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JonH


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I see that the threads have now been merged, which wasn't exactly what I was thinking of. But hey ho I guess it's no biggie.

It was never my intention to start a thread devoted solely to the corruption that's clearly rife within FIFA, but I was so incensed after reading Martyn Ziegler's article that I couldn't be arsed to take a more measured view, so when I saw your earlier comments, I merged it into Jon's neutral theme.

Off topic, about to watch The Damned United on BBC1, largely because I have a lot of time for Michael Sheen & both Don Revie & Cloughie hailed from my home town rather than because I have any fondness for The Dirties.  

 Great film. I was at Leeds v Luton, which was Cloughs last home match at

Leeds and they drew 1 each

This was the team that day

David Harvey (Goalkeeper), Paul Reaney, Trevor Cherry, Billy Bremner (Captain), Gordon McQueen, Norman Hunter, Peter Lorimer, Allan Clarke, Joe Jordan, Johnny Giles, and Eddie Gray.

Leeds and Clough was a car crash, but Clough proved folks wrong when he took Forest to two European Cups over Malmo and Hamburg. Brilliant - just made an ego driven mistake going to Leeds when it was all about showing Don Revie up. And he failed

of course, England considered him as a possible manager later in his career - after Revie in 1977 but Ron Greenwood was chosen and later in 1982 when Boby Robson was appointed. Bobby took us to Italia 90 near success, so whos to say Clough was a mistake?!



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One referee down. The African Football Referee of the Year was denied entry to the US at Miami International Airport, apparently for no other reason than being Somalian. He supposedly had valid documents issued I don't know when. He is currently in Turkey.

Somalia is one of the countries on the US ban list, also effecting many supporters such as no entry for Haiti fans and clearly Iran fans.



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One referee down. The African Football Referee of the Year was denied entry to the US at Miami International Airport, apparently for no other reason than being Somalian. He supposedly had valid documents issued I don't know when. He is currently in Turkey.

Somalia is one of the countries on the US ban list, also effecting many supporters such as no entry for Haiti fans and clearly Iran fans.

 And 15 or so of the Iranian support team who cant get visas. The Iranian team itself is locating in Mexico even though all their matches are in the USA and flying in on a a match by match basis. 



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Early days but World Cup good so far. Enjoying this Brazil v Morocco match v much.

Cant stay up for Scotland but hope they win!

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Early days but World Cup good so far. Enjoying this Brazil v Morocco match v much.

Cant stay up for Scotland but hope they win!

We won  biggrin

So sorry that  you didn't manage to stay up to witness our rampaging silky smooth performance.  Cough ....



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Great to see Scotland win! And what a rendition of flower of Scotland !

Crowds are amazing me - how do people afford to travel from all over the world for these matches! Ive gone wrong somewhere in my life!

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If Haiti wore white, why did Scotland play in shrimp pink and not the usual blue?!

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If Haiti wore white, why did Scotland play in shrimp pink and not the usual blue?!

According to the Mirror ( having no idea, I googled )

Haiti were nominally the home team, and played in their usual white - so far so good.

The goalkeepers ihave a choice of 2 strips, and in Scotland's case that is yellow or blue - fair enough.

The yellow was deemed to clash with the Haiti white - really? It's usually a fairly deep yellow but if they say so.

So Scotland hsd to play in their 2nd strip. Hey it's nice    And clearly had been well flagged to the Tartan Army.



-- Edited by indiana on Sunday 14th of June 2026 09:09:59 AM

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indiana wrote:
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If Haiti wore white, why did Scotland play in shrimp pink and not the usual blue?!

According to the Mirror ( having no idea, I googled )

Haiti were nominally the home team, and played in their usual white - so far so good.

The goalkeepers ihave a choice of 2 strips, and in Scotland's case that is yellow or blue - fair enough.

The yellow was deemed to clash with the Haiti white - really? It's usually a fairly deep yellow but if they say so.

So Scotland hsd to play in their 2nd strip. Hey it's nice 

 Amazing! That the Mirror had actually looked into it! And, as you say, that they thought yellow clashed with white! And they have this convoluted process! 



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indiana wrote:

One referee down. The African Football Referee of the Year was denied entry to the US at Miami International Airport, apparently for no other reason than being Somalian. He supposedly had valid documents issued I don't know when. He is currently in Turkey.

Somalia is one of the countries on the US ban list, also effecting many supporters such as no entry for Haiti fans and clearly Iran fans.

At least he's not going to lose out financially, though I suspect that that's small compensation for missing out on on the honour of actually officiating at a match.   Arguably the only decent thing FIFA's done so far. 



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One referee down. The African Football Referee of the Year was denied entry to the US at Miami International Airport, apparently for no other reason than being Somalian. He supposedly had valid documents issued I don't know when. He is currently in Turkey.

Somalia is one of the countries on the US ban list, also effecting many supporters such as no entry for Haiti fans and clearly Iran fans.

At least he's not going to lose out financially, though I suspect that that's small compensation for missing out on on the honour of actually officiating at a match.   Arguably the only decent thing FIFA's done so far. 

 As mentioned in the article, also UEFA hsve invited him to referee the UEFA Super Cup Final between PSG and Aston Villa in August. Probably partly a bit of one upmanship by UEFA over FIFA ( though of course FIFA say his exclusion was nothing they could effect ).



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Canada also banned Ghanas Partey from entering, although hed managed to enter the USA.

I do wonder why visa issues are t all sorted out in advance though via some sort of fast assessment system once squads are known and not on arrival or when they are already there.

Not that I disagree with the Canadian ban given the accusations against him.

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How good can 0-0 draws be?!

Just watched rhe last 20 minutes but that was gripping enough.

Spain 0 Cape Verde 0  biggrin 



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Fabulous for Cape Verde, well done to them!

Got to expect that one of the big names will win this tournie, but feels like there will be some fun along the way. Enjoying it all so far, although not watched a full live match. Brazil v Morocco was the only live one I have seen but the BBC 9 minute highlights of each match each morning are a great little watch whilst getting ready for the day ahead

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How good can 0-0 draws be?!

Just watched rhe last 20 minutes but that was gripping enough.

Spain 0 Cape Verde 0  biggrin 

The CV goalie, Vozinha, deserves a medal for his heroics during the match!

Off topic, I'm seriously considering paying a visit to the Ryobi site with a view to purchasing a hedge-trimmer to sort out Cucurella's mangy mop!  



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