PLAGIARISM!

It's virtually accepted now that the low scoring is the reason Yanks don't like it. Fair enough, there's dumb reasons for me not liking American football, basically cos there's all that padding and it's such a ridiculously stop/start affair. With me appreciating the variables, stats and strategies that cricket generates, I inevitably see baseball as too simplistic & short, etc.

Sparks - 'Tarzan and Jane' The production of Angst In My Pants isn't great, but there's some fine tunes on it. Natch.

I'll be off then! Man, you're on the role of a lifetime

I will say the blitz of yellow cards is getting very irritating. Unfancied teams that don't have the depth of Argentina or Brazil will be hampered with unjust suspensions if they go further than expected.

Cricket - it can be dull, (as can any sport, come on) but honestly, when it's good, it's my favourite sport to watch. Hard to explain, but the best moments of the last Ashes series (neutrals have agreed with me) were unmatched drama.

GET IN

Staggering first half from Argentina. Cambiasso's goal surely won't be bettered this tournament.

I also hate the guy's fat fucking face.

Villa should sign the rest of Ecuador's defence! And play the one they've already got!

The Dresden Dolls' live version of 'War Pigs' is superb, but I don't think they've recorded a version so maybe that doesn't count.

Yeah, fuck it, optimism! Owls 4 the playoffs dark horse going the opposite direction to blades nxt season! Oh baby...

the Czechs have given the best team performance thus far, though. Still, least we know why Mexico are ranked above you now eh!

Anelka's a gamble, but if it paid off you could look at a top half finish, Chave. He will score. A lot.

Much as I like Australia, Cahill shouldn't have been on the pitch to score his superb second goal. And to Chave, Koroman did you proud eh?

I think the Bowie/Jagger thing is one of the most terrifyingly bad things ever, especially if you've seen the video. That said, I have no opinion on the original. The Birthday Party come very close to surpassing the original version of 'Loose', but it's still a losing battle. The Wedding Present's 'Make Me Smile (come up and see me)' is great, and I certainly prefer it to the original, but it's hard to compare the two directly.

I wouldn't say they played awful by any stretch, the only criticism would be that they allowed the Ivorians a lot of the ball. Their tackling/recovering from that position was virtually flawless.

I can claim never to have been near an e-fed or know how one operates. I still sorta follow wrestling though, my brother keeps me informed and he knows everything.

God, Argentina are lethal with the set plays. Ivory Coast must have wondered how the hell they were 2-0 down at half time. Argentina defended superbly however, they're all in good nick it seems. Shaka is one of the nicest guys in football yes, I was happy for him. I worked in a Stoke Tesco at easter ( I go to Keele Uni) and served Chris Birchall! Get in!

Yes, I fear this thread will turn into one which criticises stuff that has been held up for years just for the sake of being EDGY.

I like the guitar stuff cos it dominates, but never feels like 'jamming'.

I hate long posts. We're not a million miles away from some twat serialising War and Peace.

I'm going for a score draw w/ Germany and Costa Rica.

Verlaine lost his voice hwne I saw them a year ago, and apparently has done since. Still, the music was spot on.

I don't know where Station To Station is.

Poor Cisse, no one deserves to injuries so horrific. I fancy Paueta for the Golden Boot, and Ukraine for the quarters at least as the surprise package. And Costa Rica will get a draw against Germany.