Football certainly ain't what it used to be in the days when Spurs ruled 'nice' football. That's abundantly clear from the bizarre world of Javier Mascherano, Carlos Tevez and the Jack Palance lookalikes. Posted July 12, 2007 by Austin Coll

New Zealand are clear favourites to lift the crown for the first time in 20 years, but they have a Thorne in their side (literally and metaphorically) and James Hutchison offers a glimmer of hope to supporters of South Africa and Australia in particular. Posted July 29, 2007 by James Hutchison

Liz Hinds' Best Ever XV might not be everyone's cup of tea - but with names like Gareth Edwards and JPR Williams, it does conjure up memories of the golden era of Welsh rugby. Posted August 09, 2007 by Liz Hinds

...don't be thinking about getting into the new board (the Rebublic as I call it), because... *It's only footy chat, *and a bit of a laugh *and decent tunes (that make the cybet parties defunct) *And birds with big knockers *And lads with big willies (for

Breaking news, & possible shock of the year! William Kickett just got KOed in the 1st round by Ahmed Elomar!!.......

Albion legend Willie Johnston has been back to the Hawthorns for the launch of his book - Sent Off At Gunpoint. Th...