Sydney Morning Herald

jonnygold · 30th June 2006, 12:16

A genuine letter, apparantly

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Just wanted to drop you all a note of condolence on your World Cup exit.
Although you were never really good enough to be there in the first place, as one of our foreign outposts we think you did quite well and, most importantly, represented your Queen admirably. So, well done, little colony.

On the upside though, now at least your long-haired, scruffy, unclean teenage masses can all return to London to resume their minimum wage jobs, serving us thirsty English boys warm beer, just in time for the games on Friday and Saturday. Good timing, really, because as everyone agrees, the real tournament starts now that only the real footballing teams are left.

Well, chin up, anyway, pickpockets, and I suppose it's back to stealing your mothers' ironing boards and heading to the sea to try to dodge those hungry sharks. How sweet. Best regards and God save the Queen.

Paul Kaynes West Sussex (England)

ilunga · 30th June 2006, 12:43

Jonny, I have a link you might find interesting. I'll post it later, as I can't get to it at the moment. It concerns a CCTV5 commentator. Let's just say he was a little excited at seeing Italy knock the Aussies out.

ilunga · 30th June 2006, 12:45

Can't believe they printed that

Cormack · 1st July 2006, 19:31

Australia was a Dominion as well.

ilunga · 2nd July 2006, 09:38

Also from the Herald.

Chinese commentator sorry over anti-Socceroo rant
China's most popular television football commentator has been forced to apologise for an extraordinary outburst of pro-Italy bias during his call as the Azzurri knocked Australia out of the World Cup.

Huang Jianxiang, who was commentating for an audience of millions on the state-run CCTV, was unable to control his enthusiasm when Fabio Grosso went down in a challenge and a last-minute penalty was awarded to the Italians.

"Penalty! Penalty! Penalty!" he screamed. "Grosso's done it, Grosso's done it!

"The great Italian left back! He succeeded in the glorious traditions of Italy! Facchetti, Cabrini and Maldini, their souls are infused in him at this moment!

"Grosso represents the long history and traditions of Italian soccer, he's not fighting alone at this moment! He's not alone!"

The massive Chinese television audiences are not often served up such South American-style passion and Huang's paean to Italy at the dramatic climax of Australia's 1-0 loss has provoked a storm of controversy in the media.

More was to come when Francesco Totti converted the penalty to win the match and Huang had a special mention for Australia's Dutch coach Guus Hiddink, whose South Korea side knocked Italy out of the last World Cup.

"Goooooal! Game over! Italy win! Beat the Australians!" he shouted, his voice now breaking.

"They do not fall in front of Hiddink again! Italy the great! Left back the great! Happy birthday to Maldini! Forza Italia!

"The victory belongs to Italy, to Grosso, to Cannavaro, to Zambrotta, to Buffon, to Maldini, to everyone who loves Italian soccer!

"Hiddink ... lost all his courage faced with Italian history and traditions ... He finally reaped fruits which he had sown! They should go home. They don't need to go as far away as Australia as most of them are living in Europe. Farewell!"

In a letter of public apology, Huang wrote: "I have attached too much personal feeling to the match of Italian versus Australia at the end of the game last night. I will apologise to those fans who express their dissatisfaction, opinion and criticism."

After the match Huang had said he could not remember what he had said in the heat of the moment and his preference for Italy was because he had commentated on Serie A for many years.

"I'm more familiar with Italian players ... and I don't like Australians indeed," he said.

"I was hoping they'd do badly here."

Australia recently joined the Asian Football Confederation and from the next World Cup will contest for one of their qualification spots.

thegreat · 2nd July 2006, 12:49

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wzGMT...ng%20Jianxiang

Cormack · 2nd July 2006, 16:44

Australia.

Cricket
Rugby Union
Rugby League

World Champions in all. Go out expecting to win and frequently do.

No wonder people hate them. I think they'll survive a mauling from a bloke whose nation has every fourth person on earth but still have to feed their long distance women athletes drugs to win something, though.

Why does no-one give credit where it's due?

ilunga · 2nd July 2006, 20:02

Thanks for that thegreat. Very useful when I have the English translation up. At first I thought he was just shocked and amazed at the decision. Then I heard him say 'Happy Birthday Maldini' I thought WTF. Then later 'Australia should go home'

I still want to know what he's got against Aussies.

