09 Jul 2026 09:41:34
Without doubt, I want England to win the World Cup.
However the competition is a wash with corruption, sleze and comercial interests bringing our game into disrepute.
Hydration break's, to allow us TV advertising, political pressure trying to influence decision's, and attempts to keep the host nations in the competitions to keep up viewing figures.
But, and I truly regret, it is not just the World Cup, the treatment dishes out to Everton, Southhampton instant dismissal, and the attempt to maintain the monopoly of the so call big six, is truly an embarrassing disgrace. Thay did try to join the European Super League, destroy our domestic football, and only go a slap on the wrist.
09 Jul 2026 10:55:46
It was always going to happen as soon as the Commercial world realized that it was a money making racket. Then, very rich individuals got involved, followed by Government funded entities. Then, you have those that run the Institutions that govern and make the rules.
Their job is to maximize revenue, and it is pretty obvious that you do that by favoring the already rich clubs, or in the World Cup, the favorite countries.
09 Jul 2026 13:47:02
When something generates astronomical amounts of cash, it will always be open to corruption. Money talks and it also corrupts.
The inception of the Premier League shows how money has taken over football.
Before that came about, how much cheaper was it to go to games, buy food and a drink at the stadium and purchase a replica kit? I don't know the figures, but I'm guessing it didn't dent your pocket as much as it does today.
09 Jul 2026 16:53:12
It's all about the money, boys. Football is no longer a sport for the working man, it's a cash cow for owners, managers and players.
10 Jul 2026 19:47:23
If a working man wanted to take two kids to a match, it would cost him a week's wages. That's bloody crazy.
10 Jul 2026 22:39:47
It is, mate, the game has gone absolutely mad.