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Any nation that has to give Dennis Praet some caps did not have a golden generation.

And more than 260 (and counting) haven't come from the spot.

Not sure they ever had one imo. Yes, they had some decent players, but it was basically De Bruyne carrying them for many years.

I suspect the plan is to hang on grimly for a 0-0 and then take 2 points for a penalty shootout win.

Kane's record in big games can certainly be questioned. But he is most definitely a team player. You don't lead the PL in assists, like he did one season, or pick a pass like he did for Bellingham last week, without being a team player.

If you like second gear then Enzo's your man. The fact that Cooper can't even get out of neutral is flattering him.

I remember it for the wonderfully true piece of trivia that it's the only World Cup to start and finish with a missed penalty (Diana Ross & Roberto Baggio)

Casualty is great for playing a game of Guess How They Get Injured with the rest of the family. Long may it continue on our screens.

Hands up who had this on VHS back in the day?

John Prescott's passing reminded me of a brilliant joke on HIGNFY, back in the day when it was funny and the writing was on-point; "John Prescott used to work for Cunard. He still works quite hard."

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Culturally and economically, I wouldn't disagree. Italia '90's popularity certainly helped usher in the Premier League and the economic boom in football. And I think World Cups that are held in Europe tend to capture our imagination more because there's little time difference, and we can all watch the games here at sensible hours. But as for the actual product on the pitch, I just remember that the football was cagey and negative. It's no surprise that it was the last WC before the amendment of the offside rule and the implementation of the back pass rule.

Had a cheeky bet on the Browns last night as I don't think the Steelers are as good as their record suggests.

The mystique that Italia '90 garnered has always bewildered me. Its only redeeming features really being Nessun Dorma, Toto Schillaci, Gazza crying and Roger Milla. The football was, by-and-large, awful. England stumbled their way through and only really played well for about an hour of the W Germany semi-final. It has the lowest goals-per-game of any World Cup. And the final was hideously unwatchable.

https://www.mlb.com/news/yogisms-best-yogi-berra-sayings# In addition to his sublime play on the diamond, the legendary Yogi Berra was known for his memorable quips. His quirky sayings helped sculpt his lovable image and made him a celebrity who transcended baseball, even though he sometimes denied having said some of the phrases attributed to him, once saying, "I really didn't say everything I said." Whether or not he said them verbatim, one thing is certain: Berra's quotes have entered the American lexicon like few athletes before him and they helped make him one of the most beloved figures of his time. Here is a sampling of some of the most famous sayings that have been attributed to the Yankees icon. • Perhaps his most famous of all: "It ain't over 'til it's over." • "Baseball is 90 percent mental. The other half is physical." • On posterity: "I always thought that record would stand until it was broken." • "You can observe a lot by watching." • "If the world were perfect, it wouldn't be." • About a St. Louis restaurant: "No one goes there anymore. It's too crowded." • About the effect of the sun in left field in the old Yankee Stadium during late-season games: "It gets late early out there." • About Bill Dickey: "He learned me all his experience." • "If people don't want to come to the ballpark, how are you going to stop them?" • "We made too many wrong mistakes." • "Pie a la mode, with ice cream." • "I wish I had an answer to that, because I'm tired of answering that question." • "You tell the stupidest questions." • "Never answer an anonymous letter." • On the great Sandy Koufax: "I can see how he won 25 games. What I don't understand is how he lost five." • On lining up for a Spring Training drill: "Pair 'em up in threes." • On the 1973 Mets: "We were overwhelming underdogs." • The recording heard on the Yogi Berra Museum and Learning Center's phone: "This message won't be over 'til it's done." • "In baseball, you don't know nothing." • On being honored in his hometown of St. Louis during his rookie season: "I want to thank everybody for making this day necessary." • "The future ain't what it used to be." • "Why buy good luggage? You only use it when you travel." • On pregame preparation: "I usually take a two-hour nap from 1 to 4." • On advising a young player trying to emulate the great Frank Robinson's swing: "If you can't imitate him, don't copy him." • "I'm not going to buy my kids an encyclopedia. Let them walk to school like I did." • "All pitchers are liars or crybabies." • On his hitting approach: "I can't think and hit at the same time." • "So I'm ugly. I never saw anyone hit with his face." • "He hits from both sides of the plate. He's amphibious." • "When you come to a fork in the road, take it." • On economics: "A nickel ain't worth a dime anymore." • "Always go to other people's funerals. Otherwise, they won't come to yours." • And last but certainly not least: "It's deja vu all over again."

Actually wish I was going tomorrow now, just to see how many of our gullible fans rage at not getting their free dumplings.

For me; MOTD - the only reason you'd possibly watch it now would be for the analysis, which has always been very basic and dumbed down on MOTD. Cats Does Countdown - unless they can find a way of bringing Sean Lock back from the dead.

It would be pretty difficult to watch Crossroads 'again' as it was binned off in 1988, unless you've got all the episodes recorded on VHS. Banger of a theme tune though.

If it stops him tw@tting shots into The Soar then it could be a net benefit.

Palace just lost 3-2 at Villa with the last kick. But at least they have a go.

At least they created a couple of decent openings. Unfortunately both fell to HC.

Just before HT as per.

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Ain't nothing wrong with a good shrine