tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post1138762778166404466..comments2024-03-28T17:50:17.529+00:00Comments on Wargaming Miscellany: Fifty-five years onRobert (Bob) Corderyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13109130990434792266noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-60781087332600569292021-07-12T17:05:07.536+01:002021-07-12T17:05:07.536+01:00Anthony Morton,
Jim Duncan is a jolly good chap, ...Anthony Morton,<br /><br />Jim Duncan is a jolly good chap, and deserves my courtesy, even if we might disagree at times. As a Scot, I would expect him to remind me that in the immediate aftermath of the World Cup win, the England football team was not invincible.<br /><br />All the best,<br /><br />BobRobert (Bob) Corderyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13109130990434792266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-22822063062689476872021-07-12T16:22:01.004+01:002021-07-12T16:22:01.004+01:00Bob, your reply was far more gracious than he dese...Bob, your reply was far more gracious than he deserved...! You are a true English gentleman.Anthony Mortonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15746986658220114122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-12118193695790104142021-07-12T15:48:39.704+01:002021-07-12T15:48:39.704+01:00pm
Nundanket,
To quote that old football manager’...pm<br />Nundanket,<br /><br />To quote that old football manager’s cliche, ‘the boys done well’.<br /><br />All the best,<br /><br />BobRobert (Bob) Corderyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13109130990434792266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-70693732684377859822021-07-12T13:43:25.430+01:002021-07-12T13:43:25.430+01:00I agree about the team. I was one of the doubters....I agree about the team. I was one of the doubters.nundankethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12895608927860103442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-44417865498186604732021-07-11T15:52:21.688+01:002021-07-11T15:52:21.688+01:00Nundanket,
There is very little in life that is c...Nundanket,<br /><br />There is very little in life that is certain … and winning football matches falls into the uncertain category in my book.<br /><br />I agree that outside the Premiership and Championship, there are lots of local clubs that do have very strong links with the community. In fact, our local club - Charlton Athletic - has a community trust that does a wonderful job, and which has really helped ensure that as many people as possible in Royal Greenwich have been vaccinated against COVID-19.<br /><br />This is the first England squad in a long time that has not been dependent upon a few individuals to win its matches. It feels like it is a team … and if they are runners up tonight, they will have done better than a lot of people expected and will provide a solid basis for future success.<br /><br />All the best,<br /><br />BobRobert (Bob) Corderyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13109130990434792266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-68579279784407969982021-07-11T15:22:44.958+01:002021-07-11T15:22:44.958+01:00Only people who don't follow football or very ...Only people who don't follow football or very young think England are assured of victory. To be honest I don't think I've come across anyone that does. <br /><br />There are still many football clubs who are deeply rooted in their local community. The Premier League and some of the Championship clubs are the exceptions. There's some fabulous examples out there.<br /><br />I agree about Southgate's leadership and the qualities of the squad that he has assembled. I hope we win but I won't be devastated if we don't. Italy are clear favourites. Reaching the final has already exceeded my expectations. It's a free hit.nundankethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12895608927860103442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-17183302791370579852021-07-11T12:44:21.846+01:002021-07-11T12:44:21.846+01:00Jim Duncan,
A 3-2 win, I seem to remember … and J...Jim Duncan,<br /><br />A 3-2 win, I seem to remember … and Jack Charlton ended the game hardly able to run. Add in a West German referee …<br /><br />In truth, Scotland was the better side on the day, and deserved to win.<br /><br />All the best,<br /><br />BobRobert (Bob) Corderyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13109130990434792266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-47978624507454560952021-07-11T12:27:03.678+01:002021-07-11T12:27:03.678+01:00Geordie an Exiled FoG,
We are expecting to watch ...Geordie an Exiled FoG,<br /><br />We are expecting to watch today’s match, but I don’t know if I’ll be able to cope with the tension if it goes to extra time and then a penalty shootout!<br /><br />I must admit that the England squad has the look of a team rather than just a grouping of talented individuals, and that comes down to the manager’s leadership and the selection process.<br /><br />I wish them luck.<br /><br />All the best,<br /><br />BobRobert (Bob) Corderyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13109130990434792266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-4022176570936710252021-07-11T12:21:14.661+01:002021-07-11T12:21:14.661+01:00Being a true Scotsman it would be remiss of me not...Being a true Scotsman it would be remiss of me not to mention the England/Scotland match of 1967.<br /><br />https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BSfA7xxBM3w<br /><br />Now where did I put my Italia football shirt?<br />Jim Duncan Wargamerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14114076455087495681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-62161508969504824702021-07-11T11:14:20.055+01:002021-07-11T11:14:20.055+01:00Expecting a gripping match .. not an easy one by a...Expecting a gripping match .. not an easy one by any means .. certainly not a foregone conclusion .. like yourself worried if we don't win .. Southgate gives me hope setting expectations .. like a certain Duke, his energy goes into the preparation which seems faultless.Geordie an Exiled FoGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01002743056274635657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-20043229247286782402021-07-11T10:46:04.673+01:002021-07-11T10:46:04.673+01:00Steve J.,
I hate to think what the reaction will ...Steve J.,<br /><br />I hate to think what the reaction will be like if England lose. So many people seem to have invested so much in a victory that losing will be unacceptable to them.<br /><br />The resentment that has been building in the general population as a result of the ongoing COVID-19 restrictions might just erupt, whereas a win might just help relieve that tension.<br /><br />I hope that England win, but I don’t think that is by any means a forgone conclusion.<br /><br />All the best,<br /><br />BobRobert (Bob) Corderyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13109130990434792266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-81446920088034638502021-07-11T10:38:10.795+01:002021-07-11T10:38:10.795+01:00My wife's school is not opening until 10.30am ...My wife's school is not opening until 10.30am to allow the children (and adults) to watch the match. Lidl will open an hour later if England win. The Coop are apparently shutting up shop early, even though it is Sunday and they close at 5.00pm.<br /><br />I hope England play well and win, but I won't be devastated if we lose. My wife, who is Nigerian, is really rooting for England. Even our daughter has watched the last two matches.<br /><br />Trying to get some sleep will be tricky as our neighbours a few doors down are holding (and have been) a big party for the match. Further up the road some 'fans' were still singing past midnight after the semi-final win.Steve J.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12143308117853983963noreply@blogger.com