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Post by Sidarlo » Wed Jun 11, 2014 7:07 pm

Well it's finally here! I can't wait.

Wrote a blog about the groups if anyone fancies a read.

http://simonhahn89.wordpress.com/2014/0 ... azil-2014/

I can't see past Brazil and Argentina to win it with my personal pick being Messi and Co.

I think England will surprise a few and reach the quarters with a ok draw in the second round.

COME ON ENGLAND

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Post by davidcorks 40yard OG » Thu Jun 12, 2014 10:07 am

I reckon zee germans will finally break their 2nd 3rd place jinx at recent tournaments and win it...

England out in the group stages i'm afraid :cry:

Fancy the Belgians to reach the quarters/semis as well
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Post by karlo-cardiff » Thu Jun 12, 2014 3:49 pm

I reckon as long as England stick with the kids we will reach the 1/4 final before going out to 1 of the big boys-this year for the 1st time I can remember we're going into a tournament without all the hype of having the best squad since 66 etc so the youngsters can go out and play without the pressure of the whole county on their backs. Most of the players will be fairly unknown throughout the world so I'm expecting them to surprise a few people....if we can somehow get past the 1/4 final then don't bet against us lifting the cup !!!!

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Post by Spyman » Thu Jun 12, 2014 5:22 pm

I'm getting more optimistic than I should, and I know we're far from great, but the only teams I fear are Spain, Germany and Argentina - I'd give us a fighting chance against anyone else, even Brazil.

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Post by TSQuaker » Thu Jun 12, 2014 6:13 pm

Brazil are probably favourites due to home advantage. If it were held on neutral ground I'd fancy Germany. Argentina are pretty tasty going forward but less than convincing at the back.
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Post by Spyman » Thu Jun 12, 2014 10:11 pm

Were Brazil were nothing special there. Croatia are no slouches but Brazil looked laboured. Oscar was bright, but Hulk and Fred did nothing. Defensively they're not bad, not great, but overall they weren't very dynamic.

If England put in a performance like that (ignoring the result) knives would be out.

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Post by lo36789 » Fri Jun 13, 2014 6:06 am

Nail on the head with dynamic there. Their attacking play was quite laboured and slow.

Croatia looked good down the flanks with Perisic and Olic, when they get Mandzukic back they could be quite potent.

I thought Rakitic and Modric were a little disappointing though. That said it should mean more to come from them.

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Post by TSQuaker » Fri Jun 13, 2014 7:58 am

To be fair, Rakitic did alright when he was allowed to get on the ball. He plays further back for Croatia then he usually does so he didn't have as much time to play his game.
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Post by lo36789 » Fri Jun 13, 2014 8:02 am

TSQuaker wrote:To be fair, Rakitic did alright when he was allowed to get on the ball. He plays further back for Croatia then he usually does so he didn't have as much time to play his game.
I thought it was odd.

Luka Modric has been playing in a defensive midfield role for Real and Rakitic has been playing advanced for Sevilla. Both have been very effective yet I figure they must have swapped round yesterday (given Rakitic was deep).

That said, I don't really know where Modric was playing. I might have just not been paying enough attention but I don't remember him doing anything of note. Reading stuff elsewhere this may have been the case as I have seen others raving about how Modric controlled the game.

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Post by Spyman » Fri Jun 13, 2014 1:12 pm

Based on the possession stats, anyone suggesting Modric controlled the game knows nowt.

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Post by lo36789 » Fri Jun 13, 2014 1:21 pm

Spyman wrote:Based on the possession stats, anyone suggesting Modric controlled the game knows nowt.
Haha I had seen this particular comment on facebook but to give us all some amusement...I'll go to the best source (and these are comments in regard to last nights game).

http://www.pooliebunker.co.uk/newbunker ... =2&t=53519
Yubep wrote:Modric never wastes a pass, was a little wizard, on another level from his team mates
PJPoolie wrote:Modric is one of the best footballers in the World as you say rarely ever wastes the ball and it's not just sideways and backwards stuff.
and in response to this...
tripledecker wrote:100% agree

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Post by Spyman » Fri Jun 13, 2014 1:55 pm

To be fair to the tramp-burners, Modric is a top player and doesn't waste much - but he didn't 'control the game' last night. Brazil were largely in control for long periods of the game, hence 60%+ posession and a lot more shots, corners and free-kicks awarded.
On Sunday April 29, 2012 at 10:25 pm, Darlo Cockney wrote:Sadly some people have nothing better to do that invent rumours.

