World Cup 2018 thread

~~Cuthbert~~ · 06-28-2018, 04:22 PM

James Rodriguez might be out and Falcao while still excellent isn't the player he was at Atleti before he did his ACL. Really need to watch him however.

England shouldn't fear this Colombia team and will have an advantage with players being rested but at the same time playing South Americans in the heat is a bit of a concern.

OccultHawk · 06-28-2018, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by rubber soul

Okay, here are my picks. Read them and weep

Croatia is a sleeper!

Trollheart · 06-28-2018, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Fluff

What are you going on about?
If you score more goals than your opponent you deserve to progress to the next round.
You don't get awarded more goals based on how good your opponent is.
You beat what's in front of you.

Well Batty certainly does!

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This is some rationalized bull****. You should be celebrated for being the best, not for racking up the most points in pinball.

Lol Exo doesn't read this thread.

Exo is everywhere. Just because you see him doesn't mean he ain't there...

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Says who?

Wigan won the FA Cup a few years ago, Greece and Portugal won the Euros in 2004 & 2016, Chelsea won the Champions League in 2012 and none of these teams were the best in the competitions when they won them but that is quite rare and you don't really see it in league format. As I said it's knockout format.

How about we just award the trophy to the team with the best squad?

Or the best kit?

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It's not flawed though.

Not sure if guys understand what a knockout tournament is.

They probably think it's to do with boxing or something.

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It's not flawed. It's a knockout tournament not a league. The aim is to progress to the next round. It is a different challenge to league format which requires more consistency over a long period of time.

Also you are acting like it's no marks who make it to the final which doesn't happen.

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No.

You need to develop players in your own country. There is no transfer market. You are limited to what you can produce through your academies and resources, top players have to lift average team mates and only have one opportunity every four years to try and put together your best squad and challenge. One mistake and you are out. It can actually be argued the flaw of league format (which is what you're arguing for) is that it's more forgiving to mistakes and allows teams to rectify poor performances over 38 games as opposed to 7. A poor performance in a World Cup knockout = eliminated and you may never get the chance to play in it again. Guys need to grab that opportunity and prove how good they are in the moment.

And I want to see England win something. It's our national sport and a lot of people would be happy. If you don't get it you don't get it.

Why are you feeding the troll?

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Rashers up front

hope Fellani breaks his leg

His or Rashford's?

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there’s no pride in going home

Three lions does not make a pride. Or does it?

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OccultHawk · 06-28-2018, 05:26 PM

Do a bracket trolls!

Trollheart · 06-28-2018, 05:29 PM

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Do a bracket trolls!

Nah. I'm not that bothered and technology confuses me. How do I catch this mouse I'm supposed to use with my computer? Should I get a cat? I have a cat? Two, you say? Well now, so that's what that wailing noise has been all week....

~~Cuthbert~~ · 06-29-2018, 05:05 AM

Charles is only half trolling. Obviously he is trying to get a bite but he believes the stuff he's saying.

~~Cuthbert~~ · 06-29-2018, 05:11 AM

In case anyone missed it, here is Batshuayi attempting to kick the ball back into the goal after Januzaj scored but just kicks it against the post and into his own face

**Goofle** · 06-29-2018, 06:11 AM

~~Cuthbert~~ · 06-29-2018, 06:14 AM

Thoughts on our loss last night Goof? Good result?

Ol’ Qwerty Bastard · 06-29-2018, 06:20 AM

everyone doubting the Swiss boys

heavily underrated squad imo, they still need to show me a bit more but i think they will handle the Swedes well.

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~~Cuthbert~~ Account Disabled Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: The Black Country Posts: 8,827	James Rodriguez might be out and Falcao while still excellent isn't the player he was at Atleti before he did his ACL. Really need to watch him however. England shouldn't fear this Colombia team and will have an advantage with players being rested but at the same time playing South Americans in the heat is a bit of a concern.

06-29-2018, 05:05 AM	#1106 (permalink)
~~Cuthbert~~ Account Disabled Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: The Black Country Posts: 8,827	Charles is only half trolling. Obviously he is trying to get a bite but he believes the stuff he's saying.

06-29-2018, 05:11 AM	#1107 (permalink)
~~Cuthbert~~ Account Disabled Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: The Black Country Posts: 8,827	In case anyone missed it, here is Batshuayi attempting to kick the ball back into the goal after Januzaj scored but just kicks it against the post and into his own face

06-29-2018, 06:14 AM	#1109 (permalink)
~~Cuthbert~~ Account Disabled Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: The Black Country Posts: 8,827	Thoughts on our loss last night Goof? Good result?