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GOM World Cup Diary #41 That’s All Folks…

GOM World Cup Diary #41 That's All Folks... Whatever Happened To Enjoying The Ride? Well... That's it. The flags have been folded away. The shirts have gone back into wardrobes.…

DaveThomas July 21, 2026

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GOM World Cup Diary #40 Champions At Last!

GOM World Cup Diary #40 Champions At Last! Whatever Happened To Knowing Your Place? There comes a point in every football tournament when one team has to stop talking about…

DaveThomas July 20, 2026

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GOM World Cup Diary #35 Au Revoir Les Bleus!

GOM World Cup Diary #35 Au Revoir Les Bleus! Whatever Happened To Reading The Script? One of the things I've learnt over the years is never to assume you know…

DaveThomas July 16, 2026

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GOM World Cup Diary #31 – Shock! Horror! Spain Concede A Goal!

GOM World Cup Diary #31 – Shock! Horror! Spain Concede A Goal! Whatever Happened To Perfection? There was only one real shock in last night's quarter-final. Spain conceded a goal.…

DaveThomas July 13, 2026