We will be playing at the arena again next season - fact.

Quakerz - if you actually attended games and spoke to people you might actually find our facts, rather than spreading s*** on this board.

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Post by lo36789 » Fri Jun 13, 2014 2:17 pm

Spyman wrote:To be fair to the tramp-burners, Modric is a top player and doesn't waste much
I don't disagree, but I wouldn't make those remarks based on a thread about the game last night.

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Post by DarloOnTheUp » Fri Jun 13, 2014 6:56 pm

I've just jizzed my pants at Spain's starting lineup, then jizzed them again when I saw their bench.

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Post by lo36789 » Fri Jun 13, 2014 7:22 pm

DarloOnTheUp wrote:I've just jizzed my pants at Spain's starting lineup, then jizzed them again when I saw their bench.
Shame they have Busquets. The only man in the world who can be blown over by an asthmatic.

I don't understand the mentality of some players. Sergio Ramos just threw himself down before as well. If the ref sees through it then he leaves van Persie with a run at goal (or he would if he didn't him up on the way down).

When I mark someone you try your utmost to stand up. If you don't stay up then you are beaten...

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Post by Spyman » Fri Jun 13, 2014 7:44 pm

Goal of the tourno right there.
On Sunday April 29, 2012 at 10:25 pm, Darlo Cockney wrote:Sadly some people have nothing better to do that invent rumours.

We will be playing at the arena again next season - fact.

Quakerz - if you actually attended games and spoke to people you might actually find our facts, rather than spreading s*** on this board.

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Post by DarloOnTheUp » Fri Jun 13, 2014 7:52 pm

Spyman wrote:Goal of the tourno right there.
Beautiful technique from Van Persie, that is ridiculously hard to do!

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Post by the_scq » Fri Jun 13, 2014 8:06 pm

I'm happy that Gabby Logan said she was damp during the half time break.


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Post by Fibonacci0112358 » Fri Jun 13, 2014 8:08 pm

Spyman wrote:Goal of the tourno right there.

Yep, so far. A joy to watch!

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Post by the_scq » Fri Jun 13, 2014 8:13 pm

I'm quite partial to a bald c*nt but I can't stand that Robben!


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Re: World Cup

Post by quakerfan » Fri Jun 13, 2014 8:18 pm

Sorry but I just can't rate England's chances though I hope to be wrong .

For best laugh of the tournament (so far) I am giving my vote to the front page cartoon on the magazine Private Eye . The plane has landed on the tarmac and the England squad are disembarking............ the pilot is saying " shall I keep the engine running ?"

Hope I don't offend any really keen supporters but time will tell who is right .

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Post by Fibonacci0112358 » Fri Jun 13, 2014 8:38 pm

The King is dead!

Long live the King!

PS. I like Robben!

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Post by AndyPark » Fri Jun 13, 2014 8:42 pm

Holland have well & truly spanked Spain in this second half.

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Post by DarloOnTheUp » Fri Jun 13, 2014 9:21 pm

DarloOnTheUp wrote:I've just jizzed my pants at Spain's starting lineup, then jizzed them again when I saw their bench.
Pants ruined for nothing! NOTHING!

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Post by fat tony » Sat Jun 14, 2014 9:20 am

Holland looked alright, but they haven't really played anyone yet.

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Post by Fibonacci0112358 » Sat Jun 14, 2014 11:35 am

fat tony wrote:Holland looked alright, but they haven't really played anyone yet.

:lol: :lol: :lol:

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Post by AndyPark » Sat Jun 14, 2014 5:55 pm

What're people thinking about England's chances tonight? I reckon it'll be a draw, burping for a win!

Haway England.

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Post by Spyman » Sat Jun 14, 2014 6:06 pm

AndyPark wrote:What're people thinking about England's chances tonight? I reckon it'll be a draw, burping for a win!

Haway England.
I'm farting for a victory.

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We will be playing at the arena again next season - fact.

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Post by DarloOnTheUp » Sat Jun 14, 2014 7:59 pm

I've s*** my pants.

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Re: World Cup

Post by fat tony » Sat Jun 14, 2014 8:41 pm

Only bet I've gone for is England to win a half at evens. They have a habit of scoring first in opening games like this.

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