| Situation |
What not to say |
What to say |
| David Beckham has once again hurt his foot. |
'What's all the fuss about, he's not that good anyway?' |
'That was a disgraceful tackle; I can't believe he hasn't
been told to go for an early bath!' |
| England make it to the semi- finals and are drawing
with France when the final whistle blows. |
'Oh good, a penalty shootout, we're really good at them.' |
'NOOOOOOOOOO! I can't watch.'
(Bury head in hands and rock slightly.) |
| Raging thirst brought on by shouting at match. |
'Anyone fancy half a shandy or white wine spritzer?' |
'My round, who's for a pint then?' |
| Marginal offside decision that would have left Michael
Owen with a clear shot at goal. |
'Isn't he little, and so cute.' |
'He was level, for God's sake!' |
| England are playing Argentina when one of the opposition's
long-haired strikers scores. |
'Doesn't that Alice band look good on him? I wonder where
he gets his roots done.' |
'We can still make it through to the knockout stage.
COME ON ENGLAND!' |
| Referee sends off Paul Scholes after a bad tackle almost
kills a Swedish midfielder. |
'I'm glad he's gone, he's so ginger he looks sore. It was
making my eyes water looking at him.' |
'The heat must've got to him.' |
| Batistuta (the Argentine striker) is rolling around
play-acting for a non-existent foul. |
'He looks like he's really hurt. I think the referee should
send Sol Campbell off for that.' |
'Get up, you cheating scumbag!' |
| Germany and England are drawn to meet in
the semi-finals |
'Well, that's it then, we're going out for
sure.' |
'Remember Munich.' |
| England win the World Cup. |
'We didn't deserve that.' |
'IT'S COMING HOME,
IT'S COMING HOME.
FOOTBALL'S COMING HOME!'
(Hug everyone.) |