England v. Italy

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Probably the most even of the quarter-finals; no clear favourite.
After their stroke of luck v. Ukraine I think England will win though.

In-ger-lund, etc.

I believe you have a mid to low range Casio or an Umbro 'sport' tops, Hodgson's timepiece looked like a glass frying pan lid.... Probably just said time to get your coat

Colonel Cardiffi wrote:

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Valley Trash wrote:Did anyone notice the size of of Hodgson's wristwatch... Must have watched the same QVC programme as the Colonel

Must have cost a packet

f**k this, for my next dust-up I'm busting out the Rolex.

Choose a better pub too :laughingabit:

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Colonel Cardiffi wrote:

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Valley Trash wrote:Did anyone notice the size of of Hodgson's wristwatch... Must have watched the same QVC programme as the Colonel

Must have cost a packet

f**k this, for my next dust-up I'm busting out the Rolex.

Choose a better pub too :laughingabit:

Wasn't my choice! It's just where he said he'd be.

Valley Trash wrote:I believe you have a mid to low range Casio or an Umbro 'sport' tops, Hodgson's timepiece looked like a glass frying pan lid.... Probably just said time to get your coat

I'd love to have a frying pan lid if I'm honest. It's a target I'm now going to work towards.

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Colonel Cardiffi wrote:

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Valley Trash wrote:Did anyone notice the size of of Hodgson's wristwatch... Must have watched the same QVC programme as the Colonel

Must have cost a packet

f**k this, for my next dust-up I'm busting out the Rolex.

Choose a better pub too :laughingabit:

I'd recommend the Golden Cross wearing a Hello Kitty watch and carrying a copy of Chat magazine... Intimidating as feck IMO

Colonel Cardiffi wrote:

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Colonel Cardiffi wrote:

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Valley Trash wrote:Did anyone notice the size of of Hodgson's wristwatch... Must have watched the same QVC programme as the Colonel

Must have cost a packet

f**k this, for my next dust-up I'm busting out the Rolex.

Choose a better pub too :laughingabit:

Wasn't my choice! It's just where he said he'd be.

My packet joke wouldn't have worked without it ...

Colonel Cardiffi wrote:

Valley Trash wrote:I believe you have a mid to low range Casio or an Umbro 'sport' tops, Hodgson's timepiece looked like a glass frying pan lid.... Probably just said time to get your coat

I'd love to have a frying pan lid if I'm honest. It's a target I'm now going to work towards.

Aim for the stars my friend... I started with Elizabeth Duke and I now have a timepiece the size of a wok lid... I think it's a Bolex

Valley Trash wrote:

Colonel Cardiffi wrote:What was that blue thing on the back of Buffon's neck?

"Kinesio tape. It gives support and stability to muscles and joints without affecting circulation or range of motion which is a lot better compared to the more basic taping procedures"... Don't cha' know.... I had to google that as I thought it was from a bicycle puncture repair kit and he was one of Italy's inflatable keepers... I guess like most of the Italian team right now he's probably being blown up by one of Italian female football fans as posted earlier

Balotelli had 3 strips on his lower back too, unless he was sponsored by Adidas.

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Genius.... Not sure what's my favourite bit of this... the nonchalant chip or the fact that Hart rolls about in slo mo with his legs in the air like he's auditioning for a Ben Dover movie

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Genius.... Not sure what's my favourite bit of this... the nonchalant chip or the fact that Hart rolls about in slo mo with his legs in the air like he's auditioning for a Ben Dover movie

World's best 'keeper made to look ordinary NQAT

It was a nil-nil thrashing, if that’s possible.

Apart from the first 20 minutes, England couldn’t string more than 2 or 3 passes together.

Pirlo was outstanding, despite seemingly playing the game at walking pace. And showed gonads of steel with that penalty.

In comparison, Gerrard was exposed for what he is – someone who runs around a bit, and can whack the ball a long way.

I feel some sympathy for England’s defenders since not conceding when the opposition have nearly 70% of the possession is a decent effort.

Tbf given that England have suffered a multitude of injuries and Woy was appointed a month before the tournament began, they've done well.

Yeah - let's see how they get on in the world cup - hopefully Wales will joining them! Can live in hope.