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World Cup so far

Wed Jun 16, 2010 11:36 am

Has been rubbish. agree/disagree

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Re: World Cup so far

Wed Jun 16, 2010 11:37 am

Lack of goals.
Lack of chanting, due to vuvu-f***ing-zelas
But, i've enjoyed it.

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Re: World Cup so far

Wed Jun 16, 2010 11:54 am

agree completely.

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Re: World Cup so far

Wed Jun 16, 2010 12:02 pm

I love the world cup, this is no exception. First games are always tight.

I think its been great.

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Re: World Cup so far

Wed Jun 16, 2010 12:21 pm

The first round of games are usually tight teams don't want to lose , it will pick up as the tournament progresses .

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Re: World Cup so far

Wed Jun 16, 2010 12:49 pm

It's not been great but it'll get better.

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Re: World Cup so far

Wed Jun 16, 2010 1:08 pm

Duke wrote:The first round of games are usually tight teams don't want to lose , it will pick up as the tournament progresses .


They are, but they aren't usually this bad. I have watched every game bar the second half of the Ivory Coast yesterday, and the only game I have enjoyed so far has been the England game.

Like you say though, it must improve or a lot of teams will be going home, thinking they could have done a lot better.

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Re: World Cup so far

Wed Jun 16, 2010 1:16 pm

latviancheese wrote:I love the world cup, this is no exception. First games are always tight.

I think its been great.



My thoughts exactly.

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Re: World Cup so far

Wed Jun 16, 2010 8:06 pm

I'm happy with it. England are there!

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Re: World Cup so far

Wed Jun 16, 2010 9:15 pm

saddlersam wrote:
latviancheese wrote:I love the world cup, this is no exception. First games are always tight.

I think its been great.



My thoughts exactly.


Mine too!

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Re: World Cup so far

Wed Jun 16, 2010 9:40 pm

Loving it and excited by every game. Pity I've had to miss a few this week at work but always catch up on highlights.

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Re: World Cup so far

Wed Jun 16, 2010 10:33 pm

Its like watching Walsall, rarely are there good football matches to watch, but i love football,and it does not make it any less enjoyable.

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Re: World Cup so far

Thu Jun 17, 2010 12:11 am

The reffin' has bin good.......................God knows how they're getting the offsides smack on :D .

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Re: World Cup so far

Thu Jun 17, 2010 8:25 am

It's too early to judge it yet. Sure, the goal ratio is currently below 2 goals per game, but there has been some intriguing matches and enjoyable football.

I think Spain's defeat and Uruquay's performance last night has given the tournament the requisite boost it needs.

And Sky is not covering it, which has to be a plus.

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Re: World Cup so far

Thu Jun 17, 2010 8:37 am

Thought Forlan was superb for Uruquay last night

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Re: World Cup so far

Thu Jun 17, 2010 8:54 pm

Well that's France out.


Odds for Uruguay v Mexico draw 8 /13 :D .

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Re: World Cup so far

Thu Jun 17, 2010 9:46 pm

kevin wrote:Well that's France out.


Odds for Uruguay v Mexico draw 8 /13 :D .


It's West Germany v Austria from '82 all over again. Except this time it's the underdogs ganging up on the big boy. Amen to that!

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Re: World Cup so far

Fri Jun 18, 2010 8:14 am

bangsection wrote:
kevin wrote:Well that's France out.


Odds for Uruguay v Mexico draw 8 /13 :D .


It's West Germany v Austria from '82 all over again. Except this time it's the underdogs ganging up on the big boy. Amen to that!

Don't think it'll happen. Both will want to avoid Argentina (I expect) and will go for the win. Even if one of them loses by the odd goal, France still have to win 4-0 against South Africa to go through.

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Re: World Cup so far

Fri Jun 18, 2010 8:57 am

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bangsection wrote:
kevin wrote:Well that's France out.


Odds for Uruguay v Mexico draw 8 /13 :D .


It's West Germany v Austria from '82 all over again. Except this time it's the underdogs ganging up on the big boy. Amen to that!

Don't think it'll happen. Both will want to avoid Argentina (I expect) and will go for the win. Even if one of them loses by the odd goal, France still have to win 4-0 against South Africa to go through.


Unfortunately I think you are right, would be funny to see the French go out that way. With both teams going for it, it should be quite an even match, and still end in a draw. Think it could be a decent game, as Mexico and Uraguay have been two of the better teams to watch so far.

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Re: World Cup so far

Fri Jun 18, 2010 1:49 pm

Its getting better , the Germans have lost :lol:

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Re: World Cup so far

Fri Jun 18, 2010 1:57 pm

Duke wrote:Its getting better , the Germans have lost :lol:


I'll try and force a smile :| :? :o :) :D :lol:

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Re: World Cup so far

Fri Jun 18, 2010 1:58 pm

Damn it i missed it :(

Oh well :lol: :lol:

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Re: World Cup so far

Fri Jun 18, 2010 2:01 pm

latviancheese wrote:Damn it i missed it :(



That's what Podolski said after the penalty :D

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Re: World Cup so far

Fri Jun 18, 2010 2:04 pm

TimWilkes wrote:
latviancheese wrote:Damn it i missed it :(



That's what Podolski said after the penalty :D



Not just a penalty either, he looks about as deadly as Emile Heskey in front of goal.

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Re: World Cup so far

Fri Jun 18, 2010 2:25 pm

and the yanks are loosing

good times

btw it was a really good goal

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Re: World Cup so far

Fri Jun 18, 2010 2:40 pm

Twas a cracker.

And american player has been booked for the ball hitting him the face :lol: :lol:

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Re: World Cup so far

Fri Jun 18, 2010 2:46 pm

brummie saddler wrote:and the yanks are loosing

good times

btw it was a really good goal


2 down as things stand Slovenia are through to next round .

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Re: World Cup so far

Fri Jun 18, 2010 2:47 pm

A footballing country showing the yanks how to play.

Get in.

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Re: World Cup so far

Fri Jun 18, 2010 2:50 pm

Duke wrote:
brummie saddler wrote:and the yanks are loosing

good times

btw it was a really good goal


2 down as things stand Slovenia are through to next round .


o god yh they are forgot they beat algeria fair play to them

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Re: World Cup so far

Fri Jun 18, 2010 3:05 pm

I would sack my goalkeeper for that, utter wimp. Thats worse than Robert Green.

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