Au revoir les Francais ... the dread of tomorrow ... Official SWFC.co.uk World Cup blog …

Enjoyed this afternoon's footyball ... watching the French desperately try to not be embarrassed at the first hurdle, but embarrassed they were, at the hands of South Africa, who in turn with feel a pinch of disatisfaction at being the first host nation to exit at the group stage. However, RSA will be pleased to have beaten the former world champions, quite convincingly it has to be said, and they have been overshadowed by the two teams from the Americas in the groups, as all the teams in this tournament seem to be playing in the shadow of the latino sides ... currently sat watching Maradona's Argentina side cruise into the second round, spare a thought for the poor lad with the job of man marking Lionel Messi and the surname too long to fit on the back of his shirt ... his father will be upset, and he's likely to end up with a booking at least by the end of the game if not more ... It would not surprise me if Nigeria sneak through this group, at the behest of Greece! So, what about the English boys and tomorrow's match up against Slovenia? The news so far that Upson, Milner and Defoe are the names on the team sheet for the game aren't exactly setting my heart alight with the confidence that the game will be anything more than a struggle ... Joe Cole must start, and if he doesn't make an appearance within the hour some serious question must be asked of Don Fabio ... is there any other closet Sven fans out there?? Which England player of the past would you recall to make sure we qualify for the second stage? Chris Waddle and a crash diet for me, a player than CAN run with the ball and cross, and take free-kicks, and better hair than Valderama ... all these young wingers aren't worth their weight in salt when compared to the Newcastle / Tottenham / Marseille / Wednesday legend. Walcott, Lennon and SWP... Vote for me to play at LoveBox 2010 if you would be so kind, thank you very much, it only takes a second ... http://apps.facebook.com/playlovebox/ And treat yourself to a FREE DOWNLOAD of the Adidas Trainers (Stan Smith remix) ... http://www.matthenshaw.bandcamp.com/