World Cup Day 2

The Don - Back to the 70's

When I was a kid, the first World Cup I remember was Mexico 1970 and those ESSO World Cup coins. I was just a bit too young to remember England's glory in 1966, shucks! 1974 was my first Panini sticker collection but what I remember best from those days was the skill that was on display, mostly from the exotic South Americans. Tonight's game was a throwback to those halcyon days and although I have a large wager on Spain to win outright, part of me wanted to see that free kick from Ronaldo bulge the net. What a smasher of a match. I'm on my second bottle of wine but still excited by what was provided for our viewing pleasure. It brought me back to the early 70's watching the games with my oul lad. 

The first two games today were a bit dull but Paul Doherty, the white Ormeau Road rasta will be happy as he got both results spot on. He must have been on one when he threw in his results sheet, calling himself  "Cahill's Have Eyes". I'm sure he's right but Joe Cahill might have had something to say about it. Maybe he means that crap English centre half. 

Big Paul Lavery has amassed 6 points so far, hardly surprising since I only ever see him at funeral masses. Top Monday Night footballer is Ciaran "The Don" Donaghy also on 6 points and top lady is Brenda McGuigan leading the McGuigan team on 5 points.

Only one person has yet to score and no surprise if you guessed that's Archie. Have you worked out why he's Paddy Power's best mate yet?

Tomorrow is another day........ And another 4 matches!