OK so perhaps the title is a tad hyperbolic, but really things are getting ridiculous. A quick refresher course for those of you who have missed this: England (as you all should know) is bidding to host the 2018 World Cup. Recently there was a conference in London at which Jack Warner, a FIFA vice-president, [...]

So FIFA vice-president Jack Warner has come out and had a bit of a pop at our attempt to hold the World Cup. He said that not only was the bid lightweight, but he was really impressed by Australia, who gave him a goody bag with Australia 2018 tat in it. Apparently, this could swing [...]

England officially launched the bids for the 2018/2022 World Cups today, and I have to say, considering it was us, it was a mildly impressive affair. Lots of big names turned up to say “Yeah, its about time really” at Wembley and talk up the reasons why England should have a World Cup (Its been [...]