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Title: 1966 and all that
Post by: Banjax on 09 June 2010, 09:54:43
The first game is on ITV Friday South Africa vs Mexico kick-off 3pm coverage starts 2pm - how soon after 2pm will '66 be mentioned?  :) ;)
Title: Re: 1966 and all that
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 09 June 2010, 10:19:56
Does anyone remember 1966?... ::) ::) ;)
Title: Re: 1966 and all that
Post by: Richie London on 09 June 2010, 10:22:18
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Does anyone remember 1966?... ::) ::) ;)

wasnt born then  ::)
Title: Re: 1966 and all that
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 09 June 2010, 10:26:36
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Does anyone remember 1966?... ::) ::) ;)

wasnt born then  ::)


....same as me Richie.....I was born in 1989.... :y.
Title: Re: 1966 and all that
Post by: Peachy on 09 June 2010, 10:38:45
I remember 1966 England won the World Cup ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: 1966 and all that
Post by: henryd on 09 June 2010, 10:40:09
I was seven then but did'nt give a stuff about football then or now :y
Title: Re: 1966 and all that
Post by: Shrek on 09 June 2010, 12:03:25
Depends if its Motson commentating or not  :-X
Title: Re: 1966 and all that
Post by: Varche on 09 June 2010, 12:05:23
What has the signing of the Magna Carta got to do with footie?

Come on Rooney
Title: Re: 1966 and all that
Post by: karlus 693 on 09 June 2010, 13:00:37
I would place a small wager on 1970 been mentioned before 1966 it will be something like "the 1970 hosts (mexico) take on the 2010 hosts (south Africa) but unlike the hosts of 1966 (England) didnt win it.  Easy money ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: 1966 and all that
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 09 June 2010, 13:05:46
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I would place a small wager on 1970 been mentioned before 1966 it will be something like "the 1970 hosts (mexico) take on the 2010 hosts (south Africa) but unlike the hosts of 1966 (England) didnt win it.  Easy money ;D ;D ;D

As a ten year old .....I was a big fan of Peter Bonetti.........until Mexico in 1970....that is.... :'( :'( :-/
Title: Re: 1966 and all that
Post by: Dishevelled Den on 09 June 2010, 13:35:06
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What has the signing of the Magna Carta got to do with footie?

Come on Rooney




 ;D ;D ;D ;D splendid  ;D ;D :y
Title: Re: 1966 and all that
Post by: Lizzie_Zoom on 09 June 2010, 13:59:40
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Does anyone remember 1966?... ::) ::) ;)


Yes, and it was a great game! :y :y  I was looking after my baby sister and brother at the time, but dad and mum were out at the shops. ::) ::) ::)

In fact no football match since, that I have glanced at, can possibly equal it :D :D :D.

I will put my tin hat on now! :-X :-X :-X :-X :-X
Title: Re: 1966 and all that
Post by: Shrek on 09 June 2010, 14:19:06
I wasn't even a twinkle in my dads eye in 1966  ::) ...
What happened that year  :-?  :y :y
Title: Re: 1966 and all that
Post by: Banjax on 09 June 2010, 14:37:13
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I wasn't even a twinkle in my dads eye in 1966  ::) ...
What happened that year  :-?  :y :y

I wasn't born either so i missed all the "fun". I remember there was something about a blind russian linesman exacting revenge for his fallen comrades tho  :y
Title: Re: 1966 and all that
Post by: Lizzie_Zoom on 09 June 2010, 14:45:12
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I wasn't even a twinkle in my dads eye in 1966  ::) ...
What happened that year  :-?  :y :y

I wasn't born either so i missed all the "fun". I remember there was something about a blind russian linesman exacting revenge for his fallen comrades tho  :y

Ah, the English ball that crossed the line / no it didn't / yes it did incident that made Germany fume, and then they let in another - "they are on the pitch, they think it is all over - it is now!!" ;D ;D ;D ;D ;)
Title: Re: 1966 and all that
Post by: jonnycool on 09 June 2010, 15:51:49
World Cup coverage would be so much more bearable if it hadn't been for 1966...
Title: Re: 1966 and all that
Post by: Lizzie_Zoom on 09 June 2010, 16:07:21
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World Cup coverage would be so much more bearable if it hadn't been for 1966...



...................x44 years since! ::) ::) :D :D ;)
Title: Re: 1966 and all that
Post by: karlus 693 on 09 June 2010, 16:11:21
and quite probably in 4 weeks or so it will be 48 years since :'(
Title: Re: 1966 and all that
Post by: eliteomegaman on 09 June 2010, 16:26:46
I remember 1966 - England winning the World Cup ..... FANTASTIC  :y :y :y (and also ManUtd in 1968 winning the European Cup AND in the same year getting me 1st snog  :-*!!)  Any road up i digress!!  ::)

Of course 1966 will be mentioned more often than not - it's the ONLY bloody time we won the World Cup (unlike Scotland!!  ;D ;D ;D )

The further England progress the better the 'feel good factor is'. There are millions of English that don't follow football but start talking about the national team with excitement as they progress..... its a great feeling!!  :y :y

To those that can't stand football then that's your prerogative and no-ones forcing you to watch it but hey have some pride in your country if the national team do well, as with rugby, cricket and ANY sport cos it don't happen often  :o :o ;D

Amen  ::) ::) ::)
Title: Re: 1966 and all that
Post by: Shrek on 09 June 2010, 17:00:12
Of course 1966 will be mentioned more often than not - it's the ONLY bloody time we won the World Cup (unlike Scotland!!     )


