France vs Bulgaria 1993 World Cup Qualifying Match

France v Bulgaria, 17 November 1993

France had been almost certain to qualify for the 1994 World Cup, but a shock defeat at home to Israel set up a showdown against Bulgaria at the Parc de Princes. When they met on the night of November 17, 1993, France needed a draw and Bulgaria needed to win. Eric Cantona gave France the lead on the half-hour mark with a typical volley, but Emil Kostadinov equalised five minutes later. France held on until the 90th minute, when Ginola, who had been brought on as a late sub for Jean-Pierre Papin, had the ball by the corner flag.

Gerard Houllier

Ginola's wildly overhit cross fell to the feet of the Bulgaria left-back, Emil Kremenliev. With no time to spare, Bulgaria worked the ball up the pitch to Lubo Penev, who chipped the ball over the France backline and into the stride of Kostadinov. The forward took the ball down with his first touch, steadied himself with his second and lashed it into Bernard Lama's net. Bulgaria were on their way to the USA. France were out.and the feud between Ginola and Houllier was about to begin.

Emil Kostadinov

Hristo Stoichkov thought the hosts had bottled it. "The French were so scared. We knew that's how they would be and our tactics were based on that. They played for a draw and never went looking for a win. They didn't deserve to qualify and we hit them where it hurt most."

Marcel Desailly frustrated

Didier Deschamps, who would go on to captain France in 1998, said the failure was collective: "We've made real asses of ourselves." Gerard Houllier, who described the night as "the most catastrophic scenario imaginable", disagreed. The France manager singled out Ginola for criticism, accusing him of being "the murderer" of French hopes: "He sent an Exocet missile through the heart of French football and committed a crime against the team."

MATCH STATS

Score	2-1 to Bulgaria
Referee	Leslie William Mottram
Competition	FIFA World Cup Group 6
Venue	Parc des Princes
Attendance	48,402

View France v Bulgaria head to head

1 France

Manager: Gerard Houllier

2 Bulgaria

Manager: Dimitar Denev

Goals:

Eric Cantona

32

Goals:

Emil Kostadinov		37
Emil Kostadinov		90

Starting lineup:

GoalkeeperBernard Lama

Defender/Centre backMarcel Desailly

Defender/Centre backLaurent Blanc

Centre backAlain Roche

MidfielderFrank Sauzee

MidfielderEmmanuel Petit

MidfielderDidier Deschamps

ForwardJean-Pierre Papin

ForwardEric Cantona

Raynald Pedros

Paul Le Guen

Starting lineup:

GoalkeeperBorislav Mihailov

DefenderPetar Houbchev

DefenderTsanko Tzvetanov

DefenderEmil Kremenliev

DefenderTrifon Ivanov

MidfielderYordan Lechkov

MidfielderZlatko Yankov

MidfielderKrasimir Balakov

ForwardHristo Stoichkov

ForwardEmil Kostadinov

ForwardLuboslav Penev

Substitutions:

David Ginola for Jean-Pierre Papin	68
Vincent Guerin for Frank Sauzee	80

Substitutions:

Petar Alexandrov for Tsanko Tzvetanov	82
Daniel Borimirov for Yordan Lechkov	82

On the bench:

MidfielderVincent Guerin

MidfielderDavid Ginola

The ghost of 1993 when they failed to qualify for the USA 94 edition still haunting the french team,they losing to the Ukraine 0-2 in the 2014 World Cup qualifying in Kiev,the pressure certainly on them.They need to turn the deficit and win the game at least by   3-0.The questions is can they do that ? If the French fail to qualify for the 2014 edition,they was no better than this 1993 team,just a bunch of losers and whiners.Just can't wait for the Ukraine match this Tuesday.

On the bench:

MidfielderDaniel Borimirov

Petar Alexandrov

Book Review : The Lennon Prophecy by Joseph Niezgoda

'' I've sold my soul to the devil ''

          -John Lennon-

     

 The Lennon Prophecy

Did John Lennon sell his soul to the devil in exchange for his worldly musical success with The Beatles and beyond? That's the theory set forth by Joseph Niezgoda in his book The Lennon Prophecy, A New Examination of the Death Clues of the Beatles.

