Ahh, heady days
For all that is great about the England team – the banter, the history, the solidarity shown towards Robert Green even though he failed to stop a shot that was exactly as threatening as a singing teddy bear – watching [...]
Read moreThat’s neither the time nor the place for a testicular check-up
Before their impromptu exit from Euro 96, Scotland defeated Switzerland 1-0. Perhaps if Colin Calderwood and co had spent less time groping the opposition, they would have made it to the knockout stage.
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Who says Americans can’t be hilarious?
In 1996 the whole of the country was gripped by a massive depression thanks to Gareth Southgate and his stupid foot. Why did he have to [...]
Read moreThe voice of BBC football drops the ‘C-bomb’ during Euro 96
Motty may have enjoyed a relatively bluff-free Euro 2008, but his unfortunate use of Stefan Kuntz’s surname during Euro 96 will easily [...]
Read moreWhoa, that costume is not appropriate for the beach!
If you were watching 2003 Steven Seagal/Ja Rule classic Half Past Dead very closely, you may have seen today’s WAG Yasmina Filali flaunting her wares. The actress and model is popular in her native Germany, where she gained notoriety playing a stripper [...]
Read moreLovers of utility knives, banking and duty free Toblerone should prepare for disappointment tonight
Only one of the sides playing tonight will be taking part in the European Championships, but here are a few reminders of happier days in Anglo-Swiss history.
The 3-0 destruction of the Swiss in Euro 2004
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