Author Archive for Guy Bailey
A Brit’s Take On Group H
Every World Cup throws up an eponymous ‘Group of Death’ and while Group H is certainly not that group, it is not without its share of intrigue. Spain are the obvious attraction of the group – the reigning European Champions who swept into the competition on the back of eight consecutive group wins, finishing eight [...]
History Of The World Cup (2006)
This is the 18th in a weekly series of World Cup history lessons brought to you by our very own “Professor” Guy Bailey. He is not actually a professor; the only professor on staff is Jamie Clary. Well, sort of. The 2006 World Cup The 2006 World Cup was held in a united Germany for [...]
England Bemusings By A Brit
Like nasal hair, seemingly incomprehensible candy bar prices and bafflement at acronyms; another part of growing older is seemingly antipathy towards sporting stars – particularly footballers. When I were a lad (queue Dvorak’s New World Symphony – used in a British bread commercial and as musical shorthand for anything, grim, northern or nostalgic since) Footballers [...]
History Of The World Cup (2002)
This is the 17th in a weekly series of World Cup history lessons brought to you by our very own “Professor” Guy Bailey. He is not actually a professor; the only professor on staff is Jamie Clary. Well, sort of. The 2002 World Cup The 2002 World Cup was the first to be hosted jointly [...]
A History Of World Cup Songs
Waiting for the World Cup to approach is similar to the countdown to Christmas. Certain TV programs appear in the schedules, certain songs start appearing on the radio, certain housing estates that look like fresh meat would be at a premium spend seemingly thousands of pounds on gaudy, outlandish decorations, the cost of running them [...]
World Cup: Home Field Advantage
This is the 16th in a weekly series of World Cup history lessons brought to you by our very own “Professor” Guy Bailey. He is not actually a professor; the only professor on staff is Jamie Clary. Well, sort of. The 1998 World Cup The 16th World Cup was held in France between June and [...]
The World Cup In America (Part Two)
Saudi Arabia’s stay was only temporary as Germany beat them 3-2 in the first of the knock-out matches to proceed; Spain overcoming a disappointing Swiss 3-0 in the next game. Saudi Arabia’s fairytale came to an end at the hands of Sweden 3-1, and a Hagi-inspired Romania dumped Argentina in the out pile 3-2 in [...]
The World Cup In America (Part One)
This is the 14th in a weekly series of World Cup history lessons brought to you by our very own “Professor” Guy Bailey. He is not actually a professor; the only professor on staff is Jamie Clary. Well, sort of. The 1994 World Cup The 1994 World Cup was held, I’m sure I don’t need [...]
The English Brooklyn Dodgers Return!
There is a generation of men for whom sport is set in stone. Certain teams are good, some are bad and some are indifferent and will always remain so. In the USA, this would be the Brooklyn Dodgers generation. No matter that they moved more than 4000 miles away, to these guys they will always [...]
History Of The World Cup (1990)
This is the 13th in a weekly series of World Cup history lessons brought to you by our very own “Professor” Guy Bailey. He is not actually a professor; the only professor on staff is Jamie Clary. Well, sort of. The 1990 World Cup The 1990 World Cup held in Italy attracted a record number [...]
