Posts Tagged ‘ South Africa ’

Paul the Octopus Update,That Final and WC2010

Jul 12th, 2010 | By

Well Paul has once again proved  his prediction mussel. He correctly predicted Spain as winners of the World Cup. Maybe the tide has turned for Lawro – his job is now surely under threat. Maybe we’ll see Paul predicting Premier League games next season, but after one observation, if he does – I’d want to
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The Greatest Show On Earth

Jun 28th, 2010 | By

Arun returns with an article about the World Cup, written before yesterday’s debacle. ___________________________________________________________________________________ In a country torn apart by apartheid, and ruined by discrimination, there was a ray of hope. During this era of darkness which clouded a continent, on Robben Island, many political prisoners were imprisoned. Among those incarcerated, were two special individuals,
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The Pride of a Nation Pt 3

Jun 23rd, 2010 | By

This was published first on the Telegraph World Cup Blog by myself. Re-posting it here for people to read. Robmac, a regular on the Joys and Sorrows Forum, has given a locals perspective on South Africa’s final match. As expected South Africa have become the first Host nation to go out in the group stages,
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The Swiss Hang on to the Mountain!

Jun 23rd, 2010 | By

This is the latest of our Telegraph blogs. First published here. Firstly, sorry this is late I have been away on business and this is the earliest I have been able to blog on Switzerland’s 2nd match. They went into the match knowing a win would see them through to the knock out stage. However
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The Swiss have a secret weapon! The Alphorn!

Jun 21st, 2010 | By

Here is Bazza’s latest Telegraph article on the World Cup. First published here. Well what a right pickle some of the more fancied nations have got themselves into during this World Cup competition so far. The travails of England have caused many a shake of the grey locks, wobble of jowl and gnash of teeth
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