tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-413013422636027916.post8856979373648605760..comments2024-03-05T10:32:32.208+00:00Comments on IRRESISTIBLE TARGETS: BORN IN THE USA, JUST BECOME BRIT: MY WORLD CUP DILEMMAMichael Carlsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04490121869284175945noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-413013422636027916.post-74042321719914717342010-06-25T13:33:22.839+01:002010-06-25T13:33:22.839+01:00Fantastic article by Brendon Hunt. Spot on re. Ger...Fantastic article by Brendon Hunt. Spot on re. Germany - Dallas Cowboys, Greece - Tampa Bay, Portugal - Chargers, Uruguay - Notre Dame.<br />Very impressive knowledge and humour.James Dunnnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-413013422636027916.post-89776961293447972432010-06-14T07:14:52.926+01:002010-06-14T07:14:52.926+01:00Really enjoyed the read Mike.
Totally true on la...Really enjoyed the read Mike. <br /><br />Totally true on lazy USA 'saccer jokes' that everyone is meant to find hysterical. I really dislike the idea that everyone is meant to have a herd opinion on everything (though we will patronisingly criticise others for this same quality). In a similar vein history of World Cup tv programmes are ruined by talking heads where they show some z-lister a clip two seconds before they turn on the camera to remind them of 98 World Cup and then they say "And everyone knew Michael Owen was great...what was he doing on the bench?" - when obviously this wasn't the case.<br /><br />Interestingly, one of my friends told me ESPN coverage is better than UK's because they have actually provide analysis rather than cut to enthusiastic idiots roaming the country asking yet another local what it means for the World Cup to be in South Africa.<br /><br />And agree totally about the flag thing. Used to think it was one of the things that made England quietly superior that we didn't indulge in flag waving of US or Australia - like not having to tag events The Open or FA Cup with our country's name.<br /><br />Really hope you get a gig for American Football this year, even if its just the Five Live Sport Extra commentary.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02177452304556031385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-413013422636027916.post-33715894535045263842010-06-11T15:09:11.632+01:002010-06-11T15:09:11.632+01:00Dodge the issue and cheer for the "Socceroos&...Dodge the issue and cheer for the "Socceroos". <br /><br />They need all the help they can get!Bob Howesnoreply@blogger.com