Copa load of that
As the season draws nearer, it’s hard to avoid the usual transfer rumours. Let’s hope Carlos Tevez heads off soon to play wherever it might be - Tripoli All Stars, for all we care - so that we can have some different headlines. And, Cesc Fabregas, like Mr Tevez, ought to go or stay – it’s not even remotely exciting, Cesc. Of course, FootballCynic has been ignoring the spate of friendlies, especially the silly tour matches in which one of the big four (or however many big teams it is nowadays) goes off to the Seychelles to play a Seychelles All Star XI and wins 25-0.
More interestingly, The Copa America is done and dusted and Uruguay ran out winners against Paraguay. There seemed to be huge interest in Paraguay’s performance, particularly, it would seem, as model, Larissa Riquelme claimed that she would appear naked on the pitch if Paraguay won. You have to give credit to those Uruguayans for staying focused.
Still, it’s not long to wait until the World Cup draw and comments from established players telling us not to underestimate how difficult it will be to play in San Marino. Perhaps, Larissa could inspire our lads.
More interestingly, The Copa America is done and dusted and Uruguay ran out winners against Paraguay. There seemed to be huge interest in Paraguay’s performance, particularly, it would seem, as model, Larissa Riquelme claimed that she would appear naked on the pitch if Paraguay won. You have to give credit to those Uruguayans for staying focused.
Still, it’s not long to wait until the World Cup draw and comments from established players telling us not to underestimate how difficult it will be to play in San Marino. Perhaps, Larissa could inspire our lads.
Oh, this is highly offensive sexist crap, FootballCynic. I am most offended. LOL LOL. I tell you what I will stand naked on the pitch at Wemberlee if York City win the FA Cup. (FootballCynic writes: And what about the FA Trophy? And any other readers ready to make similar claims?)
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Danielle, I'm supporting York all season now (FootballCynic writes: Now, why would a Blade do that?)
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I am sure you have switched your allegiance from Sheff U to York City for all the right reasons, Rick. At least, you'll see some decent football. (FootballCynic writes: FootballCynic knows it is best not to get involved in Yorkshire rivalry and show biased opinions. Otherwise, there will be some huge Leeds United thug turning up at my house)
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Thug from Leeds United - LOL @ Footballcynic (FootballCynic writes nothing)
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I'll nominate my wife to appear on the pitch naked if Barrow win more than 3 games this season. (FootballCynic writes: FootballCynic thinks you should put yourself forward rather than your wife, Stuffed Marrow.)
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Nail on the head, Cynic! I am totally bored with the Tevez and Fabregas stories (or non-stories) and Modric is just as uninteresting. How many column inches have been wasted on things that haven't happened. It's a bit like wondering how Capello might feel if England wins its next game 18-0. Well, I suppose it's not.
Nail on head too (and no. 2), of course, about the charming Ms Riquelme. I fancy football widened its circle of interest when Paraguay reached the final.
Nail on the head too (and no.3) for predicting that England would face San Marino. Truly inspired journalism.
Bash on head too (and no.4) when Lady Knobhead caught me googling images of Ms Riquelme. My reactions aren't what they used to be and closing my Explorer window three seconds after she had walked into my study gave the impression of a naughty schoolboy not googling but more ogling. I tried to explain that it was all in the interests of conducting research into South American football, but she is having none of it. It looks like I would need to make my own elevensies today. (FootballCynic writes: FootballCynic always respects readers who take their football serious. We are just wondering what your research into South America football has revealed)
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