The Crying Game

Euro 2008

It is still hard believe that England or any country from the British Isles will not be represented at Euro 2008. My interest in the tournament is equivalent to watching Match of the Day last season. Without Charlton being involved( even if the coverage on average was less than 60 seconds) makes Match of the Day watchable, only if there is nothing better to do. Hopefully as the tournament progresses a team classed as no Hope's similar to the likes of Greece and Denmark will emerge to defy all odds. Denmark were just magnificent winning in 1992, and they only made the tournament with a week to spare as replacements for war torn Yugoslavia. The final against Germany was one of the best I have watched and of course anyone beating the arrogant Germans in such style made it a double whammy. Greece were just the surprise package in 2004, probably even more so as there European pedigree was zero. They played to there strengths and deserved their success.
Greece may yet surprise in 2008 again, but Romania who apparently have a great team spirit get my vote as an outside bet. If my head rules my heart then I have to agree with Chicago - Spain with all its talent has to come good and win its first major tournament for more than 40 years.

Bougherra and Zi Zi

I'm afraid folks these two players will be on their way before the summer is out. Bougherra who was starting to show his true class in February, unfortunately during his magnificent performance against the Palace sustained a long term injury that possibly ruined our chances of automatic promotion. After Bougherra injury the defense became a liability again.
Zi Zi has a lot of skill and vision which I think is far better suited to the Premiership where players of skill are given more time on the ball, unlike the hustle and bustle of the Championship. We should receive a minimum of 3 million for Bougherra and over 4 million for Zi Zi with his marketing potential .

The Crying Game
Watched this film again the other night really is well worth hiring the DVD , with great acting from Forrest Whittaker and Direction from Neil Jordan -