jim mk2 8746 Posted June 27, 2018 Share Posted June 27, 2018 Don't mention the var if you have any German friends. I might try it once to see if I get away with it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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philipl 7032 Posted June 27, 2018 Share Posted June 27, 2018 I would put the chances of Switzerland topping Group E at least at 50%. At lease we will know which Lingard to play tomorrow before kick-off... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tyrone Shoelaces 12342 Posted June 27, 2018 Share Posted June 27, 2018 59 minutes ago, Ewood Ace said: For me this World Cup already ranks alongside 1970 as the best World Cup I have seen. And I think it is going to get even better when the knock out stages commence. Argentina 78 was pretty good, unless you come from Jockland. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Audax 439 Posted June 27, 2018 Share Posted June 27, 2018 (edited) I definitely would not say '78 and there's lots suggesting that World Cup was pretty corrupt. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2098970/Argentina-cheated-World-Cup-1978-says-Peru-senator.html Just now, Tyrone Shoelaces said: Argentina 78 was pretty good, unless you come from Jockland. I really enjoyed '90 despite a lot of draws, '86 too, '94 is said to be a very good one with a lacklustre final. Edited June 27, 2018 by Audax Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AllRoverAsia 5798 Posted June 27, 2018 Share Posted June 27, 2018 I definately would say '78 was a great WC. Corruption? It's FIFA run ffs. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Audax 439 Posted June 27, 2018 Share Posted June 27, 2018 So, I'm sure one has read up or remembers how Argentina made the Dutch wait for the National Anthem. Accusations of speed use by the Argies, that's pretty well known. Throwing games for Argentina to advance, grain shipments from Peru, call it a great World Cup. We can all read up on it ourselves. By the way, this is why they play these games at the same time now, so no one can cheat. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Husky 1961 Posted June 27, 2018 Share Posted June 27, 2018 (edited) 25 minutes ago, Tom said: You always go out to win but it does look like the runners up in our group will get the rub, the right hand side of this looks a much easier path than the left Potentially the next 2 rounds could be Japan and then the winner of Sweden v Switzerland, you couldn’t ask for a kinder path to the semi final Spain must be rubbing their hands. Who'd have thought, VAR was actually conspiring against England in the game vs Panama. Edited June 27, 2018 by Husky Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Audax 439 Posted June 27, 2018 Share Posted June 27, 2018 It isn't about FIFA in this case. http://www.football-oranje.com/world-cup-1978kidnapconspiraciesand-another-dutch-final-defeat/ Actually, I think Scotland had some sort of memorable game as well. Quote The game against Scotland is still remembered as one of the all time classic World Cup games, thanks to Archie Gemmills jinking run and finish, while Johnny Reps blast from 30 yards into the top corner wasn’t too bad either. But a good article, one can believe what they want. I think it was a pretty awful World Cup where Peru threw a match for Argentina to advance. Lots of articles on it and all world cups. ... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
perthblue02 5007 Posted June 27, 2018 Share Posted June 27, 2018 (edited) 6 minutes ago, Audax said: So, I'm sure one has read up or remembers how Argentina made the Dutch wait for the National Anthem. Accusations of speed use by the Argies, that's pretty well known. Throwing games for Argentina to advance, grain shipments from Peru, call it a great World Cup. We can all read up on it ourselves. By the way, this is why they play these games at the same time now, so no one can cheat. I thought that was because of 1982 when West Germany and their neighbours Austria passed the ball to each other with no shots for 90 minutes to knock Algeria out , who had played the previous day EDIT: It was that game that prompted the same day for games https://www.theguardian.com/football/2010/jun/13/1982-world-cup-algeria Edited June 27, 2018 by perthblue02 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ewood Ace 4678 Posted June 27, 2018 Share Posted June 27, 2018 15 minutes ago, Tyrone Shoelaces said: Argentina 78 was pretty good, unless you come from Jockland. The Peru game against Argentina was iffy to say the least. And is disliked it when in 74 & 78 you had no knock out stages and instead had another group stage. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RevidgeBlue 8166 Posted June 27, 2018 Share Posted June 27, 2018 (edited) 1 hour ago, Ewood Ace said: For me this World Cup already ranks alongside 1970 as the best World Cup I have seen. And I think it is going to get even better when the knock out stages commence. I was too young to remember 1966 but for me the 1970 tournament will never be beaten. Pele, the incomparable Brazil side, the best England team we've had and the first tournament in colour under glorious sunshine. I Don't think the tournament this year is particularly high on quality but the intrigue comes from the fact that none of the fancied sides have particularly impressed to date. So it's extremely open. Hate to say it but England have a puncher's chance but only if we can keep Kane fully fit and firing. Still Don't expect us to win it yet though. Edited June 27, 2018 by RevidgeBlue Quote Link to post Share on other sites
