England vs France

[ZenGum]

Originally Posted by Cloud

I have just one word in response to this thread:

underpants

No, no, no. It has to be panties.

("It has to be panties" is in fact a band name, they were about in Melbourne, Australia, several years ago.)

[DanaC]

That's a fabulous name for a band!

I actually think the most correct term to use in this thread is Pants! Total and utter fucking pants! And on that note, if you don't mind I am off to cry quietly and mourn the further demise of English sport. Did anybody see the farce that was the Eng -v-Russia match?

*crawls off to a darkened corner to cry*

[ZenGum]

Originally Posted by DanaC

That's a fabulous name for a band!

I actually think the most correct term to use in this thread is Pants! Total and utter fucking pants! And on that note, if you don't mind I am off to cry quietly and mourn the further demise of English sport. Did anybody see the farce that was the Eng -v-Russia match?

*crawls off to a darkened corner to cry*

there, there, I'm sure you'll win the ... something ... soon.

As a band name it is super-memorable. I've never heard or seen them, no idea what they're like, they've probably broken up long ago ... but I STILL remember the name. That's marketing for ya.

[Sundae]

Originally Posted by ZenGum

"It has to be panties" is in fact a band name, they were about in Melbourne, Australia, several years ago.)

Originally Posted by DanaC

That's a fabulous name for a band!

Originally Posted by ZenGum

As a band name it is super-memorable. I've never heard or seen them, no idea what they're like, they've probably broken up long ago ... but I STILL remember the name. That's marketing for ya.

Okay, so I read it as a brand name and I was still impressed

[lookout123]

the farce that was the Eng -v-Russia match?

you mean McLaren's death march?

[DanaC]

That's the one.

[lookout123]

my honest opinion is that england has the same problem as spain. too much trying to keep people happy and not enough trying to win.

there is more than enough talent available for the manager to pull a squad from, but they continue down the path of pulling the most talented/popular player in each position, throwing them together on the field and expecting it to work out. sometimes the best individuals don't make the best team. complimentary players are needed. for example, gerrard and lampard don't belong in the same midfield, they cover the same ground. i really think england would do much better if they ditched a few of the old stand by's in favor of some unknowns, even looking at the championship if necessary.

but that is just my opinion.

The US national team has pathetic leadership as well. they refuse to look outside of the normal development channels for players. There is absolutely no reason for Jay Demerit (Watford defender) to be riding the pine when guys like Onyewu continue to suck.