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 ‘WC2010’
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: Flying Dutchmen? The Startling Story of Arjen Robbin Van Persie
Posted in Guestpostery, tagged Arjen Robben, Arsenal, Bayern Munich, Bert van Marwijk, Champions League, Holland, Klaas-Jan Huntelaar, Michael Owen, Owen Hargreaves, Robin van Persie, Spain, WC2010, World Cup on November 16, 2010 | 2 Comments »
::: FistedAway today welcomes a guest post from Elliott, editor of the rather lovely Futfanatico ::: Not since the Frankenstein-themed tale of Michael Owen Hargreaves has such a sad injury story buzzed to our attention. But during this last World Cup, we noticed two very odd occurrences. First, Robin Van Persie was playing soccer. Second, Arjen [...]
Futfanatico: The Merengue Pie World of Mourinho
Posted in Guestpostery, tagged Chelsea, Cristiano Ronaldo, John terry, Jose Mourinho, Manuel Pellegrini, Phil Scolari, Real Madrid, WC2010, Xabi Alonso on July 29, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
::: FistedAway today welcomes a guest post from Elliott, editor of the rather lovely Futfanatico ::: A year ago, Fistedaway dug up enough dirt to bury the Gaza pyramids. We speak, of course, about Cristiano Ronaldo’s soiled Iberian member. The rumor was unfounded yet simple and easily believed – he longed for a lovechild with [...]
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 [...]
Dutch unveil new brand of ‘Total Bastard Football’
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged Holland, Johan Cruyff, Mark van Bommel, Nigel de Jong, Robin van Persie, WC2010 on July 13, 2010 | 17 Comments »
After decades of careful refinement, precision training and deep aesthetic study – then canning all that nonsense – Sunday’s World Cup was the scene for the unveiling of Dutch football’s latest revolution, the new style of ‘Total Bastard Football’. The totaalbastaardvoetbal tactical theory relies on a perpetual and fluid interchange of positions, demanding that all [...]
Futfanatico: The Jabulani: Defiant, yet dangerous
Posted in News, tagged David Beckham, Faouzi Chaouchi, Keisuke Honda, Maradona, Rob Green, WC2010 on July 4, 2010 | 1 Comment »
::: FistedAway today welcomes a guest post from Elliott, editor of the rather lovely Futfanatico ::: A star is born. With criticism flying from all corners of the globe, the Jabulani finally made a public appearance, leaving a lasting impression on all present with her panache, wit, and iron-clad confidence. In summation, think Maradona but [...]
World Cup referees voice concerns over new match ball plinth
Posted in News, tagged Adidas, Carlos Simon, England's Howard Webb, Howard Webb, Howard Webb from England, Jabulani, Roberto Rosetti, WC2010 on June 28, 2010 | 3 Comments »
In a World Cup dogged by controversy, English referee Howard Webb has launched the latest salvo with his savage criticism of the official World Cup match ball plinth that referees daintily pick the Jabulani up from at the start of each match. “For the referees it’s proving a nightmare,”. he was overheard telling anyone who [...]
Les Bleus “tarnish the image of France” with their inability to even go on strike properly
Posted in News, tagged France, Raymond Domenech, Roselyne Bachelot, WC2010 on June 22, 2010 | 4 Comments »
After France exited the World Cup today in ignominy at the bottom of Group A, they faced the further humiliation of a shaming insult from Minister for Sports Roselyne Bachelot, who insisted that their failure to complete the most basic strike action had “tarnished the image of France” in the eyes of the world. “People [...]
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 [...]
Platinum Stars begin inquest after ‘Platinum Generation’ falls to plucky English tourists
Posted in News, tagged Bradley Grobler, Joe Cole, Platinum Stars, Steve Khompela, Wayne Rooney, WC2010 on June 8, 2010 | 1 Comment »
With their dreams shattered by a touring England side on Monday, Platinum Stars’ much vaunted ‘Platinum Generation’ are this week beginning the post-mortem. This was supposed to be the Stars’ great chance to shine, but yet again they have fallen short on the largest stage. After going behind to a shock early goal to what [...]
