That's really it Guest, isn't it? Some of the folks like yourself seem to believe that true fan support should be like Italy huh? Recriminations and blame everywhere. And some rioting in the streets would really show how much you all love the game right? What a bunch of crap!

Congratulations to anyone and everyone who can see sporting events as great competitions. I think that the reason so many seem to think there is no interest in the US is because we have not had anyone rioting in the streets.....and if we do, I hope it's quelched by the real fans who see the fine things that sport can give and not the "winning is everything" attitude. And yeah, I know a great American football coach supposedly said that, but what Vince Lombardi actually said was, "the desire to win is everything."....a significant difference.

My hat's off to the Irish Team and the people of Ireland who recognized that difference in this year's World Cup.

Spaw