Tag Archives: England

England’s greatest manager immortalised

As it’s international week, here’s a very brief international special featuring the Graham Taylor soundboard. Following England is usually as much fun as pulling your fingernails pulled out, but with this device you can act out your managerial fantasies from … Continue reading

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England and Rio Ferdinand, again.

If only Rio had done what he was perfectly within his rights to do and turn his back on England, for good. He had no reason to feel he owed his country anything, not after the ‘footballing reasons’ snub of … Continue reading

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Rio Ferdinand: England cast aside the finest of a generation

It seems highly likely that Rio Ferdinand’s England career is now over. The decision to exclude him from the England squad for the European Championships is obviously clouded by the circumstances surrounding John Terry’s impending court appearance. And, the reaction from … Continue reading

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National Anthems

Euro 2012 will be upon us soon, which means lots of national anthems (and football). We blurt out national anthems with pride at sporting events, the perfect opportunity show some patriotic zeal. Of course, all national anthems are ridiculous – … Continue reading

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Euro 2012: Bosnia and Herzegovina top the bill on closing night.

England fans might be yawning with relief that another tedious qualifying campaign is over, but many other nations are facing a dramatic climax to their quest to reach the European Championship finals next summer. On Tuesday night (11 October, 8pm) … Continue reading

Posted in European football, International | Tagged Belgium, Bosnia, Denmark, Dzeko, Edin Dzeko, Edin Hazard, , , France, Portugal, Yugoslavia | 1 Comment