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Frank The Bookie Insider : "Ah yes, how could I forget the famous bookies printing press, located on the left hand side as you walk through the door of every high street bookmakers." Reality : they are smaller than a microwave sitting on the counter

I touched a nerve it seems. Forgive me if I dont believe every word a bookie says. You still waiting for the Friday delivery of coupons off the overnight train from London??

If you believe England fans are sure they are going to win then you are 100% wrong. They know England are playing a top, top team .. its almost a free hit for them (bar a pumping in the final). Theyve exceeded most folks expectations and then some more. Made some great memories for the country. Its a win-win for England.

Unless it's a rout for one side .. then both teams are going to be heroes in their countries. Fabulous efforts by both. In that sense, there can't be a loser per se. Two best teams by both finishing position and performances.

As I said to the other confused poster before, I dont think you understand how bookies work. Trust me, bet365 will be utterly delighted if England lose

Me too .. I think this retrospective (or maybe the concept of it) on Roman/Germanic conquests is banter at its finest. Its just so brilliantly abstract. Reminds me of the historians on the Mary Whitehouse Experience. ("Thats your mother, that is")

Yep. Goals win games, defences win competitions.

I remember reading that Belgium finished 3rd in Mexico 86 (i think it was) .. sounded so much better than losing Semi Finalist. The one in Italia 90 was good .. both team benches joining in the mexican wave, etc. But, yeah, the thought of watching Spain-Denmark woiuldnt appeal.

lol .. Adj. 1. ameliorative - tending to ameliorate. ameliorating, amelioratory, meliorative. bettering i learnt a new word today)) thanks.

And they say nurses have it tough.

Lol .. maybe. The atmosphere at Wembley tonight seemed like a "get this out the way" because everyone was aware its Italy next. Came across a bit flat. Its going to be fascinating .. tactics, individual skill, human error (ie Pickford), etc ... two of the best defences in the world against top draw strikers ...

Lol .. the instructions emphasise how serious it is for spectators to remain in their bubble .. but, yes, the danger of flares and stuff is the bigger danger. Not having a pop btw .. just i fancied popping along but it seems its more work than buying and boarding and easyjet flight. Plus the danger of flares and bottles flying around. Hope its a good game for you all.

Ah, OK. Bigger risk from flares and bottles at this game than spreading covid with the same person routing through everyones bags. Makes sense .. i guess.

For what though?

lol .. bizarrely the statement reads "be prepared for a temperature check and a bag search" 100% contradictory .. touching all over someone elses belongings is the total opposite of COVID safety advice But, yeah, no sandwiches over rides everything.

Looking at tickets for the Accies game ... what is the "be prepared for a bag search at the entrance" all about. What are they searching for? Is it sandwiches, booze, weapons ???

This is beyond hideous ... https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/news/brazilian-team-shirt-numbers-supermarket-prices-a7671991.html