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But, they are in a World Cup semi-final. That's what it's about

Well played England! Professional job. Some top goalkeeping helped us through to Russia or Croatia. I'll take either of those

Fine by me. Just like a mid Premier League match

This, for the first time after the posts about it here

Good. I've just ordered a copy!

and anyway, my response was to this post where you were trying to explain away Brazil's inability to convert shots and corners into goals as bad luck. No mention of the Belgian first goal here that I see...hello?

But would have been headed in by the Belgian forward if not, just that Fernandino got there first

Forever in his debt for "Shipbuilding". I've enjoyed other occasional albums and songs too It's a tough fight, here's hoping he wins it soon

Yes, I've read lots of good things about that one. It's on the "to buy" list!

but for all those shots and corners they didn't score enough which was down to some very good Belgian defending and goalkeeping. That's not luck that's performance. I agree, I don't think Brazil were unlucky - what example of bad luck can you give? An unfortunate deflection, hitting the post or bar with the goalkeeper beaten, goal-line clearance? I can't remember any of those Belgium were better all round.they tore Brazil away on the break and then with a very organised defence kept Brazil at bay as your statistics prove.Brazil weren't good enough to find away to win and for once there was a referee who was suitably dismissive of Neymar's attempts to cheat an advantage. Maybe that's where Brazil's bad luck came in?

Eric Kloss - Introducing Eric Kloss [Prestige, mono] one of this week's new arrivals. Really enjoying it and to think he was only sixteen. Next up it's companion Eric Kloss - Love And All That Jazz [Prestige, mono]

My kickaround after the 70 defeat, I went straight into the garden when Germany scored, was not nearly as celebratory. Loved those coins. I had the set too as my father did lots of driving for his job. There was also shoulder/head figurines. A different petrol company perhaps. St. Bobby Moore. Now, there was a footballer

I was just too young for 66. It's the heartbreak of Mexico 70 that's my first WC memory. I can still see Muller's winner...scarred for life.

A very, very, very, very long time from where I'm sitting

Well played Belgium, scintillating on the break and great defence and goalkeeping. Hazard won the battle of No.10s, Neymar's just a cheat. De Bruyne and Lukaku too good. I'm beginning to come round to Brad's way of thinking WC to Europe

You probably know this but just in case, here's a very good Kaucic https://www.discogs.com/Barry-Guy-Maya-Homburger-Zlatko-Kau%C4%8Di%C4%8D-Without-Borders/release/10237884 Thanks for highlighting the boxset

Me too but I can dream otherwise

Well, Ok, if you're including them it would be pretty useful. Still struggling to come up with a striker though Although the midfield would be so good the team wouldn't need one, maybe Nice spot, Brad. And then, lose to their northern neighbours in the final ...

I wasn't but unless you're including those naturalised to other countries who would be in the team?

Bale, absolutely. Ramsay maybe but I'm not sure who else would get into the current England team from any of the other sides? Very unlikely, it's not in the PL's interest as no team from outside England would get in and the Scottish League isn't going to subsume itself and see Celtic struggle in the Championship and no longer have any chance of European football. But we do manage to come together for the Olympics so there is precedent It would be good but not that good. Who would be the main striker? Still stuck with Mandzukic or Dzeko, both 32 years old. Croatia's attack and midfield with a few Serbs to strengthen midfield and defence. Can't think of too many players from other nations although I'm sure I'm missing someone

Not a bad place to be, in my experience

Listening to it now, prompted by these posts. First track "Back To The Tropics" seeming particularly apt as London swelters in our heatwave

Hope he's bilingual or else his every decision will be dissected on this board

You mean we had an opportunity to get rid of the Isle of Man and didn't take it? Something else I can blame The Thatch for now