Whinging Poms? Whinging aussies more like!!!!

**CarolineF** · 19-06-2006 08:01

I have been watching Sunrise this morning and have been appalled at the general c**p being spouted about Australia and the World Cup.

Australia were beaten by Brazil 2-0 last night. The fall-out this morning is that that not only was the German referee c**p, but he was treating Brazil with kid gloves and awarded them more penalties than Australia because he was dodgy in some way.

It hacks me off that every time Australia lose at something they state it must be because the opponents cheated in some way or the referee was bad at his job etc.

They did it when England won the Ashes, they did it when England won the Rugby World Cup, they even did it when they beat Japan 2-1 the other day.

There is no doubt that Australia is a talented sporting nation, but that does not make them invinceable. The lack of good sportsmanship in this country is sad and it is hardly a good example to set our children.

Sorry for the rant but I'm bored with the attitude now.

**Mum&bubs** · 19-06-2006 08:33

I disagree. I think Australia has a good, positive attitude

**CarolineF** · 19-06-2006 08:39

Let me guess.......you are an aussie!!!!!

Someone just give David Koche a slap! (not that i promote violence in any way -

)

Mind you, the English team may go too far the other way perhaps. We are so self effacing - do you remember the 1996 World Cup when we won the award for being the most sporting team? Perhaps we need to show some of the arrogance of some of our allies and we may get further.

Its Wimbledon next week and we need someone to give our players an injection of enthusiasm. Poor Henman....carrying the hopes of a nation on his shoulders.

**rynosmum** · 19-06-2006 08:45

I also agree that many countries do it but let's be honest - it would have been a pretty tough slog to beat Brazil.

Well done to the team for making it this far though.

Caroline, I do agree about Koche though - I think he drives a lot of the attitude you are talking about.