ot miners

[welovebooth]

why do the miners hate Margaret Thatcher so much when labour under Wilson shut more pits than Thatcher ever did.

in fact thatcher slowed the rate of pit closures down.

[rolymiller]

Whoops, I thought you were a labour supporter.

[welovebooth]

this isn't about labour or conservative it's a genuine question why did it all kick off with Thatcher when labour shut a load more pits but nothing got done.

[wrinkly]

Well - I reckon Brazil will win but not as comfortably as they should against Switzerland. I think that those of us who watched the 1970 Brazil team in awe will again be disappointed in Brazil's performance

[Brin]

Wrinkly You were right. Not the same team as old. Neymar was going down like a two bob whore throughout the entire game.

[great_fire]

Labour did close down more mines but only the ones closed down by the Conservatives seem to count, partly understandable as they were the last ones to be closed, but I wonder what would have happened if Labour had been the ones to close the last pits?

[harpo88]

I hope our lads can use the excitement at many of the supposedly top teams getting off to a shaky start and put in a really energetic and positive performance against Tunisia.

Been a cracking tournament so far I think, some great play, some surprises and some unfamiliar players and teams to enjoy.

[ragingpup]

Typical first round of matches; no one looking outstanding yet, but teams usually don't normally click until the 3rd game and beyond so nothing to read into it yet. Didn't Germany lose their first game against a weak team a few years ago and then go on to win the damn thing. Hoping for good energy and fluency on the ball tonight to get confidence up. Come on Lion Pups!

[sickly_child]

Only 3000 going according to the press.

[Pattylallacks2]

Can't see Kane coming anywhere near the Golden Boot to be honest