The Lennon Prophecy (New Chapter Press, www.TheLennonProphecy.com) offers a new interpretation of the hidden messages and symbols of Beatles mythology for years and offers the view that Lennon joined historical figures such as Mississippi "Crossroads" blues guitarist Robert Johnson, Dr. Johann Faust, Pope Sylvester II among others who entered into a pact with the devil to exchange their souls for earthly successes. Niezgoda dissects and examines the Beatles' and Lennon's recordings and album artwork and follows a fascinating and unique trail of sorcery, mysticism, numerology, backward masking, anagrams and literary and theological writings to explain his conclusions.

Anagram for The Beatles is '' Seal The Bet ''

John Lennon in the mirror, on the cover of The Lennon Prophecy

The Lennon Prophecy puts forth the theory that a 20-year-old Lennon, so disillusioned with a life of sadness and disappointment where he was abandoned by his father and stricken with the death of his mother, entered into a deal with the devil to achieve fame and fortune. Niezgoda alleges that a 20-year pact began in December of 1960, shortly before a night when Beatlemania first struck audiences on December 27, 1960, when the Fab Four played at Town Hall Ballroom in Litherland, England. During that performance, as Niezgoda writes, "The Beatles evoked a response noticeably different from anything in their past." From there, The Beatles inexplicably and immediately shot to global fame at a level never seen before or since. The 20-year pact came to its tragic conclusion on December 8, 1980, when Mark David Chapman, who testified he was possessed by demons, fulfilled the end of the contract by murdering Lennon outside of his apartment at The Dakota in New York City.

Mark David Chapman,the killer of John Lennon

Clues foretelling the death of Lennon are revealed in album covers such as Rubber Soul, Yesterday and Today, A Collection of Beatles Oldies, Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Yellow Submarine, Magical Mystery Tour, Abbey Road as well as Lennon solo albums Imagine and Walls and Bridges. Songs that also reveal the mysterious prediction of death and connections to the devil include "Tomorrow Never Knows," "I Am The Walrus," "Come Together," "One After 909," "Let It Be," "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" and "Revolution No. 9," which Niezgoda reveals is in itself a step-by-step preview of the actual assassination. 

The Sergeant Pepper Album cover,in the middle of bass drum that read '' i one x he die '' translated ( i won,9 he die) number 9 refers to Disember 9th on  Liverpool time when Lennon was die.

Lennon's alleged anti-Christian behavior as well as his infamous declaration that the Beatles were "Bigger than Jesus" are also presented as evidence of a possible pact.

A lifelong Beatles fan, collector and scholar, Niezgoda has researched John Lennon and the band for more than 25 years. He works in analog and digital music recording with an extensive background.

Lennon standing beside a sign that read : The Best Way to go is by M&D C ( is it Mark David Chapman ? what a coincidence )

About the book:
The Lennon Prophecy
by Joseph Niezgoda
ISBN: 0942257456
Publisher: New Chapter Press
Date of publish: Dec 2008
Pages: 240

OASIS 1995 What's The Story Morning Glory

'' Rhythm and Blues had a baby and somebody named it Rock n Roll ''

- Little Richard-

(What’s the Story) Morning Glory? is the second album by the English rock band Oasis. Released on 2 October 1995 in the UK, the album was Oasis’ most enduring commercial success, charting at number one in the UK (staying there for 10 weeks) and number four in the U.S… The album sold 347 000 copies in its first week in the UK and has so far sold over 18 million copies worldwide. It is the third biggest-selling album in UK chart history (with 4.3 million copies sold there), behind Queen’s Greatest Hits and The Beatles’ Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band respectively. Daily Mirror reported the day after release that central London HMV stores were selling copies of the album at a rate of two per minute. At the end of the first week of sales, the album had sold a record-breaking 347,000 copies, making it (at the time) the second-fastest-selling album in British history, behindMichael Jackson's Bad. After initially entering the UK charts at number one, it hovered around the top three for the rest of the year before initiating a six-week stay at the top in mid January, followed by a further three weeks at number one in March. In total, the album didn't leave the top three for an astonishing seven months.  The album has gone 4x platinum in the United States. 

