There is alot of bravado spoken when the subject of my football team's home is mentioned. The
title 'Theatre of Dreams' (dubbed by Bobby Charlton) was once embarrassingly mentioned by fans in
the late 1980's. The two words 'theatre' and 'dreams' were a million miles away from hooligan
England in those days, where the reality was [.
"Boys, diving is back on the menu".
That might be the most potent message after seeing England's game against Slovenia. And no, UEFA
is not going to do any retrospective video refereeing because it is lowly Slovenia. Rooney can pull
a player's shirt blatantly, fall down, and pretend he got fouled without retribution.
Today's video flashback is from the late 1960s when two quality teams, Leeds United and
Manchester United, faced each other at Elland Road.
The video footage is interesting for several different seasons. It's in black and white. Plus
you get to watch the opening of the show for a program that's simply titled "Football" with its
title music that sounds like it's going to be the Match Of The Day theme but quickly transpires
into a different song.
Qualification sealed in style.
It was a game that Fabio needed to win and a victory the fans wanted to see in order to shake
off any nerves surrounding qualification for South Africa 2010, in the end it was a performance to
remember by a side who must not choke next summer.
It was a near faultless display from an England side clearly reaping the rewards of being
coached by one of the all time greats of the game, for it should not be underestimated the impact
Mr.
With my apologizes to Elton John
Goodbye Peter Kenyon
Though I never knew you at all
You arrogance and lack of class
Makes Ken Bates look classy
Of all the owners, agents, players and commentators in football, Peter Kenyon stands alone on
top of my most hated list.
