Tag Archives: England

Its Knockout Football….

Posted on December 3, 2022 by thefupress

A single blow, a moment of inattention, a tiny error, a massive mistake and all your hopes and dreams are in tatters. From nowhere a moments brilliance, a single action can sink you. England play the Lions of Teranga, the … 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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Roy Drapes the Shirt in Shame.

Posted on May 17, 2012 by thefupress

Hopeless Hodgson defended his chinless selection of the useless John Terry as “a purely footballing decision.” Terry cost his club the champions league trophy in Moscow by missing the goal from 12 yards. Terry reacted to the intense pressure of … Continue reading →

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Lets Hear it For Wayne.

Posted on May 17, 2012 by thefupress

Hodgson didn’t hesitate to make it clear that Rooney would be in the squad for Englands campaign at the Euros. This season Rooney has made 41 appearances and scored 33 goals in the worlds toughest league, the English Premiership, and … Continue reading →

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