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Matthew Le God

Matthew Le God

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  On 11/06/2021 at 19:58, whelk said:

Oh fuck off with this one again. Blah blah Jerusalem blah blah Land of Hope and Gloryblah blah La Marseillaise. Every tournament 

You don’t just change national anthem and we boom it out with pride. Miles better than most of the dirge

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An anthem about God and the monarchy excludes alot of people. You don't need God or the monarchy to be patriotic towards the UK or England. 

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Saint_Jonny

Saint_Jonny

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  On 11/06/2021 at 21:39, Matthew Le God said:

An anthem about God and the monarchy excludes alot of people. You don't need God or the monarchy to be patriotic towards the UK or England. 

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Agreed. There are plenty that don't believe in fairy tales or give a shit about the pointless royal family. Even if it had more relevant lyrics it would still be an awful tune, mind. 

Anyway, Italy made Turkey look very ordinary. So glad the tournament has started now!

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whelk

whelk

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  On 11/06/2021 at 21:39, Matthew Le God said:

An anthem about God and the monarchy excludes alot of people. You don't need God or the monarchy to be patriotic towards the UK or England. 

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Come up with one that is inclusive then?
 

Why are countries significant? Man made borders surely mean nothing to you? Some may have even been achieved in the name of religion. What about the word ‘Kingdom’ ? Surely that comes from a time of a monarchy?

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whelk

whelk

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  On 11/06/2021 at 21:39, Matthew Le God said:

An anthem about God and the monarchy excludes alot of people. You don't need God or the monarchy to be patriotic towards the UK or England. 

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And nice capital on ‘God’  - you are getting there.

sadoldgit

sadoldgit

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  On 12/06/2021 at 06:07, whelk said:

Oh it’s a neutral anthem that appeals to the whole population you want? Good luck with that. 
 

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It is a dirge with lyrics that mean very little to most people here in the 21st century.  When the Queen croaks they should replace it. I Vow To Thee My Country would do the trick. Cracking tune by Holst and it doesn’t deal with being reigned over by an unelected person who is glorified for being victorious and all the other baggage that comes with an outdated monarchy. What is God saving her from? She is going to die like everyone else and she has dealt with more family shit than many so no matter how many of us sing it, it hasn’t made a shred of difference to her circumstances. On his deathbed I would be surprised if Philip uttered the final words “at least I won’t have to listen to that dreadful dirge anymore”.

Anyway, more importantly Italy put on a cracking display last night although against a poor Turkey side. It begins at last.

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whelk

whelk

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Get angry about the national anthem, get angry about the knee, get angry about booing the knee, get angry about God, get angry and stop supporting England as JWP wasn’t picked.

enjoy the nice weather and the football you cunts.


 

 

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whelk

whelk

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  On 12/06/2021 at 06:31, sadoldgit said:

It is a dirge with lyrics that mean very little to most people here in the 21st century.  When the Queen croaks they should replace it. I Vow To Thee My Country would do the trick. Cracking tune by Holst and it doesn’t deal with being reigned over by an unelected person who is glorified for being victorious and all the other baggage that comes with an outdated monarchy. What is God saving her from? She is going to die like everyone else and she has dealt with more family shit than many so no matter how many of us sing it, it hasn’t made a shred of difference to her circumstances. On his deathbed I would be surprised if Philip uttered the final words “at least I won’t have to listen to that dreadful dirge anymore”.

Anyway, more importantly Italy put on a cracking display last night although against a poor Turkey side. It begins at last.

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Surely there is some Islamic ditty we could embrace?

CB Fry

CB Fry

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Fair bit of Welsh hype on the news this morning, all based on the assumption that their semi final run is going to be repeated (or even bettered).

Come on lads. I like Wales but you're out first round and we all know it.

Baird of the land

Baird of the land

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  On 12/06/2021 at 07:02, CB Fry said:

Fair bit of Welsh hype on the news this morning, all based on the assumption that their semi final run is going to be repeated (or even bettered).

Come on lads. I like Wales but you're out first round and we all know it.

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Given how bad Turkey looked Wales have a chance of getting through.

Wurzel

Wurzel

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Is it too late to revoke my choice of Turkey as dark horses?  They looked very poor with their passing and by the end were so knackered their next game (whenever it is)  is going to come to soon for them

CB Fry

CB Fry

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  On 12/06/2021 at 08:19, Baird of the land said:

Given how bad Turkey looked Wales have a chance of getting through.

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I don’t know anything about international/European football so when Shearer was going on about how they were his dark horses and all the stuff about young team etc etc I went along with it, quite excited by the prospect.

Not quite how it turned out. Oooof.

Although Italy were all over em.

igsey

igsey

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  On 12/06/2021 at 07:02, CB Fry said:

Fair bit of Welsh hype on the news this morning, all based on the assumption that their semi final run is going to be repeated (or even bettered).

Come on lads. I like Wales but you're out first round and we all know it.

