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Terry Venables, El Tel, former manager of Tottenham Hotspur, Barcelona, England and most importantly for me Australia. El Tel lead our unsuccessful campaign to qualify of the World Cup in France in 1998. I think he holds the distinction of leading the only nation who failed to qualify for a world cup despite being undefeated through the entire qualification campaign.

I can still remember the November night in 1997 now, a bunch of us at a school friends 16th birthday party huddled around a tiny TV in the shed watching in horror as we were unable to score a winner despite dozens of chances against Iran at the MCG. The shattered sinking feeling post match and the following 9 years in the wilderness. It was the first World Cup campaign I'd watch in its entirety, international debuts were handed out to a bunch of young Australians who would go on to be known as the golden generation. But on that night they were robbed and the country crushed by a cruel twist of fate. I can still remember Mr Football Johnny Warren crying inconsolably on live TV in the post game, its probably my saddest memory in sport.



vale El Tel
 
Alright, so this isn’t really a RIP in the traditional fashion, but apparently there’s going to be a Spinal Tap sequel.

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Paul McCartney, Elton John, and Garth Brooks Will Be In 'This Is Spinal Tap' Sequel

Director Rob Reiner revealed that ul McCartney, Elton John, and Garth Brooks will make appearance in the 'This Is Spinal Tap' sequel.
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I was thinking, as a tribute to drummers who have died since the original movie, they they could integrate them into the storyline about joining Spinal Tap. Like Spinal Tap was going to do a reunion tour and reached out to Neal Peart.
 
Rubashov said:
Terry Venables, El Tel, former manager of Tottenham Hotspur, Barcelona, England and most importantly for me Australia. El Tel lead our unsuccessful campaign to qualify of the World Cup in France in 1998. I think he holds the distinction of leading the only nation who failed to qualify for a world cup despite being undefeated through the entire qualification campaign.

I can still remember the November night in 1997 now, a bunch of us at a school friends 16th birthday party huddled around a tiny TV in the shed watching in horror as we were unable to score a winner despite dozens of chances against Iran at the MCG. The shattered sinking feeling post match and the following 9 years in the wilderness. It was the first World Cup campaign I'd watch in its entirety, international debuts were handed out to a bunch of young Australians who would go on to be known as the golden generation. But on that night they were robbed and the country crushed by a cruel twist of fate. I can still remember Mr Football Johnny Warren crying inconsolably on live TV in the post game, its probably my saddest memory in sport.



vale El Tel
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remember that as clear as day. Biggest kick in the guts following sports ever, more painful than the Jazz finals losses. RIP

I still blame that serial pest dickhead who ran onto the pitch and caused the delay when we were dominating
 
Douchebag K said:
remember that as clear as day. Biggest kick in the guts following sports ever, more painful than the Jazz finals losses. RIP

I still blame that serial pest dickhead who ran onto the pitch and caused the delay when we were dominating
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Peter Hoare, **** should have been put to death.

Definitely one of those where were you when moments.
 
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