Michael Williams
Expressions of the more traditional and less traditional nature could best describe the state of
affairs currently surrounding the Welsh FA.
‘A stitch in time saves nine' is one way to portray John Toshack's resignation as national
team manager this week as the Welsh FA look to nip in the bud their early form in Euro 2012
Qualification Group G.
Michael Williams
As the final whistle in Bloemfontein signalled the end of England‘s dismal World Cup campaign,
the nature of their departure from South Africa became hot topic for journalists and the public
alike.
Nerves, tiredness and performance were just a handful of excuses as to why Fabio Capello and his
squad failed to deliver but the lack of any young prodigies in the English game gained extra
attention.
Michael Williams
Expectation was high that the first weekend of the Premier League season would go off with a
bang and it didn't disappoint. In what is expected to be the most interesting campaign in years,
the anticipation of the opening weekend was enhanced following the disappointment of this summers
World Cup.
TFT
Fabio Capello's England team start a new era in 24 hours as they prepare for their European
Qualification campaign by taking on Hungary in a friendly at Wembley tomorrow evening. 45 days have
past since England's 4-1 defeat to the hands of the Germans at the World Cup in South Africa which
has given the F.
Michael Williams
If Liverpool had a to-do list then its goals over the summer would have read, ‘persuade Steven
Gerrard to stay, convince Fernando Torres his future lies at Anfield and have new owners in by the
end of August.' So far, in the words of Meatloaf, two out of three isn't bad.
Michael Williams
Never before has a fortnight taken so long to come round. After Andres Iniesta elevated Spain
into the history books, the following days of turning on the television at midday and not seeing a
game of football taking place was tough to take.
Forward fourteen days and there is an escape from monotonous day time telly, spending time with
the kids or even chatting to the spouse because pre-season and the transfer rumour mill are
back!
Michael Williams
It may have ended the way many would have predicted but over the past four weeks the World Cup
has shocked many while outraging others.
From France's demolition job all the way through to Spain's victorious campaign, it's been quite a
month to remember and here are the pick of the best and the worst moments from events from South
Africa.
TFT
Fabio Capello was given the go ahead to continue as England Manager last week and try to rebuild
the ageing squad for their next challenge, European Championship qualification, which gets under
way in September.
From our previous post about the current England situation there were clouds of doubt over
Capello and the press were quick to make their own judgements and comment on what action the F.
Michael Williams
Ok, that's it, enough is enough. Sepp Blatter, and his FIFA henchmen, need to get off their
penny-farthings and enter the twenty first century.
Frank Lampard's disallowed goal against Germany on Sunday was the perfect opportunity for
Blatter and co.
TFT
The Football Theory thought they would get in on the act with the latest England debate. The
article below starts off the discussion and with the interaction of comments left by fans we want
to build the article even more as the days go on until the F.A. decide whether or not to terminate
Fabio Capello's contract with England.
Michael Williams
We're not sure if Fabio Capello is a fan of Eminem, no journalist has been smart enough to ask
that question, but he could take heart from the opening lyrics to the Americans song ‘Lose
Yourself.' Featured during the film Eight Mile, the song is as far away as being related to
football as possible but the opening words could just be what the Italian wants, or needs, to tell
his team before kick off on Wednesday afternoon against Slovenia.
Michael Williams
No one can be too sure of what was actually said during England's emergency clear the air talks
this week, but anyone wanting to pipe up and lighten the mood could have uttered, "well at least
we're not French."
For however bad English, Spanish or Italian fans feel their sides have performed at this World
Cup they can take consolation in the fact that France are single-handedly ruining their hopes by
each passing day.
Michael Williams
From one game out of a potential seven you can never fully judge a side from a single
performance. Saying that however, Argentina have already begun to show promising signs following
their opening display. No one more so than the main man in their setup, Diego Maradona.
TFT
It was another defying moment in South African history, and certainly in African history, as the
President of the Republic of South Africa, Jacob Zuma declared the opening of the 2010 FIFA World
Cup yesterday afternoon inside the Soccer City Stadium.
The passionate fans watching their beloved South Africa in the opening match of the tournament
were treated to a strong start by Bafana Bafana.
TFT
The Jeff Stelling And Chris Kamara Advert
These two football nuts never fail to impress me with their unorthodox witty humour about the
beautiful game. They have just made a VISA advert together about the World Cup and it's actually
quite funny. Take a look and listen out for Kammy's version of the perfect World Cup
experience.
