MattM4 0 Posted June 7, 2006 Share Posted June 7, 2006 9 years ago already I was there, made the long trip from Bordeaux to Montpellier with me dad. Brilliant day out, we were sitting amongst loads of French fans, and went completely wild when Shearer fumbled in the winner. From NUFC.com: 1997 28,000 fans were in the Stade de La Mosson, Montpellier as England defeated hosts France 1-0 thanks to a Shearer goal in Le Tournoi. Our man was first to react when Barthez spilled a Sheringham effort in the final minutes of the game. This was a dry run for the World Cup held the following summer and also involved Brazil and Italy. England ultimately won the football-shaped Tournoi trophy, which remains their only senior tournament success achieved on foreign soil. Had we done as well a year later, I would probably have been set for life in terms of footballing joy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 46093 Posted June 7, 2006 Share Posted June 7, 2006 Matt, are you not French? Or have I got this horribly wrong? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodgate27 0 Posted June 7, 2006 Share Posted June 7, 2006 Aye, thought he was a frog like, bonny lad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattM4 0 Posted June 7, 2006 Author Share Posted June 7, 2006 Matt, are you not French? Or have I got this horribly wrong? 145750[/snapback] i have dual nationality as I was born in France (and lived here most of my life) but both my parents are English. (very much a Brit at heart though) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 46093 Posted June 7, 2006 Share Posted June 7, 2006 Ahhh ok then. Apologies for the confusion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meenzer 15740 Posted June 7, 2006 Share Posted June 7, 2006 I'm half-Swedish and thoroughly sick of Sweden getting drawn in the same group as England for these kind of things. It's family tension-tastic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyluke 2 Posted June 7, 2006 Share Posted June 7, 2006 I'm half Serbian so I'll be wanting them to do well (unless they're playing England, of course). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattM4 0 Posted June 7, 2006 Author Share Posted June 7, 2006 Don't think English and French are that compatible though. When France beat Brazil in the 98 final it classes as one of the worst days of my life. When they were not only poor, but embarrasingly so, in 2002 it was a dream come true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bombadil 0 Posted June 7, 2006 Share Posted June 7, 2006 I'm half Swiss and I guess I want them to do well, but England will always come first. The main reason why I like Rooney is because of Euro 2004 and England's 3-0 win over Switzerland. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo 175 Posted June 7, 2006 Share Posted June 7, 2006 I'm half pissed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meenzer 15740 Posted June 7, 2006 Share Posted June 7, 2006 I'm half pissed. 145846[/snapback] And 95% right arm muscle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetleftpeg 0 Posted June 7, 2006 Share Posted June 7, 2006 Bloody immigrants. Well, I'm a qurater Northern Irish, so I never have these problems at major tournaments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyluke 2 Posted June 7, 2006 Share Posted June 7, 2006 (edited) Bloody immigrants. 145859[/snapback] My dad's parents were from Singapore and Wales as well. Don't tell Leazes, I don't want to be deported. Edited June 7, 2006 by luckyluke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Kirkey 0 Posted June 7, 2006 Share Posted June 7, 2006 Our own Lee Clark played in that game as well iirc? He definitely played for England in the tournament Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted June 7, 2006 Share Posted June 7, 2006 Didn't think Lee Clark had ever played for the full England team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Kirkey 0 Posted June 7, 2006 Share Posted June 7, 2006 I'm sure he did, will have to see if I can find out for definite Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geordieshandy 0 Posted June 7, 2006 Share Posted June 7, 2006 Canny sure he only got U21 caps mind Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted June 7, 2006 Share Posted June 7, 2006 Robert Lee played in it iirc, plus Batty and Shearer (all toon at the time). Clark would have been at the Mackems then (in 1997). Memory's a bit hazy like. My main recollection is that free-kick by Roberto Carlos against France. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetleftpeg 0 Posted June 7, 2006 Share Posted June 7, 2006 I'm sure Anal Oliver would have mentioned it in his wank bank Clark articles as of late, never seen Anal refer to him as an 'ex-Enlgand star' or owt. He would be currently milking it if he'd ever got a full cap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Kirkey 0 Posted June 7, 2006 Share Posted June 7, 2006 He was a late call up I think, but I'm fully prepared to be proved wrong as I'm not sure myself. Mind just because the fact isn't in possession of Alan Oliver it doesn't mean it's not true! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattM4 0 Posted June 7, 2006 Author Share Posted June 7, 2006 Apparently he was involved in some whay: http://www.englandfootballonline.com/CmpT/CmpT1997.html Can't remember him playing in this particular game though. And don't think he ever got a game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyluke 2 Posted June 7, 2006 Share Posted June 7, 2006 He was a late call up I think, but I'm fully prepared to be proved wrong as I'm not sure myself. Mind just because the fact isn't in possession of Alan Oliver it doesn't mean it's not true! 145987[/snapback] I'm pretty sure Clark never played in Le Tournoui, if ever for England. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut 190 Posted June 7, 2006 Share Posted June 7, 2006 Clark was in the squad but didn't appear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted June 7, 2006 Share Posted June 7, 2006 Clark was in the squad but didn't appear. 146218[/snapback] Was he still a toon player and subsequently bought before the new season started by Peytar Reid? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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