History Repeats Itself (Interesting Footie Fact)

~*ShadowDancer*~ · Post by **~*ShadowDancer*~** » Tue Jun 18, 2002 8:06 pm

Time for spooky coincidences.....

The last time an asian team got the the 1/4 finals was North Korea in 1966

The last time England beat the Argies was 1-0 in 1966

The last time the defending champions went out at the first hurdle was Brazil in 1966

Guess who won the cup in 1966???????

Cliffjumper · Post by **Cliffjumper** » Tue Jun 18, 2002 8:13 pm

Oh! Oh! The USA!

~*ShadowDancer*~ · Post by **~*ShadowDancer*~** » Tue Jun 18, 2002 8:18 pm

Originally posted by Quicksilver
Oh! Oh! The USA!

Ha ha....very Droll....

Come on, what's the REAL answer?

Halfshell · Post by **Halfshell** » Tue Jun 18, 2002 8:21 pm

"Welcome to the sports forum!"

Cliffjumper · Post by **Cliffjumper** » Tue Jun 18, 2002 8:21 pm

Spain!

[I know it's England, but I can get a good 6 more posts out of this. Ya don't think I got to 7200 through being succinct and to the point, do you?

]

Sixswitch · Post by **Sixswitch** » Tue Jun 18, 2002 8:24 pm

As if we haven't heard about it 50 million times in recent weeks already...

Brazil will cane you.

-Ss

~*ShadowDancer*~ · Post by **~*ShadowDancer*~** » Tue Jun 18, 2002 8:33 pm

Originally posted by Sixswitch
As if we haven't heard about it 50 million times in recent weeks already...

Brazil will cane you.

-Ss

Even if they do, the Lads'll still be home to a Heroes welcome...and we'll go out in a blaze of glory. Even if we were to lose 3 - 0 to them, we'll still play well and honestly.

Sixswitch · Post by **Sixswitch** » Tue Jun 18, 2002 8:35 pm

Originally posted by ~*ShadowDancer*~
and honestly.

I assume Michael Owen wont be on the field?

Yes, you're right of course, it'll still be in the media forever. Damn.

-Ss

~*ShadowDancer*~ · Post by **~*ShadowDancer*~** » Tue Jun 18, 2002 8:41 pm

Nope Owen won't be there...he's injured but then I take it you already knew that...

However, looking at the teams Brazil have faced so far, they weren't exactly 'Top Class' were they? Brazil also finished Fourth in their group in the Qualifiers so they've had it easy really so far. Our defence is almost as tight as a Scotsman's Wallet *Grinz* and we have one of the best Goalies in the tournament, there's very little that gets past David Seaman. This tournament has been one of surprises so far, so the English lads might just pull a fast one and show Brazil the door...

Cliffjumper · Post by **Cliffjumper** » Tue Jun 18, 2002 8:53 pm

Turkey?

Halfshell · Post by **Halfshell** » Tue Jun 18, 2002 8:56 pm

Originally posted by Quicksilver
Turkey?

I'm sorry... what's Casper got to do with this?

Addl · Post by **Addl** » Tue Jun 18, 2002 9:28 pm

Originally posted by Brendocon

I'm sorry... what's Casper got to do with this?

the style. An inflated chicken with nothing in it aside from hot air and cabage.

Jetfire · Post by **Jetfire** » Wed Jun 19, 2002 8:57 am

Originally posted by Addl

the style. An inflated chicken with nothing in it aside from hot air and cabage.

Thats 100% accurate.

StoneCold Skywarp · Post by **StoneCold Skywarp** » Wed Jun 19, 2002 10:54 pm

last time Man Utd didn't win anything and Man City did - 1966

Cliffjumper · Post by **Cliffjumper** » Wed Jun 19, 2002 11:37 pm

Germany?

LordSixshot · Post by **LordSixshot** » Thu Jun 20, 2002 10:32 am

Paraguay?

I need them more than you.

TF @ The Moon · Post by **TF @ The Moon** » Thu Jun 20, 2002 4:47 pm

Well we stand more of a chance than normal against Brasil, just worried who we will have up front, Owen should be back but Vassell who should have been on instead of 'oh I sliipped again' Heskey or old man Sherringham has his back injury and won't make it.

Still here's some other Brasil England History

England v Brazil

If any of you are having last minute doubts about tomorrow, let today's
Daily Mirror put your mind at rest. It finds 12 coincidences between
England's 1966 World Cup-winning team and the one that plays Brazil
tomorrow.

1. We started with a dismal draw.

2. We beat Argentina 1-0.

3. The World Cup holders went out in the first round.

4. Our captain was a blond genius from Essex.

5. The Koreans knocked out the Italians.

6. Our No.10 scored a hatrick against Germany.

7. We had a calm focussed manager who sat on the bench as everyone went
potty.

8. Three of the squad played for West Ham.

9. The host nation drove on the left.

10. A Beatle married a blond model.

11. Labour was in power.

12. Elvis was in the charts.

Zombie Dave · Post by **Zombie Dave** » Thu Jun 20, 2002 8:27 pm

Nnnn. Do. Not. Mock. SHeringham.

Vassell is a great prospect, but I will defend the boy Heskey. He does a jifferent job. He defends from the front, which is key to the team. He also acts as a great foil for Owen.

It was great singing eat your fickle pie by myself to a whole pub when he scored the other day.

Sherigham or Heskey paired with Owen, but Vassell is an excellent repleacement. Which is a shame for him. Owen simply won't be dropped unless something outstanding happens.

LordSixshot · Post by **LordSixshot** » Thu Jun 20, 2002 8:34 pm

Originally posted by Zombie Dave
Vassell is a great prospect, but I will defend the boy Heskey. He does a jifferent job. He defends from the front, which is key to the team. He also acts as a great foil for Owen.

He also falls over a lot randomly, and doesn't even try and make it look like a free kick either. What a waste.

And in the Denmark match he was Mr Offside. Vassell rules, I don't care if he's too similar to Owen, I will cry if they don't bring him on. If England can get ahead at the beginning, then they should bring him on later to rest Owen (who might still have a teensy bit of a dodgy leg). And then Vassell will prove his godliness to the world!

Brazil probably don't realise his power either, just like the rest of you fools.

The perfect secret weapon. Mwahaahahahaha.

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History Repeats Itself (Interesting Footie Fact)

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