OK, everyone's settling into their seats for the first semi-final here in Preston, and I have to say, I am a wee bit nervous, despite the lack of opportunity to bark 'Ingerland!' pitchwards. Well I suppose I could, but it would be a touch inapp- anyway, Germany and Finland are about to appear.
The thinking in the press room [a den of iniquity if ever you saw one], is that Germany will probably concede their first goal here tonight, but not a lot else. I agree, and I've had a minute wager on 4-1, just for a bit of interest. I'll bet during the game just as soon as I know I've lost that bet [about five minutes' time, then]. I'll let you know the score as soon as the whistle is blown, and you can expect a full match report and some lovely words from the coaches soon after.
[Postscript: Classic! We're being treated to Frankie Goes To Hollywood's Two Tribes here in Preston. Ah, there's nothing like good music.]
