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Awards of the Day: June 16th

June 16th, 2008 | By: chris | 13 Comments »

Player of the Day: Artur Boruc. It meant little, but damn, if this guy doesn’t wind up with a big team this summer the world is missing out. One helluva keeper, and really the only reason Poland was even competitive during the tournament.

Hero of the Day: Michael Ballack. For actually putting that ball into the back of the net – and not because it sent Germany through to the knockouts. Because had it not gone in, it was hit so damn hard it would’ve caused massive carnage in the stands.

Fans of the Day: Jogi and Bastian. Do you think Jogi berated Bastian after his red card against Croatia? Because if so, what I would have paid to be sitting in the area when Jogi was sent off and took a seat next to Schweini. “Mumblemumblesorrymumblemumble.”

Thanks For Coming Out Award: Ebi Smolarek. Arguably Poland’s best outfield player coming into the tournament, he did squadoosh until he came off the bench today. Still didn’t matter. Woof.

Hey Please Don’t Sign For My Team Award: Mario Gomez. Alright, that’s a complete lie and I’ve been relishing his every sitter miss this tournament as his price plummets and comes closer to earth. Today was especially delicious. I bet Gerd Muller actually shat himself watching this one.

It’s like a car crash.

Question of the Day: Does Gomez start against the Portuguese? His talent is as exciting as any, but he looks positively terrified on the big stage. Maybe failing to hit such lofty expectations this tournament will help him ease into 2010.

Plus, Low has to be hearing Kevin Kuranyi on the bench just yelling “COME ON” every time he fails to finish.

Cardiologist Almost Needed Award: Both Ivan Rakitic and Danijel Pranjic, the two starters left over from Germany on the pitch, were stretchered off the pitch today – Pranjic in the first ten minutes. Do you think Slaven Bilic’s heart started beating like Lindsay Lohan’s? One thing you don’t want in these games is injuries – he nearly lost the two he’d least like to offer up as sacrificial lambs.

Matchup of the Day: Germany v Poland. One more time, for the sake of rivalry.

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By Matt | June 16th, 2008 at 7:15 pm

The Holy Goalie is already on a big team Chris.

He will be in Celtic Park for one more year, win four in a row, and both Celtic and he will make a tidy profit. Make no mistake about it, Boruc is a Celtic man through and through. He has a love for the club that rivals most and most importantly he dislikes Rangers a whole lot. He thrives on the rivalry and loves every minute of it. Even if he is gone before the beginning of this year, he will go down as a Celtic legend. The best Celtic keeper ever, and he will be next to names like Johnstone, McStay, Larsson, etc.

Ohhhh Artur Boruc
The Holy Goalie!
He hates the huns!
He blessed himself at Ibrox and the huns went off their nut!
He’s off his fucking rocket and he says “God bless the pope!”

By Matt | June 16th, 2008 at 7:17 pm

And Poland for the win in that match up.

By Eoin | June 16th, 2008 at 7:32 pm

Huns, what an ugly word. I’d be ashamed if someone sang that about me.

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By Matt | June 16th, 2008 at 7:39 pm

Ugly word for an ugly group of people. Just ask Manchester.

By Eoin | June 16th, 2008 at 7:41 pm

An ugly group of people? Not all protestants were rioting in Manchester. Don’t generalise a group of people and don’t let your prejudices cloud your judgment.

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By Matt | June 16th, 2008 at 8:01 pm

I’m not using it in the religious sense, I’m just using it for Rangers fans but the song is talking about people that get angry over Boruc blessing himself. I have no problem with protestants.

By stever | June 16th, 2008 at 8:04 pm

god postman. bset is grammer

By Rory | June 16th, 2008 at 10:48 pm

This matchup is nothing compared to Spain vs Sweeden

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By Eoin | June 17th, 2008 at 1:53 am

Ok, here in Belfast it is often a derogatory term for protestants. Just maintains tensions. Similar words exist for Catholics of course.

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By Tommy Wong | June 17th, 2008 at 3:40 am

lol @ Eoin trying to sound like Yoda.

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By Eoin | June 18th, 2008 at 1:58 am

Yoda?
I just don’t like to hear those words, and I then felt obliged to explain myself since I brought it up in the first place. Yoda had fictional problems, Northern Ireland has real ones.

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By Eoin | June 18th, 2008 at 1:59 am

I know it might have sounded like I was taking things too seriously, but I figured it was worth it to get clarification.

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By Eoin | June 18th, 2008 at 2:00 am

In this circumstance, I still think I was not the person who should have ended up being ridiculed, but you are ignorant so that’s ok.

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