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gbb
Squire
- Location
- Peterborough
Beebo
Firm and Fruity
- Location
- Hexleybeef
Crazy isn’t it. And we think England have problems.
There must a a whole generation of young Italians who have never seen a World Cup in their adult life.
There last World Cup was 2014 and they won’t get to play until 2030.
Accy cyclist
Legendary Member
- Location
- The hills of Accrington
Is it about taking part in the odd tournament and winning it. Or is it about being in every tournament, making the odd final but winning nothing?🤔 I'd say the tv companies, pubs, fans will say the latter.
The Crofted Crest
Veteran
The last time Italy won the world cup (2006), I was in Italy and can definitely say the fans loved it (for several non-stop days).
Accy cyclist
Legendary Member
- Location
- The hills of Accrington
No doubt they did and I enjoyed their victory as well, but it was 20 long years ago and apart from their victory over us (England) in the Covid, year delayed Euro 2020 final they've had a long period of gloom! Hypothetically speaking, would those Italian fans in 2006 have given up their victory for constant tournament involvement in the following decades? I think they would have. Being there but not winning it is better than winning it but not being there many times later, in my opinion.
No Ta Doctor
Über Member
Does anyone here remember England winning it? Before my time. I reckon Italians, who've won it three times, might feel winning it was pretty good
1966 I was 19 so yes I remember it quite well.
Red17
Guru
- Location
- South London
I would have been 5, and was totally unaware. Was living near Glasgow though so maybe not a surprise
I'd say the former but then I'd take relegation with a cup win over constant successful relegation battles and no trophies.
I may be an outlier but I think football became a business and stopped being about the fans a long, long time ago.
Accy cyclist
Legendary Member
- Location
- The hills of Accrington
According to a friend, me and him who lived on the same street, with him still living there, watched the 1966 final in another neighbour's house, but I can't remember it, being 5 years old. So yes, I watched it, but have no recollection of it. My first football memory was/is the 1969 FA Cup final between Man City and Leicester City.
I do I was eleven and I remember my dad doing a somersault of sorts over the back of the settee when England scored the final goal.
Vapin' Joe
Formerly known as Smokin Joe
- Location
- Bare headed cyclist, Smoker
I remember it, I was thirteen at the time and as a West Ham fan if was doubly satisfying. Interestingly, only tonight I finished Geoff Hurst's book, "Last boy of '66" which I got from the library. A very good read.
