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It’s a real battle watching major international tournaments
these days. I mean when I was a kid I could literally watch EVERY GAME. Maybe
not the late ones during USA 94, I recorded them on VHS then played them on
fast forward the following day up until each goal, but in other tournaments I
was definitely spoilt.
The main problem is work. Especially when they (UEFA &
FIFA that is) keep scheduling tournament games for the middle of the working
day. I’m not being funny but both federations are pretty money obsessed, hence
the choice of Russia and Qatar for the next two World Cups. Have they not
worked out that by scheduling games at the best times of the day for the European
TV market, they can attract even more advertising money? Stop these bloody 2pm
games!
This year I’m missing the 2nd half of the England
Wales game. I know you’re probably saying to yourself, “Well if it was that important
to you, why didn’t you take annual leave?” I normally would. In the past I’d
never make such a rookie mistake. My holiday form goes in as soon as the draw
is made. England games and opening games during working hours are totally out
of bounds for work. Not this time. This year I’m moving jobs. I’ve already
handed in my notice, as a result I have a reduced allocation of annual leave, and
I don’t have any more days left! Arggh!
The tournament has been pretty decent so far. No 0-0’s. And
no penalty shoot out’s (I know there haven’t been any knockout games, I’m being
silly)! Albania have let me down, well not necessarily let me down but look
like they’re going out, contrary to my earlier predictions. But Iceland lived
up to the billing I gave them as did Portugal (in a way).
I’m off to Italy v Sweden tomorrow in Toulouse (I’ve
probably mentioned it a few times already) and I cannot wait! Zlatan vs Italy!
Oh! And I was on Shoot The Defence again the other night!
Thanks again for having me on, even if you did give me a hard time about Payet!
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