Monthly Archives: June 2014

They think it’s all over, it is now?

Like a cheap firework England’s World Cup started with promise, climaxed in disappointment, and fizzled out in whimpering regret. The draw against group topping Costa Rica was not only thoroughly underwhelming, but also incredibly boring. A much changed England unable … Continue reading

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Cleanpairofshorts Podcast – Episode 35 – World Cup Spesh – Glenn Klose

Hello. It’s our second World Cup Special where we look back at the second round of fixtures in the group stage. England’s exit is heavily dissected while we songs of praise are hummed for Chile and France, and we all … Continue reading

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Footballs Coming Home

And we all come crashing back to reality with a thump. After a rousing, encouraging 2-1 defeat for England against Italy, the score line was replicated against Uruguay in a far more sobering fashion. The gusto and enthusiasm of the … Continue reading

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Cleanpairofshorts Podcast – Episode 34 – World Cup Spesh – French Boner

We’ve dragged ourselves from our summer holibobs all for the glory of our first World Cup podcast. And jolly gosh it’s worth it. Discussing the first round of fixtures the gang get excited about France and Germany, and leap to … Continue reading

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England left stunned by Italy

It’s the first time I can remember following an England loss that there’s a feeling of disappointment without anger, optimism instead of resignation. Pride in defeat. This is due to far more than the deceleration of the England hype machine … Continue reading

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