Archive for June 9, 2006

Overconfidence

Posted in Football on June 9, 2006 by crookedshore

It all starts today…a whole month’s worth of father’s days. The only downside is incessant English hype about their chances.

But how about this for overconfidence. Apparently, in a poll of 1,600 people in Russia, 10% make Brazil the favourites (no surprise), and 6% make Russia favourites to walk off with the trophy next month.

Only problem….Russia didn’t qualify.

Come on Ireland!