The Official World Cup Thread

[Nocountryforoldjack]

Saudis have been a breath of fresh air in this world cup.

 

[Swanjaxs]

Just enjoy it while it lasts, the old guard will have run it's last race after Tuesday and the cupboard is bare after that...

 

[CygnusX1]

3 sendings off for England in the first 10 mins and we are set.
"Million to one shots come in 9 times out of 10."
Terry Pratchett

Ha. I’ve Been know to use that quote

 

[CygnusX1]

Saw several sex couples holding hands

 

[Insolent Minx]

Feel bad for you guys. It's been a long wait for Wales to make it back to World Cup participation and the wheels have come off. I really want(ed) you, sincerely, to do well - qualify ahead of the Americans and English - but results so far have been mixed to say the least.

Think you need a big score to make it against England the last match to make it through. Play like you did second-half against the Yanks and there's every chance you can do it. Particularly if the English are as ineffective as they were yesterday.

Euro 2016 was it, Wales surprised everyone by going a long way in the competition back then and it were good to see. Get back that spirit for the last group game, if other result goes your way, you never know it just may be enough. Every success OK ?

 

[Niigata Jack]

Feel bad for you guys. It's been a long wait for Wales to make it back to World Cup participation and the wheels have come off. I really want(ed) you, sincerely, to do well - qualify ahead of the Americans and English - but results so far have been mixed to say the least.

Think you need a big score to make it against England the last match to make it through. Play like you did second-half against the Yanks and there's every chance you can do it. Particularly if the English are as ineffective as they were yesterday.

Euro 2016 was it, Wales surprised everyone by going a long way in the competition back then and it were good to see. Get back that spirit for the last group game, if other result goes your way, you never know it just may be enough. Every success OK ?

Looks like Madisson and Walker are back, tough time for us on Tuesday I think the Saes have quality all over the pitch and in reserve.

 

[sainthelens]

Looking forward to seeing the Japs this morning. Love Brazil but this lot are my favourite 2nd team. Win and they are through, more or less.

 

[bakajack]

Its amazing watching Japan how few fouls they give away considering how intense their press is.
Their play seems slow at the back but it speeds up so much when it moves through the lines, everything that I wished our team played like.

 

[J_B]

Japan have been awful against a team sitting back. It’s like watching the Swans, no pace, no urgency and now caught on the break.

 

[sainthelens]

Japan have been awful against a team sitting back. It’s like watching the Swans, no pace, no urgency and now caught on the break.

Was thinking exactly the same pal.
The group standings are now mental.

 

[exiledclaseboy]

It’s been a terrifically entertaining World Cup so far fair play.

 

[CygnusX1]

It’s been a terrifically entertaining World Cup so far fair play.

I agree. Watching the ‘bigger’ teams getting caught out by the ‘smaller’ football nations has made for a fantastic watch. Hopefully it’s england’s turn on Tuesday…..


Edit…
Another example of that right now.
Belgium 0 - 0 Morocco. HT.
Morocco have goal disallowed (correctly) for offside right on halftime.

 

[Niigata Jack]

Being humbled by Morocco. 1 down after 75 mins.

 

[sainthelens]

I agree. Watching the ‘bigger’ teams getting caught out by the ‘smaller’ football nations has made for a fantastic watch. Hopefully it’s england’s turn on Tuesday…..


Edit…
Another example of that right now.
Belgium 0 - 0 Morocco. HT.
Morocco have goal disallowed (correctly) for offside right on halftime.

Bobby the waiter is in the shyte :lol:

 

[exiledclaseboy]

Is the existing 50 page World Cup thread not good enough for you?