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Originally Posted by Osem
Why should any of this bother you so much Russ? Did anyone claim it was a fine example of flowing rugby? You'll find it hard to find an Englishman or indeed a commentator who's overestimated England's performances over the last few years. If you're so worried about the biased media why do you seem to spend so much time reading it? Why not devote your energies to reading the Welsh media you appear to love and concentrate on Welsh Rugby instead of taking every opportunity to belittle the English game? You claim the media were hyping England's chances before the tournament as usual - let's have all the examples you can no doubt quote then. Where are all the pre-tournament headlines claiming England would win?
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I didn't say they were claiming England would win. They were bigging you up more than the other home nations.
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Originally Posted by Osem
You imply your criticism is largely due to England's lack of tries - how many did we score against Wales earlier this year? Did that affect your contribution to the thread?
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You scored a lot more - but that wasn't in the World Cup tournament and I don't remember it being referred to as a 'famous victory'.
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Originally Posted by Osem
Not exactly an example of fair minded critique. The truth is that you will never give credit even when it's due.
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Did you miss the twice I've said a win is a win? Yes you guys beat one of the world's best teams, that can never be taken away from you.
Happy now?
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Originally Posted by Osem
If you feel so Welsh why keep reminding us ad nauseam that you are half English?
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Because when I get accused of having 'irrational loathing', I mention it to show I could not possibly have a loathing for my father's nationality. If you like you can compare my feeling on the England team to how most of you feel when you play Argentina or Germany in football. Nothing vicious just a good healthy rivalry.
Tell you what - bookmark this page if you like, but if England win the WC convincingly (I mean by more than just a few points, and by actually playing better than the opposition) I will be the first in here offering my congratulations.