Rob Parker | November 24, 2009
The rematch is on - just not in the real world
France full-back Patrice Evra has offered the Republic of Ireland a virtual olive branch over the Thierry Henry handball incident. He wants to replay the match on his PlayStation.
Evra said: “Who made the mistake? The referee. When I think that certain politicians want to replay [...]
Rob Parker | November 20, 2009
Should Georgia get a replay?
Roy Keane reckons the Republic of Ireland could not have expected their game against France to be replayed on the grounds of Thierry Henry’s handball. The Ipswich manager launched a scathing attack against the Football Association of Ireland for their protests following the match, and accused them of hypocrisy on the [...]
Rob Parker | November 20, 2009
Winger offends his own boot suppliers as he clutches at straws
Damien Duff has claimed that the Republic of Ireland’s controversial World Cup qualification play-off defeat to France was the result of a conspiracy between FIFA and Adidas. The Fulham man, who picks up £100,000 a year for wearing Adidas boots (for now at least), reckons [...]
Rob Parker | November 12, 2009
Nicolas Sarkozy gets the best view in the house at Croke Park
See the entire spoof correspondence here.
Rob Parker | September 17, 2009
Website launched to SMS bombard French coach
France fans have been given the chance to give Raymond Domenech a piece of their mind thanks to a new website. The Un SMS Pour Domenech site has been launched following the France coach’s comments after their recent draw with Serbia.
Domenech said: “I just want to thank all the [...]
Rob Parker | March 25, 2009
As France face losing Zidane’s son to Spain, OTP looks at the long list of those touted as Zizou’s successors
1. Samir Nasri
Skillful attack-minded midfielder born in Marseille to a family of Algerian descent - it is not hard to see where the comparisons have come from. Has not had an outstanding first season at Arsenal, [...]
Rob Parker | March 25, 2009
Zizou’s son set for Spain international call-up
Zinedine Zidane’s son, Enzo, is in line for a call-up to Spain’s under 15 squad after celebrating his 14th birthday yesterday. Given France’s obsession with uncovering Petit Zizou’s, the fact that a genuine new Zidane seems to believe his international loyalties lie with Spain is bound to be a [...]