Album singles “Some Might Say”, “Roll with It”, ” Wonderwall”, and “Don’t Look Back in Anger” were hits in the UK, with “Some Might Say” and “Don’t Look Back In Anger” both reaching the number one spot in the UK singles chart. “Wonderwall” and “Champagne Supernova” went gold in the United States. The cover photo was taken on Berwick Street in Soho, London, a London street known for its independent record shops. 

Oasis

Noel Gallagher summed up his own perspective on the album's aesthetic in an interview with Rolling Stone in 1995; "Whilst [Definitely Maybe] is about dreaming of being a pop star in a band,What's the Story is about actually being a pop star in a band."^[16] The album has a notable anthemic theme to its songs, differing from the rawness and edged rock of Definitely Maybe. The use of string arrangements and more varied instrumentation in songs such as "Don't Look Back in Anger" and "Champagne Supernova" was a significant departure from the band's debut. In the BBC documentary Seven Ages of Rock, former NME chief editor Steve Sutherland noted that "with Morning Glory, [Noel] began to take seriously the notion of being the voice of a generation".

As of today the tide of critical opinion has generally turned, and (What's the Story) Morning Glory? is considered to be a seminal record of the Britpop era and as one of the best albums of the nineties,^[44] and it appears in several charts as one of the greatest albums of all time.^[45] In 2010, Rolling Stone commented that "the album is a triumph, full of bluster, bravado and surprising tenderness. Morning Glory capped a true golden age for Britpop."^[46] The magazine ranked the album at 378 on its 2012 list of "The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time".^[47] The album's enduring popularity within the UK was reflected when it won the BRITs Album of 30 years at the 2010 BRIT Awards. The award was voted by the public to decide the greatest 'Best Album' winner in the history of the BRIT Awards.^[48]

What's the Story went on to become the second best selling album of 1995 and 1996 in the UK, as well being the best selling album of the decade.^[49] Its fourteen platinum certifications from theBritish Phonographic Industry were the highest ever awarded to a single record until Adele's 21 equalled the feat in December 2011.^[50] The success of the album resulted in Oasis becoming one of the biggest bands in the United Kingdom, with substantial and considerable press coverage in the mainstream music press and frequent comparisons to The Beatles in the media.

               

On a Q cover

What's the Story propelled Oasis from being a crossover indie act to a worldwide rock phenomenon after the momentum gained by the critically acclaimed Definitely Maybe. It has been pinpointed by music critics as a significant record in the timeline of British indie music, demonstrating just how far into the mainstream independent music had ventured.^[2] In 2005, John Harris noted the significance of the album and "Wonderwall" in particular to Britpop's legacy. "When (Oasis) released Wonderwall, the rules of British music were decisively changed. From hereon in, the lighter-than-air ballad became obligatory, and the leather-trousers era of rock'n'roll was over."^[6] The success of the album in Britain resulted in Oasis becoming a cultural ubiquity for a brief period, featuring in tabloid newspapers on an almost daily basis and breaking sales records for live concerts.

Song Lists

I remember back in 1996 when i first heard Don't look back in anger on a first time in a radio and i kinda asking my friend if he has any idea on who's singing this song.And he replied it was Oasis,and i wasting no time buying this record on a music store,definitely hooked on them ever since.Being The Beatles fans myself i have to say this record was hugely Beatles influenced,which is not a bad thing.Noel Gallagher was brilliant as a song writer.I'm still listening to this album till this day and i'm always learning something new when i listening to this record.It was a glorious day for a Britpop back then and Oasis paved the way for a new generation of indie band today,for those who still haven't listening to this record,it still not too late,grab yourself a copy of this album,you gonna enjoy it.

SINGLES

2010 World Cup Semi Final Match Report

Team formation

Spain reached the World Cup final for the first time after a second-half header from Carles Puyol secured a narrow victory over Germany after an intriguing match in Durban.

Vicente del Bosque's side won their third straight game 1-0 and will now play the Netherlands in Sunday's final at Soccer City.

Spain deserved their victory after controlling huge periods of the match, but once again it was far from a vintage performance.

Del Bosque's team improved on their scrappy performance against Paraguay in the previous round but still struggled to carve out clear openings.

The winning goal came when Puyol showed great determination to atone for a poor first-half miss by heading home Xavi's corner with 17 minutes remaining.

The Euro 2008 champions, who defeated Germany 1-0 in the final of that competition, should have scored a second after striking with the sort of counter-attack that had been a trademark of their opponents' play in this competition, but Pedro failed to pick out a completely unmarked Fernando Torres.

