It’s been a shamefully long time since I posted anything here – sorry, been busy – but I hope to be more regular in future (as the bishop said to the proctologist). Meanwhile, here are two quick thoughts on the Wold Cup, in the run up to what promises to be a fascinating final:
1) I hope the German and Uruguayan players pick themselves up and go home pleased with what they’ve achieved. Unlike some people I could mention, they’ve done themselves proud and can hold their heads high (indeed, I wouldn’t be at all surprised to see Germany lifting the European Championship trophy in two years time, given how good and how young this team is).
2) Oh, FIFA. Do the two defeated semi-finalists really have to play off for third place? Apart from your grasping money-men, who really cares who finishes third? They did their best but they lost in the semi-finals; can’t they just go home with their dignity intact rather than playing out a meaningless farce for the Sepp Blatter retirement fund?
Roll on the Final! And may the best team win – as long as they do it by playing good, entertaining football!
