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Colin Bowman - World Cup Fever profile »
Colin Bowman is desperate to go to the World Cup in South Africa this summer - but first, he has to work out how to pay for it.
Posted at 4:28pm Monday 26th July 2010
Looking to the future
Congratulations to Spain as they take the World Cup home. Going into the tournament as favourites they certainly showed strength of character, overcoming an opening defeat and securing a tough victory against arch rivals Portugal along the way. It is very fair to say worthy winners of the cup showing immense team spirit.
Posted at 5:13pm Thursday 8th July 2010
Reflections as the World Cup draws to a close
As we enter the final week of South Africa 2010 I am interested in gauging reactions to Sepp Blatter's dream of hosting a World Cup on African soil. There has been endless pre tournament debate about security, infrastructure, technical ability, accommodation, ticketing and how the local people will benefit from overseas interest.
Posted at 4:56pm Wednesday 30th June 2010
Strong nations starting to dominate
After an indifferent start to the 2010 World Cup the major nations are starting to show their quality.
Posted at 5:39pm Tuesday 29th June 2010
England fans put in long shift
Travelling around this vast country has meant many hours in a car or coach.
Posted at 1:22am Friday 25th June 2010
Last minute USA goal causes dilemma for England fans.
The unpredictability of this current World cup has travelling England fans in a spin.
Posted at 12:07am Friday 11th June 2010
Completing England's World Cup journey since 1970
On the eve of 2010 World Cup, here's the last of my reviews of past England World Cup exploits since we last won. Writing the articles has brought back a few really great memories but in the main a lot of frustration and anger have risen back to the back to the surface.
Posted at 7:26am Monday 7th June 2010
Watching the World Cup from down the pub
With less than a week to the opening ceremony, I've visited five popular pubs to get an insight into their World Cup preparations and speaking with regulars. It seems that excitement is going into overload and in general people have already made plans to watch as many matches as possible.
Posted at 1:01pm Monday 31st May 2010
England Prepare
The 2009/10 domestic season is swiftly giving away to the drama of the 2010 World Cup in South Africa which starts on 11th June.
Posted at 7:21am Tuesday 25th May 2010
France 98 and the magic of the Orient 2002
With 16 days to go until the opening ceremony and with most of the regular season now behind us World Cup 2010 fever will be going go into melt down.
Posted at 6:04pm Monday 3rd May 2010
Italia 90 What a ride for England Fans
Colin Bowman is going to South Africa in 8 weeks time and has 5 tickets BUT still needs £1600 to pay for it. This week he reviews early 1990s England performances.
Posted at 1:30pm Tuesday 20th April 2010
Icons of the World Cup 2010
With just fifty days to go before the curtain raiser in Jo'burg 2010 World Cup fever is simmering away as excitement and tensions build.
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