Germany had invited pressure by adopting an increasingly deep defensive line as the match wore on - and may regret not taking the game to their opponents more while it remained goalless.

Joachim Loew's team scored four against both England and Argentina in their previous games and had illuminated the competition with their bold play.

But they had few opportunities to strike on the counter against Spain and so Germany taste defeat at the semi-final stage for the second successive World Cup.

Spain coach Del Bosque chose Wednesday's tie to drop the out-of-form Torres, drafting in Barcelona's lively young forward Pedro and deploying David Villa as a lone striker.

And while Del Bosque's team certainly looked comfortable as they worked the ball around midfield, Germany showed excellent shape and discipline, and were rarely dragged out of position.

Spain did occasionally pick holes in the German defensive structure, with Pedro playing in Villa only for keeper Manuel Neuer to deny him after only five minutes.

Puyol headed over from a firm Andres Iniesta cross, wasting an excellent chance, while a raking cross-field pass from Xabi Alonso found Sergio Ramos in space, only for the Real Madrid full-back to drill his ambitious shot wide.

Germany did not have the opportunity to launch a counter attack until the 22nd minute, but that broke down after a miscommunication between Mesut Ozil and Lukas Podolski.

Loew's team looked increasingly threatening as the half wore on and had what initially appeared to be a strong penalty appeal in injury-time, after Ozil went down under a clumsy challenge from Ramos.

Ozil was certainly in a very threatening position after collecting a pass from Miroslav Klose and looked to be fouled, but replays suggested the initial contact had been made outside the area.

The start of the second half was a repeat of the first in that Spain passed and probed - but this time they started to seriously threaten Neuer's goal.

Alonso twice shot wide from distance, as did Villa with a low effort he tried to curl across goal, but the impressive Pedro did force a sharp save from Neuer.

Germany were dropping ever deeper and would have fallen behind but for two near misses. The first saw Villa come within inches of converting a low Iniesta cross, while Ramos was likewise agonisingly close to converting from Alonso's angled pass.

Loew brought on Marcell Jansen and Toni Kroos for Jerome Boateng and Trochowski as he tried to change the game in his team's favour.

And Kroos forced a save after a deep cross from Podolski, but shortly afterwards Puyol struck and Spain were able to close out the match to seal their place in the final and ensure that the World Cup will have a first-time winner in 2010.

Puyol headed a winning goal

Celebrates with the teamates

Germany 0-1 SpainFT

(HT 0-0)

 Puyol, 73

Germany

• 01 Neuer
• 03 Friedrich
• 16 Lahm Captain
• 17 Mertesacker
• 20 Boateng (Jansen, 52)
• 06 Khedira (Gomez, 80)
• 07 Schweinsteiger
• 08 Ozil
• 15 Trochowski (Kroos, 62)
• 10 Podolski
• 11 Klose

Spain

• 01 Casillas Captain
• 03 Pique
• 05 Puyol
• 11 Capdevila
• 15 Sergio Ramos
• 06 Iniesta
• 08 Xavi
• 14 Alonso (Marchena, 90+3)
• 16 Busquets
• 07 Villa (Torres, 81)
• 18 Pedrito (Silva, 85)

Substitutes:

• 12 Wiese, 
• 22 Butt, 
• 02 Jansen, 
• 05 Tasci, 
• 14Badstuber, 
• 04 Aogo, 
• 18 Kroos, 
• 21 Marin, 
• 09Kiessling, 
• 19 Cacau, 
• 23 Gomez

Germany    Spain

• Possession39%
  61%
• Attempts on target4
  5
• Attempts off target1
  8
• Corners6
  7
• Fouls9
  5
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Paul the Octopus choosing Spain to win the match
  
  
  
  
  
  Der Kaiser looks dissapointed
  
  
  
  
  
  

Substitutes:

• 12 Valdes, 
• 23 Reina, 
• 02 Albiol, 
• 04Marchena, 
• 17 Arbeloa, 
• 10 Fabregas, 
• 20 Javi Martinez, 
• 21 Silva, 
• 22 G Jesus Navas, 
• 09Torres, 
• 13 Mata, 
• 19 Llorente