Sunday, June 15, 2008

I Miss England


With the 2nd round of matches just completed, Euro 2008 has proven to be an enjoyable ride so far. Nice attacking football, great atmosphere in the stadiums, lots of great goals, Greece got eliminated...so far so good, eh?

But somehow, I felt there is something lacking, I hate to admit it but......I think I miss England. I am not a fan of them, no never! Yet I must admit that the English media as well as their supporters adds color to any tournament.

I miss how the English press always exaggerate their chances of winning a tournament even though they haven't exactly won anything in recent memory.

I miss how the ridiculously optimistic English supporters always believe the hype generated by the media, full of praise even though they played like headless chickens.

I miss how the mamak stall near my place will be so full of England fans even though watching them play is like hearing Posh Spice sing, pure torture.

I miss reading about the amount of money spent by the WAGS during their latest shopping spree.

I miss how the English team is always blessed with the 'World's Best Centre Back : Terry', 'World's Best Midfielder : Lampard/Gerrard', 'World's Best Striker : Rooney', 'World's Best Left Back : Ashley Cole', 'World's Best Freekick Taker : Beckham' ...they have the world's best in every position! Yet Russia & Croatia managed to qualify ahead of them ^~^

I miss seeing how they got knock out by another penalty shoot-out.

Finally, I will miss the silly excuses they use to comfort themselves when they got kicked out of a tournament & the hunt for a scapegoat to take the blame.

Yeah, I miss England. Euro 2008 certainly feels a little bit empty without you guys hehe

To those England fans out there, please do not be upset. There is still the World Cup in 2010 & England had a good chance of winning it.....if they managed to qualify that is *wink*

13 comments:

Falcon said...

haha...This Euro... I'm rooting for Holland..I hope the final will be Portugal v Holland..lets if it happens...

~YM~ said...

aihz..missing all the action since in hospital. sadz....

joshuaongys said...

YAY GO ENGLAND!! hahhaa same here la i actually miss england... good post!!

JEAN LE said...

but don't you agree sometimes they are just over-rated? haha..

Falcon said...

yup They are overrated..Turkey last nite was amazing...

acura said...

falcon : I am supporting Holland for this Euro. Please let the attacking teams win this time.

Oh, and Turkey was incredible. I feel for you Petr Cech

ym : too bad..maybe you can watch it in the hospital but can't cheer too loud la hehe

joshuaongys : are you a secret England supporter? C'mon admit la haha

jean lee : they are over rated all the time muahaha

Unknown said...

man. no matter how much shit football england plays, i still miss them. but i'm rooting for oranje to win as well. Greece was a fluke.haha

Johnny Ong said...

LOL! I like yr last para .... yeah, this team is really hyped in many tournaments but has saddened the hearts of many (including gamblers)

Unknown said...

Huh, seems like we have something in common right? local u, 1986, and skyscrapercity.com... just that i don't watch football... hhahahha.. anyway nice to know you :)

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r.p said...

dang! im so not into soccer..

mCrOy said...

yr post is damn funny lah haha.. ya i miss england too.. but will be supporting the underdog here.. RUSSIA lol

Caroline said...

Great post. I was rooting for Holland too, but seems that didn't work out. Go Russia Go, is what I say!

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