World Cup Draw Today

That is the type of terrace humour that was so desperately missing during the various lockdowns! Although I have read that Blatter and others on various FIFA committees prefer the fiddle to the guitar. Allegedly. 

Tommy Docherty summed it up very succinctly:
"FIFA... aye, well there's a fee for this & another fee for that..."

Not bad for England at all really, although I hope the press and some fans don't get too carried away and start claiming 'it's coming home' after beating Iran. Don't really mind which of the European teams gets through the playoff to be honest, obviously a British derby would be fun but would also be good to see Ukraine get there too after everything that's gone on in that country recently

You can have two UEFA-affiliated countries in the same group as there is 13 places for them, which is obviously more than the number of groups. The political stuff between England, Iran and the USA does add a lot more intrigue to it I feel than some other draws. I actually think Ukraine would be tougher than Wales or Scotland because they have a deeper pool of talent and would likely have many neutrals' support too, not discounting the fact that their players would be desperate to bring some element of joy to the poor people that have been suffering so much there recently.

I wonder what the odds are on Crawley having any players going to the tournament? I wouldn't rule out Appiah being picked for Ghana if he bangs quite a few goals in for us (assuming he'll be offered a new deal this summer, which I hope happens as I think he's done enough to deserve one)

I was at the CCS for the win over Austria. We didn't have great seats but that was compensated by having Bale celebrate his wonder free kick about 12 feet in front of us. Still in the balance if we even make it, but - if so - not unhappy with the group. (Point being that, Southgate, decent chap though he is, doesn't necessarily  carry best wishes from ALL Crawley fans  )