Greg

Spent the afternoon on Copacabana... http://i.imgur.com/xZv5UMI.jpg

Do it. I almost certainly will be.

It has been the trip of a lifetime so far, great to mix the World Cup with getting out into the countryside in Brasil and mixing with locals. Was even interviewed and on the Brazilian TV the other day. All the games have been class as well, massive drinking session party really. It's class being able to have a beer in your seat watching the match, I've only had one mishap on that front, poured a load of beer down the back of a Brazilian lass when Nigeria made it 1-1 in like the 4th minute v Argentina!

Germany v Algeria was class, was also a great atmosphere in Porto Alegre drinking with the German fans. Today is my final day down in Rio Grande do Sul, had a great time including 3 games and 14 goals! Off to Rio tomorrow.

The World Cup is class. Was at Nigeria v Argentina today, was great to see Messi. Shame Shola didn't get on. The Argentinian support was immense.

50,000 Argies in Porto Alegre, mostly behaving like animals and most without a ticket for the game tomorrow.

On a scale of 1 - Neli Lennon, how badly you caught the sun out there? Don't think I'd cope tbh Pretty low, mainly been down in Porto Alegre where it is winter and day time temperatures have varied from 10 to 22 degrees C.

Brasil is amazing. Bumped into some Nigeria fans outside a bar in Porto Alegre this evening, good lads but they seriously dislike Shola! England v Uruguay was disappointing of course but I had a great time in the stadium lounge from 1pm before and until 9pm after. Algeria v South Korea was most surprising, great game! Atmosphere like a big party. Next up is Nigeria v Argentina but tomorrow I'm also doing a tour of the Gremio stadium.

Sao Paulo is a cool city, now to find somewhere to watch the Spain game.

I have arrived in Sao Paolo, need sleep first then will explore. Can't wait for England game tomorrow.

Fuck

Been a great World Cup to watch so far, so much better than 2010. England v Uruguay well set up now, can't wait to arrive in Sao Paulo on Wednesday now.

Got loads of swaps now, I'll make a list tomorrow.

England have arrived in Rio.

AND THE SEMI FINAL!

I'VE NOW GOT TICKETS TO SEE SHOLA v MESSI!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Goalkeepers: Jasper Cillessen (Ajax), Michel Vorm (Swansea City), Tim Krul (Newcastle United) Defenders: Paul Verhaegh (Augsburg), Daryl Janmaat (Feyenoord), Joel Veltman (Ajax), Stefan de Vrij (Feyenoord), Ron Vlaar (Aston Villa), Bruno Martins Indi (Feyenoord), Terence Kongolo (Feyenoord), Daley Blind (Ajax) Midfielders: Leroy Fer (Norwich City), Nigel de Jong (AC Milan), Jordy Clasie (Feyenoord), Jonathan de Guzman (Swansea City), Georginio Wijnaldum (PSV), Wesley Sneijder (Galatasaray) Forwards: Arjen Robben (Bayern Munich), Robin van Persie (Manchester United), Klaas-Jan Huntelaar (Schalke), Dirk Kuyt (Fenerbahce), Jeremain Lens (Dynamo Kiev), Memphis Depay (PSV)

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Will Shola make the final 23?

Because Nigeria are the home team and I presume there is a bigger Nigerian community in London than anywhere in Scotland. They have played a few games at Fulham.

It's quite simply really, our brand value has increased but by a much smaller amount than the likes of Everton, Villa and West Ham and as such their brand value is higher than ours. It is all irrelevant anyway as Ashley doesn't give a toss about brand value or image or anything like that.

We've dropped below them in terms of brand value, so we've been overtaken. I got that part... Our brand value is lower than previously. No it isn't.