Timmy Elms

Football Stadia the core materials are reinforced concrete and structural steelwork- however take your point- went to the Champions League QF against Bayern in 2005- the old World Cup 74 ground- they had a canvass cantilever roof at the ends- seen same things at a couple of grounds in this tournament- makes sense, cheap, lightweight- keeps the elements out…

Funnily enough I was in Marbella that weekend on my stag do.2003- the whole cost was engulfed by Celtic fans. Was chatting up a bird- Scottish incidently - when saw a Celtic fan walk in without a shirt on- remarked “ Have a look at this ….” The bloke lip read me .Big bastard, built like a snooker frame, came right into my face…” Is there a problem here sonny”… Me..Arse fell out…” No just wondered if you’d like a wee swally”

A load of Jocks from Wimbledon direction I know have been out there for past week. All middle aged and done OK for themselves, family men etc. Some great stories filtering back, lads going missing for days on end etc…There’s nothing social about Scotts drinking- they just drink to get hammered

I’ll stand corrected. Sark haven’t competed in the Island Games since 2003 but they play the odd friendly against Jersey and Guernsey. In 2003, over 4 games they conceded 70 goals and scored none.

Lived in Jersey for a bit until recently. Every year the Channel Islands had an inter Island tournament, Sark included. Very few chimney pots in Sark. If you can keep the ball up five times your team captain for life!

Never thought I’d confuse Dave Webb with Noel Edmonds!

Though I appreciate they have a billion pound asset. Not sure what the estimated cost of our rebuild was. Construction material costs have risen hugely over last couple of years.

Spurs are the most indebted club in world football. 1.17 Billion the red

You can slice it up anyway you want, spending a billion on a stadium- outlay versus post construction revenue- anyone with half a brain would realise it would take decades to pay for itself

Bumped into Banana Bob, main man from the Cockney Reds, in Hersham, Surrey maybe 9 months or so back. He used to run the door of the Alexandra bottom of Wimbledon Hill. Tough little sod and nice bloke. Cockney Reds were a serious force 70’s, 80s, early 90’s. A lot of them were from our natural patch- Tooting direction l

In terms of fan power thought England were tops for many years. Our tournament attending demographic has probably changed a bit and other nations now seem more passionate. Funny how all the heavyweights- France, Germany, Italy, Spain have never been known for vocal, passionate support…

Late developer. Hoping to reach puberty by August Bank Holiday!

My surname is Silva. Also look young for age. Have problems getting served cigarettes despite being 58!

How did Kane get so old so quick? Never a speed merchant but was able to play on the shoulder of defenders.,,

Didn’t they used to Kip on fans sofas after training rather than a four hour trip home in the motor- Can you imagine Enzo Ferdinand on 150k PW slumbering on a dodgy sofabed?

Totally superb player. Not sure of his ancestry but reminds of those naturally gifted Kenyans that were born to run. Rarely looses the ball, pops up with goals. We were so lucky to have him

Bout 20

Apologies phone went crazy

Thought I had a bright idea and got a plastics factory in Staines to make replica World Cup Trophy’s- St George’s cross at the bottom, plastic glass inside so you can neck a pint. Plan was to come over with a Routemaster bus full of them but too high to get on ferry. Got kyboshed for trademark infringement by FIFA. Sold rest on the sly during subsequent tournaments through Oxford St traders etc. Didn’t really make any dough on it but great adventure. This time next year we’ll be millionaires. Try to upload photos.

I do agree that to some extent our players are over hyped. We didn’t qualify for a tournament from 1970 till 78, despite having a surplus of skilful mavericks. Went to Cologne flogging merchandise World Cup 2006- stayed in “ Camp Englander” by the Rhine. High hopes. Back home before the postcards

Yesterday was the most diabolical tournament draw against inferior opponents, since the 1-1 against USA in 2010. Watched that one in a pub with mates- people were throwing beer mats and other items at the screens at full time….