World's Worst Bankers Elimination Match

Wednesday, 1st April 2009

So, Scotland host Iceland tonight in the latest "crucial" World Cup qualifier. The loser will have almost no chance of making it to South Africa so tonight's tussle is effectively an elimination contest. Just as importantly, the losers will assume the official, undisputed title of Worlds' Worst Bankers. The Scotsman's David Maddox runs through the line-ups here.

Given the importance of the occasion it was reasuring to see the Scotland skipper prepare for the match in traditional style - by getting bladdered in what the Daily Record called a "marathon booze session" after the team returned to their Loch Lomond HQ following Saturday's 3-0 drubbing by the Dutch.

Anyway, consider this an open thread to discuss the World Cup and other football-related matters. Not just Scottish football, of course, but English, Welsh, Irish etc etc...

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Demetrius

April 1st, 2009 6:14pm Report this comment

Will they be taking a collection for the Scottish Bankers and Building Society Executives Welfare Fund during the game?

ndm

April 1st, 2009 6:30pm Report this comment

I'm surprised the SFA allow any player within staggering distance of water after Jimmy Johnstone's big adventure back in the days when Scotland wouldn't be concerned about facing Iceland.

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