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If you can speak in Welsh then you may be interested in Blog Droed - A Welsh Football Blog

I have no idea what is being said on the Welsh language football blog by Gary Pritchard, that's for people from Wales to figure out I guess. I see he has been to watch loads of games heheh..

A Welsh speaking/language Football Blog is quite a rarity I gather and a few Welsh fans have come through the England blog before, so to the Wales fans.. Bust a nut at Blog Droed ~ the Welsh Football Blog

Welsh Links
Learn to speak and understand Welsh

Posted at 9:37 AM, Monday, November 29, 2004

Here's a few Portuguese Football Blogs, Courtesy of BloGolo Football Blog - Portugal

Adepto de Bancada - Portugal
A chama do Dragão - Porto
Atlético Guimarães - Athletico Guimares
"Coisas" no Futebol - Portugal
Desportista Urbano - Sport
Futebol Online - Football
Futeblog Total - Football History
Glorioso Jornal - Benfica
J-eagle - Benfica
O Engenheiro - Porto
Pensamentos - Porto
Pobo do Norte - Porto
Portogal - Portugal
Sport Lisboa e Benfica Ultras - Benfica
Susumu Lisboa e Benfica
Terceiro Anel - Boavista
Portogal Blog - Porto

♠ I'll list football blogs from each country as I dig them up..
♠ If there are more Portugal Football Blogs I have missed, please email me.

Posted at 9:33 AM, Saturday, November 27, 2004

Spain 1
del Horno 9
England 0
Attendance 48,000.

Spain beat England 1-0 at the Bernabeau Stadium with a headed goal from the Spanish left back Asier del Horno. Xavi swung in a corner, the England defence hesitated and del Horno scored, that was about it.

England looked out of sorts to be frank. However, Spain played very well and we spent the game chasing shadows. Zven said "England under-performed" and was happy it was only a friendly, where no points were at stake.

A Memorable Match?
The game was most memorable for Wayne Rooney being substitued in the 41st minute by Sven, because Wayne seemed to be on the verge of being sent off. Maybe he was, maybe he was'nt, who knows?

The game was made most un-memorable by the racist Spanish fans who monkey chanted at the English black skinned players. It seemed to me Wright-Phillips got the worst abuse. The F.A will no doubt protest. I don't think we need to, I think Spain should know they have a problem to deal with, without our input.

Reyes moaned before the match about being targeted by Gary Neville and proceded to look for every opportunity to tempt Neville into a tackle, while actively looking to make it look like Neville was going in too hard.

All in all, England lost and Spain won in a niggly match. Gladly it was only a friendly heheh.

Spain Team
Casillas, Salgado, Marchena (Ibanez 46), Juanito, Del Horno, Joaquin (Romero 80), Alonso (Orbaiz 69), Xavi, Reyes (Angulo 57), Torres (Guti 46), Raul (Luque 46).
Spanish Subs not used: Canizares.

England Team
Robinson, Gary Neville, Ferdinand (Carragher 62), Terry (Upson 65), Ashley Cole (Defoe 78), Beckham (Wright-Phillips 60), Butt, Lampard (Jenas 60), Bridge, Rooney (Smith 42), Owen.
English Subs not used: James, Kirkland, Phil Neville, Hargreaves.

Spain V England Match Reports
BBC - Spain V England Match Report
Football 365 - Shoddy England Follow Captain's Example


Posted at 11:55 PM, Wednesday, November 17, 2004

England Captain David Beckham Announces He Will Quit International Football in 2 Years

Reports in the papers quote England captain Becks as saying he will "Quit Playing International Football" at the end of the upcoming 2006 Soccer World Cup in Germany

Now let's have it right. I try my best not to be too critical of the team and therefore the players I support, but for the life of me I cannot work out the upside for the England side he captains with this "Quit" announcement from Beckham himself. Who says Beckham will be in by then anyway?

After dropping himself in it with admitting he got booked on purpose against Wales, one would have thought Becks would shut his mouth for a hot minute. Additionally I gather Posh want the Beckham's to be the next Osbourne Family Yes she actually wants a series made all about the Beckham family and their home life. Girl, that is too intrusive.

Update :: David Beckham denies that he will quit England in 2 seasons. I heard him say on the radio he will play until his legs say stop.

Good lad, my apologies. I really should stop reading the papers.

Posted at 9:38 AM, Sunday, November 14, 2004

Sven Has Named His England Squad 22 For The Friendly Match V Spain

Spain V England (Wed, Nov 17, 9.45pm BBC1)

The England Squad 22
♠ Paul Robinson - Tottenham Hotspur (team)
David James - Manchester City (squad player)
Chris Kirkland - Liverpool (squad player)

♠ Ashley Cole - Arsenal (team)
Wayne Bridge - Chelsea (squad player)
♠ John Terry - Chelsea (team)
Matt Upson - Birmingham City (squad player)
♠ Rio Ferdinand - Manchester United (team)
Jamie Carragher - Liverpool (squad player)
♠ Gary Neville - Manchester United (team)
Phil Neville - Manchester United (squad player)

♠ David Beckham - Real Madrid (team captain)
Jermaine Jenas - Newcastle United (squad player)
♠ Nicky Butt - Newcastle United (team)
Owen Hargreaves - Bayern Munich (squad player)
♠ Frank Lampard - Chelsea (team)
Joe Cole - Chelsea (squad player)
Shaun Wright Phillips - Manchester City (squad player)

♠ Wayne Rooney - Manchester United (team)
♠ Michael Owen - Real Madrid (team)
♠ Jermain Defoe - Tottenham Hotspur (team)
Alan Smith - Manchester United (squad player)

The players with dots next to their names are who I guess Sven will start with. It is a friendly mind you, so Sven may experiment. That said it is an away friendly versus Spain, so I don't think much quarter will be given by either side.

Posted at 9:10 PM, Saturday, November 13, 2004

Ray Clemence, The FA's National Goalkeeping Coach, has today paid a warm tribute to Emlyn Hughes, a man he played alongside for both club and country and a friend for almost 30 years.

Hughes, who passed away today, signed for Liverpool in 1967, just a few months before Clemence and went on to become captain of the club, play for his country, and be one of the most familiar and well-loved sports personalities in England.

"They used to call him "Crazy Horse" at Liverpool," said Ray. "He just had this boundless energy and enthusiasm. As a player he was incredibly adaptable.

"He came to the club as a midfielder, played left-back for England and ended up as centre-back for Liverpool. "As a captain, he lifted the European Cup in 1977. His enthusiasm drove us on as a team. He expected and demanded the best from his team.

Read More Of The FA Emlyn Hughes Tribute

England Blog Comment :: I never saw Emlyn play football, but do remember him on A Question of Sport. He was indeed, a crazy fellow.

R.I.P Emlyn Hughes, aka "Crazy Horse".

Posted at 6:07 PM, Wednesday, November 10, 2004

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