, Three Lions etc.

You will never beat us there.

Stop being over-analytical big man - ot was a jokey thread which users turned more jokey a while ago

[MissKittyFantastico]

It's more entertaining than bb11 !

Football brings out the best and worst in people just like BB on here :hugesmile:

[Claymores]

Football brings out the best and worst in people just like BB on here :hugesmile:

I meant I was bored on the BB11 forum and this was just for laffs - not agree?

[setanta]

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[MissKittyFantastico]

I meant I was bored on the BB11 forum and this was just for laffs - not agree?

Like I said I like the banter so yes I agree :)

[Novo]

http://i2.tinypic.com/4u4myr6.jpg

[Shasown]

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Love it. The song that is.

[setanta]

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[Claymores]

Oh honey watch where you put it.

In the collection for Beckham n Rooooooneeeee (coming)

and don't call me Shirley

[Claymores]

He's just trying to wind you up. Doubt he bought them.

Yer wrong - we did - USA going on Sat AM

[Sophii3x]

Because it's presumptuous and arrogant. Confidence is one thing, but to have newspaper headlines declaring "EASY" and fans, such as our own Andy, already going around saying they've won it - are arrogant and infuriating to everyone else in the United Kingdom.

THIS.

I hate football anyway, it's crap and boring! I'm welsh and I'm sick to death about hearing about the World Cup let alone everyone on telly/in papers going on and on about England and their team and it's only just started! It's annoying that we have to put up with this stupid hype when were not even from England. I'm trying to avoid it like the plague but it's impossible. :(