Monthly Archives: June 2026

Germany never looked like a team. Somehow the collective will was not there. A ridiculous VAR decision disallowed a goal and then they were out on penalties. Stuff happens, but you have to win. Japan were within a few minutes … Continue reading →

England 2 Panama 0 The DR Congo are waiting for England on Wednesday. A tough challenge to make the last 16. Three Lions on your chest. Its England at the World Cup. Come On England.

England have fallen into the Premier League ego trap of thinking passing the ball around and around in circles, boosting pass completion rates, and letting players strut about on the half way line is clever and intelligent football. It does … Continue reading →

The footballers from Ghana ply their trade at the top European clubs – from Manchester City, to Villa Real to Atalanta, to St Etienne, Wolfsburg to Auxerre. These are tough professional players – fit, talented and highly skilled. They are … Continue reading →

The game of football grew from the world of work – from communities held together by economic ties. 3pm afternoon kick off times were to allow people to work Saturday morning. Football teams grew by Uniting the players from a … Continue reading →

After the game the England team celebrated with the fans singing Wonderwall, the popular Oasis song. The chorus is “You’re gonna be the one that saves me” .. … and maybe, the World Cup, stretching through to July will indeed … Continue reading →

A young Harry Kane – playing for Leyton Orient. Football goes deep in our way of life. It is in every town and city. The game we gave the world. Is it coming home ? No-one knows the outcome. There … Continue reading →

It makes no sense. You travel thousands of miles to watch a game of football. But its brilliant. You see other fans, supporters, followers – on the same mission. There is a gathering and a convergence and a massing of … Continue reading →

On  June 17 Croatia face England with their squad of experienced and tournament hardened professionals – all used to playing at the top tier of European football.  Six players of their expected starting 11 are 32 years old  or over.  … Continue reading →