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Sorry, I've said my bit.

There you go.

You defame yourself.

I don't think it has any affect on their ability per se, but it definitely makes them a worse footballer, if you know what I mean? Ex: Ashley Young.

What about between blacks? Or is it just condemned by all? Interesting, if so.

I definitely agree with this. Why not explain?

I'm surprised they don't do it in the PL. It's like refs are untouchable across the pond. And by "refs" in my first post, I really meant officiating panel. The decision usually comes a few days after the dive.

I accept that "diving" is part of the game, but it's up to officials to make the right call. One thing I like about refs in MLS is retrospective punishments for players who dive or embellish; they fine and embarrass the player. I love it.

Congrats, Matt! I'll be expecting some tips when the day comes for myself.

You really need to stop taking digs at posters who disagree with you. It's getting old.

After a good night's sleep, I still feel terrible about the Portugal result. We should have won that game. Bradley is usually so consistent, and he is having a shocker at this tournament. He needs to sit deeper, but Beckerman and Jones have been working wonders together. I would say drop Bradley for Diskerud in the next game, but when Bradley is on his game then he is unstoppable. I do believe we will get a result against Germany though. If not, then I'm hoping Portugal gets their shit together and beats Ghana by a +1 goal differential. I'd absolutely hate to have to rely on another team to get through, but I'd take if it comes down to that.

I'd definitely take him at the right price.

I'm really hoping this comes to fruition. He looks like he is going to be a world-beater.

Almost there....

What a goal! Yedlin coming on is interesting.

Not sure what to think about Pelican, but I like This Will Destroy You. They play around where I live quite often(well within a couple of hours).

He attacked me in a PM... probably. I should get his points because of the distress he has caused me.

That's what I like to read!

Emeneke for Nigeria is looking very good.

Stranger things have happened! edited.

Australia 1 (0) Spain (1) 3 Netherlands 1(1) Chile 2 (1) Cameroon 0(0) Brazil 1(2) Croatia 1 (1) Mexico 2 (1) Costa Rica 1(0) England 1 (1) Italy 3(2) Uruguay 2(1) Greece 1(0) Ivory Coast 2 (2) Japan 1(0) Colombia 1(1) Bosnia H 2(1) Iran 0 (1) Nigeria 1(0) Argentina 1 (3) Ecuador 1 (0) France 0(0) Honduras 0(0) Switzerland 1(1) Portugal 2(2) Ghana 2(1) USA 2 (1) Germany 2(2) Algeria 1(0) Russia 1(1) S Korea 1(0) Belgium 3(1)

Never have been, you're right. Would cost a lot of money to make the trip. Doesn't mean it shouldn't be stamped out. I assume the atmosphere is positive since Goodison obviously has its crowds, and if was perceived as a negative experience, then I would also assume that less people would go.

So because you've heard worse, the lesser should be ignored?

You don't know that though. The letter was supposed to be kept private. Maybe others have received them and kept them private. Either way, there is no way of really knowing. Regardless, negative people like this should be kept out of the positive atmosphere of Goodison.

I'm glad the club did it. There's no need for this type of ignorance in the stands.