Why does the BBC perservere so...

The African Nations Cup.

Big Song. Big Dance. Made of it every time it's on like anyone gives a rats ass.

No-one bothers with the Copa America, or the (As translated from the Japanese) "Mighty Cup of East Soccer Journey Battle" otherwise known as the Asian one. That I think Australia play in. Strewth.

So that's anyone outside europe offended.

In the spirit of fairness we have 4 yearly "Germany not as good as they used to be but still manage to beat INGERLAND along the way to the semi's"

I can't even be bothered with the Carling Cup. I am interested in Premier League, Championship and League One. When I can remember I try to watch the Italian Football Show on Channel 5. That's quite a bit of football.

If there was no other football on i'd watch it. But there is, so I refuse to watch Garth Crooks and that bloke whatever his name his who they give the shit assignments, Jake I think (He does focus when Maniche is off and he used to be on CBBC) trying their damndest to talk up Tunisia vs Gambia is as if it were Liverpool vs Manchester.

As I say i've not seen it, but i'm imagining that's what is happening. The BBC tend to go a bit mad on Africa. They go there at the drop of a hat.

I'm sure the football is great, African players pretty much dominate the Premier League these days. I just can't get excited about it.