Day Four…

June 14, 2006

Day four-Japas V Australia- It has been 32 years since the gold and green of Australia was seen at the world cup finals. Guided by ace tactician Guss Hiddink, the Australians have a fighting chance of getting through this group, but only if they can make sushi of the Japs. Zico is head coach of […]

Day 3…

June 14, 2006

Day three Serbia v Dutch Both teams undefeated in qualifying…Recent Dutch friendly against Aussies showed attacking flair and purpose but fragile defence, though Van de Sar is still world class. Van Nistelroy will be dangerous as ever with Chelsea’s Arjen Robben, whose former team-mate, Mr Kezman, is the main chance of a goal for the […]

Day 2…

June 14, 2006

Day 2 England v Paraguay.. Pre-match hype-The England XI should be as it was a week ago when they demolished Jamaica 6-0. Gerrard has been passed fit to play and Eriksson can boast an almost full strength phalanx ready and willing to stomp the Paraguayans. Other than Brazil, there isn’t another country which endures comparable […]

Day One

June 14, 2006

There isn't time for me to edit this, the start of my world cup diary, up to the standard of my news reports, but I hope I can skim over the main bumps in the literal road so that some of you can roll along the text and come out with a fair idea of […]