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Hopeless Hodgson Humiliates England

Posted on June 23, 2014 by thefupress

The always gentle Gary Lineker said he thinks “Roy Got it wrong”  but generally there is a conspiracy of silence about the embarrassing performance of the England football team in Brasil.  Roy and his cabal at the FA had carefully … Continue reading →

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England on the Edge

Posted on June 19, 2014 by thefupress

England face humiliation and the full weight of a nations crushed dreams if they lose against Uruguay tonight.  The country with the  strongest leagues and the longest footballing tradition can tomorrow be on flights home to a welcome of derision and contempt.  … Continue reading →

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ENGLAND 1 ITALY 2

Posted on June 16, 2014 by thefupress

It seems everyone agrees that England had major defensive problems on the left. The vulnerability of Baines  meant that Rooney had to play the role of a journeyman wide midfielder,  attempting to provide defensive cover for the inadequacies of the left-back behind him. … Continue reading →

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Hearts of Darkness – FIFA, Italy and the Amazon

Posted on June 13, 2014 by thefupress

Poor refereeing broke Croatia and allowed Brasil to breeze in 3-1.  It was not looking so easy until a Brasil player threw himself onto the ground and the referee awarded a penalty. A former England player called it cheating while a … Continue reading →

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Sturridge bent a shot around the keeper to score against Peru and England showed good efficiency to score another 2 goals from corners. Against Ecuador Rooney scrambled one home and Lambert buried a power strike from 12 yards. No-one scored … Continue reading →

Posted on June 9, 2014 by thefupress | 1 Comment

“England Will Win the World Cup” Ramsey.

Posted on June 3, 2014 by thefupress

The fine young men who will represent England at the 2014 football World Cup were photographed standing, ready to depart, on the aircraft steps. There is an air of excitement and expectation draining from the photograph. They are wearing suits … Continue reading →

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Lions and Donkeys – England 2014.

Posted on May 13, 2014 by thefupress

The best display by an England team in the World Cup, post 1966, was Italia 90. In that tournament England had the unbridled genius of Paul Gascoigne and a lame duck manager, Bobby Robson, who had already jumped ship and … Continue reading →

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England – Euros 2012 – the Final Inquest.

Posted on July 10, 2012 by thefupress

In the end England just served up another quarter final defeat in a major tournament. They lost to the eventual losing finalists, Italy, on penalties when first Ashley Young and then Ashley Cole missed from 12 yards. Hodgson always set … Continue reading →

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Hopeless Hodgson Buries England. .

Posted on June 24, 2012 by thefupress

Pre-match Roy talked about extra-time and talked about penalties. England play to win, always have – until now. Now Hodgson is the manager. When England got at them they were for the taking. Remember how Tottenham under Harry Redknapp tore … Continue reading →

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Carpe Diem – seize the day – England vs Italy 2012

Posted on June 23, 2012 by thefupress

Carpe diem quam minimum credula postero – “Seize the Day, putting as little trust as possible in the future” Horace, (from Wikipedia.) Don’t worry now about the what ifs, or what may be be to come, not now the self … Continue reading →

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