30th June 2006, 12:43	#2 (permalink)
ilunga Gold Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: london Posts: 5,724	Re: Sydney Morning Herald Jonny, I have a link you might find interesting. I'll post it later, as I can't get to it at the moment. It concerns a CCTV5 commentator. Let's just say he was a little excited at seeing Italy knock the Aussies out.

30th June 2006, 12:45	#3 (permalink)
ilunga Gold Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: london Posts: 5,724	Re: Sydney Morning Herald Can't believe they printed that

1st July 2006, 19:31	#4 (permalink)
Cormack Ever Present 1973/74 Join Date: Feb 2005 Age: 40 Posts: 6,190	Re: Sydney Morning Herald Australia was a Dominion as well. __________________ There is no Devil; just God when he drinks.

2nd July 2006, 09:38	#5 (permalink)
ilunga Gold Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: london Posts: 5,724	Re: Sydney Morning Herald Also from the Herald. Chinese commentator sorry over anti-Socceroo rant China's most popular television football commentator has been forced to apologise for an extraordinary outburst of pro-Italy bias during his call as the Azzurri knocked Australia out of the World Cup. Huang Jianxiang, who was commentating for an audience of millions on the state-run CCTV, was unable to control his enthusiasm when Fabio Grosso went down in a challenge and a last-minute penalty was awarded to the Italians. "Penalty! Penalty! Penalty!" he screamed. "Grosso's done it, Grosso's done it! "The great Italian left back! He succeeded in the glorious traditions of Italy! Facchetti, Cabrini and Maldini, their souls are infused in him at this moment! "Grosso represents the long history and traditions of Italian soccer, he's not fighting alone at this moment! He's not alone!" The massive Chinese television audiences are not often served up such South American-style passion and Huang's paean to Italy at the dramatic climax of Australia's 1-0 loss has provoked a storm of controversy in the media. More was to come when Francesco Totti converted the penalty to win the match and Huang had a special mention for Australia's Dutch coach Guus Hiddink, whose South Korea side knocked Italy out of the last World Cup. "Goooooal! Game over! Italy win! Beat the Australians!" he shouted, his voice now breaking. "They do not fall in front of Hiddink again! Italy the great! Left back the great! Happy birthday to Maldini! Forza Italia! "The victory belongs to Italy, to Grosso, to Cannavaro, to Zambrotta, to Buffon, to Maldini, to everyone who loves Italian soccer! "Hiddink ... lost all his courage faced with Italian history and traditions ... He finally reaped fruits which he had sown! They should go home. They don't need to go as far away as Australia as most of them are living in Europe. Farewell!" In a letter of public apology, Huang wrote: "I have attached too much personal feeling to the match of Italian versus Australia at the end of the game last night. I will apologise to those fans who express their dissatisfaction, opinion and criticism." After the match Huang had said he could not remember what he had said in the heat of the moment and his preference for Italy was because he had commentated on Serie A for many years. "I'm more familiar with Italian players ... and I don't like Australians indeed," he said. "I was hoping they'd do badly here." Australia recently joined the Asian Football Confederation and from the next World Cup will contest for one of their qualification spots.

2nd July 2006, 12:49	#6 (permalink)
thegreat Excluded Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Wigan Posts: 10,742	Re: Sydney Morning Herald http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wzGMT...ng%20Jianxiang __________________ ___________ I'm a working man from Lancashire And I want a Chippy Tea !!!!

2nd July 2006, 16:44	#7 (permalink)
Cormack Ever Present 1973/74 Join Date: Feb 2005 Age: 40 Posts: 6,190	Re: Sydney Morning Herald Australia. Cricket Rugby Union Rugby League World Champions in all. Go out expecting to win and frequently do. No wonder people hate them. I think they'll survive a mauling from a bloke whose nation has every fourth person on earth but still have to feed their long distance women athletes drugs to win something, though. Why does no-one give credit where it's due? __________________ There is no Devil; just God when he drinks.

2nd July 2006, 20:02	#8 (permalink)
ilunga Gold Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: london Posts: 5,724	Re: Sydney Morning Herald Thanks for that thegreat. Very useful when I have the English translation up. At first I thought he was just shocked and amazed at the decision. Then I heard him say 'Happy Birthday Maldini' I thought WTF. Then later 'Australia should go home' I still want to know what he's got against Aussies.

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