So the semi finals are decided. Last night was another noisy night here in Spain as the boys got through after some trouble I thought. They deserved the win based on the second half but I couldn't help but feel sorry for Paraguay. What is up with Torres? Iniesta was also shockingly bad in the first half but produced it on cue. A few dives here and there as usual the refs inconsistency on the penalty area infringement should have allowed the Paraguayan to retake his fluffed free kick but it was not to be. Pique should have been banned a few games as well if FIFA conduct a post match video replay. Of course more cheating on display through all the games, Robben in that awful dive for the free kick that led to their first goal, having said that their second was a peach and Brazil aren't averse to cheating particularly Lucio and Alves so the Dutch go through deserved. I was angry at the Ghana result mainly because yet again cheats do prosper in football, a sure fire goal stopped by not one but two Uruguay players trying to handle it and the penalty miss sees the guilty player laughing but certainly in the Final if the team win the semi against Holland. Suarez should have at least a further 3 match ban once FIFA see the actions if anything shows the up the fact that in football you can get away with it that was one of the defining moments and when will the men in suits stop worrying about their pockets and ego's and sort these cheaters out. He's even had the audacity to say that he now has the 'hand of God'. I can't be the only person who is sick of seeing seriously injured players jump up within a second of realising they didn't get the foul, why aren't they booked afterwards for cheating? Argentina v Germany was a treat and it was good to see Argentinian so called sweet feet ran riot by youthful determination and lack of fear. My only fear is the players back in England will say "Look they got stuffed 4 - 0 it can't be our fault!" It was and I'm not for turning.

Finally Capello has got the backing, I hope they keep their noses out and let him do the job his way I also hope he literally sweeps all the dust out and starts totally fresh. Managers are already saying we can sort this and win the Euros - forget the Euros use that as practise and concentrate on the next World Cup if we lose in the Euros but see an improved team with guts, determination and a willingness to give their all regardless I'll be happy. However I know it won't happen, it never happens because those that get the free tickets and the big bucks get it anyway win lose or draw. We that pay the money, buy the merchandise and wave the flags just have to lump it. Here's a suggestion - why don't the FA open a petition site and ask for emails or a vote. The question? Shall we get rid of these overpaid jokers and go with the untried youth, yes or no?