Once again I’ve survived an international break. This one has, as most know, been more eventful than most breaks with the elimination of many countries. Now we know what sixteen countries will battle it out in the Alps next summer.

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I’m sad about Englands departure but I’m very pleased that the English media got what they deserved after having forced Sven out of his job. Well, how much better did you do with an Englishman at the helm?

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What has happened to Bolton [I refuse to call it a “Megson effect”], why did they have to beat Man U today of all days? This does not look good for us next weekend; I hate the prospect of playing Man U when they got something to prove.

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On another note, Everton impressed me today. I think we might get stuffed for the second time in a couple of weeks in Scouseland 🙁

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Finally, the City of Stockholm has granted Hammarby IF to build a new ground. We only had to wait about 20 years for that decision after all the various promises. Now we can look forward to 30.000 all-seater stadium.