England v Israel

[Dhav]

England fans are morons.

I really ****ing hate the trombone playing *****

[Helios Creed]

England fans are morons.

I really ****ing hate the trombone playing *****

to be fair, the trombone players are a tiny minority.

[Neil Young]

to be fair, the trombone players are a tiny minority.

Yes but they give all the other fans a bad name. There has long been a hard core in the England support of committed trombone players who go looking for violence, or "brass band action" in their argot, home and away. They often set up fights (or "recitals" as they call them) with opposing trombonists and generally cause wind instrument-related mayhem wherever they go.

[Neil Young]

There's a documentary at ten called "Britain's Brass Band Factories: Trombonists Undercover" on Sky Nine, fronted by Grant Mitchell, Donal McIntyre and that rat-faced bloke from that film about hooligans.

[Helios Creed]

Yes but they give all the other fans a bad name. There has long been a hard core in the England support of committed trombone players who go looking for violence, or "brass band action" in their argot, home and away. They often set up fights (or "recitals" as they call them) with opposing trombonists and generally cause wind instrument-related mayhem wherever they go.

There have also been unfortunate incidents of balleting by some of the more graceful supporters.*


* you probably need to read this one out loud...

[kurtangle01]

Wonderful support once again from the England faithful - David Bentley BOOED ON for his international debut. All his childhood dreams were coming true, and the neanderthals trashed it. Lovely.

And McLaren said after the game that the England support was excellent.

They're a ****ing joke I hope Russia piss all over them on Wednesday.

[EST_1892]

to be fair, the trombone players are a tiny minority.

Agreed.

It's the trumpets and triangles that really get on my tits.

[REDSCOUSER]

Best game I have seen England play under McClown. Lets see what they can do vs the tough Russian team under Hiddink.

[Helios Creed]

Agreed.

It's the trumpets and triangles that really get on my tits.

Triangles!

[Gazzla]

Wonderful support once again from the England faithful - David Bentley BOOED ON for his international debut. All his childhood dreams were coming true, and the neanderthals trashed it. Lovely.

That's because they knew Pennant should have been picked ahead of him

[sonsofthedesert]

Because he pulled out of the England U21 squad for the Euros this summer. The real reason is that he thought he was too good for the U21s but the official 'reason' was that he "needed a break" (bless the poor 22 year old who needed an ickle rest). Foolish, but still doesn't warrant being booed ON for your debut.

Imagine someone coming on as a sub to make his debut for us at Anfield and being booed on?!

Got to say in his defence though the idea of a 22 year old (who is now 23) playing for the under 21's is stupid.

[Fiddy]

Because he pulled out of the England U21 squad for the Euros this summer. The real reason is that he thought he was too good for the U21s but the official 'reason' was that he "needed a break" (bless the poor 22 year old who needed an ickle rest). Foolish, but still doesn't warrant being booed ON for your debut.

Imagine someone coming on as a sub to make his debut for us at Anfield and being booed on?!

I think what makes it worse in most people's eyes is the timing as well - he did it after the squad had been named, meaning that not only was some poor talented kid deprived of the chance to go; but the squad was forced to go a man short. That's what was truly selfish and thoughtless about his actions, so personally I can understand the reception he got. Pulling out just cos he was 'tired' made him a bit of a pussy - pulling out when he did made him a bit of a ****** as well IMO

[Marky]

I'm glad Gareth Barry got a chance to play today(about time an all).
I've always rated him.

[darkknight]

There's a documentary at ten called "Britain's Brass Band Factories: Trombonists Undercover" on Sky Nine, fronted by Grant Mitchell, Donal McIntyre and that rat-faced bloke from that film about hooligans.

......... you ve been on fire in this thread - you took two tablets this morning instead of one I take it ?