Friday Frippery

Pride. Passion. Passion. Pride. And uvver fings. And pride.

The inspirational mind behind England under-21′s stellar performance in last summer’s European Championships, it’s no surprise to see Stuart Pearce installed as manager of the GB Olympic football team. Still, though, I’m surprised they didn’t go for Sebastian Coe, who is without doubt the finest everything these shores will ever produce. Hurray for Sebastian!

Please make something happen

The FCF is covering four games on our minute by minutes this weekend. If Marseilles versus Arsenal is anything to go by, STOP FOOTBALL is bleeding across Europe, as the top teams embark upon a misery campaign. Please, please, please, can we have at least one example of ability that isn’t marred by incompetence, racism, blind petty rage or utter rot.

Once a blue always a blue

Mario Balotelli used to be the least worstest City player. Then he said he respected Rio Ferdinand.

Sticking together. A poo joke.

According to Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish, “everyone at the club is totally utterly behind Luis Suarez.” Must get tricky when he goes for a number two.

The media: making Fitba look good

People booting Gadaffi’s head around, and newspaper sites whoring for hits with the snuff guff. Today football is not the most objectionable circus in town.

My Dimitar, where did you sleep last night?

My Dimitar, where did you sleep last night?

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