French Kiss

Less than twenty four hours after Charlie Smith was urged to perform like Zidane, the World Cup final saw Zidane performing like Smith. "I saw the Land Rovers web site" said Zidane "and I thought I needed to put a bit of mongrel in my game to emulate Smithy". Zidane was sensationally sent off for headbutting when France had had far the better of the game. "Smithy seems to have that controlled type of uncontrolled aggression, but I lost the plot and head-butted an opponent".

Rovers Manager Hall said that whilst Zidane was now retired, Rovers would be happy to give him a run if he ever turned up at Shed 1. "We're lacking that little bit of class although we wouldn't honestly resort to what was previously known as a Liverpool kiss, although now obviously it will be called a French kiss" said Hall "but with Charlies past association with Tranmere Rovers you never know".

The World Cup final was won by Italy on penalties 5-4 afetr a 1 - 1 draw in the match itself.