Monthly Archives: June 2010

England are Everton!

Posted on June 30, 2010 by Dr Ted

Should there really be such a substantial degree of dismay and disbelief when England are eliminated in the second round of a World Cup? A hubristic sense of national entitlement in these circumstances seems to subvert rationality. England made it … Continue reading →

Posted in Social Sciences | 5 Comments

England set to win World Cup 2014!

Posted on June 29, 2010 by Dr Ted

England may be out of World Cup 2010, but all is not lost. WCC has access to a cyber-wormhole so that it can access articles from future years. Below you can see an article which is due to be written … Continue reading →

Posted in Physical Sciences | 3 Comments

Wing-back (part 6)

Posted on June 28, 2010 by Dr Ted

It’s time to catch up on the action behind the scenes at Everpool Rovers. Has Wing-back Ashley Le Sansom’s relationship irretrievably broken down with boss Glenn Keegan? To view previous instalments, please go to the Student Union archive.

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England 1 Germany 4

Posted on June 27, 2010 by Dr Ted

Germany completely dominated the first 35 minutes of the first-half: they used the ball neatly and played around England from the outset of the game. When England were in possession they usually tried to force the game with fruitless long … Continue reading →

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Penalties or corner-kicks?

Posted on June 27, 2010 by Dr Ted

Back in 2009 World Soccer magazine offered a range of suggestions which they believed could enhance the modern game. One suggestion in particular would have serious impact upon tournament football. That is, the number of respective corner-kicks for teams should … Continue reading →

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England team v Germany

Posted on June 26, 2010 by Dr Ted

There is a tendency to extrapolate form indicators almost exclusively from a team’s most recent performance. Following a poor game against Algeria, root and branch change to the England line-up was apparently required. But after an improved showing against Slovenia, … Continue reading →

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What is a team?

Posted on June 25, 2010 by Dr Ted

It’s quite simple, the TV pundits keep telling us, you just have to play your best players in their best positions. This is usually stated with reference to Steven Gerrard being positioned on England’s left (when he should be situated … Continue reading →

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New Zealand 0 Paraguay 0

Posted on June 25, 2010 by Dr Ted

Tournament outsiders New Zealand went into the final group game undefeated and with a chance of making it into the second round. However, Paraguay (who topped the group going into the game) would provide the All Whites with stiff opposition. … Continue reading →

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