Friday, August 31, 2007

One for the optimists

Elverys Sports, an Irish sportswear retailer, in an effort to unload massive stocks of the sartorially-challenged Ireland jersey, are offering a special deal which they hope will entice punters to the tills. Buy an Ireland jersey in Elverys and you will get your money back in full if ... wait for it ... Ireland win the World Cup.

This can be viewed two ways -- a cynical attempt to exploit pre-tournament optimism, or a supreme act of faith in Drico and his boys. Either way, the jersey is still manky.

Only 7 days, 2 hours, 59 mins & 32 secs to go

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