Originally posted by Siskinwe have never contested any, and yet we have won the same number in world cup finals as ingerlund!!!!!
And how many penalty shoot-outs have Scotland won?
anyway you ingelrunders should stop diverting the thread, and pay homage to tonights world champions, the itv coverage at the start was disgraceful, with steve ryder starting the where did it go wrong with ingerlund crap.
well done italy, looking forward to the challenge in our group games.
will lippi stay or go, and if he goes who is likely to succeed?
Originally posted by chris stephensIndeed, because first you have to qualify for the tournament, so that will be when pigs fly, then get past the group stage, so that will be when Hell freezes over.
we have never contested any
Since you can't even beat the Faroe Islands perhaps FIFA will arrange a tournament more suited to your level of skill, perhaps a Scotland v. Rockall championship. Even you might have an outside chance against an uninhabited rock.
Originally posted by Siskinyou have consistently stated that we cant beat the faroes, yet in 6 occasions we have won 5 and drawn 1, the drawn being the first game with the german hired hand at the helm.
Indeed, because first you have to qualify for the tournament, so that will be when pigs fly, then get past the group stage, so that will be when Hell freezes over.
Since you can't even beat the Faroe Islands perhaps FIFA will arrange a tournament more suited to your level of skill, perhaps a Scotland v. Rockall championship. Even you might have an outside chance against an uninhabited rock.
and btw we won the kirin cup, last month, beating 2 world cup finalists in the process.
so scotland and itlay have won a football tourney this year, one more than our southern neighbours!
p.s. if anyone has failed in rockall its you guys, you tried to invade it, but couldn't get ashore - nuff said!
Originally posted by RavelloStrange, I saw it more as a miserable embittered Scot using Italy's victory as an opportunity to have yet another, tiresome dig at their more talented, superior southerly neighbours?
Funny to see how frustrated englanders now try to gang up on scots to get rid of their anger because of the usual early WC knock out.
Originally posted by Siskinhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Air_transport
Indeed, because first you have to qualify for the tournament, so that will be when pigs fly, then get past the group stage, so that will be when Hell freezes over.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hell
"... until, at the center of the world, Dante finds Satan himself trapped in the frozen lake of Cocytus. "
I was there
I had a great day. Scheduled to leave Stanstead at 9.30am, minimal check in required, however due to the number of flights going to Berlin, we were held until 10.20. Arrived Berlin at 1pm and after passing through control, we took a car down to the hotel where we arranged to meet other in our party. We arrived there just after 1.30pm. Berlin time. Unfortunately, we were warned not to go to Brandenburg Gate or the Fans mile, due to the sheer number of people wanting to visit these areas.
We were then taken down to another hotel (just after 3pm), forgotten the name, where we had pre drinks followed by dinner, at which the speaker was Phil Thompson, who explained where Sven had gone wrong; why he thought France would win and memories of his time at Liverpool, including when he picked up the European Cup. Fantastic! As we were leaving, one of our party noticed Alan Shearer in reception and got some pictures taken, Alan Hansen happened to be there too. I managed to get a pic with Phil.
All our party left for the match bar three others and me and whilst we were waiting for our car, the legend that is Pele walks by! Fantastic.
Getting to the stadium was fantastic. The number of other nationalities milling around the ground to sample the atmosphere was incredible.
I was thoroughly searched before admission and unfortunately programmes were only available in German, fortunately I had been given an English version whilst at the first hotel together with a silver goblet as a memento of the occasion.
The stadium was impressive and I was instantly aware of the great history that it had. Pre match entertainment included Toni Braxton & Shir (sorry). Shortly afterwards the team came out to a crescendo of noise and this was followed by the national anthems. I studied the players on the big screen but I could detect no signs of nerves,
To the game itself, I was delighted that there was a pen after 6 min coolly converted by Zindane, as I thought it would open the game up. Italy then fought their way back and caused no end of problems each time they took a corner kick and it was no surprise when Materazzi equalised to the sheer delight of the Italians sitting next to me, although surprisingly the French were more vocal. PS Had to add Eagle to the shouts of Ole Ole Ole Ole and Palace to the der der der der der der der der Palace ( Sorry had to be done). There were a surmising number of people from England in the crowd.
Half time game with entertainment from Placido. After the break the French took control and were superbly marshalled by Zindane, who I never had seen in the flesh before. His control, vision strength and passing ability were fantastic and his influence led to Henry becoming more threatening. I thought that it was only a matter of time before France would score, however as you know they didn’t and the game went into extra time (I said I would be happy in the earlier post).
In extra time, France had control and Zindane was even more influential and went close with a header that Buffoon tipped over. It was disappointing that there were so few replays shown on the big screen, but this was something they replayed.
However that was his last kick as whilst play was at the other end and therefore very few people in the stadium say Zindane’s headbutt. I missed it too, but I got texts form home to confirm the position and then my mobile was passed around the crowd. However, the crowd were incensed with Buffon, who they believed got Zindane sent off. The last 10 minutes was played in a cacophony of whistles that were absolutely deafening.
The match went to pens and I was level with one of the penalty areas so I prayed that the pens would be down “my end”. Fortunately they were and I had a great view of all of the kicks. I felt sorry for Trezeguet, as I thought France had deserved to win the match, however someone had to miss and this time (as Perotta had been substituted) there were no English born on the pitch to miss them.
So Italy won and celebrated fantastically in contrast to the French who were sprawled dejectedly on the green turf below me. We then had the award ceremony and Pirlo was given the MOM, surely this would have been Zidane’s had he not been sent off. The ref was booed and whistled when collecting his medal. France trooped up for theirs and then Italy received the World Cup for the fourth time. As they did so a firework display commenced. Fantastic!!
Only downside on the day and it was minimal that our flight was re routed to East Midlands instead of Stansted and I didn’t get back home until 6am, but it was well worth it.
Whilst wating for our flight we saw Roman Abramovic and Gabby Logan. I am sure that there were others around too, but I am not very good at identifying people.
So I am thankful I went and I was like a little child waiting for Christmas.
Cheers.
Originally posted by cantspellNice post, you lucky sod, although, I was in Piazza Brà, Verona, and it was almost as much fun there.
I was there
I had a great day. Scheduled to leave Stanstead at 9.30am, minimal check in required, however due to the number of flights going to Berlin, we were held until 10.20. Arrived Berlin at 1pm and after passing through control, we took a car down to the hotel where we arranged to meet other in our party. We arrived there just after 1.30pm. Ber ...[text shortened]... ople.
So I am thankful I went and I was like a little child waiting for Christmas.
Cheers.