speeeeeeedie 874 Posted June 27, 2018 Author Share Posted June 27, 2018 41 minutes ago, Baz said: Also assuming Brazil top their group, we have to lose to Belgium, it's a much easier route to the semi-finals. I'm of the opposite opinion. A win builds momentum, something that England never get at tournaments. Most fans complain about England's defence. Another game playing together will do them good. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RevidgeBlue 8166 Posted June 27, 2018 Share Posted June 27, 2018 Just now, speeeeeeedie said: I'm of the opposite opinion. A win builds momentum, something that England never get at tournaments. Most fans complain about England's defence. Another game playing together will do them good. Also, if you're going to win it you're going to have to meet the best at some stage anyway. Might as well get it out of the way early. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jim mk2 8746 Posted June 27, 2018 Share Posted June 27, 2018 Reports of flag flying at half mast over Buckingham Palace......... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Baz 1672 Posted June 27, 2018 Share Posted June 27, 2018 (edited) France, Argentina, Uruguay, Portugal, Brazil and possibly Colombia versus Russia, Spain, Croatia, Denmark, Sweden, Switzerland and Japan. Is very possible (and we kick off last of all the group's, so we'll know for certain). Understand the you have to beat the best to win it argument, but one poor game against the first lot and we're home, poor game versus some in the second half (bar Spain), and you could still progress. Let the other side of the draw knock each other out, pick up suspensions etc. If it was Rovers in the FA Cup would you sooner beat United, City and Spurs and get to the quarter final, or play Barnsley, Oxford, Brentford, Luton etc and beat Southampton in the final? Edited June 27, 2018 by Baz . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Commondore 354 Posted June 27, 2018 Share Posted June 27, 2018 That's Holland, Italy and Germany we've sent home so far. Who's next? Taking on all comers! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Doaksie 1011 Posted June 27, 2018 Share Posted June 27, 2018 Putting it out there; has Marcelo shat himself? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Husky 1961 Posted June 27, 2018 Share Posted June 27, 2018 Phil Jones could help England win the World Cup after all. . . . . . . . . . . . . by getting sent off. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Husky 1961 Posted June 27, 2018 Share Posted June 27, 2018 (edited) Switzerland aren't being stupid. They are playing for 2nd place (and that right side draw). Serbia appear to have a duff striker than couldn't even score against Rovers ? Edited June 27, 2018 by Husky Quote Link to post Share on other sites
speeeeeeedie 874 Posted June 27, 2018 Author Share Posted June 27, 2018 6 minutes ago, Husky said: Switzerland aren't being stupid. They are playing for 2nd place (and that right side draw). Serbia appear to have a duff striker than couldn't even score against Rovers ? Serbia look technically proficient with little end product. They knock it around well but have to lump it high for Mitrovic as he can't do anything else. Brazil haven't impressed either. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ewood Ace 4678 Posted June 27, 2018 Share Posted June 27, 2018 Brazil have basically spent the last 20 minutes passing to Neymar so he can score, the problem is Neymar is not as good as he is hyped up to be and is not in the same class as Coutinho. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RevidgeBlue 8166 Posted June 27, 2018 Share Posted June 27, 2018 Just now, Ewood Ace said: Brazil have basically spent the last 20 minutes passing to Neymar so he can score, the problem is Neymar is not as good as he is hyped up to be and is not in the same class as Coutinho. For me Neymar is rather like Raheem Sterling in being a player I just Don't get. They must play well at times when I'm Not watching them but whenever I watch them live I'm left wondering what all the fuss is about. Messi on the other hand is the complete opposite. An absolute genius on a completely different plane to his team mates even in sides as good as Barcelona or Argentina. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Audax 439 Posted June 27, 2018 Share Posted June 27, 2018 Boy, an interesting golden boot award chase, I sure don't want to jinx anyone. https://uk.soccerway.com/international/world/world-cup/2018-russia/group-stage/r32579/ Kane Ronaldo Lukaku Cheryshev Diego Costa And that's just the beginning. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tyrone Shoelaces 12342 Posted June 27, 2018 Share Posted June 27, 2018 3 hours ago, Doaksie said: Putting it out there; has Marcelo shat himself? That went through my mind as well. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
joey_big_nose 3058 Posted June 27, 2018 Share Posted June 27, 2018 We have to play to win. We need to build a head of steam, and I could see anyone knocking us out, so I wouldn't get too clever in trying to pick which half of the draw we are in. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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