… meaning the midpoint would be full time of game #534. Which was… England 2-2 Argentina, 30 June 1998. So Kevin Keegan’s fateful “yes” will soon be the half time whistle in the history of the tournament.
(This is mildly more interesting than the current midpoint, Saudi Arabia 2-1 Morocco, 25/7/94)
Never thought I’d watch let alone enjoy multiview, but an excellent experience tonight.
Hi Graham - have done, though you may be best contacting me at [email protected]
One for football historians: in the 130+ year history of English second tier football, would there have ever been a bigger underdog than Sheffield Wednesday at Coventry today (24/1)?
Very sorry state of affairs
the biggest upset in FA Cup history. However, I think ‘shock’ is a more subjective assessment, and it is arguable that Macclesfield’s win is a bigger shock than, say Bradford’s win at Chelsea in 2015 (12/1 odds compared to 20/1 odds, if you’re that way inclined).
@footballcliches.bsky.social The mention of Three Lions now being the midpoint between 1966 and today got me thinking what the midpoint of the history of the World Cup is, not in terms of time but in terms of games. By the end of the 2026 tournament there will have been 1,068 games played…
@footballcliches.bsky.social Is this the first known case of a player explicitly pursuing a Guinness World Record? www.straitstimes.com/sport/footba...
Must admit I haven’t looked; I’m very happy not knowing and doubling down on my belief that it‘s an enormous loss to the sport
What a moment! Caps a thoroughly enjoyable matchday 8. Last year was a damp squib but really, really enjoyed this evening
