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posted on 7/10/11

Are England on the Telly tonight?

Oh and to answer your question, I'd rather score the winning goal for Palace.

But then I'm Scottish.

posted on 7/10/11

Yeah England are on Sky.

What about if it was your club vs your country? Who would you go for?

posted on 7/10/11

I'd suggest the chances of either happening are slim! (although Dundee United, my club, were once cheated out of a European Cup final place against Liverpool in the 80s when Roma bribed a ref).

However, I think I'd pick scoring the winner for Scotland. It would mean more to the country as a whole and would have a huge impact here on everything.

posted on 7/10/11

I'd pick Palace because I'd become a permanent club legend (and if it ever happened I would be Lord of Crystal Palace!) and it would mean a lot more.

posted on 7/10/11

hmmmm- this is a game I used to play as a kid.

I would probably have to say England- but it is not an easy decision. I think it comes down to the fact that although I would love Palace to win the Champion's League, for obvious reasons, being a Palace fan is not all about winning.

We talk about plastic Man Utd fans living in South London- could you get used to plastic Palace fans living in Manchester who have never been to Selhurst? I actually think that being a Palace fan is seen almost as independent and alternative- supporting the Eagles is sometimes a bit like listening to Morrissey (in more ways than one!) I am not sure Mozzer would have the same appeal to me if he was always releasing number 1 singles.

Having said that, I am old fashioned and still think that playing for your country should be the ultimate honour- to the extent that I would prefer if if they did not sell replica England kits. The only people who should be able to wear it are the players.

Well, you asked...

posted on 7/10/11

Well we've got a Palace fan up in Dundee who might not have been to Selhurst Park

You played it as a kid and now as a grown man! It's true that boys never grow up. I did think that the World Cup is the ultimate competition so might not be a fair scenario but I still stick with my decision. Doesnt have to be the CL just prefer to be a Palace legend!

The tally so far stands at 2 for the country and 1.5 for the club

comment by TUX (U5315)

posted on 8/10/11

Make that 3 for country.
I'd rather score a World Cup winning goal all day long. Then, as the Hammers do, Palace can lay claim to winning the World Cup for England. You'd be a double hero

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