BlueLion.

So the Semis will be as follows: Germany versus Turkey Holland/Russia versus Spain/Italy I have a feeling for a Germany-Italy final.

I remember that being shown on Sky Sports ahead of the same fixture this season in the Scottish Cup. Brilliant.

Turkiye win 3-1 on penalties against the Croats after it was 1-1 AET.

I suspect Scolari will bring his assistant from Portugal.

I have a feeling the reason Paulo was offered a new contract is so we can get more money for him should he be sold. But I'm very impressed with Bosingwa going forward, although he does look a little suspect going back, but I believe full-back is the most difficult position to master in the game, but we certainly have two excellent full-backs in Cole and JB.

Spot on, Tri-Blue. There should be designated standing terraces so people who want to sing and the prawnies are all happy.

Bye, Portugal

That's what it boils down to, ultimately.

Random thought from BL - I love the Shed Lower

My condolences.

Well either way, with the money generated by Sidder's transfer to Villa, it would be an excellent deal overall.

Well, Villa are currently after Bentley, but if they fail to lure him to Villa Park then I imagine they will turn to Shauny.

Wow, that does come as a surprise. Fantastic player over the years for us, but he really is past his best unfortunately. Mikel and Essien have effectively replaced him, but he is a Blue legend and I shall miss him should he leave.

Italy to win it. You heard it here first.

I have a feeling SWP will leave regardless. I thought this might be his season considering he broke into the team at the end of 06/07 and started the first few of 07/08, but he lost his chance as soon as Mourinho left.

Same. Since Barca don't want him we could get him for as little as £10 million.

13s and over get the Chelsea magazine.

Let's not get carried away, he's retired from France duties about 9 times already anyway.

I thought they'd be too busy with Ronaldo's future to pester DD and Lamps again, but their bullshit must extend to the furthest reaches of the world, it seems.

I'd like to see them have a tour of Championship teams, good opposition and locally based. Plus we'd potentially attract more fans from those regions.

No-one will know until 28 days before the match, probably.

I imagine as a second assistant. When José arrived, he brought Brito who speaks word-perfect English apparently. Maybe why.

I swear both Frank and Kenyon are on holiday

You're telling me you wouldn't have Ronaldo in your team? As much as a twat I think he is, he's the best player on the planet.