Carl Tyler's Blog

1 - My sentiments exactly. I think the time has come for us to start using tv replays in the World Cup and allow each team a maximum of 3 appeals a game.

2 - I'm not a native speaker, but why go for the plural ? Australia was robbed ? Or maybe Australia has been robbed ? Australia is pretty big, but it's just one country, right ?

3 - I love futbol. I have played it since I was 7 years old. That said, I am thoroughly ashamed of the performances of these so called professional players. Of course, the referees are as much to blame for believing the acting and not giving yellows for the swan dives occuring on the pitch. In my mind, this is the main reason why American audiences haven't embraced this beautiful game. After watching our professional players in the major American sports, it's tough to cheer for the fakers and winers that litter the stadiums in Germany.

Sean---

4 - Aaaaah. Shut up. What about the red card to our defender ? That was definitely an error (could have been yellow at most). So, when errors are against us is OK and when errors are in our favour is a shame ? C'mon Carl......
And why don't we get rid of stereotypes, please ? Yes Italian players always dive, and in London is always raining and foggy........
RoB

5 - It was especially heartbreaking as it was only seconds till end of injury time.....also with the time difference is 3AM in the morning her in Oz!