England and USA are the survivors of Group B and on to the Round of 16 and the knockout stages. And while Zeff wants (most of) you to have a great day and enjoy the games, he also wants (most of) you to temper your expectations and keep a little perspective and not to behave…
WCT Day 11 – All the way?
WCT Day 10 – “Orient Club for a Fiver”
Our documentary series continues with this look at “Orient – Club for a Fiver” featuring the, how should we put it, expressive personality that was their manager back in 1995, John Sitton. Oh, and bring your dinner……
WCT Day 9 – Bergkamp
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Day 9 and a quick look back as the Germans begin their escape act. And then on to Youtube as Zeff extols the virtues of the web and the glory of Dutch footballing legend, Dennis Bergkamp. And yes, that France ’98 goal.…(via Youtube, of course; and a familiar voice…)
WCT Day 8 – “Only A Game”
On this, the first in a series of “Must-Read” football books, we begin with a professional player’s diary – with Eamon Dunphy’s “Only A Game.” And while it’s always been Zeff’s position that player autobiography just aren’t that interesting, this one proves to be a compelling caveat to that view. Plus a Canadian is protected by his maple…
WCT Day 7 – A row of Kims
Week 1 of the 22nd World Cup in the book, not to mention the seventh day of the World Cup of Tea. But not resting, Zeff has a couple of things that have caught his eye, including a predictive otter, and 5 Kims in a row…
WCT Day 6 – Off the charts!
Zeff is going way back into his teenage years to share the one World Cup tradition that has continued into indeterminate middle-age. And no, there’ll be no photos of plumber’s butt…….
WCT Day 5 – “Host” of Issues
Day 5 and Thanksgiving Day in the US. So with a slight pause, Zeff takes a look at the contradictions of FIFA’s choice of host for this World Cup, in the process discovering that this year is not necessarily an outlier when it comes to the conflicted narrative of sport somehow improving society. And with…
World Cup of Tea Day 4: Commentators
Day 4 and the first upset of the tournament but don’t fill out your bingo card just yet. And then meet Barry Davies, Zeff’s favorite football commentator (or play-by-play guy!) of all time. And finally, rebound from your first loss of figs with the tip of the day.
World Cup of Tea Day 3 – City!
The Atlantic Voice’s home nations both won (whoops, wrote this in the 82nd minute!), got a win and a draw. So let’s get temper our joy/lighten our mood (hey-we-didn’t-lose), and begin our series of “Best Documentaries you can find on Youtube” with a classic from the ’80s – “City” – a look inside some turbulent…
World Cup of Tea Day 2 – Opening Ceremony
Up and running on our World Cup of Tea. Day 2 and we wonder, did you watch the Opening Ceremonies? Any world leaders or dignitaries in the expensive seats? We’ve had a couple let us know how they feel……