The difference is we know we are crap  ;D ;D ;D
We dont expect to win and dont blame everyone else or every thing else if we dont  ;D ;D ;D :y
Title: Re: 1966 and all that
Post by: PhilRich on 09 June 2010, 17:21:49
The state I got out of bed this morning, I felt like i'd been back to 1066 & got an arrow in BOTH eyes  ;D ;)
Title: Re: 1966 and all that
Post by: Lizzie_Zoom on 09 June 2010, 17:22:54
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The state I got out of bed this morning, I felt like i'd been back to 1066 & got an arrow in BOTH eyes  ;D ;)

 ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D :y
Title: Re: 1966 and all that
Post by: andy broon on 09 June 2010, 17:49:38
i remember 1966 (even though i was born in 1989) thats the year that scotland was the only team to be unbeaten in the world cup :)

ANDY :y
Title: Re: 1966 and all that
Post by: Lizzie_Zoom on 09 June 2010, 17:56:38
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i remember 1966 (even though i was born in 1989) thats the year that scotland was the only team to be unbeaten in the world cup :)

ANDY :y

Recarnated then Andy? :D :D  Were you Scottish then? ::) ::) :D :D :D ;)
Title: Re: 1966 and all that
Post by: andy broon on 09 June 2010, 17:59:20
sure was i used to be a goat... ;D :D
i am and always will be scottish :P

ANDY :y
Title: Re: 1966 and all that
Post by: Lizzie_Zoom on 09 June 2010, 18:00:45
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sure was i used to be a goat... ;D :D
i am and always will be scottish :P

ANDY :y

Well somebody has to be! ::) ::) ;D ;D ;D ;) ;)
Title: Re: 1966 and all that
Post by: andy broon on 09 June 2010, 18:03:42
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sure was i used to be a goat... ;D :D
i am and always will be scottish :P

ANDY :y

Well somebody has to be! ::) ::) ;D ;D ;D ;) ;)

ouch  ;D a little bitty harsh i think  ;D :D  ;) :) :)

ANDY :y
Title: Re: 1966 and all that
Post by: doog on 09 June 2010, 18:03:51
[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WNTWOIK0j0Y[/media]   :y

Doug
Title: Re: 1966 and all that
Post by: Richie London on 09 June 2010, 18:05:15
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Of course 1966 will be mentioned more often than not - it's the ONLY bloody time we won the World Cup (unlike Scotland!!     )


The difference is we know we are crap  ;D ;D ;D
We dont expect to win and dont blame everyone else or every thing else if we dont  ;D ;D ;D :y


i look forward to reading about capellos resignation in a few weeks.  ;D ;D
Title: Re: 1966 and all that
Post by: Shrek on 09 June 2010, 18:26:55
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Of course 1966 will be mentioned more often than not - it's the ONLY bloody time we won the World Cup (unlike Scotland!!     )


The difference is we know we are crap  ;D ;D ;D
We dont expect to win and dont blame everyone else or every thing else if we dont  ;D ;D ;D :y


i look forward to reading about capellos resignation in a few weeks.  ;D ;D

Yes i wonder if they will have him on the back of the papers like a turnip like the other time  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: 1966 and all that
Post by: Martin_1962 on 10 June 2010, 21:41:37
I remember the 2003 world cup :y :y
Title: Re: 1966 and all that
Post by: Banjax on 10 June 2010, 21:52:46
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I remember the 2003 world cup :y :y

theres was something wrong with the ball in that one - funny shape  ;D
Title: Re: 1966 and all that
Post by: klickster on 10 June 2010, 22:04:33
IS THIS TRUE ?

World champions just eight years earlier, England’s decline as a footballing power was dramatic. For the first time England failed to qualify for the World Cup. A casual loss to Poland in Katowice and an unnecessary draw against Wales meant that England had to beat Poland at Wembley. There was still much home belief, epitomised by Derby manager Brian Clough who before the match began described Poland’s goalkeeper Jan Tomaszewski as a “clown”.

None of the home spectators could conceive of any result other than a home win. The first half of the match was totally dominated by England; yet the “clown” gave a master class in goal keeping, aided by the woodwork, which seemed to catch every strike missed by Tomaszewski. Apprehension began to creep into both the crowd and the team at the start of the second half, but surely Tomaszewski would crack? Concern gave way to alarm when Domarski scored for Poland after fifty-seven minutes. Six minutes later a dubious penalty was awarded to England which Allan Clarke converted. A frantic England launched attack after attack, Kevin Hector was brought on as a substitute, his debut for England, not that anyone noticed. But it was not be to, a header by Hector missing by inches. Later on Poland showed in the World Cup itself that they were far from a weak side, but it hardly lessened the pain for the serried ranks of England fans, England were out. This time Britain was to be represented by England’s gleeful neighbour and rival Scotland. :D :D

Every dog has his day.

klickster. :D :D
Title: Re: 1966 and all that
Post by: omegaman2 on 10 June 2010, 22:24:13
why?
did something significant happen?
Title: Re: 1966 and all that
Post by: Mr Skrunts on 11 June 2010, 18:33:20
Who was right wuth regards the poll then?
Title: Re: 1966 and all that
Post by: Martin_1962 on 11 June 2010, 20:31:08
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I remember the 2003 world cup :y :y

theres was something wrong with the ball in that one - funny shape  ;D


But all the British teams do well though - and the fan will buy each other drinks!
Title: Re: 1966 and all that
Post by: Banjax on 11 June 2010, 20:33:10
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Who was right wuth regards the poll then?

i shall examine the evidence after Uruguay vs France  :y
Title: Re: 1966 and all that
Post by: Banjax on 11 June 2010, 22:12:23
Geoff Hurst's "goal" off the underside of the bar was shown 58 seconds into the live coverage of the opening ceremony   ::)

No one actually said "1966" in the first 10 mins  :(