England is doomed.
by smbrannan
When an ex-Bank of England governor (Mervyn King) quotes John Maynard Keynes on the topic of English soccer, you know the prospects are bleak.
http://www.bloombergview.com/articles/2014-06-08/england-s-world-cup-decline-is-good-for-economy
The Beautiful Pool 
As yes, beware when the dismal scientists feel compelled to comment. Still hope springs eternal right? Or is it that comedy springs from tragedy?