mattsaunders

er no, just a realist. our FA are rubbing their hands together at the prospect of some money-spinning friendly somewhere abroad.

we have nothing to gain from taking part in this. </BLOCKQUOTE>

Which gives you the right to besmirch other countries teams? </BLOCKQUOTE>

besmirch based on the seedings from the other day, you're in UEFA's fourth pot. you wouldn't expect us to play a friendly against Cyprus or Moldova because we wouldn't expect to gain anything much from it. why should we waste time playing you just because you're next door?

retired_swtpe14

Hey this is interesting stuff about the old British Championship:

British Home Championship

retired_derek

you used the word "tin-pot". Rather a derogatory comment. Don't see how you can say that in all seriousness to be totally honest.

We're a country with a population of under 3 million. Your country is one of over 50 million. Of course there should be a massive gulf in terms of quality. However, i'd rather not be lectured on quality of football from a supporter of a fellow non qualifying nation for the European Championships.

retired_klefurgy

this will be excellent, i'm looking forward to it already :thup:

retired_misshwood1

Quite looking forward to this, should be great.

retired_amadhani

i hate wales.

retired_derek

I hate you, so we're even.

plynomo

Why are we a Home Nation?

The downside of this comp is having to play those Northern mentalists, can think of nothing worse than playing up in that shithole. Plus considering a competitive international against Wales drew 25,000 a couple of weeks ago, will there really be a huge interest in this? Can't see it becoming a football equivalent of Six Nations somehow.

retired_kkaigle

Somebody give Rob a Shetland pony because he doesn't deserve a Shire pony after England's recent results.

retired_swtpe14

Heh the reasons why it finished:

Ironically Northern Ireland won the last one.