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32 years after failing to qualify for the World Cup in America, we finally make it over the Atlantic to play in one.
According to google it was the 2-0 loss to Holland that sealed our fate in qualification
The team that played v Holland in that game.
David Seaman
Paul Parker
Tony Dorigo
Carlton Palmer
Tony Adams
Gary Pallister
David Platt
Paul Merson
Alan Shearer
Lee Sharpe
Paul Ince
Gascoigne, Sheringham, Barnes, Wright, Des Walker were in other qualifying line ups
How did that lot manage just 1 pt from 6 against Norway in qualification, 1pt from 6 v Holland (probably same level) and draw with Poland ?
I was knee-high to a grasshopper so don't remember this period, but on paper looks like a fairly quality side that should of qualified.
Who was the biggest hinderance, Graham Taylor or Carlton Palmer ?
Kind Regards.
According to google it was the 2-0 loss to Holland that sealed our fate in qualification
The team that played v Holland in that game.
David Seaman
Paul Parker
Tony Dorigo
Carlton Palmer
Tony Adams
Gary Pallister
David Platt
Paul Merson
Alan Shearer
Lee Sharpe
Paul Ince
Gascoigne, Sheringham, Barnes, Wright, Des Walker were in other qualifying line ups
How did that lot manage just 1 pt from 6 against Norway in qualification, 1pt from 6 v Holland (probably same level) and draw with Poland ?
I was knee-high to a grasshopper so don't remember this period, but on paper looks like a fairly quality side that should of qualified.
Who was the biggest hinderance, Graham Taylor or Carlton Palmer ?
Kind Regards.
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Carlton Palmer was a decent player at what he did, always got a bad rap, but he put the yards in, OK not quite as good as Declan Rice today but every team needs one.
Coming to America - 32 years later.
Prince Akeem and Semmi are detained on arrival at JFK airport, roughed up and deported.
Prince Akeem and Semmi are detained on arrival at JFK airport, roughed up and deported.
the game was transitioning in the 90's the english players was a bit behind the rest of europe in terms of coaching
never knew until recently the white guy in the barber shop was Eddie Murphy in costume
Played quite vs Holland that night, couldn’t put it in the net though,’Koeman scored from outside the box for their 2nd I think, and controversy about their first goal. Can’t recall the details long time ago
Palmer wasn't the only weak link in that team, imho. Ince rarely produced at that level. And Lee Sharpe was never at the level anyway. Could say the same about Dorigo as well.
didn't Ince refuse a penalty against Germany in the Euro 96 semi final, leaving it for Southgate to step up
Prince Akeem and Semmi are detained on arrival at JFK airport, roughed up and deported.
Gary Neville gets deported to El Salvador!
Gary Neville gets deported to El Salvador!
Trump is threatening to move matches from Democrat run cities as they are 'unsafe' so I wouldn't advise anyone to book flights early until venues are certain. Mind you, I've booked a seat on my sofa already ! 
Many things
A very tough group
Shocking refereeing decisions in the crunch game in Holland
Injuries to key players. Shearer was missing in a few iirc. Gazza clearly was in that game
Overrated players past their best.
Probably a lack of professionalism, complacency and alcohol
A very tough group
Shocking refereeing decisions in the crunch game in Holland
Injuries to key players. Shearer was missing in a few iirc. Gazza clearly was in that game
Overrated players past their best.
Probably a lack of professionalism, complacency and alcohol
I don't remember too much but the things I do recall were the Norwegian commentator famously reeling off names like Churchill and Thatcher after the defeat in Norway. Was it David Platt? being hauled down when clean through on goal by Koeman, in the most blatant red card that never was, and England conceding in the first few seconds away in San Marino in their final match, when I believe they still had a snowball's chance of qualifying if other results went their way
It's a comedy classic. Taylor open hatred of Gascoigne, Phil Neal's sycophancy, players have no idea what Taylor is talking about, that formation against Sweden, Taylor's gradual disintegration: "I woke up with the usual pyjamas wet through."
Only thing missing is a shock call-up for Ian Ormondroyd.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KHMcJoDp1K4
Only thing missing is a shock call-up for Ian Ormondroyd.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KHMcJoDp1K4
Having press there full time, agitating to improve
documentary didn't help, and other clubs have gone down
same route since with similar results.
Holland game was a joke, ref could probably retire
and do a tour after that.
We were not that good anyway.
Do I not like that.
documentary didn't help, and other clubs have gone down
same route since with similar results.
Holland game was a joke, ref could probably retire
and do a tour after that.
We were not that good anyway.
Do I not like that.
I looked up the FIFA rankings at the time when England lost away to Norway
Norway were SECOND in the World Rankings behind Brazil, WTF
They couldn't have been that good.
Kind Regards.
Norway were SECOND in the World Rankings behind Brazil, WTF
They couldn't have been that good.
Kind Regards.
The days when world cup qualifiers actually meant something
Oct 16, 2025 -- 11:36AM, CLYDEBANK29 wrote:
I don't remember too much but the things I do recall were the Norwegian commentator famously reeling off names like Churchill and Thatcher after the defeat in Norway.
was saying that the Norwegian commentator classic was 1981, not the 1993 game. Much less of a shock in '93 as Norway easily beat Italy at home in '91 and got a draw at Wembley.
so it was. England had a decent team then too. Went out unbeaten in the 82 WC with 3 wins over France Czechoslvakia and Kuwait and 2 draws against Spain and Germany. Keegan and Brooking came on as subs in the final game (don't think either were fit) against Spain that they needed to win by 2-1 at least. Iirc they never looked like scoring and the game petered out into a 0-0 draw. France, who England outplayed in the first group stage, ended up playing Austria and N. Ireland
I remember the days very well
Turnips 1 Swedes 2
Do I not like that.
Ally’s Army
Austin Allegro adverts.
1974, 1978 and 1994
Football fans of a certain age remember the pain and humiliation so well that I find the vitriol directed at Southgate incredibly stupid.
Southgate may not have been the best and yes we should have won something with the luck he had but his real gift was the organisation of the complete England setup from schoolboy level. We are producing more and more kwality young international footballers with confidence when they get their chance. Southgate had a part to play in that and it should not be forgotten.
Turnips 1 Swedes 2
Do I not like that.
Ally’s Army
Austin Allegro adverts.
1974, 1978 and 1994
Football fans of a certain age remember the pain and humiliation so well that I find the vitriol directed at Southgate incredibly stupid.
Southgate may not have been the best and yes we should have won something with the luck he had but his real gift was the organisation of the complete England setup from schoolboy level. We are producing more and more kwality young international footballers with confidence when they get their chance. Southgate had a part to play in that and it should not be forgotten.
Southgate also helped the players put aside club rivalries
whilst on engerland duty.
A huge plus.
whilst on engerland duty.
A huge plus.
We enjoyed that time immensely. Sry, but we did! . 
.
Course you did Tyrone
Ally’s Army sponsoring the Austin All Agro
Alan Hansen **** up
Losing to Iran
Your whole team queuing up for the services of a lady of the night after the Brazilian team had had their go
What was not to enjoy!
Ally’s Army sponsoring the Austin All Agro
Alan Hansen **** up
Losing to Iran
Your whole team queuing up for the services of a lady of the night after the Brazilian team had had their go
What was not to enjoy!
Euro 2016. 27th June. 2016.
Man up little one. See, we can all do what you do.
However the real men of the forum @ccept the banter and don’t kick and squeal in their prams.
Man up little one. See, we can all do what you do.
However the real men of the forum @ccept the banter and don’t kick and squeal in their prams.
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