Football Euro 2024

a reply to: Freeborn

Let's start a petition for Harry?

a reply to: Oldcarpy2

I'd take Harry bloody Styles over Southgate!

a reply to: Freeborn

Or Danny Dyer?

a reply to: Oldcarpy2

Danny La Rue would have been better!

a reply to: Freeborn

Some geezer from down the pub?

Vinnie Jones?

Twinkletoes is on later for Portugal. Spare me his shiny smug cheating face.

Old football joke from back in the day:

Man Utd sign a player from lowly club Welling.

Ferguson: "you'll be on 50k a week"

"Oh, Mr Ferguson! At Welling I was on 50 pounds a week"!

Ferguson: "Company car, Lambo, Porsche, Ferrari, whatever you like".

"Oh Mr Ferguson, at Welling I just had my Rusty old Mini"!

Ferguson "Of course, you also get taken to matches in the luxury team coach it's got air con, sat TV and everything."

"Oh Mr Ferguson! At Welling we had a Rusty old Transit"!

For your first game, you'll get pulled off at half time".

"Oh Mr Ferguson! At half time at Welling we just got half an orange"!

a reply to: Oldcarpy2

LOL, good one!

That brings back fond memories of 1999. There was a Testimonial game in honour of Sir Alex Ferguson: Man Utd v Rest Of The World XI at Old Trafford.

I was an interpreter for three guys from the Italian press and for some of the players. After the game I had to take part in the reception where I met many players, amongst whom, Eric Cantona. Even Mick Hucknall of Simply Red was there and gave me an autograph. All the players received a commemorative Ebel watch..., but not us, unfortunately.

After that, we headed to an exclusive nightclub, The Milton Club, where we partied until the early hours of the morning... free Cuban cigars, rivers of alcohol and all you could eat. That's where I met Ferguson. He was a lot shorter than I expected, but quite friendly and chatty.

Here's the whole game...

a reply to: Encia22

Wow. I think you dropped something. (Bends down to pick up...).

Oh look. Some names!

Seriously, I'm well jealous!

a reply to: Oldcarpy2

Unfortunately, as I was there in an official capacity, I didn't really get a chance to enjoy it. I had to stay somewhat sober to be able to translate for the guys and avoid any lost-in-translation international incidents.

I did nick the extra cigar or two, enough to fill my jacket pockets.

a reply to: Encia22

Good for you!

Did you smoke em?

Portugal game....1st one 0-0 at half time.

Scotland v Switzerland tomorrow. Andy?

You'll have had your tea?

a reply to: Oldcarpy2

Absolutely, otherwise, over time, they dry out if you don't store them properly.

My biggest regret from that event was not meeting Gianluca Vialli. He was one of my favourites (I've always been a Juventus fan) and a really intelligent and eloquent person. He had to leave just after the game ended and wasn't at the reception. He was player-manager for Chelsea at the time, so I guess he was a busy guy. He even scored in that game!

Sadly, he has now passed away, so I'll have to catch up with him in another lifetime.

a reply to: Oldcarpy2

See what happens, again I'm not holding my breath. LoL

I've got fecking COVID as well, need to watch it on the telly at home.

a reply to: andy06shake

Hope you feel better soon. All the best for tonight.

a reply to: Freeborn

Past couple of tournaments i've found myself thinking 'i hope we lose very badly' forcing the F(waste of space)A to replace him with someone more attuned to scoring a goal (which means anyone)

Imo someone high up in the FA has shares in waistcoat and cardigan sweatshops in China

originally posted by: Oldcarpy2
a reply to: Freeborn

Or Danny Dyer?

I'd pay to see that just for the entertainment value

'Kick it in the goal you f*cking muppet!"

a reply to: McGinty

LoL

a reply to: McGinty

"Kick it in the goal you f*cking muppet!"

If only....

a reply to: andy06shake

I have to say, your anthem is better than ours.

I do apologize for singing "If you all hate Scotland clap your hands" at Wembley a few times.

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