I was at the Brazil v Hungary game later on. I went to see Pele play but he was injured. I thought Eusebio got 4 goals in the North Korea game. I can’t think of anyone who hit the ball harder than Eusebio.

Ron Atkinson saw something in him and put him on a diet of steaks and “ Guinness “ to build him up.

A pal of mine had a few games for the reserves over there back in the day before he moved to Bury. He told me the story about the coach coming back almost empty. He said it was amazing how many Geordies were at the time. If I recall correctly from that era Angus, O’Neil, Talbut, Adamson, Harris, Jimmy Robson, Pointer, Bellamy, were all Geordies. Keith Newton was at Bolton and was let go.

I think it was Hickson or Hixson. In the 1960’s when the dingles reserve team played away at Newcastle in the old Central League the team coach went up full and came back almost empty. The players all stayed at home for the weekend after the game. Why the likes of Newcastle, Sunderland and Boro were allowing local lads to leave the area in such numbers is a bit of a mystery.

It reminds me of playing United when Keane was in their team. It was like playing against 12 men. Bellingham could be anything he wants to be.

He was at the Dingle dome as a lad but they sent him back home because they thought he wouldn’t be big enough.

Wales went route one a lot more in the second half. What we should have done at the Dingle dome. Play in your opponents half. Going solely off the respective performances today England are two goals better than either of those teams. Wether it pans out like that is another story. I can’t see past England going through, especially with tonight’s game being a draw.

We’ve got an integrated condenser tumble dryer. I just don’t let my wife go anywhere near it. Just like she’s not allowed near a paint brush either.

I thought they were both pens to be honest. I can’t see how one is and one isn’t. England were very good today and pretty clinical in front of goal.

You need to calm down. You’ll be having a thrombie before the end of the comp.

Best we’ve played for a while. Bellingham makes the difference in midfield. How that one was a pen and the first one wasn’t - I don’t get that at all. I’d be pleased if all holding at corners and free kicks was penalised it’s a blight on the game.

We’ve been bright this half. I was expecting Iran to be better but you can only play what’s in front of you.

I can’t be bothered watching the home nation play at all. I’ll give it a miss until the England game tomorrow.

Somebody tell me I’m dreaming - I think I just read the Southgate is on a £6 million per year contract ! Plus he’s in for a £3 million bonus if by some miracle we actually win the cup. I think the £3 million is safe.

If I remember correctly his fitness was an issue previously.

Reminds me of David Speedie in his determination to get a shot in.

Wales weren’t playing against Treasure Island and Transylvania back in Mikes day.

I was reading an article earlier “ Pick the best Welsh footballer “ - no Mike England in the list but room for Aaron Ramsey and Ryan Giggs. As I recall it Giggs missed as many games as he played.

A very good pal of mine had it. He was a clever guy and extremely well read. It was sad to see him at the end. I hope something different gets me in the end.

We had a benefactor that funded the team in the Premiership - Jack Walker. The dingles had a benefactor that funded the team in the Premiership - SKY and Murdoch in the old days. What’s the difference ? Is the money a different colour ? Does it buy more ?

Well funded club wins a trophy. Shock horror ! It shouldn’t be allowed !

What did it for me with Ronaldo was when Portugal played France in the European Cup Final. He limped off about 20 minutes without having down much. The rest of the team battled like Trojans through normal time and then extra time to win 1-0. When it comes the time to pick up the trophy who should step up but Ronaldo. I played a good while and captained teams. If that would have been me I would have said to whoever took over the arm band “ You’ve won this cup, go and pick it up “. In all honesty I couldn’t have done what Ronaldo did. Had he not won enough in his career by then ? Great player but a complete egotist.

Plenty of teams have spent loads of money and won nothing.

I’d swap our owners for Putin.

“ No one at the club was available for comment “ . I’m shocked.