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Post by Deleted on Nov 25, 2022 14:33:11 GMT
At the end of the day, every European empire has to deal with it's past-and that includes Scots who were also the soldiers, engineers and intelligentsia of the British Empire.
I think the German's had to deal with the legacy of fascism quite quickly as it could have been a huge historical albatross around their necks.
I've always found Berliners friendly and affable people-a great place to visit.👍
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Post by Deleted on Nov 27, 2022 18:48:57 GMT
I see that Wales and England fan's were battering lumps out of each other in Tenerife?
What's wrong with these drunken duds?
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Post by stu77 on Nov 28, 2022 17:09:19 GMT
Come on Switzerland!
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Post by Deleted on Dec 1, 2022 13:53:45 GMT
Forget about this phoney and shameful World Cup. Here's a good wee story about the 1978 one as told by legendary Scotland keeper, Alan Rough sporting a legendary blonde perm....😄 www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/52892898 |
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Post by smogquixote on Dec 2, 2022 8:04:29 GMT
I see that Wales and England fan's were battering lumps out of each other in Tenerife? What's wrong with these drunken duds? Never understood it myself, I feel like I’d support whichever U.K. / home nation side went far as long as it wasn’t at the expense of England. |
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Post by smogquixote on Dec 2, 2022 8:05:55 GMT
Forget about this phoney and shameful World Cup. Here's a good wee story about the 1978 one as told by legendary Scotland keeper, Alan Rough sporting a legendary blonde perm....😄 www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/52892898Been some good games and upsets but the whole thing seems difficult to care about due to the time of year and surround circumstances. |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 2, 2022 11:34:05 GMT
I see that Wales and England fan's were battering lumps out of each other in Tenerife? What's wrong with these drunken duds? Never understood it myself, I feel like I’d support whichever U.K. / home nation side went far as long as it wasn’t at the expense of England. I would support any team other than Eng-ur-lund. Who, now that the German's are out will be creaming their frilly knickers about football World domination. 😄 |
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Post by Lord Emsworth on Dec 2, 2022 11:43:52 GMT
I'm very ambivalent about England
I find any kind of patriotism a bit awkward
English patriotism seems to bring out the worst in many people
My enjoyment of the world cup is often about appreciating the unexpected - sadly not seeing any of this WC for obvious reasons but delighted for Japan nonetheless especially as Albion's Mitoma is playing a big role
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Post by Deleted on Dec 2, 2022 12:11:20 GMT
It's not the England players who I don't like, who after all, are just trying to win like anyone else.
It's the hysterical nationalism of the media and yobbishness of some of the fans who think they can go anywhere in the world and tear it up.
The droning on about 1966 is also quite funny, it's so desperate 😄.
If VAR was around the likes of Bobby Moore would only be remembered for nicking a bracelet in 1970 rather than winning anything.👍😄
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Post by Lord Emsworth on Dec 2, 2022 12:21:19 GMT
Yeah, it's a shame as this crop of players are generally quite likeable and Southgate's clearly a good egg too (albeit v negative as a coach)
Other than that it is often embarrassing
I hate the nationalism and the yobbishness
I'd say the media are a bit more realistic these days and people are less inclined to go on about 1966 given the majority of people alive now have no recollection
They'll probably go and win it now
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Post by Deleted on Dec 2, 2022 12:36:20 GMT
I can't understand the people who have it in for Southgate, he's one of the good guys.
Jealousy perhaps.🤔
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Post by smogquixote on Dec 2, 2022 15:38:54 GMT
I can't understand the people who have it in for Southgate, he's one of the good guys. Jealousy perhaps.🤔 Safegate is a bit crap tbf, not a bad person but perhaps a tad out of his depth. |
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Post by smogquixote on Dec 2, 2022 15:41:00 GMT
Never understood it myself, I feel like I’d support whichever U.K. / home nation side went far as long as it wasn’t at the expense of England. I would support any team other than Eng-ur-lund. Who, now that the German's are out will be creaming their frilly knickers about football World domination. 😄 I take it you won’t be coming to watch the England-Senegal fixture with the rest of the Smog squad :/? |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 2, 2022 16:10:44 GMT
I would support any team other than Eng-ur-lund. Who, now that the German's are out will be creaming their frilly knickers about football World domination. 😄 I take it you won’t be coming to watch the England-Senegal fixture with the rest of the Smog squad :/? The English media have already gotten Senegal beaten. When it comes to penalty shoot outs and major trophies generally, the English team couldn't beat a carpet 😄👍 |
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Post by stu77 on Dec 2, 2022 16:59:07 GMT
Suarez is on the bench close to tears and Calvani is diving as they need one goal to go through on goal difference.
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