DieselDaisy Posted June 29, 2018 Share Posted June 29, 2018 What an idiot, https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/video_and_audio/must_see/44648788/confident-england-fan-gets-world-cup-winners-tattoo He'll suffer for it, having to get the thing removed/amended. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nosaj Thing Posted June 29, 2018 Share Posted June 29, 2018 15 hours ago, ChristmasFnatic said: Now that the brackets are set, whats your prediction guys? Portugal beats Uruguay Argentina beats France Uruguay and France to quarter finals. Although I would like Argentina to pass instead of France. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Padme Posted June 29, 2018 Share Posted June 29, 2018 (edited) 1 hour ago, DieselDaisy said: Southgate's policy to cynically rest players could backfire stupendously if it all goes tits up against Columbia, but we'll all be hailing him as the new Alf Ramsey if his three lions gain a convincing result. I can just picture the direction punditry could take: ''killing off team momentum, killing off Kane's goalscoring'' vis-à-vis ''pragmatic hard-nosed tournament management''. The waistcoat is on a precipice. This match wasn't a matter of life or dead like it was for Argentina a few days ago. It was ok to rest players and make sure they are healthy for a much more important match later in the tournament. Besides nobody wants see a starter suffering an Owen like injury. Now having said that. The team, with or without starters must try to win despite the fact that they didn't have to. It is a matter of balancing and mixing things. And this is the manager's job. Edited June 29, 2018 by Padme Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DieselDaisy Posted June 29, 2018 Share Posted June 29, 2018 4 minutes ago, Padme said: This match wasn't a matter of life or dead like it was for Argentina a few days ago. It was ok to rest players and make sure they are healthy for a much more important match later in the tournament. Besides nobody wants see a starter suffering an Owen like injury. Now having said that. The team, with or without starters must try to win despite the fact that they didn't have to. It is a matter of balancing and mixing things. And this is the manager's job. And they'll (media) agree with you if it all works out against Columbia. If it doesn't however... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DieselDaisy Posted June 29, 2018 Share Posted June 29, 2018 Everyone hates Uruguay for some reason, irrespective of Suarez but especially because of Suarez. I think people have bought into the narrative of Brazil, everyone's favourite neutral. But they are an ugly team, sort of like a South American team who doesn't play like a South American team but more like an Italy. Stodgy and ugly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killuridols Posted June 29, 2018 Share Posted June 29, 2018 Everyone hates Uruguay..... Not to mention that I cringe when I read "Columbia". It's COLOMBIA, ffs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moreblack Posted June 29, 2018 Share Posted June 29, 2018 44 minutes ago, Nosaj Thing said: Uruguay and France to quarter finals. Although I would like Argentina to pass instead of France. I would love an Arg - Uru knockout match. Those are usually to the death. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nosaj Thing Posted June 29, 2018 Share Posted June 29, 2018 20 minutes ago, DieselDaisy said: Everyone hates Uruguay for some reason, irrespective of Suarez but especially because of Suarez. I think people have bought into the narrative of Brazil, everyone's favourite neutral. But they are an ugly team, sort of like a South American team who doesn't play like a South American team but more like an Italy. Stodgy and ugly. Suarez is a piece of shit, but the team deserves to win this WC. Can't deny that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DieselDaisy Posted June 29, 2018 Share Posted June 29, 2018 (edited) Well they don't have the flair and samba (Brazil) which attracts neutrals and people searching for a ''second team'' because their own team has been dumped out, and they do not have a lot of Scottish people supporting them (Argentina). Uruguay are basically a poor man's Italy. Edited June 29, 2018 by DieselDaisy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wasted Posted June 29, 2018 Share Posted June 29, 2018 England is kind of a joke that keeps winning. Easy qualifying group 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DieselDaisy Posted June 29, 2018 Share Posted June 29, 2018 I'd rather be that than a joke with easy qualification that keeps losing like the England teams of the past. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wasted Posted June 29, 2018 Share Posted June 29, 2018 4 minutes ago, DieselDaisy said: I'd rather be that than a joke with easy qualification that keeps losing like the England teams of the past. Before my wifi fuck me... I was going to say something like that but we played for a draw when 1-0 down. Everyone chill wit dat? Mary j blige yo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juventino Posted June 29, 2018 Share Posted June 29, 2018 1 hour ago, DieselDaisy said: Well they don't have the flair and samba (Brazil) which attracts neutrals and people searching for a ''second team'' because their own team has been dumped out, and they do not have a lot of Scottish people supporting them (Argentina). Uruguay are basically a poor man's Italy. And I hope Uruguay go on to win it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Padme Posted June 29, 2018 Share Posted June 29, 2018 1 hour ago, DieselDaisy said: And they'll (media) agree with you if it all works out against Columbia. If