Be Excellent To Each Other

Russia look hard to beat.

Croatia/Denmark - One of those matches where you wish it was possible for both teams to go out.

Great penalty save!

Why wasn't it a red card though?

Never mind. They explained it now

Wellity, wellity, wellity. Who thought Japan stood a chance against Belgium, then?

Amazing. I turn it on, Belgium are 2-0 down. I actually pegged them to win it. I was stunned they were losing, but before I even had time to think about it 2-2.

That last goal? I actually clapped. Brilliant. This really is one of the best world cups I can think of.

They left it a tad late didn't they.

Bit gutted for Japan. They had the game under control until the two substitutions. Once Belgium got a goal back, Japan started to panic and then tire. Not sure Japan would have got through extra time without conceding so they could have done with getting something from that free kick at the end.

I think something happened in the second half and Belgium realised how good they were. When I had a quick look over the teams at the start I remember thinking "Bloody hell Belgium have a good squad".

The subs were a fantastic move too, really brought the whole team to life. I do feel kinda bad for Japan, but as a neutral watching what a game !

I really wanted to like the World Cup in SA, but that fucking noise stopped me watching games. It was like one of those kid's toys that are fun for about ten seconds, then just drive you crazy.

Uruguay don't fail me now!

I have left early to be home in time for kickoff.
It's too early to believe...but I believe..

We were sitting here praying Switzerland didn't score. Gosh, that game was bad.

Come on Colombia!

This is really good. Slowing down a bit though.

Bloody tense is what it is

Friggin passing around the defenders is going to kill me

Hmmm, all the possession, but no chances created.
Sterling is running around like a velociraptor, but unfortunately has the passing ability of one too.

No way is this game finishing as 11 Vs 11

this is delightfully teasy

FFS I'm going to die watching this

I got no fingernails

*breathes*

Man, this is a real test this.

Been here many times before. Let's see if we can finally break the curse.

I so want these English pricks out tonight. It’ll happen soon anyway, but let’s get it done tonight and sorted, then I can enjoy winding people up at work tomorrow.

Ah well, that's it then...

Argh

England must win on penalties.

It is the Narrative

Yes

Sorry. You'll have to wait!

Cheats never prosper, as Mrs JC Sr just said.

Fuck YEAH!

What's coming home, lads?

I fucking hate them! Still, the further they get and then lose, the sweeter it’ll be. Jammy bastards though.

Need a bit of jam sometimes

Oh my fucking god

I'm so drained.

It is fucking coming home.

Half of everything is luck, James.

It really isn’t though.

Sovereignty!

Football, with any luck.

One thing I learned is I still give a shit, even though I really didn't want to.

That wasn't jam, it was a bloody good save!

Come on, Pickford made two stunning saves tonight.

Taking back control!

Meet Brazil in the final, get embarrassed 6-0? I'd take that.

Nah, we'll get beaten by Belgium. Then I'll get money!

Oh for sure. Delayed gratification, like.

Brazil are not that good. Not any more. I'd be more fearful of France tbh

Did you come back after a year just to post that?

Either way - hi! How's it going?

I swear to fucking Christ, that post-game interview with Southgate the sodding cameraman couldn’t focus on his face. The only thing in focus were the bloody sponsors behind him. Pathetic.

Also, something about soccerball.

Blimey, just saw the clip of that cheating twunt digging shit out of the penalty spot.

Gotta say, very professional of our lot not to say what cheating filth they were. Well, Hoddle did stick a sly boot in at the end..

Ha! Yes, hello again and all that. I always lurk here still on a regular basis but am so angry about so many things all the time (mostly Brexit) that I hold back from posting!

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When I was 11 Maradona knocked England out with his hand of God. When I was 15 Germany knocked England out on Penalties. When I was 21 I was assured football was coming home. It did not. I spent the next decade watching the golden generation fail. Then I watched some dross for another decade. Now, I have hope, no expectations, just hope. Hope is what gets you. But I still believe. I still believe. It's coming home, it's coming home, it's coming, football's coming home.

It's only a game.