Follow @futfanatico For almost two years, English fans trembled in fear and bowed their heads in shame. For over a decade, the glorious tandem of Steven Gerrard and Frank Lampard had bravely led the Three Lions to countless second rounds. Sadly, it appeared that Don Fabio Capello had forever axed the dynamic duo following World [...]
Posts Tagged ‘England’
The Lampard-Gerrard Reunion Hits the Skids
Posted in Guestpostery, tagged Andy Carroll, Chelsea, England, Euro 2012, Fabio Capello, Frank Lampard, Futfanatico, John terry, Liverpool, Rio Ferdinand, Roy Hodgson, Scott Parker, Steven Gerrard, Wayne Rooney, WC2010, World Cup on May 30, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
Futfanatico: English Press and Fans Rejoice at Expectation-shattering Group Stage Elimination
Posted in Guestpostery, tagged Czech Republic, England, Phil Jones, Stuart Pearce, U21 on June 22, 2011 | 4 Comments »
::: FistedAway today welcomes a guest post from Elliott, editor of the rather lovely Futfanatico ::: Save your St. Crispin’s Day speech for another tournament. Rather than roll into the semifinals of the U21 Championships, Stuart Pearce’s side won the hearts, admiration, and plaudits of its home nation for a scintillating run all the way to the end of the [...]
Futfanatico: Stevie G and Frank Lampard – England’s New Non-Selection Dilemma
Posted in Guestpostery, tagged Chelsea, England, Fabio Capello, Frank Lampard, Futfanatico, Jack Wilshere, Joe Hart, John terry, Liverpool, Machester City, Steven Gerrard on June 6, 2011 | 5 Comments »
::: FistedAway today welcomes a guest post from Elliott, editor of the rather lovely Futfanatico ::: For the past decade, two midfielders have owned the centre of the park for the Three Lions: Steven Gerrard of Liverpool and Frank Lampard of Chelsea. For years, fans have watched these two players make the same run, step on one another’s [...]
“Perhaps a bribe will help you forget about the bribes” purrs Russian World Cup bid chief
Posted in News, tagged Alexei Sorokin, Amos Adamu, England, FIFA, Jack Warner, Russia, Sepp Blatter, WC2018, World Cup on November 5, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Following fresh accusations of vote-buying, the Russia 2018 World Cup bid team has sought to reassure FIFA with a clear, open and transparent bribe. Speaking at a press conference in the bid headquarters of an abandoned steel mill, bid chief Alexei Sorokin expressed his disappointment at the fact these accusations were mentioned without using any [...]
Liverpool deny Joe Cole was only signed for ‘unlocking’ ability
Posted in News, tagged Andriy Voronin, Chelsea, England, Joe Cole, Liverpool, Milan Jovanovic, Roy Hodgson, Steven Gerrard, WC2010 on July 22, 2010 | 4 Comments »
Just days after unveiling new signing Joe Cole, Liverpool have been forced to address rumours that the ex-Chelsea star had been signed purely on account of his fabled ‘unlocking’ abilities. Cole is said to be looking to make an immediate impact by breaking into the team. Specifically, unlocking his team-mates’ reinforced mansion gates while they [...]
Robbie Earle insists that “those 36 Dutch girls were family”
Posted in News, tagged Bavaria Brewery, Denmark, England, Holland, ITV, ITV Sport, Jamaica, Robbie Earle, WC2010, Wimbledon on June 16, 2010 | 3 Comments »
Sacked ITV pundit Robbie Earle continued to fight the allegations of his World Cup ticket misappropriation, today insisting that the 36 mini-skirted Dutch fans were just his sisters. “I am shocked and appalled by these claims against me and my beloved sisters”, confessed Earle, “as is our mother Wilhelmina”. The ex-Wimbledon striker revealed that contrary [...]
Futfanatico: Capello Prank Call Causes England Uprising
Posted in Guestpostery, tagged Alex Ferguson, England, Fabio Capello, Frank Lampard, John terry, Liverpool, Manchester United, Michael Owen, Owen Hargreaves, Port Vale, Steven Gerrard, WC2010 on January 28, 2010 | 2 Comments »
::: FistedAway today welcomes a guest post from Elliott, editor of the rather lovely Futfanatico ::: The Capello reign of England has been characterised by one theme: discipline. From intense training sessions to WAG and cell phone bans, the Italian has instilled a meritocratic selection regime fueled by the foot soldier’s mentality. Which makes the [...]
Michael Owen cheers himself up by watching the Argentina goal six times
Posted in News, tagged England, Fabio Capello, jermain defoe, Martin Tyler, Michael Owen, teddy sheringham, WC2010 on November 24, 2009 | 6 Comments »
With Jermain Defoe’s astonishing five goal haul almost certainly confirming his place in the England squad for South Africa*, spare a thought for Michael Owen. The ex-England striker is believed to have spent a blurred Sunday night re-watching his 1998 goal against Argentina, six times. Which is a whole one more than five. The video [...]
Darren Bent: “Its not every day you get to play rubbish against Brazil”
Posted in News, tagged Brazil, Darren Bent, England, Fabio Capello, Michael Owen, Steve Bruce, Sunderland, Twitter, WC2010 on November 17, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Sunderland striker Darren Bent has spoken of his delight at representing England rubbishly against Brazil at an FA press conference this morning. FistedAway listened in: I’ve dreamed of playing rubbish against Brazil since I was a small boy. Imagine then my delight when Fabio gave me the call to say “Darren, get yourself over to [...]
“[INSERT PLAYER NAME] for England” says [INSERT PLAYER NAME]
Posted in News, tagged alan hansen, England, Fabio Capello, gary lineker, Mark Lawrenson, MOTD, South Africa, WC2010 on September 27, 2009 | 2 Comments »
Following his perfectly acceptable performance against [insert team], there has been talk of [insert player name] playing his way into the England squad for next year’s World Cup in South Africa. Speaking after the match, with the potent combination of sweat and adrenaline still coursing through his cerebral cortex [insert player name] said “If I [...]
