Tag Archives: San Marino

England

Abusing Rio Ferdinand was a step too far whether it was racist or not

March 29, 2013 – 11:15 am

We probably should have known that Rio Ferdinand would end up at the centre of some godforsaken sideshow when Roy Hodgson called him up for the England squad to play against San Marino and Montenegro. Sure enough, the abuse dished out by England fans in Serravalle on Tuesday has become a huge distraction.

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WC 2014 Qualifying

Match Reaction: San Marino 0-8 England

March 24, 2013 – 9:55 am

When a high ranking football nation plays San Marino, they can’t win for winning. No result or performance is good enough for the media or supporters, such is the lack of opposition quality. There are two ways to approach competitive matches in Serravalle: take it easy and assume the points will find their way into your pocket, or play at full throttle and fill your boots.

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WC 2014 Qualifying

Match Highlights: San Marino 0-8 England

March 23, 2013 – 12:09 pm

Highlights from FATV of last night’s win over San Marino.

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Tags Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Arsenal, Ashley Young, Chelsea, Daniel Sturridge, Frank Lampard, Jermain Defoe, Liverpool, Manchester United, Match Highlights, San Marino, Tottenham Hotspur, Wayne Rooney | Permalink | Comments Off

WC 2014 Qualifying

Match Preview: San Marino v England

March 21, 2013 – 6:55 pm

This Friday night England return to FIFA World Cup 2014 qualifying action for the first time this year. The first of two away matches this month takes Roy Hodgson and his makeshift England defence to Serravalle in the north of San Marino, where they will meet – and beat – the whipping boys of European football.