TaylorJ_01

This 'South African optimism' is great and all, but it's just verging on stupidity. SA in the final?!

I just WISH we had a Shearer type player up with Rooney. If we did, we'd be laughing.

Makes me feel better about our own chances.

Couldn't hear any crowd noise there, didn't even hear the final whistle. They've fucked the sound up with these filters I think...

YEEEEEESSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

longest 5 minutes ever...

Fuck, I'm bricking it here.

lol @ the guy with the middle finger up.

Did McCarthy say Switzerland have been disappointing? What the fuck did he expect? A free-flowing attacking game by the Swiss?

I hope Spain lose. A Brazil - Spain last 16 match would suit us nicely. I cannot understand why people want Spain to win.

He's been absolutely f***ing useless. EDIT: McCarthy, not Derdiyok

Just to note, Howard Webb has been great.

Argh, use your left foot man! Just like SWP.

Aye they're f***ing s**** like. Only winning their last (whatever ridiculous number of games) it is. f***ing greasy c***s. More the fact that half the people on here either think they are Spanish, support a Spanish team or have a Spaniard as their avatar.

Hopefully this stops the ridiculous Spanish wankfest by some people on here.

Really enjoyed watching them play. Indeed. They may have been defensive but their counter attacks were great and their closing down was unbelievable. If the player even lifted a foot to take a shot there were 3 wee Koreans sprinting at him.

North Korea, despite their horrifying politics, were very impressive. Found myself rooting for them. Incredible spirit, some real talent and incredible fitness. Hope they fuck Portugal.

Haha, get in New Zealand! I'm so happy for th-BZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ

"[vuvuzelas] reflect 'the sound of Africa'". If I were African, I'd be going spare at comments like that. It's like saying Chas and Dave reflect the sound of Britain. FFS. That sounds shit anyway. Just commentary? We are complaining about the lack of atmosphere, so this doesn't really fix it. However, well done to BBC for taking some action instead of the South Africans being stubborn.

Turkey aren't there. But your point still stands.

Another rubbish game so far.

Coaches and players of winning teams and teams yet to play have complained about it. I don't see how it's an excuse (other than for France). Messi has complained about it and he was the best player on the park.

You keep missing the point. Many coaches/players/managers are blaming them for poor performances. I can't enjoy the football if it's shite because of these plastics death sticks.

K'naan - Wavin' Flag (Celebration Mix) For the pedantics among you. The original Wavin' Flag is a bit boring. This mix is aweessommmeee!

How the fuck is it 'their tournament'? The clues in the name. They may be hosting it, but it isn't theirs.