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Even though the World Cup so far has been pretty good in terms of entertainment and skill it will never eclipse Mexico 86. Mexico 86 had it all, and in order for you to enjoy it as it was back in the day, I have produced a guide for you to follow.

1. Record All Games that are on prior to 8.00 (you can watch the 8.00 match) watch them back no sooner than 10.00 pm. This should take you through to 2.00 the following morning. In the dead of night no one can disturb your viewing.

2. To recreate that hazy TV picture, that proved the World Cup was far, far away will be difficult. Especially in the age of HD TV. I suggest rubbing Vaseline across the screen. This should reduce the perception of hard edges and create better pixelation.

3. Get Yourself a Wall Chart (and put it on your wall)
Also mow concentric circles into your garden.


4. Buy yourself a Pique Figure

5. Start Collecting Your Stickers. I already have Jan Molby on Swap.

6. Relive the Games on your Spectrum 48K. Mexico 86 was cutting edge.

7. Improve your Geography. Magyarorszag, Belgique - Belgie, Maroc all exist. People live there.

8. With Your Adidas Azteca Tango ball recreate the goals in the back garden. Like Michael Laudrup v Uruguay




9. Get yourself a decent nickname like Josimar or Socrates. "The Plug" will no longer do.

With all these Pointers I am sure you will have the time of your life, and remember it is 20 years since Mexico 86 so you can now drink, and not be forced to go shopping on a Saturday.


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