Brazil are going home, and so Zeff feels that he should clarify his previously stated position. And so he’s falling on his sword and admitting he’s a hater. With some caveats, of course. Whether you are convinced or not, well that’s on you. Also, some Olympic memories, and a quick tribute to Jet Black, recently…
WCT Day 21 – Brazil go home
WCT Day 20 – “The Glory Game”
Book review time. Today’s title – “The Glory Game” by Hunter Davies. Now, before you click away, realize, without any pause or procrastination, that this is the very best ever book written about a professional sports team. There are others that have come close, but this is the essential look behind-the-curtain at the inner workings…
WCT Day 19 – Collector’s Item
Day 19, and how was your first day without a game to watch? Zeff ponders the ideal gap between games, and then delves back into his childhood with a look at an old sticker album (scan through if you’re unconvinced by Zeff’s point). But never fear, there will be a left turn….Plus the first two…
WCT Day 18 – “The Four Year Plan”
Our documentary review series continues with “The Four Year Plan” – a behind-the-scenes look at Queens Park Rangers FC, as the club from the neigbhourhood known as White City look to make the jump into the English Premier League. See what happens when ownership and operations struggle to get on the same page….
WCT Day 17 – Stadium 974
Zeff takes a look at the first ever “recyclable” (is that even a word, never mind is it the right word for the situation?), the first ever “recyclable” stadium, Stadium 974, built for, and only for, this World Cup. A feat of modern engineering no doubt, but Zeff, as he is wont to do, has…
WCT Day 16 – Soccer’s not a movie…
England are through and Zeff is a little boisterous. So something a little different today as Zeff discusses why, when it comes to sports’ movies, football – this kind – is a ways down the list. And the Tip of the Day, well, it’s a selection….
WCT Day 15 – US out & Project 2010
One of our “home” nations is heading home, and Zeff gives his verdict on their campaign. As well as taking a look at the one-time masterplan for the success of the US Men’s team at the World Cup – Project 2010. And no, it didn’t include dyed hair and man buns…..Also, a flashback to improve…
WCT Day 14 – Where time goes to die….
Day 14 of the 2022 World Cup, and by the calendar we’re pretty much at the midpoint of the event. But Zeff asks – does it feel like that? And how’s your perception of time and life outside of the enormous bubble that is the world’s biggest (sporting) event? Time to discuss how our everyday…
WCT Day 13 – “Addicted”
By rights, Day 13 of the World Cup of Tea should be titled Day 12 – Redux, but “Addicted” is the title of the book in our second review. Considering that Group E played out in the same dramatic fashion as Day 12, it’s probably also the best word to describe any neutral fan out…
WCT Day 12 – “Football? Bloody Hell!”
The latest set of final round-robin matches in the group stage, and the first truly wild pair of games to decide who survives. Talk of tie-breakers, shredded nerves, and worrying more about the “other game” rather than your own. Oh it it’s football alright. Bloody Hell!