Fair play to them and Uzbekistan. It's nice to have fresh faces in the WC.
Oldtype long, hard road to Brazil now.
Korea finished in second place don't they?
As long as Ashley is getting profits/ not losing any money, I don't think he gives a damn on how poorly the club is run. The mega tv deal has only given him more license to have his fun.
I wouldn't be too sure on this. You know how that gang works.
Strangely muted response from you on this appointment. Guess the chances of Pardew's leaving is higher now.
Won't even be that many matches if they have 4 groups of 4, winners goes into semis. Will just be 4 glorified friendlies (at most) in place of any usual summer plans.
s*** idea fwiw. We already have the CL.