it doesn't however... The possibility of losing is always there. And I said despite having starters resting. Teams have always play to win. What Japan did was a lot worst 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtariLegend Posted June 29, 2018 Share Posted June 29, 2018 (edited) 1 hour ago, Padme said: The possibility of losing is always there. And I said despite having starters resting. Teams have always play to win. What Japan did was a lot worst You can be sure England would have done a Japan too, if in a similar situation. As would other countries, it's not the first time. For context too, the Japan team had troubles prior to the tourney and people were expecting them to lose all 3 games. Even when Belgium smash them in a few days, it's all went better than expected. Just a reminder that Belgium rested almost their entire team too. The biggest takeaway from it all, was that there's Belgium reserves that'd easily make England's first team. Edited June 29, 2018 by AtariLegend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killuridols Posted June 29, 2018 Share Posted June 29, 2018 2 hours ago, DieselDaisy said: Well they don't have the flair and samba (Brazil) which attracts neutrals and people searching for a ''second team'' because their own team has been dumped out, and they do not have a lot of Scottish people supporting them (Argentina). Uruguay are basically a poor man's Italy. Uruguay is a great country. Probably the one with more discipline in the whole Latinamerica. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russel Nash Posted June 29, 2018 Share Posted June 29, 2018 2 hours ago, wasted said: Before my wifi fuck me... I was going to say something like that but we played for a draw when 1-0 down. Everyone chill wit dat? Mary j blige yo. Belgium goal was an accident. that's my theory. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DieselDaisy Posted June 29, 2018 Share Posted June 29, 2018 38 minutes ago, killuridols said: Uruguay is a great country. Probably the one with more discipline in the whole Latinamerica. I'm sure Uruguay is a great country, however everyone seems to hate their football team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killuridols Posted June 29, 2018 Share Posted June 29, 2018 7 minutes ago, DieselDaisy said: I'm sure Uruguay is a great country, however everyone seems to hate their football team. Who is "everyone"? That's like a generalization with no basis. You mean team is hated because of the bitting incident? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russel Nash Posted June 29, 2018 Share Posted June 29, 2018 Just now, killuridols said: Who is "everyone"? That's like a generalization with no basis. You mean team is hated because of the bitting incident? I think he's talking about their ugly football. Defensive, in blocks, overall dirty,etc. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DieselDaisy Posted June 29, 2018 Share Posted June 29, 2018 1 minute ago, killuridols said: Who is "everyone"? That's like a generalization with no basis. You mean team is hated because of the bitting incident? Well I mentioned Suarez but the team in general play in a stodgy ugly manner. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DieselDaisy Posted June 29, 2018 Share Posted June 29, 2018 I think I'll make the Croats my ''second team''. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killuridols Posted June 29, 2018 Share Posted June 29, 2018 3 minutes ago, DieselDaisy said: I think I'll make the Croats my ''second team''. You can root for Argentina if... I like you, I know you don't like me but I can share some pizza with you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DieselDaisy Posted June 29, 2018 Share Posted June 29, 2018 1 minute ago, killuridols said: You can root for Argentina if... I like you, I know you don't like me but I can share some pizza with you What ever gave you that impression? I like everyone. Argentina? I just cannot see them doing much. They were like a pub side - granted, I didn't see their dramatic Senegal match. Nothing would give me more joy than Messi to take the competition by the bollocks but... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Padme Posted June 29, 2018 Share Posted June 29, 2018 2 hours ago, AtariLegend said: You can be sure England would have done a Japan too, if in a similar situation. As would other countries, it's not the first time. For context too, the Japan team had troubles prior to the tourney and people were expecting them to lose all 3 games. Even when Belgium smash them in a few days, it's all went better than expected. Just a reminder that Belgium rested almost their entire team too. The biggest takeaway from it all, was that there's Belgium reserves that'd easily make England's first team. There are 2 ways to look at the Japan situation. What they did was wrong. But Senegal was the team that needed to win. If Japan is just fooling around and wasting time. Senegal needed to be all over Japan and take the ball away from them. I'm afraid Senegal didn't do too much of a good job. Also it was a rarity situation. These two teams had the same amount of points and goals. Not the first time but it doesn't happen every day either. And Japan had an advantage over the amount of yellow cards. Next WC FIFA should change the rules. Everything is decided with penalty kicks. So in order to avoid penalty kicks both teams are gonna fight to win during the 90 minutes. Or the referee should be allowed to send off players who are just fooling around and speculating instead of playing the match. This issue can be fixed if some rules are changed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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