The Official World Cup 2010 Thread

TheCunningStunt · 06-24-2010, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Bulldog

Of course we can. Put it this way - Germany edged past Ghana and lost to Serbia in getting to the second round. They won't exactly be brimming confidence themselves. Plus their backline's not exactly spoilt for pace - something Gerrard and Rooney's linking up, as well as Defoe's running and Milner's crossing, can easily exploit.

Fuck it. We're unbeaten and they aren't. They had one great performance against a below par side. We need the same players.

Defoe and Rooney upfront please.

Mojo · 06-24-2010, 01:52 PM

Gerrard and Rooney linking up COULD undo a shakey German defence, if we see it. I would still rather see a 4-5-1 to allow Gerrard to sit behind and give him more freedom to look to do exactly this. However if we do go 4-4-2 which we probably will then yes, Defoe has to be up there with Rooney. He was chasing everything against Slovenia, even lost causes. He almost justified us playing the long ball. Almost.

TheCunningStunt · 06-24-2010, 01:56 PM

Better than having a wheelie bin of a striker like Heskey up there. Someone who can chase AS WELL as finish. If it's not broke... don't fix it. 4-4-2 with the same players again for me.

Mojo · 06-24-2010, 02:24 PM

That was a great performance from Japan! Entertaining but solid also. I think Paraguay have still been the better side so far but i wouldn't know which way to put my money on that game in the next round.

The Monkey · 06-24-2010, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by right-track

Isn't it always the same?
The truly memorable world cup classics are reserved for the knock-out stages.

The finals tend to suck, though.

Unknown Soldier · 06-24-2010, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by mojopinuk

That was a great performance from Japan! Entertaining but solid also. I think Paraguay have still been the better side so far but i wouldn't know which way to put my money on that game in the next round.

Both Sth Korea and Japan present real threats and both line up against Sth American opposition, its a hard call.

Unknown Soldier · 06-24-2010, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by TheCunningStunt

Better than having a wheelie bin of a striker like Heskey up there. Someone who can chase AS WELL as finish. If it's not broke... don't fix it. 4-4-2 with the same players again for me.

A wheelie bin is a very good description of Heskey

TheCunningStunt · 06-24-2010, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Unknown Soldier

A wheelie bin is a very good description of Heskey

I can't think of anything better to describe him, he just fits the bill.

**Scarlett O'Hara** · 06-24-2010, 03:44 PM

As much as I wish the All Whites got through, it pleases me how shamed "world cup holders" Italy are.

TheCunningStunt · 06-24-2010, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by OctaneHugo

I just don't think England fans should be the ones talking about how embarrassed Italy must be. NZ can do that.

06-24-2010, 01:52 PM	#762 (permalink)
Mojo Melancholia Eternally Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: England Posts: 5,018	Gerrard and Rooney linking up COULD undo a shakey German defence, if we see it. I would still rather see a 4-5-1 to allow Gerrard to sit behind and give him more freedom to look to do exactly this. However if we do go 4-4-2 which we probably will then yes, Defoe has to be up there with Rooney. He was chasing everything against Slovenia, even lost causes. He almost justified us playing the long ball. Almost. __________________ Last.FM \| Echoes and Dust

06-24-2010, 01:56 PM	#763 (permalink)
TheCunningStunt love will tear you apart Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Manchester, UK. Posts: 5,107	Better than having a wheelie bin of a striker like Heskey up there. Someone who can chase AS WELL as finish. If it's not broke... don't fix it. 4-4-2 with the same players again for me. __________________ I don't feel and I feel great. Last FM

06-24-2010, 02:24 PM	#764 (permalink)
Mojo Melancholia Eternally Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: England Posts: 5,018	That was a great performance from Japan! Entertaining but solid also. I think Paraguay have still been the better side so far but i wouldn't know which way to put my money on that game in the next round. __________________ Last.FM \| Echoes and Dust

06-24-2010, 03:44 PM	#769 (permalink)
Scarlett O'Hara Make it so Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 6,181	As much as I wish the All Whites got through, it pleases me how shamed "world cup holders" Italy are. __________________ "Elph is truly an enfant terrible of the forum, bless and curse him" - Marie, Queen of Thots