Is it a WAG free world cup

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Is it a WAG free world cup It may have nothing to do with Fabio Capello’s less than welcoming attitude, but the word is that most of the Wags will not be going to the World Cup in South Africa next month.

Apparently the coach (not the players) feels that the presence of (female) celebrity faces and figures is a distraction that the team doesn’t need – heaven forbid it might even cost them the edge the footballers will need to come home with the Cup.

However, staying home does not mean that the Wags are giving up the limelight.

According to various sources, including a recent survey carried out by More magazine, Wags, both current and ex, are the trendsetters in fashion for British women in their late teens and early twenties.

Victoria Beckham, Cheryl Cole, Abbey Clancy et al have created their own fashion statement and it has a tremendously wide appeal, with good reason.  Jess Cartner-Morley at The Guardian said that the Wags set more attainable standards for mainstream consumers; they seem to have a flair for high fashion combined with a major objective of looking feminine and sexy without being ‘sluttish’.

Even though the image they project derives from the latest designer lines, it places more emphasis on accentuating female attributes rather than blindly following along with some of the blatantly macho or radically abstract models that cruise the runways.

The Guardian’s fashion desk calls the Wags’ current look “Daytime plus”.  In general, it incorporates trousers with chunky sandals or short boots and on top the pairing of a loose, filmy vest with some kind of tailored jacket.  Overall the presentation comes across as cool, chic and savvy, but really just ‘one of the girls’.

Limited Edition Coo Clocks for World Cup 2010

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Limited Edition Coo Clocks for World Cup 2010 The football edition of a cuckoo clock has arrived.

With less than 100 days to go until the kick off of the World Cup 2010, football fans everywhere are counting down to a long summer of sport. This year football fans can enjoy the run up with a Limited Edition Football Coo Clock™ from HeadsUp Design.

These special edition Footballer Coo Clocks™ take inspiration from the classic Swiss cuckoo clocks, but incorporate contemporary style and modern functionality. Designed in the England team’s colours of red, white and blue, the clock is decorated with the St. George’s Cross and features a swinging pendulum in the shape of a football.

On the hour, the clock will sound with a football whistle followed by the roar of the ecstatic crowd as the character emerges from inside the clock and kicks a match winning goal.  Watch the video to see more:

In addition to the hourly show, goals can also be scored on demand by pressing a button on the side of the clock – regrettably, something confined to the Coo Clocks™ and not applicable in an England penalty shoot out!

The clock comes equipped with a light sensor which automatically shuts off the character when the room becomes dark, ensuring that football fans get a good night’s sleep before each fixture.

The Limited Edition Football Coo Clocks™ retail at £45.00 and are available from www.headsupco.com

Abbey Clancy still unsure about South Africa

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Abbey Clancy still unsure about South Africa Although Abbey Clancy is not sure if she will head to the World Cup in South Africa this summer, it’s a sure bet that she still will not turn away at the chance for a photoshoot.

Peter Crouch however has not yet picked out the England squad, but his former model and now television presenter and WAG is in demand as much as she ever was.

Umbro choose Clancy to be the Three Lions representative in a new promotion of shirts that show the favourites for the World Cup.

Regardless of if Fabio Capello the England coach chooses to use her finance who has performed less than standard last season is an entirely different matter.

The promotional effort by Umbro resembles an old 60s promotion with period kits, in the hopes that the new casual line of shirts will sell fabulously ahead of the England team shirts.

Each kit has a new take on the national badge that is a mixture of tattoo designers, graffiti artists, record label owners’, and cartoonists according to the company.  Prices for each of the shirts start at £40 and feature the country of the buyers’ choice.

Also appearing on the shirts are Alberto Gilardino’s girlfriend, Gael Clichy’s wife Charlene Suric, Alice Bregoli, and Diego Forlan’s wife Zaira Nara.

FA investigate Luton Town riot

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FA investigate Luton Town riot The Football Association is investigating the ugly riots that were incited by Luton Town supporters at a match against York City in which the Luton Town fans rushed the pitch and pelted fans and players of York City with missiles.

During the fracas a handful of police officers were injured and riot police had to be called in before order could be restored.  The violence led to seven arrests, which tainted the victory of York City in the semi-final play off that took place at the Blue Square Premier.

Luton Town may now face charges from the FA after the governing body announced that the incident will be under investigation.  Additionally, a spokesman for the FA warned that any supporter that is found to have contributed to the disorder will not be allowed to attend any future football matches.

A spokesperson from the Bedfordshire Police stated that six out of the seven people who were arrested on suspicion of drunk and disorderly as well as public order offences had been released on bail pending further charges.

The spokesperson also stated that it appeared the trouble began when Luton fans invaded the pitch but did add that both clubs had fans that were focused on injuring each other.

Sophie Hicks, the director for York City, denied the statement and instead said that the dignified behaviour of the York City supporters was a credit to the fine club and that from her point of view the outbreak looked one sided with all aggressive behaviour attributed to the Luton supporters.

Many clubs unhappy about Football League payments

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Many clubs unhappy about Football League payments Some clubs are said to be less than happy with what the football league terms “solidarity payments” or parachute payments amounting to £48 million spread out over a total of four years.

It is said that the football leagues board had also become divided and unhappy over the last couple months regarding the issue and that it may be a huge hurdle for the incoming chairman Greg Clarke, who has yet to meet with all of the 72 representatives of each of the clubs.

He is said to be one of the backers of the new set of proposals which will see in excess of £170 million loss parachute payments dealt out to the clubs. Although this is a considerable increase there are many clubs which include Sheffield Wednesday, Derby County and Sheffield United who were very dissatisfied with the proposed payments.

According to them and others the way the money will be shared will have a serious effect on the balance of competitive power between the country’s clubs; they believe that it will produce a bigger gap between the major clubs and the more minor, less prosperous, clubs.

They are of the opinion that the new money deal will effectively create a second Premier League which will put money in the pockets of around a dozen clubs but will see others left out in the cold.

They also consider that this new balance of power will mean that many smaller clubs will be totally unable to complete and will never forget the opportunity to move up the English football rankings.