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They're going to lose every game and go home in tears.

Turkish

Turkish

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  On 12/06/2021 at 06:31, sadoldgit said:

It is a dirge with lyrics that mean very little to most people here in the 21st century.  When the Queen croaks they should replace it. I Vow To Thee My Country would do the trick. Cracking tune by Holst and it doesn’t deal with being reigned over by an unelected person who is glorified for being victorious and all the other baggage that comes with an outdated monarchy. What is God saving her from? She is going to die like everyone else and she has dealt with more family shit than many so no matter how many of us sing it, it hasn’t made a shred of difference to her circumstances. On his deathbed I would be surprised if Philip uttered the final words “at least I won’t have to listen to that dreadful dirge anymore”.

Anyway, more importantly Italy put on a cracking display last night although against a poor Turkey side. It begins at last.

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Good to see you’re speaking on behalf of everyone again Mr self righteous 

Chris cooper

Chris cooper

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  On 12/06/2021 at 14:22, Chris cooper said:

Embolo for the Swiss looks like a rolls Royce of player .. who does he play for ? Proper athlete! Waltz through wales on more than one occasion so far .. 👌🏻

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He plays for vestys old team in the bundesliga … tap him up jannik !

Saint_clark

Saint_clark

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  On 12/06/2021 at 16:53, AlexLaw76 said:

This is horrific. The camera was a bit close for a short while......

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As soon as they panned in and saw how blank his eyes were they cut away. I hope to god I'm wrong, but he looked gone and there was a long, long time of them trying to resuscitate. 

Saint_clark

Saint_clark

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  On 12/06/2021 at 17:00, Delmary said:

Such terrible scenes. Disgusting and insensitive coverage by the BBC.

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Not sure they could have done anything different, they were reacting in real time as were we. 

Sky news are worse...announced it as their top story and after a couple sentences moved onto the Wales highlights in a cheery voice.

CB Fry

CB Fry

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One of the best places to collapse is the middle of a football stadium with all the professional help right there.

The fact that they couldn't get him inside the stadium away from the crowds suggests a very bad outcome.

Hug your family everyone.

whelk

whelk

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  On 12/06/2021 at 17:02, Saint_clark said:

Not sure they could have done anything different, they were reacting in real time as were we. 

Sky news are worse...announced it as their top story and after a couple sentences moved onto the Wales highlights in a cheery voice.

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I looked on Twitter and so many getting angry at Pearce and BBC. Sad sign of our times that people want to pile on to someone at such a distressing time. 

Manuel

Manuel

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  On 12/06/2021 at 17:03, CB Fry said:

One of the best places to collapse is the middle of a football stadium with all the professional help right there.

The fact that they couldn't get him inside the stadium away from the crowds suggests a very bad outcome.

Hug your family everyone.

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Just a shame it was over the other side.  Just a few seconds, but you never know.  Heard the crowd roaring at the medics to get a move on...

Toussaint

Toussaint

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  On 12/06/2021 at 17:05, Streaky said:

 

  On 12/06/2021 at 17:04, whelk said:

I looked on Twitter and so many getting angry at Pearce and BBC. Sad sign of our times that people want to pile on to someone at such a distressing time. 

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Anger is a natural response when things like this happen. Try not to judge too harshly.

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JustinSFC

JustinSFC

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  On 12/06/2021 at 17:05, Streaky said:

Should call the tournament off. Who really cares after this!

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I suspect that's Denmark pulled out.

Don't think the whole thing gets called off as I suspect 3rd in their group might get called in.

Not even sure how that would even work but can't see the tournament getting called off, I think that's very difficult to do.

Delmary

Delmary

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  On 12/06/2021 at 17:02, Saint_clark said:

Not sure they could have done anything different, they were reacting in real time as were we. 

Sky news are worse...announced it as their top story and after a couple sentences moved onto the Wales highlights in a cheery voice.

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Sorry but it was obvious it was serious. They should have cut coverage a lot sooner than they did. It was terribly insensitive.

CB Fry

CB Fry

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  On 12/06/2021 at 17:11, Delmary said:

Sorry but it was obvious it was serious. They should have cut coverage a lot sooner than they did. It was terribly insensitive.

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They cut it at the point the ref and the Fins left the pitch which felt like the appropriate moment.

 

whelk

whelk

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I assume the BBC were only ones who kept coverage and every other nation’s tv networks knew exactly what happened instantly and went to their studios

Ekelund

Ekelund

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  On 12/06/2021 at 17:15, whelk said:

I assume the BBC were only ones who kept coverage and every other nation’s tv networks knew exactly what happened instantly and went to their studios

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They did in Germany, a good 10 mins before bbc

Lighthouse

Lighthouse

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Just seen a photo which appears to show him conscious and lifting his head under his own strength, albeit in obvious discomfort. Can’t verify it’s authenticity as there are some strange people out there who are good with photoshop.

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