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PICTURES can say a thousand words, but last week’s best were saying just one, or two.

The Mail’s shot of Wayne Rooney kicking a football in anger – he appeared … (read more)

Posted: 11th, June 2006 | In: Broadsheets | Comment

Suzie’s Cue

“I feel like a Christmas tree.”

And with that 43-year-old Suzie Verrico from West Malling in Kent puts on the golden clothes and enters the Big Brother house.

At last! Finally! Here … (read more)

Posted: 11th, June 2006 | In: Celebrities | Comment

A Polish Apple A Day

A LOOK at the things that will kill you and yours from last week’s Mail – the paper of doom…

Monday

“Why English apples are under threat” – Asylum seekers? MRSA? No. … (read more)

Posted: 11th, June 2006 | In: Tabloids | Comment

Me & My Nans

“I HAD boobs like my nan!”

That’s what Jade Goody is telling OK!, and we are unable to agree or disagree.

What with this being the girl who famously compared her … (read more)

Posted: 11th, June 2006 | In: Reviews | Comment

Hot & Bothered

“MAYBE we suffered a lot. I think this was a real hot, hot day and I think that knocked us in the second half.”

Sven Goran Eriksson there, offering an explanation … (read more)

Posted: 11th, June 2006 | In: Back pages | Comment

Turf Luck

After their scrappy win over Paraguay, England will use Wayne Rooney for their next match against Trinidad & Tobago

England defender John Terry says blisters and the wrong kind of turf … (read more)

Posted: 11th, June 2006 | In: Back pages | Comment

Where’s The Party?

“THIS is the best team I have ever had and I have always said we can win it in 2006.” So says Sven Goran Eriksson on the back page of … (read more)

Posted: 10th, June 2006 | In: Back pages | Comment

The Language Barrier

Paraguay will communicate in Guarani, their country’s second official language, when they play England

Italy coach Marcello Lippi has vowed to shave off his hair if his team win the Cup

Manchester … (read more)

Posted: 10th, June 2006 | In: Back pages | Comment

Iran The World

“That England lot have been united by him, I’m convinced about it. That dance of his, his personality will have got them all going” – Ian Holloway, who managed Peter … (read more)

Posted: 10th, June 2006 | In: Back pages | Comment

To Timidly Go

World Cup Winners

Silent Night are making a special bed for Peter Crouch. The lanky striker’s bed in Germany is too small – it’s 7ft 3in long.

An England fan has … (read more)

Posted: 10th, June 2006 | In: Back pages | Comment

The Chest Freezer

“EVERYONE’S been talking to me about my new Iceland advert.”

Kerry Katona is wrong. Not everyone has been talking to her, at least not directly. Her phone has been tied up, … (read more)

Posted: 10th, June 2006 | In: Reviews | Comment

Taxing Times

World Cup Winners

Taxing Times
Residents of Rio de Janeiro are “taxing” motorists to raise cash to pay for street decorations. Vehicles have been stopped and drivers invited to make “contributions” to … (read more)

Posted: 9th, June 2006 | In: Back pages | Comment

Herr We Go

DOES Sven Goran Eriksson’s halo-styled hair have more bounce today?

We ask in light of the Mirror’s news that the England manager has just had a spell under Manchester … (read more)

Posted: 9th, June 2006 | In: Back pages | Comment

Westminster – A Soap Opera

WHEN former EastEnders actor Michael Cashman became a Labour Member of the European Parliament we applauded and may even have cheered.

Who needs career politicians when you can have actors?

How … (read more)

Posted: 9th, June 2006 | In: Uncategorized | Comment

Illegally Yours

“BRIEFING for the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster’s Appearance on Any Questions: The Royal Divorce.” It’s precisely the sort of headline John Major, former Prime Minister and pea enthusiast, … (read more)

Posted: 9th, June 2006 | In: Uncategorized | Comment

Wayne’s pain

Reports say Wayne Rooney was “blowing heavily” in yesterday’s England training session. Since breaking his foot, he has lost 7lb.

Togo’s Prime minister Edem Kodjo will travel to Germany today to … (read more)

Posted: 9th, June 2006 | In: Back pages | Comment

TV Show & Wine

“F**K yourself.” That’s what the Mirror says Sir Cliff Richard hissed in Gordon Ramsay’s ear. We have consulted our Bible and can find no mention of the F-word therein. Cliff … (read more)

Posted: 9th, June 2006 | In: Tabloids | Comment

Spot The Fork

PLAY spot the fork.

It’s the game that’s taken OK! by storm. Can you spot it?

This week, readers are invited to look at the OK! cover page and spot the … (read more)

Posted: 9th, June 2006 | In: Reviews | Comment

Real Love

World Cup Quotes

“He’s our best player and having him back helps our chances of going all the way” – Steven Gerrard on Wayne Rooney

“He has this harmony in his movements, … (read more)

Posted: 9th, June 2006 | In: Back pages | Comment

Can’t Buy Me Love

ON the font page of the Mirror, Paul McCartney holds up two fingers.

At first glance it looks like a ‘V’ for victory salute. It is only when you place the … (read more)

Posted: 9th, June 2006 | In: Tabloids | Comment

When Shall We Three Meet Again?

Act 1: Scene 1: A house in Elstree

Lisa: “I’ve just been telling Mikey that I hate Aisleyne”

Grace: “I f****** can’t stand her either”

Lisa: “I get jealous cos she gets her … (read more)

Posted: 9th, June 2006 | In: Celebrities | Comment

Can Go Roo

TOO often when a footballer appears on the front pages of the newspapers, the story is sleazy and salacious, taking in spit-roasts, booze and Page 3 stunnas.

But today the … (read more)

Posted: 8th, June 2006 | In: Back pages | Comment

Model Behaviour

“IT’S time to end the clichés about Germany,” says Claudia Schiffer.

Schiffer, a German and, surprisingly to some not dressed in a pair of patent leather boots, slapping a small whip … (read more)

Posted: 8th, June 2006 | In: Back pages | Comment

Come & Ave A Go

WHEN Ricky Gervais took on Anthea Turner’s orange-hued husband Grant Bovey in a televised fight, it was briefly exciting.

With so many celebrities now at large, here was a chance … (read more)

Posted: 8th, June 2006 | In: Tabloids | Comment

Imogen Scores…Again

“BB BABE’S WORLD CUP SEX HAT-TRICK,” announces the Star’s front page. “Imogen’s secret romps with England ace (and Portugal and Trinidad & Tobago!).”

We will explore which England player … (read more)

Posted: 8th, June 2006 | In: Celebrities | Comment

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