I wish they would re-instate the home internationals again

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  1. Dragon Tyke

    Dragon Tyke Well-Known Member

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    surely we could control the idiots who ruined it, I used to enjoy that tournament. Better than the pointless friendlies we use these days.
     
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    the useless feckwits on the pitch ruin it more than the idiots do
     
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    I agree - they could have a 5 nations style tournament with the republic of Eire every 2 years.

    To give the British and Irish players something to do during the summers when their French, Spanish, German and Italian team mates qualify for the world and European championships.
     
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    I've just looked up when the last one was played, was it really 1984? I can't believe that.
     
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    They were good at the time but the established Internationals of today would try to wangle their way out of such low key games.
     
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    What? Where?
     
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    England might have a chance of winning something then!

    Just a slight chance mind!
     
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    Can see why they stopped doing them but in today's society no-one dare say boo to a goose so there's not much danger of any real bother.
     
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    It's true...mi big brother was watching....
     
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    I used to love them and they would be significantly better games than the shitty meaningless friendlies that they play now. I doubt they'll ever be brought back though.
     
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    Also used to be you'd only get highlights of the games other than England v Scotland which was the last game and was on live.

    Was always an highlight of the season because you'd normally only get this and the FA Cup final shown live.
     
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