Mutu's in with a sniff...

Group C
Romania


Odds to win: 40/1
Previous best: Quarter-finals in 2000
Gaffer's pedigree: They call him Victor Piturca, and he’s done well to take Romania to their first tournament in eight years. Though a spanking from the three big sides could see him gone.
He might do alright: Adrian Mutu. The chap we all remember over here for being Abramovich’s first Chelsea signing, only to be sacked for taking cocaine. He’s now a reformed character now apparently.
How did he get in? Baggies fans might remember Cosmin Contra, who they signed on loan from Athletico Madrid in 2004. He also spent three years at AC Milan, but only managed five appearances for West Brom.
Stick your money on: Romanian success being directly proportional to the amount of old Gheorghe Hagi clips we’ll be shown.   
Wag Watch: Mrs Mutu is one Consuelo Matos, who is, shock, horror, a model.    
If they were a celeb: Cilla Black. Might surprise a few people.
Obligatory translation feature: “Eşti tu elder acesta este chiar sherry” (“Are you sure it’s just sherbet?”)
Prediction: Third in the group of death.

Posted by: Lex